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Rensselaer Catalog 2008-2009 [Archived Catalog]
Courses
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MANE 6200 - Plates and Shells
Preliminaries on linear, three-dimensional elasticity theory. Reduction of the elasticity theory to theories of plates and shells. Anisotropy. Nonlinear theories. Applications.
When Offered: Annually.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed as CIVL 6200. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and CIVL 6200.
Credit Hours: 3
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STSS 6100 - Policy Studies
An overview of the field of science and technology policy studies from various disciplinary perspectives and a survey of various policy types or arenas. The texts, theories, and arguments that were important for the historical development of the field are covered, as well as contemporary issues. The seminar provides the resources and develops the skill needed for understanding, criticizing, constructing, and developing research in the field.
When Offered: Annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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STSS 4350 - Politics of Design
A research seminar exploring the meaning of design in engineering, architecture, political theory, and other fields. How do social ideals and motives inspire design choices? To what extent does the design of human-made things shape the quality of public life? We study a variety of objects: buildings, machines, artifacts in everyday use, computer programs, political constitutions, etc.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: any 2000-level course in STS or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
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CHEM 6660 - Polymer Analysis and Characterization
The objective of this course is to provide the student with a broad survey of methods of analysis and characterization of polymers. Thermal analysis, molecular weight characterization, spectroscopy, and mechanical property determination will be reviewed with an emphasis on method of measurement, quantities measured, and quantities derived from the measurements. Select applications will be used to convey the usefulness of these methods for characterizing polymers and their properties.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
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MTLE 6840 - Polymer Engineering
Survey and engineering analysis of industrial processes and commercial polymers. Topics include introductory fluid mechanics, non-Newtonian fluids, molecular theory of viscoelasticity, analysis of extrusion and other selected processes.
When Offered: Spring term.
Credit Hours: 3
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CHEM 6670 - Polymer Separation and HPLC
An advanced graduate level course covering fundamental aspects of polymer coils in solution emphasizing polymer solution theory and its application in polymer separations and high performance liquid chromatography. Topics such as random walk model, self-avoiding walk model, statistical segment length, Gaussian coils, and Flory-Huggins Theory, will be applied to size exclusion chromatography and advanced polymer HPLC techniques, such as adsorption-based interaction chromatography and liquid chromatography at critical conditions, for the analysis of chemically heterogeneous polymers.
When Offered: Spring term.
Credit Hours: 2
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EPOW 6810 - Power Engineering Analysis
Characteristics and equivalent circuits for transmission lines and transformers. Per unit system. Balanced three-phase systems and power transfer limits. Symmetrical components and sequence network characteristics of transmission lines and transformers. Symmetrical component fault analysis. Clarke components.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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EPOW 4010 - Power Engineering Fundamentals
Study of the principal components of electric power systems as individual pieces of equipment and as parts of a system. Balanced 3-phase circuits, per unit quantities. Circle diagrams, control of voltage, and power flow. Unbalanced faults. Symmetrical components. The study includes physical modeling and the use of standard software simulation tools.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 2010 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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EPOW 6840 - Power Generation Operation and Control
Economics of the operation of power systems. Control of hydro and thermal generating units. Aspects of interconnected operation. Transmission losses and techniques for optimum economic generation. Hydrothermal coordination problems. Modern power markets. State estimation.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Corequisite: EPOW 6810.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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EPOW 6820 - Power Quality
Power quality examines the causes of and solutions to electric power quality problems. Topics range from utility issues such as voltage sags, swells, and outages to consumer issues, such as harmonic distortion, and bus reliability at the equipment level. Solution methods such as implementing surge suppressors, the UPS, active filtering, and proper grounding techniques will be discussed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: EPOW 6860 or EPOW 4080 are recommended.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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MGMT 4900 - Practicum in Management
A problem-solving experience in a business enterprise or public organization in which the student works individually or in a team project.
Credit Hours: 1 to 8
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MGMT 6840 - Practicum in Management
This practicum provides students with the opportunities to put their knowledge to work in a field project in their area of concentration, including entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, information systems, production and operations management, environmental management policy. Projects are conducted in collaboration with companies in the Rensselaer Incubator Center, the Technology Park, and the Capital Region. Project teams make presentations before a panel.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: all first year MBA courses and faculty adviser approval.
