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2022-23 Graduate Catalog

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This page contains a listing of all active graduate courses in The University of Alabama's course inventory by College. Click on any tab above to view the course titles, credit hours, descriptions, and prerequisites. 

College of Arts & Sciences Courses

AAST
502
Hours
3
Special Topics

An examination of selected African American topics.

ANT
501
Hours
3
Theory and Method in Linguistic Anthropology

Advanced introduction to contemporary linguistic anthropology: explores various theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of language as a semiotic resource for social actors and communities.

ANT
502
Hours
3
Health Inequities

Explores the gendered, ethnic, cultural, and class dimensions that underlie the patterning of disease and illness worldwide, with attention to the long-term health effects of racism, sexism and poverty. Topics include reproductive and sexual health, obesity, body image, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, homelessness, and more.

ANT
505
Hours
3
Culture, Mind, and Behavior

The cultural and linguistic basis of cognitive organization, local systems of folk classification, and the collection and analysis of data of shared cultural and social information. Offered according to demand.

ANT
506
Hours
3
Biocultural Bodies

This course will explore the body as the object and subject of culture. It will examine how viewing the body as a biocultural canvas and looking at culture as “lived through” the materiality of the body influences our understandings of health and health care. Students will be challenged to examine health as a concept that is quantifiable and generalizable as well experiential and person-centered. They will be challenged to view the discipline of medicine as a framework for employing verifiable and shared (or questionable and contested) knowledge of biological systems whose foundational assumptions and core meanings are grounded in particular social and cultural worlds.

ANT
509
Hours
3
Ancient Maya Civilizations

What was the lived daily experience in the pre-contact Maya world? How did aspects of material culture such as architecture, food, musical instruments, tools, and clothing frame Maya society, and how were these elements also framed by it? How are perceptions of the ancient Maya marshaled in today’s politics and policies? In this course, we will engage with the world of the pre- and post-contact Maya, through scholarship that explores the material culture of daily life. The course is arranged around framing questions about the past through ethnographic and ethnohistoric accounts of daily life; using diverse scientific methods and theoretical perspectives to address these questions; and interpreting and possibly re-interpreting daily life of the ancient Maya, focusing on the dynamic interplay between the material and the social.

ANT
510
Hours
3
Ethnography of Communication

Students in this course will learn to use the concepts and methods of ethnography of communication by developing and carrying out a research project on language and social interaction. You will learn how social interaction is organized, how to document and study it, and how to address such evidence to to anthropological and applied problems. Graduate students will produce a research report worthy of submission to a research conference of their professional scholarly organization. All students will finish the course with a critical and sophisticated understanding of how social interaction works in a variety of contexts.

ANT
511
Hours
3
Culture Health & Healing

Provides the student with an overview of health, illness, and healing as they vary between and within cultural systems.

ANT
512
Hours
3
Anthropology of Europe

The course examines ethnicity, nationalism, democratization, unification, and fragmentation with an emphasis on specific countries or regions within Europe. Classic anthropological topics, such as kinship, political organization, ritual, and religion are employed in the study of European nations, ethnicities, and minority communities.

ANT
513
Hours
3
Peoples Of Latin Amer

A survey of thematic areas of research on Latin American cultures. Thematic areas include, but are not limited to, health, environment, political systems, forms of production, and religion.

ANT
514
Hours
3
Anthropology of Africa

Students in this class will learn about the diversity of cultural beliefs and behaviors across the African continent, make connections between local/global historical events and contemporary contexts, and evaluate the factors influencing perceptions of African cultures. Topics covered include continent history, stereotypes of Africa, sorcery, health and disease, apartheid, subsistence living, childhood, feminism, identity in the diaspora, and art. Students will additionally compare contemporary and historical ethnographies as well as those written by African and non-African anthropologists.

ANT
521
Hours
3
Ethnography

Ethnography is a hallmark of anthropology. It is at once a theoretical approach, set of methods, and style of writing. This course highlights ethnographic theory, methods for collecting ethnographic material, and techniques for writing about culture by reading exemplary texts, discussing key concepts, and practicing various methods. Each student will develop an ethnographic project that involves fieldwork, data analysis, and writing.

ANT
522
Hours
3
Archaeological Ethics

Students all encounter dilemmas in their everyday lives. Oftentimes, these situations do not present a clear solution, forcing us to ponder the morals and codes we live by and the manner in which we attempt to present logical responses to ethical conundrums. The field of archaeology may, at first, seem like an odd candidate for discussion of ethics given that it studies past peoples. Students will learn that archaeology is indeed heavily situated in the present and has many ties to such subjects as identity, notions of nationhood and nation-building, collective memory, and historical revision. This class will explore the legal and ethical dimensions of modern archaeology through a consideration of the archaeology as a profession, professional codes on archaeological ethics, the relationship between archaeology and others (the public, ethnic groups, collectors, etc.), international and national approaches to archaeological heritage management, the antiquities trade, maritime law, underwater archaeology, and treasure hunting, cultural resource management in the United States, and archaeological education.

ANT
523
Hours
3
Legal Anthropology

What is law? Do all societies have it? Is there really something distinct about “thinking like a lawyer”? This seminar primarily draws on anthropological studies of legal systems and practices to show that the answers to these questions are surprisingly complex. We will study law both cross-culturally and, within the United States, cross-contextually, in order to explore what really distinguishes legal rules from cultural norms and to ask whether basic legal concepts exist across cultures.

ANT
525
Hours
3
Geographical Information Systems for Archaeologists

This course covers the basic background and skills necessary to manage and analyze spatial datasets using GIS (Geographic Information Systems). We will emphasize the GIS concepts and techniques that are most useful to archaeologists, and we will be working with real archaeological data for all labs and projects. Topics include data acquisition, spatial queries, working with rasters, catchments, cost‐surface analysis and visualization analysis. The course includes a weekly guided lab on ESRI ArcGIS software.

ANT
526
Hours
3
Arch East North Amer

An examination of the origin and development of pre-Columbian and early historic cultures of eastern North America. Offered according to demand.

ANT
527
Hours
3
Radiocarbon for Archaeologists

Radiocarbon (AMS 14C) dating is the most commonly used dating method in archaeological research. The purpose of this class is to gain a deep understanding of radiocarbon so that we, as archaeologists, can better sample/collect, calibrate, and analyze these data for our own research, and critically evaluate the scholarly literature. We will further our understanding of radiocarbon and its archaeological applications through course lectures, presentations and discussions of the recent literature, calculation and calibration activities, and individual research projects. This course has relevancy for any student interested in field archaeology, as it will train them to collect appropriate samples for dating and design dating strategies that are consistent with their research goals.

ANT
528
Hours
3
Analytical Archaeology

Contemporary issues in concept formation, theory construction, methods, and techniques. Offered according to demand.

ANT
534
Hours
3
Archaeology of Food

This course will undertake a broad survey of the literature on modern and ancient foodways, addressing major themes including the domestication of plants and animals; food and social complexity; food, power, politics, and status; the daily meal; feasting and drinking; plating and presentation; food preferences/taste and disgust; and the intimate relationship between food and identity. Furthermore, we discuss the wide range of methods and techniques in the archaeologist’s toolkit that aid in the undertaking of gastronomic research, including the analysis of plant and animal remains, residues recovered from cooking and serving ware, and the chemical composition of human bones.

ANT
538
Hours
3
Anthropology of Art

The course views the art that societies past and present produce; it explores culture, creativity, and human beings' distinctive compulsion to make decorative objects.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing; or permission of instructor
ANT
543
Hours
3
Adv Field Archaeology

Directed field study in the excavation and analysis of archaeological deposits. Each student must design and conduct a research project, then adequately report the results. Off campus.

ANT
544
Hours
3
Anthropology And Cemeteries

No description available.

ANT
545
Hours
3
Historical Archaelology

12 hours of anthropology or permission of instructor; graduate standing This course combines the methods used in historical archaelogy with a basic survey of the archaeological record of the historic period of North America.

ANT
550
Hours
3
Probs In Anthropology

Devoted to issues not covered in other courses. Offered according to demand.

ANT
562
Hours
3
Ancient Andean Civilizations

The Andes is a region of geographic and environmental extremes that witnessed the early rise of complex societies long before the Inca Empire. In this course, we examine the prehispanic cultures that resided in this region—from the peopling of South America to the aftermath of Spanish Conquest.

ANT
564
Hours
3
Paleoethnobotany

This laboratory class is designed to introduce archaeological laboratory methods, reasoning and interpretation through paleoethnobotanical identification and data analysis. We will be studying the major classes of plant remains likely to be encountered in archaeological sites, how to identify them, and how to organize the data to produce interpretable results. The course will emphasize the use of plant remains to answer archaeological questions, rather than study the plant remains for their own sake.

ANT
571
Hours
3
Fossil Humans and Evolution

A survey of the discoveries, methods, and theories that provide the background for modern research in macroevolution in the human lineage.

ANT
573
Hours
4
Human Osteology

A detailed introduction to human osteology, emphasizing the identification of fragmentary remains and the criteria for determination of age, sex, and race. Offered according to demand.

ANT
574
Hours
3
Neuroanthropology

This course provides an introduction to evolutionary and biocultural approaches within anthropology to the central and peripheral nervous systems and their interconnections. Topics include the evolution of the brain; how culture and social structure shape the brain, its development, and its activity; and anthropological perspectives on connections among culture, behavior, brain, mind, and body.

ANT
575
Hours
3
The Plastic Human: Our Biology, Culture, & Evolution

An introduction to the biocultural and evolutionary bases of human adaptability.

ANT
576
Hours
3
Nutritional Anthropology

An introduction to anthropological inquiries and methods in nutrition including food habits, food systems, dietary variability, and food movements using an engaged anthropological framework. This experiential learning class teaches students how to conduct nutritional anthropological fieldwork within local community settings.

ANT
578
Hours
3
Anthro of Human Development

Health culturally competent socialized adults and mature physical forms arise from a developmental process with evolutionary, biological, social and cultural dimensions. We survey child/human development from an anthropological perspective, considering interactons across levels of analysis from genes to culture.

ANT
579
Hours
3
Human Paelopathology

Course investigates skeletal pathology and trauma. Topics included: 1. Understanding disease processes, 2. Distinguishing accidental and violent trauma on bone, 3. Recognizing the following conditions in skeletal remains: congential anomalies, circulatory disorders, joint diseases, infectious diseases, metabolic diseases, skeletal dysplasias, neoplastic conditions, diseases of the dentition and other conditions. Students will inventory, evaluate and analyze sets of human skeletal remains for pathology and trauma and complete final reports on those remains.

ANT
581
Hours
3
Anthropology is Elemental: Teaching Anthropology in Primary and Secondary Settings

This course is an introduction to teaching anthropology at the primary and secondary levels. It is a service-learning course, which means that all students will serve as instructors in a local anthropology course offered in the Tuscaloosa area. This course will expose students to applied anthropology through teaching the anthropological perspective via an activity-based four-subfield curriculum in conjunction with local elementary schools, after-school programs, or similar community partners. These programs will be taught by teams, and each student will be responsible for attending weekly course meetings, developing curricular material and implementing it in a classroom setting, and co-teaching with other students.

ANT
598
Hours
1-9
Individ Investigations

Directed nonthesis research in archaeology, cultural anthropology, anthropological linguistics, or physical anthropology.

ANT
599
Hours
1-6
Thesis Research

No description available.

ANT
600
Hours
3
Research Design

This course will acquaint incoming graduate student with the logical sequence of stages involved in the conduct of original research, and to provide an introduction to the broad range of skills necessary to achieve this. Each student will be expected to design and carry out preliminary data collection, write up the results, and use the experience as the basis for writing a fundable research grant proposal. Prerequisites for the course are graduate standing, and consent of professor for any student not enrolled in the UA Anthropology graduate program.

ANT
601
Hours
3
Advanced Research Methods

This seminar is designed to refine doctoral students' background in qualitative and quantitative research methods necessary for dissertation research. Emphasis is placed on the integration of qualitative and quantitative methods for students doing ethnographic research, and techniques of numerical induction for archaeology students.

ANT
603
Hours
3
Theory & Method In Archaelogy

An examination of contemporary archaeological theory and method and their development during the 19th and 20th centuries.

ANT
604
Hours
3
Sem Archaeolgy Complex Society

Contemporary issues in the archaeology of complex societies, including different aspects of complexity and attempts to classify and measure them.

ANT
610
Hours
3
Theory Method Medical Anthropl

A detailed introduction to theory and method in medical anthropology. Approaches include adaptation, biocultural, psychoanalytic, stress, and other theoretical perspectives.

Prerequisite(s): ANT 511 and ANT 600
ANT
612
Hours
3
Sem Biocultural Anthropology

A biocultural overview of the anthropology of health. Topics include biological and cultural approaches to various dimensions of human health and illness.

ANT
621
Hours
3
Native Americans Ethnohy Persp

An examination of Indians and Eskimos of North America during the historical period, focusing on the impact of European contact on culture and society.

ANT
625
Hours
3
Survey History Archaeology

A critical examination of archaeology's history as a science, with emphasis on intellectual trends, changes in method and theory, and recent developments. Offered once a year.

ANT
640
Hours
3
Landmarks Anthropologcl Resear

This course examines seminal works in the history of anthropology. Works may include books or smaller publications that exemplify important developments in theory and method.

ANT
641
Hours
3
Culture

This seminar reviews past and contemporary theories and approaches used in cultural anthropology.

ANT
670
Hours
3
Principles of Biological Anthropology

A series of seminars and lectures designed to refine the student's knowledge of research on nonhuman primates, fossil hominids, population genetics, and human variation and adaptation. Offered once a year.

ANT
698
Hours
1-9
Individual Investigations

Directed dissertation research in archaeology, cultural anthropology, anthropological linguistics, or physical anthropology.

ANT
699
Hours
1-15
Dissertation Research

No description available.

ARB
580
Hours
3
Readings in Arabic

This course focuses on the acquisition of basic grammatical structures, expanding vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. It develops functional communication abilities in written Modern Standard Arabic. Topics will be presented using authentic materials. The course is also designed to help students gain a better understanding of cultural practices and perspectives in many Arabic countries. This course is for graduate programs campus-wide. It will provide graduate students with the necessary knowledge and tools in their research, especially with scientific terms and language structure. Students intending to do research in or about the Middle East and North Africa will find this course beneficial.

ARH
550
Hours
3
Literature Of Art

Principles and methodology of the discipline as described in the writing of its founders and chief makers; bibliographical research method and mastery. Required of all art history MA students.

ARH
552
Hours
3
Advanced Research Seminar

This advanced seminar focuses on the development and application of discipline-specific research skills. Students will broaden their knowledge of art historical methodologies and themes generally, as well as construct a research program specific to their area of study (Medieval, Early Modern, Modern/Contemporary, etc.). Each class session will address a different theme or topic that students will discuss in relation/apply to individual topics or questions. Generally, these sessions will focus on historiographic issues, ideas, and trends, as well as professional expectations with regard to scholarship and academic practice. As part of this course, students are expected to work closely not only with the instructor and their peers in the class, but also with their major (faculty) advisor. This seminar is intended to be taken after students complete ARH 550 (Literature of Art) since it demands the further study and application of the methods and theoretical approaches learned in that course.

Prerequisite(s): ARH 550
ARH
555
Hours
3
Asian Seminar

This seminar course considers a broad range of issues, objects, and themes relevant to the study of Asian art.

ARH
560
Hours
3
Medieval Seminar

This course considers a broad range of issues, objects, and themes relevant to the study of art and architecture in medieval Europe. Class sessions will be organized around readings selected to introduce existing scholarship and methods while stimulating new questions for future research.

ARH
565
Hours
3
Topics in Renaissance Art/Renaissance Seminar

This graduate-level seminar will explore a variety of critical themes and issues in the study of Early Modern/Renaissance art.

ARH
570
Hours
3
Baroque & Rococo Seminar

This seminar course considers a broad range of issues, objects, and themes relevant to the study of Baroque or Rococo art.

ARH
575
Hours
3
Nineteenth-Century Seminar

This seminar course considers a broad range of issues, objects, and themes relevant to the study of nineteenth-century art.

ARH
577
Hours
3
American Art Seminar

This seminar course considers a broad range of issues, objects, and themes relevant to the study of American art in a historical context.

ARH
580
Hours
3
Twentieth-Century Seminar

This seminar course considers a broad range of issues, objects, and themes relevant to the study of modern or contemporary art.

ARH
588
Hours
3
Topics in African American Art Graduate Seminar

This course considers a broad range of issues, objects, and themes relevant to the study of African American art. Class sessions will be organized around readings selected to introduce existing scholarship and methods while stimulating new questions for future research. Topics may include African American Photography, American Spectacles and Race, African American Film, African American Portraiture, and Race and American Mythologies.

ARH
598
Hours
3
Independent Study

Independent study allows students to pursue academic interests outside the formal classroom setting under the supervision of a faculty member of the department. The activities may include reading, research, or a special project. Independent study is not a substitute for courses regularly available in the department curriculum and is only available to students who are ready to conduct in-depth and largely self-directed research on a specific topic. Enrollment is subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director and a supervising faculty member. A proposal of the topic, and program of work must be submitted to the instructor for approval.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate student status and permission of the instructor
ARH
599
Hours
1-12
Thesis Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required master’s-level research thesis hours toward the master’s degree in art history. The course is conducted under the guidance of the thesis advisor. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology, with the aim of producing a unique research contribution that represents a novel development in the field, or a novel perspective on a pre-existing topic in the field.

ART
502
Hours
3
Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art K-12 Program

Prerequisites: Twelve undergraduate hours in the specific studio field requested, review of portfolio, and permission of the department chairperson. This course is open only to graduate students who are not enrolled in a graduate program in the Department of Art.

ART
506
Hours
1-6
Independent Studies

Students may make proposals for projects not taught in the regular curriculum. These must be approved by a faculty sponsor and the chairperson of the department.

ART
508
Hours
3
Special Projects

Special projects course titles include Alternative Photographic Process, Photo-based Printmaking, Water Media on Paper, Figurative Modeling and Sculpture, Experimental Drawing and The Photographic Artist's Book.

ART
510
Hours
3
Advanced Drawing Seminar

The focus of this course will be the study and production of drawings as an activity that documents our memories, examines and explains the world around us, transforms our perceptions of time and space, and helps us invent new ways of seeing and thinking.

ART
511
Hours
3
Graduate Seminar

A critical examination of contemporary issues, philosophies, criteria, and ideas in art.

ART
512
Hours
2-6
Ceramics

The ceramics program has a fully equipped facility with a complete inventory of clay and glaze materials. Facilities include equipment for clay mixing and preparation; workstations for forming and throwing; gas, wood fire, raku, and electric kilns; and materials for experimental kiln construction. Personal instruction is given in all forming techniques, glaze calculations, and firings. Students are encouraged to experiment with the medium and explore new processes. Emphasis is placed on the student's development of concepts and forms.

ART
516
Hours
2-6
Painting

The primary goal of the painting program is to enhance the student's ability in conceiving of a strong personal vision. The program defines painting as a complex and vital art form that exists in a state of constant flux, a tradition that is both mired in history and capable of regularly redefining itself. It equally embraces students who define painting as a practice that goes far beyond the brush, and those who employ more traditional methodologies.

ART
518
Hours
2-6
Photography

Photography is viewed as a means of personal expression and exploration, emphasizing development of the student's vision. Instruction is individually tailored and, although the facilities are designed for black and white printing, the exploration of alternative applications is encouraged. Graduate students are expected to increase their knowledge of the history of photography and contemporary art, and participate in teaching undergraduates. Facilities include a film developing area, two darkrooms, and a critique space. Computers are accessed through the digital media area.

ART
520
Hours
2-6
Printmaking

Graduate printmaking is conducted in a workshop situation, including group critiques and technical demonstrations. The program philosophy embraces a broad spectrum of activities relating to the idea of the multiple and the history of printed material. Students are expected to master traditional techniques and encouraged to work in an interdisciplinary manner, exploring the boundaries of the media area. The facility comprises equipment for intaglio and relief printing, stone and plate lithography, screen printing, and photo-based/digital printmaking.

ART
522
Hours
3-6
Sculpture

The sculpture program allows students to work with an extensive range of media and processes while emphasizing conceptual development and refined technical ability. Sculpture encompasses traditional media, methods, and processes as well as technologies that can be adapted to sculptural activities, idioms, and forms. Facilities include a full wood shop, metal fabrication shop, foundry, critique/installation room, and graduate studio space.

ART
525
Hours
3
Graduate Critiques

This course examines the studio practice through critical discourse, defending and discussing aesthetic philosophy and its application to research in the visual arts.

ART
530
Hours
3
Problems and Techniques for Teaching Studio Foundations

Graduate students will acquire expertise with teaching concepts and techniques relative to studio foundations teaching.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in Art or Art History
ART
612
Hours
2-6
Ceramics

The ceramics program has a fully equipped facility with a complete inventory of clay and glaze materials. Facilities include equipment for clay mixing and preparation; workstations for forming and throwing; gas, wood fire, raku, and electric kilns; and materials for experimental kiln construction. Personal instruction is given in all forming techniques, glaze calculations, and firings. Students are encouraged to experiment with the medium and explore new processes. Emphasis is placed on the student's development of concepts and forms.

ART
616
Hours
2-6
Painting

The primary goal of the painting program is to enhance the student's ability in conceiving of a strong personal vision. The program defines painting as a complex and vital art form that exists in a state of constant flux, a tradition that is both mired in history and capable of regularly redefining itself. It equally embraces students who define painting as a practice that goes far beyond the brush, and those who employ more traditional methodologies.

ART
618
Hours
2-6
Photography

Photography is viewed as a means of personal expression and exploration, emphasizing development of the student's vision. Instruction is individually tailored and, although the facilities are designed for black and white printing, the exploration of alternative applications is encouraged. Graduate students are expected to increase their knowledge of the history of photography and contemporary art, and participate in teaching undergraduates. Facilities include a film developing area, two darkrooms, and a critique space. Computers are accessed through the digital media area.

ART
620
Hours
2-6
Printmaking

Graduate printmaking is conducted in a workshop situation, including group critiques and technical demonstrations. The program philosophy embraces a broad spectrum of activities relating to the idea of the multiple and the history of printed material. Students are expected to master traditional techniques and encouraged to work in an interdisciplinary manner, exploring the boundaries of the media area. The facility comprises equipment for intaglio and relief printing, stone and plate lithography, screen printing, and photo-based/digital printmaking.

ART
622
Hours
3-6
Sculpture

The sculpture program allows students to work with an extensive range of media and processes while emphasizing conceptual development and refined technical ability. Sculpture encompasses traditional media, methods, and processes as well as technologies that can be adapted to sculptural activities, idioms, and forms. Facilities include a full wood shop, metal fabrication shop, foundry, critique/installation room, and graduate studio space.

ART
625
Hours
3
Graduate Critiques

This course examines the studio practice through critical discourse, defending and discussing aesthetic philosophy and its application to research in the visual arts.

AY
521
Hours
3
Theoretical Astrophysics

This course provides a broad introduction to the theoretical foundations of astrophysical phenomena, demonstrating how fundamental phenomenology arises from physical laws. Several broad domains of astrophysics are covered, including planetary and stellar orbits, radiation, radiative transfer, ionization, star and planet formation, stellar evolution, binary stars, special and general relativity (including black holes), galactic structure and dynamics (including dark matter), active galaxies, spacetime structure, formation of large scale matter structure, and cosmology (including the accelerating expansion of the Universe, dark energy, and Grand Unification of forces in the early Universe).

AY
533
Hours
3
Observational Techniques

Theoretical and practical aspects of modern astronomical observational techniques. Photometry, spectroscopy, interferometry, and optical and radio data reduction and image processing.

AY
550
Hours
3
Stars & Stellar Evolution

This course is intended to facilitate a fairly complete understanding of stars, including their structure, evolution (formation, stages of burning, end states), synthesis of elements, and the physical processes involved in each of these, as well as introduce the modern computational modeling techniques used to apply stellar physics to stars. For astronomy students, this course will provide the background necessary to understand the underlying principles of stellar processes and modelling as they are used both in ongoing research into stellar physics and phenomena and in support of other areas of astronomical research where stellar populations, products and processes are important. In a broader context, relevant for any physics student, this course will discuss how understanding the physical principles in fluid dynamics, high-density materials, heat transfer, plasma physics, nuclear structure, and nuclear processes are assembled into our modern understanding of how stellar objects behave, and how the study of stars pushes the frontier of understanding in these areas of physics.

AY
580
Hours
3
Cosmology

This course surveys the evolution of the universe, including discussion of general relativity, the Standard Big Bang Cosmology, cosmological inflation, the cosmic microwave background, large scale structure, baryogenesis, dark matter and dark energy.

AY
582
Hours
1-3
Selected Topics in Astronomy

This course may deal with any astronomy topic not covered by existing courses. The course title is added at the time the course is taught. Repeat credit is allowed for different course titles.

AY
590
Hours
3
Research Techniques

This course provides graduate students with domain-specific skills and knowledge in their research specialty. This training is expected to be undertaken in the context of active engagement by the student in an ongoing or semester-long research project. Alternatively, if formal preparation beyond the available courses is necessary for a student's success within their specialty, such formal preparation (reading, assignments, etc) will be performed under the direction and supervision of the instructor. Any combination of active research and additional specialty formal preparation may be specified by the instructor, as is necessary to advance the student's knowledge and skill toward that necessary to plan and perform successful research in their specialty.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor is required. Core courses must be completed before taking this Research Techniques course.
AY
597
Hours
1
Astrophysics Seminar

Required of all full-time physics graduate students specializing in astronomy each semester in residence. Students must attend weekly seminars and make one oral presentation.

