A-Z Courses
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING Courses
A E 110. Experiencing Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Laboratory-based, team-oriented experiences in a spectrum of topics common to the practice of agricultural and biosystems engineering. Report writing, co-ops, internships, careers, registration planning.
A E 170. Engineering Graphics and Introductory Design.
(Cross-listed with BSE). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Satisfactory scores in math placement assessments; credit or enrollment in MATH 142.
Applications of multi-view drawings and dimensioning. Techniques for visualizing, analyzing, and communicating 3-D geometries. Application of the design process including written and oral reports.
A E 201. Preparing for Workplace Seminar.
(Cross-listed with BSE, TSM). (1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification in A E, AST, BSE or ITec
8 week course. Professionalism in the context of the engineering/technical workplace. Development and demonstration of key workplace competencies: teamwork, initiative, communication, innovation, and customer focus. Resumes; Professional portfolios; Preparation for internship experiences.
A E 216. Fundamentals of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.
(Cross-listed with BSE). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 110, ENGR 160, credit or enrollment in MATH 166
Application of mathematics and engineering sciences to mass and energy balances in agricultural and biological systems. Emphasis is on solving engineering problems in the areas of heat and mass transfer, air and water vapor systems; animal production systems, grain systems; food systems, hydrologic systems, and bioprocessing.
A E 218. Project Management & Design in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.
(Cross-listed with BSE). (1-2) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 216
Project management - critical path, Gantt charts, resource allocations, basic project budgeting, and project management software. Engineering design approaches. Open-ended design projects to demonstrate the preceding principles through application of technical concepts taught in prerequisite coursework.
A E 271. Engineering Applications of Parametric Solid Modeling.
(1-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Engr 170 or TSM 116 or equivalent
8 week-course. Creating, editing, and documenting part and assembly models using Solidworks.
A E 272. Parametric Solid Models, Drawings, and Assemblies Using Pro/ENGINEER.
(1-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Engr 170 or TSM 116 or equivalent
8 week-course. Applications of Pro/ENGINEER software. Create solid models of parts and assemblies. Utilize the solid models to create design documentation: standard drawing views, dimensions, and notes.
A E 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
First professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
A E 316. Applied Numerical Methods for Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.
(Cross-listed with BSE). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ENGR 160, MATH 266
Computer aided solution of agricultural engineering problems by use of numerical techniques and mathematical models. Systems analysis and optimization applicable to agricultural and biological systems.
A E 325. Biorenewable Systems.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BSE, BUSAD, ECON, TSM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ECON 101, CHEM 163 or higher, MATH 140 or higher
Converting biorenewable resources into bioenergy and biobased products. Biorenewable concepts as they relate to drivers of change, feedstock production, processes, products, co-products, economics, and transportation/logistics.
A E 340. Functional Analysis and Design of Agricultural Field Machinery.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 110, 216, 316
Principles of operation, design, selection, testing and evaluation of agricultural field machinery and systems. Functional and mechanical performances. Crop and soil interaction with machines. Machine systems, including land preparation, crop establishment, crop protection, harvesting and post-harvest, materials handling systems.
A E 342. Agricultural Tractor Power.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: CH E 381 or M E 231
Thermodynamic principles and construction of tractor engines. Fuels, combustion, and lubrication. Kinematics and dynamics of tractor power applications; drawbar, power take-off and traction mechanisms.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
A E 363. Agri-Industrial Applications of Electric Power and Electronics.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: PHYS 222
Single phase and three phase circuit design. Electrical safety. Electric motors and controls. Programmable logic controllers. Digital logic, instrumentation and sensors.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
A E 388. Sustainable Engineering and International Development.
(Cross-listed with C E, E E, M E, MAT E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification in engineering
Multi-disciplinary approach to sustainable engineering and international development, sustainable development, appropriate design and engineering, feasibility analysis, international aid, business development, philosophy and politics of technology, and ethics in engineering. Engineering-based projects from problem formulation through implementation. Interactions with partner community organizations or international partners such as nongovernment organizations (NGOs). Course readings, final project/design report.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
A E 396. Summer Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Summer professional work period.
A E 397. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
One semester maximum per academic year professional work period.
A E 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 298, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Second professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
A E 403. Modeling and Controls for Agricultural Systems.
(Dual-listed with 503). (Cross-listed with BSE). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 363, MATH 267
Modeling dynamic systems with ordinary differential equations. Introduction to state variable methods of system analysis. Analysis of mechanical, electrical, and fluid power systems. Analytical and numerical solutions of differential equations. Introduction to classical control theory. Feedback and stability examined in the s domain. Frequency response as an analytical and experimental tool. MATLAB will be used throughout the course for modeling.
A E 404. Instrumentation for Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.
(Dual-listed with 504). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 363 or CPR E 281
Interfacing techniques for computer-based data acquisition and control systems. Basic interfacing components including A/D and D/A conversion, signal filtering, multiplexing, and process control. Sensors and theory of operation applied to practical monitoring and control problems.
A E 408. GIS and Natural Resources Management.
(Dual-listed with 508). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Working knowledge of computers and Windows environment
Introduction to fundamental concepts and applications of GIS in natural resources management with specific focus on watersheds. Topics include: basic GIS technology, data structures, database management, spatial analysis, and modeling; visualization and display of natural resource data. Case studies in watershed and natural resource management using ArcView GIS.
A E 410. Electronic Systems Integration for Agricultural Machinery & Production Systems.
(Dual-listed with 510). Cr. 3.
System architecture and design of electronics used in agricultural machinery and production systems. Emphasis on information technology and systems integration for automated agriculture processes. Design of Controller Area Network (CAN BUS) communication systems and discussion of relevant standards (ISO 11783 and SAE J1939). Application of technologies for sensing, distribution control, and automation of agricultural machinery will be emphasized.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
A E 411. Bioprocessing and Bioproducts.
(Dual-listed with 511). (Cross-listed with BIOE, BSE, C E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: A E 216 or equivalent, MATH 160 or 165, one of CHEM 167 or higher, BIOL 173 or 211 or higher or BRT 501, senior or graduate classification
Sustainability, cleaner production. Taxonomy, kinetics, metabolism, aerobic and anaerobic fermentation. Biofuels, bioenergy and coproducts. Mass/energy balances, process integration, pretreatment, separation. Membrane reactors, bioelectrolysis, microbial fuel cells, nanotechnology, genetic engineering, mutagenesis.
A E 413. Fluid Power Engineering.
(Cross-listed with M E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in E M 378 or M E 335, A E 216 or M E 270
Properties of hydraulic fluids. Performance parameters of fixed and variable displacement pumps and motors. Hydraulic circuits and systems. Hydrostatic transmissions. Characteristics of control valves. Analysis and design of hydraulic systems for power and control functions.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
A E 415. Agricultural Engineering Design I.
(Cross-listed with BSE). (1-2) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 271 or 272, E M 324
Identification of current design problems in agricultural engineering. Development of alternate solutions using creativity and engineering analysis and synthesis techniques.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
A E 416. Agricultural Engineering Design II.
(Cross-listed with BSE). (1-2) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 415
Selection of promising solutions to design problems identified in 415 for development by design teams. Presentation of designs through oral and written reports and prototypes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
A E 424. Air Pollution.
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with C E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
A E 424A. Air quality and effects of pollutants.
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with C E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
A E 424B. Climate change and causes.
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with C E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
A E 424C. Transportation constraints.
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with C E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
A E 424D. Off-gas treatment technology..
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with C E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
A E 424E. Agricultural sources of pollution.
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with C E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
A E 431. Design and Evaluation of Soil and Water Conservation Systems.
(Dual-listed with 531). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E M 378 or CH E 356
Hydrology and hydraulics in agricultural and urbanizing watersheds. Design and evaluation of systems for the conservation and quality preservation of soil and water resources. Use and analysis of hydrologic data in engineering design; relationship of topography, soils, crops, climate, and cultural practices in conservation and quality preservation of soil and water for agriculture. Small watershed hydrology, water movement and utilization in the soil-plant-atmosphere system, agricultural water management, best management practices, and agricultural water quality.
A E 432. Nonpoint Source Pollution and Control.
(Dual-listed with 532). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: EM 378 or ChE 356 or ME 335
Characteristics and courses of non-point source (NPS) pollution in agricultural and urban watersheds, computer modeling and NPS pollution for terrestrial and aquatic systems, strategies to control and manage NPS pollution of water bodies, total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) and integrated watershed management. Graduate students are required to review research papers and develop/deliver lecture models on assigned topics.
A E 436. Design and Evaluation of Soil and Water Monitoring Systems.
(Dual-listed with 536). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: A E 431 or permission of the instructor
Development of monitoring systems that support effective planning, performance evaluation, modeling, or environmental impact assessment of soil-, water-, and waste-management systems. Typical soil and water pollutants and physical, chemical, and biological characteristics that affect sample location and timing. Sample collection, documentation, chain-of-custody, and quality assurance procedures.
A E 451. Food and Bioprocess Engineering.
(Dual-listed with 551). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 216 and M E 436 or CH E 357, or FS HN 351 and MATH 266 or 267
Application of engineering principles and mathematical modeling to the quantitative analysis of food and bioprocessing systems. Physical/chemical characteristics of foods and biological systems, flow processes, thermal processes and separation processes.
A E 466. Multidisciplinary Engineering Design.
(Cross-listed with AER E, CPR E, ENGR, E E, I E, M E, MAT E). (1-4) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Student must be within two semesters of graduation and receive permission of the instructor
Application of team design concepts to projects of a multidisciplinary nature. Concurrent treatment of design, manufacturing and life cycle considerations. Application of design tools such as CAD, CAM, and FEM. Design methodologies, project scheduling, cost estimating, quality control, manufacturing processes. Development of a prototype and appropriate documentation in the form of written reports, oral presentations, computer models and engineering drawings.
A E 469. Grain Processing and Handling.
(Dual-listed with 569). (Cross-listed with BSE). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 216
Cereal grain and oilseed properties, quality measurement, processing, and end-use value. Design of drying systems using computer simulation. Corn wet and dry milling. Soybean oil extraction. Grain handling systems.
A E 472. Design of Environmental Modification Systems for Animal Housing.
(Dual-listed with 572). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 216, M E 231
Principles and design of animal environmental control systems. Insulation, heat and mass transfer, fans, ventilation, air distribution, heating and cooling equipment, energy use, control strategies.
A E 478. Wood Frame Structural Design.
(Dual-listed with 578). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 216, E M 324
Design of light-framed wood structures using LRFD and ASD design procedures. Includes analysis of wind, snow, dead, and live loads. Applications include animal housing and machine storage. Fasteners, laminated posts, truss design and use of National Design Specifications.
A E 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
A E 490B. Biosystems Engineering.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
A E 490C. Computer-aided Design.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
A E 490E. Environmental Systems.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
A E 490F. Food Engineering.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
A E 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
A E 490O. Occupational Safety.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
A E 490P. Power and Machinery Engineering.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
A E 490Q. Structures.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
A E 490R. Process Engineering.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
A E 490S. Environmental and Natural Resources Systems.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
A E 490U. Waste Management.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
A E 496. Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Travel Course.
(Cross-listed with BSE). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of international agricultural and biosystems engineering as applied to biorenewable and food systems. Location and duration of tours will vary. Travel expenses paid by students. Course requires completion of options A, B, and C or option D.
A E 496A. Pre-departure.
(Cross-listed with BSE). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of international agricultural and biosystems engineering as applied to biorenewable and food systems. Location and duration of tours will vary. Travel expenses paid by students. Course requires completion of options A, B, and C or option D.
A E 496B. Travel (R credit).
(Cross-listed with BSE). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of international agricultural and biosystems engineering as applied to biorenewable and food systems. Location and duration of tours will vary. Travel expenses paid by students. Course requires completion of options A, B, and C or option D.
A E 496C. Post-travel.
(Cross-listed with BSE). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of international agricultural and biosystems engineering as applied to biorenewable and food systems. Location and duration of tours will vary. Travel expenses paid by students. Course requires completion of options A, B, and C or option D.
A E 496D. Combination (Pre-departure, Travel, and Post-travel).
(Cross-listed with BSE). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of international agricultural and biosystems engineering as applied to biorenewable and food systems. Location and duration of tours will vary. Travel expenses paid by students. Course requires completion of options A, B, and C or option D.
A E 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 398, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Third and subsequent professional work periods in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
A E 501. Fundamentals of Biorenewable Resources.
(Cross-listed with BRT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Undergraduate training in an engineering or physical or biological discipline or degrees in agriculture or economics
Introduction to the science and engineering of converting biorenewable resources into bioenergy and biobased products. Survey of biorenewable resource base and properties; description of biobased products; methods of biorenewable resource production; processing technologies for fuels, chemicals, materials, and energy; environmental impacts; economics of biobased products and bioenergy.
A E 503. Modeling and Controls for Agricultural Systems.
(Dual-listed with 403). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 363, MATH 267
Modeling dynamic systems with ordinary differential equations. Introduction to state variable methods of system analysis. Analysis of mechanical, electrical, and fluid power systems. Analytical and numerical solutions of differential equations. Introduction to classical control theory. Feedback and stability examined in the s domain. Frequency response as an analytical and experimental tool. MATLAB will be used throughout the course for modeling. Individual and/or group projects required for graduate credit.
A E 504. Instrumentation for Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.
(Dual-listed with 404). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 363 or CPR E 281
Interfacing techniques for computer-based data acquisition and control systems. Basic interfacing components including A/D and D/A conversion, signal filtering, multiplexing, and process control. Sensors and theory of operation applied to practical monitoring and control problems. Individual and group projects required for graduate credit.
A E 506. Applied Computational Intelligence.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: A E 316 or equivalent, MATH 166, STAT 305
Applications of biologically inspired computational intelligence tools for data mining, system modeling, and optimization for agricultural, biological and other engineered systems. Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks, Support Vector Machines, Fuzzy Logic, Genetic Algorithms, Bayesian and Decision Tree learning. Fundamental Machine Vision techniques will be introduced in the first part of course and be integrated into the lab exercises for learning different computational intelligence techniques. MATLAB will be used throughout the course for algorithm implementation.
A E 508. GIS and Natural Resources Management.
(Dual-listed with 408). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Working knowledge of computers and Windows environment
Introduction to fundamental concepts and applications of GIS in natural resources management with specific focus on watersheds. Topics include: basic GIS technology, data structures, database management, spatial analysis, and modeling; visualization and display of natural resource data. Case studies in watershed and natural resource management using ArcView GIS. In addition to other assignments, graduate students will prepare research literature reviews on topics covered in class and develop enterprise applications.
A E 510. Electronic Systems Integration for Agricultural Machinery & Production Systems.
(Dual-listed with 410). Cr. 3.
Prereq: Prereq: 363 or equivalent.
System architecture and design of electronics used in agricultural machinery and production systems. Emphasis on information technology and systems integration for automated agriculture processes. Design of Controller Area Network (CAN BUS) communication systems and discussion of relevant standards (ISO 11783 and SAE J1939). Application of technologies for sensing, distribution control, and automation of agricultural machinery will be emphasized.
A E 511. Bioprocessing and Bioproducts.
(Dual-listed with 411). (Cross-listed with BRT, C E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: A E 216 or equivalent, MATH 160 or 165, one of CHEM 167 or higher, BIOL 173 or 211 or higher or BRT 501, senior or graduate classification
Sustainability, cleaner production. Taxonomy, kinetics, metabolism, aerobic and anaerobic fermentation. Biofuels, bioenergy and coproducts. Mass/energy balances, process integration, pretreatment, separation. Membrane reactors, bioelectrolysis, microbial fuel cells, nanotechnology, genetic engineering, mutagenesis.
A E 515. Integrated Crop and Livestock Production Systems.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, SUSAG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: SUSAG 509
Methods to maintain productivity and minimize the negative ecological effects of agricultural systems by understanding nutrient cycles, managing manure and crop residue, and utilizing multispecies interactions. Crop and livestock production within landscapes and watersheds is also considered. Course includes a significant field component, with student teams analyzing Iowa farms.
A E 524. Air Pollution.
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with C E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above or permission of instructor
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
A E 524A. Air quality and effects of pollutants.
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with C E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above or permission of instructor
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
A E 524B. Climate change and causes.
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with C E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above or permission of instructor
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
A E 524C. Transportation constraints.
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with C E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above or permission of instructor
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
A E 524D. Off-gas treatment technology..
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with C E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above or permission of instructor
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
A E 524E. Agricultural sources of pollution.
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with C E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above or permission of instructor
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
A E 531. Design and Evaluation of Soil and Water Conservation Systems.
(Dual-listed with 431). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E M 378 or CH E 356
Hydrology and hydraulics in agricultural and urbanizing watersheds. Design and evaluation of systems for the conservation and quality preservation of soil and water resources. Use and analysis of hydrologic data in engineering design; relationship of topography, soils, crops, climate, and cultural practices in conservation and quality preservation of soil and water for agriculture. Small watershed hydrology, water movement and utilization in the soil-plant-atmosphere system, agricultural water management, best management practices, and agricultural water quality. Graduate students will prepare several research literature reviews on topics covered in the class in addition to the other assignments.
A E 532. Nonpoint Source Pollution and Control.
(Dual-listed with 432). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: EM 378 or CH E 356 or ME 335
Characteristics and courses of non-point source (NPS) pollution in agricultural and urban watersheds, computer modeling and NPS pollution for terrestrial and aquatic systems, strategies to control and manage NPS pollution of water bodies, total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) and integrated watershed management. Graduate students are required to review research papers and develop/deliver lecture models on assigned topics.
A E 533. Erosion and Sediment Transport.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 422 or C E 372, MATH 266
Soil erosion processes, modified universal soil loss equation and its application to conservation planning, sediment properties, initiation of sediment motion and over land flow, flow in alluvial channels and theory of sediment transport, channel stability, reserves sedimentation, wind erosion, BMPs for controlling erosion.
A E 536. Design and Evaluation of Soil and Water Monitoring Systems.
(Dual-listed with 436). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 431/531
Development of monitoring systems that support effective planning, performance evaluation, modeling, or environmental impact assessment of soil-, water-, and waste-management systems. Typical soil and water pollutants and physical, chemical, and biological characteristics that affect sample location and timing. Sample collection, documentation, chain-of-custody, and quality assurance procedures. In addition to other assignments, graduate students will prepare several research literature reviews on topics covered in the class and develop monitoring plans.
A E 537. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Development and Implementation.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: CE 372 or equivalent
A project-based course to develop a water quality improvement plan. The legislative and judicial basis of the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program, different approaches for TMDL development, data needs and sources, SWAT modeling, and principles and techniques for implementation of water quality improvement plans.
A E 551. Food and Bioprocess Engineering.
(Dual-listed with 451). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 216 and ME 436 or ChE 357, or FS HN 351 and MATH 266 or 267
Application of engineering principles and mathematical modeling to the quantitative analysis of food and bioprocessing systems. Physical/chemical characteristics of foods and biological systems, flow processes, thermal processes and separation processes. Term paper required for graduate credit.
A E 568. Pretreatment of Biomass.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 216 or equivalent
Review of lignocellulosic chemistry; chemical and physical impacts of pretreatment; impact of pretreatment on downstream processing; pretreatment economics. Lab experiments using current and novel pretreatment methods.
A E 569. Grain Processing and Handling.
(Dual-listed with 469). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 216
Cereal grain and oilseed preservation, quality measurement, and end-use value. Design of drying systems using computer simulation. Corn wet and dry milling. Soybean oil extraction. Grain handling systems. Individual and group projects required for graduate credit.
A E 572. Design of Environmental Modification Systems for Animal Housing.
(Dual-listed with 472). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 216, M E 231
Principles and design of animal environmental control systems. Insulation, heat and mass transfer, fans, ventilation, air distribution, heating and cooling equipment, and controls. Individual and group projects required for graduate credit.
A E 578. Wood Frame Structural Design.
(Dual-listed with 478). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 216, E M 324
Design of light-framed wood structures. Includes analysis of wind, snow, dead, and live loads. Applications include animal housing and machine storage. Fasteners, laminated posts, truss design and use of National Design Specifications. Individual project required for graduate credit.
A E 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
A E 590B. Biosystems Engineering.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
A E 590F. Food Engineering.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
A E 590O. Occupational Safety.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
A E 590P. Power and Machinery Engineering.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
A E 590Q. Structures and Environment.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
A E 590R. Process Engineering.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
A E 590S. Water and Environment.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
A E 590U. Waste Management.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
A E 598. Technical Communications for a Master's Degree.
(Cross-listed with TSM). Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
A technical paper draft based on the M.S. thesis or creative component is required of all master's students. This paper must be in a form that satisfies the requirements of some specific journal and be ready for submission. A technical presentation based on M.S. thesis or creative component is required of all master's students. This presentation must be in a form that satisfies the normal presentation requirements of a professional society. The presentation itself (oral or poster) may be made at a professional society meeting or at any international, regional, state, or university conference/event as long as the presentation content and form conforms to normal expectations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
A E 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
A E 601. Graduate Seminar.
(Cross-listed with TSM). (1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Keys to writing a good MS thesis or PhD dissertation. How to begin formulating research problems. Discussion of research problems, review of literature, research hypothesis, objectives, methods, procedures, and reports. Research grant proposals, patents and intellectual property rights, and international research centers of excellence will be discussed.
A E 610. Foundations of Sustainable Agriculture.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR, SOC, SUSAG, AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Historical, biophysical, socioeconomic, and ethical dimensions of agricultural sustainability. Strategies for evaluating existing and emerging systems of agriculture in terms of core concepts of sustainability and their theoretical contexts.
A E 690. Advanced Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
A E 694. Teaching Practicum.
(Cross-listed with TSM). Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Graduate student experience in the agricultural and biosystems engineering departmental teaching program.
A E 697. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair, graduate classification
One semester and one summer maximum per academic year professional work period.
A E 698. Technical Communications for a Doctoral Degree.
(Cross-listed with TSM). Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
A technical paper draft based on the dissertation is required of all Ph.D. students. This paper must be in a form that satisfies the requirements of some specific journal and be ready for submission. A technical presentation based on the dissertation is required of all Ph.D. students. This presentation must be in a form that satisfies the normal presentation requirements of a professional society. The presentation itself (oral or poster) may be made at a professional society meeting or at any international, regional, state, or university conference/event as long as the presentation content and form conforms to normal expectations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
A E 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
A E 699B. Biosystems Engineering.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
A E 699C. Computer-aided Design.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
A E 699E. Environmental Systems.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
A E 699F. Food Engineering.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
A E 699O. Occupational Safety.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
A E 699P. Power and Machinery Engineering.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
A E 699Q. Structures.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
A E 699R. Process Engineering.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
A E 699S. Environment and Natural Resources.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
A E 699U. Waste Management.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Animal Ecology Courses
A ECL 312. Ecology.
(Cross-listed with BIOL, ENSCI). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.SS.
Prereq: BIOL 211L and 212L
Fundamental concepts and principles of ecology dealing with organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems. Laboratory and field exercises examine ecological principles and methods as well as illustrate habitats.
A ECL 312I. Ecology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, ENSCI). Cr. 4.
SS.
An introduction to the principles of ecology at the population, community and ecosystem level. Field studies of local lakes, wetlands and prairies are used to examine factors controlling distributions, interactions, and roles of plants and animals in native ecosystems.
A ECL 321. Fish Biology.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 365
Biology, ecology, and evolution of fishes. Emphasis on structure, physiology, and behavior, including a focus on the conservation and management of fishes and their habitats. Laboratory focus on fish morphology, survey methods, identification, distribution, habits, and habitats of fishes.
A ECL 326I. Ornithology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 4.
SS.
The biology, ecology, and behavior of birds with emphasis on field studies of local avifauna. Group projects stress techniques of population analysis and methodology for population studies.
A ECL 365. Vertebrate Biology.
(Cross-listed with BIOL). (3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 212, 212L
Evolution, biology, and classification of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Emphasis on a comparative analysis of the structure and function of organ systems. Laboratory exercises concentrate on morphology and identification of orders of vertebrates.
A ECL 366. Natural History of Iowa Vertebrates.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 211, 211L, 212, 212L
Vertebrate fauna of Iowa, including fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Species identification, habitat requirements, community structure and assessment, conservation issues that include historical population changes and value of wild animals to the region's ecological and economic health.
A ECL 371. Ecological Methods.
(Cross-listed with BIOL). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 312; STAT 101 or 104
Quantitative techniques used in management of natural resources with emphasis on inventory and manipulation of habitat and animal populations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
A ECL 401. Introductory Aquatic Animal Health and Medicine.
(Cross-listed with B M S). (1-2) Cr. 1.
S.
8 weeks. Introductory course with focus on fin fish production, health and medicine. Course content will help define future roles for veterinarians, producers, and service providers. Emphasis will be placed on anatomy, pathology, infectious diseases, nutrition, regulatory constraints in production, food safety, and current research. Field trip to aquaculture facility.
A ECL 404I. Behavioral Ecology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: Two semesters of biology
Animal coloniality, courtship, territoriality, predator defense, habitat selection, foraging, mating systems, and parental care will be examined in the field in order to evaluate various ecological and evolutionary theories of animal behavior.
A ECL 415. Ecology of Freshwater Invertebrates, Plants, and Algae.
(Dual-listed with 515). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 312
Identification, biology, and ecological requirements of freshwater invertebrates, plants and algae. Additional emphases on community sampling methods and analysis, and use of organisms as tools for aquatic ecosystem health assessment.
A ECL 418. Stream Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 518). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 486
Biological, chemical, physical, and geological processes that determine the structure and function of flowing water ecosystems. Current ecological theories as well as applications to stream management for water quality and fisheries.
A ECL 419I. Vertebrate Ecology and Evolution.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 4.
SS.
Field and laboratory study of representative vertebrates of northwestern Iowa. Observations and experimentation emphasize ecological histories by integrating concepts of functional morphology, behavioral ecology, and evolutionary biology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
A ECL 420I. Amphibians and Reptiles.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: Two semesters of biology
Ecology, behavior, and conservation biology of amphibians and reptiles with emphasis on their anatomy and morphology; temperature and water regulation; locomotion; life history; reproduction; population and community ecology; and conservation.
A ECL 425. Aquatic Insects.
(Dual-listed with 525). (Cross-listed with ENT). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: BIOL 312 or equivalent
Courtney. Morphology, ecology, diversity, and significance of aquatic insects, with emphasis on the collection, curation and identification of taxa in local streams and lakes.
A ECL 440. Fishery Management.
(Dual-listed with 540). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 312, 321, STAT 101 or 104; credit or enrollment in 486
Biological basis of fishery management, fishery problems, and management practices for freshwater, anadromous, and marine fisheries.
A ECL 442. Aquaculture.
(Dual-listed with 542). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: credit or enrollment in 321
Concepts related to the culture of aquatic organisms including culture systems, water quality, nutrition, genetics, diseases, and marketing.
A ECL 451. Wildlife Ecology and Management.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 371
Ecological theory and practice of wildlife management, including, population ecology, habitat management, and current issues in the field. Course involves a series of case studies addressing actual wildlife issues using field and quantitative methods.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
A ECL 454. Principles of Wildlife Disease.
(Dual-listed with 554). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Junior standing and at least 10 credits in biological sciences at the 300+ level
Ecological and epidemiological aspects of diseases as they relate to wildlife populations. Topics to be covered include: major classes of disease; detection, description, monitoring, and management of disease; characteristics and interactions between disease agents and wildlife hosts; relationships among wildlife, domestic animal, and human health.
A ECL 455. International Wildlife Issues.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 365, 312 or graduate standing; NREM 120
Biological, political, social, and economic factors affecting the management of international wildlife resources.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
A ECL 457. Herpetology.
(Dual-listed with 557). (Cross-listed with BIOL). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 351 or 365
Biology, ecology, and evolution of amphibians (salamanders, frogs, caecilians) and reptiles (lizards, snakes, tuatara, turtles, crocodilians). Emphasis on structure, physiological adaptation to different environments, behavior, reproduction, roles of amphibians and reptiles in ecosystems, and conservation. Laboratory focus on survey methods, identification, relationships, distribution, habits, and habitats of amphibians and reptiles.
A ECL 458. Ornithology.
(Dual-listed with 558). (Cross-listed with BIOL). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: A ECL 365 or BIOL 351
Biology, evolution, ecology and taxonomy of birds. Emphasis on structure, physiology, behavior, communication, navigation, reproduction, and conservation. Laboratory exercises complement lecture topics, emphasize identification and distribution of Midwest birds, and include field trips.
A ECL 459. Mammalogy.
(Dual-listed with 559). (Cross-listed with BIOL). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 351 or A ECL 365
Biology, ecology, and evolution of mammals. Emphasis on structure, physiological adaptation to different environments, behavior, reproduction, roles of mammals in ecosystems, and conservation. Laboratory focus on identification, distribution, habits, and habitats of mammals.
A ECL 480. Studies in Marine Biology.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable. SS.
Courses taken at Gulf Coast Research Laboratory and other marine biological stations are transferred to Iowa State University under this number.
A ECL 486. Aquatic Ecology.
(Cross-listed with BIOL, ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 312 or ENSCI 381 or ENSCI 402 or NREM 301
Structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with application to fishery and pollution problems. Emphasis on lacustrine, riverine, and wetland ecology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
A ECL 486L. Aquatic Ecology Laboratory.
(Cross-listed with BIOL, ENSCI). (0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 486
Field trips and laboratory exercises to accompany 486. Hands-on experience with aquatic research and monitoring techniques and concepts.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
A ECL 515. Ecology of Freshwater Invertebrates, Plants, and Algae.
(Dual-listed with 415). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 312
Identification, biology, and ecological requirements of freshwater invertebrates, plants and algae. Additional emphases on community sampling methods and analysis, and use of organisms as tools for aquatic ecosystem health assessment.
A ECL 516. Avian Ecology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 365, 312, or graduate standing
Current topics and theories including avian breeding and foraging ecology, population biology, community structure, habitat selection, field methodologies, and data interpretation.
A ECL 518. Stream Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 418). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 486
Biological, chemical, physical, and geological processes that determine the structure and function of flowing water ecosystems. Current ecological theories as well as applications to stream management for water quality and fisheries.
A ECL 520. Fisheries Science.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 312, 321
Concepts, approaches, and techniques for assessment of recreational and commercial fisheries. Scope will range from individual fish to entire ecosystems, both freshwater and marine.
A ECL 523I. Fish Ecology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Basic principles of fish interaction with the biotic and abiotic environment. Field methods, taxonomy, and biology of fish with emphasis on the fish fauna of northwestern Iowa.
A ECL 525. Aquatic Insects.
(Dual-listed with 425). (Cross-listed with ENT). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: BIOL 312 or equivalent
Courtney. Morphology, ecology, diversity and significance of aquatic insects, with emphasis on the collection, curation and identification of taxa in local streams and lakes.
A ECL 526I. Advanced Field Ornithology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 2.
SS.
Prereq: Concurrent registration in IA LL 326I
Field study of birds of the upper Midwest; extended field trip to Minnesota and Wisconsin; individual or group project.
A ECL 531. Conservation Biology.
(Cross-listed with EEOB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 312; BIOL 313 or graduate standing
Examination of conservation issues from a population and a community perspective. Population-level analysis will focus on the role of genetics, demography, and environment in determining population viability. Community perspectives will focus on topics such as habitat fragmentation, reserve design, biodiversity assessment, and restoration ecology.
A ECL 531I. Conservation Biology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, EEOB). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: IA LL 312I
Population-and community-level examination of factors influencing the viability of plant and animal populations from both demographic and genetic perspectives; assessment of biodiversity; design and management of preserves.
A ECL 535I. Restoration Ecology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, EEOB, ENSCI). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: A course in ecology
Ecological principles for the restoration of native ecosystems; establishment (site preparation, selection of seed mixes, planting techniques) and management (fire, mowing, weed control) of native vegetation; evaluation of restorations. Emphasis on the restoration of prairie and wetland vegetation.
A ECL 540. Fishery Management.
(Dual-listed with 440). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 312, 321; STAT 401
Biological basis of fishery management, fishery problems, and practices for management of freshwater, anadromous, and marine fisheries.
A ECL 542. Aquaculture.
(Dual-listed with 442). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: credit or enrollment in 321
Concepts related to the culture of aquatic organisms including culture systems, water quality, nutrition, genetic, diseases, and marketing.
A ECL 551. Behavioral Ecology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: a course in ecology or animal behavior
The study of how an animal's behavior affects its ability to survive and reproduce in its environment. Course topics, such as foraging behavior, sexual selection, parental care, etc., represent the interface of ecology, evolution, and behavior.
A ECL 554. Principles of Wildlife Disease.
(Dual-listed with 454). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Ecological and epidemiological aspects of disease as they relate to wildlife populations. Topics to be covered include: major classes of disease; detection, description, monitoring, and management of disease; characteristics and interactions between disease agents and wildlife hosts; relationship among wildlife, domestic animal, and human health.
A ECL 557. Herpetology.
(Dual-listed with 457). (Cross-listed with EEOB). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: A ECL 365 or BIOL 351
Biology, ecology, and evolution of amphibians (salamanders, frogs, caecilians) and reptiles (lizards, snakes, tuatara, turtles, crocodilians). Emphasis on structure, physiological adaptation to different environments, behavior, reproduction, roles of amphibians and reptiles in ecosystems, and conservation. Laboratory focus on survey methods, identification, relationships, distribution, habits, and habitats of amphibians and reptiles.
A ECL 558. Ornithology.
(Dual-listed with 458). (Cross-listed with EEOB). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: A ECL 365 or BIOL 351
Biology, evolution, ecology and taxonomy of birds. Emphasis on structure, physiology, behavior, communication, navigation, reproduction, and conservation. Laboratory exercises complement lecture topics, emphasize identification and distribution of Midwest birds, and include field trips.
A ECL 559. Mammalogy.
(Dual-listed with 459). (Cross-listed with EEOB). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 351 or A ECL 365
Biology, ecology, and evolution of mammals. Emphasis on structure, physiological adaptation to different environments, behavior, reproduction, roles of mammals in ecosystems, and conservation. Laboratory focus on identification, distribution, habits, and habitats of mammals.
A ECL 570. Landscape Ecology.
(Cross-listed with EEOB). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; EEOB 588; a course in calculus
The study of ecological and evolutionary processes within a spatial context with emphasis on behavior, population, and community dynamics.
A ECL 573. Techniques for Biology Teaching.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, EEOB). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
A ECL 573A. Animal Biology (Same as Ia LL 573A).
(Cross-listed with IA LL, EEOB). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
A ECL 573G. Limnology (Same as Ia LL 573G).
(Cross-listed with IA LL, EEOB). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
A ECL 573H. Animal Behavior (Same as Ia LL 573H).
(Cross-listed with IA LL, EEOB). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
A ECL 573W. Project WET (Same as Ia LL 573W).
(Cross-listed with IA LL, EEOB). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
A ECL 589. Population Ecology.
(Cross-listed with EEOB). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 312, STAT 101 or 104, a course in calculus, or graduate standing
Concepts and theories of population dynamics with emphasis on models of growth, predation, competition, and regulation.
A ECL 590I. Graduate Independent Study.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, EEOB, ANTHR). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
A ECL 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S. option only
A ECL 611. Analysis of Populations.
(Cross-listed with EEOB). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: BIOL 312; STAT 401; a course in calculus
Quantitative techniques for analyzing vertebrate population data to estimate parameters such as density and survival. Emphasis on statistical inference and computing.
A ECL 698. Animal Ecology Teaching Practicum.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification in animal ecology and permission of instructor
Graduate student experience in the animal ecology teaching program.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
A ECL 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
A ECL 699I. Research.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, ANTHR, GDCB, EEOB). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Accounting Courses
ACCT 215. Legal Environment of Business.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
General history, structure, and principles of law. The legal system, as an agency of social control; good business practices, and tool for change. The court systems, Constitution, torts, contracts, administrative agencies, and agency law.
ACCT 284. Financial Accounting.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 15 hours of credit at ISU or sophomore standing
Introduction to the basic concepts and procedures of financial accounting from a user perspective. The course examines the accounting cycle, business terminology, basic control procedures, and the preparation and evaluation of financial reports, with an emphasis on financial statement analysis.
ACCT 285. Managerial Accounting.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 284
Understanding of fixed and variable costs and their role in planning, control and performance evaluation. Examination of alternative costing methods. Making decisions by identifying and developing relevant information. Development of spreadsheet skills.
ACCT 301. The Accounting Cycle.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 284
Interactive computer-based analysis of the accounting cycle including transactions and financial statements. Preparation of journal entries and adjusting entries and completion of the closing process.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ACCT 316. Business Law.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 215
Continuation of 215. Sales under the Uniform Commercial Code, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, property transactions, partnerships, and wills and estates.
ACCT 383. Intermediate Managerial Accounting.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 285 or 501 and 301
Generation, communication and use of information to assist management with planning, control, and decision making in manufacturing and service organizations. Includes cost concepts and relevance to decision situations, operational and capital budgeting, and performance evaluation. Emphasis on developing effective teamwork skills as well as spreadsheet capabilities.
ACCT 384. Accounting Information Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ACCT 285 or ACCT 501; and ACCT 301
Analysis of concepts and procedures underlying the automated accumulation and processing of accounting data. EDP internal control and audit techniques. Trends in accounting information systems.
ACCT 386. Intermediate Accounting I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 285 or 501 and 301
The conceptual framework of financial accounting. Communication of financial information on the income and retained earnings statements, statement of cash flows, and the balance sheet. Accounting concepts relating to current and operational assets of the firm. Identification of material differences between US GAAP and International Accounting Standards.
ACCT 387. Intermediate Accounting II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 386
Financial accounting and reporting practices for business entities. Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) relative to firm liabilities, equity, income, taxes, employee benefits, leases, accounting changes and cash flows. Identification of material differences between US GAAP and International Accounting Standards . Discussion of current issues in financial accounting. Focus on written communication.
ACCT 483. Advanced Managerial Accounting.
(Dual-listed with 583). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 383 or 581
Business simulation focusing on generation and communication of information to assist management with financial decision-making. Emphasis on developing teamwork, written communication, and oral presentation skills.
ACCT 484. Advanced Accounting Information Systems.
(Dual-listed with 584). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 384
Advanced accounting information systems concepts; database design and information retrieval, internal controls within computerized accounting information systems, financial reporting in electronic environment.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ACCT 485. Principles of Federal Income Tax.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 285 or 501 and 301
Introduction to the fundamentals of federal income taxation and concepts applicable to all tax entities. Addresses issues related to the measurement and recognition of income, deductions, gains, and losses, taxation of property transactions, and basis / cost recovery concepts. Includes coverage of tax law policy objectives, tax implications of business and investment decisions, tax versus financial reporting treatment of common business transactions, and ethical issues related to tax compliance and planning.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ACCT 487. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.
(Dual-listed with 587). (0-2) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits. S.
Prereq: ACCT 285 or ACCT 501; and ACCT 301
Introduction to and field work in the preparation of individual income tax returns (state and federal). Basic coverage of filing and residency status, taxable income, exemptions, deductions, and credits. Tax software usage and online filing.
ACCT 488. Governmental and Non-profit Institution Accounting.
(Dual-listed with 588). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 387
Accounting and financial reporting principles of local and state governments, including universities, schools, and hospitals. In addition, accounting and financial reporting of non-profit organizations will be addressed. Financial statements of local governmental units and the university are explored.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ACCT 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 285, senior classification, permission of instructor
ACCT 495. Advanced Accounting Problems.
(Dual-listed with 595). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 387
Accounting for business combinations and affiliated companies, intercompany transactions, and consolidated financial statements; Partnership accounting; Segment and Interim Reporting; Multinational accounting.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ACCT 496. International Accounting.
(Dual-listed with 596). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 386 or 501
Financial reporting issues in a global environment, including introduction to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the potential for the use of IFRS in the U.S. Accounting and managerial issues faced by multinational corporations. Technical issues such as transfer pricing, inflation accounting and taxation will be discussed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ACCT 497. Introduction to Auditing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 384, 387 and STAT 326
The conceptual framework of auditing. Professional ethics. External reporting concepts. Audit methodology including risk analysis, internal control, procedures for gathering evidence and the role of statistical sampling in auditing.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ACCT 501. Financial Accounting.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Enrollment in MBA program or departmental permission
A general introduction to financial accounting information. Topics covered include the use and analysis of financial information, the regulatory environment, the role of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and the use of the internet and electronic spreadsheets as a means of accessing and analyzing financial data.
ACCT 581. Accounting for Decision Making.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 501 or equivalent
Decision analysis applied to managerial accounting issues. Generation of information for management decision making and control. Responsibility accounting and non-recurring decisions.
ACCT 582. Corporate Governance and Top Management.
(Cross-listed with MGMT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: MGMT 502 or permission
Duties, structure, and functioning of top management teams and corporate boards of directors. CEO/board tenure and succession planning, top management compensation, board committee composition, assessment of CEO and board performance, theories of corporate governance, management of the corporate strategic agenda, governance codes, international governance, and chairman/CEO duality. Case studies and contemporary issues discussed.
ACCT 583. Advanced Managerial Accounting.
(Dual-listed with 483). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 383 or 581
Business simulation focusing on generation and communication of information to assist management with financial decision-making. Emphasis on developing teamwork, written communication, and oral presentation skills.
ACCT 584. Advanced Accounting Information Systems.
(Dual-listed with 484). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 384
Advanced accounting information systems concepts; database design and information retrieval, internal controls within computerized accounting information systems, financial reporting in electronic environment.
ACCT 585. Taxes and Business Strategy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 485
Integration of concepts from accounting, finance, and economics to determine how taxes affect business decisions. Provides students with a conceptual framework for thinking about business tax planning and applies it to various common business decisions.
ACCT 586. Advanced Federal Taxation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 485
Advanced coverage of federal taxation including issues related to the taxation of corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts, and their owners. Includes coverage of rules, concepts, background, and planning opportunities related to a number of common transactions involving these entities.
ACCT 587. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.
(Dual-listed with 487). (0-2) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: 285 or 501
Introduction to and field work in the preparation of individual income tax returns (state and federal). Basic coverage of filing and residency status, taxable income, exemptions, deductions, and credits. Tax software usage and online filing.
ACCT 588. Governmental and Non-profit Institution Accounting.
(Dual-listed with 488). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 387
Accounting and financial reporting principles of local and state governments, including universities, schools, and hospitals. In addition, accounting and financial reporting of non-profit organizations will be addressed. Financial statements of local governmental units and the university are explored.
ACCT 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
For students wishing to do individual research in a particular area of accounting.
ACCT 591. Fraud Examination and Prevention.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 497 or 501
Principles and methodology of fraud detection and deterrence. Addresses the following: Causes and elements of fraud, costs to society, asset theft, financial statement representation, internal controls for fraud prevention, evidence gathering, and legal aspects of fraud.
ACCT 592. Financial Statement Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 284 or 501
The presentation and analysis of financial statement information from the point of view of the primary users of such data: owners and creditors. Topics covered will include the financial reporting system, the primary financial statements, and effects of accounting method choice on reported financial data, and firm valuation.
ACCT 594. Business Valuation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 387 or 592
Using financial statement analysis to value the firm. Topics covered include assessing how well a firm's financial statements reflect the economic effects of its resource management strategies and constructing proforma financial information that will serve as inputs to valuation models.
ACCT 595. Advanced Accounting Problems.
(Dual-listed with 495). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 387
Accounting for business combinations and affiliated companies, intercompany transactions, and consolidated financial statements; Partnership accounting; Segment and Interim Reporting; Multinational accounting.
ACCT 596. International Accounting.
(Dual-listed with 496). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 386 or 501
Financial reporting issues in a global environment, including introduction to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the potential for the use of IFRS in the U.S. Accounting and managerial issues faced by multinational corporations. Technical issues such as transfer pricing, inflation accounting and taxation will be discussed.
ACCT 597. Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 497
A study of advanced auditing and assurance issues. Topics include risk analysis, internal control, fraud detection, analytical procedures, evaluating operational and strategic objectives, and reporting and implementing audit findings.
ACCT 598. Financial Accounting: Theory and Contemporary Issues.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 386 or 501
Theoretical discussion of the financial accounting and reporting environment. The usefulness of financial accounting information for decision making. Current financial accounting issues, the financial accounting standard setting process, FASB Standards Codification, and the role of the SEC in financial reporting.
ACCT 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Admission to the Master of Accounting Program
This course prepares students to complete their creative component project option in the Master of Accounting degree.
Advertising Courses
ADVRT 230. Advertising Principles.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Historical, social, economic and legal aspects of advertising. Evaluations of advertising research, media, strategy, and appeals. Study of the creation of print and broadcast advertising.
ADVRT 301. Research and Strategic Planning for Advertising and Public Relations.
(Cross-listed with JL MC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 230 or JL MC 220; Sophomore classification
The use of primary and secondary research for prospect analysis, market segmentation, positioning, strategic planning, public opinion formation, communication strategy formation and development of critical thinking skills.
ADVRT 334. Advertising Creativity.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: C+ or better in JL MC 201; Advrt/JL MC 301
Development and execution of creative advertising materials. Copywriting, art direction and computer applications for print, broadcast and digital media. Creative strategy development, execution and evaluation.
ADVRT 335. Advertising Media Planning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: C+ or better in JL MC 201; Advrt/JL MC 301
Concepts of media planning and selection in the development, execution and evaluation of advertising campaigns. Characteristics and capabilities of the advertising media. Utilization of market segmentation, consumer buying and media audience databases.
ADVRT 336. Advertising Account Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: C+ or better in JL MC 201; Advrt/JL MC 301
Fundamentals of account management with emphasis on leadership, sales techniques, relationship building, presentation skills, and strategic thinking. Includes aspects of agency revenue growth, team building, client management, evaluating creative concepts and media plans, and developing strategic proposals and campaign recommendations.
ADVRT 390. Professional Skills Development.
(Cross-listed with JL MC). Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: C+ or better in 201, other vary by topic; instructor permission
Check School for course availability.
ADVRT 434. Advertising Campaigns.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Advrt/JL MC 301; C+ or better in 334 or 336, and major status
Development of advertising campaigns for business and social institutions. Projects involve budgeting, media selection, market analysis, campaign strategy, and creative execution.
ADVRT 435. Advertising Competition.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits. S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, Junior/senior standing strongly recommended
Preparation of materials for regional and national competitions.
ADVRT 436. Advertising Portfolio Practicum.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: C+ or better in 334, instructor permission
Advanced advertising writing and design. Emphasis on creative strategy, problem solving and execution of creative materials in print, broadcast and on-line media for a variety of clients.
ADVRT 497. Special Topics in Communication.
(Cross-listed with JL MC). Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Seminars or one-time classes on topics of relevance to students in communication.
Aerospace Engineering Courses
AER E 101H. Engineering Honors Orientation.
Cr. R.
F.
Prereq: Membership in the Freshman Honors Program
Introduction to the College of Engineering and the Aerospace Engineering profession. Information concerning university, college, and department policies, procedures and resources with emphasis on the Freshman Honors Program. Topics include experiential education study abroad opportunities, and department mentorships.
AER E 112. Orientation to Learning and Productive Team Membership.
(Cross-listed with CON E, FS HN, HORT, NREM, TSM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Introduction to developing intentional learners and worthy team members. Learning as the foundation of human enterprise; intellectual curiosity; ethics as a personal responsibility; everyday leadership; effective team and community interactions including team learning and the effects on individuals; and growth through understanding self, demonstrating ownership of own learning, and internalizing commitment to helping others. Intentional mental processing as a means of enhancing learning. Interconnectedness of the individual, the community, and the world.
AER E 160. Aerospace Engineering Problems With Computer Applications Laboratory.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Satisfactory scores on mathematics placement assessments; credit or enrollment in MATH 142, 165
Solving aerospace engineering problems and presenting solutions through technical reports. Significant figures. SI units. Graphing and curve fitting. Flowcharting. Introduction to material balances, mechanics, electrical circuits, statistics engineering economics, and design. Spreadsheet programs. Introduction to UNIX/LINUX computing environments, and programming in FORTRAN. Team projects.
AER E 160H. Honors. F..
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Satisfactory scores on mathematics placement assessments; credit or enrollment in MATH 142, 165
Solving aerospace engineering problems and presenting solutions through technical reports. Significant figures. SI units. Graphing and curve fitting. Flowcharting. Introduction to material balances, mechanics, electrical circuits, statistics engineering economics, and design. Spreadsheet programs. Introduction to UNIX/LINUX computing environments, and programming in FORTRAN. Team projects.
AER E 161. Numerical, Graphical and Laboratory Techniques for Aerospace Engineering.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 160 or equivalent course
Computer solutions to aerospace engineering problems using the FORTRAN language and Matlab(R), with emphasis on numerical methods. Introduction to computing environments including UNIX/LINUX. Graphical description of geometrical objects with emphasis on aerospace design. Solid modeling using computer graphics software. Develop proficiency with basic instrumentation utilized in subsequent Aerospace Engineering laboratory courses. Computational and statistical analysis of lab results. Written and oral technical reports, team projects.
AER E 161H. Honors. S..
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 160 or equivalent course
Computer solutions to aerospace engineering problems using the FORTRAN language and Matlab(R), with emphasis on numerical methods. Introduction to computing environments including UNIX/LINUX. Graphical description of geometrical objects with emphasis on aerospace design. Solid modeling using computer graphics software. Develop proficiency with basic instrumentation utilized in subsequent Aerospace Engineering laboratory courses. Computational and statistical analysis of lab results. Written and oral technical reports, team projects.
AER E 192. Aerospace Seminar.
Cr. R.
S.
Experimental lab set-up, graphical skills. Academic program planning.
AER E 192H. Honors..
Cr. R.
S.
Experimental lab set-up, graphical skills. Academic program planning.
AER E 243. Aerodynamics I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Grade of C- or better in 261, MATH 265
Introduction to fluid mechanics and aerodynamics. Fluid properties, statics, and kinematics. Conservation equations in differential and integral form. Bernoulli's equation. Dimensional analysis. Basic potential flow concepts and solutions. Applications of multi-variable calculus to fluid mechanics and aerodynamics. Introduction to viscous flows. Laminar boundary layers. Incompressible flow over airfoils and wings.
AER E 261. Introduction to Performance and Design.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 161, MATH 166, PHYS 221
Introduction to aerospace disciplinary topics, including: aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and flight dynamics with emphasis on performance. Technical report writing.
AER E 265. Scientific Balloon Engineering and Operations.
(Cross-listed with MTEOR). (0-2) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.
Engineering aspects of scientific balloon flights. Integration of science mission objectives with engineering requirements. Operations team certification. FAA and FCC regulations, communications, and command systems. Flight path prediction and control.
AER E 290. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Sophomore classification, approval of the department
AER E 290A. Flight ground instruction.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Sophomore classification, approval of the department
AER E 290B. In-flight training (.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Prereq: 301.)
AER E 290C. Other.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Prereq: 301.)
AER E 291. Aerospace Advising Seminar.
Cr. R.
F.
Academic program planning.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AER E 292. Aerospace Advising Seminar.
Cr. R.
S.
Academic program planning.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AER E 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
First professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course prior to commencing work.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AER E 301. Flight Experience.
Cr. R.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 355
Two hours of in-flight training and necessary ground instruction. Course content prescribed by the Aerospace Engineering Department. Ten hours of flight training certified in a pilot log book can be considered by the course instructor as evidence of satisfactory performance in the course.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AER E 311. Gas Dynamics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 243, M E 231, credit or enrollment in 344
Subsonic, transonic, supersonic flows over airfoils and wings. Introduction to compressible viscous flows. Properties of liquids and gases, review of thermodynamic processes and relations, energy equation, compressible flow, shock and expansion waves, isentropic flow, Fanno and Rayleigh flow.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 321. Flight Structures Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E M 324
3 hours of lecture weekly and laboratory alternating weeks. Determination of flight loads. Materials selection for flight applications. Analysis of flight structures including trusses, beams, frames, and shear panels employing classical and finite element methods.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 321L. Aerospace Structures Laboratory.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in AerE 321
Design of experiments. Data analysis. Strain gage installation. Measurement of stiffness/strength of aluminum. Analysis/fabrication/testing of rived joints. Shear/bending measurements inbeam sections. Analysis/measurement of strains in trusses. Buckling of columns. Stress concentration. Vibration testing of beams and plates. Fabrication/testing of composites.
AER E 331. Flight Control Systems I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 355
Linear system analysis. Control system designs using root-locus and frequency response methods. Applications in flight control systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 344. Aerodynamics and Propulsion Laboratory.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 243, Credit or enrollment in 311
Similitude, dimensional analysis. Measurement uncertainty analysis. Pressure and velocity measurement methods and instruments. Pressure distribution around a circular cylinder. Aerodynamic performance of low-speed airfoils, airfoil wake flow, boundary layer flow. Flow visualization techniques for supersonic flows and de Laval nozzles.
AER E 351. Astrodynamics I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E M 345, AER E 261, Credit or enrollment in AER E 243
Introduction to astrodynamics. Two-body motion. Geocentric, lunar and interplanetary trajectories and applications. Launch and atmospheric re-entry trajectories.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 355. Aircraft Flight Dynamics and Control.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 261, MATH 267, E M 345
Aircraft rigid body equations of motion, linearization, and modal analysis. Longitudinal and lateral-directional static and dynamic stability analysis. Flight handling characteristics analysis. Longitudinal and lateral-directional open loop response to aircraft control inputs. Aircraft flight handling qualities.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 361. Computational Techniques for Aerospace Design.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 243, MATH 267, E M 324, E M 345
Advanced programming, workstation environment, and development of computational tools for aerospace analysis and design. Technical report writing.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 381. Introduction to Wind Energy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MATH 166, Physics 221
Basic introduction to the fundamentals of Wind Energy and Wind Energy conversion systems. Topics include but not limited to various types of wind energy conversion systems and the aerodynamics, blade and tower structural loads, kinematics of the blades and meteorology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 391. Aerospace Advising Seminar.
Cr. R.
F.S.
Academic program planning.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AER E 392. Aerospace Advising Seminar.
Cr. R.
S.
Academic program planning.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AER E 396. Summer Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Summer professional work period. Students must register for this course prior to commencing work.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AER E 397. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Students must register for this course prior to commencing work.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Professional work period, one semester maximum per academic year.
AER E 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 298, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Second professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course prior to commencing work.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AER E 411. Aerospace Vehicle Propulsion I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 311
Atmospheric propulsion system performance and cycle analysis. Momentum theorem, thrust and propulsive efficiency. Thermodynamics of compressible flow with heat and work addition. Components and principles of turbojets and turbofans. Rocket engines and ramjet principles.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 412. Aerospace Vehicle Propulsion II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 411
Electricity and magnetism. Plasma physics. Ion engine performance. Introduction to advanced electromagnetic propulsion systems. Energy sources and nuclear propulsion. Low thrust mission analysis. Space mission requirements.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 417. Experimental Mechanics.
(Cross-listed with E M). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: E M 324
Introduction of different aspects of measuring deformation, strains, and stress for practical engineering problems. Strain gage theory and application. Selected laboratory experiments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 421. Advanced Flight Structures.
(2.5-1) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 321, MATH 266 or 267
Analysis of indeterminate flight structures including finite element laboratory. Static analysis of complex structural components subject to thermal and aerodynamic loads. Analytical and finite element solutions for stresses and displacements of membrane, plane stress, plate structures. Buckling of beams, frames, and plate structures. Introduction to vibration of flight structures. Steady state and transient structural response using normal modal analysis.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 422. Aeroelasticity.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 421 or E M 450 or M E 450
Vibration theory. Steady and unsteady flows. Mathematical foundations of aeroelasticity, static and dynamic aeroelasticity. Linear unsteady aerodynamics, non-steady aerodynamics of lifting surfaces. Stall flutter. Aeroelastic problems in civil engineering structures. Aeroelastic problems of rotorcraft. Experimental aeroelasticity. Selected wind tunnel laboratory experiments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 423. Composite Flight Structures.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: E M 324; Mat E 272
Fabrication, testing and analysis of composite materials used in flight structures. Basic laminate theory of beams, plates and shells. Manufacturing and machining considerations of various types of composites. Testing of composites for material properties, strength and defects. Student projects required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 426. Design of Aerospace Structures.
(1-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: E M 324
Detailed design and analysis of aerospace vehicle structures. Material selection, strength, durability and damage tolerance, and validation analysis. Design for manufacturability.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 432. Flight Control Systems II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 331
Aircraft lateral directional stability augmentation. Launch vehicle pitch control system design. Control of flexible vehicles. Satellite attitude control. Flight control designs based on state-space methods. Introduction to sample-data systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 442. V/STOL Aerodynamics and Performance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 355
Introduction to the aerodynamics, performance, stability, control and critical maneuvering characteristics of V/STOL vehicles. Topics include hovercrafts, jet flaps, ducted fans and thrust vectored engines.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 446. Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer I.
(Dual-listed with 546). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 161, 243
Basic concepts of discretization, consistency, and stability. Explicit and implicit methods for ordinary diffential equations. Methods for each type of partial differential equation. Iterative solution methods; curvilinear grids. Examples of basic algorithms.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 448. Fluid Dynamics of Turbomachinery.
(Cross-listed with M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: M E 335 or equivalent
Applications of principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics in performance analysis and design of turbomachines and related fluid system components.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 451. Astrodynamics II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 351
Simple orbit determination and prediction. Advanced orbit maneuvers, single-, double-, and triple-impulse; fixed-impulse, finite-duration. 3-D rigid-body dynamics, Euler's equations, satelite stabilization and attitude control. Earth gravity field models and gravity harmonics, orbit perturbations, variational methods, relative orbital mechanics, Clohessy-Wiltshire equations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 461. Modern Design Methodology with Aerospace Applications.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 361, 311, 321, 351, 355
Introduction to modern engineering design methodology. Computational constrained optimal design approach including selection of objective function, characterization of constraint system, materials and strength considerations, and sensitivity analyses.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 462. Design of Aerospace Systems.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 461
Fundamental principles used in engineering design of aircraft, missile, and space systems. Preliminary design of aerospace vehicles. Engineering Ethics.
AER E 464. Spacecraft Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 351
An examination of spacecraft systems including attitude determination and control, power, thermal control, communications, propulsion, guidance, navigation, command and data handling, and mechanisms. Explanation of space and operational environments as they impact spacecraft design. Includes discussion of safety, reliability, quality, maintainability, testing, cost, legal, and logistics issues.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 466. Multidisciplinary Engineering Design.
(Cross-listed with A E, CPR E, E E, ENGR, I E, M E, MAT E). (1-4) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Student must be within two semesters of graduation and receive permission of instructor
Application of team design concepts to projects of a multidisciplinary nature. Concurrent treatment of design, manufacturing, and life cycle considerations. Application of design tools such as CAD, CAM, and FEM. Design methodologies, project scheduling, cost estimating, quality control, manufacturing processes. Development of a prototype and appropriate documentation in the form of written reports, oral presentations and computer models and engineering drawings.
AER E 481. Advanced Wind Energy: Technology and Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 381 or senior classification in engineering or junior in engineering with a course in fluid mechanics
Advanced topics in wind energy, emphasis on current practices. Theoretical foundations for horizontal and vertical axis wind turbine. Design codes for energy conversion systems design, aerodynamic an structural load estimation, wind resource characterization wind farm design, optimization.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AER E 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, approval of the department
AER E 490A. Aero and/or Gas Dynamics.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, approval of the department
AER E 490B. Propulsion.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, approval of the department
AER E 490C. Aerospace Structures.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, approval of the department
AER E 490D. Flight Dynamics.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, approval of the department
AER E 490E. Spacecraft Systems.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, approval of the department
AER E 490F. Flight Control Systems.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, approval of the department
AER E 490G. Aeroelasticity.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, approval of the department
AER E 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, approval of the department
AER E 490I. Design.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, approval of the department
AER E 490J. Non-destructive Evaluation.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, approval of the department
AER E 490K. Wind Engineering.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, approval of the department
AER E 490L. Multi-functional Ultra-light Structures.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, approval of the department
AER E 490O. Other.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, approval of the department
AER E 491. Aerospace Advising Seminar.
Cr. R.
F.S.
Academic program planning.
AER E 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 398, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Third and subsequent professional work periods in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AER E 499. Senior Project.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Senior classification, credit or enrollment in 491
Development of aerospace principles and concepts through individual research and projects. Written report.
AER E 514. Advanced Mechanics of Materials.
(Cross-listed with E M). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E M 324
Theory of stress and strain, stress-strain relationships. Unsymmetrical bending, curved beams, shear center. Torsion of thin-walled noncircular sections. Equilibrium, compatibility equations. Airy stress functions. Membrane stresses in shells, thick-walled cylinders.
AER E 517. Experimental Mechanics.
(Cross-listed with E M). (3-2) Cr. 4.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: E M 510 or 514 or 516
Fundamental concepts for force, displacement, stress, and strain measurements. Strain gages. Full field deformation measurements with laser interferometry and digital image processing. Advanced experimental concepts at the micro and nano scale regimes.
AER E 521. Airframe Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 421 or E M 424
Analysis of static stresses and deformation in continuous aircraft structures. Various analytical and approximate methods of analysis of isotropic and anisotropic plates and shells.
AER E 522. Design and Analysis of Composite Materials.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E M 324
Composite constituent materials, micro-mechanics, laminate analysis, hygro-thermal analysis, composite failure, joining of composites, design of composite beams and plates, honeycomb core, manufacturing of composites, short fiber composites, and demonstration laboratory.
AER E 524. Numerical Mesh Generation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: MATH 385, proficiency in programming
Introduction to modern mesh generation techniques. Structured and unstructured mesh methods, algebraic and PDE methods, elliptic and hyperbolic methods, variational methods, error analysis, Delaunay triangulation, data structures, geometric modeling with B-spline and NURBS surfaces, surface meshing.
AER E 525. Finite Element Analysis.
(Cross-listed with E M). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: E M 425, MATH 385
Variational and weighted residual approach to finite element equations. Emphasis on two- and three-dimensional problems in solid mechanics. Isoparametric element formulation, higher order elements, numerical integration, imposition of constraints and penalty, convergence, and other more advanced topics. Use of two- and three-dimensional computer programs. Dynamic and vibrational problems, eigenvalues, and time integration. Introduction to geometric and material nonlinearities.
AER E 531. Automatic Control of Flight Vehicles.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 331
Applications of classical and modern linear control theory to automatic control of flight vehicles. Spacecraft attitude control. Control of flexible vehicles. Linear-quadratic regulator design applications.
AER E 532. Compressible Fluid Flow.
(Cross-listed with M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 311 or M E 335
Thermodynamics of compressible flow. Viscous and inviscid compressible flow equations. One dimensional steady flow; isentropic flow, normal shock waves oblique and curved shocks, constant area flow with friction and heat transfer. Linear theory and Prandtl-Glauert similarity. Method of characteristics. Subsonic, transonic, supersonic and hypersonic flows.
AER E 541. Incompressible Flow Aerodynamics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 311 or M E 335
Kinematics and dynamics of fluid flow. Derivation of the Navier-Stokes, Euler and potential flow equations. Introduction to generalized curvilinear coordinates. Ideal fluids. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional potential flow. Complex variable methods.
AER E 543. Viscous Flow Aerodynamics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 541
Navier-Stokes equations. Incompressible and compressible boundary layers. Similarity solutions. Computational and general solution methods. Introduction to stability of laminar flows, transition and turbulent flow.
AER E 545. Advance Experimental Technique for Thermal-Fluid Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 311 or M E 335 or E M 378
Introduction of various experimental techniques widely used for fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, heat transfer, and combustion studies. Pressure gauge and transducers; Pitot tube; hot wire anemometry; shadowgraph and Schlieren Photography; laser Doppler velocimetry; particle image velocimetry (PIV); advanced PIV techniques ( stereo PIV, 3-D PIV, Holograph PIV, microscopic PIV); laser induced fluorescence; pressure sensitive painting, temperature sensitive painting; molecular tagging velocimetry; molecular tagging thermometry. Extensive application and demonstration laboratory experiments will be included.
AER E 546. Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer I.
(Dual-listed with 446). (Cross-listed with M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 541 or ME 538
Basic concepts of discretization, consistency,, and stability. Explicit and, implicit methods for ordinary diffential equations. Methods for each type of partial differential equation. Iterative solution methods; curvilinear grids. Examples of basic algorithms.
AER E 547. Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer II.
(Cross-listed with M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 546 or M E 546
Application of computational methods to current problems in fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Methods for solving the Navier-Stokes and reduced equation sets such as the Euler, boundary layer, and parabolized forms of the conservation equations. Introduction to relevant aspects of grid generation and turbulence modeling.
AER E 551. Orbital Mechanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 351
Review of 2-body problem. Orbital maneuvers. Relative motion in orbit. Orbit perturbation analysis. Gravity field expansions and effects on orbiters. 3-body problem with applications.
AER E 556. Guidance and Navigation of Aerospace Vehicles.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 331
Principles of guidance systems for spacecraft, launch vehicles, homing and ballistic missiles. Optimal guidance. Interplanetary transfer guidance with low thrust. Principles of inertial navigation. Theory and applications of the Global Positioning System. Celestial navigation procedures. Application of Kalman filtering to recursive navigation theory.
AER E 565. Systems Engineering and Analysis.
(Cross-listed with E E, I E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Coursework in basic statistics
Introduction to organized multidisciplinary approach to designing and developing systems. Concepts, principles, and practice of systems engineering as applied to large integrated systems. Life-cycle costing, scheduling, risk management, functional analysis, conceptual and detail design, test evaluation, and systems engineering planning and organization.
Not available for degrees in industrial engineering
AER E 566. Avionics Systems Engineering.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: E E 565
Avionics functions. Applications of systems engineering principles to avionics. Top-down design of avionics systems. Automated design tools.
AER E 569. Mechanics of Composite and Combined Materials.
(Cross-listed with E M). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: E M 324
Mechanics of fiber-reinforced materials. Micromechanics of lamina. Macromechanical behavior of lamina and laminates. Strength and interlaminar stresses of laminates. Failure criteria. Stress analysis of laminates. Thermal moisture and residual stresses. Joints in composites.
AER E 570. Wind Engineering.
(Cross-listed with E M). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E M 378, 345
Atmospheric circulations, atmospheric boundary layer wind, bluff-body aerodynamics, aeroelastic phenomena, wind-tunnel and full-scale testing, wind-load code and standards, effect of tornado and thunderstorm winds, design applications.
AER E 572. Turbulence.
(Cross-listed with CH E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 543 or M E 538
Qualitative features of turbulence. Statistical and spectral representation of turbulent velocity fields: averages, moments, correlations, length and time scales and the energy cascade. Averaged equations of motion, closure requirements, Reynolds average models. Homogeneous shear flows, free shear flows, bounded flows. Numerical simulation of turbulence: DNS, LES, DES.
AER E 573. Random Signal Analysis and Kalman Filtering.
(Cross-listed with E E, MATH, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E E 324 or AER E 331 or M E 370 or 411 or MATH 341 or 395
Elementary notions of probability. Random processes. Autocorrelation and spectral functions. Estimation of spectrum from finite data. Response of linear systems to random inputs. Discrete and continuous Kalman filter theory and applications. Smoothing and prediction. Linearization of nonlinear dynamics.
AER E 574. Optimal Control.
(Cross-listed with E E, MATH, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: E E 577
The optimal control problem. Variational approach. Pontryagin's principle. Hamilton-Jacobi equation. Dynamic programming. Time-optimal, minimum fuel, minimum energy control systems. The regulator problem. Structures and properties of optimal controls.
AER E 575. Introduction to Robust Control.
(Cross-listed with E E, MATH, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: E E 577
Introduction to modern robust control. Model and signal uncertainty in control systems. Uncertainty description. Stability and performance robustness to uncertainty. Solutions to the H2, Hoo, and l1 control problems. Tools for robustness analysis and synthesis.
AER E 576. Digital Feedback Control Systems.
(Cross-listed with E E, MATH, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E E 475 or AER E 432 or M E 411 or 414 or MATH 415; and MATH 267
Sampled data, discrete data, and the z-transform. Design of digital control systems using transform methods; root locus, frequency response and direct design methods. Design using state-space methods. Controllability, observability, pole placement, state estimators. Digital filters in control systems. Microcomputer implementation of digital filters. Finite wordlength effects. Linear quadratic optimal control in digital control systems. Simulation of digital control systems.
AER E 577. Linear Systems.
(Cross-listed with E E, MATH, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E E 324 or AER E 331 or M E 414 or MATH 415; and MATH 307
Linear algebra review. Least square method and singular value decomposition. State space modeling of linear continuous-time systems. Solution of linear systems. Controllability and observability. Canonical description of linear equations. Stability of linear systems. State feedback and pole placements. Observer design for linear systems.
AER E 578. Nonlinear Systems.
(Cross-listed with E E, MATH, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: E E 577
Linear vs nonlinear systems. Phase plane analysis. Bifurcation and center manifold theory. Lyapunov stability. Absolute stability of feedback systems. Input-output stability. Passivity theory and feedback linearization. Nonlinear control design techniques.
AER E 581. Perturbation Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MATH 267
Mathematical perturbation methods with applications to ordinary differential equations. Perturbation expansions. Order of magnitude and gauge functions. Matched asymptotic expansions. Boundary layer problems. Multiple scales. Resonance and mode coupling. Solvability conditions for differential equations. Physical and engineering applications.
AER E 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
AER E 590A. Aero and/or Gas Dynamics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
AER E 590B. Propulsion.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
AER E 590C. Aerospace Structures.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
AER E 590D. Flight Dynamics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
AER E 590E. Spacecraft Systems.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
AER E 590F. Flight Control Systems.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
AER E 590G. Aeroelasticity.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
AER E 590H. Viscous Aerodynamics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
AER E 590I. Design.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
AER E 590J. Hypersonics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
AER E 590K. Computational Aerodynamics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
AER E 590L. Optimization.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
AER E 590M. Non Destructive Evaluation.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
AER E 590N. Wind Engineering.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
AER E 591. Graduate Student Seminar Series.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Presentation of professional topics by department graduate students. Development of presentation skills used in a professional conference setting involving question and answer format.
AER E 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
AER E 647. Advanced High Speed Computational Fluid Dynamics.
(Cross-listed with M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 547
An examination of current methods in computational fluid dynamics. Differencing strategies. Advanced solution algorithms for unstructured meshes. Grid generation. Construction of higher-order CFD algorithms. Parallel computing. Current applications. Use of state of the art CFD codes.
AER E 690. Advanced Topics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
AER E 690A. Aero and/or Gas Dynamics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
AER E 690B. Propulsion.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
AER E 690C. Aerospace Structures.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
AER E 690D. Flight Dynamics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
AER E 690E. Spacecraft Systems.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
AER E 690F. Flight Control Systems.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
AER E 690G. Aeroelasticity.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
AER E 690H. Viscous Aerodynamics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
AER E 690I. Design.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
AER E 690J. Hypersonics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
AER E 690K. Computational Aerodynamics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
AER E 690L. Non Destructive Evaluation.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
AER E 690M. Wind Engineering.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
AER E 697. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of DOGE (Director of Graduate Education), graduate classification
One semester and one summer maximum per academic year professional work period.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AER E 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Apparel, Education Studies, and Hospitality Management Courses
AESHM 111. Professional Development for AESHM.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Career exploration, presentation and professional skills, teamwork and leadership, creativity, critical thinking, technology, and service learning components. Orientation to policies and procedures of university, college, department, and program. Some WWW lectures.
AESHM 170. Supervised Work Experience I.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission by application; freshman classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 12 credits total from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 170D. Hospitality.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission by application; freshman classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 12 credits total from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 170F. Event Management.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission by application; freshman classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 12 credits total from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 170N. Apparel.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission by application; freshman classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 12 credits total from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 170P. ISU Dining.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission by application; freshman classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 12 credits total from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 270. Supervised Work Experience II.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; sophomore classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 12 credits total from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 270D. Hospitality: prereq 6 credits in AESHM or HRI.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; sophomore classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 12 credits total from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 270F. Event Management: prereq 6 credits in AESHM, HRI, or TC.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; sophomore classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 12 credits total from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 270N. Apparel: prereq 6 credits in AESHM or TC.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; sophomore classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 12 credits total from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 270P. ISU Dining: prereq 6 credits in AESHM or HRI.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; sophomore classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 12 credits total from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 271. Public Relations and Event Management.
(2-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 7 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Application and instructor permission required for spring enrollment, form available from the AESHM Department office
Overview of the public relations and event management industries. Techniques and procedures required for producing successful and sutainable events.
Course must be taken for 3 credits first time, can be repeated for 1-3 credits.
AESHM 275. Merchandising.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 3 credits in Math
Principles of merchandising as applied to retailing, service, hospitality, and manufacturing. Study of the planning, development, and presentation of apparel- and hospitality-related products, services, and experiences. Industry and market research, planning of new offerings, and development of promotional and competitive strategies.
AESHM 280. Orientation to U.S. Field Study.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Orientation to the field study location during the semester preceding the trip.
AESHM 281. Orientation to International Field Study.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Orientation to the field study location during the semester preceding the trip.
AESHM 287. Principles of Management in Human Sciences.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Introduction to management concepts and principles with application to human sciences organizations. Includes service quality management, professionalism, and social responsibility.
AESHM 311. Seminar on Careers and Internships.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification. Good academic standing
Internship and career planning, professional expectations and responsibilities. Resume development, cover letters, portfolio planning, interviewing techniques, and business etiquette.
AESHM 340. Hospitality and Apparel Marketing Strategies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ECON 101
Application of marketing principles to the hospitality and apparel industries. Emphasis on the role of marketing in an organization's overall strategic planning. Development and evaluation techniques available to hospitality, apparel, and other businesses, including advertising, sales promotion, packaging, and public relations.
AESHM 342. Aesthetics of Consumer Experience.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Design principles, aesthetic concepts, and research applied to the assessment and development of multi-sensory consumer environments. Influence of individual differences and cultural patterns on aesthetic preferences.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AESHM 371. Conference and Meeting Planning.
(2-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.
Prereq: AESHM 271
Application of event management principles to conference and meeting planning, trade shows, and conventions focusing on budget development, resource allocation, promotion, hospitality, and professional development.
Course must be taken for 3 credits first time, can be repeated for 1-3 credits.
AESHM 377. Brand Management and Promotions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: TC 245; AESHM 340 or MKT 340
Principles of brand development and management; focus on experiential marketing, promotions, visual merchandising components, design/layout of retail spaces using Visual Retailing software.
AESHM 379. Community Leadership: Examination of Social Issues.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Study of family and community social issues from diverse perspectives. Application of critical thinking and reflection to issues with a focus on leadership within the community.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AESHM 380. U.S. Field Study.
(Dual-listed with 580). Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in AESHM, FCEdS, HRI, and/or TC; junior classification; minimum 2.0 GPA. Permission by application
Study and tours of areas of interest to majors in the AESHM Department. Trip to location under supervision of faculty member. Locations and lengths of trip vary. Final projects, reports, journal entries, and analysis are required. May be combined with AESHM 280.
AESHM 381. International Field Study.
(Dual-listed with 581). Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in AESHM, FCEdS, HRI, and/or TC; junior classification; minimum 2.0 GPA. Permission by application
Study and tours of areas of interest to majors in the AESHM Department. Trip to location under supervision of faculty member. Locations and lengths of trip vary. Final projects, reports, journal entries, and analysis are required. May be combined with AESHM 281.
AESHM 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department chair; junior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
AESHM 411. Seminar on Current Issues.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times.
Trends, issues, and scholarship in apparel, educational studies, and hospitality management.
AESHM 421. Developing Global Leadership: Maximizing Human Potential.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Development of leadership in a global environment. Focus on global concerns that impact on the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Strategies for working with individuals, families and communities in other countries and cultures. Taking local action on global issues. Participation in a service activity.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
AESHM 438. Human Resource Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: AESHM 270, 275 or 287; junior classification
Principles and practices of human resource management relevant to human science-related organizations. Emphasis on the entry-level manager's role.
AESHM 470. Supervised Professional Internship.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 311 and minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; junior or senior classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
No more than 12 credits from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 470A. Food and Beverage: prereq: HRI 380, 380L.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 311 and minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; junior or senior classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
No more than 12 credits from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 470B. Lodging: prereq: HRI 352.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 311 and minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; junior or senior classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
No more than 12 credits from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 470C. Club Management: prereq HRI 289.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 311 and minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; junior or senior classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
No more than 12 credits from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 470D. Hospitality: prereq 9 credits in HRI.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 311 and minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; junior or senior classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
No more than 12 credits from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 470F. Event Management: prereq AESHM 271.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 311 and minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; junior or senior classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
No more than 12 credits from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 470I. Textile and Apparel Design: prereq TC 210, 225, 231, 245, 278 (recommended).
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 311 and minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; junior or senior classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
No more than 12 credits from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 470J. Merchandising: prereq 275.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 311 and minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; junior or senior classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
No more than 12 credits from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 470K. Product Development: prereq TC 231, 245.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 311 and minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; junior or senior classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
No more than 12 credits from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 470L. Public Relations and Publishing: prereq 275, Advrt 230, JLMC 220 or 305.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 311 and minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; junior or senior classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
No more than 12 credits from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 470M. Museums: prereq: TC 257.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 311 and minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; junior or senior classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
No more than 12 credits from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 470N. Apparel: prereq 9 credits in TC.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 311 and minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; junior or senior classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
No more than 12 credits from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 470P. ISU Dining: prereq 9 credits in AESHM or HRI.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 311 and minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; junior or senior classification
Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.
No more than 12 credits from AESHM 170, 270, and 470 may be applied toward graduation.
AESHM 471. Special Events Coordination.
(2-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Prereq: 371; Application and instructor permission required for spring enrollment; form available from the AESHM Department office
Advanced application of public relations and event management. Provide leadership and communicate direction for production of an event including developing budgets, publicity, advertising, fund raising, choreography, staging, lighting, and food.
Course must be taken for 3 credits first time, can be repeated for 1-3 credits
AESHM 474. Entrepreneurship in Human Sciences.
(Dual-listed with 574). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: junior or senior status
Comprehensive approach to entrepreneurship including concepts of innovation, creativity, opportunity assessment, and business planning. Focus on human sciences-related businesses: retail, service, hospitality, family, home-based, rural, women and minority-owned businesses. Interaction with entrepreneurs, market research, feasibility analysis, business proposals, and business/.community outreach and consulting.
AESHM 477. Multi-channel Retailing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 3 credits in marketing or AESHM 275 or 287
A customer-centric view of marketing with a focus on the retailer-customer relationship and online strategies. Integration of key characteristics of online and offline marketing including store formats, e-commerce, catalog, TV, mobile, and direct sales.
AESHM 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department chair; senior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
AESHM 510. Research Methods in Apparel and Hospitality.
Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: Graduate standing in the Department
Overview of research methods. Methods for collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data. Development of research plan.
AESHM 511. Seminar.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits in AESHM, HRI, or TC. Permission of instructor
Discussion of scholarship and current issues. Topics vary.
AESHM 545. Consumer Aesthetics and Retail Branding.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: One course in design elements and principles, psychology, consumer behavior, or marketing
Examination of hedonic nature of consumer experience and its application to experiential design and branding of retail/hospitality establishments. Emphasis on consumer behavior, design, environmental psychology, and marketing literature.
AESHM 570. Practicum.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits in program area; permission of instructor
Supervised experience related to career objective. Proposal must be approved semester before placement.
AESHM 570A. Apparel Merchandising and Design.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits in program area; permission of instructor
Supervised experience related to career objective. Proposal must be approved semester before placement.
AESHM 570B. Hospitality Management.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits in program area; permission of instructor
Supervised experience related to career objective. Proposal must be approved semester before placement.
AESHM 574. Entrepreneurship in Human Sciences.
(Dual-listed with 474). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: One course in marketing or permission of instructor
Comprehensive approach to entrepreneurship including concepts of innovation, creativity, opportunity assessment, and business planning. Focus on human sciences-related businesses: retail, service, hospitality, family, home-based, rural, women and minority-owned businesses. Interaction with entrepreneurs, market research, feasibility analysis, business proposals, and business/community outreach and consulting.
AESHM 577. E-Commerce for Apparel and Hospitality Companies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. SS., offered 2013.
Prereq: Course in marketing or permission of instructor
Analysis of technology and consumer trends, industry practices, and marketing strategies for e-commerce. Evaluation and development of apparel or hospitality company websites. Theory application to the development of multi-channel business strategies.
AESHM 580. U.S. Field Study.
(Dual-listed with 380). Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Prereq: 9 credits in AESHM, FCEdS, HRI, and/or TC, graduate classification, minimum 2.0 GPA. Permission by application
Study and tours of areas of interest to majors in the AESHM Department. Trip to location under supervision of faculty member. Locations and lengths of trip vary. Final projects, reports, journal entries, and analysis are required.
AESHM 581. International Field Study.
(Dual-listed with 381). Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in AESHM, FCEdS, HRI, and/or TC, graduate classification. Permission by application
Study and tours of areas of interest to majors in the AESHM Department. Trip to location under supervision of faculty member. Locations and lengths of trip vary. Final projects, reports, journal entries, and analysis are required.
AESHM 611. Seminar.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits in AESHM, HRI, or TC. Permission of instructor
Discussion of scholarship and current issues. Topics vary.
AESHM 670. Teaching Practicum.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits in program area; permission of instructor
Supervised experience in the university classroom. Proposal must be approved semester before placement.
AESHM 670A. Apparel Merchandising and Design.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits in program area; permission of instructor
Supervised experience in the university classroom. Proposal must be approved semester before placement.
AESHM 670B. Hospitality Management.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits in program area; permission of instructor
Supervised experience in the university classroom. Proposal must be approved semester before placement.
African American Studies Courses
AF AM 201. Introduction to African American Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
An interdisciplinary introduction to the study of African American culture. Includes history, the social sciences, literature, religion, and the arts, as well as conceptual frameworks for investigation and analysis of the African American experience.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AF AM 330. Ethnic and Race Relations.
(Cross-listed with SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: SOC 130 or 134
Analysis of ethnic and race relations, particularly in America; emphasis on the sociology and psychology of race and ethnic relations.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AF AM 334. African American Religious Experience.
(Cross-listed with RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Prior course work in Religious Studies or African American Studies recommended
Examination of the African American experience from the perspective of black religion and the black church, with attention to political, economic, and social, as well as spiritual, concerns.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AF AM 347. African American Literature to 1960.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ENGL 250
Intensive study of African American writing, possibly including slave narratives, Harlem Renaissance works, literature of social protest, and forerunners of contemporary works that reveal key thematic, stylistic, and historical range of the literature.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AF AM 348. Contemporary African American Literature.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ENGL 250
Intensive reading in literature by African Americans from 1960 to the present.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AF AM 350. Women of Color in the U.S.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 3 credits in Womens' Studies or African American Studies
Economic, social, political and cultural roles of Women of Color in the U.S. Includes literary, philosophical, and artistic expressions. Myths and realities explored.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AF AM 353. History of African Americans I.
(Cross-listed with HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Examines African roots of black culture and the African American experience in the United States from the colonial period through the Civil War. Topics include Atlantic Slave Trade, slavery and American identity, abolition, the emergence of Black Nationalism, and black participation in the Civil War.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AF AM 354. History of African Americans II.
(Cross-listed with HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Explores African American political thought and political action from Reconstruction to the present. Topics include rise of Jim Crow segregation, urban migration, Garvey movement, Harlem Renaissance, Depression and world wars, Pan-Africanism, civil rights, Black Power, and black feminism.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AF AM 460. Seminar in African American Culture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Intensive study of a selected topic in African-American Studies in one or more disciplines. Selected readings of various authors, movements, eras, or genres. Primary and secondary source materials.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AF AM 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
Air Force Aerospace Studies Courses
AFAS 101. Introductory Leadership Laboratory I.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Membership as a cadet in AFROTC
Instruction on Air Force customs and courtesies; drill and ceremonies, issuing military commands, physical training, studying the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunity available to commissioned officers.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AFAS 102. Introductory Leadership Laboratory II.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Membership as a cadet in AFROTC
A continuation of AFAS 101. Air Force customs and courtesies; drill and ceremonies, issuing military commands, physical training, studying the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunity available to commissioned officers.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AFAS 141. Foundations of the United States Air Force.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Basic introduction to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and communication skills.
AFAS 142. Foundations of the United States Air Force.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
A continuation of 141. Topics include Air Force installations, Air Force core values, leadership and team building, further study of interpersonal communication, the Oath of Office and Commissioning.
AFAS 151. Air Force Physical Training.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Membership as a cadet in AFROTC
Use of basic military training skills and instruction to develop confidence, leadership, communication skills and physical fitness. The team approach is utilized in the instruction and application of Air Force physical fitness requirements. Students will learn various Air Force physical fitness techniques as well as how to conduct physical fitness sessions. Full participation in all events will be determined based on student's physical and medical eligibility.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AFAS 201. Basic Leadership Laboratory I.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Membership as a cadet in AFROTC
Instructs and critiques freshmen cadets on Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, issuing military commands and physical training.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AFAS 202. Basic Leadership Laboratory II.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Membership as a cadet in AFROTC
A continuation of AFAS 201, instructing and critiquing freshmen cadets on Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, issuing military commands and physical training.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AFAS 241. The Evolution of USAF Air & Space Power I.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Examines the general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. Utilizing this perspective, the course covers a time period from the first balloons and dirigibles to the Korean War. Historical examples are provided to illustrate the development of airpower capabilities and missions to demonstrate the evolution of what has become today's USAF air and space power.
AFAS 242. The Evolution of USAF Air & Space Power II.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
A continuation of AFAS 241 that examines the general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. Utilizing this perspective, the course covers a time period from the Korean War to the space-age global positioning systems of the Persian Gulf War. Historical examples are provided to illustrate the development of airpower capabilities and missions to demonstrate the evolution of what has become today's USAF air and space power.
AFAS 301. Intermediate Leadership Laboratory I.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Membership as a cadet in AFROTC
Mid-level management of leadership experiences involving the planning and controlling of the military activities of the AFROTC cadet corps, physical training, the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications, and the providing of interviews, guidance, and information that will increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AFAS 302. Intermediate Leadership Laboratory II.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Membership as a cadet in AFROTC
A continuation of AFAS 301, mid-level management of leadership experiences involving the planning and controlling of the military activities of the AFROTC cadet corps, physical training, the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications, and the providing of interviews, guidance, and information that will increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AFAS 341. Air Force Leadership Studies I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
A look at the fundamental issues of leadership and management in the U.S Air Force; a large and diverse organization. It examines the theoretical aspects of leadership, management, communications, motivation and problem-solving while studying them against the backdrop of the U.S. Air Force. The course also conducts hands-on exercises to apply principles learned. While the curriculum is focused on the Air Force as an organization, the principles studied are applicable to most organizations.
AFAS 342. Air Force Leadership Studies II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 341
A continuation of AFAS 341, that looks at the advanced issues of leadership and management in the U.S. Air Force; a large and diverse organization. It examines the theoretical aspects of leadership, managment, communications, motivation and problem-solving while studying them against the backdrop of the U.S. Air Force. The course also conducts hands-on exercises to apply principles learned. While the curriculum is focused on the Air Force as an organization, the principles studied are applicable to most oranizations.
AFAS 401. Advanced Leadership Laboratory I.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Membership as a cadet in AFROTC
Advanced leadership experiences involving the planning and controlling of the upper level management of military activities of the AFROTC cadet corps, physical training, the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications, and the providing of interviews, guidance, and information that will increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AFAS 402. Advanced Leadership Laboratory II.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Membership as a cadet in AFROTC
A continuation of AFAS 401, advanced leadership experiences involving the planning and controlling of the military activities of the AFROTC cadet corps, physical training, the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications, and the providing of interviews, guidance, and information that will increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AFAS 441. Preparation for Active Duty.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Traces the source of military authority and responsibilities from the U.S. Constitution through the DoD to an Air Force officer. Examines the structure and capabilities of the other services and joint structures. Addresses the supervisory duties of an Air Force officer associated with administrative actions and military law as force management tools. Builds upon leadership and management skill learned in AFAS 341/342 and includes demonstrations of written and verbal communications processes.
AFAS 442. National Security Affairs.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Examines the national security process through review of the Department of Defense's statutory administrative and operational relationships as context for this course?s regional studies component. Reviews functions of air and space power as outlined in Air Force doctrine and introduces the concept of joint operations. Integrates these concepts with regional studies to survey issues of interest to professional military officers and governmental leaders. Selectively reviews and discusses Africa, Latin America, South Asia, East Asia, Europe, Russia and the Middle East.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Agricultural Education and Studies Courses
AGEDS 110. Orientation.
(1-0) Cr. 0.5.
F.S.
Orientation to the department. Careers in agriculture.
AGEDS 110A. Agriculture and Life Sciences Education (Fall only).
(1-0) Cr. 0.5.
F.S.
Orientation to the department. Careers in agriculture.
AGEDS 110B. Agricultural Studies (Fall only).
(1-0) Cr. 0.5.
F.S.
Orientation to the department. Careers in agriculture.
AGEDS 110C. Agricultural and Life Sciences exploration (Spring only).
(1-0) Cr. 0.5.
F.S.
Orientation to the department. Careers in agriculture.
AGEDS 111. Dean s Leadership Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission of the Associate Dean for Academic Programs, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Introduction to leadership in agriculture and the life sciences, problem solving applied to current case studies, global perspective required by leaders, and designing programs to respond to societal needs in the agricultural and life sciences.
AGEDS 112. Agriculture Biotechnology Colloquium.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Enrollment as an agricultural excellence scholar
The scientific basis of biological and social sciences in agriculture.
AGEDS 113. Access to Success Seminar I.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Course provides career skills, learning strategies and social and academic integration techniques to student members of Step Forward Learning Community. Utilization of campus resources, encouragement of self-exploration, and development of academic skills.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AGEDS 211. Early Field Based Experience.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 110
Forty hours on-site in an agricultural setting. Students will have an opportunity outside the classroom for career guidance, role modeling, and reflection on their observations that they can apply to their courses and other educational experiences.
AGEDS 211A. High School Agriculture Programs.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 110
Forty hours on-site in an agricultural setting. Students will have an opportunity outside the classroom for career guidance, role modeling, and reflection on their observations that they can apply to their courses and other educational experiences.
AGEDS 211C. Agricultural Industries and Agencies.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 110
Forty hours on-site in an agricultural setting. Students will have an opportunity outside the classroom for career guidance, role modeling, and reflection on their observations that they can apply to their courses and other educational experiences.
AGEDS 215. Career Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Overview of career opportunities. Evaluation of interests and accomplishments and setting career goals. Development of job search and interviewing skills. Establishing networks of job contacts.
AGEDS 310. Foundations of Agricultural Education Programs.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Historical development of agricultural education programs. Philosophic premises, program goals and objectives. Educational and social issues impacting the implementation of agricultural education programs.
AGEDS 311. Presentation and Sales Strategies for Agricultural Audiences.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Utilizing instructional methods, techniques, and problem solving, presentation and sales strategies with agricultural audiences.
AGEDS 312. Science With Practice.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences majors only
A planned learning experience wherein each student and faculty mentor develops a learning agreement that encompasses specific activities and expectations. Students are engaged in reflective activities that include journals, micro-reflections, formal presentations, and a comprehensive portfolio.
AGEDS 315. Personal, Professional, and Entreprenurial Leadership in Agriculture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Leadership principles and strategies to influence and motivate team members to achieve personal, professional, and entrepreneurial goals in production agriculture, agricultural education, and agricultural organizations.
AGEDS 327. Advanced Communications for Agriculture and Life Sciences.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: English 250 or equivalent.
Development of written, oral, visual and electronic communications relevant to agriculture and life sciences. Students develop skills and perspectives consistent ethical and democratic principles applicable to agriculture, natural resource, and life science issues. Provide explanations of scientific and technical concepts to rural, industry, and urban audiences. Field trips.
AGEDS 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; junior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
AGEDS 401. Planning Agriculture and Life Sciences Education Programs.
(Dual-listed with 501). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 310
Responsibilities of an agricultural education teacher, curriculum development, experiential learning opportunities including FFA and SAE, and assessment and maintenance of program quality.
AGEDS 402. Methods of Teaching in Agriculture and Life Sciences.
(Dual-listed with 502). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 401
Topics include: principles of teaching and learning, individualized and group methods, application of learning, instructional management, special populations, and evaluation.
AGEDS 412. Internship in Agricultural Education and Studies.
Cr. 2-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 211, junior classification in AgEds and permission of instructor
A supervised two to twelve week learning experience in an approved learning setting with application to educational, agricultural and/or environmental practices and principles.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGEDS 414. Developing Agricultural Education Programs in Non-Formal Settings.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 211 and permission of instructor
Basic concepts in planning, conducting, and evaluating educational programs in non-formal settings. Includes programming for youth and adults in Extension, agricultural industry, and related agencies.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGEDS 416. Pre-Student Teaching Experience in Agricultural Education.
Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: 211, 402 and admission to teacher education program
A forty hour field-based experience in an approved secondary agricultural education program. Concurrent enrollment in 417 is required.
AGEDS 417. Supervised Teaching in Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Cr. 1-16.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 211, 402 and admission to teacher education program
Supervised teaching in public schools.
AGEDS 450. Farm Management and Operation.
(1-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: ECON 235, Econ 330, junior classification
Participation in the management and operation of a diversified Iowa farm. The class is responsible for the plans, records, and decisions for buying and selling the farm's livestock, crops, and equipment. Special speakers on current topics. May be taken for credit 3 times at different times of the year with permission of the instructor.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGEDS 451. Agricultural Law.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: Senior classification
The legal framework impinging upon decision-making by firms, families, and individuals, real and personal property, contracts, secured transactions, negotiable instruments, debtor-creditor relations, bankruptcy, farm income tax organization of firms, intergenerational property transfers, trusts and farm estate planning, civil and criminal liabilities, environmental law, federal and state regulatory powers.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGEDS 488. Methods of Teaching Agricultural Mechanics.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Methods and management techniques in agricultural mechanics laboratories. Emphasis will be on safety, mechanical skills development and management of students, facilities, equipment, and materials.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGEDS 490. Independent Study in Agricultural Education and Studies.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
AGEDS 490A. Philosophy, Curriculum, and Methods.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
AGEDS 490B. Leadership, Evaluation, and Administration.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
AGEDS 490C. Business, Industry, and Production Agriculture.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
AGEDS 490D. Extension and International Agriculture.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
AGEDS 490E. Instructional Technology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
AGEDS 490F. Environmental Issues.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
AGEDS 490G. Entrepreneurship.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
AGEDS 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
AGEDS 490I. Communications.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
AGEDS 496. Agricultural Travel Course.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Extended field trips to study agriculture and education related topics. Location and duration of trips will vary. Pre-trip sessions arranged. Trip expenses paid by students.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGEDS 496A. International.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Extended field trips to study agriculture and education related topics. Location and duration of trips will vary. Pre-trip sessions arranged. Trip expenses paid by students.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGEDS 496B. Domestic.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Extended field trips to study agriculture and education related topics. Location and duration of trips will vary. Pre-trip sessions arranged. Trip expenses paid by students.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGEDS 499. Undergraduate Research.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, adviser, and departmental chair
Research experience in agricultural education and studies with application to selected problems.
AGEDS 501. Planning Agriculture and Life Sciences Education Programs.
(Dual-listed with 401). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 310
Responsibilities of an agricultural education teacher, curriculum development, experiential learning opportunities including FFA and SAE, and assessment and maintenance of program quality.
AGEDS 502. Methods of Teaching in Agriculture and Life Sciences.
(Dual-listed with 402). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 501
Topics include principles of teaching and learning, individualized and group methods, application of learning, instructional management, special populations, and evaluation.
AGEDS 510. Introduction to Research in Agricultural Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Determining your research focus; developing research problems and objectives; reviewing the literature and establishing a theoretical framework; establishing procedures for data collection and analysis; ethical issues.
AGEDS 514. Organizing Agricultural Information for Professional and Scientific Meetings.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification in agriculture
Concepts and practices in planning, preparing, and presenting materials used in professional meetings and scientific papers by agriculturalists with special emphasis on computerized delivery methods.
AGEDS 520. Instructional Methods for Adult and Higher Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Theory and practice of adult education. Teaching and learning in formal and non-formal instructional programs for adult learners.
AGEDS 524. Program Development and Evaluation in Agricultural and Extension Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Theories and practice of program planning for nonformal education. Addresses use of program logic modeling and considers critical theories of planning to address power and interests in program development, needs assessment, and evaluation.
AGEDS 533. Introduction to Learning Theory in Agricultural Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Introduction to a variety of theoretical perspectives of learning and how they may be used within the context of agricultural education. Emphasis will be on the major domains of learning, developmental considerations, basic assumptions, concepts, and principles of various learning theories; understanding how each theoretical perspective may be used in both formal and non-formal educational settings.
AGEDS 550. Foundations of Agricultural Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Philosophical premises, ethical principles, historical development, contextual applications, and knowledge bases for agricultural education.
AGEDS 552. Data Analysis and Interpretation.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 510
Strategies for analyzing, interpreting, and reporting quantitative research data in the social and behavioral sciences.
AGEDS 561. Technology Transfer and the Role of Agricultural and Extension Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification
The impact of agricultural and extension education processes on development and their role in the transfer of agricultural technology. Utilizing situational analysis techniques to analyze and solve problems in international agricultural education programs.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
AGEDS 590. Special Topics in Agricultural Education.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 590A. Curriculum.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 590B. Methods.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 590C. Philosophy.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 590D. Evaluation.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 590E. Administration.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 590F. Leadership.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 590G. Guidance.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 590I. Instructional Technology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 590J. Extension.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 590K. International Agriculture.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 590L. Program Planning.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 593. Workshop in Agricultural Education.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 593A. Curriculum.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 593B. Methods.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 593C. Evaluation.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 593D. Administration.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 593E. Leadership.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 593F. Extension.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 593G. Program Planning.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 593H. Instructional Technology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 593M. Biotechnology Workshop.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 12 credits in agricultural education
AGEDS 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
For nonthesis masters degree programs.
AGEDS 604. Evaluation in Agricultural and Extension Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Criteria and procedures for designing and facilitating evaluations of programs in agricultural and extension education. Critique of evaluation theories. Match quantitative and qualitative methods and instruments to evaluation contexts. Evaluation reporting and utilization.
AGEDS 615. Seminar in Agricultural Education.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AGEDS 615A. Writing for publication.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AGEDS 615B. Ethics.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AGEDS 615C. Grant writing.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AGEDS 615D. Career planning.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AGEDS 615E. Contemporary issues.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AGEDS 617. Professional Internship for Agricultural Educators.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Analysis of the roles and activities of professionals in agricultural education. Supervised professional field-based experience in public and private settings.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AGEDS 625. Leadership, Administration, Supervision and Management of Agricultural Education Programs.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Principles and best practices for leading, administering, supervising, and managing agricultural education programs. Analyzing selected case studies that apply theory to practice in agricultural situations.
AGEDS 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Agronomy Courses
AGRON 105. Leadership Experience.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
A participatory experience in activities or completion of a course that enhances the development of leadership and group-dynamic skills. See adviser for departmental requirements.
AGRON 110. Professional Development in Agronomy: Orientation.
(0.5-0) Cr. 0.5.
F.
Orientation to college life, the profession of agronomy, and the agronomy curriculum.
AGRON 114. Principles of Agronomy.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Mullen. A foundation course in agronomy applying crop, soil, and environmental sciences in understanding agricultural systems in the world. Includes introductory concepts of plant, soil, tillage, pest, environmental, and sustainable aspects of crop production. Off-campus version offered through internet by interactive computer courseware.
AGRON 120. Introduction to Renewable Resources.
(Cross-listed with ENV S, NREM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Overview of soil, water, plants, and animals as renewable natural resources in an ecosystem context. History and organization of resource management. Concepts of integrated resource management.
AGRON 154. Fundamentals of Soil Science.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: CHEM 163
Manu. Introduction to physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, their formation, classification, and distribution. Use of soil survey and computer databank information in balancing agronomic, economic, and environmental concerns in soil management.
Credit for only one of Agron 154, 155, or 156 may be applied toward graduation.
AGRON 155. Soils for Horticultural Scientists.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: CHEM 163
Restricted to students in Horticulture. Manu. Physical, chemical and biological properties of natural and manufactured soils. Use of soil information when producing plants on natural and manufactured soils.
Credit for only one of Agron 154, 155, or 156 may be applied toward graduation.
AGRON 156. Soils for Urban Use.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Restricted to students outside the College of Agriculture. Manu. Fundamental properties of soils and their application to urban settings. Development of a site plan for area of land using data from soil survey and computerized data bank information. Field trip.
Credit for only one of Agron 154, 155 or 156 may be applied toward graduation.
AGRON 160. Water Resources of the World.
(Cross-listed with GEOL, MTEOR, ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Study of the occurrence, history, development, and management of world water resources. Basic hydrologic principles including climate, surface water, groundwater, and water quality. Historical and current perspectives on water policy, use, and the role of water in society and the environment.
AGRON 206. Introduction to Weather and Climate.
(Cross-listed with MTEOR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Arritt, Cervato, Hornbuckle. Basic concepts in weather and climate, including atmospheric measurements, radiation, stability, precipitation, winds, fronts, forecasting, and severe weather. Applied topics include global warming, ozone depletion, world climates and weather safety.
AGRON 210. Professional Development in Agronomy: Career Planning.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Career planning, résumé and cover letter preparation, and interviewing techniques. Career orientation through invited speakers.
AGRON 212. Crop Growth, Productivity and Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 114
Production and management practices for corn, soybean, small grain, and forage crops common to Midwestern U.S. agriculture. Emphasis on growth and development, plant characteristics, management practices, crop use, quality, and problem-solving.
AGRON 212L. Field Application and Problem Solving in Crop Production.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: 154, credit or enrollment in AGRON 212
Problem solving in crop production. Integration and application of concepts introduced in AGRON 212. Agronomic field skills such as crop and pest identification, integrated management strategies, staging crop growth, agricultural math and site specific management related to crop production will be emphasized.
AGRON 260. Soils and Environmental Quality.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Burras. Role of soils in environmental quality and natural resources management. Emphasis on soil erosion and conservation, water quality, and environmental planning. Saturday field trip.
AGRON 283. Pesticide Application Certification.
(Cross-listed with ENT, FOR, HORT). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Holscher. Core background and specialty topics in agricultural, and horticultural pesticide applicator certification. Students can select certification categories and have the opportunity to obtain pesticide applicator certification at the completion of the course. Commercial pesticide applicator certification is emphasized.
AGRON 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department cooperative education coordinator, sophomore classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
AGRON 310. Professional Development in Agronomy: Work Experience.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Professional work experience in agronomy. See adviser for departmental requirements.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AGRON 311. Professional Internship in Agronomy.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 110, agronomy majors only, permission of instructor before internship begins
Wiedenhoeft. A supervised learning experience in a professional setting related to crop production, plant breeding, soil science or environmental science.
AGRON 316. Crop Structure-Function Relationships.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: BIOL 212 Recommended
Knapp. Basic principles concerning the growth, development, and production of crop communities in relation to their environment.
AGRON 317. Principles of Weed Science.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 211
Hartzler. Biology and ecology of weeds. Interactions between weeds and crops. Principles and practices of integrated weed management systems. Herbicide mechanisms, classification, and fate in plants and soils.
AGRON 320. Genetics, Agriculture and Biotechnology.
(Cross-listed with GEN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: BIOL 212
Lee and Salas Transmission genetics with an emphasis on applications in agriculture, the structure and expression of the gene, how genes behave in populations and how recombinant DNA technology can be used to improve agriculture.
Credit for graduation will not be allowed for more than one of the following: Gen 260, 313, 320 and Biol 313 and 313L.
AGRON 325. Biorenewable Systems.
(Cross-listed with A E, AN S, BSE, BUSAD, ECON, TSM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ECON 101, CHEM 163 or higher, MATH 140 or higher
Converting biorenewable resources into bioenergy and biobased products. Biorenewable concepts as they relate to drivers of change, feedstock production, processes, products, co-products, economics, and transportation/logistics.
AGRON 330. Crop and Seed Identification Laboratory.
(0-4) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 114
Identification, agronomic and binomial classification of crops, weeds, and diseases. Analysis of crop seed samples for contaminants of weed and other crop seeds.
AGRON 331. Intercollegiate Crops Team.
(0-6) Cr. 2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Intensive training in preparation for intercollegiate competition in national crops contests.
AGRON 334. Forage Crop Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 114
Barnhart. Production and management of forage crops; concepts applied to yield, quality, and stand persistence; systems of forage utilization including grazing, hay, and silage. Students enrolling for graduate credit will be expected to complete an additional class project.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGRON 338. Seed Science and Technology.
(Cross-listed with HORT). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 114 or HORT 221, BIOL 211
Goggi. Seed production, maturation, dormancy, vigor, deterioration, and related aspects of enhancement, conditioning, storage, and quality evaluation. Aspects of the seed industry and regulation of seed marketing.
AGRON 342. World Food Issues: Past and Present.
(Cross-listed with ENV S, FS HN, T SC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Junior classification
Zdorkowski, Ford. Issues in the agricultural and food systems of the developed and developing world. Emphasis on economic, social, historical, ethical and environmental contexts. Causes and consequences of overnutrition/undernutrition, poverty, hunger and access/distribution. Explorations of current issues and ideas for the future. Team projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
AGRON 342H. Honors Section. (Honors Program students only.).
(Cross-listed with ENV S, FS HN, T SC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Junior classification
Zdorkowski, Ford. Issues in the agricultural and food systems of the developed and developing world. Emphasis on economic, social, historical, ethical and environmental contexts. Causes and consequences of overnutrition/undernutrition, poverty, hunger and access/distribution. Explorations of current issues and ideas for the future. Team projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
AGRON 351. Turfgrass Establishment and Management.
(Cross-listed with HORT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: HORT 221 or AGRON 114 or BIOL 211
Principles and practices of turfgrass propagation, establishment, and management. Specialized practices relative to professional lawn care, golf courses, athletic fields, highway roadsides, and seed and sod production. The biology and control of turfgrass pests.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGRON 351L. Turfgrass Establishment and Management Laboratory.
(Cross-listed with HORT). (0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 351
Those enrolled in the horticulture curriculum are required to take 351L in conjunction with 351 except by permission of the instructor.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGRON 354. Soils and Plant Growth.
(Cross-listed with HORT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: AGRON 154 and BIOL 101 or 211
Killorn or Loynachan. Effects of chemical, physical, and biological properties of soils on plant growth, with emphasis on nutritive elements, pH, organic matter maintenance, and rooting development.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGRON 354L. Soils and Plant Growth Laboratory.
(Cross-listed with HORT). (0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 354
Henning. Laboratory exercises in soil testing that assess a soil's ability to support nutritive requirements for plant growth.
AGRON 356. Site-Specific Crop and Soil Management.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 114 and 354
Polito. Development of solutions to crop and soil management problems in consultation with a producer-client. Identification of client needs, gathering technical information, and use of geographic information systems as a tool for making crop and soil management decisions. Development and presentation of solutions for crop and soil management issues confronting the client. Emphasis will be placed on identifying and solving complex problems that require integration of biological, physical, chemical, and economic components within a crop and soil management system.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGRON 360. Environmental Soil Science.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: AGRON 260 or GEOL 100 or 201
Burras and Killorn. Application of soil science to contemporary environmental problems; comparison of the impacts that different management strategies have on short- and long-term environmental quality and land development. Emphasis on participatory learning activities.
AGRON 370. Field Experience in Soil Description and Interpretation.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 times. F.S.
Prereq: 154 and permission of instructor
Description and interpretation of soils in the field and laboratory, emphasizing hands-on experience. Evaluation of soil information for land use. Students may participate in intercollegiate judging contests.
AGRON 392. Systems Analysis in Crop and Soil Management.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 316, 354
Wiedenhoeft. Management strategies at the level of the farm field. Emphasis will be on participatory learning activities.
AGRON 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department cooperative education coordinator; junior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
AGRON 402. Watershed Hydrology.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI, GEOL, MTEOR, NREM). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering; junior standing
Examination of watersheds as systems, emphasizing the surface components of the hydrologic cycle. Combines qualitative understanding of hydrological processes and uncertainty with quantitative representation. Laboratory emphasizes field investigation and measurement of watershed processes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGRON 402I. Watershed Hydrology and Surficial Processes.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, ENSCI). Cr. 4.
SS.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering
Effects of geomorphology, soils, and land use on transport of water and materials (nutrients, contaminates) in watersheds. Fieldwork will emphasize investigations of the Iowa Great Lakes watershed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGRON 404. Global Change.
(Dual-listed with 504). (Cross-listed with ENSCI, ENV S, MTEOR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering; junior standing
Recent changes in global biogeochemical cycles and climate; models of future changes in the climate system; impacts of global change on agriculture, water resources and human health; ethical issues of global environmental change.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGRON 405. Environmental Biophysics.
(Dual-listed with 505). (Cross-listed with MTEOR, ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: MATH 165 or 182 or equivalent and some computer programming experience (any language)
Hornbuckle. A description of the physical microenvironment in which organisms live. Emphasis on the movement of energy (heat and radiation) and mass (water and carbon) among organisms, the soil, and atmosphere. Applications to humans, other animals, plants, and plant communities.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGRON 406. World Climates.
(Cross-listed with MTEOR, ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Agron/MTEOR 206
Arritt. Distribution and causes of different climates around the world. Effects of climate and climate variations on human activities including society, economy and agriculture. Current issues such as climate change and international efforts to assess and mitigate the consequences of a changing climate. Semester project and in-class presentation required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
AGRON 407. Mesoscale Meteorology.
(Dual-listed with 507). (Cross-listed with MTEOR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: MATH 166 and MTEOR 443
Arritt, Gallus. Physical nature and practical consequences of mesoscale atmospheric phenomena. Mesoscale convective systems, fronts, terrain-forced circulations. Observation, analysis, and prediction of mesoscale atmospheric structure.
AGRON 410. Professional Development in Agronomy: Senior Forum.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Senior classification
Development of an appropriate content for professionalism. Topics include professional certification, ethics, and maintaining an active network of information sources and professional contacts in support of lifelong learning. Student interpretation, writings, presentations, and discussions.
AGRON 417. Evolutionary Ecology of Weeds.
(Dual-listed with 517). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 317
Dekker. Ecology and evolution of invasive plants and weeds in habitats disturbed by humans. Life history trait evolution and adaptation to agricultural opportunities and the consequent processes of invasion, colonization, enduring occupation and population shifts. Roles played by mating systems and biodiversity, soil seed pools and community assembly, competitive interactions with neighbors and fitness.
AGRON 421. Introduction to Plant Breeding.
(Cross-listed with HORT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: GEN 320 or BIOL 313
Breeding methods used in the genetic improvement of self-pollinated, cross-pollinated and asexually reproducing agronomic and horticultural crops. Applications of biotechnology techniques in the development of improved cultivars.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGRON 446. International Issues and Challenges in Sustainable Development.
(Cross-listed with GLOBE, INTST). Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 3-credit biology course, Sophomore or higher classification, permission of Instructor
Mullen. Interdisciplinary study and analysis of agricultural, biophysical, environmental, sociological, economical, political, and historical factors affecting sustainable development of communities and countries from art and science perspectives. International field experience with foreign language training required. A program fee is charged to students for international study abroad.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
AGRON 450. Issues in Sustainable Agriculture.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Zdorkowski. Agricultural science as a human activity; contemporary agricultural issues from agroecological perspective. Comparative analysis of intended and actual consequences of development of industrial agricultural practices.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
AGRON 452. GIS for Geoscientists.
(Dual-listed with 552). (Cross-listed with GEOL, ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: GEOL 100, GEOL 201 or equivalent
Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) with particular emphasis on geoscientific data. Uses ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop Software and extension modules. Emphasizes typical GIS operations and analyses in the geosciences to prepare students for advanced GIS courses.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGRON 459. Environmental Soil and Water Chemistry.
(Dual-listed with 559). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: AGRON 354 or ENSCI 360; Chem 164 or 178; MATH 140. CHEM 211 or 231 recommended
Thompson. An introduction to the chemical properties of soils, chemical reactions and transformations in soils and surface waters, and their impact on the environment. Topics include solution chemistry in soils and surface waters, solid-phase composition of soils, reactions at the solid-solution interface, and applications to contemporary environmental issues.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGRON 463. Soil Formation and Landscape Relationships.
(Dual-listed with 563). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-4) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: AGRON 154 or 260
Relationships between soil formation, geomorphology, and environment. Soil description, classification, geography, mapping, and interpretation for land use. Two weekend field trips.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Credit for one of Agron 463 or 463I may be applied for graduation.
AGRON 463I. Soil Formation and Landscape Relationships.
(Dual-listed with 563I). (Cross-listed with ENSCI, IA LL). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: 154 or 260
Burras. Relationships between soil formation, geomorphology, and environment. Soil description, classification, geography, mapping, and interpretation for land use.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Credit for one of Agron 463 or 463I may be applied for graduation.
AGRON 477. Soil Physics.
(Dual-listed with 577). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Recommended: AGRON 354 & MATH 166
Horton. The physical soil system: the soil components and their physical interactions; transport processes involving water, air, and heat.
AGRON 484. Organic Agricultural Theory and Practice.
(Dual-listed with 584). (Cross-listed with HORT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 9 cr. in biological or physical sciences
Delate & DeWitt. Understanding of the historical origins and ecological theories underpinning the practices involved in organic agriculture. Interdisciplinary examination of crop and livestock production and socio-economic processes and policies in organic agriculture from researcher and producer perspectives.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGRON 485. Soil and Environmental Microbiology.
(Dual-listed with 585). (Cross-listed with ENSCI, MICRO). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 154 or 402, MICRO 201 (MICRO 201L recommended)
Loynachan. The living organisms in the soil and what they do. Emphasis on soil biota composition, the carbon cycle and bioremediation, soil-plant-microbial relationships, and environmental issues.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGRON 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification with at least 8 credits in agronomy; permission of instructor in specialty area after consultation
Selected studies in crops, soils, or agricultural meteorology according to the needs and interests of the student.
AGRON 490E. Entrepreneurship.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification with at least 8 credits in agronomy; permission of instructor in specialty area after consultation
Selected studies in crops, soils, or agricultural meteorology according to the needs and interests of the student.
AGRON 490G. General.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification with at least 8 credits in agronomy; permission of instructor in specialty area after consultation
Selected studies in crops, soils, or agricultural meteorology according to the needs and interests of the student.
AGRON 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification with at least 8 credits in agronomy; permission of instructor in specialty area after consultation
Selected studies in crops, soils, or agricultural meteorology according to the needs and interests of the student.
AGRON 490Z. Service Learning.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification with at least 8 credits in agronomy; permission of instructor in specialty area after consultation
Selected studies in crops, soils, or agricultural meteorology according to the needs and interests of the student.
AGRON 491. Seed Science Internship Experience.
(Cross-listed with TSM, HORT). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 1 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: AGRON 338, advanced approval and participation of employer and instructor
A professional work experience and creative project for seed science secondary majors. The project requires the prior approval and participation of the employer and instructor. The student must submit a written report.
AGRON 493. Workshop in Agronomy.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 times.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Staff. Workshop experience in crops, soils, or agricultural meteorology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AGRON 495. Agricultural Travel Course Preparation.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Students enrolled in this course intend to register for AGRON 496 the following term. Topics will include the agricultural industries, climate, crops, culture, economics, geography, history, livestock, marketing, soils, and preparation for travel to locations to be visited.
AGRON 496. Agricultural Travel Course.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of production methods in major crop and livestock regions of the world. Influence of climate, economics, geography, soils, landscapes, markets, and other factors on crop and livestock production. Location and duration of tours will vary. Tour expenses paid by students. Check with department for current offerings.
AGRON 496A. International Tour.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of production methods in major crop and livestock regions of the world. Influence of climate, economics, geography, soils, landscapes, markets, and other factors on crop and livestock production. Location and duration of tours will vary. Tour expenses paid by students. Check with department for current offerings.
AGRON 496B. Domestic Tour.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of production methods in major crop and livestock regions of the world. Influence of climate, economics, geography, soils, landscapes, markets, and other factors on crop and livestock production. Location and duration of tours will vary. Tour expenses paid by students. Check with department for current offerings.
AGRON 497. Agroecology Field Course.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Jr. or Sr. classification with at least 8 credits in Agronomy
A one-week intensive class, offered off-campus. Student will visit farms within the Midwest and analyze the sustainability of each farm.
AGRON 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department cooperative education coordinator; senior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
AGRON 500. Orientation Seminar.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: International agronomy graduate students only
Loynachan. An introduction to Iowa and U.S. agriculture for international scholars in agronomic majors. Field trips when possible. Departmental role in the functioning of research, teaching, and extension in fulfilling the charge given the land-grant university.
AGRON 501. Crop Growth and Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 114, MATH 140, CHEM 163, BIOL 101
Physiological processes in crop growth, development and yield: photosynthesis, respiration, water relations, mineral nutrition, assimilate partitioning, seedling vigor, light interception and canopy growth, root growth, reproduction and yield. Required course for the Master of Science in Agronomy degree program.
AGRON 502. Chemistry, Physics, and Biology of Soils.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 114, 154, BIOL 101, CHEM 163, and MATH 140
Soil chemical, physical, and biological properties that control processes within the soil, their influence on plant/soil interactions, and soil classification. Basic concepts in soil science and their applications. Required course for the Master of Science in Agronomy degree program.
AGRON 503. Climate and Crop Growth.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 114 and MATH 140
Applied concepts in climate and agricultural meteorology with emphasis on the climate-agriculture relationship and the microclimate-agriculture interaction. Basic meteorological principles are also presented to support these applied concepts. Required course for the Master of Science in Agronomy degree program.
AGRON 504. Global Change.
(Dual-listed with 404). (Cross-listed with MTEOR, ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering; junior, senior, or graduate standing
Recent changes in global biogeochemical cycles and climate; models of future changes in the climate system; impacts of global change on agriculture, water resources and human health; ethical issues of global environmental change.
AGRON 505. Environmental Biophysics.
(Dual-listed with 405). (Cross-listed with MTEOR, ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: MATH 165 or 182 or equivalent and some computer programming experience (any language)
Hornbuckle. A description of the physical microenvironment in which organisms live. Emphasis on the movement of energy (heat and radiation) and mass (water and carbon) among organisms, the soil, and atmosphere. Applications to humans, other animals, plants, and plant communities. Semester project required.
AGRON 507. Mesoscale Meteorology.
(Dual-listed with 407). (Cross-listed with MTEOR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: MATH 166 and MTEOR 454
Arritt, Gallus. The physical nature and practical consequences of mesoscale atmospheric phenomena. Mesoscale convective systems, fronts, terrain-forced circulations. Observation, analysis, and prediction of mesoscale atmospheric structure. Semester project and in-class presentation required.
AGRON 508. Biophysical Crop Ecology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 505
Taylor. Physical modeling of bio-response and crop adaptation to climate. Principles of resource capture (light and water) applied to growth and development. Ecological implications of radiation, temperature, moisture, and the biological properties of size, shape, resistance to water vapor loss, and absorptivity to solar and thermal radiation. Physiological stress in the soil, plant, atmosphere continuum.
AGRON 509. Agroecosystem Analysis.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR, SOC, SUSAG). (3-4) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Senior or above classification
Experiential, interdisciplinary examination of Midwestern agricultural and food systems, emphasizing field visits, with some classroom activities. Focus on understanding multiple elements, perspectives (agronomic, economic, ecological, social, etc), and scales of operation.
AGRON 510. Crop Improvement.
(Cross-listed with STB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Admission to the Seed Technology and Business Master's Degree Program or approval of the instructor
A study of the basic principles and methods in the genetic improvement of crop plants. Methods used in manipulating genomes through the use of biotechnology. Methods of cultivar development. Quantitative procedures for describing response to selection. Analysis of the relationship of reproductive characters and growth characteristics to response to selection.
AGRON 511. Crop Improvement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 114, MATH 140, CHEM 163, BIOL 101
Basic principles in the genetic improvement of crop plants. Methods of cultivar development in self-pollinated and cross-pollinated crop species. Required course for the Master of Science in Agronomy degree program.
AGRON 512. Soil-Plant Environment.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 502. Recommended 501
Loynachan. Soil properties and their impact on soil/plant relationships. Soil structure, aeration, moisture, and nutrients will be discussed in the context of soil fertility and environmental quality management. Required course for the Master of Science in Agronomy degree program.
AGRON 513. Quantitative Methods for Agronomy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 114, MATH 140, STAT 104
Quantitative methods for analyzing and interpreting agronomic information. Principles of experimental design, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression, correlation, and graphical representation of data. Use of JMP for organization, analyzing, and presenting data. Required course for the Master of Science in Agronomy degree program.
AGRON 514. Integrated Pest Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: 114, 501, MATH 140, CHEM 163, BIOL 101. Recommended: 502, 503
Principles and practices of weed science, entomology, and plant pathology applied to crop production systems. Biology, ecology and principles of integrated crop pest management. Required course for the Master of Science in Agronomy degree program.
AGRON 515. Integrated Crop and Livestock Production Systems.
(Cross-listed with A E, SUSAG, AN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 509
Methods to maintain productivity and minimize the negative ecological effects of agricultural systems by understanding nutrient cycles, managing manure and crop residue, and utilizing multispecies interactions. Crop and livestock production within landscapes and watersheds is also considered. Course includes a significant field component, with student teams analyzing Iowa farms.
AGRON 516. Crop Physiology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Westgate. Investigation of Molecular, whole plant, and plant community processes essential to biomass production and seed formation, and analysis of molecular approaches to overcome the limitations imposed on these processes by the environment.
AGRON 517. Evolutionary Ecology of Weeds.
(Dual-listed with 417). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 317
Dekker. Ecology and evolution of invasive plants and weeds in habitats disturbed by humans. Life history trait evolution and adaptation to agricultural opportunities and the consequent processes of invasion, colonization, enduring occupation and population shifts. Roles played by mating systems and biodiversity, soil seed pools and community assembly, competitive interactions with neighbors and fitness.
AGRON 518. Microwave Remote Sensing.
(Cross-listed with E E, MTEOR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: MATH 265 or equivalent
Hornbuckle. Microwave remote sensing of Earth's surface and atmosphere using satellite- or ground-based instruments. Specific examples include remote sensing of atmospheric temperature and water vapor, precipitation, ocean salinity, and soil moisture.
AGRON 519. Herbicide Physiology and Biochemistry.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 317; BIOL 330
Owen. Herbicide mechanisms of action, selectivity, uptake, and translocation. Specific sites of herbicide action as they affect plant physiology. Herbicide resistance in weeds and crops. Implications of herbicides on weed management.
AGRON 521. Principles of Cultivar Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 421; STAT 401
Theoretical and practical analysis of alternative breeding methods to improve crop plants. Strategies to incorporate germplasm resources, develop populations, maximize genetic gain, and use marker-assisted selection. Relationship of breeding methods to commercial seed production.
AGRON 522. Field Methods in Plant Breeding.
(0-6) Cr. 1-2.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: 521
Field experience in planning and conducting plant breeding research for germplasm and cultivar development.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AGRON 523. Molecular Plant Breeding.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: AGRON 421 or 521, GDCB 542A
Plant breeding in the era of sequenced genomes and transformation. High throughout genomic technologies will be presented in relation to various applications in plant breeding.
AGRON 526. Field Plot Technique.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: STAT 401
Moore. Planning experiments for agricultural research, analysis of data, and concepts in data interpretation.
AGRON 527. Plant Genetics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: GEN 410
Bhattacharyya. Fundamental genetic and cytogenetic concepts from plant perspective including recombination, linkage analysis, genetic and molecular mapping, male sterility, self incompatibility, apomixis, and polyploid evolution.
AGRON 529. Publishing in Plant Science Journals.
(Cross-listed with HORT, NREM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; evidence of a publishable unit of the student's research data
Process of preparing a manuscript for submission to a refereed journal in the biological sciences. Emphasis on publishing self-generated data from thesis or dissertation research.
AGRON 530. Ecologically Based Pest Management Strategies.
(Cross-listed with SUSAG, ENT, PL P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: SUSAG 509
Durable, least-toxic strategies for managing weeds, pathogens, and insect pests, with emphasis on underlying ecological processes.
AGRON 531. Crop Ecology and Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 501, 502, 503. Recommended: 512, 514
Ecological principles underlying crop production systems. Crop production in the context of management approaches, system resources and constraints, and interactions. Emphasis on the ecology of row and forage crops common to the Midwest. Required course for the Master of Science in Agronomy degree program.
AGRON 532. Soil Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 501, 503, 512. Recommended 513
Evaluates the impact of various soil management practices on soil and water resources. Combines and applies basic information gained in AGRON 502 and AGRON 512. Emphasizes the agronomic, economic, and environmental effects of soil management strategies. Required course for the Master of Science in Agronomy degree program.
AGRON 533. Crop Protection.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 514
Integrated management systems for important crop pests. Cultural, biological and chemical management strategies applicable to major crops grown in the Midwest. Required course for the Master of Science in Agronomy degree program.
AGRON 534. Seed and Variety, Testing and Technology.
(Cross-listed with STB). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: Admission to the Seed Technology and Business Master's Degree Program or approval of the instructor
The components of seed quality and how they are assessed in the laboratory, including traits derived from modern biotechnology. The impact of new technologies on seed quality testing. Variety maintenance procedures and breeder seed. Variety identification: phenotype and grow-out trials, isozyme testing, and DNA marker testing. Procedures for evaluating varieties. The variance tests appropriate for fixed effects analysis of variance. Statistical inference and stratification for yield trials. Use of strip plot testing.
AGRON 535. Introduction to the Seed Industry.
(Cross-listed with STB). Cr. 1.
Prereq: Curriculum requires undergraduate specialization in a business or biological science
An analysis of the defining characteristics of the seed industry and introduction to the Master in Seed Technology and Business curriculum. The tasks of crop improvement and seed production will be analytically related to basic management functions and classifications of management activities that are used in the study of business administration. Management tasks and roles will be analyzed in related to the public policy issues that shape the seed industry, including ethical and economical approaches to biotechnology, intellectual property, and corporate responsibility.
AGRON 536. Quantitative Methods for Seed.
(Cross-listed with STB). (1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Admission to the Seed Technology and Business Master's Degree Program or approval of the instructor
Quantitative Methods for analyzing and interpreting agronomic and business information for the seed industry. Principles of experimental design and hypothesis testing, regression, correlation and graphical representation of data. Use of spreadsheets for manipulating, analyzing and presenting data.
AGRON 537. Plant Stress Biology.
(Cross-listed with HORT, EEOB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Biol 330A or equivalent and BBMB 404-405
Physiology and molecular biology of plant responses to environmental stress. Emphasis on the role of hormones and hormone interactions in governing stress responses. Lectures are prepared from journal papers that elucidate key mechanisms controlling responses to drought, flooding, salt, nutrient deficiencies, freezing, pathogens and herbivores. Plants studied include genetic model systems and crops of horticultural and agronomic value.
AGRON 538. Seed Physiology.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 338; CHEM 231 or CHEM 331
Goggi. Physiological aspects of seed development, maturation, longevity, dormancy, and germination. Emphasis on current literature and advanced methodology.
AGRON 539. Seed Conditioning and Storage.
(Cross-listed with STB). (2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Admission to the Seed Technology and Business Master's Degree Program or approval of the instructor
The technical operations which may be carried out on a seed lot from harvest until it is ready for marketing and use. The opportunities for quality improvement and the risks of deterioration which are present during that time. Analysis of the costs of and benefits of operations. Evaluation of equipment based on benefits to the customer and producer. Interpretation of the role of the conditioning plant and store as focal points within the overall operations of a seed company.
AGRON 541. Applied Agricultural Meteorology.
Cr. 2-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 206 or upper division Biological Science
Taylor. Applied concepts in agricultural meteorology. Basic concepts of weather and of crop/climate relationships influencing production, protection, yield and associated production risk factors. Self study sections are available to resident and to distant education students all semesters.
Credit for only one of Agron 503 or 541 may be applied toward graduation.
AGRON 546. Strategies for Diversified Farming Systems.
(Cross-listed with HORT, SUSAG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: SUSAG 509
Project-focused engagement in food and farming systems using tools and perspectives drawn from multiple disciplines. Includes a field component.
AGRON 547. Seed Production.
(Cross-listed with STB). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Admission to the Seed Technology and Business Master's Degree Program or approval of instructor
Survey of crop production; including management of soil fertility, planting dates, populations, weed control, and insect control. Analysis of the principles of seed multiplication and the key practices which are used to ensure high quality in the products. Field inspection procedures and production aspects that differ from other crop production. Foundation seed production. Analysis of the typical organization of field production tasks. Resources and capabilities required. Survey of differences in seed production strategies between crops and impact of differences on management of seed production.
AGRON 551. Growth and Development of Perennial Grasses.
(Cross-listed with HORT). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Junior or senior or graduate classification or permission of instructor
The grass plant. Selected topics on anatomy, morphology, and physiology relative to growth and development of perennial grasses. Emphasis on growth and development characteristics peculiar to grasses and variations of such characteristics under natural and managed conditions.
AGRON 552. GIS for Geoscientists.
(Dual-listed with 452). (Cross-listed with GEOL, ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: GEOL 100, GEOL 201 or equivalent
Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) with particular emphasis on geoscience data. Uses ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop Software and extension modules. Emphasizes typical GIS operations and analyses in the geosciences to prepare students for advanced GIS courses.
AGRON 553. Soil-Plant Relationships.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: AGRON 354
Killorn. Composition and properties of soils in relation to the nutrition and growth of plants.
AGRON 554. Advanced Soil Management.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 354; MATH 165
Cruse. Implications of soil management on the soil environment and root activity. Effect of soil physical properties on soil erosion.
AGRON 555. Environmental Soil Mineralogy.
(Cross-listed with GEOL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Agron 473, CHEM 178. Recommend: Geol 311
Structure and behavior of clay minerals, humic substances and biochar in soil environments, with emphasis on reactions and environmental implications.
AGRON 555L. Soil Clay Mineralogy Laboratory.
(Cross-listed with GEOL). (0-3) Cr. 1.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 555
Thompson. Application of X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, infrared spectroscopy, and chemical analyses to identification and behavior of clay minerals in soils.
AGRON 558. Laboratory Methods in Soil Chemistry.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: AGRON 354 and CHEM 178 or 211
Tabatabai. Experimental and descriptive inorganic and organic analyses. Operational theory and principles of applicable instruments, including spectrophotometry, atomic and molecular absorption and emission spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction and fluorescence, gas and ion chromatography, and ion-selective electrodes.
AGRON 559. Environmental Soil and Water Chemistry.
(Dual-listed with 459). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: AGRON 354 or ENSCI 360; Chem 164 or 178; MATH 140. CHEM 211 or 231 recommended
Thompson. An introduction to the chemical properties of soils, chemical reactions and transformations in soils and surface waters, and their impact on the environment. Topics include solution chemistry in soils and surface waters, solid-phase composition of soils, reactions at the solid-solution interface, chemical-equilibrium speciation programs, and applications to contemporary environmental issues.
AGRON 561. Population and Quantitative Genetics for Breeding.
(Cross-listed with AN S). (4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: STAT 401
Population and quantitative genetics for plant and animal genetics. Study of the genetic basis and analysis of variation in quantitative traits in domestic or experimental populations using phenotypic and molecular marker data, including estimation of heritability and other genetic parameters, linkage analysis and mapping of quantitative trait loci, and the impact of inbreeding, heterosis, and genotype-by-environment interaction.
AGRON 563. Soil Formation and Landscape Relationships.
(Dual-listed with 463). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-4) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 154 or 260
Sandor. Relationships between soil formation, geomorphology, and environment. Soil description, classification, geography, mapping, and interpretation for land use. Two weekend field trips.
Credit for one of Agron 563 or 563I may be applied for graduation.
AGRON 563I. Soil Formation and Landscape Relationships.
(Dual-listed with 463I). (Cross-listed with ENSCI, IA LL). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: 154 or 260
Burras. Relationships between soil formation, geomorphology, and environment. Soil description, classification, geography, mapping, and interpretation for land use.
Credit for only Agron 563 or 563I may be applied for graduation.
AGRON 565. Professional Practices in Science and Engineering.
(Cross-listed with AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AGRON 565A. Responsible Conduct of Research. (Cr. 1.0). F,.
(Cross-listed with AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AGRON 565B. Working with Industry. (Cr. 0.5)..
(Cross-listed with AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AGRON 565C. Communications in Science. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2011. Reading and reviewing manuscripts; publishing papers; oral and poster presentations..
(Cross-listed with AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AGRON 565D. Time Management and Mentoring. (Cr. 0.5). Alt F., offered 2012. Balancing life and career; mentoring; lab management..
(Cross-listed with AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AGRON 565E. The Interview Process. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2012. Applying and interviewing for academia, industry and government..
(Cross-listed with AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AGRON 565F. Grant Writing. (Cr. 1.0). Alt F., offered 2011. Writing a winning proposal..
(Cross-listed with AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AGRON 565G. Teaching. (Cr. 0.5). Preparation of a teaching portfolio and course materials; lecturing, technology..
(Cross-listed with AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AGRON 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AGRON 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AGRON 570. Risk Assessment for Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine.
(Cross-listed with VDPAM, TOX). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: STAT 104 or consent of instructor: Wolt, Hurd
Risk assessment principles as applied to biological systems. Exposure and effects characterization in human and animal health and ecological risk assessment. Risk analysis frameworks and regulatory decision-making. Introduction to quantitative methods for risk assessment using epidemiological and distributional analyses. Uncertainty analysis.
AGRON 575. Soil Formation and Transformation.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 463 or equivalent
Advanced study of soil formation, emphasizing relationships among soils, landscapes, environment, humans, and land use.
AGRON 577. Soil Physics.
(Dual-listed with 477). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Recommended: AGRON 354 and MATH 166
Horton. The physical soil system: the soil components and their physical interactions; transport processes involving water, air, and heat.
AGRON 578. Laboratory Methods in Soil Physics.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 577 concurrent
Horton. Methods of measuring soil physical properties such as texture, density, and water content, and transport of heat, water, and gases.
AGRON 584. Organic Agricultural Theory and Practice.
(Dual-listed with 484). (Cross-listed with HORT, SUSAG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 9 cr. in biological or physical sciences
Delate & DeWitt. Understanding of the historical origins and ecological theories underpinning the practices involved in organic agriculture. Interdisciplinary examination of crop and livestock production and socio-economic processes and policies in organic agriculture from researcher and producer perspectives.
AGRON 585. Soil and Environmental Microbiology.
(Dual-listed with 485). (Cross-listed with ENSCI, MICRO). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 154 or 402, MICRO 201 (MICRO 201L recommended)
Loynachan. The living organisms in the soil and what they do. Emphasis on soil biota composition, the carbon cycle and bioremediation, soil-plant-microbial relationships, and environmental issues.
AGRON 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 15 credits in agronomy
Literature reviews and conferences on selected topics in crops, soils, or agricultural meteorology according to needs and interest of student.
AGRON 591. Agronomic Systems Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 511, 513, 531, 532, 533
Analysis of cropping systems from a problem-solving perspective. Case studies will be used to develop the students' ability to solve agronomic problems. Required course for the Master of Science in Agronomy degree program.
AGRON 592. Current Issues in Agronomy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 501, 503, 511, 512, 513, 514
Study and discussion of topics of current interest to the field of agronomy. While AGRON 591 deals with agronomics at the farm and landscape level, AGRON 592 seeks to address issues on a broader scale including off-farm agricultural impacts. Required course for the Master of Science in Agronomy degree program.
AGRON 593. Workshop in Agronomy.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification
AGRON 593A. Crops.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification
AGRON 593B. Soils.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification
AGRON 593C. Agricultural Meteorology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification
AGRON 593D. Seed Science.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification
AGRON 593E. Weed Science.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification
AGRON 594. Agronomy MS Practicum.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
SS.
Prereq: 501, 502, 503, 514 (or current enrollment. Recommended: 511, 512, 513
Practical field and laboratory experiences integrating coursework in climatology, crops, and soils. Includes lectures, labs and local agri-business tours.
AGRON 595. Seed Quality, Production, and Research Management.
(Cross-listed with STB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Admission to the Seed Technology and Business Master's Degree Program or approval of the instructor
Advanced survey of the organization, staff capabilities and management characteristics typical in seed production and crop improvement in seed enterprises. Analysis of the use of quality information in the management of seed operations and sales. Process management applications for seed. Production planning for existing capacity. Analysis of the manager's tasks in the annual cycle and how the tasks of these managers relate to the general categories of business management roles. Difference in management strategies used with different situations and groups of employees.
AGRON 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S. option only
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AGRON 599A. Agricultural Meteorology.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S. option only
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AGRON 599B. Crop Production and Physiology.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S. option only
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AGRON 599C. Plant Breeding.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S. option only
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AGRON 599D. Soil Chemistry.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S. option only
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AGRON 599E. Soil Fertility.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S. option only
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AGRON 599F. Soil Management.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S. option only
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AGRON 599G. Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S. option only
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AGRON 599H. Soil Morphology and Genesis.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S. option only
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AGRON 599I. Soil Physics.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S. option only
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AGRON 599K. Seed Science.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S. option only
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AGRON 599L. Weed Science.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S. option only
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AGRON 599M. Agronomy.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S. option only
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AGRON 600. Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times. F.S.
Reports and discussion of recent literature and research.
AGRON 600A. Plant Breeding..
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times. F.S.
Reports and discussion of recent literature and research.
AGRON 600B. Soils. F.S..
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times. F.S.
Reports and discussion of recent literature and research.
AGRON 600C. Crop Production and Physiology. F.S..
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times. F.S.
Reports and discussion of recent literature and research.
AGRON 609. Agricultural Meteorology Conference.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Literature reviews and conferences with instructor on special problems relating to agricultural meteorology, beyond the scope of current courses offered.
AGRON 610. Foundations of Sustainable Agriculture.
(Cross-listed with SUSAG, A E, ANTHR, SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Historical, biophysical, socioeconomic, and ethical dimensions of agricultural sustainability. Strategies for evaluating existing and emerging agricultural systems in terms of the core concepts of sustainability and their theoretical contexts.
AGRON 616. Advanced Topics in Plant Physiology and Biochemistry.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification; permission of instructor
Westgate. An in-depth treatment of physiological, biochemical and molecular processes regulating plant growth and development. Emphasis on individual study followed by in-class presentations and discussion.
AGRON 621. Advanced Plant Breeding.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 521, 526, 561; GEN 410
Beavis. Estimation and interpretation of genetic effects and variances of plant breeding populations, analysis of mating designs, estimation of combining ability and heritability, best linear unbiased prediction, selection indices with and without molecular information, inbreeding and heterosis.
AGRON 625. Genetic Strategies in Plant Breeding.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 521, GEN 410
Lee. Evaluation of genetic, molecular, and cellular approaches to crop improvement; gene transfer methods. Application and role of basic plant biology in breeding programs and processes; genome structure and function, gene isolation, expression, regulation, and modification. Integration of molecular and cellular methods in breeding strategies; analysis of alternative breeding methods, regulatory and ethical issues.
AGRON 655. Advanced Soil Fertility.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 553
Evaluation of soil fertility and fertilizers; theory and applications.
AGRON 677. Advanced Soil Physics.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 577; MATH 266, 267. Recommended: COM S 207
Horton. The flow and distribution of water, chemicals, and heat in soils. Physical principles and applications.
AGRON 685. Advanced Soil Biochemistry.
(Cross-listed with MICRO, ENSCI). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: AGRON 585
Tabatabai. Chemistry of soil organic matter and biochemical transformations brought about by microorganisms and enzymes in soils.
AGRON 696. Research Seminar.
(Cross-listed with BBMB, GDCB, PLBIO, HORT, FOR). Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Research seminars by faculty and graduate students.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AGRON 698. Agronomy Teaching Practicum.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification in agronomy and permission of instructor
Graduate student experience in the agronomy teaching program.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AGRON 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AGRON 699A. Agricultural Meteorology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AGRON 699B. Crop Production and Physiology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AGRON 699C. Plant Breeding.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AGRON 699D. Soil Chemistry.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AGRON 699E. Soil Fertility.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AGRON 699F. Soil Management.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AGRON 699G. Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AGRON 699H. Soil Morphology and Genesis.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AGRON 699I. Soil Physics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AGRON 699J. Plant Physiology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AGRON 699K. Seed Science.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AGRON 699L. Weed Science.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
American Indian Studies Courses
AM IN 210. Introduction to American Indian Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Introduction to the multidisciplinary aspects of American Indian studies. Topics include literature, the arts, history, anthropology, sociology, education, and contemporary Indian politics. Guest lectures, media presentations, and discussion of assigned readings.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AM IN 240. Introduction to American Indian Literature.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit in or exemption from ENGL 150
Appreciation of oral and written forms of American Indian literatures. Tropes and techniques in oral, visual and written texts. Focus on the role of American Indians in interdisciplinary approaches to modern social and environmental issues as expressed in literary works.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AM IN 310. Topics in American Indian Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.
Issues within specific topical areas of American Indian society and culture, such as social work with Indian families, tribal government, and environmental policy.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AM IN 315. Archaeology of North America.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ANTHR 202 or 308
Prehistory and early history of North America as reconstructed from archaeological evidence; peopling of the New World; culture-historical sequences of major culture areas; linkages of archaeological traditions with selected ethnohistorically known Native American groups.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AM IN 320. Great Plains Archaeology.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ANTHR 202
Prehistoric societies of the Great Plains region of North America, from initial occupation to European contact; emphasis on sociocultural changes, continuities, and adaptations to changing environments using archaeological, ecological, ethnographic information.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AM IN 322. Peoples and Cultures of Native North America.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or AM IN 210
Origin, distribution, and pre-contact life of the indigenous peoples of North America. Survey of culture areas; language families, social and political systems, ecological and economic adaptations, religion and spirituality; impact of European contact; cultural resilience and revitalization in contemporary American Indian life.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AM IN 323. Topics in Latin American Anthropology.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
AM IN 323A. Violence and Memory.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
AM IN 323B. Social movements and Democracy.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
AM IN 323C. Race, Class and Gender.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
AM IN 323D. Regional Focus.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
AM IN 328. American Indian Religions.
(Cross-listed with RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
An introduction to the beliefs and rituals of Native American religious traditions, with attention to cultural and historical contexts and implications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AM IN 332. Current Issues in Native North America.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or 306; 322 or AM IN 210 recommended
Conditions and issues of contemporary American Indian peoples, historical background of contemporary life; federal policies, treaty rights, and sovereignty. Economic development and politics on reservations, family and gender roles, cultural innovation and revitalization, urbanization, recent social movements, and other current concerns.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AM IN 342. American Indian Women Writers.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ENGL 250
Literature of American Indian women writers which examines their social, political, and cultural roles in the United States. Exploration of American Indian women's literary, philosophical, and artistic works aimed at recovering elements of identity, redescribing stereotypes, resisting colonization, and constructing femininity.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AM IN 346. American Indian Literature.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ENGL 250
Survey of literature by Native Americans from pre-Columbian tales and songs to contemporary novels and poetry.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AM IN 426. Topics in Native American Architecture.
(Cross-listed with DSN S, ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Junior classification
History, theory, and principles of Native American/American Indian architecture, landscape architecture and planning considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture requirements.
Nonmajor graduate credit. A maximum of 6 credits of Arch 426 may be applied to degree program.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
AM IN 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in American Indian studies; permission of instructor
Designed to meet the needs of students who wish to study in areas other than those in which courses are offered.
No more than 9 credits in Am In 490 may be counted toward graduation.
Animal Science Courses
AN S 101. Working with Animals.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.S.
A hands-on introductory course in skills for proper care and management of domestic animals. Husbandry skills including health observation, animal movement, identification, management procedures, and environmental assessment are covered.
AN S 110. Orientation in Animal Science and ISU.
Cr. R.
F.S.
Orientation to the university and Department of Animal Science. Challenges and opportunities available to the professional animal agriculturalist. Professional goal setting, portfolio development, and development of interpersonal skills in the context of pursuing a career in animal science.
AN S 114. Survey of the Animal Industry.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.SS.
Ways domestic animals serve the basic needs of humans for food, shelter, protection, fuel, and emotional well-being. Terminology, basic structures of the industries surrounding the production, care, and marketing of domestic animals in the U.S.
AN S 199. Marketing and Management of Livestock Events.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in AN S 101 or AN S 114
Management and coordination of livestock shows, sales and events, including program planning, staff and volunteer management, time management, publicity and promotion for fairs, shows, clinics, expos, and other events. For section E students are expected to take the fall and spring courses consecutively.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. A maximum of two credits of AnS 199 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
AN S 199A. Beef.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in AN S 101 or AN S 114
Management and coordination of livestock shows, sales and events, including program planning, staff and volunteer management, time management, publicity and promotion for fairs, shows, clinics, expos, and other events. For section E students are expected to take the fall and spring courses consecutively.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. A maximum of two credits of AnS 199 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
AN S 199E. Horses.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in AN S 101 or AN S 114
Management and coordination of livestock shows, sales and events, including program planning, staff and volunteer management, time management, publicity and promotion for fairs, shows, clinics, expos, and other events. For section E students are expected to take the fall and spring courses consecutively.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. A maximum of two credits of AnS 199 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
AN S 211. Issues Facing Animal Science.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: AN S 114, sophomore classification
Overview of the factors that define contemporary ethical and scientifically based issues facing animal agriculture. Life skill development (including interactive skills, communication ability, organization, information gathering, and leadership skills) emphasized in the context of issues study.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AN S 214. Domestic Animal Physiology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: BIOL 212, CHEM 163 or 177
Introduction to anatomy and physiology of the neural, circulatory, respiratory, immune, endocrine, reproductive, and digestive systems of domestic animals.
AN S 214L. Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology Lab.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in AN S 214
Basic anatomy of domestic animals.
AN S 216. Equine Science.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: AN S 101 or AN S 114; one course in biology
Introduction to contemporary concepts, and basic practices and decisions necessary when managing horses through stages of their lives.
AN S 217. Equine Farm Practicum.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Student majoring in Animal Science, riding experience An S, credit or concurrent enrollment in AN S 216
Intensified management of the equine farm. Provide students with experiential learning in all phases of horse production and management. Students assist with general farm management, preparing horses for sale, marketing techniques and web design.
AN S 223. Poultry Science.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: AN S 101, AN S 114
Introduction to principles, practices and decisions necessary when raising poultry through their production cycle.
AN S 224. Companion Animal Science.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Course in biology
Introduction of students to contemporary concepts, and basic practices and decisions necessary when caring for the companion animal through stages of its life.
AN S 225. Swine Science.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: AN S 101, AN S 114
Introduction to principles, practices and decisions necessary when raising swine through the vertically integrated production cycle.
AN S 226. Beef Cattle Science.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: AN S 101, AN S 114
Introduction to principles, practices and decisions necessary when raising beef cattle through the vertically integrated production cycle.
AN S 229. Sheep Science.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: AN S 101, AN S 114
Introduction to principles, practices and decisions necessary when raising sheep through their production cycle.
AN S 235. Dairy Cattle Science.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: AN S 101, AN S 114
Introduction to principles, practices and decisions necessary when raising dairy cattle through the vertically integrated production cycle.
AN S 270. Foods of Animal Origin.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: BIOL 212, CHEM 163 or 177
Principles, practices and issues impacting the production, processing and preservation of safe, wholesome, nutritious, and palatable meat, dairy, and egg products. Product evaluation, classification, value, and utilization.
AN S 270L. Foods of Animal Origin Laboratory.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Credit or current enrollment in 270
Determination of composition and quality of meat, eggs and milk based on industry and USDA standards. Fundamentals of processing foods of animal orgin to add value, maintain quality and ensure safety.
AN S 305. Livestock Evaluation.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification; AN S 270L recommended
Fall semester leads to 475A or D. Breeding animal and market animal evaluation of beef, swine and sheep using contemporary techniques and tools. Communication and decision-making skills are practiced in the context of making selection decisions.
AN S 306. Equine Evaluation.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: sophomore classification or permission of instructor
Detailed visual evaluation of conformation and performance of the equine athlete. Decision-making skills are practiced in the context of making selection choices. Development of written and oral communication skills as students defend their judgments. Industry trends will be addressed.
AN S 311. Career Preparation in Animal Science.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Junior classification in An S
Life skill development emphasized in the context of career preparation. Assist students with career goal clarification, interview skills, resume and cover letter preparation. Internship development, job shadowing, and exploration of career option.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AN S 313. Exercise Physiology of Animals.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: AN S 214, BIOL 211, one course in chemistry
Interaction of physiological development relative to athletic performance in domestic animals, primarily equine performance.
AN S 317. Fundamentals of Equine Behavior and Training.
(0-6) Cr. 1-3.
Modifying the behavior of the horse using systematic approaches to horse training emphasizing the psychology of training horses. Equipment and its use and preparation of horses for competition.
A maximum of 4 credits of An S 317 may be applied toward graduation.
AN S 317A. Young horses at halter. Cr. 1..
(0-6) Cr. 1-3.
Modifying the behavior of the horse using systematic approaches to horse training emphasizing the psychology of training horses. Equipment and its use and preparation of horses for competition.
A maximum of 4 credits of An S 317 may be applied toward graduation.
AN S 317B. Yearlings. Cr. 3. Permission of instructor.
(0-6) Cr. 1-3.
Modifying the behavior of the horse using systematic approaches to horse training emphasizing the psychology of training horses. Equipment and its use and preparation of horses for competition.
A maximum of 4 credits of An S 317 may be applied toward graduation.
AN S 317C. Two-year olds and older. Cr 3. Permission of instructor..
(0-6) Cr. 1-3.
Modifying the behavior of the horse using systematic approaches to horse training emphasizing the psychology of training horses. Equipment and its use and preparation of horses for competition.
A maximum of 4 credits of An S 317 may be applied toward graduation.
AN S 319. Animal Nutrition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: AN S 214, course in organic chemistry or biochemistry
Structure and function of organic and inorganic nutrients. Digestion, absorption, metabolism and utilization of nutrients for maintenance and productive functions. Essential nutritive requirements of domestic livestock, poultry, and companion animals. Sources of nutrients, application of energy systems and concepts, and regulation of feed intake in animals. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AN S 320. Animal Feeds and Feeding.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: AN S 319
Evaluation of the chemical and physical properties of feedstuffs. Preparation and processing of feedstuffs. Diet formulation, feeding recommendations and delivery systems. Case studies.
AN S 325. Biorenewable Systems.
(Cross-listed with A E, AGRON, BSE, BUSAD, ECON, TSM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ECON 101, CHEM 163 or higher, MATH 140 or higher
Converting biorenewable resources into bioenergy and biobased products. Biorenewable concepts as they relate to drivers of change, feedstock production, processes, products, co-products, economics, and transportation/logistics.
AN S 331. Domestic Animal Reproduction.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Course in physiology
Comparative anatomy, physiology, and endocrinology of domestic mammalian animal reproduction. Techniques for the control and manipulation of reproductive processes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AN S 332. Laboratory Methods in Animal Reproduction.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in AN S 331
Comparative reproductive anatomy with emphasis on the physiology of normal reproductive function; ways to control and improve reproduction; principles of artificial insemination in farm animals; pregnancy testing; selected laboratory exercises with written report.
AN S 333. Embryo Transfer and Related Technologies.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: AN S 331 or AN S 332
Application of embryo transfer and related technologies to genetic improvement of mammalian livestock. Techniques for control of female reproduction, embryo collection and transfer, embryo cryopreservation, and embryo manipulation. Gender selection. Economic and genetic aspects of embryo transfer.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AN S 334. Embryo Transfer Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in AN S 333; AN S 332 or VDPAM 416; permission of instructor
Selected laboratory exercises related to embryo transfer such as synchronization of estrus, superovulation, detection of estrus, artificial insemination, embryo collection, embryo evaluation, microscopy, embryo cryopreservation, in vitro fertilization, embryo sexing, rectal palpation, and ultrasonography will be demonstrated and/or performed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AN S 335. Dairy Cattle Evaluation.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Evaluation of breeding animals for dairy herds. Comparative terminology, decision making, and presentation of oral reasons. Trips to dairy cattle farms. Livestock handling.
AN S 336. Domestic Animal Behavior and Well-Being.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: One course in physiology
Principles of behavior relative to animal care, management and environmental design to ensure animal well-being. Examination of basic neural-endocrine mechanisms involved in the animal's response to its environment. Awareness of animal protection, law and legislation. Methods to objectively assess animal well-being.
AN S 337. Lactation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: AN S 214
The structure, development and evolution of the mammary gland. Mammary metabolism, milk synthesis; neural and endocrine regulation of mammary function. Immune function and health of the mammary gland. Current events related to lactation.
AN S 345. Growth and Development of Domestic Animals.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: AN S 214; BIOL 313 or GEN 320
Basic principles of animal growth and development covered at the tissue, cellular and molecular level. Emphasis placed on skeletal muscle, adipose, bone, and immune system growth and development. The effects of genetics, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals on growth.
AN S 352. Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animals.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: One course in statistics, BIOL 211, course in genetics
Principles of qualitative and quantitative genetics applied to creating change in domestic animals. Impact of selection and mating schemes in achieving breeding program goals. Applications and impacts of biotechnological advancements in genetic manipulation.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AN S 360. Fresh Meats.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: AN S 270; a course in organic or biochemistry
Impact of muscle structure, composition, rigor mortis, inspection, fabrication, handling, packaging and cooking on the palatability, nutritional value, yields, market value, and safety of fresh meat.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AN S 399. Animal Science Internship.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
AN S 399A. Graded Internship Experience. Cr. 2 to 6..
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Prereq: Permission of the instructor. Learning experience focused on professional development for a career related to animal science. Journal, presentation, and creative component.
AN S 399B. Supervised Internship Experience. Cr..
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Prereq: Permission of the instructor. Learning experience focused on professional development for a career related to animal science. Journal, presentation, and creative component.
AN S 399R. .
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Prereq: Permission of internship coordinator. Supervised learning activity consisting of work period in production agriculture or the agriculture-related industry.
AN S 411. Addressing Issues in Animal Science.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Senior classification in An S
Life skill development emphasized in the context of exploring one's perspective of the most pressing moral and scientific issues facing animal agriculture. Clarification and communication of personal conclusions in small and large group settings expected.
AN S 414. Equine Nutrition and Feeding.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: AnS 319
Total ration assessment for the equine including forage management, pasture management, and concentrates. Skill development for nutritional assessment using computer programs.
AN S 415. Equine Systems Management.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: AN S 216, AN S 319, AN S 320, AN S 331
Application of advanced horse management - nutrition, reproduction, exercise physiology and business. Computer-aided management. Explore topics of current concern in the horse industry. Computer aided study.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AN S 417. Equine Reproductive Management.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: AN S 216, AN S 331, AN S 415 or concurrent and permission of instructor
Practical application of managing a breeding farm including servicing the mare, handling stallions, breeding problems, foaling mares, and marketing techniques.
AN S 419. Advanced Animal Nutrition.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: AN S 214, AN S 319, AN S 320
Detailed consideration of digestion, metabolism, and assimilation of nutrients. Recent advances and developments in basic nutrition.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AN S 424. Companion Animal Systems Management.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: AN S 224, AN S 319, AN S 320, AN S 331, AN S 352
Decisions facing the administrator of a companion animal enterprise. Financial and business goal identification, problem clarification, and resource allocation to manage the companion animal system.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AN S 425. Swine Systems Management.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: AN S 225, AN S 270, AN S 319, AN S 320, AN S 331, AN S 352; ECON 230 or equivalent recommended
Decisions facing the administrator of a swine enterprise. Financial and production goal identification, problem clarification, and resource allocation to manage the swine enterprise. Computer aided study.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AN S 426. Beef Cattle Systems Management.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: AN S 226, AN S 270, AN S 319, AN S 320, AN S 331, AN S 352; ECON 230 or equivalent recommended
Decisions facing the administrator of a beef cow-calf or feedlot enterprise. Financial and production goal identification, problem clarification, and resource allocation to manage the beef enterprise. Computer aided study.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AN S 429. Sheep Systems Management.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: AN S 229, AN S 319, AN S 320, AN S 331, AN S 352; AGRON 334 recommended; ECON 230 or equivalent recommended
Decisions facing the administrator of a sheep enterprise. Financial and production goal identification, problem clarification, and resource allocation to manage the sheep enterprise. Computer aided study.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AN S 434. Dairy Systems Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: AN S 235, AN S 319, AN S 331, AN S 320, AN S 337, AN S 352; ECON 230 or equivalent recommended
Decisions facing the administrator of a dairy enterprise. Financial and production goal identification, problem clarification, and resource allocation to manage the dairy enterprise. Computer aided study.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AN S 435. Applied Dairy Farm Evaluation.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: AN S 434; ECON 230
Evaluate nutrition, reproduction, milk quality, breeding, and related management practices of commercial dairy herds in a case study format. Students will apply knowledge gained in the classroom to commercial dairy farm situations and develop skills in information gathering, decision making, problem solving, and interpersonal communications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AN S 460. Processed Meats.
(Dual-listed with 560). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: AN S 270 and AN S 270L
Physical, chemical and biological properties of meat important to processed meat product characteristics. Ingredients, technology and equipment used for cured meats, loaf products and fresh, cooked, dry and semi-dry sausage products.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AN S 475. Intercollegiate Judging Training and Competition.
(0-4) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: permission of instructor
Specialized training in evaluation and grading of livestock, livestock products, and livestock production management plans.
Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
AN S 475A. Meat Animals.
(0-4) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: permission of instructor
Specialized training in evaluation and grading of livestock, livestock products, and livestock production management plans.
Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
AN S 475B. Dairy Cattle.
(0-4) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: permission of instructor
Specialized training in evaluation and grading of livestock, livestock products, and livestock production management plans.
Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
AN S 475C. Meats.
(0-4) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: permission of instructor
Specialized training in evaluation and grading of livestock, livestock products, and livestock production management plans.
Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
AN S 475D. Meat Animal Evaluation..
(0-4) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: permission of instructor
Specialized training in evaluation and grading of livestock, livestock products, and livestock production management plans.
Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
AN S 475E. Horses.
(0-4) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: permission of instructor
Specialized training in evaluation and grading of livestock, livestock products, and livestock production management plans.
Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
AN S 475F. Management Systems.
(0-4) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: permission of instructor
Specialized training in evaluation and grading of livestock, livestock products, and livestock production management plans.
Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.
AN S 480. Animal Industry Leadership Fellows.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: A. AN S 226; permission of instructor C. AN S 225; permission of instructor
Students broaden their perspective of the livestock industry through site visits, case-study (Fellows) projects, and cooperative learning experiences that capitalize on interaction skills in the context of studying the structure of the U.S. livestock industry. This for-credit offering represents the central academic focus of the Iowa State University Animal Industry Leadership Fellows Program. Study is species specific, and enrollment is limited.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AN S 480A. Beef.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: A. AN S 226; permission of instructor C. AN S 225; permission of instructor
Students broaden their perspective of the livestock industry through site visits, case-study (Fellows) projects, and cooperative learning experiences that capitalize on interaction skills in the context of studying the structure of the U.S. livestock industry. This for-credit offering represents the central academic focus of the Iowa State University Animal Industry Leadership Fellows Program. Study is species specific, and enrollment is limited.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AN S 480C. Pork.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: A. AN S 226; permission of instructor C. AN S 225; permission of instructor
Students broaden their perspective of the livestock industry through site visits, case-study (Fellows) projects, and cooperative learning experiences that capitalize on interaction skills in the context of studying the structure of the U.S. livestock industry. This for-credit offering represents the central academic focus of the Iowa State University Animal Industry Leadership Fellows Program. Study is species specific, and enrollment is limited.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AN S 489. Issues in Food Safety.
(Cross-listed with FS HN, HRI, VDPAM). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in FS HN 101 or 272 or HRI 233; FS HN 419 or 420; FS HN 403
Capstone seminar for the food safety minor. Case discussions and independent projects about safety issues in the food system from a multidisciplinary perspective.
AN S 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor
Open to juniors and seniors in animal science and dairy science showing satisfactory preparation for problems chosen. Individual topic conference and preparation of report.
A maximum of 6 credits of An S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
AN S 490A. Animal Science.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor
Open to juniors and seniors in animal science and dairy science showing satisfactory preparation for problems chosen. Individual topic conference and preparation of report.
A maximum of 6 credits of An S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
AN S 490B. Dairy Science.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor
Open to juniors and seniors in animal science and dairy science showing satisfactory preparation for problems chosen. Individual topic conference and preparation of report.
A maximum of 6 credits of An S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
AN S 490C. Meat Science.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor
Open to juniors and seniors in animal science and dairy science showing satisfactory preparation for problems chosen. Individual topic conference and preparation of report.
A maximum of 6 credits of An S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
AN S 490D. Companion Animal Science.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor
Open to juniors and seniors in animal science and dairy science showing satisfactory preparation for problems chosen. Individual topic conference and preparation of report.
A maximum of 6 credits of An S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
AN S 490E. Equine Science.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor
Open to juniors and seniors in animal science and dairy science showing satisfactory preparation for problems chosen. Individual topic conference and preparation of report.
A maximum of 6 credits of An S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
AN S 490G. Poultry Science.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor
Open to juniors and seniors in animal science and dairy science showing satisfactory preparation for problems chosen. Individual topic conference and preparation of report.
A maximum of 6 credits of An S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
AN S 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor
Open to juniors and seniors in animal science and dairy science showing satisfactory preparation for problems chosen. Individual topic conference and preparation of report.
A maximum of 6 credits of An S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
AN S 490I. Entrepreneurship.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor
Open to juniors and seniors in animal science and dairy science showing satisfactory preparation for problems chosen. Individual topic conference and preparation of report.
A maximum of 6 credits of An S 490 may be applied toward the total credits required for graduation.
AN S 493. Workshop in Animal Science.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Workshop in livestock production. Includes current concepts in breeding, nutrition, reproduction, meats, and technologies that impact the animal industry.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
AN S 495. Agricultural Travel Course Preparation.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Students enrolled in this course will also register for AGRON 495 and intend to register in AGRON 496 and AN S 496 the following term. Topics will include the agricultural industries, climate, crops, culture, history, livestock, marketing, soils, and preparation for travel to locations to be visited. Information normally available 9 months before departure.
AN S 496. Agricultural Travel Course.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, 30 college credits
Limited enrollment. Students enroll in both AN S 496 and AGRON 496. Tour and study of production methods in major crop and livestock regions of the world. Influence of climate, economics, geography, soils, landscapes, markets, and other factors on livestock and crop production. Locations and duration of tours will vary. Summer tour will usually visit a northern location and winter tour will usually visit a southern location. Information usually available 9 months before departure. Tour expenses paid by students.
AN S 496A. International tour.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, 30 college credits
Limited enrollment. Students enroll in both AN S 496 and AGRON 496. Tour and study of production methods in major crop and livestock regions of the world. Influence of climate, economics, geography, soils, landscapes, markets, and other factors on livestock and crop production. Locations and duration of tours will vary. Summer tour will usually visit a northern location and winter tour will usually visit a southern location. Information usually available 9 months before departure. Tour expenses paid by students.
AN S 496B. Domestic tour.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, 30 college credits
Limited enrollment. Students enroll in both AN S 496 and AGRON 496. Tour and study of production methods in major crop and livestock regions of the world. Influence of climate, economics, geography, soils, landscapes, markets, and other factors on livestock and crop production. Locations and duration of tours will vary. Summer tour will usually visit a northern location and winter tour will usually visit a southern location. Information usually available 9 months before departure. Tour expenses paid by students.
AN S 497. Undergraduate Teaching Experiences in Animal Science.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Development of oral and written communication skills of technical concepts in animal science. Emphasis on organizational skills, conducting activities and interpersonal communication skills. Responsibilities in a class under direct supervision of a faculty member.
A maximum of 4 credits of An S 497 may be applied toward graduation.
AN S 500. Computer Techniques for Biological Research.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Introduction to UNIX and SAS for solving research problems, including organization of data files, transfer of files between workstations, developing models, and techniques for analysis of designed experiments. Introduction to matrix algebra for solving animal breeding problems using MATLAB and computer simulation.
AN S 500A. (1st half of semester)UNIX and SAS.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Introduction to UNIX and SAS for solving research problems, including organization of data files, transfer of files between workstations, developing models, and techniques for analysis of designed experiments. Introduction to matrix algebra for solving animal breeding problems using MATLAB and computer simulation.
AN S 500B. (2nd half of semester) Problem solving using matrix algebra.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Introduction to UNIX and SAS for solving research problems, including organization of data files, transfer of files between workstations, developing models, and techniques for analysis of designed experiments. Introduction to matrix algebra for solving animal breeding problems using MATLAB and computer simulation.
AN S 501. Survey of Animal Disciplines.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Required for Animal Science graduate students. Orientation to departmental and graduate school policies and procedures. Discussion of programs of research and outreach in Animal Science. Issues impacting the animal industry.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AN S 503. Seminar in Animal Production.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Discussion and evaluation of current topics in animal production and management.
AN S 515. Integrated Crop and Livestock Production Systems.
(Cross-listed with A E, AGRON, SUSAG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: SUSAG 509
Methods to maintain productivity and minimize the negative ecological effects of agricultural systems by understanding nutrient cycles, managing manure and crop residue, and utilizing multispecies interactions. Crop and livestock production within landscapes and watersheds is also considered. Course includes a significant field component, with student teams analyzing Iowa farms.
AN S 518. Digestive Physiology and Metabolism of Non Ruminants.
(Cross-listed with NUTRS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: AN S 419 or NUTRS 501
Digestion and metabolism of nutrients. Nutritional requirements and current research and feeding programs for poultry and swine.
AN S 520. Digestive Physiology and Metabolism of Ruminants.
(Cross-listed with NUTRS). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: AN S 419 or NUTRS 501
Digestive physiology and nutrient metabolism in ruminant and preruminant animals.
AN S 533. Physiology and Endocrinology of Animal Reproduction.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: General physiology course
Development of structure and function of the reproductive system. Physiologic and endocrine aspects including puberty, gametogenesis, estrous cycle, pregnancy, parturition, interaction of environment, thyroid and adrenal function, and nutrition with these processes.
AN S 536. Perinatology.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: One course in physiology; one course in biochemistry
Regulation of metabolism and development in the mammalian fetus and neonate is explored in a comparative manner. Emphasis will be on the dynamic changes in these relationships occurring at birth.
AN S 537. Topics in Farm Animal Environmental Physiology, Behavior, Stress, and Welfare.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times. F.S.
Prereq: permission of instructor; M.S. or Ph.D. student
Each semester students focus on different topics related to farm animal environmental physiology, behavior, stress, and welfare. Each topic is separate and distinct, and students may enroll in multiple topics. This is an on-line cooperative course involving instructors at Iowa State University, Texas Tech University, and the University of Illinois.
Each topic may be taken only one time.
AN S 537A. Animal rights and philosophies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times. F.S.
Prereq: permission of instructor; M.S. or Ph.D. student
Each semester students focus on different topics related to farm animal environmental physiology, behavior, stress, and welfare. Each topic is separate and distinct, and students may enroll in multiple topics. This is an on-line cooperative course involving instructors at Iowa State University, Texas Tech University, and the University of Illinois.
Each topic may be taken only one time.
AN S 537B. Brain mechanisms of stress.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times. F.S.
Prereq: permission of instructor; M.S. or Ph.D. student
Each semester students focus on different topics related to farm animal environmental physiology, behavior, stress, and welfare. Each topic is separate and distinct, and students may enroll in multiple topics. This is an on-line cooperative course involving instructors at Iowa State University, Texas Tech University, and the University of Illinois.
Each topic may be taken only one time.
AN S 537C. Measuring behavior and welfare.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times. F.S.
Prereq: permission of instructor; M.S. or Ph.D. student
Each semester students focus on different topics related to farm animal environmental physiology, behavior, stress, and welfare. Each topic is separate and distinct, and students may enroll in multiple topics. This is an on-line cooperative course involving instructors at Iowa State University, Texas Tech University, and the University of Illinois.
Each topic may be taken only one time.
AN S 537D. Environmental stressors.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times. F.S.
Prereq: permission of instructor; M.S. or Ph.D. student
Each semester students focus on different topics related to farm animal environmental physiology, behavior, stress, and welfare. Each topic is separate and distinct, and students may enroll in multiple topics. This is an on-line cooperative course involving instructors at Iowa State University, Texas Tech University, and the University of Illinois.
Each topic may be taken only one time.
AN S 537E. Stress and the immune system.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times. F.S.
Prereq: permission of instructor; M.S. or Ph.D. student
Each semester students focus on different topics related to farm animal environmental physiology, behavior, stress, and welfare. Each topic is separate and distinct, and students may enroll in multiple topics. This is an on-line cooperative course involving instructors at Iowa State University, Texas Tech University, and the University of Illinois.
Each topic may be taken only one time.
AN S 537F. Other related topics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times. F.S.
Prereq: permission of instructor; M.S. or Ph.D. student
Each semester students focus on different topics related to farm animal environmental physiology, behavior, stress, and welfare. Each topic is separate and distinct, and students may enroll in multiple topics. This is an on-line cooperative course involving instructors at Iowa State University, Texas Tech University, and the University of Illinois.
Each topic may be taken only one time.
AN S 540. Livestock Immunogenetics.
(Cross-listed with MICRO, V MPM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: AN S 561 or MICRO 575 or V MPM 520
Basic concepts and contemporary topics in genetic regulation of livestock immune response and disease resistance.
AN S 549. Advanced Vertebrate Physiology I.
(Cross-listed with KIN). (4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 335; credit or enrollment in BBMB 404 or 420
Neurophysiology, sensory systems, muscle, neuroendocrinology, endocrinology.
AN S 552. Advanced Vertebrate Physiology II.
(Cross-listed with KIN, NUTRS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 335; credit or enrollment in BBMB 404 or 420
Cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, and digestive physiology.
AN S 556. Current Topics in Genome Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: BBMB 405 or GDCB 510
Introduction to principles and methodology of molecular genetics useful in analyzing and modifying large genomes.
AN S 560. Processed Meats.
(Dual-listed with 460). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 270
Physical, chemical and biological properties of meat important to processed meat product characteristics. Ingredients, technology and equipment used for cured meats, loaf products and fresh, cooked, dry and semi-dry sausage products.
AN S 561. Population and Quantitative Genetics for Breeding.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: STAT 401
Population and quantitative genetics for plant and animal genetics. Study of the genetic basis and analysis of variation in quantitative traits in domestic or experimental populations using phenotypic and molecular marker data, including estimation of heritability and other genetic parameters, linkage analysis and mapping of quantitative trait loci, and the impact of inbreeding, heterosis, and genotype-by-environment interaction.
AN S 562. Methodologies for Population/Quantitative Genetics.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 561, STAT 402
Basic theory for genetic analysis of animal breeding data. Course A (1st half semester) covers linear models, selection index methods, and basic theory for best linear unbiased prediction. Course B (2nd half semester) best linear unbiased prediction, including genetic groups, environmental adjustment, repeated records, multiple trait models, maternal effects models, and theory for maximum likelihood estimation of genetic parameters.
AN S 562A. Linear Models and Genetic Prediction..
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 561, STAT 402
Basic theory for genetic analysis of animal breeding data. Course A (1st half semester) covers linear models, selection index methods, and basic theory for best linear unbiased prediction. Course B (2nd half semester) best linear unbiased prediction, including genetic groups, environmental adjustment, repeated records, multiple trait models, maternal effects models, and theory for maximum likelihood estimation of genetic parameters.
AN S 562B. Advanced Genetic Prediction and Parameter Estimation..
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 561, STAT 402
Basic theory for genetic analysis of animal breeding data. Course A (1st half semester) covers linear models, selection index methods, and basic theory for best linear unbiased prediction. Course B (2nd half semester) best linear unbiased prediction, including genetic groups, environmental adjustment, repeated records, multiple trait models, maternal effects models, and theory for maximum likelihood estimation of genetic parameters.
AN S 565. Professional Practices in Science and Engineering.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AN S 565A. Responsible Conduct of Research. (Cr. 1.0). F,.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AN S 565B. Working with Industry. (Cr. 0.5)..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AN S 565C. Communications in Science. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2011. Reading and reviewing manuscripts; publishing papers; oral and poster presentations..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AN S 565D. Time Management and Mentoring. (Cr. 0.5). Alt F., offered 2012. Balancing life and career; mentoring; lab management..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AN S 565E. The Interview Process. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2012. Applying and interviewing for academia, industry and government..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AN S 565F. Grant Writing. (Cr. 1.0). Alt F., offered 2011. Writing a winning proposal..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AN S 565G. Teaching. (Cr. 0.5). Preparation of a teaching portfolio and course materials; lecturing, technology..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AN S 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AN S 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
AN S 570. Advanced Meat Science and Applied Muscle Biology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: AN S 460
Ante and postmortem factors impacting composition, structure, and chemistry of red meat and poultry muscle/meat, the conversion of muscle to meat, and the sensory and nutritional attributes of fresh meats. Oral research reports and a research proposal.
AN S 571. Advanced Meat Processing Principles and Technology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: AN S 460 or 570
Physical/chemical relationships during processing. Effects of modern technology, non-meat additives and preservation techniques on quality and safety of processed meat. Laboratory demonstration of principles and technology.
AN S 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
AN S 590A. Animal Breeding.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
AN S 590B. Animal Nutrition.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
AN S 590C. Meat Animal Production.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
AN S 590D. Dairy Production.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
AN S 590E. Meat Science.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
AN S 590F. Physiology of Reproduction.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
AN S 590G. Muscle Biology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
AN S 590H. Poultry Nutrition.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
AN S 590I. Poultry Products.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
AN S 590J. Experimental Surgery.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
AN S 590K. Professional Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
AN S 590L. Teaching.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
AN S 590M. Molecular Biology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
AN S 590N. Ethology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special topics in the animal sciences, offered on demand and may be conducted by guest professors.
AN S 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 1-8.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AN S 599A. Animal Breeding and Genetics.
Cr. 1-8.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AN S 599B. Animal Nutrition.
Cr. 1-8.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AN S 599C. Animal Physiology.
Cr. 1-8.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AN S 599D. Animal Science.
Cr. 1-8.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AN S 599E. Meat Science.
Cr. 1-8.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
AN S 603. Seminar in Animal Nutrition.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Discussion of current literature; preparation and submission of abstracts.
AN S 619. Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism - Protein.
(Cross-listed with NUTRS). (2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: BBMB 405
Digestion, absorption, and intermediary metabolism of amino acids and protein. Regulation of protein synthesis and degradation. Integration of cellular biochemistry and physiology of mammalian protein metabolism.
AN S 620. Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism - Energy.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: BBMB 405
Energy constituents of feedstuffs and energy needs of animals as related to cellular biochemistry and physiology. Interpretations of classical and current research.
AN S 633. Seminar in Animal Reproduction.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Discussion of current literature and preparation of reports on selected topics concerning physiology of reproduction.
AN S 652. Animal Breeding Strategies.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: AN S 561
Basic concepts and methods for design and evaluation of genetic improvement programs for livestock. Topic A. (1st half semester) Prediction of response to selection, selection index theory, multiple trait selection, inbreeding, crossbreeding, and marker-assisted selection. Topic B. (2nd half semester) Advanced concepts in design and evaluation of animal breeding programs, including modeling and optimization, derivation of economic values, gene-flow, and predicting rates of inbreeding.
Each topic may be taken only one time for academic credit.
AN S 652A. Breeding Goals and Response to Selection(Alt. S., offered 2012).
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: AN S 561
Basic concepts and methods for design and evaluation of genetic improvement programs for livestock. Topic A. (1st half semester) Prediction of response to selection, selection index theory, multiple trait selection, inbreeding, crossbreeding, and marker-assisted selection. Topic B. (2nd half semester) Advanced concepts in design and evaluation of animal breeding programs, including modeling and optimization, derivation of economic values, gene-flow, and predicting rates of inbreeding.
Each topic may be taken only one time for academic credit.
AN S 652B. Design and Evaluation of Animal Breeding Programs (Alt. S., offered 2012).
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: AN S 561
Basic concepts and methods for design and evaluation of genetic improvement programs for livestock. Topic A. (1st half semester) Prediction of response to selection, selection index theory, multiple trait selection, inbreeding, crossbreeding, and marker-assisted selection. Topic B. (2nd half semester) Advanced concepts in design and evaluation of animal breeding programs, including modeling and optimization, derivation of economic values, gene-flow, and predicting rates of inbreeding.
Each topic may be taken only one time for academic credit.
AN S 653. Applied Animal Breeding Strategies.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 561 recommended
Industrial applications of breeding systems, selection methods, and new genetic technologies. One or more field trips to an industry breeding company.
AN S 653A. Swine and Poultry (Alt. F., offered 2010).
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 561 recommended
Industrial applications of breeding systems, selection methods, and new genetic technologies. One or more field trips to an industry breeding company.
AN S 653B. Beef and Dairy (Alt. F., offered 2011).
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 561 recommended
Industrial applications of breeding systems, selection methods, and new genetic technologies. One or more field trips to an industry breeding company.
AN S 655. Advanced Computational Methods in Animal Breeding and Genetics.
(3-1) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 500, 562, COM S 207
Computational methods and strategies for analysis of large data sets with animal breeding data for use in research and industry applications. Course A (1st half semester) Strategies for handling large sets and for prediction using best linear unbiased prediction using a formal language and utility programs. Course B (2nd half semester) Strategies for estimation of genetic parameters and for use of non-linear models for genetic analysis of categorical and survival type data.
AN S 655A. Computational Strategies for Predicting Breeding Values.
(3-1) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 500, 562, COM S 207
Computational methods and strategies for analysis of large data sets with animal breeding data for use in research and industry applications. Course A (1st half semester) Strategies for handling large sets and for prediction using best linear unbiased prediction using a formal language and utility programs. Course B (2nd half semester) Strategies for estimation of genetic parameters and for use of non-linear models for genetic analysis of categorical and survival type data.
AN S 655B. Computational Strategies for Genetic Parameter Estimation.
(3-1) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 500, 562, COM S 207
Computational methods and strategies for analysis of large data sets with animal breeding data for use in research and industry applications. Course A (1st half semester) Strategies for handling large sets and for prediction using best linear unbiased prediction using a formal language and utility programs. Course B (2nd half semester) Strategies for estimation of genetic parameters and for use of non-linear models for genetic analysis of categorical and survival type data.
AN S 656. Statistical Methods for Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 562, STAT 447
Statistical methods for mapping quantitative trait loci in out-bred populations. Methods based on modeling covariances between relatives. Likelihood based methods using half-sib and full-sib families and extended pedigrees. Bayesian methods applied.
AN S 658. Seminar in Animal Breeding and Genetics.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Presentation of current research related to animal breeding and genetics.
AN S 670. Molecular Biology of Muscle.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: BBMB 405, 420, or 502
Ultrastructure of muscle; chemistry, structure, function, and molecular biology of muscle proteins. Molecular aspects of muscle contraction, development and turnover. Cytoskeletal proteins and dynamics.
AN S 684. Seminar in Meat Science.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Discussion and evaluation of current topics in research publications in meat science.
AN S 685. Seminar in Muscle Biology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Reports and discussion of recent literature and current investigations.
AN S 695. Seminar in Animal Science.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. S.
Reports and discussion of current issues and research in animal science. One credit is required for all M.S. degree candidates with graduate majors in the Department of Animal Science, and two credits are required for all Ph.D. candidates with graduate majors in the Department of Animal Science.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AN S 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AN S 699A. Animal Breeding.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AN S 699B. Animal Nutrition.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AN S 699C. Meat Animal Production.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AN S 699D. Dairy Production.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AN S 699E. Meat Science.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AN S 699F. Physiology of Reproduction.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AN S 699G. Muscle Biology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AN S 699H. Poultry Nutrition.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AN S 699I. Poultry Products.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
AN S 699J. Animal Ethology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Anthropology Courses
ANTHR 201. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Comparative study of culture as key to understanding human behaviors in different societies. Using a global, cross-cultural perspective, patterns of family life, economic and political activities, religious beliefs, and the ways in which cultures change are examined.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 202. Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archaeology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Human biological and cultural evolution; survey of the evidence from fossil primates, the human fossil record and the archaeological record, as well as living primates; introduction to research methods in archaeology and biological anthropology.
ANTHR 220. Globalization and Sustainability.
(Cross-listed with ENV S, GLOBE, MAT E, M E, SOC, T SC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
An introduction to understanding the key global issues in sustainability. Focuses on interconnected roles of energy, materials, human resources, economics, and technology in building and maintaining sustainable systems. Applications discussed will include challenges in both the developed and developing world and will examine the role of technology in a resource-constrained world.
Cannot be used for technical elective credit in any engineering department.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 230. Globalization and the Human Condition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
An introduction to understanding key global issues in the contemporary world. Focuses on social relations, cultural practices and political-economic linkages among Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Pacific.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 306. Cultural Anthropology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 201
Survey of the major theoretical, methodological and empirical foundations of cultural anthropology. Participatory lab: focus on ethnographic methods through individual research projects.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 307. Biological Anthropology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 202
Human evolution as known from fossil evidence, comparative primate studies, and genetic variations in living populations. Laboratory-tutorial sessions include study and discussion of human osteology, fossil hominids, simple Mendelian traits, and bio-ethics in applied biological anthropology.
ANTHR 308. Archaeology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 202
Methods and techniques for the recovery and interpretation of archaeological evidence, its role in reconstructing human behavior and past environments. Laboratory sessions include experience in the interpretation of archaeological evidence, the use of classification systems, and prehistoric technologies such as ceramics and stone tools.
ANTHR 309. Introduction to Culture and Language.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 201
Introduction to study of language, culture and society from an anthropological perspective. Focus on language and thought, ethnography of speaking, discourse and narrative, writing and literacy, and media communication. Discussion of key theories and methods of linguistic anthropology.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 313. Kinship and Marriage in a Global Perspective.
(Dual-listed with 513). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 201 recommended
Comparative and historical overview of the family, marriage and kinship. Examination of cross-cultural differences in the construction and functioning of family and kin relations; role of kinship in structuring individual and collective activities; current critical and theoretical issues in kinship studies, especially integrating work on gender and sexuality.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 315. Archaeology of North America.
(Dual-listed with 515). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 202
Prehistory and early history of North America as reconstructed from archaeological evidence; peopling of the New World; culture- historical sequences of major culture areas; linkages of archaeological traditions with selected ethnohistorically known Native American groups.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ANTHR 319. Skeletal Biology.
(Dual-listed with 519). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 307 or college level biology
Comprehensive study of the skeletal anatomy, physiology, genetics, growth, development and population variation of the human skeleton. Applications to forensic anthropology, paleopathology and bioarchaeology are introduced.
ANTHR 320. Great Plains Archaeology.
(Dual-listed with 520). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 202
Prehistoric societies of the Great Plains region of North America, from initial occupation to European contact; emphasis on sociocultural changes, continuities, and adaptations to changing environments using archaeological, ecological, ethnographic information.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ANTHR 321. World Prehistory.
(Dual-listed with 521). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 202 recommended
An introduction to archaeological sites from around the world including the Near East, Africa, Europe, Mesoamerica, and North and South America. Emphasis is on the interpretation of material cultural remains in reconstructing past societies.
ANTHR 322. Peoples and Cultures of Native North America.
(Dual-listed with 522). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 201 or AM IN 210
Origin, distribution, and pre-contact life of the indigenous peoples of North America. Survey of culture areas; language families, social and political systems, ecological and economic adaptations, religion and spirituality; impact of European contact; cultural resilience and revitalization in contemporary American Indian life.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ANTHR 323. Topics in Latin American Anthropology.
(Dual-listed with 523). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
ANTHR 323A. Violence and Memory.
(Dual-listed with 523). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
ANTHR 323B. Social movements and Democracy.
(Dual-listed with 523). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
ANTHR 323C. Race, Class and Gender.
(Dual-listed with 523). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
ANTHR 323D. Regional Focus.
(Dual-listed with 523). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
ANTHR 332. Current Issues in Native North America.
(Dual-listed with 532). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 201 or 306; 322 or AM IN 210 recommended
Conditions and issues of contemporary American Indian peoples, historical background of contemporary life; federal policies, treaty rights, and sovereignty. Economic development and politics on reservations, family and gender roles, cultural innovation and revitalization, urbanization, recent social movements, and other current concerns.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ANTHR 333. Asian American Material Cultures.
(Dual-listed with 533). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Engl. 250
A broad exposure to the cultural expressions of Asian Americans from the nineteenth century to the present. Analysis of everyday Asian American cultural experiences within the contexts of agency, power, and identity formation.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ANTHR 336. Global Development.
(Dual-listed with 536). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or 306
Cross-cultural analysis of current development practices from an anthropological perspective; focus on international aid, development institutions, agrarian reform, indigenous knowledge, humanitarianism and human rights; introduction to main theories of political and economic anthropology.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 340. Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion.
(Dual-listed with 540). (Cross-listed with RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 201 or 306
Survey of global religious belief and practice from an anthropological perspective. Emphasis on myth and ritual, shamanism, magic, witchcraft, beliefs in spirits, conceptions of the soul, mind and body relationships, and healing and therapeutic practices. Discussion of religious response to dramatic political and social change; effects of globalization on religious practice.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 350. Primate Behavior.
(Dual-listed with 550). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: ANTHR 202 and/or basic biology course recommended
An introduction to the Order Primates with a focus on their behavior. Biological and social adaptations of monkeys, apes, and prosimians; basic evolutionary concepts, current trends and theories in the field of Primatology and issues related to primate conservation.
ANTHR 376. Classical Archaeology.
(Cross-listed with CL ST, RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Chronological survey of the material culture of the ancient Greece-Roman world and the role of archaeological context in understanding the varied aspects of ancient Greek or Roman culture. Among other topics, economy, architecture, arts and crafts, trade and exchange, religion and burial customs will be explored.
ANTHR 376A. Bronze Age (Minoan and Mycenaean palatial cultures) and Early Iron Age Greece. (ca 3000-700 BCE)..
(Cross-listed with CL ST, RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Chronological survey of the material culture of the ancient Greece-Roman world and the role of archaeological context in understanding the varied aspects of ancient Greek or Roman culture. Among other topics, economy, architecture, arts and crafts, trade and exchange, religion and burial customs will be explored.
ANTHR 376B. Archaic through Hellenistic Greece (ca 700-30 BCE)..
(Cross-listed with CL ST, RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Chronological survey of the material culture of the ancient Greece-Roman world and the role of archaeological context in understanding the varied aspects of ancient Greek or Roman culture. Among other topics, economy, architecture, arts and crafts, trade and exchange, religion and burial customs will be explored.
ANTHR 411. Applied Anthropology.
(Dual-listed with 511). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 201 or 306
Theoretical and practical considerations of applying anthropological knowledge to contemporary cultural, political and economic issues. Dynamics of directed change in contemporary world cultures. Principles, theories, and ethics of international development projects from a sociocultural perspective.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 418. Global Culture, Consumption and Modernity.
(Dual-listed with 518). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or 306 recommended
Cross-cultural study of the impact of globalization, with an emphasis on economic consumption and the movement of goods, ideas, and peoples across cultural and national boundaries.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 424. Forensic Anthropology.
(Dual-listed with 524). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 202 or 307; 319 recommended
Comprehensive study of forensic anthropology, a specialized subfield of biological anthropology. Emphasis is placed on personal identifications from extremely fragmentary, comingled, burnt, cremated and incomplete skeletal remains. All parameters of forensic study are included as they pertain to anthropology, including human variation, taphonomy, entomology, archaeology, pathology, epidemiology; genetics and the non-biological forensic disciplines. An appreciation for the wide range of medicolegal and bioethical issues will also be gained.
ANTHR 425. Professional Preparation in Anthropology.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification in anthropology or permission from the instructor
Instruction and guidance in the development of professional skills needed for success in academic and non-academic anthropological careers. Topics will include strategies for internship and job searches, creating resumes and CVs, composing personal statements and cover letters, and developing contacts and sources.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ANTHR 427I. Archaeology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 4.
SS.
Nature of cultural and environmental evidence in archaeology and how they are used to model past human behavior and land use; emphasis on Iowa prehistory; basic reconnaissance surveying and excavation techniques.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ANTHR 428. Topics in Archaeological Laboratory Methods and Techniques.
(Dual-listed with 528). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: 308
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data acquisition and organization, and computer applications.
ANTHR 428A. Lithics.
(Dual-listed with 528). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: 308
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data acquisition and organization, and computer applications.
ANTHR 428B. Ceramics.
(Dual-listed with 528). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: 308
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data acquisition and organization, and computer applications.
ANTHR 428C. Faunal remains.
(Dual-listed with 528). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: 308
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data acquisition and organization, and computer applications.
ANTHR 428D. General..
(Dual-listed with 528). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: 308
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data acquisition and organization, and computer applications.
ANTHR 429. Archaeological Field School.
(Dual-listed with 529). Cr. 4-6.
SS.
Prereq: 202 or 308
Summer field school for training in archaeological reconnaissance and excavation techniques; documentation and interpretation of archaeological evidence.
ANTHR 431. Ethnographic Field School.
(Dual-listed with 531). Cr. 4-6.
Hands-on training in ethnographic field methods; students will carry out research projects in socio-cultural anthropology, learning a variety of investigative research techniques commonly used in social sciences.
ANTHR 434. Internship.
Cr. 2-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior standing
Supervised practice in government agencies, museums, and business organizations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Not more than 6 credits of internship experience may count towards the major. No credits in Anthr 434 may be used to satisfy Anthropology core courses for majors or for the Anthropology minor.
ANTHR 434A. Archaeology.
Cr. 2-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior standing
Supervised practice in government agencies, museums, and business organizations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Not more than 6 credits of internship experience may count towards the major. No credits in Anthr 434 may be used to satisfy Anthropology core courses for majors or for the Anthropology minor.
ANTHR 434B. Cultural Anthropology.
Cr. 2-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior standing
Supervised practice in government agencies, museums, and business organizations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Not more than 6 credits of internship experience may count towards the major. No credits in Anthr 434 may be used to satisfy Anthropology core courses for majors or for the Anthropology minor.
ANTHR 434C. Biological Anthropology.
Cr. 2-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior standing
Supervised practice in government agencies, museums, and business organizations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Not more than 6 credits of internship experience may count towards the major. No credits in Anthr 434 may be used to satisfy Anthropology core courses for majors or for the Anthropology minor.
ANTHR 434D. Linguistic Anthropology.
Cr. 2-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior standing
Supervised practice in government agencies, museums, and business organizations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Not more than 6 credits of internship experience may count towards the major. No credits in Anthr 434 may be used to satisfy Anthropology core courses for majors or for the Anthropology minor.
ANTHR 438. Primate Evolutionary Ecology and Behavior.
(Dual-listed with 538). Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 202 or 307
Primate behavior and ecology in evolutionary perspective: biological and social adaptations of prosimians, monkeys, and apes. Introduction to the Order Primates, basic evolutionary concepts, and techniques of behavioral observation. Focus on theory and methods current in Primatology, including applied conservation biology.
ANTHR 444. Sex and Gender in Cross-cultural Perspective.
(Dual-listed with 544). (Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201; ANTHR 306 recommended
Cross-cultural examination of the social construction of genders out of the biological fact of sex. Emphasis on non-western societies. Topics, presented through examination of ethnographic data, will include the range of gender variation, status and roles, the institution of marriage, and symbols of gender valuation.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 445. Biological Field School.
(Dual-listed with 545). Cr. 4-6.
SS.
Prereq: 202 or BIOL 101
Summer field school for training in behavioral and ecological methods for primatologists. Proposal, data collection and analyses, and presentation of research topic in primatology.
ANTHR 450. Historical and Theoretical Approaches in Anthropology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 306
Survey of the historical foundations of anthropology and its interrelated four sub-fields; key figures in 19th and 20th century anthropology with a focus on major theoretical contributions.
ANTHR 451. Practicum in Anthropology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 201 or 202 or 308
Application of methods under actual laboratory and field conditions, including basic data management, synthesis, and analysis.
ANTHR 451A. Archaeology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 201 or 202 or 308
Application of methods under actual laboratory and field conditions, including basic data management, synthesis, and analysis.
ANTHR 451B. Cultural Anthropology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 201 or 202 or 308
Application of methods under actual laboratory and field conditions, including basic data management, synthesis, and analysis.
ANTHR 451C. Biological Anthropology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 201 or 202 or 308
Application of methods under actual laboratory and field conditions, including basic data management, synthesis, and analysis.
ANTHR 451D. Linguistic Anthropology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 201 or 202 or 308
Application of methods under actual laboratory and field conditions, including basic data management, synthesis, and analysis.
ANTHR 482. Topics in Biological Anthropology.
(Dual-listed with 582). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.
Prereq: ANTHR 307
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as each relates to the Order Primates.
ANTHR 482A. Paleoanthropology.
(Dual-listed with 582). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.
Prereq: ANTHR 307
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as each relates to the Order Primates.
ANTHR 482B. Primate Cognition.
(Dual-listed with 582). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.
Prereq: ANTHR 307
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as each relates to the Order Primates.
ANTHR 482C. Population Conservation.
(Dual-listed with 582). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.
Prereq: ANTHR 307
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as each relates to the Order Primates.
ANTHR 482D. Population Genetics and Human Evolution.
(Dual-listed with 582). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.
Prereq: ANTHR 307
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as each relates to the Order Primates.
ANTHR 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in anthropology
No more than 9 credits of Anthr 490 may be counted toward graduation.
ANTHR 490A. Archaeology.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in anthropology
No more than 9 credits of Anthr 490 may be counted toward graduation.
ANTHR 490B. Cultural Anthropology.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in anthropology
No more than 9 credits of Anthr 490 may be counted toward graduation.
ANTHR 490C. Biological Anthropology.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in anthropology
No more than 9 credits of Anthr 490 may be counted toward graduation.
ANTHR 490D. Linguistic Anthropology (Same as Ling 490D).
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in anthropology
No more than 9 credits of Anthr 490 may be counted toward graduation.
ANTHR 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in anthropology
No more than 9 credits of Anthr 490 may be counted toward graduation.
ANTHR 490I. Undergraduate Independent Study (Same as Ia LL 490I).
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in anthropology
No more than 9 credits of Anthr 490 may be counted toward graduation.
ANTHR 503. Biological Anthropology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 307
Survey of the history of biological anthropology, current developments and theoretical issues in evolution, human variation and adaptation, population studies, primates and primate behavior, and paleoanthropology.
ANTHR 509. Agroecosystems Analysis.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, SOC, SUSAG). (3-4) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Senior or above classification
Experiential, interdisciplinary examination of Midwestern agricultural and food systems, emphasizing field visits, with some classroom activities. Focus on understanding multiple elements, perspectives (agronomic, economic, ecologic, social, etc.) and scales of operation.
ANTHR 510. Theoretical Dimensions of Cultural Anthropology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 6 credits in anthropology
Survey of historical and current developments in topical and theoretical approaches to sociocultural anthropology. Examination and assessment of controversies; new research directions and theoretical approaches.
ANTHR 511. Applied Anthropology.
(Dual-listed with 411). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 6 credits in anthropology, 201 or 306
Theoretical and practical considerations of applying anthropological knowledge to contemporary cultural, political and economic issues. Dynamics of directed change in contemporary world cultures. Principles, theories, and ethics of international development projects from a sociocultural perspective.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 513. Kinship and Marriage in a Global Perspective.
(Dual-listed with 313). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 credits in anthropology, 201 recommended
Comparative and historical overview of the family, marriage and kinship. Examination of cross-cultural differences in the construction and functioning of family and kin relations; role of kinship in structuring individual and collective activities; current critical and theoretical issues in kinship studies, especially integrating work on gender and sexuality.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 515. Archaeology of North America.
(Dual-listed with 315). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 202
Prehistory and early history of North America as reconstructed from archaeological evidence; peopling of the New World; culture- historical sequences of major culture areas; linkages of archaeological traditions with selected ethnohistorically known Native American groups.
ANTHR 518. Global Culture, Consumption and Modernity.
(Dual-listed with 418). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or 306 recommended
Cross-cultural study of the impact of globalization, with an emphasis on economic consumption and the movement of goods, ideas, and peoples across cultural and national boundaries.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 519. Skeletal Biology.
(Dual-listed with 319). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 307 or college level biology recommended
Comprehensive study of the skeletal anatomy, physiology, genetics, growth, development and population variation of the human skeleton. Applications to forensic anthropology, paeopathology, and bioarchaeology are introduced.
ANTHR 520. Great Plains Archaeology.
(Dual-listed with 320). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 202
Prehistoric societies of the Great Plains region of North America, from initial occupation to European contact; emphasis on sociocultural changes, continuities, and adaptations to changing environments using archaeological, ecological, ethnographic information.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ANTHR 521. World Prehistory.
(Dual-listed with 321). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 202 recommended
An introduction to archaeological sites from around the world including the Near East, Africa, Europe, Mesoamerica, and North and South America. Emphasis is on the interpretation of material cultural remains in reconstructing past societies.
ANTHR 522. Peoples and Cultures of Native North America.
(Dual-listed with 322). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 201 or AM IN 210
Origin, distribution, and pre-contact life of the indigenous peoples of North America. Survey of culture areas; language families, social and political systems, ecological and economic adaptations, religion and spirituality; impact of European contact; cultural resilience and revitalization in contemporary American Indian life.
ANTHR 523. Topics in Latin American Anthropology.
(Dual-listed with 323). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: 6 credits in anthropology, 201 or 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
ANTHR 523A. Violence and Memory.
(Dual-listed with 323). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: 6 credits in anthropology, 201 or 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
ANTHR 523B. Social Movements and Democracy.
(Dual-listed with 323). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: 6 credits in anthropology, 201 or 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
ANTHR 523C. Race, Class and Gender.
(Dual-listed with 323). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: 6 credits in anthropology, 201 or 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
ANTHR 523D. Regional Focus.
(Dual-listed with 323). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: 6 credits in anthropology, 201 or 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
ANTHR 524. Forensic Anthropology.
(Dual-listed with 424). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 319
Comprehensive study of forensic anthropology, a specialized subfield of biological anthropology. Emphasis is placed on personal identifications from extremely fragmentary, comingled, burnt, cremated and incomplete skeletal remains. All parameters of forensic study are included as they pertain to anthropology, including human variation, taphonomy, entomology archaeology, pathology, epidemiology; genetics and the non-biological forensic disciplines. An appreciation for the wide range of medicolegal and bioethical issues will also be gained.
ANTHR 528. Topics in Archaeological Laboratory Methods and Techniques.
(Dual-listed with 428). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: 308
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data acquisition organization, and computer applications.
ANTHR 528A. Lithics.
(Dual-listed with 428). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: 308
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data acquisition organization, and computer applications.
ANTHR 528B. Ceramics.
(Dual-listed with 428). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: 308
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data acquisition organization, and computer applications.
ANTHR 528C. Faunal remains.
(Dual-listed with 428). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: 308
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data acquisition organization, and computer applications.
ANTHR 528D. General..
(Dual-listed with 428). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: 308
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data acquisition organization, and computer applications.
ANTHR 529. Archaeological Field School.
(Dual-listed with 429). Cr. 4-6.
SS.
Prereq: 202 or 308
Summer field school for training in archaeological reconnaissance and excavation techniques; documentation and interpretation of archaeological evidence.
ANTHR 530. Ethnographic Field Methods.
Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 6 credits in anthropology, permission of instructor
Field training experience in ethnography. Problems emphasizing field studies in the contemporary societies of the world. Focus on techniques of data gathering and analysis.
ANTHR 531. Ethnographic Field School.
(Dual-listed with 431). Cr. 4-6.
Hands-on training in ethnographic field methods; students will carry out research projects in socio-cultural anthropology, learning a variety of investigative research techniques commonly used in social sciences.
ANTHR 532. Current Issues in Native North America.
(Dual-listed with 332). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 credits in anthropology, 201 or 306; 322 or AM IN 210 recommended
Conditions and issues of contemporary American Indian peoples, historical background of contemporary life; federal policies, treaty rights, and sovereignty. Economic development and politics on reservations, family and gender roles, cultural innovation and revitalization, urbanization, recent social movements, and other current concerns.
ANTHR 533. Asian American Material Cultures.
(Dual-listed with 333). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Engl. 250
A broad exposure to the cultural expressions of Asian Americans from the nineteenth century to the present. Analysis of everyday Asian American cultural experiences within the contexts of agency, power, and identity formation.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ANTHR 536. Global Development.
(Dual-listed with 336). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or 306
Cross-cultural analysis of current development practices from an anthropological perspective; focus on international aid, development institutions, agrarian reform, indigenous knowledge, humanitarianism and human rights; introduction to main theories of political and economic anthropology.
ANTHR 538. Primate Evolutionary Ecology and Behavior.
(Dual-listed with 438). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 202 or 307
Primate behavior and ecology in evolutionary perspective; biological and social adaptations of prosimians, monkeys, and apes. Introduction to the Order Primates, basic evolutionary concepts, and techniques of behavioral observation. Focus on theory and methods current in Primatology, including applied conservation biology.
ANTHR 540. Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion.
(Dual-listed with 340). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 credits in anthropology, 201 or 306 recommended
Survey of global religious belief and practice from an anthropological perspective. Emphasis on myth and ritual, shamanism, magic, witchcraft, beliefs in spirits, conceptions of the soul, mind and body relationships, and healing and therapeutic practices. Discussion of religious response to dramatic political and social change; effects of globalization on religious practice.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 541. Seminar in Forensic Sciences.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. S.
Prereq: One 200-level science course or graduate classification
Seminars by professional criminalists, research scientists, Certificate students, and educators. Emphasis on opportunities for research and development, citizen involvement, and educational outreach related to forensic science. Weekly report required.
ANTHR 542. Independent Research and Presentation in Forensic Science.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Enrollment in the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Sciences
Research topic approved by course instructor. Written and oral reports required. Oral report given in forensics seminar, Chem 540.
ANTHR 544. Sex and Gender in Cross-cultural Perspective.
(Dual-listed with 444). (Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 201; 306 recommended
Cross-cultural examination of the social construction of genders out of the biological fact of sex. Emphasis on non-western societies. Topics, presented through examination of ethnographic data, will include the range of gender variation, status and roles, the institution of marriage, and symbols of gender valuation.
ANTHR 545. Biological Field School.
(Dual-listed with 445). Cr. 4-6.
SS.
Prereq: ANTHR 202 or BIOL 101 and permission of instructor
Summer field school for training in behavioral and ecological methods for primatologists. Proposal, data collection and analyses, and presentation of research topic in primatology.
ANTHR 550. Primate Behavior.
(Dual-listed with 350). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: ANTHR 202 and/or basic biology course recommended.
An introduction to the Order Primates with a focus on their behavior. Biological and social adaptations of monkeys, apes, and prosimians; basic evolutionary concepts, current trends and theories in the field of Primatology and issues related to primate conservation.
ANTHR 555. Seminar in Archaeology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 308 or 429
Examination of the history of anthropological archaeology and current issues and debates concerning methods, theories and the ethics of modern archaeology.
ANTHR 582. Topics in Biological Anthropology.
(Dual-listed with 482). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.
Prereq: ANTHR 307
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as each relates to the Order Primates.
ANTHR 582A. Paleoanthropology.
(Dual-listed with 482). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.
Prereq: ANTHR 307
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as each relates to the Order Primates.
ANTHR 582B. Primate Cognition.
(Dual-listed with 482). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.
Prereq: ANTHR 307
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as each relates to the Order Primates.
ANTHR 582C. Population Conservation.
(Dual-listed with 482). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.
Prereq: ANTHR 307
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as each relates to the Order Primates.
ANTHR 582D. Population Genetics and Human Evolution.
(Dual-listed with 482). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.
Prereq: ANTHR 307
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as each relates to the Order Primates.
ANTHR 590. Graduate Independent Study.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL, EEOB). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
ANTHR 590I. Iowa Lakeside Laboratory (Same as Ia LL 590I).
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL, EEOB). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
ANTHR 591. Orientation to Anthropology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Admission to the Anthropology Graduate Program
Introduction to the Anthropology program, including the requirements for successful degree completion, department administrative procedures, ethics in anthropology and current trends in the four subfields of anthropology. Required of graduate students.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ANTHR 610. Foundations of Sustainable Agriculture.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, SUSAG, SOC, A E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Historical, biophysical, socioeconomic, and ethical dimensions of agricultural sustainability. Strategies for evaluating existing and emerging systems of agriculture in terms of core concepts of sustainability and their theoretical contexts.
ANTHR 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
ANTHR 699I. Iowa Lakeside Laboratory (Same as Ia LL 699I.).
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Arabic Courses
ARABC 101. Elementary Arabic I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Introduction to modern standard Arabic. Development of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking skills. Attention to use of the Arabic alphabet. Presentation of culture and social customs in Arabic-speaking countries.
ARABC 102. Elementary Arabic II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Introduction to modern standard Arabic. Development of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking skills. Attention to use of the Arabic alphabet. Presentation of culture and social customs in Arabic-speaking countries.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ARABC 201. Intermediate Arabic I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: ARABC 102
Intermediate level development of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking skills. Use of Arabic alphabet continued from beginning level courses. Presentation of culture and social customs in Arabic-speaking countries.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Architecture Courses
ARCH 201. Architectural Design I.
(1-15) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: Completion of the preprofessional program and admission into the professional program
Introduction to architectural design. Introduction to architectural design, including precedent research, drawing conventions, model making, and diagramming. Studio projects focus on investigating the impact of specific site conditions on design, threshold conditions, and small-scale domestic space. Students will learn skills in problem solving, visualization, and written, oral, and graphic communication. Field trips to relevant architectural sites.
ARCH 201H. Honors (6-7 cr.).
(1-15) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: Completion of the preprofessional program and admission into the professional program
Introduction to architectural design. Introduction to architectural design, including precedent research, drawing conventions, model making, and diagramming. Studio projects focus on investigating the impact of specific site conditions on design, threshold conditions, and small-scale domestic space. Students will learn skills in problem solving, visualization, and written, oral, and graphic communication. Field trips to relevant architectural sites.
ARCH 202. Architectural Design II.
(1-15) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: 201; MATH 142; PHYS 111
Continuation of fundamental architectural design exploration. Studio projects focus on the generation of ideas based on experience and an understanding of urban spaces. Emphasis on systematic analysis of urban culture, scale, materiality, and networks. Students work in groups and individually. Representational methods expand on architectural conventions through experimentation. Fieldtrips to relevant architectural sites.
ARCH 202H. Honors (6-7 cr.).
(1-15) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: 201; MATH 142; PHYS 111
Continuation of fundamental architectural design exploration. Studio projects focus on the generation of ideas based on experience and an understanding of urban spaces. Emphasis on systematic analysis of urban culture, scale, materiality, and networks. Students work in groups and individually. Representational methods expand on architectural conventions through experimentation. Fieldtrips to relevant architectural sites.
ARCH 221. History of Western Architecture I.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Introductory survey with emphasis on the cultural, visual, natural, and constructed context. Ancient through Renaissance.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ARCH 222. History of Western Architecture II.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Introductory survey with emphasis on the cultural, visual, natural, and constructed context. Renaissance to present.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ARCH 230. Design Communications I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Admission to the professional program
Investigations of various design media--including computer graphics and freehand drawing--and their applications to design, specifically to the course work in 201. Exercises to develop manual skill and perceptual sensitivity.
ARCH 245. Building Science and Technology I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Completion of the pre-professional program and admission into the professional program
Integrated architectural technology course with environmental sustainability as an emphasis. Introduction to environmental forces that describe the function of buildings in terms of human comfort and patterns of occupancy in relationship to architectural expression/form: sun, light, heat, cooling, humidity and ventilation, comfort, perception. Introduction to common architectural materials, their physical properties, and integration into light and heavy construction subsystems. Model building codes, gravitational and climatic forces, and simplified methods of analysis for the preliminary design of building systems. Introduction to structural performance and preliminary design. Typical framing schemes and principles of equilibrium.