Credit Hours: 3 to 6
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MGMT 6670 - Practicum in Technological Entrepreneurship
Provides students with opportunities to learn, by practical fieldwork, how successful new technological ventures are created, developed, and financed. Students work in small teams with guidance from experienced entrepreneurs. Business plans are developed, and a formal report to a sponsoring company is required.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MGMT 6620.
When Offered: Spring term.
Credit Hours: 3
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WRIT 2410 - Presentation Strategies
This course provides instruction and practice in making oral presentations. It focuses on creating and integrating visual aids (including the use of PowerPoint) analyzing and persuading an audience, and projecting an effective presence. Helpful for both beginning and experienced speakers.
When Offered: Offered fall and spring as staffing permits. Seven7 weeks.
Credit Hours: 2
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STSS 1310 - Principles and Practices of American Government
An analytical survey of the essential features of American government within the national setting of environmental and historical factors. Among the topics included are the foundations and characteristics of American constitutionalism; the principles of federalism and the boundaries of federal, state, and local governments; the structure and dynamics of political parties; the activities and interrelations of the legislative and executive branches on all levels of American government; the judicial process and judicial review.
When Offered: Offered on availability of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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MTLE 6040 - Principles of Crystallography and XRay Diffraction
Symmetry operations, point groups and space groups, X-ray and electron diffraction techniques, reciprocal lattice, Ewald sphere, mathematics of diffraction, crystal chemistry, crystal structure-property relationships.
When Offered: Spring term.
Credit Hours: 3
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BIOL 4850 - Principles of Ecology
A study of the fundamental principles of the ecology of plants and animals. Interrelationships between organisms and their environments are discussed as well as material and energy balances in the ecosystem. Emphasis on the biology of populations (producers, consumers, and decomposers).
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 2120 or BIOL 1010.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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NSST 6270 - Principles of Modern Chemical Analysis
Much of modern chemical analysis is based on instrumental techniques. This course will consider the basic principles underlying some widely used methods and will include hands-on laboratory experience carrying out some analytical procedures. Examples of methods to be included are atomic absorption spectroscopy, flame emission spectroscopy, visible-ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy, visible and X-ray fluorescence, gas and liquid chromatography.
Credit Hours: 3
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BIOL 4080 - Principles of Research
This course is an introduction to research methods. It will provide a basis for understanding the fundamental steps required to develop and pursue a research project, and to develop critical thinking skills in the context of modern biomedical research. Open to students in the accelerated physician-scientist program only.
When Offered: Spring term only.
Credit Hours: 2
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MGMT 6620 - Principles of Technological Entrepreneurship
An introductory graduate course in initiating new technology-based business ventures and developing them into self-sustaining and profitable enterprises. Examines the process whereby a person decides to become an entrepreneur, screens opportunities, selects an appropriate product/market target, and obtains the necessary resources. Provides the theoretical and practical knowledge for the preparation of formal business plans. Students enrolled in the full-time MBA program cannot use this course on the Plan of Study. This course is intended for students enrolled in the part-time MBA, M.S. in MGT or those seeking degrees in other schools at Rensselaer.
When Offered: Fall term.
