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ISYE 6620 - Discrete-Event Simulation
A thorough development of a simulation language is stressed in order to progress through a series of increasingly sophisticated applications of computer simulation. Projects cover a wide range of topics: production systems, inventory, finance, transportation, and public systems. The course includes model development, statistical analysis of simulation input/output data, validation planning, and managing simulation projects.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ISYE 4140 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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ISYE 6760 - Combinatorial Optimization and Integer Programming
Review of exact and heuristic methods for solving discrete problems, including the traveling salesman problem, the knapsack problem, packing and covering problems. Algorithm complexity and NP-completeness, cutting plane methods and polyhedral theory, branch and bound, simulated annealing, tabu search, Lagrangian duality.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Introductory course in operations research.
When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.
Cross Listed: Cross listed as MATP 6620. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and MATP 6620.
Credit Hours: 4
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ISYE 6770 - Linear Programming
A unified development of linear systems and linear programming, polyhedral theory, the simplex method, interior point methods, decomposition methods for large scale linear programming problems, the ellipsoid method, column generation algorithms for stochastic programming and other problems.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Introductory course in operations research.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Cross Listed: Cross listed as MATP 6640. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and MATP 6640.
Credit Hours: 4
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ISYE 6780 - Nonlinear Programming
Convex sets and functions, optimality conditions in nonlinear programming, Lagrangian duality, quadratic programming algorithms for nonlinear programming including Newton’s method, quasi-Newton methods, conjugate gradient methods, together with proofs of convergence.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 4200 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed as MATP 6600. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and MATP 6600.
Credit Hours: 4
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ISYE 6820 - Queuing Systems and Applications
A course on fundamentals of stochastic processes and queuing theory emphasizing applications. Poisson processes, renewal processes, Markov chains, general methods in the study of Markovian and non-Markovian systems, tandem queues, networks of queues, priority and bulk queues, computational methods and simulation. Focus of the course is the application of these tools in the performance evaluation and design of computer systems, communication networks, manufacturing systems, and service systems.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 2500 or MATP 4600 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed as ECSE 6820. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and ECSE 6820.
Credit Hours: 3
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ISYE 6840 - Modeling Large-Scale Systems
Applications of operations research and systems analysis techniques to mathematical modeling of complex systems, especially large-scale public systems. Discussion of model-building approaches, emphasizing the role of creativity, rationality, and mathematics. Introduction of important quantitative techniques (e.g., geometrical probability, optimization theory, and stochastic processes) and their application to modeling emergency service systems, spatial distribution of public service facilities, congestion, land-use patterns, transportation systems, demographics, and energy.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Introductory course in operations research and ECSE 2500 or equivalent; ECSE 6830 desirable.
When Offered: Fall term even-numbered years.
Cross Listed: Cross listed as ECSE 6840. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and ECSE 6840.
Credit Hours: 3
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ISYE 6870 - Introduction to Neural Networks
Neural networks are program and memory at once, useful where traditional techniques fail, i.e., for artificial speech and image recognition. Emphasis on existing and emerging engineering applications. Parallel distributed processing, Hebb’s rule, Hopfield net, back-propagation algorithm, perceptrons, unsupervised learning, Kohenen self-organizing map, genetic algorithms, neocognitron, adaline. Illustrated with computer programs and lectures.
When Offered: Upon sufficient demand.
Credit Hours: 3
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ISYE 6900 - Seminar in ISYE Research
A review of active ISYE doctoral research projects and activities. Students develop a research paper or proposal under the guidance of a selected faculty adviser and present research findings in class. It is anticipated that the research paper will lead to identification of the broad area of dissertation research. The proposal should be of a quality that can be submitted to an external funding agency.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ISYE doctoral student or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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ISYE 6940 - Readings in ISYE
Credit Hours: 3 to 6
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ISYE 6960 - Topics in ISYE
Credit Hours: 3
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ISYE 6970 - Professional Project
Active participation in a semester-long project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser. A Professional Project often serves as a culminating experience for a Professional Master’s program but, with departmental or school approval, can be used to fulfill other program requirements. With approval, students may register for more than one Professional Project. Professional Projects must result in documentation established by each department or school, but are not submitted to the Office of Graduate Education and are not archived in the library. Grades of A, B, C, or F are assigned by the faculty adviser at the end of the semester. If not completed on time, a formal Incomplete grade may be assigned by the faculty adviser, listing the work remaining to be completed and the time limit for completing this work.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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ISYE 6980 - Master’s Project
Active participation in a master’s-level project under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s project report. Grades of IP are assigned until the master’s project has been approved by the faculty adviser. If recommended by the adviser, the master’s project may be accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in the Library. Grades will then be listed as S.