AY
620
Hours
3
Extragalactic Astronomy

This course surveys the observational and physical aspects of galaxies, clusters of galaxies, active galaxies, quasars, and astrophysical cosmology. The cosmic distance scale and galaxy evolution will be addressed. On successful completion of this course, a student will be prepared to understand the relevant research literature and be ready to embark on independent research in these topics.

AY
630
Hours
3
Stellar and Galactic Dynamics

The subject of this course is the dynamics of collisionless objects (stars and dark matter) within self-gravitating systems, i.e. within galaxies and star clusters. The course is primarily theoretical, but there will be considerable discussion of the connections to observations. The approach will combine rigorous mathematical analysis with computational experiments.

AY
640
Hours
3
Radiation Processes in Astrophysics

This course covers radiative transfer, blackbody radiation, and non-relativistic and relativistic electromagnetic radiation processes, including bremsstrahlung, synchrotron and Compton radiation, as well as atomic and molecular transitions.

AY
682
Hours
1-3
Selected Topics in Astronomy

This course may deal with any astronomy topic not covered by existing courses. The course title is added at the time the course is taught. Repeat credit is allowed for different course titles.

BSC
500
Hours
4
Vertebrate Funct Morphol

Morphology of animals, primarily vertebrates, with emphasis on functional aspects of anatomy. Laboratory deals mainly with comparative anatomy of the vertebrates. Offered fall semester.

BSC
501
Hours
3
Molecular Ecology

This course examines how variation in nucleic acid or protein sequences allow organisms or populations to function within, and adapt to, their environment.

BSC
505
Hours
2
Introduction to Graduate Studies in Biological Sciences

This graduate level course presents topics designed to accelerate the progress and success of incoming and early stage graduate students as they transition into a M.S. or Ph.D. program in Biological Sciences. As a career preparation course, it aims to provide graduate students the practical skills and tools that will be applicable throughout their careers, regardless of their research focus.

BSC
507
Hours
1-6
Research Tech In By

Individualized instruction and the application of research techniques to specific problems for graduate students in the department. Offered fall and spring semesters.

BSC
511
Hours
3
Phage Discovery Laboratory

A research-based laboratory course that isolates and characterizes bacterial viruses (phages) using modern microbiology, microscopy, and molecular biology techniques.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or permission of the instructor.
BSC
512
Hours
3
Limnology

A study of freshwater environments and organisms living in lakes, ponds, and streams. Offered fall semester.

BSC
515
Hours
3
Wetland Ecology

An in-depth analysis of wetland ecology emphasizing the biology and ecology of vascular plants, including plant adaptations to anaerobic soils, reproductive adaptations, habitat, and plant zonation, and the role of plants in ecosystem function.

BSC
516
Hours
3
Disease Ecology

This class will focus on the study of host-pathogen interactions within the context of their environment and evolution.

BSC
517
Hours
3
Environmental Modeling

An integrated survey of quantitative principles and computer-based solution techniques important for understanding environmental systems and for environmental problem solving. Offered alternate fall semesters.

BSC
519
Hours
3
Evolutionary Genomics

Evolutionary Genomics explores fundamental aspects of genome structure and function in an evolutionary context. Course topics range from chromatin structure evolution to whole genome duplication, and explores how these genomic traits impact the evolution of different organisms.

BSC
520
Hours
4
Principles Of Systematics

An introduction to the principles, methods and applications of systematic zoology and the zoological classifications. Offered alternate fall semesters.

BSC
521
Hours
3
Personalized and Genetic Medicine

This course will examine biological techniques that are advancing medical research and care. Topics include personalized medicine, direct-to-consumer genetic testing, predictive medicine, pharmacogenomics, and preimplantation genetic diagnosis. It will also explore concomitant ethical, legal, and societal ramifications related to many of these discoveries, such as ownership of biological material, informed consent for human experimentation, the burden of knowledge regarding genetic information, eugenics, and the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act.

BSC
522
Hours
3
Biology of Cancer

This course is an introduction to the biological principals that explain the origins, development, pathology, and treatment of cancer. Students will work in teams assigned to particular types of cancer and will investigate what is known on various topics as related to that type of cancer.

Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in university graduate program.
BSC
524
Hours
3
Human Physiology

Examines the cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, muscular, neural, renal, reproductive and respiratory systems. Offered spring semesters.

BSC
525
Hours
2
Human Physiology Lab

Centers on principles of physiology and instrumentation for physiology. Offered alternate fall semesters.

Prerequisite(s): None. Corequisite: BSC 524.
BSC
526
Hours
3
Computational Biology Lab

Computational Biology Lab introduces the programming skills, statistical methods and conceptual foundations necessary to pursue computational analysis and modeling of biological systems. This course is designed for biology students, and it is not expected that students will have prior with experience with computing or programming.

BSC
528
Hours
4
Biology Of Fishes

A survey of the structure, function, ecology, and classification of fishes. Offered alternate spring semesters.

BSC
530
Hours
3
Introduction to Pharmacology

This course will cover the basic principles of pharmacology including mechanisms of drug action and drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

BSC
531
Hours
3
Pathogenic Microbiology

A study of microorganisms related to health and disease. Offered spring semester.

BSC
534
Hours
4
Plant Systematics

Characteristics and distribution of the major families of vascular plants, and practice in the collection and identification of flowering plants. One weekend field trip is required. Offered alternate spring semesters.

BSC
535
Hours
4
Immunology

Thorough exploration of various aspects of modern immunology at the molecular and cellular levels. Offered fall semester.

BSC
539
Hours
3
Bch/Molecular Biology Lab

A survey of the common analytical techniques used in molecular biology. Topics include protein purification and characterization, enzymology, DNA isolation and restriction endonuclease mapping, and gene cloning. Offered spring semester.

BSC
541
Hours
3
Developmental Biology

The course provides basic information about events in developing animal systems, emphasizing cellular, molecular, and genetic research approaches to the study of development. Offered spring semester.

BSC
542
Hours
4
Integrated Genomics

This advanced undergraduate/graduate level course will introduce you the major technologies and concepts in genomics, familiarize you with some publicly available of bioinformatics databases and tools, contribute to the public knowledge base through your own bioinformatics and literature based research, and give you hands-on experience with genomics wet lab methods. This course will also provide information on careers in biotechnology.

BSC
544
Hours
3
General Virology

The molecular biology of bacterial, animal, and plant virus replication, including the biophysical, biochemical, and biological properties of virus particles. Offered spring semester.

BSC
548
Hours
3
Animal Behavior

This course is designed to provide modern perspectives on the study of animal behavior, pulling from fields as diverse as evolutionary biology, ecology, neurobiology and economics. However there will be a historical undercurrent which will illustrate the roots of this truly interdisciplinary field.

BSC
549
Hours
3
Endocrinology

A detailed examination of the vertebrate endocrine system that uses a comparative approach to explore intricate relationships between the brain, endocrine glans, hormones and target organs.

BSC
550
Hours
3
Fundamentals of Biochemistry

A one-semester survey of protein structure, enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics, and metabolism and its regulation. Offered fall and spring semesters.

BSC
551
Hours
3
Bch/Molecular Biology II

A one-semester survey of the synthesis, processing, and degradation of DNA, RNA, and protein and the regulation of these processes. Offered spring semester.

BSC
553
Hours
3
Biochemistry Lab

This course is an advanced laboratory course which will introduce students to some basic concepts and common modern techniques used in biochemical/molecular biology/cell biology research. A broad spectrum of techniques will be presented to students, including native protein purification from animal tissue, chromatography, electrophoresis, characterization of molecular weight and sequences of the purified protein through mass spectrometry, enzymatic kinetics studies, and spectroscopic analysis. For students who have interest and aspire to pursue a research career in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, immunology and/or other related biological science areas, this course will provide basic training and experience for a smooth start for their future laboratory work.

BSC
555
Hours
3
Chemical Ecology

Chemical interactions underlie and generate the biotic environment in which we live. This course will examine chemical interactions between organisms that can happen on different levels, from cell-cell interactions, intraspecific and multitrophic-level interactions, to community-wide interactions and ecological processes.

BSC
556
Hours
3
Microbial Ecology

A study of microorganisms in the environment, with emphasis on their roles in energy transformations, biogeochemical cycles, and biotic interactions. Offered alternate fall semesters.

BSC
558
Hours
3
Drug Discovery Laboratory

A research-based laboratory course that focuses on the identification of new drug leads from natural products using modern pharmacognosy, phytochemistry and phytopharmacology techniques.

BSC
560
Hours
4
Human Developmental Biology

Development of the human embryo and fetus, including molecular, physiological, and structural aspects of morphogenesis and functional development. Offered irregularly.

BSC
564
Hours
4
Biology Of Algae

Freshwater and marine algae and their structure, development, taxonomy, and distribution. Offered irregularly.

BSC
565
Hours
3
Principles Of Toxicology

No description available.

Prerequisite(s): BSC 300
BSC
567
Hours
3
Data Management and Visualization in R

An introduction to the R computing environment with emphasis on data management and visualization.

Prerequisite(s): BSC 300 Minimum Grade of B or BSC 310 Minimum Grade of B or BSC 385 Minimum Grade of B
BSC
569
Hours
4
Histology Of Vertebrates

No description available.

BSC
570
Hours
3
Principles of Population Genetics

Population genetics is the study of how evolutionary forces (genetic drift, natural selection, mutation, and gene flow) affect allele and genotype frequencies in populations. Population genetics is a field with a rich theoretical history that has allowed scientists to make predictions about these evolutionary processes. With the advent of massive amounts of genetic data in many species, it is now possible to test these predictions, and a solid foundation in theory, its expectations, and assumptions is crucial for interpreting results from genetic analyses. Students should expect to learn how evolutionary forces acting on individuals affect patterns of inheritance and ultimately drive the changes we see between species.

Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in university graduate program.
BSC
571
Hours
3
Plant Physiology

Plant physiology is a survey sourse covering all aspects of plant transport, translocation of nutrients, plant biochemistry, plant metabolism and plant growth and development considered in depth.

BSC
573
Hours
3
Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics BSC 473/573 is a lecture course that covers the tools and approaches necessary to perform computational analysis of large datasets. We will focus on analyzing high-throughput sequencing data although the tools we will learn are applicable to a wide range of modern biological questions. Specific topics include operating in a UNIX/bash shell environment, scripting, genome assembly, alignment, and algorithms. BSC 473/573 is a writing course and writing proficiency within this discipline is required for a passing grade in this course.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing
BSC
575
Hours
4
General Entomology

A survey of the structure, function, classification, and habits of insects. Offered irregularly.

BSC
576
Hours
4
Aquatic Insects

A survey of aquatic insects, with emphasis on their identification, life histories, and ecology. Offered alternate spring semesters.

BSC
577
Hours
4
Invertebrate Zoology

The classification, morphology, evolution, and ecology of invertebrate animals.

BSC
578
Hours
3
Microbiomes in Health and Disease

This class focuses on the study of host-microbiome interactions within the context of their environment, evolution, and global health.

BSC
580
Hours
3
Plant Ecology

This course will examine the ecology of plants at different levels: individual, population and community.

Prerequisite(s): None
BSC
581
Hours
3
Foundations in Advanced Biostatistics with Applications to R

This course provides an overview to common statistical methods used in biological research, using case studies from biology, ecology, and natural resources management. The overarching objective of this course is to give students the ability to use and effectively evaluate biological data. We will demonstrate and conduct statistical analyses with an emphasis on utilizing the statistical computing language, R, to apply statistical concepts to biological and ecological data.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
BSC
582
Hours
3
Conservation Biology

A thorough examination of the principles of conservation biology. Offered alternate spring semesters.

BSC
583
Hours
3
Evolution

No description available.

BSC
584
Hours
1
Aquatic Biology Seminar

Review and discussion of current topics in aquatic biology. Offered spring semester.

BSC
585
Hours
4
Foundations in Forest Resources and Conservation

This course provides an introduction to the foundational ideas of forest resources and conservation. The course includes a history of the forestry profession and a variety of perspectives to develop students' knowledge of forestry field and research methods. This course also helps students develop an understanding and appreciation of the diversity of forest resources both here in Alabama and globally.

BSC
587
Hours
3
Biogeography

Examination of the ecological and historical factors influencing the geographical distribution of plants and animals.

Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate or graduate-level course in ecology.
BSC
590
Hours
4
Stream Ecology

A thorough study of the structural (physical and biological) and functional (energy flow, nutrient cycling, community structure) attributes characteristic of stream and river ecosystems. Offered alternate spring semesters.

BSC
593
Hours
3
Cell Cycle Regulation

In-depth review and discussion of recent scientific research literature dealing with mechanisms of eukaryotic cell cycle regulation and their significance in human cancers. Provides a foundation for further studies in the cell cycle field, which impacts many areas of cell, molecular, and developmental biology.

BSC
594
Hours
3
Signal Transduction Neuroby

Seminar on current topics related to signal transduction, as it pertains to the molecular basis of neurobiology and development. Offered alternate fall semesters.

BSC
598
Hours
1-15
Non-Thesis Research

Non-Thesis Research.

BSC
599
Hours
1-15
Thesis Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required master’s-level research thesis hours toward the master’s degree in Biology. The course is conducted under the guidance of the thesis advisor. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing master's students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology, with the aim of producing an original research contribution that represents a novel development in the field, or a novel perspective on a pre-existing topic in the field.

BSC
601
Hours
1
Biological Sciences Seminar

This course will introduce graduate students to a diversity of current topics and expand their knowledge of the methodology and application of research and research methods in the biological sciences. In addition to attending seminars by invited speakers and departmental faculty members, the course will also provide graduate students with instruction and practice in the oral presentation of research data.

BSC
602
Hours
1
Adv Molecular Res Sem

Student presentations of research background and current results. Students may enroll each semester. Offered fall and spring semesters.

BSC
604
Hours
3
Scientific Writing and Data Presentation

This course will teach students writing skills for grant proposal and research paper preparation as well as other data presentation techniques in the biological sciences.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
BSC
605
Hours
1
Ecology Systematics Sem

Seminar.

BSC
607
Hours
1-6
Adv Research Tech In By

Individualized instruction and the application of research techniques to specific problems at an advanced level for graduate students in the department. Offered fall and spring semesters.

BSC
610
Hours
3
Pedagogy in Biological Sciences

Discussion of topics associated with teaching biology at the college-level, including reviews of the literature associated with science education, metacognition, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.

BSC
615
Hours
1
Integrative Biology Seminar

This course is designed to provide modern perspectives on integrative biology through primary literature review and by reviewing graduate student manuscripts, conference presentations, and grant proposals. The course also will provide opportunities for graduate students to gain professional development advice and to learn more about statistical techniques for analyzing experimental data.

BSC
652
Hours
3
Community Ecology

Thorough investigation of theory and empirical studies of ecological communities (plant, animal, microbial), including methods, community structure, diversity, succession, links to ecosystem function, resource management. Offered alternate spring semesters.

BSC
656
Hours
4
Microscopical Techniques

An introduction to the methods and applications of electron microscopy in biological research, including techniques for preparation of biological specimens, operation of the transmission and scanning electron microscopes, and photography. Offered irregularly.

BSC
657
Hours
1
Advanced Techniques in Microscopy

This course provides individual training on the use of different equipment in the Optical Analysis Facility in support of graduate student research. Emphasis will be placed on sample preparation techniques and advance microscopy usage (e.g., confocal microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy).

BSC
666
Hours
3
Disease Models and Mechanisms

A graduate level seminar on current topics related to use of animal model systems, as they pertains to the molecular basis of human disease. This course is designed to expose students to recent research in a variety of diseases. The instructor and students will give lectures that provide a general survey of current disease research topics. During each class, a student will give an introduction on the particular disease being discussed that week. This introduction usually contains some basic information about the disease (e.g. symptoms, incidence rate, diagnosis and prognosis) as well as the known and unknown aspects of what causes the disease. Detailed student presentations will then follow on specific and recent literature within that topic with a focus on molecular mechanisms. This is designed to foster interactive class discussion and to strengthen the analytical and presentation skills of graduate students in cell and molecular biology. Emphasis on critical thinking and evaluation of scientific approaches and application of methods will be a major component of this course. In addition to the presentation of a disease topic and participation of the course in each class, as a final assignment, students will be asked to write a “News and Views” type “preview” article on a recent or in-press article related to human disease modeling. If demonstrating appropriate scholarly value, select articles might be revised under the supervision of the instructor and then submitted for publication to an appropriate journal, such as Disease Models and Mechanisms or the Journal of Neuroscience. Specific guidelines for this assignment are provided. Assessment of student progress in terms of pre-test/post-test, written critiques of presentations and writing assignments will be provided. Following each class, Dr. Caldwell will provide immediate feedback on their presentation and suggest areas for improvement. Outline of Course Topics: 1) the molecular basis of select diseases 2) strengths/weaknesses of specific animal model systems (worms, flies, mice, zebrafish) 3) role of genetic, cellular, and molecular processes in disease 4) application of model systems toward therapeutic development.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate Student Status
BSC
675
Hours
3
Global Change Biology

Students will take a detailed look at climate change across a variety of scales (species to biomes) using primary literature sources. Each student will lead a discussion in an area of climate change of their choice (e.g. climate change leading to disease, climate change and biological feed backs, alteration in climate and storm intensity, decline of amphibians); these topics need not be limited to biological subjects. Students will be expected to participate in critiques of primary literature, class discussions, and the development of an individual proposal (including preproposal, budgets, and panel discussions of funding).

Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in University Graduate Program.
BSC
681
Hours
1
Topics in Drosophila Biology

This is a graduate level course on the current genetic research methods and technologies using Drosophila as a model system. The course covers topics including using Drosophila to model human disease, developmental biology, evolution and development, and ethics and professionalism in science.

BSC
695
Hours
1-4
Spec Topics Biolog Sci

Courses with this number may address any biological topic not covered by existing courses. The credit hours and format are arranged as appropriate to each topic. The specific course title is added at the time the course is taught. Offered irregularly.

BSC
696
Hours
2-6
Resident Study

Credit for the course is determined by the extent of the coursework. Offered fall and spring semesters.

BSC
698
Hours
1-15
Res Not Rel Dissertation

Research Not Related to Dissertation.

BSC
699
Hours
1-15
Dissertation Research

Dissertation Research.

CD
501
Hours
3
Intro To Research Meth

Study of research methods for use in communicative disorders and related disciplines. Emphasis on evaluation of experimental design for clinical research and critical reading of published research.

CD
502
Hours
3
Psychology of Language

Language is a system of symbols that we use to communicate. The power of this system enables us to share the contents of our minds with other people who share that language. The evolution of language has profoundly shaped the lives of human beings, enabling our species to transmit knowledge from one generation to the next. This accumulated knowledge over time and space has allowed humans to proliferate as a species. New words are added to a language as new ideas emerge. The psychology of language is the study of the processes by which we as human beings generate grammatical sequences of linguistic symbols for comprehension by the listener.

CD
505
Hours
3
Augmentative/Alt Communication

This course will review the basic aspects of the field of augmentative/alternative communication including aided and unaided symbols, strategies, and techniques.

CD
508
Hours
3
Diagnostic Practicum

The course is designed to provide graduate students in speech-language pathology with quality practicum experience evaluating individuals across the lifespan who present with a wide variety of speech-language disabilities.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate student standing in the Department of Communicative Disorders
CD
509
Hours
3
Language Development

Advanced study of normal language and communication development. Presentation and discussion of theories, individual differences, and cultural differences in typically developing children.

CD
512
Hours
3
Language Disorders

Presentation and discussion of theories, practices, and methods of differential diagnosis and language intervention for language-impaired children ages birth to 21 years of age.

CD
514
Hours
3
Autism Spectrum Disorders

Presentation and discussion of theories and methods of language assessment and intervantion of variuos language-impaired populations.

CD
515
Hours
3
Professional Seminar

Study of professional issues in the field of communicative sciences and disorders. Includes current issues, practice standards, certification, licensure, ethics, employment, and professional organizations.

CD
516
Hours
3
Multicultural Issues

Study of multicultural issues and how they affect speech and language. Presentation and discussion of American cultures and communicative differences.

CD
517
Hours
1-9
Adv Clin Pract Speech

Individual assignments in selected areas of speech and language therapy. Clinical practice and scholarly investigation, with regular staff consultation.

CD
518
Hours
3-9
Advanced Clinical Practicum II

The course is designed to provide graduate students in speech-language pathology with quality clinical practicum experiences involving diagnostic, treatment, and counseling services to individuals across the lifespan who present with a wide variety of speech-language disabilities. These experiences are offered in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, public schools, medical facilities, early intervention programs, residential settings, and nonresidential clinic settings. The student will demonstrate application of theory, knowledge, and skills in an intense external practicum site.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of 4 semesters of CD 517: Advanced Clinical Practicum I
CD
520
Hours
1-3
Spec Topics Commun Disorders

Graduate students will enroll in special topics one or more times depending upon offerings and student program interests. Topics will vary annually to reflect students' needs for educational experiences within the profession appropriate at the time.

CD
525
W
Hours
3
Applied Research in CD

This course is meant to be a gentle-but-fast introduction to conducting research in Communicative Disorders. The goals of it is to help students position themselves to contribute to research in communicative disorders, construct the plan for completing a thesis during their Master’s studies in CD, and develop practical research skills (conducting a systematic literature review, designing a study with attention to possible biases, analyzing data, and writing for professional audiences). Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper-division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course.

Writing
CD
535
Hours
3
Medical SLP

This graduate-level elective course will address current topics related to the practice of medical speech-language pathology in a variety of medical settings. This course will prepare learners for healthcare practicum placements and a career in the healthcare setting by teaching topics not covered in other content courses. A variety of topics will be explored including the following: collaborative models in the medical setting, medical/administrative terminology, clinical documentation, counseling, as well as practical applications throughout.

CD
543
Hours
3
Basic Audiology

Introduction to hearing evaluation, conservation, and impairment. Also considers the auditory system: anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Includes three laboratory sessions.

CD
544
Hours
3
Aural Rehabilitation

The rehabilitation of hearing impaired people primarily through audiology and visual training. Other sensory training, language development, speech production, and guidance are also considered. Offered in the spring semester. Open to CD majors only.

CD
545
Hours
1-3
Audiology Lab Experience

Supervised laboratory or clinical experience in hearing evaluation and rehabilitation.

CD
546
Hours
3
Aural Rehab for the Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-language pathology students will develop a deeper understanding of how hearing loss impacts speech and language development and learn to deliver evidence-based aural rehabilitation services across the lifespan.

CD
549
Hours
3
Sociolinguistics in SLP

This course examines the relationship between language and society, with a primary focus on regional variation and social variation resulting from the interaction between various social constructs such as gender, class, culture, and ethnicity, with an emphasis on how variation might impact a clinical setting.

Prerequisite(s): CD 225, CD 226, CD 244, CD 275, and CD 277
CD
550
Hours
1-3
Independent Study

No description available.

CD
551
Hours
3
Phonolog Dev Assessmnt Intervn

Advanced study of normal phonological/articulation development. Presentation and discussion of theories, practices, differential diagnosis, and intervention of disorders of articulation/phonology.

CD
552
Hours
3
Neurology I

Basic neuroanatomy of the normal human cortex and what happens when impacted by disease or trauma.

CD
553
Hours
3
Neuro II

Advanced study of the nature, assessment, and treatment of language and cognitive disorders associated with acquired brain injury, such as stroke, TBI, and dementia.

CD
554
Hours
3
Fluency Disorders

The study of the nature, assessment, and treatment of stuttering. Emphasis on understanding the different onset and developmental theories and different approaches to treatment.

CD
555
Hours
3
Sem In Voice Disorders

Advanced study of the physiological, acoustical, and psychological factors underlying voice disorders, methods of rehabilitation, and problems in research.

CD
556
Hours
3
Acquired Motor Speech Disorder

Advanced study of the nature, assessment and treatment of acquired speech disorders, including dysarthria and apraxia.

CD
557
Hours
3
Languae Diagnosis Spec Populat

Theories, practices, and methods of differential diagnosis and intervention for language and phonology in multicultural, behaviorally disordered, severely multi-handicapped, mentally retarded, and learning disabled populations.

CD
575
Hours
3
Dysphagia In Children

Advanced study of the nature, assessment, and treatment of swallowing disorders in children. Special populations (tracheostomized, ventilator) will be included.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing
CD
576
Hours
3
Dysphagia In Adults

Advanced study of the nature, assessment, and treatment of swallowing disorders in adults. Special populations (tracheostomized, ventilator-dependent) will be included.

CD
578
Hours
2
Counseling in Communicative Disorders

Counseling in Communication Disorders introduces students to basic theoretical foundations of counseling, approaches to conduct interviews, basic counseling strategies, and the role of the counselor in the therapeutic alliance. Students have the opportunity to experience basic counseling strategies via in class activities.

CD
599
Hours
1-6
Thesis Research

All aspects of the thesis, from selecting a problem to writing the results and conclusions.

CH
501
Hours
3
Intro Grad Inorg Chem

Generally, this course is for entering graduate students whose undergraduate training in inorganic chemistry is insufficient.