Credit Hours: 3
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COMM 4740 - Principles of Web Advertising
This course covers fundamental economic and communication issues in advertising, economics, measurement of audience demographics and psychographics, advertising effectiveness, applied persuasion techniques. Technical issues in Web advertising are outlined, and unique characteristics of Web advertising are addressed. Design of cost-effective Web advertising, privacy vs. personalization issues, control of content by advertisers, junk Web advertising and information clutter, and other relevant topics are discussed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: COMM 2610 and permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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ECSE 6590 - Principles of Wireless Communications
A comprehensive description of the concepts used in modern wireless and cellular systems. The general topics covered will be wireless channel models, multi-access issues, such as FDMA/TDMA and CDMA with a brief view of GSM, descriptions of digital transmission methods in wireless, receiver diversity, channel estimation and multi-user detection, and wideband communications. We will address the topics of system capacity and the effects of automatic power control, wireless networks, and DSP applications for wireless.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECSE 6510 and ECSE 6560.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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ECSE 4500 - Probability for Engineering Applications
Axioms of probability, joint and conditional probability, random variables, probability density and distribution functions, functions of random variables, statistical averages, empirical distributions, parameter estimation, regression, tests of hypotheses, and Markov chains. Applications to engineering data such as device characteristics, failure rates, image processing and network traffic.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 2410.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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DSES 4750 - Probability Theory and Applications
Axioms of probability, joint and conditional probability, random variables, probability density and distribution functions, expectation, functions of random variables, and limit theorems. Applications of probability to models in operations research, including queuing theory and Markov chains.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1020 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed as MATP 4600. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and MATP 4600.
Credit Hours: 4
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MATP 4600 - Probability Theory and Applications
Axioms of probability, joint and conditional probability, random variables, probability density and distribution functions, expectation, functions of random variables, and limit theorems. Applications of probability to models in operations research, including queuing theory and Markov chains.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1020 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed as DSES 4750. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and DSES 4750.
Credit Hours: 4
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IHSS 1610 - Product Design and Innovation Design Studio I
The first design studio in the Product Design and Innovation Program introduces students to general design through a series of short projects. The projects stress creative thinking and invention, observation and perception, communication and visualization, sketching, photography, model-making, and especially open-ended exploration.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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ENGR 2020 - Product Design and Innovation Design Studio II
This design studio focuses on the product development process with an emphasis on problem definition and the impact that the designer has on the final outcome. Students are exposed to basic social science methods of observation and the role they can play in discovering and defining problems. Students are expected to develop a design from initial definition through actual use. Development of individual design skills in design development, presentation, and portfolio building are also emphasized.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ARCH 2200, Design Studio, or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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IHSS 2500 - Product Design and Innovation Studio III
This studio design course focuses on an enriched sense of problem definition through an emphasis on the reach and interconnectedness of technology and the conditionality of design selection criteria. Its design exercises, readings, and discussion press beyond marginal substitutions toward a broadened sense of possibility from, for example “hypercars” and human-powered homes to small-scale local agriculture and extreme ecological living systems.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PDI I or PDI II or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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IHSS 2610 - Product Design and Innovation Studio III
This studio design course focuses on an enriched sense of problem definition through an emphasis on the reach and interconnectedness of technology, and the conditionality of design selection criteria. Its design exercises, readings, and discussion press beyond marginal substitutions toward a broadened sense of possibility from, for example, “hypercars” and human-powered homes to small-scale local agriculture and extreme ecological living systems. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PDI I or PDI II or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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STSH 4610 - Product Design and Innovation Studio V
PDI studio 5 focuses on an enriched sense of program and user needs definition through methodologies of the humanities and social sciences. Studio projects, presentations and readings explore the relation of race, class, and gender to technology, and the potential of design to address societal problems. The course has often focused on incorporating information technology in educational tools for low-income primary school students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ARCH 2200, ENGR 2020, IHSS 2500, and ENGR 2050.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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MANE 6880 - Product Realization
Concepts and tools that enable engineers and business leaders to jointly make sound business/technology decisions in moving from ideas and designs to real products will be taught using lectures, cases and a major project that will enhance the change of success of a new venture business. Topics: Disciplined Toll-Gate Processes, Customer Contract, Technical Risk Management, Design Decisions, Quality Management, Sourcing, Product Launch.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Engineering B.S. or MGMT 6040 and MGMT 6050 or MGMT 6620 or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually .
Cross Listed: Cross-listed as MGMT 6890. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and MGMT 6890.