Credit Hours: 1 to 9
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ISYE 6990 - Master’s Thesis
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s thesis. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student’s research progress for the given semester. Once the thesis has been presented, approved by the adviser, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.
Credit Hours: 1 to 9
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ISYE 9990 - Dissertation
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of IP are assigned until the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in a standard format in the library. Grades will then be listed as S.
Credit Hours: Variable
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ITWS 1220 - IT and Society
Will IT increase prosperity? For whom? What role should governments play in IT development? Do corporations have new responsibilities in the Information Era? What about IT professionals? This course explores the issues, the arguments and working solutions. The first section examines macro indicators and trends. The second section examines the microeconomics and politics of specific arenas—the software industry, the automated work place, telemedicine, television. The last section explores opportunities for improving society, using IT. This is a communication-intensive course.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed as IHSS 1220. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and IHSS 1220.
Credit Hours: 4
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ITWS 2110 - Web Systems Development
This course involves a study of the methods used to extract and deliver dynamic information on the World Wide Web. The course uses a hands-on approach in which students actively develop Web-based software systems. Additional topics include installation, configuration, and management of Web servers. Students are required to have access to a PC on which they can install software such as a Web server and various programming environments.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: CSCI 1200 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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ITWS 2210 - Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
An introduction to the current theories, methods, and issues in human-computer interaction. Theory and research along with practical application are discussed within the context of organizational impact. The course provides the knowledge of HCI systems and research used for the implementation of safe, quick, and useable interactive technologies.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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ITWS 4100 - Information Technology and Web Science Capstone
Students work on collaborative projects to design innovative ITWS solutions which address a specific problem or area of need in the student’s field. Students work to identify a problem and research viable solutions. They go on to propose, design, and prototype their ITWS solution learning best practices for ITWS project management, communication, and user-center design, This course serves as the culminating experience for the undergraduate ITWS program. Restricted to ITWS majors. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: ITWS 2210 and ITWS 4310.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed as ITWS 6800. Students cannot receive credit for both ITWS 4100 and ITWS 6800 during the same semester.
Credit Hours: 4
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ITWS 4200 - Web Science
Since its inception the World Wide Web has changed the ways people work, play, communicate, collaborate and educate. There is, however, a growing realization among researchers across a number of disciplines that without fundamental understanding of the current, evolving, and potential Web, we may be missing or delaying opportunities for new and revolutionary capabilities. This course attempts to provide the foundations of that understanding, exploring the fundamentals of the World Wide Web’s function including the HTTP protocol, key algorithms that make the Web function, future trends, and social issues with respect to Web use and effect.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: ITWS 2110.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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ITWS 4300 - Business Issues for Engineers and Scientists
Investigates business-related considerations in successfully commercializing new technology in a new venture or within an existing enterprise: market and customer analysis, beating the competition, planning and managing for profitability, high-tech marketing and sales, and business partnerships and acquisitions. Not a general management course; focuses explicitly on what is relevant for engineers and scientists working in a commercial environment. For junior/senior undergraduate or graduate students.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed as ENGR 4100/ENGR 6100 and ITWS 6300. Students can only obtain credit for one of these courses.
Credit Hours: 4 credit hours undergraduate; 3 credit hours graduate
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ITWS 4310 - Managing IT Resources
This course provides an introduction to fundamental concepts of management and applies them to IT. It examines the use of IT in business processes and the management issues of integrating IT into organizational processes to gain competitive advantage. Topics include: management, organizations, and information systems; development life cycle; project management and systems engineering; process reengineering; and organizational learning. This course includes the planning, development, and implementation of an IT project for a real client.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: ITWS 2110 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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ITWS 4350 - Data Science
Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Data Structures (CSCI 1200), Database Systems (CSCI 4380) preferred.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed as ITWS 6350, CSCI 4350/6350 and ERTH 4350/6350. Students can obtain credits for only one of these courses.