CH
505
Hours
3
Medicinal Chemistry

Deatailed investigation of the drug design process. Includes lead discovery, target identification and validation, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and drug delivery systems. Chemical modification to improve efficacy will be emphasized.

CH
510
Hours
3
Scientific Glassblowing

No description available.

CH
519
Hours
3
Integrated Foundational Chemistry: Physical/Analytical

Foundational course in graduate chemistry emphasizing the concepts that underpin and connect all chemistry sub disciplines.

CH
520
Hours
3
Integrated Foundational Chemistry: Structure/Bonding

Foundational course in graduate chemistry emphasizing the concepts that underpin and connect all chemistry sub disciplines.

CH
524
Hours
3
Adv Anl Ch I Spec Meth

Provides graduate students with knowledge of the fundamental aspects of various modern methods of spectroscopic analysis. Reference to analytical applications and experimental methods is made, where relevant.

CH
526
Hours
3
Chemometrics

Chemometrics involves the application of statistical and mathematical methods to chemistry. Areas of emphasis will be data and error analysis, calibration, experimental design, signal processing and transform procedures, and data description and enhancement.

CH
530
Hours
3
Intro Grad Org Chem

Generally, this course is for entering graduate students whose undergraduate training in organic chemistry is insufficient.

CH
531
Hours
3
Adv Organ Chem I-Physicl

Theory and mechanism of organic transformations, detailed evaluation of organic structure, molecular dynamics, molecular orbital interactions, molecular symmetry, sterochemistry of reactions, and energetics of reaction paths.

CH
532
Hours
3
Adv Org Ch II React Synt

Fundamentals of organic transformations and advanced synthetic methodology with application to the synthesis of complex organic structures.

CH
549
Hours
3
Adv Ph Ch II Atom/Mol

No description available.

CH
561
Hours
3
Biochemistry I

First-semester course in basic biochemistry. Structure and properties of biological molecules, including proteins, DNA, RNA, carbohydrates, lipids, and enzyme cofactors and prosthetic groups. Introduction to intermediary metabolism and glycolysis. Offered fall semester.

CH
562
Hours
3
Biochemistry II

Continuation of basic one-year course in biochemistry. Intermediary metabolism, TCA cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, and catabolism of biomolecules. Biosynthesis of amino acids, nucleotides, carbohydrates, and lipids. DNA and RNA replication, with introduction to recombinant technology. Protein biosynthesis and membrane transport. Offered spring semester.

CH
563
Hours
3
Biochemistry Lab

One lecture and one six-hour laboratory. Biochemical techniques within the structure of a semester-long research project. Topics include protein purification and chromatography, spectroscopy, electrophoresis, kinetics, and DNA manipulation.

CH
564
Hours
3
Adv Biophysical Chem

The study of physical techniques applied to the development and experimental verification of biochemical hypotheses. Examples include forms of spectroscopy, treatment of multiple equilibria, and enzyme kinetics. Examples of applications are drawn from such areas as oxygen transport, oxidative phosphorylation, and photosynthesis.

CH
565
Hours
3
Adv Bio-Inorganic Chem

Study of current knowledge on the roles of metal ions in biological systems, including structural and catalytic functions. Topics include bio-coordination chemistry, spectroscopic and magnetic methods, and kinetics.

CH
566
Hours
3
Bioorganic Reaction Mechanisms

This course will be divided into two main areas. We will begin with methods for studying enzyme reaction mechanisms. This section will include steady-state enzyme kinetics, derivation of rate equations, enzyme inhibition, isotope exchange methods, pH and viscosity effects, kinetic isotope effects, and site-directed mutagenesis. We will then utilize these methods in order to investigate the chemical mechanisms enzymes use to catalyze specific reactions (hydrolysis; group transfer; 1,1 hydrogen shift; 1,2 hydrogen shift; C-C bond formations; and redox chemistry). We will also cover the chemistry associated with several cofactors required by enzymes (flavins, thiamin pyrophosphate, tetrahydrofolate, etc).

CH
570
Hours
1-6
Research Techniques Chemistry

Independent study in chemistry to learn the tools of chemical research.

CH
584
Hours
3
Literature and Communication in Graduate Chemistry

This course is an introduction to researching chemistry literature. Topics covered will primarily be related to scientific critical analysis and effective scientific communication, both written and oral. Students will receive structured guidance from the class instructor (s), chemistry faculty, and their class peers throughout the semester to assist with writing a chemistry research paper and delivering an oral presentation. Successful completion of this course will fulfill the literature seminar requirements (written research paper and seminar) for chemistry graduate students.

CH
585
Hours
1
Chemistry Seminars

Course requires attendance at presentations given by graduate students and outside speakers. All graduate students in residence are required to register for seminar during academic semesters except when the student has received permission from the departmental Director of Graduate Studies.

CH
586
Hours
1
Research Seminar

Presentation of doctoral dissertation or Plan I Master's thesis research results.

Prerequisite(s): CH 585
CH
599
Hours
1-6
Thesis Research

No description available.

CH
601
Hours
3
Adv Inor Chi:Strct Mth

No description available.

CH
605
Hours
3
Spec Topics Inorg Chem

No description available.

CH
609
Hours
3
Organometallic Chem

Structure, bonding, and reactivity of organotransition metallic compounds, mechanisms of transformations and fundamental reaction types, applications to catalysis and organic synthesis.

CH
621
Hours
3
Trends In Analytical Chem

No description available.

CH
626
Hours
3
Surface Analytical Techniques

Introduces the student to the instrumentation and techniques used to study surfaces and interfaces. Spectroscopic, microscopic, desorption, and vacuum techniques are covered.

CH
627
Hours
3
Mass Spectrometry

Deals with all areas of mass spectrometry (MS), including single and multiple stage MS and chromatography/MS. The emphasis is on fundamental principles and instrumentation, as well as applications and data interpretation.

CH
635
Hours
3
Sel Topics In Org Chem

No description available.

CH
637
Hours
3
Spectroscopic Techniqa

Fundamentals of spectroscopic techniques for structure determination of organic molecules. Theory and application of IR, NMR, and MS in organic chemistry.

CH
660
Hours
1-6
Adv Research Techniques Chem

Independent study in chemistry to learn advanced research techniques used in all areas of chemical research.

CH
680
Hours
1
Initial Research Review

MS and PHD students present their initial research project progress to their thesis or dissertation committee, respectively.

CH
681
Hours
1
Oral Candidacy Exam

PHD students prepare and present a third-year research report and defend an original research proposal in front of their dissertation committee.

Prerequisite(s): CH 680
CH
699
Hours
1-12
Dissertation Research

Research efforts for dissertation content.

Prerequisite(s): CH 681
CIP
513
Hours
1-18
Cip Out-Going Enrollment

CIP out-going independent/direct enrollment, Study abroad student, graduate or undergraduate, in-state or out-of-state student.

CJ
505
Hours
3
Gender & Crime

No description available.

CJ
506
Hours
3
Terrorism

An analysis of selected areas of terrorism, counter-terrorism, and homeland security with an emphasis on parallels between terrorism and crime.

CJ
520
Hours
3
Seminar Law Enforcement

Analysis of selected areas of law enforcement. Emphasis is on currently developing trends.

CJ
540
Hours
3
Sem Juvenile Delinquency

The nature and extent of delinquency; competing explanatory models and theories. Evaluation of control and treatment modalities.

CJ
550
Hours
3
Sem Courts Social Policy

Examination of the American legal system from a political science and socio-legal perspective. Seminar covers the "rights revolution," the process of dispute settlement, judicial decision making, public opinion and the courts, and the United States Supreme Court.

CJ
570
Hours
3
Sem Correction Policy

Examines the historical and contemporary policy trends in institutional and community corrections.

CJ
581
Hours
3
Applic Statistics In CJ

An evaluation of specific statistical methods for quantitative and nonquantitative analyses, concentrating on proper applications and interpretations in criminal justice settings.

CJ
584
Hours
3
Criminological Theory

Examination of classical, neoclassical, positive, and social-defense theories of criminality and their interrelation with the broader problems of crime control. Offered spring semester.

CJ
586
Hours
3
Research In Cj Process

Prepares the student to develop and to implement basic research designs. Offered fall semester.

CJ
590
Hours
3
Special Topics

Offers an opportunity for faculty and students to explore in depth topics of contemporary interest that are not generally covered in the standard courses. Course content will vary from section to section.

CJ
592
Hours
1-6
Independent Study

Research under faculty supervision in any area of interest to the student. Content may not relate to thesis or policy and practice project.

CJ
599
Hours
1-9
Thesis Research

Research may be directed by any member of the faculty who accepts responsibility for supervising the thesis.

CL
533
Hours
3
Exhibition Models in Greek Museums

This course will take students to Greece for three weeks in Summer I to study 14 of the most important museums in the country. Class will be held at the archaeological sites themselves and the accompanying museums. Students will attend lectures on Greek culture, history, and art from prehistory to the modern age, and then visit the archaeological sites and the corresponding museums. The lectures will contextualize the site and the museum exhibits, since the purpose of museums is not only to preserve the material culture but also to display it in such a way as to enhance the content and bring to life aspects of the culture at hand. During each visit, therefore, students will survey both the site and the museum and assess how they make information available to the public, how they use interactive activities to stimulate visitors, and what aspects of the site and the museum succeed in presenting their subject in interesting and innovative ways or fail to do so. Students will also consider the struggle of traditional and well-established museums to re-invent themselves while their budgets are shrinking. This effort is most evident in Greek museums that have become very resourceful in re-organizing their displays at a minimum cost, as they attempt to remain relevant in a world accustomed to be intensely stimulated and entertained.

Prerequisite(s): Students must be enrolled in the Museum Studies program (MUSM) and have completed at least two MUSM courses.
Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: none
DN
500
Hours
1-3
Performance Practicum I-A

This course will prepare students for practical application of technique and the creative process required for dance performance at the graduate level.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in Dance (MFA) or Instructor consent.
DN
501
Hours
1-3
Performance Practicum I-B

This course will continue to prepare students for the practical application of technique and the creative process required for dance performance at the graduate level.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in Dance (MFA) or Instructor consent.
DN
505
Hours
1
Graduate Teaching Practicum

This course is designed to help graduate students expand and develop their teaching practice through faculty and peer supervision, feedback, and review.

Prerequisite(s): DNCA 503 or DNCA 565, Dance MFA student, or permission of the instructor
DN
511
Hours
1-3
Graduate Contemporary Technique I-A

Exploration and development of contemporary dance technique at the graduate level.

Prerequisite(s): Dance MFA student or permission of the instructor
DN
512
Hours
1-3
Graduate Contemporary Technique I-B

Continued exploration and development of contemporary dance technique at the graduate level.

Prerequisite(s): Dance MFA student or permission of the instructor
DN
521
Hours
1-3
Graduate Ballet Technique I-A

Study of ballet technique at the graduate level.

DN
522
Hours
1-3
Graduate Ballet Technique I-B

Continued study of ballet technique at the graduate level.

DN
531
Hours
1-3
Graduate Movement Practice I

Exploration of movement styles beyond traditional Western dance forms. May include world dance forms, social dance forms, theatrical movement, or somatic practices.

Prerequisite(s): Dance MFA student or permission of the instructor
DN
535
Hours
3
Rhythm, Music and Dance

This course will examine various aspects of music and sound as it relates to dance performance and choreography.

Prerequisite(s): MFA Dance student or permission of instructor
DN
540
Hours
3
Graduate Improvisation and Composition I

This course is designed to enhance graduate students’ explorations into creative process with particular attention to improvisational and choreographic abilities.

Prerequisite(s): Dance MFA student or permission of the instructor
DN
541
Hours
3
Graduate Improvisation and Composition II

This course is designed to continue to enhance graduate students’ explorations into creative process with particular attention to improvisational and choreographic abilities leading into the thesis proposal.

Prerequisite(s): DN 540, Dance MFA student or permission of the instructor
DN
551
Hours
1-3
Graduate Jazz Technique I-A

Study of Jazz dance technique at the graduate level.

DN
552
Hours
1-3
Graduate Jazz Technique I-B

Continued study of Jazz dance technique at the graduate level.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing, MFA in Dance
DN
595
Hours
1-3
Capstone Creative Research

This course engages students in their research design and creative process leading to the MFA Capstone Project.

Prerequisite(s): DN 541
DN
599
Hours
1-3
Final Project Research

This course engages students in their research design and creative process leading to the MFA Final Project.

Prerequisite(s): DN 541
DN
600
Hours
1-3
Performance Practicum II-A

This course serves as preparation for the practical application of technique, the creative process and the development of artistry required for dance performance at the professional level.

Prerequisite(s): DN 500 or DN 501, or permission of instructor
DN
601
Hours
1-3
Performance Practicum II-B

This course serves as continued preparation for the practical application of technique, the creative process and the development of artistry required for dance performance at the professional level.

Prerequisite(s): DN 500 or DN 501, or permission of instructor
DN
602
Hours
1-3
Staging Repertoire

This course will examine the process required for restaging and reconstructing dance repertoire.

Prerequisite(s): DN 535, or permission of instructor
DN
611
Hours
1-3
Graduate Contemporary Technique II-A

Advanced exploration and development of contemporary dance technique at the graduate level.

Prerequisite(s): DN 511 or DN 512, Dance MFA student or permission of the instructor
DN
612
Hours
1-3
Graduate Contemporary Technique II-B

Continued advanced exploration and development of contemporary dance technique at the graduate level.

Prerequisite(s): DN 511 or DN 512, Dance MFA student or permission of the instructor
DN
621
Hours
1-3
Graduate Ballet Technique II-A

Advanced study of ballet technique at the graduate level.

Prerequisite(s): DN 521 or DN 522
DN
622
Hours
1-3
Graduate Ballet Technique II-B

Continued advanced study of ballet technique at the graduate level.

Prerequisite(s): DN 521 or DN 522
DN
631
Hours
1-3
Graduate Movement Practice II

Continued exploration of movement styles beyond traditional Western dance forms. May include world dance forms, social dance forms, theatrical movement, or somatic practices.

Prerequisite(s): DN 531, Dance MFA student or permission of the instructor
DN
640
Hours
3
Collaborative Practice

This class will be a laboratory for graduate choreographers, directors, designers, and composers to create collaboratively.

Prerequisite(s): DN 540, Dance MFA student or permission of the instructor
DN
650
Hours
1-3
Creative Process in Dance I

This course explores creative processes in various dance styles. Students will research the chosen subject matter with a public presentation as the culmination of the class.

Prerequisite(s): DN 541, or permission of the instructor
DN
651
Hours
1-3
Graduate Jazz Technique II-A

Advanced study of Jazz dance technique at the graduate level.

Prerequisite(s): DN 551 or DN 552
DN
652
Hours
1-3
Graduate Jazz Technique II-B

Continued advanced study of Jazz dance technique at the graduate level.

Prerequisite(s): DN 551 or DN 552
DN
655
Hours
1-3
Creative Process in Dance II

This course continues to explore creative process in relation to concert performance and promotion.

Prerequisite(s): DN 650, or permission of the instructor
DN
670
Hours
3
Dance in the Digital Age

This course will hone a core set of practical and theoretical skills to help dance-artists navigate the ever-changing digital landscape.

Prerequisite(s): Dance MFA student or permission of the instructor
DN
680
Hours
3
Laban/Bartenieff Studies

An introduction to Laban/Bartenieff Studies through movement integration, observation, notation, analysis, and application.

DNCA
503
Hours
3
Graduate Teaching Methods

This course is designed for graduate dance students to analyze the principles, methods, philosophy, materials, and practice of teaching in colleges and universities.

Prerequisite(s): Dance MFA student or permission of the instructor
DNCA
565
Hours
3
Science of Dance Training

This course explores dance science and somatics. Includes investigation of techniques for training dancers in order to minimize risk of injury and maximize potential.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing in Dance or permission of instructor
DNCA
570
Hours
3
Research Methods in Dance

Graduate course in research methods for dance.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing, Dance (MFA) or permission of instructor
DNCA
595
Hours
1-3
Capstone Scholarly Research

This course involves the continued and final implementation of scholarly research leading to the MFA Capstone Project in Dance.

Prerequisite(s): DN 595
DNCA
630
Hours
3
Professional Issues in Dance

This course is designed to help students prepare for positions in academic and professional settings. Students will create a personal website, write their resume/CV, articulate personal goals and career aspirations, practice interview skills, and examine resources for network building.

Prerequisite(s): Dance MFA student or permission of the instructor
DNCA
660
Hours
3
Body Politics in Dance

This course provides students ways to look at major dance works and choreography figures prominent in the development of dance in America to enhance the viewing and discussion of dance.

Prerequisite(s): Dance MFA student or permission of the instructor
EN
500
Hours
3
Special Topics

Special topics.

EN
512
Hours
3
Computers And Writing

Seminar focused on the use of technology to help students improve their writing and to help teachers improve their writing instruction. CRES core course.

EN
523
Hours
3
History English Language

An introduction to the external history of the English language along with the study of the accompanying internal changes in structure. A desirable prerequisite for this course is EN 320 or EN 321.

EN
524
Hours
3
Modern English Grammar

An intensive investigation of the structures in the English language, including phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.

EN
525
Hours
3
Dialectology

The study of the experience of the English language in America, with particular emphasis on its development and dialects. A desirable prerequisite for this course is EN 320 or EN 321.

EN
529
Hours
1-6
Directed Studies

No description available.

EN
532
Hours
3
Approach Teach Composition

A study of the basic pedagogical approaches to teaching expository writing in secondary and higher education, along with examination of traditional conventions as well as innovative pedagogical approaches used in such instruction. Work with course goals, objectives, and writing outcomes, syllabus and writing assignment construction, training in assessing student writing. Required of all graduate assistants in English.

EN
533
Hours
2
Practicum Tchg College English

Fall semester only. Required of all graduate assistants teaching EN 101 for the first time. Training in reaching EN 101 course goals and writing outcomes. Format for the course is a one-hour large group meeting taught by the WPA and/or others on the First-year Writing Program staff or CRES faculty, and a one-hour small group meeting taught by the WPA, FWP staff, and/or CRES faculty. The small group meetings will function to offer additional mentoring for GTA teaching and support for GTA student learning. Please note: EN 533 begins with required orientation workshops and an intensive multi-day orientation session immediately prior to the start of the fall semester. Orientation attendance is mandatory for retaining a graduate assistantship.

EN
534
Hours
2
Practicum Tchg College English

Spring semester only. Required of all graduate assistants teaching EN 102 for the first time. Training in reaching EN 102 course goals and writing outcomes. Further instruction in teaching formal argumentation and advanced research techniques. Format for the course is a one-hour large group meeting taught by the WPA and/or others on the First-year Writing Program staff or CRES faculty, and a one-hour small group meeting taught by the WPA, FWP staff, and/or CRES faculty. The small group meetings will function to offer additional mentoring for GTA teaching and support for GTA student learning.

EN
535
Hours
3
Literary Criticism

A study of selected major critics and critical trends from the classical period into the 20th century.

EN
537
Hours
3
Introduction to Graduate Studies

A study of selected bibliographical resources and of some of the important method approaches employed in literary study, including an introduction to critical approaches, scholarly writing, and issues in the profession.

EN
539
Hours
1
Approaches to Teaching the Sophomore EN Survey

This course is required for all GTAs assigned to teach a 200-level EN survey for the first time. It may be taken concurrently with or in advance of teaching one’s first literature survey, and is typically taken by Ph.D. students in their second year of coursework and by MFA students in their third year of coursework. A grade of “pass” is required for students to teach literature courses in the department of English. Students should expect to meet weekly to discuss practical subjects like how to manage daily discussion, construct exams, assign and grade papers, and otherwise ensure that learning outcomes are being met. Students should also expect to prepare teaching materials for a number of the 200-level surveys and to have those items evaluated for their agreement with the department’s 200-level course guidelines. Student Learning Outcomes: • Students can produce a syllabus and other teaching materials that accord with departmental and disciplinary expectations for the 200-level literature surveys • Students attain a broad knowledge of the scope and pedagogical goals of EN 205 • Students attain a broad knowledge of the scope and pedagogical goals of EN 206 • Students attain a broad knowledge of the scope and pedagogical goals of EN 207 • Students attain a broad knowledge of the scope and pedagogical goals of EN 208 • Students attain a broad knowledge of the scope and pedagogical goals of EN 209 • Students attain a broad knowledge of the scope and pedagogical goals of EN 210 • Students attain a broad knowledge of the scope and pedagogical goals of EN 249.

Prerequisite(s): One completed year of coursework in the English Ph.D. program or two completed years of coursework in the English MFA program
EN
541
Hours
1
Strategies for the Profession

In this one-hour course, graduate students learn professional strategies and practices. Topics may include practical advice for navigating graduate school, finding funding, preparing for conferences, and applying for academic and non-faculty posts. Students might expect to produce all the standard materials required to apply for an academic job, major research grant, or postdoctoral fellowship.

EN
598
Hours
1-12
Non-Thesis Research

Non-Thesis Research.

EN
599
Hours
1-12
Thesis Research

No description available.

EN
601
Hours
3
Fiction Workshop

Enrollment limited to students with approved portfolios (approval secured upon admission to the MFA program or during advising period; see creative writing director). Focus will be discussion of original student writing; other reading and writing may be assigned.

EN
603
Hours
3
Poetry Workshop

Enrollment limited to students with approved portfolios (approval secured upon admission to the MFA program or during advising period; see creative writing director). Focus will be discussion of original student writing; other reading and writing may be assigned.

EN
605
Hours
3
Workshop Special Topics

Enrollment limited to students with approved portfolios (approval secured upon admission to the MFA program or during advising period; see creative writing director). Focus will be discussion of original student writing; other reading and writing may be assigned.

EN
608
Hours
3
Forms Special Topics

Through readings of primary works and theory by writers in a particular genre or form, this course examines the traditional and contemporary practice of that genre's aesthetics. Sample topics: Prosody, Short Short Fiction and the Prose Poem, Characterization Across Genres.

EN
609
Hours
1
Form Theory Practice

Short course in specialized topic of interest to creative writers. Sample topics: Teaching Creative Writing, Profession of Authorship, Writing Internship, Publishing: A Brief History, Poetry and Dance, Episodic Form.

EN
610
Hours
3
Meth Teaching English Sec Lang

A detailed account of language teaching approaches and methods according to their underlying theories of language and language learning.

EN
612
Hours
3
Topics In Applied Linguistics

Rotating topics in applied linguistics.

EN
613
Hours
3
Second Language Development

A study of psycholinguistic, sociolinguistic, neurolinguistic, and other approaches to understanding how people develop skill in a second language.

EN
617
Hours
3
Teach Esl Acad Language Skills

A course focusing on the teaching of academic writing skills in the context of an American university.

EN
620
Hours
3
English Linguistics

An advanced introductory linguistics course that focuses on the English language and which has relevance for students in the applied linguistics/TESOL, literature, rhetoric and composition, and MFA programs.

EN
630
Hours
1-6
Directed Studies

No description available.

EN
635
Hours
3
Literary Criticism

Intensive study in the writings of one critic or exploration of a topic involving works by several critics. Recent topics have included feminist criticism and psychoanalytic criticism.

EN
637
Hours
3
Workshop In Academic Writing

A writing workshop normally taken in the student's final year of coursework. To pass this course, the doctoral student will be required to revise a paper and submit it for publication.

EN
638
Hours
3
Sem Rhetoric & Composition

This seminar covers rhetorical texts from ancient Greece to the Renaissance, particularly texts having influence on today's field of composition.

EN
639
Hours
3
Topics Rhetoric Composition

Topics to be proposed by faculty each semester. Typical topics include literacy theory, theoretical perspectives on basic writers, and computers and literacy.

EN
640
Hours
3
Spec Topics Sem American Lit

Recent topics have included "American Madness: the Literary Figurations of Unreason"; and Thoreau, Dickinson, and related contemporary writings.

EN
641
Hours
3
Sem American Lit Before 1850

Intensive literary and historical study of writing by one or more American authors. A recent topic was the making, recording, and remaking of history in 19th-century American literature.

EN
643
Hours
3
Sem 20th Century American Lit

Intensive literary and historical study of writing by one or more American authors. Recent topics have included the American 1960s and Hemingway.

EN
647
Hours
3
Seminar Southern Literature

An intensive look at a major aspect of Southern American drama, poetry, and/or prose. Recent topics have included a study of race and gender in writings of Southern women; Faulkner and his legacy; and Tennessee Williams.

EN
648
Hours
3
Seminar African-American Lit

A critical exploration of African-American literature (culturally, historically, politically and aesthetically) with efforts to define and contextualize the African-American experience.

EN
651
Hours
3
Politics of Teaching Writing

Introduction to the theories and practices of pedagogical politics as they impact teaching, learning, and power relations in the composition classroom.

EN
652
Hours
3
Composition Theory

A survey of major theories in composition studies, exploring philosophical underpinnings and major issues in the field.

EN
653
Hours
3
Research Methodology

Survey of empirical research methods, with practice of methodological frameworks employed in composition/rhetoric research reports and designs. CRES core course.

EN
654
Hours
3
Sem Visual & Digital Rhetoric

Seminar focused on understanding rhetoric in visual and digital texts, with emphasis on pedagogical applications. CRES core course.