ARCH 271. Human Behavior and Environmental Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Completion of the preprofessional program and admission into the professional program
Exploration of theories that describe social structure and order and the manner in which individuals and societies organize themselves and structure their environment.
ARCH 301. Architectural Design III.
(1-15) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: 202
Consideration of landscape as a constructed, cultural artifact. Projects address the perceptual aspects and strategies of situation and location; examination of environmental phenomena and patterns of use and settlement as revealed and affected by the architectural artifact. Development of a critical design process is stressed.
ARCH 301H. Honors (6-7 cr.).
(1-15) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: 202
Consideration of landscape as a constructed, cultural artifact. Projects address the perceptual aspects and strategies of situation and location; examination of environmental phenomena and patterns of use and settlement as revealed and affected by the architectural artifact. Development of a critical design process is stressed.
ARCH 302. Architectural Design IV.
(1-15) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: 301 and minimum 2.0 GPA in previous studio courses
Continuation of 301, examining housing in the urban situation; diverse scales of use and occupation within the city as shaped by cultural tendencies. Projects examine collective and individual identities related by the condition of adjacency, the ability to consider varieties of scale within a project, and a further development of critical and technical methods.
ARCH 302H. Honors (6-7 cr.).
(1-15) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: 301 and minimum 2.0 GPA in previous studio courses
Continuation of 301, examining housing in the urban situation; diverse scales of use and occupation within the city as shaped by cultural tendencies. Projects examine collective and individual identities related by the condition of adjacency, the ability to consider varieties of scale within a project, and a further development of critical and technical methods.
ARCH 310. Practical Experience.
Cr. R.
Prereq: Permission of department chair
Students must register for this course prior to commencing each term. Available only to students taking course loads of eleven credits or less.
ARCH 321. History of the American City.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Study of the development of the built environment and urban condition in the United States from the colonial period to today. Through the theme of infrastructure, primary attention is given to urban spatial organization, built form, technological change, regulatory and funding patterns, and social categories such as class, race, and gender.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARCH 334. Computer Applications in Architecture.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Current and potential applications of digital computers in architecture. Projects employing computer graphics and modeling methods. Awareness of programming languages related to applications.
ARCH 335. Three-Dimensional Studio.
(Cross-listed with ARTIS). (1-4) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
This course deals with three dimensional problems in visual invention, organization, and expression emphasizing creative manipulation of tools, materials, and techniques as means for three dimensional thinking. Projects cover the additive (modeling), subtractive (carving), substitutional (casting) as well as constructive techniques.
ARCH 341. Building Science and Technology II.
(3-4) Cr. 5.
S.
Prereq: 245; MATH 142; PHYS 111
Integrated architectural technology with environmental sustainability as an emphasis. A further understanding of the impact of environmental forces on design decisions. Understanding of heat transfer, thermal comfort and energy efficient design. Analytical rules of thumb and calculation methods that contribute to a design synthesis for the whole building that evaluates towards a net zero energy balance. Introduction to complex, composite and innovative building materials and wood frame members and systems. Structural performance and preliminary design of low- to medium-rise steel frame members and systems, long span steel systems, and masonry walls and systems. Principles of equilibrium and material behavior.
ARCH 342. Building Science and Technology III.
(3-4) Cr. 5.
F.
Prereq: 341
Technical topics which ground architectural design decisions and concepts with environmental sustainability as an emphasis. Examination of a design process that incorporates building climatology and the control of thermal, luminous, and acoustic environments. Investigation of the materials and integrated systems found in complex construction assemblies. Determination and utilization of appropriate forms of material assemblies and structural systems for large-scale construction. Structural performance and preliminary design of low- to medium-rise reinforced concrete and pre-stressed concrete members and systems. Wind and seismic lateral forces, and the principles of equilibrium and material behavior.
ARCH 343. Building Science and Technology IV.
(3-4) Cr. 5.
S.
Prereq: 342
Technical topics which ground architectural design decisions and concepts in the physical world and the human perception thereof and have environmental sustainability as an emphasis. An overview of architectural environmental control systems in response to occupant comfort, patterns of use, health, and safety regulations. Analytical rules of thumb and calculation methods necessary to provide integrated design synthesis of technical systems within architecture. Use and design of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, transportation, and conveying systems and subsystems. Project delivery: Safety related building codes; transportation systems within the building; life cycle cost analysis. Investigation of more complex and/or less common structural forms and systems.
ARCH 351. Solar Home Design.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 202
Architectural design and technical analysis of residential structures with emphasis on energy construction and solar energy utilization.
ARCH 401. Architectural Design V.
(1-15) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: 302
A rigorous examination of how buildings participate sustainably in socio-political and environmental systems. Student projects consider in a comprehensive proposal how issues of physical site, socio-economic context, programming, structure, form, materiality, and building systems are interconnected through the design process and within the built environment. Projects typically focus on a smaller scale urban public building that is closely connected to its physical, environmental, and social context.
ARCH 401H. Honors (6-7 cr.).
(1-15) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: 302
A rigorous examination of how buildings participate sustainably in socio-political and environmental systems. Student projects consider in a comprehensive proposal how issues of physical site, socio-economic context, programming, structure, form, materiality, and building systems are interconnected through the design process and within the built environment. Projects typically focus on a smaller scale urban public building that is closely connected to its physical, environmental, and social context.
ARCH 402. Architectural Design VI.
(1-15) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: 401 and minimum 2.0 GPA in previous studio courses
An examination of the relationship between architecture and the city. Studio projects stress analysis and interpretation of the diverse forces and conditions that impact and inform architecture in the urban environment. Urban design project. Study abroad option.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ARCH 402H. Honors (6-7 cr.).
(1-15) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: 401 and minimum 2.0 GPA in previous studio courses
An examination of the relationship between architecture and the city. Studio projects stress analysis and interpretation of the diverse forces and conditions that impact and inform architecture in the urban environment. Urban design project. Study abroad option.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ARCH 403. Architectural Design VII.
(1-15) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: 402
A rigorous examination of architecture's relationship with culture and technology. Studio projects stress the interpretation and integration of contextual and historical considerations, as well as structural, environmental, and communication systems, in a comprehensive design proposal.
ARCH 403H. Honors (6-7 cr.).
(1-15) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: 402
A rigorous examination of architecture's relationship with culture and technology. Studio projects stress the interpretation and integration of contextual and historical considerations, as well as structural, environmental, and communication systems, in a comprehensive design proposal.
ARCH 404. Architectural Design VIII.
(1-15) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: 403
Advanced forum for architectural research and/or design. Choice of thematic studios or student initiated research and design. Experimentation and innovation are encouraged. DSN S 446/546, for 6 cr. each time taken, can be substituted for this class and be taken up to a maximum of 12 credits.
ARCH 404H. Honors (6-7 cr.).
(1-15) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: 403
Advanced forum for architectural research and/or design. Choice of thematic studios or student initiated research and design. Experimentation and innovation are encouraged. DSN S 446/546, for 6 cr. each time taken, can be substituted for this class and be taken up to a maximum of 12 credits.
ARCH 420. Topics in American Architecture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Junior classification
History, theory, and principles of American architecture and urban design considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture requirements.
Nonmajor graduate credit. A maximum of 6 credits of Arch 420 may be applied to degree program.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ARCH 422. Topics in Medieval Architecture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. S.
Prereq: Junior classification
History, theory, and principles of medieval architecture and urban design considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture requirements.
Nonmajor graduate credit. A maximum of 6 credits of Arch 422 may be applied to degree program.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ARCH 423. Topics in Renaissance to Mid-Eighteenth Century Architecture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. S.
Prereq: Junior classification
History, theory, and principles of renaissance to mid-eighteenth century architecture and urban design considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture requirements.
Nonmajor graduate credit. A maximum of 6 credits of Arch 423 may be applied to degree program.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ARCH 424. Topics in Nineteenth Century Architecture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.
Prereq: Junior classification
History, theory, and principles of nineteenth century architecture and urban design considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture requirements.
Nonmajor graduate credit. A maximum of 6 credits of Arch 424 may be applied to degree program.
ARCH 425. Topics in Twentieth Century Architecture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Junior classification
History, theory, and principles of twentieth century architecture and urban design considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture requirements.
Nonmajor graduate credit. A maximum of 6 credits of Arch 425 may be applied to degree program.
ARCH 426. Topics in Native American Architecture.
(Cross-listed with AM IN, DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Junior classification
History, theory, and principles of Native American/American Indian architecture, landscape architecture and planning considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture.
Nonmajor graduate credit. A maximum of 6 credits of Arch 426 may be applied to degree program.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ARCH 427. History, Theory, and Criticism of Chinese Architecture.
(Dual-listed with 527). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification
The history and theoretical concept of Chinese built environment with emphasis on the morphology of built form and its relationship to art, landscape design, and urban structure. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ARCH 429. Topics in Italian Architecture and Urbanism.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
History, theory and principles of Italian architecture and urban design considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings.
ARCH 431. Analytical Drawing.
(1-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 232, 302
Exploration of 2- and 3-dimensional representations. Emphasis on on-site freehand sketching, perspective and orthographic drawing, rendering of shadows and textures, and use of diverse media.
ARCH 432. Advanced Computer Lighting and Rendering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 230, 301
Exploration of the computer as a design and communication tool. Emphasis on lighting and rendering techniques.
ARCH 433. File to Fabrication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 230, 301
Exploration of the computer as a design and manufacturing tool. Emphasis on fabrication techniques and rapid prototyping including laser-cutting, 3-D printing and CNC routing.
ARCH 434. Computer-aided Architectural and Environmental Design.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 334
Emphasis on application of the computer as a design tool, topical applications and computer graphic methods, development of computer software for architectural and environmental problem solving.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARCH 436. Advanced Design Media.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.SS.
Prereq: 230
Special topics in design media applications.
ARCH 437. Architectural Photography.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 202
Emphasis on use of the camera and lighting in photographing drawings and interior and exterior building environments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARCH 445. Building Science and Technology V.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 343
Technical topics which ground architectural design decisions and concepts in the physical world and the human perception thereof and have environmental sustainability as an emphasis. Synthesis of material, environmental, structural and systems design and related design modeling and simulation.
ARCH 482. Professional Practice.
(Dual-listed with 582). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 202
Emphasis on the circumstances and opportunities of the professional practice of architecture: practice as profession, process, organization, business, and evolving models of practice.
ARCH 486. Design: Made in Italy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
An investigation of the history of Italian design in its contemporary form as part of International study abroad program in Rome.
ARCH 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-9.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Independent investigation.
ARCH 490A. Design Communications..
Cr. 1-9.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Independent investigation.
ARCH 490B. Design.
Cr. 1-9.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Independent investigation.
ARCH 490C. Technical Systems..
Cr. 1-9.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Independent investigation.
ARCH 490D. Architectural History.
Cr. 1-9.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Independent investigation.
ARCH 490E. Behavioral Studies.
Cr. 1-9.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Independent investigation.
ARCH 490F. Practice.
Cr. 1-9.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Independent investigation.
ARCH 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-9.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Independent investigation.
ARCH 505. Architectural Design and Media I: Mapping, Programming, Building.
(0-10) Cr. 5.
F.
Prereq: Admission to the M Arch program. Concurrent enrollment in 595; 541
An introduction to comprehensive architectural design projects that focuses on three interrelated design skills: mapping, programming and building. Projects establish a framework for designing buildings that considers multiple factors such as environmental forces, construction methods, building codes, urban regulations, social relationships, and cultural values.
ARCH 506. Architectural Design and Media II: Materiality and Representation.
(0-10) Cr. 5.
S.
Prereq: 505; 583; 541. Coreq: 596; 542
Small-scale architectural design projects that investigate design representation through analogue and digital means. The projects explore different representation strategies to help students develop an understanding of the particular modes of architectural representation that advance the designer's knowledge of space as a complex interaction between materials with inherent physical characteristics, mobile socializing bodies, and changing environmental cycles.
ARCH 507. Architectural Design and Media III: Design in Detail.
(0-10) Cr. 5.
SS.
Prereq: 506, 596, 542, 581
Design projects that emphasize the multi-faceted role of the architectural detail in the design process through first, understanding the historical specificity of building construction and detailing; second, utilizing working drawing as a mode of communication; and third, designing with details. The term-long project will consider a set of working drawings of past buildings as a site for design intervention.
ARCH 510. Practical Experience.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate standing and permission of department DOGE
Students must register for this course prior to commencing each period. Available only to students taking course loads of 8 credits or less.
ARCH 519. Middle Eastern Cities.
(Cross-listed with C R P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate or senior standing
Introduction to basic academic writings on Middle Eastern cities in addition to other contemporary cultural productions of the region. Study of various aspects of Middle Eastern life and the built environments that this life produces.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ARCH 527. History, Theory, and Criticism of Chinese Architecture.
(Dual-listed with 427). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
The history and theoretical concept of Chinese built environment with emphasis on the morphology of built form and its relationship to art, landscape design, and urban structure. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture requirements.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ARCH 528. Topical Studies in Architecture.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times.
Prereq: ARCH 221, 222 or senior classification or graduate standing
ARCH 528A. Studies in Architecture and Culture.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times.
Prereq: ARCH 221, 222 or senior classification or graduate standing
ARCH 528B. Technology.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times.
Prereq: ARCH 221, 222 or senior classification or graduate standing
ARCH 528C. Communications.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times.
Prereq: ARCH 221, 222 or senior classification or graduate standing
ARCH 528D. Design.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times.
Prereq: ARCH 221, 222 or senior classification or graduate standing
ARCH 528E. Practice.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times.
Prereq: ARCH 221, 222 or senior classification or graduate standing
ARCH 529. Spatial Dialectics in the American Midwest.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate or senior standing
The American Midwest has witnessed dramatic transformation during the last two centuries which impacted its physical, environmental, economic and social characteristics. This course is an interdisciplinary study of the evolution and sustainability of Midwestern space in relationship to forces of flow shaped by the mobility of bodies, products, meanings, and symbols that are enforced, incorporated, reproduced or destroyed.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ARCH 534. Advanced Computer-aided Architectural Design.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.
Prereq: 434, permission of instructor
Emphasis on concepts, algorithms, data structures, advanced modeling, rendering, animation, and virtual reality applications in architectural design.
ARCH 535. Advanced Three-Dimensional Studio.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 335 or graduate standing
Advanced investigation of sculptural expression with emphasis on individual projects.
ARCH 541. Science and Technology for Architects I.
(4-2) Cr. 5.
F.
Prereq: Admission to the M.Arch I program; 505, 595
Introduction to Human Factors, Descriptive Geometry, Basic Building Materials, and Small-Scale Building Envelopes. Theory and case studies, stressing the connectivity of technical issues to broader formal, social, and cultural spheres.
ARCH 542. Science and Technology for Architects II.
(4-2) Cr. 5.
S.
Prereq: 505, 541, 595, 506, 596
Elementary Statics and Beam Theory, Basic Construction Materials, and Site and Building Circulation. Theory and case studies stressing the connectivity of technical issues to broader formal, social, and cultural spheres.
ARCH 558. Sustainability and Green Architecture.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate standing
Issues of Sustainability as related to living patterns and city design, population, pollution and use and availability of natural resources for the built environment; Issues of Green Architecture as it relates to building material selection, systems of building materials, the environment of the United States and the World, architects and examples of buildings with green or sustainable designations.
ARCH 567. Preservation, Restoration, and Rehabilitation.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Senior classification
Construction standards and procedures for preserving, restoring, reconstructing, and rehabilitating existing buildings following the guidelines of the National Park Service and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture requirements.
ARCH 571. Design for All People.
(Cross-listed with DSN S, GERON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Principles and procedures of universal design in response to the varying ability level of users. Assessment and analysis of existing buildings and sites with respect to standards and details of accessibility for all people, including visually impaired, mentally impaired, and mobility restricted users. Design is neither a prerequisite nor a required part of the course. Enrollment open to students majoring in related disciplines. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture requirements.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ARCH 575. Contemporary Urban Design Theory.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Current urban design theory and its application to urban problems. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture requirements.
ARCH 576. Study Abroad Options.
(3-0) Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. SS.
Special topics in environmental design, architectural history and contemporary practice. Travel to relevant countries. General cultural and historical studies, topical projects and individual inquiry. Courses may be taught by departmental faculty or faculty from approved Iowa State Study Abroad programs. See current offerings for detailed syllabus.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ARCH 581. Service Learning.
(1-12) Cr. 5.
SS.
Prereq: 506, 596, 542
Planning and execution of a project serving a community need. Learning occurs through both theory and active involvement in on-site work. Projects connect previous coursework to practical applications and community involvement.
ARCH 582. Professional Practice.
(Dual-listed with 482). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate standing
Emphasis on the circumstances and opportunities of the professional practice of architecture: practice as profession, process, organization, business, and evolving models of practice.
ARCH 583. Research in Practice.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Senior or graduate standing
Foundational course in the methods and conceptual tools of design research in the context of practice. Through team and individual guided projects, students generate, analyze and represent knowledge in design-related communications and contexts. Alternative models of practice, client groups and communities are addressed within projects that precede, feed, follow, or overlap with architectural contracts.
ARCH 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on approved form
Investigation of architectural issues having a specialized nature.
ARCH 595. Seminar on the Built Environment I: History.
(5-0) Cr. 5.
F.
Prereq: Admission to the MArch I program. Coreq: 505; 541
Introduction to historical canons and traditions of architecture and urbanism. Discussion of the relationship between historical inquiry and contemporary practice. Students learn skills in critical thinking, visual analysis, and research methods. Course sessions develop thematically with interdisciplinary readings, group discussions, student presentations, and research projects.
ARCH 596. Seminar on the Built Environment II: Landscape and Society.
(5-0) Cr. 5.
S.
Prereq: 505; 541; 595. Coreq: 506; 542
Introduction to landscape as artifact and multi-disciplinary knowledge-base for design thinking. Literatures and methods of environmental psychology, cultural geography, landscape and architectural history and theory, site and circulation design as intersection of built infrastructural, natural, and social systems. Emphasis on sensory perception, and human movement; investigations of climate, environmental conditions, and values toward consumption and sustainability in everyday experience of the built environment.
ARCH 597. Seminar on the Built Environment III: Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Multidisciplinary overview of contemporary theories concerned with the production of the built environment. Particular attention to urbanism as a discourse that relates social interactions and power structures to material space.
ARCH 598. Seminar on the Built Environment IV: Topical Study.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: senior or graduate standing
A research seminar which considers a topic within contemporary discourses on the built environment outside of Europe and North America. The topic will be studied from multiple perspectives highlighting the historical and theoretical relationships between architecture, global cultures, geography, landscape, and urban planning. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture requirements.
ARCH 601. Sustainable Building Design.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: 507, 542, 596. Coreq: 643
Design projects that are developed through integrative design strategies that explore the relationship between buildings and environmental forces to maximize non-wasteful, efficient use of resources such as energy, water and building materials. Projects will include investigations of the impact of solar energy, airflow, building materials, passive and active systems and wall sections on spatial quality and form making. Design decisions will be quantitatively validated through energy modeling and performance simulation.
ARCH 602. Community, Building and the Environment.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: 601, 643, 597. Coreq: 644
Design projects that explore the relationships between architectural, cultural, and environmental landscapes. Emphasis on regional sites, socio-economic conditions, and sustainable design and planning practices at multiple scales. Projects stress engagement with local circumstances and stakeholders; systemic interconnections and strategies; and the application of interdisciplinary research.
ARCH 603. Comprehensive Design.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: 601
Rigorous examination of architecture's relationship with culture and technology. Studio projects stress the interpretation of contextual and historical considerations, as well as structural, environmental, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, in a comprehensive design proposal. This course fulfills the Graduate College Creative Component Requirement.
ARCH 604. Design Studio Options.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. S.
Prereq: 602
Design studio selected by the students, which may include but is not limited to: independent design study, interdisciplinary design studio, study abroad, and design build. DSN S 546 for 6 cr. may be substituted for this course.
ARCH 643. Science and Technology for Architects III.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 507, 542, 596, 581 or graduate standing. Coreq: 601
Third in a four-course series in building science and technologies. Structural Elements and Systems, and Building Services. Theory and case studies stressing the connectivity of technical issues to broader formal, social and cultural spheres.
ARCH 644. Science and Technology for Architects IV.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 643 or graduate standing
Fourth of a four-course series in building science and technologies. Building Enclosures, Interior Construction and Sensory Qualities, Fabrication and Construction. Theory and case studies stressing the connectivity of technical issues to broader formal, social and cultural spheres. Summative Student Project.
ARCH 690. Independent Design Study.
(1-15) Cr. 6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to MSAS or M ARCH 30 credit program
Independent architectural design projects commensurate with student interests requiring approval of Architecture Graduate Advisory Committee.
ARCH 698. Graduate Seminar.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate standing
Special topics and guest speakers.
ARCH 699. Research.
(1-18) Cr. 3-9.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
ART & DESIGN Courses
ART 108. Visual Foundations I.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Exploring visual order, creative process, and interaction of two- and three-dimensional design. Introduction to color.
ART 109. Visual Foundations II.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 108
Continued exploration of visual order, creative process, and interaction of two- and three-dimensional design and color.
ART 130. Drawing I.
(1-6) Cr. 3.
The introductory course in drawing, focusing on the fundamentals of drawing from observation. Subject matter may include working from the still life, architectural settings, landscape and the human figure. Line, shape, perspective and value studies are explored through a variety of drawing media.
ART 494. Art and Design in Europe Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and planned enrollment in 495
Cultural and historical aspects of art and design in Western Europe in preparation for study abroad. Area of study varies each time offered.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ART 494A. Integrated Studio Arts.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and planned enrollment in 495
Cultural and historical aspects of art and design in Western Europe in preparation for study abroad. Area of study varies each time offered.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ART 494G. Graphic Design.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and planned enrollment in 495
Cultural and historical aspects of art and design in Western Europe in preparation for study abroad. Area of study varies each time offered.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ART 494I. Interior Design.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and planned enrollment in 495
Cultural and historical aspects of art and design in Western Europe in preparation for study abroad. Area of study varies each time offered.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ART 494N. Art History.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and planned enrollment in 495
Cultural and historical aspects of art and design in Western Europe in preparation for study abroad. Area of study varies each time offered.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ART 495. Art and Design in Europe.
(Dual-listed with 595). Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 494, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 495A. Integrated Studio Arts.
(Dual-listed with 595). Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 494, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 495G. Graphic Design.
(Dual-listed with 595). Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 494, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 495I. Interior Design.
(Dual-listed with 595). Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 494, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 495N. Art History.
(Dual-listed with 595). Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 494, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 496. Art and Design Field Study.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Enrollment in an art and design studio or art history course, permission of instructor
Study and tours of museums, galleries, artist and/or designer studios and other areas of interest within art and design.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ART 497. Studio Internship.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Advanced classification in a department curriculum
Written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment. Supervised experience with a cooperating artist or studio.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ART 498. Museum/Gallery Internship.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Advanced classification in a department curriculum
Written approval of supervising instructor on required form in advance of semester of enrollment. Supervised experience with a cooperating museum or gallery or art center.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ART 501. Issues in Visual and Material Culture Seminar.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Issues and debates that pertain to the study of visual objects and material artifacts in their cultural context. Examination of the role of visual and material culture studies as both relate to allied disciplines including, but not limited to: anthropology, art history, design history, design studies, and new media studies.
ART 511. Seminar in Teaching.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Readings and discussion of university level design education issues, studio/classroom observation, development of a teaching philosophy, lesson planning and presentation.
ART 595. Art and Design in Europe.
(Dual-listed with 495). Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, 494 or equivalent, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 595A. Integrated Studio Arts.
(Dual-listed with 495). Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, 494 or equivalent, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 595G. Graphic Design.
(Dual-listed with 495). Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, 494 or equivalent, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 595I. Interior Design.
(Dual-listed with 495). Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, 494 or equivalent, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 595N. Art History.
(Dual-listed with 495). Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, 494 or equivalent, permission of instructor
International study abroad program in western Europe. Visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. Related activities depending on specific area of study which may vary each time offered.
ART 598. Museum/Gallery Internship.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Written approval in advance of semester of enrollment. Supervised experience with a cooperating museum or gallery or art center.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ART 605. Research Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Research strategies related to fine art and technology. Application of selected methods to specific issues.
ART 697. Studio Internship.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and approval of POS committee
Supervised off-campus learning experience with a prominent artist, designer, or firm.
ART 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
ART 699A. Thesis.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
ART 699B. Thesis-exhibition.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Art History Courses
ART H 181. Origins and Evolution of Modern Design.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
History of designed artifacts, their creators, and their cultural environments in Western Europe and America from the beginning of the Industrial Revolution to the present.
ART H 280. History of Art I.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Development of the visual arts of western civilization including painting, sculpture, architecture, and crafts; from prehistoric through Gothic.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ART H 280H. Honors. Cr. 4..
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Development of the visual arts of western civilization including painting, sculpture, architecture, and crafts; from prehistoric through Gothic.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ART H 281. History of Art II.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Development of the visual arts of western civilization including painting, sculpture, architecture, and crafts; from the Renaissance to the twentieth century.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ART H 281H. Honors. Cr. 4.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Development of the visual arts of western civilization including painting, sculpture, architecture, and crafts; from the Renaissance to the twentieth century.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ART H 292. Introduction to Visual Culture Studies.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
An introduction to various topics in visual culture studies. The lecture course will provide students with a creative and intellectual context in which to study historical and contemporary instances of the visual in culture. Individual lectures examine significant trends in the visual arts, mass media, scientific imagery, visual communications, and other areas related to visual literacy and visual representation in local and global contexts. Cross cultural viewpoints and issues of diversity will be presented in relation to visual culture and related fields.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ART H 378. Popes and Caesars: 2000 Years of Art History in Rome.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Survey of Italian art and architecture from the Etruscans to Bernini, including lectures and tours of museums and historical sites. Study abroad course taught in Rome, with travel to other Italian cities.
ART H 382. Art and Architecture of Asia.
(Dual-listed with 582). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Introduction to the history of art and architecture in Asia. Countries may include China, Korea, Japan, and India before the modern-era. Visual materials selected based on important themes that are critical in understanding Asian culture and art tradition.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ART H 383. Greek and Roman Art.
(Dual-listed with 583). (Cross-listed with DSN S, CL ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Greek art from Neolithic and Hellenistic periods. Roman art from the traditional founding to the end of the empire in the West.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ART H 383H. Honors (3-4 cr.).
(Dual-listed with 583). (Cross-listed with DSN S, CL ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Greek art from Neolithic and Hellenistic periods. Roman art from the traditional founding to the end of the empire in the West.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ART H 384. Art of Islam.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Historical survey of the painting, sculpture, crafts, and architecture of the various civilizations of the Islamic world.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ART H 384H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Historical survey of the painting, sculpture, crafts, and architecture of the various civilizations of the Islamic world.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ART H 385. Renaissance Art.
(Dual-listed with 585). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
European art including painting, sculpture, architecture, and crafts; thirteenth through sixteenth centuries.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ART H 385H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(Dual-listed with 585). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
European art including painting, sculpture, architecture, and crafts; thirteenth through sixteenth centuries.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ART H 394. Women/Gender in Art.
(Dual-listed with 594). (Cross-listed with DSN S, W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Issues of gender related to cultural environments from the Middle Ages to contemporary times in Europe and America. Feminist movement beginning in the 1970s and specifically gender issues in art that are becoming widespread in the artistic culture.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ART H 481. Art and Architecture of India.
(Dual-listed with 581). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Survey of Indian-style art and architecture through history. Examine how art and architecture developed in the Indian world has come to define the Indian identity religiously, culturally, socially, and politically.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ART H 487. Nineteenth Century Art.
(Dual-listed with 587). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
European and American art and architecture from 1780 to 1900 focusing on the major movements of western Europe, including: Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ART H 488. Modern Art and Theory I.
(Dual-listed with 588). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Visual arts and critical theory of the early 20th century, including Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Suprematism, Dada, and Surrealism.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ART H 489. Sequential Art.
(Dual-listed with 589). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 3.
An art-historical survey of comic strips, comic books, and graphic novels from their origins in the 19th century to present.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ART H 489H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(Dual-listed with 589). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 3.
An art-historical survey of comic strips, comic books, and graphic novels from their origins in the 19th century to present.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ART H 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed art history coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ART H 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed art history coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ART H 495. Art and Theory Since 1945.
(Dual-listed with 595). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Visual arts and critical theory from Abstract Expressionism to the present.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ART H 496. History of Photography.
(Dual-listed with 596). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Survey of the evolution of photography and photojournalism from the 1830s to the present, seen from an art historical perspective, emphasizing causative factors, cultural influences, and major masters and schools.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ART H 498. Selected Topics in Art History.
(Dual-listed with 598). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Specialized study in the history or criticism of art and design. Course primarily for graduate students open to qualified undergraduate students.
ART H 581. Art and Architecture of India.
(Dual-listed with 481). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Survey of Indian-style art and architecture through history. Examine how art and architecture developed in the Indian world has come to define the Indian identity religiously, culturally, socially, and politically.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ART H 582. Art and Architecture of Asia.
(Dual-listed with 382). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Introduction to the history of art and architecture in Asia. Countries may include China, Korea, Japan, and India before the modern era. Visual materials selected based on important themes that are critical in understanding Asian culture and art tradition.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ART H 583. Greek and Roman Art.
(Dual-listed with 383). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Greek art from Neolithic and Hellenistic periods. Roman art from the traditional founding to the end of the empire in the West.
ART H 585. Renaissance Art.
(Dual-listed with 385). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
European art including painting, sculpture, architecture, and crafts; thirteenth through sixteenth centuries.
ART H 587. Nineteenth Century Art.
(Dual-listed with 487). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
European and American art and architecture from 1780 to 1900, focusing on the major movements of western Europe including: Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism.
ART H 588. Modern Art and Theory I.
(Dual-listed with 488). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Visual arts and critical theory of the early 20th century, including: Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Suprematism, Dada and Surrealism.
ART H 589. Sequential Art.
(Dual-listed with 489). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
An art history survey of comic strips, comic books, and graphic novels from their origins in the 19th century to the present.
ART H 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor degree in art and/or design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.
ART H 594. Women/Gender in Art.
(Dual-listed with 394). (Cross-listed with DSN S, W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Issues of gender related to cultural environments from the Middle Ages to contemporary times in Europe and America. Feminist movement beginning in the 1970s and specifically gender issues in art that are becoming widespread in the artistic culture.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ART H 595. Art and Theory Since 1945.
(Dual-listed with 495). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Visual arts and critical theory from Abstract Expressionism to the present.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ART H 596. History of Photography.
(Dual-listed with 496). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Survey of the evolution of photography and photojournalism from the 1830s to the present, seen from an art historical perspective, emphasizing causative factors, cultural influences, and major masters and schools.
ART H 598. Selected Topics in Art History.
(Dual-listed with 498). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Specialized study in the history or criticism of art and/or design.
Art Education Courses
ARTED 211. Introduction to Art Education.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Design experiences for the K-12 classroom. Hands-on discipline-specific and integrated art activities; emphasis on creativity and thinking skills.
Art: Graphic Design Courses
ARTGR 270. Graphic Design Studio I.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: DSN S 102 and DSN S 131, enrollment in ARTGR 275; admission to the graphic design program through department review
Basic design concepts and color principles used for visual communication.
ARTGR 271. Graphic Design Studio II.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Art 230, ARTGR 270, 275, enrollment in 276
Principles of typographic composition, structure and hierarchy. Formal and conceptual principles of symbology.
ARTGR 275. Graphic Technology I.
(0-4) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: enrollment in ARTGR 270
Basic 2-dimensional computer skills for graphic design.
ARTGR 276. Graphic Technology II.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: ARTGR 275, enrollment in 271
Basic 3-dimensional computer skills for graphic design.
ARTGR 281. Visual Communication and Branding.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Introduction to basic principles of visual communication that contribute to the successful comprehension of intended visual messages; these include promotional messages, such as corporate branding and marketing campaigns, as well as informational messages, such as those used in computer interface design or in the clear presentation of diagrammatic data. Emphasis is placed on sensitivity to the diversity of the intended American or global audience, and to the cross-cultural differences that may affect the ways that visual messages are interpreted. Methods for creating brand experiences are explored as they apply to both small and large enterprises, ranging from personal brand to corporate brand identities.
ARTGR 370. Graphic Design Studio III.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ARTGR 271, ARTGR 276, credit or enrollment in ARTGR 387
Creation and design of images and symbols for communication. Application and integration of typography with images and symbols.
ARTGR 371. Graphic Design Studio IV.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ARTGR 370, 387
Development and preparation of design concepts for application to the printing and electronic publishing process. Creative problem-solving skills, introduction to systems design.
ARTGR 372. Graphic Design Materials and Processes.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ARTGR 371
Lecture about the processes and materials involved in graphic design arts reproduction. Course covers pre-press, paper selection and specification, ink systems, type systems and fonts, output technology, printing presses and bindery operations.
ARTGR 377. Graphic Design Internship Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ARTGR 370 or ARTGR 371
Procedural and ethical concerns related to the graphic design internship. Personal goals, preparation of resume and plans for internship. Study and tours of areas of interest within the graphic design profession.
ARTGR 378. Critical Issues in Graphic Design.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ARTGR 370
Lecture, discussion and writing about the critical issues facing the communications field today and in the future.
ARTGR 387. Graphic Design History/Theory/ Criticism I.
(Dual-listed with 587). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ART H 280, 281, DSN S 183
Late nineteenth century to the 1990s. This course will explore the cultural, social, political, industrial, and technological forces that have influenced the practice of graphic design in Britain, Europe, and the United States. Students will study the historical issues and problems facing designers, their clients, and their publics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTGR 388. Graphic Design History/Theory/ Criticism II.
(Dual-listed with 588). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ART H 281, DSN S 183, or ARTGR 387
Critical issues that affect the contemporary practice of graphic design as it relates to the United States. Students will study a variety of issues that include, but are not exclusive to, new media, gender, class, design and the public sphere, design as social action, postmodern design theory, sustainability, and ethical practice.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ARTGR 391. Graphic Design Field Study.
(0-1) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits.
Prereq: Enrollment in 300 or 400 level graphic design studio course
Travel, study, and tours of areas of interest within the graphic design profession such as print production companies, design studios, and museums.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ARTGR 470. Graphic Design Studio V.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ARTGR 371
Advanced design systems as applied to corporate identity and environmental graphic design. Symbology as an integrated component of communication systems.
ARTGR 471. Graphic Design Capstone.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ARTGR 270, 271, enrollment in ARTGR 470, 482, or 400-level graphic design studio course
Experience design and innovation in a multi-disciplinary design studio. Class will use unique research, design, evaluation, creativity, and innovation methodologies to solve human problems on special topics. Designed solutions will be in the form of products, artifacts, interfaces, information, and human environments.
ARTGR 472. Photography and Narrative Message.
(Dual-listed with 572). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR 370, 371, 470, or 471
Photography as a tool for creating conceptually-driven images and metaphors. Emphasis is on photography as an evocative storytelling device for a range of audiences and design applications. Compositional and technical aspects are explored to ensure successful interpretation of the photograph's intended message.
ARTGR 473. Multimedia Design.
(Dual-listed with 573). (0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR 370, 371, 470, or 482
The design of visual, aural and textual communication for electronic media.
ARTGR 474. Exhibition Design.
(Dual-listed with 574). (0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR 370, 371, 470, or 482
Visual communication applied to exhibition design focusing on educational or interactive museum exhibitions, trade show booth design, and modular unit design for traveling exhibitions. Translation of graphic information to a three-dimensional space.
ARTGR 475. Advanced Typography.
(Dual-listed with 575). (0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR 370, 371, 470 or 482
Typographic theory exploring traditional and non-traditional forms, both historical and contemporary typographic achievements.
ARTGR 476. Graphic Design Methodology.
(Dual-listed with 576). (0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR 370, 371, 470 or 482
Analysis and application of scientific, systematic, and non-traditional problem-solving and problem-seeking techniques.
ARTGR 477. Graphic Design Practicum.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR 370, 371, 470, or 482, portfolio review and permission of instructor
Graphic design outreach and problem solving. Individual and group projects for non-profit clients selected by the instructor.
ARTGR 478. Web Design for E-Commerce/Graphic Applications.
(Dual-listed with 578). (0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR 370 or 371 or 470 or 482
The development of advanced and experimental web design for the applications of e-commerce, education and the communication of visual information.
ARTGR 479. Wayfinding Design.
(Dual-listed with 579). (0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR 370, 371, 470, or 482
Study of the navigational challenges of built environments and outdoor spaces, including site analysis, development of navigational plans, and design of wayfinding sign systems. Issues of function, accessibility, legibility, and fabrication are considered.
ARTGR 480. Graphic Design Internship.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: ARTGR 377, 12 credits in graphic design; permission of instructor, registration in advance of enrollment
Graphic design experience in an off-campus professional environment.
ARTGR 481. Graphic Design Professional Practices.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ARTGR 470
Professional design management: ethics, setting up a new business, client/designer relationships, contractual options, billing practices, and effective operating procedures.
ARTGR 482. Professional Presentation.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ARTGR 470, enrollment in ARTGR 471
Exploration and development of the graphic design portfolio and resume in electronic, print, and photographic form.
ARTGR 484. Selected Studies in Graphic Design.
(Dual-listed with 584). Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special issues related to graphic design. Topics vary each time offered.
ARTGR 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed related graphic design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTGR 490A. Theory, Criticism, and Methodology.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed related graphic design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTGR 490B. Two-Dimensional Design.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed related graphic design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTGR 490C. Three-Dimensional Design.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed related graphic design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTGR 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed related graphic design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTGR 490I. Internship/Cooperative (in-depth experience other than ArtGr 480).
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed related graphic design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTGR 491. Publication Design: Magazines.
(Dual-listed with 591). (0-6) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ARTGR 370
The philosophy, concepts and structures of magazine design.
ARTGR 492. Publication Design: Books.
(Dual-listed with 592). (0-6) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ARTGR 370 or 371
The philosophy, concepts and structures of book design.
ARTGR 493. Workshop.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Evidence of satisfactory experience in area of specialization
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered.
ARTGR 570. Advanced Studies in Visual Communication.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification in College of Design
Theory and investigation of systems, structures, principles of visual organization, and typography for communication. Studio problems will be influenced by social, cultural, environmental, or technological factors.
ARTGR 571. Signs, Symbols, Images.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate Classification in College of Design
Investigation and application of signs, symbols and semiotic theory for communication. Studio problems influenced by social, cultural, environmental, or technological factors.
ARTGR 572. Photography and Narrative Message.
(Dual-listed with 472). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate enrollment in College of Design
Photography as a tool for creating conceptually-driven images and metaphors. Emphasis is on photography as an evocative storytelling device for a range of audiences and design applications. Compositional and technical aspects are explored to ensure successful interpretation of the photograph's intended message.
ARTGR 573. Multimedia Design.
(Dual-listed with 473). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate enrollment in College of Design
The design of visual, aural and textual communication for electronic media.
ARTGR 574. Exhibition Design.
(Dual-listed with 474). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate enrollment in College of Design
Visual communication applied to exhibition design focusing on educational or interactive museum exhibitions, trade show booth design, and modular unit design for traveling exhibitions. Translation of graphic information to a three-dimensional space.
ARTGR 575. Advanced Typography.
(Dual-listed with 475). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification in College of Design
Typographic theory exploring traditional and non-traditional forms, both historical and contemporary typographic achievements.
ARTGR 576. Graphic Design Methodology.
(Dual-listed with 476). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate enrollment in College of Design
Analysis and application of scientific, systematic, and non-traditional problem-solving and problem-seeking techniques.
ARTGR 578. Design for E-Commerce/Graphic Applications.
(Dual-listed with 478). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate enrollment in College of Design
The development of advanced and experimental web design for the applications of e-commerce, education and the communication of visual information.
ARTGR 579. Wayfinding Design.
(Dual-listed with 479). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate enrollment in College of Design
Study of the navigational challenges of built environments and outdoor spaces, including site analysis, development of navigational plans, and design of wayfinding sign systems. Issues of function, accessibility, legibility, and fabrication are considered.
ARTGR 584. Selected Studies in Graphic Design.
(Dual-listed with 484). Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification in the College of Design
Special issues related to graphic design. Topics vary each time offered.
ARTGR 587. Graphic Design History/Theory/ Criticism I.
(Dual-listed with 387). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Late nineteenth century to the 1990's, this course will explore the cultural social, political, industrial, and technological forces that have influenced the practice of graphic design in Britain, Europe, and the United States. Students will study the historical issues and problems facing designers, their clients, and their publics.
ARTGR 588. Graphic Design History/Theory/ Criticism II.
(Dual-listed with 388). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Critical issues that affect the contemporary practice of graphic design as it relates to the United States. Students will study a variety of issues that include, but are not exclusive to, new media, gender, class, design and the public sphere, design as social action, postmodern design theory, sustainability, and ethical practice.
ARTGR 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.
ARTGR 590A. Theory, Criticism, and Methodology.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.
ARTGR 590B. Two-Dimensional Design.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.
ARTGR 590C. Three-Dimensional Design.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.
ARTGR 591. Publication Design: Magazines.
(Dual-listed with 491). (0-6) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate enrollment in College of Design
The philosophy, concepts and structures of magazine design.
ARTGR 592. Publication Design: Books.
(Dual-listed with 492). (0-6) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate enrollment in College of Design
The philosophy, concepts and structures of book design.
ARTGR 593. Workshop.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification; evidence of satisfactory experience in area of specialization
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered.
ARTGR 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
ARTGR 672. Graphic Design and Human Interaction.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: ARTGR 570, 571, and graduate enrollment in College of Design or permission of instructor
The theory and investigation of experience design as it applies to human interactions in contemporary society and culture. Studio problems may involve such areas as: exhibition design, electronic interface design, wayfinding, package design, and publication design.
ARTGR 672A. Usability. The exploration and design of interface/interaction with products, systems, and technologies..
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: ARTGR 570, 571, and graduate enrollment in College of Design or permission of instructor
The theory and investigation of experience design as it applies to human interactions in contemporary society and culture. Studio problems may involve such areas as: exhibition design, electronic interface design, wayfinding, package design, and publication design.
ARTGR 672B. Design for Behavioral Change. The exploration and design of educational experiences and artifacts as they relate to the social, emotional, and behavioral aspects of society..
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: ARTGR 570, 571, and graduate enrollment in College of Design or permission of instructor
The theory and investigation of experience design as it applies to human interactions in contemporary society and culture. Studio problems may involve such areas as: exhibition design, electronic interface design, wayfinding, package design, and publication design.
ARTGR 672C. Consumer Experience Design and Branding. The exploration and design of identity systems and consumer brand experiences..
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: ARTGR 570, 571, and graduate enrollment in College of Design or permission of instructor
The theory and investigation of experience design as it applies to human interactions in contemporary society and culture. Studio problems may involve such areas as: exhibition design, electronic interface design, wayfinding, package design, and publication design.
ARTGR 690. Advanced Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
ARTGR 698. Current Issues in Graphic Design.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Graduate enrollment in College of Design or permission of instructor
Selected issues in contemporary graphic design. Topics and readings vary each time offered.
ARTGR 699. Research-Thesis.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Art: Interior Design Courses
ARTID 250. Fundamentals of Interior Design.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
The profession, issues, and the role of interior design.
ARTID 251. Human Factors in Design.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Overview of issues related to the human/built environment interface: introduction to health and safety factors, ergonomics, anthropometrics, sensory perception, psycho-behavioral response, physical performance, cultural factors and universal design. Emphasis on application of human factor methods to the analysis, solution, and evaluation of design problems.
ARTID 255. Forces That Shape Interior Space.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
A survey of variables influencing the nature and function of "interior" environments. Review of professional, geo-political, utilitarian, social-cultural, economic, humanistic, historical, technological, and other factors as generators of form and space.
ARTID 259. Sophomore Field Study.
Cr. R.
Prereq: Enrollment in interior design studio course
Study and tours of areas of interest within the interior design profession such as manufacturers, design studios, showrooms and museums.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ARTID 261. Graphic Communication for Interior Design I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Admission to the interior design program through program review and enrollment in 265
Perspective drawing, design sketching, and presentation drawings. Introduction to technical drawing conventions, and design drawings. Emphasis on drawing layout, line quality, and lettering. Use of various rendering media and techniques on 2D and 3D drawings. Overview of presentation techniques, both visual and verbal.
ARTID 263. Graphic Communication for Interior Design II.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 261, enrollment in 267
Computer visualization techniques and applications; projects employing computer graphic methods.
ARTID 265. Interior Design Studio I.
(1-6) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 250 and 261; admission to the interior design program through program review
Enhanced creative interior design problem solving. Emphasis on research, spatial composition theories and graphic ideation and communication as applied to the interior design of small scale environments. Modeling and manual visualization techniques.
ARTID 267. Interior Design Studio II.
(1-6) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 265
Human factors issues including ergonomics, human behavior and the requirements of special groups. Color theories related to interior spaces. Residential interior design and medium scale projects. Detail drawings, and expansion of visualization techniques.
ARTID 350. Interior Finish Materials and Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Admission to the interior design program through program review
Exploration of concepts, materials, and assemblies associated with development of planar interior elements including floors, walls, ceiling, windows, and finishes. Fiber, plastic, sheet metal, and other surfacing materials. Attention to related human factors, testing, detailing, specifications, writing and end-use application.
ARTID 351. Interior Health and Safety Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Exploration of interior design concepts, materials, and assemblies as they contribute to the user, health, safety and general well-being. Emphasis on human factors, testing, codes, detailing, specifications, and other issues related to design and end use. Wood, steel, masonry, and glass assemblies. Attention to related human factors, testing, codes, detailing, specifications writing and end-use application.
ARTID 352. Interior Environmental Control Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Exploration of concepts, materials, assemblies associated with building service systems. Overview of electrical, lighting, acoustical, HVAC, plumbing and other non-structural building features. Attention to related human factors, testing, codes, detailing, specifications writing and end-use application.
ARTID 353. Interior Building Systems and Details.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Exploration of building construction concepts, materials, and assemblies and their influence on interior design. Attention to human factors, codes, detailing, and other interior design issues related to buildings.
ARTID 355. Interior Design History/Theory/Criticism I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Theoretical approaches to evaluation of interior finishes, furnishings, and decorative arts in relation to parallel developments in art and architecture, from a critical, historical and multicultural perspective. Focus on pre-1850.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTID 356. Interior Design History/Theory/Criticism II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 355 or permission of instructor
Advanced theoretical approaches to evaluation of interior finishes, furnishings, and decorative arts in relation to parallel developments in art and architecture from a critical, historical, and multicultural perspective. Focus on mid-nineteenth and twentieth century.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTID 357. Made in Italy.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Participation in Study Abroad Rome program
An investigation of the 20th century roots of modern Italian design and its contemporary form. Lectures and seminar presentations highlight major Italian designers and internationally significant design in the 20th century. Focus is on innovative design that exhibits a synthesis of formal and social functions.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ARTID 359. Junior Field Study.
Cr. R.
F.
Prereq: Enrollment in third year interior design studio course
Study and tours of areas of interest within the interior design profession such as manufacturers, design studios, showrooms, and museums.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ARTID 360. Interior Design Internship Seminar.
(0-1) Cr. 0.5.
Repeatable, maximum of 1 credits.
Prereq: Enrollment in interior design program.
Procedural and ethical concerns relating to interior design internship. Preparation of placement credentials and formulation of personal goals. Internship plans and agreements.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ARTID 365. Interior Design Studio III.
(1-6) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 263, 267, and enrollment in 359
Refined methods of problem identification design programming and problem solving, including theoretically-based concept development and refinement. Emphasis and compliance with codes and standards. Produce small and large scale projects. Alternative manual and computer-based visualization methods. Teamwork. Multi-cultural, study abroad option.
ARTID 367. Interior Design Studio IV.
(1-6) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: ARTID 365
Emphasis on three-dimensional spatial development in large scale, multiple scale unit institutional projects. Inclusion of extensive design documentation. Expansion of alternative manual and computer-based visualization methods. Teamwork.
ARTID 367H. Honors Cr. 4-5.
(1-6) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: ARTID 365
Emphasis on three-dimensional spatial development in large scale, multiple scale unit institutional projects. Inclusion of extensive design documentation. Expansion of alternative manual and computer-based visualization methods. Teamwork.
ARTID 368. International Study Orientation Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: 267
Historic and contemporary architecture and interior design, customs and traditions of Rome and related travel itinerary locations. Required of students participating in the interior design international study option.
ARTID 459. Senior Field Study.
Cr. R.
Prereq: Enrollment in fourth year interior design studio course
Study and tours of areas of interest within the interior design profession such as manufacturers, design studios, showrooms and museums.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ARTID 460. Interior Design Internship.
Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: ARTID 350, 360, and 365
Professional interior design off-campus experience.
ARTID 461. Interior Design Professional Practices.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 460
Organization and general management of the interior design office: agreements, business procedures, and professional ethics. Professional interior design issues and concerns.
ARTID 461H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 460
Organization and general management of the interior design office: agreements, business procedures, and professional ethics. Professional interior design issues and concerns.
ARTID 463. Environments for the Aging.
(Cross-listed with HD FS, GERON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: HD FS 360 or 3 credits in housing, architecture, interior design, rehabilitation, psychology, or human development and family studies
Emphasis on independent living within residential settings including specialized shelter, supportive services, and housing management. Application of criteria appropriate for accessibility and functional performance of activities; universal design principles. Creative project provides service learning opportunities.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ARTID 465. Interior Design Studio V.
(Dual-listed with 565). (1-6) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 460, or permission of instructor, and enrollment in 459
Design research and refined problem solving methods including functional analysis, programming and detailing.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTID 467. Interior Design Studio VI.
(Dual-listed with 567). (1-6) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 465
Refinement of technical, analytical and theoretical problem-solving methods and comprehensive design documentation. In-depth development of interior design projects. Current issues in interior design.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTID 468. Interior Design in an Urban Setting.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Enrollment or credit in third year studio courses
Study of selected interior design projects and designers practicing in an urban setting. Studio project examining issues related to interior design in an urban context.
ARTID 468H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Enrollment or credit in third year studio courses
Study of selected interior design projects and designers practicing in an urban setting. Studio project examining issues related to interior design in an urban context.
ARTID 469. Advanced Studies in Interior Design.
(Dual-listed with 569). Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 12 credits in interior design related courses or permission of instructor
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTID 469A. Design Theory;.
(Dual-listed with 569). Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 12 credits in interior design related courses or permission of instructor
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTID 469B. Advanced Color;.
(Dual-listed with 569). Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 12 credits in interior design related courses or permission of instructor
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTID 469C. Sustainable Design;.
(Dual-listed with 569). Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 12 credits in interior design related courses or permission of instructor
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTID 469D. Variable Topics.
(Dual-listed with 569). Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 12 credits in interior design related courses or permission of instructor
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTID 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed related interior design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTID 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed related interior design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTID 493. Workshop.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Evidence of satisfactory experience in area of specialization
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered.
ARTID 550. Creative Integration.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 10 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Analysis and expansion of technical, theoretical and procedural sources of design insight and their application to design problem-solving. Emphasis on the refinement and communication of clear, logical bases for design decisions.
ARTID 551. Design Humanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Instructor permission
An exploration of human nature as broadly defined and as applied to design of the built environment. Consideration of human characteristics, responses and performance, at varying scales, as sources of design insight. Topics vary each time offered.
ARTID 551A. Micro-Scale Humanics- Issues related to the nature, performance and accommodation of the individual organism, including sensation and perception, physical requirement, individual anthropometrics, personal safety and other issues connecting human needs and built environmental responses..
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Instructor permission
An exploration of human nature as broadly defined and as applied to design of the built environment. Consideration of human characteristics, responses and performance, at varying scales, as sources of design insight. Topics vary each time offered.
ARTID 551B. Meso-Scale Humanics- Issues related to human performance in small to moderate scale settings, including psychological and behavioral dimensions, social factors, interpersonal safety, etc..
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Instructor permission
An exploration of human nature as broadly defined and as applied to design of the built environment. Consideration of human characteristics, responses and performance, at varying scales, as sources of design insight. Topics vary each time offered.
ARTID 551C. Macro-Scale Humanics- Cultural and societal influences on human performance and well being in the moderate to large scale built environment, including the impact of political, economic, cultural, geographic, design cultural and other societal factors..
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Instructor permission
An exploration of human nature as broadly defined and as applied to design of the built environment. Consideration of human characteristics, responses and performance, at varying scales, as sources of design insight. Topics vary each time offered.
ARTID 552. Design Methods.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 10 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Survey of methodologies and methodological tools for varied end uses and drawn from wide ranging sources. Emphasis on their organization and application to design of the human environment. Topics vary each time offered.
ARTID 552A. Investigation & Analysis - Methods of design research, analysis, programming and theory formulation..
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 10 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Survey of methodologies and methodological tools for varied end uses and drawn from wide ranging sources. Emphasis on their organization and application to design of the human environment. Topics vary each time offered.
ARTID 552B. Synthesis - Methods of synthesizing design concepts and solutions.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 10 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Survey of methodologies and methodological tools for varied end uses and drawn from wide ranging sources. Emphasis on their organization and application to design of the human environment. Topics vary each time offered.
ARTID 552C. Communication - Methods of managing, translating, communicating and otherwise utilizing text, image, abstract and other forms of information..
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 10 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Survey of methodologies and methodological tools for varied end uses and drawn from wide ranging sources. Emphasis on their organization and application to design of the human environment. Topics vary each time offered.
ARTID 552D. Procedural Alternatives - New and specialized methodological trends, including subject or setting-specific methods..
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 10 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Survey of methodologies and methodological tools for varied end uses and drawn from wide ranging sources. Emphasis on their organization and application to design of the human environment. Topics vary each time offered.
ARTID 554. Interior Design Teaching Practicum.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: ARTID 667 and permission of instructor
Supervised practical application of interior design theory, materials, and practice to the educational process.
ARTID 559. Graduate Interior Design Field Study.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate enrollment or permission of instructor
Study and tours of places of interior design-related interest such as manufacturers, design studios, related professional offices, showrooms, museums, and historical sites.
ARTID 560. Interior Design Internship.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Completion of a graduate interior design studio or permission of instructor
Applied, off campus, professional interior design-related experience.
ARTID 565. Interior Design Studio V.
(Dual-listed with 465). (1-6) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Design research and refined problem-solving methods including functional analysis, programming and detailing.
ARTID 567. Interior Design Studio VI.
(Dual-listed with 467). (1-6) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Refinement of technical, analytical and theoretical problem-solving methods and comprehensive design documentation. In-depth development of interior design projects. Current issues in interior design. Open to non-majors.
ARTID 569. Advanced Studies in Interior Design.
(Dual-listed with 469). Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification; or permission of instructor
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
ARTID 569A. Design Theory;.
(Dual-listed with 469). Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification; or permission of instructor
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
ARTID 569B. Advanced Color;.
(Dual-listed with 469). Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification; or permission of instructor
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
ARTID 569C. Sustainable Design;.
(Dual-listed with 469). Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification; or permission of instructor
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
ARTID 569D. Variable Topics.
(Dual-listed with 469). Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification; or permission of instructor
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
ARTID 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor's degree in interior design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area. Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
ARTID 593. Workshop.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification; evidence of satisfactory experience in area of specialization
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered.
ARTID 598. Research Forum.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 times. F.S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 565, 567, 665, or 667, and permission of instructor
Presentation and discussion of cross-disciplinary design research theory, methods, and application. Focus on the investigation, application, and communication of types of design research.
ARTID 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
ARTID 660. Research Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Research strategies related to design. Application of selected methods to specific issues. Open to non-majors.
ARTID 665. Advanced Interior Design Studio.
(0-8) Cr. 4.
Repeatable, maximum of 15 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Interior design problem-solving with emphasis on special issues. Project types will include but not be restricted to hospitality, health care, institutional, industrial, residential, historic preservation, sustainability and global environments.
ARTID 667. Experimental Interior Design.
(0-8) Cr. 4.
Repeatable, maximum of 15 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Application of alternative design methods and sources of insight to the solution of human environmental design problems. Focus on the identification, formulation, refinement and application of theory to the design process. Emphasis on the pursuit of new discovery and innovative problem solving. Approaches, settings and scales vary each time offered.
ARTID 690. Advanced Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: M.F.A classification, permission of instructor
ARTID 697. Design Practicum.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Approval of POS committee
Supervised off-campus learning experience with a prominent designer or firm.
Credit not to be applied to MA degree program of study.
ARTID 698. Current Issues in Interior Design.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Selected issues in contemporary design. Topics and readings vary each time offered.
ARTID 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
ARTID 699A. Thesis.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
ARTID 699B. Thesis-Exhibition.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Integrated Studio Arts Courses
ARTIS 201. Creative Visual Thinking.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Exploration of the nature of visual perception in relation to issues of visual communication, problem solving, envisioning information, and visual thinking. Studio assignments to be digitized and sent to instructor electronically for evaluation and critique.
ARTIS 202. Studio Fundamentals: Wood.
(0-8) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Open to all students; sophomore level and above. Required of all ISA BFA majors
Half-semester course. Introduction to wood's physical properties, its potential as an expressive medium, and basic hand tools and techniques used for working with wood.
ARTIS 203. Studio Fundamentals: Jewelry/Metalsmithing.
(0-8) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Open to all students; sophomore level and above. Required of all ISA BFA majors
Half semester course. Introduction to basic jewelry/metals design and fabrication. Forming, texturing, and joining techniques will be explored. Additional work required outside of class.
ARTIS 204. Studio Fundamentals: Ceramics.
(0-8) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Open to all students; sophomore level and above. Required of all ISA BFA majors
Half-semester course. Exploration of clay, glazes, and approaches to creating expressive ceramic forms.
ARTIS 206. Studio Fundamentals: Printmaking.
(0-8) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Open to all students; sophomore level and above. Required of all ISA BFA majors
Introduction to relief, monoprint, lithographic and intaglio printing as methods for visual communication and expression.
ARTIS 208. Color.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: DSN S 102, 131, and 183
Required of all ISA BFA students. The impact of changing visual relationships emphasizing physical and psychological color concepts. Additive and subtractive mixing and color interaction exercises using various color media.
ARTIS 210. Studio Fundamentals: Photo.
(0-8) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Open to all students; sophomore level and above. Required of all ISA BFA majors
Introduction to camera operation and traditional black and white darkroom methods as means of visual communication and creative expression.
ARTIS 212. Studio Fundamentals: Computers.
(0-8) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Open to all students; sophomore level and above. Required of all ISA BFA majors
Half-semester course. Introduction to image acquisition, Adobe PhotoShop and Illustrator.
ARTIS 213. Studio Fundamentals: Painting.
(0-8) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Open to all students; sophomore level and above. Required of all ISA BFA majors
Half-semester course. Introduction to preparation of painting grounds, color mixing, manipulation of paint and pictorial space as methods for visual communication and expression. Additional work required outside of class.
ARTIS 214. Studio Fundamentals: Textiles.
(0-8) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Open to all students; sophomore level and above. Required of all ISA BFA majors.
Half semester course. Introduction to two-dimensional and three-dimensional textile techniques used for visual communication and expression. Additional work required outside of class time.
ARTIS 227. Introduction to Creative Digital Photography.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: DSN S 102, 131, and 183
This course will include the functions and operations of the digital camera, scanning and other image input devices, digital image manipulation, software usage and support, color management and printing, presentation of images, compositional dynamics and the development of "seeing" as a medium of design, expression, and communication. Students should have access to a good or high quality digital camera with the ability to separately adjust shutter speed, f/stop and exposure, a laptop with updated Adobe Photoshop software, and enough digital storage for all class assignments.
ARTIS 227H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: DSN S 102, 131, and 183
This course will include the functions and operations of the digital camera, scanning and other image input devices, digital image manipulation, software usage and support, color management and printing, presentation of images, compositional dynamics and the development of "seeing" as a medium of design, expression, and communication. Students should have access to a good or high quality digital camera with the ability to separately adjust shutter speed, f/stop and exposure, a laptop with updated Adobe Photoshop software, and enough digital storage for all class assignments.
ARTIS 229. Introduction to Darkroom Photography.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: DSN S 102, 131 and 183
Photography as a creative medium of design, expression and communication. Camera techniques and black and white wet lab processing taught. Alternative processes explored as time permits. 35 mm camera with manual exposure controls is required.
ARTIS 229H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: DSN S 102, 131 and 183
Photography as a creative medium of design, expression and communication. Camera techniques and black and white wet lab processing taught. Alternative processes explored as time permits. 35 mm camera with manual exposure controls is required.
ARTIS 230. Drawing II.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: DSN S 102, 183, and 131
A continuation of DSN S 131 (Design Representation). Further development of perceptual drawing skills from a variety of subject matter. Continued practice with drawing materials and techniques with emphasis on tonal and color media.
ARTIS 233. Watercolor Painting.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 230
Fundamentals of painting using water-based media applied to observation-based painting. Subject matter may include working from actual or two-dimensional references of still life, landscape, architectural space, and the human form.
ARTIS 233H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 230
Fundamentals of painting using water-based media applied to observation-based painting. Subject matter may include working from actual or two-dimensional references of still life, landscape, architectural space, and the human form.
ARTIS 238. Painting I.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 230
Fundamentals of painting using acrylic and oil media applied to observation-based painting. Subject matter may include working from actual or two-dimensional references of still life, landscape, and the human form.
ARTIS 238H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 230
Fundamentals of painting using acrylic and oil media applied to observation-based painting. Subject matter may include working from actual or two-dimensional references of still life, landscape, and the human form.
ARTIS 305. Integrated Media.
(Dual-listed with 505). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: DSN S 102, 131 and 183 and 6 credits of additional ISA studio
Integration and exploration of materials and methods that combine traditional and innovative approaches. Emphasis on conceptual development.
ARTIS 308. Computer Modeling, Rendering and Virtual Photography.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 230 or permission of instructor
Introduction to 3D modeling using computer and available software. Modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering with respect to 3D object and still scene creation.
ARTIS 308H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 230 or permission of instructor
Introduction to 3D modeling using computer and available software. Modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering with respect to 3D object and still scene creation.
ARTIS 310. Sources of Visual Design.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
Generate ideas for new work by studying selected artists, themes, images and through personal reflection. Increase understanding of the ways contemporary artists work through talks, readings and videos.
ARTIS 311. Contemporary Issues in Studio Art.
Cr. 3.
Exploration of issues and directions in current art. Readings, discussions, and studio research projects to build an experimental and applied knowledge base for understanding each student's place in the contemporary art world.
ARTIS 320. Introduction to Furniture Design.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 202
Design and creation of basic furniture forms in wood. Introduction to power tools. Develop an individual design process including an understanding of scale and proportion. Develop sensitivity to wood and the social and environmental implications of materials used for furniture design and production.
ARTIS 320H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 202
Design and creation of basic furniture forms in wood. Introduction to power tools. Develop an individual design process including an understanding of scale and proportion. Develop sensitivity to wood and the social and environmental implications of materials used for furniture design and production.
ARTIS 322. Intermediate Ceramics Studio.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 204 or permission of instructor
Investigation of concepts, techniques, and some of the history of ceramics. Introduction to wheel throwing, further hand-building, glaze research and electric kiln firing.
ARTIS 322H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 204 or permission of instructor
Investigation of concepts, techniques, and some of the history of ceramics. Introduction to wheel throwing, further hand-building, glaze research and electric kiln firing.
ARTIS 323. Scientific Illustration Principles and Techniques.
(Cross-listed with BPM I). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in art and design and 3 credits in biological sciences
Studio basics and professional techniques in black & white, continuous tone, and color. Emphasis on tools, materials, and rendering.
ARTIS 324. Jewelry/Metalsmithing II.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 203 or permission of instructor
Continued study of traditional and contemporary metal fabrication techniques applicable to jewelry and object construction, including container forms. Emphasis on design, modeling and rendering techniques and progressive skill development. Basic stone setting and lost wax casting introduced.
ARTIS 324H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 203 or permission of instructor
Continued study of traditional and contemporary metal fabrication techniques applicable to jewelry and object construction, including container forms. Emphasis on design, modeling and rendering techniques and progressive skill development. Basic stone setting and lost wax casting introduced.
ARTIS 325. Integrated Studio Arts Seminar.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Open to ISA BFA majors
Contemporary issues in studio arts explored through lectures, presentations and critiques.
ARTIS 326. Illustration and Illustration Software.
(Cross-listed with BPM I). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 323
Application of painting, drawing, and image making techniques to communication. Development of technical abilities using illustration software. Digital and print production techniques.
ARTIS 327. Illustration as Communication.
(Cross-listed with BPM I). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 326
Studio problems in illustration emphasizing composition and communication. Problem solving methodologies.
ARTIS 329. Creative Photography.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 210 or 229
Continuation and expansion of concepts and processes from introductory photography. Individual thematic work is enriched by connection to photographic history and pluralist perspectives.
ARTIS 329H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 210 or 229
Continuation and expansion of concepts and processes from introductory photography. Individual thematic work is enriched by connection to photographic history and pluralist perspectives.
ARTIS 330. Drawing III: Life Drawing.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 230
Drawing from the human figure.
ARTIS 330H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 230
Drawing from the human figure.
ARTIS 335. Three-Dimensional Studio.
(Cross-listed with ARCH). (1-4) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
This course deals with three dimensional problems in visual invention, organization, and expression emphasizing creative manipulation of tools, materials, and techniques as means for three dimensional thinking. Projects cover the additive (modeling), subtractive (carving), substitutional (casting) as well as constructive techniques.
ARTIS 337. Application of Scientific Illustration Techniques.
(Cross-listed with BPM I). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 323
Rendering techniques applied to different types of biological and scientific subjects emphasizing communication. The use of traditional and digital media. Term project required.
ARTIS 338. Painting II.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 202-I or 213 and 230
Painting using acrylic and oil media; composition and expression.
ARTIS 338H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 202-I or 213 and 230
Painting using acrylic and oil media; composition and expression.
ARTIS 345. Woven Textile Structures.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 214 or permission of instructor
This course introduces weaving as fine art and applied design through a variety of techniques that utilize traditional and non-traditional materials and approaches. May include tapestry weaving, 4-harness weaving, warp dyeing and resist techniques. Knowledge of historical and contemporary precedents technical development, weave structure and presentation strategies will be emphasized.
ARTIS 345H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 214 or permission of instructor
This course introduces weaving as fine art and applied design through a variety of techniques that utilize traditional and non-traditional materials and approaches. May include tapestry weaving, 4-harness weaving, warp dyeing and resist techniques. Knowledge of historical and contemporary precedents technical development, weave structure and presentation strategies will be emphasized.
ARTIS 346. Textile Surface Design.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 214
Surface design using dyes and discharge agents, as well as mechanical and liquid resists to create complex surfaces. Other surface embellishment techniques such as direct application of pigments and stitching will be explored. Emphasis on technical skill development and research, as well as conceptual exploration and visual problem solving.
ARTIS 346H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 214
Surface design using dyes and discharge agents, as well as mechanical and liquid resists to create complex surfaces. Other surface embellishment techniques such as direct application of pigments and stitching will be explored. Emphasis on technical skill development and research, as well as conceptual exploration and visual problem solving.
ARTIS 347. Printed Textile Design.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 214 or permission of instructor
Exploration of textile printing methods; block, stencil, photo emulsion-printing using dyes, discharging agents, and pigments. Digital ink jet printing on fabric will be introduced. Experimental printing methods on fabric will also be introduced. Experimental printing methods will also be explored. Knowledge of historical and contemporary precedents, conceptual and technical development will be emphasized.
ARTIS 347H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 214 or permission of instructor
Exploration of textile printing methods; block, stencil, photo emulsion-printing using dyes, discharging agents, and pigments. Digital ink jet printing on fabric will be introduced. Experimental printing methods on fabric will also be introduced. Experimental printing methods will also be explored. Knowledge of historical and contemporary precedents, conceptual and technical development will be emphasized.
ARTIS 356. Relief Printmaking.
(Dual-listed with 556). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 206 and 230
Examine the techniques and aesthetic qualities of black and white and color relief printmaking primarily through woodcuts and photopolymer plates. Emphasis is on experimental and creative use of printmaking for artistic expression.
ARTIS 356H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(Dual-listed with 556). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 206 and 230
Examine the techniques and aesthetic qualities of black and white and color relief printmaking primarily through woodcuts and photopolymer plates. Emphasis is on experimental and creative use of printmaking for artistic expression.
ARTIS 357. Intaglio and Monotype Printmaking.
(Dual-listed with 557). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 206 and 230
Examine the techniques and aesthetic qualities of black and white and color intaglio printmaking primarily through etching, aquatint, photographic intaglio and collagraph processes. Unique, one-of-a-kind black and white and color prints from Plexiglas will also be introduced. Emphasis is on experimental and creative use of printmaking for artistic expression.
ARTIS 357H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(Dual-listed with 557). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 206 and 230
Examine the techniques and aesthetic qualities of black and white and color intaglio printmaking primarily through etching, aquatint, photographic intaglio and collagraph processes. Unique, one-of-a-kind black and white and color prints from Plexiglas will also be introduced. Emphasis is on experimental and creative use of printmaking for artistic expression.
ARTIS 358. Lithography.
(Dual-listed with 558). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 206 and credit or enrollment in 230
Examine the techniques and aesthetic qualities of lithography primarily through hand-drawn and photographic plates. Emphasis is on experimental and creative use of printmaking for artistic expression. For those taking the course for a second semester, focus is on stone lithography and increased work with color.
ARTIS 358H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(Dual-listed with 558). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 206 and credit or enrollment in 230
Examine the techniques and aesthetic qualities of lithography primarily through hand-drawn and photographic plates. Emphasis is on experimental and creative use of printmaking for artistic expression. For those taking the course for a second semester, focus is on stone lithography and increased work with color.
ARTIS 399. BFA Professional Practice.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Junior classification in Art and Design BFA curriculum. Required of all ISA majors
Introduction to professional practices including development of portfolio (visual and written components). Lecture and presentation topics include applying to graduate school, grants/funding opportunities, professional networking, exhibition opportunities, and best practices for studio artists. Half-semester course.
ARTIS 407. Principles of 3D Character Animation.
(Dual-listed with 507). (Cross-listed with HCI). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 308
Animation techniques using the computer and available software. Principles of character animation. Prior knowledge of modeling, lighting, texturing and rendering with available software is assumed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 407H. Honors (3-4 cr.).
(Dual-listed with 507). (Cross-listed with HCI). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 308
Animation techniques using the computer and available software. Principles of character animation. Prior knowledge of modeling, lighting, texturing and rendering with available software is assumed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 408. Principles of 3D Animation.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 308
Animation techniques using the computer and available software. Principles of animation. Prior knowledge of modeling, lighting, texturing, animation and rendering with computer and available software is assumed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 408H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 308
Animation techniques using the computer and available software. Principles of animation. Prior knowledge of modeling, lighting, texturing, animation and rendering with computer and available software is assumed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 409. Computer/Video Game Design and Development.
(Dual-listed with 509). (Cross-listed with HCI). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Programming emphasis: COM S 227, 228, 229 or equivalent in engineering; art or graphics emphasis: ARTIS 230 and 308; writing emphasis: an English course in creative writing or writing screen plays; business or marketing students: junior classification
Independent project based creation and development of "frivolous and non-frivolous" computer games in a cross-disciplinary team. Projects require cross-disciplinary teams. Aspects of Indie development and computer/video game history will be discussed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 409H. Honors (3-4 cr.).
(Dual-listed with 509). (Cross-listed with HCI). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Programming emphasis: COM S 227, 228, 229 or equivalent in engineering; art or graphics emphasis: ARTIS 230 and 308; writing emphasis: an English course in creative writing or writing screen plays; business or marketing students: junior classification
Independent project based creation and development of "frivolous and non-frivolous" computer games in a cross-disciplinary team. Projects require cross-disciplinary teams. Aspects of Indie development and computer/video game history will be discussed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 420. Advanced Furniture Design.
(Dual-listed with 520). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: 320
Design and creation of advanced furniture forms in wood with consideration of precedents and innovative approaches. Develop a unique personal approach to the design and making of furniture. Refine sensitivity to wood and the social and environmental implications of materials used for furniture design and production.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 420H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(Dual-listed with 520). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: 320
Design and creation of advanced furniture forms in wood with consideration of precedents and innovative approaches. Develop a unique personal approach to the design and making of furniture. Refine sensitivity to wood and the social and environmental implications of materials used for furniture design and production.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 422. Ceramics Studio.
(Dual-listed with 522). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: 322
In-depth investigation of ceramic forms and surfaces with an emphasis on personal art expression. Kiln firings, research into contemporary ceramic artists and development of increasingly competent work are emphasized.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 422H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(Dual-listed with 522). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: 322
In-depth investigation of ceramic forms and surfaces with an emphasis on personal art expression. Kiln firings, research into contemporary ceramic artists and development of increasingly competent work are emphasized.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 424. Jewelry/Metalsmithing III.
(Dual-listed with 524). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: 324 or permission of instructor
Emphasis on metal fabrication and hollow construction techniques applicable to jewelry, functional objects and sculpural art forms. As students advance, they learn sheet metal processes including raising, forming, and anticlastic shell forming techniques. Introduction to mechanisms and tool making. Advanced students are encouraged to integrate these topics with alternative materials and technologies. A focus is placed on independent research, professional engagement and portfolio development.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 424H. Honors.
(Dual-listed with 524). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: 324 or permission of instructor
Emphasis on metal fabrication and hollow construction techniques applicable to jewelry, functional objects and sculpural art forms. As students advance, they learn sheet metal processes including raising, forming, and anticlastic shell forming techniques. Introduction to mechanisms and tool making. Advanced students are encouraged to integrate these topics with alternative materials and technologies. A focus is placed on independent research, professional engagement and portfolio development.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 429. Advanced Photography.
(Dual-listed with 529). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 329
Independent, advanced work in traditional alternative and/or digital photographic processes. Emphasis is on development of a unified body of work and research into contemporary photographers and aesthetic concern.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 429H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(Dual-listed with 529). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 329
Independent, advanced work in traditional alternative and/or digital photographic processes. Emphasis is on development of a unified body of work and research into contemporary photographers and aesthetic concern.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 430. Drawing IV.
(Dual-listed with 530). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 330
Figurative and/or non-figurative drawing with advanced work in media, composition, and theory.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 430H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(Dual-listed with 530). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 330
Figurative and/or non-figurative drawing with advanced work in media, composition, and theory.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 438. Painting III.
(Dual-listed with 538). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 338
Figurative and non-figurative painting with advanced work in media, composition, and theory.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 438H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(Dual-listed with 538). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 338
Figurative and non-figurative painting with advanced work in media, composition, and theory.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 447. Advanced Printed Textile Design.
(Dual-listed with 547). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 347; TC 321 or permission of instructor
Advanced textile printing techniques that include screen-printing with dyes, discharging agents, and pigments on fabric. Experimental printing methods will also be explored.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ARTIS 458. Advanced Printmaking.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 356, 357, or 358, and permission of instructor
Independent, advanced work in printmaking processes. Emphasis is on development of a unified body of work and research into contemporary artists.
ARTIS 458H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 356, 357, or 358, and permission of instructor
Independent, advanced work in printmaking processes. Emphasis is on development of a unified body of work and research into contemporary artists.
ARTIS 482. Selected Topics in Studio Art.
(Dual-listed with 582). Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special issues related to studio art. Topics vary each time offered.
ARTIS 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed craft design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTIS 490B. Ceramics.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed craft design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTIS 490C. Computer Art and Design.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed craft design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTIS 490D. Drawing.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed craft design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTIS 490E. Textiles.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed craft design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTIS 490F. Illustration.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed craft design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTIS 490G. Metals.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed craft design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTIS 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed craft design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTIS 490I. Painting.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed craft design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTIS 490J. Photography.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed craft design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTIS 490K. Printmaking.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed craft design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTIS 490L. Furniture.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed craft design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTIS 490M. Mixed Media.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed craft design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
ARTIS 493. Workshop.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 493B. Ceramics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 493C. Computer Art and Design.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 493D. Drawing.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 493E. Textiles.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 493F. Illustration.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 493G. Metals.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 493H. Honors.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 493I. Painting.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 493J. Photography.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 493K. Printmaking.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 493L. Furniture.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 493M. Mixed Media.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 499. BFA Exhibition.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 399 and senior classification in the Art and Design BFA Curriculum. Required of all ISA majors
Capstone experience for the BFA degree, including the refinement of a final portfolio (visual and written components). Guest lecturers cover range of topics relevant to the professional practice of art and design. Course culminates in the planning, design and installation of the BFA group exhibition in a formal gallery setting. Half-semester course.
ARTIS 505. Integrated Media.
(Dual-listed with 305). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Integration and exploration of materials and methods that combine traditional and innovative approaches. Emphasis on conceptual development.
ARTIS 507. Principles of 3D Character Animation.
(Dual-listed with 407). (Cross-listed with HCI). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 308
Animation techniques using the computer and available software. Principles of character animation. Prior knowledge of modeling, lighting, texturing and rendering with available software is assumed.
ARTIS 508. Computer Aided Animation and Visualization.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 408 or graduate classification and permission of instructor
Further investigations begun in ARTIS 408. Attention given to the workflow and management of creating animation and visualizations.
ARTIS 509. Computer/Video Game Design and Development.
(Dual-listed with 409). (Cross-listed with HCI). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Independent project based creation and development of "frivolous and non-frivolous" computer games in a cross-disciplinary team. Projects require cross-disciplinary teams. Aspects of Indie development and computer/video game history will be discussed.
ARTIS 520. Advanced Furniture Design.
(Dual-listed with 420). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Design and creation of advanced furniture forms in wood with consideration of precedents and innovative approaches. Develop a unique personal approach to the design and making of furniture. Refine sensitivity to wood and the social and environmental implications of materials used for furniture design and production.
ARTIS 522. Ceramics Studio.
(Dual-listed with 422). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
In-depth investigation of ceramic forms and surfaces with an emphasis on personal art expression. Kiln firings, research into contemporary ceramic artists and development of increasingly competent work are emphasized.
ARTIS 524. Jewelry and Decorative Metalsmithing III.
(Dual-listed with 424). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Emphasis on metal fabrication and hollow construction techniques applicable to jewelry, functional objects and sculptural art forms. As students advance, they learn sheet metal processes including raising, forming, and anticlastic shell forming techniques. Introduction to mechanisms and tool making. Advanced students are encouraged to integrate these topics with alternative materials and technologies. A focus is placed on independent research, professional engagement and portfolio development.
ARTIS 529. Advanced Photography.
(Dual-listed with 429). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Independent, advanced work in traditional, alternative and/or digital photographic processes. Emphasis is on development of a unified body of work and research into contemporary photographers and aesthetic concerns.
ARTIS 530. Drawing.
(Dual-listed with 430). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Figurative and non-figurative drawing with advanced work in media, composition, and theory.
ARTIS 538. Advanced Painting.
(Dual-listed with 438). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor.
Figurative and non-figurative painting with advanced work in media, composition, and theory.
ARTIS 547. Advanced Printed Textile Design.
(Dual-listed with 447). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Advanced textile printing techniques that include screen-printing with dyes, discharging agents, and pigments on fabric. Experimental printing methods will also be explored.
ARTIS 556. Relief Printmaking.
(Dual-listed with 356). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Examine the techniques and aesthetic qualities of black and white and color relief printmaking primarily through woodcuts and photopolymer plates. Emphasis is on experimental and creative use of printmaking for artistic expression.
ARTIS 557. Intaglio and Monotype Printmaking.
(Dual-listed with 357). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Examine the techniques and aesthetic qualities of black and white and color intaglio printmaking primarily through etching, aquatint, photographic intaglio and collagraph processes. Unique, one-of-a-kind black and white and color prints from Plexiglas will also be introduced. Emphasis is on experimental and creative use of printmaking for artistic expression.
ARTIS 558. Lithography.
(Dual-listed with 358). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Examine the techniques and aesthetic qualities of lithography primarily through hand-drawn and photographic plates. Emphasis is on experimental and creative use of printmaking for artistic expression. Experienced lithography students may focus on stone lithography and increased work with color.
ARTIS 582. Selected Topics in Studio Art.
(Dual-listed with 482). Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Special issues related to studio art. Topics vary each time offered.
ARTIS 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor degree in art and/or design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.
ARTIS 590B. Ceramics.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor degree in art and/or design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.
ARTIS 590C. Computer Art and Design.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor degree in art and/or design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.
ARTIS 590D. Drawing.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor degree in art and/or design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.
ARTIS 590E. Textiles.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor degree in art and/or design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.
ARTIS 590F. Illustration.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor degree in art and/or design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.
ARTIS 590G. Metals.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor degree in art and/or design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.
ARTIS 590I. Painting.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor degree in art and/or design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.
ARTIS 590J. Photography.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor degree in art and/or design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.
ARTIS 590K. Printmaking.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor degree in art and/or design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.
ARTIS 590L. Furniture.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor degree in art and/or design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.
ARTIS 590M. Mixed Media.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor degree in art and/or design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.
ARTIS 593. Workshop.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 593B. Ceramics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 593C. Computer Art and Design.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 593D. Drawing.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 593E. Textiles.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 593F. Illustration.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 593G. Metals.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 593I. Painting.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 593J. Photography.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 593K. Printmaking.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 593L. Furniture.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 593M. Mixed Media.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered and may have prerequisites.
ARTIS 607. Intermedia.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Exploration and application of media with various materials, methods and ideas.
ARTIS 698. Current Issues in Studio Arts.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Selected issues in contemporary studio arts. Topics and readings vary each time offered.
Astronomy and Astrophysics Courses
ASTRO 102. North Star Astronomy.
Cr. 1.
F.S.
An entirely web-based course covering topics in observing the sky and navigation by the stars for students with little or no previous experience. The course combines material on common naked-eye phenomena, such as daily and seasonal variations in the sky, with information on how these helped navigators determine where they are on Earth. The course "lectures" are on-line, interactive units with build in exercises, hands-on (offline) activities and layers of help. Graded homework and quizzes are administered via Web-CT.
Students who take Astro 120 may count credit in only one of Astro 102 or 103 toward graduation.
ASTRO 103. Evening Star.
Cr. 1.
F.S.
An entirely web-based course covering topics in celestial mechanics ("Rocket science!") for students with little or no previous experience. It combines the geography of the solar system with discussion of methods of traveling to the other planets. The course "lectures" are on-line, interactive units with built-in exercises, hands-on (offline) activities, and layers of help. Graded homework and quizzes are administered via WebCT.
Students who take Astro 120 may count credit in only one of Astro 102 or 103 toward graduation.
ASTRO 120. The Sky and the Solar System.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
For the nonscientist. The sky: constellations; motions of the sun, moon, and planets; seasons and the calendar; eclipses. The solar system: origin and evolution; characteristics of the sun, planets, satellites, comets, meteorites, and asteroids. Extensive use of the planetarium is included.
Students who take Astro 120 may count credit in only one of Astro 102 or 103 toward graduation.
ASTRO 125L. The Sky and the Solar System Laboratory.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Concurrent or previous enrollment in ASTRO 120
Laboratory course to accompany ASTRO 120. Students carry out practical exercises involving naked eye and telescopic observing to explore and reinforce ideas covered in ASTRO 120. Activities based on a sky-simulation computer program and other weather-independent exercises are also included.
ASTRO 150. Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
For the nonscientist. Observational aspects of stellar astronomy: motions, distances, sizes, spectra; types of stars; variability; binary systems. Stellar evolution: the birth, life, and death of stars, including supernovae, neutron stars, and black holes. The Milky Way Galaxy: clouds of matter in space, the structure and evolution of our galaxy. Other galaxies, clusters of galaxies, quasars. Theories of the origin of the universe.
ASTRO 250. Astronomy Bizarre.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 120 or 150
For the nonscientist. New and exciting topics in modern astronomy. Galaxy and star formation. Black holes and pulsars. Colliding galaxies. Quasars. Cosmology, the Big Bang and the future of the universe. Prospects and searches for extraterrestrial life.
ASTRO 290. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
ASTRO 342. Introduction to Solar System Astronomy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: PHYS 222
Analytical and comparative studies of solar system objects-planets, satellites, rings, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and interplanetary dust-with emphasis on the physical processes affecting them, their interactions, and their evolution. Orbital mechanics, including perturbations, stability, and resonances. Tidal forces and effects. Radiation laws and thermal physics with applications. Brief study of the sun as a star, and of stellar evolution. Origin and evolution of the solar system. Detection of other planetary systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ASTRO 344L. Astronomy Laboratory.
(1-6) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: PHYS 222
Experiments in optical astronomy. Observational techniques, ranging from stellar photometry to CCD imaging. Available instruments include a variety of small telescopes up to 14-inch in size. Class meets at Fick Observatory south of Boone.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ASTRO 346. Introduction to Astrophysics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: PHYS 222
Basic radiation theory; spectra. Observational determination of stellar properties; spectral classification. Binary systems. Stellar structure and evolution. White dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes. The Galaxy: structure and composition; the interstellar medium. Other galaxies; active galaxies; cosmology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ASTRO 405. Astrophysical Processes.
(Dual-listed with 505). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 346 or permission of instructor
Survey of astrophysical processes relating to stars, galaxies and the Universe. Radiation transport, radiation processes, scattering, kinetic description of plasma, hydrodynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, MHD waves, shocks, properties of systems in local thermodynamic equilibrium, non-thermal systems, astrophysical effects of general relativity.
ASTRO 450. Undergraduate Research.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Research under supervision of astronomy faculty.
ASTRO 450L. Undergraduate Research.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 344L and permission of instructor
Laboratory or observational project under supervision of astronomy faculty.
ASTRO 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in astronomy, permission of instructor
No more than 9 credits of Astro 490 may be counted toward graduation.
ASTRO 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in astronomy, permission of instructor
No more than 9 credits of Astro 490 may be counted toward graduation.
ASTRO 505. Astrophysical Processes.
(Dual-listed with 405). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 346 or permission of instructor
Survey of astrophysical processes relating to stars, galaxies and the Universe. Radiation transport, radiation processes, scattering, kinetic description of plasma, hydrodynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, MHD waves, shocks, properties of systems in local thermodynamic equilibrium, non-thermal systems, astrophysical effects of general relativity.
ASTRO 510. Observational Astrophysics.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 405 or 505
Techniques in optical and near-IR astronomy, including spectroscopy and CCD photometry. Emphasis on projects involving proficiency in the use of research telescopes and modern instrumentation. Project topics range from photometric studies of pulsating and binary star systems to deep CCD imaging of faint nebulae and galaxies.
ASTRO 580. Stellar Astrophysics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 405 or 505
The interior structure and atmospheric properties of stars: Stellar structure equations and constitutive relations: energy generation, energy transport by radiation and convection; equation of state, nuclear energy generation and nucleosynthesis. Numerical and analytic solutions to the equations of structure and evolution. Observational connections through the theory of radiative transfer. Line and continuum processes and sources of opacity. Non-LTE and statistical equilibrium. Line profiles. Interpretation of stellar spectra: temperature, pressure, and abundance determinations. Stellar evolution from formation to final phases.
ASTRO 582. High Energy Astrophysics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 405 or 505
Interactions of high-energy particles, non-thermal radiation processes, spectral evolution of non-thermal systems, cosmic rays, active galactic nuclei, pulsars, neutrinos, measurement techniques for relativistic charged particles, high energy photons, and neutrinos.
ASTRO 584. Galactic Astronomy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 405 or 505
Overall structure of our Galaxy and the interstellar medium. Physical processes in the interstellar medium (e.g., heating and cooling mechanisms, turbulence). Observational techniques for studying the interstellar medium. Kinematics and chemical evolution of the Galaxy.
ASTRO 586. Extragalactic Astronomy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 405 or 505
Galaxy evolution, dynamics of external galaxies, evolution and classification of galaxies, groups and clusters of galaxies, extragalactic radio sources, quasars, structure formation, cosmological models and their observational consequences.
ASTRO 590. Special topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
ASTRO 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Individually directed study of research-level problems for students electing the nonthesis M.S. option in astronomy.
ASTRO 650. Advanced Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Topics of current interest in astronomy and astrophysics.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ASTRO 660. Advanced Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Topics in stellar, galactic, and extragalactic astronomy, including stellar evolution, solar physics, variable stars, compact objects, the interstellar medium, active galaxies and quasars, formation and evolution of galaxies, cosmology, high energy astrophysics, advanced observational techniques, and astrophysical applications of hydrodynamics.
ASTRO 675. Advanced Stellar Astrophysics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 405 or 505; and 580
Advanced topics in stellar astrophysics. Dynamic and extended atmospheres, chromospheres, coronae, and stellar winds. MHD, stellar activity, and dynamo theory. Radiative transfer and the transition from extended atmospheres to the interstellar medium. Diffusive processes in stellar atmospheres and interiors. Techniques for quantitative analysis of planetary and stellar spectra including detailed modeling and spectrum synthesis. Evolution in interacting binaries. Nucleosynthesis II. Variable stars. Supernovae. Neutron stars and black holes.
ASTRO 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Athletics Courses
ATH 101. Intercollegiate Athletics.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of head coach
Limited to 1 credit per year to a maximum of 4.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for a sport section of Ath 101 may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for KIN 166 or any skill technique course in the same sport.
ATH 101B. Basketball (men).
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of head coach
Limited to 1 credit per year to a maximum of 4.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for a sport section of Ath 101 may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for KIN 166 or any skill technique course in the same sport.
ATH 101C. Basketball (women).
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of head coach
Limited to 1 credit per year to a maximum of 4.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for a sport section of Ath 101 may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for KIN 166 or any skill technique course in the same sport.
ATH 101D. Cross Country (men).
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of head coach
Limited to 1 credit per year to a maximum of 4.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for a sport section of Ath 101 may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for KIN 166 or any skill technique course in the same sport.
ATH 101E. Cross Country (women).
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of head coach
Limited to 1 credit per year to a maximum of 4.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for a sport section of Ath 101 may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for KIN 166 or any skill technique course in the same sport.
ATH 101F. Football (men).
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of head coach
Limited to 1 credit per year to a maximum of 4.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for a sport section of Ath 101 may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for KIN 166 or any skill technique course in the same sport.
ATH 101G. Golf (men).
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of head coach
Limited to 1 credit per year to a maximum of 4.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for a sport section of Ath 101 may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for KIN 166 or any skill technique course in the same sport.
ATH 101J. Gymnastics (women).
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of head coach
Limited to 1 credit per year to a maximum of 4.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for a sport section of Ath 101 may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for KIN 166 or any skill technique course in the same sport.
ATH 101K. Softball (women).
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of head coach
Limited to 1 credit per year to a maximum of 4.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for a sport section of Ath 101 may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for KIN 166 or any skill technique course in the same sport.
ATH 101M. Swimming/Diving (women).
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of head coach
Limited to 1 credit per year to a maximum of 4.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for a sport section of Ath 101 may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for KIN 166 or any skill technique course in the same sport.
ATH 101O. Tennis (women).
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of head coach
Limited to 1 credit per year to a maximum of 4.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for a sport section of Ath 101 may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for KIN 166 or any skill technique course in the same sport.
ATH 101P. Track and Field (men).
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of head coach
Limited to 1 credit per year to a maximum of 4.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for a sport section of Ath 101 may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for KIN 166 or any skill technique course in the same sport.
ATH 101Q. Track and Field (women).
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of head coach
Limited to 1 credit per year to a maximum of 4.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for a sport section of Ath 101 may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for KIN 166 or any skill technique course in the same sport.
ATH 101R. Volleyball (women).
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of head coach
Limited to 1 credit per year to a maximum of 4.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for a sport section of Ath 101 may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for KIN 166 or any skill technique course in the same sport.
ATH 101S. Wrestling (men).
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of head coach
Limited to 1 credit per year to a maximum of 4.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for a sport section of Ath 101 may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for KIN 166 or any skill technique course in the same sport.
ATH 101T. Golf (women).
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of head coach
Limited to 1 credit per year to a maximum of 4.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for a sport section of Ath 101 may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for KIN 166 or any skill technique course in the same sport.
ATH 101U. Soccer (women).
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of head coach
Limited to 1 credit per year to a maximum of 4.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for a sport section of Ath 101 may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for KIN 166 or any skill technique course in the same sport.
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Courses
B M S 329. Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 212, 212L
Survey of body systems of domestic animals. Provides a medical science orientation particularly useful to students in a preveterinary medicine curriculum.
B M S 330. Principles of Morphology I.
(Dual-listed with 530). (3-6) Cr. 5.
F.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Anatomy of the dog.
B M S 331. Principles of Morphology II.
(Dual-listed with 531). (2-6) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine. 330
Comparative and topographic anatomy of horse, ruminants, pig, and chicken.
B M S 333. Biomedical Sciences I.
(Dual-listed with 533). (5-3) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Microscopic anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, and urinary system.
B M S 334. Biomedical Sciences II.
(Dual-listed with 534). (5-3) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Microscopic anatomy of the immune system and integument. Microscopic anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, endocrine system, and reproductive system.
B M S 335. Molecular and Cellular Basis of Disease.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Descriptions of molecular and cellular biology especially as it pertains to veterinary medicine. Discussions of cellular components, cellular functions and anomalies thereof. Emphasis placed on divergences relevant to companion animals and livestock.
B M S 336. Veterinary Nutrition.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Introduce basic biochemical aspects of metabolism and function of energy, protein, fat, minerals and vitamins in the diet. Determine nutrient requirements of food animals, pets, and horses under various physiological states. Understand fate of various nutrients in simple stomached animals, ruminants, and cecal fermenters. Discuss clinical nutrition problems specific to each species.
B M S 337. Neuroanatomy.
(Dual-listed with 537). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Neuroanatomy of domestic animals.
B M S 339. Clinical Foundations I.
(Cross-listed with V C S). (0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Canine physical examination; basic behavior, animal handling and restraint; medical record keeping.
B M S 345. Case Study I.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical applications of basic sciences taught concurrently in the fall semester of the first year curriculum in veterinary medicine.
B M S 346. Case Study II.
(0-1) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical applications of basic sciences taught concurrently in the spring semester of the first year curriculum in veterinary medicine.
B M S 353. Topics in Molecular Veterinary Medicine.
(Dual-listed with 553). (1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Enrollment in or completion of 354
Receptor and signal transduction anomalies and their diagnosis in veterinary medicine.
B M S 354. General Pharmacology.
(Dual-listed with 554). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 333, 334
General principles; drug disposition; drugs acting on the nervous, cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
B M S 401. Intro to Aquatic Animal Medicine.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). (1-2) Cr. 1.
S.
8 week course. Introductory course with focus on fin fish production, health and medicine. Course content will help define future roles for veterinarians, producers, and service providers. Emphasis will be placed on anatomy, pathology, infectious diseases, nutrition, regulatory constraints in production, food safety, and current research. Field trip to aquaculture facility.
B M S 403. Behavior of Domestic Animals.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Classification in veterinary medicine
Normal and abnormal behavior of domestic animals.
B M S 415. Anatomy of Laboratory Animals.
(Dual-listed with 515). (1-2) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: One year of college biology
Gross and microscopic anatomy of laboratory animals.
B M S 416. Avian Anatomy.
(Dual-listed with 516). (1-2) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: One year college biology
Gross and microscopic anatomy of domestic, exotic, and pet birds.
B M S 421. Special and Applied Anatomy of the Horse.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 330 or 331 or An S 316 or 415, classification in veterinary medicine
Special and applied anatomy of the horse.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
B M S 443. Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
(Dual-listed with 543). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 354
Pharmacology and therapeutic uses of fluids, antimicrobial and antiparasitic drugs, clinical use of veterinary drugs, and adverse drug reactions.
B M S 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
B M S 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
B M S 496. International Preceptorship.
(0-40) Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable. S.
Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine
International Preceptorships and Study Abroad Group programs. This course will provide opportunities for students to be involved in applied clinical, production, and/or research experiences in international locations. The course consists of 40 hour per week experiential learning opportunities.
B M S 501. Selected Research Methods in Biomedical Sciences.
(0-8) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of a BMS faculty member
Experience in biomedical techniques in selected BMS laboratories that include but is not limited to cytochemical methods, molecular biological techniques, extracellular and intracellular unit recording, microiontophoresis, microinjection, spectrophoto-fluorometric analysis of chemicals, use of radioisotopes, radioimmunoassay, Ca2+ imaging, confocal microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, and immunocytochemistry.
B M S 515. Anatomy of Laboratory Animals.
(Dual-listed with 415). (1-2) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: One year of college biology and graduate classification
Gross and microscopic anatomy of laboratory animals.
B M S 516. Avian Anatomy.
(Dual-listed with 416). (1-2) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: One year college biology
Gross and microscopic anatomy of domestic, exotic, and pet birds.
B M S 530. Principles of Morphology I.
(Dual-listed with 330). (3-6) Cr. 5.
F.
Prereq: 10 credits in biological science and permission of the instructor
Anatomy of the dog.
B M S 531. Principles of Morphology II.
(Dual-listed with 331). (2-6) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 530
Comparative and topographic anatomy of horse, ruminants, pig, and chicken.
B M S 533. Biomedical Sciences I.
(Dual-listed with 333). (5-3) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine or graduate student status
Microscopic anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, and urinary system.
B M S 534. Biomedical Sciences II.
(Dual-listed with 334). (5-3) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine or graduate student status
Microscopic anatomy of the immune system and integument. Microscopic anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, endocrine system, and reproductive system.
B M S 537. Neuroanatomy.
(Dual-listed with 337). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 10 credits in biological science and permission of the instructor
Neuroanatomy of domestic animals.
B M S 542. Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques.
(Cross-listed with BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
B M S 542A. DNA Techniques. Includes genetic engineering procedures, sequencing, PCR, and genotyping. (F.S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
B M S 542B. Protein Techniques. Includes fermentation, protein isolation, protein purification, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, NMR, confocal microscopy and laser microdissection, immunophenotyping, and monoclonol antibody production. (S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
B M S 542C. Cell Techniques. Includes immunophenotyping, ELISA, flow cytometry, microscopic techniques, and image analysis. (F.S.).
(Cross-listed with BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
B M S 542D. Plant Transformation. Includes Agrobacterium and particle gun-mediated transformation of tobacco, Arabidopsis, and maize, and analysis of transformants. (S.).
(Cross-listed with BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
B M S 542E. Proteomics. Includes two-dimensional electrophoresis, laser scanning, mass spectrometry, and database searching. (F.).
(Cross-listed with BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
B M S 542F. Techniques in Metabolomics. metabolomics and the techniques involved in metabolite profiling. For non-chemistry majoring students who are seeking analytical aspects into their biological research projects.
(Cross-listed with BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
B M S 542G. Genomic Techniques.
(Cross-listed with BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
B M S 543. Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
(Dual-listed with 443). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 554
Pharmacology and therapeutic uses of fluids, antimicrobial and antiparasitic drugs, clinical use of veterinary drugs, and adverse drug reactions.
B M S 553. Topics in Molecular Veterinary Medicine.
(Dual-listed with 353). (1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Enrollment in or completion of 554 and graduate classification
Receptor and signal transduction anomalies and their diagnosis in veterinary medicine.
B M S 554. General Pharmacology.
(Dual-listed with 354). (Cross-listed with TOX). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 549 and 552; BBMB 404, 405
General principles; drug disposition; drugs acting on the nervous, cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems.
B M S 556. Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Neuroscience.
(Cross-listed with GDCB, NEURO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 335 or BIOL 436; physics recommended
Fundamental principles of neuroscience including cellular and molecular neuroscience, nervous system development, sensory, motor and regulatory systems.
B M S 575. Cell Biology.
(Cross-listed with TOX). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 10 credits in biological science and permission of instructor
A multi-instructor course covering major topics in cell structure and function, including: universal features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, types of utilization and conversion of energy, genetic control of cell shape and functionality, internal organization of cells, communication between cells and their environment, development of multicellular systems. Students have to write a term paper.
B M S 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-7.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
B M S 590A. Anatomy.
Cr. 1-7.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
B M S 590B. Physiology.
Cr. 1-7.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
B M S 590C. Pharmacology.
Cr. 1-7.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
B M S 590D. Cell biology.
Cr. 1-7.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
B M S 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program, and permission of instructor.
Creative component for non-thesis Master of Science degree.
B M S 688. Research Review.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.
A forum for B M S students to gain experience in the critical exchange of ideas through oral presentation and discussion of scientific information.
B M S 690. Advanced Topics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
B M S 690A. Anatomy.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
B M S 690B. Physiology.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
B M S 690C. Pharmacology.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
B M S 690D. Cell biology.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
B M S 698. Seminar.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.
B M S 698A. Cr. R each time taken. F.S. Attendance required..
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.
B M S 698B. Cr. 1 each time taken. F.S.SS. Attendance and presentation required. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only..
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.
B M S 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.
B M S 699A. Anatomy.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.
B M S 699B. Physiology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.
B M S 699C. Pharmacology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.
B M S 699D. Cell biology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in BMS graduate program.
Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology Courses
BBMB 101. Introduction to Biochemistry.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Research activities, career opportunities in biochemistry and biophysics, and an introduction to the structure of biologically important compounds. For students majoring in biochemistry, agricultural biochemistry or biophysics or considering one of these majors.
BBMB 102. Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in CHEM 177 and 177L
Topics in the scientific background of biochemistry, such as macromolecules, metabolism, and catalysis. May include laboratory experiments as well as literature readings and discussion. A significant component is practice in scientific communication. For students majoring in biochemistry, agricultural biochemistry or biophysics or considering one of these majors.
BBMB 201. Chemical Principles in Biological Systems.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in CHEM 331
Survey of chemical principles as they apply in biological systems including: water, organic chemistry of functional groups in biomolecules and biochemical cofactors, weak bonds and their contribution to biomolecular structure, oxidation-reduction reactions and redox potential, thermodynamic laws and bioenergetics, chemical equilibria and kinetics, inorganic chemistry in biological systems, data presentation. The subjects will be taught using molecules from biological systems as examples. Intended for majors in biochemistry, biophysics, or agricultural biochemistry.
BBMB 221. Structure and Reactions in Biochemical Processes.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: CHEM 163, 167, or 177
Fundamentals necessary for an understanding of biochemical processes. Primarily for students in agriculture.
Not acceptable for credit toward a major in biochemistry or biophysics. Credit for both BBMB 221 and Chem 231 may not be applied toward graduation.
BBMB 301. Survey of Biochemistry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: CHEM 231 or 331
A survey of biochemistry: structure and function of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; enzymology; metabolism; biosynthesis; and selected topics.
Not acceptable for credit toward a major in biochemistry, biophysics, or agricultural biochemistry.
BBMB 316. Principles of Biochemistry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: CHEM 231 or 331; BIOL 212.
Understanding biological systems at the molecular level; chemistry of biological macromolecules, enzyme function and regulation, metabolic pathways; integration of metabolism in diverse living systems. For students in biology and related majors who do not require the more rigorous treatment of biochemistry found in BBMB 404/405.
Not acceptable for credit toward a major in biochemistry, biophysics, or agricultural biochemistry.
BBMB 403. Microbial Biochemistry and Biotechnology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: CHEM 332, BBMB 301
Fundamental principles of microbial biochemistry, physiology, and genetics, and their application to microbial biotechnology. Topics will include biorenewable resources, metabolic pathway engineering, enzyme engineering, bioremediation, microbial diversity genomics, metagenomics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BBMB 404. Biochemistry I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: CHEM 332
A general overview for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in agricultural, biological, chemical and nutritional sciences. Chemistry of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, vitamins; protein structure; enzymology; carbohydrate metabolism.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Credit for both BBMB 420 and the 404, 405 sequence may not be applied toward graduation.
BBMB 405. Biochemistry II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 404
A general overview for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in agricultural, biological, chemical, and nutritional sciences. Metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids, nucleotides and lipids; formation, turnover, and molecular relationships among DNA, RNA, and proteins; genetic code; regulation of gene expression; selected topics in the molecular physiology of plants and animals.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Credit for both BBMB 420 and the 404, 405 sequence may not be applied toward graduation.
BBMB 411. Techniques in Biochemical Research.
(1-8) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 404 or 501, CHEM 211
Introduction to laboratory techniques for studying biochemistry, including: chromatographic methods; electrophoresis; spectrophotometry; enzyme purification; enzyme kinetics; and characterization of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BBMB 420. Physiological Chemistry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: CHEM 332, BBMB 301 or BIOL 314
Structure and function of proteins; enzymology; biological oxidation; chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleic acids; protein synthesis and the genetic code; relationship of biochemistry to selected animal diseases. Biochemistry of higher animals emphasized.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Not acceptable for credit toward a major in agricultural biochemistry, biochemistry or biophysics. Credit for both BBMB 420 and the 404, 405 sequence may not be applied toward graduation.
BBMB 430. Procaryotic Diversity and Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 530). (Cross-listed with MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: MICRO 302, MICRO 302L
Survey of the diverse groups of procaryotes emphasizing important and distinguishing metabolic, phylogenetic, morphological, and ecological features of members of those groups.
BBMB 440. Laboratory in Microbial Physiology, Diversity, and Genetics.
(Cross-listed with MICRO). (2-6) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: MICRO 302, 302L, CHEM 332, BIOL 313L
Study of the fundamental techniques and theory of studying the cellular mechanisms and diversity of microbial life. Experimental techniques will include isolation and physiological characterization of bacteria that inhabit different environments. Also included are techniques for the phylogenetic characterization, and genetic manipulation of diverse species of bacteria.
BBMB 461. Molecular Biophysics.
(Dual-listed with 561). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in CHEM 324 and 325
Physical methods for the study of molecular structure and organization of biological materials. X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, hydrodynamics and fluorescence spectroscopy. Registration for the graduate credit commits the student to graduate-level examinations, which differ from undergraduate-level examinations in the number and/or difficulty of questions.
BBMB 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: College of Agriculture: junior or senior classification and permission of instructor; College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: permission of instructor
College of Agriculture: a maximum of 9 credits of 490 may be applied toward graduation.
BBMB 490H. Honors.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: College of Agriculture: junior or senior classification and permission of instructor; College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: permission of instructor
College of Agriculture: a maximum of 9 credits of 490 may be applied toward graduation.
BBMB 499. Undergraduate Research.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of staff member with whom student proposes to work
Research under senior staff guidance.
BBMB 501. Comprehensive Biochemistry I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: CHEM 211,332; a previous course in biochemistry is strongly recommended
Chemical composition of living matter and the chemistry of life processes. Chemical characterization of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; enzymology and co-enzymes; metabolism of carbohydrates; biological oxidations.
BBMB 502. Comprehensive Biochemistry II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 501
Chemical composition of living matter and the chemistry of life processes. Metabolism of lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides; membrane biochemistry; biosynthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins; gene regulation; selected topics.
BBMB 503. Bioinorganic Chemistry.
(Cross-listed with CHEM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: CHEM 402 or BBMB 405
Essential elements: transport and storage of ions and of oxygen; metalloenzymes and metallocoenzymes; electron-transfer processes in respiration and photosynthesis; metabolism of nonmetals and redox processes involved in it; medicinal aspects of inorganic chemistry.
BBMB 520. Genetic Engineering.
(Cross-listed with GDCB, MCDB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Gen 411 or BBMB 405
Strategies and rationale of recombinant DNA technologies. The methodology of genetic engineering in basic research and implications for applied research will be considered. Topics include: basic tools of molecular cloning, targeted mutagenesis, fluorescent proteins, protein expression systems, and transgenic model systems.
BBMB 530. Procaryotic Diversity and Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 430). (Cross-listed with MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: MICRO 302, MICRO 302L
Survey of the diverse groups of procaryotes emphasizing important and distinguishing metabolic, phylogenetic, morphological, and ecological features of members of those groups.
BBMB 542. Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques.
(Cross-listed with B M S, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BBMB 542A. DNA Techniques. Includes genetic engineering procedures, sequencing, PCR, and genotyping. (F.S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BBMB 542B. Protein Techniques. Includes fermentation, protein isolation, protein purification, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, NMR, confocal microscopy and laser microdissection, immunophenotyping, and monoclonol antibody production. (S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BBMB 542C. Cell Techniques. Includes immunophenotyping, ELISA, flow cytometry, microscopic techniques, and image analysis. (F.S.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BBMB 542D. Plant Transformation. Includes Agrobacterium and particle gun-mediated transformation of tobacco, Arabidopsis, and maize, and analysis of transformants. (S.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BBMB 542E. Proteomics. Includes two-dimensional electrophoresis, laser scanning, mass spectrometry, and database searching. (F.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BBMB 542F. Techniques in Metabolomics. metabolomics and the techniques involved in metabolite profiling. For non-chemistry majoring students who are seeking analytical aspects into their biological research projects.
(Cross-listed with B M S, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BBMB 542G. Genomic Techniques.
(Cross-listed with B M S, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BBMB 552. Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopy.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: CHEM 325 or permission of instructor
Advanced solution state Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy as applied to biological systems. Topics include theoretical principles of NMR, practical aspects of experimental NMR, methodologies for protein structure determination, NMR relaxation, recent advances in NMR spectroscopy.
BBMB 561. Molecular Biophysics.
(Dual-listed with 461). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in CHEM 324 and 325
Physical methods for the study of molecular structure and organization of biological materials. X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, hydrodynamics and fluorescence spectroscopy. Registration for graduate credit commits the student to graduate-level examinations, which differ from undergraduate-level examinations in the number and/or difficulty of questions.
BBMB 561L. Laboratory in Molecular Biophysics.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in BBMB 461/561
Practice in methods of X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, hydrodynamics and fluorescence spectroscopy as applied to macromolecules.
BBMB 565. Professional Practices in Science and Engineering.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, GENET, HORT, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal iProfessional Practices in Science and Engineeringssues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BBMB 565A. Responsible Conduct of Research. (Cr. 1.0). F,.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, GENET, HORT, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal iProfessional Practices in Science and Engineeringssues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BBMB 565B. Working with Industry. (Cr. 0.5)..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, GENET, HORT, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal iProfessional Practices in Science and Engineeringssues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BBMB 565C. Communications in Science. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2011. Reading and reviewing manuscripts; publishing papers; oral and poster presentations..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, GENET, HORT, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal iProfessional Practices in Science and Engineeringssues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BBMB 565D. Time Management and Mentoring. (Cr. 0.5). Alt F., offered 2012. Balancing life and career; mentoring; lab management..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, GENET, HORT, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal iProfessional Practices in Science and Engineeringssues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BBMB 565E. The Interview Process. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2012. Applying and interviewing for academia, industry and government..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, GENET, HORT, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal iProfessional Practices in Science and Engineeringssues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BBMB 565F. Grant Writing. (Cr. 1.0). Alt F., offered 2011. Writing a winning proposal..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, GENET, HORT, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal iProfessional Practices in Science and Engineeringssues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BBMB 565G. Teaching. (C.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, GENET, HORT, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal iProfessional Practices in Science and Engineeringssues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BBMB 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, GENET, HORT, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal iProfessional Practices in Science and Engineeringssues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BBMB 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, GENET, HORT, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal iProfessional Practices in Science and Engineeringssues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BBMB 569. Bioinformatics III (Structural Genome Informatics).
(Cross-listed with BCB, COM S, CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BCB 567, Gen 411, STAT 430
Algorithmic and statistical approaches in structural genomics including protein, DNA and RNA structure. Structure determination, refinement, representation, comparison, visualization, and modeling. Analysis and prediction of protein secondary and tertiary structure, disorder, protein cores and surfaces, protein-protein and protein-nucleic acid interactions, protein localization and function.
BBMB 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
BBMB 593. Workshop in Biochemistry and Biophysics.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Graduate workshops in selected topics in biochemistry and biophysics. Credit in this course does not meet the requirement for advanced graduate electives in Biochemistry.
BBMB 607. Plant Biochemistry.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 405 or 502
Description of unique aspects of plant biochemistry including lipid metabolism, cell wall structure, secondary metabolism, phytoalexin biosynthesis, and plant defenses.
BBMB 615. Molecular Immunology.
(Cross-listed with MICRO, V MPM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: BBMB 405 or 502
Current topics in molecular aspects of immunology: T and B cell receptors; major histocompatibility complex; antibody structure; immunosuppressive drugs and viruses; and intracellular signalling pathways leading to expression of genes that control and activate immune function.
BBMB 622. Carbohydrate Chemistry.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 404 or 501
Structure, occurrence, properties, function, and chemical and enzymatic modifications of monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides, and glycoproteins.
BBMB 632. Kinetics of Enzyme Action.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 501
Fundamental and advanced enzyme kinetics. Topics include integrated rate equations, methods for deriving initial-rate equations, inhibition, product effects, methods for verifying kinetic mechanisms, allostery, hysteresis, isotope effects, and complex kinetic mechanisms.
BBMB 642. Mechanisms of Enzymatic Catalysis.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 404, 420, or 501
The chemical basis of enzymatic catalysis with emphasis on mechanisms of substrate recognition, general acid-base catalysis and stereoelectronic factors.
BBMB 645. Molecular Signaling.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 405, 420, or 502
Molecular mechanisms of cellular signaling including receptor activation, desensitization and cross talk, signal transduction pathways, and nuclear receptors. Discussion includes a variety of cell surface receptors and their hormone; growth factor and extracellular matrix activators; protein kinases; caspase and transcription factor downstream signals; lipids, gases and cyclic nucleotides as regulators of cell signaling. Course content includes current literature, student and instructor presentations and research proposal writing.
BBMB 652. Protein Chemistry - Chemical Methods.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 404 or 501
First 8 weeks. Chemical reactions as a means of determining protein structure and biological function.
BBMB 653. Protein Chemistry - Physical Methods.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 404 or 501
Second 8 weeks. Protein structure determination as a means of understanding biological function.
BBMB 660. Membrane Biochemistry.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 405 or 502
Protein and lipid constituents of biological membranes. Structure and topography of membrane proteins. Selected topics concerning the membrane proteins involved in diverse biochemical processes, such as energy transduction transport across membranes, neurotransmission and signal transduction.
BBMB 661. Current Topics in Neurobiology.
(Cross-listed with NEURO, GDCB). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable. Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics may include communication, hormones and behavior, neural integration, membrane biophysics, molecular and cellular neuroscience, developmental neurobiology, neuroanatomy and ultrastructure, sensory biology, social behavior, techniques in neurobiology and behavior.
BBMB 675. Nucleic Acid Structure and Function.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 405 or 502
In-depth discussion of nucleic acid properties, structures and structure/function relationships. Interactions between nucleic acids and proteins will be emphasized.
BBMB 676. Biochemistry of Gene Expression in Eucaryotes.
(Cross-listed with MCDB). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 404 or 501, 405 or 502 or GDCB 511
Analysis of the biochemical processes involved in expression of eucaryotic genes and the regulation thereof, including RNA polymerase, transcriptional regulatory proteins, enhancers and silencers, chromosome structure, termination, RNA processing, RNA transport, RNA turnover, small RNAs translational regulation, protein turnover.
BBMB 681. Advanced Seminar.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Student presentations.
BBMB 682. Departmental Seminar.
Cr. R.
F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Staff and visitor research.
BBMB 696. Research Seminar.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, GDCB, PLBIO, HORT, FOR). Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Research seminars by faculty and graduate students.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BBMB 698. Seminar in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.
(Cross-listed with MCDB, GDCB, MICRO, V MPM). (2-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Student and faculty presentations.
BBMB 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Courses
BCB 444. Introduction to Bioinformatics.
(Dual-listed with 544). (Cross-listed with BCBIO, BIOL, COM S, CPR E, GEN). (4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: MATH 165 or STAT 401 or equivalent
Broad overview of bioinformatics with a significant problem-solving component, including hands-on practice using computational tools to solve a variety of biological problems. Topics include: database searching, sequence alignment, gene prediction, RNA and protein structure prediction, construction of phylogenetic trees, comparative and functional genomics, systems biology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BCB 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
BCB 544. Introduction to Bioinformatics.
(Dual-listed with 444). (Cross-listed with COM S, CPR E, GDCB). (4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: MATH 165 or STAT 401 or equivalent
Broad overview of bioinformatics with a significant problem-solving component, including hands-on practice using computational tools to solve a variety of biological problems. Topics include: database searching, sequence alignment, gene prediction, RNA and protein structure prediction, construction of phylogenetic trees, comparative and functional genomics, systems biology.
BCB 565. Professional Practices in Science and Engineering.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BCB 565A. Responsible Conduct of Research. (Cr. 1.0). F,.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BCB 565B. Working with Industry. (Cr. 0.5)..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BCB 565C. Communications in Science. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2011. Reading and reviewing manuscripts; publishing papers; oral and poster presentations..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BCB 565D. Time Management and Mentoring. (Cr. 0.5). Alt F., offered 2012. Balancing life and career; mentoring; lab management..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BCB 565E. The Interview Process. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2012. Applying and interviewing for academia, industry and government..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BCB 565F. Grant Writing. (Cr. 1.0). Alt F., offered 2011. Writing a winning proposal..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BCB 565G. Teaching. (Cr. 0.5). Preparation of a teaching portfolio and course materials; lecturing, technology..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BCB 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BCB 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
BCB 567. Bioinformatics I (Fundamentals of Genome Informatics).
(Cross-listed with COM S, CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: COM S 208; COM S 330; STAT 341; credit or enrollment in BIOL 315, STAT 430
Biology as an information science. Review of algorithms and information processing. Generative models for sequences. String algorithms. Pairwise sequence alignment. Multiple sequence alignment. Searching sequence databases. Genome sequence assembly.
BCB 568. Bioinformatics II (Advanced Genome Informatics).
(Cross-listed with GDCB, STAT, COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BCB 567, BBMB 301, BIOL 315, STAT 430, credit or enrollment in Gen 411
Advanced sequence models. Basic methods in molecular phylogeny. Hidden Markov models. Genome annotation. DNA and protein motifs. Introduction to gene expression analysis.
BCB 569. Bioinformatics III (Structural Genome Informatics).
(Cross-listed with BBMB, COM S, CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BCB 567, Gen 411, STAT 430
Algorithmic and statistical approaches in structural genomics including protein, DNA and RNA structure. Structure determination, refinement, representation, comparison, visualization, and modeling. Analysis and prediction of protein secondary and tertiary structure, disorder, protein cores and surfaces, protein-protein and protein-nucleic acid interactions, protein localization and function.
BCB 570. Bioinformatics IV (Computational Functional Genomics and Systems Biology).
(Cross-listed with COM S, GDCB, STAT, CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BCB 567, BIOL 315, COM S 311 and either 208 or 228, Gen 411, STAT 430
Algorithmic and statistical approaches in computational functional genomics and systems biology. Elements of experiment design. Analysis of high throughput gene expression, proteomics, and other datasets obtained using system-wide measurements. Topological analysis, module discovery, and comparative analysis of gene and protein networks. Modeling, analysis, simulation and inference of transcriptional regulatory modules and networks, protein-protein interaction networks, metabolic networks, cells and systems: Dynamic systems, Boolean, and probabilistic models. Multi-scale, multi-granularity models. Ontology-driven, network based, and probabilistic approaches to information integration.
BCB 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
BCB 593. Workshop in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Current topics in bioinformatics and computational biology research. Lectures by off-campus experts. Students read background literature, attend preparatory seminars, attend all lectures, meet with lecturers.
BCB 596. Genomic Data Processing.
(Cross-listed with COM S, GDCB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Some experience in computation
Study the practical aspects of genomic data processing with an emphasis on hands-on projects. Topics include base-calling, sequence cleaning and contaminant removal; fragment assembly procedures and EST clustering methods; genome closure strategies and practices; sequence homology search and function prediction; and annotation and submission of GenBank reports. Next-generation sequencing topics like model genome resequencing, short-read assembly and transcriptome abundance measurement will also be covered.
BCB 598. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the program chair
Off-campus work periods for graduate students in the field of bioinformatics and computational biology.
BCB 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
BCB 660. Selected Topics in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.
(2-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Topics of interest in the major research areas of computational molecular biology, including genomics, structural genomics, functional genomics, and computational systems biology.
BCB 690. Student Seminar in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. S.
Student research presentations.
BCB 691. Faculty Seminar in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Faculty research series.
BCB 697. Graduate Research Rotation.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Graduate research projects performed under the supervision of selected faculty members in the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology major.
BCB 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Courses
BCBIO 110. BCBIO Orientation.
(1-0) Cr. 0.5.
F.
First 8 weeks. Orientation to the area of bioinformatics and computational biology. For students considering a major in BCBIO. Specializations and career opportunities.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BCBIO 211. Introduction to Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Perl programming, molecular biology, biological databases, sequence alignment, homology search, identification of sequence patterns, construction of phylogenetic trees, gene function prediction, gene structure prediction, genomic annotation and comparative genomics.
BCBIO 401. Fundamentals of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 211 and basic programming experience (e.g. COM S 207, 208, 227 or permission of instructor)
Application of computer science to molecular biology. String algorithms, sequence alignments, indexing data structures, homology search methods, pattern recognition, fragment assembly, genome annotation, construction of bioinformatics databases, and gathering and distribution of biological information with the Internet.
BCBIO 402. Fundamentals of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BCBIO 401
Genomics: Gene structure prediction, gene function prediction and comparative genomics. Post-genomics: Gene expression studies, DNA microarrays, next-generation sequencing of transcriptome. Structural biology: Protein and RNA structure predictions, structure representation, comparison and visualization. Systems biology: Signal transduction pathway inference, biological networks and systems.
BCBIO 442. Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Techniques.
(0.2-0.5) Cr. 0.5.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits. S.SS.
Prereq: BIOL 314 recommended
Modular minicourses consisting of guided tutorials and hands-on computer software exercises focused on fundamental problems, approaches, and software applications in bioinformatics and computational biology.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Nonmajor graduate credit.
BCBIO 442A. Sequence Database Searching (Module,.
(0.2-0.5) Cr. 0.5.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits. S.SS.
Prereq: BIOL 314 recommended
Modular minicourses consisting of guided tutorials and hands-on computer software exercises focused on fundamental problems, approaches, and software applications in bioinformatics and computational biology.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Nonmajor graduate credit.
BCBIO 442A. Sequence Database Searching (Module,.
(0.2-0.5) Cr. 0.5.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits. S.SS.
Prereq: BIOL 314 recommended
Modular minicourses consisting of guided tutorials and hands-on computer software exercises focused on fundamental problems, approaches, and software applications in bioinformatics and computational biology.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Nonmajor graduate credit.
BCBIO 442B. Protein Structure Databases, Visualization, and Prediction (Module,.
(0.2-0.5) Cr. 0.5.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits. S.SS.
Prereq: BIOL 314 recommended
Modular minicourses consisting of guided tutorials and hands-on computer software exercises focused on fundamental problems, approaches, and software applications in bioinformatics and computational biology.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Nonmajor graduate credit.
BCBIO 442B. Protein Structure Databases, Visualization, and Prediction (Module,.
(0.2-0.5) Cr. 0.5.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits. S.SS.
Prereq: BIOL 314 recommended
Modular minicourses consisting of guided tutorials and hands-on computer software exercises focused on fundamental problems, approaches, and software applications in bioinformatics and computational biology.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Nonmajor graduate credit.
BCBIO 442C. Phylogenetic Analysis (Module,.
(0.2-0.5) Cr. 0.5.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits. S.SS.
Prereq: BIOL 314 recommended
Modular minicourses consisting of guided tutorials and hands-on computer software exercises focused on fundamental problems, approaches, and software applications in bioinformatics and computational biology.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Nonmajor graduate credit.
BCBIO 442C. Phylogenetic Analysis (Module,.
(0.2-0.5) Cr. 0.5.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits. S.SS.
Prereq: BIOL 314 recommended
Modular minicourses consisting of guided tutorials and hands-on computer software exercises focused on fundamental problems, approaches, and software applications in bioinformatics and computational biology.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Nonmajor graduate credit.
BCBIO 442D. Microarray Analysis Analysis (Module D).
(0.2-0.5) Cr. 0.5.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits. S.SS.
Prereq: BIOL 314 recommended
Modular minicourses consisting of guided tutorials and hands-on computer software exercises focused on fundamental problems, approaches, and software applications in bioinformatics and computational biology.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Nonmajor graduate credit.
BCBIO 444. Introduction to Bioinformatics.
(Cross-listed with BCB, CPR E, BIOL, COM S, GEN). (4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: MATH 165 or STAT 401 or equivalent
Broad overview of bioinformatics with a significant problem-solving component, including hands-on practice using computational tools to solve a variety of biological problems. Topics include: database searching, sequence alignment, gene prediction, RNA and protein structure prediction, construction of phylogenetic trees, comparative and functional genomics, systems biology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BCBIO 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: BCBIO 211, junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may use no more than 9 credits of BCBIO 490 and 491 toward graduation.
BCBIO 491. Team Research Projects..
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: BCBIO 211, junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
Research projects in bioinformatics and computational biology done by teams of students.
Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may use no more than 9 credits of BCBIO 490 and 491 toward graduation.
Bioengineering Courses
BIOE 201. Introduction to Bioengineering I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: CHEM 167
An exploration of cell structure and function, cellular metabolism, types of life forms, energy transport and use, biomolecule structure and function, and enzyme structure, function, and kinetics, with strong mathematical emphasis.
BIOE 202. Introduction to Bioengineering II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: BIOE 201
Feedback loops in biological systems, cell and microbial growth patterns, fermentation kinetics. Biotechnology in diseases, wastewater treatment, genetic engineering of bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals, and biosensor operation. Strong mathematical emphasis.
BIOE 325. Systems Biology for Engineering.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 202, MATH 267
Review of systems approaches for modeling. Introduction or review of methods for gene regulation in cells and how to model them. Auto regulation of gene networks. Feedforward modeling, timing considerations. Feedback mechanisms. Kinetic and rate-limiting steps.
BIOE 341. BioMEMs and Nanotechnology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 202
Overview of Micro-Electro-Mechanical-System (MEMS) technologies for bioengineering, fundamentals of microfluidic device design, fabrication, and characterization, survey of microfluidic functional building blocks for lab-on-a-chip applications including mixers, valves, channels, and chambers. Topics of nanotechnology in bioengineering, nanoscale building block technologies for bioengineering including self-assembling, surface chemical treatment, nano-imprinting, nano-particles, nano-tubes, nano-wires, and stimuli-responsive biomaterials.
BIOE 341L. BioMEMS and Nanotechnology Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Prereq: 202, concurrent enrollment in 341
Introductory laboratory course accompanying BIOE 341. Design, fabrication, and characterization of BioMEMS lab-on-a-chip devices and nanoscale techniques for bioengineering. Student group projects. BioE341L not a necessary corequisite with BioE341.
BIOE 352. Molecular, Cellular and Tissue Biomechanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 201, E M 324, Mat E 272
Introduction to the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue. Range of movement, joint dislocation, bone deformity and fracture. Application of continuum mechanics to both living and non-living systems. Laws of motion, free-body diagrams and simple force analysis of musculoskeletal system. Biomechanical response of soft and hard tissues with emphasis on microstructure and mechanical properties. Applications to bioengineering design.
BIOE 411. Bioprocessing and Bioproducts.
(Cross-listed with A E, BSE, C E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: A E 216 or equivalent, MATH 160 or 165, one of CHEM 167 or higher, BIOL 173 or 211 or higher or BRT 501, senior or graduate classification
Sustainability, cleaner production. Taxonomy, kinetics, metabolism, aerobic and anaerobic fermentation. Biofuels, bioenergy and coproducts. Mass/energy balances, process integration, pretreatment, separation. Membrane reactors, bioelectrolysis, microbial fuel cells, nanotechnology, genetic engineering, mutagenesis.
BIOE 428. Image Processing with Biomedical Applications.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: E E 324
Review of signal processing, linear algebra, probability. Image sampling and quantization. Image transforms, image enhancement, image denoising/restoration. Tomographic reconstruction, segmentation and registration, recognition and shape analysis and applications in Computer Aided disease Detection (CAD).
BIOE 450. Biosensing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 202
Overview of biosensors and bioanalytical challenges; designing for performance including various analytical problems, ion-selective membranes, characteristics of enzymes and basics of bioaffinity sensing; fundamentals of bioselective layers including depositing films and membranes, surfaces for immobilization and bioselective agents; survey of different biosensing technologies including electroanalytical, biomembrane, optical, and acoustic-wave based sensors.
Biology Courses
BIOL 101. Introductory Biology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Life considered at cellular, organism, and population levels. Function and diversity of the living world. Presentation of basic biological principles as well as topics and issues of current human interest. Intended primarily for nonmajors; available to biology majors for elective credit.
BIOL 110. Introduction to Biology.
Cr. 1.
F.
Orientation to the scope of the biological sciences, and discussion of professional opportunities. Required of first year biology majors.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BIOL 111. Opportunities in Biology.
(1-0) Cr. 0.5.
S.
Introduction to biological science disciplines and professional opportunities through faculty presentations which examine a variety of current research topics.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BIOL 155. Human Biology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
A survey course of human biology, including principal structures and functions of the body systems and the diseases and disorders associated with them. Designed to meet general education requirements in natural science. Not recommended for those seeking a career in the allied health professions or for students majoring in life science.
BIOL 173. Environmental Biology.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
An introduction to the structure and function of natural systems at scales from the individual to the biosphere and the complex interactions between humans and their environment. Discussions of human population growth, biodiversity, sustainability, resource use, and pollution. Non-majors only.
BIOL 201. Introduction to Environmental Issues.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI, ENV S). (2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Discussion of current and emerging environmental issues such as human population growth, energy use, loss of biodiversity, water resources, and climate change.
BIOL 204. Biodiversity.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (4-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: One course in life sciences
Survey of the major groups of organisms and biological systems. Definition, measurements, and patterns of distribution of organisms. Sources of information about biodiversity. Not intended for major credit in the biological sciences. Half semester course.
BIOL 211. Principles of Biology I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: High school biology and chemistry or credit or enrollment in CHEM 163 or 177
Introduction to the nature of life, including the cellular basis of life; the nature of heredity; evolution; diversity of microbial, plant, and animal life; and principles of ecology. Intended for life science majors. First of core series of required courses for the biology major.
BIOL 211L. Principles of Biology Laboratory I.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 211
Laboratory to accompany 211.
BIOL 212. Principles of Biology II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 211
Introduction to the nature of life, including the cellular basis of life; energy relationships; the nature of heredity; evolution; form and function of microbial, plant, and animal life.
BIOL 212L. Principles of Biology Laboratory II.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: credit or enrollment in 212
Laboratory to accompany 212.
BIOL 255. Fundamentals of Human Anatomy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: High School Biology and Chemistry, or BIOL 101
An introduction to human anatomy, beginning with cells and tissues, surveying all body systems, relating form to function. Systems covered include: integumentary, bones and joints, muscles, nervous, sensory, endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. Pre-Medical students should consider BIOL 351 for their anatomy background. Not intended for major credit in biology.
BIOL 255L. Fundamentals of Human Anatomy Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 255
Investigation of human anatomy using models and dissections of preserved organs and model mammals. Pre-Medical students should consider 351 for their anatomy background. Not intended for major credit in biology.
BIOL 256. Fundamentals of Human Physiology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: High School Biology and Chemistry, or BIOL 101, or 255 (recommended)
An introduction to human physiology, studying the function of all body systems. Systems covered include: integumentary, bones and joints, muscles, nervous, sensory, endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. Pre-Medical students should consider 335 for their physiology background. Not intended for major credit in biology.
BIOL 256L. Fundamentals of Human Physiology Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 256
Student-conducted experiments investigating concepts of human physiology with computer data acquisition and analysis. Interpretation of experimental results and preparation of lab reports. Pre-Medical students should consider 335 for their anatomy and physiology background. Not intended for major credit in biology.
BIOL 258. Human Reproduction.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 101, or 155, or 211
Anatomy and physiology of human reproductive systems, including fertility, pregnancy, and delivery.
BIOL 306. Metabolic Physiology of Mammals.
Cr. 3.
Prereq: 211, 212
Introduction to physiology of metabolic function in mammals and other animals. Metabolic processes and their interactions with various subsystems, approached form an organismal perspective. Integration of cellular, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal processes, relevant to their control and integration at the nervous and endocrine system levels. Functional aspects of organismal physiology; energy and water balances, physiology of rest exercise, and environmental stress.
Students cannot receive credit for both Biol 306 and Biol 335.
BIOL 307. Women in Science and Engineering.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: a 200 level course in science, engineering or women's studies; ENGL 250
The interrelationships of women and science and engineering examined from historical, sociological, philosophical, and biological perspectives. Factors contributing to underrepresentation; feminist critiques of science; examination of successful strategies.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
BIOL 312. Ecology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL, ENSCI). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.SS.
Prereq: 211L and 212L
Fundamental concepts and principles of ecology dealing with organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems. Laboratory and field exercises examine ecological principles and methods as well as illustrate habitats.
BIOL 313. Principles of Genetics.
(Cross-listed with GEN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 211, 211L, 212, and 212L
Introduction to the principles of transmission and molecular genetics of plants, animals, and bacteria. Recombination, structure and replication of DNA, gene expression, cloning, quantitative and population genetics.
Students may receive graduation credit for no more than one of the following: Gen 260, Gen 313 and 313L, Gen 320, Biol 313 and 313L, and Agron 320.
BIOL 313L. Genetics Laboratory.
(Cross-listed with GEN). (0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 313
Laboratory to accompany 313.
Students may receive graduation credit for no more than one of the following: Biol 313 and 313L, Gen 260, Gen 313, Gen 320, and Agron 320.
BIOL 314. Principles of Molecular Cell Biology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: BIOL 313
Integration of elementary principles of metabolism, bioenergetics, cell structure and function to develop a molecular view of how the cell works.
BIOL 315. Biological Evolution.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 313
The mechanisms of evolution. Topics in microevolution: population genetics, natural selection, genetic variation, and adaptation. Macroevolution: speciation, extinction, phylogeny, and major evolutionary patterns.
BIOL 328. Cell Physiology of Human Diseases.
Cr. 3.
Prereq: 212
Survey of macromolecular and ultrastructural organization of animal cell and membrane structures, including recent molecular discoveries in areas of genomics and proteomics involved with cell growth and cell interactions. Emphasis on selected topics of cellular functions with known human disease states.
BIOL 330. Principles of Plant Physiology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: BIOL 313 or GEN 320; BIOL 314 or BBMB 301; CHEM 231 or 332; PHYS 106 or 111
An overview of classical and current concepts, principles and approaches regarding the basic mechanisms of plant function underlying growth, development and survival of plants. Topics covered include environmental and developmental signals, plant hormone action, signal transduction, mineral nutrition, water relations, metabolism and photosynthesis.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 330L. Principles of Plant Physiology Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 330
Laboratory to accompany BIOL 330. Experiments and explorations illustrating fundamental principles of plant physiology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 335. Principles of Human and Other Animal Physiology.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: BIOL 314
Introduction to systemic functions with emphasis on mammals.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 336. Ecological and Evolutionary Animal Physiology.
Cr. 3.
Prereq: 211, 212
Study of mechanisms by which animals perform life-sustaining functions; the evolution and adaptive significance of physiology traits, the diversity of physiological mechanisms, and how physiology and ecology interact.
BIOL 351. Comparative Chordate Anatomy.
(3-4) Cr. 5.
S.
Prereq: 212, junior classification
The evolution of chordates as reflected in the anatomy of extinct and living forms. Lecture topics include the history and diversity of chordates; comparisons of anatomic structures among major groups, the adaptive significance of anatomic structures. Laboratory involves dissection of representative species.
BIOL 352. Vertebrate Histology.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 212
Microscopic structure of vertebrate tissues and organs, with an introduction to histological techniques.
BIOL 353. Introductory Parasitology.
(Cross-listed with MICRO, V PTH). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 212
Biology and host-parasite relationships of major groups of animal parasites, and techniques of diagnosing and studying parasites.
BIOL 354. Animal Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 212
Ethological and sociobiological approaches to animal behavior. Genetic and developmental aspects of behavior, biological rhythms, orientation (including navigation, migration), communication, and social behavior (mating, aggression, parental care).
BIOL 354L. Laboratory in Animal Behavior.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in BIOL 354
Laboratory techniques for observation, description and analysis of animal activities; independent projects.
BIOL 355. Plants and People.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Credit in 211 and 211L
Uses of plants and fungi by humans and the importance of plants in the past, present and future. Discussion of fruits, vegetables, grains, herbs, spices, beverages, oils, fibers, wood, medicines, and drugs, in the context of their agricultural, cultural, and economic roles in modern societies. Emphasis on origins and worldwide diversity of culturally important plants, their characteristics, and uses.
BIOL 356. Dendrology.
(Cross-listed with FOR). (2-4) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 211
Identification and ecology of North American woody plant species. Importance of woody plants in timber production and wildlife habitat. Natural disturbances, human impacts, management and restoration concerns for major North American forest regions will be addressed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 364. Invertebrate Biology.
Cr. 3-4.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 212
Emphasis on diversity, development, physiology and behavior of invertebrate organisms- the "spineless wonders" of the world. Laboratory involves hands-on study and investigation of living invertebrates.
BIOL 365. Vertebrate Biology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). (3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 212, 212L
Evolution, biology, and classification of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Emphasis on a comparative analysis of the structure and function of organ systems. Laboratory exercises concentrate on morphology and identification of orders of vertebrates.
BIOL 366. Plant Systematics.
(2-4) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 211
Introduction to plant phylogenetic systematics, plant classification, survey of flowering plant families, identification and field study of local plants.
BIOL 371. Ecological Methods.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 312; STAT 101 or 104
Quantitative techniques used in management of natural resources with emphasis on inventory and manipulation of habitat and animal populations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 381. Environmental Systems I: Introduction to Environmental Systems.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI, ENV S, MICRO). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 12 credits of natural science including biology and chemistry
Introduction to the structure and function of natural environmental systems. Systems approach to the analysis of material and energy flows in natural environmental systems and the primary environmental factors controlling these systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 382. Environmental Systems II: Analysis of Environmental Systems.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ENSCI 381
Continuation of ENSCI 381. Systems approach to the analysis of material and energy flows in natural environmental systems and the primary environmental factors controlling these systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 393. North American Field Trips in Biology.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Two courses in the biological sciences and by approval of application
Extended field trips, usually during break periods, to North American locations of interest to biologists. Inquire in the Biology Program Office, 103 Bessey Hall, for trip schedule.
BIOL 393A. Pre-trip Seminar. Cr. 1. Discussion of relevant biological and cultural topics during semester preceding trip..
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Two courses in the biological sciences and by approval of application
Extended field trips, usually during break periods, to North American locations of interest to biologists. Inquire in the Biology Program Office, 103 Bessey Hall, for trip schedule.
BIOL 393B. Field trip. Cr. 1 to 3. Trip to North American location under supervision of faculty member. Report required..
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Two courses in the biological sciences and by approval of application
Extended field trips, usually during break periods, to North American locations of interest to biologists. Inquire in the Biology Program Office, 103 Bessey Hall, for trip schedule.
BIOL 394. International Field Trips in Biology.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Two courses in the biological sciences and by approval of application
Extended field trips, usually during break periods, to international locations of interest to biologists. Inquire in the Biology Program Office, 103 Bessey Hall, for trip schedule.
BIOL 394A. Pre-trip Seminar. Cr. 1. Discussion of relevant biological and cultural topics during semester preceding trip..
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Two courses in the biological sciences and by approval of application
Extended field trips, usually during break periods, to international locations of interest to biologists. Inquire in the Biology Program Office, 103 Bessey Hall, for trip schedule.
BIOL 394B. Field trip. Cr. 1 to 3. Trip to international location under supervision of faculty member. Report required. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only..
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Two courses in the biological sciences and by approval of application
Extended field trips, usually during break periods, to international locations of interest to biologists. Inquire in the Biology Program Office, 103 Bessey Hall, for trip schedule.
BIOL 423. Developmental Biology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 313
Principles of embryogenesis and animal development. Establishment of body axes, organ and limb development, and specification of cell fates. Emphasis on cell signaling and the control of gene expression within the context of a developing organism. Medically relevant subjects will be discussed, including stem cells, cancer biology, fertilization, and cloning.
BIOL 423L. Developmental Biology Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 423
Experiments and explorations illustrating fundamental principles of multicellular development.
BIOL 428. Topics in Cell Biology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 314
Selected topics on biological organization and function at the cellular level. Emphasis on biomembranes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 434. Endocrinology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 211, 212
Dual-listed with EEOB 534. Chemical integration of vertebrate organisms. The structure, development, and evolution of the endocrine glands and the function and structure of their hormones.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 436. Neurobiology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 212
Basic principles of brain function and development. Signaling of nerve cells, synaptic transmission, structure/function of ion channels and receptors, memory and synaptic plasticity, movement and central control, sensation and sensory processing, construction of neural circuits, early brain development, complex brain functions in health and disease.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 439. Environmental Physiology.
Cr. 3-4.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: BIOL 335; physics recommended
Dual-listed with EEOB 539. Physiological adaptations to the environment with an emphasis on vertebrates.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 444. Introduction to Bioinformatics.
(Cross-listed with BCB, BCBIO, COM S, CPR E, GEN). (4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: MATH 165 or STAT 401 or equivalent
Broad overview of bioinformatics with a significant problem-solving component, including hands-on practice using computational tools to solve a variety of biological problems. Topics include: database searching, sequence alignment, gene prediction, RNA and protein structure prediction, construction of phylogenetic trees, comparative and functional genomics, systems biology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 454. Plant Anatomy.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 212L; 366 recommended
Characteristics of cell and tissue types in vascular plants. Anatomy of developing and mature stems, roots, and leaves, including secondary (woody) growth. Introduction to the special anatomy of flowers and seeds.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 455. Bryophyte and Lichen Biodiversity.
(Dual-listed with 555). Cr. 3.
Prereq: BIOL 211, BIOL 211L
(Dual-listed with EEOB) Introduction to the biology and ecology of mosses, liverworts, and lichens. Emphasis on identification and diversity of local representatives of these three groups of organisms. Required field trips and service-learning.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 456. Principles of Mycology.
(Cross-listed with MICRO). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 10 credits in biological sciences
Morphology, diversity and ecology of fungi; their relation to agriculture and industry and human health.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 457. Herpetology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 351 or 365
Dual-listed with EEOB 557. Biology, ecology, and evolution of amphibians (salamanders, frogs, caecilians) and reptiles (lizards, snakes, tuatara, turtles, crocodilians). Emphasis on structure, physiological adaptation to different environments, behavior, reproduction, roles of amphibians and reptiles in ecosystems, and conservation. Laboratory focus on survey methods, identification, relationships, distribution, habits, and habitats of amphibians and reptiles.
BIOL 458. Ornithology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: A ECL 365 or BIOL 351
Dual-listed with EEOB 558. Biology, ecology, evolution, and taxonomy of birds. Emphasis on structure, physiology, behavior, communication, navigation, reproduction, and conservation. Laboratory exercises complement lecture topics, emphasize identification and distribution of Midwest birds, and include field trips.
BIOL 459. Mammalogy.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 351 or A ECL 365
Dual-listed with EEOB 559. Biology, ecology, and evolution of mammals. Emphasis on structure, physiological adaptation to different environments, behavior, reproduction, roles of mammals in ecosystems, and conservation. Laboratory focus on identification, distribution, habits, and habitats of mammals.
BIOL 462. Evolutionary Genetics.
(Cross-listed with GEN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 315
The genetic basis of evolutionary processes in higher organisms. The role of genetic variation in adaptation, natural selection, adaptive processes, and the influence of random processes on evolutionary change.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 465. Morphometric Analysis.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: STAT 401
Dual-listed with EEOB 565. A comprehensive overview of the theory and methods for the analysis of biological shape with emphasis on data acquisition, standardization, statistical analysis, and visualization of results. Methods for both landmark and outline data will be discussed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 471. Introductory Conservation Biology.
Cr. 3.
Prereq: BIOL 312
Examination of conservation issues from a population and community perspective. The role of genetics, demography, and environment in determining population viability, habitat fragmentation, reserve design, biodiversity assessment, and restoration ecology.
BIOL 472. Community Ecology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 312
The effect of interspecific interactions on the structure and dynamics of natural and managed communities; including concepts of guild structure and trophic web dynamics and their importance to the productivity, diversity, stability, and sustainability of communities. The implications of interspecifc interactions in the management of wild species will be emphasized with illustrative case histories of interactions between plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 474. Plant Ecology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 312
Principles of plant population and community ecology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 476. Functional Ecology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: BIOL 312
Dual-listed with EEOB 576. The nature of adaptations to physical and biotic environments. Biophysical, biomechanical, and physiological bases of the structure, form, growth, distribution, and abundance of organisms.
BIOL 480. Studies in Marine Biology.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
Courses taken at Gulf Coast Research Laboratory and other marine biological stations are transferred to Iowa State University under this number.
BIOL 481. Summer Field Studies.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
Courses taken at summer biological field stations are transferred to Iowa State University under this number. See www.biology.iastate.edu for links to field stations located in different biomes: coastal, Great Lakes, taiga, deciduous forests, deserts, Rocky Mountains.
BIOL 482. Tropical Biology.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits.
Prereq: One year of college biology; knowledge of Spanish desirable but not required
Students registering for courses taught by the Organization for Tropical Studies will receive credit for this ISU course when requesting a transfer of credits.
BIOL 484. Ecosystem Ecology.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Combined 12 credits in biology and chemistry
Introduction of the study of ecosystems and the factors that influence their properties and dynamics. Conceptual foundations for ecosystem studies. Quantitative analyses of accumulations, transformations, and fluxes of nutrients, water, and energy within and among ecosystems.
BIOL 486. Aquatic Ecology.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI, A ECL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 312 or ENSCI 381 or ENSCI 402 or NREM 301
Dual-listed with EEOB 586. Structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with application to fishery and pollution problems. Emphasis on lacustrine, riverine, and wetland ecology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 486L. Aquatic Ecology Laboratory.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI, A ECL). (0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 486
Dual-listed with EEOB 586L. Field trips and laboratory exercises to accompany 486. Hands-on experience with aquatic research and monitoring techniques and concepts.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 487. Microbial Ecology.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI, MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Six credits in biology and 6 credits in chemistry
Dual-listed with EEOB 587. Introduction to major functional groups of autotrophic and heterotrophic microorganisms and their roles in natural systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 488. Identification of Aquatic Organisms.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
On line taxonomic and identification exercises to accompany 486. Instruction and practice in the identification of algae, aquatic macrophytes, zooplankton, and benthos.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BIOL 489. Population Ecology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 312, STAT 101 or 104, a course in calculus, or graduate standing
Dual-listed with EEOB 589. Concepts and theories of population dynamics with emphasis on models of growth, predation, competition, and regulation.
BIOL 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 8 credits in biology and permission of instructor
Research opportunities for undergraduate students in the biological sciences.
No more than 9 credits in Biol 490 may be counted toward graduation and of those, only 6 credits may be applied to the major.
BIOL 490I. Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. (Same as Ia LL 490I) Cr. 1 to 4 each time taken. See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory..
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 8 credits in biology and permission of instructor
Research opportunities for undergraduate students in the biological sciences.
No more than 9 credits in Biol 490 may be counted toward graduation and of those, only 6 credits may be applied to the major.
BIOL 490R. Biological research. Cr. 1 to 6 each time taken. For students registering to work on an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member..
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 8 credits in biology and permission of instructor
Research opportunities for undergraduate students in the biological sciences.
No more than 9 credits in Biol 490 may be counted toward graduation and of those, only 6 credits may be applied to the major.
BIOL 491. Laboratory Teaching Experience.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of supervising staff
For students registering to be undergraduate laboratory assistants.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. A maximum of 2 credits can be applied toward biology advanced course requirement.
BIOL 494. Biology Internship.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 8 credits in biology and permission of instructor
Intended to provide credit for significant professional experiences in biological sciences. A written proposal is required prior to registration. Intended for Biology majors.
BIOL 495. Undergraduate Seminar.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological science; permission of instructor
Content varies from year to year and may include detailed discussion of special topics in biology, current issues in biology, or careers in biology.
BIOL 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior classification and permission of the department cooperative education coordinator
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
Biological/Pre-Medical Illustration Courses
BPM I 323. Scientific Illustration Principles and Techniques.
(Cross-listed with ARTIS). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in art and design and 3 credits in biological sciences
Studio basics and professional techniques in black & white, continuous tone, and color. Emphasis on tools, materials, and rendering.
BPM I 326. Illustration and Illustration Software.
(Cross-listed with ARTIS). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 323
Application of painting, drawing, and image making techniques to communication. Development of technical abilities using illustration software. Digital and print production techniques.
BPM I 327. Illustration as Communication.
(Cross-listed with ARTIS). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 326
Studio problems in illustration emphasizing composition and communication. Problem solving methodologies.
BPM I 337. Application of Scientific Illustration Techniques.
(Cross-listed with ARTIS). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. S.
Prereq: 327
Rendering techniques applied to different types of biological and scientific subjects emphasizing communication. The use of traditional and digital media. Term project required.
BPM I 395. Field Illustration.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
A combination seminar and field trip course emphasizing nature interpretation, field sketching techniques and preparation of a final illustration based on field experience.
BPM I 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the program cooperative education coordinator, junior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for these courses prior to commencing each work period.
BPM I 435I. Illustrating Nature I Sketching.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 2.
SS.
Sketching plants, animals and terrain. Visual communication, development of a personal style, and integration of typographic and visual elements on a page will be emphasized.
BPM I 436I. Illustrating Nature II Photography.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 2.
SS.
Beginning to intermediate technical and compositional aspects of color photography of natural areas and their plants and animals.
BPM I 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and advisory committee chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
BPM I 494. Special Topics in Illustration.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Intensive exploration of illustration techniques in a studio or field setting.
BPM I 497. Illustration Internship.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification in BPM I, written approval of supervising instructor and advisory committee chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Biorenewable Chemicals Courses
BR C 506. The Evolving Chemical Industry.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
An overview of the chemical industry including structure and its evolution. Discussion of the dynamics of recent introduction of biorenewable chemicals to the chemical industry.
BR C 688. Catalysis and Catalytic Processes.
(Cross-listed with CH E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: CH E 382
Principles and applications of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis. Adsorption. Reaction kinetics and mass transfer effects. Catalyst characterization. Industrial catalytic processes.
Biorenewable Resources and Technology Courses
BRT 501. Fundamentals of Biorenewable Resources.
(Cross-listed with A E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Undergraduate training in an engineering or physical or biological discipline or degrees in agriculture or economics
Introduction to the science and engineering of converting biorenewable resources into bioenergy and biobased products. Survey of biorenewable resource base and properties; description of biobased products; methods of biorenewable resource production; processing technologies for fuels, chemicals, materials, and energy; environmental impacts; economics of biobased products and bioenergy.
BRT 506. Biobased Products Seminar.
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Undergraduate training in an engineering or physical or biological discipline or degree in agriculture or economics
Taken one semester for 1 credit and remaining semesters as R credit. Seminars and discussion on current topics in biorenewable resources and technology.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BRT 506A. Cr. 1. Presentation or Paper required..
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Undergraduate training in an engineering or physical or biological discipline or degree in agriculture or economics
Taken one semester for 1 credit and remaining semesters as R credit. Seminars and discussion on current topics in biorenewable resources and technology.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BRT 506B. Cr..
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Undergraduate training in an engineering or physical or biological discipline or degree in agriculture or economics
Taken one semester for 1 credit and remaining semesters as R credit. Seminars and discussion on current topics in biorenewable resources and technology.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BRT 506R. Attendance only..
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Undergraduate training in an engineering or physical or biological discipline or degree in agriculture or economics
Taken one semester for 1 credit and remaining semesters as R credit. Seminars and discussion on current topics in biorenewable resources and technology.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BRT 511. Bioprocessing and Bioproducts.
(Cross-listed with A E, C E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: A E 216 or equivalent, MATH 160 or 165, one of CHEM 167 or higher, BIOL 101 or higher or BRT 501, senior or graduate classification
Sustainability, cleaner production. Taxonomy, kinetics, metabolism, aerobic and anaerobic fermentation. Biofules, bioenergy and coproducts. Mass/energy balances, process integration, pretreatment, separation. Membrane reactors, bioelectrolysis, microbial fuel cells, nanotechnology, genetic engineering, mutagenesis. Term paper for graduate level only.
BRT 535. Thermochemical Processing of Biomass.
(Cross-listed with M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Undergraduate course work in thermodynamics and transport phenomena
Introduction to thermal and catalytic processes for the conversion of biomass to biofuels and other biobased products. Topics include gasification, fast pyrolysis, hydrothermal processing, syngas to synfuels, and bio-oil upgrading. Application of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics to bioenergy and biofuels.
BRT 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Investigation of an approved topic on an individual basis. Course content and requirements to be designed and developed in consultation with the student's major professor or instructor, but in all cases a formal report should be written.
BRT 591L. Biorenewable Resources Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of student's major professor and instructor
Special topics laboratory and research experience in biorenewable resources and technology that affords an experience beyond thesis-focused research. To be designed in consultation with the student's major professor and instructor. A laboratory report is required. For student in the BRT program, BRT 591L may be taken twice.
For student in the BRT program, BRT 591L may be taken twice.
BRT 610. Food & Bioprocessing Enzymology.
(Cross-listed with FS HN). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: FS HN 311 or 411 or 502 or BBMB 404
Properties of enzymes important in food processing including flavor, texture and color and in biofuels & bioprocessing. Quantitative evaluation of substrates, enzyme inhibitors, pH, pressure and temperature on enzyme activity. Experimental determination of specificity and mechanisms important to food and bioprocessing biochemistry. Techniques to purify food and bioprocessing enzymes.
BRT 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of student's major professor
BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING Courses
BSE 110. Experiencing Biological Systems Engineering.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Laboratory-based, team-oriented experiences in a spectrum of topics common to the practice of biological systems engineering. Report writing, co-ops, internships, careers, registration planning.
BSE 170. Engineering Graphics and Introductory Design.
(Cross-listed with A E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Satisfactory scores in math placement assessments; credit or enrollment in MATH 142.
Applications of multi-view drawings and dimensioning. Techniques for visualizing, analyzing, and communicating 3-D geometries. Application of the design process including written and oral reports.
BSE 201. Preparing for Workplace Seminar.
(Cross-listed with TSM, A E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification in AE, AST, BSE, or I Tec
8 week course. Professionalism in the context of the engineering/technical workplace. Development and demonstration of key workplace competencies: teamwork, initiative, communication, innovation, and customer focus. Resumes; Professional portfolios; Preparation for internship experiences.
BSE 216. Fundamentals of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.
(Cross-listed with A E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: A E 110, ENGR 160, credit or enrollment in MATH 166
Application of mathematics and engineering sciences to mass and energy balances in agricultural and biological systems. Emphasis is on solving engineering problems in the areas of heat and mass transfer, air and water vapor systems; animal production systems, grain systems; food systems, hydrologic systems, and bioprocessing.
BSE 218. Project Management & Design in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.
(Cross-listed with A E). (1-2) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 216
Project management - critical path, Gantt charts, resource allocations, basic project budgeting, and project management software. Engineering design approaches. Open-ended design projects to demonstrate the preceding principles through application of technical concepts taught in prerequisite coursework.
BSE 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
First professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BSE 316. Applied Numerical Methods for Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.
(Cross-listed with A E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ENGR 160, MATH 266
Computer aided solution of agricultural engineering problems by use of numerical techniques and mathematical models. Systems analysis and optimization applicable to agricultural and biological systems.
BSE 325. Biorenewable Systems.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, A E, AN S, BUSAD, ECON, TSM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ECON 101, CHEM 163 or higher, MATH 140 or higher
Converting biorenewable resources into bioenergy and biobased products. Biorenewable concepts as they relate to drivers of change, feedstock production, processes, products, co-products, economics, and transportation/logistics.
BSE 380. Principles of Biological Systems Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 216, CH E 357 or ME 436
Unit-operation analysis of biological systems, through the study of mass, energy, and information transport in bioresource production and conversion systems. Quantification and modeling of biomass production, ecological interactions, and bioreactor operations.
BSE 396. Summer Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Summer professional work period.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BSE 397. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
One semester maximum per academic year professional work period.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BSE 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 298, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Second professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BSE 403. Modeling and Controls for Agricultural Systems.
(Dual-listed with 503). (Cross-listed with A E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 363, MATH 267
Modeling dynamic systems with ordinary differential equations. Introduction to state variable methods of system analysis. Analysis of mechanical, electrical, and fluid power systems. Analytical and numerical solutions of differential equations. Introduction to classical control theory. Feedback and stability examined in the s domain. Frequency response as an analytical and experimental tool. MATLAB will be used throughout the course for modeling.
BSE 411. Bioprocessing and Bioproducts.
(Dual-listed with 511). (Cross-listed with A E, BIOE, C E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: A E 216 or equivalent, MATH 160 or 165, one of CHEM 167 or higher, BIOL 173 or 211 or higher or BRT 501, senior or graduate classification
Sustainability, cleaner production. Taxonomy, kinetics, metabolism, aerobic and anaerobic fermentation. Biofuels, bioenergy and coproducts. Mass/energy balances, process integration, pretreatment, separation. Membrane reactors, bioelectrolysis, microbial fuel cells, nanotechnology, genetic engineering, mutagenesis.
BSE 415. Agricultural Engineering Design I.
(Cross-listed with A E). (1-2) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: A E 271 or 272, E M 324
Identification of current design problems in agricultural engineering. Development of alternate solutions using creativity and engineering analysis and synthesis techniques.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BSE 416. Agricultural Engineering Design II.
(Cross-listed with A E). (1-2) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 415
Selection of promising solutions to design problems identified in 415 for development by design teams. Presentation of designs through oral and written reports and prototypes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BSE 469. Grain Processing and Handling.
(Cross-listed with A E). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: A E 216
Cereal grain and oilseed properties, quality measurement, processing, and end-use value. Design of drying systems using computer simulation. Corn wet and dry milling. Soybean oil extraction. Grain handling systems.
BSE 480. Engineering Analysis of Biological Systems.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 216; MATH 266; BIOL 211 or 212; M E 231
Systems-level engineering analysis of biological systems. Economic and life-cycle analysis of bioresource production and conversion systems. Global energy and resource issues and the role of biologically derived materials in addressing these issues.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
BSE 496. Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Travel Course.
(Cross-listed with A E). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of international agricultural and biosystems engineering as applied to biorenewable and food systems. Location and duration of tours will vary. Travel expenses paid by students. Course requires completion of options A, B, and C or option D.
BSE 496A. Pre-departure.
(Cross-listed with A E). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of international agricultural and biosystems engineering as applied to biorenewable and food systems. Location and duration of tours will vary. Travel expenses paid by students. Course requires completion of options A, B, and C or option D.
BSE 496B. Travel (R credit).
(Cross-listed with A E). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of international agricultural and biosystems engineering as applied to biorenewable and food systems. Location and duration of tours will vary. Travel expenses paid by students. Course requires completion of options A, B, and C or option D.
BSE 496C. Post-travel.
(Cross-listed with A E). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of international agricultural and biosystems engineering as applied to biorenewable and food systems. Location and duration of tours will vary. Travel expenses paid by students. Course requires completion of options A, B, and C or option D.
BSE 496D. Combination (Pre-departure, Travel, and Post-travel).
(Cross-listed with A E). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of international agricultural and biosystems engineering as applied to biorenewable and food systems. Location and duration of tours will vary. Travel expenses paid by students. Course requires completion of options A, B, and C or option D.
BSE 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 398, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Third and subsequent professional work periods in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Business Administration Courses
BUSAD 101. Orientation.
(1-0) Cr. 0.5.
F.S.
First 8 weeks. A required orientation for all College of Business students. Review of college and university requirements, transfer credits, academic planning, university policies and deadlines, and registration procedures. Includes group advising for course selection and registration.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Either BusAd 101 or 102 may be counted towards graduation.
BUSAD 101H. Orientation.
(1-0) Cr. 0.5.
F.
Prereq: Membership in the Freshman Honors Program
Designed to supplement the Freshman Honors orientation (HON 121) with college specific information, to facilitate the development of Honors programs of study in business, and to acquaint students with university policies and procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Either BusAd 101 or 102 may be counted towards graduation.
BUSAD 102. Expanded Orientation.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
A required orientation for all College of Business Students involved with a Business Learning Team. Review of college and university requirements, transfer credits, academic planning, university policies and deadlines and registration procedures. Includes a consideration of various business majors and careers, tools for success in college including writing skills and presentations from employers, alumni and current students.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Either BusAd 101 or 102 may be counted towards graduation.
BUSAD 150. Computer Competencies for Business.
Cr. R.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as the ability to conduct research using the Internet, use WebCT, and communicate via e-mail. Self-paced instruction available for students who are unable to demonstrate appropriate proficiency.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 201. Career Issues in Business.
(1-0) Cr. 0.5.
F.S.
Prereq: 101
Eight-week course designed to provide students with knowledge of careers in business and issues relevant to any workplace. Presentations by business professionals, current students who have previously interned, and faculty and staff with knowledge of careers in the various majors. Includes coverage of diversity and ethics issues in the workplace.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 202. Professional Employment Preparation.
(1-0) Cr. 0.5.
Prereq: 201
Eight-week course designed to provide students with the skills to develop and implement a professional job search and to function professionally in a workplace setting. Topics include resume and professional correspondence, interviewing, working a career fair, the comprehensive job search, evaluating offers, business etiquette, networking, and transitioning to employee.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 250. Introduction to Business.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101; 150 or COM S 103
Introduction to the functional areas of business and how the functional areas are integrated for the purpose of implementing business strategy. Introduces students to decision making tools (spreadsheets and databases) that are integral to business decision making. Includes application exercises to all functional areas of business.
BUSAD 291. Experiential Learning.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experience in a business related discipline.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 291A. Domestic Internship..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experience in a business related discipline.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 291B. International Internship..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experience in a business related discipline.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 291C. Domestic Travel and Study..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experience in a business related discipline.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 291D. International Travel and Study..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experience in a business related discipline.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 292. Entrepreneurship & Innovation Learning Community (EILC) Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Current member of or have applied to be a member of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Learning Community (see www.isupjcenter.org/ELC for more information)
Topics related to entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial thinking. Presentations by entrepreneurs and faculty, field trips, business concept development.
BUSAD 325. Biorenewable Systems.
(Cross-listed with A E, AGRON, AN S, BSE, ECON, TSM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ECON 101, CHEM 163 or higher, MATH 140 or higher
Converting biorenewable resources into bioenergy and biobased products. Biorenewable concepts as they relate to drivers of change, feedstock production, processes, products, co-products, economics, and transportation/logistics.
BUSAD 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
Prereq: Permission of department
Required of all cooperative students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period. No more than three credits may be taken in addition to BUSAD 398 during any given semester.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 490A: MGMT 414, MKT 448, LSCM 466 or Fin 380; senior classification, permission of instructor; for 490H: Admission to the Business Honors Program
BUSAD 490A. International Business.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 490A: MGMT 414, MKT 448, LSCM 466 or Fin 380; senior classification, permission of instructor; for 490H: Admission to the Business Honors Program
BUSAD 490E. Entrepreneurship.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 490A: MGMT 414, MKT 448, LSCM 466 or Fin 380; senior classification, permission of instructor; for 490H: Admission to the Business Honors Program
BUSAD 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 490A: MGMT 414, MKT 448, LSCM 466 or Fin 380; senior classification, permission of instructor; for 490H: Admission to the Business Honors Program
BUSAD 491. Professional Experiential Learning.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Professional program, 12 credits from College of Business; written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experiences in a business related discipline.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 491A. Domestic Internship..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Professional program, 12 credits from College of Business; written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experiences in a business related discipline.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 491B. International Internship..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Professional program, 12 credits from College of Business; written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experiences in a business related discipline.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 491C. Domestic Travel and Study..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Professional program, 12 credits from College of Business; written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experiences in a business related discipline.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 491D. International Travel and Study..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Professional program, 12 credits from College of Business; written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experiences in a business related discipline.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 491E. Other Experiential Learning Experience.(S-F or graded basis).
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Professional program, 12 credits from College of Business; written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Supervised travel and/or work experiences in a business related discipline.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 492. The Washington Center Experience.
Cr. 6-12.
Prereq: Professional program, written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Participation in The Washington Center seminar/internship program. Includes seminars/forums, work experience, and a portfolio of experiences.
BUSAD 501. Strategy and Planning.
(Cross-listed with STB). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Critical analysis of current practice and case studies in strategic management with an emphasis on integrative decision making. Strategy formulation and implementation will be investigated in the context of complex business environments.
BUSAD 502. Quantitative Business Analysis and Decision Making.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Enrollment in MBA program or departmental permission
Introduction to the sources and statistical analysis of data as well as optimization models for use in making business decisions. Data collection, descriptive and inferential statistics including hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, multiple regression, linear programming and simulation.
BUSAD 503. Information Systems.
(Cross-listed with STB). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Introduction to a broad variety of information systems (IS) topics, including current and emerging developments in information technology (IT), IT strategy in the context of corporate strategy, and IS planning and development of enterprise architectures. Cases and discussions highlight the techniques and tactics used by managers to cope with strategic issues within an increasingly technical competitive environment.
BUSAD 504. Marketing and Logistics.
(Cross-listed with STB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Integration of the business functions concerned with the marketing and movement of goods along the supply chain with the primary goal of creating value for the ultimate customer. Coordination of marketing, production, and logistics activities within the firm and with outside suppliers and customers in the supply chain.
BUSAD 507. Organizational Behavior.
(Cross-listed with STB). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Understanding human behavior in organizations, and the nature of organizations from a managerial perspective. Special emphasis on how individual differences, such as perceptions, personality, and motivation, influence individual and group behavior in organizations and on how behavior can be influenced by job design, leadership, groups, and the structure of organizations.
BUSAD 508. Accounting and Finance.
(Cross-listed with STB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Survey of fundamental topics in accounting and finance. Financial statement reporting and analysis for agriculture firms, corporate governance issues related to financial reporting, (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley). Basic tools and techniques used in financial management, including stock and bond valuation. How to assess and use capital budgeting methods to evaluate proposed firm investments.
BUSAD 509. Seed Trade, Policy and Regulation.
(Cross-listed with STB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Cultural, financial, economic, political, legal/regulatory environments shaping an organization's international business strategy. Topics include entry (and repatriation) of people, firms, goods, services, and capital. Special attention to the institutions of seed regulation and policy. Ethical issues facing managers operating in an international context.
BUSAD 591. Professional Experiential Learning.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate standing; written approval of supervising instructor and department chair on required form prior to the learning experience
Academically supervised travel and/or work experiences in a business related discipline.
BUSAD 592. MBA Professional Skills Development.
Cr. R.
Prereq: Admission to Full-time MBA Program
Provides first-year MBA students with tools necessary to develop and implement a successful internship and career search, and to develop professional skills critical for success in the competitive business environment. Topics include career search strategy, resume and cover letter development, interviewing, strategic networking, salary negotiation, impression management, team skills development, presentation skills development, and business etiquette. Required for all full-time MBA students.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 594. MBA Professional Skills Development II.
Cr. R.
Prereq: BUSAD 592
A second course designed to improve the professional skills of first-year MBA students. Emphasis on building effective communications and networking skills. Students will participate in professional workshops, company visits, executive speaker seminars, service learning projects, business case competitions, and related activities.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 598. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Professional work experience. Students must register for this course prior to commencing work.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
BUSAD 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of supervisory committee chair
Preparation and writing of creative component.
BUSAD 599A. Accounting.
Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of supervisory committee chair
Preparation and writing of creative component.
BUSAD 599C. Finance.
Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of supervisory committee chair
Preparation and writing of creative component.
BUSAD 599E. Management.
Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of supervisory committee chair
Preparation and writing of creative component.
BUSAD 599F. Marketing.
Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of supervisory committee chair
Preparation and writing of creative component.
BUSAD 599I. Agribusiness.
Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of supervisory committee chair
Preparation and writing of creative component.
BUSAD 599J. General Business.
Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of supervisory committee chair
Preparation and writing of creative component.
BUSAD 599K. Management Information Systems.
Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of supervisory committee chair
Preparation and writing of creative component.
BUSAD 599M. Supply Chain Management.
Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of supervisory committee chair
Preparation and writing of creative component.
BUSAD 699. Research.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of major professor
Research.
Community Development Courses
C DEV 502. Community and Natural Resource Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Detailed introduction to community resource management. Theoretical frameworks, methodological investigation, applied practices. Enhancement of ability of community development professionals to work with communities to plan, develop and monitor conversation and development of natural resources with multiple functions.
C DEV 503. Community Development I: Principles and Strategies of Community Change.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Analysis of principles and practices of community change and development. Use of case studies to relate community development approaches to conceptual models from diverse disciplines. Exploration of professional practice principles, and student construction of their personal framework for practicing community development.
C DEV 504. Community Analysis: Introduction to Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Introduction to research methods relevant to community development. Formulate and begin a research effort, methods of data collection and how conceptual frameworks are used to develop the questions and analyze data. Emphasis on strategies for reporting findings and applying findings in community action and methods of evaluating the entire research process. Significant attention paid to issues of research ethics and inclusiveness.
C DEV 505. Community Development II: Organizing for Community Change.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Examines role of civil society in community planning efforts. Comparative approach to planning theories and approaches. Focus on change within communities and the roles of government, planners, and citizens in reacting to or shaping change. Dimensions of social capital and the context of change covered.
C DEV 506. Community and Regional Economic Analysis I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Introduction to concepts of communities and regions, theories of economic growth, drivers of economic growth, the economic base of a community, sources of growth or decline in the community, roles of local government and institutions, and analytical tools. Strategies for local economic development will also be explored.
C DEV 507. Introduction to Native Communities.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
A base knowledge course. For students currently working within, in partnership with, or considering working with Native communities. Basic understanding within the context of community development of the diversity of the tribal structures and cultures and the unique history and jurisdictional considerations of these nations. Working with tribes, Federal and Indian relations, and governance and cultural issues.
C DEV 508. Ecological Economics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Approaches economy and community by looking at the inherent interdependence, jointness, and potential complimentarity between ecology and economy (utility) of a place.
C DEV 509. Building Native Community and Economic Capacity.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Focus on non-western approaches to helping Native communities build their capacity. Students will learn to take a participatory, culture-centered, and strength-based approach to development.
C DEV 510. Indian Country Agriculture and Natural Resources.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Introduction to the historical and contemporary issues related to natural resource management on Native American lands. Philosophical and economic arguments concerning natural resource conservation, preservation and extraction will be explored.
C DEV 512. Sustainable Communities.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Students will learn the conceptual relationships among Community and Sustainable Development and Sustainable Communities and examine the social, environmental, and economic aspects of sustainable communities. The course includes analysis of public policy impacts on community sustainability, practical actions for enhancing sustainability, and changing power dynamics and reward structures involved in incorporating sustainability into Community Development.
C DEV 513. Economic Development Strategies and Programs.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Course explores theories of local economic development and addresses the development issues faced by communities in the 21st century. Students will understand and apply concepts from economic development planning, economic analysis, business development, human resource development, community-based development, and high-technology development.
C DEV 520. Orientation in Community Development.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Introduction to the Community Development program. Focus on on-line delivery methods, graduate level research and writing, technology skills.
C DEV 522. Community Leadership and Capacity Building.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Defining leadership and applying it to the workplace. Understanding of potential link between leadership and community capacity. Identifying strategies for leadership development in communities.
C DEV 523. Grantwriting for Community Development Professionals.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Basic Grant Development and Management will introduce students to the grant-getting process and provide an overview of what happens after a project is funded. The following topics will be covered: researching funding sources, generating cutting edge ideas, assessing needs, planning a project, establishing credibility, formulating a sustainable budget, designing an evaluation plan, managing the funded project, and disseminating project results.
C DEV 524. Non-Profit Management in Community Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Understanding of how non-profit organizations are run in order that they may participate more fully in community development efforts. Learning skills necessary to assist organizations to manage community development projects and programs, such as, budgeting, planning, personnel, facilities, volunteer management, and fundraising.
C DEV 525. Role of Tribal Colleges in Economic Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Focus on role of tribally-chartered colleges and universities in economic development within Native communities. Social capital analytic framework to examine and evaluate tribal college model of economic development.
C DEV 526. Immigration and Community Inclusion.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Mechanisms for community inclusion and exclusion in relation to immigration will be examined. Aspects of ethnicity, religion, occupation and transnationalism are addressed in terms of community mechanism for incorporating immigrants as community assets.
C DEV 528. Evaluation of Organizations and Programs.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 504 with grade of C or better
Introduction to the philosophy, techniques, and methodologies of organizational and program evaluation. Overview of program evaluation and theory, techniques to evaluate program processes and performance, evaluation designs, assessing program efficiency, models to diagnose organizations, and methods to assess organizational performance.
C DEV 530. Toward Ethical Engagement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Understanding what ethics are and identify ethical dimensions of a problem. Ability to employ ethical analysis and engagement strategies in public problem-solving.
C DEV 532. Community and Regional Economic Analysis II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 506
Substantive grounding in the theories and practice of measuring community economic dynamics; build solid foundation skills for applied community economic analysis.
C DEV 542. The Policy and Politics of Coastal Areas.
(Cross-listed with POL S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Exploration of political implications of coastal policy. Issues include: "Carrying capacity," zoning, regulation of human development activities, tradeoffs between conservation and jobs, the quality of coastal lifestyle, ways in which citizens participate in policy for coastal areas.
C DEV 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
C DEV 699. Thesis Research.
Cr. 1-6.
CIVIL ENGINEERING Courses
C E 101. Technical Lecture.
Cr. R.
F.S.
(1-0) Discussion of various phases of civil engineering. For transfer students only. Evaluation of transfer credits and discussion of graduation requirements.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C E 105. Introduction to the Civil Engineering Profession.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Overview of the nature and scope of the civil engineering profession. Exploration of the various specialty areas within civil engineering. Bloom's Taxonomy and creativity. Departmental rules, student services operations, degree requirements, educational objectives, program of study planning, career options, and student organizations.
C E 111. Fundamentals of Surveying I.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 160, credit or enrollment in Engr 170 or C E 170, MATH 165, credit or enrollment in C E 105 for C E majors
Introduction to error theory. Fundamentals of observing distances, elevations, and angles. Traversing. Irregular areas. Circular and parabolic curves. Earthwork including mass diagrams. Construction staking. Computer applications and introduction to photogrammetry, geographic information systems and global positioning systems technology.
C E 120. Civil Engineering Learning Community.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Integration of first-year students into the Civil Engineering program. Assignments and activities involving teamwork, academic preparation, study skills, and preparation for entry into the Civil Engineering profession. Completed both individually and in learning teams under the direction of faculty and peer mentors.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C E 160. Engineering Problems with Computational Laboratory.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: MATH 141, 142 or satisfactory scores on mathematics placement assessments; credit or enrollment in MATH 165
Formulation of engineering problems using spreadsheets and Visual Basic for Application for solution. Presenting results using word processing, tables, and graphs. Introduction to engineering economics and statics. Civil engineering examples.
C E 170. Graphics for Civil Engineering.
(0-4) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: MATH 165, credit or enrollment in C E 105
Fundamental graphics. Introduction to computer aided drafting and modeling. Civil engineering applications.
C E 206. Engineering Economic Analysis and Professional Issues in Civil Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: MATH 166, ENGL 250; ECON 101 recommended
Engineering/managerial analysis of the economic aspects of project proposals. Alternative sources of funds; time value of money; expenditure of capital funds and methods of evaluating alternative projects. Professionalism, licensure, liability, ethics, leadership, social responsibility, creative and critical thinking, and applications/impacts of regulations in civil engineering.
C E 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
First professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C E 306. Project Management for Civil Engineers.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 206, Credit or enrollment in a technical communication elective from the approved department list
Project management, including work breakdown structures, cost estimating, scheduling, and project control. Civil engineering project life cycle, including planning, design, construction, and maintenance processes. Techniques in interpretation of contract documents and in estimating quantities.
C E 326. Principles of Environmental Engineering.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: CHEM 177 or 178, MATH 166, credit or enrollment in E M 378
Introduction to environmental problems, water quality indicators and requirements, potable water quality and quantity objectives, water sources and treatment methods; water pollution control objectives and treatment methods; survey of solid and hazardous waste management and air pollution control.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 332. Structural Analysis I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: E M 324
Loads, shear, moment, and deflected shape diagrams for beams and framed structures. Deformation calculations. Approximate methods. Application of flexibility methods to frames and continuous beams. Application of moment distribution to continuous beams. Application of displacement methods to continuous beams and braced frames. Influence lines for determinate and indeterminate beams using Muller-Breslau principle. Computer applications to analyze beams and frames.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 333. Structural Steel Design I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 332, E M 327
AISC design methods for structural steel buildings. Emphasis on Load and Resistance Factor Design. Theoretical behavior and applications. Analysis and design of structural steel members subject to tension, compression, flexure, and combined axial force and bending. Analysis and design of lap-splice and butt-splice, bolted and welded connections.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 334. Reinforced Concrete Design I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 332, E M 327
Analysis and design of beams, one-way slabs, and columns. Preliminary design of building frames using pattern loading and moment coefficients.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 350. Introduction to Transportation Planning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 3 credits in statistics, junior classification
An introductory course for planning urban and regional transportation systems within government. Applications and impacts of legislation, financing, four-step planning process, population trends, land use, societal impacts, public transportation, master plans and traffic impact studies. Organization and coordination of the transportation planning function.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Not available for graduation credit for students in civil engineering.
C E 355. Principles of Transportation Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 111, 206, PHYS 221, a course in statistics from the approved departmental list
Introduction to planning and operations of transportation facilities. Vehicle/operation/infrastructure characteristics. Technological, economic and environmental factors. Travel demand modeling and capacity analysis.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 360. Geotechnical Engineering.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: E M 324, credit or enrollment in GEOL 201
Introduction to soil engineering and testing. Identification and classification tests, soil water systems, principles of settlement, stresses in soils, and shear strength testing; slope stability, retaining walls, bearing capacity.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 372. Engineering Hydrology and Hydraulics.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: E M 378, a course in statistics from the approved department list
The hydrologic cycle: precipitation, infiltration, runoff, evapotranspiration, groundwater, and streamflow. Hydrograph analysis, flood routing, frequency analysis and urban hydrology. Applied hydraulics including pipe and channel flow with design applications in culverts, pumping, water distribution, storm and sanitary sewer systems. Design project required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 382. Design of Concretes.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 360
Physical and chemical properties of bituminous, portland, and other cements; aggregate properties and blending; mix design and testing of concretes; admixtures, mixing, handling, placing and curing; principles of pavement thickness design.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 383. Design of Portland Cement Concrete.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 360
For Con E students only. Physical and chemical properties of portland cement and p.c. concrete. Mix design and testing of p.c. concrete.
C E 388. Sustainable Engineering and International Development.
(Cross-listed with A E, E E, M E, MAT E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification in engineering
Multi-disciplinary approach to sustainable engineering and international development, sustainable development, appropriate design and engineering, feasibility analysis, international aid, business development, philosophy and politics of technology, and ethics in engineering. Engineering-based projects from problem formulation through implementation. Interactions with partner community organizations or international partners such as nongovernment organizations (NGOs). Course readings, final project/design report.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
C E 396. Summer Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services, completion of two terms in residence in civil engineering, employment in civil engineering or related field
Summer professional work period. Students must register for this course prior to commencing work.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C E 397. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
One semester maximum per academic year professional work period. Students must register for this course prior to commencing work.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C E 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 298, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Second professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C E 403. Program and Outcome Assessment.
Cr. R.
F.S.
Prereq: Verification of undergraduate application for graduation by the end of the first week of class. Permission of instructor for students who are scheduled for summer graduation
Assessment of C E Curriculum and educational objectives. Assessments to be reviewed by the CE Department to incorporate potential improvements.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C E 411. Bioprocessing and Bioproducts.
(Dual-listed with 511). (Cross-listed with A E, BIOE, BSE). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: A E 216 or equivalent, MATH 160 or 165, one of CHEM 167 or higher, BIOL 173 or 211 or higher or BRT 501, senior or graduate classification
Sustainability, cleaner production. Taxonomy, kinetics, metabolism, aerobic and anaerobic fermentation. Biofuels, bioenergy and coproducts. Mass/energy balances, process integration, pretreatment, separation. Membrane reactors, bioelectrolysis, microbial fuel cells, nanotechnology, genetic engineering, mutagenesis.
C E 417. Land Surveying.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 111
Legal principles affecting the determination of land boundaries, public domain survey systems. Locating sequential and simultaneous conveyances. Record research, plat preparation, and land description. Study of selected court cases.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 420. Environmental Engineering Chemistry.
(Dual-listed with 520). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 326, CHEM 177 and 178, MATH 166
Principles of chemical and physical phenomena applicable to the treatment of water and wastewater and natural waters; including chemical equilbria, reaction kinetics, acid-base equilibria, chemical precipitation, redox reactions, and mass transfer principles. Individual laboratory practicals and group projects required.
C E 421. Environmental Biotechnology.
(Dual-listed with 521). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 326
Fundamentals of biochemical and microbial processes applied to environmental engineering processes, role of microorganisms in wastewater treatment and bioremediation, bioenergetics and kinetics, metabolism of xenobiotic compounds, waterborne pathogens, parasites, and disinfection.
C E 424. Air Pollution.
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with ENSCI, A E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
C E 424A. Air quality and effects of pollutants.
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with ENSCI, A E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
C E 424B. Climate change and causes.
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with ENSCI, A E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
C E 424C. Transportation constraints.
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with ENSCI, A E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
C E 424D. Off-gas treatment technology.
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with ENSCI, A E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
C E 424E. Agricultural sources of pollution.
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with ENSCI, A E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
C E 428. Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Design.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 326
Physical, chemical and biological processes for the treatment of water and wastewater including coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, adsorption, chemical oxidation/disinfection, fixed film and suspended growth biological processes and sludge management.
C E 436. Masonry and Timber Design.
(Dual-listed with 536). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 334
Behavior and design of clay and concrete masonry beams, columns, walls, and structural systems. Behavior and design of timber and laminated timber beams, columns, connections, and structural systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 446. Bridge Design.
(Dual-listed with 546). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 333, 334
Bridge design in structural steel and reinforced concrete. Application of AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications. Analysis techniques for complex structures. Preliminary designs include investigating alternative structural systems and materials. Final designs include preparation of design calculations and sketches.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 448. Building Design.
(Dual-listed with 548). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 333, 334
Building design in structural steel and reinforced concrete. Investigation of structural behavior of frameworks. Lateral load resisting systems. Application of current building codes and design specifications. Review of building designs. Preliminary designs include investigating alternative structural systems. Final designs include preparation of design calculations and sketches.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 451. Urban Transportation Planning Models.
(Dual-listed with 551). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 350 or 355
Urban transportation planning context and process. Project planning and programming. Congestion, mitigation, and air quality issues. Transportation data sources. Travel demand and network modeling. Use of popular travel demand software and applications of geographic information systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 453. Highway Design.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 306, 355, 372, 382
Introduction to traffic engineering and highway planning. Design, construction, and maintenance of highway facilities; earthwork, drainage structures; pavements. Preparation of environmental impact statement. A complete design project is required. Oral and written reports. Computer applications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 460. Foundation Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 360
Fundamentals of foundation engineering. Exploration, sampling, and in-situ tests. Shallow and deep foundations. Settlement and bearing capacity analyses. Stability of excavations and earth retaining structures.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 467. Geomaterials Stabilization.
(Dual-listed with 567). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 360
Soil and aggregate physical and chemical stabilization procedures. Soil stabilization analysis and design. Ground modification methods. Geosynthetics application and design.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 473. Groundwater Hydrology.
(Dual-listed with 573). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 372
Principles of groundwater flow, hydraulics of wells, super-position, slug and pumping tests, streamlines and flownets, and regional groundwater flow. Contaminant transport. Computer modeling.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 483. Pavement Analysis and Design.
(Dual-listed with 583). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 360 and 382
Analysis, behavior, performance, and structural design of pavement systems. Topics include climate factors, rehabilitation, life cycle design economics, material and system response, pavement foundations and traffic loadings. Development of models for and analysis of pavement systems. Use of transfer functions relating pavement response to pavement performance. Evaluation and application of current and evolving pavement design practices and procedures. Mechanistic-based pavement design techniques and concepts. Analysis of the effects of maintenance activities on pavement performance and economic evaluation of pavement systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 484. Advanced Design of Concretes.
(Dual-listed with 584). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 382
Asphalt binder characterization, fundamentals of asphalt rheology, asphalt materials behavior under loading and temperature effects. Portland cement concrete admixtures, cements and admixture compatibility, environmental effects on concrete performance, advanced performance testing.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C E 485. Civil Engineering Design I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 306, 326, 333 or 334, 355, SP CM 212
The civil engineering design process, interacting with the client, identification of the engineering problems, development of a technical proposal, identification of design criteria, cost estimating, planning and scheduling, codes and standards, development of feasible alternatives, selection of best alternative, oral presentation and poster.
C E 486. Civil Engineering Design II.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 326, 333 or 334, 382; credit or enrollment in 428 or 453, and 485
The engineering design computations, case histories of design inadequacies, environmental impact, safety and health in the work place, ethics, contract documents, design plans and specifications, teamwork, synthesis of previous coursework in a group project, oral presentations.
C E 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Independent study in any phase of civil engineering. Pre-enrollment contract required.
C E 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Independent study in any phase of civil engineering. Pre-enrollment contract required.
C E 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 398, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Third and subsequent professional work periods in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C E 501. Preconstruction Project Engineering and Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Con E 221 and 421
Application of engineering and management control techniques to construction project development from conceptualization to notice to proceed. Determinants of construction project success, conceptual estimating, design and engineering planning for automated construction techniques, constructability review procedures, planning for safety, value engineering.
C E 502. Construction Project Engineering and Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Con E 221 and 421
Application of engineering and management control techniques to construction projects. Construction project control techniques, equipment selection and utilization, project administration, construction process simulation, Quality Management, and productivity improvement programs.
C E 503. Construction Management Functions and Processes.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: CON E 421
Analysis of critical construction management skills. Analysis of organizational systems related to construction management. Case studies. Analysis of theories of motivation, planning, leadership, organizational change, etc., as they relate to field construction operations.
C E 505. Design of Construction Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 334, 360, CON E 322 and 340
Advanced design of concrete formwork and falsework systems. Design for excavation and marine construction including temporary retaining structures and cofferdams. Aggregate production operations, including blasting, crushing, and conveying systems. Rigging system design.
C E 506. Case Histories in Construction Documents.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Con E 221, credit or enrollment in CON E 421
Study of cases involving disputes, claims, and responsibilities encountered by management in construction contract documents. Analysis of methods of resolving differences among the owner, architect, engineer, and construction contractor for a project.
C E 510. Information Technologies for Construction.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: CON E 421, ENGR 160 or C E 160 or equivalent
Information technologies including microcomputer based systems, management information systems, automation technologies, computer-aided design, and expert systems and their application in the construction industry. Overview of systems acquisition, communications, and networking.
C E 511. Bioprocessing and Bioproducts.
(Dual-listed with 411). (Cross-listed with A E, BRT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: A E 216 or equivalent, MATH 160 or 165, one of CHEM 167 or higher, BIOL 173 or 211 or higher or BRT 501, senior or graduate classification
Sustainability, cleaner production. Taxonomy, kinetics, metabolism, aerobic and anaerobic fermentation. Biofuels, bioenergy and coproducts. Mass/energy balances, process integration, pretreatment, separation. Membrane reactors, bioelectrolysis, microbial fuel cells, nanotechnology, genetic engineering, mutagenesis. Term paper for graduate level only.
C E 515. Railroad Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 355
Railroad industry overview, history, components. Basic track elements and design. Right of way, roadway and drainage. Signals and structures. Passenger, transit and high speed rail. Environmental conditions and permitting. Case studies, project and field trip.
C E 520. Environmental Engineering Chemistry.
(Dual-listed with 420). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: CHEM 177 and 178, MATH 166
Principles of chemical and physical phenomena applicable to the treatment of water and wastewater and natural waters; including chemical equilibria, reaction kinetics, acid-base equilibria, chemical precipitation, redox reactions and mass transfer principles. Individual laboratory practicals and group projects required. Term paper and oral presentation for graduate level only.
C E 521. Environmental Biotechnology.
(Dual-listed with 421). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 326
Fundamentals of biochemical and microbial processes applied to environmental engineering processes, role of microorganisms in wastewater treatment and bioremediation, bioenergetics and kinetics, metabolism of xenobiotic compounds, waterborne pathogens and parasites, and disinfection. Term paper and oral presentation.
C E 522. Water Pollution Control Processes.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 521
Fundamentals of biochemical processes, aerobic growth in a single CSTR, multiple events in complex systems, and techniques for evaluating kinetic parameters; unit processes of activated sludge system, attached growth systems, stabilization and aerated lagoon systems, biosolids digestion and disposal, nutrient removal, and anaerobic treatment systems.
C E 523. Physical-Chemical Treatment Process.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 520
Material and energy balances. Principles and design of physical-chemical unit processes; including screening, coagulation, flocculation, chemical precipitation, sedimentation, filtration, lime softening and stabilization, oxidation, adsorption, membrane processes, ion exchange and disinfection; recovery of resources from residuals and sludges; laboratory exercises and demonstrations; case studies in mineral processing and secondary industries.
C E 524. Air Pollution.
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with A E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
C E 524A. Air quality and effects of pollutants.
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with A E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
C E 524B. Climate change and causes.
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with A E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
C E 524C. Transportation constraints.
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with A E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
C E 524D. Off-gas treatment technology.
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with A E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
C E 524E. Agricultural sources of pollution.
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with A E, ENSCI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
C E 527. Solid Waste Management.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 326
Planning and design of solid waste management systems; includes characterization and collection of domestic, commercial, and industrial solid wastes, waste minimization and recycling, energy and materials recovery, composting, incineration, and landfill design.
C E 529. Hazardous Waste Management.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 326
Regulatory requirements for the classification, transport, storage and treatment of hazardous wastes. Analysis and design of alternatives for treatment and disposal technologies, including physical, chemical, and biological treatment, solidification, incineration, and secure landfill design. Regulatory requirements and procedures for hazardous waste contaminated site investigations and risk analysis. Analysis and design of remedial action alternatives for site restoration.
C E 532. Structural Analysis II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 332
Analysis of indeterminate structural problems by the force and generalized direct displacement methods. Direct stiffness method for 2-D frames, grids, 3-D frames. Additional topics for the stiffness method.
C E 533. Structural Steel Design II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 333
Every third semester, offered F 2012. Development of the AISC design equations for and the design of tension members, columns, beams, beam-columns, and plate girders for Load and Resistance Factor Design. Elastic and inelastic buckling of members and member elements. Torsion of W-shapes.
C E 534. Reinforced Concrete Design II.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 334
Every third semester, offered S 2012. Design of reinforced concrete long columns, floor slabs, building frames, isolated footings and combined footings. Design and behavior considerations for torsion, biaxial bending, structural joints and shear friction. Introduction to cold-formed composite steel and composite floor slab design.
C E 535. Prestressed Concrete Structures.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 334
Every third semester, offered F 2012. Design of prestressed concrete structures, review of hardware, stress calculations, prestress losses, section proportioning, flexural design, shear design, deflections, statically indeterminate structures.
C E 536. Masonry and Timber Design.
(Dual-listed with 436). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 334
Every third semester, offered S 2010. Behavior and design of clay and concrete masonry beams, columns, walls, and structural systems. Behavior and design of timber and laminated timber beams, columns, connections, and structural systems. Two additional design problems.
C E 541. Dynamic Analysis of Structures.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: E M 345 and credit or enrollment in 532
Every third semester, offered F 2011. Single and multi-degree-of-freedom systems. Free and forced vibrations. Linear and nonlinear response. Modal analysis. Response spectra. Seismic analysis.
C E 542. Structural Analysis by Finite Elements.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 532
Use of the finite element method for the analysis of complex structural configurations. Plane stress, plate and shell finite elements. General purpose finite element programs.
C E 545. Seismic Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 333, 334
Every third semester, offered S 2012. Seismic hazard in the United States. Engineering characteristics of ground motions. Structural damage in past earthquakes. Capacity design philosophy for seismic resistant design. Conceptual design of structures. Capacity design process including design of structural members.
C E 546. Bridge Design.
(Dual-listed with 446). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 333, 334
Bridge design in structural steel and reinforced concrete. Application of AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications. Analysis techniques for complex structures. Preliminary designs include investigating alternative structural systems and materials. Final designs include preparation of design calculations and sketches. Supervisory role to assist students in 446. An additional design project or more in-depth analysis and design.
C E 547. Analysis and Design of Plate and Slab Structures.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 334, E M 514, MATH 266
Every third semester, offered F 2011. Bending and buckling of thin plate components in structures utilizing classical and energy methods. Analysis of shell roofs by membrane and bending theories.
C E 548. Building Design.
(Dual-listed with 448). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 333, 334
Building design in structural steel and reinforced concrete. Investigation of structural behavior of frameworks. Lateral load resisting systems. Application of current building codes and design specifications. Review of building designs. Preliminary designs include investigating alternative structural systems. Final designs include preparation of design calculations and sketches. Supervisory role to assist students in 448. An additional design project or more in-depth analysis and design.
C E 551. Urban Transportation Planning Models.
(Dual-listed with 451). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 350 or 355
Urban transportation planning context and process. Project planning and programming. Congestion, mitigation, and air quality issues. Transportation data sources. Travel demand and network modeling. Use of popular travel demand software and applications of geographic information systems. Term project required for graduate credit.
C E 552. Traffic Safety, Operations, and Maintenance.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 355
Engineering aspects of highway traffic safety. Reduction of accident incidence and severity through highway design and traffic control. Accident analysis. Legal implications. Safety in highway design, maintenance, and operation.
C E 553. Traffic Engineering.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 355
Driver, pedestrian, and vehicular characteristics. Traffic characteristics; highway capacity; traffic studies and analyses. Principles of traffic control for improved highway traffic service. Application of intersection, corridor or network analysis computer evaluation and optimization tools.
C E 556. Transportation Data Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 355, STAT 101 or 105
Analysis of transportation data, identification of data sources and limitations. Static and dynamic data elements such as infrastructure characteristics, flow and operations-related data elements. Spatial and temporal extents data for planning, design, operations, and management of transportation systems. Summarizing, analyzing, modeling, and interpreting data. Use of information technologies for highways, transit, and aviation systems.
C E 557. Transportation Systems Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 355, 3 credits in statistics or probability
Travel studies and analysis of data. Travel projections. Public transportation forecasts and analyses. Statewide, regional, and local transportation system planning. Corridor travel planning. Optimization of systems.
C E 558. Transportation Systems Development and Management Laboratory.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 350 or 355
Study of designated problems in traffic engineering, urban transportation planning, and urban development. Forecasting and evaluation of social, economic, and environmental impact of proposed solutions; considerations of alternatives. Formulation of recommendations and publication of a report. Presentation of recommendations in the host community.
C E 559. Transportation Infrastructure/Asset Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 355 or 453, 382
Engineering management techniques for maintaining and managing infrastructure assets. Systematic approach to management through value engineering, engineering economics, and life cycle cost analysis. Selection and scheduling of maintenance activities. Analysis of network-wide resource needs. Project level analysis.
C E 560. Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 360
Limiting stress analysis, stress paths, introduction to critical state soil mechanics, constitutive models, soil strength under various drainage conditions, seepage, pore pressure parameters, consolidation, slope stability and retaining wall applications.
C E 561. Applied Foundation Engineering.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 460
Lateral earth pressure theories and retaining structures. Field investigations, in-situ testing, foundations on expansive soils, and analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations. Foundation engineering reports.
C E 562. Site Evaluations for Civil Engineering Projects.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 360
Identification and mapping of engineering soils from airphotos. Use of remote sensing and GIS, planning subsurface investigations, geomaterials prospecting, water resource applications.
C E 563. Experimental Methods in Geo-Engineering.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 360
Principles of geo-engineering laboratory testing including the conduct, analysis, and interpretation of soil classification tests, compaction tests, permeability tests, consolidation, triaxial, direct and ring shear tests. Issues regarding laboratory testing versus field testing and acquisition, transport, storage, and preparation of samples for geotechnical testing. Field and laboratory geotechnical monitoring techniques, including the measurements of deformation, strain, total stress and pore water pressure.
C E 564. Application of Numerical Methods to Geotechnical Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 560
Application of numerical methods to analysis and design of foundations, underground structures, and soil-structure interaction. Application of slope stability software. Layered soils, bearing capacity and settlement for complex geometries, wave equation for piles, and foundation vibrations.
C E 565. Fundamentals of Geomaterials Behavior.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 382
Atoms and molecules, crystal chemistry, clay minerals, structure of solids, phase transformations and phase equilibria. Surfaces and interfacial phenomena, colloid chemistry, mechanical properties. Applications to soils and civil engineering materials. Overview of state-of-the-art instrumental techniques for analysis of the physicochemical properties of soils and civil engineering materials.
C E 567. Geomaterials Stabilization.
(Dual-listed with 467). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 565
Soil and aggregate physical and chemical stabilization procedures. Soil stabilization analysis and design. Ground modification methods. Geosynthetics application and design. A term project is required.
C E 568. Dynamics of Soils and Foundations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 360, EM 345
Dynamic soil properties and their measurement. Foundation dynamics and soil-structure interaction. Sources and characteristics of dynamic loads. Vibration of single- and multi-degree-of-freedom systems. Vibration of continuous systems; 1D, 2D, and 3D analyses. Liquefaction concepts and analysis methods. Introduction to geotechnical earthquake engineering.
C E 570. Applied Hydraulic Design.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 372
Flow characteristics in natural and constructed channels; principles of hydraulic design of culverts, bridge waterway openings, spillways, hydraulic gates and gated structures, pumping stations, and miscellaneous water control structures; pipe networks, mathematical modeling. Design project.
C E 571. Surface Water Hydrology.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 372
Analysis of hydrologic data including precipitation, infiltration, evapotranspiration, direct runoff and streamflow; theory and use of frequency analysis; theory of streamflow and reservoir routing; use of deterministic and statistical hydrologic models. Fundamentals of surface water quality modeling, point and non-point sources of contamination. Design project.
C E 572. Analysis and Modeling Aquatic Environments.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 372
Principles of surface water flows and mixing. Introduction to hydrologic transport and water quality simulation in natural water systems. Advection, diffusion and dispersion, chemical and biologic kinetics, and water quality dynamics. Applications to temperature, dissolved oxygen, primary productivity, and other water quality problems in rivers, lakes and reservoirs. Deterministic vs. stochastic models.
C E 573. Groundwater Hydrology.
(Dual-listed with 473). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 372
Principles of groundwater flow, hydraulics of wells, super-position, slug and pumping tests, streamlines and flownets, and regional groundwater flow. Contaminant transport. Computer modeling. Individual and group projects.
C E 576. Environmental Flows.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: EM 378 or equivalent
Analysis and applications of flows in civil engineering, environmental engineering, and water resources. Primary topics include conservation laws, laminar flow, turbulence, mixing, diffusion, dispersion, water waves, and boundary layers. Associated applications include particle settling, transfer at air-water and water-sediment boundaries, flow and friction in pipes and open channels, contaminant transport, waves in lakes, jets, plumes, and salt wedges.
C E 581. Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Seminar.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification
(1-0) Students and outside/invited speakers give weekly presentations about the ongoing research work and Geotechnical and Materials Engineering issues.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C E 583. Pavement Analysis and Design.
(Dual-listed with 483). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 360 and 382
Analysis, behavior, performance, and structural design of pavement systems. Topics include climate factors, rehabilitation, life cycle design economics, material and system response, pavement foundations and traffic loadings. Development of models for and analysis of pavement systems. Use of transfer functions relating pavement response to pavement performance. Evaluation and application of current and evolving pavement design practices and procedures. Mechanistic-based pavement design techniques and concepts. Analysis of the effects of maintenance activities on pavement performance and economic evaluation of pavement systems.
C E 584. Advanced Design of Concretes.
(Dual-listed with 484). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 382
Asphalt binder characterization, fundamentals of asphalt rheology, asphalt materials behavior under loading and temperature effects. Portland cement concrete admixtures, cements and admixture compatibility, environmental effects on concrete performance, advanced performance testing. A term project is required.
C E 586. Advanced Asphalt Materials.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 382
Advanced asphalt concrete (SUPERPAVE) mix designs. Aggregates. Admixtures. Production and construction, quality control and inspection. Nondestructive testing. Pavement thickness design. Materials engineering reports.
C E 587. Advanced Portland Cement Concretes.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 382 or 383
Hydraulic cements, aggregates, admixtures, and mix design; concrete production, quality control, early-age properties and durability. Concrete distress examination, identification, prevention, and nondestructive testing; advanced concrete technology, high-strength and high performance concrete.
C E 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Pre-enrollment contract required.
C E 591. Seminar in Environmental Engineering.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
(1-0) Contemporary environmental engineering issues. Outside speakers. Review of ongoing research in environmental engineering.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C E 594. Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 594A. Planning and Scheduling.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 594B. Computer Applications for Planning and Scheduling.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 594C. Cost Estimating.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 594D. Computer Applications for Cost Estimating.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 594E. Project Controls.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 594F. Computer Applications for Project Controls.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 594G. Integration of Planning, Scheduling and Project Controls.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 594J. Trenchless Technologies.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 594K. Electrical and Mechanical Construction.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 594L. Advanced Building Construction Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 594M. Design Build Construction.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 594N. Industrial Construction.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 594O. Highway and Heavy Construction.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 594P. Advanced Technologies.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 594Q. Construction Quality Control.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 594R. Risk Management.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 594S. Building Information Modeling.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: CON E 322, CON E 340 or C E 306, and permission of instructor
Some topics have a set number of credits and some topics have the number of credits vary. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 595. Research Methods in Construction Engineering and Management.
(0-1) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 501, 502, 503, or 505
Assigned readings and reports on research methods to solve construction engineering and management problems such as robotics, project controls, automation, etc. Identification of research methods and priorities, selection and development of research design, and critique of research in construction engineering and management.
C E 596. Special Topics in Transportation Engineering.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 355
C E 596A. Intelligent Transportation Systems.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 355
C E 596B. Geographic Information Systems in Transportation.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 355
C E 596C. Hazardous Materials Transportation.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 355
C E 596D. Transportation and Public Works.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 355
C E 596E. Sustainable Transportation.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 355
C E 596F. Freight Transportation.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 355
C E 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Pre-enrollment contract required. Advanced topic for creative component report in lieu of thesis.
C E 622. Advanced Topics in Environmental Engineering.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of environmental engineering graduate faculty
Advanced concepts in environmental engineering. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 622A. Water Pollution Control.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of environmental engineering graduate faculty
Advanced concepts in environmental engineering. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 622B. Water Treatment.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of environmental engineering graduate faculty
Advanced concepts in environmental engineering. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 622C. Solid and Hazardous Waste.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of environmental engineering graduate faculty
Advanced concepts in environmental engineering. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 622D. Water Resources.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of environmental engineering graduate faculty
Advanced concepts in environmental engineering. Emphasis for a particular offering will be selected from the following topics:.
C E 650. Advanced Topics in Transportation Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of Transportation Engineering graduate faculty
C E 650A. Highway Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of Transportation Engineering graduate faculty
C E 650B. Traffic Operations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of Transportation Engineering graduate faculty
C E 690. Advanced Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Pre-enrollment contract required.
C E 697. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of coop advisor, graduate classification
One semester and one summer maximum per academic year professional work period.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C E 699. Research.
Cr. 1-30.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Pre-enrollment contract required
Advanced topic for thesis/dissertation.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Courses
C I 201. Digital Learning in the PK-6 Classroom.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.Alt. SS., offered 2013.
Overview of ways to use educational technologies to support instruction in PK-6 settings. Focus on pedagogical approaches that integrate technologies to support learning in the content areas. Laboratory experiences include development of activities to use tool software, interactive multimedia, web page development, digital video and other technologies to facilitate learning and teaching.
C I 202. Digital Learning in the 7-12 Classroom.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Overview of ways to use educational technologies to support instruction in 7-12 settings. Focus on pedagogical approaches that integrate technologies to support learning in the content areas. Laboratory experiences include development of activities to use tool software, interactive multimedia, web page development, digital video and other technologies to facilitate learning and teaching.
C I 204. Social Foundations of American Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Goals of schooling, including the roles of teachers today; historical development of schools; educational reforms and alternative forms; and current philosophical issues. Human relations aspects of teaching and discussions about teaching as a career.
C I 208. Early Childhood Education Orientation.
(Cross-listed with HD FS). Cr. 1.
F.S.
Overview of early childhood education (birth-grade 3) teacher licensure requirements. Program planning and university procedures. Required of all students majoring in early childhood education.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C I 215. Sophomore Orientation.
Cr. 1.
F.S.
Review of elementary education requirements. Program planning. Required of all sophomores majoring in elementary education.
C I 216. Learning Community Orientation to Teacher Education.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: First semester freshman Elementary Education major or other majors interested in seeking pre-K to grade 12 teacher certification
Learning community for transition to university community life. Overview of pre-K to grade 12 teacher certification requirements in Iowa and other states. Program and career planning. Field Trip.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C I 219. Orientation to Teacher Education for Mathematics, Science and History/Social Sciences Majors.
Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Students seeking teacher licensure in mathematics, science or history/social sciences in grades 7-12
Overview of mathematics, science, and history/social sciences secondary education (grades 7-12), teacher licensure requirements in Iowa and other states. Program and career planning.
C I 245. Strategies in Teaching.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 204; HD FS 220 or 221 or 226 (or concurrent enrollment in one of these courses); concurrent enrollment in C I 268; eligibility for admission to teacher education program
Introduction to elementary education teaching strategies, classroom management, and curriculum organization. Open to students in the elementary education curriculum or the early childhood education curriculum.
C I 268. Strategies Practicum.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: 204
Clinical experience, to be taken concurrently with 245.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C I 280. Pre-Student Teaching Experience.
(1-8) Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 280A may be taken alone. For enrollment in 280B-I, 280A must be either a prerequisite or taken concurrently
Field experience in area educational settings. 2 1/2-hour blocks of time needed for field experience.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. C I 280 may be taken more than once for credit toward graduation.
C I 280A. Teacher Aide. Cr. 1 or 2.
(1-8) Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 280A may be taken alone. For enrollment in 280B-I, 280A must be either a prerequisite or taken concurrently
Field experience in area educational settings. 2 1/2-hour blocks of time needed for field experience.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. C I 280 may be taken more than once for credit toward graduation.
C I 280B. Digital Learning. Cr. 1 or 2 (2 credits by permission only).
(1-8) Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 280A may be taken alone. For enrollment in 280B-I, 280A must be either a prerequisite or taken concurrently
Field experience in area educational settings. 2 1/2-hour blocks of time needed for field experience.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. C I 280 may be taken more than once for credit toward graduation.
C I 280C. Native American Tutoring. Cr. 1.
(1-8) Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 280A may be taken alone. For enrollment in 280B-I, 280A must be either a prerequisite or taken concurrently
Field experience in area educational settings. 2 1/2-hour blocks of time needed for field experience.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. C I 280 may be taken more than once for credit toward graduation.
C I 280D. Museum Education. Cr. 1.
(1-8) Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 280A may be taken alone. For enrollment in 280B-I, 280A must be either a prerequisite or taken concurrently
Field experience in area educational settings. 2 1/2-hour blocks of time needed for field experience.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. C I 280 may be taken more than once for credit toward graduation.
C I 280E. Multicultural Youth Experience. Cr. 1 or 2.
(1-8) Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 280A may be taken alone. For enrollment in 280B-I, 280A must be either a prerequisite or taken concurrently
Field experience in area educational settings. 2 1/2-hour blocks of time needed for field experience.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. C I 280 may be taken more than once for credit toward graduation.
C I 280F. International Student. Cr. 1 or 2 (Permission of instructor required).