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MGMT 6890 - Product Realization
Understand how ideas become real products. Concepts and tools that enable business and engineering leaders to jointly make sound technology/business decisions will be taught and exercised in the context of a project that will enhance the chances of success of a New Venture business. Topics: Off-line Invention vs. Disciplined Product Realization Processes, Project Funding Decisions for New Venture and Established Firms, Customer Contract, Technical Risk Management, Quality and Management of Variability, World-class design, Value Engineering, Sourcing Components and Technology, Product Reliability, Testing and Product Launch Decisions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: undergraduate degree in any engineering field or MGMT 6050 or equivalent. Undergraduates who have completed the engineering capstone course or an equivalent experience for business students may also be admitted with the instructor’s permission.
When Offered: Spring term.
Credit Hours: 3
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DSES 2210 - Production and Operations Management and Cost Accounting
The design and analysis of production and service systems. Topics include forecasting, scheduling, inventory systems, total quality management, line balancing, and capacity planning. Introduction to cost accounting. Use of analytic techniques in accounting-based decision making. Formulation and solution of POM models practiced on computers. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and ENGR 4700 or DSES 2200.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 1020 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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DSES 2200 - Production and Operations Management for Industrial Engineers
The analysis and design of production systems in manufacturing and service industries. Topics include forecasting, scheduling, inventory systems, total quality management, work load balancing, and capacity planning. Microcomputer software is used extensively. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course, ENGR 4700 and DSES 2210.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1020 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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ARTS 4050 - Professional Collaboration
Arts Practicum provides professional training and experience for graduates and upper-level undergraduates by involving them in the production of a significant artistic project from start to finish. Projects often involve assisting or collaborating with prominent artists in residence at the iEAR studios.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: graduate standing, or two 2000-level electronic arts courses, or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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ENGR 1010 - Professional Development I
An introduction to the issues related to working in team settings. Topics explored include: communications in teams, public speaking and self awareness, stages of group development, building a team, group decision making, and conflict resolution. The course format will include small and large group discussions, case studies, experiential exercises, and regular participation from industry guests.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1
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STSS 4840 - Professional Development II
This course explores technological contexts for leadership roles. Assignments develop a variety of communication skills. A team-based project gives students the opportunity to demonstrate leadership initiative by proposing solutions to social problems that combine technical expertise with social analysis and communication skills. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGR 1010. The course is limited to junior and senior engineering majors. A similar course is offered in Cognitive Science, and students cannot take both courses for credit.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 2
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PSYC 4170 - Professional Development II: Leadership Theories
This course examines the major theories of leadership, as well as provides the opportunity to apply these theories to actual or symbolic leaders. Students wishing to become effective managers or leaders will benefit from this course, since the focus is on providing students with information about the traits, behaviors, power and influence, and charisma of effective leaders.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGR 2050. Restricted to junior and senior engineering majors only.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 2
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ENGR 4010 - Professional Development III
Students will study issues associated with working in teams in a modern work environment. Various styles of leadership, the definitions of power and empowerment and their applications in industry and team settings will be studied. Additionally, other topics to be explored include vision, values and attitudes, and organizational culture. The course format will include small and large group discussions, case studies, experiential exercises, and regular participation from industry guests.
When Offered: Offered in conjunction with senior courses.
Credit Hours: 1
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MGMT 7230 - Professional Development Workshop I
This course is the first in a three part series of Professional Development Workshops that teach practical skills in laboratory settings. Over the first three semesters, the MBA cohort student will be exposed to professional skills training, Distinguished Speakers, and Leadership Development. This first part will concentrate on building writing and presentation skills, and practicing those skills in the conceptual environment of Leadership, Follower-ship and Membership.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MBA Cohort.
When Offered: Fall semester of the first year of the MBA cohort, every other week, for six weeks.
Credit Hours: 0
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MGMT 7240 - Professional Development Workshop II
This course is the second in a three part series of Professional Development Workshops that teach practical skills in laboratory settings, in the context of Leadership, Follower-ship, and Membership. Over the first three semesters, the MBA cohort student will be exposed to professional skills training, Distinguished Speakers, and critical leadership development. This second workshop will concentrate on building leadership skills through exercises, corporate site visits, and audiences with Distinguished Speakers.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MBA Cohort.
When Offered: Spring semester of the first year of the MBA cohort, every other week, for six weeks.