EN
658
Hours
3
History of Rhet/Comp II

This seminar covers rhetorical texts from the Renaissance to the Postmodern era, particularly texts having influence on today's field of composition.

EN
661
Hours
3
Chaucer

The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, and selected minor poems. Includes advanced study of Chaucer's language and the 14th-century milieu.

EN
662
Hours
3
Middle English Lit Ex Chaucer

A survey of the period with emphasis on types of literature, allegory, and satire. The opinions and attitudes of the Middle Ages are examined.

EN
663
Hours
3
Seminar in Renaissance Literature I

Recent topics have included Elizabethan drama and friendship in Renaissance literature.

EN
664
Hours
3
Seminar in Renaissance Literature II

Recent topics have included Jacobean and Caroline drama and Shakespearean tragedy.

EN
667
Hours
3
Shakespeare in Performance Practicum

Shakespeare wrote his plays to be performed, and this course investigates conditions and implications of performance on stage and in film, present and past.

EN
668
Hours
3
Seminar in Renaissance Literature III

Recent topics have included John Donne's poetry and mourning and the elegy.

EN
669
Hours
3
The Strode Seminar

This seminar is offered in the spring semester of even-numbered years and typically features visits from distinguished faculty from other universities. Recent topics have included constructing gender and Milton and Shakespeare in literary history.

EN
674
Hours
3
Sem 18th Century Literature

Emphasis is on a major figure (Fielding, Pope, Swift) and/or groups of writers (The Age of Johnson) and/or form (the novel, biography, drama). Specific topics are announced prior to registration.

EN
683
Hours
3
Seminar Romantic Literature

Intensive study of English Romantic poetry and prose. Recent topics have included Wordsworth and Coleridge, and the Shelley circle.

EN
685
Hours
3
Seminar Victorian Literature

Intensive study of Victorian literature. Recent topics have included Browning and Hopkins, and "Anatomies of Pleasure and Pain.

EN
690
Hours
3
Modern British Literature

A study of some major aspect or aspects of the literature from 1890 to 1945. Recent topics have included Modernism; Woolf, psychoanalysis, and feminism; and Dylan Thomas, D. H. Lawrence, and Ted Hughes.

EN
693
Hours
3
Seminar in Postcolonial Literature and Theory

A seminar that examines literatures from the Global South. Recent topics have included postcolonial theory, colonialism, decolonization, diaspora, and globalization.

EN
698
Hours
1-9
Non-Dissertation Research

No description available.

EN
699
Hours
1-12
Dissertation Research

No description available.

FR
501
Hours
3
Reading Proficiency I

Intensive introduction to French grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis on reading and translation skills. Preparation of the French reading examination. For students in graduate programs campus-wide.

FR
502
Hours
3
Reading Proficiency II

Continued study of grammar and vocabulary, with emphasis on further developing reading and translation skills.

FR
511
Hours
3
Research Methodology

Basic research tools and techniques.

FR
512
Hours
3
Practicum in Applied Linguistics

The analysis and various practical applications of selected teaching techniques.

FR
514
Hours
3
Qualitative Methods in Applied Linguistics Research

In this course, students will explore procedures commonly used within a qualitative research framework in applied linguistics and second language studies. Students will examine a range of qualitative research methodologies, such as case study, narrative inquiry, participant observation, interviews, questionnaires, discourse analysis and experience collecting data through selected methods. We will discuss the Institutional Review Board process, the general organization of a research report and how qualitative research evidence can be evaluated. Critical examination of published research will enable students to reflect on the connection between research questions, data collection instruments, and analysis procedures. Students will develop their own research proposal using one of the qualitative research methodologies discussed in the course.

FR
515
Hours
3
Topics in Second Language Acquisition

Topics vary. Analysis of major issues, theories, research findings and their implications for teaching. Examples: second language reading, classroom language acquisition. May be repeated for credit.

FR
521
Hours
3
Pronunciation & Phonetics

Introduction to phonetic theory and corrective phonetics aimed at mastery of French pronunciation. Instruction on the articulation of the sounds of French, the phonetic transcription of French, and the correspondence between the sounds of French and its standard orthography. Frequent practice exercises.

FR
531
Hours
3
Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa

Prominent themes of the African experience, seen through the eyes of Francophone authors and cinematographers of Sub-Saharan Africa and the diaspora.

Prerequisite(s): FR 341 or FR 351 (or instructor permission).
FR
533
Hours
3
Topics in French Culture and Civilization

Exploration of the political, technological, and cultural movements of post-revolutionary France from 1789 to the present through the evolution of its democratic institutions. The first half of the semester will explore the history of democratic movements and institutions in France from the Revolution until the second World War; the second half of the semester will focus on issues facing contemporary France, including decolonization, the rise of the European Union, and the current migrant crisis.

Prerequisite(s): FR 331 or Instructor Permission
FR
535
Hours
3
Bande Dessinée

Culture, language, image, and narrative as uniquely captured and represented in French Bande Dessinée. Recognized and developed as an art form in the Francophone spaces of Europe and beyond, graphic novels and comics incorporate a wide spectrum of topics, resulting in complex representations, both factual and fictional. The development and methods of the medium, especially in France and Belgium, are highlighted, as well as the semiotics of the multimodal systems used in the creation of comics.

FR
545
Hours
3
17th-Century French Literature I

17th century French literature.

FR
546
Hours
3
17th-Century French Literature II

Verse writings of the 17th century including, but not limited, to the pre-classical poets (such as Saint-Amant and de Viau) and the dramatic works in verse (such as the plays of Corneille, Molière and Racine).

FR
552
Hours
3
Special Topics in 19th-Century French Literature

Readings in poetry, theatre and prose either genre-specific or in combination, generally focusing on the first or latter half of the century in order to consider movements in literary thought. May be repeated for credit.

FR
553
Hours
3
20th-Century French Novel

Major novelists of the period and their works. Reading and discussion of complete texts; lectures and reports.

FR
554
Hours
3
Special Topics in 20th and 21st Century French Literature

Major trends in 20th and 21st Century French poetry , theater, essays, and history of ideas. Seminar including lectures and reports.

Prerequisite(s): An undergraduate degree, possibly in French, or testing into appropriate level of language competence.
FR
555
Hours
3
Quebecois Literature and Culture

A study of the history, culture and literature of Québec and French Canada, with emphasis on the modern period.

FR
561
Hours
3
French Linguistics

Linguistics theory applied to the analysis and description of French phonological, morphological, syntactic, and lexical systems. Tendencies of change in contemporary French. Dialect areas.

FR
563
Hours
3
French-English Translation

Study of the problems of translation and of translation strategies addressing them, in connection with relevant theoretical approaches.

FR
570
Hours
3
Graduate Seminar

In depth study of French or Francophone literature, linguistics, civilization, or a combination. Emphasis on research and analytic skills. May be repeated for credit.

FR
577
FA, FL
Hours
3
French Cinema

Critical study of motion pictures produced in French with emphasis on student research and presentations. Film screenings are a necessary part of this course.

Prerequisite(s): FR 321, FR 322 or FR 323 or FR 328
Fine Arts, Foreign Language
FR
578
Hours
3
Writing Immigration

This course is a graduate seminar that focuses on writings on immigration in the context of all movement of immigrants in the French-speaking world, not just the French metropole and its immigrant neighborhoods. Writings cover a range of experiences and social classes, from an elite class of immigrants to clandestine immigration. Interdisciplinary critical theory is an important tool in literary analysis for this course.

FR
580
Hours
3
Special Topics

Special topics in relation to French or Francophone literature, linguistics, civilization, or a combination. Emphasis on research and analytic skills. May be repeated for credit.

FR
590
Hours
1-9
Directed Readings / Directed Study

Directed Readings / Directed Study.

FR
598
Hours
1-6
Non-Thesis Research

No description available.

FR
599
Hours
1-9
Thesis Research

No description available.

FR
680
Hours
1-3
Special Topics

May take the form of either a graduate seminar or individual research, as circumstances warrant. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

FR
698
Hours
1-9
Non-Dissertation Doctoral Research

This course is designed to allow students to pursue independent exploration of a particular field or topical area, under the guidance of an advisor, leading to the production of a prospectus for the doctoral dissertation. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing students with an understanding of current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be focused on readings and methodologies that allow students to develop their research capacity, independent thought, and the ability to interpret professional and/or research materials in their field. Credit hours may vary in accordance with a number of factors, but typically the doctoral candidate must be enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours every fall and spring semester until the dissertation has been successfully defended and submitted to the Office of the Graduate School.

Prerequisite(s): There are no specific course prerequisites. However, the enrollee must have completed or nearly completed all required coursework and must be engaged with the creation of the dissertation prospectus.
FR
699
Hours
1-15
Dissertation Research

No description available.

GEO
501
Hours
3
Paleoclimatology

Survey of the variability of global climate through geologic time and investigation of the mechanisms of change.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 126 or MATH 146; and PH 102
GEO
502
Hours
3
Communicating Geology

Evaluate and develop effective scientific communication skills including writing, oral presentations and poster presentations.

Prerequisite(s): None
GEO
503
Hours
3
Petroleum System Analysis

The course will cover the geologic events that lead to the formation of petroleum systems and plays. Geologic events form sedimentary basins by causing subsidence and delivery of sediments to a basin. This sedimentary fill is modified by compaction as well as the transport of heat and reactive fluids through the rock matrix during sedimentation and lithification. These processes determine the amount and nature of oil and/or gas accumulation and production in a basin. Petroleum system analysis requires the integration of geology, geophysics, petrophysics, geochemistry, and risk analysis. The generated basin models incorporate data obtained directly from outcrops via geologic mapping, petrographic thin section analysis, geochemical data, seismic reflection profiles and well log analysis if there are wells drilled for oil and gas exploration in a sedimentary basin.

Prerequisite(s): Department of Geological Sciences Graduate student standing or Instructor’s consent.
GEO
505
Hours
3
Introduction to Environmental Biogeochemistry

An introduction to fundamental concepts in biogeochemistry, a scientific discipline that integrates the study of geological, physical, chemical, and biological principles that govern the natural environment. The course discusses the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere, and emphasizes their interactions and connectivity through the cycles of elements and energy. Students will learn through lectures, discussions, field trips, and laboratory exercises.

GEO
507
Hours
3
Seismology

This course provides an overview of earthquake seismology for both undergrad and graduate geoscience students. Topics include elastic wave propagation, seismic ray theory, travel time interpretation, surface wave dispersion and seismic tomography.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 126 or MATH 146
GEO
510
Hours
3
Soil & Groundwater Restoration

Methods for restoring contaminated soil and groundwater by examining the factors and processes influencing the efficacy of remediation systems. An emphasis will be placed on the scientific principles upon which soil and groundwater remediation is based.

GEO
511
Hours
3
Contaminant Transport in Porous Media

This course will cover topics related to the transport and fate of contaminants in subsurface systems. Specifically, this course will discuss the many factors and processes influencing contaminant transport such as the effects of dispersion, inter-phase mass transfer, transformation reactions, and porous-media heterogeneity. In addition, representative conceptual/mathematical models describing contaminant transport phenomena will be discussed.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 125, PH 102, CH 102, GEO 306 or equivalents; and/or with instructor’s permission.
GEO
515
Hours
3
Metamorphic Petrology

Study of metamorphic processes, types, textures, and petrogenesis and the use of metamorphic rocks for understanding tectonism. Offered on demand.

GEO
516
Hours
3
Volcanology

Rheologic properties of magmatic systems and application of these principles to the understanding of volcanic processes. Offered on demand.

GEO
522
Hours
3
Sedimentary Basin Analys

Examination of the evolution and development of sedimentary basins. Emphasis is on sedimentary, tectonic, and geochemical processes and their influence in petroleum generation, accumulation, and preservation. Offered on demand.

Prerequisite(s): GEO 365 and GEO 367 and GEO 210
GEO
525
Hours
1-6
Adv Topics In Geology

Advanced topics in the following areas: economic geology, geochemistry, geohydrology, geophysics, geomorphology, mineralogy, paleontology, petrology, sedimentation, stratigraphy, structural geology, and tectonics. Offered on demand.

GEO
535
Hours
1
Graduate Seminar

Oral presentations on current geological topics. Offered fall and spring semesters.

GEO
536
Hours
1
Graduate Seminar

Oral presentations on current geological topics. Offered fall and spring semesters.

GEO
542
Hours
3
Geodynamics

Introduction to the structure of the Earth's interior and theory of plate tectonics. Quantitative analysis of the physical processes governing the formation of major tectonic and magmatic features on the Earth. Emphasis is on understanding geodynamic processes in orogenic belts, volcanic arcs, intraplate magmatism, sedimentary basins and continental extensional provinces. Offered spring semester.

Prerequisite(s): GEO 365 or GEO 314; and PH 102 and PH 104 and MATH 126 or MATH 146
GEO
550
C, W
Hours
3
Geostatistics

This course serves as an introduction to statistics for the Earth and Environmental Sciences. Topics include an introduction to probability theory, experimental design, statistical hypothesis testing, regression, clustering, Kriging and other forms of spatial analysis, time series analysis, and an introduction to machine learning. All material is covered theoretically and with practical implementation in Matlab. Computing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper-division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course. The course includes two lectures and one computer lab weekly.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 125 or MATH 145; and CS 101, CS 102, or CS 110
Computer Science, Writing
GEO
554
Hours
4
Electron Microscopy in the Earth Sciences

This course will involve operation and use of the scanning electron microscope (SEM) for applications relevant to the Earth, environmental, and planetary sciences. Topics will include sample preparation, secondary electron imaging, backscattered electron imaging, x-ray element mapping, and energy/wavelength dispersive spectroscopy. Laboratory exercises will provide hands-on experience in preparing geologic samples and obtaining data on those samples with the SEM.

GEO
565
Hours
3
Compartve Struct Geology

Analysis of the original literature on structural families and deformation-mechanism associations, emphasizing the low-temperature environment.

GEO
566
Hours
3
Introduction to Planetary Science

This course in Planetary Science will provide an overview of the major processes that have shaped our Solar System, with some focus on extra-terrestrial materials and associated data. The course will examine the major aspects of our Solar System, considering physical, chemical and geological concepts. We will explore the different bodies in the Solar System, and learn from the data collected from missions and analytics on samples.

Prerequisite(s): For graduate students, there are no prerequisites aside from a GEO, CHEM or PHYSICS background.
GEO
569
Hours
3
Light Stable Isotope Geochemistry

This course is an introduction to concepts of stable isotope fractionation, and the application of stable isotopic measurements to answering geological questions. This class specifically focuses on light elements, primarily H, C, O, S, and N, though other elements/systems may be explored if there is time/interest.

Prerequisite(s): CH 102 or 118 (C- or better, and, GEO 101 or 102 (C- or better), and MATH 112 or 115 (C- or better)
GEO
570
Hours
4
Introduction to Geochemistry

Introduction to the field of low-temperature geochemistry (elementary chemical equilibria and thermodynamics, solubility and redox equilibria, organic geochemistry), with an emphasis on solving geologic problems. Three lectures and one seminar per week. Offered in the Spring semester.

Prerequisite(s): GEO 314
GEO
571
Hours
3
Thermodynamics For Geologists

Semi-derivational approach to understanding the thermodynamic relations most useful to geologists. Emphasis is on using the derived relations to solve common geologic problems. Offered alternate fall semesters.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 126 or MATH 146
GEO
576
Hours
3
Environmental Field and Laboratory Methods

Theory, techniques, and application of methods for the environmental sampling and geochemical analysis of rocks, ores, and aqueous fluids. Offered in alternate Fall semesters.

Prerequisite(s): CH 101 and CH 102, or permission of instructor.
GEO
580
Hours
3
Cosmochemistry and Techniques

This course in cosmochemistry and analytical techniques will examine notable topics, geological concepts and analytical methods used to better understand our Solar System. The course will be part-lecture and part discussion/seminar based, where students will read journal articles on topics and make short presentations for discussion, to develop scientific curiosity and critical thinking. Writing proficiency within the discipline is required for a passing grade in this course.

Prerequisite(s): Some background in geochemical/astronomy themes is strongly encouraged. GEO 566 or permission of the instructor
GEO
583
Hours
3
Global Tectonics

Study of tectonics, plate motions, and tectonic environments. Includes discussion of controlling factors, driving forces, and resulting structures with emphasis on island arcs, trenches, backarc basins, transform boundaries, and continental margins. Offered alternate spring semesters or on demand.

Prerequisite(s): GEO 365 and GEO 367
GEO
597
Hours
3
Geological Internships

Field and laboratory projects with government and industry.

GEO
598
Hours
1-6
Non-Thesis Research

Non-Thesis Research.

GEO
599
Hours
1-12
Thesis Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required master’s-level research thesis hours toward the master’s degree in Geology (Geological Sciences). The course is conducted under the guidance of the thesis advisor. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing master's students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology, with the aim of producing an original research contribution that represents a novel development in the field, or a novel perspective on a pre-existing topic in the field.

GEO
602
Hours
3
Communicating Geology

Evaluate and develop effective scientific communication skills including writing, oral presentations and poster presentations.

Prerequisite(s): None
GEO
626
Hours
1-6
Adv Topics In Geology

Advanced topics in the following areas: economic geology, geochemistry, geohydrology, geophysics, geomorphology, mineralogy, paleontology, petrology, sedimentation, stratigraphy, structural geology, and tectonics. Offered on demand.

GEO
635
Hours
1
Graduate Seminar

Oral presentations on current geological topics. Offered fall and spring semesters.

GEO
636
Hours
1
Graduate Seminar

Oral presentations on current geological topics. Offered fall and spring semesters.

GEO
698
Hours
1-12
Non-Dissertation Res

Non-Dissertation Res.

GEO
699
Hours
1-12
Dissertation Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required doctoral-level research dissertation hours toward the doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in Geology (Geological Sciences). The course is conducted under the guidance of the dissertation advisor. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing doctoral students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology, with the aim of producing an original research contribution that represents a novel development in the field, or a novel perspective on a pre-existing topic in the field.

GN
503
Hours
3
German Reading Proficiency I

Introduction to German grammar and vocabulary, with emphasis on developing basic reading and translation skills.

GN
504
Hours
3
German Reading Proficiency II

Continued study of grammar and vocabulary, with emphasis on further developing reading and translation skills.

GN
510
Hours
3
History of the German Language

The relationship to Indo-European and to the other Germanic dialects; linguistic development from the earliest times to the present.

GN
514
Hours
3
Teaching Methodology

Analysis of basic concepts and practical applications of foreign language teaching and learning.

GN
515
Hours
3
Middle High German

Introduction to the language and literature of the Middle High German period.

GN
518
Hours
3
Historical Linguistics

Advanced introduction to various levels of historical language change. Variety of language used for examples.

GN
520
Hours
3
Renaissance and Baroque Literature

Works from the Renaissance (including literature from the Reformation and Humanism) and the Baroque (17th century).

GN
525
Hours
3
Literature of the Age of Goethe

Includes the German Enlightenment, Sturm und Drang, Weimar Classicism, and the Romantic movement.

GN
540
Hours
3
Literature after 1945

The course covers German literature, film and culture after World War II. It has a focus on contemporary German Literature following the fall of the Berlin Wall and German unification in 1990.

Prerequisite(s): None
GN
551
Hours
1-3
Special Problems / Directed Readings

Special Problems / Directed Readings.

GN
552
Hours
1-3
Special Problems / Directed Readings

Special topics chosen by students in conference with the instructor.

GN
571
Hours
3
Selected Authors

Students will normally give reports and write at least one research paper.

GN
576
Hours
3
Seminar on a Literary Theme

Students will normally give reports and write at least one research paper.

GN
599
Hours
3-6
Thesis Research

No description available.

GY
500
Hours
3
Research Traditions Meth In Gy

An investigation of the historical development of geography, including its changing philosophies and prominent contributors. Students are also introduced to various approaches for conducting research in geography and must develop a written research proposal in an area of their interest.

GY
504
Hours
3
Physical Geo of SE US

A study of the physical landscapes in the southeastern United States. Emphasis is on the geological setting, geomorphic features, climate, soils, and vegetation, and the interrelationships of these conditions that shape the landscape in this region.

GY
505
Hours
1-3
Dir Research Physical Geograph

No description available.

GY
506
Hours
1-3
Dir Research Human Geography

No description available.

GY
509
Hours
4
Forest History and Restoration

Investigation of the theories, tools, and techniques used in historical ecology with a focus on the establishment of reference conditions for habitat restoration and management decisions.

GY
510
Hours
3
Geography of National Parks

This course is devoted to the changing geography of the national park system and related protected areas throughout the world, with an emphasis on their design, planning, and operations.

GY
512
Hours
3
Hydroclimatology

To provide a basic understanding of the waters of Earth, especially with relation to the effects of precipitation and evaporation upon the occurence and character of water in streams, lakes and on or below the land surface.

GY
513
Hours
3
Applied Climatology

Applied Climatology is a graduate/senior level course designed to expand upon fundamental concepts learned in GY 101 and also GY 402 (Climatology). Within this broad field, a specific focus in GY 513 concentrates upon climate and human health/behavior, and human modification of climate. The course contains a mixture of lecture, lab, and field assignments.

Prerequisite(s): GY 101 GY 402
GY
514
Hours
3
Climate Change and Health

This course is an introduction to the effect of global climate change on health. The course will be taught from a geographical perspective and will introduce students to the physical science of climate change and the impact it has on health through discussion of extreme weather events, altered ecological systems, and threats to human security and welfare. Discussion will build on the core concepts of climate change science to provide students with a solid foundation to further examine a variety of topics from acute impacts such as heat waves and other weather extremes to chronic conditions such as shifting disease vector habitats, degraded air quality, and food security. Direct correlations between health impacts and climate change will be emphasized throughout as will discussion of mitigation and adaptation strategies.

GY
516
Hours
3
Introduction to Geostatistics Using R

This course is an introduction to geostatistical data analysis using R. The course will be taught from the perspective of geographical and climate data analysis but serves as a broad introduction to the high-level programming language, R, as well as applied spatial data analysis. Students will load and manipulate data of different types, perform a variety of statistical analyses, generate graphical output, and create productive workflows using R alone. The primary outcome will be to facilitate students’ use of R to analyze data of their own choosing on a final project. Students will present these methods to the class for others to critique, analyze and learn from. Code sharing and re-use is highly emphasized, as is collaboration. The course is designed as a 1-hour lecture plus 2-hour lab each week.

GY
517
Hours
3
Extreme Weather and Society

EW&S is an integrated physical and social science (W) seminar class consisting of readings, discussion, and lectures on perception, understanding, and communication of severe weather hazards.

GY
518
Hours
3
Spatial Statistics and Geostatistics

This course presents a comprehensive overview of the geographic sub-disciplines of Spatial Statistics and Geostatistics. Students will learn about the nature of spatial data, and the methods of centrography, point pattern analysis, spatial interpolation, spatial autocorrelation, density mapping and estimation, spatial regression, and both spatio-temporal and network based spatial statistical analyses. Students will learn the limitations of the methods, their proper use, and how to accurately describe their outputs.

GY
520
Hours
4
Remote Sensing I

Focuses on basic principles behind remote sensing physics, techniques, and technology and introduces new sensor systems and digital image processing. Major topics include electromagnetic radiation principles, airborne remote sensing, microwave remote sensing, satellite remote sensing, and digital image processing.

GY
523
Hours
3
Quantitative Methods

This course introduces several quantitative methods used by geographers to analyze and interpret geographic data and solve geographic problems. Topics include: Data formatting and organization, descriptive statistics, sampling, hypothesis formulation and testing, and parametric and non-parametric statistical procedures through factor analysis.

GY
529
Hours
3
Fundamentals of GIS

This course is a hands-on, practical Geographic Information Systems (GIS) introduction. GIS is a computer-based system used for gathering, analyzing, and displaying geographic information. GIS enables users to integrate multiple spatial data sources, perform complex geographic analysis and present the results in digital and paper map. This technology has a wide range of applications for research, businesses and governments. Tailored toward first-time users, this course will focus on learning how to use the ArcGIS software package to import, generate, display and analyze spatial data.

GY
530
Hours
4
Intro Geographic Info Systems

Introduces the basic concepts of GIS, including definition and components of GIS, spatial data structures, data sources, data input, manipulation and analysis, applications of GIS, and managing GIS.

GY
532
Hours
2-4
Spec Research In Geog

No description available.

GY
534
Hours
3-6
GIS Internship

Individual work experience in GIS supervised by the staff of an off-campus agency.

GY
535
Hours
4
Remote Sensing II

Focuses on the quantitative analysis of non-photographic remote sensor data, providing students with hands-on experience using a digital image processing software package. Topics include preprocessing, image enhancement, classification, digital change detection, and remote sensing and GIS.

GY
536
Hours
4
Adv Geographic Info Syst

Focuses on the analytical use of spatial information as well as GIS applications. Topics include spatial aspects of geographic information, attribute data structure, error and uncertainty, spatial analysis theories, GIS modeling, and GIS design.

GY
537
Hours
4
GIS for Transportation

The application of Geographic Information Systems to transportation has resulted in a sub-field known as GIS-T. This course will provide a hands-on introduction to GIS-T.

GY
539
Hours
4
GIS Programming

This course focuses on the extension of geographic information systems (GIS) through programming as well as on the development of stand-alone algorithms for spatial analysis and numerical modeling.

GY
541
Hours
3
Land Use Regulations

The course explores the legal standards by which land is regulated and controlled in the U.S. It is designed for students who wish to become actively involved or exposed to land management and the planning profession.