(1-8) Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 280A may be taken alone. For enrollment in 280B-I, 280A must be either a prerequisite or taken concurrently
Field experience in area educational settings. 2 1/2-hour blocks of time needed for field experience.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. C I 280 may be taken more than once for credit toward graduation.
C I 280I. Mild/Moderate Disabilities. Cr. 1 (concurrent with Sp Ed 330)..
(1-8) Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 280A may be taken alone. For enrollment in 280B-I, 280A must be either a prerequisite or taken concurrently
Field experience in area educational settings. 2 1/2-hour blocks of time needed for field experience.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. C I 280 may be taken more than once for credit toward graduation.
C I 280L. Early Field Experience. Cr. .5.
(1-8) Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 280A may be taken alone. For enrollment in 280B-I, 280A must be either a prerequisite or taken concurrently
Field experience in area educational settings. 2 1/2-hour blocks of time needed for field experience.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. C I 280 may be taken more than once for credit toward graduation.
C I 280M. Secondary Science. Cr. 1 or 2.
(1-8) Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 280A may be taken alone. For enrollment in 280B-I, 280A must be either a prerequisite or taken concurrently
Field experience in area educational settings. 2 1/2-hour blocks of time needed for field experience.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. C I 280 may be taken more than once for credit toward graduation.
C I 280N. Cohort Field Experience. Cr. 1 (permission of department required).
(1-8) Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 280A may be taken alone. For enrollment in 280B-I, 280A must be either a prerequisite or taken concurrently
Field experience in area educational settings. 2 1/2-hour blocks of time needed for field experience.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. C I 280 may be taken more than once for credit toward graduation.
C I 280O. Art Education Field Experience. Cr. 1 (Permission of department required).
(1-8) Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 280A may be taken alone. For enrollment in 280B-I, 280A must be either a prerequisite or taken concurrently
Field experience in area educational settings. 2 1/2-hour blocks of time needed for field experience.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. C I 280 may be taken more than once for credit toward graduation.
C I 290. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: 6 credits in education, permission of department chair
C I 302. Principles and Practices of Digital Learning.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 201 or 202, 245, 268
Advanced integration of educational technologies into K-12 teaching and learning; designing Web 2.0 classroom applications; implementing technology-based lessons with K-12 students; issues and trends in classroom technology use.
C I 315. Transfer Orientation.
Cr. 1.
F.S.
Overview of elementary education requirements, curricular opportunities, and university procedures. Program planning. Required of all transfer students majoring in elementary education.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C I 332. Educational Psychology of Young Learners.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: PSYCH 230 or HD FS 102, open only to majors in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education
Psychological theory relevant to classroom learning, cognition, motivation, classroom management and assessment for children from birth to grade 6. Implications of theory for teaching children and for assessing learning in educational settings with young and grade school aged children.
C I 333. Educational Psychology.
(Cross-listed with PSYCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: PSYCH 230 or HD FS 102, application to the teacher education program or major in psychology
Classroom learning with emphasis on theories of learning and cognition, and instructional techniques. Major emphasis on measurement theory and the classroom assessment of learning outcomes.
C I 347. Nature of Science.
(Dual-listed with 547). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 280M; concurrent enrollment in 418 or instructor permission
The intersection of issues in the history, philosophy sociology, and psychology of science and their application to and impact on science teaching and learning, science teacher education, and science education research.
C I 377. The Teaching of Reading and Language Arts in the Primary Grades (K-3).
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: admission to teacher education program, C I 245, SP ED 250, HD FS 240, 226 (El Ed majors) or 221 (ECE majors); concurrent enrollment in 448, 468A, 468C (El Ed majors) or 438, 468F, 468G, SP ED 368, HD FS 343 (ECE majors)
Theories, teaching strategies, and instructional materials pertinent to teaching reading, writing, listening, and speaking to children in kindergarten through third grade.
C I 378. The Teaching of Reading and Language Arts in the Intermediate Grades (4-6).
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 377; concurrent enrollment in 449, 468B, 468D
Theories and processes of literacy. Application through reading and writing across the curriculum, integration of language arts, literature-based instruction, and metacognitive strategies.
C I 395. Teaching Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools.
(Dual-listed with 595). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 204 and junior standing
Analysis and application of strategies to enhance students' literacy development in middle and secondary school settings.
C I 401. Middle School Student Growth and Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: HD FS 102 or PSYCH 230
Study of the physical, emotional, mental characteristics, and social development of 10 to 15-year-old middle school students, with emphasis on implications for schools and teachers. Includes strategies for classroom management and working with parents. Issues of risk, resiliency, substance abuse, suicide, and sexuality will also be examined.
C I 402. Middle School Design, Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 401, admission to teacher education
Emphasis on the middle school components of interdisciplinary instruction, grade level teaming, differentiated instruction, methods, curriculum frameworks, teacher-based guidance, and assessment.
C I 403. Design and Development of Digital Learning Environments.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 302
Application of principles of instructional design and cognitive theories to development of digital learning environments. Development of expertise with contemporary technologies and approaches to learning. Analysis and discussion of research related to effective use of multimedia in education.
C I 406. Multicultural Foundations of School and Society: Introduction.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 201 or 202, 332 or 333, junior classification, admission to teacher education program
Awareness and nature of cultural pluralism; need for multicultural education; multicultural concepts and theories; cultural groups - their perceptions, needs, and contributions; problems and issues regarding ethnocentrism, prejudice, and discrimination based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, sex/gender, sexual identity, and language in the school environment; curriculum infusion and transformation, multicultural interaction, design and execution of teaching strategies.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
C I 407. Principles and Practices of Distance Learning.
(Dual-listed with 507). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
Prereq: 201 or 202; convenient access to the Web
Review of flexible and distance learning (FDL) cases in a variety of contexts and pedagogic styles, identification of underlying principles and frameworks for best practice in this field.
C I 416. Supervised Student Teaching - Elementary.
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; full admission to teacher education; senior classification; 378, 443, 448, 449; reservation required
Supervised teaching experience in the elementary grades.
C I 416A. Primary grades (K-3)..
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; full admission to teacher education; senior classification; 378, 443, 448, 449; reservation required
Supervised teaching experience in the elementary grades.
C I 416B. Intermediate grades (4-6)..
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; full admission to teacher education; senior classification; 378, 443, 448, 449; reservation required
Supervised teaching experience in the elementary grades.
C I 416C. World Language..
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; full admission to teacher education; senior classification; 378, 443, 448, 449; reservation required
Supervised teaching experience in the elementary grades.
C I 416D. International Student Teaching - Primary grades..
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; full admission to teacher education; senior classification; 378, 443, 448, 449; reservation required
Supervised teaching experience in the elementary grades.
C I 416E. International Student Teaching - Intermediate grades..
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; full admission to teacher education; senior classification; 378, 443, 448, 449; reservation required
Supervised teaching experience in the elementary grades.
C I 417. Student Teaching.
(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with ENGL, WLC, MUSIC). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
C I 417A. Social Studies-Middle School.
(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with ENGL, WLC, MUSIC). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
C I 417B. Physical Sciences.
(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with ENGL, WLC, MUSIC). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
C I 417C. Mathematics.
(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with ENGL, WLC, MUSIC). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
C I 417D. Biological Sciences.
(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with ENGL, WLC, MUSIC). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
C I 417E. English and Literature (Same as Engl 417E).
(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with ENGL, WLC, MUSIC). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
C I 417G. World Language (Same as WLC 417G).
(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with ENGL, WLC, MUSIC). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
C I 417J. Earth Sciences.
(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with ENGL, WLC, MUSIC). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
C I 417M. Science-Basic.
(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with ENGL, WLC, MUSIC). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
C I 417N. International Student Teaching.
(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with ENGL, WLC, MUSIC). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
C I 417P. Social Studies-High School.
(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with ENGL, WLC, MUSIC). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
C I 417R. Music-Elementary (Same as Music 417R).
(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with ENGL, WLC, MUSIC). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
C I 417S. Music-Secondary (Same as Music 417S).
(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with ENGL, WLC, MUSIC). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
C I 418. Secondary Science Methods I: A Research-Based Framework for Teaching Science.
(Dual-listed with 518). (2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 280M; concurrent enrollment in 347 and 468J
Development of a research-based framework for teaching science that includes student goals, congruent student actions, the character and role of science inquiry, teaching behaviors and strategies, contemporary learning theories, and self evaluation.
C I 419. Secondary Science Methods II.
(Dual-listed with 519). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 418 or 518, undergraduate students must register concurrently for 468K
Advancing a research-based framework for teaching science in a variety of school settings, emphasizing the teacher's role, the development and revision of science curriculum, exceptional learners, content area reading strategies, management strategies, technology and student assessment.
C I 420. Bilingualism, Bilingual Education, and U.S. Mexican Youth.
(Dual-listed with 520). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 406
Introduction to research on bilingualism and examination of the social, historical, and political contexts of bilingual education in U.S. schools. Attention to policy environment, school program structure, mode of classroom instruction, family and community context, and attainment of bilingualism and biculturalism for U.S. Mexican youth.
C I 426. Principles of Secondary Education.
(Dual-listed with 526). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 202, senior classification, admission to teacher education program
The curriculum, human relations, student evaluation, support services, classroom management, organization of schools, legal aspects of schools, professionalism, and career planning.
C I 433. Teaching Social Studies in the Primary Grades.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 377, HD FS 221; concurrent enrollment in 439, SP ED 355, 455
Study, development, and application of current methods for providing appropriate social studies learning experiences for primary grade children. Instructional strategies, curriculum content, and formal and informal assessment strategies for diverse learners.
C I 438. Teaching Mathematics in the Primary Grades.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: HD FS 221; MATH 195 (minimum grade of C-), concurrent enrollment in 377, 468F, 468G, SP ED 368
Study, development, and application of current methods for providing appropriate mathematics learning experiences for primary grade children. Formal and informal assessment strategies and instructional methods for diverse learners.
C I 439. Teaching Science in the Primary Grades.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 377, HD FS 221; concurrent enrollment in 433, 438, 468I, SP ED 355, 455
Study, development, and application of current methods for providing appropriate science learning experiences and processes for primary grade children. Formal and informal assessment strategies and instructional methods for diverse learners.
C I 443. The Teaching of Social Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 377
Study, development, and application of current methods, curriculum materials, and assessment strategies for providing appropriate social studies learning experiences for primary and intermediate grade children.
C I 448. Teaching Children Mathematics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: MATH 195 (minimum grade of C-), MATH 196 (minimum grade of C-); concurrent enrollment in 377, 468A, 468C
Study, development, and application of current methods for providing appropriate mathematical learning experiences for primary and intermediate children. Includes critical examination of factors related to the teaching and learning of mathematics.
C I 449. The Teaching of Science.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 377, concurrent enrollment in 378, 468B, 468D, junior classification
Procedures for teaching science to children. Emphasis on developmental implications, teaching processes and methods, current programs, and assessment of learning in science.
C I 450. Ethnicity and Learning.
(Dual-listed with 550). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 332 or 333, 406
Examination of cultural relevance in education. Development and application of strategies and techniques for implementing multicultural goals and multiethnic perspectives in PreK-12 school classroom settings.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
C I 452. Corrective Reading.
(Dual-listed with 552). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 378 or equivalent; undergraduate students must register concurrently for SP ED 365, 436; graduate students must have a teaching license
Identification, analysis and correction of reading problems in five areas: print knowledge, integration of print knowledge, oral reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
C I 454. Emerging Topics in Digital Learning.
(2-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 201 or 202
Development and application of emerging technology topics related to digital learning. Series of 1-3 credit on-line learning modules on topics such as grant writing, interactive on-line tools, social networking, gaming technologies, technology leadership in schools, and web/graphic design. Required for the Digital Learning minor.
C I 456. Integrating Technology into the Reading and Language Arts Curriculum.
(Dual-listed with 556). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
Prereq: 201 or 202, 377
Methods and strategies used to integrate technology into the reading and language arts curriculum. Use and evaluation of reading and language arts software for elementary classrooms.
C I 468. Supervised Practicum in Teaching.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education program
Observation, application of current methods, and instructional experiences with children in a supervised elementary classroom while engaged in other elementary methods courses.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C I 468A. Primary Grades, Reading & Language Arts. Cr. 1.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education program
Observation, application of current methods, and instructional experiences with children in a supervised elementary classroom while engaged in other elementary methods courses.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C I 468B. Intermediate Grades, Reading & Language Arts. Cr. 1.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education program
Observation, application of current methods, and instructional experiences with children in a supervised elementary classroom while engaged in other elementary methods courses.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C I 468C. Mathematics. Cr. 1.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education program
Observation, application of current methods, and instructional experiences with children in a supervised elementary classroom while engaged in other elementary methods courses.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C I 468D. Science. Cr. 1.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education program
Observation, application of current methods, and instructional experiences with children in a supervised elementary classroom while engaged in other elementary methods courses.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C I 468E. World Language. Cr. 1.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education program
Observation, application of current methods, and instructional experiences with children in a supervised elementary classroom while engaged in other elementary methods courses.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C I 468F. Primary Grades, Literacy, Inclusive. Cr. 1.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education program
Observation, application of current methods, and instructional experiences with children in a supervised elementary classroom while engaged in other elementary methods courses.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C I 468G. Primary Grades, Mathematics, Inclusive. Cr. 1.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education program
Observation, application of current methods, and instructional experiences with children in a supervised elementary classroom while engaged in other elementary methods courses.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C I 468I. Primary Grades, Science, Inclusive. Cr. 1,Cr. 2.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education program
Observation, application of current methods, and instructional experiences with children in a supervised elementary classroom while engaged in other elementary methods courses.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C I 468I. Primary Grades, Science, Inclusive. Cr. 1,Cr. 2.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education program
Observation, application of current methods, and instructional experiences with children in a supervised elementary classroom while engaged in other elementary methods courses.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C I 468J. Secondary Science.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education program
Observation, application of current methods, and instructional experiences with children in a supervised elementary classroom while engaged in other elementary methods courses.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C I 468K. Secondary Science II. Cr. 2..
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education program
Observation, application of current methods, and instructional experiences with children in a supervised elementary classroom while engaged in other elementary methods courses.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C I 468R. Reading Endorsement (Permission of department required; concurrent enrollment in 378) Cr. 1..
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education program
Observation, application of current methods, and instructional experiences with children in a supervised elementary classroom while engaged in other elementary methods courses.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C I 480. Field Experience for Secondary Teaching Preparation.
Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of area coordinator required prior to enrollment
Observation and participation in a variety of school settings after admission to the teacher preparation program. (S/F grading may be used in some offerings of some sections.).
C I 480A. History/Social Sciences (Same as HIST 480A).
Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of area coordinator required prior to enrollment
Observation and participation in a variety of school settings after admission to the teacher preparation program. (S/F grading may be used in some offerings of some sections.).
C I 480C. Mathematics.
Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of area coordinator required prior to enrollment
Observation and participation in a variety of school settings after admission to the teacher preparation program. (S/F grading may be used in some offerings of some sections.).
C I 480K. Music (Same as MUSIC 480K).
Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of area coordinator required prior to enrollment
Observation and participation in a variety of school settings after admission to the teacher preparation program. (S/F grading may be used in some offerings of some sections.).
C I 480M. Middle School.
Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of area coordinator required prior to enrollment
Observation and participation in a variety of school settings after admission to the teacher preparation program. (S/F grading may be used in some offerings of some sections.).
C I 486. Methods in Elementary School World Language Instruction.
(Cross-listed with WLC, LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 24 credits in a world language at 300 level and above
Planning, implementation, and assessment of standards-based, student-centered, and thematic instruction in the elementary (K-8) classroom. Special emphasis on students' communicative skills, cultural knowledge, and content learning.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C I 487. Methods in Secondary School World Language Instruction.
(Cross-listed with WLC, LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 25 credits in a world language, admission to the teacher education program
Theories and principles of contemporary world language learning and teaching. Special emphasis on designing instruction and assessments for active learning.
C I 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA of 2.5 or more for preceding semester
C I 490A. Music Education. (Same as Music 490A.).
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA of 2.5 or more for preceding semester
C I 490C. Curriculum Construction.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA of 2.5 or more for preceding semester
C I 490D. Principles of Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA of 2.5 or more for preceding semester
C I 490E. Methods of Teaching.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA of 2.5 or more for preceding semester
C I 490F. Educational Psychology.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA of 2.5 or more for preceding semester
C I 490G. Digital Learning.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA of 2.5 or more for preceding semester
C I 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA of 2.5 or more for preceding semester
C I 490J. Multicultural Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA of 2.5 or more for preceding semester
C I 490K. History/Social Sciences.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA of 2.5 or more for preceding semester
C I 490L. Literacy Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA of 2.5 or more for preceding semester
C I 490M. Mathematics Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA of 2.5 or more for preceding semester
C I 490N. World Language.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA of 2.5 or more for preceding semester
C I 490O. Foundations of Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA of 2.5 or more for preceding semester
C I 494. Practice and Theory of Teaching Literature in the Secondary Schools.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: ENGL 310, 397, 9 other credits in English beyond 250, PSYCH 333, admission to teacher education program
Portfolio review. Current theories and practices in the teaching of literature to secondary school students. Integrating literary study and writing. Preparation and selection of materials. Classroom presentation. Unit planning. (Taken concurrently with C I 280, Cr. 2, and Sp Ed 450).
C I 495B. Teaching Speech.
(Cross-listed with SP CM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: SP CM 313; 9 credits in speech communication; minimum grade point average of 2.5 in speech communication courses
Problems, methods, and materials related to teaching speech, theatre, and media in secondary schools.
C I 497. Teaching Secondary School Mathematics.
(Cross-listed with MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 15 credits in college mathematics; if in a teacher licensure program, concurrent enrollment in C I 426 or 526
Theory and methods for teaching mathematics in grades 7-12. Includes critical examination of instructional strategies, curriculum materials, learning tools, assessment methods, National Standards in Mathematics Education, and equity issues.
C I 498. Methods of Teaching History/Social Sciences.
(Cross-listed with HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 480A; Admission to teacher education and 30 credits in subject-matter field
Theories and processes of teaching and learning secondary history/social sciences. Emphasis on development and enactment of current methods, assessments, and curriculum materials for providing appropriate learning experiences.
C I 501. Foundations of Digital Learning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Educational philosophies and theories of instructional technology. Application of research to the production and use of instructional technology for learning and teaching. Equipment operation.
C I 503. Designing Effective Learning Environments.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 501
Introduction to theories and models of instructional design. Design decision-making based on the analysis of performance problems and instructional inputs. Practical experience with the design and development of instruction and evaluation principles.
C I 504. Evaluating Digital Learning Environments.
(Cross-listed with HCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 501
Principles and procedures for analysis, review, and evaluation of instructional technology interventions and products. Methods for planning, organizing, and conducting evaluative studies are addressed.
C I 505. Using Technology in Learning and Teaching.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Teaching and learning using computers. Selection and evaluation of software and hardware for teaching and learning. Research on computers. Tool software. Telecommunications. Trends in computer-based instruction.
C I 506. Multicultural Foundations of School and Society: Advanced.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits in education
Theories, legal bases, and principles of multicultural education. Pluralism and contributing cultures in the United States; presence and contributions of cultural group diversity with implications for educational programs, curriculum development, classroom instruction, materials utilization and development; problems and issues regarding ethnocentrism, prejudice, and discrimination based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, sex/gender, sexual identity, and language in the school environment; curriculum infusion and transformation, multicultural interaction, design and execution of teaching strategies and techniques; inquiry and research on multicultural education issues.
C I 507. Principles and Practices of Distance Learning.
(Dual-listed with 407). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
Prereq: 501, convenient access to the Web
Review of flexible and distance learning (FDL) cases in a variety of contexts and pedagogic styles, identification of underlying principles and frameworks for best practice in this field.
C I 508. Algebra in the K-12 Classrooms.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 448, 497, or graduate status
Focus on Algebraic concept explorations and associated procedures. Use of research-based strategies and appropriate technologies to apply fundamental ideas of patterning, coordinate graphing, and relationships among variables into K-12 classrooms. Additional topics facilitate critical examination of K-12 curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment.
C I 509. Geometry in the K-12 Classrooms.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 448, 497, or graduate status
Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry explorations with a focus on pedagogical issues in the K-12 classroom. Use of research-based strategies and appropriate technologies to teach geometry in K-12 classrooms. Additional topics from discrete mathematics, history and philosophy of geometry and fractal geometries.
C I 511. Technology Diffusion, Leadership and Change.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Admission to graduate study, 501 or equivalent and 505 or equivalent
Introduction to practices and principles of technology diffusion, leadership and strategic change in education. Frameworks and strategies for professional development and organizational change; current issues such as the digital divide.
C I 512. Research Trends in Digital Learning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Admission to graduate study and at least two courses in research and foundations of instructional technology
Critical review of current research trends to uncover underlying educational technology. Engagement with current projects' techniques and analyses for qualitative and quantitative approaches, including the application of technology for the dissemination of scholarship. Designed as a capstone course to consolidate graduate students' knowledge of current research in curriculum and instructional technology for students in M.S. and Ph.D. programs.
C I 513. Mathematical Problem Solving in K-12 Classrooms.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 6 credits of mathematics, 448 or 497 or 597 or permission of instructor
Strategies for improving problem solving skills across all strands of mathematics (e.g., geometry, algebra, number theory) will be emphasized. Issues surrounding the appropriate role of problem solving in K-12 mathematics classrooms will also be discussed, including distinctions among teaching "about," "for," and "through" problem solving.
C I 514. Introduction to the Purposes and Complexities of Science Teaching.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
SS.
Prereq: Admission to M.A.T. program
Introduction to critical issues facing science education, science education goals reflecting contemporary purposes of schooling, and how people learn science.
C I 515. Action Research in Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Admission to graduate study, one course in research methods, educational inquiry, statistics, educational psychology, or instructional design
Philosophy and methods of conducting and communicating action research focused on improving educational practices. Designed specifically for practicing teachers.
C I 516. Antiracist Curriculum Development and Implementation.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 9 credits in education
Introduction to historical, sociological, philosophical and pedagogical foundations of antiracist/multicultural education. Examination of causes of racism, other forms of discrimination, and intergroup conflict from different theoretical perspectives and experiential exercises.
C I 517. Student Teaching.
(Dual-listed with 417). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Full admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Supervised student teaching in the liberal arts at the secondary level.
C I 517B. Physical Sciences.
(Dual-listed with 417). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Full admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Supervised student teaching in the liberal arts at the secondary level.
C I 517C. Mathematics.
(Dual-listed with 417). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Full admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Supervised student teaching in the liberal arts at the secondary level.
C I 517D. Biological Sciences.
(Dual-listed with 417). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Full admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Supervised student teaching in the liberal arts at the secondary level.
C I 517J. Earth Sciences.
(Dual-listed with 417). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Full admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Supervised student teaching in the liberal arts at the secondary level.
C I 517M. Science - Basic.
(Dual-listed with 417). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Full admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Supervised student teaching in the liberal arts at the secondary level.
C I 518. Science Methods I: A Research-Based Framework for Teaching Science.
(Dual-listed with 418). (2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 514; concurrent enrollment in 547 and 591D
Development of a research-based framework for teaching science that includes student goals, congruent student actions, the character and role of science inquiry, teaching behaviors and strategies, contemporary learning theories, and self-evaluation.
C I 519. Secondary Science Methods II.
(Dual-listed with 419). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 418 or 518, concurrent enrollment in 591D
Advancing a research-based framework for teaching science in a variety of school settings; emphasizing the teacher's role, the development and revision of science curriculum, exceptional learners, content area reading strategies, management strategies, technology, and student assessment.
C I 520. Bilingualism, Bilingual Education, and U.S. Mexican Youth.
(Dual-listed with 420). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 506
Introduction to research on bilingualism and examination of the social, historical, and political contexts of bilingual education in U.S. schools. Attention to policy environment, school program structure, mode of classroom instruction, family and community context, and attainment of bilingualism and biculturalism for U.S. Mexican youth.
C I 523. Teaching Mathematics to Struggling Elementary Learners.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: 438 or 448
Instructional methods and assessment techniques for elementary students struggling to learn mathematics. Emphasis on current research and practices for at-risk students and students with disabilities.
C I 524. Design and Development of Media.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 501; graduate classification
Principles of the design and production of instructional media; visual development and the creation of various traditional media and emerging technologies. Laboratory experiences in the production of several instructional media.
C I 526. Principles of Secondary Education.
(Dual-listed with 426). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in education
The curriculum, human relations, student evaluation, support services, classroom management, organization of schools, legal aspects of schools, professionalism and career planning.
C I 529. Educational Psychology and the Secondary Classroom.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: Bachelor's degree; admission into a graduate level teacher licensure program
Analysis of psychological research theory related to learning, cognition, motivation, individual differences, and teaching techniques. Student and classroom assessment to facilitate positive learning outcomes. Adaption and differentiation of instruction to meet individual learners' needs. This course can only be used for teacher licensure programs. It is not acceptable for use in meeting the non-licensure M.Ed., M.S. or Ph.D. requirements.
C I 533. Educational Psychology of Learning, Cognition, and Memory.
(Cross-listed with PSYCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 333 or teacher licensure
Learning, cognition, and memory in educational/training settings.
C I 541. How People Learn: Implications for Teaching Science.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Bachelor's degree
Current learning theories within science education and their application to science classrooms. Examination of models which assist the implementation of these theories of learning.
C I 546. Advanced Pedagogy in Science Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.SS.
Prereq: Bachelor's degree
Critical examination of pedagogy, emphasizing teacher behaviors and strategies, methods of self-assessment, action research, and current issues and trends in science education.
C I 547. Nature of Science.
(Dual-listed with 347). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 518 or permission of instructor
The intersection of issues in the history, philosophy, sociology, and psychology of science and their application to and impact on science teaching and learning, science teacher education, and science education research.
C I 548. Restructuring Science Activities.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education or teaching license
Modification of laboratory activities and other everyday science activities so they are more congruent with how students learn, the nature of science, and the National Science Education Standards.
C I 550. Ethnicity and Learning.
(Dual-listed with 450). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification and completion of 506 or permission of instructor
Examination of cultural relevance in education. Development and application of strategies and techniques for implementing multicultural goals and multiethnic perspectives in PreK-12 school classroom settings.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
C I 551. Foundations of Reading and Language Arts.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Teaching license
Analyzing, discussing, and researching the theory and practice of current literacy issues.
C I 552. Corrective Reading.
(Dual-listed with 452). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 378 or equivalent; undergraduate students must register concurrently for SP ED 365, 436; graduate students must have a teaching license
Identification, analysis, and correction of reading problems in five areas: print knowledge, integration of print knowledge, oral reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
C I 553. Reading for Adolescents with Mild/Moderate Disabilities.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: Teaching license
Instructional strategies for enhancing the comprehension and retention of students with mild/moderate disabilities, in conjunction with content-area reading material.
C I 554. Reading and Responding to Children's Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Senior status or teaching license
Research and discussion of issues surrounding the classroom use of literature for children and young adults including censorship, diversity, selection, and the influences of technology.
C I 555. Literacy, Leadership, and Advocacy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate Standing
Examination of the roles of literacy specialists/coaches in diverse pre-K-12 schools and communities. Particular focus placed on current theories, research, standards, and policies relative to literacy processes and instruction, including culturally responsive literacy; processes of successful literacy coaching; and methods of supporting teachers and other school personnel in planning, implementing, and evaluating literacy instruction for all students.
C I 556. Integrating Technology into the Reading and Language Arts Curriculum.
(Dual-listed with 456). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
Prereq: Teaching license
Methods and strategies used to integrate technology into the reading and language arts curriculum. Use and evaluation of reading and language arts software for elementary classrooms.
C I 567. Teaching Mathematics to Struggling Secondary Learners.
(Cross-listed with SP ED). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Secondary teaching experience
Instructional methods and assessment techniques for secondary students struggling to learn mathematics. Particular emphasis on current research, practices, and trends in mathematics interventions for at-risk students and students with disabilities.
C I 570. Toying with Technology for Practicing Teachers.
(Cross-listed with M S E). (2-0) Cr. 2.
SS.
Prereq: C I 201
A project-based, hands-on learning course. Technology literacy, appreciation for technological innovations, principles behind many technological innovations, hands-on experiences based upon simple systems constructed out of LEGOs and controlled by small microcomputers. Other technological advances with K-12 applications will be explored. K-12 teachers will leave the course with complete lesson plans for use in their classrooms.
C I 578. Pedagogy, Equality of Opportunity, and the Education of Blacks in the United States.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate or senior level status or permission of instructor
This course takes a nonlinear, reflective view of the historical, social, economic, political, and legal contexts of the education of African Americans in the U.S. Educational theories and philosophies, Critical Race Theory and Black Feminist Thought form the framework for investigating broad-based, multiple issues of education for African Americans in the U.S. as they are situated in the prevailing dominant views.
C I 588. Supervised Tutoring in Reading.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate status, teaching license and concurrent enrollment in or completion of one course in corrective reading; diagnosis and correction of reading problems
Using formal and informal diagnostic procedures to plan and implement individualized reading instruction. Field experience in tutoring and a related research project.
C I 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 590A. Curriculum.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 590B. Digital Learning.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 590C. Science Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 590D. Secondary Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 590F. Multicultural Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 590G. Mathematics Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 590I. Elementary Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 590J. World Language Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 590K. Educational Psychology.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 590L. Social Studies Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 590M. Literacy Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 591. Supervised Field Experience.
(0-2) Cr. 1-6.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 15 graduate credits in special area
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special area.
C I 591B. World Language Education.
(0-2) Cr. 1-6.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 15 graduate credits in special area
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special area.
C I 591C. Elementary Education.
(0-2) Cr. 1-6.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 15 graduate credits in special area
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special area.
C I 591D. Secondary Education.
(0-2) Cr. 1-6.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 15 graduate credits in special area
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special area.
C I 591F. Multicultural Education..
(0-2) Cr. 1-6.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 15 graduate credits in special area
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special area.
C I 591G. Mathematics Education..
(0-2) Cr. 1-6.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 15 graduate credits in special area
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special area.
C I 591M. Literacy.
(0-2) Cr. 1-6.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 15 graduate credits in special area
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special area.
C I 593. Workshops.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 593A. Curriculum.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 593B. Digital Learning.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 593C. Science Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 593D. Secondary Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 593F. Multicultural Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 593G. Mathematics Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 593I. Elementary Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 593J. World Language Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 593K. Educational Psychology.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 593L. Social Studies Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 593M. Literacy Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 594. Contemporary Curriculum Theory and Principles.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate standing
Theoretical and historical perspectives of contemporary curriculum; social, cultural, and epistemological aspects of curriculum theory; political, critical-race, feminist, economic, and postmodernist approaches to understanding curriculum and schooling in the U.S.
C I 595. Teaching Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools.
(Dual-listed with 395). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate status and teaching license
Analysis and application of strategies to enhance students' literacy development in middle and secondary school settings. Research paper related to a course topic.
C I 596. Curriculum Problems and Inquiry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate standing
Analysis of contemporary problems of schooling and curriculum; use of qualitative inquiry to study diverse school policies and social problems influencing public education. Emphasis on strategies for teaching for social justice.
C I 597. Teaching Secondary School Mathematics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 15 credits in college mathematics; if in a teacher licensure program, concurrent enrollment in C I 426 or 526
Theory and methods for teaching mathematics in grades 7-12. Includes critical examination of instructional strategies, curriculum materials, learning tools, assessment methods, National Standards in Mathematics Education, and equity issues.
C I 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 599A. Curriculum.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 599B. Digital Learning.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 599C. Science Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 599D. Secondary Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 599F. Multicultural Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 599G. Mathematics Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 599I. Elementary Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 599J. World Language Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 599K. Educational Psychology.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 599L. Social Studies Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 599M. Literacy Education.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 603. Advanced Learning Environments Design.
(Cross-listed with HCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 503
Exploration of advanced aspects of the instructional design process. Application of analysis, design, development and production, evaluation, implementation, and project management principles. Focus on the production and use of instructional technology with an emphasis on the instructional design consulting process. Theory and research in instructional technology provides the foundation for design decisions.
C I 610. Digital Learning in Teacher Education.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 505
Research on using technology in teacher education programs. Application examples studied. Field component involving relating material from class to a teacher education situation.
C I 611. Philosophical Foundations of Digital Learning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 12 graduate credits in curriculum and instruction
Exploration of philosophies of science that serve as foundations for research and practice in instructional technology, including positivism, post-positivism, interpretivism/constructivism, and critical theory. The roles of language, nature of truth and reality, and acceptable ways of knowing are explored in terms of their implications for instructional technology design, delivery, research, and scholarship.
C I 612. Socio-psychological Foundations of Digital Learning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 12 graduate credits in curriculum and instruction
Exploration of theories of learning and associated instructional models that are the foundation for research and practice in education and educational technology, including behaviorism, information processing theory, and cognitive science. Emphasis on cognitive and social constructivist paradigms and the creation and use of constructivist learning environments supported by technology.
C I 615. Seminar.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Selected topics in curriculum and instruction; an analysis of research potential; evaluation of impact upon the profession; implications for additional research.
C I 615A. Curriculum.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Selected topics in curriculum and instruction; an analysis of research potential; evaluation of impact upon the profession; implications for additional research.
C I 615B. Digital Learning.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Selected topics in curriculum and instruction; an analysis of research potential; evaluation of impact upon the profession; implications for additional research.
C I 615C. Science Education.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Selected topics in curriculum and instruction; an analysis of research potential; evaluation of impact upon the profession; implications for additional research.
C I 615D. Secondary Education.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Selected topics in curriculum and instruction; an analysis of research potential; evaluation of impact upon the profession; implications for additional research.
C I 615F. Multicultural Education.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Selected topics in curriculum and instruction; an analysis of research potential; evaluation of impact upon the profession; implications for additional research.
C I 615G. Mathematics Education.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Selected topics in curriculum and instruction; an analysis of research potential; evaluation of impact upon the profession; implications for additional research.
C I 615I. Elementary Education.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Selected topics in curriculum and instruction; an analysis of research potential; evaluation of impact upon the profession; implications for additional research.
C I 615J. World Language Education.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Selected topics in curriculum and instruction; an analysis of research potential; evaluation of impact upon the profession; implications for additional research.
C I 615K. Educational Psychology.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Selected topics in curriculum and instruction; an analysis of research potential; evaluation of impact upon the profession; implications for additional research.
C I 615L. Social Studies Education.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Selected topics in curriculum and instruction; an analysis of research potential; evaluation of impact upon the profession; implications for additional research.
C I 615M. Literacy Education.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Selected topics in curriculum and instruction; an analysis of research potential; evaluation of impact upon the profession; implications for additional research.
C I 671. Discourse in Classrooms.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: graduate classification
Explores both foundational and current literature on discourse in K-12 classrooms; focuses on both discourse as a classroom phenomenon and discourse as an analytic tool for doing research in classrooms; and provides a close look at enacted and hidden curricula through an examination of interactions and communication patterns.
C I 690. Advanced Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 690A. Curriculum.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 690B. Digital Learning.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 690C. Science Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 690D. Secondary Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 690F. Multicultural Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 690G. Mathematics Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 690I. Elementary Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 690J. World Language Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 690K. Educational Psychology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 690L. Social Studies Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 690M. Literacy Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 699A. Curriculum.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 699B. Digital Learning.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 699C. Science Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 699D. Secondary Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 699F. Multicultural Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 699G. Mathematics Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 699I. Elementary Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 699J. World Language Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 699K. Educational Psychology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 699L. Social Studies Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
C I 699M. Literacy Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
Community and Regional Planning Courses
C R P 253. Survey of Community and Regional Planning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
A historical survey of planning, the nature and problems of urban areas, and the goals, procedures, and results of urban planning.
C R P 270. Forces Shaping Our Metropolitan Environment.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Must be taken prior to completing 9 credits in C R P. Introduction to the social, political, physical, and economic forces as they shape metropolitan areas. A comprehensive picture of metropolitan development showing important roles other urban disciplines play in the planning process and the interrelationships of the disciplines.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
C R P 272. Planning Analysis and Techniques I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Existing and emerging techniques for preparation of community planning studies. Sources of planning information and data. Survey techniques including survey instruments, sampling methods, sample size for demographic studies. Land use surveys for comprehensive and transportation planning. Student's oral and graphic presentation of analytical results. Laboratory emphasizes practical uses and computer applications for data analysis.
C R P 274. Planning Analysis and Techniques II.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 272
Use of quantitative methods for analysis of population, land use, economic and transportation make-up of a community; activities and location, intensity, and timing of land uses and public services. Student's oral and graphic presentation of analytical results. Laboratory emphasizes practical uses and computer applications for data analysis.
C R P 291. World Cities and Globalization.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
World cities and globalization in developed and developing countries. Topics include globalization, world cities and regions, uneven economic development, the international division of labor, multinational corporations, international environmentalism, tourism, popular culture and place- based identity.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
C R P 293. Environmental Planning.
(Cross-listed with DSN S, ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Comprehensive overview of the field of environmental relationships and the efforts being made to organize, control, and coordinate environmental, aesthetic, and cultural characteristics of land, air, and water.
C R P 320. Urban Form.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 253 or 270, or permission of instructor
Examines how urban form is shaped, what constitutes good urban form, and what are the trends in emerging urban forms. Descriptive, explanatory and normative theories of urban form, and the relationships between urban form and social, economic, political, cultural, and institutional forms.
C R P 330. Practicum.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Major in community and regional planning
Structured work experience under close supervision of a professional planner. Practical planning experience; relationships between theory and practice, professional responsibilities, and the scope of various planning roles.
C R P 331. Professional Practice Seminar.
(Dual-listed with 531). (1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Major in community and regional planning
Preparation for working in a planning office; discussion of expectation of employer; presentations from planning professionals, and discussion of differences/similarities between public and private planning offices.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C R P 332. Community Planning Studio I.
(2-4) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 253, 274
Application of planning methods and skills to issue identification and investigation. Introduction to problem formulation, study, and analysis in a community setting.
C R P 376. Rural, Urban and Regional Economics.
(Cross-listed with ECON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ECON 101
Firm location with respect to regional resources, transport, scale economies, externalities, and policies. Measures of local comparative advantage and specialization. Spatial markets. Population location considering jobs, wages, commuting, and local amenities. Business, residential, and farm land use and value. Migration. Other topics may include market failure, regulation, the product cycle, theories of rural and urban development, developmental policy, firm recruiting, local public goods and public finance, schools, poverty, segregation, and crime.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C R P 383. Theory of the Planning Process.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 253, junior status
The nature of planning and its relation to social and economic planning; levels of planning, place of planning in decision making; steps in the planning process, uses and limitation of knowledge in planning, relation of facts and values.
C R P 391. Field Travel.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: CRP major and permission of instructor
Observation of professional practice and community or regional problems and issues.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C R P 410. Professional Work Experience.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department chair
Approved professional work experience.
C R P 416. Urban Design and Practice.
(Dual-listed with 516). (3-6) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: 253 or 270
Principles of urban design and their application to residential and commercial development in studio projects.
C R P 417. Urban Revitalization.
(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 253 or 270
Planning methods available to further revitalization and preservation efforts, with particular attention to housing and neighborhoods. Relationship between neighborhood change and urban development process; public policy implications.
C R P 425. Growth Management.
(Dual-listed with 525). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Junior classification
Review of techniques used to manage growth-related change and to implement plans. Capital investment strategies; public land acquisition and protection; development impact analysis; impact mitigation, including impact fees; phased growth systems; urban, suburban and rural relationships; and land preservation.
C R P 429. International Planning.
(Dual-listed with 529). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Junior classification
Introduction to issues in planning and governance in an international setting. Problems and strategies may include population movement and change, economic globalization, urban growth, rural development, and housing.
C R P 432. Community Planning Studio II.
(1-6) Cr. 4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 332, 383
Integration of planning methods and theory in dealing with a community planning problem. Analysis of problem and formulation of strategies for implementation. Preparation of a community planning report.
C R P 435. Planning in Small Towns.
(Dual-listed with 535). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 253, 270, or junior classification
Contemporary planning problems in small towns and the design of viable strategies to enhance their social and economic position in today's society.
C R P 442. Site Development.
(Dual-listed with 542). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 253, 272
Introduction to site analysis using landscape architecture and environmental principles, drawing also on basic engineering concepts. Work will evolve from analysis to land development design.
C R P 445. Transportation Policy Planning.
(Dual-listed with 545). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: C E 350 or equivalent
Comprehensive overview of key policy issues related to transportation planning and investment in the United States and abroad. Policy issues explored include safety, environmental impact, sustainable communities, and economic development. Policy analysis and planning are studied in conjunction with each policy issue explored. Issues of concern to state, metropolitan, and local governments.
C R P 451. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.
(Dual-listed with 551). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Introduction to geographic information systems, including discussions of GIS hardware, software, data structures, data acquisition, data conversion, data presentation, analytical techniques, and implementation procedures. Laboratory emphasizes practical applications and uses of GIS.
C R P 452. Geographic Data Management and Planning Analysis.
(Dual-listed with 552). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: C R P 451 or equivalent
Extensive coverage of geo-relational database concept and design, GIS database creation and maintenance, geographic data manipulation and analysis. GIS output generation and geographic data presentation. Laboratory emphasizes practical applications and uses of GIS.
C R P 455. Community Economic Development.
(Dual-listed with 555). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
The nature and process of economic development in the context of community development. Recent changes and trends and their implications for local and regional development. Selected case studies and applications. Contemporary community economic development issues.
C R P 475. Grant Writing.
(Dual-listed with 575). (1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 253 or 270 and junior classification
A short introduction to effective grant writing for the public and non-profit sectors. Includes identifying appropriate funding sources for an organization, identifying goals and objectives, and budgeting.
C R P 481. Regional and State Planning.
(Dual-listed with 581). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 253 or 270
Analysis of theories, policies, and functions at the metropolitan, regional, and state levels with emphasis on area-wide governance structures and strategies for guiding development.
C R P 484. Sustainable Communities.
(Dual-listed with 584). (Cross-listed with DSN S, ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Junior classification
The history and theory of sustainable community planning. Procedural and substantive dimensions. Case studies of communities engaged in sustainability planning. Use and development of indicators.
C R P 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of an approved topic commensurate with student's interest and ability.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C R P 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of an approved topic commensurate with student's interest and ability.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C R P 491. Environmental Law and Planning.
(Dual-listed with 591). (Cross-listed with DSN S, ENV S, L A). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 credits in natural sciences
Environmental law and policy as applied in planning at the local and state levels. Brownfields, environmental justice, water quality, air quality, wetland and floodplain management, and local government involvement in ecological protection through land use planning and other programs.
C R P 492. Planning Law, Administration and Implementation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 383
The basis in constitutional, common, and statutory law for the powers of plan effectuation. Problems of balancing public and private interests as revealed in the study of leading court cases. Administration of planning agencies and programs.
C R P 494. Senior Seminar in Planning.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification, 332 should be taken prior to or concurrently.
An advanced forum for seniors that focuses upon recent trends and important issues affecting planning today. Topics addressed will vary. A demonstration of understanding of current issues and their effects upon planning applications is expected.
C R P 498. Portfolio Development and Review.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Should be taken in the final semester of the planning program. Preparation of a portfolio of student work that represents student learning throughout the entire planning program.
C R P 510. Professional Work Experience.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department chair
Approved professional work experience.
C R P 516. Urban Design Practice.
(Dual-listed with 416). (3-6) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Principles of urban design and their application to residential and commercial development in studio project.
C R P 517. Urban Revitalization.
(Dual-listed with 417). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Planning methods available to further revitalization and preservation efforts, with particular attention to housing and neighborhoods. Relationship between neighborhood change and urban development process; public policy implications.
C R P 519. Middle Eastern Cities.
(Cross-listed with ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate or senior standing
Introduction to basic academic writings on Middle Eastern cities in addition to other contemporary cultural productions of the region. Study of various aspects of Middle Eastern life and the built environments that this life produces.
C R P 525. Growth Management.
(Dual-listed with 425). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Review of techniques used to manage growth-related change and to implement plans. Capital investment strategies; public land acquisition and protection; development impact analysis; impact mitigation, including impact fees; phased growth systems; urban, suburban, rural relationships; and land preservation.
C R P 529. International Planning.
(Dual-listed with 429). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Introduction to issues in planning and governance in an international setting. Problems and strategies may include population movement and change, economic globalization, urban growth, rural development, and housing.
C R P 530. Practicum.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification in community and regional planning
Practical planning experience. Structured work in range of tasks under close supervision of a professional planner. Relationships between theory and practice, exposure to variety of roles in functioning specialties.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C R P 531. Professional Practice Seminar.
(Dual-listed with 331). (1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Preparation for working in a planning office; discussion of expectations of employer; presentations from planning professionals, and discussion of differences and similarities between public and private planning offices.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C R P 532. Community Planning Studio.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
Prereq: 564 or equivalent
Comprehension and analysis of various geographic contexts pertinent to community planning and the use of planning theory, tools and techniques in an applied setting. Process of making a community plan: historical patterns, current conditions and strategies for planning.
C R P 535. Planning in Small Towns.
(Dual-listed with 435). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Contemporary planning problems in small towns and the design of viable strategies to enhance their social and economic position in today's society.
C R P 542. Site Development.
(Dual-listed with 442). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Introduction to site analysis using landscape architecture and environmental principles, but drawing also on basic engineering concepts. Work will evolve from analysis to land development design based on that analysis.
C R P 545. Transportation Policy Planning.
(Dual-listed with 445). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Comprehensive overview of key policy issues related to transportation planning and investment in the United States and abroad. Policy issues explored include safety, environmental impact, sustainable communities, and economic development. Tools like policy analysis and planning are studied in conjunction with each policy issue explored. Issues of concern to state, metropolitan, and local governments.
C R P 551. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.
(Dual-listed with 451). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Introduction to geographic information systems, including discussions of GIS hardware, software, data structures, data acquisition, data conversion, data presentation, analytical techniques, and implementation procedures. Laboratory emphasizes practical applications and uses of GIS.
C R P 552. Geographic Data Management and Planning Analysis.
(Dual-listed with 452). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 551
Extensive coverage of geo-relational database concept and design, GIS database creation and maintenance, geographic data manipulation and analysis. GIS output generation and geographic data presentation. Laboratory emphasizes practical applications and uses of GIS.
C R P 553. Analytical Planning/GIS.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 451/551
Integration of exploratory, participatory and predictive spatial analyses and 3D visualization into the planning process. GIS tools and techniques are used to automate decision analysis and facilitate future planning in analyzing and visualizing planning actions. Laboratory emphasizes practical uses of GIS tools and techniques.
C R P 555. Community Economic Development.
(Dual-listed with 455). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Graduate classification
The nature and process of economic development in the context of community development. Recent changes and trends and their implications for local and regional development. Selected case studies and applications. Contemporary community economic development issues.
C R P 561. Planning Theory for Practice.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Use and development of theory/action relationship in planning practice. Competing normative theories of planning and their evolution, key components and fundamental critiques. Exploration of planning frameworks and approaches, including comprehensive planning; incrementalism; advocacy; communicative rationality; and others.
C R P 563. Planning the American Metropolis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Focus on the historical role of planning in the shaping of American cities and regions, from the beginning of the Republic to the present. Examine the legacy of planning by exploring the intersection of design, politics and policy. Investigate the factors and the processes that produce the built environment.
C R P 564. Introduction to Analytical Methods for Planning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Applications of analytical methods in planning with emphasis on the collection, description, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of planning data. Introduction to descriptive statistics. Sources of planning information and data including primary and secondary data types and sources. Demographic analysis, population projection techniques for planning at local and regional levels.
C R P 566. Values and Decision Making.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Principles and methods for analyzing communities and regions as social political, economic, and ecological systems. Exploration of relationships between individuals and institutions, the economy and governance. Examination of social values and their manifestation in decision making methods used in planning. Application of decision making tools for planning problems involving economic analysis, power relations, environmental impacts and social impacts. Project evlauation methods.
C R P 568. Planning and Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 564 or equivalent
Exploration and evaluation of the techniques, processes, and professional skills required to effectively manage land use change at various scales. Land classification systems; land supply and needs inventory for residential uses and commercial and employment centers; capacity and needs analysis for public infrastructure. Includes land use planning project(s) designed to apply the methods explored in this and other courses.
C R P 575. Grant Writing.
(Dual-listed with 475). (1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
A short introduction to effective grant writing for the public and non-profit sectors. Includes identifying appropriate funding sources for an organization, identifying goals and objectives, and budgeting.
C R P 581. Regional and State Planning.
(Dual-listed with 481). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Analysis of theories, policies, and functions at the metropolitan, regional, and state levels with emphasis on area-wide governance structures and strategies for guiding development.
C R P 584. Sustainable Communities.
(Dual-listed with 484). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Graduate classification
The history and theory of sustainable community planning. Procedural and substantive dimensions. Case studies of communities engaged in sustainability planning. Use and development of indicators.
C R P 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
C R P 590A. Planning Law, Administration and Implementation.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
C R P 590B. Economic Development.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
C R P 590C. Urban Design.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
C R P 590D. Housing and Urban Revitalization.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
C R P 590H. Environmental Planning.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
C R P 590I. Land Use and Transportation Planning.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
C R P 590N. International Planning.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
C R P 590O. Spatial Analytical Methods.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
C R P 590P. Planning in Small Towns.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
C R P 590Q. Diversity and Equity in Planning.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
C R P 590R. Geographic Information Systems.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
C R P 591. Environmental Law and Planning.
(Dual-listed with 491). (Cross-listed with DSN S, L A). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Environmental law and policy as applied in planning at the local and state levels. Brownfields, environmental justice, water quality, air quality, wetland and floodplain management, and local government involvement in ecological protection through land use planning and other programs.
C R P 592. Land Use and Development Regulation Law.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
An in-depth analysis of the legal constructs that shape the practice of planning and plan implementation in the United States. An exploration of how land use regulations are applied to reconcile the competing needs and diverse uses of land. The positive and negative consequences of developing and implementing regulatory controls will be addressed.
C R P 595. Seminar in GIS Applications/Research.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 credits in GIS Certificate program
Discussion and demonstration of current GIS applications and research in multiple disciplines.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C R P 599. Professional Planning Report.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Independent student research on planning topic. The course will serve as a capstone experience for the student, demonstrating ability to integrate planning knowledge and skills in the practical application of the student's abilities on a current planning issue. The completed report must be submitted to and approved by the POS committee as evidence of the mastery of the principles of community and regional planning.
C R P 698. Capstone Studio.
(1-6) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor.
Synthesis and integration of core planning knowledge into professional work in a team setting.
C R P 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Complex Adaptive Systems Courses
CAS 502. Complex Adaptive Systems Seminar.
(Cross-listed with COM S). (1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Admission to CAS minor
Understanding core techniques in artificial life is based on basic readings in complex adaptive systems. Techniques of complex system analysis methods including: evolutionary computation, neural nets, agent based simulations (agent based computational economics). Large-scale simulations are to be emphasized, e.g. power grids, whole ecosystems.
CAS 503. Complex Adaptive Systems Concepts and Techniques.
(Cross-listed with COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Admission to CAS minor or related field
Survey of complex systems and their analysis. Examples are drawn from engineering, computer science, biology, economics and physics.
Chemical Engineering Courses
CH E 104. Chemical Engineering Learning Community.
Cr. R.
F.S.
Prereq: Enrollment in Chemical Engineering Learning Team
(1-0) Curriculum in career planning and academic course support for Freshmen learning team.
CH E 204. Chemical Engineering Continuing Learning Community.
Cr. R.
F.S.
Prereq: Corequisite-enrollment in Chemical Engineering Learning Team
(1-0) Curriculum and career planning, academic course support for learning community.
CH E 210. Material and Energy Balances.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: CHEM 178, MATH 166
Introduction to chemical processes. Physical behavior of gases, liquids, and solids. Application of material and energy balances to chemical engineering equipment and processes.
CH E 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
First professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
CH E 302. Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification in chemical engineering
CH E 310. Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 210 and ENGR 160
Numerical methods for solving systems of linear and nonlinear equations, ordinary differential equations, numerical differentiation and integration, and nonlinear regression using chemical engineering examples.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CH E 325. Chemical Engineering Laboratory I.
(0-4) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 357, credit or enrollment in 381
Experiments covering fundamental material and energy balances, momentum and energy transport operations, and thermodynamics. Computer applications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CH E 356. Transport Phenomena I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 210, PHYS 221, credit or enrollment in MATH 267
Momentum and mechanical energy balances. Incompressible and compressible fluid flow. Applications to fluid drag, piping system design, filtration, packed beds and settling.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CH E 357. Transport Phenomena II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 310; 356
Conduction and diffusion, convective heat and mass transfer, boiling and condensation, radiation, and design of heat exchange equipment. Introduction to diffusion.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CH E 358. Separations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 310, 357
Diffusion and mass transfer in fluids. Analysis and design of continuous contacting and multistage separation processes. Binary and multicomponent distillation, absorption, extraction, evaporation, membrane processes, and simultaneous heat and mass transfer.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CH E 381. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 310; MATH 267, PHYS 222, CHEM 325
Application of thermodynamic principles to chemical engineering problems. Thermodynamic properties of fluids, phase equilibria, and chemical reaction equilibria.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CH E 382. Chemical Reaction Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit in 310; 381, credit or enrollment in 357
Kinetics of chemical reactions. Design of homogeneous and heterogeneous chemical reactors.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CH E 391. Foreign Study Orientation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 357 and 381 or permission of instructor
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for graduation allowable only upon completion of Ch E 392.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CH E 392. Foreign Study Program.
Cr. 4.
SS.
Prereq: 391
Study of chemical engineering including laboratories and lectures at University College London or other collaborating international universities. Comparative study of U.S. and international manufacturing facilities. Expenses required.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CH E 396. Summer Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Summer professional work period. Students must register for this course prior to commencing work.
CH E 397. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
One semester maximum per academic year professional work period. Students must register for this course prior to commencing work.
CH E 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 298, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Second professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
CH E 406. Environmental Chemodynamics.
(Dual-listed with 506). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 381, credit or enrollment in 358
Examines the mechanisms and rates of chemical transport across air, water, and soil interfaces. Applications of transport and thermodynamic fundamentals to movement of chemicals in the environment.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CH E 408. Surface and Colloid Chemistry.
(Dual-listed with 508). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 381 or equivalent
Examines the factors underlying interfacial phenomena, with an emphasis on the thermodynamics of surfaces, structural aspects, and electrical phenomena. Application areas include emulsification, foaming, detergency, sedimentaton, fluidization, nucleation, wetting, adhesion, flotation, and electrophoresis.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CH E 415. Biochemical Engineering.
(Dual-listed with 515). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 357, 382 recommended, CHEM 331
Application of basic chemical engineering principles in biochemical and biological process industries such as enzyme technology and fermentation.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CH E 421. Process Control.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 358, 382, MATH 267
Control of industrial chemical processes. Device applications and limitations. Dynamics of chemical process components and process control systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CH E 426. Chemical Engineering Laboratory II.
(0-4) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 325, 358, 382
Experiments in heat and mass transfer, staged operations, chemical reactor performance, unit processes. Computer applications.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Only one of Ch E 426 or 427 may count toward graduation.
CH E 427. Biological Engineering Laboratory.
(0-4) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Credit in 325, 358, 382 and BBMB 301
Experiments on biological applications in chemical engineering.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Only one of Ch E 426 or 427 may count toward graduation.
CH E 430. Process and Plant Design.
(2-6) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 358, 382
Synthesis of chemical engineering processes, equipment and plants. Cost estimation and feasibility analysis.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CH E 440. Biomedical Applications of Chemical Engineering.
(Dual-listed with 540). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 210, MATH 266, PHYS 222
Applications of material and energy balances, transport phenomena, chemical reaction engineering, and thermodynamics to problems in biomedical engineering and applied physiology; survey of biomedical engineering; biomaterials; biomedical imaging.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CH E 447. Polymers and Polymer Engineering.
(Dual-listed with 547). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 382 and CHEM 331 or MAT E 351
Chemistry of polymers, addition and condensation polymerization. Physical and mechanical properties, polymer rheology, production methods. Applications of polymers in the chemical industry.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CH E 490. Undergraduate Research/Independent Study.
(0-18) Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Permission of Department
Investigation of topics of special interest to student and faculty with a final written report. Election of course and topic must be approved in advance by Department with completion of Study Proposal.
No more than 6 credits of ChE 490 may be counted towards technical electives.
CH E 490H. Honors.
(0-18) Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Permission of Department
Investigation of topics of special interest to student and faculty with a final written report. Election of course and topic must be approved in advance by Department with completion of Study Proposal.
No more than 6 credits of ChE 490 may be counted towards technical electives.
CH E 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 398, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Third and subsequent professional work periods in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
CH E 506. Environmental Chemodynamics.
(Dual-listed with 406). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 381, credit or enrollment in 358
Examines the mechanisms and rates of chemical transport across air, water, and soil interfaces. Applications of transport and thermodynamic fundamentals to movement of chemicals in the environment.
CH E 508. Surface and Colloid Chemistry.
(Dual-listed with 408). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Examines the factors underlying interfacial phenomena, with an emphasis on the thermodynamics of surfaces, structural aspects, and electrical phenomena. Application areas include emulsification, foaming, detergency, sedimentation, fluidization, nucleation, wetting, adhesion, flotation, and electrophoresis. Term project required for graduate credit.
CH E 515. Biochemical Engineering.
(Dual-listed with 415). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 357, 382, CHEM 331
Application of basic chemical engineering principles in biochemical and biological process industries such as enzyme technology and fermentation. Term project required for graduate credit.
CH E 540. Biomedical Applications of Chemical Engineering.
(Dual-listed with 440). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 210, MATH 266, PHYS 222
Applications of material and energy balances, transport phenomena, chemical reaction engineering, and thermodynamics to problems in biomedical engineering and applied physiology; survey of biomedical engineering; biomaterials; biomedical imaging. Term project required for graduate credit.
CH E 542. Polymeric Biomaterials.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: CHEM 331 or a polymers class
Polymeric biomaterials, overview of biomaterial requirements, different classes of polymers used as biomaterials, specific bioapplications of polymers.
CH E 545. Analytical and Numerical Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 358, MATH 267
Analysis of equipment and processes by analytic and/or numerical solution of descriptive differential equations. Operational and series techniques, boundary value problems, numerical interpolation and approximation, integration techniques.
CH E 547. Polymers and Polymer Engineering.
(Dual-listed with 447). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 382 and CHEM 331 or MAT E 351
Chemistry of polymers, addition and condensation polymerization. Physical and mechanical properties, polymer rheology, production methods. Applications of polymers in the chemical industry.
CH E 554. Integrated Transport Phenomena.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 357, 381, MATH 267, credit or enrollment in 545
Conservation equations governing diffusive and convective transport of momentum, thermal energy and chemical species. Transport during laminar flow in conduits, boundary layer flow, creeping flow. Heat and mass transport coupled with chemical reactions and phase change. Scaling and approximation methods for mathematical solution of transport models. Diffusive fluxes; conservation equations for heat and mass transfer; scaling and approximation techniques; fundamentals of fluid mechanics; unidirectional flow; creeping flow; laminar flow at high Reynolds number; forced-convection heat and mass transfer in confined and unconfined laminar flows.
CH E 562. Bioseparations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 357 or advanced standing in a science major
Principles and techniques for separation and recovery of biologically-produced molecules, especially proteins. Relationship between the chemistry of biological molecules and efficient separation and preservation of biological activity. Includes centrifugation and filtration, membrane processing, extraction, precipitation and crystallization, chromatography, and electrophoresis.
CH E 565. Professional Practices in Science and Engineering.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CH E 565A. Responsible Conduct of Research. (Cr. 1.0). F,.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CH E 565B. Working with Industry. (Cr. 0.5)..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CH E 565C. Communications in Science. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2011. Reading and reviewing manuscripts; publishing papers; oral and poster presentations..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CH E 565D. Time Management and Mentoring. (Cr. 0.5). Alt F., offered 2012. Balancing life and career; mentoring; lab management..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CH E 565E. The Interview Process. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2012. Applying and interviewing for academia, industry and government..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CH E 565F. Grant Writing. (Cr. 1.0). Alt F., offered 2011. Writing a winning proposal..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CH E 565G. Teaching. (Cr. 0.5). Preparation of a teaching portfolio and course materials; lecturing, technology..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CH E 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CH E 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CH E 572. Turbulence.
(Cross-listed with AER E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: AER E 543 or M E 538
Qualitative features of turbulence. Statistical and spectral representation of turbulent velocity fields: averages, moments, correlations, length and time scales and the energy cascade. Averaged equations of motion, closure requirements, Reynolds Reynolds average models. Homogeneous shear flows, free shear flows, bounded flows. Numerical simulation of turbulence: DNS, LES, DES.
CH E 583. Advanced Thermodynamics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 381
Application of thermodynamic principles to chemical engineering problems. Thermodynamic properties of non-ideal fluids and solutions; phase and chemical-reaction equilibria/stability.
CH E 587. Advanced Chemical Reactor Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 382
Analysis of complex reactions and kinetics. Fixed bed, fluidized bed, and other industrial reactors. Analysis and design of non-ideal flow mixing, and residence times. Heterogeneous reactors.
CH E 590. Independent Study.
Cr. 2-6.
Repeatable.
Investigation of an approved topic on an individual basis.
CH E 595. Special Topics.
Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable.
CH E 595A. Separations.
Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable.
CH E 595B. Advanced Control Theory.
Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable.
CH E 595C. Crystallization.
Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable.
CH E 595D. Thermodynamics.
Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable.
CH E 595E. Protein Engineering/Bioseparations.
Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable.
CH E 595F. Biological Engineering.
Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable.
CH E 595G. Materials and Biomaterials.
Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable.
CH E 595H. Surfaces.
Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable.
CH E 595I. Combinatorial Design.
Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable.
CH E 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
CH E 601. Seminar.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
CH E 625. Metabolic Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 382, CHEM 331
Principles of metabolic engineering. Emphasis on emerging examples in biorenewables and plant metabolic engineering. Overview of biochemical pathways, determination of flux distributions by stoichiometric and labeling techniques; kinetics and thermodynamics of metabolic networks; metabolic control analysis; genetic engineering for overexpression, deregulation, or inhibition of enzymes; directed evolution; application of bioinformatics, genomics, and proteomics.
CH E 632. Multiphase Flow.
(Cross-listed with M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: M E 538
Single particle, mutliparticle and two-phase fluid flow phenomena (gas-solid, liquid-solid and gas-liquid mixtures); particle interactions, transport phenomena, wall effects; bubbles, equations of multiphase flow. Dense phase (fluidized and packed beds) and ducted flows; momentum, heat and mass transfer. Computer solutions.
CH E 642. Principles and Applications of Molecular Simulation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 545
Principles of statistical physics. General features of molecular simulations including Monte Carlo (MC) methods, molecular mechanics (MM), and molecular dynamics (MD). Overview of intermolecular and interatomic potentials. Evaluation of phase equilibria, free energies, and surface/interfacial properties. Coarse-grained methods.
CH E 652. Advanced Transport.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 552 and 553
Advanced topics in momentum transport, fluid mechanics, and mass transport including study of recent literature.
CH E 688. Catalysis and Catalytic Processes.
(Cross-listed with BR C). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 382
Principles and applications of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis. Adsorption. Reaction kinetics and mass transfer effects. Catalyst characterization. Industrial catalytic processes.
CH E 692. Independent Study.
Cr. 2-6.
Repeatable.
Investigation of an approved topic on an individual basis. Election of course and topic must be approved in advance by Program of Study Committee.
CH E 695. Advanced Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
CH E 695A. Separations.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
CH E 695B. Advanced Statistical Modeling and Control.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
CH E 695C. Crystallization.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
CH E 695D. Thermodynamics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
CH E 695E. Protein Engineering/Bioseparations.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
CH E 695F. Biological Engineering.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
CH E 695G. Materials and Biomaterials.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
CH E 695H. Surfaces.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
CH E 695I. Combinatorial Design.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
CH E 697. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of major professor, graduate classification
One semester and one summer maximum per academic year professional work period.
CH E 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Advanced topic for thesis/dissertation.
Chemistry Courses
CHEM 050. Preparation for College Chemistry.
(3-0) Cr. arr.
F.
Prereq: 1 year high school algebra
An in-depth active learning experience designed to impart the fundamental concepts and principles of chemistry, with an emphasis on mathematics skills and logical thinking. For students intending to enroll in general chemistry and who have not taken high school chemistry or who have not had a high school college preparatory chemistry course.
Credit for Chem 50 does not count toward graduation.
CHEM 160. Chemistry in Modern Society.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Aspects of chemistry visible to a nonscientist in our society. A survey of selected areas of chemistry with emphasis on the interface between chemistry and other fields of human activity.
CHEM 163. College Chemistry.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 1 year of high school algebra and geometry and Chem 50, or 1 year of high school chemistry; and credit or enrollment in 163L
A general survey of chemistry with an emphasis on conceptual problems for those who are not physical and biological science or engineering majors. Nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic structure, periodic properties, chemical bonding, states of matter, solutions, thermochemistry, acid-base theory, oxidation-reduction reactions, basic chemical kinetics, and chemical equilibrium.
Only one of Chem 163, 167, 177, or 201 may count toward graduation.
CHEM 163L. Laboratory in College Chemistry.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment for credit in 163
Laboratory to accompany 163. Must be taken with 163.
Only one of Chem 163L, 167L, and 177L may count toward graduation.
CHEM 167. General Chemistry for Engineering Students.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: MATH 140 or high school equivalent and 1 year of high school chemistry or Chem 50
Principles of chemistry and properties of matter explained in terms of modern chemical theory with emphasis on topics of general interest to the engineer.
Only one of Chem 163, 167, 177, or 201 may count toward graduation.
CHEM 167L. Laboratory in General Chemistry for Engineering.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment for credit in 167
Laboratory to accompany 167.
Only one of Chem 163L, 167L, and 177L may count toward graduation.
CHEM 177. General Chemistry I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: MATH 140 or high school equivalent, and Chem 50 or 1 year high school chemistry, and credit or enrollment in 177L. Chemistry and biochemistry majors may consider taking 201
The first semester of a two semester sequence which explores chemistry at a greater depth and with more emphasis on concepts, problems, and calculations than 163-164. Recommended for physical and biological science majors, chemical engineering majors, and all others intending to take 300-level chemistry courses. Principles and quantitative relationships, stoichiometry, chemical equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, thermochemistry, rates and mechanism of reactions, changes of state, solution behavior, atomic structure, periodic relationships, chemical bonding. Credit by examination (test-out exams) for 177 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course.
Only one of Chem 163, 167, 177, or 201 may count toward graduation.
CHEM 177L. Laboratory in General Chemistry I.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment for credit in 177
Laboratory to accompany 177. 177L must be taken with 177. 177N: For chemistry and biochemistry majors.
Only one of Chem 163L, 167L, and 177L may count toward graduation.
CHEM 177N. Laboratory in General Chemistry I.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment for credit in 177. For chemistry and biochemistry majors
Laboratory to accompany 177. 177N must be taken with 177.
Graduation Messages: Only one of Chem 163L, 167L, and 177N may count toward graduation.
CHEM 178. General Chemistry II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 177, 177L
Continuation of 177. Recommended for physical or biological science majors, chemical engineering majors, and all others intending to take 300-level chemistry courses. Credit by examination (test-out exams) for 178 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course.
CHEM 178L. Laboratory in College Chemistry II.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: 177L and credit or enrollment for credit in 178
Laboratory to accompany 178. 178L is not a necessary corequisite with 178.
CHEM 201. Advanced General Chemistry.
(5-0) Cr. 5.
F.
Prereq: MATH 140 or high school equivalent and one year of high school chemistry. Co-enrollment in 201L
A one semester course in general chemistry designed to give students an in-depth, broad-based view of modern chemistry, and, in part, to facilitate participation in independent undergraduate research. Topics include stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, kinetics, chemical equilibria, and thermodynamics. Discussion of current trends in various chemical disciplines, which may be given by guest experts in chemistry, biochemistry, and chemical engineering, will help the student appreciate the scope of the chemical sciences and how research is carried out.
Only one of Chem 163, 167, 177, or 201 may count toward graduation.
CHEM 201L. Laboratory in Advanced General Chemistry.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment for credit in 201
Laboratory to accompany 201. Introductory lab experience in synthesis and analysis to prepare student for research activities 201L must be taken with 201.
Only one of 163L, 167L, 177L, 177N or 201L may count toward graduation.
CHEM 211. Quantitative and Environmental Analysis.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 163 and 163L, credit or enrollment in 178, or 201 and 201L; and concurrent enrollment in 211L
Theory and practice of elementary volumetric, chromatographic, electrochemical and spectrometric methods of analysis. Chemical equilibrium, sampling, and data evaluation. Emphasis on environmental analytical chemistry; the same methods are widely used in biological and materials sciences as well.
CHEM 211L. Quantitative and Environmental Analysis Laboratory.
(0-6) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 163 and 163L, or 178; and concurrent enrollment in CHEM 211
Introductory laboratory experience in volumetric, spectrometric, electrochemical and chromatographic methods of chemical analysis.
CHEM 231. Elementary Organic Chemistry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 163, 163L, or 177, 177L; credit or enrollment in 231L
A survey of modern organic chemistry including nomenclature, structure and bonding, and reactions of hydrocarbons and important classes of natural and synthetic organic compounds. For students desiring only an elementary course in organic chemistry. Students in physical or biological sciences and premedical or preveterinary curricula should take the full year sequence 331 and 332 (with the accompanying laboratories 331L and 332L).
Only one of Chem 231 and 331 or BBMB 221 may count toward graduation.
CHEM 231L. Laboratory in Elementary Organic Chemistry.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment for credit in 231; 163L or 177L
Laboratory to accompany 231. 231L must be taken with 231.
Only one of Chem 231L and 331L may count toward graduation.
CHEM 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the Department cooperative education coordinator; sophomore classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
CHEM 299. Undergraduate Research (for Freshmen and Sophomores).
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Permission of staff member with whom student proposes to work
CHEM 301. Inorganic Chemistry.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 324
Atomic and molecular structure and bonding principles; molecular shapes and symmetry; acids and bases; solid-state structures and properties; inorganic chemistry of H, B, C.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CHEM 316. Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 211, 211L, MATH 166, and concurrent enrollment in 316L; PHYS 222 recommended
Quantitative and qualitative instrumental analysis. Operational theory of instruments, atomic and molecular absorption and emission spectroscopy, electroanalysis, mass spectrometry, liquid and gas chromatography, electrophoresis, literature of chemical analysis.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CHEM 316L. Instrumental Analysis Laboratory.
(0-6) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in CHEM 316
Advanced laboratory experience in UV-visible spectrophotometry, atomic absorption and emission spectrometry, electrochemistry, gas and liquid chromatography, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, and other instrumental methods.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CHEM 321L. Laboratory in Physical Chemistry.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment for credit in 324 or 325
Error analysis; use of computers for interfacing to experiments and for data analysis; thermodynamics, infrared and optical spectroscopy, lasers. Not applicable towards the B.S. degree in Chemistry.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Only one of Chem 321L and 322L may count toward graduation.
CHEM 322L. Laboratory in Physical Chemistry.
(1-6) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: CHEM 324
Error analysis; use of computers for interfacing to experiments and for data analysis; thermodynamics, surface science, infrared and optical spectroscopy, lasers.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Only one of Chem 321L and 322L may count toward graduation.
CHEM 324. Introductory Quantum Mechanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 178, MATH 166, PHYS 222 recommended
Quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CHEM 325. Chemical Thermodynamics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 178, MATH 166, PHYS 222 recommended
Classical thermodynamics 1st, 2nd, and 3rd laws with applications to gases and interfacial systems, multicomponent, multiphase equilibrium of reacting systems, surface chemistry, and electrochemical cells. Students taking a two-semester physical chemistry sequence are advised to take 324 first; in the spring semester, a molecular-based section of this course, stressing statistical thermodynamics, is offered for which knowledge of 324 is useful.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CHEM 331. Organic Chemistry I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 178 or 201, enrollment in 331L highly recommended
The first half of a two semester sequence. Modern organic chemistry including nomenclature, synthesis, structure and bonding, reaction mechanisms. For students majoring in physical and biological sciences, premedical and preveterinary curricula, chemistry and biochemistry. Students desiring only one semester of organic chemistry should take 231 and 231L, not 331.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Only one of Chem 231 and 331 may count toward graduation.
CHEM 331L. Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment for credit in 331, 177L
Laboratory to accompany 331. Chemistry and biochemistry majors are encouraged to take 333L.
Only one of Chem 231L and 331L may count toward graduation.
CHEM 332. Organic Chemistry II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 331, enrollment in 332L highly recommended
Continuation of 331. Modern organic chemistry including nomenclature, synthesis, structure and bonding, reaction mechanisms, natural products, carbohydrates and proteins. For students majoring in physical and biological sciences, premedical and preveterinary curricula, chemistry and biochemistry.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CHEM 332L. Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: 331L, credit or enrollment for credit in 332
Laboratory to accompany 332. Chemistry and biochemistry majors are encouraged to take 334L.
CHEM 333L. Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I (for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors).
(0-6) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment for credit in 331
Laboratory to accompany 331 for chemistry and biochemistry majors.
CHEM 334L. Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II (for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors).
(0-6) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 333L, credit or enrollment for credit in 332
Laboratory to accompany 332 for chemistry and biochemistry majors.
CHEM 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the Department cooperative education coordinator; junior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
CHEM 399. Undergraduate Research.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Permission of instructor with whom student proposes to work and junior or senior classification
No more than six total credits of Chem 399 and Chem 499 may count toward graduation.
CHEM 401L. Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 301
Preparation and characterization of inorganic and organometallic compounds by modern techniques. For students majoring in chemistry or biochemistry.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CHEM 402. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 301; 331 recommended
Chemistry of the d and f metals. Structure, bonding, electronic spectra, and reaction mechanisms. Aspects of organometallic solid state and bioinorganic chemistry.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CHEM 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Completion of 6 credits in chemistry at the 300 level or higher and permission of instructor
No more than 9 credits of Chem 490 may count toward graduation.
CHEM 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the Department cooperative education coordinator; senior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
CHEM 499. Senior Research.
Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Permission of instructor with whom student proposes to work; B average in all chemistry, physics, and mathematics courses
Research in chosen area of chemistry, with final written report as senior thesis. This course should be elected for two consecutive semesters. For students majoring in chemistry.
No more than six total credits for Chem 399 and 499 may count toward graduation.
CHEM 501L. Inorganic Preparations.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 402
Preparation and characterization of inorganic and organometallic compounds by modern research techniques.
CHEM 502. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 301; 331 recommended
Chemistry of the d and f metals. Structure, bonding, electronic spectra, and reaction mechanisms. Aspects of organometallic, solid state, and bioinorganic chemistry.
CHEM 503. Bioinorganic Chemistry.
(Cross-listed with BBMB). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 402 or BBMB 405
Essential elements: transport and storage of ions and of oxygen; metalloenzymes and metallocoenzymes; electron-transfer processes in respiration and photosynthesis; metabolism of nonmetals and redox processes involved in it; medicinal aspects of inorganic chemistry.
CHEM 505. Physical Inorganic Chemistry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 402 or 502 and 324
Elementary group theory and molecular orbital theory applied to inorganic chemistry. Spectroscopic methods of characterization of inorganic compounds and organometallic compounds.
CHEM 511. Advanced Quantitative Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 316 and 316L
General methods of quantitative inorganic and organic analysis. Aqueous and nonaqueous titrimetry; selective reagents; sampling and sample dissolution; modern instrumentation; sensors; atomic and molecular microscopy; bioanalytical methods; data evaluation; chemometrics; and analytical literature.
CHEM 512. Electrochemical Methods of Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 316 and 316L, 324, and 322L
Principles of convective-diffusional mass transport in electroanalysis. Applications of potentiometry, voltammetry, and coulometry. Introduction to heterogeneous and homogeneous kinetics in electroanalysis. Analog and digital circuitry. Interfacing.
CHEM 513. Analytical Molecular and Atomic Spectroscopy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 316 and 316L, 324, 322L
Introduction to physical optics and design of photometric instruments. Principles of absorption, emission, fluorescence, and Raman spectroscopy. Error and precision of optical methods. Ultraviolet, visible, and infrared methods of qualitative and quantitative organic and inorganic analysis.
CHEM 516. Analytical Separations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 316 and 316L, 324, 322L
Principles and examples of inorganic and organic separation methods applied to analytical chemistry. Solvent extraction, volatilization, ion exchange, liquid and gas chromatography, and electrophoresis.
CHEM 531. Organic Synthesis I.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 332
Survey of organic functional group transformations.
CHEM 532. Organic Synthesis II.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 531
Synthesis of complex organic compounds including natural products.
CHEM 537. Physical Organic Chemistry I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 332
Molecular structure, stereochemistry, introduction to reaction mechanisms, thermodynamic and kinetic data, linear free energy relationships, isotope effects, orbital symmetry.
CHEM 538. Physical Organic Chemistry II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 537
Survey of reactive intermediates including cations, anions, carbenes, and radicals.
CHEM 550. Safety in the Chemical Laboratory.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 332L
Introduction to laboratory safety and chemical hygiene. Use of engineering controls and personal protective equipment. Chemical storage and waste disposal practices. Handling hazardous chemicals. Radiation safety and laser safety.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
CHEM 555. Teaching College Chemistry.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate or senior classification.
Methods of instruction, strategies and techniques for effective teaching and learning along with practice teaching in undergraduate chemistry recitation and laboratory courses. Cooperative learning, guided-inquiry, learning cycles, conceptual change, models and modeling, concept maps, visualization, computer simulations, web-based delivery systems, and learning theories.
CHEM 561. Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 324
Schroedinger equation and exact solutions; square wells and barriers; harmonic oscillator; the hydrogen atom; atomic orbitals; operators including angular momenta; time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory; Schroedinger and Heisenberg representations; unitary operators; interaction picture, density matrix.
CHEM 562. Fundamentals of Atomic and Molecular Quantum Mechanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 561, credit or enrollment in 583
Variational method, many electron atoms; addition of angular momentum, self-consistent field method for open and closed shells, linear combinations of atomic orbitals, origin of chemical bonding, many-electron diatomic and polyatomic molecules, treatments of electron correlation, approximation methods.
CHEM 563. Statistical Mechanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 325
Microscopic and macroscopic properties, laws of thermodynamics, ensembles and distribution functions, applications to gases, solids, and chemical equilibrium.
CHEM 564. Molecular Spectroscopy and Structure.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 505 or 562
Maxwell's field equations, interaction of light with matter including time-dependent perturbation theory, microwave, vibrational (infra-red, Raman) and electronic spectroscopies, symmetry derived selection rules, special lineshapes and introduction to nonlinear and coherent laser spectroscopies.
CHEM 571. Solid-State Chemistry.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 301, 324
A study of solid state materials including structures, bonding, defects, disorder, phase transitions, ionic mobility, metal-insulator transitions, band theory, synthesis and intercalation.
CHEM 572. Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 332
Principles of infrared, ultraviolet, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectroscopy as applied to organic chemistry.
CHEM 574. Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 301, 332
Transition metal complexes of ligands such as cyclopentadienyl, olefins, acetylenes, benzenes, and carbon monoxide. Homogeneous catalysis.
CHEM 576. Surface Chemistry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 324
Gas-surface interactions and techniques of characterization. Idealized surface lattices, surface tension, Wulff plots, work function, adsorbate-adsorbate interactions, 2D phase diagrams, diffusion, thin film growth, adsorption and desorption mechanisms/energetics/kinetics, adsorption isotherms, vacuum techniques, electron- and ion-based spectroscopies for surface analysis (including AES, FIM, XPS, UPS, EXAFS, EELS, SIMS, LEED and STM).
CHEM 577. Mass Spectrometry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Basic physics, instrumentation, chemical and biological applications of mass spectrometry.
CHEM 578. Chemical Kinetics and Mechanisms.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 324
Rates and mechanisms; reversible, consecutive, and competing reactions; chain mechanisms; kinetic isotope effects; very rapid reactions; acid-base catalysis, theories of unimolecular reactions; transition state and Marcus theories.
CHEM 579. Introduction to Research in Chemistry.
Cr. R.
F.
Introduction to the various areas of research in chemistry at Iowa State University.
CHEM 580. Introduction to Computational Quantum Chemistry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 324
Basic principles of quantum mechanics, schrodinger equation. Hartree-Fock/molecular orbital theory, introduction to group theory, introduction to modern methods of computational chemistry; applications include molecular structure, potential energy surfaces and their relation to chemical reactions; molecular spectroscopy, photochemistry, solvent effects and surface chemistry.
CHEM 581. Principles of Lasers and Optics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 324, PHYS 222
Students with weak background should take CHEM 580. For students working with lasers and optics; stimulated adsorption and emission based on the classical electron oscillator model; population inversion, laser amplification; laser pumping; oscillation and cavity modes; laser beam characterization; linear propagation; design of laser resonators, ray and wave optics; nonlinear optics.
CHEM 583. Chemical Group Theory.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 324
Basic concepts and theorems, representation theory; point groups, molecular orbitals, molecular states, molecular vibrations, rotation group and angular momenta; space groups and crystals; permutation group, antisymmetry, and spin states.
CHEM 599. Nonthesis Research.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Permission of instructor concerned
CHEM 600. Seminar in Inorganic Chemistry.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
CHEM 601. Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry.
(2-0) Cr. 1-2.
F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics such as molecular structure and bonding; organometallic compounds; physical techniques of structure determination; nonaqueous solutions; Zintl phases; transition-metal oxides; free-radical reactions; electron transfer reactions; metal-metal bonding; and bioinorganic chemistry of nucleic acids.
CHEM 611. Seminar in Analytical Chemistry.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
CHEM 619. Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry.
(2-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Raman spectroscopy, sensors, spectroelectrochemistry, capillary electrophoresis, analytical plasmas, chemometrics and bioanalytical chemistry.
CHEM 631. Seminar in Organic Chemistry.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
CHEM 632. Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry.
(2-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 537
Topics of current interest in organic chemistry such as spectroscopy, physical organic chemistry, photochemistry, organometallic chemistry, mechanisms of oxidations and reductions, modern organic synthesis, reactive intermediates, bioorganic chemistry, and polymers.
CHEM 660. Seminar in Physical Chemistry.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
CHEM 667. Special Topics in Physical Chemistry.
(2-0) Cr. 1-2.
F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Advanced and recent developments in physical chemistry are selected for each offering.
CHEM 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Chinese Courses
CHIN 101. Elementary Mandarin Chinese I.
(5-0) Cr. 5.
F.
Introduction to spoken and written colloquial Mandarin through pinyin and simplified characters.
CHIN 102. Elementary Mandarin Chinese II.
(5-0) Cr. 5.
S.
Prereq: 101
Introduction to spoken and written colloquial Mandarin through pinyin and simplified characters.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CHIN 201. Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I.
(5-0) Cr. 5.
F.
Prereq: 102
Development of speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. Review and expansion of grammar skills, intensification of character acquisition.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CHIN 202. Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II.
(5-0) Cr. 5.
S.
Prereq: 201
Development of speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. Review and expansion of grammar skills, intensification of character acquisition.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CHIN 272. Introduction to Chinese Culture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Interdisciplinary introduction to Chinese society and culture from earliest times to the present. Focus on the formative thoughts and the overall development of Chinese culture and society through structured reading of literary and non-literary texts.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CHIN 301. Advanced Chinese Readings I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 202 or equivalent
Continuing study of Chinese beyond intermediate level with a focus on communicative skills. Cultural literacy through a variety of texts from the humanities, social sciences, mass media and business.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CHIN 302. Advanced Chinese Readings II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 301 or equivalent
Continuing study of Chinese beyond intermediate level with a focus on communicative skills. Cultural literacy through a variety of texts from the humanities, social sciences, mass media and business.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CHIN 304. Chinese for Business and Professions.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: CHIN 202 or equivalent
Introduction to professional language and culture in China and Chinese-speaking regions in Asia. Development of all four language skills, focusing on practical applications in the professional contexts. Development of global awareness and cross-cultural understanding. Preparation for internships.
CHIN 370. Chinese Literature in English Translation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ENGL 150 or equivalent
Topics may include traditional prose, poetry, and drama; the Chinese novel; twentieth-century fiction and film; gender and cosmology in Chinese literature. All readings and class discussions in English.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CHIN 375. China Today.
(3-2) Cr. 3-4.
S.
Prereq: ENGL 250 or equivalent
Topics may vary from year to year. Readings, discussions, and papers in English on contemporary society, culture, literature and the arts.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CHIN 403. Reading Chinese Texts.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.
Prereq: CHIN 302 or equivalent
Critical reading of authentic cultural and literary texts, consolidation of existing language skills, comprehension of in-depth cultural issues. Taught in Chinese.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CHIN 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in Chinese and permission of department chair
Designed to meet the needs of students who seek work in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Criminal Justice Studies Courses
CJ ST 240. Introduction to the U.S. Criminal Justice System.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Provides systematic overview of law, police organization and behavior, prosecution and defense, sentencing, the judiciary, community corrections, penology, and capital punishment. The course demonstrates the role of discretion in all of these agencies as well as the sociological influences of age, race, gender, and social class on criminal justice system processes.
CJ ST 241. Youth and Crime.
(Cross-listed with SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: SOC 130 or 134
An examination of delinquency that focuses on the relationship between youth as victims and as offenders, social and etiological features of delinquency, the role of the criminal justice system, delinquents' rights, and traditional and alternative ways of dealing with juvenile crime.
CJ ST 320. American Judicial Process.
(Cross-listed with POL S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: POL S 215
An overview of the American judicial process. Emphasis on specific topics such as application of constitutional rights to the states (particularly the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments), mechanics of judicial opinions, constitutional philosophies of Supreme Court Justices, decisions of first impression, and the value and scope of precedent.
CJ ST 332. Philosophy of Law.
(Cross-listed with PHIL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: PHIL 201 or 230
Extent of our obligation to obey the law; what constitutes just punishment; how much of the immoral should be made illegal? Relation of these questions to major theories of law and the state. Discussion of such concepts as coercion, equality, and responsibility.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CJ ST 340. Deviant and Criminal Behavior.
(Cross-listed with SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.SS.
Prereq: SOC 130 or 134
Theory and research on the etiology of types of social deviance; issues relating to crime, antisocial behavior and social policies designed to control deviant behavior.
CJ ST 341. Criminology.
(Cross-listed with SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: SOC 130 or 134
The nature of crime and criminology; the concept of crime; statistics and theories of criminality; major forms of crime; official responses to crime and control of crime.
CJ ST 351. Police and Society.
(Cross-listed with SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: SOC 241 or CJ ST 240
Introduction and overview of law enforcement in the United States. Theory and research on police history, function, and organization; constitutional issues of policing; and critical topics, such as community policing, officer discretion and decision-making, corruption, use of force, and racial profiling. The course illustrates the interconnections between communities, police organizations, citizens, and criminal offenders.
CJ ST 352. Punishment, Corrections, and Society.
(Cross-listed with SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: SOC 241 or CJ ST 240
Introduction and overview of corrections in the United States. Theory and research on probation, parole, intermediate sanctions, prison, inmate society, inmate behavior and misconduct, capital punishment, recidivism, correctional treatment, rehabilitation, and offender reintegration into society.
CJ ST 402. White-Collar Crime.
(Cross-listed with SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.SS.
Prereq: SOC 241 or CJ ST 240
Introduction and overview of white-collar crime as a form of deviance. Theory and research on occupational, corporate, and organizational offending; prevalence, costs, and consequences of white-collar crime; predictors and correlates of white-collar crime; and political, business, and public policy responses to white-collar crime.
CJ ST 403. Criminal Offenders.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 240 or 241
Introduction and overview of criminal offenders. Theory and research on epidemiology, offender typologies, etiology of violence, recidivism, societal costs, correctional supervision, treatment, and prevention of serious antisocial behavior.
CJ ST 460. Criminal and Juvenile Justice Practicum.
(Cross-listed with SOC). Cr. 3-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification; permission of criminal justice studies coordinator; major or minor in sociology, or criminal justice studies minor
Study of the criminal and juvenile justice systems and social control processes. Supervised placement in a police department, prosecutor's office, court, probation and parole department, penitentiary, juvenile correctional institution, community-based rehabilitation program, or related agency.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Not more than a total of 12 credits of field experience (Soc 454 and 460) may be counted toward graduation. No credits in Soc 460 may be used to satisfy minimum sociology requirements for sociology majors.
Classical Studies Courses
CL ST 201. Technical Terminologies in the Professions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Essential vocabulary and concepts in English that are derived from Latin and Ancient Greek. Formation and usage of technical terminology. Cultural influence of the classical languages. Analysis of technical writing.
CL ST 273. Greek and Roman Mythology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
Survey of the legends, myths of the classical world with emphasis on the principal gods, and heroes, and their relation to ancient social, psychological, and religious practices; some attention may be given to important modern theories.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CL ST 273H. Honors (4-0) Cr. 4..
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
Survey of the legends, myths of the classical world with emphasis on the principal gods, and heroes, and their relation to ancient social, psychological, and religious practices; some attention may be given to important modern theories.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CL ST 275. The Ancient City.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Examination of ancient urban life, including historical context, physical space, material culture, religion, literature, and art; examination of civic identity (the "polis"). Contrast between the concepts of urban and rural. Examples drawn from specific ancient cities; some attention to modern methods of recovering the conditions of ancient urban life and the fundamental concept of the city in European history.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CL ST 275H. Honors. (4-0) Cr. 4..
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Examination of ancient urban life, including historical context, physical space, material culture, religion, literature, and art; examination of civic identity (the "polis"). Contrast between the concepts of urban and rural. Examples drawn from specific ancient cities; some attention to modern methods of recovering the conditions of ancient urban life and the fundamental concept of the city in European history.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CL ST 304. Cultural Heritage of the Ancient World.
(Cross-listed with HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Historical examination of art, literature, thought, and religious beliefs of major civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean countries until the end of the 8th century.
CL ST 310. Ancient Philosophy.
(Cross-listed with PHIL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: PHIL 201
Survey of ancient Greek philosophy, focusing on the pre-Socratics, Plato, and Aristotle. Questions concerning being, knowledge, language, and the good life are treated in depth.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CL ST 350. Rhetorical Traditions.
(Cross-listed with ENGL, SP CM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ENGL 250
Ideas about the relationship between rhetoric and society in contemporary and historical contexts. An exploration of classical and contemporary rhetorical theories in relation to selected topics that may include politics, gender, race, ethics, education, science, or technology.
CL ST 353. World Literature: Western Foundations through Renaissance.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: ENGL 250
Representative works from the drama, epics, poetry, and prose of the Ancient World through the late sixteenth century. May include Homer, Aeschylus, Sappho, Catullus, Dante, Marie de France, Boccaccio, Christine de Pizan, Cervantes, and others.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CL ST 367. Christianity in the Roman Empire.
(Cross-listed with RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
An historical introduction to the rise of Christianity in the Roman empire, with special attention to the impact of Greco-Roman culture on the thought and practice of Christians and the interaction of early Christians with their contemporaries.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CL ST 372. Greek and Roman Tragedy and Comedy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 273 or 275 or one course in Latin or Greek or English 250
Greek and Roman drama from the beginnings until today. Readings in English from authors such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus, Terence, Seneca. Course may cover performance, theories of comedy and tragedy, recent and current expressions of the comic and tragic in film and other media.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CL ST 372H. Honors (4-0) Cr. 4..
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 273 or 275 or one course in Latin or Greek or English 250
Greek and Roman drama from the beginnings until today. Readings in English from authors such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus, Terence, Seneca. Course may cover performance, theories of comedy and tragedy, recent and current expressions of the comic and tragic in film and other media.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CL ST 373. Heroes of Greece, Rome, and Today..
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 273 or 275 or one course in Latin or Greek or English 250.
Cultural and political significance of ancient epic, especially in Greece and Rome. Course may include study of the heroic code in antiquity and its modern expressions including in film. Readings in English from authors such as Homer and Vergil.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CL ST 373H. Honors (4-0) Cr. 4..
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 273 or 275 or one course in Latin or Greek or English 250.
Cultural and political significance of ancient epic, especially in Greece and Rome. Course may include study of the heroic code in antiquity and its modern expressions including in film. Readings in English from authors such as Homer and Vergil.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CL ST 374. Women and Men in the Ancient Mediterranean World.
(Cross-listed with HIST, W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Any one course in Cl St, W S, Latin, or Greek
Chronological and topical survey of the status of women and men, focusing on sex/gender issues in the Ancient Mediterranean world; study of constructs of the female and the feminine. Readings from ancient and modern sources. Emphasis on ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CL ST 376. Classical Archaeology.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR, RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Chronological survey of the material culture of the ancient Greece-Roman world and the role of archaeological context in understanding the varied aspects of ancient Greek or Roman culture. Among other topics, economy, architecture, arts and crafts, trade and exchange, religion and burial customs will be explored.
CL ST 376A. Bronze Age (Minoan and Mycenaean palatial cultures) and Early Iron Age Greece. (ca 3000-700 BCE)..
(Cross-listed with ANTHR, RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Chronological survey of the material culture of the ancient Greece-Roman world and the role of archaeological context in understanding the varied aspects of ancient Greek or Roman culture. Among other topics, economy, architecture, arts and crafts, trade and exchange, religion and burial customs will be explored.
CL ST 376B. Archaic through Hellenistic Greece (ca 700-30 BCE)..
(Cross-listed with ANTHR, RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Chronological survey of the material culture of the ancient Greece-Roman world and the role of archaeological context in understanding the varied aspects of ancient Greek or Roman culture. Among other topics, economy, architecture, arts and crafts, trade and exchange, religion and burial customs will be explored.
CL ST 383. Greek and Roman Art.
(Cross-listed with ART H, DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Greek art from Neolithic through Hellenistic periods. Roman art from the traditional founding to t he end of the empire in the West.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CL ST 383H. Honors (3-4 cr.).
(Cross-listed with ART H, DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Greek art from Neolithic through Hellenistic periods. Roman art from the traditional founding to t he end of the empire in the West.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CL ST 394. The Archaeology of Greece: An Introduction.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Introduction to the topography, history, archaeology, monuments and art of Greece from the Bronze Age through the Ottoman period; attention given to the culture of modern Greece, preparatory to study abroad in Greece (CL ST 395).
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CL ST 395. Study Abroad: The Archaeology of Greece.
Cr. 2-6.
SS.
Prereq: 394
Supervised on-site instruction in the archaeology, monuments, and art of Greece from the Bronze Age through the Ottoman period; attention given to the culture of modern Greece.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
CL ST 402. Greek Civilization..
(Cross-listed with HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period; evolution of the Greek polis and its cultural contributions with a particular emphasis on the writings of Herodotus and Thucydides.
CL ST 403. Roman Civilization..
(Cross-listed with HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Ancient Rome from the Regal Period to the Fall of the Western Empire; evolution of Roman institutions and Rome's cultural contributions studied through original sources.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CL ST 404. Roman Social History..
(Cross-listed with HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Examines major topics in Roman social history during the late Republic and early Empire such as class, family, slavery, religion and the economy.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CL ST 430. Western Political Thought: Plato to Machiavelli.
(Cross-listed with POL S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science, philosophy, or European history
Major concepts in original texts of classical, medieval, and renaissance authors: justice, community, man's basic nature; natural law; force; society outside the political order.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CL ST 480. Seminar in Classical Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 30 credits in Classical Studies or related courses, permission of Program Chair
Advanced study of a selected topic in Classical Studies. Research paper or project selected by the student.
CL ST 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 7 credits in classical studies at the 200 level or higher; permission of the Program Chair
Designed to meet the needs of students who wish to study specific topics in classical civilization in areas where courses are not offered, or to pursue such study beyond the limits of existing courses.
CL ST 512A. Proseminar in Ancient European History.
(Cross-listed with HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Readings in European history.
CL ST 512AA. Ancient (Same as HIST 512A).
(Cross-listed with HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Readings in European history.
CL ST 594A. Seminar in Ancient European History.
(Cross-listed with HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics vary each time offered.
CL ST 594AA. Ancient (Same as HIST 594A).
(Cross-listed with HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics vary each time offered.
Communication Disorders Courses
CMDIS 170. Speech Improvement for Nonnative Speakers.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
For nonnative speakers of English only. Development of effective English vowel and consonant productions, accommodation processes that occur in context, intelligibility in conversational English, and appropriate stress patterns.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
CMDIS 275. Introduction to Communication Disorders.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Survey of nature, causes, and types of major communication disorders including phonological, adult and child language, voice, cleft palate, fluency, and hearing disorders.
CMDIS 286. Basic Sign Language.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Development of basic skills in the use and understanding of signed English, a modification of American Sign Language. Overview of the types, causes and consequences of hearing impairment, deaf culture and the education of hearing-impaired children.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
CMDIS 371. Phonetics and Phonology.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 275 or ENGL 219
Analysis of speech through study of individual sounds, their variations, and relationships in context; English phonology; practice in auditory discrimination and transcription of sounds of American English; description of speech sounds in terms of their production, transmission, and perception.
CMDIS 471. Language Development.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 275 or PSYCH 230 or ENGL 219
Definition of components of language. Overview of theories and developmental processes related to each component of linguistic skill (semantics, lexicon, syntax, morphology, phonology, pragmatics). Overview of normative information available for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. Attention to metalinguistic skills and the complementary nonlinguistic and paralinguistic skills.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Computer Science Courses
COM S 101. Orientation.
Cr. R.
F.S.
Introduction to the procedures and policies of Iowa State University and the Department of Computer Science, test-outs, honorary societies, etc. Issues relevant to student adjustment to college life will also be discussed.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
COM S 103. Computer Applications.
Cr. 4.
F.S.SS.
Introduction to computer literacy and applications. Applications: Windows, Internet browser/HTML, word processing, spreadsheets, database management and presentation software. Literacy: history of computing, structure of computers, telecommunications, computer ethics, computer crime, and history of programming languages. No prior computer experience necessary. Course is offered online only. Students must attend an orientation session the first week of class.
COM S 104. Introduction to Computers.
(1.5-1) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Offered first 8 weeks and last 8 weeks. Use of personal computer and workstation operating systems and beginning programming. Project-oriented approach to computer operation and programming, including use of tools to aid in programming. Topics from computer history, using basic Windows and Unix tools, program structure, expression, variables, decision and logic, and iteration. No prior computer experience necessary.
COM S 107. Applied Computer Programming.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Introduction to computer programming for non-majors using a language such as the Visual Basic language. Basics of good programming and algorithm development. Graphical user interfaces.
COM S 201. Computer Programming in COBOL.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: 107 or 207 or 227
Computer programming in COBOL. Emphasis on the design, writing, debugging, and testing of business applications programs in a transaction-oriented environment.
COM S 203. Careers in Computer Science.
Cr. R.
F.S.
Computer science as a profession. Introduction to career fields open to computer science majors. Relationship of coursework to careers. Presentations by computer science professionals.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
COM S 207. Fundamentals of Computer Programming.
(Cross-listed with MIS). (3-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: MATH 150 or placement into MATH 140/141/142 or higher
An introduction to computer programming using an object-oriented programming language. Emphasis on the basics of good programming techniques and style. Extensive practice in designing, implementing, and debugging small programs. Use of abstract data types. Interactive and file I/O. Exceptions/error-handling. This course is not designed for computer science, software engineering, and computer engineering majors.
Credit may not be applied toward graduation for both Com S 207/MIS 207 and Com S 227.
COM S 208. Intermediate Computer Programming.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MIS/COM S 207, credit or enrollment in MATH 151, 160, or 165
Intermediate-level programming techniques. Emphasis on designing, writing, testing, debugging, and documenting medium-sized programs. Data structures and their uses. Dynamic memory usage. Inheritance and polymorphism. Algorithm design and efficiency: recursion, searching, and sorting. Event-driven and GUI programming. The software development process. This course is not designed for computer science, software engineering and computer engineering majors.
Credit may not be applied toward the major in computer science, software engineering, or computer engineering.
COM S 227. Introduction to Object-oriented Programming.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.
An introduction to object-oriented design and programming techniques. Symbolic and numerical computation. Recursion and iteration. Modularity procedural and data abstraction, specifications and subtyping. Object-oriented techniques. Imperative programming. Emphasis on principles of programming and object-oriented design through extensive practice in design, writing, running, debugging, and reasoning about programs. This course is designed for majors.
Credit may not be applied toward graduation for both Com S 207 and 227.
COM S 228. Introduction to Data Structures.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: C- or better in 227, credit or enrollment in MATH 165
An object-oriented approach to data structures and algorithms. Object-oriented analysis, design, and programming, with emphasis on data abstraction, inheritance and subtype polymorphism. Abstract data type specification and correctness. Collections and associated algorithms, such as stacks, queues, lists, trees. Searching and sorting algorithms. Graphs. Data on secondary storage. Analysis of algoritms. Emphasis on object-oriented design, writing and documenting medium-sized programs. This course is designed for majors.
COM S 229. Advanced Programming Techniques.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 228, credit or enrollment in MATH 166
Object-oriented programming experience using a language suitable for exploring advanced topics in programming. Topics include memory management, parameter passing, inheritance, compiling, debugging, and maintaining programs. Significant programming projects.
COM S 252. Linux Operating System Essentials.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 103 or 207 or 227
Selected topics include: Linux Distributions, installation, configuration, and management of a Linux based computer system, shell programming, network accessing technologies, package management systems, system security, user, file sharing techniques, interoperation with other computers on the network, and open-source software. This is a hands-on course designed to demonstrate the installation and utilization of the Linux operating system for a personal computer.
COM S 290. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
COM S 290H. Honors.
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
COM S 309. Software Development Practices.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: COM S 228 with C- or better
A practical introduction to methods for managing software development. Process models, requirements analysis, structured and object-oriented design, coding, testing, maintenance, cost and schedule estimation, metrics. Programming projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 311. Design and Analysis of Algorithms.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 228 with C- or better, MATH 166, ENGL 250, and COM S 330 or CPR E 310
Basic techniques for design and analysis of efficient algorithms. Sorting, searching, graph algorithms, computational geometry, string processing and NP-completeness. Design techniques such as dynamic programming and the greedy method. Asymptotic, worst-case, average-case and amortized analyses. Data structures including heaps, hash tables, binary search trees and red-black trees. Programming projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 319. Software Construction and User Interfaces.
(Cross-listed with S E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 228
Basic theory of grammars, parsing. Language paradigms. State transition and table-based software design. Rapid system prototyping. Review of principles of object orientation, object oriented analysis using UML. Event-driven and clock-driven simulation. Software construction methods. Frameworks and APIs. User interface architecture, evaluation of user interface. Design of windows, menus, and commands. Introduction to format specification and model-based software design. Introduction to domain-specific software engineering.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 321. Introduction to Computer Architecture and Machine-Level Programming.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: C- or higher in 228, CPR E 281 and ENGL 250
Introduction to computer architecture and organization. Emphasis on evaluation of performance, instruction set architecture, datapath and control, memory-hierarchy design, and pipelining. Assembly language on a simulator.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 330. Discrete Computational Structures.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: C- or higher in 228, C- or higher in MATH 166 and ENGL 250
Concepts in discrete mathematics as applied to computer science. Logic, proof techniques, set theory, relations, graphs, combinatorics, discrete probability and number theory.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 331. Theory of Computing.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: C- or higher in 228, C- or higher in COM S 330 or CPR E 310, C- or higher in MATH 166, and ENGL 250
Models of computation: finite state automata, pushdown automata and Turing machines. Study of grammars and their relation to automata. Limits of digital computation, unsolvability and Church-Turing thesis. Chomsky hierarchy and relations between classes of languages.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 342. Principles of Programming Languages.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 321; 330 or CPR E 310; either 309, 362 or 363; ENGL 250
Organization of programming languages emphasizing language design concepts and semantics. Study of language features and major programming paradigms, especially functional programming. Programming projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 350. Number Theory.
(Cross-listed with MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MATH 166
Divisibility, integer representations, primes and divisors, linear diophantine equations, congruences, and multiplicative functions. Applications to cryptography.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 352. Introduction to Operating Systems.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 229, and 321; ENGL 250
Survey of operating system issues. Introduction to hardware and software components including: processors, peripherals, interrupts, management of processes, threads and memory, deadlocks, file systems, protection, virtual machines and system organization, and introduction to distributed operating systems. Programming projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 362. Object-Oriented Analysis and Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 228 with C- or better, ENGL 250
Object-oriented requirements analysis and systems design. Design notations such as the Unifed Modeling Language. Design Patterns. Group design and programming with large programming projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 363. Introduction to Database Management Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 228 with C- or better, ENGL 250
Relational, object-oriented, and semistructured data models and query languages. SQL, ODMG, and XML standards. Database design using entity-relationship model, data dependencies and object definition language. Application development in SQL-like languages and general purpose host languages with application program interfaces. Information integration using data warehouses, mediators and wrappers. Programming Projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Prereq: Permission of department chair
Required of all cooperative students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
COM S 401. Projects in Computing and Business Applications.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ENGL 250, SP CM 212, COM S 309, and either 362 or 363
Applications of software development methods (requirements collection and analysis, software design, project management, documentation and testing), programming techniques, database designs and administration, network application programming to solve computing needs in business settings. A study of practical applications of emerging technologies in computing. Emphasis on semester-long team programming projects. Lab assignments. Oral and written reports.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 409. Software Requirements Engineering.
(Dual-listed with 509). (Cross-listed with S E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: COM S 309, ENGL 250, SP CM 212
The requirements engineering process, including identification of stakeholders, requirements elicitation techniques such as interviews and prototyping, analysis fundamentals, requirements specification, and validation. Use of Models: State-oriented, Function-oriented, and Object-oriented. Documentation for Software Requirements. Informal, semi-formal, and formal representations. Structural, informational, and behavioral requirements. Non-functional requirements. Use of requirements repositories to manage and track requirements through the life cycle. Case studies, software projects, written reports, and oral presentations will be required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 412. Formal Aspects of Specification and Verification.
(Cross-listed with CPR E, S E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: COM S 309, 319
Introduction to prepositional/predicate/temporal logic, program verification using theorem proving, model-based verification using model checking, and tools for verification.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 417. Software Testing.
(Cross-listed with S E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: COM S 309, 319, ENGL 250, SP CM 212
Comprehensive study of software testing, principles, methodologies, management strategies and techniques. Test models, test design techniques (black box and white-box testing techniques), integration, regression, system testing methods, and software testing tools.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 418. Introduction to Computational Geometry.
(Dual-listed with 518). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 311 or permission of instructor
Introduction to data structures, algorithms, and analysis techniques for computational problems that involve geometry. Line segment intersection, polygon triangulation, 2D linear programming, range queries, point location, arrangements and duality, Voronoi diagrams and Delaunay triangulation, convex hulls, robot motion planning, visibility graphs. Other selected topics. Programming assignments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 421. Logic for Mathematics and Computer Science.
(Cross-listed with MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MATH 301 or 307 or 317 or COM S 330
Propositional and predicate logic. Topics selected from Horn logic, equational logic, resolution and unification, foundations of logic programming, reasoning about programs, program specification and verification, model checking and binary decision diagrams.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 425. High Performance Computing for Scientific and Engineering Applications.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-1) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 311, 330, ENGL 250, SP CM 212
Introduction to high performance computing platforms including parallel computers and workstation clusters. Discussion of parallel architectures, performance, programming models, and software development issues. Sample applications from science and engineering. Practical issues in high performance computing will be emphasized via a number of programming projects using a variety of programming models and case studies. Oral and written reports.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 426. Introduction to Parallel Algorithms and Programming.
(Dual-listed with 526). (Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: CPR E 308 or COM S 321, COM S 311
Models of parallel computation, performance measures, basic parallel constructs and communication primitives, parallel programming using MPI, parallel algorithms for selected problems including sorting, matrix, tree and graph problems, fast Fourier transforms.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 430. Advanced Programming Tools.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 311, 362 or 363, ENGL 250, SP CM 212
Topics in advanced programming techniques and tools widely used by industry (e.g., event-driven programming and graphical user interfaces, standard libraries, client/server architectures and techniques for distributed applications). Emphasis on programming projects in a modern integrated development environment. Oral and written reports.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 433. Computational Models of Nanoscale Self-Assembly.
(Dual-listed with 533). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: C- or higher in 331 or consent of the instructor
Modeling and analysis of natural and engineered systems that spontaneously assemble themselves from small components. Topics include biomolecular self-assembly, tile assembly models, computation via self-assembly, distributed folding, origami models, and self-repair. Emphasis on mathematical methods of describing, simulating, programming, and verifying the behaviors of self-assembling systems. Graduate credit requires a written or oral report on current research.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 440. Principles and Practice of Compiling.
(Dual-listed with 540). (3-1) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 331, 342, ENGL 250, SP CM 212
Theory of compiling and implementation issues of programming languages. Programming projects leading to the construction of a compiler. Projects with different difficulty levels will be given for 440 and 540. Topics: lexical, syntax and semantic analyses, syntax-directed translation, runtime environment and library support. Written reports.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 444. Introduction to Bioinformatics.
(Dual-listed with 544). (Cross-listed with BCB, BIOL, BCBIO, CPR E, GEN). (4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: MATH 165 or STAT 401 or equivalent
Broad overview of bioinformatics with a significant problem-solving component, including hands-on practice using computational tools to solve a variety of biological problems. Topics include: database searching, sequence alignment, gene prediction, RNA and protein structure prediction, construction of phylogenetic trees, comparative and functional genomics, systems biology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 454. Distributed and Network Operating Systems.
(Dual-listed with 554). (Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-1) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 311, 352, ENGL 250, SP CM 212
Laboratory course dealing with practical issues of design and implementation of distributed and network operating systems and distributed computing environments (DCE). The client server paradigm, inter-process communications, layered communication protocols, synchronization and concurrency control, and distributed file systems. Graduate credit requires additional in-depth study of advanced operating systems. Written reports.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 455. Simulation: Algorithms and Implementation.
(Dual-listed with 555). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 311 and 330, STAT 330, ENGL 150, SP CM 212
Introduction to discrete-event simulation with a focus on computer science applications, including performance evaluation of networks and distributed systems. Overview of algorithms and data structures necessary to implement simulation software. Discrete and continuous stochastic models, random number generation, elementary statistics, simulation of queuing and inventory systems, Monte Carlo simulation, point and interval parameter estimation. Graduate credit requires additional in-depth study of concepts. Oral and written reports.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 461. Principles and Internals of Database Systems.
(Dual-listed with 561). (3-1) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 311, ENGL 250, SP CM 212 and COM S 363
Models for structured and semistructured data. Algebraic, first order, and user-oriented query languages. Database schema design. Physical storage, access methods, and query processing. Transaction management, concurrency control, and crash recovery. Database security. Information integration using data warehouses, mediators, wrappers, and data mining. Parallel and distributed databases, and special purpose databases. Oral and written reports.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 471. Computational Linear Algebra and Fixed Point Iteration.
(Cross-listed with MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.S.
Prereq: MATH 265 and either MATH 266, or 267; knowledge of a programming language
Computational error, solutions of linear systems, least squares, similarity methods for eigenvalues, solution of nonlinear equations in one and several variables.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 472. Principles of Artificial Intelligence.
(Dual-listed with 572). (3-1) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 311, 330 or CPR E 310, STAT 330, ENGL 250, SP CM 212, COM S 342 or comparable programming experience
Specification, design, implementation, and selected applications of intelligent software agents and multi-agent systems. Computational models of intelligent behavior, including problem solving, knowledge representation, reasoning, planning, decision making, learning, perception, action, communication and interaction. Reactive, deliberative, rational, adaptive, learning and communicative agents and multiagent systems. Artificial intelligence programming. Graduate credit requires a research project and a written report. Oral and written reports.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 474. Elements of Neural Computation.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 311, 330 or CPR E 310, STAT 330, MATH 165, ENGL 250, SP CM 212, COM S 342 or comparable programming experience
Introduction to theory and applications of neural computation and computational neuroscience. Computational models of neurons and networks of neurons. Neural architectures for associative memory, knowledge representation, inference, pattern classification, function approximation, stochastic search, decision making, and behavior. Neural architectures and algorithms for learning including perceptions, support vector machines, kernel methods, bayesian learning, instance based learning, reinforcement learning, unsupervised learning, and related techniques. Applications in Artificial Intelligence and cognitive and neural modeling. Hands-on experience is emphasized through the use of simulation tools and laboratory projects. Oral and written reports.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 477. Problem Solving Techniques for Applied Computer Science.
(Dual-listed with 577). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 228; 330 or CPR E 310, MATH 166, MATH 307 or MATH 317, or consent of the instructor
Selected topics in applied mathematics and modern heuristics that have found applications in areas such as geometric modeling, graphics, robotics, vision, human machine interface, speech recognition, computer animation, etc. Polynomial interpolation, roots of polynomials, resultants, solution of linear and nonlinear equations, approximation, data fitting, fast Fourier transform, linear programming, nonlinear optimization, Lagrange multipliers, genetic algorithms, integration of ODEs, curves, curvature, Frenet Formulas, cubic splines, and Bezier curves. Programming components. Written report for graduate credit.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 481. Numerical Solution of Differential Equations and Interpolation.
(Cross-listed with MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MATH 265 and either MATH 266 or 267; knowledge of a programming language
First order Euler method, high order Runge-Kutta method, and multistep method for solving ordinary differential equations. Finite difference and finite element methods for solving partial differential equations. Local truncation error, stability, and convergence for finite difference method. Numerical solution space, polynomial approximation, and error estimate for finite element method.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 486. Fundamental Concepts in Computer Networking.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 352
An introduction to fundamental concepts in the design and implementation of computer communication in both the wired and wireless networks, their protocols, and applications. Layered network architecture in the Internet, applications, transport, Socket APIs, network, and data link layers and their protocols, multimedia networking, and network security.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COM S 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 6 credits in computer science, permission of instructor
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 9 credits of Com S 490 may be counted toward graduation.
COM S 490H. Honors.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 6 credits in computer science, permission of instructor
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 9 credits of Com S 490 may be counted toward graduation.
COM S 502. Complex Adaptive Systems Seminar.
(Cross-listed with CAS). (1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Admissions to CAS minor
Understanding core techniques in artificial life are based on basic readings in complex adaptive systems. Understand techniques of complex system analysis methods including: Evolutionary computation, Neural nets, Agent based simulations (Agent based Computational Economics). Large-scale simulations are to be emphasized, e.g. power grids, whole ecosystems.
COM S 503. Complex Adaptive Systems Concepts and Techniques.
(Cross-listed with CAS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Admission to CAS minor or related field
Survey of complex systems and their analysis. Examples are drawn from engineering, computer science, biology, economics and physics.
COM S 509. Software Requirements Engineering.
(Dual-listed with 409). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 309
The requirements engineering process including identification of stakeholders requirements elicitation techniques such as interviews and prototyping, analysis fundamentals, requirements specification, and validation. Use of Models: State-oriented, Function-oriented, and Object-oriented. Documentation for Software Requirements. Informal, semi-formal, and formal representations. Structural, informational, and behavioral requirements. Non-functional requirements. Use of requirements repositories to manage and track requirements through the life cycle. Case studies, software projects, written reports, and oral presentations will be required.
COM S 511. Design and Analysis of Algorithms.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: COM S 311
A study of basic algorithm design and analysis techniques. Advanced data structures, amortized analysis and randomized algorithms. Applications to sorting, graphs, and geometry. NP-completeness and approximation algorithms.
COM S 512. Formal Methods in Software Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 311, 330
A study of formal techniques for specification and verification of software systems. Topics include temporal logic, propositional and predicate logic, model checking, process algebra, theorem proving. Tools providing automated support for these techniques will also be discussed.
COM S 515. Software System Safety.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 309 or 311, 342
An introduction to the analysis, design, and testing of software for safety-critical and high-integrity systems. Analysis techniques, formal verification, fault identification and recovery, model checking, and certification issues. Emphasizes a case-based and systematic approach to software's role in safe systems.
COM S 518. Introduction to Computational Geometry.
(Dual-listed with 418). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 311 or permission of instructor
Introduction to data structures, algorithms, and analysis techniques for computational problems that involve geometry. Line segment intersection, polygon triangulation, 2D linear programming, range queries, point location, arrangements and duality, Voronoi diagrams and Delaunay triangulation, convex hulls, robot motion planning, visibility graphs. Other selected topics. Programming assignments. A scholarly report must be submitted for graduate credit.
COM S 525. Numerical Analysis of High Performance Computing.
(Cross-listed with CPR E, MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: CPR E 308, or one of Math 471, 481; experience in scientific programming; knowledge of FORTRAN or C
Development, analysis, and testing of efficient numerical methods for use on current state-of-the-art high performance computers. Applications of the methods to the students' areas of research.
COM S 526. Introduction to Parallel Algorithms and Programming.
(Dual-listed with 426). (Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: CPR E 308 or COM S 321, COM S 311
Models of parallel computation, performance measures, basic parallel constructs and communication primitives, parallel programming using MPI, parallel algorithms for selected problems including sorting, matrix, tree and graph problems, fast Fourier transforms.
COM S 531. Theory of Computation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 331
A systematic study of the fundamental models and analytical methods of theoretical computer science. Computability, the Church-Turing thesis, decidable and undecidable problems, and the elements of recursive function theory. Time complexity, logic, Boolean circuits, and NP-completeness. Role of randomness in computation.
COM S 533. Computational Models of Nanoscale Self-Assembly.
(Dual-listed with 433). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: C- or higher in 331 or consent of the instructor
Modeling and analysis of natural and engineered systems that spontaneously assemble themselves from small components. Topics include biomolecular self-assembly, tile assembly models, computation via self-assembly, distributed folding, origami models, and self-repair. Emphasis on mathematical methods of describing, simulating, programming, and verifying the behaviors of self-assembling systems. Graduate credit requires a written or oral report on current research.
COM S 540. Principles and Practice of Compiling.
(Dual-listed with 440). (3-1) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 331, 342, ENGL 250, SP CM 212
Theory of compiling and implementation issues of programming languages. Programming projects leading to the construction of a compiler. Projects with different difficulty levels will be given for 440 and 540. Topics: lexical, syntax and semantic analyses, syntax-directed translation, runtime environment and library support. Written reports.
COM S 541. Programming Languages.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 342 or 440
Survey of the goals and problems of language design. Formal and informal studies of a wide variety of programming language features including type systems. Creative use of functional and declarative programming paradigms.
COM S 544. Introduction to Bioinformatics.
(Dual-listed with 444). (Cross-listed with BCB, CPR E, GDCB). (4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: MATH 165 or STAT 401 or equivalent
Broad overview of bioinformatics with a significant problem-solving component, including hands-on practice using computational tools to solve a variety of biological problems. Topics include: database searching, sequence alignment, gene prediction, RNA and protein structure prediction, construction of phylogenetic trees, comparative and functional genomics, systems biology.
COM S 549. Advanced Algorithms in Computational Biology.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 311 and either 228 or 208
Design and analysis of algorithms for applications in computational biology, pairwise and multiple sequence alignments, approximation algorithms, string algorithms including in-depth coverage of suffix trees, semi-numerical string algorithms, algorithms for selected problems in fragment assembly, phylogenetic trees and protein folding. No background in biology is assumed. Also useful as an advanced algorithms course in string processing.
COM S 550. Evolutionary Problems for Computational Biologists.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: COM S 311 and some knowledge of programming
Discussion and analysis of basic evolutionary principles and the necessary knowledge in computational biology to solve real world problems. Topics include character and distance based methods, phylogenetic tree distances, and consensus methods, and approaches to extract the necessary information from sequence-databases to build phylogenetic trees.
COM S 551. Computational Techniques for Genome Assembly and Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 311 and some knowledge of programming
Huang. Introduction to practical sequence assembly and comparison techniques. Topics include global alignment, local alignment, overlapping alignment, banded alignment, linear-space alignment, word hashing, DNA-protein alignment, DNA-cDNA alignment, comparison of two sets of sequences, construction of contigs, and generation of consensus sequences. Focus on development of sequence assembly and comparison programs.
COM S 552. Principles of Operating Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 352
A comparative study of high-level language facilities for process synchronization and communication. Formal analysis of deadlock, concurrency control and recovery. Protection issues including capability-based systems, access and flow control, encryption, and authentication. Additional topics chosen from distributed operating systems, soft real-time operating systems, and advanced security issues.
COM S 554. Distributed and Network Operating Systems.
(Dual-listed with 454). (Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-1) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 311, 352
Laboratory course dealing with practical issues of design and implementation of distributed and network operating systems and distributed computing environments (DCE). The client server paradigm, inter-process communications, layered communication protocols, synchronization and concurrency control, and distributed file systems. Graduate credit requires additional in-depth study of advanced operating systems. Written reports.
COM S 555. Simulation: Algorithms and Implementation.
(Dual-listed with 455). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: COM S 311 and 330, STAT 330
Introduction to discrete-event simulation with a focus on computer science applications, including performance evaluation of networks and distributed systems. Overview of algorithms and data structures necessary to implement simulation software. Discrete and continuous stochastic models, random number generation, elementary statistics, simulation of queuing and inventory systems, Monte Carlo simulation, point and interval parameter estimation. Graduate credit requires additional in-depth study of concepts. Oral and written reports.
COM S 556. Analysis Algorithms for Stochastic Models.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: COM S 331, MATH 307, and STAT 330
Introduction to the use of stochastic models to study complex systems, including network communication and distributed systems. Data structures and algorithms for analyzing discrete-state models expressed in high-level formalisms. State space and reachability graph construction, model checking, Markov chain construction and numerical solution, computation of performance measures, product-form models, approximations, and advanced techniques.
COM S 557. Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling.
(Cross-listed with M E, CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 421, programming experience in C
Fundamentals of computer graphics technology. Data structures. Parametric curve and surface modeling. Solid model representations. Applications in engineering design, analysis, and manufacturing.
COM S 558. Introduction to the 3D Visualization of Scientific Data.
(Cross-listed with GEOL, HCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Graduate-student standing in the mathematical or natural sciences
Introduction to visualizing scientific information with 3D computer graphics and their foundation in human perception. Overview of different visualization techniques and examples of 3D visualization projects from different disciplines (natural sciences, medicine, engineering). Class project in interactive 3D visualization using the OpenDX, VTK or a similar system.
COM S 561. Principles and Internals of Database Systems.
(Dual-listed with 461). (3-1) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Models for structured and semistructured data. Algebraic, first order, and user-oriented query languages. Database schema design. Physical storage, access methods, and query processing. Transaction management, concurrency control, and crash recovery. Database security. Information integration using data warehouses, mediators, wrappers, and data mining. Parallel and distributed databases, and special purpose databases. Oral and written reports.
COM S 562. Implementation of Database Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 461 or 561
Implementation topics and projects are chosen from the following: Storage architecture, buffer management and caching, access methods, design, parsing and compilation of query languages and update operations, application programming interfaces (APIs), user interfaces, query optimization and processing, and transaction management for relational, object-oriented, semistructured (XML), and special purpose database models; client-server architectures, metadata and middleware for database integration, web databases.
COM S 567. Bioinformatics I (Fundamentals of Genome Informatics).
(Cross-listed with BCB, CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: COM S 208; COM S 330; STAT 341; credit or enrollment in BIOL 315, STAT 430
Biology as an information science. Review of algorithms and information processing. Generative models for sequences. String algorithms. Pairwise sequence alignment. Multiple sequence alignment. Searching sequence databases. Genome sequence assembly.
COM S 568. Bioinformatics II (Advanced Genome Informatics).
(Cross-listed with BCB, GDCB, STAT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BCB 567, BBMB 301, BIOL 315, STAT 430, credit or enrollment in Gen 411
Advanced sequence models. Basic methods in molecular phylogeny. Hidden Markov models. Genome annotation. DNA and protein motifs. Introduction to gene expression analysis.
COM S 569. Bioinformatics III (Structural Genome Informatics).
(Cross-listed with BBMB, BCB, CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BCB 567, Gen 411, STAT 430
Algorithmic and statistical approaches in structural genomics including protein, DNA and RNA structure. Structure determination, refinement, representation, comparison, visualization, and modeling. Analysis and prediction of protein secondary and tertiary structure, disorder, protein cores and surfaces, protein-protein and protein-nucleic acid interactions, protein localization and function.
COM S 570. Bioinformatics IV (Computational Functional Genomics and Systems Biology).
(Cross-listed with BCB, GDCB, STAT, CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BCB 567, BIOL 315, COM S 311 and either 208 or 228, Gen 411, STAT 430
Algorithmic and statistical approaches in computational functional genomics and systems biology. Elements of experiment design. Analysis of high throughput gene expression, proteomics, and other datasets obtained using system-wide measurements. Topological analysis, module discovery, and comparative analysis of gene and protein networks. Modeling, analysis, simulation and inference of transcriptional regulatory modules and networks, protein-protein interaction networks, metabolic networks, cells and systems: Dynamic systems, Boolean, and probabilistic models. Multi-scale, multi-granularity models. Ontology-driven, network based, and probabilistic approaches to information integration.
COM S 572. Principles of Artificial Intelligence.
(Dual-listed with 472). (3-1) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 311, 331, STAT 330, COM S 342 or comparable programming experience
Specification, design, implementation, and selected applications of intelligent software agents and multi-agent systems. Computational models of intelligent behavior, including problem solving, knowledge representation, reasoning, planning, decision making, learning, perception, action, communication and interaction. Reactive, deliverative, rational, adaptive, learning and communicative agents. Artificial intelligence programming. Graduate credit requires a research project and a written report. Oral and written reports.
COM S 573. Machine Learning.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 311, 362, STAT 330
Algorithmic models of learning. Design, analysis, implementation and applications of learning algorithms. Learning of concepts, classification rules, functions, relations, grammars, probability distributions, value functions, models, skills, behaviors and programs. Agents that learn from observation, examples, instruction, induction, deduction, reinforcement and interaction. Computational learning theory. Data mining and knowledge discovery using artificial neural networks, support vector machines, decision trees, Bayesian networks, association rules, dimensionality reduction, feature selection and visualization. Learning from heterogeneous, distributed, dynamic data and knowledge sources. Learning in multi-agent systems. Selected applications in automated knowledge acquisition, pattern recognition, program synthesis, bioinformatics and Internet-based information systems. Oral and written reports.
COM S 574. Intelligent Multiagent Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: STAT 330; COM S 331; 572, 573, 472, or 474
Specification, design, implementation, and applications of multi-agent systems. Intelligent agent architectures; infrastructures, languages and tools for design and implementation of distributed multi-agent systems; Multi-agent organizations, communication, interaction, cooperation, team formation, negotiation, competition, and learning. Selected topics in decision theory, game theory, contract theory, bargaining theory, auction theory, and organizational theory. Selected topics in knowledge representation and ontologies. Agent-based systems and the Semantic Web. Applications in distributed intelligent information networks for information retrieval, information integration, inference, and discovery from heterogeneous, autonomous, distributed, dynamic information sources.
COM S 575. Computational Perception.
(Cross-listed with CPR E, HCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of instructor
Statistical and algorithmic methods for sensing, recognizing, and interpreting the activities of people by a computer. Focuses on machine perception techniques that facilitate and augment human-computer interaction. Introduce computational perception on both theoretical and practical levels. Participation in small groups to design, implement, and evaluate a prototype of a human-computer interaction system that uses one or more of the techniques covered in the lectures.
COM S 577. Problem Solving Techniques for Applied Computer Science.
(Dual-listed with 477). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 228; 330 or CPR E 310, MATH 166, MATH 307 or MATH 317, or consent of the instructor
Selected topics in applied mathematics and modern heuristics that have found applications in areas such as geometric modeling, graphics, robotics, vision, human machine interface, speech recognition, computer animation, etc. Homogeneous coordinates and transformations, perspective projection, quaternions and rotations, polynomial interpolation, roots of polynomials, resultants, solution of linear and nonlinear equations, approximation, data fitting, Fourier series and fast Fourier transform, linear programming, nonlinear optimization, Lagrange multipliers, parametric and algebraic curves, curvature, Frenet formulas, Bezier curves. Programming components. A scholarly report is required for graduate credit.
COM S 581. Computer Systems Architecture.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: CPR E 381
Quantitative principles of computer architecture design, instruction set design, processor architecture: pipelining and superscalar design, instruction level parallelism, memory organization: cache and virtual memory systems, multiprocessor architecture, cache coherency, interconnection networks and message routing, I/O devices and peripherals.
COM S 583. Reconfigurable Computing Systems.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Background in computer architecture, design, and organization
Introduction to reconfigurable computing, FPGA technology and architectures, spatial computing architectures such as systolic and bit serial adaptive network architectures, static and dynamic rearrangeable interconnection architectures, processor architectures incorporating reconfigurabiltiy.
COM S 586. Computer Network Architectures.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 511, 552 or CPR E 489
Design and implementation of computer communication networks: layered network architectures, local area networks, data link protocols, distributed routing, transport services, network programming interfaces, network applications, error control, flow/congestion control, interconnection of heterogeneous networks, TCP/IP, ATM networks, multimedia communications, IP and application multicast, overlay networks, network security and web computing.
COM S 587. Principles of Distributed and Network Programming.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 352 or CPR E 489 or equivalent
Programming paradigms for building modern distributed applications, including multithreaded client-server programming, distributed object frameworks and programming languages. Directory services. Web-based computing. Mobile computing. Peer-to-Peer computing. Network multimedia applications. Reliability and manageability of networked systems, including aspects of distributed system security, verification of concurrent systems, and network management.
COM S 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
COM S 592. Research Colloquia.
Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Attend Computer Science Research Colloquia. Written summary is required.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
COM S 596. Genomic Data Processing.
(Cross-listed with BCB, GDCB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Some experience in computation
Study the practical aspects of genomic data processing with an emphasis on hands-on projects. Topics include base-calling, sequence cleaning and contaminant removal; fragment assembly procedures and EST clustering methods; genome closure strategies and practices; sequence homology search and function prediction; and annotation and submission of GenBank reports. Next-generation sequencing topics like model genome resequencing, short-read assembly and transcriptome abundance measurement will also be covered.
COM S 598. Graduate Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate Classification
Supervised internship working in professional settings appropriate to the student?s degree program. Academic work under faculty supervision.
COM S 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 1-3.
Creative component for nonthesis option of Master of Science degree.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
COM S 610. Seminar.
Cr. arr.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
COM S 611. Advanced Topics in Analysis of Algorithms.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 511, 531
Advanced algorithm analysis and design techniques. Topics include graph algorithms, algebraic algorithms, number-theoretic algorithms, randomized and parallel algorithms. Intractable problems and NP-completeness. Advanced data structures.
COM S 612. Distributed Algorithms.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 511 or 531
The theory of distributed computation. Algorithms, lower bounds and impossibility results. Leader Elections, mutual exlusion, consensus and clock synchronization algorithms. Synchronous, asynchronous and partially synchronous distributed systems models. Shared memory and message passing systems. Fault-tolerance and randomization. Broadcast and multicast. Wait-free object simulations. Distributed shared memory.
COM S 625. Issues in Parallel Programming and Performance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 511
Parallel solutions of numerical and non-numerical problems, implementation of parallel programs on parallel machines, performance and other computational issues in parallel programming.
COM S 626. Parallel Algorithms for Scientific Applications.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 526
Algorithm design for high-performance computing. Parallel algorithms for multidimensional tree data structures, space-filling curves, random number generation, graph partitioning and load balancing. Applications to grid and particle-based methods and computational biology.
COM S 631. Advanced Topics in Computational Complexity.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 531
Advanced study in the quantitative theory of computation. Time and space complexity of algorithmic problems. The structure of P, NP, PH, PSPACE, and other complexity classes, especially with respect to resource-bounded reducibilities and complete problems. Complexity relative to auxiliary information, including oracle computation and relativized classes, randomized algorithms, advice machines, Boolean circuits. Kolmogorov complexity and randomness.
COM S 633. Advanced Topics in Computational Randomness.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 531
Advanced study of the role of randomness in computation. Randomized algorithms, derandomization, and probabilistic complexity classes. Kolmogorov complexity, algorithmic information theory, and algorithmic randomness. Applications chosen from cryptography, interactive proof systems, computational learning, lower bound arguments, mathematical logic, and the organization of complex systems.
COM S 634. Theory of Games, Knowledge and Uncertainty.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 330
Fundamentals of Game Theory: individual decision making, strategic and extensive games, mixed strategies, backward induction, Nash and other equilibrium concepts. Discussion of Auctions and Bargaining. Repeated, Bayesian and evolutionary games. Interactive Epistemology: reasoning about knowledge in multiagent environment, properties of knowledge, agreements, and common knowledge. Reasoning about and representing uncertainty, probabilities, and beliefs. Uncertainty in multiagent environments. Aspects and applications of game theory, knowledge, and uncertainty in other areas, especially Artificial Intelligence and Economics, will be discussed.
COM S 641. Advanced Topics in Programming Language Semantics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 531, 541
Operational and other mathematical models of programming language semantics. Type systems and their soundness. Applications of semantics on areas such as program correctness, language design or translation.
COM S 652. Advanced Topics in Distributed Operating Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 552
Concepts and techniques for network and distributed operating systems: Communications protocols, processes and threads, name and object management, synchronization, consistency and replications for consistent distributed data, fault tolerance, protection and security, distributed file systems, design of reliable software, performance analysis.
COM S 657. Advanced Topics in Computer Graphics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 228, I E/M E/CPR E/COM S 557
Modern lighting models: Rendering Equation, Spherical Harmonics, Lafortune, Cook-Torrance. Non-polygonal primitives: volumes, points, particles. Textures: filtering, reflections creation. Graphics hardware: pipeline, performance issues, programmability in vertex and fragment path. Per-pixel lighting. Nonphotorealistic rendering. Radiosity; Ray tracing.
COM S 661. Advanced Topics in Database Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 461 or 561
Advanced topics chosen from the following: database design, data models, query systems, query optimization, incomplete information, logic and databases, multimedia databases; temporal, spatial and belief databases, semistructured data, concurrency control, parallel and distributed databases, information retrieval, data warehouses, wrappers, mediators, and data mining.
COM S 672. Advanced Topics in Computational Models of Learning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: COM S 572 or 573 or 472 or 474
Selected topics in Computational Learning Theory (PAC learning, Sample complexity, VC Dimension, Occam Learning, Boosting, active learning, Kolomogorov Complexity, Learning under helpful distributions, Mistake Bound Analysis). Selected topics in Bayesian and Information Theoretic Models (ML, MAP, MDL, MML). Advanced statistical methods for machine learning. Selected topics in reinforcement learning.
COM S 673. Advanced Topics in Computational Intelligence.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: COM S 572 or 573 or 472 or 474
Advanced applications of artificial intelligence in bioinformatics, distributed intelligent information networks and the Semantic Web. Selected topics in distributed learning, incremental learning, multi-task learning, multi-strategy learning; Graphical models, multi-relational learning, and causal inference; statistical natural language processing; modeling the internet and the web; automated scientific discovery; neural and cognitive modeling.
COM S 681. Advanced Topics in Computer Architecture.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 581. Repeatable with Instructor permission
Current topics in computer architecture design and implementation. Advanced pipelining, cache and memory design techniques. Interaction of algorithms with architecture models and implementations. Tradeoffs in architecture models and implementations.
COM S 686. Advanced Topics in High-Speed Networks.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 586
Advanced topics in IP networks and optical networks. QoS routing and scheduling, multicast, multiprotocol label switching (MPLS), traffic engineering. Optical network architectures, routing and wavelength assignment algorithms, optical multicast, traffic grooming, optical burst switching, lightpath protection/restoration schemes, and IP over WDM.
COM S 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Approval of instructor
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Communication Studies Courses
COMST 101. Introduction to Communication Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
An introduction to communication theory, the development and functions of communication, and a survey of interpersonal, small group, organizational, and intercultural communication.
COMST 102. Introduction to Interpersonal Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Application of communication principles, theory, and research to the process of interpersonal communication; includes verbal, nonverbal, listening, conflict management, and communication skills most relevant to a broad range of interpersonal settings.
COMST 203. Introduction to Communication Research Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
An introduction to analyzing and conducting communication research. Provides an overview of quantitative and qualitative approaches to communication research.
COMST 214. Professional Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Communication theory and skill development in organizational settings. Emphasis on: interpersonal skill development, team and meeting facilitation, informational interviewing, and team presentations and self-assessment.
COMST 218. Conflict Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Exploration of communication theories, principles and methods associated with effective conflict management.
COMST 301. Human Communication Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101
Examination of the major theories related to human communication; with particular emphasis on theories underlying interpersonal, small group, organizational, and intercultural communication.
COMST 305. Language, Thought and Action.
(Cross-listed with SP CM, LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ENGL 250
The study of symbolic processes and how meaning is conveyed in words, sentences, and utterances; discussion of modern theories of meaning; and an exploration of relationships among language, thought and action.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
COMST 310. Intercultural Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101, 102, 203, 301
Examines the theories, principles and research on intercultural communication to enhance cultural sensitivity and to recognize, accept, and adapt to cultural diversity. Interactive assignments.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
COMST 311. Relational Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101, 102, 203, 301
A study of contemporary interpersonal communication theories and research. Emphasis on relational development research including initiation, maintenance, conflict management, and dissolution.
COMST 314. Organizational Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101, 102, 203, 301
Theory and research in organizational communication; strategies for assessing and improving individual and organizational communication effectiveness; an understanding of how organizational meaning is created and sustained through human communication.
COMST 317. Small Group Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101, 102, 203, 301
Theory and research in small group communication; application to group decision-making and leadership. Includes communication analyses of groups and teams.
COMST 319. Communication Training and Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101, 102, 203, 301
Theories and approaches to communication training and development; includes adult learning theory. Emphasis on the design, presentation and assessment of communication skills in organizational contexts.
COMST 323. Gender and Communication.
(Cross-listed with SP CM, W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Examines how understanding and enactment of gender identities is shaped by communication. Verbal and nonverbal communication across various contexts including personal relationships and the media. Explores discourse of social movements aiming to transform cultural definitions of gender.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
COMST 325. Nonverbal Communication.
(Cross-listed with SP CM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: COMST 101, 102, 203, 301
Approaches to studying nonverbal communication; nonverbal functions and aspects of social interaction such as space, body language, touch, and gaze.
COMST 330. Computer Mediated Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101, 102, 203, 301
Theories and approaches related to mediated communication in interpersonal and organizational settings. Focus on how new technology will impact human interaction with computers as well as between and among humans.
COMST 404. Research Seminar.
(Dual-listed with 504). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 301 plus 9 additional hours of 300 level ComSt courses
Students collect and synthesize theory and research on a communication question or topic of interest to them, then develop and conduct a research study resulting in a research report and presentation.
COMST 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in communication studies and junior classification
Application must be submitted for approval the semester prior to the independent study.
COMST 499. Professional Internship.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Four hundred hours of on-site work is required for 3 hours credit. Registration by application only. Application must be submitted to Communication Studies faculty adviser for approval the semester prior to the internship.
COMST 504. Seminar in Communication Studies.
(Dual-listed with 404). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
Students collect and synthesize theory and research on a communication question or topic of interest to them, then develop and conduct a research study resulting in a research report and presentation.
COMST 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Application must be submitted for approval the semester prior to the independent study.
Construction Engineering Courses
CON E 112. Orientation to Learning and Productive Team Membership.
(Cross-listed with AER E, FS HN, HORT, NREM, TSM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Introduction to developing intentional learners and worthy team members. Learning as the foundation of human enterprise; intellectual curiosity; ethics as a personal responsibility; everyday leadership; effective team and community interactions including team learning and the effects on individuals; and growth through understanding self, demonstrating ownership of own learning, and internalizing commitment to helping others. Intentional mental processing as a means of enhancing learning. Interconnectedness of the individual, the community, and the world.
CON E 114. Developing Responsible Learners and Effective Leaders.
(Cross-listed with FS HN, HORT, NREM, TSM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: NREM 112
Focus on team and community. Application of fundamentals of human learning; evidence of development as a responsible learner; intentional mental processing as a habit of mind; planning and facilitating learning opportunities for others; responsibility of the individual to the community and the world; leading from within; holding self and others accountable for growth and development as learners and leaders.
CON E 121. Cornerstone Learning Community: Orientation to Academic Life.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Integration of first-year and transfer students into the engineering profession and the Construction Engineering program. Assignments and activities completed both individually and in learning teams involving teamwork, academic preparation, and study skills. Introduction to construction industry professionals. Teamwork topics include interdisciplinary teamwork, skills for academic success, diversity issues and leadership. Introduction to organization of program, department, college, and university. Overview of faculty, staff, policies, procedures and resources.
CON E 122. Cornerstone Learning Community: Orientation to Professional Life.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Continuation of CON E 121. Integration of first-year and transfer students into the engineering profession. Career preparation, professional ethics, construction research, leadership. Introduction to construction industry professionals including how they interact with engineers in other disciplines. Continued introduction to program, department, college, and university organization. Overview of faculty, staff, policies, procedures and resources.
CON E 222. Contractor Organization and Management of Construction.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Completion of basic program
Entry level course for construction engineering: integration of significant engineering and management issues related to construction company operations. Company organization and operations; construction and project administration; construction contracts; delivery systems; insurance and bonding; construction safety; construction labor relations; contract documents.
CON E 241. Construction Materials and Methods.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 222
Introduction to materials and methods of building construction and to construction drawings. Foundation, structural framing, floor, roof, and wall systems. Blueprint reading and quantity takeoff techniques.
CON E 251. Mechanical/Electrical Materials and Methods.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 241
Introduction to the materials and methods for mechanical and electrical construction systems and drawings. HVAC, water and waste water, power distribution, lighting, and fire protection. Blueprint reading and quantity takeoff.
CON E 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
First professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
CON E 322. Construction Equipment and Heavy Construction Methods.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 241
Selection and acquisition of construction equipment. Application of engineering fundamentals and economics to performance characteristics and production of equipment. Heavy construction methods and economic applications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CON E 340. Concrete and Steel Construction.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: E M 324, credit or enrollment in CON E 322
Planning and field engineering for concrete and steel construction. Design and applications of concrete formwork to construction. Erection of structural steel. Emerging industry themes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CON E 352. Mechanical Systems in Buildings.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 251, PHYS 222
Comprehensive coverage of mechanical systems, plumbing, fire protection. Analysis techniques and design principles for each system. Required comprehensive design project for a major building project.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CON E 353. Electrical Systems in Buildings.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: PHYS 222 and credit or enrollment in 352
Comprehensive coverage of building electrical systems including power, lighting, fire alarm, security and communications. Analysis techniques and design principles for each system. Required comprehensive design project for a major building project.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CON E 380. Engineering Law.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Junior classification
Introduction to law and judicial procedure as they relate to the practicing engineer. Contracts, professional liability, professional ethics, licensing, bidding procedures, intellectual property, products liability, risk analysis. Emphasis on development of critical thinking process, abstract problem analysis and evaluation.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CON E 381. Bidding Construction Projects I.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission from the instructor
Team development of construction process designs and cost estimates for transportation construction projects under closely simulated conditions. Examine project sites, consult with construction industry mentors, obtain subcontractor and supplier quotations, and submit bids. Offered in the following specialities:.
CON E 381A. Heavy and Highway.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission from the instructor
Team development of construction process designs and cost estimates for transportation construction projects under closely simulated conditions. Examine project sites, consult with construction industry mentors, obtain subcontractor and supplier quotations, and submit bids. Offered in the following specialities:.
CON E 381B. Building.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission from the instructor
Team development of construction process designs and cost estimates for transportation construction projects under closely simulated conditions. Examine project sites, consult with construction industry mentors, obtain subcontractor and supplier quotations, and submit bids. Offered in the following specialities:.
CON E 381C. Mechanical.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission from the instructor
Team development of construction process designs and cost estimates for transportation construction projects under closely simulated conditions. Examine project sites, consult with construction industry mentors, obtain subcontractor and supplier quotations, and submit bids. Offered in the following specialities:.
CON E 381D. Electrical.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission from the instructor
Team development of construction process designs and cost estimates for transportation construction projects under closely simulated conditions. Examine project sites, consult with construction industry mentors, obtain subcontractor and supplier quotations, and submit bids. Offered in the following specialities:.
CON E 381E. Mechanical and Electrical.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission from the instructor
Team development of construction process designs and cost estimates for transportation construction projects under closely simulated conditions. Examine project sites, consult with construction industry mentors, obtain subcontractor and supplier quotations, and submit bids. Offered in the following specialities:.
CON E 381F. Miscellaneous.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission from the instructor
Team development of construction process designs and cost estimates for transportation construction projects under closely simulated conditions. Examine project sites, consult with construction industry mentors, obtain subcontractor and supplier quotations, and submit bids. Offered in the following specialities:.
CON E 396. Summer Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Summer professional work period. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
CON E 397. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Professional work period, one semester maximum per academic year. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
CON E 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 298, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Second professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
CON E 421. Construction Estimating.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 241, Junior classification
Conceptual estimating. Bid preparation for buildings, highways, heavy, mechanical trades. Estimating costs for material, labor, equipment, overhead, and profit. Quantity surveys, unit costs, production rates, and pricing methods. Subcontract bid analysis and bid procedure. Cost analysis and cost control. Electronic quantity take off and pricing methods.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CON E 441. Construction Planning, Scheduling, and Control.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 421
Integration of previous construction coursework into the planning, scheduling, and management of time, costs, and other resources. Emphasis on preparation and analysis of network schedules. Comprehensive planning and scheduling project. Computer project management applications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CON E 481. Bidding Construction Projects II.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission from the instructor
Similar to CON E 381, except students with previous experience attempt projects with larger scope or lead students with less experience.
CON E 481A. Heavy and Highway.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission from the instructor
Similar to CON E 381, except students with previous experience attempt projects with larger scope or lead students with less experience.
CON E 481B. Building.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission from the instructor
Similar to CON E 381, except students with previous experience attempt projects with larger scope or lead students with less experience.
CON E 481C. Mechanical.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission from the instructor
Similar to CON E 381, except students with previous experience attempt projects with larger scope or lead students with less experience.
CON E 481D. Electrical.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission from the instructor
Similar to CON E 381, except students with previous experience attempt projects with larger scope or lead students with less experience.
CON E 481E. Mechanical and Electrical.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission from the instructor
Similar to CON E 381, except students with previous experience attempt projects with larger scope or lead students with less experience.
CON E 481F. Miscellaneous.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission from the instructor
Similar to CON E 381, except students with previous experience attempt projects with larger scope or lead students with less experience.
CON E 487. Construction Engineering Design I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: CON E 340 (B, H), 352 (B, E, M), 353 (B, E, M), 421, 441. Student must be within two semesters of graduation
The integrated delivery of project services as a team, including preliminary engineering design process, constructability review, interaction with the client, identification of engineering problems, developments of a proposal, identification of design criteria, cost estimating, planning and scheduling, application of codes and standards, development of feasible alternatives, selection of best alternative, and delivery of oral presentations.
CON E 488. Construction Engineering Design II.
(1-5) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: CON E 380. Coreq: 487
Application of team design concepts to a construction engineering project. Project planning. Advanced construction and project management.
CON E 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Individual study in any phase of construction engineering. Pre-enrollment contract required.
CON E 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 398, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Third and subsequent professional work periods in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
Computer Engineering Courses
CPR E 131. Introduction to Computer Security Literacy.
(Cross-listed with INFAS). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Basic concepts of practical computer and Internet security: passwords, firewalls, antivirus software, malware, social networking, surfing the Internet, phishing, and wireless networks. This class is intended for students with little or no background in information technology or security. Basic knowledge of word processing required.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
CPR E 166. Professional Programs Orientation.
(Cross-listed with E E). Cr. R.
F.S.
(1-0) Overview of the nature and scope of electrical engineering and computer engineering professions. Overview of portfolios. Departmental rules, student services operations, degree requirements, program of study planning, career options, and student organizations.
CPR E 185. Introduction to Computer Engineering and Problem Solving I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in MATH 141
Introduction to Computer Engineering. Project based examples from computer engineering. Individual interactive skills for small and large groups. Computer-based projects. Solving engineering problems and presenting solutions through technical reports. Solution of engineering problems using the C language.
CPR E 186. Introduction to Computer Engineering and Problem Solving II.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 185
Project based examples from computer engineering. Group skills needed to work effectively in teams. Group problem solving. Computer based projects. Technical reports and presentations. Students will work on 2 or 3 self-directed team based projects that are representative of problems faced by computer engineers.
CPR E 261. Transfer Orientation.
(Cross-listed with E E). Cr. R.
Introduction to the College of Engineering and the engineering profession specifically for transfer students. Information concerning university and college policies, procedures, and resources.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
CPR E 281. Digital Logic.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: sophomore classification
Number systems and representation. Boolean algebra and logic minimization. Combinational and sequential logic design. Arithmetic circuits and finite state machines. Use of programmable logic devices. Introduction to computer-aided schematic capture systems, simulation tools, and hardware description languages. Design of simple digital systems.
CPR E 288. Embedded Systems I: Introduction.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 281, COM S 207 or COM S 227
Embedded C programming. Interrupt handling. Memory mapped I/O in the context of an application. Elementary embedded design flow/methodology. Timers, scheduling, resource allocation, optimization, state machine based controllers, real time constraints within the context of an application. Applications laboratory exercises with embedded devices.
CPR E 294. Program Discovery.
(Cross-listed with E E). Cr. R.
Prereq: 166 or E E 166
The roles of professionals in computer and electrical engineering. Relationship of coursework to industry and academic careers. Issues relevant to today's world.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
CPR E 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
First professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
CPR E 308. Operating Systems: Principles and Practice.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 381, 310
Operating system concepts, processes, threads, synchronization between threads, process and thread scheduling, deadlocks, memory management, file systems, I/O systems,security, Linux-based lab experiments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 310. Theoretical Foundations of Computer Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in CPR E 288, COM S 228
Propositional logic and methods of proof; set theory and its applications; mathematical induction and recurrence relations; functions and relations; and counting; trees and graphs; applications in computer engineering.
CPR E 329. Software Project Management.
(Cross-listed with S E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: COM S 309
Process-based software development. Capability Maturity Model (CMM). Project planning, cost estimation, and scheduling. Project management tools. Factors influencing productivity and success. Productivity metrics. Analysis of options and risks. Version control and configuration management. Inspections and reviews. Managing the testing process. Software quality metrics. Modern software engineering techniques and practices.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 330. Integrated Electronics.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-3) Cr. 4.
Prereq: E E 201, credit or enrollment in E E 230, CPR E 281
Semiconductor technology for integrated circuits. Modeling of integrated devices including diodes, BJTs, and MOSFETs. Physical layout. Circuit simulation. Digital building blocks and digital circuit synthesis. Analysis and design of analog building blocks. Laboratory exercises and design projects with CAD tools and standard cells.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 339. Software Architecture and Design.
(Cross-listed with S E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: S E 319
Modeling and design of software at the architectural level. Architectural styles. Basics of model-driven architecture. Object-oriented design and analysis. Iterative development and unified process. Design patterns. Design by contract. Component based design. Product families. Measurement theory and appropriate use of metrics in design. Designing for qualities such as performance, safety, security, reliability, reusability, etc. Analysis and evaluation of software architectures. Introduction to architecture definition languages. Basics of software evolution, reengineering, and reverse engineering. Case studies. Introduction to distributed system software.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 370. Toying with Technology.
(Cross-listed with MAT E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: C I 201
A project-based, hands-on learning course. Technology literacy, appreciation for technological innovations, principles behind many technological innovations, hands-on laboratory experiences based upon simple systems constructed out of LEGOs and controlled by small microcomputers. Future K-12 teachers will leave the course with complete lesson plans for use in their upcoming careers.
CPR E 381. Computer Organization and Assembly Level Programming.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 281
Introduction to computer organization, evaluating performance of computer systems, instruction set design. Assembly level programming: arithmetic operations, control flow instructions, procedure calls, stack management. Processor design. Datapath and control, scalar pipelines, introduction to memory and I/O systems.
CPR E 388. Embedded Systems II: Mobile Platforms.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 288
Contemporary programming techniques for event driven systems - Xcode and COCOA for objective-C. Location and motion sensors based user interfaces. Threading and scheduling. Resource management - measurement and control techniques - for memory and energy. Client-server application design. Distributed applications. Laboratory includes exercises based on a mobile platform such as iPhone.
CPR E 394. Program Exploration.
(Cross-listed with E E). Cr. R.
Prereq: 294 or E E 294
Exploration of academic and career fields for electrical and computer engineers. Examination of professionalism in the context of engineering and technology with competencies based skills. Introduction to professional portfolio development and construction.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
CPR E 396. Summer Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Summer professional work period.
CPR E 397. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
One semester maximum per academic year professional work period.
CPR E 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 298, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Second professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
CPR E 412. Formal Aspects of Specification and Verification.
(Cross-listed with COM S, S E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: COM S 309, S E 319
Introduction to prepositional/predicate/temporal logic, program verification using theorem proving, model-based verification using model checking, and tools for verification.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 416. Software Evolution and Maintenance.
(Cross-listed with S E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: COM S 309
Practical importance of software evolution and maintenance, systematic defect analysis and debugging techniques, tracing and understanding large software, impact analysis, program migration and transformation, refactoring, tools for software evolution and maintenance, experimental studies and quantitative measurements of software evolution. Written reports and oral presentation.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 418. High Speed System Engineering Measurement and Testing.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: E E 230 and 311
Measurement of high speed systems and mixed signal systems. Measurement accuracy and error. Network analysis and spectrum analysis used in high speed measurement and testing. Test specification process and parametric measurement. Sampling and digital signal processing concepts. Design for testability. Testing equipment. Applications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 425. High Performance Computing for Scientific and Engineering Applications.
(Cross-listed with COM S). (3-1) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: COM S 311, COM S 330, ENGL 250, SP CM 212
Introduction to high performance computing platforms including parallel computers and workstation clusters. Discussion of parallel architectures, performance, programming models, and software development issues. Sample applications from science and engineering. Practical issues in high performance computing will be emphasized via a number of programming projects using a variety of programming models and case studies. Oral and written reports.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 426. Introduction to Parallel Algorithms and Programming.
(Dual-listed with 526). (Cross-listed with COM S). (3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: CPR E 308 or COM S 321, COM S 311
Models of parallel computation, performance measures, basic parallel constructs and communication primitives, parallel programming using MPI, parallel algorithms for selected problems including sorting, matrix, tree and graph problems, fast Fourier transforms.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 431. Basics of Information System Security.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: credit or enrollment in CPR E 489 or COM S 454
Introduction to and application of basic mechanisms for protecting information systems from accidental and intentional threats. Basic cryptography use and practice. Computer security issues including authentication, access control, and malicious code. Network security mechanisms such as intrusion detection, firewalls, IPSEC, and related protocols. Ethics and legal issues in information security. Other selected topics. Programming and system configuration assignments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 435. Analog VLSI Circuit Design.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 330, E E 332, 324, and either E E 322 or STAT 330
Basic analog integrated circuit and system design including design space exploration, performance enhancement strategies, operational amplifiers, references, integrated filters, and data converters.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 444. Introduction to Bioinformatics.
(Dual-listed with 544). (Cross-listed with BCB, BCBIO, BIOL, COM S, GEN). (4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: MATH 165 or STAT 401 or equivalent
Broad overview of bioinformatics with a significant problem-solving component, including hands-on practice using computational tools to solve a variety of biological problems. Topics include: database searching, sequence alignment, gene prediction, RNA and protein structure prediction, construction of phylogenetic tree, comparative and functional genomics, systems biology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 450. Distributed Systems and Middleware.
(Dual-listed with 550). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 308 or COM S 352
Fundamentals of distributed computing, software agents, naming services, distributed transactions, security management, distributed object-based systems, web-based systems, middleware-based application design and development, case studies of middleware and internet applications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 454. Distributed and Network Operating Systems.
(Dual-listed with 554). (Cross-listed with COM S). (3-1) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: COM S 311, COM S 352, ENGL 250, SP CM 212
Laboratory course dealing with practical issues of design and implementation of distributed and network operating systems and distributed computing environments (DCE). The client server paradigm, inter-process communications, layered communication protocols, synchronization and concurrency control, and distributed file systems. Graduate credit requires additional in-depth study of advanced operating systems. Written reports.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 458. Real Time Systems.
(Dual-listed with 558). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 308 or COM S 352
Fundamental concepts in real-time systems. Real time task scheduling paradigms. Resource management in uniprocessor, multiprocessor, and distributed real-time systems. Fault-tolerance, resource reclaiming, and overload handling. Real-time channel, packet scheduling, and real-time LAN protocols. Case study of real-time operating systems. Laboratory experiments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 465. Digital VLSI Design.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: E E 330
Digital design of integrated circuits employing very large scale integration (VLSI) methodologies. Technology considerations in design. High level hardware design languages, CMOS logic design styles, area-energy-delay design space characterization, datapath blocks: arithmetic and memory, architectures and systems on a chip (SOC) considerations. VLSI chip hardware design project.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 466. Multidisciplinary Engineering Design.
(Cross-listed with A E, AER E, E E, ENGR, I E, M E, MAT E). (1-4) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Student must be within two semesters of graduation and receive permission of instructor
Application of team design concepts to projects of a multidisciplinary nature. Concurrent treatment of design, manufacturing and life cycle considerations. Application of design tools such as CAD, CAM, and FEM. Design methodologies, project scheduling, cost estimating, quality control, manufacturing processes. Development of a prototype and appropriate documentation in the form of written reports, oral presentations and computer models and engineering drawings.
CPR E 483. Hardware Software Integration.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 381
Embedded system design using hardware description language (HDL) and field programmable gate array (FPGA). HDL modeling concepts and styles are introduced; focus on synthesizability, optimality, reusability and portability in hardware design description. Introduction to complex hardware cores for data buffering, data input/output interfacing, data processing. System design with HDL cores and implementation in FPGA. Laboratory-oriented design projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 488. Embedded Systems Design.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 381 or COM S 321
Embedded microprocessors, embedded memory and I/O devices, component interfaces, embedded software, program development, basic compiler techniques, platform-based FPGA technology, hardware synthesis, design methodology, real-time operating system concepts, performance analysis and optimizations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 489. Computer Networking and Data Communications.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 381 or E E 324
Modern computer networking and data communications concepts. TCP/IP, OSI protocols, client server programming, data link protocols, local area networks, and routing protocols.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
CPR E 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification in computer engineering
Investigation of an approved topic.
CPR E 490H. Honors.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification in computer engineering
Investigation of an approved topic.
CPR E 491. Senior Design Project I and Professionalism.
(Cross-listed with E E). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 308 or E E 322, completion of 24 credits in the E E core professional program or 29 credits in the Cpr E core professional program, ENGL 314
Preparing for entry to the workplace. Selected professional topics. Use of technical writing skills in developing project plan and design report; design review presentation. First of two-semester team-oriented, project design and implementation experience.
CPR E 492. Senior Design Project II.
(Cross-listed with E E). (1-3) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 491 or E E 491
Second semester of a team design project experience. Emphasis on the successful implementation and demonstration of the design completed in E E 491 or CPR E 491 and the evaluation of project results. Technical writing of final project report; oral presentation of project achievements; project poster.
CPR E 494. Portfolio Assessment.
(Cross-listed with E E). Cr. R.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 491
Portfolio update and evaluation. Portfolios as a tool to enhance career opportunities.
CPR E 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 398, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Third and subsequent professional work periods in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
CPR E 501. Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI Circuit Design Techniques.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 435
Design techniques for analog and mixed-signal VLSI circuits. Amplifiers; operational amplifiers, transconductance amplifiers, finite gain amplifiers and current amplifiers. Linear building blocks; differential amplifiers, current mirrors, references, cascading and buffering. Performance characterization of linear integrated circuits; offset, noise, sensitivity and stability. Layout considerations, simulation, yield and modeling for high-performance linear integrated circuits.
CPR E 504. Power Management for VLSI Systems.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-3) Cr. 4.
Prereq: EE435, credit or registration for EE501(can be waived by instructor)
Theory, design and applications of power management and regulation circuits (linear and switching regulators, battery chargers, and reference circuits) including: architectures, performance metrics and characterization, noise and stability analysis, practical implementation and on-chip integration issues, design considerations for portable, wireless, and RF SoCs.
CPR E 505. CMOS and BiCMOS Data Conversion Circuits.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-3) Cr. 4.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 501
Theory, design and applications of data conversion circuits (A/D and D/A converters) including: architectures, characterization, quantization effects, conversion algorithms, spectral performance, element matching, design for yield, and practical comparators, implementation issues.
CPR E 506. Design of CMOS Phase-Locked Loops.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-3) Cr. 4.
Prereq: EE 435 or 501 or instructor approval
Analysis and design of phase-locked loops implemented in modern CMOS processes including: architectures, performance metrics, and characterization; noise and stability analysis; and design issues of phase-frequency detectors, charge pumps, loop filters (passive and active), voltage controlled oscillators, and frequency dividers.
CPR E 507. VLSI Communication Circuits.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-3) Cr. 4.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 330 or 501
Phase-locked loops, frequency synthesizers, clock and data recovery circuits, theory and implementation of adaptive filters, low-noise amplifiers, mixers, power amplifiers, transmitter and receiver architectures.
CPR E 511. Design and Analysis of Algorithms.
(Cross-listed with COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: COM S 311
A study of basic algorithm design and analysis techniques. Advanced data structures, amortized analysis and randomized algorithms. Applications to sorting, graphs, and geometry. NP- completeness and approximation algorithms.
CPR E 525. Numerical Analysis of High-Performance Computing.
(Cross-listed with COM S, MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 308, or one of Math 471, 481; experience in scientific programming; knowledge of FORTRAN or C
Development, analysis, and testing of efficient numerical methods for use on current state-of-the-art high performance computers. Applications of the methods to the student's area of research.
CPR E 526. Introduction to Parallel Algorithms and Programming.
(Dual-listed with 426). (Cross-listed with COM S). (3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 308 or COM S 321, COM S 311
Models of parallel computation, performance measures, basic parallel constructs and communication primitives, parallel programming using MPI, parallel algorithms for selected problems including sorting, matrix, tree and graph problems, fast Fourier transforms.
CPR E 528. Probabilistic Methods in Computer Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: COM S 311
The application of randomization and probabilistic methods in the design of computer algorithms, and their efficient implementation. Discrete random variables in modeling algorithm behavior, with applications to sorting, selection, graph algorithms, hashing, pattern matching, cryptography, distributed systems, and massive data set algorithmics.
CPR E 530. Advanced Protocols and Network Security.
(Cross-listed with INFAS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 381
Detailed examination of networking standards, protocols, and their implementation. TCP/IP protocol suite, network application protocols, IP routing, network security issues. Emphasis on laboratory experiments.
CPR E 531. Information System Security.
(Cross-listed with INFAS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 489 or 530 or COM S 586 or MIS 535
Computer and network security: basic cryptography, security policies, multilevel security models, attack and protection mechanisms, legal and ethical issues.
CPR E 532. Information Warfare.
(Cross-listed with INFAS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 531
Computer system and network security: implementation, configuration, testing of security software and hardware, network monitoring. Authentication, firewalls, vulnerabilities, exploits, countermeasures. Ethics in information assurance. Emphasis on laboratory experiments.
CPR E 533. Cryptography.
(Cross-listed with MATH, INFAS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MATH 301 or CPR E 310 or COM S 330
Basic concepts of secure communication, DES and AES, public-key cryptosystems, elliptic curves, hash algorithms, digital signatures, applications. Relevant material on number theory and finite fields.
CPR E 534. Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Assurance.
(Cross-listed with INFAS, POL S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification, Cpr E or INFAS 531
Legal and ethical issues in computer security. State and local codes and regulations. Privacy issues.
CPR E 535. Steganography and Digital Image Forensics.
(Cross-listed with INFAS, MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: E E 524 or MATH 307 or COM S 330
Basic principles of covert communication, steganalysis, and forensic analysis for digital images. Steganographic security and capacity, matrix embedding, blind attacks, image forensic detection and device identification techniques. Related material on coding theory, statistics, image processing, pattern recognition.
CPR E 536. Computer and Network Forensics.
(Cross-listed with INFAS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 381 and 489 or 530
Fundamentals of computer and network forensics, forensic duplication and analysis, network surveillance, intrusion detection and response, incident response, anonymity and pseudonymity, privacy-protection techniques, cyber law, computer security policies and guidelines, court testimony and report writing, and case studies. Emphasis on hands-on experiments.
CPR E 537. Wireless Network Security.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 489 or 530
Introduction to the physical layer and special issues associated with security of the airlink interface. Communication system modeling, wireless networking, base stations, mobile stations, airlink multiple access, jamming, spoofing, signal intercept, wireless LANS and modems, cellular, position location, spread spectrum, signal modeling, propagation modeling, wireless security terminology.
CPR E 541. High-Performance Communication Networks.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 489 or 530
Selected topics from recent advances in high performance networks; next generation internet; asynchronous transfer mode; traffic management, quality of service; high speed switching.
CPR E 542. Optical Communication Networks.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 489
Optical components and interfaces; optical transmission and reception techniques; wavelength division multiplexing; network architectures and protocol for first generation, single and multihop optical network; routing and wavelength assignment in second generation wavelength routing networks; traffic grooming, optical network control; survivability; access networks; metro networks.
CPR E 543. Wireless Network Architecture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 489 or 530
Introduction to the protocol architecture of the data link layer, network layer and transport layer for wireless networking. Operation and management of Medium Access Control in Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) and Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (WMAN); recent developments in IEEE 802.11 & 802.16 and Bluetooth; Mobile IP; Mobile TCP.
CPR E 544. Introduction to Bioinformatics.
(Dual-listed with 444). (Cross-listed with BCB, COM S, GDCB). (4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: MATH 165 or STAT 401 or equivalent
Broad overview of bioinformatics with a significant problem-solving component, including hands-on practice using computational tools to solve a variety of biological problems. Topics include: database searching, sequence alignment, gene prediction, RNA and protein structure prediction, construction of phylogenetic trees, comparative and functional genomics, systems biology.
CPR E 545. Fault-Tolerant Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 381
Faults and their manifestations, errors, and failures; fault detection, location and reconfiguration techniques; time, space, and information (coding) redundancy management; design for testability; self-checking and fail-safe circuits; system-level fault diagnosis; Byzantine agreement; stable storage and RAID; clock synchronization; fault-tolerant networks; fault tolerance in real-time systems; reliable software design; checkpointing and rollback recovery; atomic actions; replica management protocols; and reliability evaluation techniques and tools.
CPR E 546. Wireless and Sensor Networks.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: CPR E 489 or 530
Fundamental and well-known protocols for wireless ad hoc and sensor networks at various layers, including physical layer issues, MAC (medium access control) layer protocols, routing protocols for wireless ad hoc and sensor networks, data management in sensor networks, coverage and connectivity, localization and tracking, security and privacy issues. Introduction to TinyOS and the nesC language. Hands-on experiments with Crossbow Mote sensor devices.
CPR E 547. Resource Allocation in Communication Networks.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Analytical approach to resource allocation on communication networks (e.g. the Internet, multihop wireless networks, etc.). Network utility maximization and the internet congestion control algorithm. Layering as optimization decomposition: a cross-layer design approach in multihop wireless networks. Capacity of ad hoc wireless networks.
CPR E 549. Advanced Algorithms in Computational Biology.
(Cross-listed with COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: COM S 311 and either COM S 228 or COM S 208
Design and analysis of algorithms for applications in computational biology, pairwise and multiple sequence alignments, approximation algorithms, string algorithms including in-depth coverage of suffix trees, semi-numerical string algorithms, algorithms for selected problems in fragment assembly, phylogenetic trees and protein folding. No background in biology is assumed. Also useful as an advanced algorithms course in string processing.
CPR E 550. Distributed Systems and Middleware.
(Dual-listed with 450). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 308 or COM S 352
Fundamentals of distributed computing, software agents, naming services, distributed transactions, security management, distributed object-based systems, web-based systems, middleware-based application design and development, case studies of middleware and internet applications.
CPR E 554. Distributed and Network Operating Systems.
(Dual-listed with 454). (Cross-listed with COM S). (3-1) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: COM S 311, COM S 352
Laboratory course dealing with practical issues of design and implementation of distributed and network operating systems and distributed computing environments (DCE). The client server paradigm, inter-process communications, layered communication protocols, synchronization and concurrency control, and distributed file systems. Graduate credit requires additional in-depth study of advanced operating systems. Written reports.
CPR E 556. Scalable Software Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: COM S 309
Design and analysis techniques scalable to large software, project-based learning of problem solving techniques, automation tools for high productivity and reliability of software, analysis-based measurement and estimation techniques for predictable software engineering.
CPR E 557. Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling.
(Cross-listed with COM S, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: M E 421, programming experience in C
Fundamentals of computer graphics technology. Data structures. Parametric curve and surface modeling. Solid model representations. Applications in engineering design, analysis, and manufacturing.
CPR E 558. Real-Time Systems.
(Dual-listed with 458). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 308 or COM S 352
Fundamental concepts in real-time systems. Real-time task scheduling paradigms. Resource management in uniprocessor, multiprocessor, and distributed real-time systems. Fault-tolerance, resource reclaiming, and overload handling. Real-time channel, packet scheduling, and real-time LAN protocols. Case study of real-time operating systems. Laboratory experiments.
CPR E 564. Synthesis and Optimization of Digital Circuits.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 381
Algorithms and techniques to generate application-specific VLSI circuits from high-level behavioral modeling in hardware description languages. Boolean logic representation, two-level and multi-level logic synthesis, sequential logic optimization, hardware models, architectural-level synthesis and optimization, scheduling algorithms, resource sharing and binding.
CPR E 565. Professional Practices in Science and Engineering.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CPR E 565A. Responsible Conduct of Research. (Cr. 1.0). F,.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CPR E 565B. Working with Industry. (Cr. 0.5)..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CPR E 565C. Communications in Science. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2011. Reading and reviewing manuscripts; publishing papers; oral and poster presentations..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CPR E 565D. Time Management and Mentoring. (Cr. 0.5). Alt F., offered 2012. Balancing life and career; mentoring; lab management..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CPR E 565E. The Interview Process. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2012. Applying and interviewing for academia, industry and government..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CPR E 565F. Grant Writing. (Cr. 1.0). Alt F., offered 2011. Writing a winning proposal..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CPR E 565G. Teaching. (Cr. 0.5). Preparation of a teaching portfolio and course materials; lecturing, technology..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CPR E 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CPR E 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
CPR E 566. Physical Design of VLSI Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 465
Physical design of VLSI systems. Partitioning algorithms. Placement and floorplanning algorithms. Routing-global and detailed. Layout compaction. Physical design of FPGA's and MCM's. Performance-driven layout synthesis.
CPR E 567. Bioinformatics I (Fundamentals of Genome informatics).
(Cross-listed with COM S, BCB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: COM S 208; COM S 330; STAT 341; credit or enrollment in BIOL 315, STAT 430
Biology as an information science. Review of algorithms and information processing. Generative models for sequences. String algorithms. Pairwise sequence alignment. Multiple sequence alignment. Searching sequence databases. Genome sequence assembly.
CPR E 569. Bioinformatics III (Structural Genome Informatics).
(Cross-listed with BBMB, BCB, COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BCB 567, Gen 411, STAT 430
Algorithmic and statistical approaches in structural genomics including protein, DNA and RNA structure. Structure determination, refinement, representation, comparison, visualization, and modeling. Analysis and prediction of protein secondary and tertiary structure, disorder, protein cores and surfaces, protein-protein and protein-nucleic acid interactions, protein localization and function.
CPR E 570. Bioinformatics IV (Computational Functional Genomics and Systems Biology).
(Cross-listed with BCB, COM S, GDCB, STAT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BCB 567, BIOL 315, COM S 311 and either 208 or 228, Gen 411, STAT 430
Algorithmic and statistical approaches in computational functional genomics and systems biology. Elements of experiment design. Analysis of high throughput gene expression, proteomics, and other datasets obtained using system-wide measurements. Topological analysis, module discovery, and comparative analysis of gene and protein networks. Modeling, analysis, simulation and inference of transcriptional regulatory modules and networks, protein-protein interaction networks, metabolic networks, cells and systems: Dynamic systems, Boolean, and probabilistic models. Multi-scale, multi-granularity models. Ontology-driven, network based, and probabilistic approaches to information integration.
CPR E 575. Computational Perception.
(Cross-listed with COM S, HCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of instructor
Statistical and algorithmic methods for sensing, recognizing, and interpreting the activities of people by a computer. Focuses on machine perception techniques that facilitate and augment human-computer interaction. Introduce computational perception on both theoretical and practical levels. Participation in small groups to design, implement, and evaluate a prototype of a human-computer interaction system that uses one or more of the techniques covered in the lectures.
CPR E 581. Computer Systems Architecture.
(Cross-listed with COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 381
Quantitative principles of computer architecture design, instruction set design, processor architecture: pipelining and superscalar design, instruction level parallelism, memory organization: cache and virtual memory systems, multiprocessor architecture, cache coherency, interconnection networks and message routing, I/O devices and peripherals.
CPR E 582. Computer Systems Performance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 381, 310 and STAT 330
Review of probability and stochastic processes concepts; Markovian processes; Markovian queues; renewal theory; semi-Markovian queues; queueing networks, applications to multiprocessor architectures, computer networks, and switching systems.
CPR E 583. Reconfigurable Computing Systems.
(Cross-listed with COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Background in computer architecture, design, and organization
Introduction to reconfigurable computing, FPGA technology and architectures, spatial computing architectures such as systolic and bit serial adaptive network architectures, static and dynamic rearrangeable interconnection architectures, processor architectures incorporating reconfigurabiltiy.
CPR E 584. Models and Techniques in Embedded Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: enrollment in 588
Industry-standard tools and optimization strategies; practical embedded platforms and technology (reconfigurable platforms, multi-core platforms, low-power platforms); instruction augmentation, memory-mapped accelerator design, embedded software optimization. Students will be encouraged to compete as teams in an embedded system design competition.
CPR E 586. Pervasive Computing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: CPR E 489 or 530
Fundamentals of pervasive computing, including location and context awareness, mobile and location services, ubiquitous data access, low power computing and energy management, middleware, security and privacy issues.
CPR E 588. Embedded Computer Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 308
Hardware/software systems and codesign. Models of computation for embedded systems. System-level design. Modeling, specification, synthesis, and verification. Hardware/software implementation. Design space exploration. Performance analysis and optimization. Multiprocessor system on chip. Platform-based design. Design methodologies and tools. Case studies and design projects.
CPR E 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Formulation and solution of theoretical or practical problems in computer engineering.
CPR E 592. Seminar in Computer Engineering.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Projects or seminar in Computer Engineering.
CPR E 594. Selected Topics in Computer Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
CPR E 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
CPR E 626. Parallel Algorithms for Scientific Applications.
(Cross-listed with COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 526
Algorithm design for high-performance computing. Parallel algorithms for multidimensional tree data structures, space-filling curves, random number generation, graph partitioning and load balancing. Applications to grid and particle-based methods and computational biology.
CPR E 632. Information Assurance Capstone Design.
(Cross-listed with INFAS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 531, 532, 534
Capstone design course which integrates the security design process. Design of a security policy. Creation of a security plan. Implementation of the security plan. The students will attach each other's secure environments in an effort to defeat the security systems. Students evaluate the security plans and the performance of the plans. Social, political and ethics issues. Student self-evaluation, journaling, final written report, and an oral report.
CPR E 681. Advanced Topics in Computer Architecture.
(Cross-listed with COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 581. Repeatable with Instructor permission
Current topics in computer architecture design and implementation. Advanced pipelining, cache and memory design techniques. Interaction of algorithms with architecture models and implementations. Tradeoffs in architecture models and implementations.
CPR E 697. Engineering Internship.
(Cross-listed with E E). Cr. R.
Repeatable.
One semester and one summer maximum per academic year professional work period.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
CPR E 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Dance Courses
DANCE 120. Modern Dance I.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Introduction and practice of basic dance concepts, including preparatory techniques and guided creativity problems. No previous modern dance experience required.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
DANCE 130. Ballet I.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Introduction to the basic skills, vocabulary, and tradition of ballet with concentration on control and proper alignment. No previous ballet experience required.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
DANCE 140. Jazz I.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Introduction to the modern jazz style with concentration on isolation and syncopation. No previous jazz experience required.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
DANCE 150. Tap Dance I.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Instruction and practice in basic tap technique and terminology. No previous tap experience required.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
DANCE 160. Ballroom Dance I.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Instruction and practice in foxtrot, waltz, swing, cha cha, rhumba, tango, and selected contemporary dances.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
DANCE 199. Dance Continuum.
Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Advance registration required. Continued instruction and practice in either modern dance, recreational dance, ballet, jazz and/or compositional skills.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
DANCE 211. Fundamentals and Methods of Social and World Dance.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
S.
Skill enhancement, teaching, progressions with emphasis on world and social dance. Designed for kinesiology and health majors, open to others.
DANCE 220. Modern Dance Composition.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 120 or previous modern dance experience
Theory and practice of the creative skills involved in solo and small group composition.
DANCE 222. Modern Dance II.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 120 or previous modern dance experience
Dance techniques emphasizing strength, balance, endurance, rhythmic activity and extended combinations.
DANCE 223. Modern Dance III.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 222
Continued experience in dance techniques and extended combinations. Emphasis on maturation of skill and artistry. Exposure to a variety of modern dance technical styles.
DANCE 224. Concert and Theatre Dance.
(Cross-listed with THTRE). (0-3) Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.
Prereq: By audition only
Choreography, rehearsal, and performance in campus dance concerts and/or musical theatre productions.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
DANCE 232. Ballet II.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Previous ballet experience
Technical skills in the classical movement vocabulary. Emphasis on alignment, techniques, sequence development, and performing quality.
DANCE 233. Ballet III.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 232
Concentration on technical proficiency at the intermediate level. Pointe work and partnering opportunities available.
DANCE 242. Jazz II.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Previous jazz dance experience
Dance concepts within the jazz idiom. Instruction in extended movement sequences and artistic interpretation.
DANCE 270. Dance Appreciation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Introduction to the many forms and functions of dance in world cultures. Develop abilities to distinguish and analyze various dance styles. No dance experience required.
DANCE 320. Sound and Movement.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 220
Intermediate composition based on the relationship of movement to improvised sounds, rhythmic scores, and the musical works of composers from various periods.
DANCE 360. History and Philosophy of Dance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 270
Study of the history of dance from early to modern times with emphasis on the theories and philosophies of contemporary modern dance, dancers, and dance educators.
DANCE 370. Advanced Studies in Dance.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 2 credits in dance
Advance registration required. Designed to meet special interests and talents of students to include both group and independent study in various aspects of dance as a performing art including production, choreography, and performance.
DANCE 384. Teaching Children's Dance.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
S.
Content, experiences, and methods of a comprehensive dance program at the elementary school level. Theories and practice in guiding elementary school children in expressive movement experiences.
DANCE 385. Methods of Teaching Dance.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
F.
Methods and techniques of teaching social and world dance forms. Introduction to teaching educational modern dance.
DANCE 386. Teaching Dance Technique and Composition.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
Prereq: 320
Teaching of dance as an expressive art form with emphasis on technique, rhythm, and the creative teaching process.
DANCE 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in dance and permission of coordinator
Independent study of problems or areas of interest in dance.
Dietetics Courses
DIET 511. Research Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
An overview of diverse research approaches focusing on methods for collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data. www only.
Only one of DIET 511 or FCEdS 511 may count toward graduation.
DIET 530. Nutrition in Wellness.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Addresses wellness promotion through nutrition. Nutritional risk and protective factors will be examined in relation to public health and individual nutrition. www only.
DIET 532. Maternal and Child Nutrition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Critical examination of behavioral, physiological, and public health issues impacting dietary and nutritional factors that support normal growth and development. Content focuses on early stages of the life cycle: gestation, lactation, infancy, preschool, school age, and adolescence. www only.
DIET 534. Nutrition Education in the Community.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Principles and practices of teaching individuals and groups to translate nutrition knowledge into action. Emphasis on research in and evaluation of nutrition education. www only.
DIET 538. Nutrition: A Focus on Life Stages.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Explores influence of normal physiological stresses on nutritional needs throughout the life span. Evaluates dietary intake and identification of appropriate community nutrition services in on-line discussions. Specific considerations, such as the influence of age and cultural heritage, are incorporated. www only.
DIET 540. Nutrition and Physical Activity in Aging.
(Cross-listed with GERON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
WWW only. Basic physiologic changes during aging and their impacts in health and disease. The focus will be on successful aging with special emphasis on physical activity and nutrition. Practical application to community settings is addressed.
DIET 544. Pediatric Clinical Nutrition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in dietetics
Examines the physiological, biochemical and nutritional aspects of disease processes relevant to infants and children up to 18 years of age. Discussion of medical nutrition therapy for a variety of medical conditions in this population including inborn errors of metabolism, food hypersensitivity, obesity, and diseases of the major organ systems. www only.
DIET 546. Phytochemicals.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Overview of phytochemicals (non-nutritive biologically active compounds) from fruits, vegetables, cereals and oilseeds. Covers recent findings of chemistry, physiological functions, and potential health implications of phytochemicals. www only.
DIET 548. Professional Development Assessment.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in GPIDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Web-based course providing information and practice for student to assess and evaluate own professional development and continuing professional education needs. Completion of professional 5-year plan.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
DIET 550. Finance and Cost Controls.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Overview of the fundamental knowledge of hospitality managerial accounting, cost controls, and financial management. Important topics include financial statement analysis, cost concepts, cost-volume-profit analysis, calculating and controlling food and beverage costs, pricing, and capital budgeting. www only.
DIET 554. Statistics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.SS.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Tools used to make statistical decisions. Major emphasis on explanation and understanding of important concepts involved; basic theme is understanding of data and methods used to analyze such data. www only.
Only one of DIET 554 or Stat 401, 495, 542 may count toward graduation.
DIET 556. Advanced Nutrition: Micronutrients.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BBMB 404 or BBMB 420 or equivalent; enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Integration of the molecular, cellular and physiological aspects of vitamins and minerals in mammalian systems. Interactions among nutrients, metabolic consequences of deficiencies or excesses, relevant polymorphisms, major research methodologies, and current topics related to micronutrients and non-nutrient components. www only.
Only one of DIET 556 or NUTRS 502 may count toward graduation.
DIET 558. Advanced Nutrition: Macronutrients.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BBMB 404 or BBMB 420 or equivalent; enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Integration of the molecular, cellular and physiological aspects of macronutrients and energy metabolism in mammalian systems. Dietary energy, carbohydrates, fiber, lipids, proteins, their interactions, metabolic consequences, and major research methodologies. www only.
Only one of DIET 558 or NUTRS 501 may count toward graduation.
DIET 560. Medical Nutrition and Disease.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Pathophysiology of selected acute and chronic disease states and their associated medical problems. Specific attention directed to medical nutrition needs of patients in the treatment of each disease state. www only.
Only two of DIET 560 or NUTRS 561, 564 may count toward graduation.
DIET 565. Malnutrition in Low-Income Countries.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Identification and assessment of malnutrition in low-income countries. Social, cultural, political, economic, and geographic determinants of malnutrition. Protein-energy malnutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Intervention approaches; international efforts and local sustainability. www only.
DIET 566. Nutrition Counseling and Education Methods.
(Cross-listed with FS HN). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Dual listed with FS HN 466. Application of counseling and learning theories with individuals and groups in community and clinical settings. Includes discussion and experience in building rapport, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, evaluation, and documentation. Literature review of specific counseling and learning theories. www only.
DIET 567. Nutrition for Dietitians.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 360; BBMB 301, undergraduate course in physiology; enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Study of the current scientific literature to evaluate current trends and issues in nutrition science and dietetic practice. Emerging areas of research investigating the role of nutrients in health and disease in humans will be explored. Emphasis on the impact of emerging research on nutrition recommendations and interventions designed to promote human health. www only.
DIET 568. Entrepreneurship in Dietetics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Definition and discussion of entrepreneurship and its importance to economic and business environment. www only.
DIET 570. Nutrition and Human Performance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Develop an understanding of nutrition based on knowledge of the biochemical and physiological process and functions of specific nutrients in meeting nutritional requirements. Emphasis on the relationship of optimal nutrition and physical efficiency and performance. www only.
DIET 572. Environmental Scanning and Analysis of Current Issues in Dietetics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Overview of current topics, issues, and trends in dietetics practice. www only.
DIET 573. Administration of Health Care Organizations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
A comprehensive review of today's health care institutions and their response to the economics, social, ethical, political, legal, technological, and ecological environments. www only.
DIET 595. Proposal and Grant Writing for the Working Professional.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: enrollment in GP-IDEA MFCS in Dietetics
Grant proposal preparation experiences including writing and critiquing of proposals and budget planning. Designed for the working professional. www only.
DIET 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in GPIDEA MS Dietetics
For non-thesis option only.
Design Studies Courses
DSN S 102. Design Studio I.
(1-6) Cr. 4.
A core design studio course exploring the interaction of two-and three-dimensional design. Emphasis on fundamental skills and ideas shared across design disciplines. Investigation of creative process, visual order and materials, and development of critical thinking through studio projects and lectures. Includes study of precedents, contemporary design practices and disciplines in their cultural contexts.
DSN S 110. Design Exchange Seminar I.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Member of Design Exchange Learning Community
Orientation to the College of Design. Introduction to the design disciplines and studio pedagogy.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
DSN S 111. Design Exchange Seminar II.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Member of the Design Exchange Learning Community
Development and clarification of career and academic plans.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
DSN S 115. Design Collaborative Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 0.5.
Prereq: Member of Design Collaborative Learning Community
Orientation to the College of Design. Introduction to the design disciplines and studio pedagogy.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
DSN S 131. Design Representation.
(1-6) Cr. 4.
An introduction to drawing through lecture and studio experiences. Focus on creative problem solving and communication in order to give visual form to ideas. Emphasis on perceptual, conceptual, and evaluative abilities through experiences that build eye, brain, and hand coordination. Explorations include drawing from observation and memory, working at various scales and duration, and using a variety of media and processes.
DSN S 181. Origins and Evolution of Modern Design.
(Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
History of designed artifacts, their creators, and their cultural environments in Western Europe and America from the beginning of the Industrial Revolution to the present.
DSN S 183. Design Cultures.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
A broad-based exploration of the dynamic relationship between design and culture, employing case study method to investigate particular examples of cultural production in contemporary society. Design processes and design works are presented as culturally, economically, environmentally, historically, ideologically, politically, and socially grounded events and artifacts.
DSN S 221. History of Western Architecture I.
(Cross-listed with ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Introductory survey with emphasis on the cultural, visual, natural, and constructed context. Ancient through Renaissance.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
DSN S 222. History of Western Architecture II.
(Cross-listed with ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Introductory survey with emphasis on the cultural, visual, natural, and constructed context. Renaissance to present.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
DSN S 232. Digital Design Communications.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Open to all university majors. Introductory investigations of various digital design media to develop multi-dimensional problem solving, digital communication skills and perceptual sensitivity.
DSN S 270. Forces Shaping Our Metropolitan Environment.
(Cross-listed with C R P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Must be taken prior to completing 9 credits in C R P. Introduction to the social, political, physical, and economic forces as they shape metropolitan areas. A comprehensive picture of metropolitan development showing important roles other urban disciplines play in the planning process and the interrelationships of the disciplines.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
DSN S 274. The Social and Behavioral Landscape.
(Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Exploration of social and behavioral factors pertinent to design of the domestic, civic, and commercial landscape. Focus on working familiarity with design principles as they relate to the behavior and activities of people across a broad demographic and cultural spectrum; application of these principles to design of outdoor environments. Lectures and discussions, including group exercises and field trips.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
DSN S 280. History of Art I.
(Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Development of the visual arts of western civilization including painting, sculpture, architecture, and crafts; from prehistoric through Gothic.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
DSN S 280H. Honors. Cr. 4..
(Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Development of the visual arts of western civilization including painting, sculpture, architecture, and crafts; from prehistoric through Gothic.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
DSN S 281. History of Art II.
(Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Development of the visual arts of western civilization including painting, sculpture, architecture, and crafts; from the Renaissance to the twentieth century.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
DSN S 281H. Honors. Cr. 4..
(Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Development of the visual arts of western civilization including painting, sculpture, architecture, and crafts; from the Renaissance to the twentieth century.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
DSN S 291. World Cities and Globalization.
(Cross-listed with C R P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
World cities and globalization in developed and developing countries. Topics include globalization, world cities and regions, uneven economic development, the international division of labor, multinational corporations, international environmentalism, tourism, popular culture and place- based identity.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
DSN S 292. Introduction to Visual Culture Studies.
(Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
An introduction to various topics in visual culture studies. The lecture course will provide students with a creative and intellectual context in which to study historical and contemporary instances of the visual in culture. Individual lectures examine significant trends in the visual arts, mass media, scientific imagery, visual communications, and other areas related to visual literacy and visual representation in local and global contexts. Cross cultural viewpoints and issues of diversity will be presented in relation to visual culture and related fields.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
DSN S 293. Environmental Planning.
(Cross-listed with C R P, ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Comprehensive overview of the field of environmental relationships and the efforts being made to organize, control, and coordinate environmental, aesthetic, and cultural characteristics of land, air, and water.
DSN S 301. Study Abroad Preparation Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Cultural introduction to host country, introduction to faculty sponsor and program of study, the particulars of traveling and living abroad, and financial and logistical preparations. Guest lectures. Required of all students planning to participate in a College of Design study abroad program for 9 or more credits.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
DSN S 302. Design Leadership Seminar.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Selection as a peer mentor for the Core Design program.
For students serving as peer mentors for the Core Design Program, under faculty supervision. Development of teaching and leadership skills within the context of design education experiences.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
DSN S 303. Design Ambassadors.
(1-2) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Admittance into one of the professional programs in the College of Design
Opportunity to strengthen leadership, communication and presentation skills. Introduction to student development theory. Students participate in collaborative projects focused on prospective design students.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
DSN S 310. Practical Experience.
Cr. R.
Prereq: Permission of adviser or Coordinator of Design Studies
Independent educational enrichment through practical experience. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each term. Available only to students taking course loads of eleven credits or less.
DSN S 320. Urban Form.
(Cross-listed with C R P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: C R P 253 or 270, or permission of instructor
Examines how urban form is shaped, what constitutes good urban form, and what are the trends in emerging urban forms. Descriptive, explanatory and normative theories of urban form, and the relationships between urban form and social, economic, political, cultural, and institutional forms.
DSN S 321. History of the American City.
(Cross-listed with ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Study of the development of the built environment and urban condition in the United States from the colonial period to today. Through the theme of infrastructure, primary attention is given to urban spatial organization, built form, technological change, regulatory and funding patterns, and social categories such as class, race, and gender.
DSN S 351. Solar Home Design.
(Cross-listed with ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ARCH 202
Architectural design and technical analysis of residential structures with emphasis on energy construction and solar energy utilization.
DSN S 371. History of Modern Landscapes, 1750 to Present.
(Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Investigation of landscape design concepts and trends as observed over time, from approximately 1750 to the present, with emphasis on the United States and Europe. Examination of significant figures and outstanding works (sites, gardens, landscapes, monuments, subdivisions, city plans, etc.) of varied geographic regions. Analysis of the social, economic, political, and technical forces contributing to the development of landscape design styles, vocabulary, and literature. Lectures, readings, projects, research papers.
DSN S 373. Gardens and Landscapes, Antiquity to 1750.
(Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Investigation of international landscape design concepts and trends as observed over time, from pre-history to the mid 18th century. Examination of significant figures and outstanding works (sites, gardens, landscapes, monuments, subdivisions, city plans, etc.) of varied geographic regions. Analysis of the social, economic, political, and technical forces contributing to the development of landscape design styles, vocabulary, and literature. Lectures, readings, projects, research papers.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
DSN S 382. Art and Architecture of Asia.
(Dual-listed with 582). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Introduction to the history of art and architecture in Asia. Countries may include China, Korea, Japan and India before the modern era. Visual materials selected based on important themes that are critical in understanding East Asian culture and art tradition.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
DSN S 383. Greek and Roman Art.
(Dual-listed with 583). (Cross-listed with ART H, CL ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Greek art from Neolithic and Hellenistic periods. Roman art from the traditional founding to the end of the empire in the West.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
DSN S 383H. Honors (3-4 cr.).
(Dual-listed with 583). (Cross-listed with ART H, CL ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Greek art from Neolithic and Hellenistic periods. Roman art from the traditional founding to the end of the empire in the West.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
DSN S 385. Renaissance Art.
(Dual-listed with 585). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
European art including painting, sculpture, architecture, and crafts; thirteenth through sixteenth centuries.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
DSN S 385H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(Dual-listed with 585). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
European art including painting, sculpture, architecture, and crafts; thirteenth through sixteenth centuries.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
DSN S 394. Women/Gender in Art.
(Dual-listed with 594). (Cross-listed with ART H, W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Issues of gender related to cultural environments from the Middle Ages to contemporary times in Europe and America. Feminist movement beginning in the 1970s and specifically gender issues in art that are becoming widespread in the artistic culture.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
DSN S 397. Internship Search Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Sophomore classification or above in one of the College of Design degree programs
A structured environment to set realistic learning goals, research potential sites, develop a strategy, develop essential job search materials and skills for finding an internship. Successfully obtaining an internship either for credit or non credit is encouraged but not required.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
DSN S 404. Advanced Landscape Architectural Design.
(Cross-listed with L A). (1-15) Cr. 6.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. S.
Prereq: L A 401
Advanced forum for the demonstration of sophistication in landscape architectural design. Experimentation and innovation are encouraged.
DSN S 404H. Honors Cr. 6-7.
(Cross-listed with L A). (1-15) Cr. 6.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. S.
Prereq: L A 401
Advanced forum for the demonstration of sophistication in landscape architectural design. Experimentation and innovation are encouraged.
DSN S 417. Urban Revitalization.
(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with C R P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: C R P 253 or 270
Planning methods available to further revitalization and preservation efforts, with particular attention to housing and neighborhoods. Relationship between neighborhood change and urban development process; public policy implications.
DSN S 425. Growth Management.
(Dual-listed with 525). (Cross-listed with C R P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification
Review of techniques used to manage growth-related change and to implement plans. Capital investment strategies; public land acquisition and protection; development impact analysis; impact mitigation, including impact fees; phased growth systems; urban, suburban and rural relationships; and land preservation.
DSN S 426. Topics in Native American Architecture.
(Cross-listed with AM IN, ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Junior classification
History, theory, and principles of Native American/American Indian architecture, landscape architecture and planning considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture, and non-Western history requirements.
Nonmajor graduate credit. A maximum of 6 credits of Arch 426 may be applied to degree program.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
DSN S 429. International Planning.
(Dual-listed with 529). (Cross-listed with C R P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Junior classification
Introduction to issues in planning and governance in an international setting. Problems and strategies may include population movement and change, economic globalization, urban growth, rural development, and housing.
DSN S 442. Site Development.
(Dual-listed with 542). (Cross-listed with C R P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: C R P 253, 272
Introduction to site analysis using landscape architecture and environmental principles, drawing also on basic engineering concepts. Work will evolve from analysis to land development design.
DSN S 446. Interdisciplinary Design Studio.
(Dual-listed with 546). (0-12) Cr. 4-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 18 credits.
Prereq: Junior classification in a curriculum in the College of Design and permission of instructor
Advanced interdisciplinary design projects.
DSN S 446H. Honors. Cr. 5-7.
(Dual-listed with 546). (0-12) Cr. 4-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 18 credits.
Prereq: Junior classification in a curriculum in the College of Design and permission of instructor
Advanced interdisciplinary design projects.
DSN S 478. Topical Studies in Landscape Architecture.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with L A). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 478A. Landscape Design.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with L A). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 478B. Planting Design.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with L A). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 478C. Construction.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with L A). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 478D. History, Theory, Criticism.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with L A). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 478E. Landscape Planning.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with L A). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 478F. Urban Design.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with L A). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 478G. Graphics.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with L A). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 478H. Honors.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with L A). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 478I. Interdisciplinary Studies.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with L A). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 478J. International Studies.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with L A). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 478K. Computer Applications.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with L A). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 478L. Ecological Design.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with L A). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 478M. Social, Behavioral.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with L A). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 478N. Natural Resources.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with L A). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 481. Art and Architecture of India.
(Dual-listed with 581). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Survey of Indian-style art and architecture through history. Examine how art and architecture developed in the Indian world has come to define the Indian identity religiously, culturally, socially, and politically.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
DSN S 484. Sustainable Communities.
(Dual-listed with 584). (Cross-listed with C R P, ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Junior classification
The history and theory of sustainable community planning. Procedural and substantive dimensions. Case studies of communities engaged in sustainability planning. Use and development of indicators.
DSN S 486. Design: Made in Italy.
(Cross-listed with ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
An investigation of the history of Italian design in its contemporary form as part of International Study Abroad Program in Rome.
DSN S 487. Nineteenth Century Art.
(Dual-listed with 587). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
European and American art and architecture from 1780 to 1900 focusing on the major movements of western Europe, including Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
DSN S 488. Modern Art and Theory I.
(Dual-listed with 588). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Visual arts and critical theory of the early 20th century, including Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Suprematism, Dada, and Surrealism.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
DSN S 489. Sequential Art.
(Dual-listed with 589). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
An art-historical survey of comic strips, comic books, and graphic novels from their origins in the 19th century to the present.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
DSN S 489H. Honors Cr. 3-4.
(Dual-listed with 589). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
An art-historical survey of comic strips, comic books, and graphic novels from their origins in the 19th century to the present.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
DSN S 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form prior to semester of enrollment
Independent investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
DSN S 490A. History.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form prior to semester of enrollment
Independent investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
DSN S 490B. Technology.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form prior to semester of enrollment
Independent investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
DSN S 490C. Communications.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form prior to semester of enrollment
Independent investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
DSN S 490D. Design.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form prior to semester of enrollment
Independent investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
DSN S 490E. Entrepreneurship.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form prior to semester of enrollment
Independent investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
DSN S 490F. Social/Behavioral.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form prior to semester of enrollment
Independent investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
DSN S 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form prior to semester of enrollment
Independent investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
DSN S 491. Environmental Law and Planning.
(Dual-listed with 591). (Cross-listed with C R P, ENV S, L A). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 credits in natural sciences
Environmental law and policy as applied in planning at the local and state levels. Brownfields, environmental justice, water quality, air quality, wetland and floodplain management, and local government involvement in ecological protection through land use planning and other programs.
DSN S 492. Special Topics: Italian Culture.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: Enrollment in the College of Design Rome Study Abroad Program or in DSN S 301
Introduction to Italian contemporary culture, including language, fashion, politics, media, and social mores. Taught the semester prior and during study in Rome for students in the College of Design Rome program.
DSN S 495. Art and Theory Since 1945.
(Dual-listed with 595). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Visual arts and critical theory from Abstract Expressionism to the present.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
DSN S 496. History of Photography.
(Dual-listed with 596). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Survey of the evolution of photography and photojournalism from the 1830s to the present, seen from an art historical perspective, emphasizing causative factors, cultural influences, and major masters and schools.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
DSN S 498. Selected Topics in Art History.
(Dual-listed with 598). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Specialized study in the history or criticism of art and design. Course primarily for graduate students open to qualified undergraduate students.
DSN S 517. Urban Revitalization.
(Dual-listed with 417). (Cross-listed with C R P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate Classification
Planning methods available to further revitalization and preservation efforts, with particular attention to housing and neighborhoods. Relationship between neighborhood change and urban development process; public policy implications.
DSN S 525. Growth Management.
(Dual-listed with 425). (Cross-listed with C R P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Review of techniques used to manage growth-related change and to implement plans. Capital investment strategies; public land acquisition and protection; development impact analysis; impact mitigation, including impact fees; phased growth systems; urban, suburban, rural relationships; and land preservation.
DSN S 528. Topical Studies in Architecture.
(Cross-listed with ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: ARCH 221, 222 or senior classification or graduate standing
DSN S 528A. Studies in Architecture and Culture.
(Cross-listed with ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: ARCH 221, 222 or senior classification or graduate standing
DSN S 528B. Technology.
(Cross-listed with ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: ARCH 221, 222 or senior classification or graduate standing
DSN S 528C. Communications.
(Cross-listed with ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: ARCH 221, 222 or senior classification or graduate standing
DSN S 528D. Design.
(Cross-listed with ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: ARCH 221, 222 or senior classification or graduate standing
DSN S 528E. Practice.
(Cross-listed with ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: ARCH 221, 222 or senior classification or graduate standing
DSN S 529. International Planning.
(Dual-listed with 429). (Cross-listed with C R P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Introduction to issues in planning and governance in an international setting. Problems and strategies may include population movement and change, economic globalization, urban growth, rural development, and housing.
DSN S 532. Community Planning Studio.
(Cross-listed with C R P). (1-4) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: C R P 564 or equivalent.
Comprehension and analysis of various geographic contexts pertinent to community planning and the use of planning theory, tools and techniques in an applied setting. Process of making a community plan: historical patterns, current conditions and strategies for planning.
DSN S 542. Site Development.
(Dual-listed with 442). (Cross-listed with C R P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Introduction to site analysis using landscape architecture and environmental principles, but drawing also on basic engineering concepts. Work will evolve from analysis to land development design based on that analysis.
DSN S 546. Interdisciplinary Design Studio.
(Dual-listed with 446). (0-12) Cr. 4-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 18 credits.
Prereq: Admission to a graduate program in the College of Design and permission of instructor
Advanced interdisciplinary design projects.
DSN S 558. Sustainability and Green Architecture.
(Cross-listed with ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate standing
Issues of Sustainability as related to living patterns and city design, population, pollution and use and availability of natural resources for the built environment; Issues of Green Architecture as it relates to building material selection, systems of building materials, the environment of the United States and the World, architects and examples of buildings with green or sustainable designations.
DSN S 563. Planning and the American Metropolis.
(Cross-listed with C R P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Focus on the historical role of planning in the shaping of American cities and regions, from the beginning of the Republic to the present. Examine the legacy of planning by exploring the intersection of design, politics and policy. Investigate the factors and the processes that produce the built environment.
DSN S 566. Values and Decision Making.
(Cross-listed with C R P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Principles and methods for analyzing communities and regions as social political, economic, and ecological systems. Exploration of relationships between individuals and institutions, the economy and governance. Examination of social values and their manifestation in decision making methods used in planning. Application of decision making tools for planning problems involving economic analysis, power relations, environmental impacts and social impacts. Project evaluation methods.
DSN S 567. Preservation, Restoration, and Rehabilitation.
(Cross-listed with ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Senior classification
Construction standards and procedures for preserving, restoring, reconstructing, and rehabilitating existing buildings following the guidelines of the National Park Service and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture requirements.
DSN S 571. Design for All People.
(Cross-listed with ARCH, GERON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Principles and procedures of universal design in response to the varying ability level of users. Assessment and analysis of existing buildings and sites with respect to standards and details of accessibility for all people, including visually impaired, mentally impaired, and mobility restricted users. Design is neither a prerequisite nor a required part of the course. Enrollment open to students majoring in related disciplines. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture requirements.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
DSN S 575. Contemporary Urban Design Theory.
(Cross-listed with ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Current urban design theory and its application to urban problems. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture requirements.
DSN S 578. Topical Studies in Landscape Architecture.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior Classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 578A. Landscape Design.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior Classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 578B. Planting Design.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior Classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 578C. Construction.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior Classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 578D. History,Theory, Criticism.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior Classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 578E. Landscape Planning.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior Classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 578F. Urban Design.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior Classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 578G. Graphics.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior Classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 578H. Honors.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior Classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 578I. Interdisciplinary Studies.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior Classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 578J. International Studies.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior Classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 578K. Computer Applications.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior Classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 578L. Ecological Design.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior Classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 578M. Social/Behavioral.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior Classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 578N. Natural Resources.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior Classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
DSN S 581. Art and Architecture of India.
(Dual-listed with 481). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Survey of Indian-style art and architecture through history. Examine how art and architecture developed in the Indian world has come to define the Indian identity religiously, culturally, socially, and politically.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
DSN S 582. Art and Architecture of Asia.
(Dual-listed with 382). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Introduction to the history of art and architecture in Asia. Countries may include China, Korea, Japan and India before the modern era. Visual materials selected based on important themes that are critical in understanding East Asian culture and art tradition.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
DSN S 583. Greek and Roman Art.
(Dual-listed with 383). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Greek art from Neolithic and Hellenistic periods. Roman art from the traditional founding to the end of the empire in the West.
DSN S 584. Sustainable Communities.
(Dual-listed with 484). (Cross-listed with C R P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Graduate classification
The history and theory of sustainable community planning. Procedural and substantive dimensions. Case studies of communities engaged in sustainability planning. Use and development of indicators.
DSN S 585. Renaissance Art.
(Dual-listed with 385). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
European art including painting, sculpture, architecture, and crafts; thirteenth through sixteenth centuries.
DSN S 587. Nineteenth Century Art.
(Dual-listed with 487). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
European and American art and architecture from 1780 to 1900, focusing on the major movements of western Europe including Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post Impressionism.
DSN S 588. Modern Art and Theory I.
(Dual-listed with 488). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Visual arts and critical theory of the early 20th century, including Expressionism, Cubism, Futureism, Suprematism, Dada and Surrealism.
DSN S 589. Sequential Art.
(Dual-listed with 489). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
An art-historical survey of comic strips, comic books, and graphic novels from their origins in the 19th century to the present.
DSN S 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form prior to semester of enrollment
Independent investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
DSN S 591. Environmental Law and Planning.
(Dual-listed with 491). (Cross-listed with C R P, L A). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Environmental law and policy as applied in planning at the local and state levels. Brownfields, environmental justice, water quality, air quality, wetland and floodplain management, and local government involvement in ecological protection through land use planning and other programs.
DSN S 594. Women/Gender in Art.
(Dual-listed with 394). (Cross-listed with ART H, W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Issues of gender related to cultural environments from the Middle Ages to contemporary times in Europe and America. Feminist movement beginning in the 1970s and specifically gender issues in art that are becoming widespread in the artistic culture.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
DSN S 595. Art and Theory Since 1945.
(Dual-listed with 495). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Visual arts and critical theory from Abstract Expressionism to the present.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
DSN S 596. History of Photography.
(Dual-listed with 496). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Survey of the evolution of photography and photojournalism from the 1830s to the present, seen from an art historical perspective, emphasizing causative factors, cultural influences, and major masters and schools.
DSN S 598. Selected Topics in Art History.
(Dual-listed with 498). (Cross-listed with ART H). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Specialized study in the history or criticism of art and/or design.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Courses
E E 166. Professional Programs Orientation.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). Cr. R.
F.S.
(1-0) Overview of the nature and scope of electrical engineering and computer engineering professions. Overview of portfolios. Departmental rules, advising center operations, degree requirements, program of study planning, career options, and student organizations.
E E 185. Introduction to Electrical Engineering and Problem-Solving I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in MATH 142
Project based examples from electrical engineering. Systematic thinking process for engineering problem solving. Group problem solving. Mathematical, conceptual and computer based projects. Solving engineering problems and presenting solutions through technical reports and oral presentations. Solutions of engineering problems using computation tools and basic programming.
E E 186. Introduction to Electrical Engineering and Problem Solving II.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 185
Project based and hands on continuation of 185. Group skills needed to work effectively in teams. Individual interactive skills for small and large groups. Learning to use tools and methods for solving electrical engineering problems.
E E 188. Bio-Electrical Engineering Fundamentals Laboratory.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
Prereq: 185 or equivalent
Fundamental laboratory based course in bio-electrical engineering with an emphasis on acquiring and analyzing biomedical signals to obtain relevant information. Topics covered include an overview of basic medical terminology and anatomy, labs illustrating data acquisition from different body systems, and an introduction to statistical significance and its relationship to biological variability.
E E 201. Electric Circuits.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or registration in MATH 267 and PHYS 222
Emphasis on mathematical tools. Circuit elements (resistors, inductors, capacitors) and analysis methods including power and energy relationships. Network theorems. DC, sinusoidal steady-state, and transient analysis. AC power. Frequency response. Two port models. Diodes, PSPICE. Laboratory instrumentation and experimentation.