Credit Hours: 0
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MGMT 7250 - Professional Development Workshop III
This course is the last in a three part series of Professional Development Workshops that teach practical skills in laboratory settings, in the context of Leadership, Followership, and Membership. Over the first three semesters, the MBA cohort student will be exposed to professional skills training, distinguished speakers, and critical leadership development. This third workshop will concentrate on building leadership skills through exercises, personal and professional awareness, and group interactions and exercises.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MBA cohort.
When Offered: Fall semester of the second year of the MBA cohort for five days prior to semester start.
Credit Hours: 0
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ARCH 4540 - Professional Practice
An introduction to architectural practice as related to accomplishing design projects. An overview of professional obligations, registration and conduct, architects’ roles in project delivery, and office organization and management for delivering professional services. In-depth examination of architects’ responsibilities for health, safety, and welfare in design; building code requirements for fire protection, life safety, and accessibility; economics of building systems and assemblies; design and construction contracts; and design documentation.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Corequisite: Students in ARCH 4300 are required to coregister.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 2
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CIVL 2040 - Professional Practice
Contract essentials; types of contracts for construction and for engineering services. Bidding procedure, surety bonds, insurance, litigation. Standard contract documents, the compilation of specifications. Engineering ethical principles and codes.
When Offered: Fall term alternate years.
Credit Hours: 3
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ARCH 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 Graduate School 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.
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ASTR 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 Graduate School 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.
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BCBP 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 Graduate School 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.
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BIOL 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 Graduate School 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.
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BMED 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 Graduate School 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.
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CHEM 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: 3 to 4
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CHME 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 Graduate School 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.
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CISH 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: 3 to 4
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CIVL 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 Graduate School 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.
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CSCI 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 Graduate School 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.
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DSES 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 Graduate School 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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ECON 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 Graduate School 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.
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ECSE 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 Graduate School 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.
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ENGR 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 Graduate School 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.
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ENVE 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 Graduate School 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.
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EPOW 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 Graduate School 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.
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ERTH 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 Graduate School 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.
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ISCI 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: 3 to 4
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MANE 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 Graduate School 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.
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MGMT 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 Graduate School 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.
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MTLE 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 Graduate School 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.
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PHYS 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 Graduate School 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.
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STSH 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 Graduate School 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.
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STSS 6650 - Professional Project in Ecological Economics, Values, and Policy
The course focuses on the development of practical proposals for responding to environmental problems and opportunities. Research projects will include both primary data collection and the formulation of policy recommendations. Course readings will focus on case studies that involve disputes over environmental and economic issues, providing the basis for class discussion about how such disputes can be documented, analyzed and resolved through various scientific, legal, managerial, and policy initiatives.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: EEVP Professional Master’s students or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term.
Credit Hours: 3
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CSCI 2220 - Programming in Java
Introduction to programming in the Java language. Java is an object-oriented programming language widely used in developing World Wide Web applications. Topics include class declarations and definitions, graphics, threads, exceptions, and writing Web applets.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CSCI 1200 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 2
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CSCI 2230 - Programming in Perl
Introduction to programming in the Perl language. Perl is a programming language widely used for complex shell scripts, Common GateWay Interface programs for World Wide Web pages, and rapid prototyping in more general application areas. Topics include text manipulation facilities, associative arrays, Unix system-call facilities, and application to Web and systems programming.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CSCI 1200 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 2
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CSCI 4430 - Programming Languages
This course is a study of the important concepts found in current programming languages. Topics include language processing (lexical analysis, parsing, type-checking, interpretation and compilation, run-time environment), the role of abstraction (data abstraction and control abstraction), programming paradigms (procedural, functional, object-oriented, logic-oriented, generic), and formal language definition.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CSCI 2400.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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ARCH 2940 - Projects in Architecture and Environmental Design
Individual projects and readings adapted to the needs of individual students.