GY
543
Hours
3
Location Science

This course presents the theory and practice of Location Science – the study of the optimal or near optimal spatial location and allocation of facilities, routes, personnel, or other assets. A variety of optimal procedures for location problems is presented, including minimum spanning tree, shortest path, maximal flow, and transportation problem algorithms. The Simplex method as applied to location problems is outlined and demonstrated. Heuristic approaches to location problems including greedy heuristics and Tabu search heuristics are reviewed. The peer-reviewed literature in location science is explored.

GY
545
Hours
3
Agriculture: Environment and Development

This course examines the geographical elements of how people use the biophysical environment to grow domesticated plants (crops). Agriculture is understood in this course as the transformation of biophysical or “natural” environments into "cultural" environments. It is assessed in regard to both the plants cultivated, and the soil, slope, moisture, and temperature conditions that exist and then are modified or created by farmers. Ecological and systematic approaches are taken in order to understand how different agricultural strategies insure continual long-term productivity and stability. Microeconomics is an important and recurring theme.

GY
551
Hours
3
Global Environmental Change

Global Environmental Change focuses on the major issues of global change, including anthropogenic climate change, land use and land cover change, biodiversity issues, environmental pollution, potential global change-related impacts on human health, and relevant social policies. The class will follow a quasi-seminar format where individual presentations and group discussion will comprise a large portion of the in-class activity. Each week students will do research on and/or read assigned articles and additional articles of your own selection on relevant subjects. Instructor will provide a summary of the weekly topic and as a class, students will discuss issues raised in the research and readings.

GY
552
Hours
3
Environ Decision Making

Designed to help students develop both the tools and the personal philosophy necessary to analyze and manage scarce resources. A review of current environmental topics is followed by a survey of different paradigms and techniques that contribute to environmental decision making.

GY
553
Hours
3
Environment & Society

Explores the linkages between the biophysical environmental and human social systems. Public-policy implications are viewed from a social science perspective.

GY
558
Hours
3
Urban Analysis Planning

A thorough examination of the literature in economics, political science, and sociology that is relevant to the geographical study of contemporary urban structure, power, and conflict.

GY
562
Hours
4
Land Use Science

This course explores the interactions between land use, land cover, and social and environmental processes at multiple scales. The emphasis is on understanding how the natural landscape influences human activities, how humans modify the natural landscape to meet our needs, and how those modifications create a co-evolution between landscapes and human use. Understanding how land uses are, or should be, allocated to achieve multiple goals, including food and fiber production, space for human settlement, provision of ecosystem services, and access to renewable energy sources, requires consideration of these multiple objectives and of the various factors driving land-use decisions at multiple scales.

GY
566
Hours
3
Transport Geography

Examines location and function of the multimodal North American transportation system, the urban transport planning process, and the political and environmental contexts of transport systems, including impacts of continued reliance on the automobile.

GY
570
Hours
3
Special Studies Geog

No description available.

GY
572
Hours
4
Soil Science

Introduction to the scientific study of soils. Covers soil physical properties, morphology, development, classification, environmental functions and uses, and resource degradation.

GY
573
Hours
3
Public Policy Development in Water Resources Seminar

This course will evaluate the current approaches to policy theory and examine systematically the broader implications of the substantive aspects of public policy development in the water resources spectrum. In analysis of public policy development in water resources, the student will look at both policy process and policy substance. Attention will be given to the questions of how and why water policy differs across states, and how one might evaluate policy performance cross-nationally.

GY
574
Hours
3-6
Cartography Practicum

Individual work experience in cartography supervised by the faculty and staff of the University.

GY
576
Hours
3-6
Gis Practicum

Individual work experience in GIS supervised by the faculty and staff of the University.

GY
577
Hours
3
Water Resources Management, Law, and Policy

The Water Resources Management, Law, and Policy course will provide students with a survey of water resources development, control, law, policy and management with particular emphasis on public policy considerations including: the acquisition and exercise of water rights—appropriative and riparian; groundwater management; water districts and user organizations; environmental considerations; Federal/State relations including interstate allocation; and the Alabama Water Resources Act. The course will also address international water law—the multinational treaties, laws, cases, practices and politics governing Earth’s transboundary freshwater resources (watercourses including rivers, streams, lakes, and groundwater aquifers) shared by two or more countries.

GY
579
Hours
3-6
Planning Internship

Individual work experience in planning supervised by the staff of an off-campus planning agency.

GY
581
Hours
3
Water Diplomacy

The course will focus on the linkages between water resources policy and conflict or cooperation with primary interest on interstate (transboundary) and intrastate water issues. The conceptual framework of the course is centered on water scarcity, water conflict, hydropolicy, hydrohegemony, water security, and dispute resolution. The role of disparate stakeholders and the problem of scale will be considered. The policy, norms and laws for mediating water conflict at different jurisdictional levels, including adversarial legalism (lawsuits) are examined.

GY
585
Hours
3
River Hydrology

Rivers are dynamic natural systems that are of great importance to ecosystems and society. This course examines river hydrology processes from a physical geography perspective. A major theme of the course will be impacts of human actions on river systems.

Prerequisite(s): instructor permission
GY
586
Hours
3
Watershed Dynamics

An examination of the physical operation of drainage basins (watersheds), focusing on surface water hydrology, erosion, and sedimentation.

GY
588
Hours
4
Digital Terrain and Watershed Analysis

This course covers concepts, numerical algorithms, and techniques for digital terrain and watershed analysis. It combines lectures with a substantial practical lab component. The lectures covers spatial representation of topography, topographical data acquisition techniques (Photogrammetric Stereo, InSAR, LiDAR, GPS, cartography), terrain visualization, terrain parameter derivation, extraction of critical terrain features, landform recognition and classification, viewshed analysis, cut-and-fill and volumetric analysis, drainage network extraction, watershed delineation, and distributed watershed models. The practical component, involving 8 lab assignments and one individual mini-project, will give students hands-on experience in using proprietary GIS software packages, ArcGIS, EPA BASINS 4.0 and HSPF 12.0 to handle topographic and image data for terrain and watershed analysis.

Prerequisite(s): GY 430 or equivalent or GY 530
GY
589
Hours
4
Forest Eco Veg Analysis

A study of the relationship of trees to the environment, and the interrelationship of organisms that compose the forest community.

GY
590
Hours
3
Internship

Individual work experience with agency involved in geographical research, analysis, and reporting.

GY
591
Hours
3
Fluvial Geomorphology

This course provides an in-depth investigation of the processes that form rivers and their evolution.

GY
596
Hours
4
Forest Ecosystem Management: Silviculture

In this course silviculture is treated as applied forest ecology. The goal of this course is to provide students with a knowledge of silviculture and its ecological basis so they can design manipulations in forest ecosystems to achieve a range of management objectives. The course requires field trips to tour different sites and visit with forest scientists and managers. In this course students learn about tree growth and stand development and use this information to develop silvicultural prescriptions to meet a diverse range of management goals. We will explore how silvicultural treatments can influence stand structure and composition and how these changes influence timber quantity and quality, forest health, biodiversity, soil, and wildlife habitat among other features. We will also focus on how silviculture is influenced by broader social, economic, and ecological issues.

Prerequisite(s): GY489 or GY409 or GY492 or GY494 or instructor permission
GY
598
Hours
1-3
Non-Thesis Research

No description available.

GY
599
Hours
1-12
Thesis Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required master’s-level research thesis hours toward the master’s degree in Geography. The course is conducted under the guidance of the thesis advisor. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing master's students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology, with the aim of producing an original research contribution that represents a novel development in the field, or a novel perspective on a pre-existing topic in the field.

GY
602
Hours
3
Seminar in Climatology

This course is a doctoral level research intensive seminar in the geographic sub-field of climatology. The course will be taught by faculty with varied expertise within climatology and will, therefore, be dynamic in its topical focus from semester to semester. Content will broadly fall within hydro-climatology, synoptic climatology, climatological extremes, bio-climatology, and historical or paleo-climatology. The material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing doctoral students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology with the aim of producing an original research product that could be submitted in a scholarly journal for publication.

GY
610
Hours
3
Seminar in Forest Science and Management

This is a reading and discussion intensive graduate seminar course. Each week you will be expected to come to class prepared to critically discuss the readings and other assignments. We will cover a diversity of topics in forest science and management and some additional reading may be necessary for you to be fully prepared to engage in class discussion. Our seminar time will be devoted to discussion of topics selected by individual students and the instructor. Students are encouraged to select a topic related to their research, but this is not a requirement. Throughout the semester we will also discuss the philosophy of science, the rubrics of scientific evaluation, the publication process, and other topics to aide in your training as a research scientist.

GY
615
Hours
3
Seminar Human-Environmental Interactions

This is a reading and discussion intensive graduate seminar course. Each week, students will be expected to come to class prepared to critically discuss the readings and other assignments. A diversity of topics will be covered in human-environmental interactions in geography and some additional reading may be necessary for students to be fully prepared to engage in class discussion. Seminar time will be devoted to discussion of topics selected by individual students and the instructor. Throughout the semester there will be discussion of the philosophy of science, the rubrics of scientific evaluation, the publication process, and other topics to aide in student training as a research scientist.

GY
630
Hours
3
Seminar in Geographic Information Science

Geographic Information Sciences (GISci) include a range of spatial technologies, including Geographic Information Systems, remote sensing, computer modeling, GPS, and cartography. This seminar will examine contemporary issues in GISci through readings and group discussion.

GY
663
Hours
3
Seminar in Geomorphology

Geomorphology is the study of earth surface processes and landforms, including quantitative analyses of how and why landscapes change over space and time. In this seminar students will examine how and why geomorphic systems function and change in response to climatic and tectonic forcing and human activities through readings and group discussions.

GY
699
Hours
1-12
Dissertation Research in Geography

This independent research course partially fulfills required doctoral level research dissertation hours toward the Ph.D. in Geography. A total of 24 dissertation hours are required. The course is conducted under the guidance of the Ph.D. advisor. The student repeats hours in this course at least until the dissertation requirements have been satisfactorily completed. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing doctoral students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology with the aim of producing an original scientific contribution that represents a novel development in the field or a novel twist on a pre-existing topic in the field.

Prerequisite(s): You must be a PhD student in Geography that has defended a dissertation proposal and successfully completed requirements for Ph.D. candidacy.
HY
500
Hours
3-6
Special Studies in History

No description available.

HY
599
Hours
1-6
Thesis Research

No description available.

HY
600
Hours
1
Teaching History

A basic introduction to teaching history in colleges and universities. Will treat such issues as course planning, lecturing, handling discussions, classroom procedures and policies, student evaluation and ethical problems in teaching.

HY
601
Hours
4
Literature Of American History

No description available.

HY
602
Hours
4
Lit American History Sc 1865

Course examines major historical scholarship of American history since the Civil War.

HY
603
Hours
4
Literature European Hist

This course examines major historical scholarship of European Literature.

HY
605
Hours
4
Lit Latin Amercn History

This course examines major historical scholarship of Latin American History.

HY
606
Hours
4
Prosem Us Histry To 1877

No description available.

HY
607
Hours
4
Prosem Us HY Since 1877

No description available.

HY
608
Hours
4
Prosem Southern History

This reading-intensive proseminar introduces students to important historiographical debates in the History of the American South. Chronogical boundaries of the course vary by instructor.

HY
631
Hours
4
Early Mod Brit Eur Hy

Course examines major historical scholarship of early modern British European history.

HY
635
Hours
4
Recent Brit Eur History

No description available.

HY
639
Hours
4
Prosem Military/Naval Hy

No description available.

HY
651
Hours
4
Sem Us History To 1877

No description available.

HY
665
Hours
4
Special Studies

A special topic seminar: the seminar work varies each time offered. Students primarily work independently on selected projects; however, they work closely with the course instructor. Students will share their research with their colleagues and engage in peer critique throughout the semester.

HY
680
Hours
4
Grad Research Seminar

This course will offer students the opportunity to do original research in primary sources for the purpose of completing an article-length piece of original scholarship. In addition to working intensively (in conjunction with the instructor) on all stages of their individual seminar paper projects, students will examine the skills and methods necessary to conduct research, discuss matters of common concern in the research and writing processes, share the results of their research with their colleagues, and engage in peer-critique of each other's work. Our group conversations will not only be designed to aid individual students in the production of their seminar papers, but also will continually focus on the historians’ craft, the challenges historians face in carrying out our work, and the methods we deploy to address those challenges.

HY
697
Hours
1-4
Directed Readings

No description available.

HY
698
Hours
1-4
Directed Research

No description available.

HY
699
Hours
1-12
Dissertation Research

No description available.

LA
590
Hours
3-6
Adv Readings Latin Literature

No description available.

MATH
503
Hours
3
Algebraic Structures for Secondary Teachers

Explore the interconnections between the algebraic, analytic, and gemetric areas of mathematics with a focus on properties of various number systems, importance of functions, and the relationship of algebraic structures to solving analytic equations. This exploration will also include the development and sequential nature of each of these branches of mathematics and how it relates to the various levels within the algebra mathematics curriculum.

Prerequisite(s): C- or higher in MATH 237 and C- or higher in MATH 301
MATH
504
Hours
1-3
Topics Mod Math Teachers

Diverse mathematical topics designed to enhance skills and broaden knowledge in mathematics for secondary mathematics teachers.

MATH
505
Hours
3
Geometry for Secondary Teachers

This course will give an overview of geometry from a modern point of view. Axiomatic, analytic, transformational, and algebraic approaches to geometry will be used. The relationship between Euclidean geometry, the geometry of complex numbers, and trigonometry will be emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): C- in MATH 403 or C- in MATH 503
MATH
508
Hours
3
Topics In Algebra

Content changes from semester to semester to meet the needs of students. Designed for graduate students not majoring in mathematics.

MATH
509
Hours
3
Data Analysis for Secondary Teachers

Concepts and techniques of posing questions and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Topics include: univariate and bivariate statistics, probability, simulation, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing.

Prerequisite(s): C- or higher in MATH 125 and C- or higher in ST 260
MATH
510
Hours
3
Numerical Linear Algebra

Further study of matrix theory emphasizing computational aspects. Topics include direct solution of linear algebraic systems, analysis of errors in numerical methods for solutions of linear systems, linear least-squares problems, orthogonal and unitary transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and singular value decomposition.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 371 or MATH 572
MATH
511
Hours
3
Numerical Analysis I

Mathematical principles of numerical analysis and their application to the study of certain methods. Topics includes numerical methods for solving nonlinear equations; iterative methods for solving linear systems of equations; approximation and interpolation methods; numerical differentiation and integration techniques; and numerical methods for solving initial-value problems for ordinary differential equations.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 238, MATH 237 and (CS 100, CS 110, AEM 249, ECE 285, or RRS 101)
MATH
512
Hours
3
Numerical Analysis II

This is the second course in the numerical analysis sequence for graduate students in mathematics, science or engineering with an emphasis on numerical methods for solving boundary value problems, ordinary differential equations and partial differential equations, multistep methods for initial value problems, and approximation theory (least-squares problems, fast Fourier Transforms).

Prerequisite(s): MATH 343 and MATH 511
MATH
520
Hours
3
Linear Optimization Theory

This course is an introduction to theory of linear programming. Topics include: basic theory (fundamental theorem of LP, equivalence of basic feasible solutions and extreme points, duality and sensitivity results), simplex algorithm and its variations, and special applications to transportation and network problems. Non-simplex methods are also briefly introduced.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 572 or permission of instructor
MATH
521
Hours
3
Non-Linear Optimization Theory

This course is an introduction to nonlinear programming. Topics will include necessary and sufficient conditions for optimality, as well as basic theory and numerical algorithms for several traditional optimization methods, e.g., basic descent methods, conjugate direction methods, quasi-Newton methods, penalty and barrier methods, Lagrange multiplier methods. A brief introduction to selected modern topics may be added if time permits.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 572 or permission of instructor
MATH
522
Hours
3
Mathematics For Finance I

An introduction to financial engineering and mathematical model in finance. This course covers basic no-arbitrage principle, binomial model, time value of money, money market, risky assets such as stocks, portfolio management, forward and future contracts and interest rates.

MATH
537
Hours
3
Applied Math Topics I

This course is a survey of topics in applied mathematics.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.
MATH
538
Hours
3
Spec Top Appld Math II

No description available.

MATH
541
Hours
3
Boundary Value Problems

Emphasis on boundary value problems for classical partial differential equations of physical sciences and engineering. Other topics include Fourier series, Fourier transforms, asymptotic analysis of integrals and boundary-value problems for ordinary differential equations.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 343 and MATH 486 or MATH 586.
MATH
551
Hours
3
Math Stats W/Applictn I

Introduction to mathematical statistics. Topics include bivariate and multivariate probability distributions, functions of random variables, sampling distributions and the central limit theorem, concepts and properties of point estimators, various methods of point estimation, interval estimation, tests of hypotheses and Neyman-Pearson lemma with some applications. Usually offered in the Fall semester.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 355
MATH
552
Hours
3
Math Stats W/Applictn II

This course considers further applications of the Neyman-Pearson lemma, likelihood ratio tests, Chi-square test for goodness of fit, estimation and test of hypotheses for linear statistical models, analysis of variance, analysis of enumerative data, and some topics in nonparametric statistics. Note: Credit for this course will not be counted toward an advanced degree in mathematics.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 551
MATH
554
Hours
3
Math Statistics I

Distributions of random variables, moments of random variables, probability distributions, joint distributions, and change of variable techniques.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 237 and (MATH 486 or MATH 586)
MATH
555
Hours
3
Math Statistics II

Order statistics, asymptotic distributions, point estimation, interval estimation, and hypothesis testing.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 554 or equivalent
MATH
557
Hours
3
Stochastic Processes I

Introduction to the basic concepts and applications of stochastic processes. Markov chains, continuous-time Markov processes, Poisson and renewal processes, and Brownian motion. Applications of stochastic processes including queueing theory and probabilistic analysis of computational algorithms.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 355
MATH
559
Hours
3
Stochastic Processes II

Continuation of MATH 557. Advanced topics of stochastic processes including Martingales, Brownian motion and diffusion processes, advanced queueing theory, stochastic simulation, and probabilistic search algorithms such as simulated annealing.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 457 or MATH 557
MATH
560
Hours
3
Intro Differential Geom

Introduction to basic classical notions in differential geometry: curvature, torsion, geodesic curves, geodesic parallelism, differential manifold, tangent space, vector field, Lie derivative, Lie algebra, Lie group, exponential map, and representation of a Lie group.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 586 or equivalent
MATH
565
Hours
3
Intro General Topology

Basic notions in topology that can be used in other disciplines in mathematics. Topics include topological spaces, open sets, closed sets, basis for a topology, continuous functions, separation axioms, compactness, connectedness, product spaces, quotient spaces, and metric spaces.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 586 or equivalent
MATH
566
Hours
3
Intro Algebraic Topology

Homotopy, fundamental groups, covering spaces, covering maps, and basic homology theory, including the Eilenberg Steenrod axioms.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 565 or equivalent
MATH
570
Hours
3
Prin Modern Algebra I

Designed for graduate students who did not major in mathematics. A first course in abstract algebra. Topics include groups, permutations groups, Cayley's theorem, finite Abelian groups, isomorphism theorems and Lagrange’s theorem. Usually offered in the spring semester. Credit for this course will not be counted toward an advanced degree in mathematics.

Prerequisite(s): (MATH 237 and MATH 301) or MATH 371 or MATH 572
MATH
571
Hours
3
Prin Modern Algebra II

An introduction to ring theory. Topics include rings, polynomial rings, matrix rings, modules, fields and semi-simple rings. Usually offered in the fall semester.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 570
MATH
572
Hours
3
Linear Algebra

Vector spaces; linear transformations and matrices; determinants; systems of linear equations and Gaussian elimination; eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalization; generalized eigenvectors and Jordan decomposition; minimal polynomials, Cayley-Hamilton theorem; Inner product spaces.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 237
MATH
573
Hours
3
Abstract Algebra I

Fundamental aspects of group theory are covered. Topics include Sylow theorems, semi-direct products, free groups, composition series, nilpotent and solvable groups, and infinite groups.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 570
MATH
580
Hours
3
Real Analysis I

Topics covered include measure theory, Lebesgue integration, convergence theorems, Fubini's theorem, and LP spaces.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 587
MATH
583
Hours
3
Complex Analysis I

The basic principles of complex variable theory are discussed. Topics include Cauchy-Riemann equations, Cauchy's integral formula, Goursat's theorem, the theory of residues, the maximum principle, and Schwarz's lemma.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 586
MATH
585
Hours
3
Intro Complex Variables

Some basic notions in complex analysis. Topics include analytic functions, complex integration, infinite series, contour integration, and conformal mappings. Credit for this course will not be counted if it is taken after MATH 583.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 227 or MATH 247
MATH
586
Hours
3
Introduction to Real Analysis I

Rigorous development of the calculus of real variables. Topics include the topology of the real line, sequences and series, limits, limit suprema and infima, continuity, and differentiation.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 301
MATH
587
Hours
3
Introduction to Real Analysis II

A continuation of MATH 586. Topics include Riemann integration, sequences and series of functions, uniform convergence, power series, Taylor series. Optional topics may include the Reimann-Stieltjes integration, Weierstrass Approximation Theorem and the Arzela-Ascoli Theorem, metric spaces, multi-variable calculus.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 586
MATH
588
Hours
3
Theory Diff Equations I

Topics covered include existence and uniqueness of solutions, Picard theorem, homogenous linear equations, Floquet theory, properties of autonomous systems, Poincare-Bendixson theory, stability, and bifurcations.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 238 and MATH 586
MATH
591
Hours
3
Teaching College Math

Preparation for future mathematics faculty for the teaching component of a faculty position at community colleges, four-year colleges or universities, comprehensive universities, or research universities. Topics include active learning strategies and course development, including syllabi, textbook selection, and assessment strategies.

MATH
593
Hours
3
Collegiate Math Education Rsrc

This course is designed to enable students to understand and synthesize current research in college mathematics education involving subjects usually taught during the first two years of college. This will include a survey of a range of educational research models and will discuss qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research design in mathematics education research.

MATH
598
Hours
1-3
Non-Thesis Research

Research not related to thesis.

MATH
599
Hours
1-6
Thesis Research

No description available.

MATH
610
Hours
3
Iteratve Meth Linear Sys

Describes some of the best iterative techniques for solving large sparse linear systems.

MATH
611
Hours
3
Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations

Finite difference methods for hyperbolic, parabolic, and elliptical partial differential equations; consistency, convergence, and order of accuracy of finite difference schemes; stability analysis and the Courant-Friedrichs-Lewy (CFL) condition; numerical dispersion and dissipation; finite difference schemes in higher dimensions; implicit methods and alternating direction implicit (ADI) schemes; a brief introduction to additional topics, such as spectral methods, pseudo-spectral methods, finite volume methods, and finite element methods, may be offered at the discretion of instructor.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 512 or equivalent, and ability to program in a high-level programming language (MATLAB, C++, or FORTRAN).
MATH
642
Hours
3
Partial Differential Equations

This is an introductory course in partial differential equations. It covers the theory, methods of solution as well as applications related to the three main equations of mathematical physics, namely the Laplace’s equation, the heat equation and the wave equation. This course serves as the second part of the sequence for the qualifying exam in partial differential equations.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 238 and MATH 486 or permission of instructor
MATH
644
Hours
3
Singular Perturbations

This is an introductory course in perturbation methods. It covers both the theory and the methods of solution for a variety of equations ranging from algebraic, ordinary differential equations, to partial differential equations containing either small or large parameters.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 238, some familiarity with ODE’s and PDE’s or permission of the instructor
MATH
661
Hours
3
Algebraic Topology I

In-depth study of homotopy and homology. The theory of cohomology is also introduced as are characteristic classes.

MATH
674
Hours
3
Abstract Algebra II

Fundamental aspects of ring theory are covered. Topics include Artinian rings, Wedderburn's theorem, idempotents, polynomial rings, matrix rings, Noetherian rings, free and projective modules, and invariant basis number.

MATH
677
Hours
3
Topics Algebra I

Content decided by instructor. Recent topics covered include linear groups, representation theory, commutative algebra and algebraic geometry, algebraic K-theory, and theory of polycyclic groups.

MATH
681
Hours
3
Real Analysis II

A continuation of MATH 580. Topics covered include basic theory of LP spaces, convolutions, Hahn decomposition, the Radon-Nikodym theorem, Riesz representation theorem, and Banach space theory, including the Hahn-Banach theorem, the open mapping theorem, and the uniform boundedness principle.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 580
MATH
684
Hours
3
Complex Analysis II

We will cover various topics in Complex Analysis. Some possible topics include: Riemann mapping theorem, conformal mapping, normal families, Zalcman's lemma, Picard's theorem, Bloch's theorem, the monodromy theorem, elliptic functions, ultrahyperbolic metrics, harmonic measure, Hardy spaces, special functions.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 583
MATH
686
Hours
3
Functional Analysis I

An introduction to functional analysis. Topics include Banach spaces, duality, weak and weak* topologies, Banach-Alaoglu Theorem, Hilbert spaces, Riesz theorem, orthonormal bases, operator theory on Banach and Hilbert spaces, spectral theory, compact operators.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 681 and (MATH 583 or MATH 585)
MATH
688
Hours
3
Seminar: Topics in Analysis

Advanced course in real analysis. Topics may include harmonic analysis (the Fourier transform, Hardy-Littlewood maximal operator, interpolation, singular integral operators, BMO and Hardy spaces, weighted norm inequalities) or analysis and PDEs (Sobolev spaces, weak solutions to PDEs, Lax-Milgram theory, the Fredholm alternative, existence and regularity for elliptic and parabolic equations).