Credit for only E E 201 or 442 may be used towards graduation.
E E 224. Signals and Systems I.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 201, MATH 267, PHYS 222
Mathematical preliminaries. Introduction to signals and systems. Signal manipulations. System properties. LTI systems, impulse response and convolution. Fourier Series representation and properties. Continuous and discrete-time Fourier Transforms and properties. Sampling and reconstruction. Modulation and demodulation. Applications and demonstrations using Matlab.
E E 230. Electronic Circuits and Systems.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 201, MATH 267, PHYS 222
Frequency domain characterization of electronic circuits and systems, transfer functions, sinusoidal steady state response. Time domain models of linear and nonlinear electronic circuits, linearization, small signal analysis. Stability and feedback circuits. Operational amplifiers, device models, linear and nonlinear applications, transfer function realizations. A/D and D/A converters, sources of distortions, converter linearity and spectral characterization, applications. Design and laboratory instrumentation and measurements.
E E 261. Transfer Orientation.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). Cr. R.
Introduction to the College of Engineering and the engineering profession specifically for transfer students. Information concerning university and college policies, procedures, and resources.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
E E 285. Problem Solving Methods and Tools for Electrical Engineering.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
Integration of field-specific computational tools for practically solving electrical engineering problems. Methods for systematically reducing problems into sequential steps compatible with computer based tools. Structuring computer programs for efficiency and maintainability. Integration of multi-platform operating systems and multi-vendor tools for solving engineering problems. Hands-on laboratory experiences using Matlab, C, and other computational tools.
E E 294. Program Discovery.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). Cr. R.
Prereq: 166 or CPR E 166
The roles of professionals in computer and electrical engineering. Relationship of coursework to industry and academic careers. Issues relevant to today's world.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
E E 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
First professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
E E 303. Energy Systems and Power Electronics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: MATH 267, PHYS 222. Credit or registration in 224 and 230
Structure of competitive electric energy systems. System operation and economic optimization. Mutual inductance, transformers. Synchronous generators. Balanced three-phase circuit analysis and power calculations. Network calculations and associated numerical algorithms. Two-port circuits. Voltage regulation. Resonance and power factor correction. DC and induction motors. Power electronic circuit applications to power supplies and motor drives.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 311. Electromagnetic Fields and Waves.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 201, MATH 265, PHYS 222, credit or registration in MATH 267
Fundamentals and applications of electric and magnetic fields and materials. Electrostatics and magentostatics, potentials, capacitance and inductance, energy, force, torque. Uniform plane electromagnetic waves, Poynting vector. Transmission lines: transient and sinusoidal steady-state conditions, reflection coefficient.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 314. Electromagnetics for non Electrical Engineers.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Physics 222, 112, or equivalent
Conceptual study of electomagnetism and its application in engineering and related fields. EM fundamentals, EM spectrum, radiation, radiating systems, wireless, modern concepts of physics, quantum computing, transmission lines, high speed effects, waveguides, GPS and other related phenomena will be discussed and explained with the application in mind.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 322. Probabilistic Methods for Electrical Engineers.
(Cross-listed with STAT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: E E 224
Introduction to probability with applications to electrical engineers. Sets and events, probability space, conditional probability, total probability and Bayes' rule. Discrete and continuous random variables, cumulative distribution function, probability mass and density functions, expectation, moments, moment generating function, multiple random variables, functions of random variables. Elements of statistics, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, least squares. Introduction to random processes.
E E 324. Signals and Systems II.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 224
Laplace and z-Transforms, properties and inverses. Applications to LTI systems and analog/digital filters. Feedback systems and stability. State-space representation and analysis.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 325. Systems Biology for Engineering.
(Cross-listed with BIOE). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: BIOE 202, MATH 267
Review of systems approaches for modeling. Introduction or review of methods for gene regulation in cells and how to model them. Auto regulation of gene networks. Feedforward modeling, timing considerations. Feedback mechanisms. Kinetic and rate-limiting steps.
E E 330. Integrated Electronics.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-3) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 201, credit or enrollment in 230, CPR E 281
Semiconductor technology for integrated circuits. Modeling of integrated devices including diodes, BJTs, and MOSFETs. Physical layout. Circuit simulation. Digital building blocks and digital circuit synthesis. Analysis and design of analog building blocks. Laboratory exercises and design projects with CAD tools and standard cells.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Credit for only one of E E 330 or 331 may be counted toward graduation.
E E 331. Electronics II.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 230, CPR E 288, E E 224 recommended
I-V characteristics of diodes, BJTs, and MOSFETs. Diode and transistor circuits. Small-signal analysis and biasing techniques for amplifier circuits. CMOS digital circuit building blocks. Noise and distortion in electronic systems. Various types of sensors and their use in electronic systems. Active filters. Power Amplifiers. DC motor control circuits. Interfacing electronic circuits with programmable microcontrollers. Laboratory exercises and design projects, including a board-level system layout.
Credit for only one of E E 330 or 331 may be counted toward graduation.
E E 332. Semiconductor Materials and Devices.
(Cross-listed with MAT E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: PHYS 222; Mat E majors: MAT E 334; Cpr E and E E majors: E E 230
Introduction to semiconductor material and device physics. Quantum mechanics and band theory of semiconductors. Charge carrier distributions, generation/recombination, transport properties. Physical and electrical properties and fabrication of semiconductor devices such as MOSFETs, bipolar transistors, laser diodes and LED's.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 336. Biomedical Instrumentation.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 188, 224, 230
Principles and practices of biomedical instrumentation. Topics include: the physics and measurement of biopotentials including electrocardiography (EKG), electromyohgraphy (EMG) and electro-occulography (EOG), mechanical and chemical sensors, amplifiers and filters, recording and processing biological signals from nerve cells, muscles and human body, electrode polarization, surface electrodes, power line interference, heart sound sensors, respiratory gas concentration, blood-gas sensors, noninvasive blood-gas sensors.
E E 351. Analysis of Energy Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: MATH 165
Energy-scientific, engineering and economic foundations. Energy utilization-global and national. Sectoral analysis of energy consumption. Relationship of energy consumption and production to economic growth and environment. Technology for energy production. Economic evaluation of energy utilization and production. Scientific basis for global warming. Environmental impact of energy production and utilization. Renewable energy.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
E E 388. Sustainable Engineering and International Development.
(Cross-listed with A E, C E, M E, MAT E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification in engineering
Multi-disciplinary approach to sustainable engineering and international development, sustainable development, appropriate design and engineering, feasibility analysis, international aid, business development, philosophy and politics of technology, and ethics in engineering. Engineering-based projects from problem formulation through implementation. Interactions with partner community organizations or international partners such as nongovernment organizations (NGOs). Course readings, final project/design report.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
E E 394. Program Exploration.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). Cr. R.
Prereq: 294 or CPR E 294
Exploration of academic and career fields for electrical and computer engineers. Examination of professionalism in the context of engineering and technology with competencies based skills. Introduction to professional portfolio development and construction.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
E E 396. Summer Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Summer professional work period. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
E E 397. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
One semester maximum per academic year professional work period. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
E E 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 298, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Second professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
E E 414. Microwave Engineering.
(Dual-listed with 514). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 230, 311
Principles, analyses, and instrumentation used in the microwave portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Wave theory in relation to circuit parameters. S parameters, couplers, discontinuities, and microwave device equivalent circuits. RF amplifier design, microwave sources, optimum noise figure and maximum power designs. Microwave filters and oscillators.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 417. Electromagnetic Radiation, Antennas, and Propagation.
(Dual-listed with 517). (3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 311
Fundamental antenna concepts. Radiation from wire-and aperture-type sources. Radio transmission formulas. Wave and antenna polarization. Antenna arrays. Modern antenna topics. Practical antenna design. Antenna noise. Radiowave propagation in the presence of the earth and its atmosphere. Antenna measurements and computer aided analysis.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 418. High Speed System Engineering Measurement and Testing.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 230 and 311
Measurement of high speed systems and mixed signal systems. Measurement accuracy and error. Network analysis and spectrum analysis used in high speed measurement and testing. Test specification process and parametric measurement. Sampling and digital signal processing concepts. Design for testability. Testing equipment. Applications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 421. Communication Systems I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 224, credit or registration in 322
Frequency domain analysis, spectral filtering, bandwidth. Linear modulation systems. Angle modulation systems. Phase locked loop, super-heterodyne receiver. Sampling and pulse code modulation. Digital data transmission, line coding, pulse shaping, multiplexing.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 422. Communication Systems II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 421 and enrollment in 423
Introduction to probability and random processes; Performance of analog systems with noise; Performance of digital communication with noise; optimum receivers, transmission impairments, and error rates; Introduction to information theory and coding: source coding, channel coding, channel capacity.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 423. Communication Systems Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Prereq: 421, enrollment in 422
Construction and evaluation of modulators, demodulators and other components for analog and digital communications. Design, simulate,and evaluate wireless communication systems and their key components. Noise measurement.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 424. Introduction to Digital Signal Processing.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 224
Sampling and reconstruction. Concepts and mathematical tools in discrete-time signal processing with examples from digital signal processing and communications. Discrete-time correlation and matched-filter receivers. Discrete Fourier transform (DFT). Fast Fourier algorithms. Z transforms. Design of finite impulse response (FIR) and infinite impulse response (IIR) filters. Realizations of discrete-time systems and quantization effects. Multi-rate signal processing. Laboratory experiments illustrating DSP implementations and applications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 432. Microelectronics Fabrication Techniques.
(Dual-listed with 532). (Cross-listed with MAT E). (2-4) Cr. 4.
Prereq: PHYS 222, MATH 267. E E 332 or MAT E 334 recommended
Techniques used in modern integrated circuit fabrication, including diffusion, oxidation, ion implantation, lithography, evaporation, sputtering, chemical-vapor deposition, and etching. Process integration. Process evaluation and final device testing. Extensive laboratory exercises utilizing fabrication methods to build electronic devices. Use of computer simulation tools for predicting processing outcomes. Recent advances in processing CMOS ICs and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS).
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 435. Analog VLSI Circuit Design.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 324, 330, 332, and either E E 322 or STAT 330
Basic analog integrated circuit and system design including design space exploration, performance enhancement strategies, operational amplifiers, references, integrated filters, and data converters.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 438. Optoelectronic Devices and Applications.
(Dual-listed with 538). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 311, 332
Transmission and reflection of electromagnetic plane waves. Propagation in dielectric and fiber optic waveguides. LED and laser operating principles and applications. Photodetectors and solar cells. Optical modulation and switching.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 439. Nanoelectronics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: E E 332/MAT E 332 or Mat E 331
Concepts of quantum mechanics relevant to nanoelectronic devices, including quantization, tunneling, and transport; overview of some of the leading technologies for nanoelectronics, including carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, and molecular transistors; fabrication methods for building nanoelectronic devices.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 442. Introduction to Circuits and Instruments.
(3-2) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: PHYS 222, MATH 267
Half-semester course. Basic circuit analysis using network theorems with time domain and Laplace transform techniques for resistive, resistive-inductive, resistive-capacitive, and resistive- inductive-capacitive circuits. Transient circuit behavior. Basic operational amplifiers and applications. Familiarization with common E E instrumentation and demonstration of basic principles.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Credit for only 201 or 442 may be counted toward graduation; credit for 442 will not count toward graduation for E E or Cpr E majors.
E E 448. Introduction to AC Circuits and Motors.
(3-2) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 303 or 441 or 442
Half-semester course. Magnetic circuits. Power transformers. AC steady state and three-phase circuit analysis. Basic principles of operation and control of induction and single-phase motors.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 452. Electrical Machines and Power Electronic Drives.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 303; 330 or 332; credit or registration in E E 324
Basic concepts of electromagnetic energy conversion. DC motors and three-phase induction motors. Basic introduction to power electronics. Adjustable speed drives used for control of DC, induction, and AC motors. Experiments with converter topologies, DC motors, AC motors and adjustable speed drives.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 455. Introduction to Energy Distribution Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 303, credit or registration in 324
Overhead and underground distribution system descriptions and characteristics, load descriptions and characteristics, overhead line and underground cable models, distribution transformers, power flow and fault analysis, overcurrent protection, power factor correction, system planning and automation, and economics in a deregulated environment.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 456. Power System Analysis I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 303, credit or registration in 324
Power transmission lines and transformers, synchronous machine modeling, network analysis, power system representation, load flow.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 457. Power System Analysis II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 303, credit or registration in 324
Power system protection, symmetrical components, faults, stability. Power system operations including the new utility environment.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 458. Economic Systems for Electric Power Planning.
(Cross-listed with ECON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 303 or ECON 301
Evolution of electric power industry. Power system operation and planning and related information systems. Linear and integer optimization methods. Short-term electricity markets and locational marginal prices. Risk management and financial derivatives. Basics of public good economics. Cost recovery models including tax treatment for transmission investments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 463. Design of Electrical Systems.
(1-10) Cr. 5.
SS.
Prereq: 322 and completion of 24 credits in the E E core professional program, ENGL 314
Distance-education students only. Team project design experience. Emphasis on defining, planning, and implementing to achieve project objectives to meet a client's need with due consideration to professional and technical considerations of engineering design and implementation. Oral and written presentations of project achievements.
E E 465. Digital VLSI Design.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: E E 330
Digital design of integrated circuits employing very large scale integration (VLSI) methodologies. Technology considerations in design. High level hardware design languages, CMOS logic design styles, area-energy-delay design space characterization, datapath blocks: arithmetic and memory, architectures and systems on a chip (SOC) considerations. VLSI chip hardware design project.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 466. Multidisciplinary Engineering Design.
(Cross-listed with A E, AER E, CPR E, ENGR, I E, M E, MAT E). (1-4) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Student must be within two semesters of graduation and receive permission of instructor
Application of team design concepts to projects of a multidisciplinary nature. Concurrent treatment of design, manufacturing, and life cycle considerations. Application of design tools such as CAD, CAM, and FEM. Design methodologies, project scheduling, cost estimating, quality control, manufacturing processes. Development of a prototype and appropriate documentation in the form of written reports, oral presentations and computer models and engineering drawings.
E E 475. Automatic Control Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 324
Stability and performance analysis of automatic control systems. The state space, root locus, and frequency response methods for control systems design. PID control and lead-lag compensation. Computer tools for control system analysis and design.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 476. Control System Simulation.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 475
Computer aided techniques for feedback control system design, simulation, and implementation.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 488. Eddy Current Nondestructive Evaluation.
(Dual-listed with 588). (Cross-listed with MAT E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: MATH 265 and (MAT E 216 or 272 or E E 311 or PHYS 364)
Electromagnetic fields of various eddy current probes. Probe field interaction with conductors, cracks and other material defects. Ferromagnetic materials. Layered conductors. Elementary inversion of probe signals to characterize defects. Special techniques including remote-field, transient, potential drop nondestructive evaluation and the use of Hall sensors. Practical assignments using a 'virtual' eddy current instrument will demonstrate key concepts.
E E 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Senior classification in electrical engineering
Investigation of an approved topic commensurate with the student's prerequisites.
E E 490H. Honors.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Senior classification in electrical engineering
Investigation of an approved topic commensurate with the student's prerequisites.
E E 491. Senior Design Project I and Professionalism.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 322 or CPR E 308, completion of 24 credits in the E E core professional program or 29 credits in the Cpr E core professional program, ENGL 314
Preparing for entry to the workplace. Selected professional topics. Use of technical writing skills in developing project plan and design report; design review presentation. First of two-semester team-oriented, project design and implementation experience.
E E 492. Senior Design Project II.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (1-3) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 491 or CPR E 491
Second semester of a team design project experience. Emphasis on the successful implementation and demonstration of the design completed in E E 491 or CPR E 491 and the evaluation of project results. Technical writing of final project report; oral presentation of project achievements; project poster.
E E 494. Portfolio Assessment.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). Cr. R.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 491
Portfolio update and evaluation. Portfolios as a tool to enhance career opportunities.
E E 496. Modern Optics.
(Cross-listed with PHYS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in PHYS 322, 365, and 480
Review of wave and electromagnetic theory; topics selected from: reflection/refraction, interference, geometrical optics, fourier analysis, dispersion, coherence, Fraunhofer and fresnel diffraction, holography, quantum optics, nonlinear optics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E E 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 398, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Third and subsequent professional work periods in the cooperative education programs. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
E E 501. Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI Circuit Design Techniques.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 435
Design techniques for analog and mixed-signal VLSI circuits. Amplifiers; operational amplifiers, transconductance amplifiers, finite gain amplifiers and current amplifiers. Linear building blocks; differential amplifiers, current mirrors, references, cascading and buffering. Performance characterization of linear integrated circuits; offset, noise, sensitivity and stability. Layout considerations, simulation, yield and modeling for high-performance linear integrated circuits.
E E 504. Power Management for VLSI Systems.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-3) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 435, Credit or Registration for 501
Theory, design and applications of power management and regulation circuits (Linear and switching regulators, battery chargers, and reference circuits) including: Architectures, Performance metrics and characterization, Noise and stability analysis, Practical implementation and on-chip integration issues, design considerations for portable, wireless, and RF SoCs.
E E 505. CMOS and BiCMOS Data Conversion Circuits.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-3) Cr. 4.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 501
Theory, design and applications of data conversion circuits (A/D and D/A converters) including: architectures, characterization, quantization effects, conversion algorithms, spectral performance, element matching, design for yield, and practical comparators, implementation issues.
E E 506. Design of CMOS Phase-Locked Loops.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-3) Cr. 4.
Prereq: EE 435 or 501 or instructor approval
Analysis and design of phase-locked loops implemented in modern CMOS processes including: architectures, performance metrics, and characterization; noise and stability analysis; and design issues of phase-frequency detectors, charge pumps, loop filters (passive and active), voltage controlled oscillators, and frequency dividers.
E E 507. VLSI Communication Circuits.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-3) Cr. 4.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 330 or 501
Phase-locked loops, frequency synthesizers, clock and data recovery circuits, theory and implementation of adaptive filters, low-noise amplifiers, mixers, power amplifiers, transmitter and receiver architectures.
E E 508. Filter Design and Applications.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 501
Filter design concepts. Approximation and synthesis. Transformations. Continuous-time and discrete time filters. Discrete, active and integrated synthesis techniques.
E E 510. Topics in Electromagnetics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 311
E E 511. Modern Optical Communications.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 311
Propagation in optical media. Optical fibers. Optical sources and detectors. Fiber optic communications systems. DWDM considerations.
E E 512. Advanced Electromagnetic Field Theory I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 311
Review of static electric and magnetic fields. Maxwell's equations. Circuit concepts and impedance elements. Propagation and reflection of plane waves in isotropic media. Guided electromagnetic wave. Characteristics of common waveguides and transmission lines. Propagation in anisotropic media. Special theorems and concepts. Radiation and scattering.
E E 513. Advanced Electromagnetic Field Theory II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 512
Green's functions, perturbational and variational techniques. Analysis of microstrip lines and interconnects. Spectral domain approach, waves in layered media. Integral equations and method of moments. Inverse scattering. Electromagnetic applications.
E E 514. Microwave Engineering.
(Dual-listed with 414). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 230, 311
Principles, analyses, and instrumentation used in the microwave portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Wave theory in relation to circuit parameters. S parameters, couplers, discontinuities, and microwave device equivalent circuits. RF amplifier design, microwave sources, optimum noise figure and maximum power designs. Microwave filters and oscillators.
E E 516. Computational Methods in Electromagnetics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 311
Maxwell's equations. Differential equation based methods. Finite difference and finite difference time domain methods, boundary conditions. Finite element method and applications to the analysis of practical devices. Integral equation based methods. Electric and magnetic field integral equations. Matrix solvers. Fast solution methods.
E E 517. Electromagnetic Radiation, Antennas, and Propagation.
(Dual-listed with 417). (3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 311
Fundamental antenna concepts. Radiation from wire-and aperture-type sources. Radio transmission formulas. Wave and antenna polarization. Antenna arrays. Modern antenna topics. Practical antenna design. Antenna noise. Radiowave propagation in the presence of the earth and its atmosphere. Antenna measurements and computer-aided analysis.
E E 518. Microwave Remote Sensing.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, MTEOR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: MATH 265 or equivalent
Microwave remote sensing of Earth's surface and atmosphere using satellite-based or ground-based instruments. Specific examples include remote sensing of atmospheric temperature and water vapor, precipitation, ocean salinity, and soil moisture.
E E 519. Magnetism and Magnetic Materials.
(Cross-listed with M S E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 311, Mat E 211 or 271 or 272 or PHYS 364
Magnetic fields, flux density and magnetization. Magnetic materials, magnetic measurements. Magnetic properties of materials. Domains, domain walls, domain processes, magnetization curves and hysteresis. Types of magnetic order, magnetic phases and critical phenomena. Magnetic moments of electrons, theory of electron magnetism. Technological application, soft magnetic materials for electromagnets, hard magnetic materials, permanent magnets, magnetic recording technology, magnetic measurements of properties for materials evaluation.
E E 520. Selected Topics in Communications and Signal Processing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Space-time processing. Multiuser communications, Wireless Communications, Statistical signal processing. Pattern recognition. Coding theory. Multirate communications and signal processing. Signal processing and communications applications.
E E 521. Advanced Communications.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 422, Coreq: 523
Digital communication systems overview. Characterization of communication channels. Digital modulation and demodulation design and performance analysis. Channel capacity and error-control coding concepts. Waveform design for band-limited channels. Equalization. Wireless fading channels and performance.
E E 523. Random Processes for Communications and Signal Processing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 322, MATH 317
Axioms of probability; Repeated trials; Functions of a random variable and multiple random variables: covariance matrix, conditional distribution, joint distribution, moments, and joint moment generating function; Mean square estimation; stochastic convergence; Some important stochastic processes: Random walk, Poisson, Wiener, and shot noise; Markov chaines; Power spectral analysis; Selected applications.
E E 524. Digital Signal Processing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 322, 424, MATH 317
Review: sampling and reconstruction of signals; discrete-time signals, systems, and transforms. Multi-rate digital signal processing and introduction to filter banks. Optimal linear filtering and prediction. Introductions to adaptive filtering and spectral estimation. Applications.
E E 527. Detection and Estimation Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 422
Statistical estimation theory and performance measures: maximum likelihood estimation, Cramer-Rao bound, Bayesian estimation, optimal demodulation, signal design. Introduction to graphical models. Hidden Markov models and Kalman filter. Classical statistical decision theory, decision criteria, binary and composite hypothesis tests. Error probability and Chernoff bound. Applications.
E E 528. Digital Image Processing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 322, 424
Review of sampling, linear algebra and probability. Classical image processing topics such as image sampling and quantization, image transforms (2D Fourier, KLT, DCT, etc), image enhancement, restoration and filtering. Image analysis topics including edge detection, segmentation, registration and tracking (uses least squares estimation, EM, Kalman filter). Medical image reconstruction from tomographic projections (Radon transform, Fourier slice theorem and reconstruction algorithms using them) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Basic introduction to image and video compression methods.
E E 530. Selected Topics in Electronics, Microelectronics and Photonics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 332
E E 532. Microelectronics Fabrication Techniques.
(Dual-listed with 432). (2-4) Cr. 4.
Prereq: PHYS 222, MATH 267. E E 332 or Mat E 331 recommended
Techniques used in modern integrated circuit fabrication, including diffusion, oxidation, ion implantation, lithography, evaporation, sputtering, chemical-vapor deposition, and etching. Process integration. Process evaluation and final device testing. Extensive laboratory exercises utilizing fabrication methods to build electronic devices. Use of computer simulation tools for predicting processing outcomes. Recent advances in processing CMOS ICs and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS).
E E 535. Physics of Semiconductors.
(Cross-listed with PHYS). (3-3) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 311 and 332
Basic elements of quantum theory, Fermi statistics, motion of electrons in periodic structures, crystal structure, energy bands, equilibrium carrier concentration and doping, excess carriers and recombination, carrier transport at low and high fields, space charge limited current, photo-conductivity in solids, phonons, optical properties, amorphous semiconductors, heterostructures, and surface effects. Laboratory experiments on optical properties, carrier lifetimes, mobility, defect density, doping density, photo-conductivity, diffusion length of carriers.
E E 536. Physics of Semiconductor Devices.
(Cross-listed with PHYS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 535
P-n junctions, band-bending theory, tunneling phenomena, Schottky barriers, heterojunctions, bipolar transistors, field-effect transistors, negative-resistance devices and optoelectronic devices.
E E 538. Optoelectronic Devices and Applications.
(Dual-listed with 438). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 311 or 332
Transmission and reflection of electromagnetic plane waves. Propagation in dielectric and fiber optic waveguides. Led and laser operating principles and applications. Photodetectors and solar cells. Optical modulation and switching.
E E 539. Electronic Properties of Materials.
(Cross-listed with M S E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 332 or Mat E 331 or PHYS 322
Review of classical and quantum mechanical descriptions of electrons in solids, band theory, metallic conduction, lattice vibrations, semiconductors, semiconductor devices, dielectrics, polarization, dielectric relaxation, crystal anisotropy, ferroelectricity, piezoelectricity, superconductivity, magnetism, device applications.
E E 545. Artificial Neural Networks.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 324
Introduction to the fundamentals of artificial neural networks (ANNs). Theory and practical implementation of networks. ANNs for pattern recognition, function approximation, prediction. Activation functions, neural net architectures, supervised and unsupervised learning. Various neural network methods and architectures.
E E 547. Pattern Recognition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 324
Mathematical formulation of pattern recognition problems and decision functions. Statistical approaches: Bayes classifier, probability density function estimation and expectation minimization. Clustering (supervised and unsupervised), learning, and neural network algorithms. Fuzzy recognition systems. Feature selection systems. Classifier comparison. Current applications.
E E 553. Steady State Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 456, 457
Power flow, economic dispatch, unit commitment, electricity markets, automatic generation control, sparse matrix techniques, interconnected operation, voltage control.
E E 554. Power System Dynamics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 456, 457, 475
Dynamic performance of power systems with emphasis on stability. Modeling of system components and control equipment. Analysis of the dynamic behavior of the system in response to small and large disturbances.
E E 555. Advanced Energy Distribution Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 455
Transient models of distribution components, automated system planning and distribution automation, surge protection, reliability, power quality, power electronics and intelligent systems applications.
E E 556. Power Electronic Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 452
Converter topologies, AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC, AC/AC. Converter applications to do motor drives, power supplies, AC motor drives, power system utility applications (var compensators) and power quality.
E E 565. Systems Engineering and Analysis.
(Cross-listed with AER E, I E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Coursework in basic statistics
Introduction to organized multidisciplinary approach to designing and developing systems. Concepts, principles, and practice of systems engineering as applied to large integrated systems. Life-cycle costing, scheduling, risk management, functional analysis, conceptual and detail design, test, evaluation and systems engineering planning and organization.
Not available for degrees in industrial engineering.
E E 566. Avionics Systems Engineering.
(Cross-listed with AER E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: E E 565
Avionics functions. Applications of systems engineering principles to avionics. Top down design of avionics systems. Automated design tools.
E E 570. Systems Engineering Analysis and Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 475, 577
Selected topics in abstract algebra, linear algebra, real analysis, functional analysis, and optimization methods in electrical engineering.
E E 571. Introduction to Convex Optimization.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Introduction to convex optimization problems emerging in electrical engineering. Efficiently solving convex optimization problems with the use of interior point algorithms software. Review of linear algebra, convex functions, convex sets, convex optimization problems, duality, disciplined convex programming, applications to optimal filtering, estimation, control and resources allocations, sensor network, distributed systems.
E E 573. Random Signal Analysis and Kalman Filtering.
(Cross-listed with AER E, MATH, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E E 324 or AER E 331 or M E 370 or 411 or MATH 341 or 395
Elementary notions of probability. Random processes. Autocorrelation and spectral functions. Estimation of spectrum from finite data. Response of linear systems to random inputs. Discrete and continuous Kalman filter theory and applications. Smoothing and prediction. Linearization of nonlinear dynamics.
E E 574. Optimal Control.
(Cross-listed with AER E, MATH, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: E E 577
The optimal control problem. Variational approach. Pontryagin's principle, Hamilton-Jacobi equation. Dynamic programming. Time-optimal, minimum fuel, minimum energy control systems. The regulator problem. Structures and properties of optimal controls.
E E 575. Introduction to Robust Control.
(Cross-listed with MATH, AER E, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: E E 577
Introduction to modern robust control. Model and signal uncertainty in control systems. Uncertainty description. Stability and performance robustness to uncertainty. Solutions to the H2, Hoo, and l1 control problems. Tools for robustness analysis and synthesis.
E E 576. Digital Feedback Control Systems.
(Cross-listed with AER E, MATH, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E E 475 or AER E 432 or M E 411 or 414 or MATH 415; and MATH 267
Sampled data, discrete data, and the z-transform. Design of digital control systems using transform methods: root locus, frequency response and direct design methods. Design using state-space methods. Controllability, observability, pole placement, state estimators. Digital filters in control systems. Microcomputer implementation of digital filters. Finite wordlength effects. Linear quadratic optimal control in digital control systems. Simulation of digital control systems.
E E 577. Linear Systems.
(Cross-listed with AER E, MATH, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E E 324 or AER E 331 or M E 414 or MATH 415; and MATH 307
Linear algebra review. Least square method and singular value decomposition. State space modeling of linear continuous-time systems. Solution of linear systems. Controllability and observability. Canonical description of linear equations. Stability of linear systems. State feedback and pole placements. Observer design for linear systems.
E E 578. Nonlinear Systems.
(Cross-listed with AER E, MATH, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: E E 577
Linear vs nonlinear systems. Phase plane analysis. Bifurcation and center manifold theory. Lyapunov stability. Absolute stability of feedback systems. Input-output stability. Passivity theory and feedback linearization. Nonlinear control design techniques.
E E 588. Eddy Current Nondestructive Evaluation.
(Dual-listed with 488). (Cross-listed with M S E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: MATH 265 and (MAT E 216 or 272 or E E 311 or PHYS 364)
Electromagnetic fields of various eddy current probes. Probe field interaction with conductors, cracks and other material defects. Ferromagnetic materials. Layered conductors. Elementary inversion of probe signals to characterize defects. Special techniques including remote-field, transient, potential drop nondestructive evaluation and the use of Hall sensors. Practical assignments using a 'virtual' eddy current instrument will demonstrate key concepts.
E E 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Formulation and solution of theoretical or practical problems in electrical engineering.
E E 590A. Electromagnetic Theory.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Formulation and solution of theoretical or practical problems in electrical engineering.
E E 590B. Control Systems.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Formulation and solution of theoretical or practical problems in electrical engineering.
E E 590C. Communication Systems.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Formulation and solution of theoretical or practical problems in electrical engineering.
E E 590E. Computer Engineering.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Formulation and solution of theoretical or practical problems in electrical engineering.
E E 590F. Electric Power.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Formulation and solution of theoretical or practical problems in electrical engineering.
E E 590G. Electrical Materials.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Formulation and solution of theoretical or practical problems in electrical engineering.
E E 590H. Electronic Devices and Circuits.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Formulation and solution of theoretical or practical problems in electrical engineering.
E E 590I. Signal Processing.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Formulation and solution of theoretical or practical problems in electrical engineering.
E E 591. Seminar in Electronics, Microelectronics, and Photonics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
E E 592. Seminar in Electromagnetics, Microwave, and Nondestructive Evaluation.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate student status
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
E E 594. Seminar in Electric Power.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
E E 596. Seminar in Control Systems.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
E E 597. Seminar in Communications and Signal Processing.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
E E 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
E E 621. Coding Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 521
Fundamentals of error-control coding techniques: coding gain, linear block codes. Galois fields. Cyclic codes: BCH, Reed-Solomon. Convolutional codes and the Viterbi algorithm. Trellis-coded modulation. Iterative decoding. Recent developments in coding theory.
E E 622. Information Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 521, 523
Information system overview. Entropy and mutual information. Data Compression and source encoding. Discrete memoryless channel capacity. Noisy channel coding theorem. Rate distortion theory. Waveform channels. Advanced topics in information theory.
E E 653. Advanced Topics in Electric Power System Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Advanced topics of current interest in electric power system engineering.
E E 674. Advanced Topics in Systems Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Advanced topics of current interest in the areas of control theory, stochastic processes, digital signal processing, and image processing.
E E 697. Engineering Internship.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). Cr. R.
Repeatable.
One semester and one summer maximum per academic year professional work period.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
E E 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Engineering Mechanics Courses
E M 274. Statics of Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in MATH 166; credit or enrollment in PHYS 111 or 221
Vector and scalar treatment of coplanar and noncoplanar force systems. Resultants, equilibrium, friction, centroids, second moments of areas, principal second moments of area, radius of gyration, internal forces, shear and bending moment diagrams.
E M 274H. Honors. F.S..
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in MATH 166; credit or enrollment in PHYS 111 or 221
Vector and scalar treatment of coplanar and noncoplanar force systems. Resultants, equilibrium, friction, centroids, second moments of areas, principal second moments of area, radius of gyration, internal forces, shear and bending moment diagrams.
E M 324. Mechanics of Materials.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 274
Plane stress, plane strain, stress-strain relationships, and elements of material behavior. Application of stress and deformation analysis to members subject to centric, torsional, flexural, and combined loadings. Elementary considerations of theories of failure, buckling.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E M 327. Mechanics of Materials Laboratory.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 324
Experimental determination of mechanical properties of selected engineering materials. Experimental verification of assumptions made in 324. Use of strain measuring devices. Preparation of reports. Students who are not present for the first laboratory meeting of their own sections may qualify for continuation in the course only by attending the first laboratory meeting of some other section of the course.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E M 345. Dynamics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 274, credit or enrollment in MATH 266 or 267
Particle and rigid body kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, kinetics of plane motion, rigid body problems using work-energy, linear, and angular impulse-momentum principles, vibrations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E M 350. Introduction to Nondestructive Evaluation Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 324, MATH 266 or 267, PHYS 222
The physics of ultrasonic, eddy current, and x-ray testing. Introduction to linear system concepts, wave propagation, electromagnestics and radiation. Models of the generation, scattering and reception of waves in ultrasonics, the electrical impedance changes of eddy current testing, and image formation process for x-rays. Pattern recognition methods for the interpretation of measured responses.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E M 362. Principles of Nondestructive Testing.
(Cross-listed with MAT E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: PHYS 112 or 222
Radiography, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, eddy current testing, dye penetrant inspection, and other techniques. Physical bases of tests; materials to which applicable; types of defects detectable; calibration standards, and reliability safety precautions.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E M 362L. Nondestructive Testing Laboratory.
(Cross-listed with MAT E). (0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 362
Application of nondestructive testing techniques to the detection and sizing of flaws in materials and to the characterization of material's microstructure. Included are experiments in hardness, dye penetrant, magnetic particle, x-ray, ultrasonic and eddy current testing. Field trips to industrial laboratories.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E M 378. Mechanics of Fluids.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 274
Properties of fluids. Fluid statics. Kinematics and kinetics of fluid flow. Mass, momentum, and energy conservation laws; dimensional analysis; flow in pipes and channels. Selected laboratory experiments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E M 417. Experimental Mechanics.
(Cross-listed with AER E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 324
Introduction of different aspects of measuring deformation, strains, and stress for practical engineering problems. Strain gage theory and application. Selected laboratory experiments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E M 424. Intermediate Mechanics of Materials.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 324
Analysis of stresses, strains, and deflections. Torsion and bending of unsymmetrical members. Analysis of thick wall pressure vessels and shrink fit problems. Dynamic load effects, fatigue and fracture mechanics introduction. Work-strain energy methods.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E M 425. Introduction to the Finite Element Method.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 324, MATH 266 or 267
Introduction of finite element analysis through applications to one-dimensional, steady-state problems such as elastic deformation, heat and fluid flow, consolidation, beam bending, and mass transport. Transient heat conduction and wave propagation. Two-dimensional triangular and quadrilateral elements. Plane problems of torsion, thermal and potential flow, stress analysis. Simple computer programs for one- and two-dimensional problems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E M 450. Engineering Vibrations.
(Cross-listed with M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 324, 345
Elementary vibration analysis, single and multiple degrees of freedom, energy methods, free and forced vibrations, viscous and other forms of damping transform methods and response to periodic and random force inputs, numerical methods of solution, eigenvalues and modal analysis, energy methods, vibration isolation and suppression, string or cable dynamics, beam bending dynamics, application problems in aerospace and mechanical engineering (as relevant).
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E M 451. Engineering Acoustics.
(Cross-listed with M E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: PHYS 221 and MATH 266 or 267
Sound sources and propagation. Noise standards and effects of noise on people. Principles of noise and vibration control used in architectural and engineering design. Characteristics of basic noise measurement equipment. Experience in use of noise measuring equipment, sound power measurements, techniques for performing noise surveys, evaluation of various noise abatement techniques applied to common noise sources. Selected laboratory experiments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
E M 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
E M 490H. Honors.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
E M 510. Continuum Mechanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: MATH 385
Introduction to Cartesian tensors as linear vector transformations. Kinematics of continuous deformations, Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions of motion. Fundamental equations or balance laws of continuous media, linear and angular momentum balance. Conservation laws of momentum and energy. Introduction to constitutive equations of classical elastic solids and simple fluids. Formulations and solutions of some canonical problems.
E M 514. Advanced Mechanics of Materials.
(Cross-listed with AER E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 324
Theory of stress and strain, stress-strain relationships. Unsymmetrical bending, curved beams, shear center. Torsion of thin-walled noncircular sections. Equilibrium, compatibility equations. Airy stress functions. Membrane stresses in shells, thick-walled cylinders.
E M 516. Applied Elasticity and Mechanics of Deformable Solids.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: E M 510
Fundamental mechanics of linear elasticity, formulation and solution of simple elastostatic boundary value problems. Kinematics of small deformations, constitutive equations for isotropic and anisotropic media. Field equations for elastic solids, plane strain/plane stress and some classic analytical solutions such as Boussinesq, Hertz, Kirsch, Lamé, and Mitchell. Stress functions and potential methods and introduction to finite elements.
E M 517. Experimental Mechanics.
(Cross-listed with AER E). (3-2) Cr. 4.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: E M 510 or 514 or 516
Fundamental concepts for force, displacement, stress, and strain measurements. Strain gages. Full field deformation measurements with laser interferometry and digital image processing. Advanced experimental concepts at the micro and nano scale regimes.
E M 518. Waves in Elastic Solids with Applications to Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: MATH 385
Propagation of bulk waves, surface waves, and guided waves in isotropic and anisotropic elastic media. Transmission and reflection of waves at plane and curved interfaces. Radiation of sources with application to ultrasonic transducer beam modeling. Elastic wave scattering from cracks and inclusions. Reciprocity principles and their use in the development of an ultrasonic measurement model. Characterization and measurement of material attenuation.
E M 525. Finite Element Analysis.
(Cross-listed with AER E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 425, MATH 385
Variational and weighted residual approach to finite element equations. Emphasis on two- and three-dimensional problems in solid mechanics. Isoparametric element formulation, higher order elements, numerical integration, imposition of constraints and penalty, convergence, and other more advanced topics. Use of two- and three-dimensional computer programs. Dynamic and vibrational problems, eigenvalues, and time integration. Introduction to geometric and material nonlinearities.
E M 526. Boundary Element Methods in Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 514 or 516
Introductory boundary element methods through plane problems. Singular integrals, Cauchy principal values, integral representations and boundary integrals in one dimension. Direct and indirect formulations. Plane potential and elastostatic problems. Higher order elements, numerical integration. Regularizations. Body forces and infinite regions. Specialized fundamental solutions, half-plane and axisymmetric problems. Diffusion and wave problems. Coupling with finite elements.
E M 543. Introduction to Random Vibrations and Nonlinear Dynamics.
(Cross-listed with M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 444
Vibrations of continuous systems. Nonlinear vibration phenomena, perturbation expansions; methods of multiple time scales and slowly-varying amplitude and phase. Characteristics of random vibrations; random processes, probability distributions, spectral density and its significance, the normal or Gaussian random process. Transmission of random vibration, response of simple single and two-degree-of-freedom systems to stationary random excitation. Fatigue failure due to random excitation.
E M 548. Advanced Engineering Dynamics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 345, MATH 266 or 267
3-D kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. Coordinate systems, calculus of variations. Lagrange's equations with constraints, modified Euler's equations, torque-free motion of rigid bodies in 3-D, moment equations with constraints.
E M 550. Fundamentals of Nondestructive Evaluation.
(Cross-listed with M S E). (3-2) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 324, MATH 385
Principles of five basic NDE methods and their application in engineering inspections. Materials behavior and simple failure analysis. NDE reliability, and damage-tolerant design. Advanced methods such as acoustic microscopy, laser ultrasonics, thermal waves, computed tomography, and thermoelectrics are analyzed. Laboratory experiments on all basic methods: ultrasonics, eddy currents, x-ray, liquid penetrants, magnetic testing, and visual inspection are performed.
E M 552. Advanced Acoustics.
(Cross-listed with M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 451
Theoretical acoustics: wave propagation in fluids; acoustic radiation, diffraction and scattering; nonlinear acoustics; radiation force; cavitation; and ray acoustics.
E M 564. Fracture and Fatigue.
(Cross-listed with M S E, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 324 and either MAT E 216 or 272 or 392. Undergraduates: Permission of instructor
Materials and mechanics approach to fracture and fatigue. Fracture mechanics, brittle and ductile fracture, fracture and fatigue characteristics, fracture of thin films and layered structures. Fracture and fatigue tests, mechanics and materials designed to avoid fracture or fatigue.
E M 569. Mechanics of Composite and Combined Materials.
(Cross-listed with M S E, AER E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 324
Mechanics of fiber-reinforced materials. Micromechanics of lamina. Macromechanical behavior of lamina and laminates. Strength and interlaminar stresses of laminates. Failure criteria. Stress analysis of laminates. Thermal moisture and residual stresses. Joints in composites.
E M 570. Wind Engineering.
(Cross-listed with AER E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 378, 345
Atmospheric circulations, atmospheric boundary layer wind, bluff-body aerodynamics, aeroelastic phenomena, wind-tunnel and full-scale testing, wind-load code and standards, effect of tornado and thunderstorm winds, design applications.
E M 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
E M 590F. Introduction to Dislocation and Plasticity.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
E M 590H. Mechanics of Thin Films and Adhesives.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
E M 590I. Mechanics of Cellular and Porous Media.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
E M 590J. Other.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
E M 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
E M 690. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
E M 690N. Advanced Experimental Methods.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
E M 690O. Advanced Wave Propagation.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
E M 690P. Advanced Materials.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
E M 690Q. Advanced Computational Methods.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
E M 690R. Reliability and Failure.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
E M 690S. Other.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
E M 697. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of DOGE (Director of Graduate Education), graduate classification
One semester and one summer maximum per academic year professional work period.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
E M 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Engineering Studies Courses
E ST 260. Engineering: Getting from Thought to Thing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
What is engineering, technology and their roles in society? Investigation of engineering methods through case studies of everyday objects. Explore questions about the impact of technology in society. Apply engineering methods to design and failure analysis.
E ST 265. Survey of the Impacts of Engineering Activity.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Survey of the economic, environmental, societal, and political benefits and problems resulting from engineering activity. Effects of engineering projects on human health, social structures, and the environment. Examination of improvements in economic opportunities and quality of life resulting from engineering activity. Case studies of the effects of engineering activity.
E ST 270. Survey of How Things Work.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Removing mysteries surrounding science and technology. Identify key concepts from applied science and technology to obtain better understanding on how things work. Review and explain the principles behind the technologies which define our modern way of life. A survey of broad range of technology could include: cell phones, GPS, radio, television, computers, ultrasound, microwave ovens, automobile, bioengineering and other industrial and consumer technologies. Common day technology examples illustrating scientific knowledge and applications.
E ST 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
F.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Economics Courses
ECON 101. Principles of Microeconomics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Resource allocation, opportunity cost, comparative and absolute advantage. Supply and demand. Marginal analysis. Theories of production and consumption, pricing, and the market system. Perfect and imperfect competition and strategic behavior. Factor markets. Present discounted value.
ECON 101H. Honors Section (Honors program students only).
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Resource allocation, opportunity cost, comparative and absolute advantage. Supply and demand. Marginal analysis. Theories of production and consumption, pricing, and the market system. Perfect and imperfect competition and strategic behavior. Factor markets. Present discounted value.
ECON 101L. Laboratory in Principles of Microeconomics.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in the appropriate section of 101
Discussion of material typically covered in ECON 101. Application of economic principles to real world problems. Economic principles and basic business management concepts applied to decision-making in agribusiness operations.
ECON 102. Principles of Macroeconomics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101 recommended
Measurement of macro variables and general macro identities. Classical models of full employment. Production and growth. Savings and investment. Employment and unemployment. Money, inflation, and price levels. Operation of the U.S. banking system. Fiscal and monetary policy. Elements of international finance.
ECON 102H. Honors (Honors program students only).
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101 recommended
Measurement of macro variables and general macro identities. Classical models of full employment. Production and growth. Savings and investment. Employment and unemployment. Money, inflation, and price levels. Operation of the U.S. banking system. Fiscal and monetary policy. Elements of international finance.
ECON 110. Orientation in Agricultural Business.
(1-0) Cr. 0.5.
Orientation course for freshman and new transfer students in agricultural business.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ECON 207. Applied Economic Optimization.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: MATH 151, 160, 165 or equivalent
Application of linear algebra, calculus and unconstrained and constrained optimization techniques to economic problems. Learning outcomes include the ability to (i) identify the objective, decision variables and constraints in economic decision problems, (ii) represent elements of an economic problem in simple mathematical models, (iii) identify and apply mathematical tools that can be used to solve the problems, (iv) identify the strengths and limitations of the solution method, and (v) interpret the economic meaning and implications of the solution.
ECON 230. Farm Business Management.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101; ACCT 284
Business and economic principles applied to decision making and problem solving in the management of a farm business. Cash flow, partial, enterprise, and whole farm budgeting. Information systems for farm accounting, analysis, and control. Obtaining and managing land, capital, and labor resources. Alternatives for farm business organization and risk management.
ECON 235. Introduction to Agricultural Markets.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101
Basic concepts and economics principles related to markets for agricultural inputs and products. Overview of current marketing problems faced by farms and agribusinesses, farm and retail price behavior, structure of markets, food marketing channels, food quality and food safety, and the role of agriculture in the general economy. The implications of consumer preferences at the farm level. Introduction to hedging, futures, and other risk management tools.
ECON 292. Career Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Classification in economics or agricultural business
Career opportunities in the various industries and government institutions. Required training and skills needed to perform successfully in different types of careers. Factors important in finding and obtaining employment either before or after graduation including personal resumes, interviewing, and letter writing.
ECON 297. Internship.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and classification in agricultural business or economics
Students complete a research report, based on their internship or approved work experience, that examines chosen topics in management, marketing or finance.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ECON 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; sophomore classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
ECON 301. Intermediate Microeconomics.
(3-0) Cr. 3-4.
Prereq: 101; 207 or MATH 166
Theory of consumer and business behavior; optimal consumption choices and demand; theory of firm behavior; costs, production, and supply; competitive and imperfectly competitive markets; theory of demand for and supply of factors of production; general equilibrium analysis. Recitation required for 4 credits.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 301H. Honors Section (Honors program students only).
(3-0) Cr. 3-4.
Prereq: 101; 207 or MATH 166
Theory of consumer and business behavior; optimal consumption choices and demand; theory of firm behavior; costs, production, and supply; competitive and imperfectly competitive markets; theory of demand for and supply of factors of production; general equilibrium analysis. Recitation required for 4 credits.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 302. Intermediate Macroeconomics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101, 102; MATH 160 or 165
Theory of income, employment, interest rates, and the price level; fiscal and monetary policy; budget and trade deficits; money and capital inflows, interest rates, and inflation.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 302H. Honors Section (Honors program students only).
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101, 102; MATH 160 or 165
Theory of income, employment, interest rates, and the price level; fiscal and monetary policy; budget and trade deficits; money and capital inflows, interest rates, and inflation.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 308. Agent-Based Computational Economics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101
Computational study of economies as evolving systems of autonomous interacting agents. Key ideas from game theory and complex adaptive systems theory for modeling the adaptation, learning, and co-evolution of economic agents in decentralized market economies. Evolution of behavioral norms and interaction networks. Building agent-based computational laboratories for the experimental study of market protocols and agent learning processes. Illustrative economic applications (e.g., financial markets, labor markets, agricultural markets, electricity markets, auction markets, automated Internet markets, collective usage of common-pool resources).
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 312. History of Economic Thought.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101
The logic and explanatory value of received economic doctrines since the middle of the eighteenth century. The reflection of past economic doctrines in contemporary theory and policy. Discussion of major works by Smith, Ricardo, Mill, Marx, Marshall, Walras, Wicksell, and Keynes.
ECON 320. Labor Economics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101
Survey of contemporary labor market problems and public policy toward labor. Economic analysis of topics such as labor supply and demand, work incentives and compensation, transfer programs, education and training, mobility, minimum wages, unions, working conditions, benefits, discrimination, unemployment, wage differentials across regions, and labor markets in other countries.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 321. Economics of Discrimination.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101
Economic theories of discrimination. Analysis of the economic problems of women and minorities in such areas as earnings, occupations, and unemployment. Public policy concerning discrimination. Poverty measurement and antipoverty programs in the U.S.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ECON 325. Biorenewable Systems.
(Cross-listed with A E, AGRON, AN S, BSE, BUSAD, TSM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ECON 101, CHEM 163 or higher, MATH 140 or higher
Converting biorenewable resources into bioenergy and biobased products. Biorenewable concepts as they relate to drivers of change, feedstock production, processes, products, co-products, economics, and transportation/logistics.
Counts only as a general elective course for majors in agricultural business, economics, and business economics.
ECON 332. Cooperatives.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101
Survey of cooperative activities with emphasis on agricultural cooperatives, types of cooperatives, methods of organization and operation, principles, legal and tax aspects, cooperative finance, economic possibilities, and limitations of cooperation. Students will learn how to work together in teams to solve problems while role playing directors of cooperative boards.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 333. Advanced Farm Business Management.
(3-2) Cr. 3-4.
Prereq: 230
Effective use of strategic planning, decision methods, and computer assistance for solving farm problems. Applications of economic and management theory to analyze farm business decisions using efficiency measures to assess current resource use and direct the farm business analysis, planning, and tax process. Computers as aids in the decision process. Three credits available only to students enrolled in AgPAQ. Laboratory required for 4 credits.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 334. Entrepreneurship in Agriculture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101
Introduction to the process of entrepreneurship within the agricultural and food sectors. Emphasis on opportunity recognition and assessment, resource acquisition and feasibility analysis for both private and social enterprises. Students will develop a comprehensive feasibility study for a new business or non-profit organization.
ECON 336. Agricultural Selling.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101
Principles of selling with application to agricultural and food related businesses. Attitudes, value systems, and behavioral patterns that relate to agricultural sales. Electronic marketing, selling strategies, preparing for sales calls, making sales presentations, handling objections, and closing sales. Analysis of the buying or purchasing process. Evaluation of agri-selling as a possible career choice.
ECON 337. Agricultural Marketing.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101 required, 235 recommended
Understanding of agricultural commodity markets for grain, livestock and dairy with emphasis on marketing decisions and risk management for farmers and processors. Lab will provide hands-on applications of marketing and management tools via market simulations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 344. Public Finance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101
The economic role of governments in market economies. Public goods, externalities, income distribution, and income maintenance programs. The effect of taxes on economic behavior, descriptions of the structure of the principal U.S. taxes, and current reform proposals.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 353. Money, Banking, and Financial Institutions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101, 102
Theoretical and applied analysis of money, banking, and financial markets; interest rates and portfolio choice; the banking industry in transition; the money supply process; the Federal Reserve System and the conduct of monetary policy; macro implications of monetary policy; international finance.
ECON 355. International Trade and Finance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101, 102
Explanations of causes of international trade and the impact of trade on welfare and employment patterns. Analysis of government policies towards trade, such as tariffs, quotas, and free trade areas. Theory of balance of payments and exchange rate determination, and the role of government policies. Examination of alternative international monetary arrangements.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ECON 362. Applied Ethics in Agriculture.
(Cross-listed with SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ECON 101 or SOC 130 or SOC 134, junior or senior status in the College of Agriculture
Identify major ethical issues and dilemmas in the conduct of agricultural and agribusiness management and decision making. Discuss and debate proper ethical behavior in these issues and situations and the relationship between business and personal ethical behavior.
ECON 370. Comparative Capitalism and Economic Transitions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101, 102
Theories of capitalism and the economics of transition from a planned to a market economy; the role and the creation of economic institutions supporting different economic systems. An examination of recent experiences of Eastern European countries, the former Soviet Union, China, the European Union, and the United States.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ECON 371. Introductory Econometrics.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 301, 302 or 353, STAT 326
Introduction to the models and methods used to estimate relationships and test hypotheses pertaining to economic variables. Among the topics covered in the course are: Single and multiple regression analysis; functional forms; omitted variable analysis; multicollinearity; heteroskedasticity; autocorrelation; simultaneous equations; and dynamic models.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 376. Rural, Urban and Regional Economics.
(Cross-listed with C R P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101
Firm location with respect to regional resources, transport, scale economies, externalities, and policies. Measures of local comparative advantage and specialization. Spatial markets. Population location considering jobs, wages, commuting, and local amenities. Business, residential, and farm land use and value. Migration. Other topics may include market failure, regulation, the product cycle, theories of rural and urban development, developmental policy, firm recruiting, local public goods and public finance, schools, poverty, segregation, and crime.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 378. Economics of Aging.
(Cross-listed with HD FS, GERON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 3 credits in principles of economics and 3 credits in human development and family studies
Economic status of the aging, retirement planning and the retirement decision, role of Social Security, public transfer programs for the elderly, intrafamily transfers to/from the elderly, private pensions, financing medical care and housing for the elderly, prospects and issues for the future.
ECON 380. Environmental and Resource Economics.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101
Natural resource availability, use, conservation, and government policy, including energy issues. Environmental quality and pollution control policies.
ECON 385. Economic Development.
(Cross-listed with GLOBE). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101, 102
Current problems of developing countries, theories of economic development, agriculture, and economic development, measurement and prediction of economic performance of developing countries, alternative policies and reforms required for satisfying basic needs of Third World countries, interrelationships between industrialized countries and the developing countries, including foreign aid.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ECON 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; junior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
ECON 401. Topics in Microeconomics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301, STAT 226
Advanced treatment of selected topics from one or more of the following areas: household production models, factor markets, game theory and imperfect competition, general equilibrium, intertemporal choice, asset markets, income distribution, externalities and public goods, etc.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 402. Topics in Macroeconomics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301, 302, STAT 226
Advanced treatment of selected topics from one or more of the following areas: business cycle theory, growth theory, fiscal and monetary policy, coordination issues, open economy macroeconomics, and financial economics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 416. Industrial Organization.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301
Study of the structure of firms and markets and of their interaction, with emphasis on imperfectly competitive markets. Behavior of firms in strategic settings and insights of basic game-theoretic models. Welfare implications of alternative market organizations, consequences of market power, and scope for government regulation and antitrust/competition policies. Topics include monopoly and price discrimination, oligopoly models, product quality, product differentiation, vertical integration, information and advertising, patents, R&D and innovation, and regulation.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 418. Introduction to Game Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301
Systematic introduction to game theory and its uses in economics. Develops the basic framework, models and tools necessary to analyze games of strategy, including: Strategic and extensive-form representations of games; best response functions and Nash equilibrium, mixed strategies backward induction and subgame-perfect equilibrium, imperfect and incomplete information, Bayesian and sequential equilibria. Examples and applications taken from economics, business, political science, law and biology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 431. Managerial Economics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301
Theory of the firm; organizational incentives and efficiency; moral hazard; role of information and decision making under uncertainty; ownership and control; business investment.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 437. Commodity Marketing and Risk Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 235, 301, STAT 326
The purpose and performance of commodity markets. How commodity marketing institutions function. Merchandising arrangements. Distinguishing features of agricultural commodities. Hedging, arbitrage, and speculation in commodity spot, forward, futures, and options markets. Valuation theory.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 455. International Trade.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301
Rigorous treatment of theories of international trade and international factor movements. Examination of the impact of trade and labor migration on domestic and world welfare and on the distribution of income. Theoretical analysis of government policies towards trade and factor movements, including quotas, tariffs, free trade areas and immigration restrictions. Discussion of contemporary issues and controversies concerning globalization, including multinational firms and labor migration.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ECON 457. International Finance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 302
National income accounting and balance of payments; foreign exchange rates and exchange rate markets; money, interest rates, and exchange rate determination; prices, exchange rates, and output in the short run; international monetary arrangements; fixed versus flexible exchange rates; optimal currency areas; international capital flows; currency and financial crises in emerging markets.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 458. Economic Systems for Electric Power Planning.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: E E 303 or ECON 301
Evolution of electric power industry. Power system operation and planning and related information systems. Linear and integer optimization methods. Short-term electricity markets and locational marginal prices. Risk management and financial derivatives. Basics of public good economics. Cost recovery models including tax treatment for transmission investments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 460. Agricultural, Food, and Trade Policy.
(Dual-listed with 560). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301 or 501
Description and analysis of economic problems of U.S. agriculture. Explanation and economic analysis of government policies and programs to develop agriculture, conserve agricultural resources, address consumer food concerns, stabilize farm prices, and raise farm incomes. The influence of macropolicy, world economy, international trade, and bioenergy on U.S. agriculture.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 466. Agricultural Finance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301, STAT 226, FIN 301 and ECON 353 (recommended)
Financial analysis of agricultural businesses; liquidity, capital structure, and growth and risk of agricultural firms; capital budgeting methods; analysis of land investments, leasing, and costs of credit; financial intermediation and major financial institutions for agriculture; borrower-lender relationships, and asset-liability management techniques by financial intermediaries; public policies affecting agricultural credit markets.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 480. Intermediate Environmental and Resource Economics.
(Dual-listed with 580). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301 or 501
Theories of natural resource utilization and allocation. Externalities, public goods, and environmental quality. Renewable energy, biofuels, land use change and life cycle analysis of carbon, and sustainability and resource conservation. Methodologies for analyzing natural resource and environmental problems and evaluating resource policies.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ECON 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, 14 credits in economics
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 9 credits of Econ 490 may be used toward graduation
ECON 490E. Entrepreneurship.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, 14 credits in economics
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 9 credits of Econ 490 may be used toward graduation
ECON 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, 14 credits in economics
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 9 credits of Econ 490 may be used toward graduation
ECON 492. Graduating Senior Survey.
Cr. R.
Prereq: Graduating senior
Final preparations for graduation. The final stages of job searching, interviewing, letter writing, and resume preparation. Outcomes assessment information from graduating seniors including opinion surveys, instructor/advisor/course evaluations, exit interviews, student accomplishment surveys, job placement surveys, and comprehensive skills examinations. Departmental recognition of graduating seniors. Life as an alumnus - expectations and obligations. Convocation and commencement information.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ECON 496. Economics Travel Course.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Sophomore status; permission of instructor
Tour and study of international agricultural and/or nonagricultural economies, markets, and institutions. Locations and duration of tours will vary. Limited enrollment.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ECON 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; senior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
ECON 500. Quantitative Methods in Economic Analysis I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 301, 1 year of calculus, STAT 401, and permission of Director of Graduate Education
Economic applications of selected mathematical and statistical concepts: linear models and matrix algebra; differential calculus and optimization; integral calculus and economic dynamics; probability distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing in the analysis of economic data.
ECON 501. Microeconomics.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 301, credit or enrollment in 500 or equivalent background in calculus and statistics
The theory of the consumer, theory of the firm, perfect and imperfect competition, welfare economics, and selected topics in general equilibrium and uncertainty.
ECON 502. Macroeconomics.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 302, credit or enrollment in 500 or equivalent background in calculus and statistics
Models of aggregate supply and demand, theories of consumption and investment, money supply and demand, inflation, rational expectations, stabilization policy, financial markets, and international finance.
ECON 509. Applied Numerical Methods in Economics.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 500, 501; or 600, 601
Use of numerical techniques to solve economic problems. Numerical differentiation and integration numeric solutions of systems of equations, static and dynamic optimization problems including unconstrained optimization, maximum likelihood methods, general nonlinear programming methods, dynamic programming and optimal control, numerical methods for solving functional equations.
ECON 520. Labor Supply and Human Capital Formation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 501 or 601
Labor supply decisions and empirical analysis for agricultural operators and other self-employed and wage-earning households; multiple job holding; resource allocation in productive households; human capital formation by households, firms, and public institutions, which includes schooling, on-the-job training, migration, health, research, raising of children, and implications for household income and welfare; applications to problems in rural areas of developing and developed countries.
ECON 521. Labor Markets.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 501 or 601
Analysis of labor demand and market determination of wages and employment; analysis of distortions in labor markets due to non-competitive forces, legislation, and discrimination; wage inequality, compensation and work incentives; compensating differentials; microeconomic analysis of unemployment and job search.
ECON 530. Advanced Farm Management.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: 6 credits in economics
Offered off campus as demand warrants. Risk management principles applied to agriculture. Sources of risk and uncertainty. Attitudes toward risk. Techniques for analyzing and controlling production, marketing, financial, legal and human risk. Designed for master of agriculture program only.
ECON 532. Managerial Economics for the Global Organization.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101 and enrollment in MBA or BAS program; not for economics majors
Applications of microeconomic theory and decision analysis for firms operating in U.S. and internationally. Topics include demand & supply, consumer choice theory, production and cost theory, short run and long run business decisions, input cost and human capital differences across countries, empirical estimation of demand and supply, pricing, exchange rates, government and business, market structures and strategy.
ECON 533. Economic and Business Decision Tools.
(Cross-listed with BUSAD). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ECON 501 or 532
Team taught by faculty in the Department of Economics and the College of Business, this course focuses on applied economic and business tools for decision making. The topics include: Monte Carlo analysis with applications to option pricing and insurance mechanism design, portfolio analysis using existing standard spreadsheet software and add-ons, dynamic programming tools for inventory management and sequential decisions, discrete choice modeling and statistical bootstrapping, and financial performance evaluation using commercially available software.
ECON 535. Applied Agricultural Marketing.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: 6 credits in economics
Off campus. Offered as demand warrants. Market structure and performance in the food and agricultural sector. Vertical coordination systems and pricing systems in agriculture. Market information and price forecasting. Alternative marketing methods and strategies for major Iowa agricultural commodities including the use of futures and options markets. Designed for master of agriculture program only.
ECON 537. Commodity Markets: Analysis and Strategy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 501 or 532 or 601, ECON 571 or STAT 326
Analysis of exchange-traded and over-the-counter commodity markets, their functions and performance. Evaluation of hedging, speculation, and arbitrage strategies. Commodity transformation over space and time. Valuation of derivatives and comparison with derivatives on financial assets. Efficiency and the role of information in commodity markets. Market regulation.
ECON 545. Public Economics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 501 or 601
Optimal taxation; excess burden; partial and general equilibrium analysis of tax incidence; social insurance; effects of taxation on labor supply and savings; economics of the health sector.
ECON 553. Applied Research in Monetary and Macroeconomics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 502, 571
Application of economic theory to the analysis of contemporary issues in macroeconomics, monetary economics, and financial economics.
ECON 555. Issues in International Economics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 501, 502
Theories of international trade and finance. Emphasis on current policy issues in international economics.
ECON 560. Agricultural, Food, and Trade Policy.
(Dual-listed with 460). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301 or 501
Description and analysis of economic problems of U.S. agriculture. Explanation and economic analysis of government policies and programs to develop agriculture, conserve agricultural resources, address consumer food concerns, stabilize farm prices, and raise farm incomes. The influence of macroeconomic policy, world economy, international trade, and bioenergy on U.S. agriculture.
ECON 563. Issues in Government Policy Affecting Agriculture.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: 101
Off campus. Offered as demand warrants. Government policy and the policy-making process as it affects food, agriculture, and trade. Description and analysis of government policies and programs designed to address production agriculture problems and consumer food concerns. Evaluation of the interaction of agriculture and world trade as affected by U.S. and foreign government policies. Designed for master of agriculture program only.
ECON 571. Intermediate Econometrics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 500
Single and multiple equation regression models; dummy explanatory variables; serial correlation; heteroskedasticity; distributed lags; qualitative dependent variables; simultaneity. Use of econometric models for tests of economic theories and forecasting.
ECON 576. Spatial Economics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 501 or 601
Analysis of location choice by firms, employees, and households emphasizing the role of spatial variations in agglomeration economies, economies of scale, distance, transport, endowments, amenities, and local government. Models of land use, urban form, spatial competition, central place theory, and migration. Techniques of discrete choice analysis, statistical analysis of categorical data, urban system modeling, and interregional computable general equilibrium.
ECON 580. Intermediate Environmental and Resource Economics.
(Dual-listed with 480). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301 or 501
Theories of natural resource utilization and allocation. Externalities, public goods, and environmental quality. Renewable energy, biofuels, land use change and life cycle analysis of carbon, and sustainability and resource conservation. Methodologies for analyzing natural resource and environmental problems and evaluating resource policies.
ECON 581. Advanced Environmental Economics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 501 or 601
Interrelationships of natural resource use and the environment. Applied welfare and benefit-cost analyses. Externalities and pollution abatement. Nonmarket valuation of resources. Property rights. Legal and social constraints. Policy approaches.
ECON 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ECON 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 1-5.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ECON 600. Quantitative Methods in Economic Analysis II.
(4-1) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 500
Unconstrained and equality- and inequality-constrained optimization; the Kuhn-Tucker formulation; abstract spaces; dynamic programming; dynamical systems.
ECON 601. Microeconomic Analysis I.
(4-1) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 301, previous or concurrent enrollment in 600 and permission of Director of Graduate Education
Economic theory and methodology; theory of consumer behavior, theory of the competitive firm, supply and factor demand; duality relations in consumer and producer theory, welfare change measures; partial equilibrium analysis, perfect competition, monopoly; choice under uncertainty, the expected utility model, risk aversion; insurance, portfolio and production decisions under risk.
ECON 602. Macroeconomic Analysis.
(4-1) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 301, 302, previous or concurrent enrollment in 600 and permission of Director of Graduate Education
Neoclassical aggregate growth models; the overlapping generations model; endogenous growth models; equilibrium business cycle theories; equilibrium job search and matching; models of money; fiscal and monetary policy; income and wealth distribution.
ECON 603. Microeconomic Analysis II.
(4-1) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 601, 602 and permission of Director of Graduate Education
General equilibrium analysis, efficiency, and welfare; market failures, externalities, and the theory of the second best; introduction to game theory; adverse selection, signaling, screening and moral hazard.
ECON 604. Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis.
(4-1) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 601, 602 and permission of Director of Graduate Education
Topics will be selected from: new Keynesian approaches to business cycle theory; endogenously generated business cycles; models of credit and financial intermediation; mechanism design and time inconsistency issues; political economy models; heterogeneous-agent models with strategic interaction; path dependence, network effects, and lock-in; economies as evolving self-organizing systems.
ECON 605. Advanced Topics in Microeconomics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 603
Selected topics in microeconomic theory of current significance to the profession.
ECON 606. Advanced Topics in Macroeconomics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 603, and credit or current enrollment in 604
Selected topics in macroeconomic theory of current significance to the profession.
ECON 615. Theoretical Industrial Organization.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 603
Theoretical analysis of traditional topics in industrial organization. Review of game theory. Monopoly and oligopoly theory, price discrimination, product differentiation, research and development, diffusion of innovation, network externalities, and asymmetric information.
ECON 616. Empirical Methods in Industrial Organization.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 603, 671
Empirical methods in industrial organization. Measurement of market power. Discrete choice models of product differentiation. Empirical studies of price dynamics, entry, collusion, price discrimination, technology adoption, asymmetric information, and auctions.
ECON 618. Game Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 603, or 501 and permission of instructor
Theoretical analysis and applications of strategic games, extensive form games, and cooperative games. Nash equilibrium, correlated equilibrium, Bayesian games, subgame perfect equilibrium, the core, evolutionary equilibrium, repeated games with finite automata, and common knowledge.
ECON 641. Agricultural Economics I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 603
Advanced treatment of topics in agricultural economics with emphasis on optimization models. Part 1: Applied duality in production and demand models. Flexible representation of production and demand systems. Production efficiency and nonparametric analysis. Production models with risk. Part 2: The role of contracts in the organization and coordination of agricultural production. Distribution of asset ownership, allocation of risk among parties, and the structure of incentive systems. Rationale for cooperative efforts and information sharing. The role of information, insurance, and credit.
ECON 642. Agricultural Economics II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 603
Advanced treatment of topics and models in agricultural economics with emphasis on equilibrium analysis. Part 1: Application of price theory to agricultural market analysis. Vertical market relations, product differentiation and quality in agri-food markets. Storage, futures markets and commodity prices. Part 2: Market failures and the scope for government intervention in agriculture. Applied welfare analysis of agricultural and environmental policies. Issues and models in international trade of agricultural products.
ECON 653. Financial Economics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 603, 672. Recommended: 674, STAT 551
Review of decision-making under uncertainty. Portfolio Theory. Theoretical foundations of asset valuation models: capital asset pricing model (CAPM), arbitrage pricing theory (APT), representative agent models, pricing of derivative securities. Complete and incomplete asset markets, credit markets, financial intermediaries, the role of government in the financial sector. Market frictions, crashes, bubbles. Applications of asset valuation models, with emphasis on their testable implications.
ECON 654. Advanced Topics in Financial Economics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 603
Selected topics in financial economics of current significance to the profession.
ECON 655. International Trade.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 603
Theories of international trade; welfare and distributional aspects of trade and commercial policies. Optimal trade policies in the presence of domestic distortions; strategic trade policy; international trade and economic growth.
ECON 657. International Finance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 602
The intertemporal approach to current account determination; non-traded goods and the real exchange rate; fiscal policy in the open economy; monetary approach to balance of payments and exchange rate determination; sticky price models of the open economy; exchange-rate based stabilizations; capital inflows; financial and balance of payments crises; international business cycles.
ECON 671. Econometrics I.
(4-1) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 501 and STAT 447 or 542
Probability and distribution theory for univariate and multivariate normal random variables, introduction to the theory of estimators for linear models, hypothesis testing and inference, introduction to large sample properties of estimators; derivation of common estimators and their properties for the classical and general multiple regression models, hypothesis testing, forecasting, implications of specification errors - missing data, left-out regressors, measurement error, stochastic regressors.
ECON 672. Econometrics II.
(4-1) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 671
Identification, estimation, and evaluation of systems of simultaneous equations; qualitative choice and limited dependent variable models; introduction to time series methods and applications, including alternative variance specifications.
ECON 673. Microeconometrics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 672, 601
Econometric treatment of models arising in microeconometric applications. Methods are primarily concerned with the analysis of cross-section data. Topics may include: systems of demand equations in panel data settings, random utility models of discrete choices, production possibilities frontier estimation, and discrete/continuous models of participation and consumption.
ECON 674. Macroeconometrics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 672, 602
Time-series econometric techniques and their application to macroeconomics and financial markets. Techniques may include GARCH and ARCH-M models, unit-root tests, nonlinear adjustment models, structural VARs, and cointegration tests.
ECON 675. Advanced Topics in Econometrics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 672 or STAT 543
Advanced treatment of issues important in econometrics. Topics chosen from asymptotic theory, nonlinear estimation, Bayesian and robust econometrics, econometric time series, limited dependent variables and censored regression models, nonparametric and semiparametric methods, bootstrapping and Monte Carlo techniques, etc.
ECON 680. Advanced Resource Economics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 603
Dynamic allocation of scarce, exhaustible, and renewable natural resources, including minerals and energy, soil, water, forests, and fish. Social versus private decisions. Market and nonmarket considerations. Technological change. Regulation. Dynamics and uncertainty.
ECON 690. Advanced Topics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ECON 691. Third-Year Paper.
Cr. 3.
Under the direction of the major professor, Ph.D. students write a formal research paper as an introduction to the dissertation research process.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ECON 693. Workshops.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits in chosen field
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ECON 699. Research for Thesis or Dissertation.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Educational Administration Courses
EDADM 541. Principles of Educational Leadership.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Teacher licensure and permission of instructor
Basic principles of educational organizations, including an understanding of organizational behavior and theoretical approaches to administration. Exploration of substantive elements related to school reform, such as leadership, the change process, current issues in education, and developing a shared vision and mission.
EDADM 551. Supervision for Learning Environments.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 541
Study of effective classroom instructional practices that reflect current principles of learning. Understanding and practice of supervisory techniques that support teachers in improving the teaching and learning process, including skills in observational data collection, data analysis, collaboration, and conferencing skills.
EDADM 552. Current Issues in Site-Level Leadership.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 541
Essential tasks of building-level leadership and management in contemporary school settings, including: curriculum and organizational structure, theory and practice of scheduling, financial management, roles and responsibilities of governance, communication and public relations skills, home/parental involvement and relationships, project and crisis management, technology integration, school climate and culture, effective student support programs such as counseling and guidance, attendance and discipline.
EDADM 554. Leading School Reform.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 541
Study of principles of transformational leadership and collaborative decision-making skills. Leadership activities that facilitate the development of a school culture that embraces change and school reforms that result in high quality schools dedicated to improved student achievement.
EDADM 556. School Systems as Learning Cultures.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 541
Practical and theoretical perspectives on school administrative problems from critical pedagogical studies and research. Exploration of related issues such as cultural literacy, forms of authority and control, and other historical problems of schools in dealing with minorities and culturally different persons.
EDADM 557. Human Resource Development for Learning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 541
Leadership theory and practice that focuses on the professional development of school staff to promote improved student learning. Principles of school personnel evaluation; legal issues related to hiring, retention, and dismissal; evaluation models for professional and classified staff; and effective professional development models to support lifelong learning and reflective practice.
EDADM 558. Diverse Learning Needs.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 541
Learner needs will be examined from major psycho/social perspectives with stress upon developmental phases of normal growth along with common problems encountered in schools. Issues of racism, gender bias, and socio-economic problems that influence learner responsiveness to school curricula and administrative regulations, routines, and legal requirements.
EDADM 559. Curriculum Leadership.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 541
Generic administrative approaches to the design and delivery of elementary and secondary school curricula including the study of the organizations for learning; cognition and learning theories; validation; concepts of balance; school goals, student assessments and reporting of progress, alignment, and professional development; development of curriculum guides; mapping; employing national standards and benchmarks.
EDADM 575. Education Law and Ethics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 541
Examination of constitutional, statutory, and judicial provisions as a basis for the legal operation of educational institutions. Rights and ethical responsibilities of school leaders are examined in relation to their roles and responsibilities with boards, other school personnel, and students.
EDADM 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 credits in education
EDADM 591. Supervised Field Experience.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 541 and admission to program and instructor's approval
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special areas.
EDADM 591A. Elementary Principal.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 541 and admission to program and instructor's approval
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special areas.
EDADM 591B. Secondary Principal.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 541 and admission to program and instructor's approval
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special areas.
EDADM 593. Workshops.
Cr. 1-4.
Prereq: 9 credits in education
EDADM 599. Creative Component Development.
Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: 9 credits in educational administration
EDADM 615. Seminar.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
In-depth study of administrative topics of contemporary interest and importance.
EDADM 615A. Client Focus.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
In-depth study of administrative topics of contemporary interest and importance.
EDADM 615B. Research.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
In-depth study of administrative topics of contemporary interest and importance.
EDADM 615C. Quality Improvement.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
In-depth study of administrative topics of contemporary interest and importance.
EDADM 615D. Special Services.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
In-depth study of administrative topics of contemporary interest and importance.
EDADM 615E. Assessment.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
In-depth study of administrative topics of contemporary interest and importance.
EDADM 615F. Leadership.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
In-depth study of administrative topics of contemporary interest and importance.
EDADM 620. Program Induction Leadership Seminar.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: 541
Assessment of candidate skill areas, including communication, leadership, technology, and team facilitation for the development of an individualized learning plan for the program. Orientation to program expectations and leadership challenges in the context of schooling for a global society.
EDADM 621. Aligning the System for Student Achievement.
(5-0) Cr. 5.
F.
Prereq: 541
Alignment of system goals and leadership theory with student achievement, governance, systems thinking, and communication and collaboration with various publics.
EDADM 622. Maximizing Human and Financial Resources for Student Achievement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 541
Allocation of system resources to enhance student achievement; human resource development and negotiations; and coaching and evaluating the administrative team.
EDADM 623. Mid-Program Leadership Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
SS.
Prereq: 541
Mid-program assessment of candidate progress and exploration of leadership strategies for working with diverse populations.
EDADM 624. School Finance.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
SS.
Prereq: 541
General issues of school finance and managing school financial affairs. Role of the federal, state and local governments in educational finance, tax issues, and structures; bonding; budget procedures; and non-public school finance issues. Includes attendance at selected sessions of the Iowa School Business Management Academy in May and two additional class sessions.
EDADM 631. Achieving Results Through Accountability Strategies.
(5-0) Cr. 5.
F.
Prereq: 541
Accountability strategies for applying leadership theory to student achievement, governance, systems thinking, change agentry, and communication and collaboration with various publics.
EDADM 632. Using System Assets to Create a Culture of Learning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 541
Leadership strategies to promote a culture of high student achievement; effective human capital management, including recruitment and induction of new personnel; and effective communication with parents and other patrons.
EDADM 633. Career Induction Leadership Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
SS.
Prereq: 541
Development of entry plan for creating a culture of collaboration; professional growth plan for first year in new position; and authentic performance assessment of values and beliefs platform.
EDADM 634. School Business Management and Accountability.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
SS.
Prereq: 541
Management of school operations; accountability and ethical business practices; risk management; school plant operations, food service and student transportation. Includes attendance at selected sessions of the Iowa School Business Management Academy in May and two additional class days.
EDADM 690. Advanced Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 credits in educational administration
EDADM 691. Clinical Dilemmas of Practice.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: 541, admission to program, and instructor's approval
Supervised on-the-job field leadership experience in clinical dilemmas of practice.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
EDADM 699. Dissertation Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 credits in education
ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY Courses
EEB 511. Conceptual Foundations in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Introduction to key figures and ideas that have shaped the development of ecology and evolutionary biology. Covers major developments in ecology and evolutionary biology at five levels of biological organization: Genome, Organism, Population, Community, and Ecosystem. Impacts of these developments on current approaches to investigation and argument formulation. Effects of technological advances on the direction of scientific investigations. Introduction to analytical skills important for critical thinking in ecology and evolutionary biology and the impact of accepted lines of scientific reasoning on the objectives and conduct of research, such as explanation and prediction, design of studies as experimentation, and structured or unstructured observation.
EEB 565. Professional Practices in Science and Engineering.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
EEB 565A. Responsible Conduct of Research. (Cr. 1.0). F,.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
EEB 565B. Working with Industry. (Cr. 0.5)..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
EEB 565C. Communications in Science. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2011. Reading and reviewing manuscripts; publishing papers; oral and poster presentations..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
EEB 565D. Time Management and Mentoring. (Cr. 0.5). Alt F., offered 2012. Balancing life and career; mentoring; lab management..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
EEB 565E. The Interview Process. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2012. Applying and interviewing for academia, industry and government..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
EEB 565F. Grant Writing. (Cr. 1.0). Alt F., offered 2011. Writing a winning proposal..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
EEB 565G. Teaching. (Cr. 0.5). Preparation of a teaching portfolio and course materials; lecturing, technology..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
EEB 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
EEB 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
EEB 585. Extended Field Trip.
(0-6) Cr. 2.
Repeatable. S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Annual field trip to a region of North America to study the major terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem types of the region. Report required.
EEB 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
For students wishing to conduct in-depth study of a particular topic in ecology and evolutionary biology.
EEB 698. Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Reports and discussion of recent research and literature.
EEB 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Thesis and dissertation research.
Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology Courses
EEOB 501I. Freshwater Algae.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 4.
SS.
Structure and taxonomy of freshwater algae based on field collected material; emphasis on genus-level identifications, habitats visited include lakes, fens, streams, and rivers; algal ecology.
EEOB 507. Advanced Animal Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate standing, BIOL 354, or permission of instructor
Analysis of current research in animal behavior. Topics covered may include behavioral ecology, mechanisms of behavior, evolution of behavior, applications of animal behavior to conservation biology, and applications of animal behavior to wild animals in captivity.
EEOB 514. Evolutionary Ecology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 589, BIOL 315; graduate standing
Evolution of ecological adaptations at the individual, population, community and landscape levels. Emphasis is on evolutionary mechanisms and adaptive strategies; units and mechanisms of evolution, life history strategies, species interactions and organization of communities, behavior, and patterns of distribution, speciation and macroevolution.
EEOB 531. Conservation Biology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: BIOL 312; BIOL 313 or graduate standing
Examination of conservation issues from a population and a community perspective. Population-level analysis will focus on the role of genetics, demography, and environment in determining population viability. Community perspectives will focus on topics such as habitat fragmentation, reserve design, biodiversity assessment, and restoration ecology.
EEOB 531I. Conservation Biology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: IA LL 312I
Population-and community-level examination of factors influencing the viability of plant and animal populations from both demographic and genetic perspectives; assessment of biodiversity; design and management of preserves.
EEOB 534. Endocrinology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 211, 212
Dual-listed with BIOL 434. Chemical integration of vertebrate organisms. The structure, development, and evolution of the endocrine glands and the function and structure of their hormones.
EEOB 535. Restoration Ecology.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI, NREM). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 366 or 474 or graduate standing
Theory and practice of restoring animal and plant diversity, structure and function of disturbed ecosystems. Restored freshwater wetlands, forests, prairies and reintroduced species populations will be used as case studies.
EEOB 535I. Restoration Ecology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL, ENSCI). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: A course in ecology
Ecological principles for the restoration of native ecosystems; establishment (site preparation, selection of seed mixes, planting techniques) and management (fire, mowing, weed control) of native vegetation; evaluation of restorations. Emphasis on the restoration of prairie and wetland vegetation.
EEOB 537. Plant Stress Biology.
(Cross-listed with HORT, AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Biol 330A or equivalent and BBMB 404-405
Physiology and molecular biology of plant responses to environmental stress. Emphasis on the role of hormones and hormone interactions in governing stress responses. Lectures are prepared from journal papers that elucidate key mechanisms controlling responses to drought, flooding, salt, nutrient deficiencies, freezing, pathogens and herbivores. Plants studied include genetic model systems and crops of horticultural and agronomic value.
EEOB 539. Environmental Physiology.
(3-3) Cr. 3-4.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: BIOL 335 or A Ecl 311, physics recommended
Dual-listed with BIOL 439. Graduate study in conjunction with BIOL 439. Physiological adaptations to the environment with emphasis on vertebrates.
EEOB 542. Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
EEOB 542A. DNA Techniques. Includes genetic engineering procedures, sequencing, PCR, and genotyping. (F.S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
EEOB 542B. Protein Techniques. Includes fermentation, protein isolation, protein purification, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, NMR, confocal microscopy and laser microdissection, immunophenotyping, and monoclonol antibody production. (S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
EEOB 542C. Cell Techniques. Includes immunophenotyping, ELISA, flow cytometry, microscopic techniques, and image analysis. (F.S.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
EEOB 542D. Plant Transformation. Includes Agrobacterium and particle gun-mediated transformation of tobacco, Arabidopsis, and maize, and analysis of transformants. (S.) (F.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
EEOB 542E. Proteomics. Includes two-dimensional electrophoresis, laser scanning, mass spectrometry, and database searching. (F.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
EEOB 542F. Techniques in Metabolomics. metabolomics and the techniques involved in metabolite profiling. For non-chemistry majoring students who are seeking analytical aspects into their biological research projects.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
EEOB 542G. Genomic Techniques.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
EEOB 552. Pteridology.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
Prereq: 10 credits in biological sciences
Morphology, taxonomy, and ecology of the lower vascular plants, with emphasis on ferns.
EEOB 553. Agrostology.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: BIOL 366
Structure, identification, classification, phylogeny, and economic aspects of grasses and related families.
EEOB 555. Bryophyte and Lichen Biodiversity.
(Dual-listed with 455). Cr. 3.
Prereq: BIOL 212, 212L
Introduction to the biology and ecology of mosses, liverworts, and lichens. Emphasis on identification and diversity of local representatives of these three groups of organisms. Required field trips and service-learning.
EEOB 557. Herpetology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: A ECL 365, BIOL 351
Dual-listed with BIOL 457. Biology, ecology, and evolution of amphibians (salamanders, frogs, caecilians) and reptiles (lizards, snakes, tuatara, turtles, crocodilians). Emphasis on structure, physiological adaptation to different environments, behavior, reproduction, roles of amphibians and reptiles in ecosystems, and conservation. Laboratory focus on survey methods, identification, relationships, distribution, habits, and habitats of amphibians and reptiles.
EEOB 558. Ornithology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: A ECL 365 or BIOL 351
Dual-listed with BIOL 458. Biology, ecology, evolution, and taxonomy of birds. Emphasis on structure, physiology, behavior, communication, navigation, reproduction, and conservation. Laboratory exercises complement lecture topics, emphasize identification and distribution of Midwest birds, and include field trips.
EEOB 559. Mammalogy.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 351 or A ECL 365
Dual-listed with BIOL 459. Biology, ecology, and evolution of mammals. Emphasis on structure, physiological adaptation to different environments, behavior, reproduction, roles of mammals in ecosystems, and conservation. Laboratory focus on identification, distribution, habits, and habitats of mammals.
EEOB 560. Resource Ecology.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: BIOL 212, 212L, 312; STAT 101 or 104 or graduate standing
Ecological and economical management of sustainable biological resources. Unifying current management concepts and models in wildlife, fisheries, water quality, forestry, recreation, and agriculture. Research problems.
EEOB 562. Evolutionary Genetics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Seminar/discussion course covering the genetic basis of evolutionary processes in multicellular organisms.
EEOB 563. Molecular Phylogenetics.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 313 and 315
An overview of the theory underlying phylogenetic analysis and the application of phylogenetic methods to molecular datasets. The course emphasizes a hands-on approach to molecular phylogenetics and combines lecture presentations with computer exercises and discussion of original scientific literature.
EEOB 564. Wetland Ecology.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences
Ecology, classification, creation and restoration, and management of wetlands. Emphasis on North American temperate wetlands.
EEOB 564I. Wetland Ecology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, ENSCI). Cr. 4.
SS.
Prereq: IA LL 312I
Ecology, classification, creation, restoration, and management of wetlands. Field studies will examine the composition, structure and functions of local natural wetlands and restored prairie pothole wetlands. Individual or group projects.
EEOB 565. Morphometric Analysis.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: STAT 401
Dual-listed with BIOL 465. A comprehensive overview of the theory and methods for the analysis of biological shape with emphasis on data acquisition, standardization, statistical analysis, and visualization of results. Methods for both landmark and outline data will be discussed.
EEOB 566. Molecular Evolution.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Seminar/discussion course covering the fundamentals of molecular evolution. Emphasis is placed on original scientific literature and current topics, including rates and patterns of genetic divergence; nucleotide and allelic diversity; molecular clocks; gene duplications; genome structure; organellar genomes; polyploidy; transposable elements; and modes and mechanisms of gene and genome evolution.
EEOB 567. Empirical Population Genetics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
An overview of fundamental population genetic theory and the ecological and evolutionary factors underlying the distribution of genetic variation within and among natural populations. Emphasis on the analysis of inbreeding, breeding systems, parentage, relatedness, spatial autocorrelation, effective population size, hierarchial population models, and phylogeography.
EEOB 568. Advanced Systematics.
(Cross-listed with ENT). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Principles and practice of systematic biology; taxonomy, nomenclature and classification of plants and animals; sources and interpretation of systematic data; speciation; fundamentals of phylogenetic systematics.
EEOB 569. Biogeography.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: BIOL 315 or equivalent; permission of instructor
Principles underlying the geographic distribution of organisms throughout the world; biological influences of geological history and tectonic movements; role of climate, migration, dispersal, habitat, and phylogeny on past and present organismal distribution patterns; biogeographic methods.
EEOB 570. Landscape Ecology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; EEOB 588; a course in calculus
The study of ecological and evolutionary processes within a spatial context with emphasis on behavior, population, and community dynamics.
EEOB 573. Techniques for Biology Teaching.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
EEOB 573A. Animal Biology (Same as A Ecl 573A).
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
EEOB 573B. Plant Biology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
EEOB 573C. Fungi and Lichens.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
EEOB 573D. Aquatic Ecology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
EEOB 573E. Prairie Ecology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
EEOB 573F. Wetland Ecology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
EEOB 573G. Limnology (Same as A Ecl 573G).
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
EEOB 573H. Animal Behavior (Same as A Ecl 573H).
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
EEOB 573I. Insect Ecology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
EEOB 573J. Biology of Invertebrates.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
EEOB 573K. Non-invasive Use of Living Organisms.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
EEOB 573W. Project WET (Same as A Ecl 573W).
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
EEOB 575I. Field Mycology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Identification and classification of the common fungi; techniques for identification, preservation, and culture practiced with members of the various fungi groups.
EEOB 576. Functional Ecology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: BIOL 312
Dual-listed with BIOL 476. The nature of adaptations to physical and biotic environments. Biophysical, biomechanical, and physiological bases of the structure, form, growth, distribution, and abundance of organisms.
EEOB 580I. Ecology and Systematics of Diatoms.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 4.
SS.
Field and laboratory study of freshwater diatoms; techniques in collection, preparation, and identification of diatom samples; study of environmental factors affecting growth, distribution, taxonomic characters; project design and execution including construction of reference and voucher collections and data organization and analysis.
EEOB 581. Environmental Systems I: Introduction to Environmental Systems.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 12 credits of natural science including biology and chemistry
Introduction to the structure and function of natural environmental systems. Systems approach to the analysis of material and energy flows in natural environmental systems and the primary environmental factors controlling these systems.
EEOB 584. Ecosystem Ecology.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Combined 12 credits in biology and chemistry
Introduction to the study of ecosystems and the factors that influence their properties and dynamics. Conceptual foundations for ecosystem studies. Quantitative analyses of accumulations, transformations, and fluxes of nutrients, water, and energy within and among ecosystems.
EEOB 585. Advanced Community Ecology.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: BIOL 312
Factors controlling species diversity, species abundance, and the structure and function of communities in space and time. Relationships between species diversity and ecosystem process rates and community stability.
EEOB 586. Aquatic Ecology.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ENSCI 301 or 312 or 381 or 402
(Dual-listed with BIOL 486.) Structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with application to fishery and pollution problems. Emphasis on lacustrine, riverine and wetland ecology.
EEOB 586L. Aquatic Ecology Laboratory.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 586
(Dual-listed with BIOL 486L.) Field trips and laboratory exercises to accompany 586. Hands-on experience with aquatic research and monitoring techniques and concepts.
EEOB 587. Microbial Ecology.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI, MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Six credits in biology and 6 credits in chemistry
(Dual-listed with BIOL 487.) Introduction to major functional groups of autotrophic and heterotrophic microorganisms and their roles in natural systems.
EEOB 589. Population Ecology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 312, STAT 101 or 104, a course in calculus, or graduate standing
(Dual-listed with BIOL 489.) Concepts and theories of population dynamics with emphasis on models of growth, predation, competition, and regulation.
EEOB 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 10 credits in biology, permission of instructor
EEOB 590A. Current Topics in Ecology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 10 credits in biology, permission of instructor
EEOB 590B. Current Topics in Evolutionary Biology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 10 credits in biology, permission of instructor
EEOB 590C. Current Topics in Organismal Biology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 10 credits in biology, permission of instructor
EEOB 590I. Iowa Lakeside Laboratory (Cross-listed with Ia LL 590I, A ECl 590I, ANTHR 590I.).
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 10 credits in biology, permission of instructor
EEOB 596. Ecology and Society.
(Cross-listed with PHIL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification in biological or environmental sciences/studies with at least one course in ecology
Analysis of conceptual and methodological debates in ecology. Historical development of competing research traditions and philosophies. Topics include i) methodological issues in ecological science, ii) conceptual issues in theoretical ecology, iii) conceptual issues in applied ecology, iv) relation of ecology to environmental and social issues.
EEOB 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Research toward nonthesis master's degree.
EEOB 611. Analysis of Populations.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: BIOL 312; STAT 401; a course in calculus
Quantitative techniques for analyzing vertebrate population data to estimate parameters such as density and survival. Emphasis on statistical inference and computing.
EEOB 679. Light Microscopy.
(Cross-listed with GDCB, MICRO). (2-9) Cr. 5.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Current theories encompassing light optics and their applications for specimen preservation, paraffin and resin sectioning, general staining, histochemistry, cytophotometry, immunocytochemistry, autoradiography, image digitization, processing and presentation, and digital macro- and micrography. Limit of 10 students.
EEOB 680. Scanning Electron Microscopy.
(Cross-listed with GDCB, MICRO). (2-9) Cr. 5.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Current theories encompassing scanning electron optics and their applications for high and low vacuum microscopy, specimen chemical and cryopreservation methods, x-ray microanalysis, backscattered and topographic imaging, image digitization, processing and presentation. Limit of 10 students.
EEOB 681. Transmission Electron Microscopy.
(Cross-listed with GDCB, MICRO). (2-9) Cr. 5.
Prereq: GDCB 679 and permission of instructor
Current theories encompassing electron optics and their applications for chemical and physical specimen preservation, ultramicrotomy, general staining and cytochemistry, immunocytochemistry, autoradiography, negative staining and shadowing, x-ray microanalysis, image digitization, processing and presentation.
EEOB 698. Seminar.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Meetings of graduate students and faculty to discuss recent literature and problems under investigation.
EEOB 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Research for thesis or dissertation.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
EEOB 699I. Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. (Cross-listed with Ia LL 699I).
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Research for thesis or dissertation.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Courses
EL PS 591. Social Justice Field Experience.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: EL PS 620
Supervised field experience in equity and social justice inside/outside higher education.
EL PS 615. Thematic Seminars.
Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to educational leadership doctoral program
EL PS 615A. Communication and Team Building.
Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to educational leadership doctoral program
EL PS 615B. Governance, Politics and Policies.
Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to educational leadership doctoral program
EL PS 615C. Law, Equity, Equality.
Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to educational leadership doctoral program
EL PS 615D. Ethics, Justice, and Caring.
Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to educational leadership doctoral program
EL PS 615E. Problem Solving and Planning.
Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to educational leadership doctoral program
EL PS 615F. Critical and Creative Thinking.
Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to educational leadership doctoral program
EL PS 616. Capstone Experience.
Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 4 credits of 615
This experience is designed to explore a topic addressed in one of the thematic seminars. The product of the capstone experience is a written paper of sufficient quality to be submitted to a scholarly journal for review.
EL PS 620. Social Justice Theory, Research, and Practice.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Introduction to social justice theory, research, and practice from a variety of theoretical perspectives in the context of higher education and broader society.
EL PS 621. Pedagogies of Dissent: Radical Theories of Education, Social Justice, and Economic Democracy.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 620
Critical examination of the philosophical foundations of education that seek to challenge the status quo and advance radical educational change. Exploration of macro-level (and some micro-level) issues relevant to educational change, in relation to how they inform practices of dissent and every day social relations.
EL PS 622. Decolonizing Praxis: Anti/post-colonial Theory, Research and Practice.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: EL PS 620
Critically probes the philosophical and historical foundations of anti/post-colonial theory. Examination of policy, social, theoretical and educational issues from a anti/post-colonial perspective.
EL PS 624. Critical Race Theory in Higher Education.
Cr. 1-3.
SS.
Exploration of the central tenets of critical race theory. Examination of policy, social and educational issues from a critical race perspective.
EL PS 625. Sexual Orientation Issues in HIgher Education.
Cr. 1-3.
SS.
Exploration of issues related to sexual orientation in higher education. Examination of individual and environmental factors that influence students' success in college. Development of intervention strategies to enhance the college experience for lesbian, gay, and bisexual students.
EL PS 626. Social Justice and Social Change in Higher Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: EL PS 621
An examination of how changes in the interest of social justice have occurred historically in American higher education. Exploration of social movements and theories of social change.
English Courses
ENGL 010. Intensive English and Orientation Program.
(21-0) Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Recommendation of the English Department
Full-time study of English for speakers of other languages. Brochure available from the IEOP Office, 102 Landscape Architecture, or at www.ieop.iastate.edu.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ENGL 099. Strategies for Non-native Speakers of English.
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Recommendation of English Department; placement in sections L and R is determined by examination; section S is open to all interested international students. Available P/NP to graduate students at their department's option
ENGL 099L. Strategies for Listening..
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Recommendation of English Department; placement in sections L and R is determined by examination; section S is open to all interested international students. Available P/NP to graduate students at their department's option
ENGL 099R. Strategies for Reading..
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Recommendation of English Department; placement in sections L and R is determined by examination; section S is open to all interested international students. Available P/NP to graduate students at their department's option
ENGL 099S. Academic Speaking and Pronunciation..
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Recommendation of English Department; placement in sections L and R is determined by examination; section S is open to all interested international students. Available P/NP to graduate students at their department's option
ENGL 101. English for Native Speakers of Other Languages.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Recommendation of English Department; placement in various sections is determined by examination. (See English Requirement for International Students in Index.)
For undergraduates: Completion of English 101 requirement prepares students for English 150. For graduates: Completion of English 101 satisfies the English requirement of the Graduate College. ENGL 101 courses are limited to students who are nonnative speakers of English.
Credit from Engl 101 does not count toward graduation.
ENGL 101B. Academic English.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Recommendation of English Department; placement in various sections is determined by examination. (See English Requirement for International Students in Index.)
For undergraduates: Completion of English 101 requirement prepares students for English 150. For graduates: Completion of English 101 satisfies the English requirement of the Graduate College. ENGL 101 courses are limited to students who are nonnative speakers of English.
Credit from Engl 101 does not count toward graduation.
ENGL 101C. Academic English II--Undergraduates..
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Recommendation of English Department; placement in various sections is determined by examination. (See English Requirement for International Students in Index.)
For undergraduates: Completion of English 101 requirement prepares students for English 150. For graduates: Completion of English 101 satisfies the English requirement of the Graduate College. ENGL 101 courses are limited to students who are nonnative speakers of English.
Credit from Engl 101 does not count toward graduation.
ENGL 101D. Academic English II--Graduates. Available P/NP to graduate students at their department's option..
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Recommendation of English Department; placement in various sections is determined by examination. (See English Requirement for International Students in Index.)
For undergraduates: Completion of English 101 requirement prepares students for English 150. For graduates: Completion of English 101 satisfies the English requirement of the Graduate College. ENGL 101 courses are limited to students who are nonnative speakers of English.
Credit from Engl 101 does not count toward graduation.
ENGL 101I. Available P/NP to graduate students at their department's option..
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Recommendation of English Department; placement in various sections is determined by examination. (See English Requirement for International Students in Index.)
For undergraduates: Completion of English 101 requirement prepares students for English 150. For graduates: Completion of English 101 satisfies the English requirement of the Graduate College. ENGL 101 courses are limited to students who are nonnative speakers of English.
Credit from Engl 101 does not count toward graduation.
ENGL 120. Computers and Language.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Introduction to the use of linguistic knowledge in computer applications today and the basic computational techniques used in such applications. The development of these techniques throughout the history of computational linguistics. How the study of language has contributed to the advancement of technology and how certain computational problems have influenced the way linguists study language.
ENGL 150. Critical Thinking and Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in LIB 160
Application of critical reading and thinking abilities to topics of civic and cultural importance. Introduction of basic oral, visual, and electronic communication principles to support writing development. Initiation of communication portfolio.
ENGL 180. Communication Skills for International Teaching Assistants.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Placement based upon SPEAK/TEACH test results. Persons whose native language is English cannot take 180 for credit. No more than one section of 180 may be taken per semester; up to two sections total.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for Engl 180 does not apply toward graduation.
ENGL 180A. Speaking Skills. Cr. 3. Emphasis on pronunciation improvement and greater fluency in spoken English for teaching purposes..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Placement based upon SPEAK/TEACH test results. Persons whose native language is English cannot take 180 for credit. No more than one section of 180 may be taken per semester; up to two sections total.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for Engl 180 does not apply toward graduation.
ENGL 180B. Intermediate Spoken English. Cr. 3..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Placement based upon SPEAK/TEACH test results. Persons whose native language is English cannot take 180 for credit. No more than one section of 180 may be taken per semester; up to two sections total.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for Engl 180 does not apply toward graduation.
ENGL 180C. Advanced Spoken English. Cr. 3. For students who have completed 180A or 180B but have not reached the passing level on the SPEAK/TEACH test..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Placement based upon SPEAK/TEACH test results. Persons whose native language is English cannot take 180 for credit. No more than one section of 180 may be taken per semester; up to two sections total.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for Engl 180 does not apply toward graduation.
ENGL 180D. Presentation Skills. Cr. 3. Developing explanations, leading discussions and handling questions in a teaching environment..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Placement based upon SPEAK/TEACH test results. Persons whose native language is English cannot take 180 for credit. No more than one section of 180 may be taken per semester; up to two sections total.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for Engl 180 does not apply toward graduation.
ENGL 180E. Supervised Independent Study. Cr. 1. Seminar with individual observation and consultation..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Placement based upon SPEAK/TEACH test results. Persons whose native language is English cannot take 180 for credit. No more than one section of 180 may be taken per semester; up to two sections total.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for Engl 180 does not apply toward graduation.
ENGL 199. Introduction to the Study of English.
(1-0) Cr. R.
F.S.
8 weeks. General introduction to the discipline; discussion of the various fields in English; consideration of career opportunities.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ENGL 201. Introduction to Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Credit in or exemption from 150
Study of selected examples of drama, poetry, short fiction, and the novel drawn from both British and American literature. Recommended for nonmajors.
ENGL 205. Popular Culture Analysis.
(Cross-listed with SP CM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit in or exemption from 150
Analysis of how information and entertainment forms persuade and manipulate audiences. Study of several forms that may include newspapers, speeches, television, film, advertising, fiction, and magazines. Special attention to verbal and visual devices.
ENGL 207. Introduction to Creative Writing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit in or exemption from 150
Course introduces students to the fundamentals of writing fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Extensive readings in all three genres. Students learn creative processes through writing exercises, workshops, and conferences.
ENGL 219. Introduction to Linguistics.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Introduction to linguistic concepts and principles of linguistic analysis with English as the primary source of data. Sound and writing systems, sentence structure, vocabulary, and meaning. Issues in the study of usage, regional and social dialects, language acquisition, and language change.
ENGL 220. Descriptive English Grammar.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 250
Overview of grammatical structures and functions. Parts of speech; phrase, clause, and sentence structure; sentence types and sentence analysis; rhetorical grammar and sentence style; terminology. Not a remedial, English composition, or ESL course.
ENGL 225. Survey of British Literature to 1800.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250
Representative works of British literature from the origins to 1800 in historical, cultural, and literary contexts. Will include multiple genres.
ENGL 226. Survey of British Literature since 1800.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250
Representative works from 1800 to the present in historical, cultural, and literary contexts. Will include multiple genres and may include texts that reflect and/or critique the impact and legacy of the British empire on its former colonies, i.e., postcolonial literature.
ENGL 227. Survey of American Literature to 1865.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250
Representative works of American literature from its origins (including indigenous and conquest literatures) through the end of the Civil War in historical, cultural, and literary contexts. Will include multiple genres.
ENGL 228. Survey of American Literature since 1865.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250
Representative works written in the United States since the Civil War in historical, cultural, and literary contexts, with attention to the cultural and ethnic diversity of Americans. Will include multiple genres.
ENGL 237. Survey of Film History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit in or exemption from 150
A survey of the history of film, both U.S. and international, from the beginnings in the late nineteenth century to the present.
ENGL 240. Introduction to American Indian Literature.
(Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit in or exemption from ENGL 150
Appreciation of oral and written forms of American Indian literatures. Tropes and techniques in oral, visual and written texts. Focus on the role of American Indians in interdisciplinary approaches to modern social and environmental issues as expressed in literary works.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ENGL 250. Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 150 or exemption from 150; sophomore classification or exemption from 150; credit for or concurrent enrollment in LIB 160
Analyzing, composing, and reflecting on written, oral, visual, and electronic (WOVE) discourse within academic, civic, and cultural contexts. Emphasis on supporting a claim and using primary and secondary sources. Continued development of student portfolio.
ENGL 250H. Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition, Honors.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Exemption from 150 and admission to Freshman Honors Program; credit for or concurrent enrollment in LIB 160
In-depth analysis, composition, and reflection on written, oral, visual, and electronic (WOVE) discourse within academic, civic, and cultural contexts. Emphasis on argumentation: developing claims, generating reasons, providing evidence. Individual sections organized by special topics. Development of student portfolio.
ENGL 260. Introduction to Literary Study.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Credit in or exemption from 150
Basic principles of literary study. Emphasis on writing of interpretive and critical essays. Particular attention to poetry. Designed for English majors.
ENGL 302. Business Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 250, junior classification
Theory, principles and processes of effective written, oral, visual, and electronic communication typically encountered in business and the professions. Extensive practice in many areas of workplace communication, including letter, memo, and email correspondence; short proposals and reports; policies and procedures; job packet including letters of application and resumes; website analysis; brochures; and individual and team presentations.
ENGL 302H. Honors..
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 250, junior classification
Theory, principles and processes of effective written, oral, visual, and electronic communication typically encountered in business and the professions. Extensive practice in many areas of workplace communication, including letter, memo, and email correspondence; short proposals and reports; policies and procedures; job packet including letters of application and resumes; website analysis; brochures; and individual and team presentations.
ENGL 303. Free-Lance Writing for Popular Magazines.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 250, not open to freshmen
Practical workshop in writing nonfiction articles for popular magazines. Emphasis on writing, market research, preparation of manuscripts, methods of submission. Major goal of the course is production of marketable material.
ENGL 304. Creative Writing--Fiction.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 250, not open to freshmen
Progresses from practice in basic techniques of fiction writing to fully developed short stories. Emphasis on writing, analytical reading, workshop criticism, and individual conferences.
ENGL 305. Creative Writing--Nonfiction.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 250, not open to freshmen
Workshop in writing imaginative essays, both critical and personal. Analytical reading, development of literary techniques. Individual and small group conferences.
ENGL 306. Creative Writing--Poetry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 250, not open to freshmen
Progresses from traditional to contemporary forms. Emphasis on writing, analytical reading, workshop criticism, and individual conferences.
ENGL 309. Report and Proposal Writing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 250, junior classification
Introduction to the theory and practice of preparing and analyzing reports and proposals intended for businesses, governmental agencies, and/or private and corporate foundations. Individual assignments and group projects include textual and visual elements of print and electronic documents as well as oral presentations.
ENGL 310. Rhetorical Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 250
Fundamental principles of rhetorical criticism. Focus on selected theories for analyzing cultural texts, including essays, speeches, film, technical and scientific documents, and websites. Emphasis on identifying artifacts, formulating research questions, applying methodologies, and understanding and practicing critical analysis through discussion and in writing.
ENGL 312. Biological Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: ENGL 250
Emphasis on effective writing and communication methods in the biological sciences, presentation of research data, methods of bibliographic citation, ethical communication, use of oral and visual presentation methods for biological information, manuscript and report preparation. For students in the biological and related life sciences.
ENGL 313. Rhetorical Website Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250
Rhetorical principles of multimodal composing in hypertextual environments. Focus on writing according to web style guidelines, employing cascading stylesheets for layout and design, and using principles of information architecture to determine optimal site structure. Final project involves constructing interactive client site using latest web standards.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 314. Technical Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 250, junior classification
Theories, principles, and processes of effective written, oral, visual, and electronic communication of technical information. Attention to major strategies for analyzing and adapting to audiences in various communication situations and composing technical discourse including organizing visual and verbal information. Extensive practice in many areas of technical communication, including instructions and procedures, proposals and reports, website analysis and design, and individual and team presentations.
ENGL 314H. Honors..
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 250, junior classification
Theories, principles, and processes of effective written, oral, visual, and electronic communication of technical information. Attention to major strategies for analyzing and adapting to audiences in various communication situations and composing technical discourse including organizing visual and verbal information. Extensive practice in many areas of technical communication, including instructions and procedures, proposals and reports, website analysis and design, and individual and team presentations.
ENGL 315. Creative Writing--Screenplays.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 250, not open to freshmen
Stresses master scene technique of writing fully developed screenplays. Emphasis on movie techniques, writing, workshop criticism, analytical reading and viewing, and individual conferences.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 316. Creative Writing--Playwriting.
(Cross-listed with THTRE). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ENGL 250, not open to freshmen
Progresses from production of scenes to fully developed one-act plays. Emphasis on action, staging, writing, analytical reading, workshop criticism, and individual conferences.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 330. Science Fiction.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250
Study of science fiction from its origins in nineteenth-century to the present. May include study of specific types of science fiction, such as classic, cyberpunk, feminist, or apocalyptic narratives; and may include consideration of science fiction film and/or theory.
ENGL 332. Visual Communication of Quantitative Information.
(Cross-listed with STAT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: STAT 101, 104 or 226; ENGL 250
Communicating quantitative information using visual displays; visualizing data; interactive and dynamic data displays; evaluating current examples in the media; color, perception, and representation in graphs; interpreting data displays.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 335. Studies in Film.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 250
Principles of film art and the traditional vocabulary of literature as applied to film. Influence of film on modes of thought and behavior.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 339. Literary Theory and Criticism.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 260 and 3 additional credits in literature
Study of selected texts of literary criticism, with attention to the purposes and practices of criticism.
ENGL 340. Women's Literature.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250
Historical and thematic survey of literature by and about women. May include autobiographies, journals, letters, poetry, fiction, and drama.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ENGL 344. U.S. Latino/a Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 250
An introduction to the literature of Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans and other Latino/a sub-groups. Special emphasis on themes such as ethnic relations and comparisons with EuroAmerican literary traditions.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ENGL 345. Women and Literature: Selected Topics.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ENGL 250
Literature by women and/or dealing with the images of women, e.g., study of individual authors or related schools of authors; exploration of specific themes or genres in women's literature; analysis of recurrent images of women in literature.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ENGL 346. American Indian Literature.
(Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250
Survey of literature by Native Americans from pre-Columbian tales and songs to contemporary novels and poetry.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ENGL 347. African American Literature to 1960.
(Cross-listed with AF AM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250
Intensive study of African American writing, possibly including slave narratives, Harlem Renaissance works, literature of social protest, and forerunners of contemporary works that reveal key thematic, stylistic, and historical range of the literature.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ENGL 348. Contemporary African American Literature.
(Cross-listed with AF AM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250
Intensive reading in literature by African Americans from 1960 to the present.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ENGL 349. Topics in Multicultural Literatures of the United States.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 250
Literature by writers from U.S. multicultural groups. May include literature of several groups or focus upon one of the following: Asian Americans, African Americans, Latino/a Americans, American Indians.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ENGL 350. Rhetorical Traditions.
(Cross-listed with CL ST, SP CM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 250
Ideas about the relationship between rhetoric and society in contemporary and historical contexts. An exploration of classical and contemporary rhetorical theories in relation to selected topics that may include politics, gender, race, ethics, education, science, or technology.
ENGL 352. Gay and Lesbian Literature.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250
Literary portrayals of gay and lesbian lives and relationships from many different genres. Attention to changing definitions and representations of sexual orientation and gender identity over time.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ENGL 353. World Literature: Western Foundations through Renaissance.
(Cross-listed with CL ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 250
Representative works from the drama, epics, poetry, and prose of the Ancient World through the late sixteenth century. May include Homer, Aeschylus, Sappho, Catullus, Dante, Marie de France, Boccaccio, Christine de Pizan, Cervantes, and others.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ENGL 354. World Literature: Seventeenth Century to the Present.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 250
Global literatures in their various cultural and aesthetic contexts. Representative works, oral and written literature, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ENGL 355. Literature and the Environment.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250
Study of literary texts that address the following topics, among others: the relationship between people and natural/urban environments, ecocriticism, and the importance of place in the literary imagination.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 358. Myth and Fairytale.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250
Study of traditional fairytales, myths, and legends from diverse cultures.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 359. Literature and the Arts.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250
Study of texts that may include the following topics: the relationship between literature and other art forms (including painting, sculpture, dance, music, photography, and film); the representation of the arts in literature; the influences of other art forms on literature; the interrelation of art theory and literary theory.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 360. Studies in American Literature to 1800.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250; sophomore classification
Selected readings in American literature from its beginnings through the colonial period; may reflect themes, genres, or social and cultural contexts.
ENGL 362. Studies in 19th Century American Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250; sophomore classification
Selected readings in American literature of the 19th century; may reflect themes, genres, or social and cultural contexts.
ENGL 364. Studies in American Literature: 1900 to the Present.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250; sophomore classification
Selected readings in American literature since 1900; may reflect themes, genres, or social and cultural contexts.
ENGL 370. Shakespeare.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 250
Reading and analysis of selected plays. Development of Shakespeare's dramatic art in its social and intellectual context.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ENGL 373. Studies in British Literature: The Middle Ages.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250; sophomore classification
Selected readings in medieval literature from its beginnings through the fifteenth century; may reflect themes, genres, or social and cultural contexts.
ENGL 374. Studies in British Literature: The Renaissance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250; sophomore classification
Selected readings in British literature from 1500 to 1660; may reflect themes, genres, or social and cultural contexts.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ENGL 375. Studies in British Literature: The Restoration and 18th Century.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250; sophomore classification
Selected readings in British literature from 1660 to 1800; may reflect themes, genres, or social and cultural contexts.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ENGL 376. Studies in British Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250; sophomore classification
Selected readings from British literature from the late eighteenth century to about 1900; may reflect themes, genres, or social and cultural contexts.
ENGL 376A. Romantic.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250; sophomore classification
Selected readings from British literature from the late eighteenth century to about 1900; may reflect themes, genres, or social and cultural contexts.
ENGL 376B. Victorian.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250; sophomore classification
Selected readings from British literature from the late eighteenth century to about 1900; may reflect themes, genres, or social and cultural contexts.
ENGL 378. Studies in British Literature: 1900 to the Present.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250; sophomore classification
Selected readings in British literature since 1900; may reflect themes, genres, or social and cultural contexts.
ENGL 389. Postcolonial Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 250; sophomore classification
Historical, thematic and theoretical study of postcolonial literatures from one or more of the following areas: Africa, South Asia, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Irish and immigrant British writers may also be included.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ENGL 393. The History of Children's Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 250
Origin and development of English and American children's literature through the early twentieth century. Special emphasis on nature, structure, and enduring themes of fantasy literature.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 395. Study and Travel.
Cr. arr.
SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised study of an appropriate area of the discipline while traveling in a foreign country or in the U.S. Special fees apply.
ENGL 395A. Literature..
Cr. arr.
SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised study of an appropriate area of the discipline while traveling in a foreign country or in the U.S. Special fees apply.
ENGL 395B. Creative Writing..
Cr. arr.
SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised study of an appropriate area of the discipline while traveling in a foreign country or in the U.S. Special fees apply.
ENGL 395C. Linguistics..
Cr. arr.
SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised study of an appropriate area of the discipline while traveling in a foreign country or in the U.S. Special fees apply.
ENGL 395D. Rhetoric and Professional Communication..
Cr. arr.
SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised study of an appropriate area of the discipline while traveling in a foreign country or in the U.S. Special fees apply.
ENGL 395E. Teacher Education..
Cr. arr.
SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised study of an appropriate area of the discipline while traveling in a foreign country or in the U.S. Special fees apply.
ENGL 396. Teaching the Reading of Young Adult Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 250
Critical study and evaluation of themes, genres, and cultures found in young adult literature. Strategies of effective reading; instructional strategies including discussion techniques and use of technology; matching texts to reader needs and proficiencies. Evaluation of fiction, nonfiction, and media-based materials for use in school programs. Lesson planning.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 397. Practice and Theory of Teaching Writing in the Secondary Schools.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 219 or 220 (Taken concurrently with C I 280. Cr. 2). Students must begin the application process for admission to the University Teacher Education Program and initiate a state of Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation background check prior to the semester in which they plan to take English 397
Introduction to teaching secondary language arts. Current theories and practices in the teaching of writing to secondary school students. Theories of rhetoric, approaches to teaching, lesson design and planning. Evaluating writing. Professional portfolio preparation.
ENGL 404. Creative Writing Workshop--Fiction.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 304
Individual projects in short fiction on a workshop and conference basis. Readings in short fiction. Discussion of elements of narrative such as plot, point of view, characterization, theme, setting.
ENGL 405. Creative Writing Workshop--Nonfiction.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 305
Individual projects in memoir, immersion journalism, character studies, and/or the personal essay on a workshop and conference basis. Readings in creative nonfiction.
ENGL 406. Creative Writing Workshop--Poetry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 306
Individual projects in poetry on a workshop and conference basis. Readings in poetry. Discussion of poetic elements such as image, sound, internal structure, rhythm, tone, figurative language.
ENGL 411. Technology, Rhetoric, and Professional Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 310; 302, 309, 313, or 314; junior classification
Seminar course on the implication of technologies, especially computer technology, for the writing and reading of business, technical, and academic texts. Extensive reading, discussion, and writing on selected technology-related topics.
ENGL 415. Business and Technical Editing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 302, 309, or 314; junior classification
Editing journal articles, research reports, technical manuals, newsletters, and proposals. Attention to editorial levels and styles, project management, editor-author relationships, and electronic editing.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 416. Visual Aspects of Business and Technical Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 302, 309, or 314; junior classification
Rhetoric of visual elements in business and technical communication. Issues in the design of text, charts, graphs, diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and other visual displays.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 417. Student Teaching.
(Cross-listed with C I). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: 494, admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator the semester prior to student teaching
Full-time teaching in secondary English: long term and unit planning, lesson planning, classroom teaching practice in English language arts.
ENGL 417E. English and Literature (Same as C I 417E.).
(Cross-listed with C I). Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: 494, admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator the semester prior to student teaching
Full-time teaching in secondary English: long term and unit planning, lesson planning, classroom teaching practice in English language arts.
ENGL 418. Seminar in Argumentation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 310, junior classification
Advanced seminar in theory and analysis with extensive practice in various modes of argument.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 420. History of the English Language.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 219, 220
Comparison of English to other languages by family background and by type. Analysis of representative Old, Middle, Early Modern and present-day English texts, including both literary works and non-literary documents.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 422. Women, Men, and the English Language.
(Cross-listed with LING, W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 219
The ways men and women differ in using language in varied settings and the ways in which language both creates and reflects gender divisions.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ENGL 425. Second Language Learning and Teaching.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 219; junior classification
The process of second language learning and principles and techniques of teaching second languages. Learning and teaching in specific situations and for particular purposes. Current applications of technology in teaching and assessment.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 437. Grammatical Analysis.
(Dual-listed with 537). (Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 220; 219 or 511 or introductory course in linguistics; junior classification
Theories and methods for analysis of English syntax with emphasis on recent syntactic theory.
ENGL 440. Seminar in British Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Completion of 9 credits of surveys; completion of or concurrent enrollment in 339; junior classification
Selected authors, movements, eras, or genres in British literature. Readings in criticism; required research paper.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 441. Seminar in American Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Completion of 9 credits of surveys; completion of or concurrent enrollment in 339; junior classification
Selected authors, movements, eras, or genres in American literature. Readings in criticism; required research paper.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 445. Seminar: Literature Crossing Boundaries.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Completion of 9 credits of surveys; completion of or concurrent enrollment in 339; junior classification
Intensive study of selected literature that bridges traditional genre, period, national, or disciplinary boundaries. Readings in criticism; required research paper.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 450. Seminar in Literary Genres.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Completion of 9 credits of surveys; completion of or concurrent enrollment in 339; junior classification
Intensive study of drama, film, fiction, poetry, or prose. Selected movements, eras, or national traditions. Readings in criticism; required research paper.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 460. Seminar in Gender and Ethnicity.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Completion of 9 credits of surveys; completion of or concurrent enrollment in 339; junior classification
Selected readings of various authors, movements, eras, or genres. Readings in criticism; required research paper.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 477. Seminar in Technical Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 302, 309, or 314
Intensive study of a selected topic that bridges theory and practice in technical communication. Required project that contributes to the understanding of an emerging issue in the profession.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 487. Internship in Business, Technical, and Professional Communication.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in 302, 309, 313, 314, 415 (preferred), 416, or 477, junior classification; and permission of coordinator
An opportunity to write, edit, and design business and technical documents in a professional setting. Projects include reports, proposals, manuals, brochures, newsletters.
ENGL 489. Undergraduate Seminar.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.
Prereq: 9 credits in English beyond 250
Intensive study of a selected topic in literature, criticism, rhetoric, writing, or language. Cross-listing with linguistics acceptable only when offered as a course in linguistics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENGL 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 9 credits in English beyond 250 appropriate to the section taken, junior classification, permission of Undergraduate Studies Committee
Designed to meet the needs of students who wish study in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 9 credits of Engl 490 may be used toward graduation.
ENGL 490A. Literature.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 9 credits in English beyond 250 appropriate to the section taken, junior classification, permission of Undergraduate Studies Committee
Designed to meet the needs of students who wish study in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 9 credits of Engl 490 may be used toward graduation.
ENGL 490B. Linguistics, Semantics (Ling 490B).
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 9 credits in English beyond 250 appropriate to the section taken, junior classification, permission of Undergraduate Studies Committee
Designed to meet the needs of students who wish study in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 9 credits of Engl 490 may be used toward graduation.
ENGL 490C. Rhetoric, Teaching of Composition.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 9 credits in English beyond 250 appropriate to the section taken, junior classification, permission of Undergraduate Studies Committee
Designed to meet the needs of students who wish study in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 9 credits of Engl 490 may be used toward graduation.
ENGL 490D. Criticism and Theory of Literature.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 9 credits in English beyond 250 appropriate to the section taken, junior classification, permission of Undergraduate Studies Committee
Designed to meet the needs of students who wish study in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 9 credits of Engl 490 may be used toward graduation.
ENGL 490E. Reading: Instructional Methods and Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 9 credits in English beyond 250 appropriate to the section taken, junior classification, permission of Undergraduate Studies Committee
Designed to meet the needs of students who wish study in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 9 credits of Engl 490 may be used toward graduation.
ENGL 490F. Creative Writing.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 9 credits in English beyond 250 appropriate to the section taken, junior classification, permission of Undergraduate Studies Committee
Designed to meet the needs of students who wish study in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 9 credits of Engl 490 may be used toward graduation.
ENGL 490G. Business/Technical Communication.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 9 credits in English beyond 250 appropriate to the section taken, junior classification, permission of Undergraduate Studies Committee
Designed to meet the needs of students who wish study in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 9 credits of Engl 490 may be used toward graduation.
ENGL 490H. Honors.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 9 credits in English beyond 250 appropriate to the section taken, junior classification, permission of Undergraduate Studies Committee
Designed to meet the needs of students who wish study in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 9 credits of Engl 490 may be used toward graduation.
ENGL 494. Practice and Theory of Teaching Literature in the Secondary Schools.
(Cross-listed with C I). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: ENGL 310, 397, 9 other credits in English beyond 250, PSYCH 333, admission to teacher education program
Portfolio review. Current theories and practices in the teaching of literature to secondary school students. Integrating literary study and writing. Preparation and selection of materials. Classroom presentation. Unit planning. (Taken concurrently with C I 280, Cr. 2, and Sp Ed 450).
ENGL 497. Capstone Assessment.
Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Junior status
Must be taken in conjunction with a 400-level English course.
ENGL 500. Proseminar: Teaching English Composition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Required of all new English teaching assistants. Introduction to the teaching of ISUComm Foundation Courses. Foundational and relevant newer composition theory and pedagogical methods related to ISUComm Foundation Courses objectives and their classroom enactment, including development of assignments and supporting activities, and evaluation of student projects.
ENGL 501. Research Methods in Rhetoric and Professional Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits in English
Survey of the major qualitative and quantitative methods used in research on communication and language in academic and nonacademic settings.
ENGL 503. Theory and Research in Composition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits in English
In-depth consideration of the theory and practice of critical composition pedagogy. Opportunities for actual classroom application.
ENGL 504. Teaching Business and Technical Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: MA in English or closely related field and must be teaching ENGL 302, 309, or 314 concurrently
Practicum in teaching college courses in business and technical communication. Emphasis on curriculum planning, textbook selection, assignment design, materials development, and assessment of student work.
ENGL 505. Technology in Business, Technical, and Professional Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Seminar course examining the role of technology, especially computer technology, in communication practices within academic and workplace settings.
ENGL 506. Theory and Research in Professional Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Introduction to professional communication as a discipline, with emphasis on theories of communication and discourse that inform professional communication research and on trends and developments in that research and the field.
ENGL 507. Writing and Analyzing Professional Documents.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Introduction to the theory and practice of planning, preparing, and presenting information in written, oral, and visual forms prepared for business, science, industry, and government. Guided readings. Team projects. Individual projects.
ENGL 508. Advanced Workshop in Academic Writing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits
Hands-on practice in writing academic discourse for publication; rhetorical analyses of student-selected academic journals; discussion of current trends in academic writing; professional perspectives on the referee process and on journal editorial decision making. Focus on the writing of selected short pieces (opinion essays, standard reviews, conference-length papers) and of article-length manuscripts.
ENGL 509. Writing Proposals and Grant Applications.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Introduction to the theory and practice of preparing and analyzing proposals and grant applications intended for businesses, governmental agencies, and/or private and corporate foundations. Individual assignments and group projects include text documents and oral presentations.
ENGL 510. Introduction to Computers in Applied Linguistics.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Use of applications software for language teaching, linguistic analysis, and statistical analysis. Issues and problems in applied linguistics related to computer methods.
ENGL 511. Introduction to Linguistic Analysis.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Principles and methods of linguistic analysis with emphasis on phonology, morphology, and syntax. Description of linguistic variation and current theoretical approaches to linguistics.
ENGL 513. Language Assessment Practicum.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 519
Advanced practicum in language assessment.
ENGL 514. Sociolinguistics.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics
Theories and methods of examining language in its social setting. Analysis of individual characteristics (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity, social class, region), interactional factors (e.g., situation, topic, purpose) and national policies affecting language use.
ENGL 515. Statistical Natural Language Processing.
(Cross-listed with LING, HCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: STAT 330 or equivalent, recommended LING 219 or LING 511
Introduction to computational techniques involving human language and speech in applications such as information retrieval and extraction, automatic text categorization, word prediction, intelligent Web searching, spelling and grammar checking, speech recognition and synthesis, statistical machine translation, n-grams, POS-tagging, word-sense disambiguation, on-line lexicons and thesauri, markup languages, corpus analysis, and Python programming language.
ENGL 517. Second Language Acquisition.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics
Theory, methods, and results of second language acquisition research with emphasis on approaches relevant to second language teaching.
ENGL 518. Teaching English as a Second Language Methods and Materials.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics
Introduction to approaches, methods, techniques, materials, curricular design, and assessment for various levels of ESL instruction. Attention to issues related to the teaching of listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and culture.
ENGL 519. Second Language Assessment.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 511
Principles of second language assessment including reliability, validity, authenticity and practicality. Constructing, scoring, interpreting, and evaluating second language tests for a variety of situations.
ENGL 520. Computational Analysis of English.
(Cross-listed with LING, HCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 510 and 511
Concepts and practices for analysis of English by computer with emphasis on the applications of computational analysis to problems in applied linguistics such as corpus analysis and recognition of learner language in computer-assisted learning and language assessment.
ENGL 521. Teaching of Literature and the Literature Curriculum.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in literature
Examination of the roles of the literary work, reader, and teacher in literary study. Responses to literature. Place of literature in language arts. Study and development of curriculum materials for middle school, high school, and college levels of instruction.
ENGL 522. Literary Theory and Criticism.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in literature
Examination of the history, logic, and rhetoric of contemporary literary criticism and analysis.
ENGL 523. Introduction to Old English Language and Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Course in medieval literature or history or history of the English language recommended
Introductory study of Old English language and literature in prose and poetry, including extracts from Beowulf. Some attention to Anglo-Saxon culture.
ENGL 524. Literacy: Issues and Methods for Nonnative Speakers of English.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics
Theoretical and practical issues and techniques in the teaching of literacy in a variety of contexts, involving children and adults at basic skill levels and teens and adults in academic and vocational programs.
ENGL 525. Methods in Teaching Listening and Speaking Skills to Nonnative Speakers of English.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics
Theoretical and practical issues and techniques in the teaching of second language pronunciation, listening, and speaking skills. Topics will be relevant to those intending to teach in various contexts involving both K-12 and adult learners.
ENGL 526. Computer-Assisted Language Learning.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 511 or equivalent
Theory, research, and practice in computer use for teaching nonnative speakers of English. Methods for planning and evaluating computer-based learning activities.
ENGL 527. Discourse Analysis.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics
Methods and theoretical foundations for linguistic approaches to discourse analysis. Applications of discourse analysis to the study of texts in a variety of settings, including academic and research contexts.
ENGL 528. English for Specific Purposes.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics
Issues and techniques in analyzing, teaching, and assessing English for specific purposes. Topics include theories of specific purpose language use, analysis of learner needs in target language contexts, and syllabus and materials development for teaching and assessment.
ENGL 529. Multimedia Content Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 313
Strategies for developing and delivering multimodal content via digital media. Focus on the principles of database design, interface development, usability testing, and collaborative content management within professional communication settings.
ENGL 531. Topics in the Study of Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in literature
Intensive study of literary genres, periods, movements, or themes; e.g., Literature and Historicism, Narrating the Feminine, Allegory.
ENGL 532. American Literature to 1865.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in literature
Selected texts in American literature from Beginnings to the Civil War. Study may include Native American literature, the literature of European conquest, Colonial and Revolutionary periods, Early Republic, and Jacksonian Era, in critical and cultural contexts.
ENGL 533. British Literature to 1830.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 6 credits in literature
Selected texts from the Medieval, Renaissance, Restoration, Eighteenth-Century, and/or Romantic periods, in critical and cultural contexts.
ENGL 534. American Literature 1865 to the Present.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 6 credits in literature
Selected texts in American literature from the Civil War to the present. Study may include Realism, Naturalism, Modernism, and Postmodernism, with significant attention to race/ethnicity, gender, and identity, and to contemporary critical views. Range of authors and genres.
ENGL 535. British Literature 1830 to the Present.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in literature
Selected texts from the Victorian, Edwardian, Modernist, and/or Contemporary periods, in critical and cultural contexts.
ENGL 536. Postcolonial Literatures.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in literature
Colonial and postcolonial Anglophone literatures from various locations, such as Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the British Isles, in critical and cultural contexts.
ENGL 537. Grammatical Analysis.
(Dual-listed with 437). (Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 220; 219 or 511 or introductory course in linguistics; junior classification
Theories and methods for analysis of English syntax with emphasis on recent syntactic theory.
ENGL 538. Fiction.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 6 credits in literature
Selected fiction writers in English; range of authors and genres. Emphasis on both male and female writers; attention to the relationships between fiction and cultural change.
ENGL 539. Poetry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in literature
Selected poets writing in English, considered in representative groups.
ENGL 540. Drama.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.
Prereq: 6 credits in literature
Primary texts in dramatic genres from various literary periods, in critical and cultural contexts. Frequently concentrates on the English Renaissance and the Shakespearean stage.
ENGL 541. Autobiography, Biography, Memoir.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in literature
Study of lifewriting, e.g., autobiography, biography, memoir, cross-genre writing, autobiographical criticism. Readings may be arranged by period, nationality, or subgenre (e.g., autobiography of childhood experience, celebrity auto/biography).
ENGL 542. Production Processes for Technical Documents.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Overview of the principles of desktop publishing as practiced in the field of technical communication. Focus on theories of print document design and project management, as well as digital prepress techniques employed to produce documents using external print services. Requires extensive use of current desktop publishing software.
ENGL 543. Environmental Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
An exploration of the major genres that derive from literary encounters with the environment. Readings may come from various cultures and time periods, but about half of the texts will represent canonical American environmental literature from the 19th and 20th centuries.
ENGL 544. Postcolonial or Multicultural Literatures.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in literature
U.S. multicultural literatures or colonial and postcolonial Anglophone literatures from various locations, in critical and cultural contexts. Development of literary traditions, discourses of race and gender, counter-storytelling, myths of origin, literary phases and movements. Readings in several genres.
ENGL 545. Women's Literature.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in literature
Primary texts by women writers; historical, thematic, formal, or theoretical approaches; secondary readings; e.g., Nineteenth-Century Women Writers; American Women's Personal Narratives; Southern Women Writers of the U.S.
ENGL 546. Issues in the Study of Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 6 credits in literature
Intensive study of current and emerging topics and problems concerning literature and its relationship to theory and to language study; e.g., Theory of Metaphor; Renegotiating the Canon; Feminist Theory.
ENGL 547. The History of Rhetorical Theory I: From Plato to Bacon.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 credits in English
Rhetorical theory from the classical period of ancient Greece and Rome through the Middle Ages to the early Renaissance; attention to its relation to the nature of knowledge, communication, practice, and pedagogy.
ENGL 548. The History of Rhetorical Theory II: From Bacon to the Present.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 credits in English
Rhetorical theory from the early modern period (Bacon, Descartes, and Locke) to the present; attention to its relation to the nature of knowledge, communication practice, and pedagogy.
ENGL 549. Multimedia Design in Professional Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Rhetorical principles of information-based multimedia design. Practical understanding of computer applications used in multimedia development. Focus on theoretical and practical elements of producing multimedia training programs in both education and industry. Work with interactive hypertext, digital audio, and non-linear video editing.
ENGL 550. Creative Writing: Craft and Professional Practice.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Admission into MFA Program in Creative Writing and Environment
A multigenre craft course required of all incoming students in the MFA Program in Creative Writing and Environment. Students develop an understanding of craft and environmental writing across genres (poetry, fiction, nonfiction) as well as learn about editing and publication practice through the lens of a working literacy journal, Flyway: A Journal of Writing and Environment. Other course activities include presentations on the production practices of leading literary journals; individual editing projects; pragmatic tips for finding publication outlets for polished creative work; and a field trip to publishing houses.
ENGL 551. Advanced Multi-Genre Creative Writing Workshop.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Fourth-semester or equivalent standing in the Creative Writing and Environment MFA program
Students develop book-length manuscripts of fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry.
ENGL 553. Graduate Workshop: Writing The Long Project.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: 550 and graduate classification. Open to graduate students outside MFA in Creative Writing and Environment only with permission of instructor
Individual long creative writing project ideas developed in course. Portions of long creative writing project workshopped, revised, discussed in conferences.
ENGL 554. Graduate Fiction Workshop.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: 550 and graduate classification. Open to graduate students outside MFA in Creative Writing and Environment only with permission of instructor
Individual projects in fiction on a workshop and conference basis. Readings in short fiction. Discussion of elements of narrative such as plot, point of view, characterization, theme, setting.
ENGL 555. Graduate Nonfiction Workshop.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: 550 and graduate classification. Open to graduate students outside MFA in Creative Writing and Environment only with permission of instructor
Individual projects in memoir, immersion journalism, character studies, and/or the personal essay on a workshop and conference basis. Readings in creative nonfiction.
ENGL 556. Graduate Poetry Workshop.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: 550 and graduate classification. Open to graduate students outside MFA in Creative Writing and Environment only with permission of instructor
Individual projects in poetry on a workshop and conference basis. Readings in poetry. Discussion of poetic elements such as image, sound, internal structure, rhythm, tone, figurative language.
ENGL 557. Studies in Creative Writing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Special topics course on ideas, issues, and techniques in creative writing. Subject matter may include specific genres, aspects of the creative writing process, or themes of particular interest. Significant readings and written work required; previous workshop experience helpful.
ENGL 558. Teaching Creative Writing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Pedagogical approaches that are effective for grade-school through adult-education creative writing teaching. Writing exercises, workshops, text evaluation, and visits from creative writers.
ENGL 559. Creative Writing Teaching Internship.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of participating instructors
Students assist in an introductory creative writing class. Some supervised teaching but mainly evaluation of submissions and individual conferences. Requirements and grades determined by participating instructors.
ENGL 560. Environmental Field Experience.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 550 and graduate classification. Open to graduate students outside MFA in Creative Writing and Environment only with permission of instructor
Students spend a term on a project that requires fieldwork. Projects might include working for a federal, state or private non-profit environmental organization or farm, or living and working in a specified natural area.
ENGL 586. Visual Rhetoric in Professional Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: A course in professional communication
Rhetorical theory and research in graphics, document design, and related principles of visual communication. Methods of designing texts, data displays, illustrations, and other visual elements in business and technical communication.
ENGL 587. Internship in Business, Technical, and Professional Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 507 plus 3 additional graduate credits in business and technical writing or composition and rhetoric, permission of instructor. Limited to master's and doctoral degree candidates in the field of rhetoric and professional communication
An opportunity to write, edit, and design business and technical documents in a professional setting. Projects include reports, proposals, manuals, brochures, newsletters.
ENGL 588. Supervised Practicum in Teaching English as a Second Language.
(Cross-listed with LING). (1-5) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits toward the TESL Certificate, 15 credits toward the TESL/AL master's degree, or completion of all other requirements for K-12 ESL teacher endorsement
Intensive observation of ESL instruction and supervised practice in teaching learners of English in a context appropriate to the practicum student's goals. Seminar discussion of observed practices in relation to language teaching theories and methods.
ENGL 589. Supervised Practicum in Literary Editing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 550, at least one graduate creative writing workshop, permission of instructor
Students assume editorial duties for Flyway, a nationally distributed literary journal: overseeing a staff; screening submissions; corresponding with authors; editing and proofing; assisting with layout; communicating with the printer; overseeing a contest; and promoting the magazine.
ENGL 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of the Graduate Studies Committee according to guidelines available in the department office
ENGL 590A. Literature.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of the Graduate Studies Committee according to guidelines available in the department office
ENGL 590B. Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)/Applied Linguistics. (Cross-listed with LING 590B).
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of the Graduate Studies Committee according to guidelines available in the department office
ENGL 590C. Composition and Rhetoric.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of the Graduate Studies Committee according to guidelines available in the department office
ENGL 590E. Rhetoric and Professional Communication.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of the Graduate Studies Committee according to guidelines available in the department office
ENGL 590F. Creative Writing.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of the Graduate Studies Committee according to guidelines available in the department office
ENGL 590G. Applied Linguistics and Technology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of the Graduate Studies Committee according to guidelines available in the department office
ENGL 592. Core Studies in Rhetoric and Professional Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 12 hours in rhetoric, linguistics, or literature, excluding 150/250
Seminar on topics central to the fields of rhetoric, composition, and professional communication or composition.
ENGL 592A. Rhetoric of Science and Technology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 12 hours in rhetoric, linguistics, or literature, excluding 150/250
Seminar on topics central to the fields of rhetoric, composition, and professional communication or composition.
ENGL 592B. Visual Rhetoric.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 12 hours in rhetoric, linguistics, or literature, excluding 150/250
Seminar on topics central to the fields of rhetoric, composition, and professional communication or composition.
ENGL 592C. Multimodal Theory and Pedagogy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 12 hours in rhetoric, linguistics, or literature, excluding 150/250
Seminar on topics central to the fields of rhetoric, composition, and professional communication or composition.
ENGL 595. Graduate Study and Travel.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised study of an appropriate area of the discipline while traveling in a foreign country or in the U.S. Special fees apply.
ENGL 595A. Literature..
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised study of an appropriate area of the discipline while traveling in a foreign country or in the U.S. Special fees apply.
ENGL 595B. Creative Writing..
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised study of an appropriate area of the discipline while traveling in a foreign country or in the U.S. Special fees apply.
ENGL 595C. Linguistics..
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised study of an appropriate area of the discipline while traveling in a foreign country or in the U.S. Special fees apply.
ENGL 595D. Rhetoric and Professional Communication..
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised study of an appropriate area of the discipline while traveling in a foreign country or in the U.S. Special fees apply.
ENGL 595E. Teacher Education..
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised study of an appropriate area of the discipline while traveling in a foreign country or in the U.S. Special fees apply.
ENGL 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of major professor
ENGL 602. Research Design in Rhetoric and Professional Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 501
A workshop for advanced graduate students in rhetoric and professional communication. Primary focus on qualitative methods.
ENGL 603. Seminar in Advanced Pedagogy in Rhetoric and Composition: Theory and Research.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 503
Exploration of relationships between theory and practice in current pedagogy. Intensive examination of contemporary theories of poststructuralism, new media, feminism, postcolonialism, or cultural studies and their impact on current pedagogical practice. Participation in pedagogical research and theory building.
ENGL 611. Topics in Rhetorical Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 547 or 548
Rhetorical theory, criticism, and/or practice in relation to an historical period or a particular theoretical issue.
ENGL 623. Research Methods in Applied Linguistics.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 511, 517, 519
Survey of research traditions in applied linguistics. Focus on theoretical and practical aspects of quantitative and qualitative approaches to applied linguistic study, including experimental and quasiexperimental methods, classroom observation and research, introspective methods, elicitation techniques, case studies, interactional analysis, ethnography, and program evaluation. Computational tools and resources for linguistic research will be highlighted.
ENGL 626. Computer-Assisted Language Testing.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 510, 511, 519
Principles and practice for the use and study of computers and the Internet in second language assessment.
ENGL 630. Seminar in Technology and Applied Linguistics.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 510, 511
Topic changes each semester. Topics include advanced methods in natural language processing, technology and literacy in a global context, feed back in CALL programs, and advances in language assessment.
ENGL 688. Practicum in Technology and Applied Linguistics.
(Cross-listed with LING). (1-5) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 510, 626, or equivalent; at least 2nd year PhD student in Applied Linguistics and Technology
Focus on integrating theoretical knowledge with practical expertise. Assess client needs; develop, integrate, and evaluate solutions. Practical understanding of computer applications used in multimedia development. Create web-based or CD-ROM-based multimedia materials. Work with advanced authoring applications.
ENGL 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of major professor
Research.
Engineering Courses
ENGR 101. Engineering Orientation.
Cr. R.
F.S.
Introduction to the College of Engineering and the engineering profession. Information concerning university and college policies, procedures, and resources. Undeclared sections: Considerations in choosing an engineering curriculum. Opportunities to interact with departments. Declared sections: Introduction to major-specific topics.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ENGR 104. LEAD Program Orientation.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Orientation for LEAD Living/Learning Community participants. Applications of problem solving, engineering design, teamwork, study, and time management techniques and skills. Engineering professional development.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ENGR 105. LEAD Program Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Seminar for LEAD Program participants in the residential learning community. Industrial tours and orientation to engineering profession.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ENGR 110. E2020 Scholars Program Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: E2020 Scholars recipient; freshman, sophomore or junior classification.
There is a vision for the engineer of the future, an engineer who helps create a better world. That vision has been defined nationally by the Engineer of 2020 initiative and by the Iowa State College of Engineering initiative called the 2050 Challenge. The E2020 program brings together these initiatives through National Science Foundation funding to support scholarships and educational program for engineering students. An E2020 Scholar will learn about leadership, become more globally aware, understand innovation and entrepreneurship, and see the bigger picture of interdisciplinary and systems design.
Credit will not count toward graduation for any engineering curriculum.
ENGR 131. Learning Community Seminar.
Cr. R.
F.S.
Peer-mentored review of course topics in engineering undeclared learning communities.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ENGR 150. Foundations of Leadership Development and Learning.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: ELP students only
Leadership development with focus on global context and awareness of events shaping the context. Exposure to theory of leadership with examples. Necessary characteristics of a leader, and strategies for leadership skills development. Exposure to non-traditional career paths for engineers. Outline of personalized leadership development.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ENGR 160. Engineering Problems with Computer Applications Laboratory.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Satisfactory scores on mathematics placement examinations; credit or enrollment in MATH 142, 165
Solving engineering problems and presenting solutions through technical reports. Significant figures. Use of SI units. Graphing and curve-fitting. Flowcharting. Introduction to mechanics, statistics and engineering economics. Use of spreadsheet programs to solve and present engineering problems. Solution of engineering problems using computer programming languages. (The honors section includes application of programming to mobile robotics).
ENGR 160H. Honors. F..
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Satisfactory scores on mathematics placement examinations; credit or enrollment in MATH 142, 165
Solving engineering problems and presenting solutions through technical reports. Significant figures. Use of SI units. Graphing and curve-fitting. Flowcharting. Introduction to mechanics, statistics and engineering economics. Use of spreadsheet programs to solve and present engineering problems. Solution of engineering problems using computer programming languages. (The honors section includes application of programming to mobile robotics).
ENGR 210. E2020 Scholars Program Seminar: Leadership Development.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: E2020 Scholars recipient; 110
Introduction to and activities in the study of programmatic goals of leadership development. Study of innovation and entrepreneurship concepts that are expected to characterize engineers by year 2020.
Credit will not count toward graduation for any engineering curriculum.
ENGR 320. International Experience Report.
Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Satisfactory completion of international work experience of at least ten weeks or nine credits of approved course work taken abroad. Permission of student's department prior to departure
Critique of work/study abroad experience as it relates to professional development. Taken the semester after completion of work abroad or study abroad. Written report and presentation.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ENGR 327. Voices of Public Policy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Sophomore classification in engineering
Role and impact of legislative process, partisan politics, government, lobbyists, the media, expert testimony and grassroots activism on public policy. Critical analysis of context; of claims, assumptions, premises, and evidence of both sides; represented and disenfranchised populations; the ethical issues to develop personal position and courses of action to impact public policy process.
ENGR 396. Summer Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Permission of adviser and Engineering College Classification officer
Summer professional work period.
ENGR 397. Professional Internship.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of adviser and engineering college classification officer
Professional or interdisciplinary work period in engineering or career-related field. Enrollment limited to one summer and/or one semester per academic year.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ENGR 466. Multidisciplinary Engineering Design.
(Cross-listed with A E, AER E, CPR E, E E, I E, M E, MAT E). (1-4) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Student must be within two semesters of graduation and receive permission of instructor
Student must be within two semesters of graduation and receive permission of instructor. Application of team design concepts to projects of a multidisciplinary nature. Concurrent treatment of design, manufacturing, and life cycle considerations. Application of design tools such as CAD, CAM, and FEM. Design methodologies, project scheduling, cost estimating, quality control, manufacturing processes. Development of a prototype and appropriate documentation in the form of written reports, oral presentations and computer models and engineering drawings.
ENGR 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification in engineering, college approval
ENGR 490E. Entrepreneurship.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification in engineering, college approval
Environmental Science Courses
ENSCI 110. Orientation to Environmental Science.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Freshman classification in EnSci
Overview of Environmental Science curriculum and discussion of professional opportunities.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ENSCI 201. Introduction to Environmental Issues.
(Cross-listed with BIOL, ENV S). (2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Discussion of current and emerging environmental issues such as human population growth, energy use, loss of biodiversity, water resources, and climate change.
ENSCI 250. Environmental Geography.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
The distribution, origins and functions of the earth?s physical systems and the spatial relationship between human activity and the natural world.
ENSCI 301. Natural Resource Ecology and Soils.
(Cross-listed with NREM). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 211, 211L; FOR 201 or a second course in biology
Effects of environmental factors on ecosystem structure and function using forest, prairie and agricultural ecosystems as models. Special emphasis is given to soil-forming factors and the role of soil in nutrient and water cycling and ecosystem dynamics. Additional emphasis is given to human influences on natural ecosystems and the role of perennial plant communities in agricultural landscapes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 312. Ecology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL, BIOL). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.SS.
Prereq: BIOL 211L and 212L
Fundamental concepts and principles of ecology dealing with organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems. Laboratory and field exercises examine ecological principles and methods as well as illustrate habitats.
ENSCI 312I. Ecology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL, IA LL). Cr. 4.
SS.
An introduction to the principles of ecology at the population, community and ecosystem level. Field studies of local lakes, wetlands and prairies are used to examine factors controlling distributions, interactions, and roles of plants and animals in native ecosystems.
ENSCI 345. Natural Resource Photogrammetry and Geographic Information Systems.
(Cross-listed with NREM). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification
Measurement and interpretation of aerial photos in resource management. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS including digitizing, development and query of attribute tables, georeferencing, and use of multiple GIS layers in simple spatial analyses.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 360. Environmental Soil Science.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: AGRON 260 or GEOL 100 or 201
Burras and Killorn. Application of soil science to contemporary environmental problems; comparison of the impacts that different management strategies have on short- and long-term environmental quality and land development. Emphasis on participatory learning activities.
ENSCI 381. Environmental Systems I: Introduction to Environmental Systems.
(Dual-listed with 581). (Cross-listed with BIOL, ENV S, MICRO). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 12 credits of natural science including biology and chemistry
Introduction to the structure and function of natural environmental systems. Systems approach to the analysis of material and energy flows in natural environmental systems and the primary environmental factors controlling these systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 382. Environmental Systems II: Analysis of Environmental Systems.
(Dual-listed with 582). (Cross-listed with BIOL). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ENSCI 381
Continuation of ENSCI 381. Systems approach to the analysis of material and energy flows in natural environmental systems and the primary environmental factors controlling these systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 390. Internship in Environmental Science.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Approval of the Environmental Science coordinator
Supervised off-campus work experience in the field of environmental science.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ENSCI 391. Apprenticeship.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Approval of the Environmental Science Coordinator
Practical experience in an approved setting such as a research laboratory, government office, or private office.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ENSCI 402. Watershed Hydrology.
(Dual-listed with 502). (Cross-listed with AGRON, GEOL, MTEOR, NREM). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering; junior standing
Examination of watersheds as systems, emphasizing the surface components of the hydrologic cycle. Combines qualitative understanding of hydrological processes and uncertainty with quantitative representation. Laboratory emphasizes field investigation and measurement of watershed processes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 402I. Watershed Hydrology and Surficial Processes.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, IA LL). Cr. 4.
SS.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering
Effects of geomorphology, soils, and land use on transport of water and materials (nutrients, contaminates) in watersheds. Fieldwork will emphasize investigations of the Iowa Great Lakes watershed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 404. Global Change.
(Dual-listed with 504). (Cross-listed with AGRON, ENV S, MTEOR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering; junior standing
Recent changes in global biogeochemical cycles and climate; models of future changes in the climate system; impacts of global change on agriculture, water resources and human health; ethical issues of global environmental change.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 405. Environmental Biophysics.
(Dual-listed with 505). (Cross-listed with AGRON, MTEOR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: MATH 165 or 182 or equivalent and some computer programming experience (any language)
Hornbuckle. A description of the physical microenvironment in which organisms live. Emphasis on the movement of energy (heat and radiation) and mass (water and carbon) among organisms, the soil, and atmosphere. Applications to humans, other animals, plants, and plant communities.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 406. World Climates.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, MTEOR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Agron/MTEOR 206
Arritt. Distribution and causes of different climates around the world. Effects of climate and climate variations on human activities including society, economy and agriculture. Current issues such as climate change and international efforts to assess and mitigate the consequences of a changing climate. Semester project and in-class presentation required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ENSCI 407. Watershed Management.
(Dual-listed with 507). (Cross-listed with ENV S, NREM). (3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: A course in general biology
Managing human impacts on the hydrologic cycle. Field and watershed level best management practices for modifying the impacts on water quality, quantity and timing are discussed. Field project includes developing a management plan using landscape buffers.
ENSCI 408. GIS and Natural Resources Management.
(Dual-listed with 508). (Cross-listed with A E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Working knowledge of computers and Windows environment
Introduction to fundamental concepts and applications of GIS in natural resources management with specific focus on watersheds. Topics include: basic GIS technology, data structures, database management, spatial analysis, and modeling; visualization and display of natural resource data. Case studies in watershed and natural resource management using ArcView GIS.
ENSCI 409. Field Methods in Hydrogeology.
(Dual-listed with 509). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (0-4) Cr. 2.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: 402 or 411 or C E 473
Introduction to field methods used in groundwater investigations. In-field implementation of pumping tests, slug tests, monitoring well installation and drilling techniques, geochemical and water quality sampling, seepage meters, minipiezometers, stream gaging, electronic instrumentation for data collection, and geophysics. Field trips to investigate water resource, water quality, and remediation projects.
ENSCI 411. Hydrogeology.
(Dual-listed with 511). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: GEOL 100 or 201; MATH 165 or 181; PHYS 111 or 221
Physical principles of groundwater flow, nature and origin of aquifers and confining units, well hydraulics, groundwater modeling, and contaminant transport. Lab emphasizes applied field and laboratory methods for hydrogeological investigations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 414. Applied Groundwater Flow Modeling.
(Dual-listed with 514). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 411 or C E 473; MATH 165 or 181
Introduction to the principles of modeling groundwater flow systems. Finite-difference and analytic-element methods, spreadsheet models, boundary conditions, calibration, sensitivity analysis, parameter estimation, particle tracking, and post-audit analysis. Application of MODFLOW to regional flow-system analysis. Computer laboratory emphasizes assigned problems that illustrate topics discussed in the course.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 415. Paleoclimatology.
(Dual-listed with 515). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Four courses in biological or physical science
Introduction to mechanisms that drive climate, including the interplay between oceanic and atmospheric circulation and fluctuation in Earth's orbital parameters. Examination and analysis of past climate records ranging from historical documentation to ecological and geochemical proxies (e.g. tree ring analysis; O and C isotopes of skeletal carbonates and soils). Dating methods used to constrain and correlate climatic periods, utility of computer models to reconstruct past climates and predict future climate change. Emphasis placed on paleoclimatology and paleoecology of the late Quaternary (last ~1 million years).
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 416. Hydrologic Modeling and Analysis.
(Dual-listed with 516). (Cross-listed with GEOL, MTEOR). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Four courses in Earth science, meteorology, or engineering; junior standing.
Study of the basic principles of hydrologic modeling, including rainfall-runoff analysis, lumped and distributed modeling, conceptual and physical models, parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis, input and validation data, uncertainty analysis, and the use of models in surface water hydrology. A range of common models are applied to study hydrologic topics such as flood forecasting and land use change impacts. Previous experience with Matlab or other programming language is needed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 418. Stream Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 518). (Cross-listed with A ECL). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 486
Biological, chemical, physical, and geological processes that determine the structure and function of flowing water ecosystems. Current ecological theories as well as applications to stream management for water quality and fisheries.
ENSCI 419. Environmental Geochemistry.
(Dual-listed with 519). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 402 or 411 or equivalent
Geochemistry of natural waters and water-rock interactions. Acid-base equilibria, carbonate chemistry and buffer systems, mineral dissolution and precipitation, sorption, ion exchange, and redox reactions. Introduction to thermodynamics and kinetics. Laboratory emphasizes chemical analysis of waters and computer modeling.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 422I. Prairie Ecology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 4.
SS.
Prereq: Familiarity with basic principles in biological sciences and ecology
Basic patterns and underlying physical and biotic causes of both regional and local distributions of plants and animals of North American prairies; field and laboratory analyses and projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 424. Air Pollution.
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with A E, C E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
ENSCI 424A. Air quality and effects of pollutants.
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with A E, C E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
ENSCI 424B. Climate change and causes.
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with A E, C E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
ENSCI 424C. Transportation constraints.
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with A E, C E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
ENSCI 424D. Off-gas treatment technology..
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with A E, C E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
ENSCI 424E. Agricultural sources of pollution.
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with A E, C E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
ENSCI 426. Stable Isotopes in the Environment.
(Dual-listed with 526). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Four courses in biological or physical science
Introduction to the theory, methods and applications of stable isotopes. Primary focus on the origin, natural abundance, and fractionation of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen isotopes. Applications of isotopic occurrence for elucidation of physical, chemical, biological, and environmental processes. Effects of plant physiology, photosynthesis, trophic structure, diffusion, evaporation, chemical precipitation, soil and atmospheric processes, and environmental factors on isotope abundance.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 434. Contaminant Hydrogeology.
(Dual-listed with 534). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: GEOL 411 or equivalent
Theory and practical considerations of fate and transport of solutes through porous geologic materials. Organic and inorganic contaminants in industrial and agricultural settings. Subsurface microbiology and biodegradation of aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Investigation of coupled processes (diffusion, advection, dispersion, sorption, and biodegradation) using computer models. Soil and groundwater monitoring and remediation strategies.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 446. Integrating GPS and GIS for Natural Resource Management.
(Dual-listed with 546). (Cross-listed with NREM). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 12 credits in student's major at 300 level or above, NREM 345 or equivalent experience with ArcGIS
Emphasis on the use of GPS as a data collection tool for GIS. Basic theory of GPS. Use of Global Positioning System technology for spatial data collection and navigation. Post-processing and real-time correction of GPS data. GPS data transfer to GIS for mapping applications. Use of GIS to construct waypoints for use in GPS navigation.
ENSCI 451. Applied and Environmental Geophysics.
(Dual-listed with 551). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: GEOL 100 or 201, MATH 181 or equivalent experience or permission of instructor
Seismic, gravity, magnetic, resistivity, electromagnetic, and ground-penetrating radar techniques for shallow subsurface investigations and imaging. Data interpretation methods. Lab emphasizes computer interpretation packages. Field work with seismic- and resistivity-imaging systems and radar.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 452. GIS for Geoscientists.
(Dual-listed with 552). (Cross-listed with AGRON, GEOL). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: GEOL 100, GEOL 201 or equivalent
Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) with particular emphasis on geoscientific data. Uses ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop Software and extension modules. Emphasizes typical GIS operations and analyses in the geosciences to prepare students for advanced GIS courses.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 459. Environmental Soil and Water Chemistry.
(Dual-listed with 559). (Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: AGRON 354 or ENSCI 360; Chem 164 or 178; MATH 140. CHEM 211 or 231 recommended
Thompson. An introduction to the chemical properties of soils, chemical reactions and transformations in soils and surface waters, and their impact on the environment. Topics include solution chemistry in soils and surface waters, solid-phase composition of soils, reactions at the solid-solution interface, and applications to contemporary environmental issues.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 461I. Introduction to GIS.
(Cross-listed with ENV S, IA LL, L A). Cr. 4.
SS.
Descriptive and predictive GIS modeling techniques, spatial statistics, and map algebra. Application of GIS modeling techniques to environmental planning and resource management.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 463. Soil Formation and Landscape Relationships.
(Dual-listed with 563). (Cross-listed with AGRON). (2-4) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 154 or 260
Relationships between soil formation, geomorphology, and environment. Soil description, classification, geography, mapping, and interpretation for land use. Two weekend field trips.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Credit for one of EnSci 463 or 463I may be applied for graduation.
ENSCI 463I. Soil Formation and Landscape Relationships.
(Dual-listed with 563I). (Cross-listed with AGRON, IA LL). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: AGRON 154 or 260
Burras. Relationships between soil formation, geomorphology, and environment. Soil description classification, geography, mapping, and interpretation for land use.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Credit for one of EnSci 463 or 463I may be applied for graduation.
ENSCI 479. Surficial Processes.
(Dual-listed with 579). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: GEOL 100 or 201 or equivalent experience
Study of surficial processes in modern and ancient geological environments. Topics include weathering, sediment transport, and landform genesis with emphasis on fluvial, glacial, hillslope, eolian, and coastal processes. Applications to engineering and environmental problems. Laboratory emphasizes aerial photo and topographic map interpretation.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 480. Engineering Analysis of Biological Systems.
(Cross-listed with BSE). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: A E 216; MATH 266; BIOL 211 or 212; M E 231
Systems-level engineering analysis of biological systems. Economic and life-cycle analysis of bioresource production and conversion systems. Global energy and resource issues and the role of biologically derived materials in addressing these issues.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 484. Ecosystem Ecology.
(Cross-listed with BIOL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Combined 12 credits in biology and chemistry
Introduction of the study of ecosystems and the factors that influence their properties and dynamics. Conceptual foundations for ecosystem studies. Quantitative analyses of accumulations, transformations, and fluxes of nutrients, water, and energy within and among ecosystems.
ENSCI 485. Soil and Environmental Microbiology.
(Dual-listed with 585). (Cross-listed with AGRON, MICRO). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 402 or AGRON 154, MICRO 201 (MICRO 201L recommended)
Loynachan. The living organisms in the soil and what they do. Emphasis on soil biota composition, the carbon cycle and bioremediation, soil-plant-microbial relationships, and environmental issues.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 486. Aquatic Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 586). (Cross-listed with A ECL, BIOL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 312 or ENSCI 381 or ENSCI 402 or NREM 301
Structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with application to fishery and pollution problems. Emphasis on lacustrine, riverine and wetland ecology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 486L. Aquatic Ecology Laboratory.
(Dual-listed with 586L). (Cross-listed with A ECL, BIOL). (0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 486
Field trips and laboratory exercises to accompany 486. Hands-on experience with aquatic research and monitoring techniques and concepts.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 487. Microbial Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 587). (Cross-listed with BIOL, MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Six credits in biology and 6 credits in chemistry
Introduction to major functional groups of autotrophic and heterotrophic microorganisms and their roles in natural systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENSCI 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor and approval of the Environmental Science coordinator
ENSCI 495. Current Topics and Case Studies in Environmental Science.
Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Junior classification in Environmental Science, permission of instructor
Current topics and case studies related to the analysis and management of environmental systems. Individual and/or group projects.
ENSCI 496. Travel Course.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Extended field trips to study environmental topics in varied locations. Location and duration of trips will vary. Trip expenses paid by students. Check with department for current offerings. A. International Tour B. Domestic Tour.
ENSCI 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Environmental Science Coordinator
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register prior to commencing each work period.
ENSCI 502. Watershed Hydrology.
(Dual-listed with 402). (Cross-listed with GEOL, MTEOR). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering; junior standing
Examination of watersheds as systems, emphasizing the surface components of the hydrologic cycle. Combines qualitative understanding of hydrological processes and uncertainty with quantitative representation. Laboratory emphasizes field investigation and measurement of watershed processes.
ENSCI 504. Global Change.
(Dual-listed with 404). (Cross-listed with AGRON, MTEOR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering; junior, senior, or graduate standing
Recent changes in global biogeochemical cycles and climate; models of future changes in the climate system; impacts of global change on agriculture, water resources and human health; ethical issues of global environmental change.
ENSCI 505. Environmental Biophysics.
(Dual-listed with 405). (Cross-listed with AGRON, MTEOR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: MATH 165 or 182 or equivalent and some computer programming experience (any language)
Hornbuckle. A description of the physical microenvironment in which organisms live. Emphasis on the movement of energy (heat and radiation) and mass (water and carbon) among organisms, the soil, and atmosphere. Applications to humans, other animals, plants, and plant communities. Semester project required.
ENSCI 507. Watershed Management.
(Dual-listed with 407). (Cross-listed with NREM). (3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: A course in general biology
Managing human impacts on the hydrologic cycle. Field and watershed level best management practices for modifying the impacts on water quality, quantity and timing are discussed. Field project includes developing a management plan using landscape buffers.
ENSCI 508. GIS and Natural Resource Management.
(Dual-listed with 408). (Cross-listed with A E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Working knowledge of computers and Windows environment
Introduction to fundamental concepts and applications of GIS in natural resources management with specific focus on watersheds. Topics include: basic GIS technology, data structures, database management, spatial analysis, and modeling; visualization and display of natural resource data. Case studies in watershed and natural resource management using ArcView GIS. In addition to other assignments, graduate students will prepare research literature reviews on topics covered in class and develop enterprise applications.
ENSCI 508I. Aquatic Ecology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, NREM). Cr. 4.
SS.
Prereq: Courses in ecology, chemistry, and physics
Analysis of aquatic ecosystems; emphasis on basic ecological principles; ecological theories tested in the field; identification of common plants and animals.
ENSCI 509. Field Methods in Hydrogeology.
(Dual-listed with 409). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (0-4) Cr. 2.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: 402 or 411 or C E 473
Introduction to field methods used in groundwater investigations. In-field implementation of pumping tests, slug tests, monitoring well installation and drilling techniques, geochemical and water quality sampling, seepage meters, minipiezometers, stream gaging, electronic instrumentation for data collection, and geophysics. Field trips to investigate water resource, water quality, and remediation projects.
ENSCI 511. Hydrogeology.
(Dual-listed with 411). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: GEOL 100 or 201; MATH 165 or 181; PHYS 111 or 221
Physical principles of groundwater flow, nature and origin of aquifers and confining units, well hydraulics, groundwater modeling, and contaminant transport. Lab emphasizes applied field and laboratory methods for hydrogeological investigations.
ENSCI 514. Applied Groundwater Flow Modeling.
(Dual-listed with 414). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 411 or C E 473; MATH 165 or 181
Introduction to the principles of modeling groundwater flow systems. Finite-difference and analytic-element methods, spreadsheet models, boundary conditions, calibration, sensitivity analysis, parameter estimation, particle tracking, and post-audit analysis. Application of MODFLOW to regional flow-system analysis. Computer laboratory emphasizes assigned problems that illustrate topics discussed in the course.
ENSCI 515. Paleoclimatology.
(Dual-listed with 415). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Four courses in biological or physical science
Introduction to mechanisms that drive climate, including the interplay between oceanic and atmospheric circulation and fluctuation in Earth's orbital parameters. Examination and analysis of past climate records ranging from historical documentation to ecological and geochemical proxies (e.g. tree ring analysis; O and C isotopes of skeletal carbonates and soils). Dating methods used to constrain and correlate climatic periods; utility of computer models to reconstruct past climates and predict future climate change. Emphasis placed on paleoclimatology and paleoecology of the late Quaternary (last ~ 1 million years).
ENSCI 516. Hydrologic Modeling and Analysis.
(Dual-listed with 416). (Cross-listed with GEOL, MTEOR). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Four courses in earth science, meteorology, or engineering; junior standing
Study of the basic principles of hydrologic modeling, including rainfall-runoff analysis, lumped and distributed modeling, conceptual and physical models, parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis, input and validation data, uncertainty analysis, and the use of models in surface water hydrology. A range of common models are applied to study hydrologic topics such as flood forecasting and land use change impacts. Previous experience with Matlab or other programming language is needed.
ENSCI 518. Stream Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 418). (Cross-listed with A ECL). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 486
Biological, chemical, physical, and geological processes that determine the structure and function of flowing water ecosystems. Current ecological theories as well as applications to stream management for water quality and fisheries.
ENSCI 519. Environmental Geochemistry.
(Dual-listed with 419). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 511 or equivalent
Geochemistry of natural waters and water-rock interactions. Acid-base equilibria, carbonate chemistry and buffer systems, mineral dissolution and precipitation, sorption, ion exchange, and redox reactions. Introduction to thermodynamics and kinetics. Laboratory emphasizes chemical analysis of waters and computer modeling.
ENSCI 520. Environmental Engineering Chemistry.
(Cross-listed with C E). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: CHEM 177 and 178, MATH 166
Principles of chemical and physical phenomena applicable to the treatment of water and wastewater and natural waters; including chemical equilibria, reaction kinetics, acid-base equilibria, chemical precipitation, redox reactions and mass transfer principles. Individual laboratory practicals and group projects required. Term paper and oral presentation for graduate level only.
ENSCI 521. Environmental Biotechnology.
(Cross-listed with C E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: C E 326
Fundamentals of biochemical and microbial processes applied to environmental engineering processes, role of microorganisms in wastewater treatment and bioremediation, bioenergetics and kinetics, metabolism of xenobiotic compounds, waterborne pathogens and parasites, and disinfection. Term paper and oral presentation.
ENSCI 522. Water Pollution Control Processes.
(Cross-listed with C E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 521
Fundamentals of biochemical processes, aerobic growth in a single CSTR, multiple events in complex systems, and techniques for evaluating kinetic parameters; unit processes of activated sludge system, attached growth systems, stabilization and aerated lagoon systems, biosolids digestion and disposal, nutrient removal, and anaerobic treatment systems.
ENSCI 523. Physical-Chemical Treatment Process.
(Cross-listed with C E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: C E 520
Material and energy balances. Principles and design of physical-chemical unit processes; including screening, coagulation, flocculation, chemical precipitation, sedimentation, filtration, lime softening and stabilization, oxidation, adsorption, membrane processes, ion exchange and disinfection; recovery of resources from residuals and sludges; laboratory exercises and demonstrations; case studies in mineral processing and secondary industries.
ENSCI 524. Air Pollution.
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with A E, C E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
ENSCI 524A. Air quality and effects of pollutants.
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with A E, C E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
ENSCI 524B. Climate change and causes.
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with A E, C E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
ENSCI 524C. Transportation constraints.
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with A E, C E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
ENSCI 524D. Off-gas treatment technology.
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with A E, C E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
ENSCI 524E. Agricultural sources of pollution.
(Dual-listed with 424). (Cross-listed with A E, C E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Either PHYS 221 or CHEM 178 and either MATH 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Senior classification or above
1 cr. per module. Module A prereq for all modules; module B prereq for D and E.
ENSCI 526. Stable Isotopes in the Environment.
(Dual-listed with 426). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Four courses in biological or physical science
Introduction to the theory, methods and applications of stable isotopes. Primary focus on the origin, natural abundance, and fractionation of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen isotopes. Applications of isotopic occurrence for elucidation of physical, chemical, biological, and environmental processes. Effects of plant physiology, photosynthesis, trophic structure, diffusion, evaporation, chemical precipitation, soil and atmospheric processes, and environmental factors on isotope abundance.
ENSCI 527. Solid Waste Management.
(Cross-listed with C E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: C E 326
Planning and design of solid waste management systems; includes characterization and collection of domestic, commercial, and industrial solid wastes, waste minimization and recycling, energy and materials recovery, composting, incineration, and landfill design.
ENSCI 529. Hazardous Waste Management.
(Cross-listed with C E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: C E 326
Regulatory requirements for the classification, transport, storage and treatment of hazardous wastes. Analysis and design of alternatives for treatment and disposal technologies, including physical, chemical, and biological treatment, solidification, incineration, and secure landfill design. Regulatory requirements and procedures for hazardous waste contaminated site investigations and risk analysis. Analysis and design of remedial action alternatives for site restoration.
ENSCI 531. Design and Evaluation of Soil and Water Conservation Systems.
(Cross-listed with A E). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E M 378 or CH E 356
Hydrology and hydraulics in agricultural and urbanizing watersheds. Design and evaluation of systems for the conservation and quality preservation of soil and water resources. Use and analysis of hydrologic data in engineering design; relationship of topography, soils, crops, climate, and cultural practices in conservation and quality preservation of soil and water for agriculture. Small watershed hydrology, water movement and utilization in the soil-plant-atmosphere system, agricultural water management, best management practices, and agricultural water quality. Graduate students will prepare several research literature reviews on topics covered in the class in addition to the other assignments.
ENSCI 533. Erosion and Sediment Transport.
(Cross-listed with A E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: A E 422 or C E 372, MATH 266
Soil erosion processes, modified universal soil loss equation and its application to conservation planning, sediment properties, initiation of sediment motion and over land flow, flow in alluvial channels and theory of sediment transport, channel stability, reserves sedimentation, wind erosion, BMPs for controlling erosion.
ENSCI 534. Contaminant Hydrogeology.
(Dual-listed with 434). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: GEOL 511 or equivalent
Theory and practical considerations of fate and transport of solutes through porous geologic materials. Organic and inorganic contaminants in industrial and agricultural settings. Subsurface microbiology and biodegradation of aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Investigation of coupled processes (diffusion, advection, dispersion, sorption, and biodegradation) using computer models. Soil and groundwater monitoring and remediation strategies.
ENSCI 535. Restoration Ecology.
(Cross-listed with EEOB, NREM). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 366 or 474 or graduate standing
Theory and practice of restoring animal and plant diversity, structure and function of disturbed ecosystems. Restored freshwater wetlands, forests, prairies and reintroduced species populations will be used as case studies.
ENSCI 535I. Restoration Ecology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL, EEOB, IA LL). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: A course in ecology
Ecological principles for the restoration of native ecosystems; establishment (site preparation, selection of seed mixes, planting techniques) and management (fire, mowing, weed control) of native vegetation; evaluation of restorations. Emphasis on the restoration of prairie and wetland vegetation.
ENSCI 546. Integrating GPS and GIS for Natural Resource Management.
(Dual-listed with 446). (Cross-listed with NREM). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 12 credits in student's major at 300 level or above, NREM 345 or equivalent experience with ArcGIS
Emphasis on the use of GPS as a data collection tool for GIS. Basic theory of GPS. Use of Global Positioning System technology for spatial data collection and navigation. Post-processing and real-time correction of GPS data. GPS data transfer to GIS for mapping applications. Use of GIS to construct waypoints for use in GPS navigation.
ENSCI 551. Applied and Environmental Geophysics.
(Dual-listed with 451). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: GEOL 100 or 201, MATH 181 or equivalent experience or permission of instructor
Seismic, gravity, magnetic, resistivity, electromagnetic, and ground-penetrating radar techniques for shallow subsurface investigations and imaging. Data interpretation methods. Lab emphasizes computer interpretation packages. Field work with seismic- and resistivity-imaging systems and radar.
ENSCI 552. GIS for Geoscientists.
(Dual-listed with 452). (Cross-listed with AGRON, GEOL). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: GEOL 100, GEOL 201 or equivalent
Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) with particular emphasis on geoscientific data. Uses ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop Software and extension modules. Emphasizes typical GIS operations and analyses in the geosciences to prepare students for advanced GIS courses.
ENSCI 553. Soil-Plant Relationships.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: AGRON 354
Killorn. Composition and properties of soils in relation to the nutrition and growth of plants.
ENSCI 558. Laboratory Methods in Soil Chemistry.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: AGRON 354 and CHEM 178 or 211
Tabatabai. Experimental and descriptive inorganic and organic analyses. Operational theory and principles of applicable instruments, including spectrophotometry, atomic and molecular absorption and emission spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction and fluorescence, gas and ion chromatography, and ion-selective electrodes.
ENSCI 559. Environmental Soil and Water Chemistry.
(Dual-listed with 459). (Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: AGRON 354 or ENSCI 360; Chem 164 or 178; MATH 140. CHEM 211 or 231 recommended
Thompson. An introduction to the chemical properties of soils, chemical reactions and transformations in soils and surface waters, and their impact on the environment. Topics include solution chemistry in soils and surface waters, solid-phase composition of soils, reactions at the solid-solution interface, chemical-equilibrium speciation programs, and applications to contemporary environmental issues.
ENSCI 563. Soil Formation and Landscape Relationships.
(Dual-listed with 463). (Cross-listed with AGRON). (2-4) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: AGRON 154 or 260
Sandor. Relationships between soil formation, geomorphology, and environment. Soil description, classification, geography, mapping, and interpretation for land use. Two weekend field trips.
Credit for only EnSci 563 or 563I may be applied for graduation.
ENSCI 563I. Soil Formation and Landscape Relationships.
(Dual-listed with 463I). (Cross-listed with AGRON, IA LL). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: AGRON 154 or 260
Relationships between soil formation, geomorphology, and environment. Soil description, classification, geography, mapping, and interpretation for land use.
Credit for only EnSci 563 or 563I may be applied for graduation.
ENSCI 564. Wetland Ecology.
(Cross-listed with EEOB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences
Ecology, classification, creation and restoration, and management of wetlands. Emphasis on North American temperate wetlands.
ENSCI 564I. Wetland Ecology.
(Cross-listed with EEOB, IA LL). Cr. 4.
SS.
Prereq: IA LL 312I
Ecology, classification, creation, restoration, and management of wetlands. Field studies will examine the composition, structure and functions of local natural wetlands and restored prairie pothole wetlands. Individual or group projects.
ENSCI 571. Surface Water Hydrology.
(Cross-listed with C E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: C E 372
Analysis of hydrologic data including precipitation, infiltration, evapotranspiration, direct runoff and streamflow; theory and use of frequency analysis; theory of streamflow and reservoir routing; use of deterministic and statistical hydrologic models. Fundamentals of surface water quality modeling, point and non-point sources of contamination. Design project.
ENSCI 572. Analysis and Modeling Aquatic Environments.
(Cross-listed with C E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: C E 372
Principles of surface water flows and mixing. Introduction to hydrologic transport and water quality simulation in natural water systems. Advection, diffusion and dispersion, chemical and biological kinetics, and water quality dynamics. Applications to temperature, dissolved oxygen, primary productivity, and other water quality problems in rivers, lakes and reservoirs. Deterministic vs stochastic models.
ENSCI 573. Groundwater Hydrology.
(Cross-listed with C E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: C E 372
Principles of groundwater flow, hydraulics of wells, super-position, slug and pumping tests, streamlines and flownets, and regional groundwater flow. Contaminant transport. Computer modeling. Individual and group projects.
ENSCI 575. Soil Formation and Transformation.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 463 or equivalent
Advanced study of soil formation, emphasizing relationships among soils, landscapes, environment, humans, and land use.
ENSCI 577. Soil Physics.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Recommended: AGRON 354 and MATH 166
Horton. The physical soil system: the soil components and their physical interactions; transport processes involving water, air, and heat.
ENSCI 578. Laboratory Methods in Soil Physics.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 577 concurrent
Horton. Methods of measuring soil physical properties such as texture, density, and water content, and transport of heat, water, and gases.
ENSCI 579. Surficial Processes.
(Dual-listed with 479). (Cross-listed with GEOL). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: GEOL 100 or 201 or equivalent experience
Study of surficial processes in modern and ancient geological environments. Topics include weathering, sediment transport, and landform genesis with emphasis on fluvial, glacial hillslope, eolian, and coastal processes. Applications to engineering and environmental problems. Laboratory emphasizes aerial photo and topographic map interpretation.
ENSCI 581. Environmental Systems I: Introduction to Environmental Systems.
(Dual-listed with 381). (Cross-listed with EEOB). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 12 credits of natural science including biology and chemistry
Introduction to the structure and function of natural environmental systems. Systems approach to the analysis of material and energy flows in natural environmental systems and the primary environmental factors controlling these systems.
ENSCI 582. Environmental Systems II: Analysis of Environmental Systems.
(Dual-listed with 382). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ENSCI 581
Continuation of ENSCI 581. Systems approach to the analysis of material and energy flows in natural environmental systems and the primary environmental factors controlling these systems.
ENSCI 584. Ecosystem Ecology.
(Cross-listed with EEOB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Combined 12 credits in biology and chemistry
Introduction to the study of ecosystems and the factors that influence their properties and dynamics. Conceptual foundations for ecosystem studies. Quantitative analyses of accumulations, transformations, and fluxes of nutrients, water, and energy within and among ecosystems.
ENSCI 585. Soil and Environmental Microbiology.
(Dual-listed with 485). (Cross-listed with AGRON, MICRO). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 402 or AGRON 154, MICRO 201 (MICRO 201L recommended)
Loynachan. The living organisms in the soil and what they do. Emphasis on soil biota composition, the carbon cycle and bioremediation, soil-plant-microbial relationships, and environmental issues.
ENSCI 586. Aquatic Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 486). (Cross-listed with EEOB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ENSCI 301 or 312 or 381 or 402
Structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with application to fishery and pollution problems. Emphasis on lacustrine, riverine and wetland ecology.
ENSCI 586L. Aquatic Ecology Laboratory.
(Dual-listed with 486L). (Cross-listed with EEOB). (0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 586
Field trips and laboratory exercises to accompany 586. Hands-on experience with aquatic research and monitoring techniques and concepts.
ENSCI 587. Microbial Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 487). (Cross-listed with EEOB, MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Six credits in biology and six credits in chemistry
Introduction to major functional groups of autotrophic and heterotrophic microorganisms and their roles in natural systems.
ENSCI 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of major professor in Environmental Science faculty
Literature reviews and conference in accordance with needs and interest of the student.
ENSCI 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of major professor in Environmental Science faculty
Creative component for nonthesis master of science degree.
ENSCI 685. Advanced Soil Biochemistry.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, MICRO). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: AGRON 585
Tabatabai. Chemistry of soil organic matter and biochemical transformations brought about by microorganisms and enzymes in soils.
ENSCI 690. Seminar in Environmental Science.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Reports and discussion of recent research and literature.
ENSCI 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Entomology Courses
ENT 110. Technical Lecture.
Cr. R.
F.
Orientation to areas of and opportunities in entomology.
ENT 201. Introduction to Insects.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
5 weeks. S. Classroom section spring only. World Wide Web section of course offered summer and fall semesters. Biological and ecological aspects of insects.
ENT 211. Insects and Society.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: ENT 201
11 weeks. Classroom section spring only. World Wide Web section offered fall semester. Holscher. The importance of insects in human well-being. Insect-human interactions. Primarily for nonscience and nonagriculture majors.
ENT 283. Pesticide Application Certification.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, FOR, HORT). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Holscher. Core background and specialty topics in agricultural, and horticultural pesticide applicator certification. Students can select certification categories and have the opportunity to obtain pesticide applicator certification at the completion of the course. Commercial pesticide applicator certification is emphasized.
ENT 370. Insect Biology.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 101 or 211
Jurenka. Structure, physiology, evolution, behavior, life histories, and recognition of insects. Collection required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENT 371I. Introduction to Insect Ecology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). (3-3) Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2013.
Field and laboratory study of insects, their diversity, life history; emphasis on ecology and behavior.
ENT 372. Livestock Entomology.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Classroom and off-campus videotape sections. 12 weeks. Holscher. Recognition, biology, behavior, economic importance, and management of insects and other arthropods affecting livestock and poultry production.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENT 374. Insects and Our Health.
(Cross-listed with MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 3 credits in biological sciences
Bartholomay. Identification, biology, and significance of insects and arthropods that affect the health of humans and animals, particularly those that are vectors of disease.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ENT 374L. Insects and Our Health Laboratory.
(Cross-listed with MICRO). (0-3) Cr. 1.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ENT 374
Bartholomay. Laboratory and field techniques for studying medical or public health entomology, including: collection, identification and maintenance of medically significant arthropods and experimental design and execution related to the biology of arthropods or arthropod-pathogen interactions.
ENT 375. Plant Protection Using Natural Enemies.
(Dual-listed with 575). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 370 or 376
Bonning, Harris. Overview of the biology, ecology, and classification of insect pathogens, predators, and parasitoids. Discussion of the use of these organisms in plant protection, including an emphasis on genetic alteration of natural enemies.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENT 376. Fundamentals of Entomology and Pest Management.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 101 or 211
O'Neal. Introduction to entomology and insect-pest management, including life processes, ecology, economics, tactics of population suppression, and ecological backlash.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Credit for either Ent 376 or 386, but not both, may be applied toward graduation.
ENT 386. Management of Insect Pests.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: BIOL 101 or 211
Tollefson. Introduction to insects and their lifestyles. Theory and application of pest-management practices. Examples drawn primarily from field crops.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Credit for either Ent 376 or 386, but not both, may be applied for graduation.
ENT 410. Insect-Virus Interactions: a Molecular Perspective.
(Dual-listed with 510). (Cross-listed with MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Permission of an instructor
Bonning, Bartholomay. Overview of insect-virus interactions including insect immunity to viruses, genetic enhancement of viral insecticides, transgenic mosquitoes, disruption of virus transmission, and the role of insect and virus genomics in combating viral disease of both human and agricultural importance.
ENT 425. Aquatic Insects.
(Dual-listed with 525). (Cross-listed with A ECL). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: BIOL 312 or equivalent
Courtney. Morphology, ecology, diversity, and significance of aquatic insects, with emphasis on the collection, curation and identification of taxa in local streams and lakes.
ENT 452. Integrated Management of Diseases and Insect Pests of Turfgrasses.
(Dual-listed with 552). (Cross-listed with PL P, HORT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: HORT 351
Gleason, D. Lewis. Identification and biology of important diseases and insect pests of turfgrasses. Development of integrated pest management programs in various turfgrass environments.
ENT 471. Insect Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 571). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 9 credits biological sciences
O'Neal. The contribution of insects to ecosystem function is staggering. This course will focus on insect population ecology, predator-prey interaction and chemical ecology. The role of insects in nutrient cycling, pollination and pest management will be discussed with case studies used to highlight the applied nature of insect ecology and its relationship to agriculture.
ENT 478. Global Protozoology - Molecular Biology of Protozoa.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with V PTH). (2-1) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Analysis of cellular systems, molecules, and organelles of pathogenic protozoan parasites. Emphasis is placed on processes and systems that are unique to protozoa, are important to understanding vector-parasite-host biology/ecology, or are targets of disease prevention/treatment programs for international disease control.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENT 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences, junior or senior classification
A maximum of 6 credits of Ent 490 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
ENT 490E. Research or work experience..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences, junior or senior classification
A maximum of 6 credits of Ent 490 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
ENT 490U. Laboratory teaching experience. For students registering to be undergraduate laboratory assistants..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences, junior or senior classification
A maximum of 6 credits of Ent 490 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
ENT 510. Insect-Virus Interactions: a Molecular Perspective.
(Dual-listed with 410). (Cross-listed with MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Permission of an instructor
Bonning, Bartholomay. Overview of insect-virus interactions including insect immunity to viruses, genetic enhancement of viral insecticides, transgenic mosquitoes, disruption of virus transmission, and the role of insect and virus genomics in combating viral disease of both human and agricultural importance.
ENT 511. Integrated Management of Tropical Crops.
(Cross-listed with PL P, HORT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: PL P 408 or 416 or ENT 370 or 376 or HORT 221
Gleason, Lewis. Applications of Integrated Crop Management principles (including plant pathology, entomology, and horticulture) to tropical cropping systems. Familiarization with a variety of tropical agroecosystems and Costa Rican culture is followed by 10-day tour of Costa Rican agriculture during spring break, then writeup of individual projects.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ENT 525. Aquatic Insects.
(Dual-listed with 425). (Cross-listed with A ECL). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: BIOL 312 or equivalent
Courtney. Morphology, ecology, diversity and significance of aquatic insects, with emphasis on the collection, curation and identification of taxa in local streams and lakes.
ENT 530. Ecologically Based Pest Management Strategies.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, PL P, SUSAG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: SUSAG 509
Durable, least-toxic strategies for managing weeds, pathogens, and insect pests, with emphasis on underlying ecological processes.
ENT 550. Pesticides in the Environment.
(Cross-listed with TOX). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 9 credits of biological sciences
Coats. Fate and significance of pesticides in soil, water, plants, animals, and the atmosphere.
ENT 552. Integrated Management of Diseases and Insect Pests of Turfgrasses.
(Dual-listed with 452). (Cross-listed with PL P, HORT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: HORT 351
Gleason, D. Lewis. Identification and biology of important diseases and insect pests of turfgrasses. Development of integrated pest management programs in various turfgrass environments.
ENT 555. Insect Physiology.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 370
Jurenka. Life processes of the insects, including reviews of current problems in insect physiology.
ENT 568. Advanced Systematics.
(Cross-listed with EEOB). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Principles and practice of systematic biology; taxonomy, nomenclature and classification of plants and animals; sources and interpretation of systematic data; speciation; fundamentals of phylogenetic systematics.
ENT 570. Plant-Insect Interaction.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 370 or 376
Gassmann. Physiological, behavioral, ecological, and evolutionary factors that govern interactions between insects and plants, applications of this knowledge to agriculture, and important results from the study of natural systems. Additional topics covered during the semester include: tritrophic interactions, biological control of plants by insects, and pollination biology. Student-led discussion and draws on both the primary and secondary literature.
ENT 571. Insect Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 471). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 9 credits biological sciences
O'Neal. The contribution of insects to ecosystem function is staggering. This course will focus on insect population ecology, predator-prey interaction and chemical ecology. The role of insects in nutrient cycling, pollination and pest management will be discussed with case studies used to highlight the applied nature of insect ecology and its relationship to agriculture.
ENT 574. Medical Entomology.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 9 credits in biological sciences
Bartholomay. Identification, biology, and significance of insects and other arthropods that attack people and animals, particularly those that are vectors of disease.
ENT 575. Plant Protection Using Natural Enemies.
(Dual-listed with 375). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 370 or 376
Bonning, Harris. Overview of the biology, ecology, and classification of insect pathogens, predators, and parasitoids. Discussion of the use of these organisms in plant protection, including an emphasis on genetic alteration of natural enemies.
ENT 576. Systematic Entomology.
(3-6) Cr. 5.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 370
Courtney. Classification, distribution, and natural history of insects, including fundamentals of phylogenetic systematics, biogeography, taxonomic procedures, and insect collection and curation.
ENT 578. Global Protozoology - Molecular Biology of Protozoa.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with V PTH). (2-1) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Analysis of cellular systems, molecules, and organelles of pathogenic protozoan parasites. Emphasis is placed on processes and systems that are unique to protozoa, are important to understanding vector-parasite-host biology/ecology, or are targets of disease prevention/treatment programs for international disease control.
ENT 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences.
ENT 590A. Biological Control and Pathology..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences.
ENT 590B. Chemical Ecology and Behavior..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences.
ENT 590C. Ecology and Pest Management..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences.
ENT 590D. Evolution and Systematics..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences.
ENT 590E. Special Research Topics..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences.
ENT 590F. Medical and Veterinary Entomology..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences.
ENT 590G. Molecular Entomology..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences.
ENT 590H. Physiology and Biochemistry..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences.
ENT 590I. Toxicology..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences.
ENT 590K. Teaching Experience..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences.
ENT 590L. Extension Internship..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences.
ENT 590M. Immature Insects..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences.
ENT 590N. Population Genetics..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 15 credits in biological sciences.
ENT 600. Seminar.
Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Presentation of research results.
ENT 675. Insecticide Toxicology.
(Cross-listed with TOX). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 555 or TOX 501
Coats. Principles of insecticide toxicology; classification, mode of action, metabolism, and environmental effects of insecticides.
ENT 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Environmental Studies Courses
ENV S 101. Environmental Geology: Earth in Crisis.
(Cross-listed with GEOL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
An introduction to geologic processes and the consequences of human activity from local to global scales. Discussion of human population growth, resource depletion, pollution and waste disposal, global warming and ozone depletion, desertification, and geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, flooding, and volcanism.
ENV S 108. Introduction to Oceanography.
(Cross-listed with GEOL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Introduction to study of the oceans. Ocean exploration. Waves and currents. Shape, structure, and origin of the ocean basins. Sedimentary record of oceanic life. Composition of seawater and its significance for life. Ocean circulation and its influence on climate. Life of the oceans, including coral reefs. Use and misuse of ocean resources. Anthropogenic impacts on the oceanic environment.
ENV S 120. Introduction to Renewable Resources.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, NREM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Overview of soil, water, plants, and animals as renewable natural resources in an ecosystem context. History and organization of resource management. Concepts of integrated resource management.
ENV S 130. Natural Resources and Agriculture.
(Cross-listed with NREM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Survey of the ecology and management of fish, forest, and wildlife resources in areas of intensive agriculture, with emphasis on Iowa. Conservation and management practices for private agricultural lands. Designed for nonmajors.
ENV S 160. Water Resources of the World.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, GEOL, MTEOR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Study of the occurrence, history, development, and management of world water resources. Basic hydrologic principles including climate, surface water, groundwater, and water quality. Historical and current perspectives on water policy, use, and the role of water in society and the environment.
ENV S 173. Environmental Biology.
(Cross-listed with BIOL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
An introduction to the structure and function of natural systems at scales from the individual to the biosphere and the complex interactions between humans and their environment. Discussions of human population growth, biodiversity, sustainability, resource use, and pollution.
ENV S 201. Introduction to Environmental Issues.
(Cross-listed with BIOL, ENSCI). (2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Discussion of current and emerging environmental issues such as human population growth, energy use, loss of biodiversity, water resources, and climate change.
ENV S 204. Biodiversity.
(Cross-listed with BIOL). (4-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: One course in life sciences
Survey of the major groups of organisms and biological systems. Definition, measurements, and patterns of distribution of organisms. Sources of information about biodiversity. Not intended for major credit in the biological sciences. Half semester course.
ENV S 220. Globalization and Sustainability.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR, GLOBE, MAT E, M E, SOC, T SC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
An introduction to understanding the key global issues in sustainability. Focuses on interconnected roles of energy, materials, human resources, economics, and technology in building and maintaining sustainable systems. Applications discussed will include challenges in both the developed and developing world and will examine the role of technology in a resource-constrained world.
Cannot be used for technical elective credit in any engineering department.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ENV S 250. Environmental Geography.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
The distribution, origins and functions of the earth?s physical systems and the spatial relationship between human activity and the natural world.
ENV S 260. Soils and Environmental Quality.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Burras. Role of soils in environmental quality and natural resources management. Emphasis on soil erosion and conservation, water quality, and environmental planning. Saturday field trip.
ENV S 270. Foundations in Natural Resource Policy and History.
(Cross-listed with L A, NREM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
The development of natural resource conservation philosophy and policy from the Colonial Era to the present. North American wildlife, forestry, and environmental policy; national parks and other protected lands; federal and state agencies. Relationship to cultural contexts, including urban reform and American planning movement. Discussion of common pool resources, public and private lands.
ENV S 293. Environmental Planning.
(Cross-listed with C R P, DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Comprehensive overview of the field of environmental relationships and the efforts being made to organize, control, and coordinate environmental, aesthetic, and cultural characteristics of land, air, and water.
ENV S 320. Ecofeminism.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: W S 201 or 3 credits in W S at the 300 level or above
Women's relationships with the earth, non-human nature, and other humans. The course explores the connections between the mastery of women and the mastery of nature; origins of ecofeminism and its relation to the science of ecology and to other branches of feminist philosophies. Critique of modern science, technology, political systems as well as solutions will be included.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENV S 324. Energy and the Environment.
(Cross-listed with GEOL, MTEOR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Renewable and non-renewable energy resources. Origin, occurrence, and extraction of fossil fuels. Nuclear, wind, and solar energy. Energy efficiency. Environmental effects of energy production and use, including air pollution, acid precipitation, groundwater contamination, nuclear waste disposal, and global climate change.
ENV S 334. Environmental Ethics.
(Cross-listed with PHIL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Three credits in philosophy or junior classification
Thorough study of some of the central moral issues arising in connection with human impact on the environment, e.g., human overpopulation, species extinction, forest and wilderness management, pollution. Several world views of the proper relationship between human beings and nature will be explored.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENV S 342. World Food Issues: Past and Present.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, FS HN, T SC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Junior classification
Zdorkowski, Ford. Issues in the agricultural and food systems of the developed and developing world. Emphasis on economic, social, historical, ethical and environmental contexts. Causes and consequences of overnutrition/undernutrition, poverty, hunger and access/distribution. Explorations of current issues and ideas for the future. Team projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ENV S 342H. Honors Section. (For students in the University Honors Program only.).
(Cross-listed with AGRON, FS HN, T SC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Junior classification
Zdorkowski, Ford. Issues in the agricultural and food systems of the developed and developing world. Emphasis on economic, social, historical, ethical and environmental contexts. Causes and consequences of overnutrition/undernutrition, poverty, hunger and access/distribution. Explorations of current issues and ideas for the future. Team projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ENV S 345. Population and Society.
(Cross-listed with SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: SOC 130 or 134
Human population growth and structure; impact on food, environment, and resources; gender issues; trends of births, deaths, and migration; projecting future population; population policies and laws; comparison of the United States with other societies throughout the world.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ENV S 355. Literature and the Environment.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ENGL 250
Study of literary texts that address the following topics, among others: the relationship between people and natural/urban environments, ecocriticism, and the importance of place in the literary imagination.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENV S 380. Environmental and Resource Economics.
(Cross-listed with ECON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ECON 101
Natural resource availability, use, conservation, and government policy, including energy issues. Environmental quality and pollution control policies.
ENV S 381. Environmental Systems I: Introduction to Environmental Systems.
(Cross-listed with BIOL, ENSCI, MICRO). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 12 credits of natural science including biology and chemistry
Introduction to the structure and function of natural environmental systems. Systems approach to the analysis of material and energy flows in natural environmental systems and the primary environmental factors controlling these systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENV S 382. Environmental Sociology.
(Cross-listed with SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: SOC 130, 134, or 3 credits of Env S
Environment-society relations; social construction of nature and the environment; social and environmental impacts of resource extraction, production, and consumption; environmental inequality; environmental mobilization and movements; U.S. and international examples.
ENV S 383. Environmental Politics and Policies.
(Cross-listed with POL S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: sophomore classification
Major ideologies relation to conservation and ecology. Processes, participants, and institutions involved in state, national, and global environmental policymaking. Case studies of environmental controversies and proposals for policy reform.
ENV S 384. Religion and Ecology.
(Cross-listed with RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Introduction to concepts of religion and ecology as they appear in different religious traditions, from both a historical and contemporary perspective. Special attention to religious response to contemporary environment issues.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ENV S 390. Internship in Environmental Studies.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Approval of the Environmental Studies Coordinator
Practical experience with nature centers, government agencies, schools, private conservation groups, and other organizations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
ENV S 404. Global Change.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, ENSCI, MTEOR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering; junior standing
Recent changes in global biogeochemical cycles and climate; models of future changes in the climate system; impacts of global change on agriculture, water resources and human health; ethical issues of global environmental change.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENV S 407. Watershed Management.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI, NREM). (3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: A course in general biology
Managing human impacts on the hydrologic cycle. Field and watershed level best management practices for modifying the impacts on water quality, quantity and timing are discussed. Field project includes developing a management plan using landscape buffers.
ENV S 417. Urban and Peri-urban Watershed Assessment.
(Cross-listed with L A). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Junior standing, 6 credits of natural science
Assessment and reduction of impacts in urban and peri-urban watershed areas. Course prepares students to work with various analysis methods for vegetation, topography, stormwater and stream condition as well as work with data from other disciplines. Emphasis on communicating with the public. Introductory GIS and GPS technologies are utilized. Learning is largely field-based.
ENV S 424. Sustainable and Environmental Horticulture Systems.
(Cross-listed with HORT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Inquiry into ethical issues and environmental consequences of horticultural cropping systems, production practices and managed landscapes. Emphasis on systems that are resource efficient, environmentally sound, socially acceptable, and profitable.
ENV S 442. The Policy and Politics of Coastal Areas.
(Cross-listed with POL S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Exploration of political implications of coastal policy. Issues include: "Carrying capacity," zoning, regulation of human development activities, trade-offs between conservation and jobs, the quality of coastal lifestyle, ways in which citizens participate in policy for coastal areas.
ENV S 450. Issues in Sustainable Agriculture.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Zdorkowski. Agricultural science as a human activity; contemporary agricultural issues from agroecological perspective. Comparative analysis of intended and actual consequences of development of industrial agricultural practices.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ENV S 460. Controversies in Natural Resource Management.
(Cross-listed with NREM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 120, and A ECL 312 or NREM 301, and Junior classification
Analysis of controversial natural resource issues using a case approach that considers uncertainty and adequacy of information and scientific understanding. Ecological, social, political, economic, and ethical implications of issues will be analyzed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENV S 461I. Introduction to GIS.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI, L A, IA LL). Cr. 4.
SS.
Descriptive and predictive GIS modeling techniques, spatial statistics, and map algebra. Application of GIS modeling techniques to environmental planning and resource management.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENV S 472. U. S. Environmental History.
(Cross-listed with HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Survey of the interactions of human communities with the North American environment. Focus on the period from presettlement to the present, with a particular concentration on natural resources, disease, settlement patterns, land use, and conservation policies.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
ENV S 484. Sustainable Communities.
(Cross-listed with C R P, DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Senior classification
The history and theory of sustainable community planning. Procedural and substantive dimensions. Case studies of communities engaged in sustainability planning. Use and development of indicators.
ENV S 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and approval of Environmental Studies coordinator
ENV S 491. Environmental Law and Planning.
(Cross-listed with C R P, DSN S, L A). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Six credits in natural sciences
Environmental law and policy as applied in planning at the local and state levels. Brownfields, environmental justice, water quality, air quality, wetland and floodplain management, and local government involvement in ecological protection through land use planning and other programs.
ENV S 496. Travel Course.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Extended field trips to study environmental topics in varied locations. Location and duration of trips will vary. Trip expenses paid by students. Check with department for current offerings.
ENV S 496A. International Tour.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Extended field trips to study environmental topics in varied locations. Location and duration of trips will vary. Trip expenses paid by students. Check with department for current offerings.
ENV S 496B. Domestic Tour.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Extended field trips to study environmental topics in varied locations. Location and duration of trips will vary. Trip expenses paid by students. Check with department for current offerings.
Family and Consumer SciencesEducation and Studies Courses
FCEDS 102. Learning Community Seminar.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Learning Community seminar for Human Sciences entering transfer students. Group social and professional activities.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FCEDS 206. Professional Roles in Family and Consumer Sciences.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Overview of various roles in professional settings, e.g., community agencies, secondary schools, business and industry, Cooperative Extension.
FCEDS 306. Educational Principles for Family and Consumer Sciences.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 15 credits in family and consumer sciences subject matter; enrollment in Sp Ed 450
Principles of teaching and learning applied to family and consumer sciences content, including family financial literacy. Instructional methods appropriate for formal and nonformal educational settings. Specific strategies for diverse audiences. May be used for family life certification.
FCEDS 318. Occupational, Career and Technical Programs.
(Dual-listed with 518). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 206 and 400 hours work experience in a family and consumer sciences related job
Historical development of family and consumer sciences. Planning and implementing programs in occupational family and consumer sciences including FCCLA. Impact of selected legislation on family and consumer sciences programs. Techniques for cooperative education, school-to-work, and work-based education programs. May be used toward Multi-Occupation Cooperative endorsement.
FCEDS 413. Curriculum Planning for Family and Consumer Sciences and Family Life Education.
(2-2) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 306
Philosophy of career and technical education. Curriculum development in family and consumer sciences programs for school settings. Accommodating exceptional learners. May be used for family life certification.
FCEDS 417. Supervised Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences.
Cr. 3-8.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 413, 24 credits in family and consumer sciences subject matter, cumulative grade point of 2.50, full admission to teacher education
Supervised teaching experience in secondary schools. Examination of ways to implement actions that reflect a professional philosophy of family and consumer sciences for teaching middle and high school level students. Reservation required.
FCEDS 417A. Vocational family and consumer sciences. Cr. 8..
Cr. 3-8.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 413, 24 credits in family and consumer sciences subject matter, cumulative grade point of 2.50, full admission to teacher education
Supervised teaching experience in secondary schools. Examination of ways to implement actions that reflect a professional philosophy of family and consumer sciences for teaching middle and high school level students. Reservation required.
FCEDS 417B. Family and consumer sciences. Cr. 3 to 8..
Cr. 3-8.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 413, 24 credits in family and consumer sciences subject matter, cumulative grade point of 2.50, full admission to teacher education
Supervised teaching experience in secondary schools. Examination of ways to implement actions that reflect a professional philosophy of family and consumer sciences for teaching middle and high school level students. Reservation required.
FCEDS 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
FCEDS 490A. Adult Education.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
FCEDS 490C. Curriculum.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
FCEDS 490D. Evaluation.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
FCEDS 490E. Cooperative Extension.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
FCEDS 490G. General.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
FCEDS 490H. Honors.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
FCEDS 490I. International.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
FCEDS 490K. Occupational Education.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
FCEDS 490N. Leadership and Human Relations.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
FCEDS 490P. Special Needs/Mainstreaming.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
FCEDS 490R. Vocational Education.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
FCEDS 490S. Technology and Distance Education.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
FCEDS 500. Short Course: Current Family and Consumer Sciences Offerings.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 500A. Adult Education.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 500B. Supervision and Administration.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 500C. Curriculum.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 500D. Evaluation.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 500E. Teacher Education.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 500F. Occupational, Career and Technical Education.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 500G. General.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 500H. Research Methodology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 500I. International Education.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 500J. Middle Level Education.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 500K. Textile Selection and Apparel Construction Methods.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 504. Intellectual Foundations of Family and Consumer Sciences Leadership.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Exposure to a variety of selected readings that provide an intellectual foundation and framework for the family and consumer sciences profession. Connects the historical and philosophical structure of the profession with perspectives leading to innovative professional action.
FCEDS 507. Program Development in Family and Consumer Sciences.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: Professional experience in family and consumer sciences or related area
Application of principles of program development to formal and nonformal educational settings, e.g., secondary school family and consumer sciences programs, training positions in business, Cooperative Extension, human services agencies.
FCEDS 508. Models for Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences
Selecting teaching strategies and instructional materials based on theories of learning and human development that reflect a professional philosophy of family and consumer sciences. Application to formal and nonformal educational settings with diverse audiences.
FCEDS 511. Research Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
An overview of diverse research approaches focusing on methods for collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data. Critique of research reports and development of research proposals.
FCEDS 515. Assessment in Family and Consumer Sciences.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Introductory statistical and program development skills
Role of assessment in family and consumer sciences education programs. Planning and constructing test items and other assessments of school and nonschool learning.
FCEDS 518. Occupational, Career and Technical Programs.
(Dual-listed with 318). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 206 and 400 hours work experience in a family and consumer sciences related job
Historical development of family and consumer sciences. Planning and implementing programs in occupational family and consumer sciences including FCCLA. Impact of selected legislation on family and consumer sciences programs. Techniques for cooperative education, school-to-work, and work-based education programs. May be used toward Multi-Occupation Cooperative endorsement.
FCEDS 521. International Perspectives of Family and Consumer Sciences.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences
Examination of family and consumer sciences from an international perspective; focus on the roles and responsibilities of women in development. Application and adaptation of content to working with families in other countries and cultures. Student participation in cultural activities and critique of international research articles.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
FCEDS 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590A. Adult Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590B. Administration.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590C. Curriculum.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590D. Evaluation.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590E. Teacher Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590F. Occupational, Career and Technical Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590G. General.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590H. Research Methodology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590I. International Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590J. Educational Gerontology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590K. Leadership and Human Relations.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590L. Special Needs.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590M. Family Life Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590N. Human Sexuality.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590O. Technology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590P. Supervision.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590Q. Family/Individual Health.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590R. Consumer Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590S. Distance Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 590T. Professional Communications.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
FCEDS 593. Workshop.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
Concentrated group study of new developments in family and consumer sciences education. Sections offered will vary from year to year.
FCEDS 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
FCEDS 610. Seminar.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Exploration of trends and issues in the profession.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FCEDS 611. Program Evaluation in Family and Consumer Sciences.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: 511, 515
Application of program evaluation approaches and models to family and consumer sciences programs. Standards for program evaluation.
FCEDS 620. Theories of Administration in Family and Consumer Sciences.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: Professional Experience
Review of administrative theory; application to family and consumer sciences programs with emphasis on higher education. Administrative leadership roles and their interrelationships. Consideration of current issues.
FCEDS 690. Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies Advanced Topics.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690A. Adult Education.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690B. Administration.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690C. Curriculum.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690D. Evaluation.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690E. Teacher Education.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690F. Occupational, Career and Technical Education.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690G. General.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690I. International Education.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690J. Educational Gerontology.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690K. Leadership and Human Relations.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690L. Special Needs.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690M. Family Life Education.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690N. Human Sexuality.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690O. Technology.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690P. Supervision.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690Q. Family/Individual Health.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690R. Consumer Education.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690S. Distance Education.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690T. Professional Education.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 690U. Research Methodology.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.
FCEDS 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Family Financial Planning Courses
FFP 520. Family Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Research and theory related to family functioning throughout the life cycle, especially financial decision making during crisis and conflict. Emphasis on factors that shape family values, attitudes, and behaviors from a multicultural perspective. New and emerging issues critical to family functioning are addressed.
FFP 525. Family Economics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Major issues related to the economics of families including household production, and human capital development; the economics of crises, public policy and family life cycle spending, saving and borrowing; new and emerging issues in the field of family economics; special attention to the role of ethics in family economic issues. A theoretical and research perspective are used to illuminate the concepts in the course.
FFP 530. Fundamentals of Family Financial Planning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
The nature and functioning of financial systems, including currencies, markets, monetary and fiscal policy, and supply/demand for land, labor, and capital. Focus is on the impact of global financial interdependence on individuals and families in the U.S. Current and emerging issues, as well as current research and theory relative to financial systems.
FFP 535. Financial Counseling.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Theory and research regarding the interactive process between the client and the practitioner, including communication techniques, motivation and esteem building, the counseling environment, ethics, and methods of data intake, verification, and analysis. Other topics include legal issues, compensation, uses of technology to identify resources, information management, and current or emerging issues.