Credit Hours: 1 to 6
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MTLE 4200 - Properties of Engineering Materials I
Introduction to wave mechanics of particles. Applications to harmonic oscillator, free electrons, Kronig-Penney and Ziman models. Electron energy bands in solids. Charge carrier transport. Electrical conductivity of metals and semiconductors. Junctions and devices based on them. Microelectronics, dielectric and optical properties of materials. Optoelectronic devices. Includes laboratory.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ENGR 1600, MTLE 2100, PHYS 1200.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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MTLE 4250 - Properties of Engineering Materials II
This is a required departmental course, but is also appropriate for biomedical engineers and other engineering disciplines as an elective. This course teaches the mechanical properties of metals, ceramics, and polymers from both the macroscopic and atomistic or micromechanical viewpoints. An introduction to three-dimensional stresses and strains. Elastic behavior, plastic behavior, strengthening mechanisms, fracture, creep, and fatigue are all addressed. Includes laboratory component.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ENGR 1600, MTLE 2100.
When Offered: Spring term annually .
Credit Hours: 4
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WRIT 4550 - Proposing and Persuading
Make things happen: start a business, raise funds, solicit work, support research, win a place on a conference program, take initiative, change the way things are done around here. This course will teach students how to write proposals that persuade. Students will learn to turn situations into occasions for proposing, write a variety of proposals, locate Request for Proposals, develop a workplan for feasible projects that come in on-time and on-budget, use networks to strengthen proposals, detail a budget, and edit for clarity and grace. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: graduate standing or successful completion of a writing course.
When Offered: Fall term alternate years.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed with WRIT 6550. Students may not receive credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 4
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WRIT 6550 - Proposing and Persuading
Make things happen: start a business, raise funds, solicit work, support research, win a place on a conference program, take initiative, change the way things are done around here. This course will teach you how to write proposals that persuade. You will learn to turn situations into occasions for proposing, write a variety of proposals, locate Request for Proposals, develop a work-plan for feasible projects that come in on time and on budget, use networks to strengthen proposals, detail a budget, and edit for clarity and grace.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: graduate standing or successful completion of a writing course.
When Offered: Fall term alternate years.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed with WRIT 4550. Students may not receive credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 3
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MANE 4080 - Propulsion Systems
Analysis of thrust generation: propeller theory, combustion, reciprocating engines, gas turbines. One-dimensional compressible flow, Prandtl-Meyer expansions and oblique shock waves, application to diffusers and rocket nozzles. Linearized supersonic flow.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MANE 4070 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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EPOW 6830 - Protective Relaying
Basic relaying philosophy. Current and potential transformers. Operating principles of electromagnetic, electronic, and digital relays. Application of relays to protect generators, busses, transformers and transmission lines.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: EPOW 4010. Corequisite: EPOW 6810.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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BCBP 4780 - Protein Folding
The biophysical mechanism of protein folding and the role of misfolding in human diseases is explored. The course will introduce principles of protein structure, protein folding in the cell, and thermodynamic and kinetic methods for studying protein folding in vitro. The course will also involve a literature-based discussion of human diseases related to protein folding defects, including Alzheimer’s and other amyloid diseases, cystic fibrosis, and Prion-related syndromes. Spring term even-numbered years.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BCBP 4760 or equivalent. (Students may not receive credit for both this course and BCBP 6780, CHEM 4780, or CHEM 6780.)
Credit Hours: 4
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BCBP 6780 - Protein Folding
The biophysical mechanism of protein folding and the role of misfolding in human diseases is explored. The course will introduce principles of protein structure, protein folding in the cell, and thermodynamic and kinetic methods for studying protein folding in vitro. The course will also involve a literature-based discussion of human diseases related to protein folding defects, including Alzheimer’s and other amyloid diseases, cystic fibrosis, and Prion-related syndromes. (Students may not receive credit for both this course and BCBP 4780, CHEM 4780, or CHEM 6780.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BCBP 4760 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
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CHEM 4780 - Protein Folding
The biophysical mechanism of protein folding and the role of misfolding in human disease is explored. The course will introduce principles of protein structure, protein folding in the cell, and thermodynamic and kinetic methods for studying protein folding in vitro. The course will also involve a literature-based discussion of human diseases related to protein folding defects, including Alzheimer’s and other amyloid diseases, cystic fibrosis, and Prion-related syndromes.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 4760 or BCBP 4760 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
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CHEM 6780 - Protein Folding
The biophysical mechanism of protein folding and the role of misfolding in human disease is explored. The course will introduce principles of protein structure, protein folding in the cell, and thermodynamic and kinetic methods for studying protein folding in vitro. The course will also involve a literature-based discussion of human diseases related to protein folding defects, including Alzheimer’s and other amyloid diseases, cystic fibrosis, and Prion-related syndromes.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites or corequisites: CHEM 4760 or BCBP 4760 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
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BCBP 4870 - Protein Structure Determination
X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) are used to determine 3-D structures of biological macromolecules at atomic resolution. The course will cover crystallographic and NMR methods, their theory and practice, along with thermodynamics of structure formation and molecular dynamics. Students will prepare a poster presentation on a protein of their choice. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 6870.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BCBP 4760, MATH 1020, and PHYS 1200 or equivalents.