Prerequisite(s): MATH 681
MATH
698
Hours
3-9
Non-Dissertation Research

This course will examine a topic not included in the student's dissertation.

MATH
699
Hours
1-12
Dissertation Research

No description available.

MS
548
Hours
4
Intro To Oceanography

A general introduction to the oceans, with emphasis on chemical, physical, and geological processes and the relationship of these processes to biological systems.

MUA
501
Hours
0.5-1
Secondary Applied Study

Private instruction.

MUA
518
Hours
1
Trumpet Ensemble

Applied performance ensemble for trumpet students at the graduate level.

MUA
527
Hours
1
Horn Choir

Applied ensemble for horn students at the graduate level.

MUA
528
Hours
1
Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble

Small applied ensembles at the graduate level.

MUA
550
Hours
1
Huxford Symphony Orchestra

Applied ensemble at the graduate level.

MUA
551
Hours
1
Brass Choir

Applied ensemble for brass musicians. Permission of instructor is required.

MUA
552
Hours
1
Wind Ensemble

Applied Ensemble at the graduate level.

MUA
555
Hours
1
Trombone Choir

Applied ensemble for trombone students at the graduate level.

MUA
556
Hours
1
Percussion Ensemble

Percussion ensemble at the graduate level.

MUA
557
Hours
0-1
Campus Band

Applied ensemble at the graduate level open to the entire campus community.

MUA
558
Hours
1
Contemporary Ensemble

Applied ensemble at the graduate level.

MUA
559
Hours
1
Jazz Ensembles

Applied ensemble in jazz for graduate students.

MUA
560
Hours
1
Opera Workshop

Applied ensemble at the graduate level.

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: MUA 561
MUA
561
Hours
1
Opera Production

This course will explore all aspects of opera production, including musical and staging rehearsals, technical elements and stage management and will culminate in a full length production.

MUA
562
Hours
1
University Chorus

Applied Ensemble at the Graduate level.

MUA
563
Hours
1
University Singers

Applied ensemble at the graduate level.

MUA
564
Hours
1
Alabama Chamber Choir

The Alabama Chamber Choir is a mixed choral ensemble primarily conducted by advanced University of Alabama undergraduate choral music education students. Chamber Choir will afford all choristers the opportunity to peruse a broad spectrum of choral ensemble music, most of which will be suitable for programming in a traditional public school choral music setting. While experiencing breadth of repertoire will be a key philosophical component of Chamber Choir, high quality choral performance will drive the methodology. In that regard, student directors, through collaboration with the instructor, will prepare and conduct one selection in an authentic performance setting.

MUA
565
Hours
1
Flute Choir

Applied ensemble for flute students at the graduate level.

MUA
567
Hours
1
Jazz Combo

No description available.

MUA
568
Hours
1
Treble Chorus

Applied Ensemble at the Graduate level.

MUA
569
Hours
1
Chamber Music

Small applied ensembles at the graduate level.

MUA
570
Hours
0.5-4
Harp (Majors)

No description available.

MUA
571
Hours
0.5-4
Piano

No description available.

MUA
572
Hours
0.5-4
Organ

No description available.

MUA
574
Hours
0.5-4
Voice

No description available.

MUA
575
Hours
0.5-4
Violin

No description available.

MUA
576
Hours
0.5-4
Viola

No description available.

MUA
577
Hours
0.5-4
Cello

No description available.

MUA
578
Hours
0.5-4
Double Bass

Double bass study at the graduate level for music majors.

MUA
579
Hours
0.5-4
Flute

No description available.

MUA
580
Hours
0.5-4
Oboe

No description available.

MUA
581
Hours
1-4
Bassoon

Applied Bassoon study for majors in the Masters of Music program.

MUA
582
Hours
0.5-4
Clarinet

No description available.

MUA
583
Hours
0.5-4
Saxophone

No description available.

MUA
584
Hours
0.5-4
Trumpet

No description available.

MUA
585
Hours
0.5-4
French Horn

No description available.

MUA
586
Hours
0.5-4
Trombone

No description available.

MUA
587
Hours
0.5-4
Euphonium

No description available.

MUA
588
Hours
0.5-4
Tuba

No description available.

MUA
589
Hours
0.5-4
Percussion

No description available.

MUA
592
Hours
1
Tenor and Bass Chorus

Applied Ensemble at the Graduate level.

MUA
670
Hours
0.5-4
Harp (Majors)

No description available.

MUA
671
Hours
0.5-4
Piano

No description available.

MUA
672
Hours
0.5-4
Organ

No description available.

MUA
674
Hours
0.5-4
Voice

No description available.

MUA
675
Hours
0.5-4
Violin

No description available.

MUA
676
Hours
0.5-4
Viola

No description available.

MUA
677
Hours
0.5-4
Cello

No description available.

MUA
678
Hours
0.5-4
Double Bass

Double bass study at the graduate level.

MUA
679
Hours
0.5-4
Flute

No description available.

MUA
680
Hours
0.5-4
Oboe (Majors)

Applied oboe study at the Doctoral level.

MUA
681
Hours
0.5-4
Bassoon (Majors)

Applied bassoon study at the Doctoral level.

MUA
682
Hours
0.5-4
Clarinet

Applied clarinet study at the Doctoral Level.

MUA
683
Hours
0.5-4
Saxophone

No description available.

MUA
684
Hours
0.5-4
Trumpet

No description available.

MUA
685
Hours
0.5-4
Horn

No description available.

MUA
686
Hours
0.5-4
Trombone

No description available.

MUA
687
Hours
0.5-4
Euphonium

No description available.

MUA
688
Hours
0.5-4
Tuba

No description available.

MUA
689
Hours
0.5-4
Percussion

No description available.

MUS
501
Hours
3
Intro Grad Stdy In Mus

An introduction to the basic bibliographic tools and research techniques in music. Offered fall semester.

MUS
502
Hours
3
Film Scoring

A study of the art of scoring music for films. The course will examine aesthetics of film scoring and apply it in this course. Offered fall semester.

MUS
503
Hours
3
18th-Century Counterpoint II

The analysis and writing of fugue, variation, ground-bass, and canon.

MUS
504
Hours
3
Analysis of Tonal Music

Survey of recent analytical techniques for tonal repertoires with an emphasis on creating close readings of complete pieces.

MUS
505
Hours
3
Studio Tech Arrang Orchestrn

This course is an approach to arranging and orchestration in both jazz and commercial settings. The emphasis will be placed on writing for the studio orchestra, MIDI instrumentation, and vocal groups with a focus on the 4- to 6-piece group (jazz and commercial). Offered fall semester.

MUS
510
Hours
3
Advanced Arranging

Study of current techniques in arranging, including use of symmetrical scales and chords, pedal points, polytonality and planing techniques. Offered spring semester.

MUS
512
Hours
3
Electronic Music I

A survey of seminal works featuring electronic elements. Mastering the principles of recording, editing, signal processing, mixing, mastering, MIDI, sampling, and sound design. This course encourages work that overlaps with other programs of study; particularly composition, performance, audio engineering, and music production.

MUS
514
Hours
3
Electronic Music II

A continued survey of seminal works featuring electronic elements. Instruction in the design and utilization of sound-generating computer programs for digital synthesis, MIDI, and advanced techniques associated with recording and producing audio. This course encourages work that overlaps with other programs of study; particularly, composition, performance, and audio engineering degrees.

MUS
516
Hours
3
Special Topics in Music Theory

Advanced course in music theory; topics may vary according to instructor.

MUS
517
Hours
3
Special Topics in Music Composition

Advanced course in music composition; topics may vary according to instructor.

MUS
518
Hours
3
Schenkerian Analysis

Study of pitch structure in tonal compositions as revealed by Heinrich Schenker and his followers.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 504
MUS
519
Hours
3
Adv Composition I

Creation of large-scale musical compositions. Offered fall and spring semesters and on demand.

MUS
520
Hours
3
Adv Composition II

Creation of large-scale musical compositions. Offered fall and spring semesters and on demand.

MUS
525
Hours
3
Instrumentation

A survey of instrumental strengths, abilities, and weaknesses. Basic instrumentation and writing for all ensembles and orchestra. This course encourages work that overlaps with other programs of study; particularly composition, performance, audio engineering, and music production.

MUS
527
Hours
3
Studies In Special Lit

Materials vary each semester. May be repeated for credit up to four semesters.

MUS
528
Hours
3
Orchestration

A survey of instrumental strengths, abilities, and weaknesses. Special emphasis on the art and science of writing for larger ensembles. This course encourages work that overlaps with other programs of study; particularly composition, performance, audio engineering, and music production.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 525
MUS
532
Hours
2
Graduate Diction Review

This course is an intensive review of undergraduate diction designed for graduate students who did not perform adequately on the Diction Diagnostic examination at matriculation. A grade of no lower than C must be earned in this course if the student is to satisfy the requirement for mediation.

Prerequisite(s): In order to register for this course, the student must have been accepted into the MM or DMA program in Vocal Performance.
MUS
534
Hours
3
Renaissance Proseminar

An intensive study of the music, the composers, the diverse styles, genres, and techniques, the theoretical and aesthetic principles, and the performance practices associated with music of the Renaissance via reading, listening, and musical analysis.

MUS
535
Hours
3
Baroque Proseminar

An intensive study of the music, the composers, the diverse styles, genres, and techniques, the theoretical and aesthetic principles, and the performance practices associated with Baroque music via reading, listening, and musical analysis.

MUS
536
Hours
3
Prosem Opera History Lit

Survey of operatic styles from the 17th to the 20th centuries via discussion and analysis of selected works.

MUS
537
Hours
3
Analysis of 20th-Century Music

Survey of a variety of technical approaches to composition in the 20th century and such organizing techniques as harmony, voice leading, textural design, form, and orchestration.

MUS
539
Hours
2
Special Topics in Lyric Diction

This course is a rotation of special topics in advanced lyric diction designed for graduate students demonstrating basic proficiency in International Phonetic Alphabet usage as applied to lyric diction.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 532
MUS
545
Hours
3
Graduate Vocal Pedagogy

A detailed study of the historical and contemporary methods of pedagogy, and analysis of pedagogical problems.

MUS
546
Hours
3
Spanish Diction

This course entails the in-depth study and practice of Spanish lyric diction – its rules, exceptions, and special circumstances. Both Castilian and Latin American diction will be introduced.

Prerequisite(s): Students registering in this course should have had an undergraduate course in lyric singing diction and be familiar with the International Phonetic Alphabet.
MUS
547
Hours
3
Russian Diction

This course entails the in-depth study and practice of Russian lyric diction – its rules, exceptions, and special circumstances.

Prerequisite(s): Students registering in this course should have had an undergraduate course in lyric singing diction and be familiar with the International Phonetic Alphabet.
MUS
550
Hours
3
Prosem Music Classic Era

An intensive study of the music, the composers, the diverse styles and techniques, the theoretical and aesthetic principles, and the performance practices associated with music of the pre-classical and classical periods via reading, listening, and musical analysis.

MUS
552
Hours
1-3
Directed Studies Piano

Independent research projects in piano pedagogy. Offered each semester.

MUS
553
Hours
3
Prosem Music Romantic Pd

An intensive study of the music, the composers, the diverse styles and techniques, the theoretical and aesthetic principles, and the performance practices associated with music of the 19th century via reading, listening, and musical analysis.

MUS
554
Hours
3
Proseminar In Jazz

A study of jazz history and performance practices as applied to the performing musician and educator via transcription, analysis and research. Offered spring semester.

MUS
558
Hours
3
Prosem Music 20th Centry

An intensive study of the music, the composers, the diverse styles and techniques, the theoretical and aesthetic principles, and the performance practices associated with music composed after 1900 via reading, listening, and musical analysis.

MUS
559
Hours
3
Spec Topics Musicology

Advanced study of a selected topic in musicology. Offered on demand.

MUS
561
Hours
3
Hy Wind Band Trad Lit

Comprehensive study of band history from the Renaissance to the present, together with a survey of early and traditional wind works of Mozart, Mendelssohn, Berlioz, Holst, Grainger, Poulenc and others. Offered fall semesters and during the first summer terms of even-numbered years.

MUS
562
Hours
3
Contemp Wind Ensmble Lit

Detailed examination of wind ensemble literature since 1950, with emphasis on performance analysis and conducting techniques in the works of Schuller, Hindemith, Persichetti, Schwantner, Penderecki, Bassett, Krenek and others. Offered spring semesters and during the first summer terms of odd-numbered years.

MUS
563
Hours
3
Projects In Wind Music

Survey of rehearsal techniques and studies in wind performance practices and transcription. Offered fall and spring semesters and during the first summer term.

MUS
564
Hours
2
Wind Ensemble Pract I

Students are required to participate as conducting assistants and, if assigned, as performers in an instrumental ensemble. Offered fall semester.

MUS
565
Hours
2
Wind Ensemble Pract II

Continuation of Wind Ensemble Practicum I. Offered spring semester.

MUS
568
Hours
2
Sem Wind Lit-Chambr Form

An analytical survey of the content and performance practices of selected wind ensemble literature for chamber groups.

MUS
571
Hours
2
Choral Literature 1450-1750

In-depth survey of choral literature up to 1750. Offered spring semesters of odd-numbered years.

MUS
572
Hours
2
Choral Lit 1750-Present

In-depth survey of choral literature since 1750. Offered spring semesters of even-numbered years.

MUS
574
Hours
2
Graduate Vocal Literature I

In-depth survey of the performance criteria and historical significance of solo vocal literature of the United States, British Isles, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, and Central/South American. Offered in Alternate years.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 474 and MUS 475
MUS
577
Hours
3
Adv Organ Literature I

A survey of the literature of the organ from the 15th to the 18th centuries. Offered fall semesters of even-numbered years.

MUS
581
Hours
2
Liturgy Arts Worship Practices

A study of the relationship between liturgy, music, and other related arts, both in history and current practice.

MUS
591
Hours
3
Readings in Music History

Readings in Music History.

MUS
592
Hours
3
Adv Choral Conducting

Representative literature from all periods is studied and conducted. Conducting techniques, rehearsal and vocal techniques, diction, performance practice, and score analysis are emphasized. Offered each semester. May be repeated for credit with varied repertoire.

MUS
594
Hours
3
Adv Instrumental Conduct

Baton technique, score reading, analysis, interpretation, rehearsal techniques and instrumental problems in a few selected scores. Offered spring semester.

MUS
595
Hours
3
Graduate Theory Review

This course is a review and recasting of classical concepts, including harmony, counterpoint, and form.

MUS
596
Hours
0
Comprehensive Examination

All master of music students are required to register for this course at the beginning of the semester during which they take the comprehensive examination. A grade will be determined entirely by an assessment of the student's performance on the comprehensive examination and will either be pass or fail. The course may be repeated once and must be passed if the student is to graduate.

MUS
597
Hours
0
Oral Examination

All master of music students are required to register for this course at the beginning of the semester during which they take the oral examination. A grade will be determined entirely by an assessment of the student's performance on the oral examination and will either be pass or fail. The course may be repeated once and must be passed if the student is to graduate.

MUS
598
Hours
1-12
Non-Thesis Research

No description available.

MUS
599
Hours
1-6
Thesis Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required master’s-level research thesis hours toward the master’s degree in music. The course is conducted under the guidance of the thesis advisor. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing master's students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology, with the aim of producing an original research contribution that represents a novel development in the field, or a novel perspective on a pre-existing topic in the field.

MUS
619
Hours
4
Adv Composition III

No description available.

MUS
620
Hours
4
Adv Composition IV

No description available.

MUS
622
Hours
3
Sem Medieval Renaiss Mus

An intensive study of a specific topic associated with Medieval and/or Renaissance music. Topic varies.

MUS
625
Hours
3
Seminar Romantic Music

An intensive study of a specific topic associated with 19th-century music. Topic varies.

MUS
626
Hours
3
Sem Twentieth Cent Music

An intensive study of a specific topic associated with music written in the 20th century. Topic varies.

MUS
639
Hours
2
Special Topics in Lyric Diction

This course is a rotation of special topics in advanced lyric diction designed for graduate students demonstrating basic proficiency in International Phonetic Alphabet usage as applied to lyric diction.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 532
MUS
640
Hours
3
Opera Pedagogy and Stage Direction I

This two-course sequence is designed for graduate students interested in teaching opera stage craft and in opera stage direction. Opera Pedagogy and Stage Direction I will primarily focus on administration and teaching within an Opera Workshop training and performing program.

Prerequisite(s): One semester each of MUA 560 (Opera Workshop) and MUA 561 (Opera Production) is required.
MUS
642
Hours
3
Vocal Pedagogy

An analytical survey of voice teaching with emphasis on practical application. Offered on demand.

MUS
643
Hours
3
Brass Wdwind Strg Pedagy

Intended to teach doctoral students how to be successful in applied studio teaching at the collegiate and preparatory level. The focus of the course will be specific relative to the student's major instrument. Offered each semester.

MUS
644
Hours
3
Advanced Vocal Pedagogy II

An advanced study of modern vocal pedagogy with special attention to recent acoustical research and technology, and its practical application in the voice studio.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 545 or MUS 642
MUS
650
Hours
3
Wind Conduct Pedagogy

A practical and theoretical study of conducting instruction.

MUS
651
Hours
3
Choral Conduct Pedagogy

A practical and theoretical study of conducting instruction.

MUS
652
Hours
2
Special Topics Vocal Lit I

In-depth survey of the performance criteria and historical significance of selected repertoire from the solo vocal literature.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 474 and MUS 475
MUS
653
Hours
3
Special Topics - Vocal Lit I

Students will acquire a basic working knowledge of standard solo art song by composers from Great Britain and France.

MUS
669
Hours
2
Seminar in Wind Literature Large Forms

The Seminar in Wind Literature, Large Forms, focuses on a particular genre, composer or style period within the wind band repertoire. The seminar for Spring 2014 will explore the music of David Maslanka. Mr. Maslanka is considered to be one of the most significant composer of wind music over the later portion of the 20th century to the present. The works to be studied were selected based on: an effort to include a representative sample of Maslanka’s complete catalogue, an effort to include representative types of his works (e.g. concerti, symphonies, etc.), an effort to include the works considered to be most significant, and the works intrinsic value.

MUS
674
Hours
2
Topics Choral Literature

A thorough analysis and historical study of the repertoire for the lecture recital. May be repeated for credit.

MUS
677
Hours
3
Topics In Organ Lit

In-depth study of the organ literature of a specific period, its content and performance practice related to the organs of the period, and the performance of the literature. Offered each semester. May be repeated for credit if literature varies.

MUS
692
Hours
3
Adv Choral Conducting

Advanced conducting techniques, score analysis and preparation, performance practice and interpretation, rehearsal, and vocal techniques and diction.

MUS
694
Hours
3
Adv Wind Conducting

Advanced baton technique, score reading, interpretation, rehearsal techniques and instrumental problems in selected scores.

MUS
696
Hours
0
Comprehensive Examination

All doctor of musical arts students are required to register for this course at the beginning of the semester during which they take the comprehensive examination. A grade will be determined entirely by an assessment of the student's performance on the comprehensive examination and will either be pass or fail. The course may be repeated once and must be passed if the student is to graduate.

MUS
697
Hours
0
Oral Examination

All doctor of musical arts students are required to register for this course at the beginning of the semester during which they take the oral examination. A grade will be determined entirely by an assessment of the student's performance on the oral examination and will either be pass or fail. The course may be repeated once and must be passed if the student is to graduate.

MUS
698
Hours
1-3
Non-Dissertatn Research

No description available.

MUS
699
Hours
1-12
Document Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required doctoral-level research dissertation hours toward the doctoral degree in music. The course is conducted under the guidance of the dissertation advisor. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing doctoral students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology, with the aim of producing an original research contribution that represents a novel development in the field, or a novel perspective on a pre-existing topic in the field.

MUSM
500
Hours
3
Museum Internship

This course is normally taken near the end of the museum studies program after the majority of other required courses have been completed. For the internship, students will develop a project proposal for a 40-hour unpaid internship at a host museum of their choice. Once the proposal is approved by the MUSM Internship Coordinator and MUSM Chair, students will complete the internship at their chosen host museum and be evaluated by their host museum supervisor and MUSM Internship Coordinator.

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the MUSM program, completion of at least two of the required courses (MUSM 501, MUSM 502, and MUSM 503), Academic Advisor’s approval of the internship proposal, and MUSM Administrator’s approval of the internship proposal.
MUSM
501
Hours
3
Museum Administration

This course utilizes case studies, analysis of timely topical issues, and problem-based learning exercises to explore many facets of museum studies relevant to administration and management in not-for-profit museums of various types (art, history, natural history, or science/technology). Intended for students considering a career in arts administration, or museums specifically, this course provides an inter-disciplinary introduction to museum work. Students will gain an understanding of the history and philosophy of museums, the role of museums in society, collecting policies, governance, strategic planning, budgeting, grant-writing, museum ethics, multicultural issues, and legal issues in museums. Behind-the-scenes visits to museums and guest speakers will be included.

MUSM
502
Hours
3
Museum Collections Management

This course considers the intellectual, physical, legal, financial, social, and ethical challenges of preserving and providing access to museum collections. Through lectures, readings, hands-on activities, and field trips students explore the theory and practice of collections management and learn how to maximize available resources for collections care in any museum regardless of size.

Prerequisite(s): This course has no prerequisites. Students are expected only to have an interest in the course topic and content, a willingness to be active participants in the learning community that the course is designed to create, and the time and energy to complete the required in-class and out-of-class learning activities and assignments.
MUSM
503
Hours
3
Museum Education and Exhibition

This course provides an overview of museum exhibition and education initiatives; two of the most important functions of all museums. The emphasis of the first part of the course will be on critiquing, designing and presenting museum exhibitions to various audiences. As exhibition and education are intricately linked in museums, the education component of this course will explore various ways to engage the visiting public through museum displays as well as other public outreach programs. Students should be prepared to not only design appealing museums displays but also successfully export their content in various formats to various publics that include schoolchildren.

Prerequisite(s): This course has no prerequisites. Students are expected only to have an interest in the course topic and content, a willingness to be active participants in the learning community that the course is designed to create, and the time and energy to complete the required in-class and out-of-class learning activities and assignments.
MUSM
505
Hours
3
Exhibit Design & Production

This course introduces future museum professionals to an artistic perspective on exhibit design and production. We will learn to use modern tools to enhance a variety of design scenarios. Lighting, material, and manufacturing technologies will be explored. Digital design software training will establish a skill set with immediate practical applications that students can easily build upon. Student designers will refine strategies and techniques required to engage today’s ever-changing audience, developing unique artistic responses to inspirational content selected from the vast collections of the University Museums. The class will visit sites for both display and manufacturing research. Hands-on exhibit development will help students to generate a portfolio of projects to assist with placement in the professional museum job market.

PH
501
Hours
3
Classical Dynamics

Variational principles and Lagrange's equations; two-body central-force problems; kinematics of rigid-body motion; rigid-body equations of motion; special relativity; Hamilton's equations of motion; and canonical transformations.

PH
505
Hours
3
Physics For Science Teachers

Selected topics in contemporary physics for high school and post-secondary science teachers.

PH
511
Hours
3
Biophysics

Physics of biological systems: proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, supramolecular structures, and molecular motors; structure, function, energetics, thermodynamics, bionanotechnology. Emphasis on systems that are best understood in physical and molecular detail.

PH
512
Hours
1
Physics Pedagogy

This is a course in teaching methodologies for introductory physics, based on recent results from physics education research.

Prerequisite(s): None
Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: None
PH
523
Hours
3
Relativity

Special relativity, equivalence principle, tensor analysis, gravitational effects, curvature, Einstein's field equations, action principle, classic tests of Einstein's theory.

PH
531
Hours
3
Electromagnetic Theory

Electric and magnetic fields, Green's functions, and Maxwell's equations.

PH
532
Hours
3
Electromagnetic Theory

Electromagnetic waves, relativity, and selected topics.

Prerequisite(s): PH 531
PH
534
Hours
3
Digtl Elect Comp Interfc

Theory and practical application of digital integrated circuits, including gates, flip flops, counters, latches, and displays. Computer data acquisition and control using LabView, A/D and D/A fundamentals. Digital communications.

PH
541
Hours
3
Quantum Mechanics

Solution of the Schroedinger equation, matrix methods, angular momentum, and approximation methods.

PH
542
Hours
3
Quantum Mechanics

Time-dependent perturbation theory, scattering theory, radiation, identical particles, and spin.

Prerequisite(s): PH 541
PH
551
Hours
3
Machine Learning

The course will cover a mixture of foundational and applied machine learning topics related to practical applications in analysis of large scientific data. Students will learn the theory behind various machine learning algorithms and tools and will learn how to apply them to real-world problems. This course will introduce the fundamentals of machine learning and classification theory based on statistical learning and describe classes of popular algorithms in depth: decision and rule-based methods (decision trees and rules, bagging and boosting, random forests), deep learning-based models (fully connected, convolutional, recurrent, recursive, Bayesian, geometric deep learning and graph neural networks) as well as other machine learning algorithms. The lectures will be augmented by active learning techniques to promote greater and deeper student engagement. There will be various in-class activities and small-group discussions and problem solving to allow students to build and reinforce connections with fellow students.