Credit Hours: 3
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ITWS 4370 - Information System Security
This course covers foundational models for information security, policies, authentication, access control, database security, assurance, auditing, and intrusion detection. It also devotes substantial time to secure coding practices. Students will be expected to complete projects that explore an aspect of information security in detail. Cryptography is not covered since it is a focus of other courses.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: CSCI 2500 or ECSE 2660, and CSCI 1200. Experience with database systems recommended.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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ITWS 4400 - X-Informatics
Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. X-informatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines, e.g. X=astro, geo. Informatics’ theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments. Note: Students cannot obtain credit for both ITWS 4400 and ITWS 6400.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: CSCI 1200 and Data Science (CSCI/ERTH/ITWS 496x/696x).
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed as ITWS 6400, CSCI 4400/6400 and ERTH 4400/6400. Students can only obtain credit for one of these courses.
Credit Hours: 3
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ITWS 4980 - Special Projects
Active participation in a senior-level project supervised by a faculty member and requiring a presentation and project report. Grades of “in-progress” are assigned until the special project has been approved by the faculty member.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1-4
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ITWS 6300 - Business Issues for Engineers and Scientists
Investigates business-related considerations in successfully commercializing new technology in a new venture or within an existing enterprise: market and customer analysis, beating the competition, planning and managing for profitability, high-tech marketing and sales, and business partnerships and acquisitions. Not a general management course; focuses explicitly on what is relevant for engineers and scientists working in a commercial environment. For junior/senior undergraduate or graduate students.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed as ENGR 4100/ENGR 6100 and ITWS 4300. Students can only obtain credit for one of these courses.
Credit Hours: 4 credit hours undergraduate; 3 credit hours graduate
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ITWS 6350 - Data Science
Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Data Structures (CSCI 1200), Database Systems (CSCI 4380) preferred.
When Offered: Fall semester annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed as ITWS 4350, CSCI 4350/6350 and ERTH 4350/6350. Students can obtain credits for only one of these courses.
Credit Hours: 3
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ITWS 6400 - X-Informatics
Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. X-informatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines, e.g. X=astro, geo. Informatics’ theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments. Note: Students cannot obtain credit for both ITWS 4400 and ITWS 6400.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: CSCI 1200 and Data Science (CSCI/ERTH/ITWS 496x/696x).
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed as ITWS 4400, CSCI 4400/6400 and ERTH 4400/6400. Students can only obtain credit for one of these courses.
Credit Hours: 3
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ITWS 6800 - Information Technology Master’s Capstone
Integration of the knowledge and professional practice of the Master’s in IT core and concentration courses. Topics in database systems, networking, software design, human computer interaction, management of technology, and ethics are applied within a framework of global e-business strategy. The course utilizes a Team Project with a real organization to practice major IT concepts. Team members select, develop, and present a significant technology implementation project, incorporating strategy, systems development, and business planning.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed as ITWS 4100. Students cannot receive credit for both ITWS 4100 and ITWS 6800 during the same semester.
Credit Hours: 3
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ITWS 6980 - Master’s Project
Active participation in a master’s-level project under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s project report. Grades of IP are assigned until the master’s project has been approved by the faculty adviser and the Office of Graduate Education to then be archived in a standard format in the library. Grades will then be listed as S.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 3-4
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ITWS 6990 - Master’s Thesis
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s thesis. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student’s research progress for the given semester. Once the thesis has been presented, approved by the adviser, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 3-6
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LANG 1110 - French I
This introductory course deals with the basic elements of the French language and, in so doing, places equal stress on speaking, listening, and writing abilities, using daily-life vocabulary. Intensive oral drills designed to teach good speaking habits make class attendance compulsory. This course is enhanced by the use of audio-visual materials the purpose of which is to expose the student to contemporary broadly based French culture which constitutes the foundation for an end of the semester paper (in English).
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 1120 - French II
This course, a continuation of French I, is a practical approach to everyday situations through the development of listening, speaking, and writing abilities. Intensive oral drills of a more complex nature designed to achieve fluency, make class attendance compulsory. The reading of short anecdotes on French life provides exposure to written French. This course is enhanced by the use of audio-visual materials designed to expose the student to contemporary French culture which constitutes the basis for an end of the semester paper (in English).