When Offered: Fall term even numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
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BCBP 6870 - Protein Structure Determination
X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) are used to determine 3-D structures of biological macromolecules at atomic resolution. The course will cover crystallographic and NMR methods, their theory and practice, along with thermodynamics of structure formation and molecular dynamics. Students will prepare an oral presentation on a protein of their choice. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 4870.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BCBP 4760, MATH 1020, and PHYS 1200 or equivalents.
When Offered: Fall term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
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BCBP 4640 - Proteomics
Characterization of patterns and changes in patterns of protein expression with development, aging, and disease. Protein separation and quantification strategies; mass spectrometry and analysis of spectra; protein profiling, biomarkers, post-translational modifications; current applications; emerging technologies and applications. Individual presentations on relevant topics will be expected. (Students cannot obtain credit for this course and BIOL 4640, BCBP 6640 or BIOL 6640.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BCBP 4760 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BCBP 6640 - Proteomics
Characterization of patterns and changes in patterns of protein expression with development, aging, and disease. Protein separation and quantification strategies; mass spectrometry and analysis of spectra; protein profiling, biomarkers, post-translational modifications; current applications; emerging technologies and applications. Individual presentations on relevant topics will be expected. (Students cannot obtain credit for this course and BCBP 4640, BIOL 4640 or BIOL 6640.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BCBP 4760 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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BIOL 4640 - Proteomics
Characterization of patterns and changes in patterns of protein expression with development, aging, and disease. Protein separation and quantification strategies; mass spectrometry and analysis of spectra; protein profiling, biomarkers, post-translational modifications; current applications; emerging technologies and applications. Individual presentations on relevant topics will be expected. (Students cannot obtain credit for this course and BCBP-4640, BCBP- 6640 or BIOL-6640.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BCBP 4760 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 6640 - Proteomics
Characterization of patterns and changes in patterns of protein expression with development, aging, and disease. Protein separation and quantification strategies; mass spectrometry and analysis of spectra; protein profiling, biomarkers, post-translational modifications; current applications; emerging technologies and applications. Individual presentations on relevant topics will be expected. (Students cannot obtain credit for this course and BCBP-4640, BIOL-4640 or BCBP-6640.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BCBP 4760 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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PSYC 4260 - Psychological Tests and Measurements
Methods, techniques, and instruments for measuring individual differences are surveyed. Topics include representative methods of test construction, a critical analysis of representative tests, criteria for evaluating and selecting tests, and the value and limitations of tests.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSYC 1200.
When Offered: Annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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PSYC 4740 - Psychology and The Law
Since the 1950’s, social science researchers have turned their attention to the courtroom, in order to test theories of human behavior in a real world application. Are the basic assumptions underlying the practice of law in this country valid, given what psychologists know about the fundamentals of human behavior? This course will provide students with instruction regarding how the study of psychology can contribute to a better understanding of the legal system.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSYC 1200.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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PSYC 4770 - Psychopharmacology and Behavioral Toxicology
This course is a detailed examination of the neuroscience and psychology inherent to the development of pharmacological agents for treating psychopathology. There is also an exploration of chemicals that are toxic to the brain as manifest by induction of psychopathology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSYC 1200.