FFP 540. Estate Planning for Families.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Fundamentals of the estate planning process, including estate settlement, estate and gift taxes, property ownership and transfer, and powers of appointment. Tools and techniques used in implementing an effective estate plan, ethical considerations used in providing estate planning services, and new and emerging issues in the field. Case studies provide experience in developing estate plans suitable for varied family forms.
FFP 541. Housing and Real Estate in Family Financial Planning.
(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
www only. The role of housing and real estate in the family financial planning process, including taxation, mortgages, financial calculations, legal concerns, and ethical issues related to home ownership and real estate investments. Emphasis on emerging issues in the context of housing and real estate.
FFP 545. Retirement Planning, Employee Benefits, and the Family.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Study of micro and macro considerations for retirement planning. Survey of various types of retirement plans, ethical considerations in providing retirement planning services, assessing and forecasting financial needs in retirement, and integration of retirement plans with government benefits.
FFP 555. Insurance Planning for Families.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
In-depth study of risk management concepts, tools, and strategies for individuals and families, including life insurance; property and casualty insurance; liability insurance; accident, disability, health, and long-term care insurance; and government-subsidized programs. Current and emerging issues and ethical considerations relative to risk management. Case studies provide experience in selecting insurance products suitable for individuals and family study of investment options for clients, including common stocks, fixed income securities, convertible securities, and related choices. Relationships between investment options and employee/employer benefit plan choices. Current and emerging issues and ethics are included.
FFP 565. Personal Income Taxation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
In-depth information on income tax practices and procedures including tax regulations, tax return preparation, the tax audit processes, the appeals process, preparation for an administrative or judicial forum, and ethical considerations of taxation. New and emerging issues related to taxation. Family/individual case studies provide practice in applying and analyzing tax information and recommending appropriate tax strategies.
FFP 570. Professional Practices in Financial Planning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Challenges of managing financial planning practices including, but not limited to: business valuation, personnel, marketing, client services, ethics and technological applications. Relying both on a theoretical as well as an applied approach, students analyze case studies that provide relevant, practical exposure to practice management issues, with a strong emphasis on current research findings.
FFP 583. Investing for the Family's Future.
(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: HD FS 483.
WWW only. Evaluation of investment markets for the household. Analysis of how families choose where to put their savings. Emphasis is on using the family's overall financial and economic goals to help inform investment choices.
FFP 591. Practicum.
Cr. 3-6.
F.S.SS.
Supervised experience in family financial planning.
FFP 595. Financial Planning - Case Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
Prereq: FFP 530, 540, 545, 555, 565, 583
Professional issues in financial planning, including ethical considerations, regulation and certification requirements, communication skills, and professional responsibility. Students are expected to utilize skills obtained in other courses and work experiences in the completion of personal finance case studies, the development of a targeted investment policy, and other related financial planning assignments.
Finance Courses
FIN 301. Principles of Finance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: ACCT 284; ECON 101, STAT 226
Introduction to financial management with emphasis on corporate financing and investment decision making, time value of money, asset valuation, capital budgeting decision methods, cash budgeting, and financial markets.
FIN 310. Corporate Finance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 301
Theory used in a firm's investment and financing decisions. Analysis of environment in which financial decisions are made; applications of analytical techniques to financial management problems.
FIN 320. Investments.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 301
Introduction to various investment media and markets from the viewpoint of the individual investor. Emphasis on mechanics of trading, behavior of security prices, corporate stocks and bonds, mutual funds, individual asset and portfolio selection techniques, and performance evaluation.
FIN 327. Fixed Income Securities.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301
Valuation of fixed income securities, including pricing conventions, term structure of interest rates, default, duration, and hedging of interest rate risk. Analysis of active and passive investment strategies for managing fixed income portfolios.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FIN 330. Financial Markets and Institutions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 301
Introduction to the structure and operations of the United States financial system and its markets and institutions. Emphasis on developing and integrated understanding of markets and financial service providers including global linkages.
FIN 361. Personal Risk Management and Insurance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: ECON 101
Risk concepts and the use of insurance by individuals and families. Emphasis on the insurance mechanism and methods of dealing with income, property, and liability risks.
FIN 371. Real Estate Principles.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: ECON 101
Legal, economic, social and financial aspects of real estate, including property rights, contracts, mortgage instruments, tax factors, brokerage, valuation, risk and return analysis, financing techniques, and investments.
FIN 415. Business Financing Decisions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301 and STAT 326
In depth study of the firm's external financing decision. Emphasis on the development of cash flow statements, projected financing needs and the selection of the appropriate financing instrument. Focus on case studies and application of developed techniques on actual field project.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FIN 424. Financial Futures and Options.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 320 and STAT 326
Advanced study of the pricing and use of derivative market instruments, current topics and issues.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FIN 425. Security Analysis and Portfolio Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 320, STAT 326 and permission of instructor
Advanced study of security analysis, security selection techniques and portfolio management. Emphasis on the applications of methods learned via the selection and evaluation of a portfolio of actual securities purchased in securities markets in the U.S. or abroad. Tracking and periodic reporting of the portfolio's performance relative to standard benchmarks is also required.
FIN 428. Advanced Fixed Income Analysis and Portfolio Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 327, 320, STAT 326 and permission of the instructor
Advanced analysis of fixed income markets and securities, including valuation and trading of treasury securities, corporate bonds, mortgage backed securities. Students are also required to manage a fixed income portfolio for an institutional investor. A top-down approach to portfolio management is assumed, with active bets taken on market direction, duration, yield curve, and credit spreads.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FIN 445. Bank Management Decisions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: STAT 326 and FIN 330 or ECON 353
Analysis of operations of depository financial institutions from management viewpoint. Emphasis on evaluating performance, policy formation, asset and liability management, the role of capital, and the operating environment.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FIN 462. Corporate Risk Management and Insurance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 301 and STAT 326
Analysis of an organization's approaches to the management of price, credit, and pure risk. Emphasis on the consideration and selection of risk control and financing treatments and the decision making framework underlying the alternatives selected. Covers commercial insurance, self-insurance, and alternative financing arrangements.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FIN 472. Real Estate Finance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301 and STAT 326
Introduction to the techniques of assessing the value of real estate and real estate financing instruments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FIN 480. International Finance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 301 and STAT 326
Advanced study of contemporary topics and issues in international finance.
FIN 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 301, STAT 326 and permission of instructor
FIN 499. Finance Internship.
(3-0) Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; permission of internship coordinator; STAT 326; 499A: 330; 499B: 361; 499C: 301 plus 3 additional credits in finance; 499D: 320; 499E: 310
Supervised experience in a private sector banking, insurance, real estate, investments or corporate organization or in a governmental agency that regulates such organizations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FIN 499A. Banking.
(3-0) Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; permission of internship coordinator; STAT 326; 499A: 330; 499B: 361; 499C: 301 plus 3 additional credits in finance; 499D: 320; 499E: 310
Supervised experience in a private sector banking, insurance, real estate, investments or corporate organization or in a governmental agency that regulates such organizations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FIN 499B. Insurance.
(3-0) Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; permission of internship coordinator; STAT 326; 499A: 330; 499B: 361; 499C: 301 plus 3 additional credits in finance; 499D: 320; 499E: 310
Supervised experience in a private sector banking, insurance, real estate, investments or corporate organization or in a governmental agency that regulates such organizations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FIN 499C. Real Estate.
(3-0) Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; permission of internship coordinator; STAT 326; 499A: 330; 499B: 361; 499C: 301 plus 3 additional credits in finance; 499D: 320; 499E: 310
Supervised experience in a private sector banking, insurance, real estate, investments or corporate organization or in a governmental agency that regulates such organizations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FIN 499D. Investments.
(3-0) Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; permission of internship coordinator; STAT 326; 499A: 330; 499B: 361; 499C: 301 plus 3 additional credits in finance; 499D: 320; 499E: 310
Supervised experience in a private sector banking, insurance, real estate, investments or corporate organization or in a governmental agency that regulates such organizations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FIN 499E. Corporate.
(3-0) Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GPA 2.5; permission of internship coordinator; STAT 326; 499A: 330; 499B: 361; 499C: 301 plus 3 additional credits in finance; 499D: 320; 499E: 310
Supervised experience in a private sector banking, insurance, real estate, investments or corporate organization or in a governmental agency that regulates such organizations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FIN 501. Financial Valuation and Corporate Financial Decisions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Enrollment in MBA program or departmental permission.
Shareholder wealth maximization as the goal of the firm within a social responsibility context, financial Math, valuation of securities, the global financial market place as the test of value, estimation of cost of capital, global capital investment decisions, capital structure policy, working capital management.
FIN 510. Advanced Financial Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 505
Modern theory of corporate finance and its application to financial management problems. Advanced treatment of firm's investment, financing, and dividend decisions and survey of related research. Examples of potential topics are the investment banking process, convertible securities and warrants, financial derivatives, asset leasing, mergers and divestitures, leveraged buyouts, international financial management, executive compensation, and pension fund strategy.
FIN 515. Case Studies in Financial Decision Making.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 505
This course focuses on case studies to develop an integrated set of financial decisions. Topic areas include fixed asset, working capital, capital structure, dividend and merger/acquisition decisions. The objective of the course is to examine different firm settings and establish a framework within which to apply financial tools.
FIN 520. Investments.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 505
A comprehensive survey of the classical and contemporary theories of optimum portfolio construction; determinants of risk-return trade-off in selection of securities; emphasis on the theory and evidence of efficient capital markets and implications for security selection and portfolio management.
FIN 534. Financial Derivatives.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
An applied course in derivative markets. Topics covered include futures and options markets, option pricing, swaps, use and rating of insurance products, and alternative forms of reinsurance. Emphasis will be placed on agricultural commodity markets, but energy, interest, currency and stock index contracts will also be covered.
FIN 572. Real Estate Finance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: MBA Core
Survey of techniques for assessing the value of real estate assets. Introduction to real estate financing instruments, their use and appropriateness.
FIN 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
For students wishing to do individual research in a particular area of finance.
Forestry Courses
FOR 201. Forest Biology.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 202, 203, 204, 205, and 206
Discussion of ecological concepts, individual tree structure and growth, variation and diversity in tree populations. Physical environment of trees and forests, ecological processes in forest communities, and introduction to different regional forest communities.
FOR 202. Wood Utilization.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 201, 203, 204, 205, and 206
Processing of sustainable materials including wood into products and general properties and proper use of these products.
FOR 203. Resource Measurements/Evaluation.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 201, 202, 204, 205, and 206; MATH 140
Survey techniques involved in quantification, valuation, and evaluation of tree and stand growth and other variables in the forest environment (e.g., recreational use, wildlife habitat value, biomass, and solid wood).
FOR 204. Forest Ecosystem Decision-Making.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 201, 202, 203, 205, and 206
Methods of decision-making related to forest ecosystems including communications, teams and conflict resolution. Current issues relating to public, private, and urban forests; quantification of processes, services, and goods produced by the forest and expected by the public such as wildlife, water, range, recreation, wilderness, biodiversity, as well as wood and fiber products.
FOR 205. Integrated Forestry Laboratory.
(0-8) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 201, 202, 203, 204, and 206
Field and laboratory exercises integrating the evaluation and management of forest goods, services, and the processing of wood products.
FOR 206. Fall Forestry Camp.
Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 201, 202, 203, 204, and 205
Three-week field camp to address topics and issues covered in 201, 202, 203, 204, and 205.
FOR 280. Wood Properties and Identification.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Properties of wood and how they relate to its successful use. Comparative anatomical characteristics, scientific nomenclature, and hand lens identification of commercially important North American woods.
FOR 283. Pesticide Application Certification.
(Cross-listed with ENT, AGRON, HORT). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Holscher. Core background and specialty topics in agricultural, and horticultural pesticide applicator certification. Students can select certification categories and have the opportunity to obtain pesticide applicator certification at the completion of the course. Commercial pesticide applicator certification is emphasized.
FOR 290. Special Problems.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Freshman or Sophomore classification, permission of instructor
FOR 290A. Leadership in Forestry Teams (LIFT) Learning Community.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Freshman or Sophomore classification, permission of instructor
FOR 290B. Forest Ecosystem Management.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Freshman or Sophomore classification, permission of instructor
FOR 290C. Natural Resource Conservation.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Freshman or Sophomore classification, permission of instructor
FOR 290D. Urban and Community Forestry.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Freshman or Sophomore classification, permission of instructor
FOR 290E. Wood Science and Technology.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Freshman or Sophomore classification, permission of instructor
FOR 302. Silviculture.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 201
Manipulation of forest vegetation based on ecological principles for the production of goods and services.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FOR 342. Dynamics of Forest Stands.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 203, STAT 101
Change in forest species composition and structure at the stand and landscape scales resulting from site quality, tree growth, competition, succession, and disturbance. Methods for assessing tree growth and reconstructing past stand development. Applications to forest and savanna management.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FOR 356. Dendrology.
(Cross-listed with BIOL). (2-4) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 211
Identification and ecology of North American woody plant species. Importance of woody plants in timber production and wildlife habitat. Natural disturbances, human impacts, management and restoration concerns for major North American forest regions will be addressed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FOR 416. Forest Insect and Disease Ecology.
(Cross-listed with PL P). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 8 credits in biological sciences, including BIOL 211
Harrington. Nature of insects and pathogens of forest and shade trees; their role in the dynamics of natural and managed forest ecosystems; and the management of indigenous and exotic pests.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FOR 451. Forest Resource Economics and Quantitative Methods.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 203, MATH 150
Application of economic principles to forest resource management considering both market and non-market goods and services. Methods of identifying and specifying problems in the management and use of forest resources. Application of mathematical and statistical models to the solution of managerial problems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FOR 452. Ecosystem Management.
(Cross-listed with NREM). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification, and NREM 301 or A ECL 312
Principles of planning, regulating, and decision-making associated with public and private lands, with consideration of forest, grassland, wetland, and freshwater aquatic ecosystems. Integrated natural resources management within ecological, social, economic and policy constraints.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FOR 453. Forest Resource Policy and Administration.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: junior or senior classification
Forest and related natural resource policies and contemporary policy issues. Integration of elements of policy development processes, various participants in these processes, and resulting programs. Ethics in professional forestry and natural resource conservation. Participation in the policy process involving communication with policy makers and natural resource professionals, study of current issues, promotion of issues with students as issue educators. Participation in policy meetings to identify/determine various elements and applications of strategies associated with the policy development process.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FOR 454. Forestry Practicum.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 20 credits in student's major at 300 level or above
Integrated decision-making related to the conservation, management, and preservation of private and public forests, wildlands, urban/community forests, and/or the production and utilization of wood products. Student teams work with a client and develop management plans that incorporate ecological, social, economic, ethical, and institutional/political factors. Effective teamwork, written/oral/visual communication, and problem-solving stressed. Multiple trips to project site and client.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FOR 475. Urban Forestry.
(Cross-listed with HORT). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, 3 credits in biology
Discussion of establishment and management of woody perennials in community-owned urban greenspaces, consideration of urban site and soil characteristics, plant physiology, plant culture, urban forest valuation, inventory methods, species selection, and urban forest maintenance (health care and pest management).
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FOR 480. Wood Anatomy and Fiber Analysis.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 280 or permission of instructor
Microscopic anatomy and ultrastructure of wood and other industrial lignocellulosic materials. Microscopy techniques for fiber analysis. Comparison of fiber properties.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FOR 481. Conversion of Lignocellulosic Materials.
(Cross-listed with TSM). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 280 or TSM 210 or A E 216 or equivalent
Chemical properties of lignocellulosic materials. Wood chemistry. Various conversion processes. Pulp and paper technology. Biobased products. Other fiber products. Cellulose derivatives. Term paper and/or student project required for graduate level.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FOR 483. Wood Deterioration and Preservation.
(Cross-listed with PL P). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: FOR 280
Deterioration of wood in use by biological and physical agents. Wood preservation and fire retardant treatments. Environmental impact of wood treating.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FOR 485. Wood and Natural Fiber Composites.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 280 or TSM 240
Consolidation behavior of wood and other lignocellulosic materials. Principles of adhesion. Manufacturing processes for wood and lignocellulose composites such as plywood, oriented strand products, laminated lumber, particleboard, medium density fiberboard, and bast fiber products. Extrusion processing of natural fiber/plastic composites.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FOR 486. Drying Processes for Wood and Other Lignocellulosic Materials.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 280 or TSM 240
Principles of moisture relations in hygroscopic materials; adsorption, desorption, equilibrium moisture content. Transport processes in natural materials such as wood. Drying processes for wood and other lignocellulosic materials. Influence of moisture on dimensional stability and durability of wood and lignocelluosic composites.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FOR 487. Physical Properties of Wood.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 280
Mechanical, thermal, electrical, and acoustical properties of wood. Lumber grading and stress rating, nondestructive evaluation of wood and wood composite products.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FOR 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
FOR 599A. Forest Biology.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
FOR 599B. Forest Biometry.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
FOR 599C. Forest and Recreation Economics.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
FOR 599D. Forest Management and Administration.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
FOR 599E. Wood Science.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
FOR 603. Plant Physiological Ecology.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: NREM 301 or a course in plant physiology
Structural and functional adaptations in woody and herbaceous plant species to environmental variables, with and emphasis on understanding relationships between physiological processes at the whole plant scale with ecosystem processes related to nutrient, water, and carbon cycling. Plant physiological responses to natural disturbances, management practices, global climate change, and other forces of environmental change.
FOR 696. Research Seminar.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, BBMB, GDCB, HORT, PLBIO). Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Research seminars by faculty and graduate students.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FOR 699. Research.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
FOR 699A. Forest Biology - Wood Science.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
FOR 699B. Forest Biometry.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
FOR 699C. Forest Economics.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
FOR 699D. Forest Management and Administration.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
FOR 699E. Wood Science.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
FOR 699F. Plant Physiology.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
French Courses
FRNCH 101. Elementary French I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.SS.
Beginning level development of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking in French, within the context of French culture. Credit by examination in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.
FRNCH 102. Elementary French II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.SS.
Prereq: 101
Beginning level development of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking in French, within the context of French culture. Credit by examination in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
FRNCH 201. Intermediate French I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 102
Intermediate level development of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking in French within the context of French culture. Credit by examination in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
FRNCH 202. Intermediate French II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 201
Intermediate level development of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking in French within the context of French culture. Credit by examination in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
FRNCH 301. French Writing and Grammar.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 202
Emphasis on developing functional language skills in reading and writing. Selective review of grammar within the context of cultural and literary prose.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
FRNCH 302. Reading and Writing French.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 202
Readings in French prose, theater and poetry. Introduction to close reading and analysis. Development of reading and writing skills for upper-level courses.
FRNCH 304. French for Business and Professions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 301 or 302
Communication in business and professional contexts in French-speaking countries. Cultural contexts of business and professional practice. Emphasis on working across French-American cultures. Preparation for internships.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
FRNCH 305. French Conversation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 202
Intensive conversational or listening practice emphasizing contemporary French or Francophone civilization.
FRNCH 320. France Today.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 202
Selected topics dealing with contemporary French society and culture. Introduction to materials, resources, and forms of communication available on the Internet, and in other electronic and print media.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
FRNCH 326. Studies in French or Francophone Art and Film.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 301 or 302
In-depth study of a selected artist, filmmaker, genre, medium, or movement in art and/or film. Emphasis on analytical interpretation and relationship between art or film and French or Francophone culture, history, and society.
FRNCH 340. Studies in French or Francophone Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 301 or preferably 302
In-depth study of a selected topic, genre, movement or writer in French or Francophone literature, civilization or culture. Emphasis on close readings and discussion.
FRNCH 370. French Studies in English.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Topics vary according to faculty interest. Author, genre, or period study in French or Francophone history, literature, or culture. Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
FRNCH 370F. French topics on women or feminism (cross listed with W S 370F).
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Topics vary according to faculty interest. Author, genre, or period study in French or Francophone history, literature, or culture. Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
FRNCH 378. French Film Studies in English.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Analysis and interpretation of film in twentieth-century French society. Topics vary according to faculty interest. Film directors, genres, movements (e.g. The New Wave), historical survey, aesthetics, and cinematography. Readings, discussions and papers in English.
FRNCH 395. Study Abroad.
Cr. 1-10.
Prereq: 2 years university-level French
Supervised instruction in language and culture of France; formal class instruction at level appropriate to student's training, augmented by practical living experience.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
FRNCH 476. French Civilization Seminar in English.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. S.
Advanced seminar in French civlization. Topics vary according to faculty interest. Readings, discussions, and paper in English.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FRNCH 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Permission of French staff and department chair
Designed to meet the needs of students who wish to focus on areas other than those in which courses are offered.
No more than 9 credits in Frnch 490 may be counted toward graduation.
FRNCH 499. Internship in French.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits of French at the 300 level; permission of advisor and WLC Internship Coordinator. Work experience using French language skills in the public or private sector, combined with academic work under faculty supervision
Credits may be applied only to LCP major.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 3 credits of Frnch 499 may be applied to the major.
FRNCH 590. Special Topics in French.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credtis of 400 level French
FRNCH 590A. Literature or Literary Criticism.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credtis of 400 level French
FRNCH 590B. Linguistics.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credtis of 400 level French
FRNCH 590C. Language Pedagogy.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credtis of 400 level French
FRNCH 590D. Civilization.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credtis of 400 level French
FOOD SCIENCE & HUMAN NUTRITION Courses
FS HN 101. Food and the Consumer.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: High school biology and chemistry or 3 credits each of biology and chemistry
The food system from point of harvest to the consumption of the food by the consumer. Properties of food constituents. Protection of food against deterioration and microbial contamination. Introduction of foods into the marketplace. Processes for making various foods. Government regulations. Use of food additives. Current and controversial topics. Electronic communication from web emphasized for class reports, notes and assignments.
FS HN 104. Introduction to Professional Skills in Culinary Science.
(0-6) Cr. 1.
S.
Introduction to culinary science. Students will develop fundamental culinary skills by arranged on-campus work experience (100 hours). Sessions with instructor arranged.
FS HN 110. Professional and Educational Preparation.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Introduction to professional and educational development within the food science and human nutrition disciplines. Focus is on university and career acclimation, enhancement of communication skills, and portfolio development.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FS HN 111. Fundamentals of Food Preparation.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 101 or 167; high school chemistry or CHEM 160
Principles involved in preparation of food products of standard quality. Influence of composition and techniques on properties of food products.
FS HN 112. Orientation to Learning and Productive Team Membership.
(Cross-listed with AER E, CON E, HORT, NREM, TSM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Introduction to developing intentional learners and worthy team members. Learning as the foundation of human enterprise; intellectual curiosity; ethics as a personal responsibility; everyday leadership; effective team and community interactions including team learning and the effects on individuals; and growth through understanding self, demonstrating ownership of own learning, and internalizing commitment to helping others. Intentional mental processing as a means of enhancing learning. Interconnectedness of the individual, the community, and the world.
FS HN 114. Developing Responsible Learners and Effective Leaders.
(Cross-listed with CON E, HORT, NREM, TSM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: NREM 112
Focus on team and community. Application of fundamentals of human learning; evidence of development as a responsible learner; intentional mental processing as a habit of mind; planning and facilitating learning opportunities for others; responsibility of the individual to the community and the world; leading from within; holding self and others accountable for growth and development as learners and leaders.
FS HN 115. Food Preparation Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 111 or 214
Practice standard methods of food preparation with emphasis on quality, nutrient retention, and safety.
FS HN 167. Introduction to Human Nutrition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: High school biology or 3 credits of biology
Understanding and implementing present day knowledge of nutrition. The role of nutrition and food intake in the health and well being of the individual and family.
FS HN 203. Contemporary Issues in Food Science and Human Nutrition.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Introduction to published research and discussion of current issues in food science and human nutrition. Emphasis on sources of credible information, ethics, communication and portfolio development.
FS HN 214. Scientific Study of Food.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 167 or 265; CHEM 231 or 331
Composition and structure of foods. Principles of preparation of standard quality food products. Behavior and interactions of food constituents.
FS HN 215. Advanced Food Preparation Laboratory.
(0-6) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 214
Practice standard methods of food preparation with emphasis on quality, nutrient retention, and safety. Development of culinary skills and advanced food preparation.
FS HN 242. Societal Impacts on Food Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Description of food systems from farming practices to global marketing. Exploration of the impacts of food system choices on personal health, the environment and global society.
FS HN 262. Special Topics in Health Professions.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Careers and controversies in nutritional science. Discussion of current topics in health professions involving nutrition, such as "low-carb" diets, supplements for athletic performance, "food and mood," interviews with health professionals on how they use nutrition concepts in practice.
FS HN 264. Fundamentals of Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 167; CHEM 163, 163L; BIOL 211
Digestion, absorption, metabolism, and biochemical functions of nutrients. Biochemical aspects of nutrient deficiencies.
FS HN 265. Nutrition for Active and Healthy Lifestyles.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in BBMB 301 or credit in FS HN 264
Fundamentals of nutrient metabolism and nutrient requirements. Role of macronutrient metabolism in physical performance and disease prevention. Effect of manipulation of macronutrient metabolism on physical performance and disease prevention. Applications of nutrient metabolism principles to dietary recommendations and planning.
FS HN 311. Food Chemistry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: TSM 115, CHEM 231 and 231L or 331 and 331L; credit or enrollment in BBMB 301
The structure, properties, and chemistry of food constituents and animal and plant commodities.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FS HN 311L. Food Chemistry Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
The laboratory practices of structure, properties, and chemistry of food constituents.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FS HN 314. Foundations of Culinary Science.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 214 and junior classification
Introduction to the roles culinary scientists hold within industry including product development, research, and quality assurance. Discussions focused on professional and educational development, enhancement of communication skills, ethics and emerging issues and trends in culinary science.
FS HN 340. Foundations of Dietetic Practice.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification
Introduction to the profession of dietetics and responsibilities associated with dietetic professional practice. Emphasis on development of a pre-professional portfolio, career options in dietetics and preparation for a dietetic internship. Leadership and professional career development for the dietitian is addressed through self reflection, creation of materials for post-baccalaureate programs and job shadowing experience. Professional issues related to dietetic practice include Code of Ethics, legal credentialing and standards of professional practice, leadership and future trends in the profession.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FS HN 342. World Food Issues: Past and Present.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, ENV S, T SC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Junior classification
Issues in the agricultural and food systems of the developed and developing world. Emphasis on economic, social, historical, ethical and environmental contexts. Causes and consequences of overnutrition/undernutrition, poverty, hunger and access/distribution. Explorations of current issues and ideas for the future. Team projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
FS HN 342H. Honors Section. (Honors Program students only.).
(Cross-listed with AGRON, ENV S, T SC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Junior classification
Issues in the agricultural and food systems of the developed and developing world. Emphasis on economic, social, historical, ethical and environmental contexts. Causes and consequences of overnutrition/undernutrition, poverty, hunger and access/distribution. Explorations of current issues and ideas for the future. Team projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
FS HN 351. Unit Operations in Food Processing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: A course in calculus and PHYS 106
Introduction to material and energy balances. Fluid flow, physical and thermal properties of food materials. Fundamentals of heat and mass transfer. Application of momentum and heat transfer to unit operations in food processing. Calculations and computer applications in food processing. Field trip.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FS HN 360. Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 265, 3 credits in biochemistry; 3 credits in physiology recommended
Physiological and biochemical basis for nutrient needs; assessment of nutrient deficiency and toxicity; examination of nutrient functions and regulation of metabolism; nutrient-gene interactions.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FS HN 361. Nutrition and Health Assessment.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 265; 3 credits in statistics; 3 credits in physiology recommended
The assessment of nutritional status in healthy individuals. Laboratory experiences in food composition and assessment of dietary intake, body composition, and biochemical indices of nutritional status.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FS HN 362. Nutrition in Growth and Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 360; credit or enrollment in a course in physiology
Nutrient needs throughout the life cycle. Interrelationships of genes, gene expression and nutrients with physiological outcomes during human development and aging.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FS HN 364. Nutrition and Prevention of Chronic Disease.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 256, 256L or 306
Overview of nutrients, their functions, metabolism, food sources and optimal choices for the promotion of health and wellness. Nutrition strategies for the prevention of chronic disease, including cancer, diabetes and obesity, as they apply to individuals or the wider population will be discussed.
FS HN 365. Obesity and Weight Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 364
Multifactorial aspects of obesity, maintenance of healthy weight, and the relationship of weight status and chronic disease prevention. Traditional and novel nutrition and exercise theories as well as current popular diet and exercise trends will be discussed.
FS HN 366. Communicating Nutrition Messages.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 167 or 265
Theory and application of adult learning as it relates to the role of nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention. Strategies for providing nutrition messages to diverse community audiences using various forms of media and outreach (print, radio, TV, newspaper, consumer publications, websites, community venues). Development of nutrition messages using various forms of media for a target population.
FS HN 403. Food Laws, Regulations, and the Regulatory Process.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.SS.
Prereq: 3 credits in food science coursework at 200 level or above
History of the development of the current federal and state food regulations. Guidelines that govern the practice of regulating the wholesomeness of red meats, poultry, and eggs.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FS HN 405. Food Quality Assurance.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 214 or 471; STAT 101 or 104
Basis of food quality control/assurance programs and establishment of decision-making processes using official (government and industry) instrumental, chemical, and sensory procedures. Statistical process and quality control procedures and their applications to various food systems. Development of hazard analysis procedures, specifications, grades, and standards.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FS HN 406. Sensory Evaluation of Food.
(Dual-listed with 506). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 214 or 311 or AN S 360; 3 credits in statistics
Sensory test methods and procedures used to evaluate the flavor, color and texture of foods. Relationships between sensory and instrumental measurements of color and texture. Acceptance and preference testing.
FS HN 407. Microbiological Safety of Foods of Animal Origins.
(Dual-listed with 507). (Cross-listed with MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 420
Examination of the various factors in the production of foods of animal origin, from animal production through processing, distribution and final consumption which contribute to the overall microbiological safety of the food. The two modules of this course will be 1) the procedures and processes which can affect the overall microbiological safety of the food, and 2) the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system.
FS HN 410. Food Analysis.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 214 or 311 or CHEM 211; TSM 115
An introduction to the theory and application of physical and chemical methods for determining the constituents of food. Modern separation and instrumental analysis. Use of food composition data bases.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FS HN 411. Food Ingredient Interactions and Formulations.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 214 or 311
Application of food science principles to ingredient substitutions in food products. Laboratory procedures for standard formulations and instrumental evaluation, with emphasis on problem-solving and critical thinking.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FS HN 412. Food Product Development.
(Dual-listed with 512). (2-6) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 311 or 411, 471
Principles of developing consumer packaged food products. Application of skills gained in food chemistry, formulation, microbiology, and processing. Some pilot plant experiences. Electronic communication from web emphasized for class reports, notes and assignments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FS HN 419. Foodborne Hazards.
(Cross-listed with MICRO, TOX). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: MICRO 201 or 302, a course in biochemistry
Pathogenesis of human microbiological foodborne infections and intoxications, principles of toxicology, major classes of toxicants in the food supply, governmental regulation of foodborne hazards.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Only one of FS HN 419 and 519 may count toward graduation.
FS HN 420. Food Microbiology.
(Cross-listed with MICRO, TOX). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: MICRO 201 or 302
Effects of microbial growth in foods. Methods to control, detect, and enumerate microorganisms in food and water. Foodborne infections and intoxications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FS HN 421. Food Microbiology Laboratory.
(Cross-listed with MICRO). (0-6) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: MICRO 201 or 302; 201L or 302L. Credit or enrollment in MICRO 420, FS HN 203
Standard techniques used for the microbiological examination of foods. Independent and group projects on student-generated questions in food microbiology. Emphasis on oral and written communication and group interaction.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FS HN 429. Foodborne Toxicants.
(Dual-listed with 529). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: A course in biochemistry
Mechanisms of action, metabolism, sources, remediation or detoxification, risk assessment of major foodborne toxicants of current interest, design of HACCP plans for use in food industries targeting foodborne toxicants. Taught online only.
FS HN 461. Medical Nutrition and Disease I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 360, 361, 3 credits in physiology at 300 level or above
(Dual-listed with NUTRS 561) Pathophysiology of selected chronic disease states and their associated medical problems. Specific attention will be directed to medical nutrition needs of patients in the treatment of each disease state. Recitation section (1 cr.) will focus on refinement of assessment skills, diagnosis of nutritional problem, nutrition care, and documentation.
FS HN 463. Community Nutrition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 265 or 360; 366 recommended
Dual-listed with NUTRS 563. Survey of current public health nutrition problems among nutritionally vulnerable individuals and groups. Discussion of the multidimensional nature of those problems and of community programs addressing them. Grant writing as a means for funding community nutrition program development. Significant emphasis on written and oral communication at the lay and professional level. Field trip.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
FS HN 464. Medical Nutrition and Disease II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 360, 461, 3 credits in physiology at 300 level or above
(Dual-listed with NUTRS 564) Pathophysiology of selected acute and chronic disease states and their associated medical problems. Specific attention will be directed to medical nutrition needs of patients in the treatment of each disease state.
FS HN 466. Nutrition Counseling and Education Methods.
(Dual-listed with 566). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 361, 362
Application of counseling and learning theories with individuals and groups in community and clinical settings. Includes discussion and experience in building rapport, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, evaluation, and documentation.
FS HN 467. Molecular Basis of Nutrition in Disease Prevention.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: FS HN 360 or equivalent
Molecular mechanisms related to nutrient function in the causes and prevention of heart disease, cancer, bone loss, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Design and critique of nutritional interventions related to these diseases.
FS HN 469. Nutrition and Aging.
(Cross-listed with GERON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Basic physiologic changes during aging and their impacts upon health, disease, and nutritional status. Normal nutrition, pathological nutrition, and optimal nutrition will be examined in this course, with an emphasis upon successful aging through strategies to improve the nutrition-related health of older individuals.
FS HN 471. Food Processing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 351; MICRO 201 or 302; CHEM 163 or 177
Food preservation, including packaging, fermentation, irradiation, canning, freezing, dehydration, additives. Sanitation and plant design. Applications to food products.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
FS HN 472. Food Processing Laboratory.
(Dual-listed with 572). (1-3) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 351; credit or enrollment in 471
Pilot plant experiences such as thermal processing, food fermentations, oil seed processing, high pressure processing, corn wet milling, industrial baking, and waste treatment. Special emphasis on interpreting data, writing project reports, and applying engineering principles from FS HN 351.
FS HN 480. Professional Communication in Food Science and Human Nutrition.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: 203, senior classification in the department
Presentation of current topics and issues of public policy. Emphasis on communication in the profession and portfolio assessment.
FS HN 489. Issues in Food Safety.
(Cross-listed with AN S, HRI, VDPAM). (1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in FS HN 101 or 272 or HRI 233; FS HN 419 or 420; FS HN 403
Capstone seminar for the food safety minor. Case discussions and independent projects about safety issues in the food system from a multidisciplinary perspective.
FS HN 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Independent work in food science, nutrition, or dietetics.
A maximum of 6 credits of FS HN 490 may be used toward graduation.
FS HN 490A. Dietetics.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Independent work in food science, nutrition, or dietetics.
A maximum of 6 credits of FS HN 490 may be used toward graduation.
FS HN 490B. Food Science.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Independent work in food science, nutrition, or dietetics.
A maximum of 6 credits of FS HN 490 may be used toward graduation.
FS HN 490C. Nutrition.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Independent work in food science, nutrition, or dietetics.
A maximum of 6 credits of FS HN 490 may be used toward graduation.
FS HN 490D. International Experience.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Independent work in food science, nutrition, or dietetics.
A maximum of 6 credits of FS HN 490 may be used toward graduation.
FS HN 490E. Entrepreneurship.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Independent work in food science, nutrition, or dietetics.
A maximum of 6 credits of FS HN 490 may be used toward graduation.
FS HN 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Independent work in food science, nutrition, or dietetics.
A maximum of 6 credits of FS HN 490 may be used toward graduation.
FS HN 491. Supervised Work Experience.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Advance approval of instructor and adviser
Supervised off-campus work experience relevant to the academic major.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. A maximum of 4 credits of FS HN 491 may be used toward graduation.
FS HN 491A. Dietetics.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Advance approval of instructor and adviser
Supervised off-campus work experience relevant to the academic major.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. A maximum of 4 credits of FS HN 491 may be used toward graduation.
FS HN 491B. Food Science.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Advance approval of instructor and adviser
Supervised off-campus work experience relevant to the academic major.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. A maximum of 4 credits of FS HN 491 may be used toward graduation.
FS HN 491C. Nutrition.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Advance approval of instructor and adviser
Supervised off-campus work experience relevant to the academic major.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. A maximum of 4 credits of FS HN 491 may be used toward graduation.
FS HN 491D. Culinary Science.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Advance approval of instructor and adviser
Supervised off-campus work experience relevant to the academic major.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. A maximum of 4 credits of FS HN 491 may be used toward graduation.
FS HN 492. Research Concepts in Human Nutrition.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: junior or senior classification
Students will develop and implement a research project with faculty supervision, based on knowledge gained from nutrition, biology and chemistry courses. Students will prepare a research proposal, conduct research and report results. Students will gain appreciation for independent research and experience creative and innovative aspects of nutrition research.
FS HN 494. Service Learning for Human Nutrition.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 360
Community education programs developed and presented by students around themes of health promotion through diet and exercise.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FS HN 495. Practicum.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Senior classification in Nutritional Science or permission of instructor
Service-learning in community activities.
FS HN 496. Food Science and Human Nutrition Travel Course.
(Dual-listed with 596). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
(One credit per week traveled.) Limited enrollment. Tour and study of food industry, dietetic and nutritional agencies in different regions of the world. Pre-travel session arranged. Travel expenses paid by students.
FS HN 496A. International travel.
(Dual-listed with 596). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
(One credit per week traveled.) Limited enrollment. Tour and study of food industry, dietetic and nutritional agencies in different regions of the world. Pre-travel session arranged. Travel expenses paid by students.
FS HN 496B. Domestic travel.
(Dual-listed with 596). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
(One credit per week traveled.) Limited enrollment. Tour and study of food industry, dietetic and nutritional agencies in different regions of the world. Pre-travel session arranged. Travel expenses paid by students.
FS HN 499. Undergraduate Research.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of staff member with whom student proposes to work
Research under staff guidance.
A maximum of 6 credits of FS HN 499 may be used toward graduation.
FS HN 502. Advanced Food Science-Chemistry.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 3 credits in organic chemistry
Key principles and applications in the chemistry of food.
FS HN 503. Advanced Food Science-Processing.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 3 credits each in physics and mathematics
Key principles and applications in the processing of food.
FS HN 504. Advanced Food Science-Microbiology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 3 credits each in microbiology and organic chemistry
Key principles and applications in the microbiology of food.
FS HN 505. Short Course in Food Science.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
FS HN 506. Sensory Evaluation of Food.
(Dual-listed with 406). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 214 or 311 or AN S 360; 3 credits in statistics
Sensory test methods and procedures used to evaluate the flavor, color and texture of foods. Relationships between sensory and instrumental measurements of color and texture. Acceptance and preference testing.
FS HN 507. Microbiological Safety of Foods of Animal Origins.
(Dual-listed with 407). (Cross-listed with MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MICRO 420
Examination of the various factors in the production of foods of animal origin, from animal production through processing, distribution and final consumption which contribute to the overall microbiological safety of the food. The two modules of this course will be 1) the procedures and processes which can affect the overall microbiological safety of the food, and 2) the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system.
FS HN 512. Food Product Development.
(Dual-listed with 412). (2-6) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 311 or 411, 471
Principles of developing consumer packaged food products. Application of skills gained in food chemistry, formulation, microbiology, and processing. Some pilot plant experiences. Electronic communication from web emphasized for class reports, notes and assignments.
FS HN 515. Regulatory Toxicology.
(Cross-listed with TOX). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: BBMB 404 or FS HN 403
Regulatory toxicology in the real world. Approaches used by toxicologists in regulatory agencies for generating, enforcing and complying with laws and regulations in an unambiguous, defensible manner. Different obligations of scientists in research and regulatory settings. Perform simple risk assessments and suggest way to dealing with data gaps. Examine strengths and weaknesses of common approaches used by regulatory agencies.
FS HN 519. Food Toxicology.
(Cross-listed with TOX, NUTRS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: A course in biochemistry
Basic principles of toxicology. Toxicants in the food supply: modes of action, toxicant defense systems, toxicant and nutrient interactions, risk assessment.
Only one of FS HN 419 and 519 may count toward graduation.
FS HN 529. Foodborne Toxicants.
(Dual-listed with 429). (Cross-listed with TOX). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: a course in biochemistry
Mechanisms of action, metabolism, sources, remediation or detoxification, risk assessment of major foodborne toxicants of current interest, design of HACCP plans for use in food industries targeting foodborne toxicants. Taught online only.
FS HN 542. Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques.
(Cross-listed with BBMB, B M S, EEOB, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FS HN 542A. DNA Techniques. Includes genetic engineering procedures, sequencing, PCR, and genotyping. (F.S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with BBMB, B M S, EEOB, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FS HN 542B. Protein Techniques. Includes fermentation, protein isolation, protein purification, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, NMR, confocal microscopy and laser microdissection, immunophenotyping, and monoclonol antibody production. (S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with BBMB, B M S, EEOB, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FS HN 542C. Cell Techniques. Includes immunophenotyping, ELISA, flow cytometry, microscopic techniques, and image analysis. (F.S.).
(Cross-listed with BBMB, B M S, EEOB, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FS HN 542D. Plant Transformation. Includes Agrobacterium and particle gun-mediated transformation of tobacco, Arabidopsis, and maize, and analysis of transformants. (S.).
(Cross-listed with BBMB, B M S, EEOB, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FS HN 542E. Proteomics. Includes two-dimensional electrophoresis, laser scanning, mass spectrometry, and database searching. (F.).
(Cross-listed with BBMB, B M S, EEOB, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FS HN 542F. Techniques in Metabolomics. metabolomics and the techniques involved in metabolite profiling. For non-chemistry majoring students who are seeking analytical aspects into their biological research projects.
(Cross-listed with BBMB, B M S, EEOB, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FS HN 542G. Genomic Techniques.
(Cross-listed with BBMB, B M S, EEOB, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FS HN 554. Dietetic Internship I.
(0-22) Cr. 5.
S.SS.
For students enrolled in the Dietetic Internship program only. Supervised practice experience in operational management, medical nutrition therapy and community nutrition. Experiences and activities designed to meet accreditation standards.
FS HN 555. Dietetic Internship II.
(0-18) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment or successful completion of 554
For students enrolled in the Dietetic Internship program only. Supervised practice experience in operational management, medical nutrition therapy and community nutrition. Experiences and activities designed to meet accreditation standards.
FS HN 556. Dietetic Internship III.
(0-22) Cr. 5.
F.SS.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment or successful completion of 554 and 555
For students enrolled in the Dietetic Internship program only. Supervised practice experience in operational management, medical nutrition therapy and community nutrition. Experiences and activities designed to meet accreditation standards.
FS HN 566. Nutrition Counseling and Education Methods.
(Dual-listed with 466). (Cross-listed with DIET). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Graduate student status
Application of counseling and learning theories with individuals and groups in community and clinical settings. Includes discussion and experience in building rapport, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, evaluation, and documentation. Literature review of specific counseling and learning theories.
FS HN 572. Food Processing Laboratory.
(Dual-listed with 472). (1-3) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 503 or equivalent
Pilot plant experiences such as thermal processing, food fermentation, oil seed processing, high pressure processing, corn wet milling, industrial baking, and waste treatment. Special emphasis on interpreting data, writing project reports, applying engineering principles from FS HN 351, and special projects for each exercise.
FS HN 575. Processed Foods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 214 or 311; a course in nutrition
Effects of processing on the nutrients in food. Kinetic analysis of nutrient loss and quality loss in foods. Shelf-life prediction.
FS HN 580. Orientation to Food Science and Nutrition Research.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Orientation to and discussion of research interests in food science and nutrition. Discussion of policy and ethical issues in the conduct of research. Intended for entering students in FS HN and related disciplines.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FS HN 581. Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Discussion and practice of oral presentation of scientific data in a professional setting. Discussion of issues related to data presentation.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FS HN 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
FS HN 590A. Nutrition.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
FS HN 590B. Food Science.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
FS HN 590C. Teaching.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
FS HN 596. Food Science and Human Nutrition Travel Course.
(Dual-listed with 496). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
(One credit per week traveled.) Limited enrollment. Tour and study of food industry, dietetic and nutritional agencies in different regions of the world. Pre-travel session arranged. Travel expenses paid by students.
FS HN 596A. International travel.
(Dual-listed with 496). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
(One credit per week traveled.) Limited enrollment. Tour and study of food industry, dietetic and nutritional agencies in different regions of the world. Pre-travel session arranged. Travel expenses paid by students.
FS HN 596B. Domestic travel.
(Dual-listed with 496). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
(One credit per week traveled.) Limited enrollment. Tour and study of food industry, dietetic and nutritional agencies in different regions of the world. Pre-travel session arranged. Travel expenses paid by students.
FS HN 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Nonthesis option only.
FS HN 606. Instrumental Measurement of Food Quality.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 311 or 411 or 502 or BBMB 404
Principles of instrumental measurements of color, aroma, flavor, texture, and rheology. Techniques and instrumentation for measuring the quality of foods; relationship of these methods to food color, taste, flavor, texture, and rheological quality. Application of methods to various foods and biorenewable materials.
FS HN 610. Food & Bioprocessing Enzymology.
(Cross-listed with BRT). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 311 or 411 or 502 or BBMB 404
Properties of enzymes important in food processing including flavor, texture and color and in biofuels & bioprocessing. Quantitative evaluation of substrates, enzyme inhibitors, pH, pressure and temperature on enzyme activity. Experimental determination of specificity and mechanisms important to food and bioprocessing biochemistry. Techniques to purify food and bioprocessing enzymes.
FS HN 612. Lipid Chemistry and Applications.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 311 or 411 or 502 or BBMB 404
Structure and analysis of lipids; glyceride structure; crystal form and texture; autoxidation and chemical modification; extraction, refining and processing; applications of fats and oils in food, biofuel and biobased products.
FS HN 613. Food Proteins.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 311 or 411 or 502 or BBMB 404
Properties of proteins found in milk, eggs, meat, legumes, and cereal grains. Effect of processing on food proteins.
FS HN 614. Carbohydrates: Structures, Properties, and Applications.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 311 or 411 or 502 or BBMB 404
Study of chemical structures and physical properties of carbohydrates, applications of carbohydrates in foods and as biomaterial, and changes they undergo during processing and storage.
FS HN 626. Advanced Food Microbiology.
(Cross-listed with MICRO, TOX). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 420 or 421 or 504
Topics of current interest in food microbiology, including new foodborne pathogens, rapid identification methods, effect of food properties and new preservation techniques on microbial growth, and mode of action of antimicrobials.
FS HN 627. Rapid Methods in Food Microbiology.
(Cross-listed with MICRO, TOX). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 420 or 421 or 504
Provides an overview of rapid microbial detection methods for use in foods. Topics include historical aspects of rapid microbial detection, basic categories of rapid tests (phenotypic, genotypic, whole cell, etc.), existing commercial test formats and kits, automation in testing, sample preparation and "next generation" testing formats now in development.
FS HN 681. Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Presentation of thesis or dissertation research. May be taken once for M.S. program and twice for the Ph.D. program.
FS HN 682. Seminar Reflection.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Active listening and critical thinking activities related to research seminars in food science and human nutrition. Required each semester for all FSHN graduate students except when presenting thesis or dissertation research seminar. Electronic documentation.
FS HN 690. Special Problems.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 502 or 503 or 504 or 553 or 554
FS HN 695. Grant Proposal Writing.
(Cross-listed with NUTRS). (1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 3 credits of graduate course work in food science and/or nutrition
Grant proposal preparation experiences including writing and critiquing of proposals and budget planning. Formation of grant writing teams in food science and/or nutrition.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FS HN 699. Research in Food Science and Technology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Genetics, Development and Cell Biology Courses
GDCB 505. Entrepreneurship in Science and Technology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
High level success at modern science requires entrepreneurship both in and outside the laboratory. Scientists are in a unique position to not only think, but to thrive, "outside of the box" and take unorthodox approaches to research that lead to positive paradigm shifts in our lives. Exploration of many facets of science, technology, industry and commerce, with frequent guest lectures from entrepreneurs.
GDCB 508. Biotechnology in Agriculture, Food, and Human Health.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: BIOL 211 and 212
Scientific principles and techniques in biotechnology. Products and applications in agriculture, food, and human health. Ethical, legal, and social implications of biotechnology. A research paper is required for graduate credit.
GDCB 510. Transmission Genetics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: GEN 410 or graduate standing
An in-depth investigation of the modern research practices of transmission genetics. Designed for students interested in genetic research. Topics include: Mendelian genetic analysis, analysis of genetic pathways, mutational analysis of gene function, chromosomal mechanics, gene mapping, extranuclear inheritance, human genetic analysis.
GDCB 511. Molecular Genetics.
(Cross-listed with MCDB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 313 and BBMB 405
The principles of molecular genetics: gene structure and function at the molecular level, including regulation of gene expression, genetic rearrangement, and the organization of genetic information in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
GDCB 512. Plant Growth and Development.
(Cross-listed with MCDB, PLBIO). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 330 or a course in developmental biology; GDCB 545 or BBMB 404, 405 or GDCB 520
Plant growth and development and its molecular genetic regulation. Hormone biosynthesis, metabolism, and action. Signal transduction in plants.
GDCB 513. Plant Metabolism.
(Cross-listed with PLBIO). (2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 330, PHYS 111, CHEM 331; one semester of biochemistry recommended
Photosynthesis, respiration, and other aspects of plant metabolism.
GDCB 520. Genetic Engineering.
(Cross-listed with BBMB, MCDB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Gen 411 or BBMB 405
Strategies and rationale of recombinant DNA technologies. The methodology of genetic engineering in basic research and implications for applied research will be considered. Topics include: basic tools of molecular cloning, targeted mutagenesis, fluorescent proteins, protein expression systems, and transgenic model systems.
GDCB 528. Advances in Molecular Cell Biology.
(Cross-listed with MCDB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Courses in general cell biology and biochemistry
Cell biological processes including cell signaling, cell division, intracellular trafficking, biogenesis of organelles, cell adhesion and motility.
GDCB 529. Plant Cell Biology.
(Cross-listed with MCDB). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: BIOL 313, 314, 330 or BBMB 405
Organization, function, and development of plant cells and subcellular structures.
GDCB 533. Principles of Developmental Biology.
(Cross-listed with MCDB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: BIOL 314
Fundamental principles in multicellular development. Emphasis on cellular and molecular regulation of developmental processes, and experimental approaches as illustrated in classical studies and current literature.
GDCB 536. Statistical Genetics.
(Cross-listed with STAT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: STAT 401, 447; GEN 320 or BIOL 313
Statistical models and methods for genetics covering models of population processes: selection, mutation, migration, population structure, and linkage disequilibrium, and inference techniques: genetic mapping, linkage analysis, and quantitative trait analysis. Applications include genetic map construction, gene mapping, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), inference about population structure, phylogenetic tree reconstruction, and forensic and paternity identification.
GDCB 542. Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GDCB 542A. DNA Techniques. Includes genetic engineering procedures, sequencing, PCR, and genotyping. (F.S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GDCB 542B. Protein Techniques. Includes fermentation, protein isolation, protein purification, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, NMR, confocal microscopy and laser microdissection, immunophenotyping, and monoclonol antibody production. (S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GDCB 542C. Cell Techniques. Includes immunophenotyping, ELISA, flow cytometry, microscopic techniques, and image analysis. (F.S.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GDCB 542D. Plant Transformation. Includes Agrobacterium and particle gun-mediated transformation of tobacco, Arabidopsis, and maize, and analysis of transformants. (S.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GDCB 542E. Proteomics. Includes two-dimensional electrophoresis, laser scanning, mass spectrometry, and database searching..
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GDCB 542F. Techniques in Metabolomics. metabolomics and the techniques involved in metabolite profiling. For non-chemistry majoring students who are seeking analytical aspects into their biological research projects.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GDCB 542G. Genomic Techniques.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GDCB 544. Introduction to Bioinformatics.
(Cross-listed with BCB, CPR E, COM S). (4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: MATH 165 or STAT 401 or equivalent
Broad overview of bioinformatics with a significant problem-solving component, including hands-on practice using computational tools to solve a variety of biological problems. Topics include: database searching, sequence alignment, gene prediction, RNA and protein structure prediction, construction of phylogenetic trees, comparative, functional genomics, and systems biology.
GDCB 545. Plant Molecular Biology.
(Cross-listed with MCDB, PLBIO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: BIOL 314, 330
Organization and function of plant nuclear and organelle DNA; regulation of gene expression. Methods of generating novel genetic variation. Impact of plant biotechnology on agriculture.
GDCB 556. Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Neuroscience.
(Cross-listed with NEURO, B M S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 335 or BIOL 436; physics recommended
Fundamental principles of neuroscience including cellular and molecular neuroscience, nervous system development, sensory, motor and regulatory systems.
GDCB 557. Advanced Neuroscience Techniques.
(Cross-listed with NEURO). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: NEURO 556 or equivalent course
Research methods and techniques; exercises and/or demonstrations representing individual faculty specialties.
GDCB 568. Bioinformatics II (Advanced Genome Informatics).
(Cross-listed with BCB, STAT, COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BCB 567, BBMB 301, BIOL 315, STAT 430, credit or enrollment in Gen 411
Advanced sequence models. Basic methods in molecular phylogeny. Hidden Markov models. Genome annotation. DNA and protein motifs. Introduction to gene expression analysis.
GDCB 570. Bioinformatics IV (Computational Functional Genomics and Systems Biology).
(Cross-listed with COM S, BCB, STAT, CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BCB 567, BIOL 315, COM S 311 and either 208 or 228, Gen 411, STAT 430
Algorithmic and statistical approaches in computational functional genomics and systems biology. Elements of experiment design. Analysis of high throughput gene expression, proteomics, and other datasets obtained using system-wide measurements. Topological analysis, module discovery, and comparative analysis of gene and protein networks. Modeling, analysis, simulation and inference of transcriptional regulatory modules and networks, protein-protein interaction networks, metabolic networks, cells and systems: Dynamic systems, Boolean, and probabilistic models. Multi-scale, multi-granularity models. Ontology-driven, network based, and probabilistic approaches to information integration.
GDCB 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GDCB 596. Genomic Data Processing.
(Cross-listed with COM S, BCB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Some experience in computation
Study the practical aspects of genomic data processing with an emphasis on hands-on projects. Topics include base-calling, sequence cleaning and contaminant removal; fragment assembly procedures and EST clustering methods; genome closure strategies and practices; sequence homology search and function prediction; and annotation and submission of GenBank reports. Next-generation sequencing topics like model genome resequencing, short-read assembly and transcriptome abundance measurement will also be covered.
GDCB 661. Current Topics in Neuroscience.
(Cross-listed with NEURO, BBMB). (2-0) Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: NEURO 556 (or comparable course) or permission of instructor
Topics may include molecular and cellular neuroscience, neurodevelopment, neuroplasticity, neurodegenerative diseases, sensory biology, neural integration, membrane biophysics, neuroethology, techniques in neurobiology and behavior.
GDCB 679. Light Microscopy.
(Cross-listed with MICRO, EEOB). (2-9) Cr. 5.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Current theories encompassing light optics and their applications for specimen preservation, paraffin and resin sectioning, general staining, histochemistry, cytophotometry, immunocytochemistry, autoradiography, image digitization, processing and presentation, and digital macro- and micrography. Limit of 10 students.
GDCB 680. Scanning Electron Microscopy.
(Cross-listed with MICRO, EEOB). (2-9) Cr. 5.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Current theories encompassing scanning electron optics and their applications for high and low vacuum microscopy, specimen chemical and cryopreservation methods, x-ray microanalysis, backscattered and topographic imaging, image digitization, processing and presentation. Limit of 10 students.
GDCB 681. Transmission Electron Microscopy.
(Cross-listed with MICRO, EEOB). (2-9) Cr. 5.
Prereq: GDCB 679 and permission of instructor
Current theories encompassing electron optics and their applications for chemical and physical specimen preservation, ultramicrotomy, general staining and cytochemistry, immunocytochemistry, autoradiography, negative staining and shadowing, x-ray microanalysis, image digitization, processing and presentation.
GDCB 690. Seminar in GDCB.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Research seminars by faculty, invited speakers, and graduate students.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GDCB 691. Faculty Seminar.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Faculty research series.
GDCB 696. Research Seminar.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, BBMB, PLBIO, HORT, FOR). Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Research seminars by faculty and graduate students.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GDCB 698. Seminar in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.
(Cross-listed with MCDB, BBMB, MICRO, V MPM). (2-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Student and faculty presentations.
GDCB 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Research for thesis or dissertation.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GDCB 699I. Research.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, A ECL, ANTHR, EEOB). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Genetics Courses
GEN 110. Genetics Orientation.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Orientation to the area of genetics. For students considering a major in genetics. Specializations and career opportunities.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GEN 260. Human Heredity and Society.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: One semester of college biology or ANTHR 202
A survey course in genetics for non-biology majors interested in heredity and its importance, and implications to self and society. Not recommended for those intending to take advanced courses in genetics.
Credit for graduation will not be allowed for more than one of the following: Gen 260, 313, 320, Biol 313 and 313L and Agron 320.
GEN 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department cooperative education coordinator; sophomore classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
GEN 308. Biotechnology in Agriculture, Food, and Human Health.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: BIOL 211 and 212
Scientific principles and techniques in biotechnology. Products and applications in agriculture, food, and human health. Ethical, legal, and social implications of biotechnology.
GEN 313. Principles of Genetics.
(Cross-listed with BIOL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: BIOL 211, 211L, 212, and 212L
Introduction to the principles of transmission and molecular genetics of plants, animals, and bacteria. Recombination, structure and replication of DNA, gene expression, cloning, quantitative and population genetics.
Credit for graduation will not be allowed for more than one of the following: Gen 260, Gen 313 and 313L, Gen 320, Biol 313 and 313L, and Agron 320.
GEN 313L. Genetics Laboratory.
(Cross-listed with BIOL). (0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 313
Laboratory to accompany 313.
Students may receive graduation credit for no more than one of the following: Biol 313 and 313L, Gen 260, Gen 313, Gen 320, and Agron 320.
GEN 320. Genetics, Agriculture and Biotechnology.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: BIOL 212
Lee and Salas Transmission genetics with an emphasis on applications in agriculture, the structure and expression of the gene, how genes behave in populations and how recombinant DNA technology can be used to improve agriculture.
Credit for graduation will not be allowed for more than one of the following: Gen 260, 313, 320 and Biol 313 and 313L.
GEN 340. Human Genetics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: BIOL 313 or GEN 313
Fundamental concepts and current issues of human genetics. Human chromosome analysis, pedigree analysis, gene mapping, the human genome project, sex determination, genetics of the immune system, genetics of cancer, gene therapy, the genetic basis of human diversity, eugenics.
GEN 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department cooperative education coordinator; junior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
GEN 409. Molecular Genetics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 314
The principles of molecular genetics: gene structure and function at the molecular level, including regulation of gene expression, genetic rearrangement, and the organization of genetic information in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEN 410. Analytical Genetics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 313 or BIOL 313, GEN 409
The principles and practice of genetic analysis. Mendelian genetic analysis, mutational analysis of gene function, linkage and gene mapping, chromosomal aberrations, aneuploidy and polyploidy, extrachromosomal inheritance, analysis of genetic pathways.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEN 444. Introduction to Bioinformatics.
(Cross-listed with BCB, BCBIO, BIOL, COM S, CPR E). (4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: MATH 165 or STAT 401 or equivalent
Broad overview of bioinformatics with a significant problem-solving component, including hands-on practice using computational tools to solve a variety of biological problems. Topics include: database searching, sequence alignment, gene prediction, RNA and protein structure prediction, construction of phylogenetic trees, comparative and functional genomics, systems biology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEN 462. Evolutionary Genetics.
(Cross-listed with BIOL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 315
The genetic basis of evolutionary processes in higher organisms. The role of genetic variation in adaptation, natural selection, adaptive processes, and the influence of random processes on evolutionary change.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEN 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 313, junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
Students in the College of Agriculture may use no more than 6 credits of Gen 490 toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation; students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may use no more than 9 credits of Gen 490 toward graduation.
GEN 490R. Genetics research. Cr. 1 to 5 each time taken..
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 313, junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
Students in the College of Agriculture may use no more than 6 credits of Gen 490 toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation; students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may use no more than 9 credits of Gen 490 toward graduation.
GEN 490S. Attendance and critique of genetics seminars. cr. 1. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only..
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 313, junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
Students in the College of Agriculture may use no more than 6 credits of Gen 490 toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation; students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may use no more than 9 credits of Gen 490 toward graduation.
GEN 490U. Laboratory teaching experience. For students registering to be undergraduate laboratory assistants. Cr. 1 to 2. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only..
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 313, junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
Students in the College of Agriculture may use no more than 6 credits of Gen 490 toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation; students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may use no more than 9 credits of Gen 490 toward graduation.
GEN 491. Undergraduate Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification
The investigation of current issues in genetics. Graduate school and employment opportunities discussed. Practice in resume writing and interview techniques. Required for majors in genetics.
GEN 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department cooperative education coordinator; senior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
Genetics-Interdisciplinary Courses
GENET 539. Ethics and Biological Sciences.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Introduction to Bioethics through case study discussion and recent news events. Students read and discuss issues on animal moral theory and rights, animals used in research and teaching, cloning, human reproductive and stem cell research, human genetic screening, environmental ethics, world food and population issues, GMO, plant biotechnology, genetic patenting issues and honesty in science. Students present formal presentation on topic of choice.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GENET 565. Professional Practices in Sciences and Engineering.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BBMB, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate Classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
GENET 565A. Responsible Conduct of Research. (Cr. 1.0). F,.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BBMB, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate Classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
GENET 565B. Working with Industry. (Cr. 0.5)..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BBMB, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate Classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
GENET 565C. Communications in Science. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2011. Reading and reviewing manuscripts; publishing papers; oral and poster presentations..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BBMB, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate Classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
GENET 565D. Time Management and Mentoring. (Cr. 0.5). Alt F., offered 2012. Balancing life and career; mentoring; lab management..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BBMB, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate Classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
GENET 565E. The Interview Process. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2012. Applying and interviewing for academia, industry and government..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BBMB, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate Classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
GENET 565F. Grant Writing. (Cr. 1.0). Alt F., offered 2011. Writing a winning proposal..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BBMB, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate Classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
GENET 565G. Teaching. (Cr. 0.5)..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BBMB, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate Classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
GENET 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BBMB, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate Classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
GENET 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BBMB, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate Classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
GENET 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Contact individual faculty for special projects or topics. Graded.
GENET 591. Workshop in Genetics.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Current topics in genetics research. Lectures by off-campus experts. Students read background literature, attend preparatory seminars, attend all lectures, meet with lecturers.
GENET 690. Graduate Student Seminar in Genetics.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Research presentations by students to improve their ability to: orally present scientific work in a clear and meaningful way, critically evaluate oral presentations, and give and receive constructive criticism.
GENET 691. Faculty Seminar in Genetics.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Faculty research seminars that introduce students to the variety of genetics research projects on campus and provide an opportunity for students to become engaged in the scientific presentation to the point where they can think critically and ask meaningful questions.
GENET 692. Conceptual Foundations of Genetics.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Landmark papers in the development of genetics concepts. Papers are presented and discussions led by students, guided and mentored by the instructors. Instructors provide a broad overview and history of the development of fundamental concepts in genetics.
GENET 697. Graduate Research Rotation.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Graduate research projects performed under the supervision of selected faculty members in the graduate Genetics major.
GENET 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Geology Courses
GEOL 100. The Earth.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
How does the earth work, what is it made of, and how does it change through time? Plate tectonics, Earth materials, landforms, structures, climate, and natural resources. Emphasis on the observations and hypotheses used to interpret earth system processes. Students may also enroll in GEOL 100L.
GEOL 100L. The Earth: Laboratory.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 100
Characterization of rocks and minerals; interpretation of structures and landforms.
GEOL 101. Environmental Geology: Earth in Crisis.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
An introduction to geologic processes and the consequences of human activity from local to global scales. Discussion of human population growth, resource depletion, pollution and waste disposal, global warming and ozone depletion, desertification, and geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, flooding, and volcanism.
GEOL 102. History of the Earth.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 100 or 201
The Earth's physical and biological evolution; concepts of global tectonics. Methods used to decipher earth history. Students majoring in geology must also enroll in GEOL 102L.
GEOL 102L. History of the Earth: Laboratory.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 102
Introduction to the use of sedimentary rocks and fossils in reconstructing the Earth's history.
GEOL 105. Gems and Gemstones.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Offered in second half of the semester. Introduction to gems and gemstones, physical and optical properties of gems and gemstones, explanation of where gems come from and how they are found, how to distinguish between synthetic and naturally occurring gems, how the value of gems are determined, and the history of famous gems.
GEOL 108. Introduction to Oceanography.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Introduction to study of the oceans. Ocean exploration. Waves and currents. Shape, structure, and origin of the ocean basins. Sedimentary record of oceanic life. Composition of seawater and its significance for life. Ocean circulation and its influence on climate. Life of the oceans, including coral reefs. Use and misuse of ocean resources. Anthropogenic impacts on the oceanic environment.
GEOL 109. Exploring Iowa Geology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.
Introduction to Iowa geology through classroom lectures and up to four Saturday field trips to selected Iowa geological attractions. Students will learn basic geologic concepts such as geologic time, erosion and sedimentation, stratigraphy, glacial geology, and karst topography using Iowa examples.
GEOL 160. Water Resources of the World.
(Cross-listed with MTEOR, ENV S, AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Study of the occurrence, history, development, and management of world water resources. Basic hydrologic principles including climate, surface water, groundwater, and water quality. Historical and current perspectives on water policy, use, and the role of water in society and the environment.
GEOL 201. Geology for Engineers and Environmental Scientists.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Introduction to Earth materials and processes with emphasis on engineering and environmental applications.
GEOL 290. Independent Study.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 100 or 201, 100L, 102, 102L, and permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; sophomore classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing the work period.
GEOL 302. Summer Field Studies.
Cr. 6.
SS.
Prereq: 102, 356, 368
Geologic mapping; structural, stratigraphic, sedimentologic, metamorphic, geomorphic, and environmental analyses. Study areas in the Bighorn Basin and Wind River Range and excursions to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. A 6-week summer field course required of all geology majors.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 306. Geology Field Trip.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 100 or 201, permission of instructor
Geology of selected regions studied by correlated readings followed by a field trip to points of geologic interest. Ten-day field trip required.
GEOL 315. Mineralogy and Earth Materials.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 100 or 201, CHEM 177
Introduction to mineral classification, elementary crystal chemistry, crystal growth and morphology, mineral stability, and mineral associations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 315L. Laboratory in Mineralogy and Earth Materials.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 100 or 201
Mineral identification methods, especially hand-specimen identification.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 316. Optical Mineralogy.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 100 or 201, CHEM 177, credit or enrollment in 315
Laboratory problems in mineral-identification methods, especially optical microscopy and x-ray diffraction.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 324. Energy and the Environment.
(Cross-listed with ENV S, MTEOR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Renewable and non-renewable energy resources. Origin, occurrence, and extraction of fossil fuels. Nuclear, wind, and solar energy. Energy efficiency. Environmental effects of energy production and use, including air pollution, acid precipitation, groundwater contamination, nuclear waste disposal, and global climate change.
Geol 324 does not count toward credits required in the Geology major.
GEOL 356. Structural Geology.
(3-6) Cr. 5.
S.
Prereq: 100 or 201; PHYS 111, MATH 165 or 181
Principles of stress and strain. Brittle and ductile behavior of rocks. Description and classification of joints, faults, folds, fractures, foliation, and lineation. Plate tectonics and regional geology. Laboratory includes application of geometrical techniques to solve structural problems; emphasizes map interpretation and use of stereonet and computer methods.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 365. Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 315, 315L, 316
Nature and origin of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Emphasis on important rock-forming environments and processes and their influence on rock characteristics. Laboratory includes thin section study of rock textures and mineralogy and the interpretation of these features. Field trips.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 368. Stratigraphy and Sedimentation.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 315, 315L, 316
Origin of sedimentary rocks and the characteristics of major depositional systems, geologic time, stratigraphic nomenclature, methods of correlation, facies and facies analysis, sequence stratigraphy, sedimentary tectonics and basin analysis. Required field and laboratory-based problem with a comprehensive written report.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 100 or 201, 100L, 102, 102L, and permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; junior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
GEOL 402. Watershed Hydrology.
(Dual-listed with 502). (Cross-listed with AGRON, ENSCI, MTEOR, NREM). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering; junior standing
Examination of watersheds as systems, emphasizing the surface components of the hydrologic cycle. Combines qualitative understanding of hydrological processes and uncertainty with quantitative representation. Laboratory emphasizes field investigation and measurement of watershed processes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 409. Field Methods in Hydrogeology.
(Dual-listed with 509). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (0-4) Cr. 2.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: 402 or 411 or C E 473
Introduction to field methods used in groundwater investigations. In-field implementation of pumping tests, slug tests, monitoring well installation and drilling techniques, geochemical and water quality sampling, seepage meters, minipiezometers, stream gaging, electronic instrumentation for data collection, and geophysics. Field trips to investigate water resource, water quality, and remediation projects.
GEOL 411. Hydrogeology.
(Dual-listed with 511). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: GEOL 100 or 201; MATH 165 or 181; PHYS 111 or 221
Physical principles of groundwater flow, nature and origin of aquifers and confining units, well hydraulics, groundwater modeling, and contaminant transport. Lab emphasizes applied field and laboratory methods for hydrogeological investigations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 414. Applied Groundwater Flow Modeling.
(Dual-listed with 514). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 411 or C E 473; MATH 165 or 181
Introduction to the principles of modeling groundwater flow systems. Finite-difference and analytic-element methods, spreadsheet models, boundary conditions, calibration, sensitivity analysis, parameter estimation, particle tracking, and post-audit analysis. Application of MODFLOW to regional flow-system analysis. Computer laboratory emphasizes assigned problems that illustrate topics discussed in the course.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 415. Paleoclimatology.
(Dual-listed with 515). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Four courses in biological or physical science
Introduction to mechanisms that drive climate, including the interplay between oceanic and atmospheric circulation and fluctuation in Earth's orbital parameters. Examination and analysis of past climate records ranging from historical documentation to ecological and geochemical proxies (e.g. tree ring analysis; O and C isotopes of skeletal carbonates and soils). Dating methods used to constrain and correlate climatic periods; utility of computer models to reconstruct past climates and predict future climate change. Emphasis placed on paleoclimatology and paleoecology of the late Quaternary (last ~1 million years).
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 416. Hydrologic Modeling and Analysis.
(Dual-listed with 516). (Cross-listed with MTEOR, ENSCI). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Four courses in Earth science, meteorology, or engineering; junior standing
Study of the basic principles of hydrologic modeling, including rainfall-runoff analysis, lumped and distributed modeling, conceptual and physical models, parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis, input and validation data, uncertainty analysis, and the use of models in surface water hydrology. A range of common models are applied to study hydrologic topics such as flood forecasting and land use change impacts. Previous experience with Matlab or other programming language is needed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 419. Environmental Geochemistry.
(Dual-listed with 519). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 402 or 411 or equivalent
Geochemistry of natural waters and water-rock interactions. Acid-base equilibria, carbonate chemistry and buffer systems, mineral dissolution and precipitation, sorption, ion exchange, and redox reactions. Introduction to thermodynamics and kinetics. Laboratory emphasizes chemical analysis of waters and computer modeling.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 420. Mineral Resources.
(Dual-listed with 520). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 365
Geology and geochemistry of non-metallic and metallic ore deposits. Major processes that concentrate metals in the Earth. Geochemical conditions of ore formation using stable-isotope and fluid-inclusion studies. Laboratory emphasizes the study of metallic ores.
GEOL 426. Stable Isotopes in the Environment.
(Dual-listed with 526). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Four courses in biological or physical science
Introduction to the theory, methods and applications of stable isotopes. Primary focus on the origin, natural abundance, and fractionation of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen isotopes. Applications of isotopic occurrence for elucidation of physical, chemical, biological, and environmental processes. Effects of plant physiology, photosynthesis, trophic structure, diffusion, evaporation, chemical precipitation, soil and atmospheric processes, and environmental factors on isotope abundance.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 434. Contaminant Hydrogeology.
(Dual-listed with 534). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: GEOL 411 or equivalent
Theory and practical considerations of fate and transport of solutes through porous geologic materials. Organic and inorganic contaminants in industrial and agricultural settings. Subsurface microbiology and biodegradation of aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Investigation of coupled processes (diffusion, advection, dispersion, sorption, and biodegradation) using computer models. Soil and groundwater monitoring and remediation strategies.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 451. Applied and Environmental Geophysics.
(Dual-listed with 551). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 100 or 201, MATH 181 or equivalent experience or permission of instructor
Seismic, gravity, magnetic, resistivity, electromagnetic, and ground-penetrating radar techniques for shallow subsurface investigations and imaging. Data interpretation methods. Lab emphasizes computer interpretation packages. Field work with seismic - and resistivity-imaging systems and radar.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 452. GIS for Geoscientists.
(Dual-listed with 552). (Cross-listed with AGRON, ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 100, 201 or equivalent
Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) with particular emphasis on geoscientific data. Uses ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop Software and extension modules. Emphasizes typical GIS operations and analyses in the geosciences to prepare students for advanced GIS courses.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 457. Exploration Seismology.
(Dual-listed with 557). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 100 or 201, MATH 181 or equivalent experience or permission of instructor
Physics of elastic-wave propagation. Seismic surveys in environmental imaging, engineering, and petroleum exploration. Reflection and refraction techniques. Data collection, processing, and geological interpretation. Field work with state-of-the-art equipment.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 474. Glacial and Quaternary Geology.
(Dual-listed with 574). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 100 or 201 or equivalent experience
The study of the depositional and erosional processes of glaciers using modern glacier analogs and landforms. Discussion of glaciology, glacier hydrology, Quaternary history and stratigraphy, paleoclimatology, and causes of glaciation. Laboratory emphasizes aerial photo and topographic map interpretation and the Quaternary stratigraphy of Iowa. Two required field trips.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 479. Surficial Processes.
(Dual-listed with 579). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 100 or 201 or equivalent experience
Study of surficial processes in modern and ancient geological environments. Topics include weathering, sediment transport, and landform genesis with emphasis on fluvial, glacial, hillslope, eolian, and coastal processes. Applications to engineering and environmental problems. Laboratory emphasizes aerial photo and topographic map interpretation.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
GEOL 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in geology and permission of instructor
No more than 9 credits of Geol 490 may be counted toward graduation.
GEOL 495. Undergraduate Seminar.
Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification
Weekly seminar on topics of current research interest.
GEOL 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: GEOL 100 or 201, 100L, 102, 102L, and permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; senior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
GEOL 502. Watershed Hydrology.
(Dual-listed with 402). (Cross-listed with ENSCI, MTEOR). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering; junior standing
Examination of watersheds as systems, emphasizing the surface components of the hydrologic cycle. Combines qualitative understanding of hydrological processes and uncertainty with quantitative representation. Laboratory emphasizes field investigation and measurement of watershed processes.
GEOL 506. Geology Field Trip.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Geology of selected regions studied by correlated readings, followed by a field trip to points of geologic interest. Ten-day field trip.
GEOL 507. Midwestern Geology Field Trip.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 times. F.
Prereq: GEOL 365
On-site inspection of various ore deposits, mining operations, and terrains dominated by igneous or metamorphic rocks.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GEOL 509. Field Methods in Hydrogeology.
(Dual-listed with 409). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (0-4) Cr. 2.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: 402 or 411 or C E 473
Introduction to field methods used in groundwater investigations. In-field implementation of pumping tests, slug tests, monitoring well installation and drilling techniques, geochemical and water quality sampling, seepage meters, minipiezometers, stream gaging, electronic instrumentation for data collection, and geophysics. Field trips to investigate water resource, water quality, and remediation projects.
GEOL 511. Hydrogeology.
(Dual-listed with 411). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: GEOL 100 or 201; MATH 165 or 181; PHYS 111 or 221
Physical principles of groundwater flow, nature and origin of aquifers and confining units, well hydraulics, groundwater modeling, and contaminant transport. Lab emphasizes applied field and laboratory methods for hydrogeological investigations.
GEOL 514. Applied Groundwater Flow Modeling.
(Dual-listed with 414). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 411 or C E 473; MATH 165 or 181
Introduction to the principles of modeling groundwater flow systems. Finite-difference and analytic-element methods, spreadsheet models, boundary conditions, calibration, sensitivity analysis, parameter estimation, particle tracking, and post-audit analysis. Application of MODFLOW to regional flow-system analysis. Computer laboratory emphasizes assigned problems that illustrate topics discussed in the course.
GEOL 515. Paleoclimatology.
(Dual-listed with 415). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Four courses in biological or physical science
Introduction to mechanisms that drive climate, including the interplay between oceanic and atmospheric circulation and fluctuation in Earth's orbital parameters. Examination and analysis of past climate records ranging from historical documentation to ecological and geochemical proxies (e.g. tree ring analysis; O and C isotopes of skeletal carbonates and soils). Dating methods used to constrain and correlate climatic periods; utility of computer models to reconstruct past climates and predict future climate change. Emphasis placed on paleoclimatology and paleoecology of the late Quaternary (last ~ 1 million years).
GEOL 516. Hydrologic Modeling and Analysis.
(Dual-listed with 416). (Cross-listed with MTEOR, ENSCI). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Four courses in earth science, meteorology, or engineering; junior standing
Study of the basic principles of hydrologic modeling, including rainfall-runoff analysis, lumped and distributed modeling, conceptual and physical models, parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis, input and validation data, uncertainty analysis, and the use of models in surface water hydrology. A range of common models are applied to study hydrologic topics such as flood forecasting and land use change impacts. Previous experience with Matlab or other programming language is needed.
GEOL 519. Environmental Geochemistry.
(Dual-listed with 419). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 511 or equivalent
Geochemistry of natural waters and water-rock interactions. Acid-base equilibria, carbonate chemistry and buffer systems, mineral dissolution and precipitation, sorption, ion exchange, and redox reactions. Introduction to thermodynamics and kinetics. Laboratory emphasizes chemical analysis of waters and computer modeling.
GEOL 520. Mineral Resources.
(Dual-listed with 420). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 365
Geology and geochemistry of non-metallic and metallic ore deposits. Major processes that concentrate metals in the Earth. Geochemical conditions of ore formation using stable-isotope and fluid-inclusion studies. Laboratory emphasizes the study of metallic ores.
GEOL 526. Stable Isotopes in the Environment.
(Dual-listed with 426). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Four courses in biological or physical science
Introduction to the theory, methods and applications of stable isotopes. Primary focus on the origin, natural abundance, and fractionation of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen isotopes. Applications of isotopic occurrence for elucidation of physical, chemical, biological, and environmental processes. Effects of plant physiology, photosynthesis, trophic structure, diffusion, evaporation, chemical precipitation, soil and atmospheric processes, and environmental factors on isotope abundance.
GEOL 534. Contaminant Hydrogeology.
(Dual-listed with 434). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: GEOL 511 or equivalent
Theory and practical considerations of fate and transport of solutes through porous geologic materials. Organic and inorganic contaminants in industrial and agricultural settings. Subsurface microbiology and biodegradation of aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Investigation of coupled processes (diffusion, advection, dispersion, sorption, and biodegradation) using computer models. Soil and groundwater monitoring and remediation strategies.
GEOL 542. Optical Mineralogy.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 311
Introduction to using the microscope for mineral identification. Optical properties of minerals in immersion oils and in thin section. Research project required.
GEOL 551. Applied and Environmental Geophysics.
(Dual-listed with 451). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 100 or 201, MATH 181 or equivalent experience or permission of instructor
Seismic, gravity, magnetic, resistivity, electromagnetic, and ground-penetrating radar techniques for shallow subsurface investigations and imaging. Data interpretation methods. Lab emphasizes computer interpretation packages. Field work with seismic- and resistivity-imaging systems and radar.
GEOL 552. GIS for Geoscientists.
(Dual-listed with 452). (Cross-listed with AGRON, ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: GEOL 100, 201 or equivalent
Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) with particular emphasis on geoscientific data. Uses ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop Software and extension modules. Emphasizes typical GIS operations and analyses in the geosciences to prepare students for advanced GIS courses.
GEOL 555. Environmental Soil Mineralogy.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Agron 473, CHEM 178. Recommend: Geol 311
Structure and behavior of clay minerals, humic substances and biochar in soil environments, with emphasis on reactions and environmental implications.
GEOL 555L. Soil Clay Mineralogy Laboratory.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (0-3) Cr. 1.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 555
Thompson. Application of X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, infrared spectroscopy, and chemical analyses to identification and behavior of clay minerals in soils.
GEOL 557. Exploration Seismology.
(Dual-listed with 457). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 100 or 201, MATH 181 or equivalent experience or permission of instructor
Physics of elastic-wave propagation. Seismic surveys in environmental imaging, engineering, and petroleum exploration. Reflection and refraction techniques. Data collection, processing, and geological interpretation. Field work with state-of-the-art equipment.
GEOL 558. Introduction to the 3D Visualization of Scientific Data.
(Cross-listed with HCI, COM S). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Graduate-student standing in the mathematical or natural sciences
Introduction to visualizing scientific information with 3D computer graphics and their foundation in human perception. Overview of different visualization techniques and examples of 3D visualization projects from different disciplines (natural sciences, medicine, engineering). Class project in interactive 3D visualization using the OpenDX, VTK or a similar system.
GEOL 574. Glacial and Quaternary Geology.
(Dual-listed with 474). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 100 or 201
The study of the depositional and erosional processes of glaciers using modern glacier analogs and landforms. Discussion of glaciology, glacier hydrology, Quaternary history and stratigraphy, paleoclimatology, and causes of glaciation. Laboratory emphasizes aerial photo and topographic map interpretation and the Quaternary stratigraphy of Iowa. Two required field trips.
GEOL 579. Surficial Processes.
(Dual-listed with 479). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: GEOL 100 or 201 or equivalent experience
Study of surficial processes in modern and ancient geological environments. Topics include weathering, sediment transport, and landform genesis with emphasis on fluvial, glacial, hillslope, eolian, and coastal processes. Applications to engineering and environmental problems. Laboratory emphasizes aerial photo and topographic map interpretation.
GEOL 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590A. Surficial Processes.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590B. Stratigraphy.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590C. Sedimentation.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590D. Paleontology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590E. Petrology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590F. Structural Geology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590G. Geochemistry.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590H. Hydrogeology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590I. Earth Science.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590J. Mineral Resources.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590K. Geophysics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590L. Mineralogy.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590M. Tectonics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590N. Paleoecology and Paleoclimatology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590O. Isotope Geochemistry.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590P. Computational Methods and GIS.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590R. Surface Hydrology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 590S. Oceanography.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
GEOL 595. Graduate Seminar.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Senior or graduate classification
Weekly seminar on topics of current research interest. All students seeking a graduate degree in geology must enroll during each semester of residence. Students pursuing a non-thesis option for the M.S. in Earth Science must enroll for one semester.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GEOL 595A. Cr. 1. Presentation required..
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Senior or graduate classification
Weekly seminar on topics of current research interest. All students seeking a graduate degree in geology must enroll during each semester of residence. Students pursuing a non-thesis option for the M.S. in Earth Science must enroll for one semester.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GEOL 595B. Cr..
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Senior or graduate classification
Weekly seminar on topics of current research interest. All students seeking a graduate degree in geology must enroll during each semester of residence. Students pursuing a non-thesis option for the M.S. in Earth Science must enroll for one semester.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GEOL 595R. Attendance only..
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Senior or graduate classification
Weekly seminar on topics of current research interest. All students seeking a graduate degree in geology must enroll during each semester of residence. Students pursuing a non-thesis option for the M.S. in Earth Science must enroll for one semester.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GEOL 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 610. Advanced Seminar.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
GEOL 610A. Earth Materials.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
GEOL 610B. Economic Geology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
GEOL 610C. Environmental Geochemistry.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
GEOL 610D. Geophysics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
GEOL 610E. Geotectonics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
GEOL 610F. Hydrogeology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
GEOL 610G. Surficial Processes.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
GEOL 610H. Sedimentation and Stratigraphy.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
GEOL 610I. Paleoecology and Paleoclimatology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
GEOL 610J. Isotope Geochemistry.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
GEOL 610K. Computational Methods and GIS.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
GEOL 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 699A. Surficial Processes.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 699B. Stratigraphy.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 699C. Sedimentation.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 699D. Paleontology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 699E. Petrology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 699F. Structural Geology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 699G. Geochemistry.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 699H. Hydrogeology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 699I. Earth Science.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 699J. Mineral Resources.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 699K. Geophysics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 699L. Mineralogy.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 699M. Tectonics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 699N. Paleoecology and Paleoclimatology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 699O. Isotope Geochemistry.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 699P. Computational Methods and GIS.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
GEOL 699R. Surface Hydrology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
German Courses
GER 101. Elementary German I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.SS.
Introduction to German language within the context of German culture; practice in the basic skills.
GER 102. Elementary German II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.SS.
Prereq: 101
Continuation of German 101.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GER 201. Intermediate German I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 102
Review of grammar, selected readings, further practice in oral and written communication.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GER 202. Intermediate German II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 201
Continuation of German 201. One section will emphasize the use of German in professional contexts.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GER 301. Reading: Problems of the Early Twentieth Century.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 202
Emphasis on the development of reading skills through a variety of text types with a focus on German Culture from circa 1900 to 1933.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GER 302. Composition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 202
Emphasis on writing skills, with further development of grammar and reading skills using a variety of current and historical materials.
GER 304. German for Business and Professions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 202
Communication in business and professional contexts in German-speaking countries. Development of effective communication strategies and project management in the workplace. Cultural contexts of business and professional practice. Preparation for internships.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GER 305. Conversation: The City in Contemporary Europe.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 202 minimum, 301 recommended
Intensive conversational and listening practice in German with an emphasis on a major German-speaking city.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GER 320. Germany Today.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 301 or 304
Selected topics dealing with contemporary German society and culture. Introduction to materials, resources, and forms of communication available on the Internet, and in other electronic and print media.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GER 330. German Literature and Culture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.
Prereq: 301 or permission of instructor
Selected readings in German literature from Classicism to present. Emphasis on techniques of reading and analysis of literary texts.
No more than six credits of Ger 330 may be counted toward the major.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GER 370. German Studies in English.
(3-0) Cr. 3-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Sophomore classification. For fourth credit, 6 credits in German at the 300 level
Topics vary according to faculty interest. Author, genre or period study, women writers, cinema, or contemporary theory. Three credits: English, open to all students. Four credits: Required for German concentration credit, supplementary readings and compositions in German.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GER 370G. German topics on women or feminism (cross listed to W S 370G).
(3-0) Cr. 3-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Sophomore classification. For fourth credit, 6 credits in German at the 300 level
Topics vary according to faculty interest. Author, genre or period study, women writers, cinema, or contemporary theory. Three credits: English, open to all students. Four credits: Required for German concentration credit, supplementary readings and compositions in German.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GER 371. The Holocaust in Text, Image, and Memory.
(3-0) Cr. 3-4.
Prereq: Sophomore classification. For fourth credit, 6 credits in German at the 300 level
Examination of such topics as the origins and expressions of Anti-Semitism in central Europe, the political events and structures of the Holocaust, the reality of ghettos and concentration camps, the impact of technological modernization on the Final Solution, and resistance to the Nazis. Materials will include non-fictional texts, literature, art, and music. Three credits: English, open to all students. Four credits: required for German major credit, supplementary readings and compositions in German. Four credits: required for German concentration credit, supplementary readings and compositions in German.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GER 375. Grimms' Tales.
(3-0) Cr. 3-4.
Prereq: Sophomore classification. For fourth credit, 6 credits in German at the 300 level
Introduction to Germanic antiquities, mythology, and heroic legends; Herder's concept of Naturpoesie. Emphasis on the Grimm tales: theoretical approaches to the tales from the late 19th and early 20th centuries; perversions of these traditional tales by the National Socialists (Nazis). Readings in contemporary Grimm scholarship. Taught in English. Three credits: English, open to all students. Four credits: required for German concentration credit, supplementary readings and compositions in German.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GER 378. German Film and Media Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3-4.
S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification. For fourth credit, 6 credits in German at the 300 level
Analysis and interpretation of film or media in German society. Study of media production and reception within multicultural and global contexts. Thematic emphases based on faculty and student interest including: 1) film directors, genres, movements (e.g. New German Cinema), aesthetics, and cinematography or 2) media studies (e.g. television, mass press, popular culture). Three credits: English, open to all students. Four credits: required for German concentration credit, supplementary readings and compositions in German.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GER 395. Study Abroad.
Cr. 1-10.
Prereq: 2 years university-level German
Supervised instruction in language and culture of Germany; formal class instruction at level appropriate to student's training, augmented by practical living experience.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GER 476. Topics in German Cultural Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3-4.
S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification. For fourth credit, six credits in German at the 300-level courses instructed in German
Key topics and themes in German history and culture up to the modern era. Three credits: Taught in English, open to all students. Four credits: Required for German concentration credit, supplementary readings and compositions in German.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GER 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in German and permission of department chair
Designed to meet the needs of students who seek work in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 9 credits of Ger 490 may be counted toward graduation.
GER 499. Internship in German.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits of German at the 300 level; permission of advisor and the World Languages and Cultures Internship coordinator
Work experience using German language skills in the public or private sector, combined with academic work under faculty supervision. Available only to majors and minors.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Ger 499 may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. No more than 3 credits of Ger 499 may be applied to the major.
GER 590. Special Topics in German.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level German
GER 590A. Literature or Literary Criticism.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level German
GER 590B. Linguistics.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level German
GER 590C. Language Pedagogy.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level German
GER 590D. Civilization.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level German
Gerontology Courses
GERON 373. Death as a Part of Living.
(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: HD FS 102
Consideration of death in the life span of the individual and the family with opportunity for exploration of personal and societal attitudes.
GERON 377. Aging and the Family.
(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: HD FS 102
Interchanges of the aged and their families. Emphasis on role changes, social interaction, and independence as influenced by health, finances, life styles, and community development.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
GERON 378. Economics of Aging.
(Cross-listed with ECON, HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 3 credits in principles of economics and 3 credits in human development and family studies
Economic status of the aging, retirement planning and the retirement decision, role of Social Security, public transfer programs for the elderly, intrafamily transfers to/from the elderly, private pensions, financing medical care and housing for the elderly, prospects and issues for the future.
GERON 463. Environments for the Aging.
(Dual-listed with 563). (Cross-listed with HD FS, ARTID). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: HD FS 360 or 3 credits in housing, architecture, interior design, rehabilitation, psychology, or human development and family studies
Emphasis on independent living within residential settings including specialized shelter, supportive services, and housing management. Application of criteria appropriate for accessibility and functional performance of activities; universal design principles. Creative project provides service learning opportunities.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
GERON 466. Gerontology Prepracticum Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in core courses for the gerontology minor and approval of the gerontology undergraduate coordinator
Prepracticum training for students planning a gerontology practicum. Exploration of possible agencies for the practicum, in-depth study of a selected agency, and development of goals and objectives for the practicum.
GERON 467. Gerontology Practicum.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 466, advance reservation
Supervised field experience related to aging.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GERON 469. Nutrition and Aging.
(Cross-listed with FS HN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Basic physiologic changes during aging and their impacts upon health, disease, and nutritional status. Normal nutrition, pathological nutrition, and optimal nutrition will be examined in this course, with an emphasis upon successful aging through strategies to improve the nutrition-related health of older individuals.
GERON 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Consult program coordinator for procedure.
GERON 501. Seminar.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
GERON 510. Survey of Gerontology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. S.
Provides an overview of important gerontological issues.
GERON 530. Perspectives in Gerontology.
(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
WWW only. Overview of current aging issues including theory and research, critical social and political issues in aging, the interdisciplinary focus of gerontology, career opportunities, and aging in the future.
GERON 534. Adult Development.
(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F: on campus. S: WWW only. Exploration of the biological, psychological, and social factors associated with aging. Although the focus is on the later years, information is presented from a life-span developmental framework. Empirical studies are reviewed and their strengths, limitations and implications for normative and optimal functioning are discussed.
GERON 540. Nutrition and Physical Activity in Aging.
(Cross-listed with DIET). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
WWW only. Basic physiologic changes during aging and their impacts in health and disease. The focus will be on successful aging with special emphasis on physical activity and nutrition. Practical application to community settings is addressed.
GERON 545. Economics, Public Policy, and Aging.
(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
WWW only. Policy development in the context of the economic status of the older adult population. Retirement planning and the retirement decisions; social security and public transfer programs; intra-family transfers to/from the aged; private pensions; financing medical care; prospects and issues for the future.
GERON 563. Environments for the Aging.
(Dual-listed with 463). (Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: HD FS 360 or 3 credits in housing, architecture, interior design, rehabilitation, psychology, or human development and family studies
Emphasis on independent living within residential settings including specialized shelter, supportive services and housing management. Application of criteria appropriate for accessibility and functional performance of activities; universal design principles. Creative project provides service learning opportunities.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
GERON 571. Design for All People.
(Cross-listed with ARCH, DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Principles and procedures of universal design in response to the varying ability level of users. Assessment and analysis of existing buildings and sites with respect to standards and details of accessibility for all people, including visually impaired, mentally impaired, and mobility restricted users. Design is neither a prerequisite nor a required part of the course. Enrollment open to students majoring in related disciplines. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture requirements.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
GERON 577. Aging in the Family Setting.
(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 9 credits in social sciences
Alt. S., offered 2008: on campus. Alt. S. offered 2009: WWW only. Theories and research related to personal and family adjustments in later life affecting older persons and their intergenerational relationships. Related issues including demographics also are examined through the use of current literature.
GERON 584. Program Evaluation and Research Methods in Gerontology.
(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
WWW only. Overview of program evaluation, research methods, and grant writing in gerontology. Includes application of quantitative and qualitative methods in professional settings.
GERON 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Consult program coordinator for procedure.
GERON 594. Professional Seminar in Gerontology.
(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. SS., offered 2013.
WWW only. An integrative experience for gerontology students designed to be taken near the end of the degree program. By applying knowledge gained in earlier coursework, students will strengthen skills in ethical decision-making behavior, applying these skills in gerontology-related areas such as advocacy, professionalism, family and workplace issues. Students from a variety of professions will bring their unique perspectives to bear on topics of common interest.
Global Resource Systems Courses
GLOBE 110. Orientation.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
An introduction to Global Resource Systems (GRS) program. University and career acclimation, development of educational and professional skills, participation in GRS Learning Community.
GLOBE 201. Global Resource Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
A comparative analysis of global resources and the various natural and human systems affecting those resources.
GLOBE 211. Issues in Global Resource Systems.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits. F.S.
Prereq: credit or enrollment in 201
Discussion of topics of current importance in global resource systems.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. A maximum of 3 credits of 211 may be used towards degree requirements.
GLOBE 220. Globalization and Sustainability.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR, ENV S, M E, MAT E, SOC, T SC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
An introduction to understanding the key global issues in sustainability. Focuses on interconnected roles of energy, materials, human resources, economics, and technology in building and maintaining sustainable systems. Applications discussed will include challenges in both the developed and developing world and will examine the role of technology in a resource-constrained world.
Cannot be used for technical elective credit in any engineering department.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GLOBE 221. Apprenticeship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Approval by the Global Resource Systems Faculty Coordinator
Practical work experience in approved domestic or international settings such as with a company, research laboratory, governmental agency or non-governmental organization.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
GLOBE 290. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor and approval by the Global Resource Systems Faculty Coordinator
Independent study on topics of special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Intended primarily for freshmen and sophomores.
GLOBE 290H. Honors.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor and approval by the Global Resource Systems Faculty Coordinator
Independent study on topics of special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Intended primarily for freshmen and sophomores.
GLOBE 301. Resource Systems of Industrialized Nations.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 201, ECON 101 or 102
In-depth analysis of the opportunities, constraints and consequences of the resource systems common in industrialized nations. Topics integrate natural resources with land tenure, societal structure, food security, agriculture, shelter, energy and wealth dynamics.
GLOBE 302. Resource Systems of Developing Nations.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 201, ECON 101 or 102
In depth appraisal of resource systems common throughout the developing world. Topics integrate natural resources with land tenure, societal structure, food security, agriculture, shelter, energy and wealth dynamics.
GLOBE 321. Internship - Global.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior and enrollment in Global Resource Systems major; permission of the instructor and approval by the Global Resource Systems Faculty Coordinator
A supervised learning experience including an analysis of an international location's resource system via immersion in a foreign culture lasting at least five weeks. The experience should focus on the region consistent with the student's degree track.
A maximum of 12 credits of 321 and 322 may be used for degree requirements.
GLOBE 322. Internship - United States.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior and enrollment in Global Resource Systems major; permission of the instructor and approval by the Global Resource Systems Faculty Coordinator
A supervised learning experience including an analysis of a domestic location's resource system via immersion in a different culture within the United States lasting at least five weeks. Designed for international students and for students who are not in a position to leave the United States.
A maximum of 12 credits of 321 and 322 may be used for degree requirements.
GLOBE 385. Economic Development.
(Cross-listed with ECON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ECON 101, 102
Current problems of developing countries, theories of economic development, agriculture, and economic development, measurement and prediction of economic performance of developing countries, alternative policies and reforms required for satisfying basic needs of Third World countries, interrelationships between industrialized countries and the developing countries, including foreign aid.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GLOBE 401. Senior Project.
Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Senior classification in Global Resource Systems
Research project in collaboration with faculty that complements and furthers a student?s experiences from GLOBE 321 and 322 while simultaneously bringing into focus entire four-year experience. Student will write a research report and make either an oral or poster presentation.
GLOBE 401H. Honors.
Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Senior classification in Global Resource Systems
Research project in collaboration with faculty that complements and furthers a student?s experiences from GLOBE 321 and 322 while simultaneously bringing into focus entire four-year experience. Student will write a research report and make either an oral or poster presentation.
GLOBE 402. Responses to Global Resource System Challenges.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
S.
Capstone analysis of critical challenges facing global resources and, especially, identification of alternative solutions.
GLOBE 446. International Issues and Challenges in Sustainable Development.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, INTST). Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 3-credit biology course, Sophomore or higher classification, permission of Instructor
Mullen. Interdisciplinary study and analysis of agricultural, biophysical, environmental, sociological, economical, political, and historical factors affecting sustainable development of communities and countries from art and science perspectives. International field experience with foreign language training required. A program fee is charged to students for international study abroad.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GLOBE 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor and approval by the Global Resource Systems Faculty Coordinator
Independent study on topics of special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Intended primarily for juniors and seniors.
A maximum of 4 credits may be used for degree requirements.
GLOBE 490A. General.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor and approval by the Global Resource Systems Faculty Coordinator
Independent study on topics of special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Intended primarily for juniors and seniors.
A maximum of 4 credits may be used for degree requirements.
GLOBE 490E. Entrepreneurship.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor and approval by the Global Resource Systems Faculty Coordinator
Independent study on topics of special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Intended primarily for juniors and seniors.
A maximum of 4 credits may be used for degree requirements.
GLOBE 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor and approval by the Global Resource Systems Faculty Coordinator
Independent study on topics of special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Intended primarily for juniors and seniors.
A maximum of 4 credits may be used for degree requirements.
GLOBE 490Z. Service Learning.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor and approval by the Global Resource Systems Faculty Coordinator
Independent study on topics of special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Intended primarily for juniors and seniors.
A maximum of 4 credits may be used for degree requirements.
GLOBE 495. Global Resource Systems Study Abroad Course Preparation.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Global resource systems topics will include the agricultural industries, climate, crops, culture, economics, food, geography, government, history, livestock, marketing, natural resources, public policies, soils, and preparation for travel to locations to be visited. Students enrolled in this course intend to register for GLOBE 496 or 497 the following term.
GLOBE 496. Global Resource Systems Study Abroad.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Extended field trips abroad to study global resource systems. Location and duration of trips will vary. Pre-trip sessions arranged through GLOBE 495. Trip expenses paid by students.
GLOBE 497. Deans Global Ag and Food Leadership Program.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
An integrated agricultural and food production and policy program that allows students to assess, analyze and evaluate complex, country-specific situations and to develop their skills, knowledge and abilities via team-oriented projects that involve complex issues such as development of effective foreign food aid and agricultural and food production systems, drivers of world hunger, sustainable resource management and efficacy of policy, and the role of the USA and the United Nations and other development agencies in these systems. International location and duration of program will vary. Pre-trip sessions arranged through GLOBE 495. Trip expenses paid by students.
GLOBE 499. Undergraduate Research.
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor and approval by the Global Resource Systems Faculty Coordinator
Research projects in collaboration with faculty.
Graduate Studies Courses
GR ST 585. Preparing Future Faculty Introductory Seminar.
Cr. 1.
Prereq: One year of graduate course work; admission into PFF program
Introduction to faculty life issues such as hiring, tenure, teaching, and service at a variety of higher education institutions. Includes presentations from faculty at other institutions.
GR ST 586. Preparing Future Faculty Intermediate Seminar.
Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Admission into PFF program; completion of 585 or permission of instructor
Consideration of a wide range of faculty life issues. Includes topics such as higher education trends, diversity issues, learning styles, assessment, grant and proposal writing, and legal and ethical issues. Written components include job and teaching portfolios.
GR ST 587. Preparing Future Faculty Teaching Practicum.
Cr. 1.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, 585, credit for or concurrent enrollment in 586
Students complete a stand-alone teaching assignment at Iowa State or another higher education institution. Written components include pedagogical documents.
GR ST 588. Preparing Future Faculty Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, 585, credit for or concurrent enrollment in 586
In-depth study of topic providing academic professional development.
GR ST 600. Examination Only.
Cr. R.
Reserved for graduate students the term they take the final oral examination. Students must have completed all required coursework and not be registered for another non-R Credit course.
GR ST 601. Required Enrollment.
Cr. R.
Reserved for graduate students who must be registered for a particular term, but are not required to take additional coursework.
GR ST 633. Summer Graduate Assistant.
Cr. R.
SS.
Only for students not registered in other courses in the summer term.
GR ST 680. Doctoral Post Prelim (Continuous) Registration.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Reserved for Ph.D. candidates only. See the Graduate College Handbook for specific requirements.
GR ST 697. Curricular Practical Training.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Professional work period.
Greek Courses
GREEK 101. Elementary Ancient Greek I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Grammar and vocabulary of ancient Greek, within the context of Greek culture; reading knowledge through texts adapted from classical authors.
GREEK 102. Elementary Ancient Greek II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 101
Grammar and vocabulary of ancient Greek, within the context of Greek culture; reading knowledge through texts adapted from classical and later authors.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GREEK 201. Intermediate Classical Greek.
Cr. arr.
F.
Prereq: 102
Emphasis on grammatical principles, composition and reading classical or Hellenistic texts.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GREEK 332. Introduction to Classical Greek Literature.
Cr. arr.
S.
Prereq: 201
Readings in ancient Greek Literature with emphasis on critical analysis of style, structure or thought.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GREEK 441. Advanced Readings in Greek Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.
Prereq: 332
Study of individual authors or genres; intensive reading in the original supplemented by modern criticism and analysis in English. Authors and genres will vary; courses may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits each.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GREEK 442. Advanced Topics in Greek Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. S.
Prereq: 332
Advanced study of authors or topics relating to Greek literature. Authors and topics will vary; courses may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits each.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
GREEK 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in Greek and permission of department chair
Designed to meet the needs of students who seek work in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 9 credits of Greek 490 may be counted toward graduation.
Historical, Philosophical, and Comparative Studies in Eucation Courses
H P C 504. Studies in the Foundations of American Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Admission to graduate licensure program in teacher education or permission of instructor
An exploration of the social, historical, and philosophical context of American education today. Emphasis is given to reflection on the varying perspectives on the goals of schooling, roles of teachers, curricular and pedagogical issues, and educational policy and reform proposals. Note: This course does not meet the requirements of the M.Ed., M.S., or Ph.D. core.
H P C 581. Philosophy of Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
The bases of American educational theory and practice. Philosophical analysis of the viewpoints on education of selected individuals and groups.
H P C 584. Classics of Educational Philosophy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Intensive study of influential statements of educational purpose, organization, curriculum, practice, and problems in the development of Western education.
H P C 585. Comparative Education: Traditions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Analysis of the cultural traditions of education outside the United States. Emphasis is given to an examination of the principles upon which selected national educational systems have been built. Special attention given to noneuropean traditions.
H P C 588. History of American Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Historical analysis of selected educational policies, such as equal educational opportunity, governance, discipline, and teacher education. Biographies, school records, and government reports are examined. Antecedents to current issues are stressed.
H P C 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-5.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
H P C 590A. History of Education.
Cr. 1-5.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
H P C 590B. Philosophy of Education.
Cr. 1-5.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
H P C 590C. Comparative Education.
Cr. 1-5.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education
H P C 591. Supervised Field Experience.
Cr. 1-6.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits in special area
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special areas.
H P C 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.
H P C 615. Seminar.
(1-3) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
H P C 615B. Philosophy of Education.
(1-3) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
H P C 615C. Comparative Education.
(1-3) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
H P C 690. Advanced Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Advanced special topics.
H P C 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Health Studies Courses
H S 105. First Aid and Emergency Care.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Discussion and application of the basic techniques of administering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. ARC certification available.
H S 110. Personal and Consumer Health.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Physical, mental, and social aspects of health as a basis for understanding and preventing health problems. False and misleading advertising and effects of cultists and faddists on consumer health. Study of legislation and agencies concerned with consumer protection and health insurance.
H S 215. Drug Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: PSYCH 101 or 230
Use and abuse of mood modifying substances in contemporary society. Includes study of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
H S 275. Health Education in the Elementary School.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: HD FS 102 or 226
An overview of school health services, healthful school living, and health instruction for teachers at the elementary level.
Credit for both H S 275 and 375 may not be applied toward graduation.
H S 305. Instructor's First Aid and Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 105, current Standard First Aid and Community CPR Certification
Discussion and practice of skills needed to teach first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. ARC certification available.
H S 310. Community and Public Health.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 110
Introduction to community health problems, programs of prevention, environmental health agencies, and health services. Study of local, state, and national community health agencies, their purposes and functions.
H S 350. Human Diseases.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 110 and BIOL 255, 256
Discussion of disease process and ill-health in the twentieth century. Emphasis on epidemiology, prevention, treatment, and the understanding of the etiology of communicable and noncommunicable diseases.
H S 375. Teaching-Learning Process in Health Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 105, 110, 215
Principles, methods, materials, and resources involved in the teaching of health. Includes organization and development of the health education curriculum (K-12).
Credit for both H S 275 and 375 may not be applied toward graduation.
H S 380. Worksite Health Promotion.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: KIN 258, 366, FS HN 167
The design and implementation of worksite health promotion programs and the benefits these programs have for both employees and employers. Review of various health risk appraisals and planning theory-based incentive programs designed to promote positive lifestyles.
H S 385. Search Strategies for Field Experience and Employment.
(Cross-listed with KIN). Cr. R.
F.S.
Prereq: Junior classification, to be taken minimum of two semesters prior to H S 485
Search techniques and preparation of materials utilized for acquisition of jobs and/or internships in kinesiology and health fields. Internship process and policies/procedures will be covered.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
H S 390. Administration of the School Health Program.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 310
History and legal basis of school health programs. Procedures for developing, organizing, administering, and evaluating a modern program of health services, healthful school living, and health instruction. Includes administration, community and school relationships.
H S 417. Supervised Teaching in Health Education in the Secondary School.
Cr. 12.
F.S.
Prereq: 375
Advance registration required.
H S 430. Community Health Program Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 380
Techniques of needs assessment, program design, administration, and evaluation of community health education programs in various settings.
H S 485. Directed Field Experience in Health Education.
Cr. 1-16.
Prereq: All required health studies courses and permission of coordinator
Advance registration required. Supervised experience in health education.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
H S 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in health studies and permission of coordinator
Human Sciences Courses
H SCI 150. Dialogues on Diversity.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
An exploration of diversity within the context of the Iowa State University community through understanding human relations issues.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
H SCI 482. The Dean's International Leadership Seminar.
(Dual-listed with 582). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the seminar leader
Leadership strategies and effective use of leadership skills in an international setting. Compare leadership theories and practices in the U.S. and foreign countries. Construct individual leadership strategies to deal with complex issues in a global environment. Use discussion, personal assessment inventories, and simulated experiences to evaluate leadership strategies. Develop and improve skills in meeting the challenges of teamwork. Learn about the culture of a foreign country.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
H SCI 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-4.
H SCI 490E. Entrepreneurship.
Cr. 1-4.
H SCI 582. The Dean's International Leadership Seminar.
(Dual-listed with 482). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the seminar leader
Leadership strategies and effective use of leadership skills in an international setting. Compare leadership theories and practices in the U.S. and foreign countries. Construct individual leadership strategies to deal with complex issues in a global environment. Use discussion, personal assessment inventories, and simulated experiences to evaluate leadership strategies. Develop and improve skills in meeting the challenges of teamwork. Learn about the culture of a foreign country.
Human Computer Interaction Courses
HCI 407. Principles of 3D Character Animation.
(Dual-listed with 507). (Cross-listed with ARTIS). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: ARTIS 308
Animation techniques using the computer and available software. Principles of character animation. Prior knowledge of modeling, lighting, texturing and rendering with available software is assumed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HCI 407H. Honors (3-4 cr.).
(Dual-listed with 507). (Cross-listed with ARTIS). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: ARTIS 308
Animation techniques using the computer and available software. Principles of character animation. Prior knowledge of modeling, lighting, texturing and rendering with available software is assumed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HCI 409. Computer/Video Game Design and Development.
(Dual-listed with 509). (Cross-listed with ARTIS). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Programming emphasis: COM S 227, 228, 229 or equivalent in Engineering; art or graphics emphasis: Art 230 and ARTIS 308; writing emphasis: an English course in creative writing or writing screen plays; business or marketing students: junior classification
Independent project based creation and development of "frivolous and non-frivolous" computer games in a cross disciplinary team. Projects require cross-disciplinary teams. Aspects of Indie development and computer/video game history will be discussed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HCI 409H. Honors (3-4 cr.).
(Dual-listed with 509). (Cross-listed with ARTIS). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Programming emphasis: COM S 227, 228, 229 or equivalent in Engineering; art or graphics emphasis: Art 230 and ARTIS 308; writing emphasis: an English course in creative writing or writing screen plays; business or marketing students: junior classification
Independent project based creation and development of "frivolous and non-frivolous" computer games in a cross disciplinary team. Projects require cross-disciplinary teams. Aspects of Indie development and computer/video game history will be discussed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HCI 504. Managing and Evaluating Instructional Technology Interventions.
(Cross-listed with C I). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: CI 501
Principles and procedures for analysis, review, and evaluation of instructional technology interventions and products. Methods for planning, organizing, and conducting evaluative studies are addressed.
HCI 507. Principles of 3D Character Animation.
(Dual-listed with 407). (Cross-listed with ARTIS). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ARTIS 308
Animation techniques using the computer and available software. Principles of character animation. Prior knowledge of modeling, lighting, texturing and rendering with available software is assumed.
HCI 509. Computer/Video Game Design and Development.
(Dual-listed with 409). (Cross-listed with ARTIS). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Programming emphasis: COM S 227, 228, 229 or equivalent in Engineering; art or graphics emphasis: Art 230 and ARTIS 308; writing emphasis: an English course in creative writing or writing screen plays; business or marketing students: junior classification
Independent project based creation and development of "frivolous and non-frivolous" computer games in a cross-disciplinary team. Projects require cross-disciplinary teams. Aspects of Indie development and computer/video game history will be discussed.
HCI 515. Statistical Natural Language Processing.
(Cross-listed with ENGL, LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: STAT 330 or equivalent, recommended LING 219 or LING 511
Introduction to computational techniques involving human language and speech in applications such as information retrieval and extraction, automatic text categorization, word prediction, intelligent Web searching, spelling and grammar checking, speech recognition and synthesis, statistical machine translation, n-grams, POS-tagging, word-sense disambiguation, on-line lexicons and thesauri, markup languages, corpus analysis, and Python programming language.
HCI 520. Computational Analysis of English.
(Cross-listed with ENGL, LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ENGL 510 and 511
Concepts and practices for analysis of English by computer with emphasis on the applications of computational analysis to problems in applied linguistics such as corpus analysis and recognition of learner language in computer-assisted learning and language assessment.
HCI 521. Cognitive Psychology of Human Computer Interaction.
(Cross-listed with PSYCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification or instructor approval
Biological, behavioral, perceptual, cognitive and social issues relevant to human computer interactions.
HCI 522. Scientific Methods in Human Computer Interaction.
(Cross-listed with PSYCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: PSYCH 521 and STAT 101 or equivalent
Basics of hypothesis testing, experimental design, analysis and interpretation of data, and the ethical principles of human research as they apply to research in human computer interaction.
HCI 525. Optimization Methods for Complex Designs.
(Cross-listed with M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ENGR 160, MATH 265
Optimization involves finding the 'best' according to specified criteria. Review of a range of optimization methods from traditional nonlinear to modern evolutionary methods such as Genetic algorithms. Examination of how these methods can be used to solve a wide variety of design problems across disciplines, including mechanical systems design, biomedical device design, biomedical imaging, and interaction with digital medical data. Students will gain knowledge of numerical optimization algorithms and sufficient understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of these algorithms to apply them appropriately in engineering design. Experience includes code writing and off-the-shelf routines. Students will also be exposed to numerous case-studies of real-world situations in which problems were modeled and solved using advanced optimization techniques.
HCI 558. Introduction to the 3D Visualization of Scientific Data.
(Cross-listed with GEOL, COM S). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Graduate-student standing in the mathematical or natural sciences
Introduction to visualizing scientific information with 3D computer graphics and their foundation in human perception. Overview of different visualization techniques and examples of 3D visualization projects from different disciplines (natural sciences, medicine, engineering). Class project in interactive 3D visualization using the OpenDX, VTK or a similar system.
HCI 572. Experimental Computer Game Prototyping.
Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: Permission from instructor.
A discourse on interactive game design concepts through the rapid prototyping of video games. Topics discussed include interdisciplinary views on fundamentals of game play, emergence, emotional affect, behavioral learning, player progression, optimal experience and others. Discussions on interactivity as an art form and its implications to various fields of human computer interaction.
HCI 574. Computational Implementation and Prototyping in HCI.
Cr. 3.
S.
Fundamental concepts of software programming and the practical use of the Python programming language. Assignments include user interaction and interface design, information visualization, as well as other computational HCI tools. Intended for graduate students without prior background in software development. Requires programming during class lectures.
HCI 575. Computational Perception.
(Cross-listed with COM S, CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of instructor
This class covers statistical and algorithmic methods for sensing, recognizing, and interpreting the activities of people by a computer. This semester we will focus on machine perception techniques that facilitate and augment human-computer interaction. The main goal of the class is to introduce computational perception on both theoretical and practical levels. Participation in small groups to design, implement, and evaluate a prototype of a human-computer interaction system that uses one or more of the techniques covered in the lectures.
HCI 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of problems of special interest in human computer interaction.
HCI 591. Seminar in Human Computer Interaction.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
HCI 592. Entrepreneurship Workshop.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Students will be taken step-by-step through activities that must be undertaken when attempting to commercialize a technology or start their own company. Speakers will be brought in to introduce relevant topics, provide resources, answer questions, and provide working examples.
HCI 594. Managerial Application of Collaborative Technologies and Social Media.
Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification.
Building, managing, and using collaborative technologies. Collaborative uses of social media such as blogs, wikis, picture and video sharing, social networks, Second Life, and other new media. Exposure to concepts and hands on use and management of several collaborative technologies.
HCI 595. Visual Design of HCI.
Cr. 3.
SS.
Human interaction design as it applies to HCI. Aspects of audience analysis, design methodologies for creating concepts and solutions, techniques of concept prototyping, and the fundamentals of visual design such as color, type, symbolism, and grid structure. Class discussions, tutorials, and hands-on projects.
HCI 596. Emerging Practices in Human-Computer Interaction.
Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: HCI 521
Usability evaluation with emphasis on requirements gathering, rapid prototyping, evaluation, and communicating results through report writing along with emerging practices.
HCI 597. Scientific Information Design.
Cr. 2.
SS.
Use of principles of visual design such as color, typography, photography, graphs, charts, and layout to create effective poster and power point presentations. Experience with design software, create posters and presentations from their own data, and evaluate design solutions with regard to their visual and verbal communication. Principles of design and communication theory will be introduced.
HCI 598. HCI Design, Implementation and Implications.
Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 21 credits in human computer interaction or permission of the instructor
Capstone course in HCI. Through a significant team-based design project and open-book final exam, students demonstrate their mastery of core courses in HCI.
HCI 599. Creative Component.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Creative component for nonthesis option of Master of Science degree.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HCI 603. Advanced Learning Environments Design.
(Cross-listed with C I). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: CI 503
Exploration of advanced aspects of the instructional design process. Application of analysis, design, development and production, evaluation, implementation, and project management principles. Focus on the production and use of instructional technology with an emphasis on the instructional design consulting process. Theory and research in instructional technology provides the foundation for design decisions.
HCI 655. Organizational and Social Implications of Human Computer Interaction.
(Cross-listed with MIS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate Classification
Examine opportunities and implications of information technologies and human computer interaction on social and organizational systems. Explore ethical and social issues appurtenant to human computer interaction, both from a proscriptive and prescriptive perspective. Develop informed perspective on human computer interaction. Implications on research and development programs.
HCI 697. HCI Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of Director of Graduate Education, graduate classification
HCI 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Human Development and Family Studies Courses
HD FS 102. Individual and Family Life Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Development of individuals, families, and their reciprocal relationships as affected by external factors; examined within a framework of life-span developmental tasks.
HD FS 110. Freshman Learning Community Orientation.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Membership in HD FS Learning Community
Introduction to the Department of Human Development and Family Studies including academic requirements and opportunities, strategies for transitioning to college, learning and study strategies, reading and reflection, and career awareness.
HD FS 111. Orientation.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Orientation to HD FS curricula. Development of a long-term curriculum plan.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 183. Personal Finance in Early Adulthood.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Introduction to basic concepts and budgeting practices for management of resources and prevention of financial problems commonly associated with college, including credit and student loans.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 208. Early Childhood Education Orientation.
(Cross-listed with C I). Cr. 1.
F.S.
Overview of early childhood education (birth-grade 3) teacher licensure requirements. Program planning and university procedures. Required of all students majoring in early childhood education.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 218. Professional Orientation and Service Learning.
Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 102
Restricted to CH FS majors. Ethics, professional development, and career exploration in child, adult and family services. Visits to and service learning with programs that serve children, adults and families with diverse needs. Participation in service learning project required.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 224. Development in Young Children: Birth through Age 8.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: HDFS 102
Learning, growth, and development (typical and atypical) of children from birth through age eight. Explores importance of family, programs, and a diverse society. Strategies for observing, recording, and interpreting children?s cognitive, communication, motor, social, and emotional development. Practicum.
HD FS 226. Development and Guidance in Middle Childhood.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 102 or PSYCH 230
Typical and atypical development from 5 to 12 years of age. Development in the contexts of family, school, and society. Guidance of children in family and group settings; practicum.
HD FS 227. Adolescent Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 102 or PSYCH 101 or 230
Physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development of adolescents and young adults in the context of family, relationships, and culture.
HD FS 234. Young Adulthood and Midlife Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 102
Introductory exploration of the health, individual and social factors associated with adult development including young adulthood thru middle age. Information is presented from a life-span developmental framework.
HD FS 239. Housing and Consumer Issues.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Introduction to factors affecting housing consumption of individuals and families, including current housing consumer issues related to housing choices, housing context of neighborhoods and communities, housing structure types, and credit and housing finance. Issues such as homelessness, housing discrimination, indoor air quality, accessible design.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
HD FS 240. Literature for Children.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 102 or PSYCH 230
Evaluation of literature for children. Roles of literature in the total development of children. Literature selection and use.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
HD FS 269. Research in Human Development and Family Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 102 or PSYCH 230
Understanding and evaluating research. Use of primary and secondary data to identify and study problems related to human development and family issues, including finance and housing. An introduction to statistical concepts and computer analysis. Research participation.
HD FS 270. Family Relationships.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.Alt. SS., offered 2013.
Prereq: 102 or PSYCH 230
Introduction to and application of family theories. Family communication and its functions to develop, maintain, enrich and limit family relationships.
HD FS 276. Human Sexuality.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Behavioral, biological, and psychological aspects of human sexuality within the social context of family, culture, and society. Role of sexuality in human development. Critical analysis of media and research. Communication and decision-making skills relating to sexuality issues and relationships.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
HD FS 283. Personal and Family Finance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Introduction to basic principles of personal and family finance. Budgeting, record keeping, checking and savings accounts, consumer credit, insurance, investments, and taxes.
HD FS 317. Field Experiences.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Consult department office for procedure. Supervised field experience in human development and family studies programs.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 317A. Early Childhood Education Programs..
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Prereq: 343.
Consult department office for procedure. Supervised field experience in human development and family studies programs.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 317B. Family Services Programs..
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Prereq: 9 credits in HD FS.
Consult department office for procedure. Supervised field experience in human development and family studies programs.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 317C. Early Childhood Special Education Programs..
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Prereq: 220, 221.
Consult department office for procedure. Supervised field experience in human development and family studies programs.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 317D. School-Age Child Care Programs..
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Prereq: 226.
Consult department office for procedure. Supervised field experience in human development and family studies programs.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 317E. Infant/Toddler Programs..
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Prereq: 340.
Consult department office for procedure. Supervised field experience in human development and family studies programs.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 317F. Research..
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Prereq: 269.
Consult department office for procedure. Supervised field experience in human development and family studies programs.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 317G. Family Finance Programs..
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Prereq: 269.
Consult department office for procedure. Supervised field experience in human development and family studies programs.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 317K. Housing Programs..
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Prereq: 269.
Consult department office for procedure. Supervised field experience in human development and family studies programs.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 317L. Policy Programs..
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Prereq: 269.
Consult department office for procedure. Supervised field experience in human development and family studies programs.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 340. Assessment and Curricula: Ages Birth through 2 Years.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 224
Assessment strategies for infants and toddlers, including those with special needs. Curricula, learning environments, teaching strategies, health and nutritional practices, and schedules that are developmentally, individually, and culturally appropriate. Using assessment to plan, implement, and evaluate activities to promote physical, motor, cognitive, communication, and social emotional development; practicum.
HD FS 341. Housing Finance and Policy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 6 credits in social sciences
The social, economic, and governmental contexts of housing and financial decision-making at the household level. Financial considerations for residential property management.
HD FS 342. Guidance and Group Management in Early Childhood.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: HDFS 224, HDFS 343 or 344
Guiding prosocial development, self-regulation, and task engagement of children birth to age 8. Focus is on promoting prosocial behaviors through supportive relationships and environments within diverse home, center, or school settings. Functional behavior assessment and ongoing progress monitoring for targeted and intensive interventions. Practicum.
HD FS 343. Assessment and Programming: Ages 3 through 6 Years.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 224; 240; 269 or Psych 332 or 333
Assessment strategies for preschool and kindergarten children, including those with special needs. Learning environments, schedules, activities, nutritional practices, and teaching strategies that are developmentally, individually, and culturally appropriate. Using assessment to plan, implement, and evaluate activities to promote physical motor, cognitive, communication, and social emotional development; practicum.
HD FS 344. Programming for Children in Early Care and Education.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 224
Programming in inclusive child care centers and family child care homes, including those with special needs, aged birth through 8 years. Developing, implementing, and evaluating learning environments; activities and materials; behavioral guidance and classroom management practices; health and nutritional practices; and schedules to ensure developmental, individual, and cultural appropriateness. Monitoring children s development and behavior to promote physical, motor, cognitive, communication, and social emotional development. Collaborating effectively with parents and staff.
HD FS 345. Adapting Programming in Inclusive Settings.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in 340 or 343; SP ED 250
Adapting instruction, materials, and equipment to meet developmental needs of young children birth through age 8 with diverse learning needs and multiple disabilities in inclusive settings. Addressing individualized education programs; special health care needs, challenging behavior, and positioning and handling techniques; practicum.
HD FS 349. Parenting and Family Diversity Issues.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: 102 or PSYCH 230; 270
Diversity issues as they affect families. Parenting practices and family relationships among diverse human populations. Understanding the family system and the relationship of that system to societal systems.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
HD FS 360. Housing and Services for Families and Children.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 6 credits in social sciences
Approaches to and assessment of housing and services that assist those with special needs including those with disabilities, low-income, children at risk, single-parents, and the homeless. Emphasis on community settings; e.g., residential facilities, group housing, shelters and transitional housing.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
HD FS 367. Abuse and Illness in Families.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: 102 or PSYCH 230; 270
Causes and consequences of family stressors including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; substance abuse; and mental and physical illness across the life span. Interplay between victims, offenders, and the treatment system.
HD FS 373. Death as a Part of Living.
(Cross-listed with GERON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: 102
Consideration of death in the life span of the individual and the family with opportunity for exploration of personal and societal attitudes.
HD FS 377. Aging and the Family.
(Cross-listed with GERON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.Alt. SS., offered 2013.
Prereq: 102
Interchanges of the aged and their families. Emphasis on role changes, social interaction, and independence as influenced by health, finances, life styles, and community development.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
HD FS 378. Economics of Aging.
(Cross-listed with ECON, GERON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 3 credits in principles of economics and 3 credits in human development and family studies
Economic status of the aging, retirement planning and the retirement decision, role of Social Security, public transfer programs for the elderly, intrafamily transfers to/from the elderly, private pensions, financing medical care and housing for the elderly, prospects and issues for the future.
HD FS 395. Children, Families, and Public Policy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.Alt. SS., offered 2013.
Prereq: 6 credits in social sciences
Public policy and politics as they affect children and families. Examination of how individuals and groups influence policy. Investigation of current issues and programs influencing the well-being and welfare of children and families.
HD FS 416. Human Development and Family Studies Seminar.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 8 credits in human development and family studies
Intensive study of a selected topic in human development and family studies.
HD FS 417. Supervised Student Teaching.
Cr. 8.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Reservation required
HD FS 417C. Early Childhood Special Education Programs. F.S..
Cr. 8.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Prereq: GPA 2.5, full admission to teacher education program, 455; 456. Teaching experience with preschool children with disabilities.
HD FS 445. Administration of Programs for Children.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 344
Management principles and techniques, including an introduction to financial management involved in programs for children with diverse needs and their families. Staff development, supervision, and evaluation in programs for children and families. Government regulations concerning child and family programs; community relations; and advocacy for children and families.
HD FS 449. Linking Families and Communities.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 269 or Psych 332 or 333, senior classification
Assessing family needs and community resources across the lifespan. Characteristics of successful community-based family intervention and support programs. Strategies and skills needed by community-based professionals, including grant writing skills. Linking families to community resources.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HD FS 455. Curricula for Ages 3 through 6 Years.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 343, 345; SP ED 355 and 455
Program models and methods leading to development and organization of appropriate curricula in preschool and kindergarten programs for young children with diverse learning needs. Government regulations and professional standards for child programming. Teaming with parents, colleagues, and paraprofessionals to plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally and culturally appropriate individualized education plans in inclusive settings; practicum.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HD FS 456. Family-Centered Supports for Young Children and their Families.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 340, 345
Family systems and the application of family centered principles in early intervention and home-based services. Impact of disability on families with young children and strategies for delivering family-centered interventions and service coordination. Understanding and measuring family outcomes of early intervention. Understanding foundations of theory and policy, establishing effective partnerships, and building family capacity through effective supports and services. Experiences with families.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HD FS 463. Environments for the Aging.
(Dual-listed with 563). (Cross-listed with ARTID, GERON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: HD FS 360 or 3 credits in housing, architecture, interior design, rehabilitation, psychology, or human development and family studies
Emphasis on independent living within residential settings including specialized shelter, supportive services, and housing management. Application of criteria appropriate for accessibility and functional performance of activities; universal design principles. Creative project provides service learning opportunities.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
HD FS 479. Family Interaction Dynamics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 102 or equivalent; 269 or equivalent; 9 hours in social sciences and junior or senior status
Analysis of research related to family interaction processes across the family life span. Emphasis on relationship dynamics and cultural differences.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HD FS 483. Advanced Personal and Family Finance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 283
Managerial approaches to achievement of short- or long-term financial goals for households. Investigation of different forms of investments and investment risks management in financing current and future consumption. Analyses of tax, estate, and retirement planning needs of the family.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HD FS 486. Administration of Human Service Programs.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification; 6 credits in HD FS at 300 level and above
An examination of purposes, staffing, operation, and clientele of organizations and agencies serving families. Analysis of issues in coordination and delivery of services.
HD FS 488. Families in the Economy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ECON 101
Analysis of the family as an economic unit in society. Structure and composition of the family. Patterns of resource use and activities pursued by the family. Family economic transitions such as marriage, divorce, and childbirth.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HD FS 489. Financial Counseling.
(Dual-listed with 589). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 283
Personal, social/psychological, and legal climates affecting family financial decisions. A life-cycle approach to financial decision-making. Development of financial counseling and planning skills to assist families and individuals to become self-sufficient in family financial management.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HD FS 489L. Financial Counseling Laboratory.
(Dual-listed with 589L). (0-2) Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Instructor permission
Practical experience in remedial, preventative, and productive approaches to both financial and housing counseling in one-on-one and/or group settings.
HD FS 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: 6 credits in human development and family studies
Consult department office for procedure.
HD FS 490A. Child and Family Studies.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: 6 credits in human development and family studies
Consult department office for procedure.
HD FS 490B. Housing.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: 6 credits in human development and family studies
Consult department office for procedure.
HD FS 490C. Family Finance.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: 6 credits in human development and family studies
Consult department office for procedure.
HD FS 490F. Early Childhood Education.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: 6 credits in human development and family studies
Consult department office for procedure.
HD FS 490G. Early Childhood Special Education.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: 6 credits in human development and family studies
Consult department office for procedure.
HD FS 490H. Honors.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: 6 credits in human development and family studies
Consult department office for procedure.
HD FS 490I. Human Development and Family Studies.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: 6 credits in human development and family studies
Consult department office for procedure.
HD FS 490L. Policy Programs..
Cr. arr.
Prereq: 6 credits in human development and family studies
Consult department office for procedure.
HD FS 491. Internship.
Cr. 4-9.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 449; permission of instructor, senior classification
Reservation required one semester before placement; minimum 2.0 GPA. Supervised work experience related to the student's curriculum.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 493. Workshop.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification
(Dual-listed with 593).
HD FS 499. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Consult department office for procedures.
Supervised research experience.
HD FS 501. Graduate Study Orientation.
(1-0) Cr. R.
F.
Orientation to graduate study and current research in the department.
HD FS 503. Quantitative Research Methodology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: STAT 401 or RESEV 553, concurrent enrollment in HD FS 505
Concepts, methods, and strategies for research in human development and family studies. Topics include the nature of scientific research, measurement, types of research in human development and family studies, validity of research designs, methods of data gathering, and strategies for and issues in the study of change.
HD FS 504. Qualitative Research Methods I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 9 credits of social sciences
Introduction to qualitative research methodology. Application of fieldwork methods, analysis, interpretation, and writing through individual qualitative research projects.
HD FS 505. Application of Quantitative Research Methodology.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: STAT 401 or RESEV 553, concurrent enrollment in HD FS 503
Coding, entry and manipulation of research data. Practical applications with interactive statistical software.
HD FS 510. Theories of Human Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits of social sciences
Theoretical approaches and current research in child, adolescent, and adult development. Individual life span perspectives. Policy implications.
HD FS 511. Family Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 9 credits in social sciences
Theoretical approaches and current research in family development. Review the nature and value of theory to the study of the family and evaluate the use of theory in empirical research. Policy implications.
HD FS 521. Community Context of Individual and Family Well-being.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification; 511 or 6 credits in social sciences
Impact of community contextual influences on human development and families. Analysis of conceptual frameworks, methodological approaches, and current research. Socio-psychological and economic impact of housing and community on children and families.
HD FS 525. Theories and Research in Early Childhood Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 510 or 6 credits in social sciences
Analysis of contemporary and historical models, including early intervention programs. Examination of relationships among physical environment, programming, teacher effectiveness, and child outcomes.
HD FS 530. Perspectives in Gerontology.
(Cross-listed with GERON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
WWW only. Overview of current aging issues including theory and research, critical social and political issues in aging, the interdisciplinary focus of gerontology, career opportunities, and aging in the future.
HD FS 534. Adult Development.
(Cross-listed with GERON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F: on campus. S: WWW only. Exploration of the biological, psychological and social factors associated with aging. Although the focus is on the later years, information is presented from a life-span developmental framework. Empirical studies are reviewed and their strengths, limitations and implications for normative and optimal functioning are discussed.
HD FS 538. Developmental Disabilities in Children.
(Cross-listed with PSYCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 9 credits in human development and family studies or psychology
Theories, research, and current issues regarding development in children with disabilities. Investigation of interventions with children and families. WWW only.
HD FS 541. Housing and Real Estate in Family Financial Planning.
(Cross-listed with FFP). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
WWW only. The role of housing and real estate in the family financial planning process, including taxation, mortgages, financial calculations, legal concerns, and ethical issues related to home ownership and real estate investments. Emphasis on emerging issues in the context of housing and real estate.
HD FS 545. Economics, Public Policy, and Aging.
(Cross-listed with GERON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
WWW only. Policy development in the context of the economic status of the older adult population. Retirement planning and the retirement decisions, social security and public transfer programs, intra-family transfers to/from the aged, private pensions; financing medical care, prospects and issues for the future.
HD FS 548. Parent Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 510 or 511 or 6 credits in social sciences
Needs assessments, models, delivery systems, and evaluation procedures used in parent education programs for families with diverse needs, including single parents, adolescent parents, and parents of children with developmental disabilities. Developmental aspects of parenting. Effects of values, family structures, family goals, and parenting styles on parent education.
HD FS 555. Current Issues in ECSE.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 9 credits in social sciences
Examination of research and current issues in early childhood special education with special emphasis on inclusion, activity-based intervention, and developmentally appropriate programming. Emphasis on continuum of strategies to embed learning opportunities that promote physical, language, cognitive, and social development. WWW only.
HD FS 556. Families and Disability Across the Lifespan.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 9 credits in social sciences
Emphasis on research, policy and practice regarding families who have children and adults with disabilities. Environmental, educational, economic, and social issues faced by families. Skills working collaboratively with interdisciplinary professionals and families to implement individualized family and educational programs.
HD FS 563. Environments for the Aging.
(Dual-listed with 463). (Cross-listed with GERON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 360 or 3 credits in housing, architecture, interior design, rehabilitation, psychology, or human development and family studies
Emphasis on independent living within residential settings including specialized shelter, supportive services and housing management. Application of criteria appropriate for accessibility and functional performance of activities; universal design principles. Creative project provides service learning opportunities.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
HD FS 566. Impact of Public Policy on the Family.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 9 credits in social sciences
Examination of empirical literature on selected family and social policy issues, the effect of policy on children and families, and how social policy is formed, influenced and evaluated.
HD FS 567. Family Stress, Abuse, and Illness.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 9 credits in social sciences
Contemporary theory and research on the causes and consequences of family stressors including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; substance abuse; and mental and physical illness across the life span. Interplay between victims, offenders, and the treatment system. Identification of barriers to services and supports and exploration of approaches to assist families in overcoming these barriers.
HD FS 568. Developmental Assessment.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 510
WWW only. Techniques assessing developmental and behavioral needs of young children who are at risk or who have disabilities. Includes observation, interview, direct testing with children. Emphasis on gathering, graphing, and interpreting progress monitoring data to make programming decisions.
HD FS 571. Couple Therapy and Assessment.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 9 credits in social sciences
Theories and techniques of couple therapy across the life cycle.
HD FS 573. Ethics and Professional Studies in Couple and Family Therapy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in graduate level social sciences
Professional ethics and legal responsibilities relevant to family therapy. Professional socialization and the role of professional organizations and state licensure/certification.
HD FS 575. Cross-cultural Perspectives on Families and Children.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in social sciences
Review of methods and findings on cultural influences on the development of children and youth and on family life. Self reflections on one?s own cultural background and how those experiences may impact your understanding of child rearing practices, family roles, values, and traditions in different homes, communities, and culture.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HD FS 577. Aging in the Family Setting.
(Cross-listed with GERON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 9 credits in social sciences
Alt. S., offered 2008: on campus. Alt. S. offered 2009: WWW only. Theories and research related to personal and family adjustments in later life affecting older persons and their intergenerational relationships. Related issues including demographics also are examined through the use of current literature.
HD FS 578. Models of Couple and Family Therapy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 9 credits in social sciences
Major models of marriage, couple, and family therapy. Includes clinical assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
HD FS 579. Family Interaction Dynamics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 9 credits in social sciences
Current research and theory in family interaction, with emphasis on family dynamics and family change across the life course.
HD FS 581. International Study in Human Development and Family Studies.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission by application
Limited enrollment. Supervised international study experiences in Human Development and Family Studies. Countries vary.
HD FS 581A. Practicum.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission by application
Limited enrollment. Supervised international study experiences in Human Development and Family Studies. Countries vary.
HD FS 581B. Exchange.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission by application
Limited enrollment. Supervised international study experiences in Human Development and Family Studies. Countries vary.
HD FS 581C. Group Study.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission by application
Limited enrollment. Supervised international study experiences in Human Development and Family Studies. Countries vary.
HD FS 582. Contemporary Issues in Couple and Family Therapy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. SS., offered 2013.
Prereq: 9 credits in social sciences
Focus on assessment, intervention, and treatment of issues marriage and family therapists routinely face, including suicidal/depressed clients, eating disorders, alcoholism and substance abuse, self-harm behaviors, and grief issues. Issues examined from a systemic, socio-cultural perspective.
HD FS 583. Investing for the Family's Future.
(Cross-listed with FFP). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 483
WWW only. Evaluation of investment markets for the household. Analysis of how families choose where to put their savings. Emphasis is on using the family's overall financial and economic goals to help inform investment choices.
HD FS 584. Program Evaluation and Research Methods in Gerontology.
(Cross-listed with GERON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
WWW only. Overview of program evaluation, research methods, and grant writing in gerontology. Includes application of quantitative and qualitative methods in professional settings.
HD FS 585. Family Policy Analysis and Evaluation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in graduate level social sciences
Theoretical and practical issues related to family policy analysis and program evaluation. Assessment of programs' success in meeting goals. Examination of concepts related to family policy development in the United States. Examination of how individuals and groups can influence family policy and evaluation.
HD FS 586. Sex Therapy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: 571 or 578
Review of gender orientation and sexual functioning as well as assessment and treatment of sexual problems. Research regarding effectiveness of treatment is reviewed.
HD FS 587. Diversity Issues in Couple and Family Therapy.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Review treatment implications associated with topics such as gender and power, race/ethnicity, family structure, and socioeconomic status. Discuss treatment implications of social oppression and discrimination on families.
HD FS 588. Family Economics and Public Policy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology or economics
Analysis of family income, wealth, and economic well-being. Emphasis on effects of family behavior and public policies on the adequacy and security of income across the family life cycle. Implications of resource allocation within the family for adult and child well-being.
HD FS 589. Financial Counseling.
(Dual-listed with 489). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Personal, social/psychological and legal climates affecting family financial decisions. A life cycle approach to financial decision making. Development of financial counseling and planning skills to assist families and individuals to become self-sufficient in family financial management.
HD FS 589L. Financial Counseling Laboratory.
(Dual-listed with 489L). (0-2) Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Instructor permission
Practical experience in remedial, preventive, and productive approaches to both financial and housing counseling in one-on-one and/or group settings.
HD FS 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Consult department office on procedure for filing a written plan of study.
HD FS 590A. Family Studies.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Consult department office on procedure for filing a written plan of study.
HD FS 590B. Housing.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Consult department office on procedure for filing a written plan of study.
HD FS 590C. Family Finance.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Consult department office on procedure for filing a written plan of study.
HD FS 590D. Human Development.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Consult department office on procedure for filing a written plan of study.
HD FS 590E. Child Development.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Consult department office on procedure for filing a written plan of study.
HD FS 590F. Early Childhood Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Consult department office on procedure for filing a written plan of study.
HD FS 590G. Early Childhood Special Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Consult department office on procedure for filing a written plan of study.
HD FS 590I. Human Development and Family Studies.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Consult department office on procedure for filing a written plan of study.
HD FS 590M. Couple and Family Therapy.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Consult department office on procedure for filing a written plan of study.
HD FS 590N. Family Policy.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Consult department office on procedure for filing a written plan of study.
HD FS 591. Internship.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 10 graduate credits
Supervised experience in an area of human development and family studies.
HD FS 591A. Family Studies.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 10 graduate credits
Supervised experience in an area of human development and family studies.
HD FS 591B. Housing.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 10 graduate credits
Supervised experience in an area of human development and family studies.
HD FS 591C. Family Finance.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 10 graduate credits
Supervised experience in an area of human development and family studies.
HD FS 591D. Human Development.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 10 graduate credits
Supervised experience in an area of human development and family studies.
HD FS 591E. Child Development.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 10 graduate credits
Supervised experience in an area of human development and family studies.
HD FS 591F. Early Childhood Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 10 graduate credits
Supervised experience in an area of human development and family studies.
HD FS 591G. Early Childhood Special Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 10 graduate credits
Supervised experience in an area of human development and family studies.
HD FS 591I. Human Development and Family Studies.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 10 graduate credits
Supervised experience in an area of human development and family studies.
HD FS 591M. Marriage and Family Therapy.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 10 graduate credits
Supervised experience in an area of human development and family studies.
HD FS 591N. Family Policy.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 10 graduate credits
Supervised experience in an area of human development and family studies.
HD FS 593. Workshop.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification
(Dual-listed with 493.).
HD FS 594. Professional Seminar in Gerontology.
(Cross-listed with GERON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. SS., offered 2013.
WWW only. An integrative experience for gerontology students designed to be taken near the end of degree program. By applying knowledge gained in earlier coursework, students will strengthen skills in ethical decision-making behavior, applying these skills in gerontology-related areas such as advocacy, professionalism, and family and workplace issues. Students from a variety of professions will bring their unique perspectives to bear on topics of common interest.
HD FS 603. Advanced Quantitative Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 503; STAT 402 or 404
Methodological and analytical issues in research in human development and family studies. Advanced research design and measurement, selection of statistical techniques, and issues in the interpretation of findings.
HD FS 604. Advanced Qualitative Research.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 503. Qualitative methods and related theory in human development and family studies
Research procedures, including phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case studies. Methods of data collection and analysis.
HD FS 605. Multi-level Modeling for Social and Behavioral Sciences.
(Cross-listed with PSYCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: STAT 404
Rationale for and interpretation of random coefficient models. Strategies for the analysis of multi-level and panel data including models for random intercepts, random slopes, and growth curves. Applications including HLM, SAS, PROCMIX, and MPLUS.
HD FS 616. Seminar.
Cr. arr.
May be repeated. F.S.SS.
HD FS 631. Learning and Cognitive Development in Children.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 510
Theory and research emphasizing constructivist, Vygotskian, and information processing approaches to cognitive development. Concept, memory, and problem-solving development. Sources of individual differences in cognitive functioning of children and adolescents.
HD FS 632. Language and Literacy Development in Children.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 510
Theory and research related to language and literacy development of children from birth to age 8. Exploration of the relationship between language and literacy development during the early childhood years. Discussion of current issues.
HD FS 633. Social and Emotional Development in Children.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 510
Theory and research related to social and emotional development of infants, children, and adolescents. Dynamic socialization processes involving children, adolescents, parents, peers, and society.
HD FS 634. Adolescent Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 510 or 511
Theory and research on physical-motor, intellectual-cognitive, and social-personality development from early to late adolescence. Sources of developmental and individual differences in identity formation and attainment.
HD FS 650. Advanced Family Policy Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 588
Analysis of theories, research, and current issues related to family and household economics and policy. Emphasis on theory development and empirical analyses of macro and micro family economic problems. Future policy, economic and social trends, and their meaning for the family as an economic institution.
HD FS 690. Advanced Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and enrollment in Ph.D. program
HD FS 690A. Family Studies.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and enrollment in Ph.D. program
HD FS 690B. Housing.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and enrollment in Ph.D. program
HD FS 690C. Family Finance.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and enrollment in Ph.D. program
HD FS 690D. Human Development.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and enrollment in Ph.D. program
HD FS 690E. Child Development.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and enrollment in Ph.D. program
HD FS 690F. Early Childhood Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and enrollment in Ph.D. program
HD FS 690G. Early Childhood Special Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and enrollment in Ph.D. program
HD FS 690I. Human Development and Family Studies.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and enrollment in Ph.D. program
HD FS 690M. Couple and Family Therapy.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and enrollment in Ph.D. program
HD FS 690N. Family Policy.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and enrollment in Ph.D. program
HD FS 691. Internship.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised practice and experience in the following specified areas:.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 691A. College Teaching.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised practice and experience in the following specified areas:.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 691B. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised practice and experience in the following specified areas:.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 691C. Couple and Family Therapy.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised practice and experience in the following specified areas:.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 691D. Professional Experience.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised practice and experience in the following specified areas:.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 699A. Family Studies.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 699B. Housing.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 699C. Family Finance.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 699D. Human Development.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 699E. Child Development.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 699F. Early Childhood Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 699G. Early Childhood Special Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 699I. Human Development and Family Studies.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 699M. Couple and Family Therapy.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HD FS 699N. Family Policy.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Higher Education Courses
HG ED 504. Higher Education in the United States.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Historical development of higher education; diversity, functions, and philosophies of colleges and universities; federal and state roles; review of general, liberal, technical, graduate, and professional education.
HG ED 540. Foundations of Leadership: Learning, Ethics, Self and Interaction.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: permission of instructor
Serving as an introduction to developing practicing leaders, this course will create the foundation upon which enduring understanding of leadership will be built. Specifically explored will be learning as the foundation of human enterprise, everyday leadership, determination of common good, roots of individual's actions, sensitivity to others, merits of divergent ideas, questioning the status quo, ethics as personal responsibility and choosing to grow.
HG ED 541. Learning, Leadership, Ethics and Community.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: permission of instructor
Serving as the second semester in a program to develop practicing leaders, this course will build upon the foundation started first semester to help students embrace the enduring understandings of leadership. Specifically explored will be team learning and the effect on individuals, skills required for a team to move forward, importance of decisions based on the good of the community, reflection as a means of enhancing learning, and interconnectedness of the individual, the community, and the world.
HG ED 542. Learning, Leadership, Ethics, and Teams; Knowing, Doing and Being.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: permission of instructor
The overall purpose of this course is to expand the foundation started in Foundations of Leadership: Learning, Ethics, Self and Interactions and Learning, Leadership, Ethics and Community for developing practicing leadership. The focus will shift from a naive understanding of the concepts of self within a team and community to a more sophisticated understanding of knowing, being and doing leadership.
HG ED 543. Learning, Leadership, Ethics and Teams in Action.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: permission of instructor
The purpose of this last (in a series of four) course is to allow students to put their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to leadership, learning, Ethics and Teams into practice. In addition to planning and implementing a major service learning project, the focus will be on the next wave of the study of leadership - connecting leadership to the research about the brain and human learning.
HG ED 544. Foundations of Leadership & Learning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: graduate student classification
First of two-course series to help leaders develop the knowledge and skills to engage the collective capacity of a group to think, learn, and achieve important purpose. The foundation for developing deep understanding about leadership, learning, and the relationships therein. Focus on application of recent knowledge about human learning in the professional practice of leadership. Relationship leadership model and relationship to other leadership models, theories, and concepts; current theories of human learning (including expert/novice and transfer of learning), and interrelationships with leadership practice; critical understanding of self; facilitating learning for others; metacognition as a habit of mind; fundamentals of group interaction theories; social interdependence, communication, trusting, trustworthy goals, decision-making, cohesion, controversy, team development; power, resources, and development of community.
HG ED 545. Connecting Leadership & Learning in Practice.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate student classification and completion of HG ED 544
Second of a two-course series designed to help leaders develop the knowledge and skills to best engage the collective capacity of a group to think, learn and achieve important purpose. Builds on foundation course to support students in creating applications of the relationships between leadership and learning. Focus on developing the habits of mind and habits of practice to best use knowledge about human learning in the professional practice of leadership. Applications of relational leadership model; applications of group interaction theories; development and implementation of action plans to achieve measurable goals; application of current theories of human learning as they relate to leadership; exploration of the fundamentals of emotional intelligence and the impacts on leadership; developing critical habits of mind to practice leadership focused on learning.
HG ED 550. Teaching, Learning and Leadership.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Teacher licensure
Current issues and practices in community college teaching and learning, and the roles and responsibilities of teachers as leaders.
HG ED 561. College Teaching.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits
Educational theories, methods and strategies for the improvement of college instruction. Assist potential college instructors in developing knowledge of protocol, assessment, and the scholarship and art of teaching. Emphasis on the unique challenge of college teaching in a changing student population environment.
HG ED 562. Curriculum Development in Colleges.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Modes of curriculum design, development, and change in colleges. Development of curricular leadership and evaluation strategies.
HG ED 568. Global Education Policy Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 504
Assessment of global education policy issues in education. Analysis of policies, implementation strategies, and policy outcomes.
HG ED 570. Current Topics in Student Affairs.
Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Current issues and new directions in student affairs practice. Topics developed to the specific needs of student affairs professionals. Primarily for off-campus.
HG ED 570D. Residential Life.
Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Current issues and new directions in student affairs practice. Topics developed to the specific needs of student affairs professionals. Primarily for off-campus.
HG ED 570G. Student Affairs Institute.
Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Current issues and new directions in student affairs practice. Topics developed to the specific needs of student affairs professionals. Primarily for off-campus.
HG ED 570H. Student Diversity.
Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Current issues and new directions in student affairs practice. Topics developed to the specific needs of student affairs professionals. Primarily for off-campus.
HG ED 574. Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification, admission to Higher Education Program
An introduction to the field of student affairs practice with a consideration of student activities, counseling services, financial aid, admissions, student conduct, academic advising, and residential programs; includes community college programs.
HG ED 575. Organization and Administration of Student Affairs.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Admission to Higher Education Program, 574
Organization structures, role and function of student affairs staff; policies and decision-making for student affairs practice.
HG ED 576. Student Development in Higher Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Admission to Higher Education Program
Theories of student development and their applications in student affairs programs, services, and activities are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on psychosocial, cognitive developmental, and learning theories as well as newer integrative theories.
HG ED 577. Campus Environments and Cultures.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Admission to Higher Education Program
Study of the impact of the college environment on students and use of environmental theory to create positive learning situations for students.
HG ED 578. Students in American Higher Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Admission to Higher Education Program
The relationship between college students and characteristics from 1950 to the present. Traditional assumptions about the impact of higher education on students will be reviewed and challenged. Campus issues and concerns relative to commuters and residential life. Participants will analyze institutional responses to students through college missions, organizational development, structure, core curriculum and retention.
HG ED 579. Counseling and Group Dynamics in Post-secondary Settings.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 574, 576
Development of effective, basic counseling skills. Understanding of group dynamics. Ability to work effectively in groups.
HG ED 580. Current Topics in Community Colleges.
(1-3) Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Current issues and new directions in community college education. Topics developed to the specific needs of colleges. For off-campus.
HG ED 580A. Student Needs.
(1-3) Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Current issues and new directions in community college education. Topics developed to the specific needs of colleges. For off-campus.
HG ED 580B. General and Liberal Education.
(1-3) Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Current issues and new directions in community college education. Topics developed to the specific needs of colleges. For off-campus.
HG ED 580C. Counseling and Advising.
(1-3) Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Current issues and new directions in community college education. Topics developed to the specific needs of colleges. For off-campus.
HG ED 580D. Adult and Continuing Education.
(1-3) Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Current issues and new directions in community college education. Topics developed to the specific needs of colleges. For off-campus.
HG ED 580E. Development and Remedial Education.
(1-3) Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Current issues and new directions in community college education. Topics developed to the specific needs of colleges. For off-campus.
HG ED 580F. Student Services.
(1-3) Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Current issues and new directions in community college education. Topics developed to the specific needs of colleges. For off-campus.
HG ED 580G. Faculty and Staff Evaluation.
(1-3) Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Current issues and new directions in community college education. Topics developed to the specific needs of colleges. For off-campus.
HG ED 580H. Organization and Administration.
(1-3) Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Current issues and new directions in community college education. Topics developed to the specific needs of colleges. For off-campus.
HG ED 580I. Learning and Teaching.
(1-3) Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Current issues and new directions in community college education. Topics developed to the specific needs of colleges. For off-campus.
HG ED 580J. Human Relations.
(1-3) Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Current issues and new directions in community college education. Topics developed to the specific needs of colleges. For off-campus.
HG ED 582. The Comprehensive Community College.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
The community college as a unique social and educational institution: its history, philosophy, functions, programs, faculty and student characteristics, organization and finance, trends, and issues. Reviews current research and exemplary community college practices internationally, nationally, and in Iowa.
HG ED 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-4.
Prereq: 9 credits in education
Independent study on specific topics arranged with an instructor.
HG ED 590A. Student Services.
Cr. 1-4.
Prereq: 9 credits in education
Independent study on specific topics arranged with an instructor.
HG ED 590B. Community Colleges.
Cr. 1-4.
Prereq: 9 credits in education
Independent study on specific topics arranged with an instructor.
HG ED 590C. Current Issues.
Cr. 1-4.
Prereq: 9 credits in education
Independent study on specific topics arranged with an instructor.
HG ED 590D. International Higher Education.
Cr. 1-4.
Prereq: 9 credits in education
Independent study on specific topics arranged with an instructor.
HG ED 590E. Federal and State Affairs.
Cr. 1-4.
Prereq: 9 credits in education
Independent study on specific topics arranged with an instructor.
HG ED 590F. Law in Higher Education.
Cr. 1-4.
Prereq: 9 credits in education
Independent study on specific topics arranged with an instructor.
HG ED 590G. Institutional Research.
Cr. 1-4.
Prereq: 9 credits in education
Independent study on specific topics arranged with an instructor.
HG ED 591. Supervised Field Experience.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 credits graduate work
Supervised on-the-job field experience.
HG ED 593. Workshops.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 15 credits in education
HG ED 598. Capstone Seminar.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Completion of 30 credits in EL PS
This course is designed to integrate the learning experiences of students completing the Master's Degree Program in higher education. Such issues as ethics, continuing professional development, career planning and leadership will be explored.
HG ED 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: 9 credits in education
HG ED 615. Seminars in Higher Education.
Cr. 1-4.
HG ED 615A. Student Services.
Cr. 1-4.
HG ED 615B. Community Colleges.
Cr. 1-4.
HG ED 615C. Current Issues.
Cr. 1-4.
HG ED 615D. International Higher Education.
Cr. 1-4.
HG ED 615E. Federal and State Affairs.
Cr. 1-4.
HG ED 615F. Law in Higher Education.
Cr. 1-4.
HG ED 615G. Institutional Research.
Cr. 1-4.
HG ED 615H. Research Designs in Higher Education.
Cr. 1-4.
HG ED 664. College Organization and Administration.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 504
Administrative organization and behavior: communications, leadership, finance, strategic planning, and institutional governance.
HG ED 665. Financing Higher Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 504
Lectures, discussions, and individual investigation relating to financial administration in colleges and universities. Budgeting, auxiliary enterprises, administration of financial planning, fund raising, examination of theories on expenditures. Designed for persons aspiring to serve as college administrators.
HG ED 666. Academic Issues and Cultures.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 504
Examination of institutional culture and issues in higher education focusing on the roles and responsibilities of faculty and academic administrators.
HG ED 676. Student Development Theory II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 576
An examination of social identity theories including those exploring race, ethnicity, gender, class, ability, sexuality, and spirituality. An exploration of how social identity is influenced by the dynamics of power and oppression in education and society and how to enhance the college experiences of students from diverse backgrounds.
HG ED 690. Advanced Special Topics.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 credits in education
HG ED 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 credits in education
History Courses
HIST 201. Introduction to Western Civilization I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Western civilization from ancient Mediterranean world to 1500. Social and cultural developments; economic and political ideas and institutions; problems of historical change and continuity.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 202. Introduction to Western Civilization II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Western civilization from 1500 to present. Social and cultural developments; economic and political ideas and institutions; problems of historical change and continuity.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 207. Chinese Civilization.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Origins, development, decline and transformation of China from earliest times to present.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 221. Survey of United States History I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Colonial foundations: revolution, confederation, and constitution; nationalism and democracy; sectional disunity, Civil War, and reunion.
HIST 222. Survey of United States History II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Industrialization; emergence as a great power; boom and depression; war, internationalism and Cold War; modern industrial society.
HIST 240. Latina/o History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Historical and cultural heritage of Latinas/os in the United States. The histories of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and other Latin American peoples in the U.S. emphasizing political and cultural convergence and congruencies.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
HIST 280. Introduction to History of Science I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Ideas of nature from ancient Greece to the seventeenth-century scientific revolution.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 281. Introduction to History of Science II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Science from seventeenth-century scientific revolution to Darwin and Einstein.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 284. Wonders of the World, Ancient to Early Modern.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Starting from the classical "Seven Wonders of the World," examines machines, structures, buildings, innovations, and technologies from Sumer, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, through China, Latin America, and the Islamic world, up to Europe's Industrial Revolution. Topics include developments in warfare and weaponry, architecture, agriculture, printing, religious ceremony, entertainment, and major engineering achievements.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 285. Modern Wonders of the World.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Examines machines, structures, buildings, innovations, and technologies from the Industrial Revolution to the twenty-first century, including the US, Europe, Asia, and Middle East. Topics include developments in manufacturing, communication, electrification, automobiles, airplanes, warfare, computers, the atom bomb, and major engineering achievements.
HIST 304. Cultural Heritage of the Ancient World.
(Cross-listed with CL ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Historical examination of art, literature, thought, and religious beliefs of major civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean countries until the end of the 8th century.
HIST 307. American Popular Culture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Social practices, beliefs and material traits of everyday life in America from the mid-19th century to the present. Includes literature, music, theater and other entertainments. Dime novels, vaudeville, rock and roll music, Hollywood and establishment of professional athletic leagues are among the cultural artifacts and phenomena considered.
HIST 316. History of Medieval Europe, 300-1500.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Survey of political, social, and cultural developments in western Europe for the entire medieval period, 300-1500.
HIST 318. History of Early Modern Europe, 1450-1789.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Survey of major themes in the social, political, cultural, and religious history of early modern European history, including agriculture and lordship, riot and rebellion, Reformation, overseas discovery, Scientific Revolution, and Enlightenment.
HIST 321. History of the Mediterranean World.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification.
Southern Europe and North Africa, sixth century to the present: political, social, and cultural developments, including economic development, trade, and interaction of cultures, with focus on the rise and decline of early modern Mediterranean states.
HIST 323. Science and Religion.
(Cross-listed with RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
History of changing interplay of science and religion in our understanding nature, from the trial of Galileo to the reception of Darwin.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 325. Society and Politics in England, 1525-1700.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Social, cultural, demographic, and economic experiences. Religious Reformation. Growth of the State (and Empire) and political institutions.
HIST 336. History of Modern China I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
China from 1644 to 1912; internal and external stimuli on traditional structure leading to reform and revolution.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 337. History of Modern China II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
China from 1912 to present; search for a new order and continuing Chinese revolution.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 338. Modern Japanese History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Japan 1600 to the present; emphasis on transformation of feudal Japan into a post-industrial society.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 339. US-Asian Relations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
A survey of US-East Asian (Japan, China, Korea) relations from the late 18th century to the end of the Cold War.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 340. History of Latin America I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Colonial Latin America from European discovery and colonization to wars for independence.
HIST 341. History of Latin America II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Modern Latin America national origins from 1800 to present.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 353. History of African Americans I.
(Cross-listed with AF AM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Examines African roots of black culture and the African American experience in the United States from the colonial period through the Civil War. Topics include Atlantic Slave Trade, slavery and American identity, abolition, the emergence of Black Nationalism, and black participation in the Civil War.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
HIST 354. History of African Americans II.
(Cross-listed with AF AM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Explores African American political thought and political action from Reconstruction to the present. Topics include rise of Jim Crow segregation, urban migration, Garvey movement, Harlem Renaissance, Depression and world wars, Pan-Africanism, civil rights, Black Power, and black feminism.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
HIST 355. Slavery and the Crisis of Union.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Examines causes and primary events of the sectional crisis over slavery leading up to the Civil War. Missouri Crisis through Presidential Election of 1860.
HIST 356. U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Political, military, and social aspects of the Civil War and Southern Reconstruction. Secession crisis through Reunion.
HIST 360. U.S. 1900 to 1945.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
America in transition and crisis: Progressivism, World War I, the twenties, the Great Depression, and World War II.
HIST 361. U.S. 1945 to the Present.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
From the Cold War to the Baby Boom to the liberal swing of the 1960s, back to the conservative counter-swing thereafter.
HIST 365. History of American Agriculture I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
American agricultural development from colonial times: European background, colonial period to 1865.
HIST 366. History of American Agriculture II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
American agricultural development from 1865 to present.
HIST 367. Topics in American Agriculture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Thematic approach to the development of the American agricultural system. Topics vary; examples include food and agriculture, animals in agriculture, and systems of production.
HIST 374. Women and Men in the Ancient Mediterranean World.
(Cross-listed with CL ST, W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Any one course in Cl St, W S, Latin, or Greek
Chronological and topical survey of the status of women and men, focusing on sex/gender issues in the Ancient Mediterranean world; study of constructs of the female and the feminine. Readings from ancient and modern sources. Emphasis on ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 380. History of Women in Science, Technology, and Medicine.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
History of women's relationship to the fields of science, technology, and medicine, as students and professionals, consumers, subjects and patients, family members, workers and citizens. Concentrates especially on 19th and 20th century United States, concluding with an examination of current issues of special interest to women in science, technology, and medicine.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
HIST 383. Technology, Public Science, and European Culture, 1715-Present.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
A survey from the Age of Enlightenment to the end of the twentieth century of the relationship between science, technology, and public or popular culture in a comparative European context (including Russia and the former Soviet Union).
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 386. History of Women in America.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
A survey of social, economic, and political aspects of women's role from colonial era to present; emphasis on employment, education, concepts of sexuality, and changing nature of the home.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
HIST 388. History of Modern Astronomy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Changing conception of the universe from Galileo to Edwin Hubble and beyond.
HIST 389. American Military History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
American military history from the colonial wars to the present, including Revolutionary War, Mexican War, Civil War, First and Second World Wars, Korean War, Vietnam War, and Gulf Wars.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 390. World Military History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Covers military history from the Napoleonic era through the mid- and late-19th century wars, the First and Second World Wars, and wars of national liberation and regional conflicts since 1945.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 391. American Diplomatic History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
A study of US foreign relations during the twentieth century, including the rise to global power, the First World War, diplomacy during prosperity and depression, the Second World War, the Cold War, relations with Latin America, East and South Asia, and Africa, the search for markets, and the perceptions of American foreign policy held by the US, its allies and adversaries, and others.
HIST 396. Topics in History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification or permission of instructor
Specialized topics in history; topics vary each time offered.
HIST 396A. Europe.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification or permission of instructor
Specialized topics in history; topics vary each time offered.
HIST 396B. U.S. and North America.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification or permission of instructor
Specialized topics in history; topics vary each time offered.
HIST 396C. Global.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification or permission of instructor
Specialized topics in history; topics vary each time offered.
HIST 402. Greek Civilization.
(Cross-listed with CL ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period; evolution of the Greek polis and its cultural contributions, with a particular emphasis on the writings of Herodotus and Thucydides.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 403. Roman Civilization.
(Cross-listed with CL ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Ancient Rome from the Regal Period to the fall of the Western Empire; evolution of Roman institutions and Rome's cultural contributions studied through original sources.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 404. Roman Social History.
(Cross-listed with CL ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Examines major topics in Roman social history during the late Republic and early Empire, such as class, family, slavery, religion, and the economy.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 405. History of the Early Middle Ages.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
General coverage of political, economic, social, and cultural developments in early medieval Europe, 300-1000; in depth coverage of particular issues and topics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 406. History of the High Middle Ages.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
General coverage of political, economic, social, and cultural developments in high medieval Europe, 1000-1300; in-depth coverage of particular issues and topics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 407. History of the Late Middle Ages.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification.
General coverage of political, social, and cultural developments of high medieval Europe, 1300-1500; in-depth coverage of particular issues and topics including the medieval origins of Renaissance and Reformation.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 408. Europe, 1500-1648.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Northern Renaissance; Church and Luther; Protestant reform and Roman-Catholic counter-reform; social, cultural, and economic changes; Spain in triumph and decline; religious wars and emergence of France.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 411. European Economic History, 1450-1789.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification.
Survey of major themes in European economic history, including property rights, agriculture, and rural economic development; lordship and its consequences; demography and urbanization; consequences of war and fiscal policy; colonial empires and world trade; and Agricultural and First Industrial Revolutions.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 414. European Cultural and Intellectual History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
A study of the development of key themes in European thought: nature, man, God, society, history, and creativity from Rousseau to Post-Modernism.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 419. History of Modern France.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
From absolutism to revolution and the rise of modern democracy.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 420. France's Revolutionary Century, 1715-1815.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
An in-depth investigation of the French Revolution, its causes and consequences, beginning in the Ancien Regime and ending with the fall of Napoleon.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 421. History of Russia I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Russia to 1850. Origins of Russian people; Byzantine influences; Mongol invasion; rise of Moscow; Westernization.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 422. History of Russia II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Russia since 1850. Reform and revolution; transformation of society; USSR as a world power; recent changes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 427. Crime and Policing in England 1550-1850.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Course examines different forms and ideas of criminality and the nature and development of law enforcement in England between 1550 and 1856. Significant issues will include the nature of criminal records and statistics, the legal system, the politics of the law and its links with social relations, policing, female crime, juvenile delinquency, organized crime, riots, "social crime," and the treatment of crime in creative literary texts.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 428. Punishment, Mentalities, and Society in England, 1550-1868.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Explores the history of punishing criminals in England and shows how interdisciplinary perspectives, ideas, and practices of punishment are related to mentalities, and socio-economic change. Issues of significance examined: violence, civility, manners, madness, public punishment, execution, imprisonment, transportation, mercy, the rise of asylums, and penal reform.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 429. "Monstrous London": London's Histories 1500-1800.
(3-1) Cr. 4.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Study of London's social, economic, cultural, political, and environmental history 1500-1800, using both quantitative and qualitative methods to examine contemporary and secondary sources. Course combines standard lecture and discussion format with one week of intensive study abroad for 4th hour of course credit.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 431. Modern England.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
England since 1850. Parliamentary and constitutional development; social reform and economic change; imperial Britain; welfare state.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 443. Science, Technology, and Medicine in Latin America.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Development of science, technology, and medicine in Latin America from pre-colonial times to the present. Themes include: intersection of science, medicine, and technology with colonization, impact of human populations on environments, formation of nation-states, spread of disease, and how perceptions of accepted scientific knowledge change over time.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HIST 450. Colonial America.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Exploration, colonization, and development of political, economic, religious, and cultural institutions of North American colonies before 1754. Topics also include social history, emergence of African-American slavery, relations with American Indians.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 451. American Revolutionary Era.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Participants, ideas, and events leading to independence and the foundation of the United States, 1754 to 1789. Topics include political, military, social, cultural history, also issues of gender and race relations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 456. American Family History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
The impact on American families from colonial times onward of agricultural change, industrialization, urbanization, and wars and depressions.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 461. The Rural South.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
History of the American South from colonial period to present. Emphasis on economic, social, and political change in this rural region.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 465. The American West.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
History of trans-Mississippi West from 1800 to present, concentrating on settlement and regional identity. Emphasis on the state, the environment, urbanization, agriculture, Native Americans, and minority communities.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 468. History of Rural America.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
History of rural America from the colonial period to the present. Emphasizes immigration, ethnicity, religion, social and cultural change, and agriculture in relation to rural settlement, institution building, demographic change, gender, class, and political and economic development.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 472. U. S. Environmental History.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Survey of the interactions of human communities with the North American environment. Focus on the period from presettlement to the present, with a particular concentration on natural resources, disease, settlement patterns, land use, and conservation policies.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 473. Civil Rights and Ethnic Power.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Comparative history of the civil rights and ethnic power movements (Chicano movement, American Indian movement, Puerto Rican civil rights, Asian movement) in the U.S. from World War II to the present. Topics include institutional foundations, leadership, gender and racial dynamics, and the convergences and divergences of these differing ethnic struggles for rights.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
HIST 474. Tradition and Transformation of China's Foreign Affairs.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Evolution of China's external relations from the antiquities to our own times; conceptions, practices, and relationships that characterized the inter-state relations of the so-called "Chinese world order," interactions between "Eastern" and "Western," and "revolutionary" and "conventional" modes of international behaviors.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 479. China and the Cold War.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Important events in China's Cold War involvement, connections between domestic and foreign affairs, factors and rationales in China's foreign policy making the relationship between China's Cold War experience and recent developments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 480. Field Experience for Secondary Teaching Preparation.
Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of area coordinator required prior to enrollment
Observation and participation in a variety of school settings after admission to the teacher preparation program. (S/F grading may be used in some offerings of some sections.).
HIST 480A. History/Social Sciences (Same as C I 480A).
Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of area coordinator required prior to enrollment
Observation and participation in a variety of school settings after admission to the teacher preparation program. (S/F grading may be used in some offerings of some sections.).
HIST 482. Birth, Death, Medicine, and Disease.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
History of medicine, sickness, and public health from ancient times to the twenty-first century in the US, Europe, and around the world. Topics include changing ideas of health and illness, development of doctors and hospitals, social and ethical issues in health care, and epidemics from cholera to AIDS.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 483. Modern Science and Human Nature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
History of the sciences of humankind since the 18th century: evolutionary natural and social science, the modern social sciences; anthropology, psychology, economics, law, psychiatry, human growth and development, political science, city planning, public administration, business administration, among others, and the uses of the human sciences in education, politics, advertising, corporate functioning, warfare, psychotherapy, childrearing, and other pursuits in modern times, as well as the impact of postmodernism on the human sciences.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 488. American Stuff, Colonial Times to the Present.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Examines inventions, machines, innovations, artifacts, and material culture in the US, from homespun cloth and the Colt revolver through the transcontinental railroad and Model T, to the Big Mac and iPod.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HIST 490. Independent Study.
(3-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in history; permission of department chair
Reading and reports on problems selected in conference with each student.
No more than 6 credits of Hist 490 may be counted toward graduation with a major in History. No credits of Hist 490 may count toward a minor in History.
HIST 495. Historiography and Research Writing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Senior history majors with at least 12 credits of 300+ level history courses
Variable topics seminar that focuses on historiographical and research skills and writing. Required of majors.
HIST 496. Advanced Topics in History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification or permission of instructor.
Specialized topics in history, topics vary each time offered.
HIST 496A. Europe.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification or permission of instructor.
Specialized topics in history, topics vary each time offered.
HIST 496B. U.S. and North America.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification or permission of instructor.
Specialized topics in history, topics vary each time offered.
HIST 496C. Global.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification or permission of instructor.
Specialized topics in history, topics vary each time offered.
HIST 498. Methods of Teaching History/Social Sciences.
(Cross-listed with C I). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 480A; Admission to teacher education and 30 credits in subject-matter field
Concurrent enrollment in 480A; Admission to teacher education and 30 credits in subject-matter field. Theories and processes of teaching and learning secondary history/social sciences. Emphasis on development and enactment of current methods, assessments, and curriculum materials for providing appropriate learning experiences.
HIST 510. Proseminar in East Asian History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Readings in East Asian history. Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 511. Proseminar in American History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Readings in American history. Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 511A. Colonial Period.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Readings in American history. Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 511B. Nineteenth Century.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Readings in American history. Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 511C. Twentieth Century.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Readings in American history. Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 511D. Environment.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Readings in American history. Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 511E. Social and Cultural.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Readings in American history. Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 512. Proseminar in European History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Readings in European history.
HIST 512A. Ancient (Same as Cl St 512A).
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Readings in European history.
HIST 512B. Medieval and Early Modern.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Readings in European history.
HIST 512C. Modern.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Readings in European history.
HIST 513. Proseminar in Latin American History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Readings in Latin American history. Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 530. Proseminar in Modern Russian/Soviet History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: HIST 422
Readings in modern Russian history. Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 550. Proseminar in European Rural and Agricultural History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
HIST 550A. Modern European Rural Life.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
HIST 550B. Twentieth Century Europe.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
HIST 552. Proseminar in American Rural and Agricultural History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
HIST 552A. American Agriculture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
HIST 552B. Agrarian Reform Movements.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
HIST 552C. Midwestern Rural Society.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
HIST 552D. Women in Rural Life.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
HIST 575. Seminar in General History of Technology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
The history of technology with emphasis on the historical literature, differing interpretations of major problems, and problems identified for college-level teaching and for further scholarly research.
HIST 583. Historical Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Study of evidence, theory, and methods.
HIST 583A. Historical Narrative.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Study of evidence, theory, and methods.
HIST 583B. Statistical Evidence and Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Study of evidence, theory, and methods.
HIST 583C. Issues in Historiography.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Study of evidence, theory, and methods.
HIST 586. Proseminar in Women's History and Feminist Theory.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Feminist theory from the 1960s to the present as it relates to the writing of women's history. Analysis of interpretations of U.S. women's history from patriarchal to postmodernist perspectives.
HIST 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
HIST 593. Seminar in American History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 593A. Colonial Period.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 593B. Nineteenth Century.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 593C. Twentieth Century.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 593D. Environmental.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 594. Seminar in European History.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 594A. Ancient (Same as Cl St 594A).
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 594B. Medieval and Early Modern.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 594C. Modern.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics vary each time offered.
HIST 610. Seminar on American Rural Life.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Emphasis varies each time offered.
HIST 699. Research.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Graduate student thesis research.
Honors Courses
HON 121. First-Year Honors Seminar.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Membership in the First-year Honors Program
Orientation to Iowa State University and to the University Honors Program.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HON 290. Special Problems.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Membership in and permission of the University Honors Program
Independent study on topics of an interdisciplinary nature. Intended primarily for freshmen and sophomores.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HON 290H. Honors..
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Membership in and permission of the University Honors Program
Independent study on topics of an interdisciplinary nature. Intended primarily for freshmen and sophomores.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HON 290U. Undergraduate Research.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Membership in and permission of the University Honors Program
Independent study on topics of an interdisciplinary nature. Intended primarily for freshmen and sophomores.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HON 302. Honors Leadership Seminar.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Selection as a leader of a First-Year Honors Seminar
For students serving as leaders of First-Year Honors Seminars, under faculty supervision. Development of teaching and leadership skills within the context of an Honors education experience.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HON 321. University Honors Seminars.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Membership in the University Honors Program
Interdisciplinary seminars on topics to be announced in advance.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HON 322. University Honors Seminars.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Membership in the University Honors Program
Interdisciplinary seminars on topics to be announced in advance.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HON 323. University Honors Seminars.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Membership in the University Honors Program
Interdisciplinary seminars on topics to be announced in advance.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HON 324. University Honors Seminars.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Membership in the University Honors Program
Interdisciplinary seminars on topics to be announced in advance.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HON 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Membership in and permission of the University Honors Program
Independent study on topics of an interdisciplinary nature. Intended primarily for juniors and seniors.
Horticulture Courses
HORT 110. Orientation in Horticulture.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Introduction to the field of horticulture.
HORT 112. Orientation to Learning and Productive Team Membership.
(Cross-listed with AER E, CON E, FS HN, NREM, TSM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Introduction to developing intentional learners and worthy team members. Learning as the foundation of human enterprise; intellectual curiosity; ethics as a personal responsibility; everyday leadership; effective team and community interactions including team learning and the effects on individuals; and growth through understanding self, demonstrating ownership of own learning, and internalizing commitment to helping others. Intentional mental processing as a means of enhancing learning. Interconnectedness of the individual, the community, and the world.
HORT 114. Developing Responsible Learners and Effective Leaders.
(Cross-listed with CON E, FS HN, NREM, TSM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: NREM 112
Focus on team and community. Application of fundamentals of human learning; evidence of development as a responsible learner; intentional mental processing as a habit of mind; planning and facilitating learning opportunities for others; responsibility of the individual to the community and the world; leading from within; holding self and others accountable for growth and development as learners and leaders.
HORT 121. Home Horticulture.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Growing plants in and around the home including requirements for growing house plants; plant propagation; designing and maintaining flower, fruit, and vegetable gardens; lawn, tree, and shrub maintenance.
HORT 122. Hands-On Home Horticulture.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Demonstration and activities that illustrate principles of growing plants for the home garden. Topics include plant identification, propagation, selection, and management for indoor and outdoor gardens.
HORT 193. Topics in Horticulture.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Practical courses in the field of horticulture.
A maximum of 6 credits of Hort 193 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 193A. Greenhouse Crops.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Practical courses in the field of horticulture.
A maximum of 6 credits of Hort 193 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 193B. Nursery Crops.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Practical courses in the field of horticulture.
A maximum of 6 credits of Hort 193 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 193C. Turfgrass.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Practical courses in the field of horticulture.
A maximum of 6 credits of Hort 193 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 193D. Fruit Crops.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Practical courses in the field of horticulture.
A maximum of 6 credits of Hort 193 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 193E. Vegetable Crops.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Practical courses in the field of horticulture.
A maximum of 6 credits of Hort 193 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 193F. Cross-Commodity.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Practical courses in the field of horticulture.
A maximum of 6 credits of Hort 193 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 193G. Landscape Horticulture.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Practical courses in the field of horticulture.
A maximum of 6 credits of Hort 193 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 221. Principles of Horticulture.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: BIOL 211 or concurrent enrollment
Biological principles of growing horticultural crops including anatomy, reproduction, light, temperature, water, nutrition, and growth and development. Laboratory exercises emphasize environmental factors and permit detailed observation of plant growth.
HORT 224. Contemporary Issues in the Green Industry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: junior or senior classification
Analysis and evaluation of contemporary issues facing the green industry including perspectives of sustainability from a global, national, and industry point of view. Discussion format and interaction with green industry professionals.
HORT 240. Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines for Landscaping.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Students will learn to identify trees, shrubs, and woody vines. Factors influencing the horticultural use of woody plants also will be taught.
HORT 281. Landscape Graphics.
(0-4) Cr. 2.
F.
Introduction to computer and hand rendering techniques of landscape graphics. Students will gain proficiency in plan view, section and elevation graphics. Intensive studio and computer based instruction.
HORT 282. Educating Youth Through Horticulture.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Planning, developing, and implementing science-based educational programs in a public garden setting. Through hands-on experiences students will learn about horticulture, learning theory, and the application of science principles as they pertain to educating youth.
HORT 283. Pesticide Application Certification.
(Cross-listed with ENT, FOR, AGRON). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Holscher. Core background and specialty topics in agricultural, and horticultural pesticide applicator certification. Students can select certification categories and have the opportunity to obtain pesticide applicator certification at the completion of the course. Commercial pesticide applicator certification is emphasized.
HORT 321. Horticulture Physiology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 221 or BIOL 211
Principles of plant physiology relating to growth and development of horticultural plants including plant water relations, membrane transport, photosynthesis, photomorphogenesis, respiration, and phytohormones. Emphasis on plant's responses to environmental factors (temperature, water, and light) including cellular and whole-plant physiology under stressful environments.
HORT 322. Plant Propagation.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 221 or BIOL 211
Fundamental principles underlying sexual and asexual propagation of plants; practice in reproducing plants by use of seeds, leaves, stems, and roots.
HORT 330. Herbaceous Ornamental Plants.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 221 or by permission of instructor
Identification, botanical characteristics, origins, propagation, uses and general culture of herbaceous annual and perennial plants for Midwestern gardens and landscapes.
HORT 332. Greenhouse Operation, Management, and Crop Production I.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 221
Operation and management of greenhouses and other controlled environment agriculture structures. Methods of monitoring and manipulating environmental, cultural, and management factors such as light, temperature, fertility, substrate, etc., to maximize production efficiency. Emphasis placed on the production of several ornamental and food crops. Greenhouse design and specification project required. Field trips required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HORT 338. Seed Science and Technology.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: AGRON 114 or HORT 221, BIOL 211
Goggi. Seed production, maturation, dormancy, vigor, deterioration, and related aspects of enhancement, conditioning, storage, and quality evaluation. Aspects of the seed industry and regulation of seed marketing.
HORT 341. Woody Plant Cultivars: Shade Trees, Ornamental Trees and Woody Shrubs.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 240 or L A 221 or L A 222
Cultivars of the most prevalent and economically important woody landscape plants will be taught. The importance of cultivars to the nursery and landscaping professions and suggestions for their proper usage will be discussed.
HORT 342. Landscape Installation and Establishment.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 240 or L A 221 or L A 222
Principles and practices involved with establishment of managed landscapes. Laboratory work involves site evaluation, installation techniques, postplant care, and maintenance of established landscape plants.
HORT 351. Turfgrass Establishment and Management.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 221 or AGRON 114 or BIOL 211
Principles and practices of turfgrass propagation, establishment, and management. Specialized practices relative to professional lawn care, golf courses, athletic fields, highway roadsides, and seed and sod production. The biology and control of turfgrass pests.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HORT 351L. Turfgrass Establishment and Management Laboratory.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 351
Those enrolled in the horticulture curriculum are required to take 351L in conjunction with 351 except by permission of the instructor.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HORT 354. Soils and Plant Growth.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: BIOL 101 or 211
Killorn or Loynachan. Effects of chemical, physical, and biological properties of soils on plant growth, with emphasis on nutritive elements, pH, organic matter maintenance, and rooting development.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HORT 354L. Soils and Plant Growth Laboratory.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 354
Henning. Laboratory exercises in soil testing that assess a soil's ability to support nutritive requirements for plant growth.
HORT 380. Principles of Garden Composition.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 240
Functional and aesthetic aspects of landscape planning as a basis for design decisions; emphasis on plant selection. Includes site analysis, development process, and design principles.
HORT 381. Beginning Garden Composition Studio.
(0-4) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 240, 330
To be taken concurrently with 380. Development of landscape graphic techniques. Studio-based projects implementing principles of landscape design.
Not available as credit for L A majors.
HORT 391. Horticultural Management Experience.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 221, permission of instructor
A structured work experience for the student to gain insight into management operations associated with production and management of horticultural crops. A report of 10 or more pages describing the student's experience is required. One credit is given for each term the student is enrolled in the course.
A maximum of two credits may be used toward the horticultural sciences course requirements, and two additional credits may be used toward the 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department resource and career center coordinator
Students must register for this course before commencing each work period.
HORT 421. Introduction to Plant Breeding.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: GEN 320 or BIOL 313
Breeding methods used in the genetic improvement of self-pollinated, cross-pollinated, and asexually reproduced agronomic and horticultural crops. Applications of biotechnology techniques in the development of improved cultivars.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HORT 422. Postharvest Technology.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 221, junior or senior classification
Principles, methods, and techniques related to postharvest maintenance of quality of horticultural commodities. Emphasis on the effects of handling, storage facilities and techniques, and quality evaluation. Field trips outside scheduled class time required. Weekend/overnight field trips may be required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HORT 424. Sustainable and Environmental Horticulture Systems.
(Dual-listed with 524). (Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Inquiry into ethical issues and environmental consequences of horticultural cropping systems, production practices and managed landscapes. Emphasis on systems that are resource efficient, environmentally sound, socially acceptable, and profitable.
HORT 434. Greenhouse Crop Production I.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 330 and 332
Principles and practices of greenhouse floricultural crop production. Emphasis is placed on production of common bulbous, cut flower, foliage, and containerized flowering species produced in greenhouses and other controlled environments. Field trips outside scheduled class time required. Weekend/overnight field trips may be required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HORT 435. Greenhouse Operation, Management, and Crop Production II.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 330 and 332
Principles and practices of greenhouse production of ornamental and food crops. Emphasis placed on the production of several potted ornamental and food crops, along with the complete palate of spring garden crops. Greenhouse scheduling and costs of production projects are required. Field trips required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HORT 442. Nursery Production and Management.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 221
Theory, nursery layout and design, and cultural practices important for growing and shipping field and container-grown nursery crops. Overview of garden center design and retailing and marketing strategies. Field trip(s) outside scheduled class time may be required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HORT 444. Landscape Construction Management.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Principles and practices of the business of residential landscape construction. Encompasses personnel, business and project management, marketing, advertising, and sales. Laboratory work involves business evaluation of landscape firm practices and construction project management.
HORT 445. Horticulture Management and Administration.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 221, junior or senior classification
In-depth presentation and discussion of skills and strategies needed to manage a horticultural enterprise. Topics include motivating employees, managing meetings, conducting performance appraisals, dealing with conflict, and managing an increasingly diverse work force.
HORT 446. Landscape Contracting and Estimating.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 240 and credit or enrollment in 342; junior or senior classification
Overview and implementation of landscape estimating and contracting. Includes estimating procedures (material, labor, equipment) and landscape business issues (contracts, personnel).
HORT 451. Professional Turfgrass Management.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 351
Turfgrass science including the study of (1) specific information on soil chemistry and soil modification as they relate to the development and maintenance of turfgrass areas, (2) specialized management practices used in athletic field care, professional lawn care, and golf course industries, and (3) construction methods for golf courses and sports fields.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HORT 452. Integrated Management of Diseases and Insect Pests of Turfgrasses.
(Dual-listed with 552). (Cross-listed with PL P, ENT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: HORT 351
Gleason, D. Lewis. Identification and biology of important diseases and insect pests of turfgrasses. Development of integrated pest management programs in various turfgrass environments.
HORT 453. Sports Turf Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 351
Management techniques for today's specialized athletic fields. The horticultural and budgetary aspects of football, soccer, baseball, and softball fields will be presented. Field trips and laboratory exercises will develop a practical understanding of actual principles in field development, construction, and management.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HORT 454. Turf & Landscape Irrigation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Irrigation systems and principles for turf and landscape environments. Topics include design, installation, equipment, management, and trouble shooting of irrigation systems for golf, athletic fields, residential lawns and landscapes. Participation in practical exercises and local field trips to irrigation sites is required.
HORT 461. Fruit and Nut Crop Production and Management.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 221
Principles and practices of small fruit, tree fruit, and nut culture and production. Morphology, physiology of growth and development, plant establishment, pest management, pruning, training, harvesting, storage, and marketing. Emphasis on sustainable practices. Participation in practical exercises and local field trips is required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HORT 471. Vegetable Production and Management.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 221 or AGRON 114 and AGRON 154 or 155
Principles of vegetable production with emphasis on sustainable practices, market outlets, business aspects, and risk management. Organic techniques will be discussed. Major crop climatic conditions, physiological growth and development, harvesting, storage, and marketing.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HORT 475. Urban Forestry.
(Cross-listed with FOR). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, 3 credits in biology
Discussion of establishment and management of woody perennials in community-owned urban greenspaces, consideration of urban site and soil characteristics, plant physiology, plant culture, urban forest valuation, inventory methods, species selection, and urban forest maintenance (health care and pest management).
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HORT 481. Advanced Garden Composition.
(0-4) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 240, 330, 380, 381
Limited to Planting Design/Installation option students. Development of residential landscapes using design principles and the design process. Projects encompass site analysis, concept development, preliminary design, final design, and graphic presentation techniques. Techniques will include hand and computer rendering.
HORT 484. Organic Agricultural Theory and Practice.
(Dual-listed with 584). (Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 9 cr in biological or physical sciences
Delate & DeWitt. Understanding of the historical origins and ecological theories underpinning the practices involved in organic agriculture. Interdisciplinary examination of crop and livestock production and socio-economic processes and policies in organic agriculture from researcher and producer perspectives.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HORT 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture, permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 490A. Greenhouse Crops.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture, permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 490B. Nursery Crops.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture, permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 490C. Turfgrass.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture, permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 490D. Fruit Crops.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture, permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 490E. Vegetable Crops.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture, permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 490F. Cross-Commodity.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture, permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 490G. Landscape Horticulture.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture, permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 490H. Honors.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture, permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 490I. International Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture, permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 490J. Entrepreneurship.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture, permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 490Z. Service Learning.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture, permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
HORT 491. Seed Science Internship Experience.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, TSM). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 1 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: AGRON 338, advanced approval and participation of employer and instructor
A professional work experience and creative project for seed science secondary majors. The project requires prior approval and participation of the employer and instructor. The student must submit a written report.
HORT 493. Workshop in Horticulture.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Off campus. Offered as demand warrants. Workshops in horticulture.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HORT 495. Horticulture Travel Course Preparation.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Students enrolled in this course also intend to register for HORT 496 the following term. Topics include preparation for safe international travel, the horticultural/agricultural industries, climate, crops, economics, geography, history, marketing, soils, culture, traditions, and horticultural/agricultural development of the country to be visited. Students enroll in this course the term immediately before travel to the foreign country.
HORT 496. Horticulture Travel Course.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Study and tour of production methods in major horticultural regions of the world. Influence of climate, economics, geography, soils, landscapes, markets, cultures, and history of horticultural crops. Location and duration of tours will vary. Tour expenses paid by students.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HORT 511. Integrated Management of Tropical Crops.
(Cross-listed with PL P, ENT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: PL P 408 or 416 or ENT 370 or 376 or HORT 221
Gleason and Lewis. Applications of Integrated Crop Management principles (including plant pathology, entomology, and horticulture) to tropical cropping systems. Familiarization with a variety of tropical agroecosystems and Costa Rican culture is followed by 10-day tour of Costa Rican agriculture during spring break, then writeup of individual projects.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HORT 523. Plant Tissue, Cell, and Protoplast Culture.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: BIOL 313 or HORT 321 or senior classification in a CALS major
Theory and techniques of plant tissue culture, including organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, micropropagation, anther and embryo culture, protoplast isolation and culture, and transformation. Applications to agriculture.
HORT 524. Sustainable and Environmental Horticulture Systems.
(Dual-listed with 424). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Inquiry into ethical issues and environmental consequences of horticultural cropping systems, production practices and managed landscapes. Emphasis on systems that are resource efficient, environmentally sound, socially acceptable, and profitable.
HORT 529. Publishing in Biological Sciences Journals.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, NREM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; evidence of a publishable unit of the student's research data
Process of preparing a manuscript for submission to a refereed journal in the biological sciences. Emphasis on publishing self-generated data from thesis or dissertation research.
HORT 530. Research Orientation.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
F.
Instruction in scientific methods and communication skills.
HORT 542. Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HORT 542A. DNA Techniques. Includes genetic engineering procedures, sequencing, PCR, and genotyping. (F.S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HORT 542B. Protein Techniques. Includes fermentation, protein isolation, protein purification, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, NMR, confocal microscopy and laser microdissection, immunophenotyping, and monoclonol antibody production. (S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HORT 542C. Cell Techniques. Includes immunophenotyping, ELISA, flow cytometry, microscopic techniques, and image analysis. (F.S.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HORT 542D. Plant Transformation. Includes Agrobacterium and particle gun-mediated transformation of tobacco, Arabidopsis, and maize, and analysis of transformants. (S.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HORT 542E. Proteomics. Includes two-dimensional electrophoresis, laser scanning, mass spectrometry, and database searching. (F.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HORT 542F. Techniques in Metabolomics. metabolomics and the techniques involved in metabolite profiling. For non-chemistry majoring students who are seeking analytical aspects into their biological research projects.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HORT 542G. Genomic Techniques.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HORT 543. Seed Physiology.
(Cross-listed with STB). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Admission to the Seed Technology and Business Master's Degree Program or approval of the instructor
Brief introduction to plant physiology. Physiological aspects of seed development, maturation, longevity, dormancy and germination. Links between physiology and seed quality.
HORT 546. Strategies for Diversified Farming Systems.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, SUSAG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: SUSAG 509
Project-focused engagement in food and farming systems using tools and perspectives drawn from multiple disciplines. Includes a field component.
HORT 551. Growth and Development of Perennial Grasses.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Junior or senior or graduate classification or permission of instructor
The grass plant. Selected topics on anatomy, morphology, and physiology relative to growth and development of perennial grasses. Emphasis on growth and development characteristics peculiar to grasses and variations of such characteristics under natural and managed conditions.
HORT 552. Integrated Management of Diseases and Insect Pests of Turfgrasses.
(Dual-listed with 452). (Cross-listed with ENT, PL P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: HORT 351
Gleason, D. Lewis. Identification and biology of important diseases and insect pests of turfgrasses. Development of integrated pest management programs in various turfgrass environments.
HORT 565. Professional Practices in Science and Engineering.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
HORT 565A. Responsible Conduct of Research. (Cr. 1.0). F,.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
HORT 565B. Working with Industry. (Cr. 0.5)..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
HORT 565C. Communications in Science. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2011. Reading and reviewing manuscripts; publishing papers; oral and poster presentations..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
HORT 565D. Time Management and Mentoring. (Cr. 0.5). Alt F., offered 2012. Balancing life and career; mentoring; lab management..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
HORT 565E. The Interview Process. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2012. Applying and interviewing for academia, industry and government..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
HORT 565F. Grant Writing. (Cr. 1.0). Alt F., offered 2011. Writing a winning proposal..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
HORT 565G. Teaching. (Cr. 0.5). Preparation of a teaching portfolio and course materials; lecturing, technology..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
HORT 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
HORT 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, M E, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
HORT 584. Organic Agricultural Theory and Practice.
(Dual-listed with 484). (Cross-listed with AGRON, SUSAG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 9 cr in biological or physical sciences
Delate & DeWitt. Understanding of the historical origins and ecological theories underpinning the practices involved in organic agriculture. Interdisciplinary examination of crop and livestock production and socio-economic processes and policies in organic agriculture from researcher and producer perspectives.
HORT 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: a major or minor in horticulture
HORT 593. Workshop in Horticulture.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Workshops in horticulture, with emphasis on off-campus instruction.
HORT 593A. Greenhouse Crops.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Workshops in horticulture, with emphasis on off-campus instruction.
HORT 593B. Nursery Crops.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Workshops in horticulture, with emphasis on off-campus instruction.
HORT 593C. Turfgrass.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Workshops in horticulture, with emphasis on off-campus instruction.
HORT 593D. Fruit Crops.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Workshops in horticulture, with emphasis on off-campus instruction.
HORT 593E. Vegetable Crops.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Workshops in horticulture, with emphasis on off-campus instruction.
HORT 593F. Cross-Commodity.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Workshops in horticulture, with emphasis on off-campus instruction.
HORT 593G. Landscape Horticulture.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Workshops in horticulture, with emphasis on off-campus instruction.
HORT 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
HORT 610. Graduate Seminar.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HORT 690. Advanced Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
HORT 696. Research Seminar.
(Cross-listed with GDCB, AGRON, BBMB, PLBIO, FOR). Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Research seminars by faculty and graduate students.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HORT 698. Horticulture Teaching Practicum.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Graduate student classification
Discussions are intended to foster the development of graduate students as teaching assistants and future horticulture/plant science teachers. Topics include establishing a classroom presence, improving lectures, motivating students, dealing with difficult or disruptive students, and developing a teaching philosophy.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HORT 699. Thesis and Dissertation Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
HORT 699A. Greenhouse Crops.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
HORT 699B. Nursery Crops.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
HORT 699C. Turfgrass.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
HORT 699D. Fruit Crops.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
HORT 699E. Vegetable Crops.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
HORT 699F. Cross-Commodity.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
HORT 699G. Landscape Horticulture.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
HORT 699I. Biotechnology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management Courses
HRI 101. Introduction to the Hospitality Industry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Introduction to the foodservice, lodging, and tourism components of the hospitality industry. Background information, current issues, and future challenges in various segments of the industry.
HRI 189. Introduction to University Dining Services Management.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Overview of management concepts and distinct features of university dining services.
HRI 233. Hospitality Sanitation and Safety.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Sanitation and safety principles in hospitality operations. Issues impacting consumers and operators. Characteristics of food, supplies, and equipment as related to quality, sanitation and safety. Application of HACCP. Preparation for national foodservice sanitation certification examination.
HRI 260. Global Tourism Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Overview of the global tourism industry: hospitality and related services, destination/ attractions, and transportation. Introduction to travel behavior, tourism planning and research, and economic and social impacts of tourism development.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HRI 289. Private Club Operations.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 101
Organization and management of private clubs including city, country, and other recreational and social clubs. Field trip required.
HRI 315. Hospitality Law.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 101
Laws relating to ownership and operation of hospitality organizations. The duties and rights of both hospitality business operators and customers. Legal implications of various managerial decisions.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HRI 333. Hospitality Operations Cost Controls.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 380, 380L; 3 credits MATH
Introduction to revenue and cost systems in the hospitality industry. Application of principles related to procurement, production, and inventory controls.
HRI 352. Lodging Operations Management I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 101, 233, AESHM 287
Introduction to functional department activities and current issues of lodging organizations with emphasis on front office and housekeeping. Reservation activities and night audit exercises. Case studies.
HRI 380. Quantity Food Production Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 233 or 2 cr Micro; FS HN 111 or 214; at least junior classification; enrollment in 380L
Principles of and procedures used in quantity food production management including menu planning, food costing, work methods, food production systems, quality control, and service.
HRI 380L. Quantity Food Production and Service Management Experience.
(0-6) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 233 or 2 cr Micro; FS HN 111 or 214; at least junior classification; enrollment in 380; reservation with program required
Application of quantity food production and service management principles and procedures in the program's foodservice operation.
HRI 383. Introduction to Wine, Beer, and Spirits.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Must be at least 21 years old
Introduction to history and methods of production for a variety of wines, beers, spirits, and other beverages. Sensory analysis, product knowledge, service techniques, sales, and alcohol service related to the hospitality industry.
HRI 391. Foodservice Systems Management I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 380, 380L
Principles and techniques related to basic management, leadership, and human resource management of foodservices in health care and other on-site foodservice settings. Food safety and sanitation for on-site foodservice operations.
Credit for either HRI 391 or AESHM 287 and 438 may count toward graduation. Not accepted for credit toward a major in Hospitality Management.
HRI 392. Foodservice Systems Management II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 391
Introduction to cost control in foodservice departments: procedures for controlling food, labor, and other variable costs. Application of principles related to food product selection, specification, purchase, and storage in health care and other onsite operations.
Credit for either HRI 392 or 233 and 333 may count toward graduation. Not accepted for credit toward a major in HRIM.
HRI 433. Hospitality Financial Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 333; ACCT 284; ECON 101; credit or enrollment in STAT 101
Use of common financial statements, accounting ratios, and financial techniques to impact management decisions.
HRI 437. Hospitality Information Technology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 352
Introduction to hospitality information technology. Property management and point-of-sales system interfaces: customer relationship management, selecting and purchasing computer systems, electronic distribution systems, internet and its related application systems, managing internal and external communication networks. Case studies.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HRI 439. Advanced Hospitality Human Resource Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: AESHM 438
Emphasis on development of management personnel in hospitality organizations. Case studies.
HRI 452. Lodging Operations Management II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 233; credit or enrollment in 333, 352
Development of business plan and evaluation of business performance in a simulated environment. Operational decision making practices by applying concepts of management, operations, marketing, and finance for a computer-mediated environment.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
HRI 455. Introduction to Strategic Management in Foodservice and Lodging.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: AESHM 340; credit or enrollment in HRI 433 and AESHM 438
Introduction to strategic management principles and practices with an application of human resources, operations, marketing, and financial management concepts. Case studies.
HRI 487. Fine Dining Management.
(Dual-listed with 587). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 380, 380L; AESHM 287; AESHM 287 for Hospitality Management majors; 3 credits of marketing for Culinary Science majors
Exploration of the historical and cultural development of the world food table. Creative experiences with U.S. regional and international foods. Application of management and financial principles in food preparation and service in fine dining settings.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
HRI 489. Issues in Food Safety.
(Cross-listed with AN S, FS HN, VDPAM). (1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in FS HN 101 or 272 or HRI 233; FS HN 419 or 420; FS HN 403
Capstone seminar for the food safety minor. Case discussions and independent projects about safety issues in the food system from a multidisciplinary perspective.
HRI 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Sections B-E: Program approval; Section H: Full membership in Honors Program
HRI 490B. Hospitality Management.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Sections B-E: Program approval; Section H: Full membership in Honors Program
HRI 490D. Lodging Operations.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Sections B-E: Program approval; Section H: Full membership in Honors Program
HRI 490E. Foodservice Operations.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Sections B-E: Program approval; Section H: Full membership in Honors Program
HRI 490H. Honors.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Sections B-E: Program approval; Section H: Full membership in Honors Program
HRI 491. Internship.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 193, 287, 352 or 380, 380L; adviser approval
Approved 400-hour experience in hospitality operations and supervisory responsibilities.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HRI 491A. Foodservice Operations.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 193, 287, 352 or 380, 380L; adviser approval
Approved 400-hour experience in hospitality operations and supervisory responsibilities.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HRI 491B. Lodging Operations.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 193, 287, 352 or 380, 380L; adviser approval
Approved 400-hour experience in hospitality operations and supervisory responsibilities.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HRI 491C. Hospitality Management.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 193, 287, 352 or 380, 380L; adviser approval
Approved 400-hour experience in hospitality operations and supervisory responsibilities.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
HRI 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of undergraduate coordinator
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
HRI 505. Hospitality Management Scholarship and Applications.
(0-1) Cr. 1.
F.SS.
Focus on teaching and research scholarship involving the hospitality industry.
HRI 506. Current Issues in Hospitality Management.
(0-1) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. S.SS.
Focus on current issues related to the hospitality industry.
HRI 533. Financial Decision Making in Hospitality Organizations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 433
Concepts of financial management applied to strategic decision making.
HRI 538. Human Resources Development in Hospitality Organizations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: AESHM 438
Theories of human resources management. Practices and principles related to development of management personnel.
HRI 540. Strategic Marketing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: AESHM 340
Application of marketing principles in developing effective marketing strategies for hospitality, apparel, and retail organizations. Evaluation of multi-dimensional marketing functions in hospitality organizations.
HRI 555. Strategic Management in Hospitality Organizations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Courses in Mkt, Fin, Mgtmt, and HRI
Strategic management process as a planning and decision-making framework; integration of human resources, operations, marketing, and financial management concepts.
HRI 575. Professional Experience in Foodservice and Lodging Organizations.
Cr. 2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Accepted in HRIM graduate program
Analysis and interpretation of professional functions or data, or design and implementation of a management project.
HRI 587. Fine Dining Management.
(Dual-listed with 487). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 380, 380L
Exploration of the historical and cultural development of the world food table. Creative experiences with U.S. regional and international foods. Application of management and financial principles in food preparation and service in fine dining settings. Individual special problems.
HRI 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in HRI at 400 level or above; application process
HRI 590B. Hospitality Management.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in HRI at 400 level or above; application process
HRI 590D. Lodging Operations.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in HRI at 400 level or above; application process
HRI 590E. Commercial/Retail Foodservice Operations.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in HRI at 400 level or above; application process
HRI 590F. Onsite Foodservice Operations.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in HRI at 400 level or above; application process
HRI 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
HRI 604. Professional Writing.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: Enrollment in PhD program
Development of professional written communication with emphasis on abstracts, proposals, manuscripts, and technical reports.
HRI 608. Administrative Problems.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; enrollment in PhD program
Advanced administrative problems; case studies in foodservice and lodging organizations.
HRI 633. Advanced Hospitality Financial Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 433
Theories and research in financial management with emphasis on financial performance and financing decisions.
HRI 638. Advanced Human Resources Management in Hospitality Organizations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 538
Research in human resources management with an emphasis on organization or unit administration.
HRI 640. Seminar on Marketing Thoughts.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 540; STAT 401. Enrollment in PhD program
Conceptual and theoretical development of marketing strategies. Analytical and critical review of marketing research and industry practices.
HRI 652. Advanced Lodging Operations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Enrollment in PhD program
Analysis and applications of concepts and theories of operations research for lodging operations.
HRI 675. HRIM Teaching Experience.
Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Accepted in PhD program
Development of objectives, teaching methods and materials, and test items for selected topics. Implementation in an HRIM course.
HRI 680. Analysis of Research in Foodservice Operations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Enrollment in PhD program
Analysis and application of theories, research, and research methods in foodservice operations.
HRI 690. Advanced Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in PhD program, application process
Advanced study of current topics in hospitality management.
HRI 690B. Hospitality Management.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in PhD program, application process
Advanced study of current topics in hospitality management.
HRI 690D. Lodging Operations.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in PhD program, application process
Advanced study of current topics in hospitality management.
HRI 690E. Commercial/Retail Foodservice Operations.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in PhD program, application process
Advanced study of current topics in hospitality management.
HRI 690F. Onsite Foodservice Operations.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in PhD program, application process
Advanced study of current topics in hospitality management.
HRI 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Enrollment in PhD program
Industrial Engineering Courses
I E 101. Industrial Engineering Profession.
Cr. R.
F.S.
(1-0) Introduce students to the industrial engineering profession, its scope, industrial engineering tools, and future trends.
I E 148. Information Engineering.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in MATH 142
Development of information solutions for engineering problems. Fundamentals of the software development process. Engineering computations and the human/computer interface. Data models and database development. Program connectivity and network applications.
I E 248. Engineering System Design, Manufacturing Processes and Specifications.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 101 and Mat E 272
Introduction to metrology, engineering drawings and specifications. Engineering methods for designing and improving systems. Theory, applications, and quality issues related to machining processes.
I E 271. Applied Ergonomics and Work Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: PHYS 221
Basic concepts of ergonomics and work design. Their impact on worker and work place productivity, and cost. Investigations of work physiology, biomechanics, anthropometry, work methods, and their measurement as they relate to the design of human-machine systems.
I E 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
First professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
I E 305. Engineering Economic Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: MATH 166
Economic analysis of engineering decisions under uncertainty. Financial engineering basics including time value of money, cash flow estimation, and asset evaluation. Make versus buy decisions. Comparison of project alternatives accounting for taxation, depreciation, inflation, and risk. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
I E 312. Optimization.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: MATH 267
Concepts, optimization and analysis techniques, and applications of operations research. Formulation of mathematical models for systems, concepts, and methods of improving search, linear programming and sensitivity analysis, network models, and integer programming.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
I E 341. Production Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: STAT 231; credit or enrollment in I E 312
Introduction of key concepts in the design and analysis of production systems. Topics include inventory control, forecasting, material requirement planning, project planning and scheduling, operations scheduling, and other production systems such as Just-In-Time (JIT), warehousing, and global supply chains.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
I E 348. Solidification Processes.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 248
Theory and applications related to metal casting, welding, polymer processing, powder metallurgy, electronic assembly, and semi-conductor manufacturing.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
I E 361. Statistical Quality Assurance.
(Cross-listed with STAT). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: STAT 231 or 401
Statistical methods for process improvement. Simple quality assurance principles and tools. Measurement system precision and accuracy assessment. Control charts. Process capability assessment. Experimental design and analysis for process improvement. Significant external project in process improvement.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
I E 396. Summer Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Summer professional work period.
I E 397. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Professional work period for a maximum of one semester per academic year.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
I E 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 298, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Second professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
I E 403. Introduction to Sustainable Production Systems.
(Dual-listed with 503). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment 341
Quantitative introduction of sustainability concepts in production planning and inventory control. Review of material recovery (recycling) and product/component recovery (remanufacturing) from productivity perspectives. Sustainability rubrics ranging from design and process to systems. Application to multi-echelon networks subject to forward/backward flow of material and information. Closed-loop supply chains. Comparative study of sustainable vs. traditional models for local and global production systems.
I E 408. Interdisciplinary Problem Solving.