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: LANG 1110 or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 1210 - Japanese I
Introduction to basic aspects of Japanese grammar, conversation, reading, and writing. Practice with everyday situations with focus on various features of Japanese life and culture.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 1220 - Japanese II
Continuation of Japanese I. Grammar, conversation, reading, and writing will be emphasized. The course will focus on various features of Japanese life and culture. The class will consist of short lectures with various communication drills, written and spoken. Approximately 30 Kanji characters will be introduced.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: LANG 1210 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 1310 - German I
Introductory course in the basic elements of German language and aspects of contemporary culture. Equal stress on speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Cultural materials used as a basis for reading comprehension and elementary conversation.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 1320 - German II
Continuation of German I, supplemented by authentic readings in literature and culture. Presupposes a basic knowledge of German grammar and vocabulary such as acquired in German I.
When Offered: Offered upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 1410 - Chinese I
This course assumes no previous knowledge of the subject. The course is designed to provide students with fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. Oral and aural skills will be emphasized. Background on Chinese culture will be introduced as an element of the course.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 1420 - Chinese II
This is a continuation of Chinese I, a course for the standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn more Chinese characters and words, reach a total of nearly 500 characters and 650 words, and use more complicated grammatical structures, including some compliment phrases and topic-comment sentences. In sum, students will learn more in all four aspects—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—presented in Chinese I.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: LANG 1410.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 1510 - Spanish I
This course is specially designed to provide beginners with fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. The primary stress will be on Spanish phonetics and basic grammar drills. After taking this course, students will be able to function in everyday situations in an environment in which Spanish is spoken.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 1520 - Spanish II
This course provides a review and further development of the basic language skills introduced in the Level I course and continues to explore the history, arts, and cultures of Spain, Latin America, and the Hispanic population of the United States. Students hear and present brief informal oral presentations in Spanish, read passages dealing with contemporary cultural and political issues, short stories, myths and poems, and are encouraged to discuss and write about those things which interest them.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Spanish I or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 1610 - Italian I
In this course, students will develop basic conversational and comprehension skills in Italian and gain familiarity with essential aspects of Italian culture. The course will include basic readings and an array of cultural materials to acquaint students with life in an Italian-speaking environment.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 2110 - French III
This course takes a two-pronged approach to conversational fluency, writing competency, and reading skills by offering a review and an expansion of grammar through grammatical exercises and by providing audio-visual materials and texts that focus on various aspects of French culture while raising cross-cultural awareness. The learning and practice of an extensive vocabulary give the student the wherewithal to write an end of the semester essay in French on an aspect of French culture.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: LANG 1120 or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 2120 - French IV
This course is a continuation of French III. While similar in form and content, the audio-visual materials and texts offered stress the accomplishments of the Francophonie in the arts and sciences.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: LANG 2110 or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 2210 - Japanese III
Continuation of Japanese II. The course reinforces fundamental skills introduced in Japanese I and II and further develops functional ability to communicate in Japanese beyond the elementary level. The class consists of short lectures with various communication activities, written and spoken. Aspects of contemporary Japanese culture will also be discussed. Approximately 45 new Kanji characters will be introduced.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: LANG 1210 and LANG 1220 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 2220 - Japanese IV
Continuation of Japanese III. This course will extend the knowledge and the skills acquired in Japanese I through III to the intermediate level. The course will further develop fluency in conversational skill while reading and writing skills of more complex texts are emphasized. Approximately 120 new Kanji characters will be introduced.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: LANG 1210, LANG 1220, and LANG 2210 or consent of instructor.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 2310 - German III
Discussion of readings in contemporary German culture and literature. Further development of the skills acquired in German I and II. The entire course is conducted in German.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: LANG 1320 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 2420 - Chinese III
This is a continuation of Chinese II, a course for the standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn more Chinese characters and words, reach a total of about 650 characters, 1000 words, and use more complicated grammatical structures, e.g., reduplication of adjectives and verbs, resultative and potential compliments. In sum, students learn more in all four aspects—listening, speaking, reading and writing—presented in Chinese II.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: LANG 1420.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 2430 - Chinese IV