When Offered: Annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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ECON 4160 - Public Finance
Emphasis is placed on the analysis of efficient resource use in the public sector at the federal level. Expenditure theory, tax incidence, and income distribution policies are discussed. The effects of personal income, corporation, sales, payroll, and property taxes on resource allocation, equity, and growth are considered.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECON 1200 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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ENVE 6190 - Public Health
Occurrence and control of communicable diseases; principles of epidemiology and biostatistics and their application, emphasizing the relationship with environmental factors; food infections and food poisoning; use and impact of pesticides and other methods of pest control; air pollution sources and health effects. Organization of government health agencies.
When Offered: Offered on availability of faculty.
Credit Hours: 3
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STSH 4800 - Public Service/Professional Careers Internships
This course offers an insight into the public policy process from the vantage point of a part-time internship in the public or private sector as well as an opportunity to explore a career option before actually embarking upon it. The following is a partial list of the large number of possible internships: airport planning, architecture, banking, biological research, clinical psychology, computer science, consumer protection, corporate management, engineering, environmental planning, geology, local government, materials and mechanical engineering, noise pollution abatement, personnel management review, premedical, public finance and taxation, public health management, public relations, social work, state legislature, stock market, transportation planning, and urban planning.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: STSH 1110/STSS 1110; IHSS 1960; or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed as STSS 4800. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and STSS 4800.
Credit Hours: 4
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STSS 4800 - Public Service/Professional Careers Internships
This course offers an insight into the public policy process from the vantage point of a part-time internship in the public or private sector as well as an opportunity to explore a career option before actually embarking upon it. The following is a partial list of the large number of possible internships: airport planning, architecture, banking, biological research, clinical psychology, computer science, consumer protection, corporate management, engineering, environmental planning, geology, local government, materials and mechanical engineering, noise pollution abatement, personnel management review, premedical, public finance and taxation, public health management, public relations, social work, state legislature, stock market, transportation planning, and urban planning.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: STSH 1110/STSS 1110; IHSS 1960; first year studies course or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed as STSH 4800. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and STSH 4800.
Credit Hours: 4
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DSES 4230 - Quality Control
The statistical approach to manufacturing quality control is emphasized. Consideration is given to the managerial implications and responsibilities in implementing the statistical approach. Topical coverage includes construction and interpretation of various control charts; special control charts (e.g., CUSUM, EWMA); graphical methods; specifications, tolerance limits, process capability indices; acceptance sampling; discussion of experimental design; and Taguchi methods of quality improvement.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: DSES 4140 or DSES 4760 (MATP).
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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ECON 4120 - Quantitative Analysis
Application of mathematical techniques to economic modeling and analysis. Construction of models to describe aspects of the economy and to analyze potential policies. Solution methods for issues including optimal choice with and without constraints, equilibria among multiple actors, marginal effects of policies, and dynamic economic models. Some mathematical maturity is assumed, and mathematical skills are taught throughout the course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECON 2010 or ECON 2020, or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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MGMT 4100 - Quantitative Methods for Business
This course introduces the student to the business management of production and operations systems. The concepts are related to inventory control, forecasting, scheduling, man-powers, and facilities planning. Computer usage includes Excel and specialized packages.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms.
Credit Hours: 4
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CHEM 6530 - Quantum Chemistry
Postulates of quantum mechanics. Solution of the particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom via series solutions and ladder operator techniques. Development of atomic and molecular orbital theories with applications to structure and spectra.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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PHYS 4510 - Quantum Mechanics I
Classical mechanics: from Lagrangian to Hamiltonian, single particle formalism, small oscillations, normal modes, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, Hamilton’s equation, review of wave mechanics: Schroedinger equation, barrier tunneling, quantum wells, Mathematical foundation of quantum mechanics: ket space, representations, observables, eigenstates and diagonization, quantum postulates, application of quantum postulates to two-level systems, harmonic oscillators, creation and annihilation operators. Quantization of angular momentum, spherical harmonics, rotation operators, Landau levels, central force: hydrogen atom. Path Integral formalism for quantum theory. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and PHYS 6510.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 4100 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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