(Cross-listed with TSM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification
Use of the Theory of Constraints as a way of approaching problem solving, win-win negotiation, project planning and effective delegation in the context of engineering/business systems. Team projects aimed at improving design outcomes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
I E 409. Interdisciplinary Systems Effectiveness.
(Cross-listed with TSM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification
Focus on functions that determine the effectiveness of an entire organization. Generic Theory of Constraints solutions to production, distribution, and project management are compared to traditional solutions. Strategy for improvements discovered using simulations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
I E 413. Stochastic Modeling, Analysis and Simulation.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: MATH 267, STAT 231
Development and analysis of simulation models using a simulation language. Application to various areas of manufacturing and service systems such as assembly, material handling, and customer queues. Utilizing model output to make important business decisions. Fitting of data to statistical distributions. Introduction to Markov processes and other queuing models.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
I E 441. Industrial Engineering Design.
(1-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 248, 271, 361; credit or enrollment in 341, 413, and 448
A large, open-ended design project related to an enterprise. Application of engineering design principles including problem definition, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
I E 446. Geometric Variability in Manufacturing.
(Dual-listed with 546). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: I E 348, or Mat E 341, or M E 324
Assessment, accommodation, and control of geometric variability of manufacturing processes. Use of CMMs, vision and scanning systems, and prolifometers. Techniques to successfully accommodate variation through design of product, tooling or process plan including plastic injection molding, metalcasting, welding, machining, powder metallurgy. Methodologies to control geometric variability.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
I E 448. Manufacturing Systems Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 248, 305
Fixturing and tooling requirements for manufacturing process planning, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, computer aided inspection, cellular and flexible manufacturing, and facility layout. Lean manufacturing principles and controlled flow production.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
I E 449. Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing.
(Dual-listed with 549). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 248, some experience with theory of matrices
Representation and interpretation of curves, surfaces and solids. Parametric curves and surfaces and solid modeling. Use of CAD software and CAD/CAM integration. Computer numerical control, CNC programming languages, and process planning.
I E 450. Technical Sales for Engineers I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 305
Sales process methodology, techniques for building professional relationships, sales automation software, prospecting and account development, market analysis and segmentation, responding to RFQ's and RFP's in written and verbal form. Developing technical value propositions and competitive positioning, evaluating organizational decision processes and people, technical marketing strategies, sales closing strategies.
I E 451. Technical Sales for Engineers II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 450
Case studies and experiential lessons on the development and application of technical sales strategies. Specific topics include developing pricing and distribution strategies, managing a sales staff and channel, developing sales teams and global sales plans, bid and negotiation strategies, time management skills, and implementing sales automation technologies.
I E 466. Multidisciplinary Engineering Design.
(Cross-listed with A E, AER E, CPR E, E E, ENGR, M E, MAT E). (1-4) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Student must be within two semesters of graduation and receive permission of instructor
Application of team design concepts to projects of a multidisciplinary nature. Concurrent treatment of design, manufacturing, and life cycle considerations. Application of design tools such as CAD, CAM, and FEM. Design methodologies, project scheduling, cost estimating, quality control, manufacturing processes. Development of a prototype and appropriate documentation in the form of written reports, oral presentations and computer models and engineering drawings.
I E 481. e-Commerce Systems Engineering.
(Dual-listed with 581). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 148
Design, analysis, and implementation of e-commerce systems. Information infrastructure, enterprise models, enterprise processes, enterprise views. Data structures and algorithms used in e-commerce systems, SQL, exchange protocols, client/server model, web-based views.
I E 483. Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining.
(Dual-listed with 583). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 148, 312, and STAT 231
Introduction to data warehouses and knowledge discovery. Techniques for data mining, including probabilistic and statistical methods, genetic algorithms and neural networks, visualization techniques, and mathematical programming. Advanced topics include web-mining and mining of multimedia data. Case studies from both manufacturing and service industries. A computing project is required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
I E 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification, permission of instructor
Independent study and work in the areas of industrial engineering design, practice, or research.
I E 490A. Manufacturing.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification, permission of instructor
Independent study and work in the areas of industrial engineering design, practice, or research.
I E 490B. Human Factors.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification, permission of instructor
Independent study and work in the areas of industrial engineering design, practice, or research.
I E 490C. Operations Research.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification, permission of instructor
Independent study and work in the areas of industrial engineering design, practice, or research.
I E 490D. Enterprise Computing and Information Management.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification, permission of instructor
Independent study and work in the areas of industrial engineering design, practice, or research.
I E 490E. Engineering Management.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification, permission of instructor
Independent study and work in the areas of industrial engineering design, practice, or research.
I E 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification, permission of instructor
Independent study and work in the areas of industrial engineering design, practice, or research.
I E 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 298, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Third and subsequent professional work periods in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
I E 501. M.S. Research Basics and Communications.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Principles and practices for research tasks at the M.S. level including proposal writing, presentations, paper preparation, and project management.
I E 503. Introduction to Sustainable Production Systems.
(Dual-listed with 403). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 341
Quantitative introduction of sustainability concepts in production planning and inventory control. Review of material recovery (recycling) and product/component recovery (remanufacturing) from productivity perspectives. Sustainability rubrics ranging from design and process to systems. Application to multi-echelon networks subject to forward/backward flow of material and information. Closed-loop supply chains. Comparative study of sustainable vs. traditional models for local and global production systems. A course project is required for graduate credit.
I E 508. Design and Analysis of Allocation Mechanisms.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 312 or MATH 307
Market-based allocation mechanisms from quantitative economic systems perspective. Pricing and costing models designed and analyzed with respect to decentralized decision processes, information requirements, and coordination. Case studies and examples from industries such as regulated utilities, semiconductor manufacturers, and financial engineering services.
I E 510. Network Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 312
Formulation and solution of deterministic network flow problems including shortest path, minimum cost flow, and maximum flow. Network and graph formulations of combinatorial problems including assignment, matching, and spanning trees. Introduction to deterministic and stochastic dynamic programming.
I E 513. Analysis of Stochastic Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: STAT 231
Introduction to modeling and analysis of manufacturing and service systems subject to uncertainty. Topics include the Poisson process, renewal processes, Markov chains, and Brownian motion. Applications to inventory systems, production system design, production scheduling, reliability, and capacity planning.
I E 514. Production Scheduling.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 312, 341
Introduction to the theory of machine shop systems. Complexity results for various systems such as job, flow and open shops. Applications of linear programming, integer programming, network analysis. Enumerative methods for machine sequencing. Introduction to stochastic scheduling.
I E 519. Simulation Modeling and Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: COM S 311, STAT 401
Event scheduling, process interaction, and continuous modeling techniques. Probability and statistics related to simulation parameters including run length, inference, design of experiments, variance reduction, and stopping rules. Aspects of simulation languages.
I E 531. Quality Control and Engineering Statistics.
(Cross-listed with STAT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: STAT 401; STAT 342 or 447
Wu. Statistical methods and theory applicable to problems of industrial process monitoring and improvement. Statistical issues in industrial measurement; Shewhart, CUSUM, and other control charts; feedback control; process characterization studies; estimation of product and process characteristics; acceptance sampling, continuous sampling and sequential sampling; economic and decision theoretic arguments in industrial statistics.
I E 533. Reliability.
(Cross-listed with STAT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: STAT 342 or 432 or 447
Meeker. Probabilistic modeling and inference in reliability; analysis of systems; Bayesian aspects; product limit estimator, probability plotting, maximum likelihood estimation for censored data, accelerated failure time and proportional hazards regression models with applications to accelerated life testing; repairable system data; planning studies to obtain reliability data.
I E 534. Linear Programming.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 312
Develop linear models. Theory and computational aspects of the simplex method. Duality theory and sensitivity analysis. Introduction to interior point methods and column generation. Multiobjective linear programs.
I E 537. Reliability and Safety Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: STAT 231 or STAT 401
Mathematical basics for dealing with reliability data, theory, and analysis. Bayesian reliability analysis. Engineering ethics in safety evaluations. Case studies of accidents in large technological systems. Fault and event tree analysis.
I E 541. Inventory Control and Production Planning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 341
Economic Order Quantity, dynamic lot sizing, newsboy, base stock, and (Q,r) models. Material Requirements Planning, Just-In-Time (JIT), variability in production systems, push and pull production systems, aggregate and workforce planning, and capacity management.
I E 545. Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 248 or similar manufacturing experience. Undergraduates: Permission of instructor
Introduction to rapid prototyping processes and other rapid manufacturing methodologies. Operating principles and characteristics of current and developing rapid prototyping processes. Use of rapid prototypes in product design, development, and service. Selection of rapid prototyping systems based on rapid methodologies used in manufacturing processes and rapid tooling approaches.
I E 546. Geometric Variability in Manufacturing.
(Dual-listed with 446). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: I E 348, or Mat E 341, or M E 324
Assessment, accommodation, and control of geometric variability of manufacturing processes. Use of CMMs, vision and scanning systems, and prolifometers. Techniques to successfully accommodate variation through design of product, tooling or process plan including plastic injection molding, metalcasting, welding, machining, powder metallurgy. Methodologies to control geometric variability.
I E 549. Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing.
(Dual-listed with 449). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 248, some experience with theory of matrices
Representation and interpretation of curves, surfaces and solids. Parametric curves and surfaces and solid modeling. Use of CAD software and CAD/CAM integration. Computer numerical control, CNC programming languages, and process planning.
I E 561. Continuous Quality Improvement of Process.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 361
Methods for continuous quality improvement in process analysis. The systems analysis for process improvement model based on W. Edwards Deming. Quality function deployment methods. Case studies of applications to manufacturing and other heavy industries. Use of process analysis computerized programs and tools for design analysis.
I E 565. Systems Engineering and Analysis.
(Cross-listed with AER E, E E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Coursework in basic statistics
Introduction to organized multidisciplinary approach to designing and developing systems. Concepts, principles, and practice of systems engineering as applied to large integrated systems. Life cycle costing, scheduling, risk management, functional analysis, conceptual and detail design, test and evaluation, and systems engineering planning and organization.
Not available for degrees in industrial engineering.
I E 566. Applied Systems Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 565
Design for reliability, maintainability, usability, supportability, producibility, disposability, and life cycle costs in the context of the systems engineering process. Students will be required to apply the principles of systems engineering to a project including proposal, program plan, systems engineering management plan, and test and evaluation plan.
Not available for degrees in industrial engineering.
I E 570. Systems Engineering and Project Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Coursework in basic statistics
Systems view of projects and the processes by which they are implemented. Focuses on qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques of project management. Specific systems concepts, methodologies, and tools for effective management of both simple and complex projects. Introduction of important performance parameters for planning, cost control, scheduling, and productivity, including discussions of traditional and state of the art tools and systems.
I E 571. Occupational Biomechanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: EM 274, STAT 231
Anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical bases of physical ergonomics. Anthropometry, body mechanics, strength of biomaterials, human motor control. Use of bioinstrumentation, passive industrial surveillance techniques and active risk assessment techniques. Acute injury and cumulative trauma disorders. Static and dynamic biomechanical modeling. Emphasis on low back, shoulder and hand/wrist biomechanics.
I E 572. Design and Evaluation of Human-Computer Interaction.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 577
Human factors methods applied to interface design, prototyping, and evaluation. Concepts related to understanding user characteristics, usability analysis, methods and techniques for design and evaluation of the interface. The evaluation and design of the information presentation characteristics of a wide variety of interfaces: web sites (e-commerce), computer games, information presentation systems (cockpits, instrumentation, etc.), and desktop virtual reality.
I E 576. Human Factors in Product Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 577
Investigation of the human interface to consumer and industrial systems and products, providing a basis for their design and evaluation. Discussions of human factors in the product design process: modeling the human during product use; usability; human factors methods in product design evaluation; user-device interface; safety, warnings, and instructions for products; considerations for human factors in the design of products for international use.
I E 577. Human Factors.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 271, STAT 231 or 401
Physical and psychological factors affecting human performance in systems. Signal detection theory, human reliability modeling, information theory, and performance shaping applied to safety, reliability, productivity, stress reduction, training, and human/equipment interface design. Laboratory assignments related to system design and operation.
I E 581. e-Commerce Systems Engineering.
(Dual-listed with 481). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 148
Design, analysis, and implementation of e-commerce systems. Information infrastructure, enterprise models, enterprise processes, enterprise views. Data structures and algorithms used in e-commerce systems. SQL, exchange protocols, client/server model, web-based views.
I E 582. Enterprise Modeling and Integration.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 3 credits in information technology or information systems
The design and analysis of enterprise models to support information engineering of enterprise-wide systems. Representation of system behavior and structure including process modeling, information modeling, and conceptual modeling. Applications in enterprise application integration, enterprise resource planning systems, product data management systems, and manufacturing execution systems.
I E 583. Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining.
(Dual-listed with 483). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 148, 312, and STAT 231
Introduction to data warehouses and knowledge discovery. Techniques for data mining, including probabilistic and statistical methods, genetic algorithms and neural networks, visualization techniques, and mathematical programming. Advanced topics include web-mining and mining of multimedia data. Case studies from both manufacturing and service industries. A computing project and an additional project with more theoretical content are required.
I E 585. Requirements Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 3 credits in information technology or information systems
Principles and practices for requirements engineering as part of the product development process with emphasis on software systems engineering. Problem definition, problem analysis, requirements analysis, requirements elicitation, validation, specifications. Case studies using requirements engineering methods and techniques.
I E 588. Information Systems for Manufacturing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 148, 448
Design and implementation of systems for the collection, maintenance, and usage of information needed for manufacturing operations, such as process control, quality, process definition, production definitions, inventory, and plant maintenance. Topics include interfacing with multiple data sources, methods to utilize the information to improve the process, system architectures, and maintaining adequate and accurate data for entities internal and external to the enterprise to achieve best manufacturing practices.
I E 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Advanced study of a research topic in the field of industrial engineering.
I E 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
I E 599A. Industrial Engineering.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
I E 599C. Operations Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
I E 601. Ph.D. Research Basics and Communications.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Principles and practices for conducting research at the Ph.D. level, including problem definition, proposal writing, presentations, conference proceedings, paper preparation, and project management.
I E 613. Stochastic Production Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 513
Modeling techniques to evaluate performance and address issues in design, control, and operation of systems. Markov models of single-stage make-to-order and make-to-stock systems. Approximations for non-Markovian systems. Impact of variability on flow lines. Open and closed queuing networks.
I E 631. Nonlinear Programming.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 534
Develop nonlinear models, convex sets and functions, optimality conditions, Lagrangian duality, unconstrained minimization techniques. Constrained minimization techniques covering penalty and barrier functions, sequential quadratic programming, the reduced gradient method.
I E 632. Integer Programming.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 534
Integer programming including cutting planes, branch and bound, and Lagrangian relaxation. Introduction to complexity issues and search-based heuristics.
I E 642. Simultaneous Engineering in Manufacturing Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 549 or M E 415
Current engineering methods for the product life cycle process. Feature-based design, computer-aided process planning, and data-driven product engineering.
I E 671. Research Practicum in Ergonomics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 571 or 577
Ergonomics research topic development, literature evaluation, experimental design, use of bioinstrumentation, data collection, basic data interpretation, statistical analysis, manuscript preparation.
I E 690. Advanced Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor
Advanced topics related to Ph.D. research in industrial engineering under the direction of the instructor.
I E 697. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department
Professional work period for a maximum of one semester per academic year.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
I E 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
I E 699A. Industrial Engineering.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
I E 699C. Operations Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
IOWA LAKESIDE LABORATORY Courses
IA LL 293. Natural History Workshop.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five-day-long, nontechnical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 293G. Prairies.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five-day-long, nontechnical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 302. Plant-Animal Interactions.
Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2013.
Prereq: One course in the biological sciences
Introduction to ecology and co-evolution of plants and animals; emphasis on dispersal, pollination, and plant-herbivore interactions; field and laboratory work, reading, discussion.
IA LL 303I. Undergraduate Internships.
(Cross-listed with NREM). Cr. 1-5.
SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and sophomore standing
Placement with county conservation boards, camps, parks, etc. for experience as interpreters, rangers, and technicians.
IA LL 312I. Ecology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL, ENSCI). Cr. 4.
SS.
An introduction to the principles of ecology at the population, community and ecosystem level. Field studies of local lakes, wetlands and prairies are used to examine factors controlling distributions, interactions, and roles of plants and animals in native ecosystems.
IA LL 326I. Ornithology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). Cr. 4.
SS.
The biology, ecology, and behavior of birds with emphasis on field studies of local avifauna. Group projects stress techniques of population analysis and methodology for population studies.
IA LL 333. Animals and Their Ecosystems.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
Prereq: Introductory biology
Vertebrate and invertebrate animals of the Midwest are observed in nature either through passive observational techniques or active trapping exercises. Once identified, animals are placed in their proper taxonomic position (e.e., put onto the "Tree of Life"). They also are put into ecological perspective, including habitat pereferences (i.e., wetland, lake, prairie, forest, river, edge), trophic position, and activity patterns. Conservation status is discussed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
IA LL 364. Biology of Aquatic Plants.
Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
A field-oriented introduction to the taxonomy and ecology of aquatic plants in lakes, wetlands and rivers. Individual or group projects.
IA LL 367. Plant Taxonomy.
Cr. 4.
SS.
Principles of classification and evolution of vascular plants; taxonomic tools and collection techniques; use of keys. Field and laboratory studies emphasizing identification of local flowering plants and recognition of major plant families.
IA LL 371I. Introduction to Insect Ecology.
(Cross-listed with ENT). (3-3) Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2013.
Field and laboratory study of insects, their diversity, life history; emphasis on ecology and behavior.
IA LL 402I. Watershed Hydrology and Surficial Processes.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, ENSCI). Cr. 4.
SS.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering
Effects of geomorphology, soils, and land use on transport of water and materials (nutrients, contaminates) in watersheds. Fieldwork will emphasize investigations of the Iowa Great Lakes watershed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
IA LL 403. Evolution.
Cr. 4.
SS.
Mechanisms and patterns in microevolution and macroevolution. Field exercises will emphasize studies of natural selection, adaptation, genetic variation, and population genetics of local plant and animal populations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
IA LL 404I. Behavioral Ecology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: Two semesters of biology
Animal coloniality, courtship, territoriality, predator defense, habitat selection, foraging, mating systems, and parental care will be examined in the field in order to evaluate various ecological and evolutionary theories of animal behavior.
IA LL 415. Freshwater Invertebrates.
Cr. 4.
SS.
Prereq: One or more ecology courses
Field-oriented introduction to the identification, life-history, and ecology of common, free-living freshwater invertebrates of north-temperate lakes, rivers, and wetlands. Emphasis on the role of invertebrates in aquatic food chains and litter processing.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
IA LL 419I. Vertebrate Ecology and Evolution.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). Cr. 4.
SS.
Field and laboratory study of representative vertebrates of northwestern Iowa. Observations and experimentation emphasize ecological histories by integrating concepts of functional morphology, behavioral ecology, and evolutionary biology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
IA LL 420I. Amphibians and Reptiles.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: Two semesters of biology
Ecology, behavior, and conservation biology of amphibians and reptiles with emphasis on their anatomy and morphology; temperature and water regulation; locomotion; life history; reproduction; population and community ecology; and conservation.
IA LL 422I. Prairie Ecology.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). Cr. 4.
SS.
Prereq: Familiarity with basic principles in biological sciences and ecology
Basic patterns and underlying physical and biotic causes of both regional and local distributions of plants and animals of North American prairies; field and laboratory analyses and projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
IA LL 425I. Aquatic Toxicology and Wetland Dynamics in Freshwater Systems.
Cr. 4.
SS.
Prereq: Introductory biology course and general chemistry course
Fundamental knowledge and understanding of the scientific concepts related to the physio-chemical and biological environment. Problems and issues (global, national, regional, and local) associated with freshwater systems and how wetland restoration can be used to ameliorate problems. Discussion and application of basic tools used to assess aquatic toxicological problems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
IA LL 427I. Archaeology.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR). Cr. 4.
SS.
Nature of cultural and environmental evidence in archaeology and how they are used to model past human behavior and land use; emphasis on Iowa prehistory; basic reconnaissance surveying and excavation techniques.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
IA LL 435I. Illustrating Nature I Sketching.
(Cross-listed with BPM I). Cr. 2.
SS.
Sketching plants, animals and terrain. Visual communication, development of a personal style, and integration of typographic and visual elements on a page will be emphasized.
IA LL 436I. Illustrating Nature II Photography.
(Cross-listed with BPM I). Cr. 2.
SS.
Beginning to intermediate technical and compositional aspects of color photography of natural areas and their plants and animals.
IA LL 461I. Introduction to GIS.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI, ENV S, L A). Cr. 4.
SS.
Descriptive and predictive GIS modeling techniques, spatial statistics, and map algebra. Application of GIS modeling techniques to environmental planning and resource management.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
IA LL 463I. Soil Formation and Landscape Relationships.
(Dual-listed with 563I). (Cross-listed with AGRON, ENSCI). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: AGRON 154 or 260
Relationships between soil formation, geomorphology, and environment. Soil description, classification, geography, mapping, and interpretation for land use.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
IA LL 484. Plant Ecology.
Cr. 4.
SS.
Principles of plant population, community, and ecosystem ecology illustrated through studies of native vegetation in local prairies, wetlands and forests. Group or individual projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
IA LL 490I. Undergraduate Independent Study.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR, NREM). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification and permission of instructor
IA LL 493. Natural History Workshop.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493A. Amphibians and Reptiles.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493B. Birds and Birding.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493C. Nature Photography.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493D. Mushrooms and Other Fungi.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493E. Iowa's Trees and Forests.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493F. Fish Biology.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493G. Prairies.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493I. Common Insects.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493J. Aquatic Plants.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493K. Life in Rivers.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493L. Life in Lakes.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493M. Mosses and Liverworts.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493N. Natural History of Iowa Great Lakes Region.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493P. Field Archaeology.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493Q. Common Algae.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493S. Scuba Diving.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493T. Astronomy.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 493U. Sketching Nature.
Cr. 1-2.
SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 494. Ecosystems of North America.
Cr. 2-4.
SS.
Prereq: A general ecology course and permission of the instructor
An extended field trip to study a particular type of ecosystem (prairie, coastal wetland, forest, alpine, coral reefs, etc.) or the ecosystems of a specific region (Rocky Mountains, Gulf Coast, Appalachian Mountains, Deserts of the Southwest, Central America, etc.). Prior to the field trip, there will be an orientation period and after each field trip a review and synthesis period. A field trip fee will be assessed to cover travel expenses.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
IA LL 499. Undergraduate Research.
Cr. 1-4.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification and permission of instructor
IA LL 501I. Freshwater Algae.
(Cross-listed with EEOB). Cr. 4.
SS.
Structure and taxonomy of freshwater algae based on field collected material; emphasis on genus-level identifications, habitats visited include lakes, fens, streams, and rivers; algal ecology.
IA LL 503. Graduate Internships.
Cr. 1-5.
SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and graduate standing
Placement with county conservation boards, camps, parks, schools, etc. for experience as interpreters, rangers, technicians, and teachers.
IA LL 508I. Aquatic Ecology.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI, NREM). Cr. 4.
SS.
Prereq: Courses in ecology, chemistry, and physics
Analysis of aquatic ecosystems; emphasis on basic ecological principles; ecological theories tested in the field; identification of common plants and animals.
IA LL 523I. Fish Ecology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Basic principles of fish interaction with the biotic and abiotic environment. Field methods, taxonomy, and biology of fish with emphasis on the fish fauna of northwestern Iowa.
IA LL 526I. Advanced Field Ornithology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL). Cr. 2.
SS.
Prereq: Concurrent registration in IA LL 326I
Field study of birds of the upper Midwest; extended field trip to Minnesota and Wisconsin; individual or group project.
IA LL 531I. Conservation Biology.
(Cross-listed with EEOB, A ECL). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: IA LL 312I
Population-and community-level examination of factors influencing the viability of plant and animal populations from both demographic and genetic perspectives; assessment of biodiversity; design and management of preserves.
IA LL 532. Analysis of Environmental Data.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
SS.
Prereq: An undergraduate course in statistics, understanding of basic concepts such as correlation and regression, and familiarity with PC-based software for data analysis
Analysis of Environmental Data will provide students with training in the theory and application of a range of statistical techniques useful for the analysis of ecological and paleoecological data. Topics will include data management, exploratory data analysis, regression analysis, direct and indirect ordination methods, classification techniques, transfer functions and the analysis of temporal data. Practical classes will provide hands-on training in the use of statistical and graphical software including R, CANOCO, C2, and TWINSPAN. The course will be directed towards advanced undergraduate, graduate and working professionals in ecology and paleoecology.
IA LL 535I. Restoration Ecology.
(Cross-listed with A ECL, ENSCI, EEOB). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: A course in ecology
Ecological principles for the restoration of native ecosystems; establishment (site preparation, selection of seed mixes, planting techniques) and management (fire, mowing, weed control) of native vegetation; evaluation of restorations. Emphasis on the restoration of prairie and wetland vegetation.
IA LL 563I. Soil Formation and Landscape Relationships.
(Dual-listed with 463I). (Cross-listed with AGRON, ENSCI). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: AGRON 154 or 260
Burras. Relationships between soil formation, geomorphology, and environment. Soil description, classification, geography, mapping, and interpretation for land use.
Credit for only Agron 563 or 563I may be applied for graduation.
IA LL 564I. Wetland Ecology.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI, EEOB). Cr. 4.
SS.
Prereq: IA LL 312I
Ecology, classification, creation, restoration, and management of wetlands. Field studies will examine the composition, structure and functions of local natural wetlands and restored prairie pothole wetlands. Individual or group projects.
IA LL 573. Techniques for Biology Teaching.
(Cross-listed with EEOB, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
IA LL 573A. Animal Biology (Same as A Ecl 573A).
(Cross-listed with EEOB, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
IA LL 573B. Plant Biology.
(Cross-listed with EEOB, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
IA LL 573C. Fungi and Lichens.
(Cross-listed with EEOB, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
IA LL 573D. Aquatic Ecology.
(Cross-listed with EEOB, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
IA LL 573E. Prairie Ecology.
(Cross-listed with EEOB, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
IA LL 573F. Wetland Ecology.
(Cross-listed with EEOB, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
IA LL 573G. Limnology (Same as A Ecl 573G).
(Cross-listed with EEOB, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
IA LL 573H. Animal Behavior (Same as A Ecl 573H).
(Cross-listed with EEOB, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
IA LL 573I. Insect Ecology.
(Cross-listed with EEOB, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
IA LL 573J. Biology of Invertebrates.
(Cross-listed with EEOB, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
IA LL 573K. Non-invasive Use of Living Organisms.
(Cross-listed with EEOB, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
IA LL 573W. Project WET (Same as A Ecl 573W).
(Cross-listed with EEOB, A ECL). Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. SS.
The development and implementation of laboratory exercises suitable for inclusion in elementary, middle, high school, and community college biology and environmental courses. Exercises will be built around common organisms and ecosystems in Iowa. Field trips.
IA LL 575I. Field Mycology.
(Cross-listed with EEOB). Cr. 4.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Identification and classification of the common fungi; techniques for identification, preservation, and culture practiced with members of the various fungi groups.
IA LL 580I. Ecology and Systematics of Diatoms.
(Cross-listed with EEOB). Cr. 4.
SS.
Field and laboratory study of freshwater diatoms; techniques in collection, preparation, and identification of diatom samples; study of environmental factors affecting growth, distribution, taxonomic characters; project design and execution including construction of reference and voucher collections and data organization and analysis.
IA LL 590I. Graduate Independent Study.
(Cross-listed with A ECL, ANTHR, EEOB). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
IA LL 593. Natural History Workshop.
Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Graduate workshop on some aspect of the natural history of the Upper Midwest or on techniques for studying natural history.
IA LL 699I. Research.
(Cross-listed with A ECL, ANTHR, EEOB, GDCB). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Courses
IGS 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
IGS 699. Thesis Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Immunobiology Courses
IMBIO 602. Current Topics Workshop in Immunology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Lectures provided by off-campus experts. Students are required to participate in discussion sessions with lecturers.
IMBIO 604. Seminar in Immunobiology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Student and faculty presentation.
IMBIO 690. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Advanced study of specific topics in specialized field of immunobiology.
IMBIO 697. Graduate Research Rotation.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Graduate research projects performed under the supervision of selected faculty members in the Interdepartmental Immunobiology major.
IMBIO 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Information Assurance Courses
INFAS 131. Introduction to Computer Security Literacy.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Basic concepts of practical computer and Internet security: passwords, firewalls, antivirus software, malware, social networking, surfing the Internet, phishing, and wireless networks. This class is intended for students with little or no background in information technology or security. Basic knowledge of word processing required.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
INFAS 530. Advanced Protocols and Network Security.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: CPR E 381
Detailed examination of networking standards, protocols, and their implementation. TCP/IP protocol suite, network application protocols, IP routing, network security issues. Emphasis on laboratory experiments.
INFAS 531. Information System Security.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: CPR E 489 or 530 or COM S 586 or MIS 535
Computer and network security: basic cryptography, security policies, multilevel security models, attack and protection mechanisms, legal and ethical issues.
INFAS 532. Information Warfare.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: CPR E 531
Computer system and network security: implementation, configuration, testing of security software and hardware, network monitoring. Authentication, firewalls, vulnerabilities, exploits, countermeasures. Ethics in information assurance. Emphasis on laboratory experiments.
INFAS 533. Cryptography.
(Cross-listed with MATH, CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MATH 301 or CPR E 310 or COM S 330
Basic concepts of secure communication, DES and AES, public-key cryptosystems, elliptic curves, hash algorithms, digital signatures, applications. Relevant material on number theory and finite fields.
INFAS 534. Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Assurance.
(Cross-listed with CPR E, POL S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification, Cpr E or INFAS 531
Legal and ethical issues in computer security. State and local codes and regulations. Privacy issues.
INFAS 535. Steganography and Digital Image Forensics.
(Cross-listed with MATH, CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: E E 524 or MATH 307 or COM S 330
Basic principles of covert communication, steganalysis, and forensic analysis for digital images. Steganographic security and capacity, matrix embedding, blind attacks, image forensic detection and device identification techniques. Related material on coding theory, statistics, image processing, pattern recognition.
INFAS 536. Computer and Network Forensics.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: CPR E 381 and CPR E 489 or 530
Fundamentals of computer and network forensics, forensic duplication and analysis, network surveillance, intrusion detection and response, incident response, anonymity and pseudonymity, privacy-protection techniques, cyber law, computer security policies and guidelines, court testimony and report writing, and case studies. Emphasis on hands-on experiments.
INFAS 592. Seminar in Information Assurance.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Projects or seminar in Information Assurance.
INFAS 632. Information Assurance Capstone Design.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 531, 532, 534
Capstone design course which integrates the security design process. Design of a security policy. Creation of a security plan. Implementation of the security plan. The students will attach each other's secure environments in an effort to defeat the security systems. Students evaluate the security plans and the performance of the plans. Social, political and ethics issues. Student self-evaluation, journaling, final written report, and an oral report.
INFAS 697. Information Assurance Summer Internship.
Cr. R.
Prereq: Permission of department, graduate classification
One semester and one summer maximum per academic year professional work period.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
International Studies Courses
INTST 235. Introduction to International Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
Overview of international studies, emphasizing cultural, geographic, economic, and political characteristics of major world areas and nations.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
INTST 350. Topics in International Studies.
Cr. 2-4.
INTST 430. Seminar in International Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: INTST 235, junior classification or higher
Capstone seminar in international studies focused on economic development, women's issues, war and ethnic conflict, population, the environment, globalization, human rights, international trade and business and other issues. Students develop a project on a subject linked to their area of professional interest or academic specialization.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
INTST 446. International Issues and Challenges in Sustainable Development.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, GLOBE). Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 3-credit biology course, Sophomore or higher classification, permission of Instructor
Mullen. Interdisciplinary study and analysis of agricultural, biophysical, environmental, sociological, economical, political, and historical factors affecting sustainable development of communities and countries from art and science perspectives. International field experience with foreign language training required. A program fee is charged to students for international study abroad.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
INTST 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Permission of International Studies director and faculty supervisor
Designed to meet the needs of students who wish to study in areas other than those in which courses are offered or to integrate areas of study appropriate to special problems with international foci.
No more than 3 credits of IntSt 490 may be used in the International Studies major or minor.
INTST 491. Experiences Abroad: Learning to Think Globally.
(Cross-listed with WLC). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits.
Prereq: Minimum of 3 cr. of study abroad and/or internship abroad
Students returning from study abroad gain perspective on the personal, academic, and professional impact of their time spent abroad through readings and discussions. Students will be expected to make one presentation about the culture they experienced to an audience outside of ISU.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Journalism and Mass Communication Courses
JL MC 101. Mass Media and Society.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Communication models and their application to the mass media; the mass communication process; organization, characteristics and responsibilities of the mass media; media-related professional operations.
JL MC 110. Orientation to Journalism and Communication.
Cr. R.
F.S.
Orientation to career opportunities, emphasis areas and requirements in the Greenlee School.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
JL MC 201. Reporting and Writing for the Mass Media.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: ENGL 250 (or testout) and either a score of 26 or higher on the ACT-English exam, 590 or higher on the SAT verbal exam or a passing score on the School's English Usage Test
Generating story ideas, exercising news judgment and gathering information via interviews, observation and documentary sources to produce news and informational material for the mass media. Emphasis on analyzing and organizing information, as well as accuracy and principles of good writing. Use of AP Style.
JL MC 202. Intermediate Reporting and Writing for the Mass Media.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: C+ or better in 201
Designed for students interested in writing for newspapers, magazines and online media. Enhancing and refining skills in developing sources and generating story ideas. Information-gathering techniques, reporting and writing. Includes segments on local government and judiciary.
JL MC 206. Reporting and Writing for the Electronic Media.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: C+ or better in 201
Researching, organizing, and writing for radio, television and online media. Basic principles of news, information and entertainment programming. An emphasis on development, content and structure.
JL MC 220. Principles of Public Relations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Introduction to public relations in business, government and non-profit organizations; functions, processes, and management; attitudes, public opinion and persuasion; overview of theory.
JL MC 301. Research and Strategic Planning for Advertising and Public Relations.
(Cross-listed with ADVRT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: ADVRT 230 or JL MC 220; Sophomore classification
The use of primary and secondary research for prospect analysis, market segmentation, positioning, strategic planning, public opinion formation, communication strategy formation and development of critical thinking skills.
JL MC 305. Publicity Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ENGL 250, Sophomore classification
Communication and publicity fundamentals and the use of media for publicity purposes. Preparing releases for print and broadcast; basics of publication layout. Publicity campaigns. Not available to Jl MC and Advrt majors.
JL MC 306. Electronic Media Production.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: C+ or better in JL MC 201
Introduction to studio production using professional equipment. Course focus on visual concepts, maintenance and practical operation of studio equipment.
JL MC 308. Electronic News Gathering and Production.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: C+ or better in 202 or 206 or 321; 306
Field techniques in single-camera video production used to shoot and edit visual stories. Introduction to electronic news gathering.
JL MC 310. Fundamentals of Photojournalism.
(1-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: C+ or better in 201
Basic photojournalism techniques. Includes camera operation, lighting, composition, and photo reproduction techniques for print or computer-mediated applications. Emphasis on using the camera as a reporting tool. Basic use of digital imaging and editing software. Ethical issues involving photojournalism.
JL MC 312. Advanced Techniques in Photojournalism.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: JL MC 310 or permission of instructor
Advanced techniques and problem solving, both ethical and technical, for photographers who seek to be members of newsgathering teams. Photographic storytelling using a combination of audio and still photography techniques to report stories for print and web publications. Hands on experience with latest digital imaging technology.
JL MC 315. Multimedia Production.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 306 or 342L or 343L or equivalent computer design proficiency
Concepts and principles for evaluating, constructing, and designing information for the Web and other computer-mediated communication systems. Explores the use of computer-generated animation and graphics, audio and video. Issues of ethics and ownership of work pertinent to the new media are discussed.
JL MC 321. Public Relations Writing.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: C+ or better in 201; 220 or ADVRT 230; 342 and 342L or computer design proficiency recommended. May be taken concurrently with 301
Developing and writing public relations materials with an emphasis on media relations and news. Techniques addressed include media kits, brochures, newsletters and speeches.
JL MC 341. Contemporary Magazine Publishing.
(Dual-listed with 541). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Junior classification
Analysis of magazine industry and specific audiences served by print and online magazines. Editorial procedures and policies, advertising, circulation, and history of the industry. Individual study of magazines.
JL MC 342. Visual Principles for Mass Communicators.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Understanding of the visual message. Visual perception, visual communication theory, design syntax, design elements and how they are applied in journalism and mass communication.
JL MC 342L. Laboratory in Basic Visual Principles.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 342
Introduction to digital publishing, beginning techniques in layout. Application of visual principles to design simple print projects.
JL MC 343L. Laboratory in Intermediate Visual Principles.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 342L or equivalent computer design proficiency
Application of more advanced features of digital publishing and other document-enhancing software. Production of newsletters, multi-page brochures and other documents.
JL MC 344. Feature Writing.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: C+ or better in 202 or 206 or 321
Reporting and writing short- and long- form stories for magazines, newspapers, corporate communication and the Web. Focus on departmental stories, personal essays, trend or conflict articles and personality profiles. Emphasis on immersion reporting.
Majors may not apply both 344 and Engl 303 toward graduation.
JL MC 346. Public Affairs Reporting.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: C+ or better in 202 or 206 or 321
Reporting on government, business, and other institutions; identification of and access to public records; investigative reporting techniques; developing major stories on government and non-profit organizations, and issues for print and broadcast media.
JL MC 347. Science Communication.
(Dual-listed with 547). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: C+ or better in 202 or 206 or 321 for Jl MC majors; C+ or better in JL MC 201 and ADVRT 334 or 336 for Advrt majors. Nonmajors by permission of instructor
Reporting and writing about science and technology topics for general audiences. Outlets for stories include print, broadcast and online media. Story topics include reporting about basic, applied sciences and social sciences, as well as ethical, political and policy issues related to science and technology.
JL MC 349. Print Media Editing.
(1-5) Cr. 3.
Prereq: C+ or better in 202 or 206 or 321
Grammar, punctuation, usage, syntax and logic. Editing newspaper, magazine and online copy. Headline, title writing and visual presentation. Use of computer editing programs.
JL MC 354. Advanced Electronic Media Production.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 306 and 308
Application of advanced television techniques: producing, directing and managing live and recorded information programs.
JL MC 390. Professional Skills Development.
(Cross-listed with ADVRT). Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: C+ or better in 201; other vary by topic. Instructor permission
Check School for course availability.
JL MC 401. Mass Communication Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Junior classification
Theory and research in mass communication processes and effects; the scientific process; methods of measuring, evaluating and reporting mass communication research.
JL MC 406. Media Management.
(Dual-listed with 506). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Junior classification
Decision-making functions of media. Basic media market analysis, media organization and management, circulation and audience development, technological developments affecting management decisions, and relationships with labor and regulatory agencies that affect media operations.
JL MC 424. Public Relations Campaigns.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 220, 301, and C+ or better in 321; junior classfication. Section B: C+ or better in 202 or 206; instructor permission only
Developing public relations and corporate communication campaigns for business and social institutions.
JL MC 424A. Research, planning, developing and evaluating strategies and tactics..
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 220, 301, and C+ or better in 321; junior classfication. Section B: C+ or better in 202 or 206; instructor permission only
Developing public relations and corporate communication campaigns for business and social institutions.
JL MC 424B. Bateman Competition: national public relations campaign..
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 220, 301, and C+ or better in 321; junior classfication. Section B: C+ or better in 202 or 206; instructor permission only
Developing public relations and corporate communication campaigns for business and social institutions.
JL MC 449. Advanced Print Media Editing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 342, 342L, 349 or concurrent enrollment; junior classification
Developing higher-level editorial skills needed for issue-planning, editorial management and decision making. Designing, developing, and repositioning existing and new magazines, newspapers, and new media. Editing complex manuscripts, with continued emphasis on grammar, punctuation, usage, syntax and logic. Use of computer publishing programs.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
JL MC 453. Electronic Media Technology and Public Policy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Junior classification
Issues and policies affecting historical, contemporary and future developments of electronic media and their technologies.
JL MC 454. Critical Analysis and History of the Moving Image.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Junior classification
Evolution of motion picture and television content and other visual technologies. Theories and techniques for evaluating and critiquing film and video.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
JL MC 460. Law of Mass Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: C+ or better in 201; junior classification
First Amendment law, libel, privacy, obscenity, contempt, copyright, trademark, the Federal Communications Act; laws affecting advertising, legal publication, and other business activities of the media, including the Internet.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
JL MC 461. History of American Journalism.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Junior classification
Role of the mass media, including advertising and public relations, in shaping the social, economic and political history of America; impact of change in these areas on the development, traditions, and philosophies of the media.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
JL MC 462. Media Ethics, Freedom, Responsibility.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Junior classification
Media ethics and performance; functions of the media in relation to the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government; agencies of media criticism; right to know versus right to privacy.
JL MC 464. Journalism and Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Junior classification
A study of journalism's impact on literary writing and literature's impact on journalism, as seen through the works of such American author-journalists as Ernest Hemingway, Truman Capote, Joan Didion, John McPhee, Tom Wolfe, Hunter Thompson.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
JL MC 474. Communication Technology and Social Change.
(Cross-listed with T SC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Junior classification
Examination of historical and current communication technologies, including how they shape and are shaped by the cultural and social practices into which they are introduced.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
JL MC 476. World Communication Systems.
(Dual-listed with 576). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Junior classification
World communication systems and social, political, and economic factors determining flow, character, and volume of news. Impact of media information and entertainment content on nations and societies. Comparative analysis of role and impact of traditional modes of communication, the mass media, and computer-mediated systems.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
JL MC 477. Ethnicity, Gender, Class and the Media.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Junior classification
Portrayals of ethnic groups, genders, and classes in the media in news, information, and entertainment; the effects of mass media on social issues and population groups.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
JL MC 490. Independent Study in Communication.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Junior classification and contract with supervising professor to register
Independent studies are research-based. Students may study problems associated with a medium, a professional specialization, a philosophical or practical concern, a reportorial method or writing technique, or a special topic in their field. Credit is not given for working on student or professional media without an accompanying research component. See Greenlee School Student Services Office for more information.
No more than 3 credits of Jl MC 490 may be used toward a degree in journalism and mass communication or advertising.
JL MC 497. Special Topics in Communication.
(Cross-listed with ADVRT). Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Seminars or one-time classes on topics of relevance to students interested in communication.
JL MC 499. Professional Media Internship.
Cr. 3.
Prereq: Jl MC majors, C+ or better in 202 or 206 or 321; Advrt majors, C+ or better in JL MC 201; ADVRT 301; All students, junior classification, formal faculty adviser approval of written proposal
Required of all Jl MC and Advrt majors. A 400-hour internship in the student's journalism and mass communication or advertising specialization. Assessment based on employer evaluations, student reports and faculty reviews. Available only to Jl MC and Advrt majors.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
JL MC 501. Theories of Mass Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 6 credits in social science or admission to the graduate program
Examination of major areas of research activity and theoretical development related to organization, functions, and effects of mass communication.
JL MC 502. Communication Research Methods.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 501 or equivalent communication theory course
Research methods in journalism and mass communication, including problem selection, sampling, hypothesis formulation, research design, data collection and analysis. Designing a research strategy appropriate for a variety of communication-related questions and assessing the appropriateness, validity, and generalizability of research results.
JL MC 506. Media Management.
(Dual-listed with 406). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 credits in social science (economics highly recommended) or admission to the graduate program
Decision-making functions of media. Basic media market analysis, media organization and management, circulation and audience development, technological developments affecting management decisions, and relationships with labor and regulatory agencies that affect media operations.
JL MC 510. Strategies of Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 501
The process of developing professional communication and persuasion strategies, with emphasis on problem definition, behavioral objectives, situation analysis, strategy formulation, and justification through application of communication theories and research results.
JL MC 520. Public Relations Theory and Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 credits in social science.
Theories and research methods applied to the study and practice of public relations.
JL MC 521. Theories of Visual Communication.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 credits in social science
Introduction to the study of picture-based media (film, television, photography, advertising, etc.). Exploration of theoretical concepts of vision and perception, visual literacy, visual language, visual persuasion/manipulations, and the cultural implications of visual images.
JL MC 541. Contemporary Magazine Publishing.
(Dual-listed with 341). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 502 or Instructor permission
Analysis of magazine industry and specific audiences served by print and online magazines. Editorial procedures and policies, advertising, circulation, and history of the industry. Roundtable on research literature.
JL MC 547. Science Communication.
(Dual-listed with 347). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 credits of social science or admission to the graduate program
Reporting and writing about science and technology topics for general audiences. Outlets for stories include print, broadcast and online media. Story topics include reporting about basic, applied and social sciences, as well as ethical, political and policy issues related to science and technology. Nonmajors by permission of instructor.
JL MC 561. Media and Society: Interrelationships.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 6 credits in social science
Media functions in a democratic society; conflicts between the media and social institutions; ethical and social controls on the media.
JL MC 574. Communication Technologies and Social Change.
(Cross-listed with T SC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 credits in social science
Personal, organizational, and social implications of the use of communication technologies. Includes theories and empirical research across the continuum of perspectives, from techno-utopianism through an anti-technology stance.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
JL MC 576. World Communication Systems.
(Dual-listed with 476). (3-0) Cr. 3.
World communication systems and social, political, and economic factors determining flow, character, and volume of news. Impact of media information and entertainment content on nations and societies. Comparative analysis of role and impact of traditional modes of communication, the mass media and computer-mediated systems.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
JL MC 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
JL MC 590A. Media Studies.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
JL MC 590B. Professional Specialization.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
JL MC 590C. Research Problems and Methods.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
JL MC 590D. Technique and Style.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
JL MC 590E. Specialized Communication.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
JL MC 591. Professional Internship.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised internship experience.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
JL MC 592. Introduction to Graduate Study in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Cr. R.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Overview of advanced study in journalism and mass communication with special emphasis on requirements for obtaining the master of science degree.
JL MC 598. Seminars in Mass Communication.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 598A. Audiences and Effects.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 598B. Communication Technology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 598C. Professional Communication.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 598D. Development Communication.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 598E. Evaluation Methods.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 598F. International Communication.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 598G. Mass Communication History.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 598H. Mass Communication Law.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 598I. Media Management.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 598J. Research Methods.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 598K. Society and Mass Communication.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 598L. Journalism and Mass Communication Education.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 598M. Visual Communication.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 598N. Broadcast Communication.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 598O. Communication Theory.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 598P. Computer Mediated Communication.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 598Q. Science, Technology and Risk Communication..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
JL MC 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Approved creative component proposal
JL MC 699. Thesis Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Approved thesis proposal
Kinesiology Courses
KIN 101. Swimming I.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Basic course for nonswimmers. Emphasis on two fundamental strokes and personal water safety skills.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 102. Swimming II.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: 101 or equivalent skill
Intermediate course. Emphasis on learning and improving five basic strokes and personal water safety skills.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 108. Aquatic Fitness.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Prereq: 102 or equivalent skill
Water related exercises, activities, and swimming workouts to improve physical fitness.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 114. Lifeguard Training.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Ability to swim 500 yards continuously of front crawl, sidestroke, and breaststroke; perform a standing and surface dive; swim under water; and tread water for one minute. Minimum age 16
Specific training for Red Cross Lifeguard certification. First aid and CPR included.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 116. Water Safety Instructor Practicum.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Prereq: H S 105, CPR certification, and permission of instructor
Supervised teaching experience in swimming, aquatic fitness, lifeguard training, and WSI courses.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 117. Lifeguard Training Instructor.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Minimum age 17; able to swim 500 yards; current lifeguard, first aid, and CPR certifications
The students will learn skills (rescue skills and CPR for the Professional Rescuer) necessary to certify prospective Lifeguards in the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 118. Water Safety Instructor.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Minimum age 17; able to swim 500 yards; current first aid and CPR certification
The students will learn the skills necessary to teach and certify individuals in the following American Red Cross courses. Learn to Swim Program (Levels 1-6), Parent and Child Aquatics (Level A 6 months-2 years; Level B 18 months-5 years), Safety Training for Swim Team Coaches, Community Water Safety, Home Pool Safety, Aquatic Leader Program, and Basic Water Rescue.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 122. Badminton.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 126. Pocket Billiards.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Introduction to the basic strokes (stop, draw, follow) and contemporary game forms associated with pocket billiards.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 129. Bowling.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 135. Golf.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Beginning skills only.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 144. Racquetball.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 153. Ice Skating.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 158. Tennis.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
Introduction to basic skills (forehand, backhand, service) and basic knowledge of game play.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 163. Physical Fitness.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Evaluation of fitness status. Exercises, activities, and programs to improve physical fitness. Relationship between physical activity and weight control.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for only Ex Sp 163 or 258 may be applied toward graduation.
KIN 164. Walking for Fitness.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Fitness walking as an activity to improve health and fitness; values of this type of activity as a lifetime endeavor.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 166. Weight Training.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 170. Tae Kwon Do/Karate I.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 171. Tae Kwon Do/Karate II.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 173. Hap Ki Do/Martial Self-Defense.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 182. Volleyball.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 185. Soccer.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 220. Basic Athletic Training.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
Prereq: BIOL 155 or 255 and 256
Introduction to methods of prevention and immediate care of athletic injuries. Basic information concerning health supervision of athletes, and some basic wrapping and strapping techniques for common injuries.
KIN 221. Pre-Athletic Training Clinical Practicum.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 222 and permission of athletic training program director
Athletic training clinical observation experiences to accompany 222. Utilize knowledge to evaluate, analyze and demonstrate appropriate taping, wrapping and basic skill techniques. Open to students interested in the athletic training option.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 222. Basic Athletic Training for Athletic Trainers.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 255, 255L
Provides pre-athletic training students with the knowledge of the profession of a certified athletic trainer, factors associated with injury prevention, treatment, emergency care of athletic injuries, protective equipment, basic organization, administrative, and legal concepts in the athletic training setting. To be taken concurrently with 221.
KIN 223. Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission of Athletic Training Program Director
Athletic training clinical experiences for athletic training students during pre-season intercollegiate football. Clinical experiences include: Professional Rescuer CPR, AED certification, emergency splinting and spineboarding, medical record keeping and HIPPA regulations, environmental conditions, prevention of injury screening strategies, athletic training room and education program policies and procedures, review of athletic taping techniques, acute injury management, mouthpiece formation, and anatomy review.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 224. Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Permission of athletic training program director
Sport injury assessment procedures and evaluation techniques for lower body injuries. Includes an overview of mechanisms of injury, general musculoskeletal disorders, and dermatological conditions. Designed for students in the athletic training option or preprofessional health programs.
KIN 225. Athletic Injuries I Clinical Practicum.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission of athletic training program director
Athletic training clinical experience to accompany 224. Open to students in the athletic training option.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 226. Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Permission of athletic training program director
Sport injury assessment procedures and evaluation techniques for upper body injuries. Includes an overview of common illnesses of athletes and sport specific injuries. Designed for students in the athletic training option or preprofessional health programs.
KIN 227. Athletic Injuries II Clinical Practicum.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Permission of athletic training program director
Athletic training clinical experience to accompany 226. Open to students in the athletic training option.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 230. Fundamentals of Aquatics.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 101 or equivalent
Eligibility for admission to KIN teacher education program. Basic water safety and emergency water safety. Skill enhancement, understanding, and progressions.
KIN 231. Fundamentals of Tumbling and Gymnastics.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Eligibility for admission to KIN teacher education program
Fundamentals of tumbling and gymnastics apparatus. Skill enhancement, analysis, understanding practice and the development of progressions.
KIN 232. Fundamentals of Indoor Team Sports.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Eligibility for admission to KIN teacher education program
Fundamentals of indoor team sports, for example basketball, volleyball, team handball. Skill enhancement, analysis, understanding practice and the development of progressions.
KIN 233. Fundamentals of Outdoor Team Sports.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Eligibility for admission to KIN teacher education program
Fundamentals of outdoor team sports, for example flag football, soccer, softball. Skill enhancement, analysis, understanding practice and the development of progressions.
KIN 235. Fundamentals of Racquet Sports.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Eligibility for admission to KIN teacher education program
Fundamentals of racquet sports, for example tennis, badminton, racquetball. Skill enhancement, analysis, understanding practice and the development of progressions.
KIN 236. Fundamentals of Individual Sports.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Eligibility for admission to KIN teacher education program
Fundamentals of individual sports, for example track and field, golf, archery and bowling. Skill enhancement, analysis, understanding practice and the development of progressions.
KIN 238. Fundamentals of Outdoor and Adventure Activities.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Eligibility for admission to KIN teacher education program
Techniques of individual and group facilitation for initiatives involving outdoor adventure activity. Topics include ropes/challenge course events, activity presentation, and sequencing, safety techniques, preparation principles and new games philosophy. Participation is required in one weekend of fieldwork.
KIN 240. Introduction to Taping, Equipment, and Bracing Techniques.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Permission of athletic training program director
Basic information and laboratory instruction regarding basic taping techniques, athletic equipment fitting procedures, and the use and proper fitting of prophylactic braces. Open to students in the athletic training option.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 252. Disciplines and Professions in Kinesiology and Health.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Overview of the various disciplines and professions that comprise the field of Kinesiology (the study of human movement) and help students determine the career option that best fits their interests.
KIN 253. Orientation in Kinesiology and Health.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment or credit in 252
Overview of ISU policies and procedures, academic advising operations, degree requirements, program of study planning, and campus resources.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 254. Learning Communities in Kinesiology/Health.
(0.5-0) Cr. 0.5.
F.S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment or credit in 253
Semester long course for new students in the Kinesiology Learning Community to be taken concurrently with the general orientation class for Kinesiology majors. Students will take field trips and work with faculty, staff and mentors to explore careers in kinesiology and complete assignments related to identification & development of their skills and interests. Required for freshmen only.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 258. Physical Fitness and Conditioning.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Kinesiology and health majors only
Development of personal fitness using a variety of conditioning and exercise techniques such as aerobics, weight training, and aquatic fitness. Introduction to acute and chronic responses to exercise, and the role of exercise in health promotion and weight management.
Credit for only one of the following courses may be applied toward graduation: KIN 163, 258.
KIN 259. Leadership Techniques for Fitness Programs.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 258
Development of exercise leadership skills for a variety of activities. Includes planning, promotion, and teaching techniques for developing fitness in others using a variety of exercise modalities including aerobics, weight training, and aquatic fitness.
KIN 266. Advanced Strength Training and Conditioning.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 258, 259
This course is designed to enhance the student's current level of knowledge and expertise to an advanced level in the area of strength training and conditioning. The course will prepare students interested in taking the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified and Conditioning Specialist's exam. The course will focus on the assessment and implementation of training programs with strong emphasis on the areas of resistance training, metabolic training, flexibility, reaction time, speed, and agility.
KIN 280. Directed Field Experience in Elementary Physical Education.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Observing, planning, and facilitating movement experiences of children in an elementary school setting.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 281. Directed Field Experience in Physical Education.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Prereq: Admission to University Teacher Education Program
Observing, planning, and facilitating movement experiences of students in a public school setting.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 284. Elementary and Pre-school Movement Education.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 3 credits in human development and family studies
Approaches to teaching movement skills to pre-school and elementary school age children. Emphasis on planning and conducting developmentally appropriate movement experiences for preschool and elementary aged children based upon motor development research. Practical experience provided.
Credit in only one of the following courses may be applied toward graduation: KIN 284, 312.
KIN 285. Pre-Internship in Kinesiology.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Kinesiology and Health major and permission of internship coordinator
Pre-internship experience with a community sport and recreation or health fitness organization.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 312. Movement Education in Elementary School Physical Education.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 280
Planning for management and instruction of developmentally appropriate physical education for children pre-school through elementary grade 6. Laboratory experience required.
Credit for only one in the following courses can be applied toward graduation: KIN 284, 312.
KIN 315. Coaching Theory and Administrative Issues.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Study in the theory, ethics, strategy, and mechanics of coaching various interscholastic and/or intercollegiate sports. Emphasis on formulating a philosophy, identifying goals and psychological aspects, teaching skills, and developing strategies.
KIN 323. Therapeutic Modalities for Athletic Trainers.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Permission of athletic training program director
Theory and technique of therapeutic modalities used in the management of injuries.
KIN 324. Therapeutic Modalities Clinical Practicum.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Permission of athletic training program director
Athletic training clinical experience to accompany 323. Open to students in athletic training option.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 326. Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Permission of athletic training program director
Theory and practical application of rehabilitation principles used in the management of athletic injuries.
KIN 327. Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries Clinical Practicum.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Permission of athletic training program director
Athletic training clinical experience to accompany 326. Open to students in the athletic training option.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 331. Youth Sports.
(Dual-listed with 531). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
The research findings from non-school related sport programs for children and adolescents and how these impact programs, parents and children including bio-physical, social, psycho-motor and cognitive factors.
KIN 345. Management of Health-Fitness Programs and Facilities.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Application of management concepts to the fitness industry, e.g., understanding customers, marketing, program management, financial management, legal issues, and evaluation and planning.
KIN 355. Biomechanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: PHYS 106 or 111
Mechanical basis of human performance; application of mechanical principles to exercise, sport and other physical activities.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
KIN 358. Physiology of Exercise.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: BIOL 255, 255L, 256 and 256L
Physiological basis of human performance; effects of physical activity on body functions.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
KIN 360. Sociology of Sport and Exercise.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: SOC 134 and one of STAT 101, 104 or 226/326, or KIN 471
Sport and exercise as social systems and as institutions related to other institutions such as the polity, the economy, mass media, and education.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
KIN 365. Sport Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: PSYCH 101 or PSYCH 230
Psychological factors that influence performance in sport settings. The influence of personality, anxiety, motivation, social factors, and psychological skills training.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
KIN 366. Exercise Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: PSYCH 101 or PSYCH 230
Psychological theories for understanding and predicting health-oriented exercise behavior. Psychological and psychobiological responses to exercise. Psychological interventions for increasing exercise participation and adherence rates.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
KIN 372. Motor Control and Learning Across the Lifespan.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: PSYCH 101 or PSYCH 230, BIOL 255, 256
Introduction to major concepts of neuromotor control, behavioral motor control and motor learning in the child, adult and older adult, with emphasis on the adult system.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
KIN 375. Teaching Physical Education.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: admission to University Teacher Education Program
Current theory, practice and research on teaching focusing on management, instructional, and learning styles of students in secondary schools.
KIN 385. Search Strategies for Field Experiences and Employment.
(Cross-listed with H S). Cr. R.
F.S.
Prereq: Junior classification; to be taken minimum of two semesters prior to H S 485
Search techniques and preparation of materials utilized for acquisition of jobs and/or internships in kinesiology and health fields. Internship process and policies/procedures will be covered.
KIN 395. Adapted Physical Education.
(Dual-listed with 595). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 312
Specific disabling conditions in terms of etiology, characteristics, needs, and potential for movement experiences. Techniques of assessment, prescription, adaptation of activities, methods, and program planning. Laboratory experience required.
KIN 595 may not be taken by students who have previously earned credit in KIN 395
KIN 399. Sport, Recreation, and Tourism.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: SOC 134
The role of sport in developing fitness, recreational opportunities, and tourism, with special emphasis on issues related to youth sport, volunteerism, and the marketing of sport events and facilities.
KIN 417. Supervised Teaching in Physical Education in the Secondary School.
Cr. 8.
F.S.
Prereq: 355, 358, 375, 395, 471, 475. Students must be fully admitted to Teacher Education and must apply for approval to enroll at beginning of the semester prior to registering
Supervised teaching in the secondary schools.
KIN 418. Supervised Teaching in Physical Education in the Elementary School.
Cr. 8.
F.S.
Prereq: 280, 312, 355, 358, 375, 395, 471, 475. Students must be fully admitted to Teacher Education and must apply for approval to enroll at the beginning of the semester prior to registering
Supervised teaching in the elementary schools.
KIN 425. Organization and Administration of Athletic Training.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Permission of athletic training program director, senior classification
Current administrative, professional, and legal issues pertaining to athletic training. Job search techniques and strategies including preparation of materials for athletic training students.
KIN 445. Legal Aspects of Sport.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Students will understand legal concepts and terminology relevant to sport/activity, identify strategies for limiting liability in sport/fitness programs, and identify solutions for elimination of discriminatory practices in sport and physical activity.
KIN 450. Medical Concerns for the Athletic Trainer.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Permission of athletic training program director
Current medical issues and concerns, including pathology of illness and injury, dermatological conditions, exposure to allied health care professionals, and pharmacological indications in relation to the profession of athletic training and in patient/athlete care.
KIN 455. Research Topics in Biomechanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 355 or permission of instructor
Examination of biomechanics and kinesiology research literature to evaluate the application of mechanical principles and analyses to human movement in exercise, sport, physical activity, and activities of daily living and to assess research outcomes and their implications for motor performance, movement energetic, musculoskeletal loading, and injury.
KIN 458. Principles of Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 358
Physiological principles of physical fitness; design and administration of fitness programs; testing, evaluation, and prescription; cardiac risk factor modification.
KIN 459. Internship in Exercise Leadership.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Prereq: C- or better in 259, CPR certification, concurrent enrollment in 458
Observation and practice of exercise leadership techniques in an on-campus adult fitness program.
KIN 462. Medical Aspects of Exercise.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 358
The role of exercise in preventive medicine. Impact of exercise on various diseases, and the effect of various medical conditions on the ability to participate in vigorous exercise and competitive sports. Principles of exercise testing and prescription for individuals with these conditions. Environmental and nutritional aspects of exercise.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
KIN 467. Exercise Psychology: Clinical Applications & Interventions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Introductory course with emphasis on exercise psychology (i.e., KIN 366 or equivalent)
Advanced analysis of theoretical health behavior models and their application to physical activity behavior. Includes practical techniques, tools and interventions (e.g., counseling skills, motivational interviewing) to enhance exercise prescription and motivation, and considerations for working with special populations.
KIN 471. Measurement in Physical Education.
(Dual-listed with 571). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Study of grading, assessment and evaluation in physical education with a focus on measuring cognitive and psycho-motor achievement.
KIN 472. Neural Basis of Human Movement.
(Dual-listed with 572). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 372 or PSYCH 310
Addresses the role of the central nervous system in the control of voluntary human movement, with the focus on the cerebral cortex, basal ganglia and cerebellum. Content organized around specific nervous system damage (such as stroke, apraxia, spasticity, or spinal cord damage) and functional movements (such as reaching and grasping, balance and gait). Converging evidence from human movement disorders, brain imaging, animal lesion and single cell studies provide the primary basis for the content.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
KIN 475. Physical Education Curriculum Design and Program Organization.
(Dual-listed with 575). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Admission to University Teacher Education Program
Current theory, practices and principles applied to curriculum development for programs in physical education, K-12. Organizing for teaching in a variety of school settings.
KIN 480. Functional Anatomy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 355; BIOL 155 or 255 and 256
The structure and function of human muscular, skeletal and nervous systems. The relationship of these systems to efficient and safe human motion.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
KIN 481. Biomechanics Lab.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Prereq: 355
Learning lab techniques in Biomechanics and engaging in the experimental process.
KIN 482. Exercise Physiology Lab.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Prereq: 358
Learning lab techniques in Exercise Physiology and engaging in the experimental process.
KIN 483. Exercise Psychology Lab.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Prereq: 366
Learning lab techniques in Exercise Psychology and engaging in the experimental process.
KIN 484. Motor Control Lab.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Prereq: 372
Learning lab techniques in Motor Control and engaging in the experimental process.
KIN 485. Internship in Sport and Exercise Science.
Cr. 1-16.
Prereq: Senior classification and advance registration
Observation and practice in selected sport and exercise science agencies.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 485A. Health/Fitness Management..
Cr. 1-16.
Prereq: Prereq: C- or better in 458 and 459, Kinesiology and Health majors only. Cumulative GPA 2.0.
Observation and practice in selected sport and exercise science agencies.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 485B. Sport and Physical Activity..
Cr. 1-16.
Prereq: Prereq: Kinesiology and Health majors only. Cumulative GPA 2.0.
Observation and practice in selected sport and exercise science agencies.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 488. Research topics in Athletic Training.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of athletic training program director
Clinical experiences in application of athletic training techniques under supervision of certified athletic trainers. Participation in monthly research journal discussion.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 489. Review of Athletic Training Competencies and Clinical Proficiencies.
Cr. R.
F.S.
Prereq: Senior classification, permission of athletic training program director
Preparation for professional endorsement and certification by review of required competencies and clinical proficiencies. Required for endorsement or approval to sit for Board of Certification Exam.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits from KIN advanced core and permission of coordinator
Independent study of problems of areas of interest in exercise and sport science and related areas.
KIN 490A. Exercise and Sport Science.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits from KIN advanced core and permission of coordinator
Independent study of problems of areas of interest in exercise and sport science and related areas.
KIN 490B. Coaching.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits from KIN advanced core and permission of coordinator
Independent study of problems of areas of interest in exercise and sport science and related areas.
KIN 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits from KIN advanced core and permission of coordinator
Independent study of problems of areas of interest in exercise and sport science and related areas.
KIN 495. Seminar in Exercise and Sport Science.
Cr. 0.5-1.
Prereq: Senior classification
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 501. Research Methods in Physical Activity.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification in kinesiology and health
Methods and techniques used in the design and interpretation of research involving physical activity. Emphasis on styles of writing, library use, and computer applications.
KIN 505. Research Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Physiology.
(0-4) Cr. 2.
Prereq: KIN 358 or equivalent course with basic laboratory experience
Application and use of laboratory research equipment in exercise physiology, including operation, calibration, and use in selected situations.
KIN 510. Advanced Medical Aspects of Exercise.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: KIN 358
The role of exercise in preventive medicine. Impact of exercise on various diseases, and the effect of various medical conditions on the ability to participate in vigorous exercise and competitive sports. Principles of exercise testing and prescription for individuals with these conditions.
KIN 512. Methods in Physical Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Study of learning and teaching in physical education for elementary and secondary schools.
KIN 516. Quantitative Analysis of Human Movement.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
Prereq: KIN 355
Application of the principles of mechanics to the analysis of human motion. Investigation of the effects of kinematics and kinetics on the human body with special emphasis on exercise and sport applications. Includes consideration of two-dimensional and three-dimensional imaging techniques and force measurements.
KIN 517. Musculoskeletal Modeling.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 355 or permission from instructor
Systematic problem-solving approaches and design of computer programs for biomechanical analyses. Estimation of anthropometric parameters and mechanical properties of muscles, bones, and joints. Integration of anthropometrics, kinematics, and muscle mechanics into simulations of human movement.
KIN 518. Student Teaching in Elementary Physical Education.
(0-8) Cr. 8.
F.S.
Prereq: 512, 570, 575
Student teaching for 8 weeks in an elementary school.
KIN 519. Student Teaching in Secondary Physical Education.
(0-8) Cr. 8.
F.S.
Prereq: 512, 570, 575
Student teaching for 8 weeks in a middle or high school.
KIN 520. The Social Analysis of Sport.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 360; open to majors only or by permission of instructor
Sociological analysis of sport with emphasis on sociological theory, sports structure, and function in modern industrialized society; the systems of sport in regard to their role structure; formal organization, and professionalization and its differentiation along social class, age, and sex.
KIN 521. Advanced Topics in Exercise and Sport Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 365 or 366, 3 courses in psychology; open to majors only or by permission of instructor
Aspects of psychology which form a basis for understanding and explaining behavior in the context of exercise and sport. Emphasis on evaluating published research, particularly theory and research methodology. Student presentations.
KIN 531. Youth Sports.
(Dual-listed with 331). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
The research findings from non-school related sport programs for children and adolescents and how these impact programs, parents and children including bio-physical, social, psycho-motor and cognitive factors.
KIN 549. Advanced Vertebrate Physiology I.
(Cross-listed with AN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 335; credit or enrollment in BBMB 404 or 420
Neurophysiology, sensory systems, muscle, neuroendocrinology, endocrinology.
KIN 550. Advanced Physiology of Exercise I.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 505
Concepts and methods of assessing neurological, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory adjustments to exercise.
KIN 551. Advanced Physiology of Exercise II.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 505
Analysis of factors affecting work capacity and performance. Human energy metabolism concepts and measurement.
KIN 552. Advanced Vertebrate Physiology II.
(Cross-listed with AN S, NUTRS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: BIOL 335; credit or enrollment in BBMS 404 or 420
Cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, and digestive physiology.
KIN 558. Physical Fitness - Principles, Programs and Evaluation.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: KIN 358
Physiological principles of physical fitness, design and administration of fitness programs; testing, evaluation, and prescription; electrocardiogram interpretation.
KIN 560. Principles of Motor Control and Learning.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: KIN 372
Theoretical perspectives of motor control and learning will be examined as well as factors that facilitate motor learning. Motor control and learning will also be addressed by studying functional tasks such as reach and grasp, posture and locomotor, handwriting, catching and/or speech.
KIN 561. Motor Development and Physical Activity.
(2-0) Cr. 2-3.
Prereq: PSYCH 230
Addresses theories and underlying mechanisms of motor development and motor control applied to typically and atypically developing children. Developmental control of balance, locomotion, reach-to-grasp, and other functional skills will be discussed, as will the role of physical activity in a child's life.
KIN 570. Physical Activity Assessment for Health Related Research.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
This course will cover the broad scope of research in physical activity and public health. Emphasis will be placed on the application of physical activity assessment techniques since accurate measures are needed to more accurately assess the health benefits from physical activity and to evaluate the effectiveness of behavioral interventions designed to promote physical activity.
KIN 571. Measurement in Physical Education.
(Dual-listed with 471). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Study of grading, assessment and evaluation in physical education with a focus on measuring cognitive and psycho-motor achievement.
KIN 572. Neural Basis of Human Movement.
(Dual-listed with 472). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: KIN 372 or PSYCH 310
Addresses the role of the central nervous system in the control of voluntary human movement, with the focus on the cerebral cortex, basal ganglia and cerebellum. Content organized around specific nervous system damage (such as stroke, apraxia, spasticity, or spinal cord damage) and functional movements (such as reaching and grasping, balance and gait). Converging evidence from human movement disorders, brain imaging, animal lesion and single cell studies provide the primary basis for the content.
KIN 575. Physical Education Curriculum Design and Program Organization.
(Dual-listed with 475). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Current theory, practices and principles applied to curriculum development for programs in physical education, K-12. Organizing for teaching in a variety of school settings.
KIN 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
KIN 590A. Physical Education.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
KIN 590B. Health and Exercise Promotion.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
KIN 590D. Exercise Physiology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
KIN 590E. Sport Sociology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
KIN 590F. Sport/Exercise Psychology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
KIN 590G. Motor Behavior.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
KIN 590H. Biomechanics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
KIN 590I. Research Ethics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
KIN 591. Supervised Field Experience.
Cr. 1-6.
Prereq: 10 graduate credits in kinesiology and/or related areas
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special areas.
KIN 591A. Physical Education.
Cr. 1-6.
Prereq: 10 graduate credits in kinesiology and/or related areas
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special areas.
KIN 591B. Health and Exercise Promotion.
Cr. 1-6.
Prereq: 10 graduate credits in kinesiology and/or related areas
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special areas.
KIN 591D. Exercise Physiology.
Cr. 1-6.
Prereq: 10 graduate credits in kinesiology and/or related areas
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special areas.
KIN 592. Practicum in College Teaching.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits. F.S.SS.
Supervised experience with teaching an upper division, classroom-based course.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
KIN 595. Adapted Physical Education.
(Dual-listed with 395). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 375
Specific disabling conditions in terms of etiology, characteristics, needs, and potential for movement experiences. Techniques of assessment, prescription, adaptation of activities, methods, and program planning. Laboratory experience required.
KIN 595 may not be taken by students who have previously earned credit in KIN 395.
KIN 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
KIN 615. Seminar.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
KIN 620. Advance Research Methods in Physical Activity.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 501, STAT 401 and 402. Doctoral students only
Culminating seminar designed to synthesize statistical and design courses with practical research issues using data from physical activity.
KIN 699. Research.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Courses
L A 201. Studio: Landscape Interpretation and Representation.
(1-15) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: Enrollment in the professional program
Reading and representing varied landscapes; development of aesthetic sensitivity to the geomorphology, vegetation, and cultural influences on these landscapes. Small-scale interventions and exploration of landscape phenomena and change. Emphasis on a variety of documentation and drawing techniques.
L A 202. Studio: Site Design I.
(1-15) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: 201
Fundamental issues of landscape planning and design at a site scale. Projects introduce a variety of (objective and subjective) site inquiry methods, space and place making, and sensitive integration of architecture and landscape for specific land uses. User needs, precedent study, programming, site engineering, planting design, and outdoor space design expressed through a variety of three-dimensional modeling, graphic, and written media.
L A 221. Native Plants of the Savanna Ecotone.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Enrollment in the professional program
Observation and study of the wetland, prairie, and woodland vegetation native to the savanna ecotone. Emphasis on plant communities, their distribution, structure, habitat and aesthetics. Plant identification and use in landscape design. Precedent and case studies of vegetation preservation, restoration and use in built works.
L A 222. Introduced Plants of the Midwest.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 221
Identification, observation, and study of plants introduced to cultivation in the Midwest region. Plant cultural requirements, including adaptations to climate changes, solar exposure, and soil conditions. Investigation of history of plant introduction and use in designed landscape, including consequent impacts of plant introduction such as plant invasion. Introduction to planting design at the site scale, including matching plant cultural requirements to site conditions, functional uses of plants and expressive composition using plant form, texture and color.
L A 241. Developing Identity as a Landscape Architect.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Enrollment in the professional program
Development of life skills for conflict resolution, effective interpersonal communication, and CPR/First Aid. Examination of personal values as they relate to the backgrounds, abilities, attitudes, and values of others; exploration of how these influence personal decision-making and group interaction. Reading, discussion, class activities, journal-keeping, writing.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
L A 270. Foundations in Natural Resource policy and History.
(Cross-listed with NREM, ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
The development of natural resource conservation philosophy and policy from the Colonial Era to the present. North American wildlife, forestry, and environmental policy; national parks and other protected lands; federal and state administrative agencies, influence of science. Relationship to cultural contexts, including urban reform and American planning movement. Discussion of common pool resources, public and private lands.
L A 272. Cultural Landscape Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Enrollment in the professional program
Exploration of cultural landscapes, from broad settlement patterns to individual sites, with an emphasis on the origins and evolution of landscapes. Investigation of relationships between vernacular and designed landscapes. Landscapes considered as modes of cultural production that shape and are shaped by social, political, and economic processes. Exploration of landscapes as persistent (yet ephemeral) repositories of culture. Lectures, reading, field studies, and writing.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
L A 274. The Social and Behavioral Landscape.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Exploration of social and behavioral factors pertinent to design of the domestic, civic, and commercial landscape. Focus on working familiarity with design principles as they relate to the behavior and activities of people across a broad demographic and cultural spectrum; application of these principles to design of outdoor environments. Lectures and discussions, including group exercises and field trips.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
L A 281. Investigating Landscape Form, Process, and Detail.
(1-6) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Enrollment in professional program
Exploration of the poetics and principles of landscape construction. Investigation and interpretation of landform and geomorphic processes such as the hydrologic cycle, erosion, and sedimentation. Close observation and representation of detail design, with an emphasis on material types, their connections, and weathering. Readings, field studies, and drawings in analog and digital media.
L A 301. Site Design II.
(1-15) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: 202
Development of half-acre to hundred-acre landscape design and planning proposals, potentially in collaboration with students in other programs. Apply critical methodological frameworks to shape site systems while providing appropriate support for diverse user groups and creating culturally meaningful places. Assess and interpret a program of use, organize subjective and objective site inventory and analysis, develop functional and poetic design strategies for infrastructure and natural systems, and craft artistic and functionally explicit landscape architectural proposals. Development of appropriate technique and high level of craft in representations to support design thinking process and final scheme presentation.
L A 302. Ecological Design at the Regional Scale.
(1-15) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: 301, 381, 465 and Agronomy 156
Application of ecological theories and processes in design and planning at the hundred plus-acre scale specifically focusing on urban and urban fringe landscapes. Apply advanced landscape analysis of soil, water, and vegetation utilizing geographic information systems. Particular focus on stream and wetland restoration, mitigation, and regulations and developing design representations for public use.
L A 309. Field Travel.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in the professional program and permission of instructor
Observation of and reflection on professional practice and landscapes in urban, rural, and wilderness areas. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
L A 322. Fundamentals of Planting Design.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 221
The art and techniques of creating plant compositions in the landscape that respond to cultural and biophysical contexts. Investigation of soil properties and plant/soil relationships relevant to the built environment. Methods of site inventory and analysis, developing plant palettes and composing plant assemblages that address expressive and functional needs. Introduction to the techniques of preparing planting plans, including standards for plant selection, plant lists and plant specification.
L A 341. Contemporary Landscape Architecture.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 301
Exploration of contemporary landscape architectural practice through individualized research into practicing firms. Preparation of paper and presentation outlining broad framework and specific parameters of a selected area of contemporary practice using specific projects as examples. Work may result in invitation of current practitioner(s) as a lecture series or event. Resume and portfolio preparation in advance of required off-campus semester (L A 451 A, B or C).
L A 371. History of Modern Landscapes, 1750 to Present.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Investigation of landscape design concepts and trends as observed over time, from approximately 1750 to the present, with emphasis on the United States and Europe. Examination of significant figures and outstanding works (sites, gardens, landscapes, monuments, subdivisions, city plans, etc.) of varied geographic regions. Analysis of the social, economic, political, and technical forces contributing to the development of landscape design styles, vocabulary, and literature. Lectures, readings, projects, research papers.
L A 373. Gardens and Landscapes from Antiquity to 1750.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Investigation of international landscape design concepts and trends as observed over time, from pre-history to the mid 18th century. Examination of significant figures and outstanding works (sites, gardens, landscapes, monuments, subdivisions, city plans, etc.) of varied geographic regions. Analysis of the social, economic, political, and technical forces contributing to the development of landscape design styles, vocabulary, and literature. Lectures, readings, projects, research papers.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
L A 381. Shaping the Land.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 281, MATH 141
Design of landforms to achieve aesthetic, functional, and safety goals. Landform changes to accommodate human uses and activities. Impacts and implications of landform transformation on the surrounding environment. Surface and subsurface drainage design, storm water runoff best management practices, contour manipulation to incorporate slopes, swales, culverts, pads, retaining walls, walks, steps, terraces, buildings, and other structures in the landscape. Road layout and alignment, parking lot design, and earthwork volume estamates. Design communication using CAD, perspectives, cross-sections, contour maps, landform models, and narratives. Class exercieses, case study precedents, and preliminary construction documents.
L A 401. Community Design.
(1-15) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: 402
Physical planning and design of places utilizing community-based methods. Projects address social and cultural dimensions of placemaking such as reuse of abandoned sites, in-fill development, and community visioning. Emphasis on development of user-client relationship skills and design research. Integrated seminar component.
L A 401H. Honors Cr. 7.
(1-15) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: 402
Physical planning and design of places utilizing community-based methods. Projects address social and cultural dimensions of placemaking such as reuse of abandoned sites, in-fill development, and community visioning. Emphasis on development of user-client relationship skills and design research. Integrated seminar component.
L A 402. Urban Design.
(1-15) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: 302
Comprehensive planning and design for urban sites or for sites within urban contexts. Projects typically include planning for a variety of integrated land uses, and cover the full range of design scales from master planning to proposals for site details. Emphasis on written and verbal as well as graphic communications. Integrated seminar component.
L A 402H. Honors Cr. 7.
(1-15) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: 302
Comprehensive planning and design for urban sites or for sites within urban contexts. Projects typically include planning for a variety of integrated land uses, and cover the full range of design scales from master planning to proposals for site details. Emphasis on written and verbal as well as graphic communications. Integrated seminar component.
L A 403H. Senior Thesis Preparation Tutorial.
Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 402, permission of thesis advisor, enrollment in Honors program
Preparation for senior thesis.
L A 404. Advanced Landscape Architectural Design.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (1-15) Cr. 6.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. S.
Prereq: L A 401
Advanced forum for the demonstration of sophistication in landscape architectural design. Experimentation and innovation are encouraged.
L A 404H. Honors Cr. 6-7.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (1-15) Cr. 6.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. S.
Prereq: L A 401
Advanced forum for the demonstration of sophistication in landscape architectural design. Experimentation and innovation are encouraged.
L A 405H. Senior Thesis.
(0-15) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: 401, 402, 403, and enrollment in Honors program; permission of adviser, chair and thesis adviser
Individual advanced forum for the demonstration of sophistication in landscape architectural design. Experimentation and innovation are expected.
L A 417. Urban and Peri-urban Watershed Assessment.
(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with ENV S). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Junior standing, 6 credits of natural science
Assessment and reduction of impacts in urban and peri-urban watershed areas. Course prepares students to work with various analysis methods for vegetation, topography, stormwater and stream condition as well as work with data from other disciplines. Emphasis on communicating with the public. Introductory GIS and GPS technologies are utilized. Learning is largely field-based.
L A 421. Advanced Planting Design.
(Dual-listed with 521). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 322 or graduate standing
Theory and practice of planting design, with emphasis on the ecological, cultural, and aesthetic factors affecting planting design and vegetation management in the built environment. Three venues for collaborative learning form the basis of the course: topical research inquiry, case history investigation, and completion of one comprehensive project design.
L A 441. Professional Practice.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 481
Studies of conventional and developing forms of public and private practice. Explore relationships between professional life and the culture of the professional design firm; investigate firm identities and structures; understand design projects, their delivery process, and contractual agreements. Lecture and class discussion.
L A 444. Landscape Architecture Professional Internship, Study Abroad, or National Student Exchange.
Cr. R.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 341, permission of adviser and chair
Independent educational enrichment through exploration of landscape architectural practice in a professional internship, international studies, or out-of-region national study experience.
L A 444A. Professional Internship..
Cr. R.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 341, permission of adviser and chair
Independent educational enrichment through exploration of landscape architectural practice in a professional internship, international studies, or out-of-region national study experience.
L A 444B. Study Abroad..
Cr. R.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 341, permission of adviser and chair
Independent educational enrichment through exploration of landscape architectural practice in a professional internship, international studies, or out-of-region national study experience.
L A 444C. National Student Exchange..
Cr. R.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 341, permission of adviser and chair
Independent educational enrichment through exploration of landscape architectural practice in a professional internship, international studies, or out-of-region national study experience.
L A 461I. Introduction to GIS.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, ENSCI, ENV S). Cr. 4.
SS.
Descriptive and predictive GIS modeling techniques, spatial statistics, and map algebra. Application of GIS modeling techniques to environmental planning and resource management.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
L A 478. Topical Studies in Landscape Architecture.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 478A. Landscape Design.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 478B. Planting Design.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 478C. Construction.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 478D. History/Theory/Criticism.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 478E. Landscape Planning.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 478F. Urban Design.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 478G. Graphics.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 478H. Honors.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 478I. Interdisciplinary Studies.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 478J. International Studies.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 478K. Computer Applications.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 478L. Ecological Design.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 478M. Social/Behavioral.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 478N. Natural Resources.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 481. Landscape Construction.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 381
Development of construction details with emphasis on materials and their aesthetic and functional uses as building materials. Explore characteristics and uses of construction materials and application of wood systems, paving systems, retaining walls, masonry and concrete systems, and metals; investigate structural theory of wood systems. Preliminary preparation of construction documents.
L A 482. Advanced Landscape Construction.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 481
Advanced site construction issues, with emphasis on water and irrigation systems, mechanical and electrical systems, site lighting, proposal preparation, project scheduling, project costing and estimating, and master specification editing.
L A 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
L A 490A. Landscape Design.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
L A 490B. Planting Design.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
L A 490C. Construction.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
L A 490D. History.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
L A 490E. Landscape Planning.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
L A 490F. Urban Design.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
L A 490G. Graphics.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
L A 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
L A 490I. Interdisciplinary Studies.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
L A 490J. International Studies.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
L A 490K. Computer Applications.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
L A 490L. Ecological Design.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
L A 490M. Social/Behavioral.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
L A 490N. Natural Resources.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.
L A 491. Environmental Law and Planning.
(Dual-listed with 591). (Cross-listed with C R P, DSN S, ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Environmental law and policy as applied in planning at the local and state levels. Brownfields, environmental justice, water quality, air quality, wetland and floodplain management, and local government involvement in ecological protection through land use planning and other programs.
L A 517. Urban and Peri-urban Watershed Assessment.
(Dual-listed with 417). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: graduate standing
Assessment and reduction of impacts in urban and peri-urban watershed areas. Course prepares students to work with various analysis methods for vegetation, topography, stormwater, and stream condition as well as work with data from other disciplines. Emphasis on communicating with the public. Introductory GIS and GPS technologies are utilized. Learning is largely field-based.
L A 521. Advanced Planting Design.
(Dual-listed with 421). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 322 or graduate standing.
Theory and practice of planting design, with emphasis on the ecological, cultural and aesthetic factors affecting planting design and vegetation management in the built environment. Three venues for collaborative learning form the basis of the course: topical research inquiry, case history investigation, and completion of one comprehensive project design.
L A 541. Principles of Research for Landscape Architects.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate standing
Examination of design inquiry and research methods appropriate to landscape architectural projects, including bibliographical, historical, numerical, statistical, survey, and geographical methods. Readings, discussions, and application problems. Preparation of a research proposal.
L A 567. Advanced GIS Landscape Modeling.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 302 or C R P 451/551
Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) modeling techniques to landscape planning and management issues. Selection, acquisition, and conversion of digital landscape data. Modeling applications for studio projects, outreach projects, and research projects.
L A 571. Landscape Architectural Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: graduate standing
Exploration of major theories of landscape architectural design and their relationships to broader cultural and theoretical practices. Examination of key texts and projects in landscape architecture, architecture, art, and related fields. Emphasis on developing critical ways of analyzing ideas. Lectures, readings, discussion, and writings.
L A 578. Topical Studies in Landscape Architecture.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 578A. Landscape Design.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 578B. Planting Design.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 578C. Construction.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 578D. History/Theory/Criticism.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 578E. Landscape Planning.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 578F. Urban Design.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 578G. Graphics.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 578H. Honors.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 578I. Interdisciplinary Studies.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 578J. International Studies.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 578K. Computer Applications.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 578L. Ecological Design.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 578M. Social/Behavioral.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 578N. Natural Resources.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.
L A 580. Thesis, Creative Component Tutorial.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of major professor
Hands-on participation in a creative or research activity in the student's area of specialization. Development of a detailed prospectus that defines the thesis or creative component.
L A 582. Graduate Seminar.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Admission to graduate program or permission of instructor
Examination and discussion of professional practice, research in landscape architecture, and environmental planning.
L A 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: graduate standing.
L A 590A. Landscape Design.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: graduate standing.
L A 590B. Planting Design.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: graduate standing.
L A 590C. Construction.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: graduate standing.
L A 590D. History.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: graduate standing.
L A 590E. Landscape Planning.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: graduate standing.
L A 590F. Urban Design.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: graduate standing.
L A 590G. Graphics.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: graduate standing.
L A 590I. Interdisciplinary Studies.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: graduate standing.
L A 590J. International Studies.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: graduate standing.
L A 590K. Computer Applications.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: graduate standing.
L A 590L. Ecological Design.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: graduate standing.
L A 590M. Social/Behavioral.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: graduate standing.
L A 590N. Natural Resources.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: graduate standing.
L A 591. Environmental Law and Planning.
(Dual-listed with 491). (Cross-listed with C R P, DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Environmental law and policy as applied in planning at the local and state levels. Brownfields, environmental justice, water quality, air quality, wetland and floodplain management, and local government involvement in ecological protection through land use planning and other programs.
L A 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of major professor
Comprehensive study and original development of a project selected by the student and approved by the major professor. Completed project must be submitted to and approved by a graduate faculty committee as evidence of mastery of the principles of landscape architecture.
L A 699. Thesis Research.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of major professor
Liberal Arts and Sciences Cross-Disciplinary Studies Courses
LAS 101. Orientation for Open Option and Preprofessional Students.
(1-0) Cr. 0.5.
F.S.
First 8 weeks. Self-responsibility and university procedures. LAS general education requirements, ISU departments and programs, time management, academic study skills, adjustment to the university environment. Required of all first year students in the Open Option and Preprofessional Health Programs.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 103. Frontiers of the Discipline.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Learning Community/ Seminar focusing entirely on the "cutting edge" research activities of faculty members.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 103A. General.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Learning Community/ Seminar focusing entirely on the "cutting edge" research activities of faculty members.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 103B. Humanities.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Learning Community/ Seminar focusing entirely on the "cutting edge" research activities of faculty members.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 103C. Communication..
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Learning Community/ Seminar focusing entirely on the "cutting edge" research activities of faculty members.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 103D. Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Learning Community/ Seminar focusing entirely on the "cutting edge" research activities of faculty members.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 103E. Social Sciences.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Learning Community/ Seminar focusing entirely on the "cutting edge" research activities of faculty members.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 104. Personal Career Development.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 12 credits of ISU coursework
Comprehensive approach to personal career development; intensive self-analysis; utilization of a computerized career exploration system; contact with area professionals; examination of work in modern society and the impact of technology on the future of work; exposure to job search skills necessary for career choice implementation.
LAS 125. Connections.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: First year student
Links a large lecture class with a small learning community / seminar. In each case the professor teaching the large lecture facilitates a small weekly seminar. Informal discussions about critical issues of the day connected to lecture topics through films, public lectures and other events which students and the faculty leader attend.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 125A. General.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: First year student
Links a large lecture class with a small learning community / seminar. In each case the professor teaching the large lecture facilitates a small weekly seminar. Informal discussions about critical issues of the day connected to lecture topics through films, public lectures and other events which students and the faculty leader attend.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 125B. Humanities.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: First year student
Links a large lecture class with a small learning community / seminar. In each case the professor teaching the large lecture facilitates a small weekly seminar. Informal discussions about critical issues of the day connected to lecture topics through films, public lectures and other events which students and the faculty leader attend.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 125C. Communication..
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: First year student
Links a large lecture class with a small learning community / seminar. In each case the professor teaching the large lecture facilitates a small weekly seminar. Informal discussions about critical issues of the day connected to lecture topics through films, public lectures and other events which students and the faculty leader attend.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 125D. Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: First year student
Links a large lecture class with a small learning community / seminar. In each case the professor teaching the large lecture facilitates a small weekly seminar. Informal discussions about critical issues of the day connected to lecture topics through films, public lectures and other events which students and the faculty leader attend.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 125E. Social Sciences.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: First year student
Links a large lecture class with a small learning community / seminar. In each case the professor teaching the large lecture facilitates a small weekly seminar. Informal discussions about critical issues of the day connected to lecture topics through films, public lectures and other events which students and the faculty leader attend.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 140. Advancing Citizenship Together Learning Community Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits.
First semester of required seminar for participants in the ACT (Advancing Citizenship Together) Learning Community. Builds citizenship skills with a focus on women's issues and politics, and includes a service-learning component.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 160. Introduction to Race and Ethnicity in America.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
One of two courses linked with the Multicultural Learning Community (MLC). Concepts and methods employed in understanding the social and cultural experiences of the major ethnic minority groups in the U.S. with explorations primarily of Native, African, Latino, and Asian Americans.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
LAS 161. Studies in Race and Ethnicity in America.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: 160. Permission of Instructor
Second of two courses linked with the Multicultural Learning Community (MLC). Application of concepts and methods to understanding the social and cultural experiences of the major ethnic minority groups in the U. S. with explorations of Native, African, Latino, and Asian American.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
LAS 170. Leadership ISU.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Freshman or sophomore classification
An introductory leadership course for first-year and second-year students. Students will gain a basic understanding of leadership skill development and resources available to student leaders at Iowa State University. Course content will be delivered through a variety of methods such as guest speakers, team building exercises, and small group discussions. Students will be expected to complete several out of class assignments to apply the leadership skills they have learned.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 201. Professional Employment Preparation.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: 2nd semester freshman or transfer student within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Exploration, development, and practice of techniques utilized to develop and implement a comprehensive career plan and conduct a professional internship or employment search with emphasis on preparing resumes, cover letters, application materials, interviewing techniques, and overall professional behaviors throughout the recruiting process.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 211. Introduction to U.S. Latino/a Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
In this course, students learn about the history and current lives of the Latino/a peoples in the United States, including Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, and South and Central Americans. Students will also learn information specific to Iowa Latino/as. Through readings, class discussions, writing assignments, guest speakers and community-based learning, students will acquire accurate information and a solid understanding of US Latino/as. Students will cover elements of Latino/a culture including historical, sociological, educational, psychological, economic, and political facets.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
LAS 222. Leadership Styles and Strategies in a Diverse Society.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Developing and practicing leadership skills through understanding personal leadership styles, leadership theory and communication theory, including how they relate to gender issues and cultural diversity; exploring personality types, communication styles, and leadership styles, networking and developing mentoring relationships; setting goals and participating in leadership opportunities and service.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
LAS 250. Cultures in Transition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
An interdisciplinary introduction to a world region in a state of rapid social and cultural transition. Discussion of the history, social and political institutions, arts, economy, agriculture, and environment of the new nations.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LAS 290. Special Problems.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Freshman or sophomore classification; Permission of the director of the Catt Center for LAS 290G.: other topics need: permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
LAS 290A. LAS Ambassadors..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Freshman or sophomore classification; Permission of the director of the Catt Center for LAS 290G.: other topics need: permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
LAS 290B. Advising Project..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Freshman or sophomore classification; Permission of the director of the Catt Center for LAS 290G.: other topics need: permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
LAS 290C. Pre-Law Project..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Freshman or sophomore classification; Permission of the director of the Catt Center for LAS 290G.: other topics need: permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
LAS 290D. General..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Freshman or sophomore classification; Permission of the director of the Catt Center for LAS 290G.: other topics need: permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
LAS 290G. Catt Center Project..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Freshman or sophomore classification; Permission of the director of the Catt Center for LAS 290G.: other topics need: permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
LAS 291. Service Learning.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Service work as appropriate to the student s degree program. Academic work under faculty supervision may include written project, report, and guided reading.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 291A. General.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Service work as appropriate to the student s degree program. Academic work under faculty supervision may include written project, report, and guided reading.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 291B. U.S. Diversity Project.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Service work as appropriate to the student s degree program. Academic work under faculty supervision may include written project, report, and guided reading.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 291C. International Perspectives Project.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Service work as appropriate to the student s degree program. Academic work under faculty supervision may include written project, report, and guided reading.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 298. Internship/Co-op.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Liberal Arts and Sciences Career Services; sophomore classification
Students participating in an internship or co-op on a full-time basis must register for this course prior to beginning their work experience to remain in full-time student status.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 325. Introduction to Asian American Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
A survey of the peoples in the United States who trace their origins to Asia, focusing primarily on the experiences of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, South Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. Study and discussion of history, culture, literature, social relations, and political participation of these groups, with assigned readings, writings, and in-class presentations.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
LAS 350. Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits.
LAS 350A. Interdisciplinary.
(3-0) Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits.
LAS 350B. Humanities.
(3-0) Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits.
LAS 350C. Mathematics and Nature Science.
(3-0) Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits.
LAS 350D. Social Sciences.
(3-0) Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits.
LAS 385. The Holocaust.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
An examination of the religious, social, scientific, and historical contexts for the Nazi destruction of European Jewry. Topics covered include anti-Semitism, German volkish philosophy, eugenics, World War II, the Final Solution, rescuers, and contemporary issues.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LAS 395. Interdisciplinary Study Abroad.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Multi-faceted exploration of a selected world region directed at developing a comprehensive understanding of a selected culture's role in contemporary society.
LAS 395A. Pre-Departure Seminar. Cr. 1..
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Multi-faceted exploration of a selected world region directed at developing a comprehensive understanding of a selected culture's role in contemporary society.
LAS 395B. Humanities. Cr. 1-4..
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Multi-faceted exploration of a selected world region directed at developing a comprehensive understanding of a selected culture's role in contemporary society.
LAS 395C. Communications. Cr. 1-4..
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Multi-faceted exploration of a selected world region directed at developing a comprehensive understanding of a selected culture's role in contemporary society.
LAS 395D. Mathematics and Natural Science. Cr. 1-4..
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Multi-faceted exploration of a selected world region directed at developing a comprehensive understanding of a selected culture's role in contemporary society.
LAS 395E. Social Sciences. Cr. 1-4..
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Multi-faceted exploration of a selected world region directed at developing a comprehensive understanding of a selected culture's role in contemporary society.
LAS 398. Internship/Co-op.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Liberal Arts and Sciences Career Services; junior classification
Students participating in an internship or co-op on a full-time basis must register for this course prior to beginning their work experience to remain in full-time student status.
LAS 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor for LAS 490G; other topics need: permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
No more than 9 credits of LAS 490 may be applied toward graduation.
LAS 490A. General..
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor for LAS 490G; other topics need: permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
No more than 9 credits of LAS 490 may be applied toward graduation.
LAS 490E. Entrepreneurial Studies..
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor for LAS 490G; other topics need: permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
No more than 9 credits of LAS 490 may be applied toward graduation.
LAS 490G. Catt Center Project..
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor for LAS 490G; other topics need: permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
No more than 9 credits of LAS 490 may be applied toward graduation.
LAS 491. Service Learning.
Cr. 1-4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Service work as appropriate to the student's degree program. Academic work under faculty supervision may include written project, report, and guided reading.
LAS 491A. General.
Cr. 1-4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Service work as appropriate to the student's degree program. Academic work under faculty supervision may include written project, report, and guided reading.
LAS 491B. U.S. Diversity Project.
Cr. 1-4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Service work as appropriate to the student's degree program. Academic work under faculty supervision may include written project, report, and guided reading.
LAS 491C. International Perspectives Project.
Cr. 1-4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Service work as appropriate to the student's degree program. Academic work under faculty supervision may include written project, report, and guided reading.
LAS 498. Internship/Co-op.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Liberal Arts and Sciences Career Services; senior classification
Students participating in an internship or co-op on a full-time basis must register for this course prior to beginning their work experience to remain in full-time student status.
LAS 499. Internship.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of Liberal Arts and Sciences Career Services
Work experience in professional setting appropriate to the student's degree program. Academic work under faculty supervision may include written projects, reports, and guided reading.
Latin Courses
LATIN 101. Elementary Latin I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Grammar and vocabulary of classical Latin, within the context of Roman culture; reading knowledge through texts adapted from classical authors.
LATIN 102. Elementary Latin II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 101
Grammar and vocabulary of classical Latin, within the context of Roman culture; reading knowledge through texts adapted from classical authors.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LATIN 201. Intermediate Latin.
Cr. arr.
F.
Prereq: 102
Emphasis on grammatical principles, composition and reading Latin texts.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LATIN 332. Introduction to Latin Literature.
Cr. arr.
S.
Prereq: 201
Readings in Latin Literature with emphasis on critical analysis of style, structure or thought.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LATIN 441. Advanced Readings in Latin Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.
Prereq: 332
Study of individual authors or genres; intensive readings in the original supplemented by modern criticism and analysis in English. Authors and genres will vary; courses may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits each.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LATIN 442. Advanced Topics in Latin Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. S.
Prereq: 332
Advanced study of authors or topics relating to Latin literature. Authors and topics will vary; courses may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits each.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LATIN 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in Latin and permission of department chair
Designed to meet the needs of students who seek work in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 9 credits in Latin 490 may be counted toward graduation.
Library Courses
LIB 160. Library Instruction.
(1-0) Cr. 0.5.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: for students whose native language is not English: Completion of English 101 requirement
Eight-week course required for undergraduate degree. Use of research libraries and information sources, including services of the University Library, with an emphasis on finding, evaluating, and using scholarly information. To be taken as early as possible in the student's undergraduate career. See course descriptions of ENGL 150 and 250 for prerequisite related to LIB 160.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Linguistics Courses
LING 101. Introduction to the Study of Linguistics.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Cross-disciplinary perspectives on the study of linguistics. Applications of linguistics to real world problems. Careers in linguistics.
LING 119. Introduction to World Languages.
(Cross-listed with WLC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Study of language diversity and the personal, social and political effects of diversity. Language families, attitudes toward language and dialects, language and culture, multilingualism, foreign language learning, written codes, official languages, and language policy.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LING 120. Computers and Language.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Introduction to the use of linguistic knowledge in computer applications today and the basic computational techniques used in such applications. The development of these techniques throughout the history of computational linguistics. How the study of language has contributed to the advancement of technology and how certain computational problems have influenced the way linguists study language.
LING 207. Introduction to Symbolic Logic.
(Cross-listed with PHIL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Introduction to fundamental logical concepts and logical symbolism. Development of natural deduction through first order predicate logic with identity. Applications to arguments in ordinary English and to philosophical issues. Majors should take PHIL 207 as early as possible.
LING 219. Introduction to Linguistics.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Introduction to linguistic concepts and principles of linguistic analysis with English as the primary source of data. Sound and writing systems, sentence structure, vocabulary, and meaning. Issues in the study of usage, regional and social dialects, language acquisition, and language change.
LING 220. Descriptive English Grammar.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: ENGL 250
Overview of grammatical structures and functions. Parts of speech; phrase, clause, and sentence structure; sentence types and sentence analysis; rhetorical grammar and sentence style; terminology. Not a remedial, English composition, or ESL course.
LING 275. Introduction to Communication Disorders.
(Cross-listed with CMDIS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Survey of nature, causes, and types of major communication disorders including phonological, adult and child language, voice, cleft palate, fluency, and hearing disorders.
LING 286. Basic Sign Language.
(Cross-listed with CMDIS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Development of basic skills in the use and understanding of signed English, a modification of American Sign Language. Overview of the types, causes and consequences of hearing impairment, deaf culture and the education of hearing-impaired children.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
LING 305. Language, Thought and Action.
(Cross-listed with SP CM, COMST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ENGL 250
The study of symbolic processes and how meaning is conveyed in words, sentences, and utterances; discussion of modern theories of meaning; and an exploration of relationships among language, thought and action.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
LING 309. Introduction to Culture and Language.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ANTHR 201
Language as a human attribute; language versus animal communication; human communication in cultural context; paralanguage, kinesics, proxemics, artifacts as communication; language and culture; cross-cultural sociolinguistics; ethnoscience; and language policies. Participatory lab: focus on analysis of a non-Western language and communication system.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LING 331. Theory of Computing.
(Cross-listed with COM S). (3-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: C- or higher in 228, C- or higher in COM S 330 or CPR E 310, C- or higher in MATH 166, and ENGL 250.
Models of computation: finite state automata, pushdown automata and Turing machines. Study of grammars and their relation to automata. Limits of digital computation, unsolvability and Church-Turing thesis. Chomsky hierarchy and relations between classes of languages.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
LING 352. Introduction to Spanish Phonology.
(Cross-listed with SPAN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Spanish 301, 303 or 304
An introductory study of the articulation, classification, distribution, and regional variations of the sounds of the Spanish language. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LING 354. Introduction to Spanish-English Interpretation.
(Dual-listed with 554). (Cross-listed with SPAN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: SPAN 351
Introduction to the theory, methods, techniques, and problems of consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. Consideration of material from business, agriculture, law, design, medicine, literature, advertisement, and sports. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LING 371. Phonetics and Phonology.
(Cross-listed with CMDIS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: CMDIS 275 or ENGL 219
Analysis of speech through study of individual sounds, their variations, and relationships in context; English phonology; practice in auditory discrimination and transcription of sounds of American English; description of speech sounds in terms of their production, transmission, and perception.
LING 413. Psychology of Language.
(Cross-listed with PSYCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: PSYCH 101
Introduction to psycholinguistics. Topics may include origin of language, speech perception, language comprehension, reading, bilingualism, brain bases of language, and computational modeling of language processes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
LING 420. History of the English Language.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: ENGL 219, 220
Comparison of English to other languages by family background and by type. Analysis of representative Old, Middle, Early Modern and present-day English texts, including both literary works and non-literary documents.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
LING 422. Women, Men, and the English Language.
(Cross-listed with ENGL, W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ENGL 219
The ways men and women differ in using language in varied settings and the ways in which language both creates and reflects gender divisions.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
LING 425. Second Language Learning and Teaching.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ENGL 219; junior classification
The process of second language learning and principles and techniques of teaching second languages. Learning and teaching in specific situations and for particular purposes. Current applications of technology in teaching and assessment.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
LING 437. Grammatical Analysis.
(Dual-listed with 537). (Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ENGL 220; junior classification
Theories and methods for analysis of English syntax with emphasis on recent syntactic theory.
LING 462. Contrastive Analysis of Spanish/English for Translators.
(Cross-listed with SPAN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Spanish 351
Linguistic study of the major differences between the Spanish and English grammatical systems and their applications in the translation of Spanish to English. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
LING 463. Hispanic Dialectology.
(Cross-listed with SPAN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Spanish 352
Intensive study of the phonology, morphosyntax and lexicon of the Hispanic dialects of Spain and Latin America in their historical context. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LING 471. Language Development.
(Cross-listed with CMDIS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: CMDIS 275 or PSYCH 230 or ENGL 219
Definition of components of language. Overview of theories and developmental processes related to each component of linguistic skill (semantics, lexicon, syntax, morphology, phonology, pragmatics). Overview of normative information available for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. Attention to metalinguistic skills and the complementary nonlinguistic and paralinguistic skills.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
LING 486. Methods in Elementary School World Language Instruction.
(Cross-listed with C I, WLC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 25 credits in a world language
Planning, implementation, and assessment of standards-based, student-centered, and thematic instruction in the elementary (K-8) classroom. Special emphasis on students' communicative skills, cultural knowledge, and content learning.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
LING 487. Methods in Secondary School World Language Instruction.
(Cross-listed with WLC, C I). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 25 credits in a world language, admission to teacher education program
Theories and principles of contemporary world language learning and teaching. Special emphasis on designing instruction and assessments for active learning.
LING 489. Undergraduate Seminar.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.
Prereq: 9 credits in English beyond 250
Intensive study of a selected topic in literature, criticism, rhetoric, writing, or language. Cross-listing with linguistics acceptable only when offered as a course in linguistics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
LING 490B. Independent Study.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 9 credits in English beyond 250 appropriate to the section taken, junior classification, permission of Undergraduate Studies Committee
Designed to meet the needs of students who wish study in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
LING 490BB. Linguistics, Semantics (Engl 490B).
(Cross-listed with ENGL). Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 9 credits in English beyond 250 appropriate to the section taken, junior classification, permission of Undergraduate Studies Committee
Designed to meet the needs of students who wish study in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
LING 490D. Independent Study: Linguistic Anthropology.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR). Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in anthropology
LING 500. Language and Culture.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ANTHR 309 or 510
Approaches to the study of the relationship between language structure, world view, and cognition; social and structural linguistic variation; cross-cultural aspects of verbal and non-verbal communication; linguistic change; contemporary applications of linguistic anthropology.
LING 510. Introduction to Computers in Applied Linguistics.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Use of applications software for language teaching, linguistic analysis, and statistical analysis. Issues and problems in applied linguistics related to computer methods.
LING 511. Introduction to Linguistic Analysis.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Principles and methods of linguistic analysis with emphasis on phonology, morphology, and syntax. Description of linguistic variation and current theoretical approaches to linguistics.
LING 513. Language Assessment Practicum.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 519
Advanced practicum in language assessment.
LING 514. Sociolinguistics.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics
Theories and methods of examining language in its social setting. Analysis of individual characteristics (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity, social class, region), interactional factors (e.g., situation, topic, purpose) and national policies affecting language use.
LING 515. Statistical Natural Language Processing.
(Cross-listed with ENGL, HCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: STAT 330 or equivalent; recommended 219 or 511
Introduction to computational techniques involving human language and speech in applications such as information retrieval and extraction, automatic text categorization, word prediction, intelligent Web searching, spelling and grammar checking, speech recognition and synthesis, statistical machine translation, n-grams, POS-tagging, word-sense disambiguation, on-line lexicons and thesauri, markup languages, corpus analysis, and Python programming language.
LING 517. Second Language Acquisition.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics
Theory, methods, and results of second language acquisition research with emphasis on approaches relevant to second language teaching.
LING 518. Teaching English as a Second Language Methods and Materials.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics
Introduction to approaches, methods, techniques, materials, curricular design, and assessment for various levels of ESL instruction. Attention to issues related to the teaching of listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and culture.
LING 519. Second Language Assessment.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 511
Principles of second language assessment including reliability, validity, authenticity and practicality. Constructing, scoring, interpreting, and evaluating second language tests for a variety of situations.
LING 520. Computational Analysis of English.
(Cross-listed with ENGL, HCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 510 and 511
Concepts and practices for analysis of English by computer with emphasis on the applications of computational analysis to problems in applied linguistics such as corpus analysis and recognition of learner language in computer-assisted learning and language assessment.
LING 524. Literacy: Issues and Methods for Nonnative Speakers of English.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics
Theoretical and practical issues and techniques in the teaching of literacy in a variety of contexts, involving children and adults at basic skill levels and teens and adults in academic and vocational programs.
LING 525. Methods in Teaching Listening and Speaking Skills to Nonnative Speakers of English.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics
Theoretical and practical issues and techniques in the teaching of second language pronunciation, listening, and speaking skills. Topics will be relevant to those intending to teach in various contexts involving both K-12 and adult learners.
LING 526. Computer-Assisted Language Learning.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 511 or equivalent
Theory, research, and practice in computer use for teaching non-native speakers of English. Methods for planning and evaluating computer-based learning activities.
LING 527. Discourse Analysis.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics
Methods and theoretical foundations for linguistic approaches to discourse analysis. Applications of discourse analysis to the study of texts in a variety of settings, including academic and research contexts.
LING 528. English for Specific Purposes.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics
Issues and techniques in analyzing, teaching, and assessing English for specific purposes. Topics include theories of specific purpose language use, analysis of learner needs in target language contexts, and syllabus and materials development for teaching and assessment.
LING 537. Grammatical Analysis.
(Dual-listed with 437). (Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 220; 219 or 511 or an introductory course in linguistics; junior classification
Theories and methods for analysis of English syntax with emphasis on recent syntactic theory.
LING 554. Introduction to Spanish-English Interpretation.
(Dual-listed with 354). (Cross-listed with SPAN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: SPAN 351
Introduction to the theory, methods, techniques, and problems of consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. Consideration of material from business, agriculture, law, design, medicine, literature, advertisement, and sports. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LING 588. Supervised Practicum in Teaching English as a Second Language.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (1-5) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits toward the TESL Certificate, 15 credits toward the TESL/AL master's degree, or completion of all other requirements for K- 12 ESL teacher endorsement
Intensive observation of ESL instruction and supervised practice in teaching learners of English in a context appropriate to the practicum student's goals. Seminar discussion of observed practices in relation to language teaching theories and methods.
LING 590. Special Topics: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)/Applied Linguistics.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of the English Department Graduate Studies Committee according to guidelines available in the department office
LING 590B. Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)/Applied Linguistics. (Cross-listed with Engl 590B).
(Cross-listed with ENGL). Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of the English Department Graduate Studies Committee according to guidelines available in the department office
LING 591. Studies in Applied Linguistics.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in TESL/Applied Linguistics
Intensive study of applied linguistic theory as it relates to specific issues in language acquisition, teaching, or use.
LING 623. Research Methods in Applied Linguistics.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 511, 517, 519
Survey of research traditions in applied linguistics. Focus on theoretical and practical aspects of quantitative and qualitative approaches to applied linguistic study, including experimental and quasiexperimental methods, classroom observation and research, introspective methods, elicitation techniques, case studies, interactional analysis, ethnography, and program evaluation. Computational tools and resources for linguistic research will be highlighted.
LING 626. Computer-Assisted Language Testing.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 510, 511, 519
Principles and practice for the use and study of computers and the Internet in second language assessment.
LING 630. Seminar in Technology and Applied Linguistics.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 510, 511
Topic changes each semester. Topics include advanced methods in natural language processing, technology and literacy in a global context, feed back in CALL programs, and advances in language assessment.
LING 671. Discourse in Classrooms.
(Cross-listed with C I). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: graduate classification
Explores both foundational and current literature on discourse in K-12 classrooms; focuses on both discourse as a classroom phenomenon and discourse as an analytic tool for doing research in classrooms; and provides a close look at enacted and hidden curricula through an examination of interactions and communication patterns.
LING 688. Practicum in Technology and Applied Linguistics.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (1-5) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 510, 626, or equivalent; at least 2nd year PhD student in Applied Linguistics and Technology
Focus on integrating theoretical knowledge with practical expertise. Assess client needs; develop, integrate, and evaluate solutions. Practical understanding of computer applications used in multimedia development. Create web-based or CD-ROM-based multimedia materials. Work with advanced authoring applications.
Mechanical Engineering Courses
M E 102. Mechanical Engineering Orientation.
Cr. R.
F.S.
(1-0) Information concerning university, college, and departmental policies and procedures. Information on cooperative, intern, summer and career placement. Review of degree audit and registration.
M E 170. Engineering Graphics and Introductory Design.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Satisfactory scores on mathematics placement assessments; credit or enrollment in MATH 142
Integration of fundamental graphics, computer modeling, and engineering design. Applications of multiview drawings and dimensioning. Techniques for visualizing, analyzing, and communicating 3-D geometries. Application of the design process including written and oral reports. Freehand and computer methods.
M E 190. Learning Communities.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Enrollment in M E learning communities.
M E 202. Mechanical Engineering - Professional Planning.
(1-0) Cr. R.
F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Preparation for a career in mechanical engineering; discussion of opportunities for leadership, undergraduate research, experiential learning.
M E 220. Globalization and Sustainability.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR, ENV S, GLOBE, MAT E, SOC, T SC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
An introduction to understanding the key global issues in sustainability. Focuses on interconnected roles of energy, materials, human resources, economics, and technology in building and maintaining sustainable systems. Applications discussed will include challenges in both the developed and developing world and will examine the role of technology in a resource-constrained world.
Cannot be used for technical elective credit in any engineering department.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
M E 231. Engineering Thermodynamics I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: MATH 265, CHEM 167, PHYS 222
Fundamental concepts based on zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics. Properties and processes for ideal gases and solid-liquid-vapor phases of pure substances. Applications to vapor power cycles.
Credit for either M E 231 or 330, but not both, may be applied toward graduation.
M E 270. Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design.
(1-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: M E 170 or equivalent, PHYS 221
Overview of mechanical engineering design with applications to thermal and mechanical systems. Introduction to current design practices used in industry. Semester-long team project focused on addressing societal needs. Past projects include designing human powered charging systems and products for developing nations.
M E 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department
First professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
M E 324. Manufacturing Engineering.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 270, E M 324, Mat E 272
Plastic deformation and work hardening. Manufacturing processes including forming, machining, casting and welding with emphasis on manufacturing considerations in design. Modern manufacturing practices. Laboratory exercises will be an integral component of the course.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 325. Machine Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Engr 170, E M 324, STAT 305
Philosophy of design and design methodology. Consideration of stresses and failure models useful for static and fatigue loading. Analysis, selection and synthesis of machine elements.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 332. Engineering Thermodynamics II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 231
Gas power cycles. Fundamentals of gas mixtures, psychrometry, and thermochemistry. Applications to one-dimensional compressible flow, refrigeration, air conditioning and combustion processes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 335. Fluid Flow.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 332 and 370, E M 345, MATH 266 or 267
Incompressible and compressible fluid flow fundamentals. Dimensional analysis and similitude. Internal and external flow applications. Lab experiments emphasizing concepts in thermodynamics and fluid flow. Written reports are required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 370. Engineering Measurements.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: E E 442, STAT 305
Fundamentals of design, selection, and operation of components of measuring systems. Measurement processes, data acquisition systems, analysis of data, and propagation of measurement uncertainty.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 388. Sustainable Engineering and International Development.
(Cross-listed with A E, C E, E E, MAT E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification in engineering
Multi-disciplinary approach to sustainable engineering and international development, sustainable development, appropriate design and engineering, feasibility analysis, international aid, business development, philosophy and politics of technology, and ethics in engineering. Engineering-based projects from problem formulation through implementation. Interactions with partner community organizations or international partners such as nongovernment organizations (NGOs). Course readings, final project/design report.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
M E 389. Applied Methods in Sustainable Engineering.
(Cross-listed with MAT E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. SS.
Learning how to work in a cross disciplinary engineering team to develop and implement appropriate solutions for cooking, lighting, farming, and sanitation in a rural village in Mali. Engineering principles necessary for the projects to be worked on including lighting solutions in a village without electricity, new construction materials, water, etc. Application of engineering principles from core courses. Design conception, feasibility, production, and implementation within context of local cultures and needs. Emphasis on creating real solutions that can be implemented with the constraints imposed by cost, time, manufacturing capability, and culture.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
M E 396. Summer Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Summer professional work period.
M E 397. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Professional work period, one semester maximum per academic year.
M E 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 298, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Second professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
M E 410. Mechanical Engineering Applications of Mechatronics.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: E E 442, 448, credit or enrollment in 421
Fundamentals of sensor characterization, signal conditioning and motion control, coupled with concepts of embedded computer control. Digital and analog components used for interfacing with computer controlled systems. Mechanical system analysis combined with various control approaches. Focus on automation of hydraulic actuation processes. Laboratory experiences provide hands-on development of mechanical systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 411. Automatic Controls.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 421
Methods and principles of automatic control. Pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Representative applications of automatic control systems. Mathematical analysis of control systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 412. Ethical Responsibilities of a Practicing Engineer.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 325
The study of ethics in engineering design and the engineering profession. A comprehensive look at when ethical decisions must be made and an approach to make them. The approach takes into account moral, legal, technical, experiential, and standards to aid in ethical decision making. Each area will be studied through lectures, debates, guest speakers, class discussion, and case studies.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 413. Fluid Power Engineering.
(Cross-listed with A E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 335 or E M 378, A E 216 or M E 270
Properties of hydraulic fluids. Performance parameters of fixed and variable displacement pumps and motors. Hydraulic circuits and systems. Hydrostatic transmissions. Characteristics of control valves. Analysis and design of hydraulic systems for power and control functions.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 414. Hydraulic Systems and Control.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 421, 335
Characteristics of hydraulic motors and pumps, system components, system analysis, feedback control and stability, control circuits, computer simulation.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 415. Mechanical Systems Design.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: M E 324, M E 325
Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design course. Team approach to solving design problems involving mechanical systems. Teams will use current design practices they will encounter in industry. Document decisions concerning form and function, material specification, manufacturing methods, safety, cost, and conformance with codes and standards. Solution description includes oral and written reports. Projects often worked with industry sponsors.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 417. Advanced Machine Design.
(Dual-listed with 517). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 325, Mat E 272
Stress life, strain life, and fracture mechanics approaches to fatigue life and design with metals, polymers and ceramics. Introduction to material selection in design of machine components. Thermal and structural considerations in design of machine components and hybrid materials. Course project and relevant literature review required for graduate credit.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 418. Mechanical Considerations in Robotics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 421
Three dimensional kinematics, dynamics, and control of robot manipulators, hardware elements and sensors. Laboratory experiments using industrial robots.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 419. Computer-Aided Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: M E 325
The use of high level technical computing software in mechanical systems design. Data analysis, visualization, numerical computation, graphical simulation, optimization, system synthesis and manufacturing integration. Involves case studies. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 421. System Dynamics and Control.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: E E 442, E E 448, E M 345, MATH 267
Modeling and simulation of mechanical, electrical, fluid, and/or thermal systems. Development of equations of motion and dynamic response characteristics in time and frequency domains. Fundamentals of classical control applications, including mathematical analysis and design for closed loop control systems. Introduction to computer interfacing for simulation, data acquisition, and control. Laboratory exercises for hands-on system investigation and control implementation. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 423. Creativity and Imagination for Engineering and Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Permission of instructor required
Provides broad exposure to the study of creativity, both in scientific research and in engineering design practice. Exploration of the subject includes readings from a variety of fields; in-class discussion and activities; and individual and team projects that enable students to develop their creativity. Graduate students will also do independent research on creativity and develop a related teaching module.
M E 425. Optimization Methods for Complex Designs.
(Dual-listed with 525). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ENGR 160, MATH 265
Optimization involves finding the 'best' according to specified criteria. Review of a range of optimization methods from traditional nonlinear to modern evolutionary methods such as Genetic algorithms. Examination of how these methods can be used to solve a wide variety of design problems across disciplines, including mechanical systems design, biomedical device design, biomedical imaging, and interaction with digital medical data. Students will gain knowledge of numerical optimization algorithms and sufficient understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of these algorithms to apply them appropriately in engineering design. Experience includes code writing and off-the-shelf routines. Numerous case-studies of real-world situations in which problems were modeled and solved using advanced optimization techniques.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 433. Alternative Energy Conversion.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: PHYS 221/222 and CHEM 167
Basic principles, thermodynamics, and performance of practical alternative energy conversion technologies including fuel cells, photovoltaics, wind energy, biomass energy, and non-combustion thermal sources. Performance analysis and operating principles of systems and components, economic analysis for system design and operation. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 436. Heat Transfer.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: ME 335
Heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation. Similarity concepts in heat, mass, and momentum transfer. Methods for determination of heat transfer coefficients. Combined modes of heat transfer. Heat exchangers. Lab experiments emphasizing concepts in thermodynamics and heat transfer. Written reports are required. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 441. Fundamentals of Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 436
Space conditioning and moist air processes. Application of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow principles to the analysis of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning components and systems. Performance and specification of components and systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 442. Heating and Air Conditioning Design.
(1-5) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 441
Design criteria and assessment of building environment and energy requirements. Design of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. System control and economic analysis. Oral and written reports required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 444. Elements and Performance of Power Plants.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 332, credit or enrollment in 335
Basic principles, thermodynamics, engineering analysis of power plant systems. Topics include existing power plant technologies, the advanced energyplex systems of the future, societal impacts of power production, and environmental and regulatory concerns.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 446. Power Plant Design.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 332, credit or enrollment in 335
Design of a power plant to meet regulatory, cost, fuel, and output needs. Selection and synthesis of principal components. Oral and written reports required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 448. Fluid Dynamics of Turbomachinery.
(Cross-listed with AER E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: M E 335 or equivalent
Applications of principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics in performance analysis and design of turbomachines and related fluid system components.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 449. Internal Combustion Engine Design.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: M E 335
Basic principles, thermodynamics, combustion, and exhaust emissions of spark-ignition and compression-ignition engines. Laboratory determination of fuel properties and engine performance. Thermodynamic and mechanical design of engine components to meet specified performance requirements. Oral and written reports required. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 450. Engineering Vibrations.
(Cross-listed with E M). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E M 324 and 345
Elementary vibration analysis, single and multiple degrees of freedom, energy methods, free and forced vibrations, viscous and other forms of damping transform methods and response to periodic and random force inputs, numerical methods of solution, eigenvalues and modal analysis, energy methods, vibration isolation and suppression, string or cable dynamics, beam bending dynamics, application problems in aerospace and mechanical engineering (as relevant).
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 451. Engineering Acoustics.
(Cross-listed with E M). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: PHYS 221 and MATH 266 or 267
Sound sources and propagation. Noise standards and effects of noise on people. Principles of noise and vibration control used in architectural and engineering design. Characteristics of basic noise measurement equipment. Experience in use of noise measuring equipment, sound power measurements, techniques for performing noise surveys, evaluation of various noise abatement techniques applied to common noise sources. Selected laboratory experiments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 466. Multidisciplinary Engineering Design.
(Cross-listed with A E, AER E, CPR E, E E, ENGR, I E, MAT E). (1-4) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Student must be within two semesters of graduation and permission of instructor
Application of team design concepts to projects of a multidisciplinary nature. Concurrent treatment of design, manufacturing and life cycle considerations. Application of design tools such as CAD, CAM and FEM. Design methodologies, project scheduling, cost estimating, quality control, manufacturing processes. Development of a prototype and appropriate documentation in the form of written reports, oral presentations, computer models and engineering drawings.
M E 475. Modeling and Simulation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 421, credit or enrollment in 436
Introduction to computer solution techniques required to simulate flow, thermal, and mechanical systems. Methods of solving ordinary and partial differential equations and systems of algebraic equations; interpolation, numerical integration; finite difference and finite element methods.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
M E 484. Technology, Globalization and Culture.
(Dual-listed with 584). (Cross-listed with WLC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: senior classification for 484; graduate classification for 584
Cross-disciplinary examination of the present and future impact of globalization with a focus on preparing students for leadership roles in diverse professional, social, and cultural contexts. Facilitate an understanding of the threats and opportunities inherent in the globalization process as they are perceived by practicing professionals and articulated in debates on globalization. Use of a digital forum for presenting and analyzing globalization issues by on-campus and off-campus specialists.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
M E 486. Appropriate Technology Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: M E 231,M E 270, enrollment in M E 335; or permission of instructor.
Hands-on design experience utilizing knowledge acquired in core mechanical engineering courses. Emphasis with engineering problem formulation and solution, oral and written communication, team decision-making and ethical conduct. Design projects include engineering considerations in appropriate technology which have multidisciplinary components in economics and sociology.
M E 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification
Investigation of topics holding special interest of students and faculty. Election of course and topic must be approved in advance by supervising faculty.
M E 490C. Engineering Measurements and Instrumentation.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification
Investigation of topics holding special interest of students and faculty. Election of course and topic must be approved in advance by supervising faculty.
M E 490D. Heat Transfer.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification
Investigation of topics holding special interest of students and faculty. Election of course and topic must be approved in advance by supervising faculty.
M E 490E. Fluid Power and Controls.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification
Investigation of topics holding special interest of students and faculty. Election of course and topic must be approved in advance by supervising faculty.
M E 490F. Machines and Systems.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification
Investigation of topics holding special interest of students and faculty. Election of course and topic must be approved in advance by supervising faculty.
M E 490G. Materials and Manufacturing Processes.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification
Investigation of topics holding special interest of students and faculty. Election of course and topic must be approved in advance by supervising faculty.
M E 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification
Investigation of topics holding special interest of students and faculty. Election of course and topic must be approved in advance by supervising faculty.
M E 490J. Thermodynamics and Energy Utilization.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification
Investigation of topics holding special interest of students and faculty. Election of course and topic must be approved in advance by supervising faculty.
M E 490K. Fluid Mechanics.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification
Investigation of topics holding special interest of students and faculty. Election of course and topic must be approved in advance by supervising faculty.
M E 490L. Turbomachinery.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification
Investigation of topics holding special interest of students and faculty. Election of course and topic must be approved in advance by supervising faculty.
M E 490M. Nuclear Engineering.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification
Investigation of topics holding special interest of students and faculty. Election of course and topic must be approved in advance by supervising faculty.
M E 490N. CAD/CAM.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification
Investigation of topics holding special interest of students and faculty. Election of course and topic must be approved in advance by supervising faculty.
M E 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 298, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Third and subsequent professional work periods in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
M E 511. Advanced Control Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 411
Application of control design methods using continuous, discrete, and frequency-based models. Approaches include classical, pole assignment, model reference, internal model, and adaptive control methods. Mechanical design projects.
M E 517. Advanced Machine Design.
(Dual-listed with 417). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 325, Mat E 272
Stress life, strain life, and fracture mechanics approaches to fatigue life and design with metals, polymers and ceramics. Introduction to material selection in design of machine components. Thermal and structural considerations in design of machine components and hybrid materials. Course project and relevant literature review required for graduate credit.
M E 520. Material and Manufacturing Considerations in Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 324, 325
Integration of materials, design and manufacturing. Materials selection. Design for assembly and manufacturing (DFMA). Design and redesign to facilitate cost-effective manufacturing using material selection and DFMA software.
M E 521. Mechanical Behavior and Manufacturing of Polymers and Composites.
(Cross-listed with M S E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 324 or Mat E 272 and E M 324
Effect of chemical structure and morphology on properties. Linear viscoelasticity, damping and stress relaxation phenomena. Structure and mechanics of filler and fiber reinforced composites. Mechanical properties and failure mechanisms. Material selection and designing with polymers. Processing of polymer and composite parts.
M E 525. Optimization Methods for Complex Designs.
(Dual-listed with 425). (Cross-listed with HCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ENGR 160, MATH 265
Optimization involves finding the 'best' according to specified criteria. Review of a range of optimization methods from traditional nonlinear to modern evolutionary methods such as Genetic algorithms. Examination of how these methods can be used to solve a wide variety of design problems across disciplines, including mechanical systems design, biomedical device design, biomedical imaging, and interaction with digital medical data. Students will gain knowledge of numerical optimization algorithms and sufficient understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of these algorithms to apply them appropriately in engineering design. Experience includes code writing and off-the-shelf routines. Students will also be exposed to numerous case-studies of real-world situations in which problems were modeled and solved using advanced optimization techniques.
M E 527. Mechanics of Machining and Finishing Processes.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 324
Mechanics of material removal for ductile materials. Shear zone theory. Oblique cutting. Heat transfer in machining. Milling and grinding. Mechanics of material removal for brittle materials. Optimal selection and design of cutting parameters. Control of machining processes. Principles of precision finishing. Design considerations for machining and finishing processes.
M E 528. Micro/Nanomanufacturing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 324
Concepts and applications of micro/nanotechnology appropriate to the manufacturing field. An overview of micro/nano-fabrication techniques including mechanical, EDM, laser and lithography. MEMS device fabrication. Scaling laws. Top down and bottom up approaches of nanomanufacturing. Experimental or theoretical project leading to potential submission of a manuscript for journal or conference.
M E 530. Advanced Thermodynamics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 332
Fundamentals of thermodynamics from the classical viewpoint with emphasis on the use of the first and second laws for analysis of thermal systems. Generalized thermodynamic relationships. Computer applications of thermodynamic properties and system analysis. Selected topics.
M E 532. Compressible Fluid Flow.
(Cross-listed with AER E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 311 or M E 335
Thermodynamics of compressible flow. Viscous and inviscid compressible flow equations. One dimensional steady flow; isentropic flow, normal shock waves oblique and curved shocks, constant area flow with friction and heat transfer. Linear theory and Prandtl-Glauert similarity. Method of characteristics. Subsonic, transonic, supersonic and hypersonic flows.
M E 535. Thermochemical Processing of Biomass.
(Cross-listed with BRT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Undergraduate course work in thermodynamics and transport phenomena
Introduction to thermal and catalytic processes for the conversion of biomass to biofuels and other biobased products. Topics include gasification, fast pyrolysis, hydrothermal processing, syngas to synfuels, and bio-oil upgrading. Application of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics to bioenergy and biofuels.
M E 536. Advanced Heat Transfer.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 436
Advanced treatment of heat transmission by conduction, convection, and radiation.
M E 538. Advanced Fluid Flow.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 436
Detailed analysis of incompressible/compressible, viscous/inviscid, laminar/turbulent, and developing fluid flows on a particle/point control volume basis.
M E 540. Solar Energy Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 436
Application of heat transfer, thermodynamics and photovoltaics to the design and analysis of solar energy collectors and systems.
M E 542. Advanced Combustion.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 332 or CH E 381
Thermochemistry and transport theory applied to combustion. Gas phase equilibrium. Energy balances. Reaction kinetics. Flame temperatures, speed, ignition, and extinction. Premixed and diffusion flames. Combustion aerodynamics. Mechanisms of air pollution.
M E 543. Introduction to Random Vibrations and Nonlinear Dynamics.
(Cross-listed with E M). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: E M 444
Vibrations of continuous systems. Nonlinear vibration phenomena, perturbation expansions; methods of multiple time scales and slowly-varying amplitude and phase. Characteristics of random vibrations; random processes, probability distributions, spectral density and its significance, the normal or Gaussian random process. Transmission of random vibration, response of simple single and two-degree-of-freedom systems to stationary random excitation. Fatigue failure due to random excitation.
M E 545. Thermal Systems Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 436
Integrating thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to model thermal equipment and to simulate thermal systems. Second law and parametric analysis; cost estimation, life cycle analysis and optimization. Some computer programming required.
M E 546. Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer I.
(Cross-listed with AER E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 538 or AER E 541, programming language
Basic concepts of discretization, consistency,, and stability. Explicit and, implicit methods for ordinary diffential equations. Methods for each type of partial differential equation. Iterative solution methods; curvilinear grids. Examples of basic algorithms.
M E 547. Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer II.
(Cross-listed with AER E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 546 or AER E 546
Application of computational methods to current problems in fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Methods for solving the Navier-Stokes and reduced equation sets such as the Euler, boundary layer, and parabolized forms of the conservation equations. Introduction to relevant aspects of grid generation and turbulence modeling.
M E 552. Advanced Acoustics.
(Cross-listed with E M). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 451
Theoretical acoustics: wave propagation in fluids; acoustic radiation, diffraction and scattering; nonlinear acoustics; radiation force; cavitation; and ray acoustics.
M E 557. Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling.
(Cross-listed with CPR E, COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 421, programming experience in C
Fundamentals of computer graphics technology. Data structures. Parametric curve and surface modeling. Solid model representations. Applications in engineering design, analysis, and manufacturing.
M E 561. Scanning Probe Microscopy.
(2-1) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: First year physics, chemistry
Introduction to the scanning probe microscope (SPM, also known as atomic force microscope or AFM) and associated measurement techniques. Overview or instrumentation system, basic principles of operation, probe-sample interaction and various operational modes to obtain micro/nanoscale structure and force spectroscopy of material surfaces. Examples of SPM significance and applications in science and engineering research, nanotechnology and other industries. Laboratory work involving use of a scanning probe microscope system is an integral part of the course.
M E 563. Micro and Nanoscale Mechanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: E M 324 and M E 325
Review of Fundamentals: (Elasticity, Electromagnetism, Mechanical response), Mechanics of thermally, electrostatically and magnetically actuated microsystems, Mechanics and design of nanostructured materials, mechanics of surface stress engineering and its implications to sensors and thin film structures.
M E 564. Fracture and Fatigue.
(Cross-listed with E M, M S E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E M 324 and either MAT E 216 or 272 or 392. Undergraduates: Permission of instructor
Materials and mechanics approach to fracture and fatigue. Fracture mechanics, brittle and ductile fracture, fracture and fatigue characteristics, fracture of thin films and layered structures. Fracture and fatigue tests, mechanics and materials designed to avoid fracture or fatigue.
M E 565. Professional Practices in Science and Engineering.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
M E 565A. Responsible Conduct of Research. (Cr. 1.0). F,.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
M E 565B. Working with Industry. (Cr. 0.5)..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
M E 565C. Communications in Science. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2011. Reading and reviewing manuscripts; publishing papers; oral and poster presentations..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
M E 565D. Time Management and Mentoring. (Cr. 0.5). Alt F., offered 2012. Balancing life and career; mentoring; lab management..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
M E 565E. The Interview Process. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2012. Applying and interviewing for academia, industry and government..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
M E 565F. Grant Writing. (Cr. 1.0). Alt F., offered 2011. Writing a winning proposal..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
M E 565G. Teaching. (Cr. 0.5). Preparation of a teaching portfolio and course materials; lecturing, technology..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
M E 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
M E 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, MICRO, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
M E 573. Random Signal Analysis and Kalman Filtering.
(Cross-listed with AER E, E E, MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E E 324 or AER E 331 or M E 370 or 411 or MATH 341 or 395
Elementary notions of probability. Random processes. Autocorrelation and spectral functions. Estimation of spectrum from finite data. Response of linear systems to random inputs. Discrete and continuous Kalman filter theory and applications. Smoothing and prediction. Linearization of nonlinear dynamics.
M E 574. Optimal Control.
(Cross-listed with AER E, E E, MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: E E 577
The optimal control problem. Variational approach. Pontryagin's principle. Hamilton-Jacobi equation. Dynamic programming. Time-optimal, minimum fuel, minimum energy control systems. The regulator problem. Structures and properties of optimal controls.
M E 575. Introduction to Robust Control.
(Cross-listed with AER E, E E, MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: E E 577
Introduction to modern robust control. Model and signal uncertainty in control systems. Uncertainty description. Stability and performance robustness to uncertainty. Solutions to the H2, Hoo, and l1 control problems. Tools for robustness analysis and synthesis.
M E 576. Digital Feedback Control Systems.
(Cross-listed with AER E, E E, MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E E 475 or AER E 432 or M E 411 or 414 or MATH 415; and MATH 267
Sampled data, discrete data, and the z-transform. Design of digital control systems using transform methods; root locus, frequency response and direct design methods. Design using state-space methods. Controllability, observability, pole placement, state estimators. Digital filters in control systems. Microcomputer implementation of digital filters. Finite wordlength effects. Linear quadratic optimal control in digital control systems. Simulation of digital control systems.
M E 577. Linear Systems.
(Cross-listed with AER E, E E, MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E E 324 or AER E 331 or M E 414 or MATH 415; and MATH 307
Linear algebra review. Least square method and singular value decomposition. State space modeling of linear continuous-time systems. Solution of linear systems. Controllability and observability. Canonical description of linear equations. Stability of linear systems. State feedback and pole placements. Observer design for linear systems.
M E 578. Nonlinear Systems.
(Cross-listed with AER E, E E, MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: E E 577
Linear vs nonlinear systems. Phase plane analysis. Bifurcation and center manifold theory. Lyapunov stability. Absolute stability of feedback systems. Input-output stability. Passivity theory and feedback linearization. Nonlinear control design techniques.
M E 584. Technology, Globalization and Culture.
(Dual-listed with 484). (Cross-listed with WLC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: senior classification for 484; graduate classification for 584
Cross-disciplinary examination of the present and future impact of globalization with a focus on preparing students for leadership roles in diverse professional, social, and cultural contexts. Facilitate an understanding of the threats and opportunities inherent in the globalization process as they are perceived by practicing professionals and articulated in debates on globalization. Use of a digital forum for presenting and analyzing globalization issues by on-campus and off-campus specialists.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
M E 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590A. Experimental Gas Dynamics.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590B. Fluid Mechanics.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590C. Heat Transfer.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590D. Thermodynamics and Energy Utilization.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590E. Turbomachinery.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590F. Vehicular Propulsion Systems.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590G. Advanced Machine Design.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590I. Automatic Controls.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590J. Operating and Environmental Considerations in Design.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590K. Mechanical Behavior of Materials.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590L. Manufacturing Processes.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590M. Tribology.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590N. Sensitivity Methods.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590O. Engineering Computation.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590P. Engineering Measurements and Instrumentation.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590Q. Independent Literature Investigation.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590R. Nuclear Engineering.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 590S. CAD/CAM.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
M E 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
M E 600. Seminar.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
(1-0).
M E 625. Surface Modeling.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 557, programming experience in C
Theory and implementation of contemporary parametric sculptured surface modeling technology. Non-uniform rational B-spline (NURBS) curves and surfaces. Fundamental computational algorithms. Construction techniques. Advanced modeling topics. Computer projects.
M E 632. Multiphase Flow.
(Cross-listed with CH E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 538
Single particle, mutliparticle and two-phase fluid flow phenomena (gas-solid, liquid-solid and gas-liquid mixtures); particle interactions, transport phenomena, wall effects; bubbles, equations of multiphase flow. Dense phase (fluidized and packed beds) and ducted flows; momentum, heat and mass transfer. Computer solutions.
M E 637. Convection Heat Transfer.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: M E 436
Convection heat transfer to internal or external flows under laminar or turbulent conditions. Dimensionless parameters. Classical solutions of Newtonian viscous flows. Forced and free convection. Special topics.
M E 638. Radiation Heat Transfer.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 436
Techniques for analysis of radiation in enclosures. Radiative properties of surfaces. Radiative transfer in participating media. Combined modes of transfer. Approximate methods of analysis.
M E 647. Advanced High Speed Computational Fluid Dynamics.
(Cross-listed with AER E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 547
An examination of current methods in computational fluid dynamics. Differencing strategies. Advanced solution algorithms for unstructured meshes. Grid generation. Construction of higher-order CFD algorithms. Parallel computing. Current applications. Use of state of the art CFD codes.
M E 690. Advanced Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690A. Experimental Gas Dynamics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690B. Fluid Mechanics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690C. Heat Transfer.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690D. Thermodynamics and Energy Utilization.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690E. Turbomachinery.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690F. Vehicular Propulsion Systems.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690G. Advanced Machine Design.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690I. Automatic Controls.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690J. Operating and Environmental Considerations in Design.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690K. Mechanical Behavior of Materials.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690L. Manufacturing Processes.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690M. Tribology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690N. Sensitivity Methods.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690O. Engineering Computation.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690P. Engineering Measurements and Instrumentation.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690Q. Independent Literature Investigation.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690R. Nuclear Engineering.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 690S. CAD/CAM.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of advanced topics of special interest to graduate students in mechanical engineering.
M E 697. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of Director of Graduate Education, graduate classification
One semester and one summer maximum per academic year professional work period.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
M E 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Military Science Courses
M S 101. Introduction to Military Science.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in M S 101L required
Examines the role of a Cadet in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps and a Lieutenant in the United States Army. The course explores a military culture whose ultimate success is determined by the character and proficiency of its' leaders. Instruction introduces students to the cultural heritage and history of the U.S. Army. Students will begin to understand the structure of the U.S. Army and how it functions as an organization and institution. The curriculum promotes the development of students' communication skills to enhance their ability to transmit ideas. The class examines how the Army's cultural values drive the development of leadership in the Officer Corps. Hands-on activities enable students to gain insight on the skills and abilities required of cadets and officers interacting with civilians and soldiers.
M S 101L. Basic Leadership Laboratory I.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in M S 101 required
Uses basic military training, missions and scenarios to provide a hands-on method of developing confidence and leadership skills. Students observe and participate in the rotation through various levels of leadership positions at the platoon and squad level within the Army command structure. This concept provides a constant learning environment as they learn to communicate effectively and work as a team while assigned to positions at various levels within the organization. Marching, rifle firing, and tactical patrolling; students gain confidence through rappelling and construction/use of rope bridges; and increase professional knowledge in areas such as first aid, water survival, personal physical fitness, and land navigation. Teaching locations include the ISU Armory, Camp Dodge (National Guard Facility), Pammel Woods (ISU campus), and ISU fitness centers. Full participation in all events will be determined based on students' physical and medical eligibility.
M S 102. Structure and Function of the U.S. Army.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in M S 102L required
Instructs students on the fundamental skills and proficiencies required of Cadets in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps and Officers in the United States Army. Allows students to explore the Army culture whose ultimate success is determined by the character and proficiency of its' leaders. Students will gain an insight to the effects of human behavior and communication on the function of the Army's basic unit structures. Special focus is given to the emphasis the Army puts on the development and character of the leader and how that affects the culture and operation of the Army as an institution. Students will develop an understanding of the role that morals and ethics play in becoming an Army Officer and leading American Soldiers. Introduction to basic officer/soldier skills will elucidate the complex role of the Officer in the modern Army.
M S 102L. Basic Leadership Laboratory II.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in M S 102 required
Uses basic military training, missions and scenarios to provide a hands-on method of developing confidence and leadership skills. Rotation through various levels of leadership positions at the platoon and squad level within the Army command structure. Provides a constant learning environment as they learn to communicate effectively and work as a team while assigned to positions at various levels within the organization. Students also learn various military tasks such as marching, rifle firing, and tactical patrolling; gain confidence through rappelling and construction/use of rope bridges; and increase professional knowledge in areas such as first aid, water survival, personal physical fitness, and land navigation. Teaching locations include the ISU Armory, Camp Dodge (National Guard Facility), Pammel Woods (ISU campus), and ISU fitness centers. Full participation in all events will be determined based on students' physical and medical eligibility.
M S 150. Army Physical Readiness.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
This lab is designed to use basic military skills and instruction to develop confidence, leadership, and physical fitness. The team approach is utilized in the instruction and application of Army physical fitness requirements. Students will learn various Army physical fitness techniques as well as how to conduct physical fitness sessions. Teaching locations include Lied Recreation Center, Beyer Hall, State Gym as well as around campus. Full participation in all events will be determined based on students physical and medical eligibility.
M S 201. Principles of Leadership and Communication Skills.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in M S 201L required
Explores the development of leadership and communication skills by understanding and studying the principles, traits, and dynamics of leadership and effective communication techniques. These include; leadership dimensions, human behavior, time management skills, stress management, values and ethics, decision making process, problem solving skills, team building exercises, communication techniques, briefing skills, delegating, nutrition, fitness, and counseling. Leadership assessment programs, role playing, active class participation, speeches, country briefs, and video clips are used to enhance and reinforce the instruction.
M S 201L. Basic Leadership Laboratory III.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in M S 201 required
Uses basic military training, missions and scenarios to provide a hands-on method of developing confidence and leadership skills. Students observe and participate in the rotation through various levels of leadership positions at the platoon and squad level within the Army command structure. Learn to communicate effectively and work as a team while assigned to positions at various levels within the organization. Students also learn various military tasks such as marching, rifle firing, and tactical patrolling; gain confidence through rappelling and construction/use of rope bridges; and increase professional knowledge in areas such as first aid, water survival, personal physical fitness, and land navigation. Teaching locations include the ISU Armory, Camp Dodge (National Guard Facility), Pammel Woods (ISU campus), and ISU fitness centers. Full participation in all events will be determined based on students' physical and medical eligibility.
M S 202. Map Reading and Land Navigation.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in M S 202L required
Class focuses on the characteristics and features of the earth's land mass and how to apply different methods of conducting navigation on land. These methods include; by use of topographical maps, compasses, aerial photographs, military maps, symbols, and all their practical application. These navigation techniques are used in class in conjunction with patrolling techniques and squad movement exercises. Students will utilize verbal and non-verbal communication, communication techniques, and briefing techniques during this class. Students are also assigned to read one professional book from the Army Reading List and complete a written review of the book in the Army writing style.
M S 202L. Basic Leadership Laboratory IV.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in M S 202 required
Uses basic military training, missions and scenarios to provide a hands-on method of developing confidence and leadership skills. Students observe and participate in the rotation through various levels of leadership positions at the platoon and squad level within the Army command structure. Learn to communicate effectively and work as a team while assigned to positions at various levels within the organization. Students also learn various military tasks such as marching, rifle firing, and tactical patrolling; gain confidence through rappelling and construction/use of rope bridges; and increase professional knowledge in areas such as first aid, water survival, personal physical fitness, and land navigation. Teaching locations include the ISU Armory, Camp Dodge (National Guard Facility), Pammel Woods (ISU campus), and ISU fitness centers. Full participation in all events will be determined based on students' physical and medical eligibility.
M S 250. Advanced Army Physical Readiness I.
(0-5) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Successfully complete MS 150 and permission of Department Chair
Students learn to plan and conduct physical fitness sessions, following Army physical fitness readiness requirements. Development of physical fitness plan and leadership of training sessions. Participation determined by students' physical and medical eligibility.
M S 251. Advanced Army Physical Readiness II.
(0-5) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Successfully complete MS 150 and MS 250
Students learn to plan and conduct physical fitness sessions, following Army physical fitness readiness requirements. Development of physical fitness plan, and leadership of training sessions. Participation determined by students' physical and medical eligibility.
M S 290. Independent Study: Basic Military Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the Chair of Military Science Department
Investigation of an approved topic. Must result in a professional journal-worthy paper on ethics, current military issues, interpersonal communications, or leadership development.
M S 301. Methods of Instructing Military Skills.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Completion of the basic Military Science program, concurrent enrollment in MS 301L, and permission of the Chair of the Military Science Department
Develops student's proficiency in analyzing, planning, and executing complex operations within a military organizational structure. Students are given situational opportunities and then measured on their leadership abilities through systematic feedback. Student's evaluations are based on sixteen leadership dimensions within the realms of values, attributes, skills, and actions. Students develop an understanding of human cultural heritage and history, as it pertains to the armed forces.
M S 301L. Advanced Leadership Laboratory I.
(0-4) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Completion of the basic program, concurrent enrollment in MS 301 and permission of the Chair of the Military Science Department
The lab compliments M S 301 by providing opportunities to practice the lessons from class. On-the-job training and evaluation provided by the ROTC cadre. Developing training programs, structuring laboratories, presenting classes, planning various events, and accepting responsibility for the leadership labs. Participating in the Water Survival test, Army Physical Fitness test and the Land Navigation test are required.
M S 302. Applied Leadership.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Completion of the basic Military Science program, concurrent enrollment in MS 302L and permission of the Chair of the Military Science Department
Prepares students to attend the Leadership Develop and Assessment Course at Fort Lewis, Washington in which they will be assigned specific and situational tasks to accomplish by providing purpose, motivation, and direction to fellow students across the nation. Students will learn how to identify sixteen leadership dimensions in the under classmen and provide specific feedback on their leadership behaviors. Students will develop their oral communication skills about the plans developed by the class, through small group presentation settings. Students will develop methods of studying human behavior.
M S 302L. Advanced Leadership Laboratory II.
(0-4) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Completion of the basic program, concurrent enrollment in MS 302 and permission of the Chair of the Military Science Department
The lab compliments M S 302 by providing opportunities to practice the lessons from class. On-the-job training and evaluation provided by the ROTC cadre. Developing training programs, structuring laboratories, presenting classes, planning various events, and accepting responsibility for the leadership labs. Participating in the Water Survial Test, Army Physical Fitness Test and the Land Navigation test required.
M S 401. Seminar: The Military Team.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Completion of the basic program, concurrent enrollment in MS 401L and permission of the Chair of the Military Science Department
Develops student proficiency in analyzing and evaluating leadership behaviors, such as values, attributes, skills, and actions. Students are given situational opportunities to assess leadership and provide feedback to other students placed in leadership roles. Students will be measured by their ability to both give and receive systematic and specific feedback on leadership behaviors. Students will develop their ability to communicate thoughts and ideas orally through small group presentations and group discussions. Students will supervise and evaluate the planning and execution of complex operations within a military organizational structure.
M S 401L. Advanced Leadership Laboratory III.
(0-4) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Completion of the basic program, concurrent enrollment in MS 401 and permission of the Chair of the Military Science Department
The lab compliments the instruction from class by demonstrating the indelible link between personal values and successful leadership. On-the-job training and evaluation provided by the ROTC cadre. Developing training programs, structuring laboratories, presenting classes, planning various events, and accepting responsibility for the leadership labs.
M S 402. Seminar: The Professional Military Officer.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Completion of the basic program, concurrent enrollment in M S 402L and permission of the Chair of the Military Science Department
Explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in a contemporary world. Students will examine the differences in customs, courtesies and operational principles in the face of international terrorism. Students will also explore aspects of interaction with nongovernmental organizations, civilians and media in a war zone and foreign national governments. The course uses case studies, scenarios, and practical exercises, which prepare the student to face complex ethical and practical demands of leading soldiers within a multifaceted military organizational structure.
M S 402L. Advanced Leadership Laboratory IV.
(0-4) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Completion of the basic program, concurrent enrollment in M S 402 and permission of the Chair of the Military Science Department
The lab compliments the instruction from class by demonstrating the indelible link between personal values and successful leadership. On-the-job training and evaluation provided by the ROTC cadre. Developing training programs, structuring laboratories, presenting classes, planning various events, and accepting responsibility for the leadership labs.
M S 490. Independent Study: Advanced Military Study.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: M S 301, 302, 401 and 402 and permission of the Chair of the Military Science Department
Investigation of an approved topic. Must result in a professional journal-worthy paper on ethics, current military issues, interpersonal communications, or leadership development.
Materials Science and Engineering Courses
M S E 510. Fundamentals of Structure and Chemistry of Materials.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: MATH 165, PHYS 221, and CHEM 167
Geometric and algebraic representations of symmetry. Pair distribution function. Structure, chemistry, and basic properties of covalent, ionic, and metallic solids, glasses and liquids, and polymers. Interactions of materials with particles and waves. Relationships between direct and reciprocal spaces. The kinematical theory of diffraction, with an introduction to the dynamical theory.
M S E 519. Magnetism and Magnetic Materials.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: E E 311, Mat E 211 or 271 or 272 or PHYS 364
Magnetic fields, flux density and magnetization. Magnetic materials, magnetic measurements. Magnetic properties of materials. Domains, domain walls, domain processes, magnetization curves and hysteresis. Types of magnetic order, magnetic phases and critical phenomena. Magnetic moments of electrons, theory of electron magnetism. Technological application, soft magnetic materials for electromagnets, hard magnetic materials, permanent magnets, magnetic recording technology, magnetic measurements of properties for materials evaluation.
M S E 520. Thermodynamics and Kinetics in Multicomponent Materials.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: MAT E 311 or Chem 321, MATH 266 or MATH 267
A review of the fundamental principles of heat, work, basic thermodynamic relations, and criteria for equilibrium. Analytical treatments for the thermodynamic description of multicomponent chemical solutions and reacting systems are developed and employed to predict phase equilibria in materials systems. Builds on the thermodynamic construction to treat the kinetics of chemical reactions and phase transformations. Topics include general first order and second order transitions, along with chemical diffusion. Detailed examples involving nucleation and diffusion limited growth, spinodal decomposition, martensitic transformations, magnetic and electric transitions, and glass formation will be considered.
M S E 521. Mechanical Behavior and Manufacturing of Polymers and Composites.
(Cross-listed with M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: ME 324 or Mat E 272 and E M 324
Effect of chemical structure and morphology on properties. Linear viscoelasticity, damping and stress relaxation phenomena. Structure and mechanics of filler and fiber reinforced composites. Mechanical properties and failure mechanisms. Material selection and designing with polymers. Processing of polymer and composite parts.
M S E 530. Solid State Science.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MAT E 334 or E E 332 or PHYS 322
Development of a quantitative description of the electronic structure of solids starting with fundamentals of atoms, atomic bonding, basic crystallography, and band theory of solids. Continuum properties of solids in response to electromagnetic fields and thermal gradients. Quantitative description of the atomistic properties of solids through electron-electron interactions, electron-phonon interactions, and dipole interactions.
M S E 539. Electronic Properties of Materials.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 332 or Mat E 331 or PHYS 322
Review of classical and quantum mechanical descriptions of electrons in solids, band theory, metallic conduction, lattice vibrations, semiconductors, semiconductor devices, dielectrics, polarization, dielectric relaxation, crystal anisotropy, ferroelectricity, piezoelectricity, superconductivity, magnetism, device applications.
M S E 540. Mechanical Behavior of Materials.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: MAT E 418, MATH 266 or MATH 267
Mechanical behavior of materials with emphasis on micromechanics of deformation in three generic regimes: elasticity, plasticity, and fracture. A materials science approach is followed to understand and model the mechanical behavior that combines continuum mechanics, thermodynamics, kinetics, and microstructure. Some topics include elastic properties of materials, permanent deformation mechanisms at different temperatures (e.g., via dislocation motion and creep), and fracture in ductile and brittle materials. Specific classes of materials that are studied: metals, ceramics, polymers, glasses and composites.
M S E 550. Fundamentals of Nondestructive Evaluation.
(Cross-listed with E M). (3-2) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: E M 324, MATH 385
Principles of five basic NDE methods and their application in engineering inspections. Materials behavior and simple failure analysis. NDE reliability, and damage-tolerant design. Advanced methods such as acoustic microscopy, laser ultrasonics, thermal waves, computed tomography, and thermoelectrics are analyzed. Laboratory experiments on all basic methods: ultrasonics, eddy currents, x-ray, liquid penetrants, magnetic testing, and visual inspection are performed.
M S E 551. Characterization Methods in Materials Science.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: MAT E 214
Characterization of ceramic, metal, polymer and glassy materials using modern analytical techniques. Spectroscopic (IR, Raman, UV/VIS/NIR, and NMR), thermal (DSC, DTA/TGA, and DMA) methods, mechanical and rheological testing, magnetic and electrical characterization, and powder characterization.
M S E 552. Scanning and Auger Electron Microscopy.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: PHYS 222
Characterization of materials using scanning electron microscope (SEM), electron microprobe, and auger spectrometer. Compositional determination using energy and wavelength dispersive x-ray and Auger spectroscopies. Specimen preparation. Laboratory covers SEM operation.
M S E 553. Physical and Mechanical Properties of Polymers.
(Dual-listed with 453). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: MAT E 351
Overview of polymer chemical composition, microstructure, thermal and mechanical properties, rheology, and principles of polymer materials selection. Intensive laboratory experiments include chemical composition studies, microstructural characterization, thermal analysis, and mechanical testing.
M S E 554. Polymer Composites and Processing.
(Dual-listed with 454). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MAT E 351
Basic concepts in polymer composites, blends, and block copolymers. Phase separation and miscibility, microstructures and mechanical behavior. Fiber reinforced and laminated composites. Viscosity, rheology, viscoelasticity of polymers. Polymer melt processing methods such as injection molding and extrusion; selection of suitable processing methods and their applications.
M S E 556. Biomaterials.
(Dual-listed with 456). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MAT E 216 or 272 or 392
Presentation of the basic chemical and physical properties of biomaterials, including metals, ceramics, and polymers, as they are related to their manipulation by the engineer for incorporation into living systems. Role of microstructure properties in the choice of biomaterials and design of artificial organs, implants, and prostheses.
M S E 564. Fracture and Fatigue.
(Cross-listed with E M, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E M 324 and either MAT E 216 or 272 or 392. Undergraduates: Permission of instructor
Materials and mechanics approach to fracture and fatigue. Fracture mechanics, brittle and ductile fracture, fracture and fatigue characteristics, fracture of thin films and layered structures. Fracture and fatigue tests, mechanics and materials designed to avoid fracture or fatigue.
M S E 569. Mechanics of Composite and Combined Materials.
(Cross-listed with E M). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: E M 324
Mechanics of fiber-reinforced materials. Micromechanics of lamina. Macromechanical behavior of lamina and laminates. Strength and interlaminar stresses of laminates. Failure criteria. Stress analysis of laminates. Thermal moisture and residual stresses. Joints in composites.
M S E 570. Toying With Technology for Practicing Teachers.
(Cross-listed with C I). (2-0) Cr. 2.
SS.
Prereq: C I 201
A project-based, hands-on learning course. Technology literacy, appreciation for technological innovations, principles behind many technological innovations, hands-on experiences based upon simple systems constructed out of LEGOs and controlled by small microcomputers. Other technological advances with K-12 applications will be explored. K-12 teachers will leave the course with complete lesson plans for use in their classrooms.
M S E 588. Eddy Current Nondestructive Evaluation.
(Dual-listed with 488). (Cross-listed with E E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: MATH 265 and (MAT E 216 or 272 or E E 311 or PHYS 364)
Electromagnetic fields of various eddy current probes. Probe field interaction with conductors, cracks and other material defects. Ferromagnetic materials. Layered conductors. Elementary inversion of probe signals to characterize defects. Special techniques including remote-field, transient, potential drop nondestructive evaluation and the use of Hall sensors. Practical assignments using a 'virtual' eddy current instrument will demonstrate key concepts.
M S E 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
M S E 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
M S E 610. Academic Teaching Practices.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Provides instruction and directed experience in undergraduate level teaching practices. Students engage in lesson planning, classroom/laboratory teaching, student and course assessment, web-based lessons, and other aspects of academic course delivery.
M S E 620. Fundamentals of Phase Transformations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: M S E 520
Explores various advanced theoretical treatments of the energetics and kinetics of multicomponent materials. Topics include analytical and computational descriptions of thermodynamic quantities, experimental measurement of essential physical properties, analytical and computational treatments of kinetic processes, and the use of theoretical predictions of phase equilibria and evolution in materials systems.
M S E 630. Physical Properties of Solids.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: M S E 530
Advanced course in the behavior of solids within the framework of solid state physics and chemistry. Includes magnetic, dielectric, transport, and optical phenomena in solids. Influence of phase transformations and crystal symmetry on the physical properties.
M S E 651. Powder Diffraction Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: M S E 510
Advanced structural characterization of materials using powder diffraction. Production of X-ray and neutron radiation. Review of symmetry, group and kinematical theories of diffraction. Mathematical and computational backgrounds of powder diffraction data. Introduction to single crystal diffraction methods, origin of powder diffraction pattern, history of the technique. Modern powder diffraction methods. Indexing of powder diffraction patterns, figures of merit, precise lattice parameters. Phase problem, determining crystal structures from symmetry and geometry, Patterson, direct and Fourier methods. Rietveled method, precise crystal structures: atomic parameters, qualitative and quantitative phase identification, preferred orientation, grain size, strain, residual stress, order-disorder. Powder diffraction at non-ambient conditions. Applications of powder diffraction: data bases, phase transformations, phase diagrams, local structures, magnetism.
M S E 690. Advanced Topics in Materials Science.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
M S E 697. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department, graduate classification
One semester and one summer maximum per academic year professional work period.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
M S E 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Materials Engineering Courses
MAT E 201. Materials Science and Engineering - Professional Planning.
Cr. R.
F.
Prereq: Sophomore classification in Mat E
Preparation for a career in materials engineering; experiential learning, resumes, interviewing, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, leadership, undergraduate research, international opportunities, graduate school preparation and opportunities, and alternative career paths.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
MAT E 214. Structural Characterization of Materials.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 215, credit or enrollment in PHYS 221
Structural characterization of ceramic, electronic, polymeric and metallic materials. Techniques include optical and electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and thermal analysis. Identification of materials type, microstructure, and crystal structure.
MAT E 215. Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: CHEM 177 or 167
Materials Engineering majors only. Structure and properties of ceramic, electronic, polymeric and metallic materials, emphasizing differences based on structure and bonding. Phase equilibria and phase transformations.
Only one of Mat E 215, 272, or 392 may count toward graduation.
MAT E 215L. Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering I - Lab.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 215 or 272 or 392
Materials Engineering majors only. Laboratory exercise in materials.
MAT E 216. Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering II.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 215, Credit or enrollment in PHYS 222
Materials Engineering majors only. Fundamentals of ceramic, polymeric, and composite materials; degradation, electronic, thermal, magnetic, and optical properties of materials. Materials for energy, biomaterials, and nanomaterials. Laboratory exercises in materials property measurements.
MAT E 220. Globalization and Sustainability.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR, ENV S, GLOBE, M E, SOC, T SC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
An introduction to understanding the key global issues in sustainability. Focuses on interconnected roles of energy, materials, human resources, economics, and technology in building and maintaining sustainable systems. Applications discussed will include challenges in both the developed and developing world and will examine the role of technology in a resource-constrained world.
Cannot be used for technical elective credit in any engineering department.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
MAT E 273. Principles of Materials Science and Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Sophomore classification; CHEM 167 or 177; MATH 165
Introduction to the structure and properties of engineering materials. Structure of crystalline solids and imperfections. Atomic diffusion. Mechanical properties and failure of ductile and brittle materials. Dislocations and strengthening mechanisms. Phase equilibria, phase transformations, microstructure development, and heat treatment principles of common metallurgical systems including steels and aluminum alloys. Structure and mechanical properties of ceramic, polymeric and composite materials. Thermal properties of materials. Corrosion and degradation. Basic electronic properties of materials. Engineering applications.
Only one of Mat E 215, 272, 273. or 392 may count toward graduation
MAT E 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
First professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
MAT E 311. Thermodynamics in Materials Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 216, CHEM 178, PHYS 222, credit or enrollment in MATH 267
Basic laws of thermodynamics applied to materials systems. Thermodynamics of chemical reactions. Homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibrium. Phase diagrams for materials systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 314. Kinetics and Phase Equilibria in Materials.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 216, 311
Kinetic phenomena and phase equilibria relevant to the origins and stability of microstructure in metallic, ceramic and polymeric systems. Application of thermodynamics to the understanding of stable and metastable phase equilibria, interfaces and their effects on stability: defects and diffusion, empirical rate equations for transformation kinetics, driving forces and kinetics of nucleation, diffusional and diffusionless phase transformations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 316. Computational Methods in Materials.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 215
Use of mathematical and statistical computer tools for materials design and analysis. Applications of statistical principles to problems concerned with materials. Computer-assisted design of experiments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 317. Introduction to Electronic Properties of Ceramic, Metallic, and Polymeric Materials.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 216 and PHYS 222
Materials Engineering majors only. Introduction to electronic properties of materials and their practical applications. Classical conduction models and electronic properties of metallic and ceramic materials. Elementary quantum mechanics and band theory of electron states in solids. Quantum theory of metallic conduction. Elementary semiconductor theory and devices. Polarization and dielectric properties of materials. Electron conduction in polymeric systems. Magnetic properties and applications of metals and ceramics.
MAT E 321. Introduction to Ceramic Science.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 216
Ceramic crystal structures, defects, diffusion and transport. Phase equilibria and microstructures. Powder packing. Thermal, electronic, optical and magnetic properties of ceramics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 322. Introduction to Ceramic Processing.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 321
Synthesis and characterization of ceramic powders. Colloidal phenomena, rheology of suspensions, ceramic forming methods, and drying. High temperature ceramic reactions, liquid and solid-state sintering, grain growth, microstructure development. Processing/microstructure/property relationships.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 332. Semiconductor Materials and Devices.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: PHYS 222; Mat E majors: MAT E 334; Cpr E and E E majors: E E 230
Introduction to semiconductor material and device physics. Quantum mechanics and band theory of semiconductors. Charge carrier distributions, generation/recombination, transport properties. Physical and electrical properties and fabrication of semiconductor devices such as MOSFETs, bipolar transistors, laser diodes and LED's.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 334. Electronic Properties of Materials.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 317
Electronic properties of conductors, semiconductors and dielectric materials. Quantum mechanical description of electron wave-particle duality and solutions of Shrodinger equation for free and bound electrons. Development of band theory of electron states in solids. Statistical mechanics and the density-of-states in energy bands. Thermal properties of lattices. Quantum model for metallic conduction. Semiconductor theory and semiconductor device physics. Polarization phenomena and dielectric properties of materials. Superconductivity and BCS Theory.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 342. Structure/Property Relations in Nonferrous Metals.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 216
Processing of metals and alloys to obtain desired mechanical properties by manipulation of their microstructure and composition of constituent phase(s). Relevance of defects to mechanical properties, plastic flow. Strengthening mechanisms in metals and alloys. Microstructure, heat treatment and mechanical properties of engineering alloys. Metal-matrix composites.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 351. Introduction to Polymeric Materials.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 216
Introduction to polymeric materials, synthesis, structure and properties. Relationship between polymer composition, processing and properties.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 362. Principles of Nondestructive Testing.
(Cross-listed with E M). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: PHYS 112 or 222
Radiography, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, eddy current testing, dye penetrant inspection, and other techniques. Physical bases of tests; materials to which applicable; types of defects detectable; calibration standards, and reliability safety precautions.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 362L. Nondestructive Testing Laboratory.
(Cross-listed with E M). (0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 362
Application of nondestructive testing techniques to the detection and sizing of flaws in materials and to the characterization of material's microstructure. Included are experiments in hardness, dye penetrant, magnetic particle, x-ray, ultrasonic and eddy current testing. Field trips to industrial laboratories.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 370. Toying with Technology.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: C I 201
A project-based, hands-on learning course. Technology literacy, appreciation for technological innovations, principles behind many technological innovations, hands-on laboratory experiences based upon simple systems constructed out of LEGOs and controlled by small microcomputers. Future K-12 teachers will leave the course with complete lesson plans for use in their upcoming careers.
MAT E 388. Sustainable Engineering and International Development.
(Cross-listed with A E, C E, E E, M E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification in engineering
Multi-disciplinary approach to sustainable engineering and international development, sustainable development, appropriate design and engineering, feasibility analysis, international aid, business development, philosophy and politics of technology, and ethics in engineering. Engineering-based projects from problem formulation through implementation. Interactions with partner community organizations or international partners such as nongovernment organizations (NGOs). Course readings, final project/design report.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
MAT E 389. Applied Methods in Sustainable Engineering.
(Cross-listed with M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. SS.
Learning how to work in a cross disciplinary engineering team to develop and implement appropriate solutions for cooking, lighting, farming, and sanitation in a rural village in Mali. Engineering principles necessary for the projects to be worked on including lighting solutions in a village without electricity, new construction materials, water, etc. Application of engineering principles from core courses. Design conception, feasibility, production, and implementation within context of local cultures and needs. Emphasis on creating real solutions that can be implemented with the constraints imposed by cost, time, manufacturing capability, and culture.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
MAT E 391. Introduction to US Women's roles in Industry and Preparation for Summer Study.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Introduction to the historical role of women as related to US industry, family and community with emphasis on the years 1830 - 1945, but also related to the current climate. Topics completed in 392 with arranged lectures at Brunel University. Orientation for Brunel summer study program.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Credit for graduation allowable only upon completion of Mat E 392.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
MAT E 392. Principles of Materials Science and Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: 391, CHEM 167 or 177
Structure and properties of ceramic, electronic, polymeric and metallic materials, emphasizing differences based on structure and bonding. Phase equilibria and phase transformations. Taught on Brunel University campus.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Only one of Mat E 215, 272, or 392 may count toward graduation.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
MAT E 396. Summer Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Summer professional work period.
MAT E 397. Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of department and Engineering Career Services; junior classification
Professional work period, one semester maximum per academic year.
MAT E 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 298, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Second professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
MAT E 413. Materials Design and Professional Practice I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Senior status in Mat E
Fundamentals of materials engineering design, information sources, team behavior, professional preparation, quantitative design including finite-element analysis and computer aided design, materials selection, informatics and combinatorial methods. Analysis of design problems, development of solutions, selected case studies. Oral presentation skills. Preparations for spring project.
MAT E 414. Materials Design and Professional Practice II.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Senior status in Mat E
Integration of materials processing, structure/composition, properties and performance principles in materials engineering problems. Multi-scale design of materials, materials processing, case studies including cost analysis, ethics, risk and safety. Team projects specified by either industry or academic partners. Written and oral final project reports.
MAT E 418. Mechanical Behavior of Materials.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 216 and credit or enrollment in E M 324
Mechanical behavior of ceramics, metals, polymers, and composites. Relationships between materials processing and atomic aspects of elasticity, plasticity, fracture, and fatigue. Life prediction, stress-and failure analysis.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 425. Glasses and Advanced Ceramics.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 321
Composition, structure, properties and manufacturing of inorganic glasses. Properties and applications of advanced ceramics. Structural, thermal, optical, electronic, magnetic and biological applications of ceramic materials. Contemporary topics in ceramic engineering. Laboratory exercises in preparation and characterization of glasses and advanced ceramics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 432. Microelectronics Fabrication Techniques.
(Cross-listed with E E). (2-4) Cr. 4.
Prereq: PHYS 222, MATH 267. EE 332 or MAT E 334 recommended
Techniques used in modern integrated circuit fabrication, including diffusion, oxidation, ion implantation, lithography, evaporation, sputtering, chemical-vapor deposition, and etching. Process integration. Process evaluation and final device testing. Extensive laboratory exercises utilizing fabrication methods to build electronic devices. Use of computer simulation tools for predicting processing outcomes. Recent advances in processing CMOS, ICs and micro-mechanical systems (MEMS).
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 433. Advanced Electronic Materials.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 334
Advanced concepts in band theory of solids including chemical bonding in solids and the linear combination of atomic orbitals, phase transitions in electronic, magnetic, and optical materials. Dielectric materials, ferroelectricity, piezoelectricity, sensors, and non-stoichiometric conductors. Optical properties, optical spectra of materials, optoelectronic devices. Magnetic and superconducting materials.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 443. Physical Metallurgy of Ferrous Alloys.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 214, 216, 311
Production and processing of ferrous metals. Extraction of pig iron from ore. Steelmaking processes. Equilibrium and nonequilibrium phases in the Fe-C system. Properties and processing of cast irons, plain carbon and alloy steels, stainless and specialty steels. Transformation diagrams, hardenability, and surface treatments. Continuous casting, forging, hot rolling, quenching, and tempering as they apply to ferrous materials. Cost and mechanical performance considerations in cast iron and steel selection and heat treatment.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 444. Corrosion and Failure Analysis.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 216 and credit or enrollment in 418
Corrosion and corrosion control of metallic systems. Corrosion fundamentals, classification of different types of metallic corrosion, corrosion properties of various engineering alloys, corrosion control. Failure analysis. Characteristics of common types of metallic failures, case studies of failures, designing to reduce failure risk.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 453. Physical and Mechanical Properties of Polymers.
(Dual-listed with 553). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 351
Overview of polymer chemical composition, microstructure, thermal and mechanical properties, rheology, and principles of polymer materials selection. Intensive laboratory experiments include chemical composition studies, microstructural characterization, thermal analysis, and mechanical testing.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 454. Polymer Composites and Processing.
(Dual-listed with 554). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 351
Basic concepts in polymer composites, blends, and block copolymers. Phase separation and miscibility, microstructures and mechanical behavior. Fiber reinforced and laminated composites. Viscosity, rheology, viscoelasticity of polymers. Polymer melt processing methods such as injection molding and extrusion; selection of suitable processing methods and their applications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MAT E 456. Biomaterials.
(Dual-listed with 556). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 216 or 272 or 392
Presentation of the basic chemical and physical properties of biomaterials, including metals, ceramics, and polymers, as they are related to their manipulation by the engineer for incorporation into living systems. Role of microstructure properties in the choice of biomaterials and design of artificial organs, implants, and prostheses.
MAT E 466. Multidisciplinary Engineering Design.
(Cross-listed with A E, AER E, CPR E, E E, ENGR, I E, M E). (1-4) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Student must be within two semesters of graduation and receive permission of the instructor
Application of team design concepts to projects of a multidisciplinary nature. Concurrent treatment of design, manufacturing and life cycle considerations. Application of design tools such as CAD, CAM, and FEM. Design methodologies, project scheduling, cost estimating, quality control, manufacturing processes. Development of a prototype and appropriate documentation in the form of written reports, oral presentations, computer models and engineering drawings.
MAT E 488. Eddy Current Nondestructive Evaluation.
(Dual-listed with 588). (Cross-listed with E E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: MATH 265 and (MAT E 216 or 272 or E E 311 or PHYS 364)
Electromagnetic fields of various eddy current probes. Probe field interaction with conductors, cracks and other material defects. Ferromagnetic materials. Layered conductors. Elementary inversion of probe signals to characterize defects. Special techniques including remote-field, transient, potential drop nondestructive evaluation and the use of Hall sensors. Practical assignments using a 'virtual' eddy current instrument will demonstrate key concepts.
MAT E 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Investigation of individual research or special topics.
MAT E 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 398, permission of department and Engineering Career Services
Third and subsequent professional work periods in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
Mathematics Courses
MATH 010. High School Algebra.
(4-0) Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
For students who do not have adequate facility with topics from high school algebra or do not meet the algebra admission requirement. The course is divided into tracks of one- and two-semester lengths. For most students a diagnostic exam will determine which track must be taken. Students will receive a grade in Math 25 or 30 respectively depending on the level of material covered. Satisfactory completion of Math 30 is recommended for students planning to take MATH 140 or 151, while Math 25 is sufficient for MATH 104, 105, 150, 195, Stat 101 or 105. Students must complete Math 30 to remove a deficiency in the algebra admission requirement. Topics include signed numbers, polynomials, rational and radical expressions, exponential and logarithmic expressions, and equations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
MATH 025. High School Algebra.
(4-0) Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
Students should initially enroll in Math 10. See description of Math 10.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
MATH 030. High School Algebra.
(4-0) Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
Students should initially enroll in Math 10. See description of Math 10.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
MATH 101. Orientation in Mathematics.
Cr. R.
F.
For new majors. Issues to consider in planning a program of study. Sources of general information and perspectives concerning mathematics. Discussion of possible areas of study and careers.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
MATH 104. Introduction to Probability and Matrices.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Satisfactory performance on placement exam, 2 years of high school algebra, 1 year of high school geometry
Permutations, combinations, probability, binomial and multinomial theorems, matrices, expected value.
Either Math 104 or 150 may be counted toward graduation, but not both.
MATH 105. Introduction to Mathematical Ideas.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Satisfactory performance on placement exam, 2 years of high school algebra, 1 year of high school geometry
Topics from mathematics and mathematical applications with emphasis on their nontechnical content.
MATH 140. College Algebra.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Satisfactory performance on placement exam, 2 years of high school algebra; 1 year of high school geometry
Coordinate geometry, quadratic and polynomial equations, functions, graphing, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, inverse functions, quadratic inequalities.
Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may not count Math 140, 141, 142, or 195 toward Group III of the General Education Requirements.
MATH 141. Trigonometry.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Satisfactory performance on placement exam, 2 years of high school algebra; 1 year of high school geometry, or enrollment in 140
May be taken concurrently with 140. Trigonometric functions and their inverses, solving triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, graphing.
Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may not count Math 140, 141, 142, or 195 toward Group III of the General Education Requirements. Only one of Math 141, 142 may count toward graduation.
MATH 142. Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry.
(2-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Satisfactory performance on placement exam, 2 years of high school algebra, 1 year of high school geometry, or enrollment in 140
May be taken concurrently with 140. Trigonometric functions and their inverses, solving triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, graphing, polar coordinates, complex numbers, conic sections, parametric equations.
Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may not count Math 140, 141, 142, or 195 toward Group III of the General Education Requirements. Only one of Math 141, 142 may count toward graduation.
MATH 150. Discrete Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences.
(2-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Satisfactory performance on placement exam, 2 years of high school algebra, 1 year of high school geometry
Linear equations and inequalities, matrix algebra, linear programming, discrete probability.
Either Math 104 or 150 may be counted toward graduation, but not both.
MATH 151. Calculus for Business and Social Sciences.
(2-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Satisfactory performance on placement exam, 2 years of high school algebra, 1 year of high school geometry
Differential calculus, applications to max-min problems, integral calculus and applications. Will not serve as prerequisite for 265 or 266.
Only one of Math 151, 160, the sequence 165-166, or the sequence 181-182 may be counted towards graduation.
MATH 160. Survey of Calculus.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: Satisfactory performance on placement exam, 2 years of high school algebra, 1 year of geometry
Analytic geometry, derivatives and integrals of elementary functions, partial derivatives, and applications. Will not serve as a prerequisite for 265 or 266.
Only one of Math 151, 160, the sequence 165-166, or the sequence 181-182 may be counted towards graduation.
MATH 165. Calculus I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Satisfactory performance on placement exam, 2 years of high school algebra, 1 year of geometry, 1 semester of trigonometry or enrollment in 141 or 142
Differential calculus, applications of the derivative, introduction to integral calculus.
Only one of Math 151 or 160 or the sequence 165-166, or the sequence 181-182 may be counted towards graduation.
MATH 166. Calculus II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Grade of C- or better in 165 or high math placement scores
Integral calculus, applications of the integral, infinite series.
Only one of Math 151, 160, the sequence 165-166, or the sequence 181-182 may be counted towards graduation.
MATH 166H. Honors Calculus II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and 165 or high math placement scores
Integral calculus, applications of the integral, infinite series. Additional material of a theoretical, conceptual, computational, or modeling nature. Some of the work may require more ingenuity than is required for MATH 166. Preference will be given to students in the University Honors Program.
Only one of Math 151 or 160, the sequence 165-166, or the sequence 181-182 may be counted towards graduation.
MATH 181. Calculus and Mathematical Modeling for the Life Sciences I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: Satisfactory performance on placement exam, 2 years of high school algebra, 1 year of high school geometry, 1 semester of trigonometry or enrollment in 141 or 142
Exponential and logarithm functions, difference equations, derivatives, and applications of the derivative. Examples taken from biology.
Only one of Math 151, 160, the sequence 165-166, or the sequence 181-182 may be counted towards graduation.
MATH 182. Calculus and Mathematical Modeling for the Life Sciences II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 181
Integration, first and second order differential equations, applications of the definite integral, introduction to multivariable calculus. Examples taken from biology.
Only one of 151, 160, the sequence 165-166, or the sequence 181-182 may be counted towards graduation.
MATH 195. Mathematics for Elementary Education I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Satisfactory performance on placement exam, 2 years high school algebra, 1 year of high school geometry, enrollment in elementary education or early childhood education
Theoretical and hands-on models, mathematical analysis of: elementary students? thinking, standard and non-standard algorithms, and properties related to whole numbers and whole number operations; linear measurement, and two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and spatial sense; algebra as it relates to elementary curricula.
Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may not count Math 140, 141, 142, or 195 toward Group III of the General Education Requirements.
MATH 196. Mathematics for Elementary Education II.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Grade of C- or better in 195 and enrollment in elementary education or early childhood education.
Two- and three-dimensional measurement; probability, statistics, algebra as it relates to elementary curricula; theoretical and hands-on models, mathematical analysis of: elementary students? thinking, standard and non-standard algorithms, and properties related to integer, fraction, and decimal operations.
MATH 201. Introduction to Proofs.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 166 or 166H
Reading and writing simple proofs, using logical reasoning, including quantifiers and truth tables. Proof techniques. Mathematical induction. Proofs in set theory, number theory, and calculus.
MATH 265. Calculus III.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Grade of C- or better in 166 or 166H
Analytic geometry and vectors, differential calculus of functions of several variables, multiple integrals, vector calculus.
MATH 265H. Honors Calculus III.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor; and 166 or 166H
Analytic geometry and vectors, differential calculus of functions of several variables, multiple integrals, vector calculus. Additional material of a theoretical, conceptual, computational, or modeling nature. Some of the work may require more ingenuity than is required in MATH 265. Preference will be given to students in the University Honors Program.
MATH 266. Elementary Differential Equations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Grade of C- or better in 166 or 166H
Solution methods for ordinary differential equations. First order equations, linear equations, constant coefficient equations. Eigenvalue methods for systems of first order linear equations. Introduction to stability and phase plane analysis.
MATH 267. Elementary Differential Equations and Laplace Transforms.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Grade of C- or better in 166 or 166H
Same as 266 but also including Laplace transforms and series solutions to ordinary differential equations.
MATH 268. Laplace Transforms.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 266
Laplace transforms and series solutions to ordinary differential equations.
Together, Math 266 and 268 are the same as 267.
MATH 290. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
MATH 290H. Honors.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
MATH 297. Intermediate Topics for School Mathematics.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Enrollment in elementary education and grade of C- or better in 196
Mathematical reasoning, data fitting, and topics in Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry. Discrete mathematics topics selected from graphs, networks, recurrence relations, probability, Markov chains. Use of technology to learn and teach mathematics.
MATH 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; sophomore classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
MATH 301. Abstract Algebra I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 166 or 166H, 307 or 317, and 201
Theory of groups. Homomorphisms. Quotient groups. Introduction to rings. Emphasis on writing proofs.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MATH 302. Abstract Algebra II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 301
Theory of rings and fields. Introduction to Galois theory. Emphasis on writing proofs.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MATH 304. Introductory Combinatorics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 166 or 166H; 201 or experience with proofs
Permutations, combinations, binomial coefficients, inclusion-exclusion principle, recurrence relations, generating functions. Additional topics selected from probability, random walks, and Markov chains.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MATH 307. Matrices and Linear Algebra.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 2 semesters of calculus
Systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, orthogonality, least-squares methods, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Emphasis on methods and techniques.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Only one of Math 307, 317 may be counted toward graduation.
MATH 314. Graphs and Networks.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 166 or 166H; 201 or experience with proofs
Structure and extremal properties of graphs. Topics are selected from: trees, networks, colorings, paths and cycles, connectivity, planarity, Ramsey theory, forbidden structures, enumeration, applications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MATH 317. Theory of Linear Algebra.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 166; credit or enrollment in 201
Systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, inner product spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Emphasis on writing proofs and results.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Only one of Math 307, 317 may be counted toward graduation.
MATH 331. Topology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 307 or 317
Topological properties of metric spaces, including Euclidean n-space, continuous functions, homeomorphisms, and topological invariants. Examples from surfaces, knots, links, and three-dimensional manifolds.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MATH 341. Introduction to the Theory of Probability and Statistics I.
(Cross-listed with STAT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: MATH 265 (or 265H)
Probability; distribution functions and their properties; classical discrete and continuous distribution functions; multivariate probability distributions and their properties; moment generating functions; simulation of random variables and use of the R statistical package.
MATH 342. Introduction to the Theory of Probability and Statistics II.
(Cross-listed with STAT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: STAT 341; MATH 307 or 317
Transformations of random variables; sampling distributions; confidence intervals and hypothesis testing; theory of estimation and hypothesis tests; linear model theory, enumerative data; use of the R statistical package for simulation and data analysis.
MATH 350. Number Theory.
(Cross-listed with COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 166
Divisibility, integer representations, primes and divisors, linear diophantine equations, congruences, and multiplicative functions. Applications to cryptography.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MATH 365. Complex Variables with Applications.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 265
Functions of a complex variable, including differentiation, integration and series expansions, residues, evaluation of integrals, conformal mapping.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MATH 373. Introduction to Scientific Computing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 265
Vector, matrix, and graphics programming in MATLAB for scientific applications. Polynomial interpolation and approximation. Systems of linear equations and numerical linear algebra. Numerical differentiation and integration. Newton methods solving nonlinear equations and optimization in one and several variables. Fast Fourier transform. Emphasis on effective use of mathematical software and understanding of its strengths and limitations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MATH 385. Introduction to Partial Differential Equations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 265 and one of 266, 267
Separation of variables methods for elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic partial differential equations. Fourier series, Sturm-Liouville theory, Bessel functions, and spherical harmonics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MATH 397. Teaching Secondary Mathematics Using University Mathematics.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 201, 301
Coursework in university mathematics including calculus, abstract algebra, discrete mathematics, geometry, and other topics as it relates to teaching mathematics in grades 7-12.
MATH 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; junior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
MATH 414. Analysis I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 201; 265; and 307 or 317
Introduction to properties and basic topology of the real numbers. A careful development of calculus of functions of a real variable: limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, series.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MATH 415. Analysis II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 414
Sequences and series of functions of a real variable, uniform convergence, power series and Taylor series, Fourier series, topology of n-dimensional space, implicit function theorem, calculus of the plane and 3-dimensional space. Additional topics may include metric spaces or Stieltjes or Lebesgue integration.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MATH 421. Logic for Mathematics and Computer Science.
(Cross-listed with COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MATH 301 or 307 or 317 or COM S 330
Propositional and predicate logic. Topics selected from Horn logic, equational logic, resolution and unification, foundations of logic programming, reasoning about programs, program specification and verification, model checking and binary decision diagrams, temporal logic and modal logic.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MATH 426. Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences.
(Cross-listed with PHYS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 266 or 267
A fast-paced course primarily for first-year graduate students in physics and chemistry. Emphasis on techniques needed for quantum mechanics and electrodynamics. Functions of a complex variable and contour integration, integral transforms and applications, series methods for ordinary differential equations, Green's functions, Sturm-Liouville problems and orthogonal functions, boundary-value problems for partial differential equations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MATH 435. Geometry I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 307 or 317
Euclidean geometry. Points, lines, circles, triangles, congruence, similarity, properties invariant under rigid motions. Synthetic, analytic, and axiomatic methods.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MATH 436. Geometry II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 435
Continuation of Euclidean geometry with topics from elliptic, projective, or hyperbolic geometry. Emphasis on analytic methods.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MATH 439. Mathematics of Fractals and Chaos.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 265
Iterated function systems; periodic points; algorithms for generation of fractals; fractal dimension; Julia sets and the Mandelbrot set; chaos.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MATH 481. Numerical Methods for Differential Equations and Interpolation.
(Cross-listed with COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MATH 265 and either MATH 266 or 267; knowledge of a programming language
First order Euler method, high order Runge-Kutta method, and multistep method for solving ordinary differential equations. Finite difference and finite element methods for solving partial differential equations. Local truncation error, stability, and convergence for finite difference method. Numerical solution space, polynomial approximation, and error estimate for finite element method.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MATH 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 301 or 317; 6 credits in mathematics
No more than 9 credits of Math 490 may be counted toward graduation.
MATH 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 301 or 317; 6 credits in mathematics
No more than 9 credits of Math 490 may be counted toward graduation.
MATH 491. Undergraduate Thesis.
Cr. 2-3.
Writing a formal mathematics paper. Upon approval by the department, the paper will satisfy the departmental advanced English requirement.
MATH 492. Undergraduate Seminar.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
Introduction to mathematics research, a participating seminar on advanced topics in mathematics. Mathematical literature search, reading a mathematical article with the guidance of the instructor, mathematical presentation. Seminar content varies.
MATH 497. Teaching Secondary School Mathematics.
(Cross-listed with C I). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 15 credits in college mathematics; if in a teacher licensure program, concurrent enrollment in C I 426 or 526
Theory and methods for teaching mathematics in grades 7-12. Includes critical examination of instructional strategies, curriculum materials, learning tools, assessment methods, National Standards in Mathematics Education, and equity issues.
MATH 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; senior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
MATH 501. Introduction to Real Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 265 and 307 or 317
A development of the real numbers. Study of metric spaces, completeness, compactness, sequences, and continuity of functions. Differentiation and integration of real-valued functions, sequences of functions, limits and convergence, equicontinuity.
MATH 504. Abstract Algebra I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 302
Algebraic systems and their morphisms, including groups, rings, modules, and fields.
MATH 505. Abstract Algebra II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 504
Continuation of MATH 504.
MATH 510. Linear Algebra.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 307 or 317
Advanced topics in linear algebra including canonical forms; unitary, normal, Hermitian and positive-definite matrices; variational characterizations of eigenvalues, and applications to other branches of mathematics.
MATH 511. Functions of a Single Complex Variable.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 414 or 501
Theory of analytic functions, integration, topology of the extended complex plane, singularities and residue theory, maximum principle.
MATH 515. Real Analysis I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 414 or 501
Lebesgue measure and Lebesgue integral, one variable differentiation theory, product integration, Lp spaces.
MATH 516. Real Analysis II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 515
Metric spaces, topological spaces, compactness, abstract theory of measure and integral, differentiation of measures, Banach spaces.
MATH 517. Finite Difference Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 481 or 561
Finite difference methods for partial differential equations, with emphasis on parabolic and hyperbolic equations, and other partial differential equations from application areas. Topics include convergence, stability and implementation issues.
MATH 519. Methods of Applied Mathematics I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 414 or 501
Techniques of classical and functional analysis with applications to partial differential equations, integral equations. Vector spaces, metric spaces, Hilbert and Banach spaces, Sobolev spaces and other function spaces, contraction mapping theorem, distributions, Fourier series and Fourier transform, linear operators, spectral theory of differential and integral operators, Green's functions and boundary value problems, weak solutions of partial differential equations and variational methods, calculus in Banach spaces and applications.
MATH 520. Methods of Applied Mathematics II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 519
Continuation of MATH 519.
MATH 525. Numerical Analysis of High Performance Computing.
(Cross-listed with COM S, CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: CPR E 308, or one of Math 471, 481; experience in scientific programming; knowledge of FORTRAN or C
Development, analysis, and testing of efficient numerical methods for use on current state-of-the-art high performance computers. Applications of the methods to the students' areas of research.
MATH 533. Cryptography.
(Cross-listed with CPR E, INFAS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MATH 301 or CPR E 310 or COM S 330
Basic concepts of secure communication, DES and AES, public-key cryptosystems, elliptic curves, hash algorithms, digital signatures, applications. Relevant material on number theory and finite fields.
MATH 535. Steganography and Digital Image Forensics.
(Cross-listed with CPR E, INFAS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: E E 524 or MATH 307 or COM S 330
Basic principles of covert communication, steganalysis, and forensic analysis for digital images. Steganographic security and capacity, matrix embedding, blind attacks, image forensic detection and device identification techniques. Related material on coding theory, statistics, image processing, pattern recognition.
MATH 540. Seminar in Mathematics Education.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in the Master of School Mathematics program or professional studies in education
Research studies in mathematics learning and teaching, exemplary practices in mathematics education, and current state and national trends in the mathematics curriculum in grades K-12. Topics are offered on a 3-year cycle.
MATH 540A. Assessment, equity, and teaching of statistics. Offered SS 2011, 2014..
(1-0) Cr. 1.
SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in the Master of School Mathematics program or professional studies in education
Research studies in mathematics learning and teaching, exemplary practices in mathematics education, and current state and national trends in the mathematics curriculum in grades K-12. Topics are offered on a 3-year cycle.
MATH 540B. Geometry and discrete mathematics, and problem solving. Offered SS 2012..
(1-0) Cr. 1.
SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in the Master of School Mathematics program or professional studies in education
Research studies in mathematics learning and teaching, exemplary practices in mathematics education, and current state and national trends in the mathematics curriculum in grades K-12. Topics are offered on a 3-year cycle.
MATH 540C. Teaching of analysis, algebra, and the use of technology. Offered SS 2013..
(1-0) Cr. 1.
SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in the Master of School Mathematics program or professional studies in education
Research studies in mathematics learning and teaching, exemplary practices in mathematics education, and current state and national trends in the mathematics curriculum in grades K-12. Topics are offered on a 3-year cycle.
MATH 545. Intermediate Calculus.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
Prereq: 3 semesters of calculus and enrollment in the master of school mathematics program
Offered on a 3-year cycle, offered SS. 2013. Further development of the fundamental concepts of calculus and their applications with an emphasis on a constructivist approach to learning, cooperative groups, problem solving, the use of technology.
MATH 546. Algorithms in Analysis and Their Computer Implementation.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 3 semesters in calculus or concurrent enrollment in 545 and enrollment in the master of school mathematics program
Offered on a 3- year cycle, offered SS. 2013. The use of technology in secondary mathematics with an emphasis on the exploration and implementation of algorithms.
MATH 547. Discrete Mathematics and Applications.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
Prereq: Enrollment in the master of school mathematics program
Offered on a 3-year cycle, offered SS. 2012. Applications of graph theory, game theory, linear programming, recursion, combinatorics and algebraic structures. Issues in integrating discrete topics into the secondary curriculum. Use of the computer to explore discrete mathematics.
MATH 549. Intermediate Geometry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 435 or equivalent and enrollment in the master of school mathematics program
Offered on a 3-year cycle, offered SS. 2012. A study of geometry with emphasis on metrics, the group of isometries, and the group of similarities. Specific spaces studied normally include the Euclidean plane, the 2-sphere, projective 2-space, and hyperbolic geometry. Emphasis on analytical methods. Incorporation of geometry software.
MATH 554. Introduction to Stochastic Processes.
(Cross-listed with STAT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: STAT 542
Markov chains on discrete spaces in discrete and continuous time (random walks, Poisson processes, birth and death processes) and their long-term behavior. Optional topics may include branching processes, renewal theory, introduction to Brownian motion.
MATH 557. Ordinary Differential Equations I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 415 or 501
The initial-value problem, existence and uniqueness theorems, continuous dependence on parameters, linear systems, stability and asymptotic behavior of solutions, linearization, topics from dynamical systems and two-point boundary-value problems.
MATH 561. Numerical Analysis I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 414 or 501
Approximation theory, including polynomial spline interpolation and best approximation; numerical differentiation and integration; numerical methods for ordinary differential equations.
MATH 562. Numerical Analysis II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 317
Numerical linear algebra including eigenvalue problems; numerical solution of nonlinear equations and optimization problems.
MATH 573. Random Signal Analysis and Kalman Filtering.
(Cross-listed with AER E, E E, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E E 324 or AER E 331 or M E 370 or M E 411 or MATH 341 or 395
Elementary notions of probability. Random processes. Autocorrelation and spectral functions. Estimation of spectrum from finite data. Response of linear systems to random inputs. Discrete and continuous Kalman filter theory and applications. Smoothing and prediction. Linearization of nonlinear dynamics.
MATH 574. Optimal Control.
(Cross-listed with AER E, E E, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: E E 577
The optimal control problem. Variational approach. Pontryagin's principle. Hamilton-Jacobi equation. Dynamic programming. Time-optimal, minimum fuel, minimum energy control systems. The regulator problem. Structures and properties of optimal controls.
MATH 575. Introduction to Robust Control.
(Cross-listed with E E, M E, AER E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: E E 577
Introduction to modern robust control. Model and signal uncertainty in control systems. Uncertainty description. Stability and performance robustness to uncertainty. Solutions to the H2, Hoo, and l1 control problems. Tools for robustness analysis and synthesis.
MATH 576. Digital Feedback Control Systems.
(Cross-listed with AER E, E E, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E E 475 or AER E 432 or M E 411 or 414 or MATH 415; and MATH 267
Sampled-data, discrete data, and the z-transform. Design of digital control systems using transform methods: root locus, frequency response and direct design methods. Design using state-space methods. Controllability, observability, pole placement, state estimators. Digital filters in control systems. Microcomputer implementation of digital filters. Finite wordlength effects. Linear quadratic optimal control in digital control systems. Simulation of digital control systems.
MATH 577. Linear Systems.
(Cross-listed with AER E, E E, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: E E 324 or AER E 331 or M E 414 or MATH 415; and MATH 307
Linear algebra review. Least square method and singular value decomposition. State space modeling of linear continuous-time systems. Solution of linear systems. Controllability and observability. Canonical description of linear equations. Stability of linear systems. State feedback and pole placements. Observer design for linear systems.
MATH 578. Nonlinear Systems.
(Cross-listed with AER E, E E, M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: E E 577
Linear vs nonlinear systems. Phase plane analysis. Bifurcation and center manifold theory. Lyapunov stability. Absolute stability of feedback systems. Input-output stability. Passivity theory and feedback linearization. Nonlinear control design techniques.
MATH 590. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
MATH 591. Orientation for Mathematics Graduate Students I.
(0.5-0) Cr. 0.5.
F.
Fall semester orientation seminar. Required for graduate students in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. Topics include teaching at the university level and communication of mathematics.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
MATH 592. Orientation for Mathematics Graduate Students II.
(0.5-0) Cr. 0.5.
S.
Spring semester orientation seminar. Required for graduate students in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. Topics include teaching at the university level and communication of mathematics.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
MATH 595. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
MATH 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
MATH 601. Mathematical Logic I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 504
First semester of full-year course. Completeness and compactness of propositional and predicate logic, incompleteness and undecidability of set theory and arithmetic, Goedel's theorems, recursive functions, computability, models, ultraproducts, and ultralimits.
MATH 602. Mathematical Logic II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 601
Continuation of MATH 601.
MATH 605. Design Theory and Association Schemes.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 504
Combinatorial designs and Latin squares. Construction methods including finite fields. Error-correcting codes. Adjacency matrices and algebraic combinatorics.
MATH 606. Enumerative Combinatorics and Ordered Sets.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 504
Ordered sets and lattices. Generating functions. Moebius inversion and other enumeration methods.
MATH 607. Modern (Structural) Graph Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 504
Structural and extremal theory of graphs. Topics include basic structures (trees, paths and cycles), networks, colorings, connectivity, topological graph theory, Ramsey theory, forbidden graphs and minors, introduction to random graphs, applications.
MATH 608. Extremal Graph Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: MATH 607
Study of extremal graph problems and methods. Topics include Szemeredi's regularity lemma, generalizations of the theorems of Turan and Ramsey, and the theory of random graphs.
MATH 610. Seminar.
Cr. arr.
MATH 615. General Theory of Algebraic Structures I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 504
First semester of full-year course. Subalgebras, homomorphisms, congruence relations, and direct products. Lattices and closure operators. Varieties and quasivarieties of algebras, free algebras, Birkhoff's theorems, clones, Mal'cev conditions. Advanced topics.
MATH 616. General Theory of Algebraic Structures II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 615
Continuation of MATH 615.
MATH 617. Category Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 504
Categories and functors and their applications.
MATH 618. Representation Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 504
Representations of algebraic structures. Content varies by semester.
MATH 621. Topology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Introduction to general topology. Topological spaces, continuous functions, connectedness, compactness. Topics selected from countability and separation axioms, metrization, and complete metric spaces.
MATH 622. Algebraic Topology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 504
Foundations of algebraic topology. The fundamental group, homology groups, relative homology groups, and long exact sequences.
MATH 624. Manifolds, Tensors and Differential Geometry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 501 or 515
Topics selected from: Geometry of curves and surfaces. Manifolds, coordinate systems. Tensors, differential forms, Riemannian metrics. Connections, covariant differentiation, curvature tensors.
MATH 633. Functional Analysis I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 515
Fundamental theory of normed linear spaces and algebras, such as topology and continuity, duality and spectral theory, emphasizing aspects that provide a framework for the study of boundary-value problems, eigenvalue problems, harmonic analysis, analytic function theory, and modern operator theory.
MATH 634. Functional Analysis II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 633
Continuation of MATH 633.
MATH 642. Advanced Probability Theory.
(Cross-listed with STAT). (4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: STAT 542
Measure spaces, extension theorem and construction of Lebesgue-Stieltjes measures on Euclidean spaces, Lebesgue integration and the basic convergence theorems, Lp-spaces, absolute continuity of measures and the Radon-Nikodym theorem, absolute continuity of functions on R and the fundamental theorem of Lebesgue integration, product spaces and Fubini-Tonelli Theorems, convolutions. Fourier series and transforms, probability spaces; Kolmogorov's existence theorem for stochastic processes; expectation; Jensen's inequality and applications, independence, Borel-Cantelli lemmas; weak and strong laws of large numbers and applications, renewal theory.
MATH 645. Advanced Stochastic Processes.
(Cross-listed with STAT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Weak convergence. Random walks and Brownian motion. Martingales. Stochastic integration and Ito's Formula. Stochastic differential equations and applications.
MATH 646. Mathematical Modeling of Complex Physical Systems.
(Cross-listed with PHYS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Modeling of the dynamics of complex systems on multiple scales: Classical and dissipative molecular dynamics, stochastic modeling and Monte-Carlo simulation; coarse grained nonlinear dynamics, interface propagation and spatial pattern formation.
MATH 655. Partial Differential Equations I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 515 or 519
First order equations and systems, conservation laws, general theory of linear partial differential equations of elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic types, maximum principles, fundamental solutions, Sobolev spaces, variational and Hilbert space methods.
MATH 656. Partial Differential Equations II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 655
Continuation of MATH 655.
MATH 658. Dynamical Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 501 or 515 or 557
Smooth mappings and flows. Fixed points, stable, unstable and center manifolds, normal forms. Structural stability, bifurcations. Horseshoe maps, introduction to chaotic behavior.
MATH 666. Finite Element Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 516 or 520 or 561 or 656
Elements of functional analysis; Sobolev spaces; variational principles and weak formulations; approximation theory in finite element spaces; analysis of finite element methods; implementation issues; applications.
MATH 680. Advanced Topics.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
MATH 680A. Algebra.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
MATH 680B. Analysis.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
MATH 680C. Applied Mathematics.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
MATH 680D. Combinatorics.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
MATH 680E. Differential Equations.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
MATH 680F. Linear Algebra.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
MATH 680G. Logic and Foundations.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
MATH 680H. Number Theory.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
MATH 680I. Numerical Analysis.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
MATH 680J. Optimization.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
MATH 680K. Probability.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
MATH 680L. Topology.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
MATH 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology Courses
MCDB 511. Molecular Genetics.
(Cross-listed with GDCB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 313 and BBMB 405
The principles of molecular genetics: gene structure and function at the molecular level, including regulation of gene expression, genetic rearrangement, and the organization of genetic information in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
MCDB 512. Plant Growth and Development.
(Cross-listed with GDCB, PLBIO). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 330 or a course in developmental biology; GDCB 545 or BBMB 404, 405 or GDCB 520
Plant growth and development and its molecular genetic regulation. Hormone biosynthesis, metabolism, and action. Signal transduction in plants.
MCDB 520. Genetic Engineering.
(Cross-listed with GDCB, BBMB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Gen 411 or BBMB 405
Strategies and rationale of recombinant DNA technologies. The methodology of genetic engineering in basic research and implications for applied research will be considered. Topics include: basic tools of molecular cloning, targeted mutagenesis, fluorescent proteins, protein expression systems, and transgenic model systems.
MCDB 528. Advances in Molecular Cell Biology.
(Cross-listed with GDCB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Courses in general cell biology and biochemistry
Cell biological processes including cell signaling, cell division, intracellular trafficking, biogenesis of organelles, cell adhesion and motility.
MCDB 529. Plant Cell Biology.
(Cross-listed with GDCB). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: BIOL 313, 314, 330 or BBMB 405
Organization, function, and development of plant cells and subcellular structures.
MCDB 533. Principles of Developmental Biology.
(Cross-listed with GDCB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: BIOL 314
Fundamental principles in multicellular development. Emphasis on cellular and molecular regulation of developmental processes, and experimental approaches as illustrated in classical studies and current literature.
MCDB 545. Plant Molecular Biology.
(Cross-listed with GDCB, PLBIO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: BIOL 314, 330
Organization and function of plant nuclear and organelle DNA; regulation of gene expression. Methods of generating novel genetic variation. Impact of plant biotechnology on agriculture.
MCDB 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
MCDB 676. Biochemistry of Gene Expression in Eucaryotes.
(Cross-listed with BBMB). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: BBMB 404 or 501, 405 or 502 or GDCB 511
Analysis of the biochemical processes involved in expression of eucaryotic genes and the regulation thereof, including RNA polymerase, transcriptional regulatory proteins, enhancers and silencers, chromosome structure, termination, RNA processing, RNA transport, RNA turnover, translational regulation, protein turnover.
MCDB 697. Graduate Research Rotation.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.
Graduate research projects performed under the supervision of selected faculty members in the molecular, cellular, and developmental biology program.
MCDB 698. Seminar in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.
(Cross-listed with BBMB, GDCB, MICRO, V MPM). (2-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Student and faculty presentations.
MCDB 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Management Courses
MGMT 310. Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Review of the entrepreneurial process with emphasis on starting a new business. How to analyze opportunities, develop an innovative product, organize, finance, market, launch, and manage a new venture. Deals with the role of the entrepreneur and the importance of a business plan. Speakers and field project.
MGMT 313. Feasibility Analysis and Business Planning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 310
Developing an idea for a new business venture, conducting a feasibility study, researching the potential market, analyzing the competition, and writing a formal business plan. Basic business functions are discussed in terms of their application to conducting feasibility analysis and writing a business plan for an entrepreneurial venture.
MGMT 367. International Entrepreneurship.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Enrollment in study abroad program and permission of instructor
The essentials of operating an entrepreneurial firm in an international environment. Topics include understanding the role of entrepreneurship in economic development, starting and developing a business in an international market, financing international ventures, international management issues and exchange rates.
MGMT 370. Management of Organizations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: ECON 101 or 102 or equivalent
A management functions approach is used to explain what managers do in organizations; how they deal with external constituents, how they structure their companies, and how they deal with employees. A contingency approach is used as a framework for understanding how to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of organizations in today's dynamic, highly competitive business environment.
MGMT 371. Organizational Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 370
The study of individual attributes, interpersonal relations, and employee attitudes in organizations. Instructional emphasis is placed on how management concepts such as reward systems, job design, leadership, teams, etc., can be used to manage employee attitudes and behavior.
MGMT 377. Competitive Strategy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 370
Developing competitive strategy and achieving competitive advantage in firms, including: industry analysis, generic strategies, hypercompetition, competing against time, and building distinctive capabilities.
MGMT 414. International Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
The nature and economic role of the multinational firm and entrepreneurial ventures, including the impact of legal, political, and cultural variables upon firm performance and managerial activity; case studies illustrate interdependent nature of functional areas of business projected across national boundaries.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MGMT 415. Managing New Ventures.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 370; MKT 340; FIN 301; SCM 301
Examination of business problems and issues in new and growing firms. Emphasis is on analyzing existing businesses. Includes a field project.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MGMT 419. Social Responsibility of Business.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
A consideration of the role of business in society. Critical analysis of ethical, managerial, and public issues as they affect the corporation.
MGMT 471. Personnel and Human Resource Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Junior standing
Recruitment and selection, utilization, and development of people in organizations. Examination of each personnel function; interrelationships among the functions.
MGMT 472. Management of Diversity.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Junior classification
One of the most crucial problems in organizations today is the management of diversity. Attempts to define the difference between equal employment opportunity/affirmative action, which has a legal basis, and diversity which has an educational basis. Organized around the concepts of: (1) cultural diversity and cultural unity; (2) development of skills and tools to manage diversity; and (3) structure of diversity development programs in organizations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
MGMT 478. Strategic Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 370; ACCT 285; FIN 301; MKT 340; SCM 301; graduating senior
Strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation and control in today's organizations. Emphasis is on strategic planning and decision making using the case method and/or projects.