This is a continuation of Chinese III, a course for standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn additional Chinese characters and words, reach a total of about 800 characters, 1350 words, and complicated grammatical structures, e.g., expression of approximation, comparison of structural and aspect particles, etc. In sum, students learn more in all four aspects—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—presented in Chinese III.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: LANG 2420 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 2940 - Language Studies
Readings and projects adapted to the needs of individual students.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 2960 - Topics in Language
Experimental courses tried out in one or two terms.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 4210 - French Readings in the Arts and Sciences
This course introduces the student to the written French in the Arts and Sciences. The student is taught the grammar and the translation techniques needed to translate texts from French into English. The texts chosen cover a wide range of literature, from the literary to the more popular genres of mass communications. The course is intended for those who will take the foreign language proficiency examination and is useful for those who plan to work for a multinational company. A grade of A or B satisfies the language requirement.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Prior knowledge of French required. Open only to graduate and senior students. No core program credit.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 4400 - Business French I
This course surveys the technical and cultural aspects of the French business world within its geographical, social, and political context. It provides the student with insights into the social and political make-up of French society as they affect the economy of France and her trading partners. It introduces the vocabulary and the essential tools needed by business professionals and requires an extensive practice in business writing and communication. Audio-visual materials supplement the text by helping the student to discover the French business world and its language and by bridging the gap between French and American business cultures.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: LANG 2120 or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 4410 - Business French II
This course is a continuation of Business French I using the same format. It constitutes the second part of a two-course series.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: LANG 4400.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 4470 - Chinese V
Chinese V is a continuation of Chinese IV, a course for standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn additional Chinese characters and words, reach a total of about 950 characters, 1700 words, and complicated grammatical structures, e.g., idiomatic expressions, expressions of comparison, concession, and subjection, etc. In sum, students learn more in all four aspects – listening, speaking, reading and writing – presented in Chinese IV.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: LANG 2430 or equivalent. See instructor for waiver.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 4500 - Japanese V
This course is a continuation of Japanese IV, an intermediate course for standard modern Japanese language. The course aims to further develop communicational skills with a socio-cultural appropriateness, while reading and writing skills are emphasized. This course covers Chapters 6 through 9 of Nakama 2, and 120 new Kanji characters will be introduced. The course will cover a range of topics including: honorific and humble expressions; asking and giving directions; gifts giving; employment; expressing complaints. This course may be applied towards the fulfillment of the minor in Japanese.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: LANG 1210, LANG 1220, LANG 2210, and LANG 2220 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 4940 - Language Studies
Readings and projects adapted to the needs of individual students.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 4960 - Topics in Language
Experimental courses tried out in one or two terms.
Credit Hours: 4
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LANG 6940 - Language Studies
Readings and projects adapted to the needs of individual students.
Credit Hours: 3
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LGHT 4230 - Lighting Design
A design studio that explores the roles of light in architecture and its application by design. Students conceive, evaluate, and synthesize solutions that contribute to successful lighting and architectural design.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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LGHT 4770 - Lighting Technologies and Applications
This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the components of advanced lighting systems and enables them to critically explore applications of those components. Through lectures, readings, assignments, and application projects, students acquire working knowledge of the relevant products and techniques for lighting application and develop solutions to lighting problems. Students will undertake practical applications of advanced lighting technologies and develop skills in the application of photometric data, use of manual and computer-based lighting calculations, and the development of lighting specifications.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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LGHT 4840 - Human Factors in Lighting
An introduction to lighting and human factors, including classical literature and contemporary studies and development of skills needed to conduct and evaluate human factors research.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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LGHT 4940 - Advanced Individual Projects in Lighting
Individual projects and readings adapted to the needs of individual students at the advanced level.