Prerequisite(s): Some familiarity object-oriented programming languages (eg. Python, C++) or numerical computing environments would be useful for completion of the practical exercises.
PH
561
Hours
3
Nuclear Particle Physics

Structure and properties of nuclear and subnuclear matter; conservation laws; scattering and decay processes; and fundamental interactions.

PH
571
Hours
3
Statistical Physics

Ensembles, partition function, quantum statistics, Bose and Fermi systems, phase transitions and critical phenomena, and applications.

PH
581
Hours
3
Solid State Physics

Structure of simple crystals; thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties of solids; the free-electron model and the band approximation; and semiconductors.

PH
582
Hours
1-3
Topics Physics & Astronomy

May deal with any physics or astronomy topic not covered by existing courses. The course title is added at the time the course is taught. Repeat credit is allowed for different course titles.

PH
585
Hours
3
Magnetism: Fundamentals and Applications

PH585 is the first course of series of graduate level courses on magnetism (PH585, PH586 - Advanced Magnetism: Magnetic Materials, Phenomena and Devices), magnetic phenomena, magnetic materials with examples of magnetic devices for physical science and engineering students. The course is based on a combination of physical principles (materials physics, condensed mater, physics of magnetism) and examples their applications. Lecture examples, lecture and home work problems throughout the course will be based on applications (see list of applications in the topics list) with emphasize on impact of fundamental magnetism for advances in particular technology.

PH
586
Hours
3
Advanced Magnetism: Phenomena, Materials, Devices

PH586 a graduate level course in magnetism, magnetic phenomena, magnetic materials with examples of magnetic devices for physical science and engineering students. The course is based on a combination of physical principles (condensed mater and physics of magnetism) and examples their applications to magnetization process and magneto-transport phenomena. The course material will include the following topics: • Review Principles of Magnetism: Fundamental Magnetic Properties • Magnetic domains and domain walls • Thermal Effects • Micromagnetics • Magnetization Processes • Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert Equation • Hard and Soft Magnetic Materials , Permanent magnet applications • Overview of modern magnetic recording: magnetic recording media • Ferromagnetic Resonance • Interlayer and Interfacial Exchange and Exchange Bias • Review Principles of Electronic structure and Electronic transport • Magneto-transport Phenomena • Anisotropic Magnetoresistance • Giant Magnetoresistance • Tunneling Magnetoresistance • Overview of MagntoElectronic devices : HDD reader, MRAM • Special topics may be included, such as critical phenomena (Ising/Heisenberg model), magnetic and non-magnetic neutron scattering, or principles of VSM magnetometry, spin polarized electron characterization techniques.

PH
590
Hours
3
Research Techniques

This course provides graduate students with domain-specific skills and knowledge in their research specialty. This training is expected to be undertaken in the context of active engagement by the student in an ongoing or semester-long research project. Alternatively, if formal preparation beyond the available courses is necessary for a student's success within their specialty, such formal preparation (reading, assignments, etc) will be performed under the direction and supervision of the instructor. Any combination of active research and additional specialty formal preparation may be specified by the instructor, as is necessary to advance the student's knowledge and skill toward that necessary to plan and perform successful research in their specialty.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor is required. Core courses must be completed before taking this Research Techniques course.
PH
591
Hours
3
Advanced Laboratory

Experimental work in modern physics at an advanced level.

PH
595
Hours
3
Independent Study

No description available.

PH
597
Hours
1
Physics Seminar

Required of all full-time physics graduate students each semester in residence. (Students specializing in astronomy must take AY 597.) Students are required to attend at least 10 department colloquia and/or specialty research seminars. Students in their second year and beyond are required to give one oral research presentation.

PH
598
Hours
1-9
Non-Thesis Research

No description available.

PH
599
Hours
1-9
Thesis Research

No description available.

PH
641
Hours
3
Relativistic Quantum Mechanics

The Dirac equation, Lorentz covariance, free-particle solutions of the Dirac equation, Foldy-Wouthuysen transformation, propagator theory, and applications to quantum electrodynamics.

Prerequisite(s): PH 542
PH
642
Hours
3
Quantum Field Theory

Classical field theory, quantization of free fields, interacting fields, the scattering matrix, Feynman rules and diagrams, evaluation of integrals and divergences, and electroweak and strong interactions. Offered according to demand.

Prerequisite(s): PH 641
PH
661
Hours
3
High Energy Physics

Gauge invariance, non-Abelian gauge theories, hidden symmetries, electroweak interactions of leptons and quarks, strong interactions among quarks, string theories, and phenomenology of high-energy interactions. Offered according to demand.

Prerequisite(s): PH 642
PH
662
Hours
3
High Energy Physics II

This course will review physics beyond the Standard Model, Grand Unified Theories, Supersymmetric Theories, Superstrings, and Exact Solutions in Quantum Field Theory.

Prerequisite(s): PH 661
PH
681
Hours
3
Adv Solid State Physics

Computational methods in solid-state physics are explored in more detail than in PH 581. Band structure calculations, Green's functions, density-functional methods, superconductivity, and disordered materials. Offered according to demand.

Prerequisite(s): PH 581
PH
682
Hours
1-6
Selected Topics Physics

May deal with any physics topic not covered by existing courses. The course title is added at the time each course is taught. Repeat credit is allowed for different course titles.

PH
698
Hours
1-9
Non-Dissertat Research

Because this is non-dissertation research, students may repeat this course each semester for up to 18 credit hours.

PH
699
Hours
1-12
Dissertation Research

No description available.

PSC
500
Hours
0.5-1.5
Departmental Seminar I

This course covers information on teaching, research, and the profession of political science.

PSC
501
Hours
0.5-1.5
Departmental Seminar II

This course covers information on teaching, research, and the profession of political science. A continuation of PSC 500.

PSC
511
Hours
3
Public Opinion

The formation, distribution, structure, properties, and techniques of measuring public opinions in the United States.

PSC
515
Hours
3
US National Government Institutions

A detailed analysis of the Constitutional design, evolution and development, current structure and functioning, and policy outputs of the US Congress, Presidency, and the Federal Bureaucracy. Key political science theories, current public controversies, and reform proposals concerning these Federal institutions will be discussed.

PSC
521
Hours
3
Research Design

Includes but is not limited to the role of theory, development of hypotheses, modes of observation and analysis, and testing of hypotheses.

PSC
522
Hours
3
Quant Methods PSC I

Introduction to statistical techniques, including univariate and bivariate descriptive statistics and their application within the field of political science.

PSC
542
Hours
3
Internatl Conflict

An examination of the various kinds of violent conflict in which nation-states become involved.

PSC
543
Hours
3
Comparative Pub Pol

An examination of the actors and processes involved in making public policy, with an emphasis on the question of what kinds of governments are responsive to popular demands.

PSC
552
Hours
3
American Political Thought

Investigates the origin and direction of the U.S. political ideology, including liberalism, civic republicanism, and debates condemning American exceptionalism.

PSC
561
Hours
3
Administrative Regultn

The impact of legal powers and procedures of administrative agencies on public policy. Analysis of regulatory powers in American governments.

PSC
562
Hours
3
Public Personnel Admin

A study of the American public personnel system, with an emphasis on the political setting of government employment, equal opportunity and affirmative action, and collective bargaining.

PSC
565
Hours
3
Foundations of Public Administration

Introduction to the scope, theory, and substantive issues of public administration.

PSC
595
Hours
1-6
Dir Reading & Research

No description available.

PSC
598
Hours
1-6
Dir Reading & Research

No description available.

PSC
599
Hours
1-6
Thesis Research

No description available.

PSC
610
Hours
3
Core Seminar in American Politics

This is a survey of classic or foundational research in most areas of American Politics, incorporating studies of the mass public, elites, and national-level institutions. The objectives are to help prepare students for their Comprehensive Exams in American Politics, and to provide introductions to various approaches and subject areas within American Politics that can be explored further in more advanced, focused graduate seminars. This course is required for all students taking American Politics as a graduate field.

PSC
611
Hours
3
Amer Polit Behavior

Research and methodology in the areas of social and psychological factors related to voting, party preference, and ideology.

PSC
612
Hours
3
Judicial Politics

Examines the role of the courts in political systems with primary emphasis on the United States Supreme Court.

PSC
613
Hours
3
State Politics and Policy

In this course we will examine theories and related research on state government and the policymaking process in the U.S. states. The course is divided into three parts. For approximately the first third of the semester, we will examine a fairly representative set of readings which span a broad range of political institutions through which policy is made. These institutions include the office of the governor, the state legislature, the state judicial system, and the various practices of direct democracy across the states. Part two of the course will be spent studying theories of the state policy process. We will examine a variety of theories, reflecting a broad range of forces that are thought to play a significant role in shaping state policy outcomes. As we will see, despite the complex and seemingly idiosyncratic nature of the policymaking process, state politics scholars have identified many systematic relationships between various institutional and contextual variables, and state policy outcomes. The insights that have been generated from this literature not only contribute to our understanding of state policymaking, but in many cases they shed light on debates that are relevant to scholars of American (national) politics, or in some cases, comparative politics. In the final section of the course, we will examine research in several substantive policy areas which have traditionally been considered the domain of the states. Our emphasis in this section will be broadened to include not just studies of policy adoption, but studies of policy implementation and impact as well.

PSC
614
Hours
3
Race and American Politics

Despite the passage of the Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Voting Rights Act (1965) fifty years ago, and the recent election of an African American president in 2008, racial inequality persists across many dimensions of American life, including earnings, wealth, educational and occupational attainment, health and longevity, and access to political power and influence. Despite claims of a “post-racial” America, the events in Ferguson, Missouri and the recent movement that they have sparked, serve to remind us that racial inequality and its impact on race relations continue to play a central role in American politics. Today, African Americans and Latinos comprise approximately a quarter of the U.S. population. In many cities and some states, white Anglo citizens actually comprise a minority of the population, and demographic projections over the next two decades suggest that the white share of the population will continue to decline. Thus, it seems clear that race relations will remain central to understanding American politics at all levels of government in the years to come. In this course we will examine theories and related research on the role of race relations and racial stratification in American politics. The course is divided into four major sections. The first section of the course examines theories of racial prejudice. In this section we will examine some of the most important debates in the literature, including the possible existence and precise definition of a “new racism,” innovations regarding the measurement of prejudice to overcome social desirability bias, and the effects of increasing diversity on racial attitudes and race relations. In part two of the course we will examine the effects of racial attitudes on political behavior. We will examine the effects of race and prejudice on vote choice, the role of racial attitudes in the growth and success of the Republic Party in the South in recent decades, racial framing effects and the effects of the use of racial “code words” in campaigns and the mass media, and the role that racial attitudes have played in evaluations of and support for Barack Obama. In part three of the course, we turn out attention to the causes and consequences of the election of minority elected officials. What factors contribute to the success of black and Latino candidates in elections? And what difference does it make? In this section we will examine the debate over the importance of minority descriptive representation in advancing minority interests, as well as the effects of the increasing diversification of elected officials on other aspects of American politics. In the final section of the course, we will examine the importance of race in the policy process. We begin by examining theories and evidence of the influence of race relations in policy design and policy adoption. We then turn our attention to the importance of race in policy implementation and policy outcomes.

PSC
616
Hours
3
Topics In American Politics

An examination of selected problems in American politics. Content varies.

PSC
621
Hours
3
Quant Meth In PSC II

Data analysis and statistical applications in political research, including data processing, inferential statistics, correlation and regression, multivariate analysis, and other multidimensional techniques.

PSC
631
Hours
3
Sem Comparatve Politic

A survey of the theoretical literature in the field of comparative politics.

PSC
632
Hours
3
Spec Topics Comparative Pol

An examination of selected problems in comparative politics.

PSC
641
Hours
3
Issues Internatl Rel

An examination of major problem areas in the international system and their effects. Content varies.

PSC
642
Hours
3
Core Seminar in International Relations

A survey of contemporary theoretical approaches to the study of international relations, providing an overview of traditional and behavioral orientations.

PSC
643
Hours
3
International Relations Theory (I): Realism

This is the first of a series of two seminars on the core "traditions" of international theory. "Traditions" means a series of loosely connected ontological, epistemological and normative propositions: claims as to what the world is made of, how it can be understood, and what the work of scholarship could or should be. These propositions are interwoven in a variety of ways that make them hard to unravel. They are made even more so by the fact that they are intercut with a variety of different methodologies to form highly disparate research programs. Core concepts and testable propositions meld with background beliefs and lived experiences to structure our thinking in ways that can be hard to see.

PSC
645
Hours
3
International Relations Theory (II): IR-Liberalism

This is the second of a series of seminars on the core "traditions" of international theory. "Traditions" means a series of loosely connected ontological, epistemological and normative propositions: claims as to what the world is made of, how it can be understood, and what the work of scholarship should be. These propositions are interwoven in a variety of ways that make them hard to unravel. They are made even more so by the fact that they are intercut with a variety of different methodologies to form highly disparate research programs. As a result, what we think of as ‘IR-liberalism’ cannot be studied as a series of simple and testable propositions, nor as simply the extension of a consensus body of philosophical or political principles into the field of world politics.

PSC
646
Hours
3
Civil Wars

This course is an introduction to the advanced study of civil wars. We will explore: the impact, causes, duration, and outcome of civil war; the duration of peace after civil war; peacekeeping. Seminars will consist of Power Point lectures, student presentations, and discussion. Students are expected to write quality research papers that are theoretical, analytical and bring to bear empirical evidence.

PSC
647
Hours
3
Foreign Policy Decision Making

This class is an overview of the key components of Foreign Policy Decision Making (FPDM). Learning goals include understanding theories and models pertaining to FPDM as evidenced by student presentations, an exam, and a term paper. Students are expected to participate in class discussions.

PSC
651
Hours
3
Political Theory Sem

An examination of key political theorists from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Assigned works may vary but typically include those by Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, J. S. Mill, Marx, and Nietzsche.

PSC
653
Hours
3
Special Topics

An examination of selected political theorists. Content varies.

PSC
662
Hours
3
Organization Theory

An analysis of the theories of organization and management that examines models, reviews current administrative philosophy, and presents contemporary trends in organization and management.

PSC
663
Hours
3
Sel Prob Public Admin

May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 hours of credit. In-depth analysis of a policy issue or administrative problem. Specific topics vary.

PSC
664
Hours
3
Public Policy Analysis

Focuses on the analysis of public policy through techniques based on economics, systems theory, and political reasoning. Explores the role of policy analysis in democratic society and addresses applications of public policy analysis to contemporary policy issues.

PSC
665
Hours
3
Local Government Administration

This course examines major local government issues and the administrative approaches to solving these problems. The focus will be on government managers and public-sector employees in localities. Topics will include the difficulties of providing human services through street level bureaucracies, local government policymaking, and how to achieve innovation. These topics will be examined in both an historical and contemporary context, with special emphasis on the impact of the political climate on the management of local government agencies. Using a case-study approach, students will learn what public managers actually do and will evaluate the effectiveness of their leadership and management strategies.

PSC
667
Hours
3
Public Budgeting

Problems of financial management in governmental units: revenue sources, budgeting, financial management, and control.

PSC
668
Hours
3
Program Evaluation

This course introduces students to the framework of evaluation, the development of plans to perform various types of evaluations, and the data collection tools for implementing evaluation. It focuses on various disciplines, including performance measurement, management, and data analysis. Additionally, we will explore the role of evaluators, program staff, and stakeholders in planning, implementing, and responding to program evaluation.

PSC
679
Hours
3-6
Internship & Research

Field work and research opportunities to be supervised by departmental faculty.

PSC
699
Hours
1-12
Dissertation Research

No description available.

PY
581
Hours
1-3
Readings In Py Grad

Selected supervised readings.

PY
591
Hours
3
Seminar In Py Grad

In-depth examination of a selected contemporary psychological area. Different sections offered each semester. Section descriptions are available at registration.

PY
599
Hours
1-12
Thesis Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required master’s-level research thesis hours toward the master’s degree [in your field]. The course is conducted under the guidance of the thesis advisor. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing master's students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology, with the aim of producing an original research contribution that represents a novel development in the field, or a novel perspective on a pre-existing topic in the field.

PY
602
Hours
3
Advanced Statistics I

An applied course explaining how to use categorical predictor variables to explain continuous response variables. Covers t-tests, ANOVA, and nonparametric alternatives in between-, within-, and mixed-model designs.

PY
603
Hours
3
Advanced Statistics II

An applied course explaining how to use continuous predictor variables to explain continuous response variables. Covers correlation, regression, and general linear models including both categorical and continuous predictor variables.

PY
604
Hours
3
Multivariate Methods Analysis

Multivariate analysis, with emphasis on MANOVA, discriminant analysis, canonical correlation, and the multivibrate approach to repeated measures analyses.

PY
607
Hours
3
Research Methods Psych

Study and analysis of psychological methodology.

PY
608
Hours
3
Introduction To Ethics

Introduction to ethical issues as they affect the practice of psychology.

PY
609
Hours
4
Psycholog Assessment I

Principles of psychological evaluation; introduction to the clinical use of assessment techniques, with particular emphasis on intellectual assessment.

PY
610
Hours
3
Psycholog Assessment II

The theory and application of projective techniques and personality inventories for adults.

PY
612
Hours
3
Psych Assessment III

Principles of psychological evaluation, with particular emphasis on the assessment of children.

PY
614
Hours
3
Categorical Data Analysis

Advanced graduate statistic course meant to educate about the statistical analysis tools for analyzing binary and categorical data.

Prerequisite(s): PY 602 and PY 603 and PY 607
PY
615
Hours
3
Structural Equation Modeling

This course will provide you with an introduction to the theory and application of structural equation models. Structural equation models are a class of statistical techniques that incorporate regression analysis, path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and full scale models incorporating both measurement and structural components. These techniques are useful for both experimental and non-experimental data; for cross-sectional datasets; for multiple-group comparisons; and for longitudinal datasets, including the modeling of growth curves.

Prerequisite(s): PY 602 and PY 603 or any equivalent course Some knowledge on ANOVA, Multiple Regression, and Multivariate Data Analysis
PY
616
Hours
3
Multilevel Modeling

Given the nature of the nesting data structure in social science including psychology (e.g., patients are nested within the clinicians), it is crucial to know how to handle the data dependency when analyzing this kind of nesting structured data. This course is designed to teach students the concept of MLM and the statistical technique to analyze the data appropriately.

Prerequisite(s): Students are expected to have taken: PY602 and PY603 or any equivalent courses. Students are expected to have some knowledge in ANOVA and Multiple Regression. Students who have not taken the required courses have to meet with me before they register for this course.
PY
617
Hours
3
Supervision, Consultation and Interprofessional Skills

This course is designed to expose students to the current body of research on clinical supervision and professional consultation in clinical Psychology in order to prepare them for the role of supervisor.

Prerequisite(s): 2nd year clinical psychology graduate student.
PY
618
Hours
3
Statistical Consulting

Students in this course will be introduced to statistical consulting techniques useful for work with researchers and policy makers in university and/or industry. This course is especially designed to improve student’s real-world problem solving skills through experiential learning opportunities.Students are expected to have some knowledge in ANOVA, Multiple Regression, Multilevel Modeling, and Structural Equation Modeling.

Prerequisite(s): PY602 and PY603
PY
619
Hours
3
Prin Of Psychotherapy

The study of psychotherapeutic processes, outcomes, and systems, with particular attention given to the operations common to all approaches.

PY
621
Hours
1
Psychotherapy Laboratory

A skills-building seminar emphasizing interview and communications techniques. Introduction to practicum.

PY
625
Hours
1
Contemp Issues Research

Current issues relating to research in cognitive and individual differences are presented and discussed.

PY
629
Hours
3
Biological Bases of Behavior

The study of brain mechanisms of perception and thought through a variety of methodological approaches (e.g., lesions, brain imaging, and normal subject experiments).

PY
630
Hours
3
Affective Neurophysiology

This course will provide an overview of the principles, theory, and applications of human affective neurophysiology. The course will provide an introduction to theory and research in major areas of affective neuroscience, including cross-level integration of anatomical, affect, and physiology data. The course will provide an introduction to laboratory techniques and methodological principles in human affective neurophysiological methods. Readings will come from the texts as well as relevant selections from the current literature. The course will involve a combination of lecture, discussion, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises.

Prerequisite(s): PY 629
PY
631
Hours
1-3
Practicum In Psych I

Supervised experience in psychotherapeutic procedures in an approved clinical facility; seminars and case conferences.

PY
632
Hours
1-3
Advanced Health Practicum

This course is an advanced clinical practicum course designed to provide specialized training in Clinical Health Psychology. Practicum involves providing assessment and treatment for clients with overlapping health concerns (e.g., pain, sleep, cancer) and/or who could benefit from Clinical Health interventions such as stress management, lifestyle behavior change, excessive illness behavior, treatment and prescription adherence/optimization, etc. Clients may be seen through the clinic and/or through an external placement in the community. Students who have previously successfully completed Health Practicum (e.g., 4th year students who have met the performance criteria below) may choose to serve as peer consultants for third year students who are currently completing the practicum. All practicum activities are supervised by the practicum instructor.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of PY 631 Basic Practicum and good standing in the Department of Psychology at the third year of graduate study or above.
PY
633
Hours
3
Pract In Psych III

Supervised experience in psychotherapy in groups.

PY
639
Hours
1-3
Practicum In Psych IX

Intensive experience with a variety of child and family disorders and therapy techniques. Exposure to interdisciplinary treatment settings and personnel.

PY
641
Hours
1-3
Adv Clinical Placement

Supervised experience in an approved setting. Primary clinical supervision by faculty or licensed psychologist at a placement facility.

PY
642
Hours
1-3
Practicum Psychology XI

Supervised experience in clinical geropsychology.

PY
647
Hours
3
Social and Emotional Development

The field of children’s social development is rich in its theoretical foundations, history, methodology, and connections to applied and policy issues. The purpose of this graduate course is to provide an overview of current theory and research on social and emotional development. The emphasis will be on issues and questions that have dominated the field over time and that continue to provide impetus for research. The goal is to provide a foundation for your later coursework and research by introducing you to a broad range of topics, theories, and studies rather than to give in-depth coverage of any area.

PY
648
Hours
3
Cognitive Development

The goal of this course is to facilitate intelligent discussion of the most influential and current research in the field of cognitive development. Students will read peer-reviewed empirical articles, intelligently discuss the implications of the science in informing the public’s knowledge of cognitive development, and conduct their own study into one specific area of cognitive development. Students will advance their writing and critical thinking skills by writing a research proposal to further explore an area of cognitive development.

PY
650
Hours
3
Cognition And Learning

Contemporary approaches to cognition and learning. A broad survey, with in-depth looks at selected topics including attention and memory.

PY
652
Hours
3
Affect and Lifespan Development Psychology

This course will provide an overview of theories and empirical research on a range of different topics in life-span developmental psychology. In the first part of the course, we will discuss various theories of developmental psychology. Theories of Developmental Psychology (6th Edition) along with additional readings made available via Blackboard will be the text for this first section of the course. In the second part of the course, we will explore empirical findings related to cognitive, affective, and social bases of behavior across the lifespan.

PY
654
Hours
3
Seminar in Developmental Psychology

Course will provide an overview of current theory and research on social and emotional development.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in Psychology doctoral program. Permission of department.
PY
655
Hours
3
Seminar in Cognitive Psychology

Course provides in-depth coverage of current research in the area of cognitive Psychology.

PY
656
Hours
3
Seminar in Social Psychology

Course will provide an overview of issues in the scientific study of emotions, with a focus on neuroscience, social, and cognitive approaches.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in Psychology doctoral program. Permission of department.
PY
658
Hours
3
Psychopathology

A survey of manifestations of abnormal behavior, and the diagnosis of abnormal behavior and mental disorders.

PY
664
Hours
1
Seminar in Psychometrics

Overview of Psychometric principles used to evaluate psychological test instruments.

PY
666
Hours
3
Child Psychopathlg Treat

Examines diagnosis and treatment of childhood disorders from empirical, theoretical, and practical standpoints.

PY
669
Hours
1
Sem Clinic Child Psych

Issues in research and practice of clinical child psychology.

PY
670
Hours
3
Perception And Action

An introduction to issues and concepts in the study of perception. Fundamental theoretical and empirical controversies are analyzed.

PY
671
Hours
3
History/Systems In Psych

Systematic points of view placed in historical perspective.

PY
672
Hours
3
Adv Social Psychology

Major aspects of social psychology including attitude change, attribution theory, aggression, altruism, prejudice, interpersonal relations, and group dynamics.

PY
676
Hours
3
Criminal Forensic Assessment

Familiarizes students with relevant issues in criminal forensic assessment and introduces them to current forensic assessment instruments.

PY
678
Hours
3
Forensic Psychology

The application of clinical psychology to forensic and legal issues. Competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, testamentary capacity, jury decision making and dynamics, jury selection, and expert witness testimony.

PY
679
Hours
1
Sem In Psychology-Law

Issues in research and practice of psychology as related to the law.

PY
687
Hours
3
Clinical Psychology Of Aging

A survey of clinical geropsychology including review of major disorders experienced by older adults, assessment issues, and treatments used in work with older adults.