MGMT 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 370, senior classification, permission of instructor
MGMT 502. Organizational Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Enrollment in MBA program or departmental permission
Understanding human behavior in organizations and the nature of sustainable organizations from a managerial perspective. Special emphasis is placed on how individual differences, such as perceptions, personality, and motivation, influence individual and group behavior in organizations and on how behavior can be influenced by job design, leadership, groups, and the structure of organizations.
MGMT 503. Ethical leadership and Governance in Business.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Enrollment in MBA program or department permission, ACCT 501, FIN 501, MKT 501
Ethical and social responsibilities of top managers in corporations. Topics include stakeholder management, corporate social responsibilities, strategies for sustainable development, pursuit of societal and corporate goals, board and chief executive leadership roles, governance reform and ethics, and executive leadership style and values. The presentation of course concepts is facilitated by the use of cases, discussion scenarios, and ethical dilemmas.
MGMT 504. Strategic Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Enrollment in MBA program or departmental permission, 501, ACCT 501, FIN 501, MKT 501
Critical analysis of case studies in strategic management with an emphasis on integrative decision making. Strategy implementation in light of the global, legal, economic, cultural, and political contexts of busines.
MGMT 565. Early Stage Entrepreneurship - Mind to Market.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Commercialization of new technology. Topics covered include market analysis, intellectual property, product development, feasibility analysis, and new business evaluation.
MGMT 566. Entrepreneurship and New Business Creation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification or permission of instructor.
The essentials of starting and operating a new business. Topics include current research on entrepreneurial perspective, starting and developing a new business, financing the venture, managing the growing firm, and special issues.
MGMT 567. International Entrepreneurship.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Essentials of operating an entrepreneurial firm in an international environment. Topics include international entrepreneurship, starting and developing a business in an international market, financing international ventures, international management issues, exchange rates, and culture.
MGMT 569. Technology Entrepreneurship.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate standing or instructor?s permission
Identification of high-potential, technology-intensive commercial opportunities, resources? gathering, and risk management under environmental uncertainty. Focus on technology ventures and firms that use technology strategically across several industries. Topics include key success factors and forecasting analysis across main value-chain activities.
MGMT 570. Managing Employee Attitudes and Behaviors.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
Prereq: 371 or 507 or PSYCH 450
Advanced topics germane to the management of individuals and groups over their work lives; sustained work commitment, motivation and job/career satisfaction, absenteeism, turnover, stress, leadership and career development (e.g., career ladders, mentoring).
MGMT 571. Seminar in Personnel and Human Resources Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 371 or 507 or SOC 420
Topics and issues in personnel management with a focus on the management of human resources in organizations. Current personnel practices, philosophies, and behavioral science research.
MGMT 572. Personality and Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of instructor
Personality and individual differences have significant implications for human resource management, organizational behavior and strategic management. Research has shown that these characteristics affect many core management topics including motivation, leadership, and decision making. Surveys of literature relating personality and individual differences to management and organizations. Students will complete a wide variety of personality assessments and get their results, and reflect on how personality and individual differences can be practically relevant in the modern work environment.
MGMT 581. Contemporary Topics in Strategy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 501 or permission of instructor
Discussion of concepts and techniques used in long range strategic planning. Examination of planning practices in business and not-for-profit organizations. Topics include environmental scanning, industry analysis, forecasting, corporate and competitive strategies, and tactics.
MGMT 582. Corporate Governance and Top Management.
(Cross-listed with ACCT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 502 or permission
Duties, structure, and functioning of top management teams and corporate boards of directors. CEO/board tenure and succession planning, top management compensation, board committee composition, assessment of CEO and board performance, theories of corporate governance, management of the corporate strategic agenda, governance codes, international governance, and chairman/CEO duality. Case studies and contemporary issues discussed.
MGMT 583. Strategic Management of Innovation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 501 or permission of instructor
Critical analysis and discussion of cases focused on strategic management of innovation. Assessment of a firm s innovative capabilities and competitive dynamics to manage innovative processes. Practical applications through emphasis on implementation including internal corporate venturing, management of the corporate R&D function, and institutionalization of innovation.
MGMT 584. Management Consulting.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 501 or permission of instructor
Provides the opportunity for students to understand the role of the professional consultant, the issues facing the management consulting industry, the competencies of various management consulting firms, the nature and form of strategic consulting engagement, and the nature and scope of strategic change in business firms. Students will learn about management consulting functions and will practice the consultant role though cases and field studies.
MGMT 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
For students wishing to do individual research in a particular area of management.
MGMT 601. Philosophy of Science.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: enrollment in the PhD program
This course provides a philosophical introduction to the theoretical and empirical development of scientific knowledge. It focuses on a variety of basic problems common to the social sciences: the nature of explanation, the structure of theories, forms of knowledge, scientific laws, nature of theory and ethics. The purpose of the course is to help doctoral students define a research context by addressing the purposes, assumptions and primary components of scientific inquiry.
MGMT 602. Organizational Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: enrollment in the PhD program
This seminar involves the examination of the core theories and perspectives in organizational theory, as well as their applications and extensions. This material addresses the fundamental rationale for organizations in modern society, basic processes of organizing and organizational structure, a consideration of inter-organizational relationships and the external environment, and a variety of factors that help determine organizational effectiveness.
MGMT 603. Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: MGMT 601
This course will offer a critical review of organizational decision making with respect to technology and innovation. Students will learn how technological change can alter the basis of competition; how competitive strategy drives technology investment decisions; how market-orientation should be the other backbone of technological innovation; and best practices of organizing and managing the new product development process to achieve strategic goals.
MGMT 604. Seminar in Organizational Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: enrollment in the PhD program
The purpose of this seminar is to introduce behavioral science literature relevant to the study of behavior in organizational settings. The course will focus on the individual's role within organizations and cover topics such as individual differences, motivation, leadership, decision-making. Learning, risk taking, interpersonal relations, etc. Both theoretical and empirical contributions will be examined, with emphasis on integration of diverse theoretical perspectives.
MGMT 650. Research Practicum I.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: enrollment in the PhD program
Preparation of a research manuscript to be submitted to a peer-reviewed academic journal. Students will work with a faculty mentor on a research project.
MGMT 651. Research Practicum.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: enrollment in the PhD program
Preparation of a second research manuscript to be submitted to a peer-reviewed academic journal. Although students work under the supervision of a faculty mentor, the students will take independent responsibility for the research project.
MGMT 699. Dissertation.
Cr. 1-12.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of dissertation supervisor
Research.
Microbiology Courses
MICRO 101. Microbial World.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: High school biology or equivalent
Introduction to the importance of viruses, bacteria, fungi, archaea and parasites both to humans and to the biosphere. Topics include past and present microbial impact on humans and society, ecology and diversity of microbes, biotechnology and microbial impact on the biosphere.
MICRO 110. Orientation in Microbiology.
(1-0) Cr. 0.5.
F.
Orientation to the discipline of microbiology, the curriculum in microbiology, and educational research opportunities within the department.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
MICRO 201. Introduction to Microbiology.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: One semester of college-level biology
Selected topics in microbiology with emphasis on the relationship of microorganisms to human and animal health, agricultural technology, and the environment. With written petition to the chair of the supervisory committee, students who obtain a grade of B or better may substitute 201 FOR 302 in advanced courses.
MICRO 201L. Introductory Microbiology Laboratory.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 201 or 302
Basic microbiology laboratory techniques for non-microbiology majors.
Credit for either Micro 201L or 302L, but not both, may be applied toward graduation.
MICRO 302. Biology of Microorganisms.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: BIOL 211, credit or enrollment in BIOL 212; 1 semester of chemistry
Basic cell biology, physiology, metabolism, genetics and ecology of microorganisms, with an emphasis on procaryotes and viruses, as well as the roles of microorganisms in the environment, disease, agriculture, and industry.
MICRO 302L. Microbiology Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 302
Basic microbiology laboratory techniques for majors in microbiology, biological sciences and related fields.
Credit for either Micro 201L or 302L, but not both, may be applied toward graduation.
MICRO 310. Medical Microbiology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 302 (or 201 if a B or better was obtained)
Study of infection and immunity by bacterial and viral pathogenic agents of humans.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MICRO 310L. Medical Microbiology Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 201 or 302; 201L or 302L, credit or enrollment in 310
Isolation and identification of human bacterial pathogens using basic staining techniques and biochemical tests. Brief introduction to techniques in cell culture and virology.
MICRO 320. Molecular and Cellular Bacteriology.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 302, BIOL 313, credit or enrollment in CHEM 332
Introductory course integrating physiological and genetic principles influencing bacterial growth, survival, and cellular differentiation. Emphasis is on prokaryotes although unicellular eukaryotes are also discussed. Topics include the structure, function, and assembly of cell components, bioenergetics and metabolism, regulation of gene expression, genetic adaptation, stress tolerance, biofilms, and cell-cell interactions and communication.
MICRO 353. Introductory Parasitology.
(Cross-listed with BIOL, V PTH). (3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 212
Biology and host-parasite relationships of major groups of animal parasites, and techniques of diagnosing and studying parasites.
MICRO 374. Insects and Our Health.
(Cross-listed with ENT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 3 credits in biological sciences
Bartholomay. Identification, biology, and significance of insects and arthropods that affect the health of humans and animals, particularly those that are vectors of disease.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
MICRO 374L. Insects and Our Health Laboratory.
(Cross-listed with ENT). (0-3) Cr. 1.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ENT 374
Bartholomay. Laboratory and field techniques for studying medical or public health entomology, including: collection, identification and maintenance of medically significant arthropods and experimental design and execution related to the biology of arthropods or arthropod-pathogen interactions.
MICRO 381. Environmental Systems I: Introduction to Environmental Systems.
(Cross-listed with BIOL, ENSCI, ENV S). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 12 credits of natural science including biology and chemistry
Introduction to the structure and function of natural environmental systems. Systems approach to the analysis of material and energy flows in natural environmental systems and the primary environmental factors controlling these systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MICRO 402. Microbial Genetics.
(Dual-listed with 502). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 302, BIOL 313
The fundamental concepts of bacterial and bacteriophage genetics including mutagenesis, mechanisms of both vertical and horizontal genetic information transfer, gene regulation, and genetic approaches to study complex cellular processes. Review and discussion of research literature to examine experimental design, methodology, and interpretation of both historical and contemporary relevance to microbial genetics.
MICRO 407. Microbiological Safety of Foods of Animal Origins.
(Dual-listed with 507). (Cross-listed with FS HN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 420
Examination of the various factors in the production of foods of animal origin, from animal production through processing, distribution and final consumption which contribute to the overall microbiological safety of the food. The two modules of this course will be 1) the procedures and processes which can affect the overall microbiological safety of the food, and 2) the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system.
MICRO 408. Virology.
(Dual-listed with 508). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 313 or BBMB 301, BIOL 314 recommended
The molecular virology and epidemiology of human, animal, plant and insect viruses.
MICRO 410. Insect-Virus Interactions: a Molecular Perspective.
(Dual-listed with 510). (Cross-listed with ENT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Permission of an instructor
Bonning, Bartholomay. Overview of insect-virus interactions including insect immunity to viruses, genetic enhancement of viral insecticides, transgenic mosquitoes, disruption of virus transmission, and the role of insect and virus genomics in combating viral disease of both human and agricultural importance.
MICRO 419. Foodborne Hazards.
(Cross-listed with FS HN, TOX). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: MICRO 201 or 302, a course in biochemistry
Pathogenesis of human microbiological foodborne infections and intoxications, principles of toxicology, major classes of toxicants in the food supply, governmental regulation of foodborne hazards.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MICRO 420. Food Microbiology.
(Cross-listed with FS HN, TOX). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 201 or 302
Effects of microbial growth in foods. Methods to control, detect, and enumerate microorganisms in food and water. Foodborne infections and intoxications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MICRO 421. Food Microbiology Laboratory.
(Cross-listed with FS HN). (0-6) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: MICRO 201 or 302; 201L. Credit or enrollment in MICRO 420, FS HN 203
Standard techniques used for the microbiological examination of foods. Independent and group projects on student-generated questions in food microbiology. Emphasis on oral and written communication and group interaction.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MICRO 430. Procaryotic Diversity and Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 530). (Cross-listed with BBMB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 302, 302L
Survey of the diverse groups of procaryotes emphasizing important and distinguishing metabolic, phylogenetic, morphological, and ecological features of members of those groups.
MICRO 440. Laboratory in Microbial Physiology, Diversity, and Genetics.
(Cross-listed with BBMB). (2-6) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 302, 302L, CHEM 332, BIOL 313L
Study of the fundamental techniques and theory of studying the cellular mechanisms and diversity of microbial life. Experimental techniques will include isolation and physiological characterization of bacteria that inhabit different environments. Also included are techniques for the phylogenetic characterization, and genetic manipulation of diverse species of bacteria.
MICRO 450. Undergraduate Seminar.
Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: SP CM 212 and senior standing in Microbiology
Required of all undergraduate majors in microbiology. Discussion of current papers in microbiology and immunology, issues in scientific conduct, and bioethics in microbiology. Students present current papers in a journal club format.
MICRO 451. Senior Survey in Microbiology.
Cr. R.
F.
Prereq: Junior or Senior standing in Microbiology
Preparations for graduation. Topics include job search strategies, career information, mock interviews, graduate and professional school application processes and guidelines as well as outcomes assessment activities.
MICRO 456. Principles of Mycology.
(Cross-listed with BIOL). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 10 credits in biological sciences
Morphology, diversity, and ecology of fungi; their relation to agriculture, industry, and human health.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MICRO 475. Immunology.
(Dual-listed with 575). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 310
An examination of humoral and cellular immune function as well as the interaction of the cells and factors of the immune system that result in health and disease. MICRO 475L optional.
Credit for either Micro 475 or V MPM 520, but not both, may be applied to graduation.
MICRO 475L. Immunology Laboratory.
(1-4) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 475 or 575
Techniques in primary culture and tumor cell growth, measures of lymphocyte function, and flow cytometry. Half semester course.
MICRO 477. Bacterial-Plant Interactions.
(Dual-listed with 577). (Cross-listed with PL P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 3 credits in microbiology or plant pathology
Focuses on plant-associated bacteria in terms of their ecology, diversity, and the physiological and molecular mechanisms involved in their interaction with plants; covers symbiotic nitrogen fixation, plant pathogenesis, plant growth promotion, and biological control.
MICRO 485. Soil and Environmental Microbiology.
(Dual-listed with 585). (Cross-listed with AGRON, ENSCI). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: AGRON 154 or ENSCI 402, MICRO 201 (MICRO 201L recommended)
Loynachan. The living organisms in the soil and what they do. Emphasis on soil biota composition, the carbon cycle and bioremediation, soil-plant-microbial relationships, and environmental issues.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MICRO 487. Microbial Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 587). (Cross-listed with BIOL, ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Six credits in biology and 6 credits in chemistry
Introduction to major functional groups of autotrophic and heterotrophic microorganisms and their roles in natural systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MICRO 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: A minimum of 6 credits of 300-level or above coursework in microbiology, permission of instructor
A maximum of 6 credits of Micro 490 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
MICRO 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: A minimum of 6 credits of 300-level or above coursework in microbiology, permission of instructor
A maximum of 6 credits of Micro 490 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
MICRO 495. Internship.
Cr. 1-2.
F.S.
Prereq: At least 6 credits of 300-level or above coursework in microbiology, approval of academic adviser
Participation in the Cooperative Extension Intern Program or an equivalent work experience. Written report of activities required.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
MICRO 502. Microbial Genetics.
(Dual-listed with 402). (Cross-listed with V MPM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 302, BIOL 313
The fundamental concepts of bacterial and bacteriophage genetics including mutagenesis, mechanisms of both vertical and horizontal genetic information transfer, gene regulation, and genetic approaches to study complex cellular processes. Review and discussion of research literature to examine experimental design, methodology, and interpretation of both historical and contemporary relevance to microbial genetics.
MICRO 507. Microbiological Safety of Foods of Animal Origins.
(Dual-listed with 407). (Cross-listed with FS HN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 420
Examination of the various factors in the production of foods of animal origin, from animal production through processing, distribution and final consumption which contribute to the overall microbiological safety of the food. The two modules of this course will be 1) the procedures and processes which can affect the overall microbiological safety of the food, and 2) the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system.
MICRO 508. Virology.
(Dual-listed with 408). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 313 or BBMB 301, BIOL 314 recommended
The molecular virology and epidemiology of human, animal, plant, and insect viruses.
MICRO 509. Plant Virology.
(Cross-listed with PL P). (2-6) Cr. 4.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: PL P 408, BIOL 454, BBMB 405, CHEM 211
Hill. Plant viruses and the diseases they cause. Emphasis on epidemiology and control. Structure, function, and biochemical-biophysical properties of plant viruses.
MICRO 510. Insect-Virus Interactions: a Molecular Perspective.
(Dual-listed with 410). (Cross-listed with ENT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Permission of an instructor
Bonning, Bartholomay. Overview of insect-virus interactions including insect immunity to viruses, genetic enhancement of viral insecticides, transgenic mosquitoes, disruption of virus transmission, and the role of insect and virus genomics in combating viral disease of both human and agricultural importance.
MICRO 530. Procaryotic Diversity and Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 430). (Cross-listed with BBMB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 302, 302L
Survey of the diverse groups of procaryotes emphasizing important and distinguishing metabolic, phylogenetic, morphological, and ecological features of members of those groups.
MICRO 540. Livestock Immunogenetics.
(Cross-listed with AN S, V MPM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: AN S 561 or MICRO 575 or V MPM 520
Basic concepts and contemporary topics in genetic regulation of livestock immune response and disease resistance.
MICRO 551. Microbial Diversity and Phylogeny.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 302, BIOL 313
Comparisons among the three kingdoms of life (Bacterica, Archaea, and Eukarya). Topics will include metabolism, adaptation, methods of phylogenetic analysis, and comparative genomics.
MICRO 552. Bacterial Molecular Genetics and Physiology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 302, BIOL 313
Review of the molecular genetics and physiology of model organisms.
MICRO 553. Pathogenic Microorganisms.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 302, BIOL 313
Review and contrast/comparison of common bacterial pathogens of plants and animals and their mechanisms of virulence, including toxins, protein secretion, host invasion and iron acquisition strategies. An overview of eukaryotic cell biology that is relevant to pathogenesis will also be included.
MICRO 554. Virology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 302, BIOL 313
Introduction to virus life cycles including entry, gene expression strategies, replication, and mechanisms to modify and overcome host defenses. The roles of specific viruses and sub-viral agents in animal and plant disease will also be included.
MICRO 555. Fungal Biology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 302, BIOL 313
Ecology, genetics, physiology and diversity of fungi, from yeasts to mushrooms, and their importance in human affairs.
MICRO 556. Microbial Ecology and Environmental Monitoring.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 302, BIOL 313
Examination of microorganisms in their natural habitats, including aquatic, terrestrial and extreme environments, community and biofilm development, microbe-microbe interactions, and current and traditional methods of microbial analysis in natural environments.
MICRO 565. Professional Practices in Science and Engineering.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
MICRO 565A. Responsible Conduct of Research. (Cr. 1.0). F,.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
MICRO 565B. Working with Industry. (Cr. 0.5)..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
MICRO 565C. Communications in Science. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2011. Reading and reviewing manuscripts; publishing papers; oral and poster presentations..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
MICRO 565D. Time Management and Mentoring. (Cr. 0.5). Alt F., offered 2012. Balancing life and career; mentoring; lab management..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
MICRO 565E. The Interview Process. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2012. Applying and interviewing for academia, industry and government..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
MICRO 565F. Grant Writing. (Cr. 1.0). Alt F., offered 2011. Writing a winning proposal..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
MICRO 565G. Teaching. (Cr. 0.5). Preparation of a teaching portfolio and course materials; lecturing, technology..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
MICRO 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
MICRO 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, PL P, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
MICRO 575. Immunology.
(Dual-listed with 475). (Cross-listed with V MPM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 310
An examination of humoral and cellular immune function as well as the interaction of the cells and factors of the immune system that result in health and disease. MICRO 475L optional.
Credit for either Micro 575 or V MPM 520, but not both, may be applied toward graduation.
MICRO 577. Bacterial-Plant Interactions.
(Dual-listed with 477). (Cross-listed with PL P). (3-1) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 3 credits in microbiology or plant pathology
Focuses on plant-associated bacteria in terms of their ecology, diversity, and the physiological and molecular mechanisms involved in their interaction with plants; covers symbiotic nitrogen fixation, plant pathogenesis, plant growth and biological control.
MICRO 585. Soil and Environmental Microbiology.
(Dual-listed with 485). (Cross-listed with AGRON, ENSCI). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: AGRON 154 or 402, MICRO 201 (MICRO 201L recommended)
Loynachan. The living organisms in the soil and what they do. Emphasis on soil biota composition, the carbon cycle and bioremediation, soil-plant-microbial relationships, and environmental issues.
MICRO 586. Medical Bacteriology.
(Cross-listed with V MPM). (4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 310
Bacteria associated with diseases of vertebrates, including virulence factors and interaction of host responses.
MICRO 587. Microbial Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 487). (Cross-listed with EEOB, ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Six credits in biology and 6 credits in chemistry
Introduction to major functional groups of autotrophic and heterotrophic microorganisms and their roles in natural systems.
MICRO 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
MICRO 604. Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Course will expose students to the breadth of subdisciplines within microbiology, offer opportunities for direct interaction between the students and the faculty members within the Interdepartmental Microbiology Graduate Program, and promote interactions among the students within the program.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
MICRO 608. Molecular Virology.
(Cross-listed with V MPM, PL P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: BBMB 405 or GDCB 511
Advanced study of virus host-cell interactions. Molecular mechanisms of viral replication and pathogenesis.
MICRO 615. Molecular Immunology.
(Cross-listed with BBMB, V MPM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: BBMB 405 or 502
Current topics in molecular aspects of immunology: T and B cell receptors; major histocompatibility complex; antibody structure; immunosuppressive drugs and viruses; and intracellular signalling pathways leading to expression of genes that control and activate immune function.
MICRO 625. Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenesis.
(Cross-listed with V MPM). (4-0) Cr. 4.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Credit in Biochemistry and Microbiology
Review of current concepts in specific areas of microbial pathogenesis including the genetic basis for bacterial disease, genetic regulation and control of virulence factors and their mechanisms of action, and host-pathogen interactions at the cellular and molecular levels. The application of microbial genetics to understanding pathogenesis will be included.
MICRO 626. Advanced Food Microbiology.
(Cross-listed with FS HN, TOX). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: FS HN 420 or 421 or 504
Topics of current interest in food microbiology, including new foodborne pathogens, rapid identification methods, effect of food properties and new preservation techniques on microbial growth, and mode of action of antimicrobials.
MICRO 627. Rapid Methods in Food Microbiology.
(Cross-listed with FS HN, TOX). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: FS HN 420 or 421 or 504
Provides an overview of rapid microbial detection methods for use in foods. Topics include historical aspects of rapid microbial detection, basic categories of rapid tests (phenotypic, genotypic, whole cell, etc.), existing commercial test formats and kits, automation in testing, sample preparation and "next generation" testing formats now in development.
MICRO 679. Light Microscopy.
(Cross-listed with GDCB, EEOB). (2-9) Cr. 5.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Current theories encompassing light optics and their applications for specimen preservation, paraffin and resin sectioning, general staining, histochemistry, cytophotometry, immunocytochemistry, autoradiography, image digitization, processing and presentation, and digital macro- and micrography.
MICRO 680. Scanning Electron Microscopy.
(Cross-listed with GDCB, EEOB). (2-9) Cr. 5.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Current theories encompassing scanning electron optics and their applications for high and low vacuum microscopy, specimen chemical and cryopreservation methods, x-ray microanalysis, backscattered and topographic imaging, image digitization, processing and presentation.
MICRO 681. Transmission Electron Microscopy.
(Cross-listed with GDCB, EEOB). (2-9) Cr. 5.
Prereq: GDCB 679 and permission of instructor
Current theories encompassing electron optics and their applications for chemical and physical specimen preservation, ultramicrotomy, general staining and cytochemistry, immunocytochemistry, autoradiography, negative staining and shadowing, x- ray microanalysis, image digitization, processing and presentation.
MICRO 685. Advanced Soil Biochemistry.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, ENSCI). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: AGRON 585
Tabatabai. Chemistry of soil organic matter and biochemical transformations brought about by microorganisms and enzymes in soils.
MICRO 690. Current Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Colloquia or advanced study of specific topics in a specialized field.
MICRO 690A. Microbiology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Colloquia or advanced study of specific topics in a specialized field.
MICRO 690B. Immunology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Colloquia or advanced study of specific topics in a specialized field.
MICRO 690C. Infectious Diseases.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Colloquia or advanced study of specific topics in a specialized field.
MICRO 692. Molecular Biology of Plant-Pathogen Interactions.
(Cross-listed with PL P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: PL P 506 or BBMB 405 or Gen 411 or MICRO 402 or strong background in molecular biology
Bogdanove, Whitham. Seminal and current research in molecular and physiological aspects of plant interactions with pathogens, including mechanisms of pathogenesis, host-pathogen recognition and host defense, with an emphasis on critical evaluation of primary literature. Students also complete an interinstitutional research proposal writing and peer review exercise.
MICRO 697. Graduate Research Rotation.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.
Graduate research projects performed under the supervision of selected faculty members in the Interdepartmental Microbiology major.
MICRO 698. Seminar in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.
(Cross-listed with MCDB, GDCB, BBMB, V MPM). (2-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Student and faculty presentations.
MICRO 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Management Information Systems Courses
MIS 207. Fundamentals of Computer Programming.
(Cross-listed with COM S). (3-1) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: MATH 150 or placement into MATH 140/141/142 or higher
An introduction to computer programming using an object-oriented programming language. Emphasis on the basics of good programming techniques and style. Extensive practice in designing, implementing, and debugging small programs. Use of abstract data types. Interactive and file I/O. Exceptions/error-handling.
This course is not designed for computer science, software engineering, and computer engineering majors.
MIS 330. Management Information Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: COM S 103, BUSAD 150
The role of information technology in organizations. Overview of methodologies for design and development of systems including decision support systems, expert systems, data bases, end-user computing, etc. Computer applications relate concepts to practice. Lecture and laboratory work emphasizes the enabling role of IT in contemporary organizations.
MIS 331. Intermediate Business Programming.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: MIS 207/COM S 207 or COM S 227
Introduction to the concepts and use of data structures, file accesses and object oriented programming methodologies in contemporary business environments. Application development environments will be covered.
MIS 431. Advanced Business Programming.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 331
Advanced software development and topics in contemporary programming languages. Topics include basic syntax, advanced programming techniques, file structures and management, database access, algorithm design, web forms and graphical user interfaces.
MIS 432. Information Systems Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 330
Critical analysis of business processes, data and process modeling, feasibility studies, CASE tools, and developing system design specifications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MIS 433. Database Management Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 331
Database design, development, and implementation. Focus on data models, both classical and object oriented. Uses relational and/or object oriented database management systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Only one of MIS 423 and 433 may count towards graduation.
MIS 434. Electronic Commerce Strategy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 330, MKT 340, SCM 301
Overview of business strategies and technologies used for electronic commerce. Emphasis is on the strategic, operational, and technical issues associated with global electronic commerce using class lecture/discussion and case studies.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MIS 435. Information Systems Infrastructure.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 330
Overview of Internet and telecommunications technology used in business applications. Understand Internet and network protocols, network and application architectures, design, and implementation.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MIS 437. Project Management.
(Cross-listed with SCM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Equips students to support team activities in the general project management environment and better manage their careers. Practical experience using project management techniques and tools. Course topics include project initiation and execution, risk assessment, estimating and contracts, planning, human factors, and standard methods.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MIS 438. Information Systems Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 432, 433, credit or enrollment in 435
Design of business systems using contemporary tools and methods such as SQL, CASE tools, OOD tools, etc. Focuses on synthesizing concepts from earlier MIS courses.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MIS 439. Topics in Management of Information Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 330, permission of instructor
A variety of topics will be covered and topics may vary between semesters. Some of the topics are information resources management, electronic commerce, decision support systems, and expert systems.
MIS 440. Supply Chain Information Systems.
(Cross-listed with SCM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 330, SCM 301
Internal and inter-organizational information systems necessary for a supply chain to achieve competitive advantage. Topics include: design, development, implementation, and maintenance of supply chain information systems; enterprise resource planning; advanced planning and scheduling, manufacturing execution systems; and the interface between manufacturing planning and control processes, logistics processes, and the information system.
MIS 445. Enterprise Systems and Architecture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 435
Contemporary theories, concepts, and practices in network infrastructure, network design, and information security. Design, install, and administer a complex network infrastructure. Study security threats and attacks and countermeasures. Investigate exposure to attacks, firewalls, and development of intrusion detection systems. Other security topics such as risk management, IT audit, and security regulations will also be addressed.
MIS 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 330, senior classification, permission of instructor
MIS 501. Management Information Systems.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: Enrollment in MBA program or departmental permission.
This course exposes the student to current theories and practices appropriate for understanding the role and application of information systems for individuals, organizations, and society within a globally competitive context. The course focuses on information technology and its uses in improving work practices, products, and tools for individuals and organizations. The course also addresses issues pertaining to current and emerging topics in the development and use of technology, the role of technology in and its alignment with organizational strategy and sustainable business practices, information system planning and the development of enterprise architectures, and human interface and personal characteristics in the design and use of technology.
MIS 532. Advanced Business Software Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 531 or equivalent
A survey of business-oriented programming languages with emphasis on state-of-the-art development techniques for business software. Topics include object-oriented and Internet programming issues and methods.
MIS 533. Data Management for Decision Makers.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 503
Addresses data needs of functions such as marketing, finance, and production. Advanced skills needed to design, develop and use database, data warehousing and data mining systems for effective decision support. Emphasis on importance of contemporary technologies.
MIS 534. Electronic Commerce.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 503
Overview of how modern communication technologies including the internet and world wide web have revolutionized the way we do business. Provides an understanding of various internet technologies and how companies are using the internet for commercial purposes. Explores future scenarios on the use of these technologies and their impact on various industries and the society.
MIS 535. Telecommunications Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 503
Issues involved in the management of telecommunications function. Overview of communications technology used in various business applications, local area network, wide area network, broad band network, wireless and voice networks. Internet technologies and protocols. Analyzing the strategic impact of these technologies on organizations. Strategic planning for telecommunications, including network planning and analysis.
MIS 537. Project Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 503
Prepares students to support team activities in the general project management environment and provides them with a working understanding of the full scope of project management activities. Students will also have practical experience using project management techniques and tools. Course topics include project initiation and execution, risk assessment, estimating and contracts, planning, human factors, and standard methods. The course follows the recommended content areas of the Project Management Institute, and provides students with a recognized foundational training in project management.
MIS 538. Business Process Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 503
Examine current and historical perspectives on business process management. Topics include process identification, mapping, and improvement. Additional topics will address business process automation and integration, business process outsourcing. Investigate current and potential tools and methods for business process management. Include process management projects.
MIS 539. Topics in Management of Information Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 503
A variety of topics may be offered in different semesters. Topics may include electronic commerce, information resources management, decision support systems, and expert systems.
MIS 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
For students wishing to do individual research in a particular area of MIS.
MIS 598. Research Seminar in Management Information Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Examines issues such as the nature and content of information systems research; aspects of starting and pursuing research topics in information systems; exploring and understanding relevant research methods and tools. Develop preliminary research proposals.
MIS 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of supervisory committee chair
Preparation and writing of creative component.
MIS 601. Behavioral Issues in IS Research.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 503 or equivalent, enrollment in PhD program
The state of behavioral research in the IS function. MIS activities in an organization span the following three major areas: design and implementation of the MIS, use of the MIS, and management of the MIS function. Each of these processes is carried out at several levels: individual, group, organizational and inter-organizational. Identify behavioral issues of relevance for the cells defined by the process and level dimensions. Reading and discussion of the research literature surrounding the development, use, and implications of information technology.
MIS 602. Current Issues in IS Research.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: MIS 503 or equivalent, enrollment in PhD program
Three fundamental areas of Information Systems, namely, infrastructure, management, and processes. Infrastructure studies examine the IT architecture including computing, communication, data, and application. Management focuses on addressing the value added notion of IT. Finally processing addresses topics related to enabling role of IT in myriad of areas.
MIS 603. Seminar on IT Strategy and Structure.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: MIS 601
Strategic issues in IT management. Address issues such as aligning IT strategy with corporate strategy and functional strategies, IT structure, valuation, governance and control, and related topics. Provide students with research skills related to the boundary between IT and the firm's external environment.
MIS 604. Collaboration, Knowledge, and Intelligence in Organizations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: MIS 601
Research issues in the emerging areas of collaboration, knowledge management, and enterprise intelligence. Topics will include emerging and contemporary technologies of Data Mining, Knowledge Discovery from Databases, Web Mining, organizational memory, and knowledge management.
MIS 650. Research Practicum I.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: enrollment in the PhD program
Preparation of a research manuscript to be submitted to a peer-reviewed academic journal. Students will work with a faculty mentor on a research project.
MIS 651. Research Practicum II.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: enrollment in the PhD program
Preparation of a second research manuscript to be submitted to a peer-reviewed academic journal. Although students work under the supervision of a faculty mentor, the students will take independent responsibility for the research project.
MIS 655. Organizational and Social Implications of Human Computer Interaction.
(Cross-listed with HCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Examine opportunities and implications of information technologies and human computer interaction on social and organizational systems. Explore ethical and social issues appurtenant to human computer interaction, both from a proscriptive and prescriptive perspective. Develop informed perspective on human computer interaction. Implications on research and development programs.
MIS 699. Research.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of dissertation supervisor
Research.
Marketing Courses
MKT 340. Principles of Marketing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: credit or current enrollment in ECON 101
The role of marketing in society. Markets, marketing institutions, and marketing functions with emphases on product, price, marketing communication, and marketing channel decisions.
MKT 343. Personal Sales.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 340
Analysis of the theory and practice of personal selling with the context of relationship marketing and salesforce automation. Topics include: goal setting, prospecting, time/territory management, questioning, presentations, objections, commitment and customer service; simulations of selling situations.
MKT 410. Promotional Strategy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 447
Principles, concepts, and problems involved in the development and implementation of promotional strategies. Coordination of a variety of promotional elements: advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing, public relations and publicity of web communications, and personal selling.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MKT 442. Sales Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 340
Functional aspects of sales force management; personal selling methods; procedures for recruiting, selecting, and training new salespeople; compensation and expense control systems; problems of sales force motivation and supervision; methods of territorial and quota assignment; sales department budgets; distributor-dealer relations; other selected topics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MKT 443. Strategic Marketing Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 444, 447
Analysis of major elements of strategic marketing management. May include case studies or business simulations involving decision making using marketing tools from previous courses. (For marketing majors only.).
MKT 444. Fundamentals of Marketing Research.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 340, STAT 226
Marketing research techniques: problem formulation, research design, questionnaire construction, sampling, data collection procedures, and analysis and interpretation of data related to marketing decisions.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MKT 445. Customer Relationship Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 340
Examines how customer data can be used to enhance decisions relating to acquisition, development and retention. Topics include customer lifetime value, customer as assets, customer loyalty programs and customization.
MKT 446. Retailing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 340
Basic areas of retail management: buying, merchandising, retail promotion, store location, store layout, credit management, and inventory control. Emphasis on practical application of retail management principles.
MKT 447. Fundamentals of Consumer Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 340
Study of how consumers select, purchase, use, and dispose of goods and services. Includes analyses of how markets and others influence these processes. Application of concepts and methods of the behavioral sciences to marketing management decision making.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MKT 448. Fundamentals of International Marketing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 340
Introduction to terms used in international marketing and sources of information on international markets. Development of sensitivity toward foreign business environment and familiarity with operations of multinational corporations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MKT 449. Marketing Seminar.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 340
Analysis of current issues and problems in marketing with emphasis on new theoretical and methodological developments. Additional seminars may be offered.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MKT 451. Marketing Channels.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 340
Focuses on marketing channels, the downstream part of a value chain, companies that come together to bring products and services from their point of origin to the point of consumption. Topics include channel institutions, channel design, channel coordination and implementation. Highlights international and technological aspects of marketing channels so that students can successfully develop and manage marketing channels in a contemporary business environment.
MKT 453. Brand Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 447
Examines the role of brands and branding in market environments characterized by intense competition and consumer power. Covers issues relating to why branding is important to firms, what brands represent to consumers, and what should be done to manage them effectively.
MKT 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 340, senior classification; permission of instructor
MKT 492. Comparative Marketing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: 340
Provides experience to students in culture, social, economic, and political environment of marketing in a foreign country. Students complete a term project (e.g., a marketing plan) based on information collected in the foreign country. Students attend briefings by experts/officials of private and public organizations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MKT 501. Marketing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Enrollment in MBA program or departmental permission
An analytical approach to the study of marketing issues and challenges of business firms and nonprofit organizations. Emphasis on the influence of the global marketplace and the marketing environment on marketing decision making; the determination of the organization's products, prices, channels and communication strategies; an orientation that ensures sustainability of marketing operations; and the organization's system for planning and controlling its marketing effort.
MKT 540. Advanced Marketing Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 504
Strategic marketing and decision making, with emphasis on cases utilizing qualitative and quantitative techniques and marketing models.
MKT 541. International Marketing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 504, 509
Scope and nature of global marketing operation; the context of international environment in which firms operate. Recent developments of international business activities, and a framework for better understanding of the basic forces driving international business and marketing operations. Development of market entry strategies and global marketing mix policies, as well as export operations. Organizational issues related to the globalization of the firm.
MKT 542. New Product Development and Marketing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 504
Principles and concepts of new product development and introduction; decision areas include market definition and structure, idea generation, concept evaluation, test marketing, launch tracking, and global product planning; models and techniques of new product evaluation used by consumer product companies.
MKT 543. Services Marketing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 504 and instructor permission
In-depth appreciation and understanding of the unique challenges inherent in managing and delivering quality services. Students will be introduced to and have the opportunity to work with tools and strategies that address these challenges.
MKT 544. Marketing Research.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 504, Stat 328 or 401
Marketing research methods are examined with emphasis on the use of advanced research methods in business research. Application of advanced sampling, measurement, and data analysis methods in research on market segmentation, market structure, consumers' perceptions and decision processes, marketing communication, new product development, and pricing.
MKT 545. Integrated Marketing Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 504
Introduces the student to the field of marketing communications. Covers a number of topics and areas essential for understanding how to design and evaluate communication strategies necessary for the successful marketing of products and services. An integrated marketing communications (IMC) perspective is employed in covering material, with a corresponding focus on various elements of an IMC strategy, including advertising, promotions, point-of-purchase communications, direct marketing techniques, and other topics.
MKT 546. Customer Relationship and Business-To-Business Marketing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 504
Core concepts and issues involved in customer relationship strategy and management in consumer and business-to-business markets. Emphasis on customer opportunity analyses, customer relationship management tools and strategies.
MKT 547. Consumer Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 504
The behavior of consumers. Intensive review of literature from relevant disciplines. Applications of concepts and methods of the behavioral sciences to marketing management decision making.
MKT 549. Global Marketing Planning and Execution.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 501, 504, 509
Allows students to develop the ability to plan and execute a B2B business by integrating aspects of marketing with other business functions in the international context. Product strategy, innovation, foreign market entry, supply strategies for foreign markets, pricing strategy, market research, customer service, international payments, managing international subsidiaries, licensing, distribution strategy, and responding to changing international environmental conditions. Involves a simulation-based instruction in planning and managing an international B2B business.
MKT 551. Marketing Channels.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 504
Design of marketing channels, developing and managing relationships with resellers, and evaluating channel performance. Emphasis on international and technological aspects of marketing channels.
MKT 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
For students wishing to do individual research in a particular area of marketing.
MKT 601. Seminar in Consumer Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: MGMT 601
A rigorous foundation of the major conceptual and methodological paradigms in the consumer-behavior literature. Seeks to aid students in understanding the psychological, sociological, and anthropological roots of consumer behavior research. Read the latest research in the area reported in leading consumer behavior/psychology journals.
MKT 602. Marketing Strategy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: MGMT 601
Review major contributions and recent developments in marketing strategy research and practice. Review commonly used modeling approaches and research methods to study strategic interaction between firms seeking to build competitive advantages. Provide an overview of empirical research regarding measurement, level and persistence of business success and implications of findings for theory and strategy development.
MKT 603. Customer Management Strategy and Implementation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: MKT 601
Addresses key strategy and implementation issues behind customer management. Topics such as typology of CM strategies, antecedents and outcomes; environmental and managerial influences on strategy formation; technology and impact on CM strategy; and value of CM strategy. Examine theories and concepts behind important CM issues such as customer satisfaction, customer loyalty and customer profitability.
MKT 604. Marketing Issues in Inter-Organizational Relations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: MGMT 602
Inter-firm and network competition; relationship among suppliers, distributors, alliance partners, external employees, and internal employees. Theories including agency theory, network theory, relationship marketing, channels of distribution theories on cooperation versus competition, IOS theories.
MKT 644. Research Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Knowledge of introductory statistics, STAT 401, enrollment in the PhD program
Introduction to methodological issues that arise when addressing a wide variety of research questions in organizational and consumer studies. Address measurement issues (scales, reliability and construct validity), design (for experiments, surveys, or qualitative studies), sampling, and analysis (univariate and multivariate statistical procedures). Measurement issues in cross-cultural and international research will also be covered. It is assumed that students entering the course have knowledge of introductory statistics.
MKT 650. Research Practicum I.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: enrollment in the PhD program
Preparation of a research manuscript to be submitted to a peer-reviewed academic journal. Students will work with a faculty mentor on a research project.
MKT 651. Research Practicum II.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: enrollment in the PhD program
Preparation of a second research manuscript to be submitted to a peer-reviewed academic journal. Although students work under the supervision of a faculty mentor, the students will take independent responsibility for the research project.
MKT 699. Dissertation.
Cr. 12.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of dissertation supervisor
Research.
Meteorology Courses
MTEOR 107. Severe and Hazardous Weather.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Understanding of atmospheric processes that play a role in creating severe and hazardous weather. Focus on thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, blizzards, ice storms, and temperature extremes. Impacts on lives and property.
MTEOR 111. Synoptic Applications.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in MATH 165
Current weather discussions and introduction to synoptic-scale interpretation of meteorology. Application and use of calculus in meteorology. Course restricted to majors. Others with permission of instructor.
MTEOR 160. Water Resources of the World.
(Cross-listed with GEOL, ENV S, AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Study of the occurrence, history, development, and management of world water resources. Basic hydrologic principles including climate, surface water, groundwater, and water quality. Historical and current perspectives on water policy, use, and the role of water in society and the environment.
MTEOR 201. Introductory Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. R.
F.
An overview of the atmospheric sciences, the meteorology program at Iowa State, and the major research journals used in the discipline.
MTEOR 206. Introduction to Weather and Climate.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Arritt, Cervato, Hornbuckle. Basic concepts in weather and climate, including atmospheric measurements, radiation, stability, precipitation, winds, fronts, forecasting, and severe weather. Applied topics include global warming, ozone depletion, world climates and weather safety.
MTEOR 227. Computational Meteorology I.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in MTEOR 206, credit or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 221
An introduction to computer programming using FORTRAN with focus on meteorological applications. Emphasis on basics of good programming techniques and style through extensive practice in top-down design, writing, running, and debugging small programs. Topics include operations and functions, selective execution, repetitive execution, arrays, input/output, file processing, and subprograms. This course is designed for majors.
MTEOR 265. Scientific Balloon Engineering and Operations.
(Cross-listed with AER E). (0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Engineering aspects of scientific balloon flights. Integration of science mission objectives with engineering requirements. Operations team certification. FAA and FCC regulations, communications, and command systems. Flight path prediction and control.
MTEOR 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; sophomore classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing the work period.
MTEOR 301. General Meteorology.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: MATH 166, credit or enrollment in PHYS 222
Global distribution of temperature, wind, and atmospheric constituents; atmospheric thermodynamics, radiative transfer, global energy balance, storms and clouds, introductory dynamics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MTEOR 311. Introduction to Synoptic Meteorology.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 301
Concepts of weather map plotting and analysis. Introduction to forecasting and to the use of real-time UNIDATA computer products.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MTEOR 321. Meteorology Internship.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 311; junior or senior standing; permission of co-op program coordinator; acceptance by sponsoring agency
Supervised practical experience in a professional meteorological agency. Experiences may include providing weather information for radio, TV, utilities, government agencies, construction, or agribusiness.
MTEOR 324. Energy and the Environment.
(Cross-listed with ENV S, GEOL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Renewable and non-renewable energy resources. Origin, occurrence, and extraction of fossil fuels. Nuclear, wind, and solar energy. Energy efficiency. Environmental effects of energy production and use, including air pollution, acid precipitation, groundwater contamination, nuclear waste disposal, and global climate change.
Mteor 324 does not count toward credits required in the meteorology major.
MTEOR 341. Atmospheric Physics I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: PHYS 222, credit or enrollment in MATH 266
Basic laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamics of water vapor, mixtures of gases, stability, hydrostatics, cloud physics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MTEOR 342. Atmospheric Physics II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 341
Precipitation physics, radar, atmospheric radiation, atmospheric optics, atmospheric electricity.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MTEOR 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; junior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing the work period.
MTEOR 402. Watershed Hydrology.
(Dual-listed with 502). (Cross-listed with AGRON, ENSCI, GEOL, NREM). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering; junior standing
Examination of watersheds as systems, emphasizing the surface components of the hydrologic cycle. Combines qualitative understanding of hydrological processes and uncertainty with quantitative representation. Laboratory emphasizes field investigation and measurement of watershed processes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MTEOR 404. Global Change.
(Dual-listed with 504). (Cross-listed with AGRON, ENSCI, ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering; junior standing
Recent changes in global biogeochemical cycles and climate; models of future changes in the climate system; impacts of global change on agriculture, water resources and human health; ethical issues of global environmental change.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MTEOR 405. Environmental Biophysics.
(Dual-listed with 505). (Cross-listed with AGRON, ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: MATH 165 or 182 or equivalent and some computer programming experience (any language)
Hornbuckle. A description of the physical microenvironment in which organisms live. Emphasis on the movement of energy (heat and radiation) and mass (water and carbon) among organisms, the soil, and atmosphere. Applications to humans, other animals, plants, and plant communities.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MTEOR 406. World Climates.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Agron/MTEOR 206
Arritt. Distribution and causes of different climates around the world. Effects of climate and climate variations on human activities including society, economy and agriculture. Current issues such as climate change and international efforts to assess and mitigate the consequences of a changing climate. Semester project and in-class presentation required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
MTEOR 407. Mesoscale Meteorology.
(Dual-listed with 507). (Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: MATH 166 and MTEOR 443
Gallus. Physical nature and practical consequences of mesoscale atmospheric phenomena. Mesoscale convective systems, fronts, terrain-forced circulations. Observation, analysis, and prediction of mesoscale atmospheric structure.
MTEOR 411. Synoptic Meteorology.
(Dual-listed with 511). (1-4) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 454
Current weather forecasting and discussion. Applications of atmospheric physics and dynamics in real-time weather situations. Use of UNIDATA computer products.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MTEOR 416. Hydrologic Modeling and Analysis.
(Dual-listed with 516). (Cross-listed with GEOL, ENSCI). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Four courses in Earth science, meteorology, or engineering; junior standing
Study of the basic principles of hydrologic modeling, including rainfall-runoff analysis, lumped and distributed modeling, conceptual and physical models, parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis, input and validation data, uncertainty analysis, and the use of models in surface water hydrology. A range of common models are applied to study hydrologic topics such as flood forecasting and land use change impacts. Previous experience with Matlab or other programming language is needed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MTEOR 417. Mesoscale Forecasting Laboratory.
(1-5) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 411
Real-time computer analysis of current weather, with emphasis on small-scale features. Studies of severe weather, lake-effect snow, CSI, cold-air damming.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MTEOR 432. Instrumentation and Measurements.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in STAT 105, MATH 266, PHYS 222
Measurement of meteorological variables and instruments used, including surface, upper air, and remote sensors; measurement errors, signal processing, recording and archiving; quality assurance.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MTEOR 443. Dynamic Meteorology I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 341
Conservation laws, governing equations, circulation and vorticity. Development of quasi-geostrophic theory.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MTEOR 452. Climate Modeling.
(Dual-listed with 552). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: MTEOR 301
Developing and working with climate models based on fundamental physical principles that govern the climate systems of the Earth and other planets. Emphasis on coupled, nonlinear-system interactions of physical processes such as circulation dynamics, radiative transfer, and cloud/precipitation physics, starting with fairly simple 0- and 1-dimensional analytical and numerical models based on energy, mass, and momentum conservation. Observational study of seasonally evolving weather patterns that form climates around the world.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MTEOR 454. Dynamic Meteorology II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 443
Planetary boundary layer, linear perturbation theory, atmospheric wave motions, baroclinic and convective instability, mesoscale circulations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MTEOR 471. History of Modern Meteorology.
(Dual-listed with 571). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: MTEOR 341, 342, 411, 443, 452
Development of meteorological theories and numerical weather prediction, discoveries of important meteorological phenomena, and impact of weather and climate on important historical events.
MTEOR 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in meteorology, permission of instructor
No more than 9 credits in Mteor 490 may be counted toward graduation.
MTEOR 490A. Synoptic Meteorology..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in meteorology, permission of instructor
No more than 9 credits in Mteor 490 may be counted toward graduation.
MTEOR 490B. Dynamic Meteorology..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in meteorology, permission of instructor
No more than 9 credits in Mteor 490 may be counted toward graduation.
MTEOR 490C. Physical Meteorology..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in meteorology, permission of instructor
No more than 9 credits in Mteor 490 may be counted toward graduation.
MTEOR 490D. Instrumentation..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in meteorology, permission of instructor
No more than 9 credits in Mteor 490 may be counted toward graduation.
MTEOR 490E. Hydrology..
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in meteorology, permission of instructor
No more than 9 credits in Mteor 490 may be counted toward graduation.
MTEOR 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; senior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
MTEOR 499. Senior Research.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Required of all senior meteorology majors. Research projects in collaboration with faculty. Written and oral presentations of results at the end of the semester.
MTEOR 502. Watershed Hydrology.
(Dual-listed with 402). (Cross-listed with ENSCI, GEOL). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering; junior standing
Examination of watersheds as systems, emphasizing the surface components of the hydrologic cycle. Combines qualitative understanding of hydrological processes and uncertainty with quantitative representation. Laboratory emphasizes field investigation and measurement of watershed processes.
MTEOR 504. Global Change.
(Dual-listed with 404). (Cross-listed with AGRON, ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering; junior, senior, or graduate standing
Recent changes in global biogeochemical cycles and climate; models of future changes in the climate system; impacts of global change on agriculture, water resources and human health; ethical issues of global environmental change.
MTEOR 505. Environmental Biophysics.
(Dual-listed with 405). (Cross-listed with AGRON, ENSCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: MATH 165 or 182 or equivalent and some computer programming experience (any language)
Hornbuckle. A description of the physical microenvironment in which organisms live. Emphasis on the movement of energy (heat and radiation) and mass (water and carbon) among organisms, the soil, and atmosphere. Applications to humans, other animals, plants, and plant communities. Semester project required.
MTEOR 507. Mesoscale Meteorology.
(Dual-listed with 407). (Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: MATH 166 and MTEOR 443
Gallus. The physical nature and practical consequences of mesoscale atmospheric phenomena. Mesoscale convective systems, fronts, terrain-forced circulations. Observation, analysis, and prediction of mesoscale atmospheric structure. Semester project and in-class presentation required.
MTEOR 511. Synoptic Meteorology.
(Dual-listed with 411). (1-4) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 454
Current weather forecasting and discussion. Applications of atmospheric physics and dynamics in real-time weather situations. Use of UNIDATA computer products.
MTEOR 516. Hydrologic Modeling and Analysis.
(Dual-listed with 416). (Cross-listed with GEOL, ENSCI). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Four courses in Earth science, meteorology, or engineering; junior standing
Study of the basic principles of hydrologic modeling, including rainfall-runoff analysis, lumped and distributed modeling, conceptual and physical models, parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis, input and validation data, uncertainty analysis, and the use of models in surface water hydrology. A range of common models are applied to study hydrologic topics such as flood forecasting and land use change impacts. Previous experience with Matlab or other programming language is needed.
MTEOR 518. Microwave Remote Sensing.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, E E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: MATH 265 or equivalent
Hornbuckle. Microwave remote sensing of Earth's surface and atmosphere using satellite- or ground-based instruments. Specific examples include remote sensing of atmospheric temperature and water vapor, precipitation, ocean salinity, and soil moisture.
MTEOR 542. Physical Meteorology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 342, MATH 266, PHYS 222
Planetary atmospheres, radiative equilibrium models, radiative transfer, the upper atmosphere, remote sounding from satellites.
MTEOR 543. Advanced Dynamic Meteorology I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 455
The first half of a two semester sequence. Governing equations, scale analysis, simple types of wave motion in the atmosphere, instability theory.
MTEOR 544. Advanced Dynamic Meteorology II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 543
Continuation of 543. General circulation and dynamics of zonally symmetric circulations, atmospheric energetics, nonlinear dynamics of planetary waves.
MTEOR 552. Climate Modeling.
(Dual-listed with 452). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: MTEOR 301
Developing and working with climate models based on fundamental physical principles that govern the climate systems of the Earth and other planets. Emphasis on coupled, nonlinear-system interactions of physical processes such as circulation dynamics, radiative transfer, and cloud/precipitation physics, starting with fairly simple 0- and 1-dimensional analytical and numerical models based on energy, mass, and momentum conservation. Observational study of seasonally evolving weather patterns that form climates around the world.
MTEOR 561. Geophysical Fluid Dynamics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 455 or E M 378 or M E 335 or PHYS 361
Basic concept of rotating fluid dynamics, governing equations and boundary conditions, dynamics of vorticity, potential vorticity and geostrophic motion, wave motion in a rotating system, dynamics of Ekman and Stewartson layers, ocean circulation.
MTEOR 571. History of Modern Meteorology.
(Dual-listed with 471). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: MTEOR 341, 342, 411, 443, 452
Development of meteorological theories and numerical weather prediction, discoveries of important meteorological phenomena, and impact of weather and climate on important historical events.
MTEOR 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
MTEOR 590A. Boundary-layer Meteorology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
MTEOR 590B. Tropical Meteorology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
MTEOR 590C. Mesoscale Meteorology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
MTEOR 590D. Global Climate Systems.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
MTEOR 590E. Climate Modeling.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
MTEOR 590F. Numerical Weather Prediction.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
MTEOR 590G. Satellite Observations.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
MTEOR 590H. Statistical Methods in Meteorology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
MTEOR 590I. Field Observations.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
MTEOR 590J. Low Frequency Modes.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
MTEOR 590K. Cloud Physics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
MTEOR 590L. Atmospheric Radiation.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
MTEOR 590M. Hydrology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
MTEOR 590N. Geophysical Fluid Dynamics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
MTEOR 605. Boundary-Layer Meteorology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 443 or equivalent-level course in engineering fluids
Atmospheric boundary-layer structure and dynamics. Diurnal and seasonal variations, turbulent fluxes and turbulence kinetic energy. Measurements and empirical relations for wind and temperature near the ground. Numerical simulation and applications to wind energy.
MTEOR 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Music Courses
MUSIC 101. Fundamentals of Music.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Ability to read elementary musical notation
Notation, recognition, execution and analysis of scales, intervals, triads, and rhythm; key signatures; time signatures; transposition. Open to non-majors only.
MUSIC 102. Introduction to Music Listening.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Expansion of the music listening experiences for the general student through greater awareness of differences in techniques of listening, performance media, and materials of the art. The course focuses on the elements of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and style, and how these elements are used in musics of different cultures and time periods. Ability to read or perform music not required.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
MUSIC 105. Basic Musicianship.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Performing arts major classification
Beginning keyboard techniques, sight-reading, and ear training. Basic materials of music: notation, scales, intervals, key signatures, time signatures, rhythm, and harmony.
MUSIC 111. Wind Ensemble.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Open to all students by audition
Emphasis on significant extended compositions for wind and percussion instruments. Performances include formal concerts on campus and the annual tour.
MUSIC 112. Concert Band.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Open to all students who have performed on a wind or percussion instrument in high school band or orchestra
Repertoire includes the broad spectrum of band music. Two concerts are presented each semester.
MUSIC 113. Jazz Ensemble.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Open to all students by audition
Designed to explore various styles and trends in contemporary jazz.
MUSIC 114. Marching and Pep Bands.
(0-5) Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
MUSIC 114A. Marching Band. Fall only. Membership determined by audition and band application. Auditions held for woodwind, brass, percussion, flag, and twirler positions. Presentation of pre-game and half time shows at each home football game; additional performances are also scheduled on and off campus. Audition information is listed on the band website (www.music.iastate.edu/org/marching)..
(0-5) Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
MUSIC 114B. Pep Band. Spring only..
(0-5) Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Prereq: Students selected by audition from current members of 114A. Performances at basketball games.
MUSIC 115. Symphonic Band.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Open to all students by audition
Stresses high quality wind literature. Performances include formal concerts on campus.
MUSIC 118. Applied Music: Non-majors.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 118A. Voice.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 118B. Piano.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 118C. Organ.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 118D. Strings.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 118E. Carillon.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 118F. Woodwinds.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 118G. Brass.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 118I. Percussion.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 118K. Harpsichord.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 119. Applied Music: Majors.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 119A. Voice.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 119B. Piano.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 119C. Organ.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 119D. Strings.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 119E. Carillon.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 119F. Woodwinds.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 119G. Brass.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 119I. Percussion.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 119K. Harpsichord.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 120. Introduction to Music Literature and Styles.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 221; music major status or permission of instructor
Directed studies via aural analysis for music majors with emphasis on the materials of music, form and aesthetic issues. Introduction to style and literature of the major performance media in context of historical chronology. Fundamentals of score reading and performance terminology.
Only one of Music 120 and 302 can count toward graduation.
MUSIC 127. Class Study in Piano I.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: 101 or audition, and permission of instructor
Beginning keyboard technique, transposition, harmonization, ensemble and solo repertory, and sight-reading skills.
MUSIC 128. Class Study in Piano II.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: 127 or audition, and permission of instructor
Continuation of beginning keyboard technique, transposition, harmonization, ensemble and solo repertory, and sight-reading skills.
MUSIC 131. Vocal Jazz Ensemble: "Off the Record".
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Open by audition and permission of instructor; concurrent enrollment in one of the following: 141, 151, 161
Small mixed chorus specializing in advanced vocal jazz techniques. Performances on and off campus.
MUSIC 133. Basic Voice Techniques.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Class study in voice. Techniques of vocal production: respiration, phonation, resonation, articulation, and performance.
MUSIC 141. Lyrica Women's Choir.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Open to all female students by audition
Large chorus; emphasis on fundamental vocal and choral skills, wide variety of literature. Campus concerts each semester.
MUSIC 151. Oratorio Chorus.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Open to all students by audition
Advanced skills required, high quality literature. Campus concerts each semester, some concerts in conjunction with orchestras. Men's and women's choirs separately and in combination.
MUSIC 151A. Cantamus Women's Choir.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Open to all students by audition
Advanced skills required, high quality literature. Campus concerts each semester, some concerts in conjunction with orchestras. Men's and women's choirs separately and in combination.
MUSIC 151B. Statesmen Men's Choir.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Open to all students by audition
Advanced skills required, high quality literature. Campus concerts each semester, some concerts in conjunction with orchestras. Men's and women's choirs separately and in combination.
MUSIC 161. Iowa State Singers.
(0-5) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Open to all students by audition
Concert choir specializing in performance of advanced music literature, Renaissance through contemporary. Campus concerts, annual spring tour.
MUSIC 181. Symphony Orchestra.
(0-4) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Open to all students by audition
Reading, preparation, and performance of standard repertoire. Five or six concerts annually plus occasional off-campus appearances.
MUSIC 219. Applied Music: Majors.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 219A. Voice.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 219B. Piano.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 219C. Organ.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 219D. Strings.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 219E. Carillon.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 219F. Woodwinds.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 219G. Brass.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 219I. Percussion.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 219K. Harpsichord.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 221. Introduction to Music Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Music major status or permission of instructor; concurrent enrollment in 222 recommended
Fluent identification and application of the elements of music and music notation. The study of two-voice species counterpoint as an introduction to voice-leading principles in common practice period music.
MUSIC 222. Introduction to Aural Theory and Music Technology.
(0-4) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Music major status or permission of instructor; concurrent enrollment in 221 recommended
Aural discrimination of musical elements and patterns as demonstrated by proficiency in ear training, sight singing, and related musicianship skills. Introduction to technological equipment and software used in the study of music.
MUSIC 227. Class Study in Piano III.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: 128 or audition and permission of instructor
Intermediate keyboard technique, transposition, harmonization, improvisation, repertory, and sight-reading skills. Introduction to score reading, hymn playing, and accompanying at the piano.
MUSIC 228. Class Study in Piano IV.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: 227 or audition and permission of instructor
Continuation of intermediate keyboard technique, transposition, harmonization, improvisation, repertory, score reading, hymn playing, and accompanying at the piano.
MUSIC 231. Materials of Music I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 221
Harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic materials of the common practice period. Application of these materials in analysis and writing. Techniques of melodic construction, formal design, and harmonization.
MUSIC 232. Aural Theory I.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 222
Development of sight singing, ear training, and related musical skills with emphasis on melodic, harmonic and rhythmic materials from the common practice period.
MUSIC 246. Introduction to Music Technology.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 101, 105, or 221, or permission of instructor
Introduction to audio and MIDI in music and media applications, fundamentals of digital audio editing and mixing, software-based musical arrangements and composition.
MUSIC 248. Technology in Music Instruction.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 221 and 222
Introduction to computer software applications used in musical arrangements and presentations, practical introduction to audio and MIDI technologies in lab-based music instruction, basic recording/sound reinforcement and music website management. Intended for Music Education Majors.
MUSIC 265. Music in Elementary Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: HD FS 226 or PSYCH 230
Experiencing and understanding the fundamentals of music through singing, playing classroom instruments, body movement, reading notation, listening, and creative activities. Developing lesson plan strategies and sequence, exploring multicultural musics, integrating music with other subjects in the elementary classroom, and evaluating aspects of musical learning.
MUSIC 266. Introduction to Music Education.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment (.5 cr.) in 480K
Required for second-year majors in music education. Historical, philosophical, and social foundations of music education; music curricula overview including goals of the music program, and contemporary and international curriculum development; psychology of teaching music including discipline techniques. Preparation for required observations in area schools.
MUSIC 290. Special Problems.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 290A. Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 290B. Theory.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 290C. Composition.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 290D. History.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 290E. Literature.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 290F. Applied Music.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 290G. Conducting.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 290H. Honors.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 290J. Business.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 301. Opera Studio.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Study of selected opera scenes, chamber operas, and works from contemporary and classical music theater. Basic stagecraft, role interpretation, production.
MUSIC 301A. Opera/Operetta.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Study of selected opera scenes, chamber operas, and works from contemporary and classical music theater. Basic stagecraft, role interpretation, production.
MUSIC 301B. Music Theater.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Study of selected opera scenes, chamber operas, and works from contemporary and classical music theater. Basic stagecraft, role interpretation, production.
MUSIC 302. The History of Music in Western Culture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 102
Study of the evolution of music styles through history with emphasis on listening. Primarily European music with some non-Western music providing a global perspective. Individual composer's unique approaches to timbre, texture, rhythm and melody. General trends in the progress of style and form. Concert reports and papers in addition to examinations. Ability to read music recommended, but not required. Open to non-majors only.
Only one of Music 120 and 302 can count toward graduation.
MUSIC 304. History of Rock 'n' Roll.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 101, 102, 221, or 222
Rock 'n' Roll from the mid 1950s through the 1990s, focusing on the development of rock styles from its roots in blues, folk, country, and pop. Expansion of listening experience through study of song forms, musical instruments of rock, and the socio-political significance of song lyrics. Examinations, research paper or in class presentation required. Ability to read or perform music not required.
MUSIC 318. Applied Music: Non-majors.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 318A. Voice.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 318B. Piano.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 318C. Organ.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 318D. Strings.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 318E. Carillon.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 318F. Woodwinds.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 318G. Brass.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 318I. Percussion.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 318K. Harpsichord.
(0.5-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor
(.5-0) for 1 cr. (1-0) for 2 cr. Applied music for the general student. Open only to non-majors. Will not satisfy applied music requirements for music majors.
MUSIC 319. Applied Music: Majors.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 319A. Voice.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 319B. Piano.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 319C. Organ.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 319D. Strings.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 319E. Carillon.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 319F. Woodwinds.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 319G. Brass.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 319I. Percussion.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 319K. Harpsichord.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 321. Advanced Ensemble.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Advanced proficiency and performing ability, permission of instructor
Performance in ensembles that demand high proficiency. Open to a limited number of undergraduate and graduate students.
MUSIC 321A. Voice.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Advanced proficiency and performing ability, permission of instructor
Performance in ensembles that demand high proficiency. Open to a limited number of undergraduate and graduate students.
MUSIC 321B. Piano.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Advanced proficiency and performing ability, permission of instructor
Performance in ensembles that demand high proficiency. Open to a limited number of undergraduate and graduate students.
MUSIC 321C. Organ.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Advanced proficiency and performing ability, permission of instructor
Performance in ensembles that demand high proficiency. Open to a limited number of undergraduate and graduate students.
MUSIC 321D. Strings.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Advanced proficiency and performing ability, permission of instructor
Performance in ensembles that demand high proficiency. Open to a limited number of undergraduate and graduate students.
MUSIC 321E. Musica Antiqua.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Advanced proficiency and performing ability, permission of instructor
Performance in ensembles that demand high proficiency. Open to a limited number of undergraduate and graduate students.
MUSIC 321F. Woodwinds.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Advanced proficiency and performing ability, permission of instructor
Performance in ensembles that demand high proficiency. Open to a limited number of undergraduate and graduate students.
MUSIC 321G. Brass.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Advanced proficiency and performing ability, permission of instructor
Performance in ensembles that demand high proficiency. Open to a limited number of undergraduate and graduate students.
MUSIC 321I. Percussion.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Advanced proficiency and performing ability, permission of instructor
Performance in ensembles that demand high proficiency. Open to a limited number of undergraduate and graduate students.
MUSIC 321J. Mixed.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Advanced proficiency and performing ability, permission of instructor
Performance in ensembles that demand high proficiency. Open to a limited number of undergraduate and graduate students.
MUSIC 324. English and Italian Diction for Singing.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 118A or 119A
The international phonetic alphabet and its application to correct pronunciation of English and Italian in singing.
MUSIC 325. French and German Diction for Singing.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 118A or 119A
The international phonetic alphabet and its application to correct pronunciation of French and German in singing.
MUSIC 327. Functional Piano.
(0-3) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 228 or audition and permission of instructor
Emphasis on sight reading, three and four-part score reading, improvisation, accompanying, and advanced harmonization.
MUSIC 327A. Keyboard majors..
(0-3) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 228 or audition and permission of instructor
Emphasis on sight reading, three and four-part score reading, improvisation, accompanying, and advanced harmonization.
MUSIC 327B. Vocal/choral majors. Repeatable.
(0-3) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 228 or audition and permission of instructor
Emphasis on sight reading, three and four-part score reading, improvisation, accompanying, and advanced harmonization.
MUSIC 331. Materials of Music II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 231
Harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic materials of the common practice period. Application of these materials in analysis and writing. Techniques of melodic construction, formal design, and harmonization.
MUSIC 332. Aural Theory II.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 232
Development of sight singing, ear training, and related musical skills with emphasis on melodic, harmonic and rhythmic materials from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
MUSIC 337. Materials of Music III.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 331
Writing and analysis based on musical styles since 1900.
MUSIC 338. Aural Theory III.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 332
Development of sight singing, ear training, and related musical skills with emphasis on melodic, harmonic and rhythmic materials from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
MUSIC 346. MIDI and Digital Audio Techniques.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 246 or permission of instructor
MIDI theory and programming applications, sampling/synthesis control, digital signal processing techniques. Composition projects using integrated audio/MIDI sequencing applications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MUSIC 350. Instrumental Techniques: Strings.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Instrumental music education majors: concurrent enrollment in 358B. Limited to music majors
Techniques and skills required for teaching of instruments. Examination of materials for school use. Intended for instrumental music education students.
MUSIC 351. Instrumental Techniques: Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Instrumental music education majors: concurrent enrollment in 358B. Limited to music majors
Techniques and skills required for teaching of instruments. Examination of materials for school use. Intended for instrumental music education students.
MUSIC 352. Instrumental Techniques: Oboe, Bassoon.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 351 or permission of instructor. Instrumental music education majors: concurrent enrollment in 358B. Limited to music majors
Techniques and skills required for teaching of instruments. Examination of materials for school use. Intended for instrumental music education students.
MUSIC 353. Instrumental Techniques: Trumpet, Horn.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Instrumental music education majors: concurrent enrollment in 358B. Limited to music majors
Techniques and skills required for teaching of instruments. Examination of materials for school use. Intended for instrumental music education students.
MUSIC 354. Instrumental Techniques: Trombone, Baritone, Tuba.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 353 or permission of instructor. Instrumental music education majors: concurrent enrollment in 358B. Limited to music majors
Techniques and skills required for teaching of instruments. Examination of materials for school use. Intended for instrumental music education students.
MUSIC 355. Instrumental Techniques: Percussion.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Instrumental music education majors: concurrent enrollment in 358B. Limited to music majors
Techniques and skills required to teach percussion instruments in the schools. Techniques for performing and teaching snare drum, keyboard percussion instruments, timpani, band and orchestral hand instruments, drum set, and Latin percussion. Intended for instrumental music education students.
MUSIC 358. Lab Ensemble.
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Review and selection of appropriate literature for ensembles of differing levels and abilities; conducting and rehearsal experience.
MUSIC 358A. Choral. F., Alt. S., offered 2013. Sight singing, conducting, and accompanying experience in conjunction with 362A. Required of all vocal music education majors in every semester offered..
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Review and selection of appropriate literature for ensembles of differing levels and abilities; conducting and rehearsal experience.
MUSIC 358B. Instrumental. F.S. Performance on secondary instruments. Includes experiences with singing and vocal techniques. Required of all instrumental music education majors in those semesters when enrolled in 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, or 362B..
Cr. R.
Repeatable.
Review and selection of appropriate literature for ensembles of differing levels and abilities; conducting and rehearsal experience.
MUSIC 360. Voice Pedagogy.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 319A or vocal proficiency examination
Physical, acoustical, and musical properties of the vocal instrument, including a survey of important texts and articles on singing and voice production.
MUSIC 361. Conducting I.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 231, 232
Introduction to conducting; score reading and analysis. Conveying musical ideas through appropriate gestures. Leadership role of the conductor.
MUSIC 362. Conducting II.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
MUSIC 362A. Choral techniques. Alt. S., offered 2013..
(1-2) Cr. 2.
Prereq: Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 358A and 141, 151, or 161. Advanced baton technique, score preparation and interpretation of choral repertoire.
MUSIC 362B. Instrumental techniques. S (2013)..
(1-2) Cr. 2.
Prereq: Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 358B. Advanced baton technique. Score preparation. Specific problems of large instrumental ensembles.
MUSIC 366. Methods of Music Education.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment (1 cr.) in 480K and SP ED 401; 266 and admission into teacher education.
Music education strategies and materials including development of appropriate objectives and plans for general music classes utilizing traditional and multicultural musics, evaluating musical learning; overview of Orff Schulwerk, Kodaly, and Dalcroze approaches; music in special education; required teaching in lab settings and observations in area schools.
MUSIC 367. Choral Literature.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 361 recommended
Overview of choral repertoire from the sixteenth century to the present, including accessible works for the young conductor.
MUSIC 368. Marching Band and Jazz Ensemble Techniques.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 362B recommended
Techniques and materials for teaching marching band in the high school; philosophy, computer assisted drill design, music analysis, band set up, and other related skills. Jazz style, articulation, phrasing, materials and teaching techniques for secondary school jazz ensembles.
MUSIC 383. History of Music I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 120; music major status or permission of instructor
History of the stylistic and cultural development of music: Middle Ages through Baroque.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
MUSIC 384. History of Music II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 383; music major status or permission of instructor
History of the stylistic and cultural development of music: Classical through contemporary music.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
MUSIC 415. Literature and Pedagogy in Applied Music.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Includes experience in technology relative to the particular discipline.
MUSIC 415A. Voice.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Includes experience in technology relative to the particular discipline.
MUSIC 415B. Piano.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Includes experience in technology relative to the particular discipline.
MUSIC 415C. Organ.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Includes experience in technology relative to the particular discipline.
MUSIC 415D. Strings.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Includes experience in technology relative to the particular discipline.
MUSIC 415E. Carillon.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Includes experience in technology relative to the particular discipline.
MUSIC 415F. Woodwinds.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Includes experience in technology relative to the particular discipline.
MUSIC 415G. Brass.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Includes experience in technology relative to the particular discipline.
MUSIC 415I. Percussion.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Includes experience in technology relative to the particular discipline.
MUSIC 415J. Jazz Pedagogy and Performance.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Includes experience in technology relative to the particular discipline.
MUSIC 417. Student Teaching.
(Cross-listed with C I). Cr. 8-12.
F.S.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
MUSIC 417R. Music-Elementary (Same as C I 417R).
(Cross-listed with C I). Cr. 8-12.
F.S.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
MUSIC 417S. Music-Secondary (Same as C I 417S).
(Cross-listed with C I). Cr. 8-12.
F.S.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
MUSIC 419. Applied Music: Majors.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 419A. Voice.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 419B. Piano.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 419C. Organ.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 419D. Strings.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 419E. Carillon.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 419F. Woodwinds.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 419G. Brass.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 419I. Percussion.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 419K. Harpsichord.
(0.5-2) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Audition, permission of instructor; restricted to music majors
(.5-2) for 1 cr. (1-2) for 2-3 cr. Minimum weekly practice of 5 hours per credit is expected. Weekly seminar required.
MUSIC 420. Junior/Senior Recital.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Advanced performing ability, permission of instructor, concurrent registration in MUSIC 319 or 419.
Performance of advanced repertory in a public concert. Preparation of program notes.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
MUSIC 440. Seminar in Music Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. S.
Prereq: 337, 338
Various topics in music theory including analysis, counterpoint, arranging, pedagogy, and psychology of music. Content will vary. Contact the Department of Music for the current year offering.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MUSIC 446. Electronic Music Synthesis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 246 or permission of instructor
Techniques of digital sound synthesis, software synthesizer design, and electronic music composition.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MUSIC 464. Instrumental Administration, Materials, and Methods.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 362B recommended
Instructional materials and methods appropriate for teaching instrumental music in elementary, middle school, and high school music programs. Required observations in area schools. Intended for instrumental music education students.
MUSIC 465. Choral Materials and Methods.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 358A and 141, 151, or 161
Instructional materials and methods appropriate for teaching choral music in the secondary school. Emphasis on pedagogy and rehearsal techniques. Required observations in area schools. Intended for vocal music education students.
MUSIC 466. Program Development and Evaluation in Music Education.
(2-1) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Continuation Examination passed; 362, 366, concurrent enrollment (1 cr.) in 480K
Developing a rationale for music education; music program development; evaluation of music curricula, programs and facilities; professional growth of the teacher; preparation for student teaching and the job market. Required observations in area schools.
MUSIC 471. The Tones of Florence - A Study of Humanism.
Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: Application through the Study Abroad Program; interview with instructor; sophomore classification
A survey of the masterpieces of music, literature, painting, sculpture, architecture, mathematics and theology that made Florence the major European center of humanism in the Renaissance.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
MUSIC 472. History of American Music.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Ability to read music; 9 credits from music, American literature, American history, art history
History and development of the sacred and secular music in North America from approximately 1600 to the present, exploring the diverse cultural backgrounds that have contributed to the variety of contemporary musical styles.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
MUSIC 473. Music of the Baroque and Classical Eras.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 383, 384
Offered F. 2011. Detailed survey of instrumental, vocal, choral, and keyboard music from 1600 to 1825.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MUSIC 475. Music of the Romantic Era.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 383, 384
Offered F. 2012. Detailed survey of instrumental, vocal, choral, and keyboard music from 1825 to 1910.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MUSIC 476. Music of the Twentieth Century.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 383, 384
Offered S 2013. Detailed survey of instrumental, vocal, choral, and keyboard music from 1900 to the present.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
MUSIC 480. Field Experience for Secondary Teaching Preparation.
(Cross-listed with C I). Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of area coordinator required prior to enrollment
Observation and participation in a variety of school settings after admission to the teacher preparation program. (S/F grading may be used in some offerings of some sections.).
MUSIC 480K. Music.
(Cross-listed with C I). Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of area coordinator required prior to enrollment
Observation and participation in a variety of school settings after admission to the teacher preparation program. (S/F grading may be used in some offerings of some sections.).
MUSIC 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 490A. Education (Same as C I 490A).
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 490B. Theory.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 490C. Composition.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 490D. History.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 490E. Literature.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 490F. Applied Music.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 490G. Conducting.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 490H. Honors.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 490I. Electronic Music.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 12 credits in music, approval of department head
MUSIC 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, approval of department head
MUSIC 590A. Education.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, approval of department head
MUSIC 590B. Theory.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, approval of department head
MUSIC 590C. Composition.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, approval of department head
MUSIC 590D. History.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, approval of department head
MUSIC 590E. Literature.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, approval of department head
MUSIC 590F. Applied Music.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, approval of department head
MUSIC 590G. Conducting.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, approval of department head
MUSIC 590I. Electronic Music.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, approval of department head
Naval Science Courses
N S 111. Introduction to Naval Science.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Introduction to the organization, regulations, and capabilities of the US Navy, with emphasis on mission and principal warfare components.
N S 212. Seapower and Maritime Affairs.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
An historical survey of sea power in terms of national domestic environments, foreign policy, and the evolution of maritime forces with trends in technology, doctrine, and tactics. The student will develop an understanding of the role the US Navy has played in the nation's history, both in peace and war. Naval events, forces and policies will be studied as elements in the shaping of the national consciousness and sense of purpose. Course content will include the development of the concept of sea power, the role of various warfare components of the Navy, the implementation of sea power as an instrument of national policy, and the evolution of naval tactics.
N S 220. Leadership and Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Experiential approach to learning the principles of leadership and management by examining various management theories and their applications. Skills are developed in the areas of communication, counseling, control, direction, management, and leadership through active guided participation.
N S 230. Navigation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Study of the fundamentals of marine navigation used by ships at sea; includes practical exercises in piloting using visual and electronic means. In-depth discussion of laws that govern conduct of vessels in national and international waters. Course is supplemented with review and analysis of case studies involving actual navigation incidents.
N S 320. Naval Ship Systems I (Engineering).
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Physics 221, sophomore classification
An introduction to naval engineering with emphasis on the equipment and machinery involved in the conversion of energy for propulsion and other purposes aboard the major ship types of the U.S. fleet. Basic concepts of the theory and design of steam, gas turbine, diesel, and nuclear propulsion. Introduction to ship design, stability, hydrodynamic forces, compartmentation, electrical and auxiliary systems.
N S 321. Evolution of Warfare.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Evolution of warfare from 3500 B.C. to contemporary times; analysis of the impact of historical precedents on modern military thought and action; emphasis on the historical development of military tactics, strategy, and technology.
N S 330. Naval Ship Systems II (Weapons).
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Physics 221, sophomore classification
Introduction to the theory and principles of operation of naval weapon systems. Included coverage of types of weapons and fire control systems, capabilities and limitations; theory of target acquisition, identification and tracking; basics of naval ordnance.
N S 410. Naval Operations and Seamanship.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Senior classification
Study of tactical naval operations; employs practical use of maneuvering boards together with shiphandling principles to arrive at tactical shipboard maneuvering solutions. Study also of naval command and control, communications, and the Naval Warfare Doctrine.
N S 412. Leadership and Ethics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Requirements for NROTC students - N S 111, N S 212 or HIST 389, N S 220, N S 230, N S 320, N S 330 and N S 410
Basic background concerning the duties and responsibilities of the junior naval officer and division officer in the areas of integrity and ethics, human resources management, personnel management, material management, and the administration of discipline. Preparation for responsibilities encountered immediately upon commissioning.
N S 421. Evolution of Amphibious Warfare.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Defines the concept of amphibious operations, origins, development from 600 B.C.
N S 440. Senior Naval Science Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Senior classification
Current leadership issues in the US Navy which will challenge the newly commissioned officer. Opportunities to analyze, provide solutions, and discuss actions related to a variety of real world situations.
N S 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: Senior classification and prior approval of Naval Science Department Chair, 6 credits in Naval Science
No more than 9 credits of N S 490 may be counted toward graduation.
Neuroscience Courses
NEURO 556. Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Neuroscience.
(Cross-listed with GDCB, B M S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 335 or BIOL 436; physics recommended
Fundamental principles of neuroscience including cellular and molecular neuroscience, nervous system development, sensory, motor and regulatory systems.
NEURO 557. Advanced Neuroscience Techniques.
(Cross-listed with GDCB). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: NEURO 556 or equivalent course
Research methods and techniques; exercises and/or demonstrations representing individual faculty specialties.
NEURO 661. Current Topics in Neurobiology.
(Cross-listed with GDCB, BBMB). Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable. Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: NEURO 556 (or comparable course) or permission of instructor.
Topics may include molecular and cellular neuroscience, neurodevelopment, neuroplasticity, neurodegenerative diseases, sensory biology, neural integration, membrane biophysics, neuroethology, techniques in neurobiology and behavior.
NEURO 690. Journal Club in Neuroscience.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: NEURO 556
Students are required to attend and make at least one presentation at a weekly journal club focusing on current topics.
NEURO 696. Neuroscience Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: NEURO 556
Presentations and discussion of research by students, faculty, and visiting scholars.
NEURO 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Natural Resource Ecology and Management Courses
NREM 104. Practical Work Experience.
Cr. R.
Three months of relevant work experience in natural resources, animal ecology, or forestry. Study at a summer biological station may be applicable. See adviser for specific requirements and approval process.
NREM 110. Orientation in Natural Resource Ecology and Management.
Cr. R.
F.
Orientation to the University and to the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management. Discussion of departmental learning outcomes, strategies for academic success and academic planning.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NREM 111. NREM Transitions Learning Community Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Enrollment limited to members of the NREM Transitions Learning Community. Designed to assist new transfer students and continuing sophomore students with their transition to the academic expectations and professional development aspects of the natural resource program.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NREM 112. Orientation to Learning and Productive Team Membership.
(Cross-listed with AER E, CON E, FS HN, HORT, TSM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Introduction to developing intentional learners and worthy team members. Learning as the foundation of human enterprise; intellectual curiosity; ethics as a personal responsibility; everyday leadership; effective team and community interactions including team learning and the effects on individuals; and growth through understanding self, demonstrating ownership of own learning, and internalizing commitment to helping others. Intentional mental processing as a means of enhancing learning. Interconnectedness of the individual, the community, and the world.
NREM 114. Developing Responsible Learners and Effective Leaders.
(Cross-listed with CON E, FS HN, HORT, TSM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 112
Focus on team and community. Application of fundamentals of human learning; evidence of development as a responsible learner; intentional mental processing as a habit of mind; planning and facilitating learning opportunities for others; responsibility of the individual to the community and the world; leading from within; holding self and others accountable for growth and development as learners and leaders.
NREM 120. Introduction to Renewable Resources.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Overview of soil, water, plants, and animals as renewable natural resources in an ecosystem context. History and organization of resource management. Concepts of integrated resource management.
NREM 130. Natural Resources and Agriculture.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Survey of the ecology and management of fish, forest, and wildlife resources in areas of intensive agriculture, with emphasis on Iowa. Conservation and management practices for private agricultural lands. Designed for nonmajors.
NREM 211. Careers in Natural Resources.
Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Career planning exploration in natural resources. Discussion of the job application process, including techniques for successful interviewing and development of an effective resume.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NREM 256. Midwestern Prairie Plants.
(1-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Offered 1st half semester only. Survey of the major plant families, genera, and representative species of Midwestern prairies with emphasis on plant identification and use of keys. Prairie restoration, conservation, and management issues will also be considered.
NREM 270. Foundations in Natural Resource Policy and History.
(Cross-listed with L A, ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
The development of natural resource conservation philosophy and policy from the Colonial Era to the present. North American wildlife, forestry, and environmental policy; national parks and other protected lands; federal and state agencies. Relationship to cultural contexts, including urban reform and American planning movement. Discussion of common pool resources, public and private lands.
NREM 301. Natural Resource Ecology and Soils.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 211, 211L; FOR 201 or a second course in biology
Effects of environmental factors on ecosystem structure and function using forest, prairie and agricultural ecosystems as models. Special emphasis is given to soil-forming factors and the role of soil in nutrient and water cycling and ecosystem dynamics. Additional emphasis is given to human influences on natural ecosystems and the role of perennial plant communities in agricultural landscapes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
NREM 303. Internship.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and sophomore standing
Placement with county conservation boards, camps, zoos, parks, etc., for experience as interpreters, rangers, and technicians.
NREM 303I. Undergraduate Internship.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 5 credits. SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and sophomore standing
Placement with county conservation boards, camps, parks, etc. for experience as interpreters, rangers, and technicians.
NREM 305. Seminar.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Current topics in natural resources or related issues.
NREM 330. Interpretation of Natural Resources.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 credits in biological sciences
History, objectives, forms, and techniques of natural resources interpretation in the settings of county, state, national parks, and zoos.
NREM 345. Natural Resource Photogrammetry and Geographic Information Systems.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification
Measurement and interpretation of aerial photos in resource management. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS including digitizing, development and query of attribute tables, georeferencing, and use of multiple GIS layers in simple spatial analyses.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
NREM 385. Natural Resource Policy.
(Dual-listed with 585). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Junior classification
Development, theory and practice of natural resource policy. Integrative approach with topical policy studies in North American wildlife, forestry, and water. Policy formation, the role of science, introduction to federal law compliance. Readings, lectures, projects.
NREM 390. Fire Ecology and Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Characteristics and role of fire in forest ecosystems. Major topics covered include fuels, fire weather, fire behavior, fire danger rating systems, fire control, prescribed burning, and fire dynamics in major ecosystem types.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
NREM 402. Watershed Hydrology.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, ENSCI, GEOL, MTEOR). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering; junior standing
Examination of watersheds as systems, emphasizing the surface components of the hydrologic cycle. Combines qualitative understanding of hydrological processes and uncertainty with quantitative representation. Laboratory emphasizes field investigation and measurement of watershed processes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
NREM 407. Watershed Management.
(Dual-listed with 507). (Cross-listed with ENSCI, ENV S). (3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: A course in general biology
Managing human impacts on the hydrologic cycle. Field and watershed level best management practices for modifying the impacts on water quality, quantity and timing are discussed. Field project includes developing a management plan using landscape buffers.
NREM 430. Media Techniques in Natural Resources Interpretation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 330
Media techniques used by interpreters for teaching the public about natural resources.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
NREM 446. Integrating GPS and GIS for Natural Resource Management.
(Dual-listed with 546). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 12 credits in student's major at 300 level or above, NREM 345 or equivalent experience with ArcGIS
Emphasis on the use of GPS as a data collection tool for GIS. Basic theory of GPS. Use of Global Positioning System technology for spatial data collection and navigation. Post-processing and real-time correction of GPS data. GPS data transfer to GIS for mapping applications. Use of GIS to construct waypoints for use in GPS navigation.
NREM 452. Ecosystem Management.
(Cross-listed with FOR). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification, and NREM 301 or A ECL 312
Principles of planning, regulating, and decision-making associated with public and private lands, with consideration of forest, grassland, wetland, and freshwater aquatic ecosystems. Integrated natural resources management within ecological, social, economic and policy constraints.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
NREM 460. Controversies in Natural Resource Management.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 120, and A ECL 312 or NREM 301, and Junior classification
Analysis of controversial natural resource issues using a case approach that considers uncertainty and adequacy of information and scientific understanding. Ecological, social, political, economic, and ethical implications of issues will be analyzed.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
NREM 465. Landscape Change and Conservation.
(Dual-listed with 565). (Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: L A 202
Exploration of issues in landscape ecology and conservation biology relevant to landscape change, design, and planning. Examination of foundational principles and their applications across a continuum of land uses, from wilderness to urban areas.
NREM 471. Agroforestry Systems; Local and Global Perspectives.
(Dual-listed with 571). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in biological science at 300 level or above
Concepts of sustainable land use, agroecological dynamics, and component interactions of agroforestry systems. Agroforestry systems in temperate and tropical regions. Design and evaluation techniques for agroforestry systems. Ecological, socioeconomic and political aspects of agroforestry.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
NREM 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
NREM 490A. Animal Ecology.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
NREM 490B. Forestry.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
NREM 490E. Entrepreneurship.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
NREM 490H. Honors Program.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor
NREM 490I. Undergraduate Independent Study.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification and permission of the instructor
NREM 496. Travel Course.
(Dual-listed with 596). Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Extended field trips to study ecological and management topics in varied environments. Location and duration of trips will vary. Pre-trip sessions arranged. Trip expenses paid by students.
NREM 496A. International.
(Dual-listed with 596). Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Extended field trips to study ecological and management topics in varied environments. Location and duration of trips will vary. Pre-trip sessions arranged. Trip expenses paid by students.
NREM 496B. Domestic.
(Dual-listed with 596). Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Extended field trips to study ecological and management topics in varied environments. Location and duration of trips will vary. Pre-trip sessions arranged. Trip expenses paid by students.
NREM 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Permission of departmental chair
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register prior to commencing each work period.
NREM 501. Genecology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: GEN 320 or BIOL 313
Genecology principles as they apply to natural and improved populations of plants and animals. Genetic systems as they interact with long-term natural selection to produce clinal or ecotypic variation. The impact of current environments and genetic modifications of domesticated organisms on short-term selection pressures. Special coverage of species of interest to students enrolled in the course.
NREM 504. Forest Landscapes, Wildlife, and Silviculture.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 301
Detailed analysis of factors and processes underlying forest and stand growth and development. Applications of this knowledge to forest culture to support a diversity of use and protection objectives. Discussions of regional silviculture, tropical forests, and experimentation in forest biology.
NREM 505. Seminar.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor or graduate classification
Current topics in natural resources research and management.
NREM 507. Watershed Management.
(Dual-listed with 407). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: A course in general biology
Managing human impacts on the hydrologic cycle. Field and watershed level best management practices for modifying the impacts on water quality, quantity and timing are discussed. Field project includes developing a management plan using landscape buffers.
NREM 508I. Aquatic Ecology.
(Cross-listed with IA LL, ENSCI). Cr. 4.
SS.
Prereq: Courses in ecology, chemistry, and physics
Analysis of aquatic ecosystems; emphasis on basic ecological principles; ecological theories tested in the field; identification of common plants and animals.
NREM 529. Publishing in Biological Sciences Journals.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, HORT). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; evidence of a publishable unit of the student's research data
Process of preparing a manuscript for submission to a refereed journal in the biological sciences. Emphasis on publishing self-generated data from thesis or dissertation research.
NREM 535. Restoration Ecology.
(Cross-listed with ENSCI, EEOB). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 366 or 474 or graduate standing
Theory and practice of restoring animal and plant diversity, structure and function of disturbed ecosystems. Restored freshwater wetlands, forests, prairies and reintroduced species populations will be used as case studies.
NREM 542. Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NREM 542A. DNA Techniques. Includes genetic engineering procedures, sequencing, PCR, and genotyping. (F.S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NREM 542B. Protein Techniques. Includes fermentation, protein isolation, protein purification, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, NMR, confocal microscopy and laser microdissection, immunophenotyping, and monoclonol antibody production. (S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NREM 542C. Cell Techniques. Includes immunophenotyping, ELISA, flow cytometry, microscopic techniques, and image analysis. (F.S.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NREM 542D. Plant Transformation. Includes Agrobacterium and particle gun-mediated transformation of tobacco, Arabidopsis, and maize, and analysis of transformants. (S.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NREM 542E. Proteomics. Includes two-dimensional electrophoresis, laser scanning, mass spectrometry, and database searching. (F.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NREM 542F. Techniques in Metabolomics. metabolomics and the techniques involved in metabolite profiling. For non-chemistry majoring students who are seeking analytical aspects into their biological research projects.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NREM 542G. Genomic Techniques.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NREM 546. Integrating GPS and GIS for Natural Resource Management.
(Dual-listed with 446). (Cross-listed with ENSCI). (2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 12 credits in student's major at 300 level or above, NREM 345 or equivalent experience with ArcGIS
Emphasis on the use of GPS as a data collection tool for GIS. Basic theory of GPS. Use of Global Positioning System technology for spatial data collection and navigation. Post-processing and real-time correction of GPS data. GPS data transfer to GIS for mapping applications. Use of GIS to construct waypoints for use in GPS navigation.
NREM 565. Landscape Change and Conservation.
(Dual-listed with 465). (Cross-listed with L A). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: L A 202
Exploration of issues in landscape ecology and conservation biology relevant to landscape change, design, and planning. Examination of foundational principles and their applications across a continuum of land uses, from wilderness to urban areas.
NREM 570. Advanced Decision-making in Natural Resource Allocation.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: FOR 451 or two courses in economics
Analytical approach to economic aspects of forest resource management problems. Theory and application of economic decision-making criteria to traditional and modern forest resource management issues. Current problems in the allocation of forest resources.
NREM 571. Agroforestry Systems.
(Dual-listed with 471). (Cross-listed with SUSAG). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in biological science at 300 level or above
Concepts of sustainable land use, agroecological dynamics, and component interactions of agroforestry systems. Agroforestry systems in temperate and tropical regions. Design and evaluation techniques for agroforestry systems. Ecological, socioeconomic and political aspects of agroforestry.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
NREM 580. Research Orientation.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 20 credits in biological sciences and a course in statistics
Research design, proposal preparation, and technical writing.
NREM 585. Natural Resource Policy.
(Dual-listed with 385). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Graduate classification or permission of instructor
Development, theory and practice of natural resource policy. Integrative approach with topical policy studies in North American wildlife, forestry, and water. Policy formation, the role of science, introduction to federal law compliance.
NREM 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
NREM 590A. Animal Ecology.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
NREM 590B. Forestry.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
NREM 593. Workshop.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification
NREM 596. Travel Course.
(Dual-listed with 496). Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Extended field trips to study ecological topics in varied environments. Location and duration of trips will vary. Pre-trip sessions arranged. Trip expenses paid by students.
NREM 596A. International.
(Dual-listed with 496). Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Extended field trips to study ecological topics in varied environments. Location and duration of trips will vary. Pre-trip sessions arranged. Trip expenses paid by students.
NREM 596B. Domestic.
(Dual-listed with 496). Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Extended field trips to study ecological topics in varied environments. Location and duration of trips will vary. Pre-trip sessions arranged. Trip expenses paid by students.
NREM 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
NREM 600. Seminar.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Current topics in natural resources research and management.
NREM 699. Research.
Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Nuclear Engineering Courses
NUC E 401. Nuclear Radiation Theory and Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: PHYS 222, MATH 266 or 267
Atomic and nuclear physics. Radioactivity and reaction rates. Cross sections. Introduction to neutron diffusion theory. Engineering applications of radiation theory.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
NUC E 402. Nuclear Reactor Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 401
WWW only. Fission and chain reactions. Neutron diffusion and moderation. Reactor equations. Fermi Age theory. Multigroup and multiregional analysis.
NUC E 405. Radiation Protection and Shielding.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 401
WWW only. Basic principles and concepts of radiation protection and design: dosimetric units and response functions, hazards of radiation dose, radiation sources, basic methods for dose evaluation, and shielding design techniques for photons and neurons.
NUC E 410. Nuclear Reactor Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 401
WWW only. An introduction to neutron diffusion theory, neutron moderation, conditions for criticality of nuclear reactors.
NUC E 411. Nuclear Reactor Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 410
WWW only. Group diffusion method. Multiregion reactors, heterogeneous reactors. Reactor kinetics, changes in reactivity.
NUC E 441. Probabilistic Risk Assessment.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: STAT 305 or equivalent
Methods for analysis of nuclear power systems. Fault tree and event tree analysis methods. Mathematical basics for dealing with reliability data, theory, and analysis. Case studies of accidents in nuclear power systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
NUC E 461. Radiation Detection, Measurement and Simulation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: NUC E 401
Principles of nuclear radiation safety and detection. Radiation energy spectroscopy. Counting statistics and error analysis. Monte Carlo simulation of radiation transport. Detection system performance parameters. Design projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
NUC E 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: Junior Classification
Investigation of nuclear engineering topics. Election of course and topic must be approved in advance by supervising faculty.
Nutritional Sciences Courses
NUTRS 501. Biochemical and Physiological Basis of Nutrition: Macronutrients and Micronutrients.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in BBMB 404 or BBMB 420
Integration of the molecular, cellular, and physiologic aspects of energy, macronutrient, and micronutrient metabolism in mammalian systems. Survey course that includes interactions among nutrients (dietary carbohydrate, fiber, lipid, protein, vitamins, and minerals) and non-nutrients, metabolic consequences of nutrient deficiencies or excesses, relevant polymorphisms, and major research methodologies.
NUTRS 503. Biology of Adipose Tissue.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Undergraduate: consent of instructor; Graduate: NUTRS 501
Principles regarding the development of adipose tissue and its role in energy balance, and will focus considerably on endocrine and immune actions of the adipocyte. Course material will be in lecture format, including handouts and selected journal articles. Students will be asked to lead critical discussions of key research findings as summary material for a given topic. Species differences will be highlighted, particularly as they relate to research models.
NUTRS 504. Nutrition and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: graduate standing; undergraduate with consent of instructor
Discussion of epigenetic regulation of gene expression and the role that nutrition plays in this process. Examination of current research literature to understand how different nutrients and physiological states influence epigenetics, as well as, the research methodology used to address these relations.
NUTRS 505. Short Course.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
NUTRS 506. Diet and cancer prevention.
(Cross-listed with TOX). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: BBMB 404 and 405 or BBMB 420
Principles of cancer biology and cancer etiology will be integrated with the impacts of diet on cancer development and prevention. Contributions of research with humans, animals, cultured cells and cell free systems will be included. The importance of dietary contaminants, macronutrients and micronutrients will be examined with an emphasis on the strength of the evidence and mechanisms of action.
NUTRS 518. Digestive Physiology and Metabolism of Non Ruminants.
(Cross-listed with AN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: AN S 419 or NUTRS 501
Digestion and metabolism of nutrients. Nutritional requirements and current research and feeding programs for poultry and swine.
NUTRS 519. Food Toxicology.
(Cross-listed with FS HN, TOX). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: A course in biochemistry
Basic principles of toxicology. Toxicants in the food supply: modes of action, toxicant defense systems, toxicant and nutrient interactions, risk assessment.
Only one of NutrS 419 and 519 may count toward graduation.
NUTRS 520. Digestive Physiology and Metabolism of Ruminants.
(Cross-listed with AN S). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: AN S 419 or NUTRS 501
Digestive physiology and nutrient metabolism in ruminant and preruminant animals.
NUTRS 542. Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NUTRS 542A. DNA Techniques. Includes genetic engineering procedures, sequencing, PCR, and genotyping. (F.S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NUTRS 542B. Protein Techniques. Includes fermentation, protein isolation, protein purification, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, NMR, confocal microscopy and laser microdissection, immunophenotyping, and monoclonol antibody production. (S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NUTRS 542C. Cell Techniques. Includes immunophenotyping, ELISA, flow cytometry, microscopic techniques, and image analysis. (F.S.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NUTRS 542D. Plant Transformation. Includes Agrobacterium and particle gun-mediated transformation of tobacco, Arabidopsis, and maize, and analysis of transformants. (S.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NUTRS 542E. Proteomics. Includes two-dimensional electrophoresis, laser scanning, mass spectrometry, and database searching. (F.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NUTRS 542F. Techniques in Metabolomics. metabolomics and the techniques involved in metabolite profiling. For non-chemistry majoring students who are seeking analytical aspects into their biological research projects.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NUTRS 542G. Genomic Techniques.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NUTRS 552. Advanced Vertebrate Physiology II.
(Cross-listed with AN S, KIN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 335; credit or enrollment in BBMB 404 or 420
Cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, and digestive physiology.
NUTRS 561. Medical Nutrition and Disease I.
(4-0) Cr. 3-4.
F.
Prereq: FS HN 360, 3 credits in physiology at 300 level or above
(Dual listed with FS HN 461.) Pathophysiology of selected chronic disease states and their associated medical problems. Specific attention will be directed to medical nutrition needs of patients in the treatment of each disease state. Recitation section (1 cr.) will focus on refinement of assessment skills, diagnosis of nutritional problems, nutrition care, and documentation. Course must be taken for 4 credits if Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) verification statement of completion is desired. Graduate students may take the lecture portion without the recitation section.
NUTRS 562. Assessment of Nutritional Status.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: FS HN 461/NUTRS 561 or NUTRS 501
Overview and practical applications of methods for assessing nutritional status, including: theoretical framework of nutritional health and disease, dietary intake, biochemical indices, clinical examination, and body composition.
NUTRS 563. Community Nutrition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: FS HN 265 or 360; 366 recommended
Dual listed with FS HN 463. Survey of current public health nutrition problems among nutritionally vulnerable individuals and groups. Discussion of the multidimensional nature of those problems and of community programs addressing them. Grant writing as a means for funding community nutrition program development. Significant emphasis on written and oral communication at the lay and professional level. Field trip.
NUTRS 564. Medical Nutrition and Disease II.
(3-0) Cr. 3-4.
S.
Prereq: FS HN 360, FS HN 461, or NUTRS 561. 3 credits in physiology at 300 level or above
(Dual listed with FS HN 464.) Pathophysiology of selected acute and chronic disease states and their associated medical problems. Specific attention will be directed to medical nutrition needs of patients in the treatment of each disease state.
NUTRS 619. Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism - Protein.
(Cross-listed with AN S). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: BBMB 405
Digestion, absorption, and intermediary metabolism of amino acids and protein. Regulation of protein synthesis and degradation. Integration of cellular biochemistry and physiology of mammalian protein metabolism.
NUTRS 680. Modern Views of Nutrition.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.
Current concepts in nutrition and related fields. Required for all graduate students in nutrition.
NUTRS 690. Special Problems.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
NUTRS 695. Grant Proposal Writing.
(Cross-listed with FS HN). (1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 3 credits of graduate course work in food science and/or nutrition
Grant proposal preparation experiences including writing and critiquing of proposals and budget planning. Formation of grant writing teams in food science and/or nutrition.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
NUTRS 699. Research in Nutritional Sciences.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Organizational Learning and Human Resource Development Courses
OLHRD 541. Adult Learning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Examines how adults acquire and use knowledge, skills, and attitudes within organizational settings; individual differences in learning as well as the principles and elements of the learning organization.
OLHRD 544. Performance Improvement and Change Through Learning Interventions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: OLHRD 541, 542
Examines the characteristics and elements of the performance improvement and change process, with special attention to the roles and responsibilities of employees, managers, and organizations when improving individual and organizational learning.
OLHRD 545. Learning Acquisition, Transfer, and Evaluation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: OLHRD 541, 542, 544
Critical examination of learning acquisition, transfer, and evaluation barriers, partnerships, strategies, and activities; and the roles and responsibilities of human resource development professionals, managers, employees, and organizations in the application and evaluation of learning on the job.
Organization for Tropical Studies Courses
OTS 510. Tropical Biology: An Ecological Approach.
Cr. 8.
This course is designed for students in the early stages of graduate study in biology or a related field, with the goal of training graduate students in research methods by providing intensive field experience in diverse tropical ecosystems.
OTS 515. Topics in Tropical Biology.
Cr. 1-8.
This course is designated for students enrolled in graduate course offerings through OTS (excluding OTS 510). Examples of graduate courses offered by OTS include Tropical Plant Systematics, Tropical Ecology and Conservation, Molecular Methods in Tropical Ecology, and Tropical Agroecology.
Performing Arts Courses
PERF 105. Issues in the Performing Arts.
(1-0) Cr. R.
F.S.
Cross-disciplinary analysis and discussion of topics in the performing arts. Six semesters required of performing arts majors.
PERF 310. Performing Arts Internship.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Required of performing arts majors. A job or internship with a professional or semi-professional performing arts organization.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PERF 401. Performing Arts Seminar.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Intensive collaborative study and practice of topics in music, dance and theatre. Required of performing arts majors.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Philosophy Courses
PHIL 201. Introduction to Philosophy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
It has been rumored that the unexamined life is not worth living. Philosophy is an attempt to begin examining life by considering such questions as: What makes us human? What is the world ultimately like? How should we relate to other people? Is there a god? How can we know anything about these questions? Understanding questions of this kind and proposed answers to them is what this course is all about.
PHIL 206. Introduction to Logic and Scientific Reasoning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Basic principles of critical reasoning and argument evaluation. A consideration of basic forms of argumentation in science and everyday life. Application to contemporary issues and controversies.
PHIL 207. Introduction to Symbolic Logic.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Introduction to fundamental logical concepts and logical symbolism. Development of natural deduction through first order predicate logic with identity. Applications to arguments in ordinary English and to philosophical issues. Majors should take PHIL 207 as early as possible.
PHIL 230. Moral Theory and Practice.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Investigation of moral issues in the context of major ethical theories of value and obligation; e.g., punishment, abortion, economic justice, job discrimination, world hunger, and sexual morality. Emphasis on critical reasoning and argument analysis.
PHIL 235. Ethical Issues in A Diverse Society.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
This course will examine a range of arguments on diversity issues. Topics will include: the social status of women, the moral status of sexuality and homosexuality, the nature and role of racism in contemporary society, the relationship between biology, gender roles and social status, and various proposals for change from a variety of political perspectives.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
PHIL 310. Ancient Philosophy.
(Cross-listed with CL ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 201
Survey of ancient Greek philosophy, focusing on the pre-Socratics, Plato, and Aristotle. Questions concerning being, knowledge, language, and the good life are treated in depth.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 314. 17th Century Philosophy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 201
Readings from philosophers such as Hobbes, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, and Locke. Changing conceptions of knowledge, self, and deities in response to Galileo's new science and post-reformation challenge to ecclesiastical authority.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 315. 18th Century Philosophy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 201
Readings from philosophers such as Berkeley, Hume, and Kant. Development of Enlightenment thought. Issues include idealism, causation, freedom, and knowledge regarding science, ethics, and deities.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 316. 19th Century Continental Philosophy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 201
The thought of Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, and their contemporaries. Various perspectives on the philosophy of history, the nature of reason and subjectivity, the contrast between dialectical and nondialectical philosophy, and the relationship between philosophy and society.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 317. 20th and 21st Century Continental Philosophy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 201
Major movements of 20th and 21st century thought, such as Phenomenology, Critical Theory, Post-structuralism, Postmodernism, and Feminism. Issues include the assumptions and limits of Western metaphysics, the nature of reason, the relationship between language and power.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 318. 20th and 21st Century Anglo-American Philosophy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 201
Major movements in recent and contemporary philosophy such as realism, logical positivism, ordinary language philosophy, and naturalism. Russell, Wittgenstein, Quine and other leading figures. Topics include knowledge of the material world, mind, language, values, and philosophical method.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 320. Existentialism and Its Critics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 201
An investigation of Existentialism and its critics in historical and cultural context. Emphasis on existential phenomenology and French existentialism, and on criticisms. Existential Marxism and Heidegger's later philosophy.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 330. Ethical Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 201 or 230
Study of major theories of morality and the good life. Includes such topics as moral psychology, practical reasoning, and virtue theory.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 331. Moral Problems in Medicine.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 230 or junior classification
In-depth study of some of the central moral problems arising in medicine, e.g., abortion, euthanasia, patients' rights, health care professionals' duties and responsibilities, allocation of medical resources. Major moral theories will be examined and applied.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 332. Philosophy of Law.
(Cross-listed with CJ ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 201 or 230
Extent of our obligation to obey the law; what constitutes just punishment; how much of the immoral should be made illegal? Relation of these questions to major theories of law and the state. Discussion of such concepts as coercion, equality, and responsibility.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 333. Family Ethics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 3 credits in philosophy
Moral dimensions of marriage and love, parent-child relations, domestic work, and moral education. Can parents and children be friends? What do children "owe" their parents? Is there a feminist mode of moral thinking?.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 334. Environmental Ethics.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 3 credits in philosophy or junior classification
Thorough study of some of the central moral issues arising in connection with human impact on the environment, e.g., human overpopulation, species extinction, forest and wilderness management, pollution. Several world views of the proper relationship between human beings and nature will be explored.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 335. Social and Political Philosophy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 201 or 230
Foundations of social and political life. The basis of political organization, the nature of social and political institutions, rights and authority, justice. Original texts.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 336. Bioethics and Biotechnology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: PHIL 201 or 230 or 235
In-depth study of some central moral issues in the life sciences, e.g., genetic screening and testing, genetically engineered plants and animals, risk analysis, biotechnology patents, research ethics, biodiversity, the impact of biotechnology on society and the environment. Major moral theories will be discussed and applied. (PHIL 336 contains almost no similarities to PHIL 331.).
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 338. Feminist Philosophy.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 3 credits in philosophy or women's studies recommended
A critical, theoretical examination of the oppression of women, especially as it relates to issues of race, class, and sexual orientation. How concepts such as sex and gender, self and other, nature and nurture, complicate our understanding of what it means to be a woman. Historical and contemporary feminist philosophers addressing topics such as violence, sexuality, pornography, political power, family structure and women's paid and unpaid labor.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
PHIL 340. Aesthetics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 201 or 230
Is liking all there is to appreciating works of art or natural beauty? We will examine our appreciative experiences, talk about such experiences (e.g., art criticism), and what makes them valuable. Do the different arts have common values? How are their differences important?.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 343. Philosophy of Technology.
(Cross-listed with T SC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 6 credits of social science or T SC 341 and 3 credits of social science
Moral and other philosophical problems related to developments in technology. Topics may include conditions under which technological innovations contribute to human emancipation, relationship of technology and democracy, utility and limits of technical rationality, and problems of ensuring that benefits of technological advance are communally shared. Topics discussed with reference to such issues as contemporary developments in microelectronics, technology transfer to the Third World, etc.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 350. Philosophy of Religion.
(Cross-listed with RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 201
The value and truth of religious life and belief. Mystical experience; religious faith and language; arguments for God's existence; the problem of evil; miracles; and religion and morality. Historical and contemporary readings.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 364. Metaphysics: God, Minds, and Matter.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 3 credits in philosophy
A survey of classical and contemporary views on some basic metaphysical issues. Issues discussed include: Does God exist? Do you have a mind and, if so, how does it relate to your body? What is the nature of cause and effect? Do objects have any essential properties? How can we account for properties objects have in common?.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 366. Truth, Belief and Reason.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 201 or permission of instructor
This course focuses on significant topics in theory of knowledge, including the value of true beliefs, the role of sense experience in supporting our theoretical views, and the place of reason in human nature. Historical and contemporary views will be considered.
PHIL 380. Philosophy of Science.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 201 or 6 credits in a science
Introduction to the philosophy of science. A variety of basic problems common to the natural and social sciences: the nature of explanation, the structure of theories, the unity of science, and the distinction between science and nonscience.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 381. Philosophy of the Social and Behavioral Sciences.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 201 or 6 credits in the social sciences
Methodological, ideological, and doctrinal issues about the social and behavioral sciences against the background of influence of the natural sciences. Focus is on the historical and cultural background of 19th and 20th century western thought.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; junior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 430. Value Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. S.
Prereq: 230
Theoretical and normative issues in ethics, aesthetics, religious thought, or political philosophy. Topics vary each time offered.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 450. Persons and Causes.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 1 times. F.
Prereq: 3 credits in philosophy; 207 strongly encouraged
Personal identity, agency, free will, moral responsibility, causation, future contingents, and time will be discussed. What makes a person the same person over time? Do humans have free will? Are we not morally responsible if our actions are inevitable consequences of the past and the laws of nature? What distinguishes causes from non-causes? Are there facts about the future?.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 460. Epistemology and Metaphysics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. S.
Prereq: 6 credits in philosophy
Issues in epistemology and metaphysics. Topics vary each time offered.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 465. Brains, Minds, and Computers.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 201
Examination of concepts such as computability, intelligence, programming, and free will; and of arguments about whether any human capacity is forever beyond realization in a machine.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 480. Controversies in Science.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. S.
Prereq: 3 credits in philosophy or 6 credits in a natural or social science
Philosophical treatment of a branch of science that has (or has had) significant social, political, religious and/or moral implications. Possible topics include: the IQ debate, implications of Darwinism, the Galileo affair, the role of values in science, critical analysis of current science policy (e.g., the Human Genome Project). Topics will be arranged to meet the needs of interested students. Often team taught by a philosopher and a scientist from the relevant discipline.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 483. Philosophy of Biology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 3 credits in philosophy or 3 credits in biology
Biology is powerful, both as a science and in its effects on our culture. Philosophy of biology evaluates this power. Possible topics include: What makes sciences such as evolutionary theory, ecology or molecular biology so good at explaining things? What is life? Can evolution account for design? What role does chance play in evolution? Has there been progress in the evolution of life on earth? What can sociobiology tell us about human nature, behavior and culture?.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 485. Philosophy of Physics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 3 credits in Philosophy or 3 credits in Physics
S. Conceptual and philosophical issues relating to the interpretation of theories in classical and modern physics. May include one or more of the following topics: the relationship between mathematics and the physical world; Newtonian physics (determinism and predictability); thermodynamics and statistical physics (the nature of probability; entropy and the direction of time); relativistic physics (indeterminism; realism and nonlocality; consciousness and the role of the observer).
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in philosophy; permission of instructor, approval of chair.
Guided reading and research on special topics selected to meet needs of advanced students.
No more than 9 credits of Phil 490 may be counted toward graduation.
PHIL 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in philosophy; permission of instructor, approval of chair.
Guided reading and research on special topics selected to meet needs of advanced students.
No more than 9 credits of Phil 490 may be counted toward graduation.
PHIL 492. Graduating Senior Survey.
Cr. R.
F.S.
Prereq: Graduating senior
Final presentation for graduation and the future. Outcomes assessment activities.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PHIL 496. Ecology and Society.
(Dual-listed with 596). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification in biological or environmental sciences/studies with at least one course in ecology
Analysis of conceptual and methodological debates in ecology. Historical development of competing research traditions and philosophies. Topics include i) methodological issues in ecological science, ii) conceptual issues in theoretical ecology, iii) conceptual issues in applied ecology, iv) relation of ecology to environmental and social issues.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHIL 535. Contemporary Political Philosophy.
(Cross-listed with POL S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 6 credits of philosophy or political science
Examination of theories of justice proposed by contemporary political philosophers. Analysis of the philosophical foundations of perspectives such as liberalism, libertarianism, communitarianism, socialism, feminism. Normative assessments of socio-political institutions.
PHIL 548. Summer Bioethics Workshop for Teachers.
Cr. 1.
SS.
Topics include moral theory, pedagogical issues in teaching bioethics, and substantive current issues in bioethics.
PHIL 590. Special Topics in Philosophy.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, 9 credits in philosophy
PHIL 590A. History of Philosophy.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, 9 credits in philosophy
PHIL 590B. Epistemology and Metaphysics.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, 9 credits in philosophy
PHIL 590C. Value Theory.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, 9 credits in philosophy
PHIL 590D. Logic and Philosophy of Science.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, 9 credits in philosophy
PHIL 596. Ecology and Society.
(Dual-listed with 496). (Cross-listed with EEOB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification in biological or environmental sciences/studies with at least one course in ecology
Analysis of conceptual and methodological debates in ecology. Historical development of competing research traditions and philosophies. Topics include i) methodological issues in ecological science, ii) conceptual issues in theoretical ecology, iii) conceptual issues in applied ecology, iv) relation of ecology to environmental and social issues.
Physics Courses
PHYS 101. Physics for the Nonscientist.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Survey of the principal areas of both classical and modern physics. Emphasis on the nature of the physical universe and the application of physical principles to life in the modern world.
Not suitable to meet a general physics requirement for natural science majors.
PHYS 106. The Physics of Common Experience.
(4-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.
If PHYS 106 is unavailable, see PHYS 115X and PHYS 115L in the Online Schedule of Classes. Elementary topics from mechanics, heat, electricity, light, emphasizing the use of basic principles to understand everyday experience. Includes practical problem exercises and a coordinated laboratory.
Not suitable to meet a general physics requirement for physical science majors
PHYS 111. General Physics.
(4-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 1 1/2 years of high school algebra, 1 year of geometry, 1 semester of trigonometry
General background in physical concepts, principles, and methods for those who do not plan advanced study in physics or engineering. Mechanics, fluids, heat and thermodynamics, vibrations, waves, sound.
PHYS 112. General Physics.
(4-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 111
General background in physical concepts, principles, and methods for those who do not plan advanced study in physics or engineering. Electricity and magnetism, ray and wave optics, topics in modern physics.
PHYS 198. Physics of Music.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Introductory level course on sound for nonphysics majors. Properties of pure tones and harmonics; human perception of sound; room acoustics; scales; production, and analysis of musical by voice, string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.
Not suitable to meet a general physics requirement for natural science majors
PHYS 199. Introductory Seminar.
Cr. R.
F.
(1-1) Gain experience in key skills that physicists/astronomers use routinely, but are rarely explicitly taught in formal courses. Participate in faculty-led discussions on frontier areas and careers.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PHYS 221. Introduction to Classical Physics I.
(4.5-1) Cr. 5.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in MATH 166
For engineering and science majors. 3 hours of lecture each week plus 3 recitations and 1 laboratory every 2 weeks. Elementary mechanics including kinematics and dynamics of particles, work and energy, linear and angular momentum, conservation laws, rotational motion, oscillations, gravitation. Heat, thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases; waves and sound.
PHYS 221H. Honors. F.S..
(4.5-1) Cr. 5.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in MATH 166
For engineering and science majors. 3 hours of lecture each week plus 3 recitations and 1 laboratory every 2 weeks. Elementary mechanics including kinematics and dynamics of particles, work and energy, linear and angular momentum, conservation laws, rotational motion, oscillations, gravitation. Heat, thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases; waves and sound.
PHYS 222. Introduction to Classical Physics II.
(4-2) Cr. 5.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 221, MATH 166
3 hours of lecture each week plus 1 recitation and 1 laboratory each week. Electric forces and fields. Electrical currents; DC circuits. Magnetic forces and fields: LR, LC, LCR circuits; Maxwell's equations; ray optics and image formation; wave optics; topics in modern physics.
PHYS 222H. Honors. F.S..
(4-2) Cr. 5.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 221, MATH 166
3 hours of lecture each week plus 1 recitation and 1 laboratory each week. Electric forces and fields. Electrical currents; DC circuits. Magnetic forces and fields: LR, LC, LCR circuits; Maxwell's equations; ray optics and image formation; wave optics; topics in modern physics.
PHYS 241. Principles and Symmetries in Classical Physics I.
(4.5-1) Cr. 5.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in MATH 166; non-physics majors must have permission
Covers all of mechanics; Kinematics and dynamics of particles, work and energy, linear and angular momentum, conservation laws, rotational motion, oscillations, gravitation, and extremum principles. Topics in kinetic theory, thermodynamics, waves and sound.
PHYS 241H. Honors..
(4.5-1) Cr. 5.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in MATH 166; non-physics majors must have permission
Covers all of mechanics; Kinematics and dynamics of particles, work and energy, linear and angular momentum, conservation laws, rotational motion, oscillations, gravitation, and extremum principles. Topics in kinetic theory, thermodynamics, waves and sound.
PHYS 242. Principles and Symmetries in Classical Physics II.
(4-2) Cr. 5.
S.
Prereq: 221, MATH 166; non-physics majors must have instructor permission
Electrostatics, potentials and fields, currents, fields of moving charges, the magnetic field, electromagnetic induction, DC and AC circuits, Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves, electric and magnetic fields in matter. Topics in optics, special relativity and modern physics.
PHYS 242H. Honors (Spring)..
(4-2) Cr. 5.
S.
Prereq: 221, MATH 166; non-physics majors must have instructor permission
Electrostatics, potentials and fields, currents, fields of moving charges, the magnetic field, electromagnetic induction, DC and AC circuits, Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves, electric and magnetic fields in matter. Topics in optics, special relativity and modern physics.
PHYS 290. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
PHYS 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; sophomore classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
PHYS 302. The Challenge of Contemporary Physics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
A largely nonmathematical but intellectually challenging exploration of physics, which assumes no previous work in the field. Selected material from classical and modern physics establishes the conceptual framework for the study of major areas of contemporary physics, culminating in the discussion of topics at the frontier of present knowledge. Topics vary yearly and may include quarks, lasers, superconductivity, fission and fusion, solid state devices, gravitational waves, string theory, facilities, left handed materials, and quantum computing.
Not suitable to meet a general physics requirement for natural science majors.
PHYS 304. Thermal Physics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 222, MATH 266
Concepts of temperature, entropy, and other characteristic thermodynamic functions, with application to macroscopic properties of matter. The laws of thermodynamics. Introduction to statistical mechanics, including quantum statistics. Application to black body radiation, crystalline vibrations, magnetic ions in solids, electronic heat capacity of metals. Phase transformations and chemical reactions.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHYS 306. Physics of Wave Motion.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 222, credit or enrollment in MATH 267
Oscillating systems including damped and forced oscillations; fluids, geometric optics, water waves, the wave equation, Fourier and Laplace transforms, non-uniform media, cylindrical and spherical waves, polarization, interference and diffraction, transmission lines, non-linear waves.
PHYS 310. Electronic Instrumentation for Experimental Physics.
(2-4) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 222; MATH 166
Common electrical instruments; power supplies; transducers; passive and active devices, analog integrated circuits, including filters and amplifiers; digital integrated circuits; signal transmission and enhancement.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHYS 311. Intermediate Laboratory.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. S.
Prereq: 322
Experiments in classical and modern physics performed independently by each student.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHYS 311T. Intermediate Laboratory for Secondary Physics Teachers.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. S.
Prereq: 112 or 222
Experiments in classical and modern physics performed independently by each student. For students preparing for a career in high school teaching.
PHYS 321. Introduction to Modern Physics I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 222, credit or enrollment in MATH 266
Quantum nature of matter: photons, de Broglie's postulate: wave-like properties of matter; Bohr's model of hydrogen atom; Schrodinger equations in one dimension: energy quantization; detailed solutions for potential steps, barriers and wells; one-electron atoms, spin and magnetic interactions; ground states, optical and x-ray excitations of multi-electron atoms.
PHYS 321L. Introductory Laboratory in Modern Physics I.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 321
Experiments related to the foundations of modern physics. The dual wave and particle character of electrons and photons, statistics, interferometry and x-ray spectroscopy.
PHYS 322. Introduction to Modern Physics II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 321
Quantum statistics; lasers; physics of molecules. Properties of solids, including electron band structure, superconductivity and magnetism. Nuclear physics, including nuclear sizes and masses, stability, decay modes, reactions, fission and fusion. Elementary particles, including strangeness, charm, and quarks. Fundamental forces of nature.
PHYS 322L. Introductory Laboratory in Modern Physics II.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 322
Experiments related to the foundations of modern physics. Radioactive decay, elementary particles, Hall effect, quantization, spectroscopy, statistics and instrumentation.
PHYS 361. Classical Mechanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 222, MATH 265, 266
Newtonian mechanics including forced oscillations, central forces and orbital motion, collisions, moving frames of reference, Lagrange's equations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHYS 362. Intermediate Mechanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 361
Rigid body motion; small oscillations, normal modes. Special relativity including length contraction, time dilation, simultaneity, Lorentz transformation, 4-vector covariant formalism, relativistic mechanics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHYS 364. Electricity and Magnetism I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 222
Static electric and magnetic fields, potential theory; electromagnetism, Maxwell's equations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHYS 365. Electricity and Magnetism II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 364
Relativistic electromagnetic theory; radiation and propagation of electromagnetic waves; interaction with matter.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHYS 389. Junior Seminar.
Cr. R.
S.
Recommended for all junior physics majors. Career opportunities: graduate school programs and application, job placement, alternative careers, basic skills needed for the job market competition.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PHYS 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; junior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
PHYS 399. Seminar on Secondary School Physics.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Review of materials and curricula for secondary school physics presented and discussed by members of the class. Required for approval to teach physics in secondary schools.
PHYS 421. Ultrafast Laser Science and Spectroscopy.
(Dual-listed with 521). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 321, 365, or equivalent with permission of instructor
Introduction to ultrafast lasers, nonlinear optics, and their applications. Topics selected from: basic optics, atom-photon interactions, electrodynamics of condensed matter, laser physics, ultrafast and nonlinear optics, ultrashort pulse generation, broadband pulse generation, time-resolved spectroscopy and instrumentation.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHYS 426. Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences.
(Cross-listed with MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: MATH 266 or 267
A fast-paced course primarily for first-year graduate students in physics and chemistry. Emphasis on techniques needed for quantum mechanics and electrodynamics. Functions of a complex variable and contour integration, integral transforms and applications, series methods for ordinary differential equations, Green's functions, Sturm-Liouville problems and orthogonal functions, boundary-value problems for partial differential equations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHYS 432. Molecular and Cell Biophysics.
(Dual-listed with 532). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 304 or CHEM 325.
Quantitative description of biological systems using basic physical laws, including a brief discussion of a variety of biophysical techniques. Topics include: thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, gene expression, structure and physical properties of nucleic acids and proteins, folding of nucleic acids and proteins, chemical kinetics, catalysis, allosteric enzymes, cell membrane structure and physical properties, and machines in cell membranes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHYS 450. Undergraduate Research.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Theoretical research under supervision of physics faculty.
PHYS 450L. Undergraduate Research.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 311, permission of instructor
Laboratory project under supervision of physics faculty.
PHYS 461. Physics of Biomolecules.
(Dual-listed with 561). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: PHYS 304 or CHEM 325, BBMB 301, or permission of instructor
Cell and Molecular Biophysics. Physical techniques used to characterize the structure, dynamics and properties of biomolecules with emphasis on single molecule techniques.
PHYS 470L. Applied Physics Laboratory.
Cr. 2-5.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 322 and permission of instructor
Studies in modern experimental techniques via experimentation and simulation in various areas of applied physics, e.g. superconductivity, optical spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, electron spin resonance, x-ray diffraction, and computation of electronic and structural properties of matter.
PHYS 480. Quantum Mechanics I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 322, MATH 385
First semester of a full-year course. A systematic development of the formalism and applications of quantum mechanics. Solutions to the time independent Schrodinger equation for various one-dimensional potentials including the harmonic oscillator; operator methods; Heisenberg picture; angular momentum; the hydrogen atom; spin; symmetry properties.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHYS 481. Quantum Mechanics II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 480
Continuation of 480. Addition of angular momentum; charged particles in electromagnetic fields; time-independent perturbation theory; variational principles; WKB approximation; interaction picture; time-dependent perturbation theory; adiabatic approximation; scattering; selected topics in radiation theory; quantum paradoxes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHYS 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in physics, permission of instructor
No more than 9 credits of Phys 490 may be counted toward graduation.
PHYS 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in physics, permission of instructor
No more than 9 credits of Phys 490 may be counted toward graduation.
PHYS 496. Modern Optics.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in PHYS 322, 365, and 480
Review of wave and electromagnetic theory; topics selected from: reflection/refraction, interference, geometrical optics, Fourier analysis, dispersion, coherence, Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction, holography, quantum optics, nonlinear optics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PHYS 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; senior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
PHYS 501. Oral Communication of Physics Seminar.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.
A practical introduction to communication methods in physics and astronomy classrooms and professional settings. For graduate physics majors only.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PHYS 502. Introductory Research Seminar.
Cr. R.
F.
(1-1) Discussion by research staff of their research areas, expected thesis research work, and opportunities in the field. For graduate physics majors only.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PHYS 511. Condensed Matter Physics I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 304, credit or enrollment in 481
First semester of a full-year course. Free electron model; crystal symmetry; band theory of solids; transport properties; Fermi surface; phonons; semiconductors; crystal surfaces; magnetism; superconductivity.
PHYS 512. Condensed Matter Physics II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 511
Continuation of 511. Free electron model; crystal symmetry; band theory of solids; transport properties; Fermi surface; phonons; semiconductors; crystal surfaces; magnetism; superconductivity.
PHYS 521. Ultrafast Laser Science and Spectroscopy.
(Dual-listed with 421). Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 321, 365, or equivalent with permission of instructor
Introduction to ultrafast lasers, nonlinear optics, and their applications. Topics selected from: basic optics, atom-photon interactions, electrodynamics of condensed matter, laser physics, ultrafast and nonlinear optics, ultrashort pulse generation, broadband pulse generation, time-resolved spectroscopy and instrumentation.
PHYS 526. Particle and Nuclear Physics.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 481
Basic properties and structures of nuclei, hadrons, and elementary particles; weak and strong interactions; the Standard Model; accelerators and detectors; nuclear models; nuclear decay and stability; nuclear astrophysics; the Higgs mechanism; the CKM matrix; running coupling constants; relativistic heavy-ion collisions; selected topics beyond the standard model such as SUSY and grand unification.
PHYS 531. Statistical Mechanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 304 and credit or enrollment in 481, Math 465, credit or enrollment in MATH 365 or 426
Thermodynamic properties of systems of many particles obeying Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein statistics; microcanonical, canonical, and grand canonical ensembles and their application to physical problems; density matrices; introduction to phase transitions; renormalization group theory; kinetic theory and fluctuations.
PHYS 532. Molecular and Cell Biophysics.
(Dual-listed with 432). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 304 or CHEM 325.
Quantitative description of biological systems using basic physical laws, including a brief discussion of a variety of biophysical techniques. Topics include: thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, gene expression, structure and physical properties of nucleic acids and proteins, folding of nucleic acids and proteins, chemical kinetics, catalysis, allosteric enzymes, cell membrane structure and physical properties, and machines in cell membranes.
PHYS 534. Symmetry and Group Theory in Physics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 481
Theory of groups and group representations; introduction to both point and continuous groups, and their applications in physics.
PHYS 535. Physics of Semiconductors.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-3) Cr. 4.
Prereq: E E 311 and E E 332
Basic elements of quantum theory, Fermi statistics, motion of electrons in periodic structures, crystal structure, energy bands, equilibrium carrier concentration and doping, excess carriers and recombination, carrier transport at low and high fields, space charge limited current, photo-conductivity in solids, phonons, optical properties, amorphous semiconductors, heterostructures, and surface effects. Laboratory experiments on optical properties, carrier lifetimes, mobility, defect density, doping density, photo-conductivity, diffusion length of carriers.
PHYS 536. Physics of Semiconductor Devices.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: E E 535
P-n junctions, band-bending theory, tunneling phenomena, Schottky barriers, heterojunctions, bipolar transistors, field-effect transistors, negative-resistance devices and optoelectronic devices.
PHYS 541. General Relativity.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 362, MATH 307 or 317
Tensor analysis and differential geometry developed and used to formulate Einstein field equations. Schwarzschild and Kerr solutions. Other advanced topics may include gravitational radiation, particle production by gravitational fields, alternate gravitational theories, attempts at unified field theories, cosmology.
PHYS 551. Computational Physics.
(0-4) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 365, credit or enrollment in 481
Use of modern computational techniques to analyze topics in classical and modern physics.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PHYS 561. Physics of Biomolecules.
(Dual-listed with 461). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: PHYS 304 or CHEM 325, BBMB 301, or permission of instructor; graduate student classification in Science/Engineering
Cell and Molecular Biophysics. Physical techniques used to characterize the structure, dynamics and properties of biomolecules with emphasis on single molecule techniques.
PHYS 564. Advanced Classical Mechanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 362, MATH 426, 465
Variational principles, Lagrange's equations, Hamilton's canonical equations, canonical transformations, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, infinitesimal transformations, classical field theory, canonical perturbation theory, classical chaos.
PHYS 571. Electricity and Magnetism I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 365, MATH 426
Electrostatics, magnetostatics, boundary value problems, Maxwell's equations, wave phenomena in macroscopic media, wave guides.
PHYS 572. Electricity and Magnetism II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 571
Special theory of relativity, least action and motion of charged particles in electromagnetic fields, radiation, collisions between charged particles, multipole fields, radiation damping.
PHYS 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
PHYS 590A. Nuclear Physics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
PHYS 590B. Condensed Matter Physics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
PHYS 590C. High Energy Physics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
PHYS 590D. Physics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
PHYS 590E. Applied Physics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
PHYS 590F. Biophysics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics of current interest.
PHYS 591. Quantum Physics I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 481
First semester of a full-year course. Postulates of quantum mechanics; time-dependent and time-independent Schrodinger equations for one-,two-, and three-dimensional systems; theory of angular momentum; Rayleigh-Schrodinger time-independent perturbation theory.
PHYS 592. Quantum Physics II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 591
Continuation of 591. Variational theorem and WKB method; time-dependent perturbation theory; method of partial waves and Born approximation for scattering by central potentials; identical particles and symmetry; Dirac and Klein-Gordon equation for free particles; path integral formalism.
PHYS 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Individually directed study of research-level problems for students electing the nonthesis M.S. degree option.
PHYS 611. Quantum Theory of Condensed Matter.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 512 and 681 or permission of instructor.
Quasiparticles in condensed matter: phonons, magnons, photons, electrons. Quantum theory of interacting many body systems: Green's functions and diagrammatic techniques.
PHYS 624. Advanced Nuclear Physics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 526 and 592
Microscopic few-body and many-body theory; theory of effective Hamiltonians; relativistic nuclear physics; nuclear effects in hadron-nucleus, lepton-nucleus, and nucleus-nucleus reactions.
PHYS 625. Physics of Strong Interactions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 681
Quark model; Quantum Chromodynamics IQCD); perturbation methods for QCD; effective field theories for pions and nucleons; finite temperature field theories; quark-gluon plasma; phase transitions in QCD.
PHYS 637. Elementary Particle Physics I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 526 and 592
First semester of a full year course. Properties of leptons, bosons, and quarks and their interactions; quantum chromodynamics, Glashow-Weinberg-Salam model, grand unification theories, supersymmetry; modern theoretical techniques and tests of the Standard Model.
PHYS 638. Elementary Particle Physics II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 637
Continuation of 637. Properties of leptons, bosons, and quarks and their interactions; quantum chromodynamics, Glashow-Weinberg-Salam model, grand unification theories, supersymmetry, and superstring theory; modern theoretical techniques.
PHYS 646. Mathematical Modeling of Complex Physical Systems.
(Cross-listed with MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Modeling of the dynamics of complex systems on multiple scales: Classical and dissipative molecular dynamics, stochastic modeling and Monte-Carlo simulation; coarse grained nonlinear dynamics, interface propagation and spatial pattern formation.
PHYS 650. Advanced Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Topics of current interest.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PHYS 650A. Nuclear Physics.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Topics of current interest.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PHYS 650B. Condensed Matter Physics.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Topics of current interest.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PHYS 650C. High Energy Physics.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Topics of current interest.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PHYS 650D. Physics.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Topics of current interest.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PHYS 650E. Applied Physics.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Topics of current interest.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PHYS 650F. Biophysics.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Topics of current interest.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PHYS 660. Advanced Topics in Physics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Courses on advanced topics and recent developments.
PHYS 660A. Nuclear Physics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Courses on advanced topics and recent developments.
PHYS 660B. Condensed Matter Physics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Courses on advanced topics and recent developments.
PHYS 660C. High Energy Physics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Courses on advanced topics and recent developments.
PHYS 660D. Physics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Courses on advanced topics and recent developments.
PHYS 660E. Applied Physics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Courses on advanced topics and recent developments.
PHYS 660F. Biophysics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Courses on advanced topics and recent developments.
PHYS 681. Quantum Field Theory I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 564, 572, 592
Quantization of fields (canonical and path integral); Feynman rules; introduction to gauge theories; Quantum Electrodynamics; radiative corrections; renormalization and renormalization group.
PHYS 682. Quantum Field Theory II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 681
Continuation of 681. Systematics of renormalization; renormalization group methods; symmetries; spontaneous symmetry breaking; non-abelian gauge theories; the Standard Model and beyond; special topics.
PHYS 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Plant Pathology Courses
PL P 391. Practical Plant Health.
(0-4) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: 6 credits in biological sciences
Diagnosis of all types of plant health problems caused by diseases, insects, weeds, nutrient deficiencies and toxicities, herbicide injury, and environmental stress. Emphasis is on acquiring practical skills. Students will gain experience in written and oral communication.
PL P 408. Principles of Plant Pathology.
(Dual-listed with 508). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 8 credits in life sciences, including BIOL 211
Braun. Principles underlying the nature, diagnosis, and management of plant diseases. Laboratory complements lecture topics and provides experience in plant disease diagnosis.
PL P 416. Forest Insect and Disease Ecology.
(Cross-listed with FOR). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 8 credits in biological sciences, including BIOL 211
T. Harrington, M. Harris . Nature of insects and pathogens of forest and shade trees; their role in the dynamics of natural and managed forest ecosystems; and the management of indigenous and exotic pests.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PL P 452. Integrated Management of Diseases and Insect Pests of Turfgrasses.
(Dual-listed with 552). (Cross-listed with ENT, HORT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: HORT 351
Gleason, D. Lewis. Identification and biology of important diseases and insect pests of turfgrasses. Development of integrated pest management programs in various turfgrass environments.
PL P 477. Bacterial-Plant Interactions.
(Dual-listed with 577). (Cross-listed with MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 3 credits in microbiology or plant pathology
Focuses on plant-associated bacteria in terms of their ecology, diversity, and the physiological and molecular mechanisms involved in their interaction with plants; covers symbiotic nitrogen fixation, plant pathogenesis, plant growth promotion, and biological control.
PL P 483. Wood Deterioration and Preservation.
(Cross-listed with FOR). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: FOR 280
Deterioration of wood in use by biological and physical agents. Wood preservation and fire retardant treatments. Environmental impact of wood treating.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PL P 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, 7 credits in biological sciences, permission of instructor
A maximum of 6 credits of Pl P 490 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
PL P 490A. Plant Pathology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, 7 credits in biological sciences, permission of instructor
A maximum of 6 credits of Pl P 490 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
PL P 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, 7 credits in biological sciences, permission of instructor
A maximum of 6 credits of Pl P 490 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
PL P 494. Seed Pathology.
(Dual-listed with 594). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 408
Munkvold. Significance of diseases on the major phases of seed production; growing, harvesting, conditioning, storing, and planting seed. Pathogens considered include fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, and abiotic agents. Emphasis on epidemiology, management, host-pathogen relationships, seed transmission, and seed health testing.
Credit may not be obtained for both Pl P 494 and STB/Pl P 592.
PL P 506. Plant-Pathogen Interactions.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 408 or 416, BIOL 313
Baum, Whitham. Introduction to mechanisms of plant-parasite interaction. Genetics and molecular genetics of plant disease resistance and pathogenicity.
PL P 508. Principles of Plant Pathology.
(Dual-listed with 408). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 8 credits in life sciences, including BIOL 211
Braun. Principles underlying the nature, diagnosis, and management of plant diseases. Laboratory complements lecture topics and provides experience in plant disease diagnosis.
PL P 509. Plant Virology.
(Cross-listed with MICRO). (2-6) Cr. 4.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 408, BIOL 454, BBMB 405, CHEM 211
Hill. Plant viruses and the diseases they cause. Emphasis on epidemiology and control. Structure, function, and biochemical-biophysical properties of plant viruses.
PL P 511. Integrated Management of Tropical Crops.
(Cross-listed with ENT, HORT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: PL P 408 or 416 or ENT 370 or 376 or HORT 221
Gleason, Lewis. Applications of Integrated Crop Management principles (including plant pathology, entomology, and horticulture) to tropical cropping systems. Familiarization with a variety of tropical agroecosystems and Costa Rican culture is followed by 10-day tour of Costa Rican agriculture during spring break, then writeup of individual projects.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
PL P 530. Ecologically Based Pest Management Strategies.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, ENT, SUSAG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: SUSAG 509
Durable, least-toxic strategies for managing weeds, pathogens, and insect pests, with emphasis on underlying ecological processes.
PL P 543. Ecology and Epidemiology of Plant Diseases.
(2-4) Cr. 4.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 408 or 416
Nutter. Theory and practice related to the ecology and epidemiology of plant disease epidemics. Interactions among host and pathogen populations as affected by the environment are quantified with respect to time and space. Analysis of ecological and host and pathogen genetic factors that alter the course of plant disease epidemics. Risk assessment theory, disease forecasting, and modeling the impact of biotic plant stresses on yield and quality are also emphasized.
PL P 552. Integrated Management of Diseases and Insect Pests of Turfgrasses.
(Dual-listed with 452). (Cross-listed with ENT, HORT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: HORT 351
Gleason, D. Lewis. Identification and biology of important diseases and insect pests of turfgrasses. Development of integrated pest management programs in various turfgrass environments.
PL P 565. Professional Practices in Science and Engineering.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
PL P 565A. Responsible Conduct of Research. (Cr. 1.0). F,.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
PL P 565B. Working with Industry. (Cr. 0.5)..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
PL P 565C. Communications in Science. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2011. Reading and reviewing manuscripts; publishing papers; oral and poster presentations..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
PL P 565D. Time Management and Mentoring. (Cr. 0.5). Alt F., offered 2012. Balancing life and career; mentoring; lab management..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
PL P 565E. The Interview Process. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2012. Applying and interviewing for academia, industry and government..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
PL P 565F. Grant Writing. (Cr. 1.0). Alt F., offered 2011. Writing a winning proposal..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
PL P 565G. Teaching. (Cr. 0.5). Preparation of a teaching portfolio and course materials; lecturing, technology..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
PL P 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
PL P 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, V MPM). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
PL P 574. Plant Nematology.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 408 or 416
Baum. Morphology, anatomy, identification, control, and life cycles of common plant-parasitic nematodes; host-parasite interactions; Caenorhabditis elegans.
PL P 577. Bacterial-Plant Interactions.
(Dual-listed with 477). (Cross-listed with MICRO). (3-1) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 3 credits in microbiology or plant pathology
Focuses on plant-associated bacteria in terms of their ecology, diversity, and the physiological and molecular mechanisms involved in their interaction with plants; covers symbiotic nitrogen fixation, plant pathogenesis, plant growth promotion, and biological control.
PL P 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 10 credits in biological sciences, permission of instructor
PL P 592. Seed Health Management.
(Cross-listed with STB). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Admission to the Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business/Consent of instructor
Munkvold. Occurrence and management of diseases during seed production, harvest, conditioning, storage, and planting. Emphasis on epidemiology, disease management in the field, seed treatment, effects of conditioning on seed health, and seed health testing.
Credit may not be obtained for both Pl P/STB 592 and Pl P 594.
PL P 594. Seed Pathology.
(Dual-listed with 494). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 408
Munkvold. Significance of diseases on the major phases of seed production; growing, harvesting, conditioning, storing, and planting seed. Pathogens considered include fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, and abiotic agents. Emphasis on epidemiology, management, host-pathogen relationships, seed transmission, and seed health testing.
Credit may not be obtained for both Pl P 594 and STB/Pl P 592.
PL P 608. Molecular Virology.
(Cross-listed with V MPM, MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: BBMB 405 or GDCB 511
Advanced study of virus host-cell interactions. Molecular mechanisms of viral replication and pathogenesis.
PL P 691. Field Plant Pathology.
(0-6) Cr. 2.
Repeatable. Alt. SS., offered 2013.
Prereq: 408 or 416
Diagnosis of plant diseases, plant disease assessment methods, and the integration of disease management into commercial crop production practices. Objectives are to familiarize students with common diseases of Midwest crops and landscape plants, and to provide experience in disease diagnosis. Field trips include commercial operations, agricultural research facilities, and ornamental plantings.
PL P 692. Molecular Biology of Plant-Pathogen Interactions.
(Cross-listed with MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 506 or BBMB 405 or Gen 411 or MICRO 402 or strong background in molecular biology
Bogdanove, Whitham. Seminal and current research in molecular and physiological aspects of plant interactions with pathogens, including mechanisms of pathogenesis, host-pathogen recognition and host defense, with an emphasis on critical evaluation of primary literature. Students also complete an interinstitutional research proposal writing and peer review exercise.
PL P 694. Colloquium in Plant Pathology.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 408 or 416, permission of instructor
Advanced topics in plant pathology, including biological control, cultural control, resistance gene deployment, genetic engineering for disease resistance, chemical control, integrated pest management, emerging diseases, fungal genetics, insect vector biology, professional communications, etc.
PL P 698. Seminar.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
PL P 699. Thesis and Dissertation Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
F.S.SS.
Plant Biology Courses
PLBIO 512. Plant Growth and Development.
(Cross-listed with GDCB, MCDB). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 330 or a course in developmental biology; GDCB 545 or BBMB 404, 405 or GDCB 520
Plant growth and development and its molecular genetic regulation. Hormone biosynthesis, metabolism, and action. Signal transduction in plants.
PLBIO 513. Plant Metabolism.
(Cross-listed with GDCB). (2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 330, PHYS 111, CHEM 331; one semester of biochemistry recommended
Photosynthesis, respiration, and other aspects of plant metabolism.
PLBIO 545. Plant Molecular Biology.
(Cross-listed with GDCB, MCDB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: BIOL 314, 330
Organization and function of plant nuclear and organelle DNA; regulation of gene expression. Methods of generating novel genetic variation. Impact of plant biotechnology on agriculture.
PLBIO 696. Research Seminar.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, BBMB, GDCB, HORT, FOR). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Research seminars by faculty and graduate students.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PLBIO 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Political Science Courses
POL S 101. Orientation to Political Science.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Political Science and Open Option majors only or permission of the instructor
Introduction to the discipline and sub-fields of Political Science, including an introduction to analytical thinking, and research skills relevant to political science. Orientation to university, college, and departmental structure, policies, and procedures; student roles and responsibilities; degree planning and career awareness.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
POL S 215. Introduction to American Government.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Fundamentals of American democracy; constitutionalism; federalism; rights and duties of citizens; executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government; elections, public opinion, interest groups, and political parties.
POL S 235. Introduction to Ethics and Politics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
Prereq: Sophomore standing
Introduction to moral controversies surrounding political issues such as violence, deception, corruption, civil disobedience, democracy, justice, equality, and freedom. Students will read classic and contemporary texts and consider political applications.
POL S 241. Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Basic concepts and major theories; application to selected political systems, including non-western political systems.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
POL S 251. Introduction to International Politics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Dynamics of interstate relations pertaining to nationalism, the nation state; peace and war; foreign policy making; the national interest; military capability and strategy; case studies of transnational issues, such as population, food, energy, and terrorism.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
POL S 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department cooperative education coordinator; sophomore classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
POL S 301. Introduction to Empirical Political Science Research.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 3 credits in political science; one statistics course required; sophomore classification
Techniques of quantitative and qualitative political research and analysis. Development and analysis of concepts and theories. Methods of data collection, research design, and critical thinking. Applications of statistics to political research.
POL S 305. Political Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Empirical theories and descriptions of political behavior, including decision-making, opinion, and attitudes, with an emphasis on groups and political elites.
POL S 306. Public Opinion and Voting Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science or sophomore classification
The formation of political opinions and attitudes, political participation, and voting behavior of the general public, and their influences on American politics; polling as a means of assessing public opinions and behaviors.
POL S 310. State and Local Government.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 3 credits in political science
Role of state and local governments in the American federal system. Structures of participation: political parties, elections, interest groups. Major governmental institutions: legislative, executive, and judicial. Structure and functions of local governments.
POL S 311. Municipal Government and Politics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 215
Legal position of municipal corporation; forms of organization; administration of municipal services; problem-solving in municipal government; urban and metropolitan political process; implications of federal urban policies.
POL S 312. Special Topics in American Government and Politics.
(3-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Half-semester courses on selected topical issues in American government and politics.
Designated repeat in Pol S 312 is not permitted. Use of Pol S 312 credit in Pol S major and minor is limited. See Undergraduate Study for information.
POL S 313. Special Topics in Theory and Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Half-semester course on selected topical issues in theory and methods in political science.
Designated repeat in Pol S 313 is not permitted. Use of Pol S 313 credit in Pol S major and minor is limited. See Undergraduate Study for information.
POL S 314. Special Topics in Comparative Politics.
(3-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Half-semester course on selected topical issues in comparative politics.
Designated repeat in Pol S 314 is not permitted. Use of Pol S 314 credit in Pol S major and minor is limited. See Undergraduate Study for information.
POL S 315. Special Topics in International Relations.
(3-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Half-semester course on selected topical issues in international relations.
Designated repeat in Pol S 315 is not permitted. Use of Pol S 315 credit in Pol S major and minor is limited. See Undergraduate Study for information.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
POL S 318. Campaign and Elections.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Methods and techniques of political campaigns in general elections. Supervised participation in candidate and political party campaign activities required.
POL S 319. Law and Politics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore standing; 215 recommended
An evaluation of the American judicial system as it relates to controversial topics emphasizing the relationship between law and politics. Primary emphasis on topics such as statutory construction, judicial review, the proper role of the judiciary, vagueness and ambiguity in law, competing constitutional philosophies, executive branch concerns, and relative power of different branches.
Credit for both Pol S 319 and 230 may not be applied toward graduation.
POL S 320. American Judicial Process.
(Cross-listed with CJ ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: POL S 215
An overview of the American judicial process. Emphasis on specific topics such as application of constitutional rights to the states (particularly the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments), mechanics of judicial opinions, constitutional philosophies of Supreme Court Justices, decisions of first impression, and the value and scope of precedent.
POL S 334. Politics and Society.
(Cross-listed with SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: A course in political science or sociology
The relationship between politics and society with emphasis on American society. Discussion of theories of inequality, power, social movements, elites, ruling classes, democracy, and capitalism.
POL S 335. Science, Technology, and Public Policy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Examines the history and political dynamics of public science and technology policies. Examines differences in political and technological orientations. Assessment of the roles of politics, media, engineering, science, and private business in the formation public policies that put heavy reliance on or seek to advance science and technology.
POL S 340. Politics of Developing Areas.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Examination of economic and political development as they relate to the political process of developing states. Impact of social and technological change on political systems of developing areas. Some case studies.
POL S 343. Latin American Government and Politics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Political institutions, processes, and contemporary issues. Selected countries examined intensively to illustrate generalizations. Role of parties, military, church, human rights, women, environmental issues, interest groups, ideology, and globalization.
POL S 344. Public Policy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
How agendas come to be set in public policy, theories describing the policy-making process, forces molding policy choices and the impact of such choices.
POL S 346. European Politics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Comparative study of political institutions of Europe and the European Union; emphasis on parties, elections, and governmental structures. Substance and process of public policies in selected problem areas.
POL S 347. African Politics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Major trends in African politics over the last 150 years and current issues facing Africans today. Basic African geography. Topics include democratization, economic development, civil conflict, ethnic politics and foreign aid.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
POL S 349. Politics of Russia and the Soviet Successor States.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Nation-states of the former Soviet Union. Analysis of Soviet Communist system 1917-85 and the politics and revolutionary conflict leading to the dissolution of the Soviet Union from 1985 through 1991. Problems of post-Soviet nation-states of Russia and Central Eurasia since 1991.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
POL S 350. Politics of the Middle East.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Introduction to the Middle East as a region and to issues of political importance to the Middle East and its place in the world. Topics covered include Islam, regional conflicts and alliances, local leaders, economic issues, and gender and social relations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
POL S 356. Theories of International Politics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Introduction to essential theoretical concepts and approaches, both classical and contemporary on world politics including realism, empiricism, liberalism, and postpositivism; for example, war and conflict, peace and cooperation, political economy, crisis decision-making, systemic theory, dependence and interdependence.
POL S 357. International Security Policy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
The major theoretical approaches in security policy -- strategy and deterrence, game theory, bargaining theory, compellance, and coercive diplomacy, and crisis diplomacy. Illustration of these various approaches through historical and contemporary cases.
POL S 358. United States Foreign Policy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 215 or 251, or Hist 467 or 470 or 471
U.S. foreign policy since World War II with emphasis on changing American values in foreign policy, the role of the President, Congress, and the bureaucracy in policy making, and a survey of current foreign policy issues and problems.
POL S 359. Current Issues in American Foreign Policy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 215, 251, or 358
Examination of contemporary U.S. foreign policy issues (e.g., U.S. policy in the Middle East; defense budgeting in the post-Cold War era; conventional and nuclear arms control policy). The course will explore alternate methods to analyze policy, survey the evolution of each issue, and discuss different policy alternatives.
POL S 360. American Institutions: Congress.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 215
Theory and practice of representation and deliberation in the legislative branch of the republic; operations of Congress in terms of its committees, leadership, legislative and oversight processes, partisan politics, electoral campaigns, service to local and special electoral campaigns, service to local and special interests, and interactions with the President.
POL S 361. American Institutions: The Presidency.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 215
Creation and historical development of the office of chief executive; character and behavior of past chief executives; selection and control; powers, roles, functions; executive staff; relations with Congress, press, public opinion.
POL S 363. American Institutions: Media.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore standing
Course surveys the influence of mass media organizations, forms, techniques, and technologies on the practices and expectations of American politics. Evaluates the role of media in the political process, exploring the extents to which media promotes or discourages political participation. Topics will examine the influence and political uses of news coverage, political advertising, political debates, talk radio, film, the Internet, and media spectacles.
POL S 364. Political Parties and Interest Groups.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 215; sophomore classification
Interest groups and American political parties, their principles, organizations and activities.
POL S 370. Religion and Politics.
(Cross-listed with RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification.
The interaction of religion and politics in the U.S. from both an historical and contemporary perspective, as well as the role of religion in politics internationally.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
POL S 371. Introduction to Public Administration.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
A survey of the historic and contemporary administrative realities that contribute to the unique challenges of public governance at the administrative and managerial levels of international, national, state, and local government. This introductory course explores the essential issues and competencies involved in the efficient, effective, and ethical provision of public goods and services. Critical topics addressed in the course include crisis management, intergovernmental relations, social equity, public-private partnerships, and privatization.
POL S 381. International Political Economy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Introduction to the theoretical perspectives on international political economy. Exploration of specific issues such as the changing international trade regime, international finance, and Third World development under conditions of globalization.
POL S 383. Environmental Politics and Policies.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: sophomore classification
Major ideologies relation to conservation and ecology. Processes, participants, and institutions involved in state, national, and global environmental policymaking. Case studies of environmental controversies and proposals for policy reform.
POL S 385. Women in Politics.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Examination of the entry and participation of women in politics in the United States and other countries including a focus on contemporary issues and strategies for change through the political process.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
POL S 395. Advanced Writing in Political Science.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Taken in conjunction with 300- or 400-level Political Science courses.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
POL S 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department cooperative education coordinator; junior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing work period.
POL S 413. Intergovernmental Relations.
(Dual-listed with 513). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 credits in American government
Theories and practices of the American federal system. Politics and policy making among federal, state, and local governments.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
POL S 417. Campaign Rhetoric.
(Cross-listed with SP CM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: SP CM 212
Backgrounds of candidates for state and national elections; selected speeches and issues; persuasive strategies and techniques of individual speakers.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
POL S 420. Constitutional Law.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 215; junior classification
Development of the United States Constitution through judicial action; influence of public law and judicial interpretations upon American government and society.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
POL S 421. Constitutional Freedoms.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 320 or 420
Leading Supreme Court cases interpreting the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment. Emphasis on religion, speech, privacy, due process, and equal protection.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
POL S 422. International Law.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 215 or 251; junior classification
Development of the principles of international law of peace and war; analysis of theories concerning its nature and fundamental conceptions; its relation to national law; problems of international legislation and codification.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
POL S 430. Foundations of Western Political Thought.
(Cross-listed with CL ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science, philosophy, or European history
Study of original texts in political thought ranging from the classical period to the renaissance. Topics such as justice, freedom, virtue, the allocation of political power, the meaning of democracy, human nature, and natural law.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
POL S 431. Early Modern Political Thought.
(Dual-listed with 531). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science, philosophy, or European history
Study of original texts in political thought ranging from the Reformation to the French Revolution and its aftermath. Topics such as justice, freedom, rights, democracy, toleration, property, power, skepticism, and normative views of international politics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
POL S 442. The Policy and Politics of Coastal Areas.
(Dual-listed with 542). (Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Exploration of political implications of coastal policy. Issues include: "Carrying capacity," zoning, regulation of human development activities, trade-offs between conservation and jobs, the quality of coastal lifestyle, ways in which citizens participate in policy for coastal areas.
POL S 452. Comparative Foreign Policy.
(Dual-listed with 552). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 251
Various theoretical approaches to explain foreign policy making and behavior through the use of case studies of selected nations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
POL S 453. International Organizations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 251
Private and public organizations such as the United Nations, other specialized agencies, and multinational organizations, and their influence on our daily lives.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
POL S 470. Public Choice.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ECON 101
Application of economics to political science in the study of nonmarket decision-making. Behavior of bureaucrats, elected officials, and voters. Market failure, collective action, representative democracies, direct democracies, logrolling, voter paradoxes, and game theory.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
POL S 475. Management in the Public Sector.
(Dual-listed with 575). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 371
Literature and research on organizational behavior and management theory with emphasis on applied aspects of managing contemporary public sector organizations. Topics include distinctions between public and private organizations, leadership, productivity, employee motivation, organizational structure, and organizational change.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
POL S 476. Administrative Law.
(Dual-listed with 576). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 215; junior classification
Constitutional problems of delegation of governmental powers, elements of fair administrative procedures, judicial control over administrative determinations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
POL S 477. Government, Business, and Society.
(Dual-listed with 577). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Junior classification
Diverse perspectives on the changing roles and relationships of business, government and society so as to open the way for more effective policy decisions on corporate-government affairs. Topics may include the changing economy; transformation of workplace and community conditions; consumerism; social responsibilities of businesses; economic policies and regulations; and politics in the business-government relationship.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
POL S 480. Ethics and Public Affairs.
(Dual-listed with 580). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science
Study of decision making approaches and application to case studies. Topics such as the different roles of public officials, proper scope and use of administrative discretion, and the admissibility of religious, political, and philosophical commitments in governmental decision making.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
POL S 483. Law and Management.
(Dual-listed with 583). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Emerging constitutional/legal doctrines and requirements in public management: concept of new property rights in public employment/public service delivery; procedural due process requirement; scope of free speech and liberty protected in the conduct of public management; equal employment opportunity requirements; and the scope of official and personal immunities and liability in public affairs.
POL S 485. Comparative Public Administration.
(Dual-listed with 585). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Comparisons of government bureaucratic in major world regions, trends and issues of administrative and management reforms, globalization and other contemporary challenges to state administrative structures and policies, skills needed to evaluate and implement public management reforms.
POL S 487. Electronic Democracy.
(2-1) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Sophomore standing or instructor approval
The impact of computers, the Internet, and the World Wide Web on politics and policy. The positive and negative effects on information technology (IT) on selected topics such as freedom, power and control, privacy, civic participation, the sense of "community," virtual cities," interest group behavior, the new media, campaigns, elections, and voting will be examined.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
POL S 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science
Special studies in the political institutions, processes and policies of American, foreign, and international governments. Also, studies in traditional and behavioral political theory. Use of credit in Pol S major and minor is limited. See Undergraduate Study for information.
No more than 9 credits of Pol S 490 may be counted toward graduation.
POL S 490A. American Government and Politics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science
Special studies in the political institutions, processes and policies of American, foreign, and international governments. Also, studies in traditional and behavioral political theory. Use of credit in Pol S major and minor is limited. See Undergraduate Study for information.
No more than 9 credits of Pol S 490 may be counted toward graduation.
POL S 490B. Theory and Method.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science
Special studies in the political institutions, processes and policies of American, foreign, and international governments. Also, studies in traditional and behavioral political theory. Use of credit in Pol S major and minor is limited. See Undergraduate Study for information.
No more than 9 credits of Pol S 490 may be counted toward graduation.
POL S 490C. Comparative Politics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science
Special studies in the political institutions, processes and policies of American, foreign, and international governments. Also, studies in traditional and behavioral political theory. Use of credit in Pol S major and minor is limited. See Undergraduate Study for information.
No more than 9 credits of Pol S 490 may be counted toward graduation.
POL S 490D. International Relations.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science
Special studies in the political institutions, processes and policies of American, foreign, and international governments. Also, studies in traditional and behavioral political theory. Use of credit in Pol S major and minor is limited. See Undergraduate Study for information.
No more than 9 credits of Pol S 490 may be counted toward graduation.
POL S 490E. Extended credit. The student may earn an additional 1 or 2 credits for extra study done for any 300- or 400-level course, with instructor's approval..
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science
Special studies in the political institutions, processes and policies of American, foreign, and international governments. Also, studies in traditional and behavioral political theory. Use of credit in Pol S major and minor is limited. See Undergraduate Study for information.
No more than 9 credits of Pol S 490 may be counted toward graduation.
POL S 490G. Catt Center Project.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science
Special studies in the political institutions, processes and policies of American, foreign, and international governments. Also, studies in traditional and behavioral political theory. Use of credit in Pol S major and minor is limited. See Undergraduate Study for information.
No more than 9 credits of Pol S 490 may be counted toward graduation.
POL S 490H. Honors.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science
Special studies in the political institutions, processes and policies of American, foreign, and international governments. Also, studies in traditional and behavioral political theory. Use of credit in Pol S major and minor is limited. See Undergraduate Study for information.
No more than 9 credits of Pol S 490 may be counted toward graduation.
POL S 491. Senior Thesis.
Cr. 3.
Prereq: 21 credits of Pol S and permission of instructor
Written under the supervision of a Political Science faculty advisor.
POL S 496. Teaching Internship in Political Science.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 12 credits in political science and permission of instructor
Undergraduate teaching experience through assisting an instructor with an introductory course in political science.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
POL S 497. Research Internship in Political Science.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 12 credits in political science and permission of instructor
Undergraduate research experience through assisting on a scholarly project with an instructor in political science.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
POL S 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department cooperative education coordinator; senior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
POL S 499. Internship in Political Science.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science; junior or senior classification; and permission of internship coordinator
Work experience with a specific nongovernmental or governmental agency at the local, state, national, or international level, combined with academic work under faculty supervision. Use of credit in Pol S major and minor is limited. See Undergraduate Study for information.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
POL S 502. Political Analysis and Research.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science
Scope and methods of political science. Introduction to theoretical approaches and analytical reasoning in political science. Relationship of theory and data. Research design.
POL S 504. Proseminar in International Politics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science or graduate standing
An overview of the major theoretical and empirical works in the study of international politics and foreign policy. Among the major theoretical approaches surveyed and applied to international politics are realism, neo-realism, liberalism, functionalism, rational choice theory, game theory, and decision-making theory. Seminal writings by leading scholars will be reviewed.
POL S 505. Proseminar in Comparative Politics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science or graduate standing
Major theoretic approaches to the study of comparative politics -- varying concepts and definitions of society and policy, administrative traditions, institutional arrangements, political behavior, etc. Contrasting research method designs.
POL S 506. Proseminar in American Politics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science or graduate standing
A presentation of the major theories and research on American government and politics. Substantive topics include modern democratic theory, institutional performance, and mass political behavior. A variety of research methodologies are examined, including normative theory, behavioralism, and rational choice analysis.
POL S 510. State Government and Politics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 310
Comparative analysis of state political systems. Role of interest groups, political parties,
legislatures, courts, and governors in state politics. Possible determinants of public policy outputs
at the state level.
POL S 513. Intergovernmental Relations.
(Dual-listed with 413). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 credits of American government
Theories and practices of the American federal system. Politics and policy making among federal, state, and local governments.
POL S 525. Mass Political Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 credits in Political Science or graduate standing
An in-depth survey of the theoretical, empirical, and methodological works concerning mass political behavior in the United States. Substantive topics include political attitudes and ideologies, public opinion and voting behavior, and political psychology. Methods for studying mass behavior include survey research and experimental approaches.
POL S 531. Early Modern Political Thought.
(Dual-listed with 431). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science, philosophy, or European history
Study of original texts in political thought ranging from the Reformation to the French Revolution and its aftermath. Topics such as justice, freedom, rights, democracy, toleration, property, power, skepticism, and normative views of international politics.
POL S 533. E-goverment and Information Policy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Overview of the legal and policy context of E-government development. Topics include the legal and regulatory policies on information management in governments, and public policies that use information technologies to address economic and social concerns and their impacts on citizens and governmental organizations.
POL S 534. Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Assurance.
(Cross-listed with CPR E, INFAS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification; CPR E 531 or INFAS 531
Legal and ethical issues in computer security. State and local codes and regulations. Privacy issues.
POL S 535. Contemporary Political Philosophy.
(Cross-listed with PHIL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 6 credits of philosophy or political science
Examination of theories of justice proposed by contemporary political philosophers. Analysis of the philosophical foundations of perspectives such as liberalism, libertarianism, communitarianism, socialism, feminism. Normative assessments of socio-political institutions.
POL S 542. The Policy and Politics of Coastal Areas.
(Dual-listed with 442). (Cross-listed with C DEV). (3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Exploration of political implications of coastal policy. Issues include: "Carrying capacity," zoning, regulation of human development activities, tradeoffs between conservation and jobs, the quality of coastal lifestyle, and ways in which citizens participate in policy for coastal areas.
POL S 552. Comparative Foreign Policy.
(Dual-listed with 452). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 251
Various theoretical approaches to explain foreign policy making and behavior through the use of case studies of selected nations.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
POL S 559. International Relations Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 6 credits in international studies
Selected theoretical writings, both classical and contemporary, on world politics. Realism, war and conflict, peace and cooperation, political economy, crisis decision making, and transnational relations.
POL S 560. American Political Institutions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 credits in American government
Examination of policy-making and governance in a separation of powers system. Interaction between the chief executive, the legislature, administrative agencies, and the public. How political and legal forces affect policy makers and are reflected in public policies and programs.
POL S 569. Foundations of Public Administration.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
An examination of the social, political, intellectual, and environmental factors contributing to the historical development and central issues of American Public Administration. Exploration of classic and contemporary texts of public administration emphasizing constitutional and civic roles of public servants, administrative responsibility in democratic governance and justice, and essential frameworks to identify managerial skills, perspectives, and resources for effective, equitable public service.
POL S 570. Politics and Management of Nonprofit Organizations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Discussion of contemporary issues and perspectives shaping the policy development and management of national and international nonprofit organizations. Topics include an historic overview of nonprofit and philanthropic perspectives; exploration of nonprofit organization roles in public service provision; review of the legal framework influencing nonprofit governance; and consideration of capacity building issues such as strategic planning, board development, fundraising, human resources, and volunteer management.
POL S 571. Organizational Theory in the Public Sector.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Major theories of administrative organization, including motivations of administrators and organizations, comparisons of organizational arrangements, factors affecting organizational arrangements, and formal and informal decision-making structures.
POL S 572. Public Finance and Budgeting.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Topics such as the fiscal role of government in a mixed economy; evaluation of sources of public revenue and credit; administrative, political, and institutional aspects of the budget and the budgetary process; alternative budget formats; skills required to analyze public revenue and spending. Spreadsheet use required.
POL S 573. Public Personnel Administration.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Course discusses the history and development of high performance personnel administration in the public and nonprofit sectors regarding strategic planning, employee rights and responsibilities, performance assessment, collective bargaining, and civil service systems. Emphasized basic competencies in the essential human resource management tools in the areas of recruitment, retention, employee development, compensation, discipline, and conflict resolution.
POL S 574. Policy and Program Evaluation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Integration, application, and utilization of public administration and public policy concepts in the interpretation of results and effectiveness of public programs and the prediction of consequences for policymakers and administrators.
POL S 575. Management in the Public Sector.
(Dual-listed with 475). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science
Literature and research on organizational behavior and management. Theory with emphasis on applied aspects of managing contemporary public sector organizations. Topics include distinctions between public and private organizations, leadership, productivity, employee motivation, organizational structure, and organizational change.
POL S 576. Administrative Law.
(Dual-listed with 476). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Constitutional problems of delegation of governmental powers, elements of fair administrative procedures, and judicial control over administrative determinations.
POL S 577. Government, Business, and Society.
(Dual-listed with 477). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Diverse perspectives on the changing roles and relationships of business, government and society so as to open the way for more effective policy decisions on corporate-government affairs. Topics may include the changing economy; transformation of workplace and community conditions; consumerism; social responsibilities of businesses; economic policies and regulations; and politics in the business-government relationship.
POL S 580. Ethics and Public Affairs.
(Dual-listed with 480). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science
Study of decision making approaches and application to case studies. Topics such as the different roles of public officials, proper scope and use of administrative discretion, and the admissibility of religious, political, and philosophical commitments in governmental decision making.
POL S 581. International Political Economy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 6 credits in political science
An overview of the international political economy since the end of World War II. Special emphasis on national (primarily U.S.) development assistance and agricultural/food politics and policies, and those of the international food organizations, the World Bank, and the regional development banks.
POL S 582. Environmental Politics and Policies.
(Dual-listed with 482). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 3 credits in political science or 3 credits in Environmental Studies; graduate classification
Major ideologies relating to conservation and ecology. Processes, participants, and institutions involved in state, national, and global environmental policymaking. Case studies of environmental controversies and proposals for policy reform.
POL S 583. Law and Management.
(Dual-listed with 483). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Emerging constitutional/legal doctrines and requirements in public management: concept of new property rights in public employment/public service delivery; procedural due process requirement; scope of free speech and liberty protected in the conduct of public management; equal employment opportunity requirements; and the scope of official and personal immunities and liability in public affairs.
POL S 585. Comparative Public Administration.
(Dual-listed with 485). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Comparison of government bureaucratic in major world regions; trends and issues of administrative and management reforms; globalization and other contemporary challenges to state administrative structures and policies; skills needed to evaluate and implement public management reforms.
POL S 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 2-5.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science, written permission of instructor
POL S 590A. American Political Institutions.
Cr. 2-5.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science, written permission of instructor
POL S 590B. Public Law.
Cr. 2-5.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science, written permission of instructor
POL S 590C. Political Theory and Methodology.
Cr. 2-5.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science, written permission of instructor
POL S 590D. Comparative Government.
Cr. 2-5.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science, written permission of instructor
POL S 590E. International Relations.
Cr. 2-5.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science, written permission of instructor
POL S 590F. Political Parties and Policy Formation.
Cr. 2-5.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science, written permission of instructor
POL S 590G. Public Administration and Public Policy.
Cr. 2-5.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science, written permission of instructor
POL S 590I. Internship.
Cr. 2-5.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science, written permission of instructor
POL S 590T. Teaching Preparation.
Cr. 2-5.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science, written permission of instructor
POL S 598. Public Administration Internship.
Cr. 3-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science, permission of the instructor
Supervised internship with administrative agencies, legislative organizations, judicial branch offices, and nonprofit groups.
POL S 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
POL S 610. Graduate Seminars.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science
POL S 610A. American Political Institutions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science
POL S 610B. Public Law.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science
POL S 610C. Political Theory and Methodology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science
POL S 610D. Comparative Government.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science
POL S 610E. International Relations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science
POL S 610F. Policy Process.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science
POL S 610G. Public Administration and Public Policy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in political science
POL S 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Portuguese Courses
PORT 101. Elementary Portuguese I.
Cr. arr.
An introduction to the Portuguese language through the communicative approach within the context of Luso-Brazilian culture.
PORT 102. Elementary Portuguese II.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: 101
An introduction to the Portuguese language through the communicative approach within the context of Luso-Brazilian culture.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
PORT 111. Elementary Portuguese, Accelerated I.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Four semesters of college Spanish or the equivalent. Students with four semesters at the college level or the equivalent of another Romance language may be admitted by permission of the instructor
An introduction to the Portuguese language through the communicative approach within the context of Luso-Brazilian culture.
PORT 112. Elementary Portuguese, Accelerated II.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Portuguese 111
An introduction to the Portuguese language through the communicative approach within the context of Luso-Brazilian culture.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
PORT 201. Intermediate Portuguese I.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: 102 or equivalent
Intensive review of basic grammar and conversation. Practice in oral and written communication. Development of fluency with idiomatic expressions. Selected readings on culture and literature.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
PORT 202. Intermediate Portuguese II.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: 201 or equivalent
Intensive review of basic grammar and conversation. Practice in oral and written communication. Development of fluency with idiomatic expressions. Selected readings on culture and literature.
PORT 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in Portuguese or permission of department chair
Designed to meet the needs of students who seek to work in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 9 credits of Port 490 may be counted toward graduation.
Psychology Courses
PSYCH 101. Introduction to Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Fundamental psychological concepts derived from the application of the scientific method to the study of behavior and mental processes. Applications of psychology.
PSYCH 101H. Honors section. (2-2) Fall. (For students in the University Honors Program only.).
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Fundamental psychological concepts derived from the application of the scientific method to the study of behavior and mental processes. Applications of psychology.
PSYCH 102. Laboratory in Introductory Psychology.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 101
Laboratory to accompany 101.
PSYCH 111. Orientation to Psychology.
Cr. 0.5.
F.S.
Program requirements and degree/career options. Required of psychology majors.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PSYCH 112. Psychology Learning Community Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Participation in Freshman Learning Community
Topics include orientation to academic program requirements, career awareness, strategies for successful transition to college, connections with other disciplines, and applying psychology via service learning opportunities.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PSYCH 131. Academic Learning Skills.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Efficient methods of study and reading.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PSYCH 230. Developmental Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Life-span development of physical traits, cognition, intelligence, language, social and emotional behavior, personality, and adjustment.
PSYCH 250. Psychology of the Workplace.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Survey of theories, research methods, and applications of industrial and organizational psychology from the scientist-practitioner approach. Personnel topics include selection, training, and performance appraisal; organizational topics include leadership, motivation, job attitudes and behaviors and organizational climate.
PSYCH 280. Social Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Individual human behavior in social contexts. Emphasis on social judgments and decisions, attitudes, perceptions of others, social influence, aggression, stereotypes, and helping.
PSYCH 301. Research Design and Methodology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: STAT 101; 1 course in psychology
Overview of the principal research techniques used in psychology with an emphasis on the statistical analysis of psychological data.
PSYCH 302. Research Methods in Psychology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 301
Discussion of and experience in designing research studies, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing research reports in psychology.
PSYCH 310. Brain and Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 101
Survey of basic concepts in the neurosciences with emphasis on brain mechanisms mediating sensory processes, arousal, motivation, learning, and abnormal behavior.
PSYCH 312. Sensation and Perception.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 101
Survey of the physiology and psychology of human sensory systems including vision, audition, smell, taste, the skin senses, and the vestibular senses.
PSYCH 313. Learning and Memory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 101
Survey of fundamental concepts and theories related to learning and memory derived from human and animal research.
PSYCH 314. Motivation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 101
Concepts and topics of motivation including curiosity, pain, emotion, sex, aggression, love, play, addiction, sleep, fatigue, and work.
PSYCH 315. Drugs and Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 101, BIOL 155 or 211
A biological perspective on fundamentals of psychoactive drugs and their use in experimental, therapeutic, and social settings.
PSYCH 316. Cognitive Processes.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 101
The study of the human mind, addressing the processes by which people perceive the world, remember information, access and use knowledge, understand language, make decisions, reason, learn and solve problems.
PSYCH 318. Thinking and Decision Making.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: PSYCH 101; STAT 101 or MATH 104 or equivalent
Understanding human reasoning and decision making, including evaluating evidence, judging probabilities, emotional influences, and social dilemmas, with emphasis on the mechanisms that underlie decision making.
PSYCH 333. Educational Psychology.
(Cross-listed with C I). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: PSYCH 230 or HD FS 102, application to the teacher education program or major in psychology
Classroom learning with emphasis on theories of learning and cognition, and instructional techniques. Major emphasis on measurement theory and the classroom assessment of learning outcomes.
PSYCH 346. Psychology of Women.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 2 courses in psychology including 101
Survey of theory and research related to major biological, interpersonal, and cultural issues affecting girls' and women's psychological development and behavior.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
PSYCH 347. U.S. Latino/a Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Two courses in Psychology including 101
Historical, political, and social contexts of psychological and mental health constructs in terms of their validity and utility for use in Latino/a people in the U.S. Unique aspecs of psychological functioning particular to Latino/a peoples in the U.S.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
PSYCH 348. Psychology of Religion.
(Cross-listed with RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Nine credits in psychology
Survey of psychological theory and research investigating religious and spiritual attitudes, beliefs and practices.
PSYCH 350. Human Factors in Technology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 101; junior classification
Understanding human behavior and cognition in the context of modern technologies. Focus on emergent interactive technologies, human computer interaction, user centered design, usability analysis, and usability testing.
PSYCH 360. Psychology of Normal Personality.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 101
Theories and research in the study of development and functioning of normal personality.
PSYCH 380. Social Cognition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101 or 280
How people understand themselves and others, including attribution, social categories and schemas, the self, social inference, stereotypes, and prejudice.
PSYCH 381. Social Psychology of Small Group Behavior.
(Cross-listed with SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 280 or SOC 305
A survey of small group theory and research from an interdisciplinary, social psychological perspective.
PSYCH 383. Psychology and Law.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 101 or 280
Survey of topics in the interface between psychology and the legal system including but not limited to theories of crime, policing, eyewitness reliability, jury behavior, competence and insanity, and trial processes.
PSYCH 401. History of Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 4 courses in psychology
Philosophy and science backgrounds of psychology. Development of theories and causes of events in academic and applied psychology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 410. Behavioral Neurology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: PSYCH 101; PSYCH 310 or equivalent
Examination of the neuroanatomical foundation of cognition, affect, and action from a neurological perspective. Focus on basic and applied research with neurological patients.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 411. Evolutionary Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Junior classification, three courses in psychology; one course in biology
Examination of the application of the principles of evolutionary biology to the understanding of human behavior. Evolutionary perspectives on brain development, cognition, language, mating behavior, sex differences, altruism, artistic behavior, and criminal behavior are explored. Arguments by those critical of the evolutionary approach to psychology are also examined.
PSYCH 413. Psychology of Language.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: PSYCH 101
Introduction to psycholinguistics. Topics may include origin of language, speech perception, language comprehension, reading, bilingualism, brain bases of language, and computational modeling of language processes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 422. Counseling Theories and Techniques.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 3 courses in psychology
Overview of the major counseling theories and techniques, with emphasis on the key concepts of each theory, the role of the counselor, therapetuic goals, and the main techniques derived from each theory.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 422L. Laboratory in Counseling Theory and Techniques.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Three classes in psychology and credit or enrollment in PSYCH 422.
Learn basic counseling skills such as active listening, reflecting feelings, empathy, confrontation, immediacy and self-disclosure. Supervised practice using basic counseling skills.
PSYCH 440. Psychological Measurement I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 301 and 9 credits in psychology, STAT 101
Principles of psychological measurement, including concepts of reliability and validity; interpretation of scores; factors influencing performance; construction and use of measures of ability, achievement, and personality.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 450. Industrial Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 2 courses in psychology including 101, STAT 101
Theory, content and methods of industrial psychology related to the effective operation of organizations including the different approaches used to select employees, how to conduct performance appraisals, and how to train employees in organizations. Work attitudes and behaviors of employees, work schedules, and human factors as well as relevant legal issues. Statistics including regression and correlation are used.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 460. Abnormal Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 3 courses in psychology including 101
Description of major forms of maladaptation including anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance dependence, and schizophrenia. Factors in the development of behavior deviations. Research pertinent to the description, development, and maintenance of abnormal behavior.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 470. Seminar in Psychology.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 credits in psychology
Current topics in psychological research and practice.
PSYCH 470A. Counseling.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 credits in psychology
Current topics in psychological research and practice.
PSYCH 470B. Experimental.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 credits in psychology
Current topics in psychological research and practice.
PSYCH 470C. Individual Differences.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 credits in psychology
Current topics in psychological research and practice.
PSYCH 470D. Social.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 credits in psychology
Current topics in psychological research and practice.
PSYCH 484. Psychology of Close Relationships.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 9 credits in psychology including 280
Theories and research concerning the functions, development, and deterioration of close relationships. Influence of psychological processes on friendship, romantic, marital, and family relationships. Topics include mate selection, interdependence, trust and commitment, power and dominance in relationships, sexuality, divorce, gender roles, and family interaction.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 485. Health Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification, 6 credits in psychology
Application of psychological theory and research methods to issues in physical health. Psychological factors in illness prevention, health maintenance, treatment of illness, recovery from injury and illness, and adjustment to chronic illness.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 487. Human Agression.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 230, 301; 313, 316, or 380
Theory and research on development and occurrence of human agression; implications for prevention and treatment.
PSYCH 488. Cultural Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 280 and 301; junior classification
Examination of the ways that cultural beliefs, values, and ideologies shape cognitive, developmental, social and other psychological phenomena.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
PSYCH 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior classification, 6 credits in psychology, and permission of instructor
Supervised reading in an area of psychology. Writing requirement.
No more than 9 credits of Psych 490 may be counted toward a degree in psychology.
PSYCH 491. Research Practicum.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior classification, permission of instructor, and credit or enrollment in 301
Supervised research in an area of psychology. Primarily for students intending to pursue graduate education.
No more than 9 credits of Psych 491 may be counted toward a degree in psychology.
PSYCH 492. Fieldwork Practicum.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior classification, 12 credits in psychology, and permission of instructor
Supervised fieldwork in a human service agency or other appropriate setting.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 9 credits of Psych 492 may be counted toward a degree in psychology.
PSYCH 501. Foundations of Behavioral Research.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: STAT 401 or equivalent
Ethical issues, research design, sampling design, measurement issues, power and precision analysis, interpretation of statistical results in non-experimental, quasi-experimental, and experimental research, use of statistical packages.
PSYCH 508. Research Methods in Applied Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 440, STAT 401
Methods and issues in applied psychological research. Role of theory in research, fidelity of measurement, selection of subjects, sampling, ethical issues, experimenter bias, data collection methods, power analysis, and professional standards for writing research articles. Emphasis on research methodological issues, not statistical issues.
PSYCH 516. Advanced Cognition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 316
Theoretical models and empirical research in human cognition within the domains of perception, attention, memory, language, concepts/categorization and spatial cognition.
PSYCH 517. Psychopharmacology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 310, 315, or equivalent and permission of instructor
Fundamentals of drug-behavior interactions with emphasis on psychoactive drugs and their use in experimental, therapeutic, and social settings.
PSYCH 519. Cognitive Neuropsychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 310 and 316 or 313
Psychological models and related neurological substrates underlying cognition in normal and brain-damaged individuals.
PSYCH 521. Cognitive Psychology of Human Computer Interaction.
(Cross-listed with HCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification or instructor approval
Biological, behavioral, perceptual, cognitive and social issues relevant to human computer interactions.
PSYCH 522. Scientific Methods in Human Computer Interaction.
(Cross-listed with HCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: PSYCH 521 and STAT 101 or equivalent
Basics of hypothesis testing, experimental design, analysis and interpretation of data, and the ethical principles of human research as they apply to research in human computer interaction.
PSYCH 533. Educational Psychology of Learning Cognition, and Motivation.
(Cross-listed with C I). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 333 or teacher licensure
Learning, cognition, and memory in educational/training settings.
PSYCH 538. Developmental Disabilities in Children.
(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 9 credits in human development and family studies or psychology
Theories, research, and current issues regarding development in children with disabilities. Investigation of interventions with children and families. WWW only.
PSYCH 542. Introduction to Psychological Assessment.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 440
Theory and research concerning assessment of intelligence and achievement with emphasis on developmental patterns and diagnosis of learning problems. Critical examination of current assessment practices in clinical and educational settings.
PSYCH 544. Practicum in Assessment.
(2-1) Cr. 2.
Prereq: 542 and admission into the PhD program in counseling psychology
Supervised practice in designing and implementing observational systems and in administering, scoring, interpreting, and reporting individual tests.
PSYCH 544A. Behavioral Assessment.
(2-1) Cr. 2.
Prereq: 542 and admission into the PhD program in counseling psychology
Supervised practice in designing and implementing observational systems and in administering, scoring, interpreting, and reporting individual tests.
PSYCH 544B. Individual Tests: Children.
(2-1) Cr. 2.
Prereq: 542 and admission into the PhD program in counseling psychology
Supervised practice in designing and implementing observational systems and in administering, scoring, interpreting, and reporting individual tests.
PSYCH 544C. Testing: Adult Ages.
(2-1) Cr. 2.
Prereq: 542 and admission into the PhD program in counseling psychology
Supervised practice in designing and implementing observational systems and in administering, scoring, interpreting, and reporting individual tests.
PSYCH 560. Advanced Personality Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 4 courses in psychology, including 360
Analysis of theories of personality, concepts, methods, and current research issues.
PSYCH 561. Psychopathology and Behavior Deviations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 460
Examination of theoretical perspectives and current research pertinent to the major forms of adult dysfunction including: adjustment, anxiety, mood, somatoform, dissociative, sexual and gender identity, personality, schizophrenic, eating, and substance abuse disorders.
PSYCH 562. Personality Assessment.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 360, 440, 542, and STAT 401 and admission to the PhD program in counseling psychology
Principles, concepts, and methods of personality assessment. Though not a practicum course, exposure is given to a variety of objective, projective, and situational tests.
PSYCH 580. Advanced Social Psychology: Psychological Perspectives.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 4 courses in psychology, including 280
Current theories, methods, and research in social psychology with an emphasis on cognitive and interpersonal processes such as attribution, social cognition, attitude change, attraction, aggression, and social comparison.
PSYCH 581. Applications of Social Psychology Theories.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 12 credits in psychology, including 280
Application of social psychological theory to various applied topics, including physical and mental health, stress, and coping.
PSYCH 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 credits in psychology, and permission of instructor
Guided reading on special topics or individual research projects.
PSYCH 590A. Counseling.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 credits in psychology, and permission of instructor
Guided reading on special topics or individual research projects.
PSYCH 590Q. Cognitive.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 credits in psychology, and permission of instructor
Guided reading on special topics or individual research projects.
PSYCH 590R. Social.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 credits in psychology, and permission of instructor
Guided reading on special topics or individual research projects.
PSYCH 590Z. General.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 credits in psychology, and permission of instructor
Guided reading on special topics or individual research projects.
PSYCH 592. Seminar in Psychology.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 hours in psychology or graduate classification.
PSYCH 592A. Counseling.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 hours in psychology or graduate classification.
PSYCH 592B. Industrial-Organizational.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 hours in psychology or graduate classification.
PSYCH 592M. Professional Issues and Ethics.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 hours in psychology or graduate classification.
PSYCH 592P. Research Methods and Psychometrics.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 hours in psychology or graduate classification.
PSYCH 592Q. Cognitive.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 hours in psychology or graduate classification.
PSYCH 592R. Social.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 hours in psychology or graduate classification.
PSYCH 592Z. General.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 hours in psychology or graduate classification.
PSYCH 594. Quantitative Behavioral Methods.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: STAT 401; PSYCH 508, 586, or equivalent.
Specialized quantitative methods for social and behavioral research problems.
PSYCH 594A. Classical psychometric theory.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: STAT 401; PSYCH 508, 586, or equivalent.
Specialized quantitative methods for social and behavioral research problems.
PSYCH 594B. Modern psychometric methods.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: STAT 401; PSYCH 508, 586, or equivalent.
Specialized quantitative methods for social and behavioral research problems.
PSYCH 594C. Construct validation.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: STAT 401; PSYCH 508, 586, or equivalent.
Specialized quantitative methods for social and behavioral research problems.
PSYCH 594D. Multi-dimensional scaling.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: STAT 401; PSYCH 508, 586, or equivalent.
Specialized quantitative methods for social and behavioral research problems.
PSYCH 594E. Cluster Analysis.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: STAT 401; PSYCH 508, 586, or equivalent.
Specialized quantitative methods for social and behavioral research problems.
PSYCH 594F. Meta-analysis.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: STAT 401; PSYCH 508, 586, or equivalent.
Specialized quantitative methods for social and behavioral research problems.
PSYCH 594G. Longitudinal analysis.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: STAT 401; PSYCH 508, 586, or equivalent.
Specialized quantitative methods for social and behavioral research problems.
PSYCH 594I. Special topics.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: STAT 401; PSYCH 508, 586, or equivalent.
Specialized quantitative methods for social and behavioral research problems.
PSYCH 597. Internship in Psychology.
Cr. R.
Prereq: M.S. degree candidacy; permission of instructor
Full-time, non-clinical, supervised experience in a setting relevant to psychology. Intended for master's degree level internships.
PSYCH 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PSYCH 601. History of Philosophy of Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 4 courses in psychology
Origins of psychology in philosophical, medical, and related thought. Development as an independent discipline in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries as a science and as a practice including traditional and contemporary theory and philosophy.
PSYCH 605. Multi-level Modeling for Social and Behavioral Sciences.
(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: STAT 404
Rationale for and interpretation of random coefficient models. Strategies for the analysis of multi-level and panel data including models for random intercepts, random slopes, and growth curves. Applications including HLM, SAS, PROCMIX, and MPLUS.
PSYCH 621. Psychological Counseling: Theory and Process.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 3 courses in psychology or graduate classification
Overview of major counseling theories with emphases upon: key concepts of theories, the role of the counselor, and applications of theory in fostering client change.
PSYCH 621L. Techniques in Counseling.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: permission of instructor required
Development of basic counseling skills and techniques through observation, role-playing, case studies, and supervised counseling sessions.
PSYCH 623. Vocational Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 3 courses in psychology or graduate classification
Theoretical views, research, and issues in career development through the life span. Methods of career counseling, including appraisal interviewing, assessment, test interpretation, and use of information sources.
PSYCH 626. Group Counseling.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Theory, research, ethical issues, and therapeutic considerations relevant to group counseling. Participation in lab exercises for development of group counseling skills and observation of ongoing groups.
PSYCH 633. Teaching of Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral degree program in psychology, completion of at least 1 year of graduate study, permission of instructor
Orientation to teaching of psychology at college level: academic issues and problems, instructional and evaluative techniques.
PSYCH 691. Practicum in Psychology.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised practice and experience in the following fields of specialization in applied psychology.
PSYCH 691A. Counseling (Beginning). B. Counseling (Intermediate) C. Counseling (Advanced) Prereq: 691A, 691B D. Counseling (Advanced External Practicum) Prereq: 691A, 691B G. Group Counseling Prereq: 626, 691A S. Supervision, Prereq: 592A, 621L T. Teaching. Prereq: 633 (satisfactory-fail basis grading only) Z. General.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Counseling (Beginning).
Prereq: 691A.
C. Counseling (Advanced) Prereq: 691A, 691B
D. Counseling (Advanced External Practicum) Prereq: 691A, 691B
G. Group Counseling Prereq: 626, 691A
S. Supervision, Prereq: 592A, 621L
T. Teaching. Prereq: 633 (satisfactory-fail basis grading only)
Z. General
Supervised practice and experience in the following fields of specialization in applied psychology.
PSYCH 692. Research Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
PSYCH 692A. Counseling.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
PSYCH 692Q. Cognitive.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
PSYCH 692R. Social.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
PSYCH 692Z. General.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
PSYCH 697. Internship in Counseling Psychology.
Cr. R.
Prereq: Ph.D. candidacy in the Counseling Psychology program, approved dissertation proposal, and permission of instructor
Full time supervised predoctoral internship experience in a setting relevant to counseling psychology.
PSYCH 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Religious Studies Courses
RELIG 205. Introduction to World Religions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
An introduction to the academic study of religions, including myths, beliefs, rituals, values, social forms. Examples chosen from oral cultures and major religions of the world.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RELIG 210. Religion in America.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Introductory study of the major beliefs, practices, and institutions of American Judaism, Catholicism, Protestantism, and Islam with emphasis on the diversity of religion in America, and attention to issues of gender, race, and class.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
RELIG 220. Introduction to the Bible.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Basic overview of the contents of the Old and New Testament in light of their ancient socio-historical background, and with attention to a variety of interpretations and relevance to modern American society.
RELIG 242. History of Christianity: Beginnings to the Reformation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
A survey of the major historical developments in Christian thought and practice that shaped Christianity from the time of Jesus through the late medieval period. Attention given to significant persons and major events, including those involving relations with Judaism and Islam.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RELIG 243. History of Christianity: The Reformation to the Present.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
A survey of the major events, issues, and persons that contributed to the Protestant Reformation, the Catholic Counter-Reformation, and the proliferation of Christian denominations. Attention to selected responses of churches to major sixteenth-early twenty-first century developments.
RELIG 280. Introduction to Catholicism.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
An explanation of the beliefs, spirit, and practices of Roman Catholicism, including its understanding of God, sacramentality, the human person, and community, and its relationship to other forms of Christianity and other world religions.
RELIG 321. Old Testament.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
An in-depth study of the literature and religion of ancient Israel in light of recent archaeological discoveries, research about the ancient Near East, and a variety of interpretations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
RELIG 322. New Testament.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
A detailed survey of the sacred scriptures of Christianity in light of recent archaeological discoveries and historical research about their Greco-Roman and Jewish background.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
RELIG 323. Science and Religion.
(Cross-listed with HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
History of changing interplay of science and religion in our understanding nature, from the trial of Galileo to the reception of Darwin.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RELIG 324. Christianity and Science.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: sophomore classification; RELIG 205 or 210; BIOL 101 or 173 (or higher)
Examines major questions and challenges to Christianity's understandings of creation posed by the sciences; surveys ways of conceiving the relations of Christianity and science with attention to their impact on American culture, and their implications for human interactions with nature and ecological ethics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
RELIG 328. American Indian Religions.
(Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
An introduction to the beliefs and rituals of Native American religious traditions, with attention to cultural and historical contexts and implications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
RELIG 333. Introduction to Judaism.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
An introduction to basic Judaism. Special attention is given to Jewish sacred texts, rituals, social practices, and modern forms.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RELIG 334. African American Religious Experience.
(Cross-listed with AF AM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Prior course work in Religious Studies or African American Studies recommended
Examination of the African American experience from the perspective of black religion and the black church, with attention to political, economic, and social, as well as spiritual, concerns.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
RELIG 336. Women and Religion.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 205, 210 or W S 201 recommended
Examines the status of women in various religions, feminist critiques of religious structures and belief systems, and contemporary women's spirituality movements.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
RELIG 339. Goddess Religions.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: RELIG 205 recommended
Exploration of the foundational myths of Goddess spirituality, including historical and cross-cultural female images of the divine and their modern usage by American women.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
RELIG 340. Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or 306
Survey of global religious belief and practice from an anthropological perspective. Emphasis on myth and ritual, shamanism, magic, witchcraft, beliefs in spirits, conceptions of the soul, mind and body relationships, and healing and therapeutic practices. Discussion of religious response to dramatic political and social change; effects of globalization on religious practice.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RELIG 342. Religion and U.S. Latino/a Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
A study of the religious behavior and attitudes expressed in the literature of Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans and other groups of people living in the U.S. who trace their ancestry to the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
RELIG 348. Psychology of Religion.
(Cross-listed with PSYCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Nine credits in psychology
Survey of psychological theory and research investigating religious and spiritual attitudes, beliefs and practices.
RELIG 350. Philosophy of Religion.
(Cross-listed with PHIL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: PHIL 201
The value and truth of religious life and belief. Mystical experience; religious faith and language; arguments for God's existence; the problem of evil; miracles; and religion and morality. Historical and contemporary readings.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
RELIG 352. Religious Traditions of India.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Prior course work in Asian, Asian-American or Religious Studies or Anthropology required
Examines the religious traditions of India, including Hinduism, Jainism, and Skihism, through text, ritual, and contemporary practice.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RELIG 353. Buddhism.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
The various Buddhist paths to realize enlightenment and freedom. Special attention to meditation and yoga and their relationship to altered states of consciousness and to social contexts.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RELIG 355. Religious Traditions of China.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
The Religious Traditions of China. Chinese religious traditions in ancient and modern expression; indigenous forms of religious practice; development of high/deep traditions of Confucianism and Taoism; impact of religions such as Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity. Religious influences and changes in contemporary China.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RELIG 356. African Religions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Prior course work in African, African-American or Religious Studies or Anthropology required
An introduction to the teachings, practices, and history of the religions that originated in Africa and other religions that have gained substantial followings among African peoples.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RELIG 358. Introduction to Islam.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
An introduction to Islamic religion, culture, and society from 700 to the present.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RELIG 360. Religious Ethics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Investigates different religious ethical theories and traditions of reasoning about practical moral issues (e.g., abortion, the just distribution of wealth, environmental ethics). Explores in detail the relationship between religious beliefs and moral practice.
RELIG 367. Christianity in the Roman Empire.
(Cross-listed with CL ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
An historical introduction to the rise of Christianity in the Roman empire, with special attention to the impact of Greco-Roman culture on the thought and practice of Christians and the interaction of early Christians with their contemporaries.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
RELIG 370. Religion and Politics.
(Cross-listed with POL S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
The interaction of religion and politics in the U.S. from both an historical and contemporary perspective, as well as the role of religion in politics internationally.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
RELIG 376. Classical Archaeology.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR, CL ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Chronological survey of the material culture of the ancient Greece-Roman world and the role of archaeological context in understanding the varied aspects of ancient Greek or Roman culture. Among other topics, economy, architecture, arts and crafts, trade and exchange, religion and burial customs will be explored.
RELIG 376A. Bronze Age (Minoan and Mycenaean palatial cultures) and Early Iron Age Greece. (ca 3000-700 BC)..
(Cross-listed with ANTHR, CL ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Chronological survey of the material culture of the ancient Greece-Roman world and the role of archaeological context in understanding the varied aspects of ancient Greek or Roman culture. Among other topics, economy, architecture, arts and crafts, trade and exchange, religion and burial customs will be explored.
RELIG 376B. Archaic through Hellenistic Greece (ca 700-30 BC)..
(Cross-listed with ANTHR, CL ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Chronological survey of the material culture of the ancient Greece-Roman world and the role of archaeological context in understanding the varied aspects of ancient Greek or Roman culture. Among other topics, economy, architecture, arts and crafts, trade and exchange, religion and burial customs will be explored.
RELIG 377. Social Dimensions of Religion.
(Cross-listed with SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Prior course work in Religious Studies recommended.
The influence of religion in society, both as a conservator of values and as a force for social change.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
RELIG 380. Catholic Social Thought.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Examines biblical roots of and major developments in Catholic social thought. Contemporary issues such as human rights, economic justice, the environment, and war and peace will be treated using principles of Catholic ethics, social analysis, official church documents, and contributions of notable theologians and activists.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
RELIG 384. Religion and Ecology.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Introduction to concepts of religion and ecology as they appear in different religious traditions, from both a historical and contemporary perspective. Special attention to religious response to contemporary environmental issues.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RELIG 385. Theory and Method in Religious Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 credits in Religious Studies or permission of instructor
Examines the variety of theories and methods employed in the study of religion. Application of these methods to various religions of the world.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
RELIG 475. Seminar: Issues in the Study of Religion.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 times.
Prereq: 6 credits in religious studies
Topic changes each time offered. Closed to freshmen. Sophomores must have approval of instructor.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
RELIG 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in religious studies and permission of instructor, approval of chairman.
Guided reading and research on special topics selected to meet the needs of advanced students.
No more than 9 credits of Relig 490 may be counted toward graduation.
RELIG 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in religious studies and permission of instructor, approval of chairman.
Guided reading and research on special topics selected to meet the needs of advanced students.
No more than 9 credits of Relig 490 may be counted toward graduation.
RELIG 491. Senior Thesis.
Cr. 3.
Written under the supervision of a Religious Studies faculty advisor.
RELIG 494. Special Studies in Religious Research Languages.
Cr. 2-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in Religious Studies and permission of instructor
RELIG 499. Peace and Justice Internship.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 3 credits in religious studies, permission of faculty internship coordinator
Supervised placement with a peace and justice agency; structured reflection on the relation of religion and practical social issues.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
RELIG 590. Special Topics in Religious Studies.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, 9 credits in religious studies
Research and Evaluation Courses
RESEV 550. Introduction to Educational Research.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Understanding the nature of quantitative and qualitative research; reviewing the literature; developing research problems and questions; research designs; data collection and analysis issues; evaluating research studies.
RESEV 552. Basic Educational Statistics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Statistical concepts and procedures for analyzing educational data; descriptive statistics, correlation, t tests, and chi square with computer applications.
RESEV 553. Intermediate Educational Statistics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: RESEV 552 or STAT 401
A continuation of statistical concepts and procedures for analyzing educational data, using multiple regression and logistic regression.
RESEV 554. Intermediate Research Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: RESEV 553 or STAT 404
Intermediate quantitative research methodology in preparation for carrying out thesis and dissertation research, with an emphasis on the estimation of causal effects using observational data.
RESEV 570. Surveys in Educational Research.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: RESEV 552 or equivalent
Examination of survey design and administration in educational research. Designing surveys; developing, evaluating, and asking survey questions; survey sampling; measuring survey reliability and validity; administering mail and web surveys; decreasing survey nonresponse; conducting post-collection survey data processing; conducting survey research with integrity.
RESEV 580. Introduction to Qualitative Research Methodology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Qualitative research in the human sciences, emphasizing education; principles of qualitative inquiry, including theoretical foundations, research design, and fieldwork.
RESEV 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate standing
Guided reading and in research and evaluation study on special topic.
RESEV 593. Workshop.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate standing
Intensive, concentrated exposure to a special educational research or evaluation problem.
RESEV 597. Program Assessment and Evaluation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: RESEV 550
Evaluation models and professional standards. Techniques of evaluating educational programs. Emphasis on both theory and practical applications.
RESEV 615. Current Topics in Research and Evaluation.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
RESEV 620. College Access in Policy, Practice, and Research.
(4-0) Cr. 1-3.
SS.
Exploration of the plurality of frameworks used to conceptualize college access as a social problem (for research, policy, and practice). Development of application of understandings of college access frameworks to policy, practice, and research.
RESEV 680. Critical Issues in Qualitative Inquiry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 580
An intensive reading and discussion course focusing on contemporary methodological theory for qualitative inquiry; examines epistemological, ontological, axiological and theoretical assumptions and their consequences for qualitative inquiry in the human sciences; interrogates core concepts of qualitative inquiry such as fieldwork, data, validity and representation.
RESEV 681. Analytical Approaches in Qualitative Inquiry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: RESEV 580 or equivalent
Conceptions of data and analysis in qualitative methodologies; focus on applied topics in qualitative data analysis, such as narrative analysis, ethnographic analysis, life history analysis, postmodern analyses, discourse analysis, arts-based analytical strategies, constructing data; combination format of reading and discussion seminars and classroom workshops focusing on individual research projects (not for thesis or dissertation).
RESEV 690. Advanced Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate standing
Guided reading and/or study on special topics of an advanced nature.
RESEV 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Russian Courses
RUS 101. Elementary Russian I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Introduction to the Russian language, grammar and syntax. Practice in the four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) within the context of Russian culture.
RUS 102. Elementary Russian II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 101
Introduction to the Russian language, grammar and syntax. Practice in the four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) within the context of Russian culture.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RUS 195. Study Abroad.
Cr. 1-10.
Repeatable. SS.
Supervised intensive instruction in Russian language and culture; formal class instruction at level appropriate to students? training, augmented by practical living experiences. Consult with department regarding equivalence with RUS 101 and 102. Acceptable for LAS General Education Requirement credit in the II group.
RUS 201. Intermediate Russian I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 102
Thorough review of grammar and growth of vocabulary. Selected readings. Continued use of the four basic skills.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RUS 202. Intermediate Russian II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 201
Thorough review of grammar and growth of vocabulary. Selected readings. Continued use of the four basic skills.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RUS 295. Study Abroad.
Cr. 1-10.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: RUS 102 or equivalent
Supervised intensive instruction in Russian language and culture; formal class instruction at level appropriate to students? training, augmented by practical living experiences. Consult with department regarding equivalence with RUS 201 and 202. Acceptable for LAS General Education Requirement credit in the II group.
RUS 301. Composition and Conversation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 202
Thorough study of the Russian language, with emphasis on strengthening proficiency in writing, speaking, reading, and listening. Increased focus on syntax and word formation.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RUS 304. Russian for Business and Professions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 202
Communication in business and professional contexts in Russian-speaking countries. Development of effective communication strategies and project management in the workplace. Cultural contexts of business and professional practice.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RUS 314. Reading Russian Literary and Cultural Texts.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 202
Selected readings in Russian literature and culture. Emphasis on techniques of reading and analysis of literary and cultural texts.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RUS 370. Russian Studies in English Translation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Topics vary according to faculty interest. Author, genre or period study, women writers, cinema, or contemporary theory. Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RUS 370R. Russian topics on women or feminism (cross listed to W S 370R).
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Topics vary according to faculty interest. Author, genre or period study, women writers, cinema, or contemporary theory. Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RUS 375. Russia Today.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
A survey of social, political, economic, and cultural topics relevant to contemporary Russia. Readings, discussions and papers in English.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RUS 378. Russian Film Studies in English.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Analysis and interpretation of cinema in Russia and the Soviet Union. Topics vary according to faculty interest. Film directors, genres, movements, historical survey, aesthetics, and cinematography. Readings, discussions and papers in English.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RUS 395. Study Abroad.
Cr. 1-6.
Supervised instruction in language and culture of Russia; formal class instruction at level appropriate to student's training, augmented by practical living experience.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
RUS 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in Russian and permission of department chair
Designed to meet the needs of students who seek work in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 9 credits of Rus 490 may be counted toward graduation.
RUS 499. Internship in Russian.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits of Russian at the 300 level; permission of advisor and WLC Internship Coordinator
Work experience using Russian language skills in the public or private sector combined with academic work under faculty supervision. Available only to majors and minors.
No more than 3 credits may be applied to the major.
RUS 590. Special Topics in Russian.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Russian
RUS 590A. Literature or Literary Criticism.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Russian
RUS 590B. Linguistics.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Russian
RUS 590C. Language Pedagogy.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Russian
RUS 590D. Civilization.
Cr. 2-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Russian
Software Engineering Courses
S E 101. Software Engineering Orientation.
Cr. R.
Introduction to the procedures, policies, and resources of Iowa State University and the department of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering. Information on engineering and computer-based professions.
S E 166. Careers in Software Engineering.
Cr. R.
Overview of the nature and scope of the software engineering profession. Relationship of coursework to careers. Departmental rules, student services operations, degree requirements, program of study planning, career options, and student organizations.
S E 185. Problem Solving in Software Engineering.
(3-1) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in MATH 142
Introduction to software engineering and computer programming. Systematic thinking process for problem solving in the context of software engineering. Group problem solving. Solving software engineering problems and presenting solutions through computer programs, written documents and oral presentations. Introduction to principles of programming, software design, and extensive practice in design, writing, running, debugging, and reasoning about programs.
S E 298. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Career Services
First professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
S E 319. Software Construction and User Interfaces.
(Cross-listed with COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: COM S 228
Basic theory of grammars, parsing. Language paradigms. State-transition and table-based software design. Rapid system prototyping. Review of principles of object orientation, object oriented analysis using UML. Event-driven and clock-driven simulation. Software construction methods. Frameworks and APIs. User interface architecture, evaluation of user interface. Design of windows, menus, and commands. Introduction to format specification and model-based software design. Introduction to domain-specific software engineering.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
S E 329. Software Project Management.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: COM S 309
Process-based software development. Capability Maturity Model (CMM). Project planning, cost estimation, and scheduling. Project management tools. Factors influencing productivity and success. Productivity metrics. Analysis of options and risks. Version control and configuration management. Inspections and reviews. Managing the testing process. Software quality metrics. Modern software engineering techniques and practices.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
S E 339. Software Architecture and Design.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: S E 319
Modeling and design of software at the architectural level. Architectural styles. Basics of model-driven architecture. Object-oriented design and analysis. Iterative development and unified process. Design patterns. Design by contract. Component based design. Product families. Measurement theory and appropriate use of metrics in design. Designing for qualities such as performance, safety, security, reliability, reusability, etc. Analysis and evaluation of software architectures. Introduction to architecture definition languages. Basics of software evolution, reengineering, and reverse engineering. Case studies. Introduction to distributed system software.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
S E 396. Summer Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Permission of department and Career Services
Summer professional work period.