Credit Hours: 1 to 6
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LGHT 6750 - Lighting Research Design
An introduction to the philosophy of research and different approaches to it. Emphasis is placed on planning, executing, analyzing, and describing experiments. Each student is required to keep a laboratory notebook and to perform statistical tests in concert with assigned research projects.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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LGHT 6760 - Lighting Workshop
The Lighting Workshop is a research and design studio integrating scholarship, technology, design, policy, and communication in an intensive, project specific context. The course includes a number of topics, selected each year by faculty. These topics are selected to emphasize scholarship; require a variety of written and verbal presentation techniques; increase synthesizing skills in design, applications, and visualization software; and require teamwork and individual efforts. The Lighting Workshop emphasizes studio and seminar work supplemented with lecture, class discussions, and individual and group research, design, writing, and reading assignments.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: LGHT 4230.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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LGHT 6770 - Light and Health
This course will explore the effects of light and lighting on people’s physical and psychological health and well-being. Lectures will focus on the physiology of the visual and circadian systems, the relationship between lighting and visual performance and circadian photobiology, including the relationship between lighting and Alzheimer’s disease, sleep disorder, alertness, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and breast cancer. The course will conclude with a research project studying the interaction of light and human health in the built environment. Students will learn to apply their newly acquired knowledge of the health effects of light to lighting design and application.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: LGHT 4840.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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LGHT 6780 - Lighting Leadership Seminar
A series of topics and case studies to prepare students for leadership roles in the lighting industry. Topics relate to product innovation and factors influencing changes of policy and processes in the lighting industry and involve lecture and discussion sessions and reading assignments. Case studies examine selected topics in greater depth, using actual situations to illustrate interactions of technology and business forces.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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LGHT 6830 - The Physics of Light
A comprehensive overview of the physics of light and its applications for lighting. The course uses a variety of instructional methodologies, including lectures, laboratory sessions, hands-on experimentation, and individual student projects and presentations to cover various areas of lighting study. Topics include geometric optics, physical optics, lighting calculations and measures, spectroradiometry, measurement techniques for advanced light sources, radiometry, and photometry.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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LGHT 6940 - Advanced Individual Projects in Lighting
Individual projects and readings adapted to the needs of individual students at the advanced level.
Credit Hours: 1 to 6
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LGHT 6980 - Master’s Project
Active participation in a master’s-level project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s project report. The course is the culminating experience in the Master’s of Science in Architectural Sciences with a Concentration in Lighting. It is taught by faculty at the Lighting Research Center (LRC). The course allows students to work independently with a member of faculty to synthesize the information provided in formal course work by undertaking a master’s-level project in lighting. Grades of IP are assigned until the master’s project has been approved by the faculty adviser. Grades will then be listed as S. If recommended by the adviser, the master’s project may be accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in the library.
Credit Hours: 3
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LGHT 6990 - Master’s Thesis
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s thesis. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student’s research progress for the given semester. Once the thesis has been presentend, approved by the adviser, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.
Credit Hours: 1 to 9
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LITR 2110 - Introduction to Literature
A study of major literary works that introduces students to basic ideas and terminology in literary criticism. Students learn to read and interpret a selection of novels, plays, poetry, or other forms of writing to be determined each semester by the instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 2150 - Contemporary Literature
Students explore the philosophical, political, and artistic grounds from which contemporary literature arises and develop their own creative capacities in a project related to the course readings.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 2350 - Shakespeare
A study of the major plays of William Shakespeare, including his comedies, histories, and tragedies. As well as textual discussion, students will have an opportunity to view film versions of the dramatic works and to perform or read extracts in class.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 2360 - The Novel
Study of about seven representative novels. Each book is reviewed as a unique work of art, as an outgrowth of certain traditions, as a mirror of its time, and as an expression of one author’s personal vision of human nature and the human condition.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 2420 - Art of the Film
A survey of selected films whose directors have contributed to the resources of the medium, as well as a study of technical and aesthetic considerations that distinguish film from other arts. Reading assignments in film history, techniques, scripts, and special research projects.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 2450 - Utopian Literature
An exploration of the use of fiction to propagate ideas about ideal or nightmarish societies. This course examines the artistic techniques employed in this distinct tradition and the unusual interplay between fiction and reality that this popular genre represents. Students work toward the design of their own utopian scheme in short story or other form. This is a communication-intensive course.
When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 2500 - The Short Story
A study of outstanding short stories from 19th-and 20th-century Europe and America, usually including works by such writers as Boccaccio, Flaubert, Chekhov, Borges, Ellison, Faulkner, Hemingway, Chopin, Joyce, Kafka, O’Connor, and Welty.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 2770 - Women Writers
Women Writers examines creative works of literature produced by women of different times, such as novels, poetry, performance art, and graphic novels. These diverse works explore issues of personal identity and social responsibility that are complicated by different historical attitudes towards matters of gender, race, and class. Discussion and viewing of film and visual art will complement the course’s focus on literature. This is a communication intensive course.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 2940 - Literature Studies
Readings and projects adapted to the needs of individual students.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 2960 - Topics in Literature
Experimental courses tried out in one or two terms.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 4150 - Science and Fiction
An exploration of the ongoing dialogue between science/technology and literature through the reading of landmark works about science and fictional works that describe scientific ideas and methods. Topics include artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and cyborgs.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 4160 - The Human Mind in Fiction
Works of literature reflect theories about the human mind. Just as people have vigorously debated theories about the movement of planets in the material world, they have proposed radically different theories of the human mind. Such theories offer explanations of emotion, reason, dreams, the body, and memory. Drawing on material from Homeric Greece to 20th-century neuroscience, this course pairs a theory of mind with a corresponding literary work. Theories of the mind will be drawn from writings in philosophy, psychology, sociology, and neuroscience. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: A 2000- or 4000-level course in cognitive science, psychology, literature, STS, or by permission of instructor.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 4210 - Humor, Comedy, and Satire
Readings of literature from various periods in these three modes, including works by classical, renaissance, and contemporary writers. May include film, videos, and audio recordings.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: one literature course.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 4410 - Film Theory
The purpose of this course is to study significant theories of representation that analyze the visual codifications generically called “film.” The course will examine theories of visual rhetoric and of narrativity; look at the way economic and technological factors have affected the construction of cinematic codes, styles, and trends; examine influential psychoanalytic theories and feminist theories; and consider the ways in which popular films participate in the cultural narratives specific to their moment of production.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Any film course or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 4960 - Topics in Literature
Experimental courses tried out in one or two terms.
Credit Hours: 4
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LITR 6940 - Literature Studies
Readings and projects adapted to the needs of individual students.
Credit Hours: 3
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LITR 6960 - Topics in Literature
Experimental courses tried out in one or two terms.
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 1100 - Introduction to Nuclear Engineering
A survey of concepts applied to nuclear power production and non-power application of nuclear science and technology. Topics include next generation nuclear power plants, nuclear reactor material, waste management, environmental impacts of nuclear power, fusion power, medical applications, radiation protection, and other topics of current interest. Introduction to and tours of experimental facilities including an electron accelerator and a low power nuclear fission reactor. Discussions of educational, research, and career opportunities in Nuclear Engineering.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1
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MANE 2060 - Fundamentals of Flight
An introduction to aerospace engineering technologies of aircraft, rotorcraft, rockets and spacecraft, including basic concepts of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, aerostructures, dynamics, and flight mechanics.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 2400 - Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering
Nuclear reactor systems and types; basic reactor physics, criticality calculations; fuel cycles; reactivity changes; reactor kinetics. Instrumentation and control; radiation protection. Reactor materials; shielding; energy removal. Reactor safety; economics. Waste management. Reactor design.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MANE 2830 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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MANE 2830 - Nuclear Phenomena for Engineering Applications
A survey of atomic and nuclear phenomena and their application in various engineering disciplines. Systematics of atoms and nuclei; nuclear reactions and their characterization; radioactive decay; fission and fusion energy release; radiation effects on materials and biological systems; radiation production, detection and protection. Applications in energy production, manufacturing, medicine, etc.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 1100 and CHEM 1100.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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MANE 2940 - Readings in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Engineering Physics
Credit Hours: 1 to 3
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MANE 2960 - Topics in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Engineering Physics
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 2980 - Senior Project
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 4010 - Thermal and Fluids Engineering II
Application of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow principles to practical engineering systems, including power generation, HVAC, automotive design, materials processing, etc. Extends and complements concepts introduced in ENGR 2250. Utility of the 2nd Law will be demonstrated and emphasized.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGR 2250.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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MANE 4020 - Thermal and Fluids Engineering Laboratory
Laboratory experience to complement MANE 4010. Demonstration of principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics for mechanical engineering applications through a number of structured experiments.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: MANE 4010 must be taken either before or concurrently with MANE 4020.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 2
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