S E 397. Software Engineering Internship.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of department and Career Services
One semester maximum per academic year professional work period.
S E 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 298, permission of department and Career Services
Second professional work period in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
S E 409. Software Requirements Engineering.
(Cross-listed with COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: COM S 309, 319
The requirements engineering process, including identification of stakeholders, requirements elicitation techniques such as interviews and prototyping, analysis fundamentals, requirements specification, and validation. Use of Models: State-oriented, Function-oriented, and Object-oriented. Documentation for Software Requirements. Informal, semi-formal, and formal representations. Structural, informational, and behavioral requirements. Non-functional requirements. Use of requirements repositories to manage and track requirements through the life cycle. Case studies, software projects, written reports, and oral presentations will be required.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
S E 412. Formal Aspects of Specification and Verification.
(Cross-listed with COM S, CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 319, COM S 309
Introduction to prepositional/predicate/temporal logic, program verification using theorem proving, model-based verification using model checking, and tools for verification.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
S E 416. Software Evolution and Maintenance.
(Cross-listed with CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: COM S 309
Practical importance of software evolution and maintenance, systematic defect analysis and debugging techniques, tracing and understanding large software, impact analysis, program migration and transformation, refactoring, tools for software evolution and maintenance, experimental studies and quantitative measurements of software evolution. Written reports and oral presentation.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
S E 417. Software Testing.
(Cross-listed with COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: COM S 309, 319
Comprehensive study of software testing, principles, methodologies, management strategies and techniques. Test models, test design techniques (black box and white-box testing techniques), integration, regression, system testing methods, and software testing tools.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
S E 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification in software engineering
Investigation of an approved topic.
S E 491. Senior Design Project I and Professionalism.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 329, completion of 29 credits in the S E core professional program, ENGL 314
Preparing for entry to the workplace. Selected professional topics. Use of technical writing skills in developing project plan and design report; project poster. First of two-semester team-oriented, project design and implementation experience.
S E 492. Senior Design Project II.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
Prereq: 491
Second semester of a team design project experience. Emphasis on the successful implementation and demonstration of the design completed in S E 491 and the evaluation of project results. Technical writing of final project report; oral presentation of project achievements.
S E 498. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 398, permission of department and Career Services
Third and subsequent professional work periods in the cooperative education program. Students must register for this course before commencing work.
Supply Chain Management Courses
SCM 301. Supply Chain Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ECON 101 and STAT 226
Various supply chain activities and integration of supply chain management with supply and demand, both within and between firms. Exposure to a wide range of supply chain management terminology, analytical tools, and theories related to four key elements of supply chain management: purchasing, operations, distribution, and integration. Specific topics include strategic sourcing, supply management, demand forecasting, resource planning, inventory management, process management, logistics, location analysis, process integration, and performance measurement.
SCM 422. Manufacturing Planning and Control.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: SCM 301
Advanced treatment of manufacturing planning and control procedures. Master production scheduling, material requirements planning, enterprise resource planning, capacity planning, shop floor control, just-in-time, and competitive analyses of modern manufacturing systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SCM 424. Process Management, Analysis, and Improvement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: SCM 301
The design, analysis, and management of production processes to improve performance. Performance measures and their relationships; process design and evaluation; and managerial levers for improving and controlling process performance.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SCM 428. Special Topics in Operations Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: SCM 301
In-depth analysis of current issues, problems, and systems in operations management with emphasis on new theoretical and methodological developments. Topics may include in different semesters, supply chain management, productivity and quality improvement, management of technology and innovation, information technology in operations management, quick response manufacturing, and service operations management.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SCM 437. Project Management.
(Cross-listed with MIS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Equips students to support team activities in the general project management environment and better manage their careers. Practical experience using project management techniques and tools. Course topics include project initiation and execution, risk assessment, estimating and contracts, planning, human factors, and standard methods.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SCM 440. Supply Chain Information Systems.
(Cross-listed with MIS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301, MIS 330
Internal and inter-organizational information systems necessary for a supply chain to achieve competitive advantage. Topics include: design, development, implementation, and maintenance of supply chain information systems; enterprise resource planning; advanced planning and scheduling, manufacturing execution systems; and the interface between manufacturing planning and control processes, logistics processes, and the information system.
SCM 460. Decision Tools for Logistics and Operations Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301
Technical tools and skills required for problem solving and decision making in logistics and operations management. Transportation and network planning, inventory decision making, facility location planning, vehicle routing, scheduling, and production planning. Quantitative tools include linear and integer programming, non-linear programming, and simulation. Emphasis on the use of PC-based spreadsheet programs.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SCM 461. Principles of Transportation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301
Economic, operating, and service characteristics of the various modes of transportation, with a special emphasis on freight transportation. Factors that influence transport demand, costs, market structures, carrier pricing, and carrier operating and service characteristics and their influence on other supply chain costs and supply chain performance.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SCM 462. Transportation Carrier Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 461
Analysis of transport users' requirements. Carrier management problems involving ownership and mergers, routes, competition, labor, and other decision areas.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SCM 466. International Transportation and Logistics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301
Logistics systems and legal framework for the international movement of goods. Operational characteristics of providers of exporting and importing services. The effects of government trade policies on global logistics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SCM 485. Demand Planning and Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301
Demand planning process which synchronizes demand with manufacturing and distribution. Addresses linking business plans and demand forecasts both horizontally and vertically within the organization and collaboratively among supply chain partners. Forecasting, customer relationship management, sales and operations planning, customer service, distribution channels, e-fulfillment, and information systems requirements.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SCM 486. Principles of Purchasing and Supply Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301
Sourcing strategies, concepts, tools and dynamics in the context of the integrated supply chain. Make or buy decision, supplier evaluation and selection, global sourcing, the total cost of ownership, contracts and legal terms, negotiation, purchasing ethics, and information systems requirements.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SCM 487. Strategic Supply Chain Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 460 or 422 or 424; 485 or 486
Capstone course in supply chain management. Integrating and applying the theories, concepts, and methods covered in the prerequisite courses through the use of readings, case studies, projects, and industry speakers.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SCM 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: SCM 301, senior classification, permission of instructor
SCM 501. Supply Chain Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Enrollment in MBA program or departmental permission
Introduction to supply chain management including aspects of operations, logistics and global supply chain strategy development. Topic areas include lean manufacturing and value stream mapping; supplier development and measurement; sustainable supply chain operations; process measurement, management and improvement; supply chain risk and uncertainty; visibility and integration in the supply chain; and inventory control.
SCM 520. Decision Models for Supply Chain Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 502 or permission of instructor
The application of decision models for supply chain management. Topics include business applications of decision theory, inventory theory, business forecasting, optimization models, transportation and network models, routing problems, and project management.
SCM 522. Supply Chain Planning and Control Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 502 or permission of instructor
An integrated analysis of planning and control systems for supply chains. Master production scheduling, material requirements planning, enterprise resource planning, capacity planning, shop floor control, competitive analyses of modern supply chain systems, and implementation of information technologies related to these topics.
SCM 524. Strategic Process Analysis and Improvement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 502 or permission of instructor
Analysis, management, and improvement of the business processes used to produce and deliver products and services that satisfy customer needs. Process attributes that managers can control to influence the key operational performance measures of throughput time, inventory, cost, quality, and flexibility are discussed. Topics such as theory of constraints, lean production, and six sigma are included.
SCM 560. Strategic Logistics Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 502 or permission of instructor
Positions logistics vis-a-vis supply chain management (SCM). Presents different perspectives on SCM vs. logistics. Describes primary logistics functions: transportation, warehousing, facility location, customer service, order processing, inventory management and packaging. Benefits of and obstacles to the integration of these functions.
SCM 561. Transportation Management and Policy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 502 or permission of instructor
Analysis of contemporary issues and strategies in transportation management and policy. Emphasis on evaluation of the impacts of transportation policies, new technologies, and strategic carrier and shipper management practices on the freight transportation industry and logistics systems.
SCM 563. Purchasing and Supply Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 502 or permission of instructor
Mechanics, procedures and tools used in purchasing. Recruiting, selecting, developing and managing supply chain partners in order to achieve competitive advantage via superior supply chain management. Factors and information needs for making supply management decisions.
SCM 585. Strategic Demand Planning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 502 or permission of instructor
Synchronizes demand with manufacturing and distribution. Emphasis on the strategic advantages of linking business plans and demand forecasts, both vertically within the organization and collaboratively among supply chain partners.
SCM 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
For students who wish to do individual research in a particular area of supply chain management.
SCM 601. Theoretical Foundations of Supply Chain Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: MGMT 601 or permission of instructor
An overview of the development of supply chain management (SCM) theory, including review of seminal articles in logistics, operations, and purchasing management and theories from allied disciplines (e.g., economics, marketing, sociology, strategic management). Analysis of trends in SCM research topics and methodologies. Identification of emerging and future areas for research and theory development.
SCM 602. Seminar in Supply Chain Strategy.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 601 or concurrent enrollment
Review of research literature on supply chain strategy, including the impact of technology, global economic and social factors, and intra- and inter-organizational integration on supply chain strategy formation. The role of SCM in overall corporate strategy and the impact of SCM on firm performance will also be addressed.
SCM 603. Seminar in Purchasing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 601 or concurrent enrollment
Review of classic purchasing theories. Discussion of contemporary supply management strategy; the role of supply management and its relationship with other functional areas; its impact on logistics and transportation issues; management of supply uncertainties.
SCM 604. Seminar in Logistics Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: SCM 601 or concurrent enrollment
Integration of network, economic, and systems theory in the design, management, and control of logistics systems in the context of integrated supply chain management. Functional areas addressed include transportation, inventory order fulfillment, distribution, and warehousing. Facility location analysis will also be covered.
SCM 605. Seminar in Operations Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: SCM 601 or concurrent enrollment
Review of the research literature on methods of organizing, planning, controlling, and improving manufacturing systems to achieve the desired performance objectives related to cost, quality, speed, and flexibility. The relationship between the performance of the manufacturing system and the performance of the supply chain system will also be discussed.
SCM 650. Research Practicum I.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: enrollment in the PhD program
Preparation of a research manuscript to be submitted to a peer-reviewed academic journal. Students will work with a faculty mentor on a research project.
SCM 651. Research Practicum II.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: enrollment in the PhD program
Preparation of a second research manuscript to be submitted to a peer-reviewed academic journal. Although students work under the supervision of a faculty mentor, the students will take independent responsibility for the research project.
SCM 699. Dissertation.
Cr. 12.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of dissertation supervisor
Research.
Sociology Courses
SOC 110. Orientation to Public Service and Administration in Agriculture.
Cr. R.
F.
Survey of public service and administration in agriculture. Exploration of career tracks and career planning. Recommended during first semester of freshman year or as soon as possible after transfer into the department.
SOC 115. Orientation to Sociology.
Cr. R.
F.S.
Orientation to sociology. A familiarization with University and LAS College requirements and procedures. Occupational tracks and career options open to sociology; introduction to career planning. Recommended during first semester of freshman year, or as soon as possible after transfer into the department.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
SOC 130. Rural Institutions and Organizations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
An introductory analysis of sociological concepts and theories as they relate to rural institutions and organizations. Emphasis on the static structure and function of these institutions and organizations and on their dynamic adaptation to changing societal, environmental, and economic conditions. General sociological principles and perspectives.
Credit for only Soc 130 or 134 may be applied toward graduation.
SOC 134. Introduction to Sociology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Social interaction and group behavior with emphasis on the scientific study of contemporary U.S. society, including issues relating to socialization, inequality, and changing rural and urban communities. Analysis of relationships among the institutions of family, religion, political participation, work, and leisure.
Credit for only Soc 130 or 134 may be applied toward graduation.
SOC 134H. Honors..
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Social interaction and group behavior with emphasis on the scientific study of contemporary U.S. society, including issues relating to socialization, inequality, and changing rural and urban communities. Analysis of relationships among the institutions of family, religion, political participation, work, and leisure.
Credit for only Soc 130 or 134 may be applied toward graduation.
SOC 202. Introduction to Research Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 130 or 134, credit in STAT 101 or concurrent enrollment in STAT 101
A survey of the principal research methods used in sociological analysis.
SOC 219. Sociology of Intimate Relationships.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 130 or 134
Analysis of intimate relationships among couples using a sociological perspective. Attention is given to singlehood; dating and courtship; sexuality; mate selection, cohabitation, and marriage. Relationship quality, communication, conflict and dissolution of these types of relationship will also be explored.
SOC 220. Globalization and Sustainability.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR, ENV S, GLOBE, M E, MAT E, T SC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
An introduction to understanding the key global issues in sustainability. Focuses on interconnected roles of energy, materials, human resources, economics, and technology in building and maintaining sustainable systems. Applications discussed will include challenges in both the developed and developing world and will examine the role of technology in a resource-constrained world.
Cannot be used for technical elective credit in any engineering department.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SOC 235. Social Problems and American Values.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 130 or 134
Sociological concepts, theories and methods to analyze the causes and consequences of social problems. Social problems discussed may include crime, substance abuse, income inequalities, discrimination, poverty, race relations, health care, family issues, and the environment. How American culture and values shape societal conditions, public discourse and policy.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
SOC 241. Youth and Crime.
(Cross-listed with CJ ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 130 or 134
An examination of delinquency that focuses on the relationship between youth as victims and as offenders, social and etiological features of delinquency, the role of the criminal justice system, delinquents' rights, and traditional and alternative ways of dealing with juvenile crime.
SOC 302. Advanced Research Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: SOC 130 or 134; STAT 101; or concurrent enrollment in STAT 101
Introduction to the principal research methods used in sociology, including survey research, interviewing, content analysis, experiments, ethnographies, focus groups, historical analysis, and analysis of secondary data. Instruction on sampling and the principles of validity and reliability underlying quantitative and qualitative methods. Training in data analysis using statistical software packages.
SOC 305. Social Psychology: A Sociological Perspective.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 130 or 134
Examination of human behavior in a social environment with emphasis on development of the self, interpersonal relations, attitudes, and small groups.
SOC 310. Community.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 130 or 134
Analysis of evolving theory and research of community as an ideal type, an ecological system, a political economy, and an interactional field; examination of the impact of economic, cultural, social and political infrastructures on community power structures and change processes in a global era.
SOC 325. Transition in Agriculture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 130 or 134 or permission of instructor
The impacts of agricultural changes on farm families, rural communities, and consumers. Past, present, and future trends in family farms and their social implications.
SOC 327. Sex and Gender in Society.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 130 or 134
How the biological fact of sex is transformed into a system of gender stratification. The demographics and social positions of women and men in the family, education, media, politics, and the economy. Theories of the social-psychological and sociological bases for behavior and attitudes of women and men. The relationship between gender, class, and race.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
SOC 328. Sociology of Masculinities and Manhood.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: SOC 130, 134, or W S 201
Examination of socially constructed and idealized images of manhood, the nature of social hierarchies and relations constructed on the basis of imagery, ideologies, and norms of masculinity. Theories on gender (sociological, psychological, and biological). Particular attention given to theory and research on gender variations among men by race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical ability and age.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
SOC 330. Ethnic and Race Relations.
(Cross-listed with AF AM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 130 or 134
Analysis of ethnic and race relations, particularly in America; emphasis on the sociology and psychology of race and ethnic relations.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
SOC 331. Social Class and Inequality.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 130 or 134
Social stratification and processes resulting in social and economic inequalities; implications of status, class, and poverty for people of different races, ethnicities, and gender.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
SOC 332. The Latino/Latina Experience in U.S. Society.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 130 or 134
Examination of the social, historical, economic and political experience of varied Latino ethnic groups in the U.S. - primarily focusing on Mexican, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
SOC 334. Politics and Society.
(Cross-listed with POL S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: A course in political science or sociology
The relationship between politics and society with emphasis on American society. Discussion of theories of inequality, power, social movements, elites, ruling classes, democracy, and capitalism.
SOC 340. Deviant and Criminal Behavior.
(Cross-listed with CJ ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.SS.
Prereq: 130 or 134
Theory and research on the etiology of types of social deviance; issues relating to crime, antisocial behavior and social policies designed to control deviant behavior.
SOC 341. Criminology.
(Cross-listed with CJ ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 130 or 134
The nature of crime and criminology; the concept of crime; statistics and theories of criminality; major forms of crime; official responses to crime and control of crime.
SOC 345. Population and Society.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 130 or 134
Human population growth and structure; impact on food, environment, and resources; gender issues; trends of births, deaths, and migration; projecting future population; population policies and laws; comparison of the United States with other societies throughout the world.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SOC 351. Police and Society.
(Cross-listed with CJ ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: SOC 241 or CJ ST 240
Introduction and overview of law enforcement in the United States. Theory and research on police history, function, and organization; constitutional issues of policing; and critical topics, such as community policing, officer discretion and decision-making, corruption, use of force, and racial profiling. The course illustrates the interconnections between communities, police organizations, citizens, and criminal offenders.
SOC 352. Punishment, Corrections, and Society.
(Cross-listed with CJ ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: SOC 241 or CJ ST 240
Introduction and overview of corrections in the United States. Theory and research on probation, parole, intermediate sanctions, prison, inmate society, inmate behavior and misconduct, capital punishment, recidivism, correctional treatment, rehabilitation, and offender reintegration into society.
SOC 362. Applied Ethics in Agriculture.
(Cross-listed with ECON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ECON 101 or SOC 130 or SOC 134, junior or senior status in the College of Agriculture
Identify major ethical issues and dilemmas in the conduct of agricultural and agribusiness management and decision making. Discuss and debate proper ethical behavior in these issues and situations and the relationship between business and personal ethical behavior.
SOC 377. Social Dimensions of Religion.
(Cross-listed with RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Prior course work in Religious Studies or Sociology recommended
The influence of religion in society, both as a conservator of values and as a force for social change.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SOC 380. Sociology of Work.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 130 or 134
Inequalities (gender, race, class) related to jobs, occupations, firms, and industries. Satisfactions, rewards, alienation, discrimination, and other topics of importance to workers are examined.
SOC 381. Social Psychology of Small Group Behavior.
(Cross-listed with PSYCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: SOC 305 or PSYCH 280
A survey of small group theory and research from an interdisciplinary, social psychological perspective.
SOC 382. Environmental Sociology.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: SOC 130, 134 or 3 credits of Env S
Environment-society relations; social construction of nature and the environment; social and environmental impacts of resource extraction, production, and consumption; environmental inequality; environmental mobilization and movements; U.S. and international examples.
SOC 401. Contemporary Sociological Theories.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in sociology
Both historical and modern social theories as applied to understanding and researching the social world.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SOC 402. White-Collar Crime.
(Cross-listed with CJ ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: SOC 241 or CJ ST 240
Introduction and overview of white-collar crime as a form of deviance. Theory and research on occupational, corporate, and organizational offending; prevalence, costs, and consequences of white-collar crime; predictors and correlates of white-collar crime; and political, business, and public policy responses to white-collar crime.
SOC 411. Social Change in Developing Countries.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 130 or 134 plus 3 credits in social sciences
Social change and development in developing countries; international interdependence; causes and consequences of persistent problems in agriculture, city growth, employment, gender equality, basic needs; local and worldwide efforts to foster social change and international development.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SOC 412. Senior Seminar on Career Development.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Most of major core courses, senior classification
Transition from student to professional. Career development procedures including self-assessment, short- and long-term goals, strategies for the job search, development of contacts and sources, resumes and interviews. Enrollment preferred in first semester as senior.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
SOC 415. Dynamics of Social Change.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 130 or 134 plus 3 credits in social sciences
Examination of public responses to complex and controversial innovations, such as environmentalism, feminism, stem-cell research, same-sex marriage, large-scale hog lots, and others. Strategies for gaining adoption/rejection of controversial innovations. Applications to topics in agriculture, development, business, and marketing.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Credit for only Soc 415 or 515 may be applied toward graduation.
SOC 420. Complex Organizations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
Prereq: 130 or 134 plus 3 credits in social sciences
Study of bureaucracies and other large organizations as social systems through the perspective of basis social processes and structural variables. Incorporates topics of organizational effectiveness, power and change.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SOC 435. Urban Society.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 130 or 134 plus 3 credits in social sciences
Development of cities and urban systems; human and spatial ecology; urban transformation, decline, and revitalization; poverty; immigration; homelessness; residential segregation; housing policy; urban social movements; local governance; alternative solutions and planning for cities; international comparisons.
SOC 460. Criminal and Juvenile Justice Practicum.
(Cross-listed with CJ ST). Cr. 3-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification; permission of criminal justice studies coordinator; major or minor in sociology, or criminal justice studies minor
Study of the criminal and juvenile justice systems and social control processes. Supervised placement in a police department, prosecutor's office, court, probation and parole department, penitentiary, juvenile correctional institution, community-based rehabilitation program, or related agency.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Not more than a total of 12 credits of field experience (Soc 454 and 460) may be counted toward graduation. No credits in Soc 460 may be used to satisfy minimum sociology requirements for sociology majors.
SOC 464. Community Action and Leadership.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
Methods of planning, organizing, and conducting planned social change and other action programs in communities. Strategies of change, change agent roles, client need identification, community organization strategies, citizen participation, leadership identification and development, program planning and evaluation.
SOC 484. Topical Studies in Criminal and Juvenile Justice.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology and permission from instructor
Thematic or topical issues and studies dealing with the sociology of police, judiciary, institutional and community-based corrections, gender/ethnicity and crime/delinquency, criminal and delinquent gangs, and crime and delinquency prevention.
SOC 485. Sociology of the Family.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
The contemporary family in developing, industrial, and post-industrial societies. Effects of modernization, cultural change, and family policies on family dynamics, structures, and functions.
SOC 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology and permission of instructor
Students in the College of Agriculture must be of junior or senior classification and may use no more than 6 credits of Soc 490 toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation. Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may count no more than 9 credits of 490 toward graduation.
SOC 490A. General Sociology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology and permission of instructor
Students in the College of Agriculture must be of junior or senior classification and may use no more than 6 credits of Soc 490 toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation. Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may count no more than 9 credits of 490 toward graduation.
SOC 490B. Rural Sociology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology and permission of instructor
Students in the College of Agriculture must be of junior or senior classification and may use no more than 6 credits of Soc 490 toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation. Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may count no more than 9 credits of 490 toward graduation.
SOC 490E. Senior Seminar.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology and permission of instructor
Students in the College of Agriculture must be of junior or senior classification and may use no more than 6 credits of Soc 490 toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation. Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may count no more than 9 credits of 490 toward graduation.
SOC 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology and permission of instructor
Students in the College of Agriculture must be of junior or senior classification and may use no more than 6 credits of Soc 490 toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation. Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may count no more than 9 credits of 490 toward graduation.
SOC 505. History of Social Thought.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 401
Reviews the historical origins of social ideas about society how social thought has evolved throughout history, and how these affect modern sociological thinking.
SOC 506. Classical Sociological Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: SOC 401 or 505
The origins of the canonical works of sociology in the mid-Industrial Revolution period including Karl Marx, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim and others.
SOC 509. Agroecosystem Analysis.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, ANTHR, SUSAG). (3-4) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Senior or above classification
Experiential, interdisciplinary examination of Midwestern agricultural and food systems, emphasizing field visits, with some classroom activities. Focus on understanding multiple elements, perspectives (agronomic, economic, ecological, social, etc.), and scales of operation.
SOC 511. Research Methodology for the Social Sciences.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 302 and STAT 401
Covers the philosophy and the techniques of research methods in sociology and other social sciences, including the ethics and politics of social science, validity issues, conceptualization and operationalization, sampling strategies, appropriate research designs for different questions, survey construction, and various data collection and analysis techniques.
SOC 512. Applied Multivariate Statistics for Social and Behavioral Research.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: STAT 404 or with instructor's permission
Applied techniques of multivariate analysis includng cluster analysis, principal components and factor analysis, multivariate analysis of variance and covariance binomial and multinomial regression, multi-level random coefficient models, and spatial regression. Conceptual and mathematical grounding for nonstatisticians. Instruction in Mplus and SAS.
SOC 513. Qualitative Research Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 511
Applied qualitative research methods in sociology. Design and implementation of a course-based research project including data collection, analysis, and presentation of results. Qualitative data gathering techniques using observational, historical, in-depth interviewing or content analysis approaches. Laboratory emphasis on completion of data gathering, analysis, and report writing.
SOC 515. Sociology of Technology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 hours of social science
Off campus and non majors only - offered as demand warrants. Linkages among science, technology, and society. Physical, life, and social science approaches to technology evaluation. Public responses to complex and controversial technologies. Strategies for gaining adoption/rejection of technology. Required in the Master of Agriculture program.
Only one of Soc 415 or 515 may be counted toward graduation credits.
SOC 520. Social Psychology: A Sociological Perspective.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 305 or PSYCH 280
Examination of cognitive, symbolic interaction, exchange, role-reference group, and dramaturgical approaches. Assessment of contemporary issues in social psychology.
SOC 525. Seminar in Social Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 305 or PSYCH 280
SOC 525A. Small Groups.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 305 or PSYCH 280
SOC 525B. Attitudes and Attitude Change.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 305 or PSYCH 280
SOC 525C. Symbolic interactionism.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 305 or PSYCH 280
SOC 525D. Self and Identity.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 305 or PSYCH 280
SOC 527. Seminar in Social Inequality.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
Analysis of racial and ethnic inequality in the United States and the world; focus on the implications of the changing world social and economic order for differences in racial and ethnic groups relative to wealth, status, and power; a critical examination of majority-group domination of minority groups in various societies.
SOC 527A. Sociology of Race and Ethnicity.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
Analysis of racial and ethnic inequality in the United States and the world; focus on the implications of the changing world social and economic order for differences in racial and ethnic groups relative to wealth, status, and power; a critical examination of majority-group domination of minority groups in various societies.
SOC 527B. Sociology of Gender.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
Analysis of racial and ethnic inequality in the United States and the world; focus on the implications of the changing world social and economic order for differences in racial and ethnic groups relative to wealth, status, and power; a critical examination of majority-group domination of minority groups in various societies.
SOC 533. Models of Community.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
Emphasis on different models or frames of reference used in community analysis. Theoretical and methodological tools, current views of community problems, and explanation of social and cultural change are presented for each model.
SOC 534. Race, Class and Gender Inequality.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
Critical examination of the causes and consequences of social stratification and inequality; classical theories, contemporary frameworks, and recent empirical studies; international stratification patterns.
SOC 536. Seminar in Community Studies and Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
SOC 536A. Urban Sociology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
SOC 536B. Strategies of Community Engagement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
SOC 540. Comparative Social Change.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits in sociology
Contemporary theories of social change, modernization, dependency, and development are critically examined; methodological issues identified; supporting research explored; applicability of theoretical models, concepts, and strategies to current national and international needs are evaluated.
SOC 543. Seminar in Social Change and Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
SOC 543A. Strategies of Community Engagement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
SOC 543B. Sociology of Adoption and Diffusion.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
SOC 543C. Technological Innovation, Social Change and Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
SOC 544. Sociology of Food and Agricultural Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
Social organization of food and fiber production, processing, and distribution systems. Sociological comparison of conventional and alternative production systems; gender roles in agriculture and food systems; local, national and global food systems; perspectives on food and agricultural research and policy.
SOC 549. Sociology of the Environment.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
Social causes and social consequences of environmental problems. Interrelationship between social inequality and environmental inequality. Social construction and social experience of the environment. Contemporary developments in the social theory of the environment. International and domestic implications.
SOC 551. Seminar in Economy, Organization, and Work.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
SOC 551A. Sociology of Work.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
SOC 551B. Complex Organizations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
SOC 582. Theories of Social Deviance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
Theory and research regarding causes of and reactions to deviant behavior. Mental illness, homicide, family violence, and property crime are among the types of deviant behavior considered.
SOC 584. Current Issues in Crime and Justice.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
Discussion of current research and theory in crime and delinquency; topics include the purpose and role of law in social life; emerging theoretical directions in criminology; recent work on specific forms of criminality; controversies in the criminal justice system.
SOC 585. Current Research in Family Sociology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology
Course presents a general overview of the field of family sociology. Topics to be covered include demographic trends, family theory and empirical research, as well as current debates in the discipline.
SOC 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology; senior or graduate classification
SOC 590A. General Sociology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology; senior or graduate classification
SOC 590B. Rural Sociology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology; senior or graduate classification
SOC 591. Orientation to Sociology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Formal admission into the sociology graduate program
Introduction to the department, current graduate student policies at department and university levels, departmental administrative procedures. Required of graduate students.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
SOC 599. Research for Master's Thesis.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
SOC 599A. General Sociology.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
SOC 599B. Rural Sociology.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable.
SOC 607. Contemporary Sociological Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits in sociology
Provides a review of modern sociological thought, issues, and controversies as they affect current research and discourse in the discipline.
SOC 610. Foundations of Sustainable Agriculture.
(Cross-listed with SUSAG, A E, AGRON, ANTHR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Historical, biophysical, socioeconomic, and ethical dimensions of agricultural sustainability. Strategies for evaluating existing and emerging systems of agriculture in terms of core concepts of sustainability and their theoretical contexts.
SOC 613. Advanced Theory Construction and Causal Modeling.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 512 and STAT 404
Formal strategies of research design and analysis using structural equations with latent variables. Strategies for the analysis of multi-informant and panel data, with emphasis on distributional problems and diagnostics. Applications using SPSS, SAS, LISREL, AMOS, R, and Mplus.
SOC 675. Current Topics in Family Sociology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. Alt. S., offered 2013.
Current developments in a selected field in the sociology of family and the life course.
SOC 698. Seminars in Sociology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SOC 698L. Community Studies and Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SOC 698M. Criminology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SOC 698N. The Economy, Organizations, and Work.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SOC 698O. Food Systems, Agriculture, and the Environment.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SOC 698P. Methodology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SOC 698Q. Social Change and Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SOC 698R. Social Inequality.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SOC 698S. Social Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SOC 698T. Sociology of Families.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SOC 698U. Theory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SOC 699. Dissertation Research.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
SOC 699A. General Sociology.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
SOC 699B. Rural Sociology.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable.
Speech Communication Courses
SP CM 110. Listening.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Theory, principles, and competency development in comprehensive, therapeutic, critical, consumer, and appreciative listening. The impact of listening in relationships and partnerships.
SP CM 205. Popular Culture Analysis.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit in or exemption from ENGL 150
Analysis of how information and entertainment forms persuade and manipulate audiences. Study of several forms that may include newspapers, speeches, television, film, advertising, fiction, and magazines. Special attention to verbal and visual devices.
SP CM 212. Fundamentals of Public Speaking.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Theory and practice of basic speech communication principles applied to public speaking. Practice in the preparation and delivery of extemporaneous speeches.
SP CM 223. Intercollegiate Debate and Forensics.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Participation in intramural and intercollegiate debate and other forensic events.
SP CM 290. Special Projects.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 3 credits in speech communication; permission of department chair
SP CM 305. Language, Thought and Action.
(Cross-listed with LING, COMST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ENGL 250
The study of symbolic processes and how meaning is conveyed in words, sentences, and utterances; discussion of modern theories of meaning; and an exploration of relationships among language, thought and action.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SP CM 312. Business and Professional Speaking.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 212
Theory, principles, and competency development in the creation of coherent, articulate business and professional oral presentations.
SP CM 313. Communication in Classrooms and Workshops.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 212
Principles of communicating information: training in classroom and workshop-oriented communication activities; use of recording for analysis of presentations.
SP CM 322. Argumentation, Debate, and Critical Thinking.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 212
Practice in preparing and presenting arguments and debates; emphasis on critical thinking and ethical and logical duties of the advocate; analysis, evidence, reasoning, attack, defense, research, case construction, and judging.
SP CM 323. Gender and Communication.
(Cross-listed with W S, COMST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Examines how understanding and enactment of gender identities is shaped by communication. Verbal and nonverbal communication across various contexts including personal relationships and the media. Explores discourse of social movements aiming to transform cultural definitions of gender.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
SP CM 324. Legal Communication.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 212
Speech communication in the legal system inside and outside the trial process: interviewing and counseling, negotiating and bargaining, voir dire, opening statements, examination of witnesses, closing arguments, judge's instructions, jury behavior, and appellate advocacy.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SP CM 325. Nonverbal Communication.
(Cross-listed with COMST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: COMST 101 or 102, 203, 301
Approaches to studying nonverbal communication; nonverbal functions and aspects of social interaction such as space, body language, touch, and gaze.
SP CM 327. Persuasion.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 212
Examination of persuasive theories, strategies and research in persuasion. Emphasis on application and analysis; logical, emotional, and ethical proofs.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SP CM 350. Rhetorical Traditions.
(Cross-listed with ENGL, CL ST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ENGL 250
Ideas about the relationship between rhetoric and society in contemporary and historical contexts. An exploration of classical and contemporary rhetorical theories in relation to selected topics that may include politics, gender, race, ethics, education, science, or technology.
SP CM 404. Seminar.
(Dual-listed with 504). Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 15 credits in speech communication
SP CM 404A. Speech Communication.
(Dual-listed with 504). Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 15 credits in speech communication
SP CM 404B. Speech Education.
(Dual-listed with 504). Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 15 credits in speech communication
SP CM 412. Rhetorical Criticism.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 212 and 6 credits in speech communication
Development of rhetorical theory and practice from Corax to modern times. Application of principles of criticism to current public speaking practices.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SP CM 416. History of American Public Address.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: SP CM 212
Relationship between public discourse and social change; selected speakers and discourse as linked with political or historical events.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SP CM 417. Campaign Rhetoric.
(Cross-listed with POL S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: SP CM 212
Backgrounds of candidates for state and national elections; selected speeches and issues; persuasive strategies and techniques of individual speakers.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SP CM 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 18 credits in speech communication, junior classification, permission of department chair
Only one independent study enrollment is permitted within the department per semester.
SP CM 495A. Directing Speech Activities.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: C I 301; 9 credits in speech communication; minimum grade point of 2.5 in speech communication courses
Problems, methods, and materials related to directing speech activities in secondary schools.
SP CM 495B. Teaching Speech.
(Cross-listed with C I). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: SP CM 313; 9 credits in speech communication; minimum grade point average of 2.5 in speech communication courses
Problems, methods, and materials related to teaching speech, theatre, and media in secondary schools.
SP CM 497. Capstone Seminar.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 15 credits in speech communication; junior or senior classification
Students synthesize relevant theory and research about contemporary communication practice culminating in a multi-modal capstone project.
SP CM 499. Communication Internship.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 18 credits in speech communication courses, other courses deemed appropriate by faculty adviser; 2nd semester junior or senior standing; cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 overall and 3.0 in speech communication; and permission of the internship committee
Applications should be submitted in the term prior to the term in which the internship is desired. Supervised application of speech communication in professional settings.
SP CM 504. Seminar.
(Dual-listed with 404). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Topics may include the following:.
SP CM 504A. Speech Communication.
(Dual-listed with 404). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Topics may include the following:.
SP CM 504B. Speech Education.
(Dual-listed with 404). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Topics may include the following:.
SP CM 513. Proseminar: Teaching Fundamentals of Public Speaking.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits. F.
Required of all new Speech Communication 212 teaching assistants. Introduction to the teaching of public speaking. Support and supervision of teaching assistants of SP CM 212. Discussion of lesson planning, teaching methods, development of speaking assignments, and evaluation of student speaking.
SP CM 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: Permission of department chair
Special Education Courses
SP ED 250. Education of the Exceptional Learner in a Diverse Society.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: C I 204
An overview of students with diverse learning needs, including legal foundations. Emphasis on early identification; educational programming, services and strategies; and preparation for community living in a heterogeneous society.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
SP ED 330. Introduction to Instruction for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 250, concurrent enrollment in C I 280I, 377
Educational services and programming for students with mild/moderate disabilities examined from an historical perspective. Current trends, issues, impact of federal and state laws, and identification procedures. Characteristics of students with mild/moderate disabilities.
SP ED 334. Teaching Exceptional Learners in the General Classroom.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in SP ED 330
Evidence-based teaching strategies and instructional accommodations for inclusive education. Emphasis on managing challenging behavior.
SP ED 355. Classroom Assessment in Inclusive Primary Settings.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 455; C I 433, 438, 439, 468G, 468I
Examination and application of strategies for determining special educational needs, planning and evaluating instructional programs, and monitoring student progress.
SP ED 365. Classroom Assessment for Special Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 330
Formal and informal diagnostic instruments. Determination of special education needs. Planning, adaptation, and formative evaluation of instructional programs for students with mild/moderate disabilities.
SP ED 368. Teaching in Inclusive Primary Settings.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in C I 377, 468F
Federal and state law. Service delivery models. Issues related to providing instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners in inclusive primary settings.
SP ED 401. Teaching Secondary Students with Exceptionalities in General Education.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Overview of characteristics and needs of exceptional children/youth and appropriate service delivery options. Legal foundations for special education. Emphasis on co-teaching models, differentiated instruction, accommodations for instruction and assessment, and collaboration among professionals and parents.
SP ED 416. Supervised Student Teaching.
Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Full admission to teacher education, senior classification, elementary education major; 330, 334, 365, 436, 439; C I 280, 452
Reservation required.
SP ED 436. Instructional Methods for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: C I 245, concurrent enrollment in 365
Evidence-based instructional strategies/techniques in academic areas and materials for individual instruction and classroom management for elementary students with mild/moderate disabilities.
SP ED 455. Instructional Methods for Inclusive Primary Settings.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 355; C I 433, 438, 439, 468G, 468I
Evidence-based instructional strategies and techniques in academic areas that support the learning of students with diverse learning needs. Emphasis on accommodations and alternative teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.
SP ED 459. Field Experience - Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 365, 436, concurrent enrollment in 460
Observation and involvement with students with mild/moderate disabilities in school settings.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
SP ED 460. Special Education Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 436, concurrent enrollment in 459
Application of evidence-based instructional strategies/techniques in academic and behavioral areas with students who have mild/moderate disabilities. Discussion of professional practices.
SP ED 464. Collaborative Partnerships in Special Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: SP ED 365, 436
Collaborative skills used in education of students with mild/moderate disabilities. Includes collaboration between general and special education teachers, parents, paraeducators, and other education professionals and agencies.
SP ED 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-5.
F.S.
Prereq: 12 credits in elementary education, permission of department chair
SP ED 501. Teaching Secondary Students with Exceptionalities in General Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: Baccalaureate degree
Overview of characteristics and needs of exceptional children/youth and appropriate service delivery options. Legal foundations for special education. Emphasis on co-teaching models, differentiated instruction, accommodations for instruction and assessment, and collaboration among professionals and parents.
SP ED 510. Foundations in Mild/Moderate Disabilities.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 501 or equivalent
Historical and legal foundations for special education. Characteristics, prevalence, and etiology of mild/moderate disabilities. Historical and contemporary models of programming for students with disabilities.
SP ED 511. Foundations of Behavior Disorders and Learning Disabilities.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Study of theory, characteristics, and special education service delivery models to students with moderate/severe behavior/learning disabilities in the public schools and residential settings.
SP ED 515. Assessment of Children and Youth with Disabilities.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 510 or 511
Formal and informal methods of assessment for identification/eligibility, IEP development, and progress monitoring. Formative evaluation of academic and behavioral skills, including curriculum-based measurement and functional behavioral assessment.
SP ED 517. Research in Special Education.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
SS.
Prereq: RESEV 550, SP ED 515
Critical review of recent research in education and related behavioral sciences as applied to education of students with disabilities. Examination of multiple research methodologies.
SP ED 520. Evidence-based Practices for Mild/Moderate Disabilities.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 510, 515
Evidence-based instructional methods for meeting the academic and behavioral needs of students with mild/moderate disabilities. Includes methods, strategies, and behavior management techniques appropriate for students with mild or moderate disabilities.
SP ED 530. Evidence-based Practices in Behavior Disorders.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 511, 515
Current research on evidence-based interventions designed to improve the behavior and social skills of students with moderate/severe behavior disorders. Particular emphasis on positive behavioral supports and behavior change strategies.
SP ED 540. Evidence-based Practices in Learning Disabilities.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 511, 515
Current research on evidence-based interventions designed to improve the academic performance of students with moderate/severe learning disabilities. Particular emphasis on methods for improving reading, written expression, and mathematics, as well as performance in content-area instruction.
SP ED 553. Teaching Struggling Adolescent Readers.
(Cross-listed with C I). (3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: Teaching license
Instructional strategies for enhancing the fluency, vocabulary and comprehension of struggling adolescent readers. Attention to content-area reading materials and strategies.
SP ED 555. Career Education and Transition for Youth with Disabilities.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
SS.
Prereq: 510 or 511
Examination of the academic, personal, social, employability, and daily living skills needed for a satisfactory adult life. Exploration of curricula, programs, and services to meet these needs.
SP ED 560. Classroom Management/Behavior Support.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Teaching license
Emphasis on positive behavioral supports and understanding behavior and its context through a functional behavioral approach. Design and development of carefully planned behavioral intervention programs for groups and individual students in general and special education settings.
SP ED 564. Collaborative Consultation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 515, 520 or 530 or 540
Models of consultation. Characteristics and methods to promote effective collaboration with families, paraprofessionals, other school personnel, and representatives of other agencies. Includes specific attention to IEP development as a collaborative process.
SP ED 565. Role of the Consultant.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Prereq: 564
Explore role of the educational consultant in different settings (state department, area education agency, school district, private). Examine roles in relationship to models (mental health, collaborative, organization).
SP ED 567. Teaching Mathematics to Struggling Secondary Learners.
(Cross-listed with C I). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Secondary teaching experience
Instructional methods and assessment techniques for secondary students struggling to learn mathematics. Particular emphasis on current research, practices, and trends in mathematics interventions for at-risk students and students with disabilities.
SP ED 570. Systems-level Supports for Youth with Behavior and Learning Disabilities.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: 511
Overview of support systems (education, juvenile justice, mental health, communities) that serve students with special education needs. Working with and supporting families.
SP ED 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-5.
F.S.
Prereq: 15 credits in education, permission of department chair
SP ED 591. Supervised Field Experience.
(0-2) Cr. 1-6.
F.S.
Prereq: 15 graduate credits in special area, admission to the graduate program in special education
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special areas.
SP ED 591G. Mild/Moderate Disabilities, K-8;.
(0-2) Cr. 1-6.
F.S.
Prereq: 15 graduate credits in special area, admission to the graduate program in special education
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special areas.
SP ED 591H. Mild/Moderate Disabilities, 5-12;.
(0-2) Cr. 1-6.
F.S.
Prereq: 15 graduate credits in special area, admission to the graduate program in special education
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special areas.
SP ED 591K. Behavior Disorders/Learning Disabilities, Ages 5-21.
(0-2) Cr. 1-6.
F.S.
Prereq: 15 graduate credits in special area, admission to the graduate program in special education
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special areas.
SP ED 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 1-5.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 15 credits in education
SP ED 615. Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits.
Selected topics in special education. Analysis of current special education research. Evaluation of impact upon the profession. Implications for additional research.
SP ED 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: 15 credits in education
Spanish Courses
SPAN 097. Accelerated Spanish Review.
(3-2) Cr. arr.
F.S.
Prereq: Two years but less than three years of high-school Spanish
For students who require additional review at the first year (101-102) level. Course components include a compact review of 101 and the essential elements of 102. Course completed with a passing grade fulfills the LAS foreign language requirement. Not recommended for students who wish to continue language at the second year (201-202) level without completing 102.
SPAN 101. Elementary Spanish I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.SS.
A communicative approach to grammar and vocabulary within the context of Hispanic culture.
SPAN 102. Elementary Spanish II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.SS.
Prereq: 101, 97 or placement by departmental exam
Continuation of Spanish 101. A communicative approach to grammar and vocabulary within the context of Hispanic culture.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 195. Study Abroad.
Cr. 3.
SS.
Supervised instruction in Spanish and Hispanic culture; formal class instruction at level appropriate to student's training, augmented by practical living experience. Taught in Spanish. Consult the department regarding equivalency with SPAN 101 or 102.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 201. Intermediate Spanish I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 102 or placement by departmental exam
Intensive review of basic grammar and conversation. Practice in oral and written communication. Development of fluency with idiomatic expressions. Selected readings on culture and literature.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 202. Intermediate Spanish II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 201 or placement by departmental exam
Continuation of Spanish 201. Intensive review of basic grammar. Practice in oral and written communication. Development of fluency with idiomatic expressions. Selected readings on culture and literature.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 295. Study Abroad.
Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: 102 or equivalent
Supervised instruction in Spanish and Hispanic culture; formal class instruction at level appropriate to student's training, augmented by practical living experience. Taught in Spanish. Consult the department regarding equivalency with SPAN 201 or 202.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 297. Intensive Intermediate Spanish.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 4 years of high school Spanish, two years of Spanish at a community college, Spanish 201, or equivalent by placement
Bridge course between 200- and 300-level Spanish courses to prepare students for 300 level courses. Focus on application of advanced grammatical concepts. Designed for students who want to continue at the 300 level. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN 301. Spanish Grammar and Composition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 202 or placement by departmental exam
Review and application of grammar concepts in the development of writing skills within the context of Hispanic culture. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 303. Spanish Grammar and Conversation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 202 or placement by departmental exam
Intensive oral practice and improvement of oral proficiency. Application of specific grammatical concepts for development of conversational skills within the context of Hispanic culture. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN 303A. Conversation through Culture.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 202 or placement by departmental exam
Intensive oral practice and improvement of oral proficiency. Application of specific grammatical concepts for development of conversational skills within the context of Hispanic culture. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN 303B. Conversation for Professionals.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 202 or placement by departmental exam
Intensive oral practice and improvement of oral proficiency. Application of specific grammatical concepts for development of conversational skills within the context of Hispanic culture. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN 304. Spanish for Business and Professions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 202 or placement by departmental exam (301 recommended)
Introduction to professional communication within a cultural context. Grammar review as needed. Individual projects will focus on special interests. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 314. Introduction to Reading Hispanic Texts.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 301
Critical reading of Hispanic literary and cultural texts. Presentation of techniques and terminology of literary criticism. Study of basic genres such as: narrative, poetry, drama, essay. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 321. Spanish Civilization.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: One course at the 300 level
A survey of the social, political, religious, and cultural history of Spain. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 322. Latin American Civilization.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: One course at the 300 level
A survey of the social, political, religious, and cultural history of Spanish America. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 323. Spain Today.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: One course at the 300 level
A survey of social, political, economic, and cultural topics relevant to contemporary Spain. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 324. Latin America Today.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: One course at the 300 level
A survey of social, political, economic, and cultural topics relevant to contemporary Latin America. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 326. Studies in Hispanic Art or Film.
(Dual-listed with 526). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: One course at the 300 level
Survey of major currents and figures in Spanish and Latin American art and/or film. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 330. Studies in Spanish Literature to 1700.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 314
Introduction to Spanish literature from the earliest times through the Golden Age; techniques of literary criticism. Lectures, discussion, and analysis of individual selections in Spanish. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 331. Studies in Spanish Literature from 1700 to the Present.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 314
Introduction to Spanish literature from the eighteenth century to the present; techniques of literary criticism. Lectures, discussion, and analysis of individual selections in Spanish. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 332. Studies in Latin American Literature from Pre-Columbian Times through the Nineteenth Century.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 314
Introduction to Latin American literature from the earliest times to circa 1900; techniques of literary criticism. Lectures, discussion, and analysis of individual selections in Spanish. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 333. Studies in Latin American Literature from the Twentieth Century to the Present.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 314
Introduction to Latin American literature from the twentieth century to the present; techniques of literary criticism. Lectures, discussion, and analysis of individual selections in Spanish. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 351. Introduction to Spanish-English Translation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 301, 303 or 304
Introduction to the theory, methods, techniques, and problems of translation. Consideration of material from business, literature, and the social sciences. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 352. Introduction to Spanish Phonology.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 301, 303 or 304
An introductory study of the articulation, classification, distribution, and regional variations of the sounds of the Spanish language. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 354. Introduction to Spanish-English Interpretation.
(Dual-listed with 554). (Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: SPAN 351
Introduction to the theory, methods, techniques, and problems of consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. Consideration of material from business, agriculture, law, design, medicine, literature, advertisement, and sports. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 370. Hispanic Topics in English Translation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Topics vary according to faculty interest. Author, genre or period study, women writers, cinema, or contemporary theory. Readings, discussions, and papers in English. May not be counted as a prerequisite.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 370S. Hispanic topics on women or feminism (cross listed to W S 370S).
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Topics vary according to faculty interest. Author, genre or period study, women writers, cinema, or contemporary theory. Readings, discussions, and papers in English. May not be counted as a prerequisite.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 395. Study Abroad.
Cr. 1-10.
Prereq: 2 years university-level Spanish or equivalent
Supervised instruction in Spanish and Hispanic culture; formal class instruction at level appropriate to students' training, enhanced by practical living experience.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 401. Advanced Composition and Grammar.
(Dual-listed with 501). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 314 and one course at the 320-level or above
Advanced study of Spanish grammar and syntax. Students' writing of compositions incorporates an advanced understanding of grammar, syntax, and principles of organization of thought and ideas. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 440. Seminar on the Literatures and Cultures of Spain.
(Dual-listed with 540). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 330, 331, 332, or 333. (Recommended 330 and 331)
Discussion and analysis of selected topics in Spanish literature and culture from the Middle Ages to the Present. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 441. Seminar on Cervantes and the Golden Age.
(Dual-listed with 541). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 330, 331, 332, or 333. (330 recommended)
Discussion and analysis of selected works of Cervantes within the social and cultural context of the Golden Age. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 445. Seminar on the Literatures and Cultures of Latin America.
(Dual-listed with 545). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 330, 331, 332, or 333. (332 and 333 recommended)
Discussion and analysis of selected topics in Latin American literature and culture from Pre-Colonial times to the Present. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 462. Contrastive Analysis of Spanish/ English for Translators.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 351
Linguistic study of the major differences between the Spanish and English grammatical systems and their applications in the translation of Spanish to English. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
SPAN 463. Hispanic Dialectology.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 352
Intensive study of the phonology, morphosyntax and lexicon of the Hispanic dialects of Spain and Latin America in their historical context. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in Spanish and permission of department chair
Designed to meet the needs of students in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 6 credits in Span 490 may be counted toward graduation.
SPAN 499. Internship in Spanish.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits of Spanish at the 300 level; permission of advisor and WLC Internship Coordinator
Work experience using Spanish language skills in the public or private sector, combined with academic work under faculty supervision.
Up to 3 credits may apply toward the major. Available only to majors and minors.
SPAN 501. Advanced Composition and Grammar.
(Dual-listed with 401). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 314 and one course at the 320-level or above
Advanced study of Spanish grammar and syntax. Students' writing of compositions incorporates an advanced understanding of grammar, syntax, and principles of organization of thought and ideas. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN 526. Studies in Hispanic Art or Film.
(Dual-listed with 326). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 credits in Spanish literature or culture at 400 level
Survey of major currents and figures in Spanish and Latin American art and/or film.
SPAN 540. Seminar on the Literatures and Cultures of Spain.
(Dual-listed with 440). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Six credits in Spanish literature or culture at 400 level
Discussion and analysis of selected topics in Spanish literature and culture from the Middle Ages to the Present. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN 541. Seminar on Cervantes and the Golden Age.
(Dual-listed with 441). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Six credits in Spanish literature of culture at 400 level
Discussion and analysis of selected works of Cervantes within the social and cultural context of the Golden Age. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN 545. Seminar on the Literatures and Cultures of Latin America.
(Dual-listed with 445). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Six credits in Spanish literature or culture at 400 level
Discussion and analysis of selected topics in Latin American literature and culture from Pre-Colonial Times to the Present. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN 554. Introduction to Spanish-English Interpretation.
(Dual-listed with 354). (Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: SPAN 351
Introduction to the theory, methods, techniques, and problems of consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. Consideration of material from business, agriculture, law, design, medicine, literature, advertisement, and sports. Taught in Spanish.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SPAN 590. Special Topics in Spanish.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Spanish
SPAN 590A. Literature or Literary Criticism.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Spanish
SPAN 590B. Linguistics.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Spanish
SPAN 590C. Language Pedagogy.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Spanish
SPAN 590D. Civilization.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Spanish
Statistics Courses
STAT 100. Orientation in Statistics.
(1-0) Cr. R.
F.
Opportunities, challenges, and the scope of the curriculum in statistics. For students planning or considering a career in this area.
STAT 101. Principles of Statistics.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 1 1/2 years of high school algebra
Statistical concepts in modern society; descriptive statistics and graphical displays of data; the normal distribution; data collection (sampling and designing experiments); elementary probability; elements of statistical inference; estimation and hypothesis testing; linear regression and correlation; contingency tables.
Credit for only one of the following courses may be applied toward graduation: Stat 101, 104, 105, 226.
STAT 104. Introduction to Statistics.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 1 1/2 years of high school algebra
Statistical concepts and their use in science; collecting, organizing and drawing conclusions from data; elementary probability; binomial and normal distributions; regression; estimation and hypothesis testing. For students in the agricultural and biological sciences.
Credit for only one of the following courses may be applied toward graduation: Stat 101, 104, 105, 226.
STAT 105. Introduction to Statistics for Engineers.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: MATH 165 (or 165H)
Statistical concepts with emphasis on engineering applications. Data collection; descriptive statistics; probability distributions and their properties; elements of statistical inference; regression; statistical quality control charts; use of statistical software; team project involving data collection, description and analysis.
Credit for only one of the following courses may be applied toward graduation: Stat 101, 104, 105, 226. Credit for both Stat 105 and 305 may not be applied for graduation.
STAT 226. Introduction to Business Statistics I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: MATH 150 or 165
Obtaining, presenting, and organizing statistical data; measures of location and dispersion; the Normal distribution; sampling and sampling distributions; elements of statistical inference; estimation and confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; inference for simple linear regression analysis; use of computers to visualize and analyze data.
Credit for only one of the following courses may be applied toward graduation: Stat 101, 104, 105, 226.
STAT 231. Probability and Statistical Inference for Engineers.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in MATH 265
Emphasis on engineering applications. Basic probability; random variables and probability distributions; joint and sampling distributions. Descriptive statistics; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; simple linear regression; multiple linear regression; one way analysis of variance; use of statistical software.
STAT 305. Engineering Statistics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: MATH 165 (or 165H)
Statistics for engineering problem solving. Principles of engineering data collection; descriptive statistics; elementary probability distributions; principles of experimentation; confidence intervals and significance tests; one-, two-, and multi-sample studies; regression analysis; use of statistical software; team project involving engineering experimentation and data analysis.
Credit for both Stat 105 and 305 may not be applied for graduation.
STAT 322. Probabilistic Methods for Electrical Engineers.
(Cross-listed with E E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: E E 224
Introduction to probability with applications to electrical engineering. Sets and events, probability space, conditional probability, total probability and Bayes' rule. Discrete and continuous random variables, cumulative distribution function, probability mass and density functions, expectation, moments, moment generating functions, multiple random variables, functions of random variables. Elements of statistics, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, least squares. Introduction to random processes.
STAT 326. Introduction to Business Statistics II.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 226
Multiple regression analysis; regression diagnostics; model building; applications in analysis of variance and time series; random variables; distributions; conditional probability; statistical process control methods; use of computers to visualize and analyze data.
STAT 330. Probability and Statistics for Computer Science.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: MATH 166
Topics from probability and statistics applicable to computer science. Basic probability; Random variables and their distributions; Elementary probabilistic simulation; Queuing models; Basic statistical inference; Introduction to regression.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 332. Visual Communication of Quantitative Information.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: STAT 101, 104 or 226; ENGL 250
Communicating quantitative information using visual displays; visualizing data; interactive and dynamic data displays; evaluating current examples in the media; color, perception, and representation in graphs; interpreting data displays.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 341. Introduction to the Theory of Probability and Statistics I.
(Cross-listed with MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: MATH 265 (or 265H)
Probability; distribution functions and their properties; classical discrete and continuous distribution functions; multivariate probability distributions and their properties; moment generating functions; simulation of random variables and use of the R statistical package.
Credit for both Stat 341 and 447 may not be applied toward graduation.
STAT 342. Introduction to the Theory of Probability and Statistics II.
(Cross-listed with MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: STAT 341; MATH 307 or 317
Transformations of random variables; sampling distributions; confidence intervals and hypothesis testing; theory of estimation and hypothesis tests; linear model theory; enumerative data; use of the R statistical package for simulation and data analysis.
STAT 361. Statistical Quality Assurance.
(Cross-listed with I E). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: STAT 231 or 401
Statistical methods for process improvement. Simple quality assurance principles and tools. Measurement system precision and accuracy assessment. Control charts. Process capability assessment. Experimental design and analysis for process improvement. Significant external project in process improvement.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department chair
Off-campus work periods for undergraduate students in a field of statistics.
STAT 401. Statistical Methods for Research Workers.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 101 or 104 or 105 or 226
Graduate students without an equivalent course should contact the department. Methods of analyzing and interpreting experimental and survey data. Statistical concepts and models; estimation; hypothesis tests with continuous and discrete data; simple and multiple linear regression and correlation; introduction to analysis of variance and blocking.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 402. Statistical Design and the Analysis of Experiments.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 401
The role of statistics in research and the principles of experimental design. Experimental units, randomization, replication, blocking, subdividing and repeatedly measuring experimental units; factorial treatment designs and confounding; extensions of the analysis of variance to cover general crossed and nested classifications and models that include both classificatory and continuous factors. Determining sample size.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 404. Regression for Social and Behavioral Research.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 401
Lorenz, Roberts. Applications of generalized linear regression models to social science data. Assumptions of regression; diagnostics and transformations; analysis of variance and covariance; path analysis; logistic, multinomial and Poisson regression.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 406. Statistical Methods for Spatial Data.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Six hours of statistics at the 400-level
The analysis of spatial data; geostatistical methods and spatial prediction; discrete index random fields and Markov random field models; models for spatial point processes. Emphasis on application and practical use of spatial statistical analysis.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 407. Methods of Multivariate Analysis.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 401, knowledge of matrix algebra
Carriquiry, Cook. Techniques for displaying and analyzing multivariate data including plotting high-dimensional data using interactive graphics, comparing group mean vectors using Hotelling's T2, multivariate analysis of variance, reducing variable dimension with principal components, grouping/classifying observations with cluster analysis and discriminant analysis. Imputation of missing multivariate observations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 415. Advanced Statistical Methods for Research Workers.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits. S.
Prereq: 401
Advanced statistical methods for modeling and analyzing data. Taught as separate 1 cr. sections, each of 5 weeks. Three sections taught in one semester. Areas covered: Logistic and Poisson regression; Structural equation modeling; Smoothing and nonparametric regression; Nonparametric and distribution free methods; Bootstrapping and randomization tests; Visualization of high dimensional data; Analysis of species composition data; Missing data and measurement error.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 416. Statistical Design and Analysis of Gene Expression Experiments.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: STAT 401
Introduction to two-color microarray technology and single-channel platforms (Affymetrix GeneChips); introduction to next-generation sequencing (especially RNA sequencing)technology; the role of blocking, randomization, and biological and technical replication in gene expression experiments; design of single-channel microarray experiments, two-color microarray experiments, and RNA sequencing experiments; normalization methods for microarray data and RNA sequencing data; methods for identifying differentially expressed genes including mixed linear model analysis, empirical Bayes analysis, and resampling based approaches; procedures for controlling false discovery rate for multiple testing; clustering and classification problems for gene expression data; testing gene categories; emphasis on practical use of methods.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 421. Survey Sampling Techniques.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 231 or 328 or 401
Concepts of sample surveys and the survey process; methods of designing sample surveys, including: simple random, stratified, and multistage sampling designs; methods of analyzing sample surveys including ratio, regression, domain estimation and nonresponse.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 430. Empirical Methods for the Computational Sciences.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: STAT 330 or an equivalent course, MATH 166, knowledge of linear algebra.
Statistical methods for research involving computers; exploratory data analysis; selected topics from analysis of designed experiments - analysis of variance, hypothesis testing, interaction among variables; linear regression, logistic regression, Poisson regression; parameter estimation, prediction, confidence regions, dimension reduction techniques, model diagnostics and sensitivity analysis; Markov chains and processes; simulation techniques and bootstrap methods; applications to computer science, bioinformatics, computer engineering - programs, models and systems as objects of empirical study; communicating results of empirical studies. Statistical software: R.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 432. Applied Probability Models.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 231 or 341 or 447
Probabilistic models in biological, engineering and the physical sciences. Markov chains; Poisson, birth-and-death, renewal, branching and queing processes; applications to bioinformatics and other quantitative problems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 447. Statistical Theory for Research Workers.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: MATH 151 and permission of instructor, or MATH 265
Primarily for graduate students not majoring in statistics. Emphasis on aspects of the theory underlying statistical methods. Probability, probability density and mass functions, distribution functions, moment generating functions, sampling distributions, point and interval estimation, maximum likelihood and likelihood ratio tests, linear model theory, conditional expectation and minimum mean square error estimation, introduction to posterior distributions and Bayesian analysis, use of simulation to verify and extend theory.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Credit for both Stat 341 and 447 may not be applied toward graduation.
STAT 451. Applied Time Series.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 231 or 328 or 401
Meeker. Methods for analyzing data collected over time; review of multiple regression analysis. Elementary forecasting methods: moving averages and exponential smoothing. Autoregressive-moving average (Box-Jenkins) models: identification, estimation, diagnostic checking, and forecasting. Transfer function models and intervention analysis. Introduction to multivariate time series methods.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 457. Applied Categorical Data Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: STAT 401 (or equivalent)
Statistical methods for the analysis of categorical data: estimation of proportions, chi-square tests, sample size determination, measures of association and relative risk, measures of agreement, logistic regression, Poisson regression and log-linear models, matched-pair and repeated measures designs, conditional inference. Applications to social, behavioral, and health sciences.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 479. Computer Processing of Statistical Data.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 401
Marasinghe. Structure, content and programming aspects of the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) software package. Advanced techniques in the use of SAS for data analysis including statistical graphics, regression diagnostics, and complex analysis of variance models. If time permits, the SAS macro programming language will be introduced.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 480. Statistical Computing Applications.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 231 or 328 or 401
Modern statistical computing. Data management; spread sheets, verifying data accuracy, transferring data between software packages. Data and graphical analysis with statistical software packages. Algorithmic programming concepts and applications. Simulation. Software reliability.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 10 credits in statistics
No more than 9 credits in Stat 490 may be counted toward graduation.
STAT 490H. Honors..
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 10 credits in statistics
No more than 9 credits in Stat 490 may be counted toward graduation.
STAT 493. Workshop in Statistics.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 101 or 104 or 226
Off-Campus only. Introduction to methods for analyzing data from surveys and experiments. Summarizing data, analysis of data from simple random samples and more complex survey designs, experimental design, estimation and hypothesis testing for data from simple experiments, good and bad graphical presentations of results. Designed for master of agriculture program only.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 495. Applied Statistics for Industry I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 101 or 104 or 105 or 226; MATH 166 (or 166H)
Graduate students without an equivalent course should consult the department. Statistical thinking applied to industrial processes. Assessing, monitoring and improving processes using statistical methods. Analytic/enumerative studies; graphical displays of data; fundamentals of six sigma; process monitoring; control charts; capability analysis.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 496. Applied Statistics for Industry II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 495
Statistical design and analysis of industrial experiments. Concepts of control, randomization and replication. Simple and multiple regression; factorial and fractional factorial experiments; application of ideas of six sigma; reliability; analysis of lifetime data.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
STAT 500. Statistical Methods.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 101
Introduction to methods for analyzing data from experiments and observational data. Design-based and model-based inference. Estimation, hypothesis testing, and model assessment for 2 group and k group studies. Experimental design and the use of pairing/blocking. Analysis of discrete data. Correlation and regression, prediction, model selection and diagnostics. Simple mixed models including nested random effects and split plot experimental designs. Use of the SAS statistical software.
STAT 501. Multivariate Statistical Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 500 or 402; 447 or 542; knowledge of matrix algebra
Statistical methods for analyzing and displaying multivariate data: simultaneous analysis of multiple responses, multivariate analysis of variance; summarizing high dimensional data with principal components, factor analysis, canonical correlations, multidimensional scaling; grouping similar items with cluster analysis; classification methods; dynamic graphics. Statistical software: SAS, S-Plus or R, and GGobi.
STAT 503. Exploratory Methods and Data Mining.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 401, 341 or 447
Approaches to finding the unexpected in data; pattern recognition, classification, association rules, graphical methods, classical and computer-intensive statistical techniques, and problem solving. Emphasis is on data-centered, non-inferential statistics for large or high-dimensional data, topical problems, and building report writing skills.
STAT 505. Environmental Statistics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 341 or 447; 401
Statistical methods and models for environmental applications. Emphasis on environmental toxicology. Analysis of data with below detection-limit values. Dose-response curve modeling, including overdispersion and estimation of safe doses. Trend analysis; analysis of autocorrelated data. Equivalence testing.
STAT 506. Statistical Methods for Spatial Data.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 447 or 542
The analysis of spatial data; geostatistical methods and spatial prediction; discrete index random fields and Markkov random field models; models for spatial point processes.
STAT 511. Statistical Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 500 or 402 or 404; 447 or 542 and current enrollment in 543; knowledge of matrix algebra
Introduction to the general theory of linear models, least squares and maximum likelihood estimation, hypothesis testing, interval estimation and prediction, analysis of unbalanced designs. Models with both fixed and random factors. Introduction to non-linear and generalized linear models, bootstrap estimation, smoothing methods. Requires use of R statistical software.
STAT 512. Design of Experiments.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 511
Basic techniques of experimental design developed in the context of the general linear model; completely randomized, randomized complete block, and Latin Square designs; factorial experiments, confounding, fractional replication; split-plot and incomplete block designs.
STAT 513. Response Surface Methodology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 402 or 512, knowledge of elementary matrix theory and matrix formulation of regression
Morris. Analysis techniques for locating optimum and near-optimum operating conditions: standard experimental designs for first- and second-order response surface models; design performance criteria; use of data transformations; mixture experiments; optimization for multiple-response problems. Requires use of statistical software with matrix functions.
STAT 515. Theory and Applications of Nonlinear Models.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 447 or 543, 511
Construction of nonlinear statistical models; random and systematic model components, additive error nonlinear regression with constant and non-constant error variances, generalized linear models, transform both sides models. Iterative algorithms for estimation and asymptotic inference. Basic random parameter models, beta-binomial and gamma-Poisson mixtures. Requires use of instructor-supplied and student-written R functions.
STAT 516. Statistical Design and Analysis of Gene Expression Experiments.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: STAT 500; 447 or 542
Introduction to two-color microarray technology including cDNA and oligo microarrays; introduction to single-channel platforms (Affymetrix GeneChips); introduction to RNA sequencing technology; the role of blocking, randomization, and biological and technical replication in gene expression experiments; design of single-channel microarray experiments, two-color microarray experiments and RNA sequencing experiments; normalization methods; methods for identifying differentially expressed genes including mixed linear model analysis, empirical Bayes analysis, and resampling based approaches; adjustments for multiple testing; clustering and classification using gene expression data; emphasis on current research topics for statistical analysis of high dimensional gene expression data.
STAT 521. Theory and Applications of Sample Surveys.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 401; 447 or 542
Practical aspects and basic theory of design and estimation in sample surveys for finite populations. Simple random, systematic, stratified, cluster multistage and unequal-probability sampling. Horvitz-Thompson estimation of totals and functions of totals: means, proportions, regression coefficients. Linearization technique for variance estimation. Model-assisted ratio and regression estimation. Two-phase sampling and sampling on two occasions. Non-response effects. Imputation.
STAT 522. Advanced Applied Survey Sampling.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: STAT 521 or both STAT 421 and Stat 477
Advanced topics in survey sampling and methodology: clustering and stratification in practice, adjustments and imputation for missing data, variance estimation in complex surveys, methods of panel and/or longitudinal surveys, procedures to increase response rates, and computing. Examples are taken from large, well-known surveys in various subject areas. Prior exposure to mathematical statistics, probability, and at least one course in survey sampling theory is assumed.
STAT 531. Quality Control and Engineering Statistics.
(Cross-listed with I E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: STAT 401; 342 or 447
Wu. Statistical methods and theory applicable to problems of industrial process monitoring and improvement. Statistical issues in industrial measurement; Shewhart, CUSUM, and other control charts; feedback control; process characterization studies; estimation of product and process characteristics; acceptance sampling, continuous sampling and sequential sampling; economic and decision theoretic arguments in industrial statistics.
STAT 533. Reliability.
(Cross-listed with I E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 342 or 432 or 447
Meeker. Probabilistic modeling and inference in engineering reliability; lifetime models, product limit estimator, probability plotting, maximum likelihood estimation for censored data, Bayesian methods in reliability, system reliability models, competing risk analysis, acceleration models and analysis of accelerated test data; analysis of recurrence data; planning studies to obtain reliability data.
STAT 534. Ecological Statistics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 447 or 542
Dixon. Statistical methods for non-standard problems, illustrated using questions and data from ecological field studies. Specific topics include: Estimation of abundance and survival from mark-recapture studies. Deterministic and stochastic matrix models of population trends. Estimation of species richness and diversity. Ordination and analysis of complex multivariate data. Statistical methods discussed will include randomization and permutation tests, spatial point processes, bootstrap estimation of standard error, partial likelihood and Empirical Bayes methods.
STAT 536. Statistical Genetics.
(Cross-listed with GDCB). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 401, 447; GEN 320 or BIOL 313
Statistical models and methods for genetics covering models of population processes: selection, mutation, migration, population structure, and linkage disequilibrium, and inference techniques: genetic mapping, linkage analysis, and quantitative trait analysis. Applications include genetic map construction, gene mapping, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), inference about population structure, phylogenetic tree construction, and forensic and paternity identification.
STAT 542. Theory of Probability and Statistics I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 341; MATH 414 or 465
Sample spaces, probability, conditional probability; Random variables, univariate distributions, expectation, median, and other characteristics of distributions, moment generating functions; Joint distributions, conditional distributions and independence, correlation and covariance; Probability laws and transformations; Introduction to the Multivariate Normal distribution; Sampling distributions, order statistics; Convergence concepts, the law of large numbers, the central limit theorem and delta method; Basics of stochastic simulation.
STAT 543. Theory of Probability and Statistics II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 542
Point estimation including method of moments, maximum likelihood estimation, exponential family, Bayes estimators, Loss function and Bayesian optimality, unbiasedness, sufficiency, completeness, Basu's theorem; Interval estimation including confidence intervals, prediction intervals, Bayesian interval estimation; Hypothesis testing including Neyman-Pearson Lemma, uniformly most powerful tests, likelihood ratio tests; Bayesian tests; Large sample properties of maximum likelihood estimators and likelihood ratio tests; Nonparametric methods, bootstrap.
STAT 544. Bayesian Statistics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 543
Specification of probability models; subjective, conjugate, and noninformative prior distributions; hierarchical models; analytical and computational techniques for obtaining posterior distributions; model checking, model selection, diagnostics; comparison of Bayesian and traditional methods.
STAT 546. Nonparametric Methods in Statistics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 511, 542
Chen, Opsomer. Overview of parametric versus nonparametric methods of inference; introduction to nonparametric smoothing methods for estimating density and regression functions; smoothing parameter selection; applications to semiparametric models and goodness-of-fit tests of a parametric model.
STAT 551. Time Series Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 447 or 542
Concepts of trend and dependence in time series data; stationarity and basic model structures for dealing with temporal dependence; moving average and autoregressive error structures; analysis in the time domain and the frequency domain; parameter estimation, prediction and forecasting; identification of appropriate model structure for actual data and model assessment techniques. Possible extended topics include dynamic models and linear filters.
STAT 554. Introduction to Stochastic Processes.
(Cross-listed with MATH). Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: STAT 542
Markov chains on discrete spaces in discrete and continuous time (random walks, Poisson processes, birth and death processes) and their long-term behavior. Optional topics may include branching processes, renewal theory, introduction to Brownian motion.
STAT 557. Statistical Methods for Counts and Proportions.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 500 or 401; 543 or 447
Statistical methods for analyzing simple random samples when outcomes are counts or proportions; measures of association and relative risk, chi-squared tests, loglinear models, logistic regression and other generalized linear models, tree-based methods. Extensions to longitudinal studies and complex designs, models with fixed and random effects. Use of statistical software: SAS, S-Plus or R.
STAT 565. Methods in Biostatistics.
(Cross-listed with TOX). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: STAT 500 or 401; STAT 543 or 447
Statistical methods useful for biostatistical problems. Topics include analysis of cohort studies, case-control studies and randomized clinical trials, techniques in the analysis of survival data and longitudinal studies, approaches to handling missing data, and meta-analysis. Examples will come from recent studies in cancer, AIDS, heart disease, psychiatry and other human and animal health studies. Use of statistical software: SAS or R.
STAT 568. Bioinformatics II (Advanced Genome Informatics).
(Cross-listed with BCB, GDCB, COM S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BCB 567, BBMB 301, BIOL 315, STAT 430, credit or enrollment in Gen 411
Advanced sequence models. Basic methods in molecular phylogeny. Hidden Markov models. Genome annotation. DNA and protein motifs. Introduction to gene expression analysis.
STAT 570. Bioinformatics IV (Computational Functional Genomics and Systems Biology).
(Cross-listed with BCB, GDCB, COM S, CPR E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BCB 567, BIOL 315, COM S 311 and either 208 or 228, Gen 411, STAT 430
Algorithmic and statistical approaches in computational functional genomics and systems biology. Elements of experiment design. Analysis of high throughput gene expression, proteomics, and other datasets obtained using system-wide measurements. Topological analysis, module discovery, and comparative analysis of gene and protein networks. Modeling, analysis, simulation and inference of transcriptional regulatory modules and networks, protein-protein interaction networks, metabolic networks, cells and systems: Dynamic systems, Boolean, and probabilistic models. Multi-scale, multi-granularity models. Ontology-driven, network based, and probabilistic approaches to information integration.
STAT 579. An Introduction to R.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Enrollment in 500
An introduction to the logic of programming, numerical algorithms, and graphics. The R statistical programming environment will be used to demonstrate how data can be stored, manipulated, plotted, and analyzed using both built-in functions and user extensions. Concepts of modularization, looping, vectorization, conditional execution, and function construction will be emphasized.
STAT 580. Statistical Computing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 579 and 447 or 542
Introduction to scientific computing for statistics using tools and concepts in R: programming tools, modern programming methodologies, modularization, design of statistical algorithms. Introduction to C programming for efficiency; interfacing R with C. Building statistical libraries. Use of algorithms in modern subroutine packages, optimization and integration. Implementation of simulation methods; inversion of probability integral transform, rejection sampling, importance sampling. Monte Carlo integration.
STAT 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
STAT 590A. Theory.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
STAT 590B. Methods.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
STAT 590C. Design of Experiments.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
STAT 590D. Sample Surveys.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
STAT 598. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the department chair
Off-campus work periods for graduate students in a field of statistics.
STAT 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
STAT 601. Advanced Statistical Methods.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 511, 543
Emphasis on the approaches statisticians take toward the statistical formulation of scientific problems. Students should develop an understanding of the way that various concepts of probability are used in problem formulation, analysis, and inference, and the ability to develop one or more appropriate analyses for a variety of problems. Specific methodological topics include permutation procedures and design-based analysis; model building with single and multiple stochastic components; estimation based on least-squares, likelihood functions, modified likelihood functions, sample reuse, and Bayesian analysis; inference in the sample space, parameter space, and belief space. Development of various analyses for real problems, including statistical formulation and necessary computations.
STAT 606. Advanced Spatial Statistics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 506, 642
Consideration of advanced topics in spatial statistics, including areas of current research. Topics may include construction of nonstationary covariance structures including intrinsic random functions, examination of edge effects, general formulation of Markov random field models, spatial subsampling, use of pseudo-likelihood and empirical likelihood concepts in spatial analysis, the applicability of asymptotic frameworks for inference, and a discussion of appropriate measures for point processes.
STAT 611. Theory and Applications of Linear Models.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 500 or 402 or 404, 542 or 447, a course in matrix algebra
Wu. Matrix preliminaries, estimability, theory of least squares and of best linear unbiased estimation, analysis of variance and covariance, distribution of quadratic forms, extension of theory to mixed and random models, inference for variance components.
STAT 612. Advanced Design of Experiments.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 512
General theory of factorial experiments. Design optimality criteria, approximate design and general equivalence theory, computational approaches to constructing optimal designs for linear models, and extensions to nonlinear models. Advanced topics of current interest in the design of experiments, including one or more of: distance based design criteria and construction of spatial process models, screening design strategies for high-dimensional problems, and design problems associated with computational experiments.
STAT 615. Advanced Bayesian Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: STAT 544 and STAT 601
Complex hierarchical and multilevel models, dynamic linear and generalized liner models, spatial models. Bayesian nonparametric methods. Specialized Markov chain Monte Carlo algorithms and practical approaches to increasing mixing and speed convergence. Summarizing posterior distributions, and issues in inference. Model assessment, model selection, and model averaging.
STAT 621. Advanced Theory of Survey Statistics.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 521
Advanced topics of current interest in the design of surveys and analysis of survey data, including: asymptotic theory for design and model-based estimators, use of auxiliary information in estimation, variance estimation techniques, small area estimation, non-response modeling and imputation.
STAT 642. Advanced Probability Theory.
(Cross-listed with MATH). (4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 542
Measure spaces, extension theorem and construction of Lebesgue-Stieltjes measures on Euclidean spaces, Lebesgue integration and the basic convergence theorems, Lp-spaces, absolute continuity of measures and the Radon-Nikodym theorem, absolute continuity of functions on R and the fundamental theorem of Lebesgue integration, product spaces and Fubini-Tonelli Theorems, convolutions. Fourier series and transforms, probability spaces; Kolmogorov's existence theorem for stochastic processes; expectation; Jensen's inequality and applications, independence, Borel-Cantelli lemmas; weak and strong laws of large numbers and applications, renewal theory.
STAT 643. Advanced Theory of Statistical Inference.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 543, 642
Weak convergence; characteristic functions; continuity theorem; Lindberg-Feller central limit theorem and its ramifications; conditional expectation and probability; Martingale central limit theorems; sufficiency, completeness; Elements of decision theory; Statistical information; Neyman-Pearson theory of testing hypotheses. Uniformly most powerful tests, likelihood ratio tests. Goodness of fit tests. Asymptotic theory of maximum likelihood estimation and likelihood ratio tests; Bayesian models; Invariance.
STAT 645. Advanced Stochastic Processes.
(Cross-listed with MATH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Weak convergence. Random walks and Brownian motion. Martingales. Stochastic integration and Ito's Formula. Stochastic differential equations and applications.
STAT 647. Multivariate Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 543, knowledge of matrix algebra
Multivariate normal distribution, estimation of the mean vector and the covariance matrix, multiple and partial correlation, Hotelling's T2 statistic, Wishart distribution, multivariate regression, principle components, discriminant analysis, high dimensional data analysis, latent variables.
STAT 648. Seminar on Theory of Statistics and Probability.
Cr. arr.
F.
Prereq: 643
STAT 651. Time Series.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 551, 642
Stationary and nonstationary time series models, including ARMA, ARCH, and GARCH. Covariance and spectral representation of time series. Fourier and periodogram analyses. Predictions. CLT for mixing processes. Estimation and distribution theory. Long range dependence.
STAT 680. Advanced Statistical Computing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 543 and 580
Normal approximations to likelihoods. The delta-method and propagation of errors. Topics in the use of the E-M algorithm including; its use in the exponential family, computation of standard errors, acceleration. Resampling methods: brief theory and application of the jackknife and the bootstrap. Randomization tests. Stochastic simulation: Markov Chain, Monte Carlo, Gibbs' sampling, Hastings-Metropolis algorithms, critical slowing-down and remedies, auxiliary variables, simulated tempering, reversible-jump MCMC and multi-grid methods.
STAT 690. Advanced Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
STAT 690A. Theory.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
STAT 690B. Methods.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
STAT 690C. Design of Experiments.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
STAT 690D. Sample Surveys.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
STAT 690E. Statistical Computing.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
STAT 690F. Graphics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
STAT 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Seed Technology and Business Courses
STB 501. Strategy and Planning.
(Cross-listed with BUSAD). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Critical analysis of current practice and case studies in strategic management with an emphasis on integrative decision making. Strategy formulation and implementation will be investigated in the context of complex business environments.
STB 503. Information Systems.
(Cross-listed with BUSAD). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Introduction to a broad variety of information systems (IS) topics, including current and emerging developments in information technology (IT), IT strategy in the context of corporate strategy, and IS planning and development of enterprise architectures. Cases and discussions highlight the techniques and tactics used by managers to cope with strategic issues within an increasingly technical competitive environment.
STB 504. Marketing and Logistics.
(Cross-listed with BUSAD). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Integration of the business functions concerned with the marketing and movement of goods along the supply chain with the primary goal of creating value for the ultimate customer. Coordination of marketing, production, and logistics activities within the firm and with outside suppliers and customers in the supply chain.
STB 507. Organizational Behavior.
(Cross-listed with BUSAD). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Understanding human behavior in organizations, and the nature of organizations from a managerial perspective. Special emphasis on how individual differences, such as perceptions, personality, and motivation, influence individual and group behavior in organizations and on how behavior can be influenced by job design, leadership, groups, and the structure of organizations.
STB 508. Accounting and Finance.
(Cross-listed with BUSAD). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Survey of fundamental topics in accounting and finance. Financial statement reporting and analysis for agriculture firms, corporate governance issues related to financial reporting, (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley). Basic tools and techniques used in financial management, including stock and bond valuation. How to assess and use capital budgeting methods to evaluate proposed firm investments.
STB 509. Seed Trade, Policy and Regulation.
(Cross-listed with BUSAD). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Admission to MS in Seed Technology and Business program or by special arrangement with the instructor
Cultural, financial, economic, political, legal/regulatory environments shaping an organization's international business strategy. Topics include entry (and repatriation) of people, firms, goods, services, and capital. Special attention to the institutions of seed regulation and policy. Ethical issues facing managers operating in an international context.
STB 510. Crop Improvement.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Admission to the Seed Technology and Business Master's Degree Program or approval of the instructor
A study of the basic principles and methods in the genetic improvement of crop plants. Methods used in manipulating genomes through the use of biotechnology. Methods of cultivar development. Quantitative procedures for describing response to selection. Analysis of the relationship of reproductive characters and growth characteristics to response to selection.
STB 534. Seed and Variety, Testing and Technology.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: Admission to the Seed Technology and Business Master's Degree Program or approval of the instructor
The components of seed quality and how they are assessed in the laboratory, including traits derived from modern biotechnology. The impact of new technologies on seed quality testing. Variety maintenance procedures and breeder seed. Variety identification: phenotype and grow-out trials, isozyme testing, and DNA marker testing. Procedures for evaluating varieties. The variance tests appropriate for fixed effects analysis of variance. Statistical inference and stratification for yield trials. Use of strip plot testing.
STB 535. Introduction to the Seed Industry.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). Cr. 1.
Prereq: Curriculum requires undergraduate specialization in a business or biological science
An analysis of the defining characteristics of the seed industry and introduction to the Master in Seed Technology and Business curriculum. The tasks of crop improvement and seed production will be analytically related to basic management functions and classifications of management activities that are used in the study of business administration. Management tasks and roles will be analyzed in related to the public policy issues that shape the seed industry, including ethical and economical approaches to biotechnology, intellectual property, and corporate responsibility.
STB 536. Quantitative Methods for Seed.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Admission to the Seed Technology and Business Master's Degree Program or approval of the instructor
Quantitative Methods for analyzing and interpreting agronomic and business information for the seed industry. Principles of experimental design and hypothesis testing, regression, correlation and graphical representation of data. Use of spreadsheets for manipulating, analyzing and presenting data.
STB 539. Seed Conditioning and Storage.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: Admission to the Seed Technology and Business Master's Degree Program or approval of the instructor
The technical operations which may be carried out on a seed lot from harvest until it is ready for marketing and use. The opportunities for quality improvement and the risks of deterioration which are present during that time. Analysis of the costs of and benefits of operations. Evaluation of equipment based on benefits to the customer and producer. Interpretation of the role of the conditioning plant and store as a focal points within the overall operations of a seed company.
STB 543. Seed Physiology.
(Cross-listed with HORT). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Admission to the Graduate Seed Technology and Business Program or approval of the instructor
Brief introduction to plant physiology. Physiological aspects of seed development, maturation, longevity, dormancy and germination. Links between physiology and seed quality.
STB 547. Seed Production.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: Admission to the Seed Technology and Business Master's Degree Program or approval of the instructor
Survey of crop production; including management of soil fertility, planting dates, populations, weed control, and insect control. Analysis of the principles of seed multiplication and the key practices which are used to ensure high quality in the products. Field inspection procedures and production aspects that differ from other crop production. Foundation seed production. Analysis of the typical organization of field production tasks. Resources and capabilities required. Survey of differences in seed production strategies between crops and impact of differences on management of seed production.
STB 592. Seed Health Management.
(Cross-listed with PL P). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Admission to the Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business/Consent of instructor
Occurrence and management of diseases during seed production, harvest, conditioning, storage, and planting. Emphasis on epidemiology, disease management in the field, seed treatment, effects of conditioning on seed health, and seed health testing.
STB 595. Seed Quality, Production, and Research Management.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Admission to the Seed Technology and Business Master's Degree Program or approval of the instructor
Advanced survey of the organization, staff capabilities and management characteristics typical in seed production and crop improvement in seed enterprises. Analysis of the use of quality information in the management of seed operations and sales. Process management applications for seed. Production planning for existing capacity. Analysis of the manager's tasks in the annual cycle and how the tasks of these managers relate to the general categories of business management roles. Difference in management strategies used with different situations and groups of employees.
STB 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 3-4.
Prereq: Admission to the Master's in Seed Technology and Business degree program and permission of the instructor
A written report based on research, library readings, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
Sustainable Agriculture Courses
SUSAG 509. Agroecosystem Analysis.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, ANTHR, SOC). (3-4) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Senior or above classification
Experiential, interdisciplinary examination of Midwestern agricultural and food systems, emphasizing field visits, with some classroom activities. Focus on understanding multiple elements, perspectives (agronomic, economic, ecological, social, etc), and scales of operation.
SUSAG 515. Integrated Crop and Livestock Production Systems.
(Cross-listed with A E, AGRON, AN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: SUSAG 509
Methods to maintain productivity and minimize the negative ecological effects of agricultural systems by understanding nutrient cycles, managing manure and crop residue, and utilizing multispecies interactions. Crop and livestock production within landscapes and watersheds is also considered. Course includes a significant field component, with student teams analyzing Iowa farms.
SUSAG 530. Ecologically Based Pest Management Strategies.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, ENT, PL P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Durable, least-toxic strategies for managing weeds, pathogens, and insect pests, with emphasis on underlying ecological processes.
SUSAG 546. Strategies for Diversified Food and Farming Systems.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, HORT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: SUSAG 509
Project-focused engagement in food and farming systems using tools and perspectives drawn from multiple disciplines. Includes a field component.
SUSAG 571. Agroforestry Systems.
(Cross-listed with NREM). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 6 credits in biological science at 300-level or above
Concepts of sustainable land use, agroecological dynamics, and component interactions of agroforestry systems. Agroforestry systems in temperate and tropical regions. Design and evaluation techniques for agroforestry systems. Ecological, socioeconomic and political aspects of agroforestry.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
SUSAG 584. Organic Agricultural Theory and Practice.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, HORT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 9 cr. in biological or physical sciences
Delate & DeWitt. Understanding of the historical origins and ecological theories underpinning the practices involved in organic agriculture. Interdisciplinary examination of crop and livestock production and socio-economic processes and policies in organic agriculture from researcher and producer perspectives.
SUSAG 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
For students wishing to conduct in-depth study of a particular topic in sustainable agriculture.
SUSAG 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
Pre-enrollment contract required. For MS students pursuing the non-thesis degree option. Final product is a creative component.
SUSAG 600. Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Weekly seminar for graduate students in the Sustainable Agriculture program.
SUSAG 610. Foundations of Sustainable Agriculture.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, A E, ANTHR, SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Historical, biophysical, socioeconomic, and ethical dimensions of agricultural sustainability. Strategies for evaluating existing and emerging agricultural systems in terms of the core concepts of sustainability and their theoretical contexts.
SUSAG 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
MS and PhD thesis and dissertation research.
Textiles and Clothing Courses
T C 120. Apparel Construction Techniques.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Analysis and assemble components and completed garments with the use of basic sewing equipment. Learn basic construction techniques, applications and vocabulary. Students will need access to a home sewing machine, iron, computer and the internet. Not available for credit for AMDP majors.
T C 131. Overview of the Fashion Industry.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Introduction to fashion industry, industry structure from concept to consumer. Focus on fashion-driven consumer goods.
T C 165. Dress and Diversity in Society.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Examination of diversity among consumers and forecasting future trends in consumer behavior. Introduction to social responsibility issues.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
T C 204. Textile Science.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 131
WWW lectures. Textile fibers, yarns, fabrication, coloration, and finishes. Quality and performance application to consumer soft goods and technical textiles.
T C 210. Computer Applications in Textiles and Clothing.
(0-4) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 131, 245; AESHM 111 or concurrent
Applications of basic skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, PDM, Excel, and databases.
T C 221. Apparel Assembly Processes.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 204 or concurrent
Principles of garment assembly. Use of mass production equipment and methods to analyze, develop and assemble garments.
T C 225. Patternmaking I.
(2-4) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 131, 204, 221. Permission of instructor
Basic flat pattern and draping methods for women's apparel. Patternmaking by computer.
T C 231. Product Development and Manufacturing.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: 204
Analysis of apparel product development, sourcing, and manufacturing processes. Focus on materials and specifications relative to quality, performance, and cost.
T C 245. Aesthetics and Brand Image.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 131, 165; 204 or concurrent
Elements and principles of design. Analysis of sensory, expressive, and symbolic aspects that build brand image, with a focus on fashion products and promotional settings.
T C 257. Museum Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore standing
Overview of museums in contemporary American society. Museum history, functions, philosophy. Collection and curatorial practices. Funding and governance issues. Object research and exhibit development.
T C 278. Fashion Illustration.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 131, 245 or concurrent enrollment. Permission of instructor
Development of drawing skills, including line, shape, perspective and value. Introduction to drawing the fashion figure and apparel using a variety of media. Fashion presentation and introduction to portfolio development.
T C 301. Basic Design Concepts Review.
Cr. 0.5.
Repeatable, maximum of 1 times. F.S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in TC 301A and TC 301B required first time taken; completion or enrollment in 225, 278
Project review and skill assessment related to 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional visualization, apparel assembly, basic product knowledge, design problem solving. Review of fashion illustration, textiles, flat pattern, basic apparel assembly, design problem solving.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Only one credit in 301 may be counted towards graduation.
T C 301A. Creative Design.
Cr. 0.5.
Repeatable, maximum of 1 times. F.S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in TC 301A and TC 301B required first time taken; completion or enrollment in 225, 278
Project review and skill assessment related to 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional visualization, apparel assembly, basic product knowledge, design problem solving. Review of fashion illustration, textiles, flat pattern, basic apparel assembly, design problem solving.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Only one credit in 301 may be counted towards graduation.
T C 301B. Technical Design.
Cr. 0.5.
Repeatable, maximum of 1 times. F.S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in TC 301A and TC 301B required first time taken; completion or enrollment in 225, 278
Project review and skill assessment related to 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional visualization, apparel assembly, basic product knowledge, design problem solving. Review of fashion illustration, textiles, flat pattern, basic apparel assembly, design problem solving.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Only one credit in 301 may be counted towards graduation.
T C 305. Quality Assurance of Textiles and Apparel.
(Dual-listed with 505). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 231, one course in natural science; STAT 101, 226, or 401
Principles of product and materials evaluation and quality assurance. Developing specifications and using standard practices for evaluating materials, product characteristics, performance, and quality.
T C 321. Computer Integrated Textile and Fashion Design.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 278 or concurrent enrollment. Permission of instructor
Analysis and advanced use of computer-aided design software for textile and fashion design for various markets. Digital presentation and portfolio development.
T C 325. Patternmaking II.
(2-4) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 301A or 301B; permission of instructor
Principles of advanced patternmaking by flat pattern and draping techniques. Interaction of fabric characteristics with style features. Analysis of fit and design; problem solving. Patternmaking by computer.
T C 326. Creative Design Processes.
(Dual-listed with 526). (1-5) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 301A, 321
Exploration of the creative process and sources of inspiration with emphasis on fashion presentation and design development. Continued development of fashion illustration techniques.
T C 328. Design Seminar.
(Dual-listed with 528). Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Vary with topic
Focus on artisanal textile, apparel, or surface design techniques. Design processes for speciality fabrics and markets. Topics vary by term.
T C 354. History of European and North American Dress.
(Dual-listed with 554). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: 3 credits from Hist or Art H
Survey of history of dress from ancient times through present; focus on European and North American dress. Emphasis on connection of dress to the social, cultural, environmental, and technological contexts of the Western world.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
T C 356. History of Twentieth Century Fashion.
(Dual-listed with 556). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 3 credits Hist or Art H; T C 204 recommended
Survey of major design and technological developments in 20th Century fashion. Emphasis on fashion as a system of design and production, culture of consumption, fashion change, and trends in art, society, and culture.
T C 362. Cultural Perspectives of Dress.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 165 or 3 credits in anthropology, psychology, or sociology
Analysis of multiple factors related to dress in selected societies, including technology, cultural identity, aesthetics, social organization, ritual, stability and change. Applications to apparel business.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
T C 372. Sourcing and Global Issues.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 231, AESHM 275; ECON 101 or 102 recommended
Evaluation of key issues facing textile and apparel businesses in global markets considering ethical, economic, political, social, and professional implications. Sourcing strategies in a global environment. Corporate and consumer social responsibility and sustainability.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
T C 376. Merchandise Planning and Control.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: AESHM 275; 3 credits from ACCT 284, MATH 104, 105, 150, or equivalent
Assortment planning, model stocks, six-month buying plan, retail math, buying concepts and strategies.
T C 404. Textile Color Theory.
(Dual-listed with 504). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 204, 245; one natural science course (physics or chemistry recommended)
Theories and principles of textile science; emphasis on color theory, dyes, and color matching.
T C 411. Seminar on Current Issues.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Trends, issues, and scholarship in textiles and apparel.
T C 415. Technical Design Processes.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 301B
Garment development and analysis of fit, performance, quality, cost. Exploration of alternative materials, construction methods, grading; specifications and portfolio development.
T C 431. Apparel Production Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 231; T C 221 recommended
Procedures and experiences related to application and use of process controls: method analysis, work measurement, costing, and production planning. Resource management, technology applications, and quality assurance.
T C 467. Consumer Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: STAT 101 or 104 or 226; T C 165
Application of concepts and theories from the social sciences to the study of consumer behavior related to dress, textile and apparel products, and retail experiences. Experience in conducting consumer research.
T C 475. Retail Information Analysis.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 376
Forecasting, customer demand, assortment planning, market research, analysis of customer databases, data mining, database interface, pattern recognition, supply-chain/logistics management, retail technology applications such as Visual Retailing, PLM, and Sourcing Simulator.
T C 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 490A. Textile Science.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 490B. History of Dress and Textiles.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 490C. Textile and Apparel Design.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 490D. Aesthetics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 490E. Entrepreneurship.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 490F. Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Dress and Textiles.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 490G. Consumer Behavior.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 490H. Honors.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 490I. Merchandising.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 490K. Cultural Analysis of Dress and Textiles.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 490M. Museums.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 490N. Apparel Production Management.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 490O. Technical Design.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 490Q. Quality Assurance.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 490T. Public Relations and Publishing.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 490U. Product Development.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 490V. Sourcing and Global Issues.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of the instructor, adviser, and department chair
T C 495. Senior Design Studio.
(Dual-listed with 595). (1-5) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 321, 325, 326. Permission of instructor
Creation of a line of apparel from concept through completion. Development of portfolio using manual and computer-aided techniques. Line must be submitted to juried competition.
T C 496. Fashion Forecasting and Product Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 231, 245, AESHM 275
Applying consumer, aesthetic, and quantitative trend information to develop value-added apparel/textile products and product lines with merchandising/promotion campaigns for diverse target markets. Multi-function team projects. Presentation to industry representatives.
T C 499. Undergraduate Research.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification, 15 credits in T C. Permission of instructor, adviser, and department chair
Research experience in textiles and clothing with application to a selected problem.
T C 504. Textile Color Theory.
(Dual-listed with 404). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 204, 245; one natural science course (physics or chemistry recommended)
Theories and principles of textile science; emphasis on color theory, dyes, and color matching.
T C 505. Quality Assurance of Textiles and Apparel.
(Dual-listed with 305). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 231; STAT 226 or 401; one natural science course
Principles of product and materials evaluation and quality assurance. Developing specifications and using standard practices for evaluating materials, product characteristics, performance, and quality. Proposal and research project.
T C 510. Foundation of Scholarship in Textiles and Clothing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Overview of scholarship in textiles and clothing with emphasis on current and future directions. Fundamentals of writing literature reviews. Examination of ethical issues in scholarship and academic life. Introduction to creativity, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Development of teaching units.
T C 521. Digital Textile and Apparel Design.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Experience with flat pattern or draping techniques and image manipulation software. Permission of instructor
Design development, analysis and application of digital textile printing to textile products and garment forms.
T C 526. Creative Design Processes.
(Dual-listed with 326). (2-2) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Exploration of the creative process and sources of inspiration with emphasis on fashion presentation and design development. Continued development of fashion illustration techniques.
T C 528. Design Seminar.
(Dual-listed with 328). Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Vary with topic
Focus on artisanal textile, apparel, or surface design techniques. Design processes for specialty fabrics and markets. Topics vary by term.
T C 550. Historic Research Methods in Dress and Textiles.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Current methods, interpretive strategies, and diverse academic approaches to research in history of dress and textiles, including material culture approach. Emphasis on historical research, writing, and evaluation of sources.
T C 554. History of European and North American Dress.
(Dual-listed with 354). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: 3 credits from Hist or Art H
Survey of history of dress from ancient times through present; focus on European and North American dress. Emphasis on connection of dress to the social, cultural, environmental, and technological contexts of the Western world.
T C 556. History of Twentieth Century Fashion.
(Dual-listed with 356). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate standing
Survey of major design and technological developments in 20th Century fashion. Emphasis on fashion as a system of design and production, culture of consumption, fashion change, and trends in art, society, and culture.
T C 557. Textile Conservation and Collection Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 204
Condition assessment, repair, and stabilization of textiles and apparel in museum collections. Dry and aqueous cleaning. Examination of storage and exhibition techniques, materials, and conditions. Experience with cataloging and management practices.
T C 567. Consumer Behavior and Apparel.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 467 or MKT 447; STAT 401
Application of concepts and theories from the social sciences to the study of consumer behavior. Experience in conducting research; manuscript writing.
T C 572. Sourcing and Global Issues.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: a course in merchandising or marketing
Evaluation of key issues facing textile and apparel businesses in global markets considering ethical, economic, political, social, and professional implications. Sourcing strategies in a global environment. Corporate and consumer social responsibility and sustainability. Experience in conducting research using secondary data.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
T C 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590A. Textile Science.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590B. History of Dress and Textiles.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590C. Textile and Apparel Design.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590D. Aesthetics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590E. Entrepreneurship.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590F. Sociological and Psychological Aspects.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590G. Consumer Behavior.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590I. Merchandising.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590K. Cultural Analysis of Dress and Textiles.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590L. Conservation.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590M. Museums.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590N. Apparel Production Management.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590O. Technical Design.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590P. Interdisciplinary.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590Q. Quality Assurance.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590T. Public Relations and Publishing.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590U. Product Development.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 590V. Sourcing and Global Issues.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of department chair and instructor(s)
Individually designed textile and clothing-related projects that reflect the special interests of the student.
T C 595. Senior Design Studio.
(Dual-listed with 495). (1-5) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 321, 325, 326. Permission of instructor
Creation of a line of apparel from concept through completion. Development of portfolio using manual and computer-aided techniques. Line must be submitted to juried competition.
T C 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: 9 graduate credits in Textiles and Clothing
T C 611. Seminar.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 graduate credits in textiles and clothing. Permission of instructor
Discussion of scholarship and current issues. Topics vary.
T C 625. Design Theory and Process.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Analysis of design theory and creative processes, including strategies for solving aesthetic, functional, and technology-focused design problems. Design criticism and frameworks for practice led design research.
T C 665. Social Science Theories of Appearance.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 6 credits in sociology or psychology
Analysis of social science theories and concepts applicable to clothing and appearance research. Emphasis on qualitative research and philosophy of knowledge, including postmodern, symbolic interaction, semiotic, and feminist theories.
T C 690. Advanced Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
T C 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Technology and Social Change Courses
T SC 220. Globalization and Sustainability.
(Cross-listed with ANTHR, ENV S, GLOBE, MAT E, M E, SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
An introduction to understanding the key global issues in sustainability. Focuses on interconnected roles of energy, materials, human resources, economics, and technology in building and maintaining sustainable systems. Applications discussed will include challenges in both the developed and developing world and will examine the role of technology in a resource-constrained world.
Cannot be used for technical elective credit in any engineering department.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
T SC 341. Technology: International, Social, and Human Issues.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification
An interdisciplinary study of the international significance of technology and of the societal and human issues attending its development and adoption.
T SC 342. World Food Issues: Past and Present.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, ENV S, FS HN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Junior classification
Zdorkowski, Ford. Issues in the agricultural and food systems of the developed and developing world. Emphasis on economic, social, historical, ethical and environmental contexts. Causes and consequences of overnutrition/undernutrition, poverty, hunger and access/distribution. Explorations of current issues and ideas for the future. Team projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
T SC 342H. Honors Section. (Honors Program students only.).
(Cross-listed with AGRON, ENV S, FS HN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Junior classification
Zdorkowski, Ford. Issues in the agricultural and food systems of the developed and developing world. Emphasis on economic, social, historical, ethical and environmental contexts. Causes and consequences of overnutrition/undernutrition, poverty, hunger and access/distribution. Explorations of current issues and ideas for the future. Team projects.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
T SC 343. Philosophy of Technology.
(Cross-listed with PHIL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 6 credits of social science or T SC 341 and 3 credits of social science
Moral and other philosophical problems related to developments in technology. Topics may include conditions under which technological innovations contribute to human emancipation, relationship of technology and democracy, utility and limits of technical rationality, and problems of ensuring that benefits of technological advance are communally shared. Topics discussed with reference to such issues as contemporary developments in microelectronics, technology transfer to the Third World, etc.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
T SC 474. Communication Technology and Social Change.
(Cross-listed with JL MC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Junior classification
Examination of historical and current communication technologies, including how they shape and are shaped by the cultural and social practices into which they are introduced.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
T SC 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 341, permission of instructor and of T SC coordinator
T SC 543. Technological Innovation, Social Change, and Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in social sciences
Sources, theories and models of technological innovation; social and institutional contexts of technology transfer; appropriate/intermediate technology; issues and methods of impact assessment; planning technology related social change; democratic control of technological innovations and application; local and international case studies.
T SC 574. Communication Technologies and Social Change.
(Cross-listed with JL MC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 6 credits in social science
Personal, organizational, and social implications of the use of communication technologies. Includes theories and empirical research across the continuum of perspectives, from techno-utopianism through an anti-technology stance.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
T SC 590. Special Topics: Technology and Social Change.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: 541, permission of instructor and of T SC coordinator
Individual study of topics concerning global and local implications of technological change.
Theatre Courses
THTRE 106. Introduction to the Performing Arts.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
An audience oriented, broad-based, team-taught survey of the performing arts which emphasizes theatre and includes segments on television, radio, film, dance, and music.
THTRE 110. Theatre and Society.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
An introduction to Theatre focusing on its relationship with society throughout history.
THTRE 151. The Actor's Voice.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Study and practice of fundamentals of vocal production: breathing, quality, articulation, projection, and expressiveness for the performing artist.
THTRE 224. Concert and Theatre Dance.
(Cross-listed with DANCE). (0-3) Cr. 0.5-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.
Prereq: By audition only
Choreography, rehearsal, and performance in campus dance concerts and/or musical theatre productions.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
THTRE 250. Theatre Practicum.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Practice in various aspects of technical theatre production.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
THTRE 251. Acting I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Theory and practice in fundamentals of acting.
THTRE 255. Introduction to Theatrical Production.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Standard structure and procedures, historical overview of performing arts production including the design and creation of scenery, costumes and lighting.
THTRE 263. Script Analysis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Theory, analysis, and interpretation of play scripts for production.
THTRE 290. Special Projects.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 3 credits in theatre; permission of instructor; approval of written proposal
THTRE 316. Creative Writing -- Playwriting.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ENGL 250, not open to freshmen
Progresses from production of scenes to fully developed one-act plays. Emphasis on action, staging, writing, analytical reading, workshop criticism, and individual conferences.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
THTRE 351. Acting II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 251, DANCE 120 recommended
Theory and practice of techniques of acting with emphasis on character and scene analysis.
THTRE 354. Musical Theatre I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 251 or MUSIC 232 or 3 credits in Dance
Theory, history and practice of musical theatre techniques. Designed to develop the musical theatre performance skills of singers, dancers, and actors.
THTRE 355. Musical Theatre II.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 354
Theory, history and practice of musical theatre techniques. Designed to develop the musical theatre performance skills of singers, dancers, and actors.
THTRE 357. Stage Make-up.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.
Theory and practice of make-up and hair-styling techniques for the performing arts: Theatre, Opera, Dance, Television and Film. Lab required.
THTRE 358. Oral Interpretation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Principles of oral interpretation: practice in analysis, in reading aloud of literary selections, and in reader's theatre.
THTRE 360. Stagecraft.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 255
Tools, materials, and techniques of planning, constructing and painting of performing arts scenography. Basic principles of lighting technology. Technical drawing for performing arts production.
THTRE 365. Theatrical Design I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 255
An exploration of the elements, principles and art of theatrical design.
THTRE 366. Theatrical Design II.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 365
Intensive application of the principles introduced in 365. In-depth study and practice of the graphic skills of rendering and drafting.
THTRE 393. Workshop.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 3 credits in theatre
Offered to explore special topics.
THTRE 393A. Minority Theatre.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 3 credits in theatre
Offered to explore special topics.
THTRE 393B. Repertory.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 3 credits in theatre
Offered to explore special topics.
THTRE 393C. Children's Theatre.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 3 credits in theatre
Offered to explore special topics.
THTRE 393D. Musical Theatre.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 3 credits in theatre
Offered to explore special topics.
THTRE 393E. Creative Dramatics.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 3 credits in theatre
Offered to explore special topics.
THTRE 393F. International Storytelling.
Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 3 credits in theatre
Offered to explore special topics.
THTRE 451. Acting III.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 351 and permission of instructor
Analysis and practice of period scenes.
THTRE 455. Directing I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 255; 263; 251 recommended
Theory, techniques, and practice of directing.
THTRE 456. Directing II.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 455
Practical and theoretical experience in directing the stage play.
THTRE 461. Theatrical Design Studio.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Focuses on the art and craft of specific areas of theatrical design. Each semester the student will focus on one or two of the following: scenic, costume, or lighting design.
THTRE 465. History of Theatre I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: HIST 201 or equivalent
Theatre history from ancient times to 1800.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
THTRE 466. History of Theatre II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 465
Theatre history from 1800 to present.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
THTRE 469. Advanced Theatre Practicum.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre courses; junior classification
Practicum in production with ISU Theatre, with opportunities for specialization within various areas. Required: Approval of written proposal.
THTRE 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre, approved written proposal, junior classification
Only one independent study enrollment within the department is permitted per semester.
No more than 9 credits in Thtre 490 may be counted toward graduation.
THTRE 497. Senior Seminar.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 15 credits in theatre courses; senior classification
Directed study of a theatre issue or problem identified by each student. Students synthesize relevant theory and research culminating in senior project or paper.
THTRE 499. Theatre Internship.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 18 credits in theatre, other courses deemed appropriate by faculty adviser; 2nd semester junior or senior standing; cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 overall and 3.0 in theatre courses
Supervised application of theatre in professional settings.
THTRE 504. Seminar.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre
Topics may include the following:.
THTRE 504A. Musical Theatre.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre
Topics may include the following:.
THTRE 504B. Acting Techniques.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre
Topics may include the following:.
THTRE 504C. Acting Styles.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre
Topics may include the following:.
THTRE 504D. Design and Technical Theatre.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre
Topics may include the following:.
THTRE 504E. Arts Management.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre
Topics may include the following:.
THTRE 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: Approved written proposal
Toxicology Courses
TOX 419. Foodborne Hazards.
(Cross-listed with FS HN, MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: MICRO 201 or 302, a course in biochemistry
Pathogenesis of human microbiological foodborne infections and intoxications, principles of toxicology, major classes of toxicants in the food supply, governmental regulation of foodborne hazards.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Only one of Tox 419 and 519 may count towards graduation.
TOX 420. Food Microbiology.
(Cross-listed with FS HN, MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: MICRO 201 or 302
Effects of microbial growth in foods. Methods to control, detect, and enumerate microorganisms in food and water. Foodborne infections and intoxications.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
TOX 501. Principles of Toxicology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BBMB 404 or equivalent
Principles of toxicology governing entry, fate, and effects of toxicants on living systems. Includes toxicokinetics and foreign compound metabolism relative to toxification or detoxification. Fundamentals of foreign compound effects on metabolism, physiology, and morphology of different cell types, tissues, and organ systems.
TOX 502. Toxicology Methods.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 501
Provides demonstrations or laboratory experience in the application of methods used in toxicology, including safety procedures, calculation and data analysis, teratologic and morphologic evaluation, cellular/molecular toxicological techniques, electrophysiologic measures, in vitro enzyme induction/biotransformation, neural and behavioral toxicology testing.
TOX 504. Toxicology Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor required
Presentation of a seminar about a current topic in toxicology as part of a weekly series of seminars by graduate students, faculty, and guest lecturers from off campus.
TOX 506. Diet and cancer prevention.
(Cross-listed with NUTRS). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: BBMB 404 and 405 or BBMB 420
Principles of cancer biology and cancer etiology will be integrated with the impacts of diet on cancer development and prevention. Contributions of research with humans, animals, cultured cells and cell free systems will be included. The importance of dietary contaminants, macronutrients and micronutrients will be examined with an emphasis on the strength of the evidence and mechanisms of action.
TOX 515. Regulatory Toxicology.
(Cross-listed with FS HN). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: BBMB 404 or FSHN 403
Regulatory toxicology in the real world. Approaches used by toxicologists in regulatory agencies for generating, enforcing and complying with laws and regulations in an unambiguous, defensible manner. Different obligations of scientists in research and regulatory settings. Perform simple risk assessments and suggest ways of dealing with data gaps. Examine strengths and weaknesses of common approaches used by regulatory agencies.
TOX 519. Food Toxicology.
(Cross-listed with FS HN, NUTRS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: A course in biochemistry
Basic principles of toxicology. Toxicants in the food supply: modes of action, toxicant defense systems, toxicant and nutrient interactions, risk assessment.
Only one of TOX 419 and 519 may count toward graduation.
TOX 526. Veterinary Toxicology.
(Cross-listed with VDPAM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Study of toxicological diseases of domestic animals emphasizing clinical recognition, circumstances of poisoning, differential diagnosis with clinical and laboratory data, therapeutic procedures, preventive management and public health implications. Supplemented with case-based materials.
TOX 529. Foodborne Toxicants.
(Cross-listed with FS HN). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: a course in biochemistry
Mechanisms of action, metabolism, sources, remediation or detoxification, risk assessment of major foodborne toxicants of current interest, design of HACCP plans for use in food industries targeting foodborne toxicants. Taught online only.
TOX 546. Clinical and Diagnostic Toxicology.
(Cross-listed with VDPAM). (0-3) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: D.V.M. degree or 526
Advanced study of current problems and issues in toxicology. Emphasis on problem solving utilizing clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory resources.
TOX 550. Pesticides in the Environment.
(Cross-listed with ENT). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 9 credits of biological sciences
Coats. Fate and significance of pesticides in soil, water, plants, animals, and the atmosphere.
TOX 554. General Pharmacology.
(Cross-listed with B M S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: BMS 549 and 552; BBMB 404, 405
General principles; drug disposition; drugs acting on the nervous, cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems.
TOX 565. Methods of Biostatistics.
(Cross-listed with STAT). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: STAT 500 or 401; STAT 543 or 447
Statistical methods useful for biostatistical problems. Topics include analysis of cohort studies, case-control studies and randomized clinical trials, techniques in the analysis of survival data and longitudinal studies, approaches to handling missing data, and meta-analysis. Examples will come from recent studies in cancer, AIDS, heart disease, psychiatry and other human and animal health studies. Use of statistical software: SAS or R.
TOX 570. Risk Assessment for Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, VDPAM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: STAT 104 or consent of instructor: Wolt, Hurd
Risk assessment principles as applied to biological systems. Exposure and effects characterization in human and animal health and ecological risk assessment. Risk analysis frameworks and regulatory decision-making. Introduction to quantitative methods for risk assessment using epidemiological and distributional analyses. Uncertainty analysis.
TOX 575. Cell Biology.
(Cross-listed with B M S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 10 credits in biological science and permission of instructor
A multi-instructor course covering major topics in cell structure and function, including: universal features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, types of utilization and conversion of energy, genetic control of cell shape and functionality, internal organization of cells, communication between cells and their environment, development of multicellular systems. Students have to write a term paper.
TOX 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Contact individual faculty for special projects or topics. Graded.
TOX 626. Advanced Food Microbiology.
(Cross-listed with FS HN, MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: FS HN 420 or 421 or 504
Topics of current interest in food microbiology, including new foodborne pathogens, rapid identification methods, effect of food properties and new preservation techniques on microbial growth, and mode of action of antimicrobials.
TOX 627. Rapid Methods in Food Microbiology.
(Cross-listed with FS HN, MICRO). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: FS HN 420 or 421 or 504
Provides an overview of rapid microbial detection methods for use in foods. Topics include historical aspects of rapid microbial detection, basic categories of rapid tests (phenotypic, genotypic, whole cell, etc.), existing commercial test formats and kits, automation in testing, sample preparation and "next generation" testing formats now in development.
TOX 656. Cellular and Molecular Pathology II.
(Cross-listed with V PTH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate course in biochemistry, genetics, or cell biology
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis.
TOX 675. Insecticide Toxicology.
(Cross-listed with ENT). (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 501 or ENT 555
Coats. Principles of insecticide toxicology; classification, mode of action, metabolism, and environmental effects of insecticides.
TOX 697. Graduate Research Rotation.
(0-12) Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to Toxicology graduate program
Graduate research projects performed under the supervision of selected faculty members in the graduate Toxicology major.
TOX 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Transportation Courses
TRANS 555. Economic Analysis of Transportation Investments.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: C E 350 or 355
Application of economic analysis methodologies to evaluate transportation projects. Multi-modal approaches to evaluate impacts of transportation investments and maximize economic efficiency while considering equity and other social issues related to investment options.
TRANS 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 1-3.
Prereq: Pre-enrollment contract required
Advanced topic for creative component report in lieu of thesis.
TRANS 691. Seminar in Transportation Planning.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. S.
Provides an overview of current transportation issues; lecturers provide seminars on a variety of timely transportation topics.
TRANS 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT Courses
TSM 110. Introduction to Technology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: AST and I Tec majors only or permission of instructor
Team-oriented introduction to agricultural systems technology and industrial technology. Internships, careers, competencies, academic success strategies, industry visits, transition to academic life.
TSM 111. Experiencing Technology.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: AST or I Tec majors only or permission of instructor
Laboratory-based, team-oriented experiences in a spectrum of topics common to the practice of technology. Report writing, internships, competencies, portfolios, industry visits.
TSM 112. Orientation to Learning and Productive Team Membership.
(Cross-listed with AER E, CON E, FS HN, HORT, NREM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Introduction to developing intentional learners and worthy team members. Learning as the foundation of human enterprise; intellectual curiosity; ethics as a personal responsibility; everyday leadership; effective team and community interactions including team learning and the effects on individuals; and growth through understanding self, demonstrating ownership of own learning, and internalizing commitment to helping others. Intentional mental processing as a means of enhancing learning. Interconnectedness of the individual, the community, and the world.
TSM 114. Developing Responsible Learners and Effective Leaders.
(Cross-listed with CON E, FS HN, HORT, NREM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: NREM 112
Focus on team and community. Application of fundamentals of human learning; evidence of development as a responsible learner; intentional mental processing as a habit of mind; planning and facilitating learning opportunities for others; responsibility of the individual to the community and the world; leading from within; holding self and others accountable for growth and development as learners and leaders.
TSM 115. Solving Technology Problems.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: MATH 140 or higher (can be taken concurrently)
Solving technology problems and presenting solutions through technical reports. Unit conversions, unit factor method, SI units, significant digits, graphing and curve fitting. Use of spreadsheet programs to solve and present technology problems.Solution of technology problems using computer programming languages.
TSM 116. Introduction to Design in Technology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
2D projections and 3D representations of objects, national and international standards for documentation, manufacturing processes, design projects, and teamwork. Free-hand sketching techniques and parametric solid modeling will be covered.
TSM 201. Preparing for Workplace Seminar.
(Cross-listed with A E, BSE). (1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification in AE, AST, BSE, or I Tec
8 week course. Professionalism in the context of the engineering/technical workplace. Development and demonstration of key workplace competencies: teamwork, initiative, communication, innovation, and customer focus. Resumes; Professional portfolios: Preparation for internships experiences.
TSM 210. Fundamentals of Technology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 115 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent, MATH 140 or higher
Introduction to problem solving related to fundamental agricultural and/or industrial technology systems: Basic laws of energy, force, and mass, and their application in simple mechanical systems and thermal systems. Introduction to modern information technology: GPS and Internet, their basic framework and implementations. Introduction to engineering economics: using the time value of money to make economic decisions.
TSM 216. Advanced Technical Graphics, Interpretation, and CAD.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 116
Advanced design systems incorporating 2D and 3D design and productivity tools for use in manufacturing settings. Topics include: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, 3D models, welding symbols, advanced visualization, design modeling of parts and assemblies, feature based design. Use of AutoCAD and parametric modeling software.
TSM 240. Introduction to Manufacturing Processes.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
F.S.
A study of selected materials and related processes used in manufacturing. Lecture and laboratory activities focus on materials, properties, and processes. This includes plastics and metals.
TSM 270. Principles of Injury Prevention.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Basic foundations of injury causation and prevention in home, motor vehicle, public, and work environments.
TSM 310. Total Quality Improvement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: STAT 101 or 104, junior classification
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of TQM - Deming style of management, statistical studies to understand the behavior of products, processes, or services, and how to define and document processes and customer focus. Introduction to continuous improvement tools and methods - DMAIC, SPC, and Lean, Six Sigma, and JIT; emphasis on team work and problem solving skills.
TSM 322. Preservation of Grain Quality.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: MATH 140 or higher
Principles and management for grain quality preservation. Quality measurement. Drying and storage. Fans and airflow through grain. Handling methods.
TSM 322L. Preservation of Grain Quality.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment for credit in 322
Hands-on experiences in the principles and management for grain quality preservation. Quality measurement. Drying and storage. Fans and airflow through grain. Handling methods. System planning. Industry tour.
TSM 324. Soil and Water Conservation Management.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MATH 140 or 160
Introduction to engineering and conservation principles applied to the planning of erosion control systems, water control structures, water quality management, and drainage and irrigation systems.
TSM 325. Biorenewable Systems.
(Cross-listed with A E, AGRON, AN S, BSE, BUSAD, ECON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ECON 101, CHEM 163 or higher, MATH 140 or higher
Converting biorenewable resources into bioenergy and biobased products. Biorenewable concepts as they relate to drivers of change, feedstock production, processes, products, co-products, economics, and transportation/logistics.
TSM 327. Animal Production Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 210
Confined animal feeding operations. Environmental controls for animal production. Response of animals to the environment. Heat and moisture balance in animal housing. Ventilation, water, feed handling, air pollution, odor and waste management systems.
TSM 330. Agricultural Machinery and Power Management.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 210, MATH 142 or 160
Selection, sizing, and operational principles of tractors and machinery systems. Cost analysis and computer techniques applied to planning and management of agricultural machine systems. Principles, operation, and application of agricultural machinery.
TSM 333. Precision Farming Systems.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: MATH 140 or 160, junior or senior classification
Geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS). Hardware systems for precision farming emphasized. Autosteering and automatic implement control systems. Collection and management of yield data. Sampling strategies for precision farming. Introduction to building fertilizer prescriptions and recommendations. Economic benefits of precision farming systems.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 335. Tractor Power.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 210, MATH 142
Theory and construction of tractor engines, mechanical power trains and hydraulic systems. Introduction to traction, chassis mechanics, and hydraulic power.
TSM 337. Fluid Power Systems Technology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 210
Fundamental fluid power principles. Fluid properties. Function and performance of components such as pumps, valves, actuators, hydrostatic transmission and continuously variable transmissions. Basic analysis of fluid power systems. Introduction to electrohydraulics.
TSM 340. Advanced Automated Manufacturing Processes.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 216, 240, MATH 142
NC programming operations for CNC mills and lathes. Transfer of parts descriptions into detailed process plans, tool selection, and NC codes. Computer assisted CAD/CAM NC programming for 2D/3D machining.
TSM 363. Electric Power and Electronics for Agriculture and Industry.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 210, Physics 112
Basic electricity. Electrical safety, wiring, 3-phase service, controls, and motors for agricultural and industrial applications. Planning building lighting and electrical systems. Electronics to sense, monitor, and control mechanical processes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 370. Occupational Safety.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 270, junior standing
Identifies safety and health risks in industrial work environments. Focus on how managers and supervisors meet their responsibilities for providing a safe workplace for their employees. Includes the identification and remediation of workplace hazards.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 371. Occupational Safety Management.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Introduction to occupational safety and health administration and management. Focus on development and management of safety programs and obtaining employee involvement in occupational safety programs.
TSM 372. Legal Aspects of Occupational Safety and Health.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 371
Legal implications of legislation as it applies to health and safety in the workplace. Includes OSHA regulations, worker's compensation, and workplace liability.
TSM 376. Fire Protection and Prevention.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
An overview of the current problems and technology in the fields of fire protection and fire prevention, with emphasis on industrial needs, focusing on the individual with industrial safety responsibilities.
TSM 393. Topics in Technology.
Cr. 1-4.
F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
TSM 393A. Agriculture and Biosystems Management.
Cr. 1-4.
F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
TSM 393B. Machine Systems.
Cr. 1-4.
F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
TSM 393C. Manufacturing.
Cr. 1-4.
F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
TSM 393D. Occupational Safety.
Cr. 1-4.
F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
TSM 393E. Chemical Application Systems.
Cr. 1-4.
F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
TSM 393F. Agricultural Safety and Health.
Cr. 1-4.
F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
TSM 393G. Electronic Integration for Agriculture and Production Systems.
Cr. 1-4.
F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
TSM 393I. Irrigation Systems Management.
Cr. 1-4.
F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
TSM 393J. Machinery Management Using Precision Agriculture Technology.
Cr. 1-4.
F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
TSM 397. Internship in Technology.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: At least 45 credits of coursework, in AST or I Tec major, and approval of internship coordinator
A supervised work experience in an approved learning setting with application to technology practices and principles. Reporting during work experience and self and employer evaluation required. Minimum GPA requirement.
TSM 399. Work Experience in Technology.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 397 and approval of instructor
Written reports and reflection on work experience.
A maximum of 4 credits of TSM 399 maybe be used toward the total credits required for graduation.
TSM 408. Interdisciplinary Problem Solving.
(Cross-listed with I E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.S.Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification
Use of the Theory of Constraints as a way of approaching problem solving, win-win negotiation, project planning and effective delegation in the context of engineering/business systems. Team projects aimed at improving design outcomes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 409. Interdisciplinary Systems Effectiveness.
(Cross-listed with I E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification
Focus on functions that determine the effectiveness of an entire organization. Generic Theory of Constraints solutions to production, distribution, and project management are compared to traditional solutions. Strategy for improvements discovered using simulations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 415. Technology Capstone I.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: senior classification
Team development, communications, and responsibilities. Identification of current technological problems in agricultural and industrial systems. Development of alternate solutions using creativity, critical analysis, and planning techniques.
TSM 416. Technology Capstone II.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 415
Selection of promising potential solutions to technology problems identified in 415 for development and analysis by student teams. Presentation of project through oral presentations, written reports, and working prototypes.
TSM 440. Cellular Lean Manufacturing Systems.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 310, 340
Reviews principles and concepts required for cellular manufacturing system design to meet customer demand in production, quality, on-time delivery, and continuously reducing manufacturing cost. Emphasis on applying lean manufacturing principles, simulation techniques, and Kaizen methodologies with hands-on projects.
TSM 443. Statics and Strength of Materials for Technology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: AE 271 or 272; PHYS 111
Application of standard analytic and computer based techniques of solving problems related to force and moments. The properties of materials and how to select appropriate materials for a particular design is reviewed.
TSM 444. Facility Planning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 216 and 240; STAT 101 or 104
Principles and practices in designing, evaluating, and organizing existing facilities or creating new facilities. Emphasis on AutoCAD-based new facility design project - product design, production flow analysis, activity relationship analysis, layout deployment, materials handling, office and other service requirement design, and the necessary cost analysis for the new facility.
TSM 465. Automation Systems.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 363
Theory and applications of automation systems. Emphasizes features, capabilities, design and programming skills of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based industrial control systems. Introduction to industrial robots and sensors.
TSM 470. Industrial Hygiene: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Hazards.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: MATH 160 or higher
A qualitative and quantitative introduction to health effects of chemical, biological, and physical hazards in a workplace.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 471. Safety Laboratory.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 470 (can be taken concurrently)
Introduction to equipment, methods, and strategies to measure, evaluate, control, and research hazards and risk in the workplaces.
TSM 477. Risk Analysis and Management.
(Dual-listed with 577). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: MATH 160, STAT 101 or 104
Risk analysis and management focuses on developing a risk oriented pattern of thinking that is appropriate for today's complex world. The tools that will be gained in this course will be helpful in recognizing, understanding, and analyzing hazards and risks in modern complex systems.
TSM 481. Conversion of Lignocellulosic Materials.
(Cross-listed with FOR). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: FOR 280 or TSM 210 or A E 215 or equivalent
Conversion of Lignocellulosic Materials. (Cross-listed with TSM.) (2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 280 or TSM 210 or A E 216 or equivalent. Chemical properties of lignocellulosic materials. Wood chemistry. Various conversion processes. Pulp and paper technology. Biobased products. Other fiber products. Cellulose derivatives. Term paper and/or student project required for graduate level.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor, and completion of an independent study contract and approval by department
A maximum of 4 credits of TSM 490 may be used toward the total credits required for graduation.
TSM 490H. Honors.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor, and completion of an independent study contract and approval by department
A maximum of 4 credits of TSM 490 may be used toward the total credits required for graduation.
TSM 490I. Manufacturing.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor, and completion of an independent study contract and approval by department
A maximum of 4 credits of TSM 490 may be used toward the total credits required for graduation.
TSM 490J. Agriculture and Biosystems Management.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor, and completion of an independent study contract and approval by department
A maximum of 4 credits of TSM 490 may be used toward the total credits required for graduation.
TSM 490M. Machine Systems.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor, and completion of an independent study contract and approval by department
A maximum of 4 credits of TSM 490 may be used toward the total credits required for graduation.
TSM 490O. Occupational Safety.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor, and completion of an independent study contract and approval by department
A maximum of 4 credits of TSM 490 may be used toward the total credits required for graduation.
TSM 493. Workshop in Technology.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Offered as demand warrants.
TSM 493A. Agriculture and Biosystems Management.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Offered as demand warrants.
TSM 493B. Machine Systems.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Offered as demand warrants.
TSM 493C. Manufacturing.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Offered as demand warrants.
TSM 493D. Occupational Safety.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Offered as demand warrants.
TSM 496. Technology Travel Course.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of international industrial technology and/or agricultural systems technology industries. Location and duration of tours will vary. Travel expenses paid by students. Course requires completion of options A, B, and C or option D.
TSM 496A. Pre-departure.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of international industrial technology and/or agricultural systems technology industries. Location and duration of tours will vary. Travel expenses paid by students. Course requires completion of options A, B, and C or option D.
TSM 496B. Travel (R credit).
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of international industrial technology and/or agricultural systems technology industries. Location and duration of tours will vary. Travel expenses paid by students. Course requires completion of options A, B, and C or option D.
TSM 496C. Post-travel.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of international industrial technology and/or agricultural systems technology industries. Location and duration of tours will vary. Travel expenses paid by students. Course requires completion of options A, B, and C or option D.
TSM 496D. Combination (Pre-departure, Travel, and Post-travel).
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of international industrial technology and/or agricultural systems technology industries. Location and duration of tours will vary. Travel expenses paid by students. Course requires completion of options A, B, and C or option D.
TSM 540. Advanced Design and Manufacturing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Application of six sigma philosophy to advance product design and process control. Application of value steam mapping to the existing manufacturing system to develop future continuous improvement plans. Application of Taguchi Parameter design methodologies for optimizing the performance of manufacturing processes. Application of Taguchi Tolerance Design methodologies for product design.
TSM 541. Comprehensive Modern Manufacturing Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
The study, design, and implementation of PULL manufacturing systems and their integration with functions of the production system for the manufacture of superior quality, low cost products. Topics include lean manufacturing system design, cost estimation/justification, JIT manufacturing, integrated quality and process control, automation, and CAD/CAM.
TSM 545. Manufacturability of Plastics.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification or Permission of instructor
Fundamental concepts of polymer processing, including mass transfer and heat flow. Fundamental polymer concepts include squeeze flow, screw mechanisms, drag and pressure induced melt removal, molecular diffusion and crystallization. Material properties, including creep and relaxation as well a Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid flow are detailed and modeled. Models derived from fundamental mass and energy conservation concepts. Multi-physical finite element modeling of fluid flow and heat transfer completed with Ansys and Moldflow. Petrochemical and sustainable polymers, including PLA, plant oil and protein plastics, thermoplastics and thermosets.
TSM 575. Safety and Public Health Issues in Modern Society.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times.
Exploration and analysis of current safety and public health issues impacting society. The focus will be on topics that impact individuals in work, public, and home environments.
TSM 577. Risk Analysis and Management.
(Dual-listed with 477). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: MATH 160, STAT 101 or 104
Risk analysis and management focuses on developing a risk oriented pattern of thinking that is appropriate for today's complex world. The tools that will be gained in this course will be helpful in recognizing, understanding, and analyzing hazards and risks in modern complex systems.
TSM 590. Special Topics in Technology.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification in industrial and agricultural technology, permission of instructor, and completion of an independent study contract approved by major professor
TSM 590A. Agriculture and Biosystems Management.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification in industrial and agricultural technology, permission of instructor, and completion of an independent study contract approved by major professor
TSM 590B. Machine Systems.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification in industrial and agricultural technology, permission of instructor, and completion of an independent study contract approved by major professor
TSM 590C. Manufacturing.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification in industrial and agricultural technology, permission of instructor, and completion of an independent study contract approved by major professor
TSM 590D. Occupational Safety.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification in industrial and agricultural technology, permission of instructor, and completion of an independent study contract approved by major professor
TSM 593. Workshop in Technology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
TSM 598. Technical Communications for a Master's Degree.
(Cross-listed with A E). Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
A technical paper draft based on the M.S. thesis or creative component is required of all master's students. This paper must be in a form that satisfies the requirements of some specific journal and be ready for submission. A technical presentation based on M.S. thesis or creative component is required of all master's students. This presentation must be in a form that satisfies the normal presentation requirements of a professional society. The presentation itself (oral or poster) may be made at a professional society meeting or at any international, regional, state, or university conference/event as long as the presentation content and form conforms to normal expectations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
TSM 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
A discipline-related problem to be identified and completed under the direction of the program adviser. Three credits required for all nonthesis master's degree students.
TSM 601. Graduate Seminar.
(Cross-listed with A E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Keys to writing a good MS thesis or PhD dissertation. How to begin formulating research problems. Discussion of research problems, review of literature, research hypothesis, objectives, methods, procedures, and reports. Research grant proposals, patents and intellectual property rights, and international research centers of excellence will be discussed.
TSM 652. Program and Learner Evaluation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: STAT 401 or equivalent
Techniques for evaluating learners, facilities, programs, and staff utilizing theories for developing measurement instruments. Outcomes assessment is emphasized.
TSM 655. Academic Leadership in Technology and Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
A definition of the faculty role in technology and engineering disciplines, including strategies for dealing with programs, personnel, and constituencies are presented. Leadership skills involving team formation, team operation, and conflict resolution are addressed.
TSM 657. Curriculum Development in Technology and Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Basic concepts, trends, practices, and factors influencing curriculum development, techniques, organization and procedures. Emphasis will be given to program and course development.
TSM 694. Teaching Practicum.
(Cross-listed with A E). Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Graduate student experience in the agricultural and biosystems engineering departmental teaching program.
TSM 697. Internship in Technology.
Cr. R.
Prereq: permission of major professor and approval by department chair, graduate classification
One semester and one summer maximum per academic year professional work period.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
TSM 698. Technical Communications for a Doctoral Degree.
(Cross-listed with A E). Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
A technical paper draft based on the dissertation is required of all Ph.D. students. This paper must be in a form that satisfies the requirements of some specific journal and be ready for submission. A technical presentation based on the dissertation is required of all Ph.D. students. This presentation must be in a form that satisfies the normal presentation requirements of a professional society. The presentation itself (oral or poster) may be made at a professional society meeting or at any international, regional, state, or university conference/event as long as the presentation content and form conforms to normal expectations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
TSM 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
UNIVERSITY STUDIES Courses
U ST 101. First Year Seminar I.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Acceptance/participation in appropriate learning community or special program.
Orientation to the university focusing on student transition, acclimation to university, exposure to campus resources, and student success strategies. Exploration of topical issues associated with specific learning community or program focus.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 101A. Hixson Scholars.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Acceptance/participation in appropriate learning community or special program.
Orientation to the university focusing on student transition, acclimation to university, exposure to campus resources, and student success strategies. Exploration of topical issues associated with specific learning community or program focus.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 101B. MVP Award.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Acceptance/participation in appropriate learning community or special program.
Orientation to the university focusing on student transition, acclimation to university, exposure to campus resources, and student success strategies. Exploration of topical issues associated with specific learning community or program focus.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 101C. Science Bound.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Acceptance/participation in appropriate learning community or special program.
Orientation to the university focusing on student transition, acclimation to university, exposure to campus resources, and student success strategies. Exploration of topical issues associated with specific learning community or program focus.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 101D. CHAMPS Program.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Acceptance/participation in appropriate learning community or special program.
Orientation to the university focusing on student transition, acclimation to university, exposure to campus resources, and student success strategies. Exploration of topical issues associated with specific learning community or program focus.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 101E. Student Support Services Program.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Acceptance/participation in appropriate learning community or special program.
Orientation to the university focusing on student transition, acclimation to university, exposure to campus resources, and student success strategies. Exploration of topical issues associated with specific learning community or program focus.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 102. First Year Seminar II.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: U ST 101 or instructor permission.
Acceptance/participation in appropriate learning community. Continued exploration of university services, strategies for student success, leadership, and acclimation to university. Exploration of issues associated with learning community focus.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 102A. MVP Award.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: U ST 101 or instructor permission.
Acceptance/participation in appropriate learning community. Continued exploration of university services, strategies for student success, leadership, and acclimation to university. Exploration of issues associated with learning community focus.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 102B. Science Bound.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: U ST 101 or instructor permission.
Acceptance/participation in appropriate learning community. Continued exploration of university services, strategies for student success, leadership, and acclimation to university. Exploration of issues associated with learning community focus.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 105. Carver Academy Seminar: Freshmen.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Acceptance in Carver Academy Program, George Washington Carver scholarship recipient
Orientation to the university for Carver Academy students focusing primarily on transition and acclimation to the university environment. Individual and group identity development. Life and legacy of George Washington Carver.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
U ST 106. Carver Academy Seminar: Freshmen.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Acceptance in Carver Academy Program, George Washington Carver scholarship recipient
Introduction for Carver Academy students to resources at ISU to supplement classroom learning. Exploration of multicultural communities and leadership opportunities at ISU.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
U ST 201. WiSE Success Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Participation in Women in Science and Engineering Sophomore or Transfer Learning Community.
Exploration of individual leadership styles, career opportunities, personal values as they relate to career possibilities, and issues facing women in the workplace.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 205. Carver Academy Seminar: Peer Mentors.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 106, intended primarily for sophomores
Leadership and peer mentor training for Carver Academy students who will be serving as peer mentors in Carver Academy. Definitions and analysis of diversity in academia. Academic portfolio preparation and career exploration.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
U ST 206. Carver Academy Seminar: Peer Mentors.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 106, Intended primarily for sophomores
Development of leadership and mentoring skills. Survey of leadership in diverse communities in the U.S.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
U ST 290. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Permission of the associate provost for academic programs
Independent study on topics of an interdisciplinary nature. Intended primarily for freshmen and sophomores.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
U ST 301. McNair Scholars Seminar: Orientation to the McNair Program and to Academic Research.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: New fall admit to the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
Covers program guidelines and requirements, the basics of preparing for the graduate admissions process, and the formulation of a research topic to begin the required research project.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 302. McNairs Scholars Seminar: The Review of Literature and the Methodology.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 301
Covers the review of literature and the methodology components of the required research project.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 305. Carver Academy Seminar: Community Leaders.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Intended primarily for juniors
Leadership development for Carver Academy students; frameworks for multicultural leadership. Students will research and assess needs for community enhancement projects under faculty supervision.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 306. Carver Academy Seminar: Community Leaders.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Intended primarily for juniors
Leadership development for Carver Academy students; self-directed development of leadership abilities. Implement student-directed community enhancement projects under faculty supervision. Begin preparation for graduate and professional schools and career placement.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 311. Leaders Seminar I.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 101
For students serving as peer mentor first-year seminar leaders under faculty supervision. Development of course facilitation and peer leadership skills.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 311A. Leaders in Hixson Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 101
For students serving as peer mentor first-year seminar leaders under faculty supervision. Development of course facilitation and peer leadership skills.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 311B. Leaders in MVP Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 101
For students serving as peer mentor first-year seminar leaders under faculty supervision. Development of course facilitation and peer leadership skills.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 312. Leaders Seminar II.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 311
For students serving as leaders in Hixson Seminar or MVP Seminar under faculty supervision. Development of course facilitation and peer leadership skills.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 312A. Leaders in Hixson Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 311
For students serving as leaders in Hixson Seminar or MVP Seminar under faculty supervision. Development of course facilitation and peer leadership skills.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 312B. Leaders in MVP Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 311
For students serving as leaders in Hixson Seminar or MVP Seminar under faculty supervision. Development of course facilitation and peer leadership skills.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 321. NCORE Scholars: Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Selection as an NCORE Student Scholar and attendance at NCORE.
Exploration of issues of race and ethnicity in the United States.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
U ST 401. McNair Scholars Seminar: Data Collection and Data Analysis.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 302
Covers the data collection and data analysis sections of the required research project.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 402. McNair Scholars Seminar: Findings, Conclusions, and the Writing of the Final Report.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 401
Final course for second year scholars. Covers data analysis, data clean up, and the writing of the final project.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 405. Carver Academy Seminar: Fellows.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Intended primarily for seniors
Continued preparation for graduate school, professional school and/or chosen profession. Research project experience with faculty mentor is required.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 406. Carver Academy Seminar: Fellows.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Intended primarily for seniors
Oral and written presentation of research under faculty supervision.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
U ST 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of the associate provost for academic programs
Independent study on topics of an interdisciplinary nature. Intended primarily for juniors and seniors.
U ST 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of graduate college
Independent study on topics of an interdisciplinary nature. Intended primarily for graduate students.
Veterinary Clinical Sciences Courses
V C S 305. Shelter Medicine.
Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: First year classification in Veterinary Medicine or with permission of instructor
An elective course designed to educate the veterinary student about issues of relevance to companion animal population and shelter medicine and welfare.
V C S 311. Veterinarian in Society I.
Cr. R.
F.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Introduction to the veterinary profession and the various career opportunities available.
V C S 313. Veterinarian in Society III.
(1-1) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine
A continuation of the Veterinarian in Society series. The course covers selected topics on moral and ethical issues affecting the practice of veterinary medicine.
V C S 314. Veterinarian in Society IV.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
A continuation of the Veterinarian in Society series. This course will focus on helping students develop their communication, leadership, team building and conflict resolution skills.
V C S 315. Veterinarian in Society V.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
A continuation of the Veterinarian in Society series. This course will emphasize veterinary law.
V C S 339. Clinical Foundations I.
(Cross-listed with B M S). (0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Canine physical examination; basic behavior, animal handling and restraint; medical record keeping.
V C S 385. Seminar.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Classification in veterinary medicine
Seminars and case discussions on selected clinical subjects by fourth-year students of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Attendance is required for a passing grade.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
V C S 391. Clinical Imaging.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Evaluation of morphologic anatomy of the dog and cat utilizing clinical imaging methods - radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear imaging. Emphasis will be placed on normal radiographic anatomy.
V C S 393. Principles of Surgery.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Second year classification in veterinary medicine
General principles of surgery of companion animals.
V C S 394. Principles of Surgery Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Second year classification in veterinary medicine
General principles of surgery of companion animals.
V C S 395. Small Animal Surgery.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: V C S 394
Small animal surgery.
V C S 396. Equine Surgery.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 394
Elective course in equine surgery.
V C S 398. Anesthesiology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine
Anesthetic equipment, agents, and procedures for domestic animals.
V C S 399. Ophthalmology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Third year classification in veterinary medicine
Principles and techniques of medical and surgical ophthalmology.
V C S 401. Advanced Small Animal Orthopedics.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Third or Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Lecture course covering advanced diagnosis and treatment of small animal orthopedic conditions. Medical and surgical options are covered.
V C S 402. Clinical Cardiology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Third or fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine; 444 or concurrent enrollment in 444
Elective course in diagnosis and management of cardiac diseases. Emphasis on interpretation of electrocardiography.
V C S 405. Pet Bird and Exotic Species Medicine.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Second-, third- or fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective course in management and diseases of pet birds and exotic species.
V C S 407. Feline Internal Medicine.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective course in feline internal medicine.
V C S 409. Oncology.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in oncology.
V C S 414. Companion Animal Nutrition.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Third or fourth -year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective course in small animal and equine nutrition.
V C S 415. Advanced Small Animal Dermatology.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Third or Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective course in dermatology.
V C S 419. Preceptorship in Companion Animal/Equine Veterinary Medical Practice.
(0-40) Cr. 2-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine, permission of department curriculum committee
Elective course in veterinary practice under the guidance of veterinarians in approved practice settings.
V C S 421. Husbandry and Diseases of Non-traditional Species.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Second-, third-, or fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Husbandry, management, and common diseases of rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rats, and mice.
V C S 436. Small Animal Internal Medicine.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Third year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical diagnosis and treatment of diseases of small animals.
V C S 437. Small Animal Shelter Medicine.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in Veterinary Medicine
A 2-week elective rotation at an animal shelter/humane society that works with the public to place pets in homes. This rotation will encompass population medicine (medicine, surgery, intake, adoption, behavior and temperament, neglect and cruelty) that animal shelters deal with on a daily basis. The selected animal shelter/humane society must have a veterinarian(s) on staff and be approved by the course coordinator. More than one VCS 437 may be taken upon approval of the course coordinator.
V C S 440. Introduction to Clinics.
Cr. R.
S.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Rotating assignments through multiple sections within the Veterinary Medical Center.
V C S 441. Canine Rehabilitation.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine.
Elective clinical assignment in rehabilitation.
V C S 443. Equine Lameness.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Second or third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Orthopedic diseases of the equine.
V C S 444. Small Animal Medicine.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.S.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical diagnosis and treatment of diseases of small animals.
V C S 445. Equine Medicine.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical diagnosis and treatment of diseases of equine.
V C S 446. Clinical Neurology.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical rotation in neurology with an emphasis on neurolocalization, disease processes, use of diagnostics in medical and surgical neurology and treatment options. Exposure to neurosurgical techniques.
V C S 447. Equine Veterinary Diagnostic Skills.
(3-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine.
Hands on experience with equine veterinary diagnostic skills related to theriogenology, medicine, surgery, radiology, and ophthalmology.
V C S 448. Diagnostic Imaging and Radiobiology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Essentials of diagnostic image interpretation. Essentials of radiobiology, radiation therapy and protection from radiation.
V C S 449. Junior Surgery Laboratory.
(1-6) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Pre-laboratory presentations and laboratories introduce the student to surgical technique principles that can be applied to all animal species.
V C S 449A. Alternative Curriculum - consists of only neutering humane society animals throughout the laboratory experience..
(1-6) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Pre-laboratory presentations and laboratories introduce the student to surgical technique principles that can be applied to all animal species.
V C S 449B. Traditional Curriculum - provides a broader range of surgical experiences throughout the laboratory experience, including humane society neutering..
(1-6) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Pre-laboratory presentations and laboratories introduce the student to surgical technique principles that can be applied to all animal species.
V C S 451. Advanced Junior Surgery Laboratory.
(1-6) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 449. 8 weeks
Continuation of surgical laboratory experience. Techniques and advanced principles learned are applicable to all animal species.
V C S 451A. Alternative Curriculum - consists of only neutering humane society animals throughout the laboratory experience..
(1-6) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 449. 8 weeks
Continuation of surgical laboratory experience. Techniques and advanced principles learned are applicable to all animal species.
V C S 451B. Traditional Curriculum - exposure to more advanced surgical techniques with most surgical principles useful in all animal species. Also includes some humane society neutering..
(1-6) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 449. 8 weeks
Continuation of surgical laboratory experience. Techniques and advanced principles learned are applicable to all animal species.
V C S 451C. Traditional Curriculum - a second repeat for students with a special interest in small animal surgery. Limited space is available..
(1-6) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 449. 8 weeks
Continuation of surgical laboratory experience. Techniques and advanced principles learned are applicable to all animal species.
V C S 452. Clinical Dermatology.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine, small animal option
Study of clinical dermatological problems via computer-aided instruction, case simulations, and/or lectures. Clinical management of cases presented to Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
V C S 453. Small Animal Medicine I.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in small animal medicine.
V C S 454. Small Animal Medicine II.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in small animal medicine.
V C S 455. Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in soft tissue surgery.
V C S 456. Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in orthopedic surgery.
V C S 457. Equine Medicine.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in equine medicine.
V C S 458. Equine Surgery.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in equine surgery.
V C S 459. Small Animal Overpopulation Medicine and Surgery.
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in Veterinary Medicine
A 2-week surgical emphasis, elective rotation at a humane society that addresses the issues facing veterinarians and non-veterinary humane society personnel who deal with small animal overpopulation issues. Each section can be taken for credit once.
V C S 459A. Nebraska Humane Society, Omaha NE..
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in Veterinary Medicine
A 2-week surgical emphasis, elective rotation at a humane society that addresses the issues facing veterinarians and non-veterinary humane society personnel who deal with small animal overpopulation issues. Each section can be taken for credit once.
V C S 459B. Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Des Moines IA..
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in Veterinary Medicine
A 2-week surgical emphasis, elective rotation at a humane society that addresses the issues facing veterinarians and non-veterinary humane society personnel who deal with small animal overpopulation issues. Each section can be taken for credit once.
V C S 459C. WaySide Waifs, Kansas City MO.
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in Veterinary Medicine
A 2-week surgical emphasis, elective rotation at a humane society that addresses the issues facing veterinarians and non-veterinary humane society personnel who deal with small animal overpopulation issues. Each section can be taken for credit once.
V C S 460. Radiology.
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in veterinary radiology.
V C S 461. Advanced Small Animal Internal Medicine.
Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: 444 and 436
A discussion of advanced topics in small animal internal medicine.
V C S 463. Primary Care.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical experience in hospital based general practice.
V C S 464. Equine Field Services.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in equine ambulatory practice.
V C S 465. Farrier.
Cr. 2.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine; 457 and 458
Elective clinical assignment on the principles and practices of normal and therapeutic horseshoeing and equine foot care.
V C S 466. Anesthesiology.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in small animal and large animal anesthesiology.
V C S 467. Pain Management.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment with emphasis on pain management.
V C S 468. Intensive Care.
Cr. 4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment to provide supervision of hospital cases requiring intensive care and including emergency cases.
V C S 469. Ophthalmology.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in ophthalmology.
V C S 470. Radiology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Completion of VCS 460 recommended
Elective clinical assignment in veterinary radiology.
V C S 471. Animal Reproduction.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in animal reproduction. Equine and small animal reproduction only.
V C S 471E. Equine Reproduction.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in animal reproduction. Equine and small animal reproduction only.
V C S 471F. Food Animal Reproduction.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in animal reproduction. Equine and small animal reproduction only.
V C S 471S. Small Animal Reproduction.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in animal reproduction. Equine and small animal reproduction only.
V C S 472. Small Animal Medicine.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in small animal medicine.
V C S 473. Small Animal Surgery.
Cr. 1.
Prereq: fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in small animal surgery split between soft tissue surgery (one week) and orthopedic surgery (one week).
V C S 473O. Orthopedic.
Cr. 1.
Prereq: fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in small animal surgery split between soft tissue surgery (one week) and orthopedic surgery (one week).
V C S 473S. Soft Tissue.
Cr. 1.
Prereq: fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment in small animal surgery split between soft tissue surgery (one week) and orthopedic surgery (one week).
V C S 474. Equine Medicine and Surgery.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in equine medicine or surgery.
V C S 474M. Medicine.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in equine medicine or surgery.
V C S 474S. Surgery.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in equine medicine or surgery.
V C S 475. Cardiology Rotation.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in cardiology.
V C S 476. Animal Anesthesiology.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Assignments in equine, small animal, and large animal anesthesiology. Experience includes case work-up, management and recovery. Understanding of the unique physiology and potential complications of anesthetized patients. Pharmacology of commonly used drugs. Specific protocols and management for both field and general anesthesia.
V C S 476E. Equine Anesthesiology.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Assignments in equine, small animal, and large animal anesthesiology. Experience includes case work-up, management and recovery. Understanding of the unique physiology and potential complications of anesthetized patients. Pharmacology of commonly used drugs. Specific protocols and management for both field and general anesthesia.
V C S 476S. Small Animal Anesthesiology.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Assignments in equine, small animal, and large animal anesthesiology. Experience includes case work-up, management and recovery. Understanding of the unique physiology and potential complications of anesthetized patients. Pharmacology of commonly used drugs. Specific protocols and management for both field and general anesthesia.
V C S 478. Intensive Care.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in intensive care.
V C S 479. Ophthalmology.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine and V C S 469
Elective clinical assignment in ophthalmology.
V C S 480. Veterinary Dentistry.
Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Third or Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
All aspects of veterinary dentistry, prophylaxis, endodontics, and orthodontics.
V C S 483. Advanced Small Animal Surgery.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine and V C S 473
Elective clinical assignment in small animal surgery. One or both sections offered can be taken more than once.
V C S 483O. Orthopedic surgery.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine and V C S 473
Elective clinical assignment in small animal surgery. One or both sections offered can be taken more than once.
V C S 483S. Soft tissue surgery.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine and V C S 473
Elective clinical assignment in small animal surgery. One or both sections offered can be taken more than once.
V C S 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
V C S 492. Orientation for International Experience.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. S.
Prereq: Classification in veterinary medicine
8 weeks. Predeparture orientation for group study abroad. Cultural considerations for the study abroad experience and a conversational language introduction. Out of class work may be assigned.
V C S 495. Seminar.
Cr. R.
S.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Seminars and case discussions on selected subjects by fourth year students of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Completion of the seminar is required for graduation.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
V C S 496. International Preceptorship.
(0-40) Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine
International Preceptorships and Study Abroad Group programs. Provides opportunities for students to be involved in applied clinical, production, and/or research experiences in international locations. The course consists of 40 hour per week experiential learning opportunities.
V C S 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
V C S 590A. Medicine.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
V C S 590B. Surgery.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
V C S 590C. Theriogenology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
V C S 590D. Radiology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
V C S 590E. Anesthesiology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
V C S 596. International Preceptorship.
(0-40) Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to graduate college
International Preceptorships and Study Abroad Group programs. Provides opportunities for students to be involved in applied clinical, production, and/or research experiences in international locations. The course consists of 40 hour per week experiential learning opportunities.
V C S 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Enrollment in nonthesis master's degree program
V C S 604. Seminar.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
V C S 640. Advanced Radiology.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: 448
Detailed principles of clinical radiology with particular reference to radiographic interpretation.
V C S 671. Advanced General Surgery.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Course designed to discuss and perform advanced surgical procedures in soft tissue, orthopedic and neurological surgery. Minimally invasive surgical procedures and organ transplantation will be included.
V C S 672. Advanced Special Surgery.
(1-3) Cr. 2.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Innovative techniques in microvascular, thoracic, gastrointestinal, neurological and reconstructive surgery will be investigated.
V C S 676. Advanced Medicine.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: 445
Principles of general medicine. A study in depth of factors that contribute to the development of clinical signs as related to the pathogenesis of disease.
V C S 677. Advanced Medicine.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Prereq: 445
An advanced study of metabolic diseases.
V C S 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
V C S 699A. Medicine.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
V C S 699B. Surgery.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
V C S 699C. Theriogenology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
V C S 699E. Anesthesiology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine Courses
V MPM 378. Case Study IV.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine
Case-based applied learning that relates to the basic science courses. Emphasis on early integration of basic and clinical science concepts.
V MPM 380. Veterinary Immunology.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Structure and function of the immune system in animals.
V MPM 386. Veterinary Microbiology.
(3-5) Cr. 5.
F.
Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine
Bacteria and fungi of veterinary importance with emphasis on mechanisms of disease production and laboratory diagnostic procedures.
V MPM 387. Veterinary Virology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine
Basic principles of animal virology. Pathogenesis of viral infections. The nature and ecology of viruses of veterinary and zoonotic importance.
V MPM 388. Public Health and the Role of the Veterinary Profession.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine
Fundamental epidemiology, zoonotic diseases, occupational health, food safety, other public health topics.
V MPM 390. Topics in Veterinary History.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
S.
8 weeks. Significant persons, noteworthy events, and pivotal scientific discoveries in the course of the development and advancement of veterinary medicine from ancient times to the present.
V MPM 409. Infectious Diseases of Wild Animals.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Second year classification in veterinary medicine
Infectious diseases (bacterial, viral, and mycotic) of non-human primates, birds, ruminants, cold-blooded animals, marine mammals, and carnivores.*Spring only offered to UNL students.
V MPM 437. Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Etiology, epidemiology, laboratory diagnosis, regulatory control and preventive medicine aspects of the infectious diseases of swine, sheep, goats, cattle and horses.
V MPM 486. Laboratory in Public Health.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Discussions, lectures, exercises and field trips related to veterinary public health.
V MPM 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and department chair
V MPM 491. CDC Epidemiology Elective Preceptorship.
Cr. 6.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written permission of instructor
Introduction to preventive medicine, public health and the principles of applied epidemiology within the working atmosphere of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
V MPM 494. Zoo Preceptorship.
Cr. 1-8.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective course in zoo veterinary practice under guidance of approved veterinarians.
V MPM 496. International Preceptorship.
(0-40) Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine
International Preceptorships and Study Abroad group programs. This course will provide opportunities for students to be involved in applied clinical, production, and/or research experiences in international locations. The course consists of 40 hour per week experiential learning opportunities.
V MPM 502. Microbial Genetics.
(Cross-listed with MICRO). Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 302, BIOL 313
The fundamental concepts of bacterial and bacteriophage genetics including mutagenesis, mechanisms of both vertical and horizontal genetic information transfer, gene regulation, and genetic approaches to study complex cellular processes. Review and discussion of research literature to examine experimental design, methodology, and interpretation of both historical and contemporary relevance to microbial genetics.
V MPM 520. Medical Immunology I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: MICRO 310 or V MPM 386, 3 credits in biochemistry
Nature of the immune system and its role in health and disease.
Credit for either V MPM 520 or 575, but not both may be applied toward graduation.
V MPM 522. Principles of Epidemiology and Population Health.
(Cross-listed with VDPAM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MICRO 310 or equivalent
Epidemiology and ecology of disease in populations. Disease causality and epidemiologic investigations. Issues in disease prevention, control, and eradication.
V MPM 536. Zoonoses and Environmental Health.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 386, 387 and 388 or equivalent or permission of instructor
Pathogensis and control of zoonotic diseases. Factors influencing transmission and survival of pathogenic microorganisms in the environment.
V MPM 540. Livestock Immunogenetics.
(Cross-listed with AN S, MICRO). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: AN S 561 or MICRO 575 or V MPM 520
Basic concepts and contemporary topics in genetic regulation of livestock immune response and disease resistance.
V MPM 542. Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
V MPM 542A. DNA Techniques. Includes genetic engineering procedures, sequencing, PCR, and genotyping. (F.S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
V MPM 542B. Protein Techniques. Includes fermentation, protein isolation, protein purification, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, NMR, confocal microscopy and laser microdissection, immunophenotyping, and monoclonol antibody production. (S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
V MPM 542C. Cell Techniques. Includes immunophenotyping, ELISA, flow cytometry, microscopic techniques, and image analysis. (F.S.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
V MPM 542D. Plant Transformation. Includes Agrobacterium and particle gun-mediated transformation of tobacco, Arabidopsis, and maize, and analysis of transformants. (S.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
V MPM 542E. Proteomics. Includes two-dimensional electrophoresis, laser scanning, mass spectrometry, and database searching. (F.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
V MPM 542F. Techniques in Metabolomics. metabolomics and the techniques involved in metabolite profiling. For non-chemistry majoring students who are seeking analytical aspects into their biological research projects.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
V MPM 542G. Genomic Techniques.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, VDPAM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
V MPM 565. Professional Practices in Science and Engineering.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
V MPM 565A. Responsible Conduct of Research. (Cr. 1.0). F,.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
V MPM 565B. Working with Industry. (Cr. 0.5)..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
V MPM 565C. Communications in Science. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2011. Reading and reviewing manuscripts; publishing papers; oral and poster presentations..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
V MPM 565D. Time Management and Mentoring. (Cr. 0.5). Alt F., offered 2012. Balancing life and career; mentoring; lab management..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
V MPM 565E. The Interview Process. (Cr. 0.5). Alt S., offered 2012. Applying and interviewing for academia, industry and government..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
V MPM 565F. Grant Writing. (Cr. 1.0). Alt F., offered 2011. Writing a winning proposal..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
V MPM 565G. Teaching. (Cr. 0.5). Preparation of a teaching portfolio and course materials; lecturing, technology..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
V MPM 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
V MPM 565S. Ethical and legal issues in research.,Establishing productive collaborations with industry..
(Cross-listed with AGRON, AN S, BCB, CH E, CPR E, EEB, HORT, M E, MICRO, PL P). Cr. arr.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Professional, ethical and legal issues facing scientists and engineers in academia. Offered in modular format.
V MPM 575. Immunology.
(Cross-listed with MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 310
An examination of humoral and cellular immune functions. Interactions between cells and factors of the immune system that result in health and disease. MICRO 475L optional.
Credit for either V MPM 575 or V MPM 520, but not both, may be applied toward graduation.
V MPM 586. Medical Bacteriology.
(Cross-listed with MICRO). (4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Bacteria associated with diseases of vertebrates, including virulence factors and interaction of host responses.
V MPM 586L. Medical Bacteriology Laboratory.
(0-6) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: credit or enrollment in 586 or 625
Procedures used in isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria, including molecular and genetic techniques used in research.
V MPM 587. Animal Virology.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Principles of animal virology. Biology of viruses associated with diseases of veterinary importance, including mechanisms of pathogenesis.
V MPM 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
V MPM 596. International Preceptorship.
(0-40) Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to graduate college
International Preceptorships and Study Abroad Group programs. This course will provide opportunties for students to be involved in applied clinical, production, and/or research experiences in international locations. The course consists of 40 hour per week experiential learning opportunties.
V MPM 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Nonthesis M.S. Option only
A written report based on laboratory research, library reading, or topics related to the student's area of specialization and approved by the student's advisory committee.
V MPM 604. Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
V MPM 608. Molecular Virology.
(Cross-listed with MICRO, PL P). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: BBMB 405 or GDCB 511
Advanced study of virus host-cell interactions. Molecular mechanisms of viral replication and pathogenesis.
V MPM 615. Molecular Immunology.
(Cross-listed with BBMB, MICRO). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: BBMB 405 or 502
Current topics in molecular aspects of immunology: T and B cell receptors; major histocompatibility complex; antibody structure; immunosuppressive drugs and viruses; and intracellular signalling pathways leading to expression of genes that control and activate immune function.
V MPM 625. Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenesis.
(Cross-listed with MICRO). (4-0) Cr. 4.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Credit in Biochemistry and Microbiology
Review of current concepts in specific areas of microbial pathogenesis including the genetic basis for bacterial disease, genetic regulation and control of virulence factors and their mechanisms of action, and host-pathogen interactions at the cellular and molecular levels. The application of microbial genetics to understanding pathogenesis will be included.
V MPM 629. Advanced Topics in Cellular Immunology.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 520 or 575
Current topics and literature in cellular immunology. Topics include thymocyte development and selection, T cell interactions with antigen presenting cells, and lymphocyte effector functions.
V MPM 660. Pathogenesis of Persistent Infections.
(Cross-listed with V PTH). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Study of current knowledge related to host pathogen interactions during persistent and chronic infections by bacteria, viruses and parasites.
V MPM 690. Current Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Colloquia or advanced study of specific topics in a specialized field.
V MPM 690A. Immunology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Colloquia or advanced study of specific topics in a specialized field.
V MPM 690B. Infectious Diseases.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Colloquia or advanced study of specific topics in a specialized field.
V MPM 698. Seminar in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.
(Cross-listed with MCDB, BBMB, GDCB, MICRO). (2-0) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Student and faculty presentations.
V MPM 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
VETERINARY PATHOLOGY Courses
V PTH 342. Anatomic Pathology I.
(Dual-listed with 542). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
Basic pathology with emphasis on disease in animals and introduction to diseases by system.
V PTH 353. Introductory Parasitology.
(Cross-listed with BIOL, MICRO). (3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: BIOL 212
Biology and host-parasite relationships of major groups of animal parasites, and techniques of diagnosing and studying parasites.
V PTH 372. Anatomic Pathology II.
(Dual-listed with 572). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 342
Response to injury by each body system.
V PTH 376. Veterinary Parasitology.
(Dual-listed with 576). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine
Parasitic diseases of domestic animals and their control.
V PTH 377. Case Study III.
(0-4) Cr. 2.
F.
Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical applications of the basic sciences taught concurrently in the fall semester of the second year curriculum in veterinary medicine.
V PTH 401. Basics of Medical Terminology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
8 weeks, offered first half semester only. Discussion of prefixes, suffixes, and roots (mostly from Latin and Greek) that comprise medical terms.
V PTH 409. Introduction to Veterinary Cytology and Laboratory Techniques.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Description, interpretation, and techniques for cellular preparations from tissues and body fluids.
V PTH 410. Llama Medicine.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Second or third year classification in veterinary medicine
Offered first half semester only. Introduction to basic camelid medicine, including anatomy, behavior, restraint, handling, husbandry, herd health, common diseases, surgical conditions, and anesthesia protocols.
V PTH 425. Clinical Pathology.
(2-4) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 372
Principles of clinical hematology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis in domestic animals.
V PTH 456. Necropsy Laboratory Practicum.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Practicum in postmortem examination and diagnosis.
V PTH 457. Clinical Pathology Laboratory Practicum.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Methodology in clinical chemistry, hematology and cytology; practice in interpretation of laboratory data.
V PTH 478. Global Protozoology - Molecular Biology of Protozoa.
(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with ENT). (2-1) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Analysis of cellular systems, molecules, and organelles of pathogenic protozoan parasites. Emphasis is placed on processes and systems that are unique to protozoa, are important to understanding vector-parasite-host biology/ecology, or are targets of disease prevention/treatment programs for international disease control.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
V PTH 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and department chair
V PTH 492. Orientation for International Experience.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. S.
Prereq: Classification in veterinary medicine
8 weeks. Predeparture orientation for group study abroad. Cultural considerations for the study abroad experience and a conversational language introduction. Out of class work will be assigned.
V PTH 496. International Preceptorship.
(0-40) Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine
International Preceptorships and Study Abroad Group programs. This course will provide opportunities for students to be involved in applied clinical, production, and/or research experience in international locations. The course consists of 40 hour per week experiential learning opportunities.
V PTH 530. Teaching and Learning in Veterinary Medical Education.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Study of principles of teaching and learning as they relate to veterinary medical education. These include: theories of learning, analyzing content/learners/context, identifying goals, identifying appropriate instructional strategies (specific to medical education), matching assessment processes to goals and strategies, common curricular approaches and decision-making processes in medical education, and the scholarship of teaching and learning for veterinary medical educators.
V PTH 542. Anatomic Pathology I.
(Dual-listed with 342). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification and BIOL 352 or equivalent for graduate credit, permission of instructor
Basic pathology with emphasis on disease in animals and introduction to diseases by system.
V PTH 548. Diagnostic Parasitology Laboratory.
Cr. 1-3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 376 or 576
Contact hours are (0-3 to 0-9). A laboratory experience in the technical and applied aspects of veterinary parasitology.
V PTH 549. Clinical Pathology Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 457; permission of instructor
Laboratory procedures and clinical interpretations with emphasis on hematology, cytology, and clinical chemistry.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
V PTH 550. Surgical Pathology Laboratory.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 570 or 571; permission of instructor
Contact hours are (0-3 to 0-9). Diagnosis of lesions in biopsy specimens; classification of neoplasms. Course includes rotation through departmental biopsy service and review of selected cases from departmental archives.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
V PTH 551. Postmortem Pathology Laboratory.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 542; permission of instructor
Contact hours are (0-3 to 0-9). Necropsy techniques of animals with emphasis on gross and microscopic lesions and diagnosis.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
V PTH 554. Ethics in Scientific Research and Writing.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Ethical conduct in biomedical research, criticism, writing, and adherence to regulations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
V PTH 570. Systemic Pathology I.
(2-4) Cr. 4.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 342 or 542; permission of instructor
Pathology of the respiratory, reproductive, endocrine, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular systems. Emphasis on pathogenesis and anatomic pathology correlated with interpretive clinical pathology where appropriate.
V PTH 571. Systemic Pathology II.
(2-4) Cr. 4.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 342 or 542; permission of instructor
Pathology of the integumentary, urinary, digestive, lymphoid, and nervous systems and special senses. Emphasis on pathogenesis and anatomic pathology correlated with interpretive clinical pathology where appropriate.
V PTH 572. Anatomic Pathology II.
(Dual-listed with 372). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification and 542
Response to injury by each body system.
V PTH 576. Veterinary Parasitology.
(Dual-listed with 376). (3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification and 542
Parasitic diseases of domestic animals and their control.
V PTH 578. Global Protozoology - Molecular Biology of Protozoa.
(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with ENT). (2-1) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Analysis of cellular systems, molecules, and organelles of pathogenic protozoan parasites. Emphasis is placed on processes and systems that are unique to protozoa, are important to understanding vector-parasite-host biology/ecology, or are targets of disease prevention/treatment programs for international disease control.
V PTH 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
V PTH 590A. Veterinary Pathology.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
V PTH 590B. Veterinary Parasitology.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
V PTH 590C. Veterinary Toxicology.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
V PTH 590D. Veterinary Clinical Pathology.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
V PTH 590E. Other.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
V PTH 596. International Preceptorship.
(0-40) Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to graduate college
International Preceptorships and Study Abroad Group programs. This course will provide opportunities for students to be involved in applied clinical, production, and/or research experiences in international locations. The course consists of 40 hour per week experiential learning opportunities.
V PTH 599. Creative Component Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Course for departmental graduate research.
V PTH 599A. Veterinary Pathology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Course for departmental graduate research.
V PTH 599B. Veterinary Parasitology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Course for departmental graduate research.
V PTH 599C. Veterinary Toxicology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Course for departmental graduate research.
V PTH 599D. Veterinary Clinical Pathology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Course for departmental graduate research.
V PTH 604. Pathology Case Seminar.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: permission of instructor
Description and interpretation of microscopic lesions and clinical pathology data collected from cases of natural and experimental disease.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
V PTH 605. Current Topics Seminar.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
A seminar of graduate research at the time of thesis or dissertation defense.
V PTH 606. Diagnostic Interpretation.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: permission of instructor
A comprehensive examination in the diagnostic description and interpretation of case materials relevant to veterinary pathology and areas of specialization for the graduate degree preliminary examination.
V PTH 606A. Veterinary Pathology.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: permission of instructor
A comprehensive examination in the diagnostic description and interpretation of case materials relevant to veterinary pathology and areas of specialization for the graduate degree preliminary examination.
V PTH 606B. Veterinary Parasitology.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: permission of instructor
A comprehensive examination in the diagnostic description and interpretation of case materials relevant to veterinary pathology and areas of specialization for the graduate degree preliminary examination.
V PTH 606C. Veterinary Toxicology.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: permission of instructor
A comprehensive examination in the diagnostic description and interpretation of case materials relevant to veterinary pathology and areas of specialization for the graduate degree preliminary examination.
V PTH 606D. Veterinary Clinical Pathology.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: permission of instructor
A comprehensive examination in the diagnostic description and interpretation of case materials relevant to veterinary pathology and areas of specialization for the graduate degree preliminary examination.
V PTH 652. Pathologic Hematology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 425; permission of instructor
Pathologic changes in blood constituents of domestic animals.
V PTH 655. Cellular and Molecular Pathology I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Graduate course in biochemistry, genetics, or cell biology
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of cell injury, cellular responses to injury, and inflammation.
V PTH 656. Cellular and Molecular Pathology II.
(Cross-listed with TOX). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate course in biochemistry, genetics, or cell biology
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis.
V PTH 660. Pathogenesis of Persistent Infections.
(Cross-listed with V MPM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Study of current knowledge related to host pathogen interactions during persistent and chronic infections by bacteria, viruses and parasites.
V PTH 663. Clinical Chemistry.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 425; permission of instructor
The pathophysiology, methodology, and clinical application of laboratory medicine.
V PTH 679. Histopathology of Laboratory Animals.
(0-4) Cr. 2.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: 570 or 571; permission of instructor
Study of microscopic lesions in laboratory animals with emphasis on description, etiology, pathogenesis, and diagnosis.
V PTH 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Course restricted to graduate program within the department.
V PTH 699A. Veterinary Pathology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Course restricted to graduate program within the department.
V PTH 699B. Veterinary Parasitology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Course restricted to graduate program within the department.
V PTH 699C. Veterinary Toxicology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Course restricted to graduate program within the department.
V PTH 699D. Veterinary Clinical Pathology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Course restricted to graduate program within the department.
Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine Courses
VDPAM 308. Spanish for Veterinarians.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Basic knowledge of Spanish
This course is designed to meet the needs of veterinary students who will practice in an environment in which the use of Spanish for accurate client communication is essential which includes much of our food animal industry in the state of Iowa. This is not a traditional Spanish language course. To be successful, student taking the course should have a basic knowledge of Spanish pronunciation, grammar and syntax.
VDPAM 309. Intro to Production Animal Informatics.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
The fundamentals of how clinical, diagnostic, production and financial information is obtained and used by production animal operations. Students will acquire skills to create and use spreadsheets for manipulating and summarizing data. They will also acquire knowledge of where to find inexpensive and readily available resources with information on how to use spreadsheets and other software. Students will also have the opportunity to work with different record keeping programs used by swine, beef and dairy operations.
VDPAM 310. Intro to Production Medicine.
Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Currently enrolled in Vet Med III
The role of the veterinarian in the management of animal health and production in dairy and beef cattle herds, beef feedlots and swine herds will be described. Provides veterinary students with a starting point to understand the principles and techniques that are the basis of food-animal health management programs.
VDPAM 312. Veterinarian in Society II.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine
A continuation of the Veterinarian in Society series. An introduction to the topics of animal behavior, animal welfare, and the human animal bond.
VDPAM 340. Clinical Foundations I.
(0-40) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Classification in veterinary medicine
One week course at Iowa State University and Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center in Clay Center, Nebraska. An introduction to Food Supply Veterinary Medicine covering industry (beef, dairy, pork, sheep) overviews, production systems, behavior, welfare, handling and restraint, examination techniques, biosecurity, epidemiology and food safety. Visits to production units are utilized to reinforce the application of clinical skills.
VDPAM 350. Basic Livestock Nutrition and Feeding.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Classification in Veterinary Medicine
Introductory course on livestock (beef, dairy, swine, sheep, and equine) nutrition and feeding principles. Students will apply scientific facts and principles to problem-solving procedures in determining nutritious and economical livestock feeding programs.
VDPAM 351. Bovine Embryo Transfer and Related Technology.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Classification as second or third year veterinary students
This course will meet for two hours once each week of the Spring Semester. The first hour will be traditional lecture and the second hour will be a combination of student projects and labs and demonstrations of applied clinical procedures. Bovine embryo transfer and closely related topics such as: female reproductive physiology, estrus synchronization, semen sexing and reproductive disease will be emphasized. In addition several class periods will be devoted to the use of ultrasound for diagnosis reproductive and non-reproductive conditions.
VDPAM 402. Advanced Dairy Production Informatics.
(1-1) Cr. 2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 309 or permission of instructor
Advanced coverage of concepts related to collection, manipulation, analysis and reporting of information used by dairy farms and their consultants. Hands on experience with Dairy Comp 305 and PCDart as well as other dairy management and information software.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
VDPAM 407. Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making.
(Dual-listed with 507). (1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Discussion, lectures and laboratories to assess the quality and significance of medical evidence in making informed decisions about the treatment of individual animals and animal populations.
VDPAM 408. Poultry Diseases.
(Dual-listed with 508). Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Enrollment in College of Veterinary Medicine
Bacterial, viral, parasitic, and nutritional diseases of domestic poultry and gamebirds; biosecurity, immunization, and management procedures to prevent poultry diseases.
VDPAM 409. Veterinary Practice Management and Organization.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
An A to Z introduction to proven veterinary practice management methods and strategies. The student will follow a detailed hands on workbook describing most of the processes and procedures of day to day veterinary practice. The class content will be composed of class room discussions, didactic presentations, a practical workbook, ancillary handouts, and both in and out of class assignments.
VDPAM 414. Veterinary Practice Entrepreneurship.
(Dual-listed with 514). Cr. 2.
S.
To provide a formal exposure to the entrepreneurial and business skills necessary to own and operate a successful veterinary practice or other small business opportunity.
VDPAM 416. Bovine Reproduction Evaluation Laboratory.
(0-4) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Third year classification in veterinary medicine. 10 students per section
Bovine rectal palpation techniques will be repetitively taught in 7 four-hour sessions. Students will also learn techniques of epidural anesthesia, artificial insemination, and ultrasonic imaging. University-owned cattle will be used.
VDPAM 419. Advanced Swine Production Informatics.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 309
Advanced coverage of concepts related to collection, manipulation, analysis and reporting of information used by swine production companies. Production, financial, diagnostic and clinical data will be covered in the course. Hands-on experience with computer software and information systems used in swine production will be provided. Students will learn to objectively evaluate the validity of information that is presented to them and also be able to make practical and useful recommendations regarding the types of information tools that can/should be used. The students will learn what software and information systems are available and be able to critically evaluate them.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
VDPAM 420. Preceptorship in Veterinary Medical Practice.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine.
Elective course in veterinary practice under the guidance of veterinarians in approved practice settings.
VDPAM 426. Veterinary Toxicology.
(Dual-listed with 526). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
Study of toxicological diseases of domestic animals emphasizing clinical recognition, circumstances of poisoning, differential diagnosis with clinical and laboratory data, therapeutic procedures, preventive management and public health implications. Supplemented with case-based materials.
VDPAM 436. Beef Records Analysis.
(0-30) Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Classification in Veterinary Medicine, VM1-VM3 or special permission of instructor
The class will have both a lecture and lab component and students can enroll in one or both. Lectures will emphasize current production and evaluation techniques for beef cow/calf operations and students will learn to conduct and critically assess production and financial data using a standardized approach. Lab activities will allow students an opportunity to work with individual beef cattle producers to identify areas for improving profitability, health, and sustainability. Each semester's content builds on the material from the previous semester. Enrolling in the class for multiple semesters will be encouraged.
VDPAM 437. Basic Clinical Skills for Production Medicine (MS 623-701): Dairy Herd Problem Identification.
(7-33) Cr. 2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Seven hours recitation/discussion and 33 hours clinical experience per week. Course taken for two weeks at University of Wisconsin, Madison, on a space-available basis. Learn to interpret DHI records and use them to identify and monitor herd problems of production, mastitis, reproduction, and replacement heifer management. Evaluate rates and treatment protocols of common dairy herd diseases. Assess dairy housing including ventilation and freestalls. Estimate costs of herd problems and develop partial-budgets.
VDPAM 438. Mastitis Problem Investigations (MS 623-703): Mastitis/Milk Quality.
(9-31) Cr. 2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Nine hours recitation/discussion and 31 hours clinical experience per week. Course taken for two weeks at University of Wisconsin, Madison, on a space-available basis. Learn to evaluate rates of clinical mastitis using manual and computerized (DC305) record systems. Interpret somatic cell count records to target mastitis problems. Collect samples and interpret milk microbiology reports. Evaluate mastitis risks in housing systems (stalls, bedded packs, etc). Analyze milking systems and milker practices. Develop mastitis treatment protocols.
VDPAM 439. Clinical Investigations of Fresh Cow and Calf Problems (MS 623-705): Applied Dairy Nutrition.
(3-37) Cr. 2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Three hours lecture, 37 hours clinical experience per week. Course taken for two weeks at University of Wisconsin, Madison, on a space-available basis. Learn to evaluate calf and peri-parturient cow management practices. Develop an investigation stragegy for ambiguous herd problems. Collect samples and interpret herd-based diagnostic tests for infectious and metabolic diseases. Assess environmental risk factors for metabolic and infectious disease including hygiene and housing. Assess nutritional status of herds via nutritional management, actual feed intake, particle length determination, etc.
VDPAM 445. Clinical Medicine.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Third year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical diagnosis and treatment of diseases of swine, beef, dairy, and small ruminant.
VDPAM 450. Disturbances of Reproduction.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine
General principles of diseases causing disturbances in reproduction.
VDPAM 451. Clinical Embryo Transfer.
(0-40) Cr. 2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in veterinary medicine
Elective clinical assignment in techniques of embryo transfer. Primary species studied will be bovine but equine and small ruminant embryo transfer will be covered during appropriate seasons. Enrollment is limited to four students per two week session.
VDPAM 455. Diagnostic Laboratory Practicum.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Practical experience in diagnosis of infectious and toxic diseases of livestock through exposure to cases in the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
VDPAM 456. Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Methods & Applications.
(16-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: VM 2, VM 3 or VM 4
Case materials are used to develop diagnostic questions and to better understand the value of diagnostic tests. Testing methods and interpretation of diagnostic tests are coupled with sampling strategy and objective assessment of available evidence to provide accurate diagnosis.
VDPAM 464. Advanced Stocker/Feedlot Medicine.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: VDPAM 310
Two week advanced clinical rotation in stocker/feedlot beef production medicine held in Oklahoma. The instructor will lead field trips as well as problem solving exercises where the student will apply concepts of stocker/feedlot health management, production and economic analysis, and disease control/prevention. Travel and overnight stays will be required.
VDPAM 476. Food Animal and Camelid Field Service.
(0-40) Cr. 2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in Veterinary Medicine, and 310
Elective course in food animal and camelid field services. Students will assist university veterinarians in delivering health care and production management services to the ISU livestock farms and other livestock farms in the local area. Focus will be on delivery of individual animal care and establishment of best practices for herd management of production systems at the university and in the region.
VDPAM 477. Food Animal and Camelid Medicine and Surgery.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Clinical assignment focused on the management of food animal and camelid medicine and surgery cases. Specific instruction in clinical evaluation of cases coupled with appropriate diagnostic testing and therapeutic intervention will be emphasized. Additional instruction will be provided in disease prevention, intensive care and management of food animal and camelid species. Particular emphasis will be placed on appropriate on-label and extra-label drug usage in food animal species.
VDPAM 479. Applied Swine Production Medicine Preceptorship.
(0-40) Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 310
Advanced course in swine production medicine with emphasis on herd management, production analysis, and problem solving. Forty hours clinical experience per week. Assignments will include preceptorships with a practicing veterinarian and/or a production unit.
VDPAM 480. Swine Production Medicine.
(15-25) Cr. 2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 310 or permission of instructor
Two week clinical rotation in swine production medicine. Students will be assigned to take the lead in investigating field based client cases with supervision of the instructors. Develop critical thinking skills that will allow students to apply concepts of herd management, production analysis, economic analysis, and disease prevention in addressing client cases. Variable amounts of travel to farm sites will be required with the potential for rare overnight stays.
VDPAM 481. Advanced Cow/Calf Production Medicine.
(Dual-listed with 581). (20-20) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Completion of two semesters of VDPAM 436, 4th year classification in veterinary medicine
Two-week senior elective that will focus on the economics of animal disease in cow/calf operations. Evidence based medicine and epidemiological principles will be used in investigation of disease outbreaks. Extensive partial budgeting used. Field trips will be incorporated when possible.
VDPAM 482. Applied Beef Production Medicine Preceptorship.
(0-40) Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 310 and permission of instructor; ability to provide travel to each site
Advanced course in beef production medicine with emphasis on herd management, production analysis, and problem solving. Forty hours clinical experience per week.
VDPAM 482A. Assignment with practicing veterinarian and/or production unit B. Bull Breeding Soundness at Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center (GPVEC) C. Calving at GPVEC D. Feedlot Management at GPVEC E. Weaning Management at GPVEC F. Pregnancy Examination at GPVEC G. Bovine Reproduction at GPVEC I. Applied Beef Stocker/Feedlot Management @ Sweiger Enterprises (Subsections: FL: Feedlot Management, SFC: Calving, CW: Cattle Processing, SE: Sweiger Enterprises Beef consulting, CM: Cattle Marketing: ST: Stocker) J. Lambing at GPVEC K. Equine Dentistry at GPVEC M. Calf Preconditioning at GPVEC. P. Gomer Bull / Large Animal Surgery at GPVEC.
(0-40) Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 310 and permission of instructor; ability to provide travel to each site
Advanced course in beef production medicine with emphasis on herd management, production analysis, and problem solving. Forty hours clinical experience per week.
VDPAM 483. Beef Production Medicine.
(15-20) Cr. 2.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 310
Two week advanced clinical rotation in beef production medicine. Fifteen hours recitation/discussion and 20 hours clinical experience per week. This course is designed to expose students to cow-calf and feedlot production concepts. The activities scheduled for the rotation depend greatly on the time of year. When ever possible, the class incorporates field trips. Students should anticipate that travel is required and overnight stays may be required. These field trips can vary in length from several hours to several days and may include weekends. Typically, 3-4 days of the rotation are spent at the Great Plains Veterinary Education Center, Clay Center, NE. Students should, therefore, plan accordingly and contact the instructor, immediately, if they anticipate a conflict. Students should not schedule Grand Rounds during this rotation.
VDPAM 484. Dairy Production Medicine.
(15-20) Cr. 2.
F.SS.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine; 310
Two week course in dairy production medicine combining class time with multiple on-farm visits to learn various management aspects (DHIA, DC305 & PC Dart record analysis, calf rearing through lactating cows, reproduction programs, udder health and milk quality, biosecurity, welfare, nutrition and cow comfort) for a wide variety of dairy operations. Students will learn the latest in dairy management by reviewing current topic articles and gain experience in farm evaluation through a group project. Fifteen hours recitation/discussion and 20 hours clinical experience per week.
VDPAM 485. Applied Dairy Production Medicine Preceptorship.
(0-40) Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 484
Advanced course in dairy production medicine with emphasis on herd management, production analysis, and problem solving. Forty hours clinical experience per week. Assignments will include preceptorships with a practicing veterinarian and/or a production unit.
VDPAM 486. Introduction to Small Ruminant Production Medicine.
(13-6) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Classification in Veterinary Medicine
Survey of small ruminant production systems, common management practices, and disease processes of small ruminants. This course is intended to give the student a background in small ruminant medicine. Herd health, disease monitoring and prevention, and typical management systems will be emphasized in lecture.
VDPAM 487. Livestock Disease Prevention.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
A survey of diseases of large domestic animals, including discussion of causes, transmission, and control. Designed for students majoring in agricultural sciences.
VDPAM 488. Laboratory in Clinical Microbiology.
Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine
Application of microbiological procedures to the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
VDPAM 489. Issues in Food Safety.
(Cross-listed with AN S, FS HN, HRI). (1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in FS HN 101 or 272 or HRI 233; FS HN 419 or 420; FS HN 403
Capstone seminar for the food safety minor. Case discussions and independent projects about safety issues in the food system from a multidisciplinary perspective.
VDPAM 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-5.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department chair
VDPAM 491. Advanced Ruminant Nutrition.
(30-10) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 350 recommended
Focus on dairy nutrition from the calf to the adult, lactating cow. Balancing rations for dairy operations. Introduction to different feedstuffs and forage varieties to determine those that are best suited to bovine diets.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
VDPAM 492. Orientation for International Experience.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Classification in veterinary medicine
Predeparture orientation for group study abroad. Cultural considerations for the study abroad experience and a conversational language introduction. Out of class work will be assigned.
VDPAM 494. Advanced Dairy Production Medicine II.
(20-20) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: 484 or permission of instructor
Advanced coverage in investigating dairy herd problems relating to milk quality or nutrition. Milk quality and nutrition troubleshooting will be taught through the combination of lecture and on-farm investigations. Students will combine lecture knowledge, data acquired from on-farm investigations and record analysis to generate management plans.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
VDPAM 495. Advanced Small Ruminant Production Medicine.
(15-20) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: Fourth year classification in veterinary medicine, VDPAM 486 or permission of instructor
Two week clinical rotation in small ruminant production medicine. Field trips will be incorporated when possible. Topics to be covered include small ruminant industries (milk, meat, and fiber), milk quality, nutrition, reproduction, and disease management of small ruminants.
VDPAM 496. International Preceptorship.
(0-40) Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine
International Preceptorships and Study Abroad Group programs. This course will provide opportunities for students to be involved in applied clinical, production, and/or research experiences in international locations. The course consists of 40 hour per week experiential learning opportunities.
VDPAM 507. Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making.
(Dual-listed with 407). (1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Discussion, lectures and laboratories to assess the quality and significance of medical evidence in making informed decisions about the treatment of individual animals and animal populations.
VDPAM 508. Poultry Diseases.
(Dual-listed with 408). Cr. 2.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Bacterial, viral, parasitic, and nutritional diseases of domestic poultry and gamebirds; biosecurity, immunization, and management procedures to prevent poultry diseases.
VDPAM 514. Veterinary Practice Entrepreneurship.
(Dual-listed with 414). Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Graduate Veterinarian or DVM-dual graduate degree candidate
Provide a formal exposure to the entrepreneurial and business skills necessary to own and operate a successful veterinary business.
VDPAM 522. Principles of Epidemiology and Population Health.
(Cross-listed with V MPM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Epidemiology and ecology of disease in populations. Disease causality and epidemiologic investigations. Issues in disease prevention, control, and eradication.
VDPAM 526. Veterinary Toxicology.
(Dual-listed with 426). (Cross-listed with TOX). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Study of toxicological diseases of domestic animals emphasizing clinical recognition, circumstances of poisoning, differential diagnosis with clinical and laboratory data, therapeutic procedures, preventive management and public health implications. Supplemented with case-based materials.
VDPAM 527. Applied Statistical Methods in Population Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: STAT 401
ANOVA, Linear Regression, Model Selection, Mixed Models, ANCOVA, Repeated Measurement Analysis, MANOVA, Nonparametric Methods, Diagnostic Test Evaluation, ROC Curve Analysis, Generalized Linear Models, Logistic Regression, Survival Analysis, Cox Proportional Hazards Regression.
VDPAM 529. Epidemiological Methods in Population Research.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Designing, conducting, and analyzing data from field-based studies, including cross-sectional, case-control and cohort, with categorical outcomes.
VDPAM 542. Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
VDPAM 542A. DNA Techniques. Includes genetic engineering procedures, sequencing, PCR, and genotyping. (F.S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
VDPAM 542B. Protein Techniques. Includes fermentation, protein isolation, protein purification, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, NMR, confocal microscopy and laser microdissection, immunophenotyping, and monoclonol antibody production. (S.SS.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
VDPAM 542C. Cell Techniques. Includes immunophenotyping, ELISA, flow cytometry, microscopic techniques, and image analysis. (F.S.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
VDPAM 542D. Plant Transformation. Includes Agrobacterium and particle gun-mediated transformation of tobacco, Arabidopsis, and maize, and analysis of transformants. (S.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
VDPAM 542E. Proteomics. Includes two-dimensional electrophoresis, laser scanning, mass spectrometry, and database searching. (F.).
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
VDPAM 542F. Techniques in Metabolomics. metabolomics and the techniques involved in metabolite profiling. For non-chemistry majoring students who are seeking analytical aspects into their biological research projects.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
VDPAM 542G. Genomic Techniques.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, HORT, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM). Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
VDPAM 546. Clinical and Diagnostic Toxicology.
(Cross-listed with TOX). (0-3) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: D.V.M. degree or 526
Advanced study of current problems and issues in toxicology. Emphasis on problem solving utilizing clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory resources.
VDPAM 551. Advanced Veterinary Diagnostic Medicine.
(0-3) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 455
Necropsy techniques of animals with emphasis on gross and microscopic lesion description and microbiological diagnosis of disease in food animals.
VDPAM 570. Risk Assessment for Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, TOX). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: STAT 104 or consent of instructor: Wolt, Hurd
Risk assessment principles as applied to biological systems. Exposure and effects characterization in human and animal health and ecological risk assessment. Risk analysis frameworks and regulatory decision-making. Introduction to quantitative methods for risk assessment using epidemiological and distributional analyses. Uncertainty analysis.
VDPAM 581. Advanced Cow/Calf Production Medicine.
(Dual-listed with 481). (20-20) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: Completion of two semesters of VDPAM 436, 4th year classification in veterinary medicine
Two-week senior elective that will focus on the economics of animal disease in cow/calf operations. Evidence based medicine and epidemiological principles will be used in investigation of disease outbreaks. Extensive partial budgeting used. Field trips will be incorporated when possible.
VDPAM 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Topics in medicine, surgery, theriogenology; beef, swine, dairy, or sheep production medicine.
VDPAM 596. International Preceptorship.
(0-40) Cr. 1-12.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Admission to graduate college
International Preceptorships and Study Abroad Group programs. Provides opportunities for students to be involved in applied clinical, production, and/or research experiences in international locations. The course consists of 40 hour per week experiential learning opportunities.
VDPAM 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Enrollment in nonthesis master's degree program
VDPAM 650. Swine Diagnostic Medicine.
Cr. 1-4.
F.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
A detailed study of swine diseases emphasizing the pathogenesis and diagnosis of swine respiratory, enteric, reproduction, metabolic, and septicemic diseases.
VDPAM 655. Advanced Swine Production Medicine.
Cr. 1-4.
S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Detailed overview of applied techniques used in swine production medicine; production modeling and record analysis, production economics and financial analysis, therapeutic and vaccination strategies, quality control procedures and food safety.
VDPAM 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
WOMEN'S STUDIES Courses
W S 160. Gender Justice.
(2-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Half semester course. Examines the socialization process in the United States and how our perspectives are formed. An introduction to patriarchy, sexism, and ally development are explored. Skills to enhance communication and understanding among women and men will be developed.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 201. Introduction to Women's Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Women's Studies. Contemporary status of women in the U.S. and worldwide from social, economic, historical, political, philosophical and literary perspectives. Analysis of intersection of gender, race, class, and sexuality. Subject matter includes work, health, sexuality, and violence. Foundation for the other courses in the program.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 203. Introduction to Lesbian Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Study of contemporary and historic lesbian cultures and communities from a US and international perspective. Addresses issues of race, class, gender and sexuality as they intersect with the formation of lesbian identities. Explores who identifies as lesbian and how that dis/enables political resistance and formation of community.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 205. Introduction to Queer Studies.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ENGL 150
Interdisciplinary study of issues relating to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer identities in the U.S. Attention will be given to race and socioeconomic class.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 258. Human Reproduction.
(Cross-listed with BIOL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: BIOL 101, or 155, or 211
Anatomy and physiology of human reproductive systems, including fertility, pregnancy, and delivery.
W S 301. International Perspectives on Women and Gender.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.
Prereq: 201 or 3 credits in Women's Studies at the 300 level or above
Study of women in a range of cultures, depending on faculty specialization. Special emphasis on women in development seen in postcolonial context.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
W S 302. Issues in Women's Health and Reproduction.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Women's Studies 201 or 3 credits in Women's Studies at 300 level or above
Current feminist scholarship in the social sciences and humanities on women's health, health care, and reproduction. Intersections among race, gender, class, ability, and sexuality are emphasized.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 304. Creative Writing - Fiction.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: ENGL 250, not open to freshmen
Progresses from practice in basic techniques of fiction writing to fully developed short stories. Emphasis on writing, analytical reading, workshop criticism, and individual conferences.
W S 307. Women in Science and Engineering.
(Cross-listed with BIOL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: A 200 level course in science, engineering or women's studies; ENGL 250
The interrelationships of women and science and engineering examined from historical, sociological, philosophical, and biological perspectives. Factors contributing to underrepresentation; feminist critiques of science; examination of successful strategies.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 320. Ecofeminism.
(Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: W S 201 or 3 credits in Women's Studies at the 300 level or above
Women's relationships with the earth, non-human nature, and other humans. The course explores the connections between the mastery of women and the mastery of nature; origins of ecofeminism and its relation to the science of ecology and to other branches of feminist philosophies. Critique of modern science, technology, political systems as well as solutions will be included.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
W S 321. Economics of Discrimination.
(Cross-listed with ECON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ECON 101
Economic theories of discrimination. Analysis of the economic problems of women and minorities in such areas as earnings, occupations, and unemployment. Public policy concerning discrimination. Poverty measurement and antipoverty programs in the U.S.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 323. Gender and Communication.
(Cross-listed with SP CM, COMST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Examines how understanding and enactment of gender identities is shaped in and through communication. Verbal and nonverbal communication across various contexts including personal relationships and the media. Explores discourse of social movements aiming to transform cultural definitions of gender.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 325. Portrayals of Gender and Sexualities in the Media.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Survey of how the media and popular culture portray gender and sexualities and the impact on individuals and society. Images of women, men, transgender as well as heterosexual, non-heterosexual and others. Studies both historical and emerging images in the media in terms of stereotypes and positive images.
W S 327. Sex and Gender in Society.
(Cross-listed with SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: SOC 130 or 134
How the biological fact of sex is transformed into a system of gender stratification. The demographics and social positions of women and men in the family, education, media, politics, and the economy. Theories of the social-psychological and sociological bases for behavior and attitudes of women and men. The relationship between gender, class, and race.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 328. Sociology of Masculinities and Manhood.
(Cross-listed with SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: SOC 130, 134, or W S 201
Examination of socially constructed and idealized images of manhood, the nature of social hierarchies and relations constructed on the basis of imagery, ideologies, and norms of masculinity. Theories on gender (sociological, psychological, and biological). Particular attention given to theory and research on gender variations among men by race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical ability and age.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 333. Women and Leadership.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
This course will examine historical and contemporary barriers to and opportunities for women's leadership in a variety of contexts, including professions and public service. It will examine theories of women's leadership, gender differences in leadership styles, and the perceptions and expectations about women's leadership. Multiple perspectives of women's leadership will be highlighted through lectures, readings, videos, guest speakers and group work.
W S 336. Women and Religion.
(Cross-listed with RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: RELIG 205, 210 or W S 201 recommended
Examines the status of women in various religions, feminist critiques of religious structures and belief systems, and contemporary women's spirituality movements.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 338. Feminist Philosophy.
(Cross-listed with PHIL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 3 credits in philosophy or women's studies recommended
A critical, theoretical examination of the oppression of women, especially as it relates to issues of race, class, and sexual orientation. How concepts such as sex and gender, self and other, nature and nurture, complicate our understanding of what it means to be a woman. Historical and contemporary feminist philosophers addressing topics such as violence, sexuality, pornography, political power, family structure and women's paid and unpaid labor.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 339. Goddess Religions.
(Cross-listed with RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: RELIG 205 recommended
Exploration of the foundational myths of Goddess spirituality, including historical and cross-cultural female images of the divine and their modern usage by American women.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
W S 340. Women's Literature.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ENGL 250
Historical and thematic survey of literature by and about women. May include autobiographies, journals, letters, poetry, fiction, and drama.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 342. American Indian Women Writers.
(Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ENGL 250
Literature of American Indian women writers which examines their social, political, and cultural roles in the United States. Exploration of American Indian women's literary, philosophical, and artistic works aimed at recovering elements of identity, redescribing stereotypes, resisting colonization, and constructing femininity.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 345. Women and Literature: Selected Topics.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ENGL 250
Literature by women and/or dealing with the images of women, e.g., study of individual authors or related schools of authors; exploration of specific themes or genres in women's literature; analysis of recurrent images of women in literature.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 346. Psychology of Women.
(Cross-listed with PSYCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 2 courses in psychology including 101
Survey of theory and research related to major biological, interpersonal, and cultural issues affecting girls' and women's psychological development and behavior.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 350. Women of Color in the U.S.
(Cross-listed with AF AM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 3 credits in Women's Studies or African American Studies
Economic, social, political and cultural roles of Women of Color in the U.S. Includes literary, philosophical, and artistic expressions. Myths and realities explored.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 352. Gay and Lesbian Literature.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ENGL 250
Literary portrayals of gay and lesbian lives and relationships from many different genres. Attention to changing definitions and representations of sexual orientation and gender identity over time.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 370. Studies in English Translation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
W S 370F. French topics on women or feminism (cross listed to Frnch 370F).
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
W S 370G. German topics on women or feminism (cross listed to Ger 370G).
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
W S 370R. Russian topics on women or feminism (cross listed to Rus 370R).
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
W S 370S. Hispanic topics on women or feminism (cross listed to Span 370S).
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
W S 374. Women and Men in the Ancient Mediterranean World.
(Cross-listed with CL ST, HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Any one course in Cl St, W S, Latin, or Greek
Chronological and topical survey of the status of women and men, focusing on sex/gender issues in the Ancient Mediterranean world; study of constructs of the female and the feminine. Readings from ancient and modern sources. Emphasis on ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
W S 380. History of Women in Science, Technology, and Medicine.
(Cross-listed with HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
History of women's relationship to the fields of science, technology, and medicine, as students and professionals, consumers, subjects and patients, family members, workers and citizens. Concentrates especially on 19th and 20th century United States, concluding with an examination of current issues of special interest to women in science, technology, and medicine.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 385. Women in Politics.
(Cross-listed with POL S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Examination of the entry and participation of women in politics in the United States and other countries including a focus on contemporary issues and strategies for change through the political process.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 386. History of Women in America.
(Cross-listed with HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
A survey of social, economic, and political aspects of women's role from colonial era to present; emphasis on employment, education, concepts of sexuality, and changing nature of the home.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 394. Women/Gender in Art.
(Dual-listed with 594). (Cross-listed with ART H, DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Issues of gender related to cultural environments from the Middle Ages to contemporary times in Europe and America. Feminist movement beginning in the 1970s and specifically gender issues in art that are becoming widespread in the artistic culture.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 401. Feminist Theories.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 201 or 3 credits in Women's Studies at the 300 level or above
Current theories of feminism, the feminine and sexual difference. Topics in race, class, sexuality, and ethnicity as they are addressed in diverse feminisms. May include readings in lesbian, Black, postcolonial, psychoanalytic and postmodern thought.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
W S 402. Feminist Research in Action.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 201 and 301
Feminist research methods and scholarship. Class collaborates on a community research and action project to improve women's lives.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
W S 422. Women, Men, and the English Language.
(Cross-listed with ENGL, LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ENGL 219
The ways men and women differ in using language in varied settings and the ways in which language both creates and reflects gender divisions.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 425. Intersections of Race, Class and Gender.
(Dual-listed with 525). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: W S 201 and one additional W S course
Race, ethnicity, class and gender distinctions and intersections lead to inequitable distributions of power, social well-being, and resources. Explores how inequities are institutionalized and how multiple identities are experienced by women in daily life.
W S 435. Women and Development.
(Dual-listed with 535). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: WS 301
Cross-cultural study of development utilizing both case studies and theoretical works. Explores the nature of women's roles in developing countries and the ways women and their needs have been excluded/included in development approaches, policies, and projects. Includes discussion of actual development projects as well as women's organizing.
W S 444. Sex and Gender in Cross-cultural Perspective.
(Dual-listed with 544). (Cross-listed with ANTHR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201; ANTHR 306 recommended
Cross-cultural examination of the social construction of genders out of the biological fact of sex. Emphasis on non-western societies. Topics, presented through examination of ethnographic data, will include the range of gender variation, status and roles, the institution of marriage, and symbols of gender valuation.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
W S 450. Topics in Women's Studies.
(Dual-listed with 550). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. S.
Prereq: 201 or 3 credits in Women's Studies at the 300 level or above
Special and/or experimental topics in a specific discipline, e.g., women and education, women and religion, women and the law, women and science.
W S 460. Seminar in Gender and Ethnicity.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.
Prereq: Completion of 9 credits of surveys; completion of or concurrent enrollment in 339; junior classification
Selected readings of various authors, movements, eras, or genres. Readings in criticism; required research paper.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
W S 488. Interdisciplinary Research on Women and Leadership.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Research on women and leadership in selected content areas (e.g., athletics, business, education, politics and public service, and science and engineering). Following an overview of quantitative and qualitative methods and critical analyses of journal articles on women and leadership. Students will work in groups in selected content areas to research, write and present paper.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
W S 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Any two courses in Women's Studies
Independent study on a topic in Women's Studies.
W S 491. Senior Internship.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification
Internship designed to provide an application of Women's Studies principles and methods in a workplace. To be arranged with an internal or external employer and conducted under the supervision of a member of the Women's Studies faculty.
W S 499. Senior Thesis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification
Senior thesis to be independently researched and written under the supervision of a member of the Women's Studies faculty.
W S 501. Contemporary Feminist Theories.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Advanced study of current theoretical developments in Women's Studies in the U.S. and around the world. Examination of the epistemological bases of feminist scholarship.
W S 502. Advanced Seminar in Feminist Research Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Focus on feminist interdisciplinary research methods. Analysis of contemporary issues facing feminist scholars. Students conduct original research.
W S 525. Intersections of Race, Class and Gender.
(Dual-listed with 425). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: W S 201 and one additional W S course
Race, ethnicity, class and gender distinctions and intersections lead to inequitable distributions of power, social well-being, and resources. Explores how inequities are institutionalized and how multiple identities are experienced by women in daily life.
W S 535. Women and Development.
(Dual-listed with 435). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: WS 301
Cross-cultural study of development utilizing both case studies and theoretical works. Explores the nature of women's roles in developing countries and the ways women and their needs have been excluded/included in development approaches, policies, and projects. Includes discussion of actual development projects as well as women's organizing.
W S 544. Sex and Gender in Cross-cultural Perspective.
(Dual-listed with 444). (Cross-listed with ANTHR). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ANTHR 201; ANTHR 306 recommended
Cross-cultural examination of the social construction of genders out of the biological fact of sex. Emphasis on non-western societies. Topics, presented through examination of ethnographic data, will include the range of gender variation, status and roles, the institution of marriage, and symbols of gender valuation.
W S 545. Women's Literature.
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 6 credits in literature
Primary texts by women writers; historical, thematic, formal, or theoretical approaches; secondary readings; e.g., Nineteenth-Century Women Writers; American Women's Personal Narratives; Southern Women Writers of the U.S.
W S 550. Topics in Women's Studies.
(Dual-listed with 450). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 201 or 3 credits in Women's Studies at the 300 level or above
Special and/or experimental topics in a specific discipline, e.g., women and education, women and religion, women and the law, women and science.
W S 586. Proseminar in Women's History and Feminist Theory.
(Cross-listed with HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Feminist theory from the 1960s to the present as it relates to the writing of women's history. Analysis of interpretations of U.S. women's history from patriarchal to postmodernist perspectives.
W S 587. Diversity Issues in Couple and Family Therapy.
(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Review treatment implications associated with topics such as gender and power, race/ethnicity, family structure, and socioeconomic status. Discuss treatment implications of social oppression and discrimination on families.
W S 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Permission of Women's Studies Program Director
Independent study on a topic in Women's Studies.
W S 594. Women/Gender in Art.
(Dual-listed with 394). (Cross-listed with ART H, DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
Issues of gender related to cultural environments from the Middle Ages to contemporary times in Europe and America. Feminist movement beginning in the 1970s and specifically gender issues in art that are becoming widespread in the artistic culture.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
W S 621. Pedagogies of Dissent: Radical Theories of Education, Social Justice, and Economic Democracy.
(Cross-listed with EL PS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: EL PS 620
Critical examination of the philosophical foundations of education that seek to challenge the status quo and advance radical educational change. Exploration of macro-level (and some micro-level) issues relevant to educational change, in relation to how they inform practices of dissent and every day social relations.
World Languages and Cultures Courses
WLC 119. Introduction to World Languages.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Study of language diversity and the personal, social and political effects of diversity. Language families, attitudes toward language and dialects, language and culture, multilingualism, foreign language learning, written codes, official languages, and language policy.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
WLC 417. Student Teaching.
(Cross-listed with C I). Cr. 8-12.
F.S.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
WLC 417G. Foreign Language (Same as C I 417G.).
(Cross-listed with C I). Cr. 8-12.
F.S.
Prereq: Admission to teacher education, approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching
Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
WLC 484. Technology, Globalization and Culture.
(Dual-listed with 584). (Cross-listed with M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: senior classification for 484; graduate classification for 584
Cross-disciplinary examination of the present and future impact of globalization with a focus on preparing students for leadership roles in diverse professional, social, and cultural contexts. Facilitate an understanding of the threats and opportunities inherent in the globalization process as they are perceived by practicing professionals and articulated in debates on globalization. Use of a digital forum for presenting and analyzing globalization issues by on-campus and off-campus specialists.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
WLC 486. Methods in Elementary School World Language Instruction.
(Cross-listed with C I, LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 25 credits in a world language
Planning, implementation, and assessment of standards-based, student-centered, and thematic instruction in the elementary (K-8) classroom. Special emphasis on students' communicative skills, cultural knowledge, and content learning.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
WLC 487. Methods in Secondary School World Language Instruction.
(Cross-listed with LING, C I). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 25 credits in a world language, admission to the teacher education program
Theories and principles of contemporary world language learning and teaching. Special emphasis on designing instruction and assessments for active learning.
WLC 491. Experiences Abroad: Learning to Think Globally.
(Cross-listed with INTST). (1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits.
Prereq: Minimum of 3 cr. study abroad and/or internship abroad
Students returning from study abroad gain perspective on the personal, academic, and professional impact of their time spent abroad through readings and discussions. Students will be expected to make one presentation about the culture they experienced to an audience outside ISU.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
WLC 584. Technology, Globalization and Culture.
(Dual-listed with 484). (Cross-listed with M E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: senior classification for 484; graduate classification for 584
Cross-disciplinary examination of the present and future impact of globalization with a focus on preparing students for leadership roles in diverse professional, social, and cultural contexts. Facilitate an understanding of the threats and opportunities inherent in the globalization process as they are perceived by practicing professionals and articulated in debates on globalization. Use of a digital forum for presenting and analyzing globalization issues by on-campus and off-campus specialists.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.