PY
688
Hours
1
Sem Adult Clinic Psych

Issues in research and practice related to adult clinical psychology.

PY
690
Hours
3
Cultural Competency

This seminar emphasizes the role of ethnicity, class, culture, gender, sexual orientation, and disability in mental health, and the impact of these factors on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

PY
693
Hours
1-3
Seminar:Adv General Py

Seminar:Advanced General Psychology.

PY
694
Hours
3
Behavioral Medicine

This course intended to provide foundational knowledge in Behavioral Medicine. The course will focus on scientific knowledge of the interrelationships among behavioral, emotional, cognitive, social and biological components in health and disease as they relate to the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of illness and disability. The course will examine the typical populations that are the focus in Behavioral Medicine research and intervention. Thus, assessment of and intervention with chronic disease (HIV/AIDS, cancer, heart disease, chronic pain, diabetes etc.) as well as acute health problems will be covered.

PY
695
Hours
3
Teaching Of Psychology

Principles of teaching and supervised experience.

PY
698
Hours
1-6
Graduate Research

Independent research by the advanced graduate student.

PY
699
Hours
1-12
Dissertation Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required doctoral-level research dissertation hours toward the doctoral degree [or Ph.D. degree in your field]. The course is conducted under the guidance of the dissertation advisor. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing doctoral students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology, with the aim of producing an original research contribution that represents a novel development in the field, or a novel perspective on a pre-existing topic in the field.

REL
501
Hours
3
Social Theory and Religious Studies

This three credit hour graduate seminar introduces students to terms and ideas from social theory and their relevance to the academic study of religion. Throughout the course, students will apply theories to analyze examples relevant in Religious Studies, both ancient and modern. Each student will also select an important work in their chosen field of study in consultation with their advisor and analyze that work in depth in relation to the various issues discussed in the course.

Prerequisite(s): None, except admission to degree program
REL
502
Hours
3
Public Humanities and Religious Studies

This graduate seminar introduces students to public humanities and digital humanities approaches to the study of religion. Students learn methods and tools for conducting digital research and explore ways to communicate theoretical and religious studies research to public audiences through digital media. Students are introduced to a number of digital tools for research, scholarly communication, and public engagement and will work to apply those tools to their individual research interests and goals.

Prerequisite(s): None, except admission to degree program
REL
503
Hours
1
Methods for the Digital Study of Religion

This graduate seminar introduces students to methods for the digital study of religion with a focus on the interfaces that enable computationally mediated scholarship. Students will tackle two core issues in digital scholarship: the development of computational research questions and the design and creation of digital text. Each student will develop a proof of concept for a computation-driven research question in their chosen field of study and a web page that introduces their project idea. The course is structured around a series of intensive, hands-on and collaborative workshops, the first focused on questions of computation and the second on web development.

REL
504
Hours
3
Special Topics in Religion in Culture

To illustrate the gains of applying social theory to the study of religion, this course will draw upon current examples to study in light of the skills gained in the social theory foundations course. Specific content will be determined by faculty responsible for the course each semester. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours for differing topics.

Prerequisite(s): None, except admission to degree program
REL
511
Hours
3
History of Religious Studies

This graduate seminar surveys the origins, objects of study, and pivotal thinkers that scholars often highlight when outlining the historical development/current shape of Religious Studies. By course end, each student will narrate the study of religion in light of their own research interests.

REL
512
Hours
3
Debates in Method and Theory

This graduate seminar will acquaint students with contemporary debates and authors, emphasizing the work of a newer generation of scholars, in order to consider more closely the tools that scholars use to study religion, the various contexts in which they carry out their work, and some of their wider implications.

REL
521
Hours
3
Self & Society

This graduate seminar introduces students to terms and ideas related to constructions of the self and society and their relevance to the academic study of religion. Towards the end of the semester, a specific case study will serve as a site where students will apply theories discussed to analyze examples relevant in Religious Studies. Each student will also select an important work or issue in their chosen field of study in consultation with their advisor and analyze that work in depth in relation to the various issues discussed in the course.

REL
522
Hours
3
Power & Persuasion

This graduate seminar introduces students to terms and ideas related to expressions of power and persuasion and their relevance to the academic study of religion. Throughout the course, a specific case study will serve as a site where students will apply theories discussed to analyze examples relevant in Religious Studies. Each student will also select an important work or issue in their chosen field of study in consultation with their advisor and analyze that work in depth in relation to the various issues discussed in the course.

REL
523
Hours
3
Discourse & Practice

This graduate seminar introduces students to terms and ideas related to discourse and practice and their relevance to the academic study of religion. Throughout the course, students will apply theories to analyze examples relevant in Religious Studies, both ancient and modern. Each student will also select an important work in their chosen field of study in consultation with their advisor and analyze that work in depth in relation to the various issues discussed in the course.

REL
524
Hours
3
Past & Present

This graduate seminar introduces students to terms and ideas related to the construction of the past and its relation to the present and their relevance to the academic study of religion. Throughout the course, students will apply theories to analyze examples relevant in Religious Studies, both ancient and modern. Each student will also select an important work in their chosen field of study in consultation with their advisor and analyze that work in depth in relation to the various issues discussed in the course.

REL
525
Hours
3
Identity & Place

This graduate seminar introduces students to terms and ideas related to issues of identification and place and their relevance to the academic study of religion. Throughout the course, a specific case study will serve as a site where students will apply theories discussed to analyze examples relevant in Religious Studies. Each student will also select an important work or issue in their chosen field of study in consultation with their advisor and analyze that work in depth in relation to the various issues discussed in the course.

REL
560
Hours
1-9
Independent Study in Social Theory in Religious Studies

This variable credit hour graduate course provides students with the opportunity to pursue a topic of their choosing in relation to social theory and its relevance to the academic study of religion. Throughout the course, students will meet with the professor to select and discuss readings and writing assignments.

Prerequisite(s): None, except admission to degree program
REL
561
Hours
1-9
Independent Study in Social Theory in Religious Studies

This variable credit hour graduate course provides students with the opportunity to pursue a topic of their choosing in relation to social theory and its relevance to the academic study of religion. Throughout the course, students will meet with the professor to select and discuss readings and writing assignments.

Prerequisite(s): None, except for admission to degree program
REL
565
Hours
1-9
Religion in Culture Applied

This course reflects the Department's aim to help prepare students with a wide variety of research and professional interests for futures beyond their M.A. To that end, the Department has established relationships with a variety of offices on- and off-campus whose workplaces rely on the kinds of skills students learn in the M.A. degree program. When students sign up for this course, they will be assigned to a supervisor working in one of these professional settings. This assignment will consist of participating in at least five hours per week of hands-on training, while also applying the analytical and digital skills gained in their M.A. coursework. Various projects will be determined by the supervisor overseeing the graduate student's work, in conversation with the Graduate Director. By the end of the semester, the student will have not only completed a number of site-specific tasks but also written at least one blog post for the Department's website synthesizing their take-aways from the experience.

REL
580
Hours
3
Academic Writing in the Study of Religion

The purpose of this seminar is to shape a piece of each student's critical writing into publishable form. To this end the class will be run as a workshop, with the students' own writing as the primary material. On days when there is focus on a single student's essay, another class member will be assigned to present that essay to the class, by identifying its thesis, describing its situation in a larger critical field of religious studies, and outlining its argument. At other times students will be asked to bring in pieces of their essays for more intense focus. At the end of the class each student will submit their essay to a refereed journal in the academic study of religion.

REL
590
Hours
3
Capstone Seminar in Social Theory in Religious Studies

In this culmination class experience, normally enrolled in final Spring semester, students will present their ongoing original thesis research for the purposes of soliciting feedback from the instructor and classmates. In light of the feedback, students will respond and revise their work. Having begun the degree with two common foundations courses (one on social theory and one on public humanities digital skills), students in this course will integrate and apply the skills learned throughout the degree.

Prerequisite(s): None, except admission to degree program
REL
599
Hours
1-9
Religious Studies Masters Thesis

This independent research course which partially fulfills required master’s-level thesis hours for students completing a formal thesis project as part of their degree program. The course is conducted under the guidance of the student’s thesis advisor. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing master’s students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology, with the aim of producing an original research contribution that represents a novel development in the field, or a novel perspective on a pre-existing topic in the field. Research projects will result in the production of an article length essay or equivalent digital project (as approved by the thesis advisor), as well as an oral presentation of the research. Students will meet regularly with the thesis advisor throughout the semester during which the course is undertaken.

RL
514
Hours
3
Qualitative Methods in Applied Linguistics Research

In this course, students will explore procedures commonly used within a qualitative research framework in applied linguistics and second language studies. Students will examine a range of qualitative research methodologies, such as case study, narrative inquiry, participant observation, interviews, questionnaires, discourse analysis and experience collecting data through selected methods. We will discuss the Institutional Review Board process, the general organization of a research report and how qualitative research evidence can be evaluated. Critically examination of published research will enable students to reflect on the connection between research questions, data collection instruments, and analysis procedures. Students will develop their own research proposal using one of the qualitative research methodologies discussed in the course.

RL
518
Hours
3
Historical Linguistics

Advanced introduction to various levels of historial language change. Variety of language families used for examples.

RL
523
Hours
3
Quantitative Methods in Linguistics Research

In this course students are introduced to statistical methods that are commonly used in quantitative linguistics research, with examples drawn from a variety of languages and dialects. In doing so, they will gain an understanding of the types of computations involved, as well as a familiarity with some of the software currently used in statistical analysis. Students will also gain experience in how to interpret and explain statistical findings in relation to data sets. The goals of this course are to prepare students to be conversant in basic statistical methods in order to understand published research findings in linguistics, to discuss research design with statistical consultants, and to conduct their own field research projects, targeting any language or dialect, according to common data collection techniques. The course if repeatable for credit when curriculum varies.

RL
557
Hours
3
Critical Theory

Study and critical application of literary theory.

RL
570
Hours
3
Graduate Seminar

Topics may be in literature, linguistics, civilization, or a combination. Topics may pertain solely to one or more of the Romance Languages or to an array of languages including one or more of the Romance Languages. May be repeated for credit.

RL
580
Hours
3
Special Topics

Topics may be in literature, linguistics, civilization, or a combination. Topics may pertain solely to one or more of the Romance Languages or to an array of languages including one or more of the Romance Languages. May be repeated for credit.

RL
586
Hours
3
Pragmatics

Broadly defined, pragmatics is the study of the use of language in context, including interlocutors, the time, place, and topic of the communication situation, and shared community rules for performing in an appropriate way according to the above parameters. During this graduate level introduction to pragmatics, some of the typical topics explore main theories around relating to others in socially and contextually appropriate ways, politeness, relevance, cooperation and taking turns in conversation, and cross-cultural and sociocultural variation.

RL
587
Hours
3
Bilingualism

The majority of the world speaks more than one language. This linguistics course explores the myths and realities of being bilingual. Areas of study include how to define the term, bilingual first language acquisition, and other cognitive and/or psycholinguistic aspects regarding individuals who speak more than one language. This course also touches upon the best methods for conducting research on bilingualism.

RL
598
Hours
1-12
Non-Thesis Research

Non-thesis research.

RL
599
Hours
1-12
Thesis Research

Thesis research.

RL
680
Hours
3
Special Topics

Topics may be interdisciplinary or language-specific. Topics may include literature, linguistics, culture or a combination. A special topics course in Italian or Italian studies is offered on occasion. May be repeated for credit.

RL
698
Hours
1-9
Non-Dissertation Doctoral Research

This independent study course is designed to allow students to pursue independent exploration of a particular field or topical area, under the guidance of an advisor, leading to the production of a prospectus for the doctoral dissertation. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing students with an understanding of current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be focused on readings and methodologies that allow students to develop their research capacity, independent thought, and the ability to interpret professional and/or research materials in their field. Credit hours may vary in accordance with a number of factors, but typically the doctoral candidate must be enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours every fall and spring semester until the dissertation has been successfully defended and submitted to the Office of the Graduate School.

Prerequisite(s): There are no specific course prerequisites. However, the enrollee must have completed or nearly completed all required coursework and must be engaged with the creation of the dissertation prospectus.
RL
699
Hours
1-15
Dissertation Research

Dissertation research.

SP
502
Hours
3
Practicum in Applied Linguistics

In-depth analysis of fundamental concepts in foreign language learning and teaching. Topics include grammar and vocabulary acquisition, classroom discourse, reading and listening comprehension, writing and principles of language testing.

SP
503
Hours
3
Reading Proficiency in Spanish I

Introduction to Spanish grammar and vocabulary, with emphasis on developing basic reading and translation skills.

SP
515
Hours
3
Spanish American Colonial Texts

In-depth study of texts from the colonial period, with emphasis on colonialism and the role of writing in colonization and decolonization. Readings may vary. May be repeated for credit when the content varies substantially.

SP
516
Hours
3
19th-Century Spanish American Literature

In-depth study of major literary works of the period, with emphasis on Romanticism, social Romanticism, and Romantic realism. Readings may vary. May be repeated for credit.

SP
521
Hours
3
19th-Century Spanish Prose

Reading and discussion of complete texts representative of the literary movements of the period; lectures and reports.

SP
523
Hours
3
Quantitative Methods in Hispanic Linguistics Research

In this course students are introduced to statistical methods that are commonly used in quantitative linguistics research, including Hispanic linguistics. In doing so, they will gain an understanding of the types of computations involved, as well as a familiarity with some of the software currently used in statistical analysis. Students will also gain experience in how to interpret and explain statistical findings in relation to data sets. The goals of this course are to prepare students to be conversant in basic statistical methods in order to understand published research findings in linguistics, to discuss research design with statistical consultants, and to conduct their own field research projects focusing on Hispanic linguistics according to common data collection techniques. The course if repeatable for credit when curriculum varies.

SP
526
Hours
3
20th-Century Spanish Novel Post Civil War

Reading and discussion of texts representative of the literary movements of the period. Lectures, discussions, and reports. May be repeated for credit.

SP
527
Hours
3
Spanish Women Authors

This course explores texts that were created from a female perspective. A selection of short stories, novels, plays, films, and poems by Spanish women writers, artists and filmmakers are covered throughout the semester. Students will discuss representative women authors and analyze how their works represent changes in feminine preoccupations. Repeatable for credit when subject matter varies.

SP
528
Hours
3
Historical Memory in Spain

In-depth study of the relationship between history, memory, fiction and identity in Spain. This seminar will explore the reconstruction of the Spanish Civil War and dictatorship as depicted in literature and film.

SP
530
Hours
3
Seminar in Contemporary Iberian Culture

Topics will include: National Identity, Immigration, Social Changes, Economic Crisis and Family Dynamics. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

SP
537
Hours
3
Gender in Hispanic Works

This course offers a critical approach to Hispanic works by analyzing significant trends in cultural understandings and representations of gender in society. Repeatable for credit when topics vary.

SP
538
Hours
3
Spanish American Short Story

This course offers a critical approach to an extensive corpus of representative texts belonging to the Latin American short story genre. It seeks to provide a theoretical model that understands central aspects of the genre within the context of the formation of national States, for which literature, and literary genres and movements (Romanticism, Realism, and Naturalism) become agents for social change. Repeatable for credit when topics vary.

Prerequisite(s): This course is needed to fill out offerings in the area of Latin American literature.
SP
556
Hours
3
Introduction to Spanish Linguistics

Linguistic theory applied to the analysis of the Spanish language. Topics include phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and language change and variation.

SP
570
Hours
3
Special Topics in Spanish Linguistics

Students are to examine various topics related to Spanish linguistics. Specific topics may be primarily theoretical, applied or descriptive in nature, or a combination, and may be narrowly focused or may pertain to a wide variety of dialects. Weekly in-class discussions based on readings and other assigned activities prepare students for the final project, which is typically both oral and written and which involves the application of the various theoretical, critical and methodological approaches acquired in the seminar.

SP
580
Hours
3
Graduate Seminar in Spanish Linguistics

Students are to examine various topics related to Spanish linguistics, theoretical or applied. Weekly in-class discussions based on readings and other assigned activities prepare students for the final project, which is typically both oral and written and which involves the application of the various theoretical, critical and methodological approaches acquired in the seminar.

SP
581
Hours
3
Topics in Second Language Acquisition

Analysis of major issues, theories, research findings, and their implications for teaching. Examples: second language reading, classroom language acquisition, input/output, acquisition of pragmatics. May be repeated for credit.

SP
584
Hours
3
Phonetics and Dialectology

Detailed examination of Spanish phonetics including dialectical variations.

SP
585
Hours
3
History of the Spanish Language

This course provides students with an examination of the evolution of Spanish from Latin to modern Spanish. Both internal and external factors will be addressed, including sound change, word formation, syntax and vocabulary, as well as influence from other languages. In doing so, students will be able to observe how variation in earlier forms of Spanish has led to the creation of different dialects found in modern Spanish. Students will also have the opportunity to analyze medieval and classical Spanish texts in order to trace the development of Spanish along different levels of linguistic analysis. The role of orthography at the various stages of evolution will also be addressed. Taught in Spanish.

SP
586
Hours
3
Pragmatics

Pragmatics is the study of the use of language in context, including interlocutors, the time, place, and topic of the communication situation, and shared community rules for performing in an appropriate way according to the above parameters. During this introduction to pragmatics, some of the typical topics explore main theories around relating to others in socially and contextually appropriate ways, politeness, relevance, cooperation and taking turns in conversation, and cross-cultural and sociocultural variation.

SP
590
Hours
3
Open Topics

Special topics courses, with variable subject matter, relating to any area of Spanish language, literature, culture or linguistics/ Repeatable for credit because topics vary.

SP
591
Hours
3
Cervantes

Works of Cervantes.

SP
593
Hours
3
16th-Century Peninsular Literature

Reading and discussion of selected works of the period.

SP
594
Hours
3
17th-Century Peninsular Literature

Reading and discussion of selected works of the period.

SP
598
Hours
1-6
Non-Thesis Research

No description available.

SP
599
Hours
1-9
Thesis Research

No description available.

SP
600
Hours
1-6
Research / Directed Readings

May take the form of either a graduate seminar or individual research, as circumstances warrant.

SP
689
Hours
3
Seminar on Spanish American Literature

Seminar on Spanish American Literature.

SP
698
Hours
1-9
Non-Dissertation Doctoral Research

This independent study course is designed to allow students to pursue independent exploration of a particular field or topical area, under the guidance of an advisor, leading to the production of a prospectus for the doctoral dissertation. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing students with an understanding of current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be focused on readings and methodologies that allow students to develop their research capacity, independent thought, and the ability to interpret professional and/or research materials in their field. Credit hours may vary in accordance with a number of factors, but typically the doctoral candidate must be enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours every fall and spring semester until the dissertation has been successfully defended and submitted to the Office of the Graduate School.

Prerequisite(s): There are no specific course prerequisites. However, the enrollee must have completed or nearly completed all required coursework and must be engaged with the creation of the dissertation prospectus.
SP
699
Hours
1-15
Dissertation Research

No description available.

TH
515
Hours
3
Properties Construction

A studio course which allows exploration into woodworking, metal working/welding, foam sculpting, casting, upholstery, Photoshop and any other process required to create stage props. Lab fee, $25.00.

TH
516
Hours
3
Rigging Fundamentals for Theatre

This course covers the theories and analysis of rigging systems, their design and engineering as well as practical implementation and operation. This course is intended for the student that already has been exposed to standard theatrical production concepts and methodologies. Furthermore, a large portion of the subject matter of the class deals in scientific theory and computations so competency in basic mathematics, algebra, and basic physics are essential.

TH
519
Hours
3
Electricity and Electronics for the Stage

This course provides study and studio work in aspects of electricity and electronics with reference to understanding, usage, and design of systems for theatrical production. This course will cover the essential concepts of electrical theory for both AC and DC systems. The student will not only be exposed to theory, but will also have hands-on experience. As a large portion of the subject matter of the class deals in scientific theory and computations, competency in basic mathematics and algebra is essential.

TH
520
Hours
3
Technical Direction

This course will provide students with an overview of the technical design, construction techniques, and the administrative and management functions that are a part of the field of technical direction.

TH
521
Hours
3
Period Decor

A survey of period architecture, ornament, and furniture as applied in the stage designer's research.

TH
523
Hours
3
Drafting For Theatre

A studio course concentrating on traditional technical drafting techniques as applied to the theatre. Skills learned will include orthographic and isometric projections, ground plans, sections, perspective drawing, and layout.

TH
525
Hours
3
Scene Painting

A studio art course in the materials and techniques of painting and carving surfaces for stage scenery. Lab fee: $25.

TH
526
Hours
3
Sound Prod Tech Th Dn

A course providing a working knowledge of sound production, with an emphasis on the creation of sound files for theatre and dance and the setup and maintenance of sound reproduction and modification equipment. Lab fee, $25.00.

TH
527
Hours
3
Computer Drafting For Theatre

A studio course exploring the creation of technical drawings through Computer Aided Drafting. Skills learned will include commands for drawing, layout of information, and other CAD techniques.

TH
528
Hours
3
Drawing and Rendering for Stage design

A studio course in drawing and painting architectural and natural environments appropriate for a variety of stage settings. Exploration of media to render light, color, and texture.

TH
530
Hours
3
Hy Costume For Stage

A historical study of civil costume in relation to costuming for the stage.

TH
531
Hours
3
Costume Construction I

A studio course in patterning, cutting, and constructing costumes for the stage. Additional hours in related theatre activities are required. This course has a $20 lab fee to cover materials ordered by the professor for use in the classroom as well as to help cover maintenance fees for equipment used.

TH
532
Hours
3
Costume Draping & Drafting Techniques

Bodice, skirt, sleeve, and torso slopers will be created and manipulated through drafting techniques. Patterns will be created from muslin draping techniques. Examination of designer sketches, fashion/movie/theatre photos and research images to determine how they should be patterned as well as the fabric yardage needed for each garment.

Prerequisite(s): TH 531
TH
533
Hours
3
Basic Problems in Costume Design

A studio course in costume design principles and presentation for stage costumes.

TH
535
Hours
3
Presentation for Designers

The study and development of professional presentations for theatre artists. This includes, but is not limited to, "hard" portfolios, digital portfolios, exhibits and personal presentations.

TH
536
Hours
3
Fabric Modification

This course explores and introduces a variety of techniques in which to modify the original appearance and/or intent of fibres and fabrics. This is done through the use of various dyes/techniques, surface treatment, use of non-traditional materials and restructuring of fabrics.

TH
537
Hours
3
Drawing for Stage Designs

A studio course for drawing the human figure in a variety of stage settings and period garments. Exploration of a variety of media to render light, shadow, and textures for all types of fabrics and hard surfaces.

TH
540
Hours
3
Stage Movemnt Phys Acting

An advanced course in Alexander Technique, body awareness, alignment, breathing techniques, physicalization, and physical characterization. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

TH
541
Hours
3
Advanced Scene Study

Advanced course in specific methodologies for character conception and projection. This course may be repeated twice for credit for a total of 6 hours, due to rotating theatrical material studied.

TH
542
Hours
3
Careers In Prof Theatre

A course focusing on audition and interview techniques, unions, résumé writing, and other skills required to apply for positions in the academic and professional theatre.

TH
543
Hours
3
Script Analysis Interptn

Theory and methodology of the textual analysis of playscripts for production. Offered every three years.

TH
544
Hours
3
Period Acting Styles I

Study and practice of period acting styles.

TH
545
Hours
3
Period Acting Styles II

A continuation of TH 544, usually focusing on verse drama, especially Shakespeare. This class may be repeated once for credit, as the material performed will rotate through period and style.

TH
546
Hours
3
Adv Voice Speech Perform

This course will examine vocal anatomy and physiology, and vocal health and care for the performer's voice. Various methods and approaches to voice work using breath, text, speech work and study of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Students will explore their vocal development through exercises, drills, performance and use of heighten text language.

TH
547
Hours
3
Stage Dialects

An advanced voice and speech course studying the phonetics of various dialects and accents used by actors needed to create certain roles. Students will apply the dialect/accent work to exercises, drills, and acting/performance projects.

TH
548
Hours
3
Rehearsal Process

Acting course in which students analyze and participate in the rehearsal process with both unpublished and published scripts. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

TH
551
Hours
3
Hist Of The Theatre I

Beginnings to the Restoration. Offered every fall semester.

TH
552
Hours
3
Hist Of The Theatre II

Restoration to the present. Offered every spring semester.

TH
554
Hours
3
Seminar Contemp Theatr

An examination of trends and developments in the theatre and drama since the Vietnam Era. Offered every three years.

TH
555
Hours
3
Seminar Th Hy: Classic

The theatre and drama of ancient Greece and Rome.

TH
557
Hours
3
Sem Th Hy: American

Theatre and drama in the United States from its beginnings. Special focus on 19th-century developments and current post-modern adaptations of earlier plays and forms. Offered every three years.

TH
558
Hours
3
American Feminist Theatre

A seminar/survey of 20th century american feminist texts, critical essays and videos tracking the shifting focus of feminists theory, concerns and performance.

Prerequisite(s): TH 120
TH
561
Hours
3
Advanced Directing

Through research, class discussions and presentations of various styles, theories and approaches to the craft and art of directing, students will apply new ideas and concepts in a practical, hands-on studio setting. This studio work will be augmented with the direction (selecting, proposing, casting and rehearsing) of a 10-minute play with minimal, “bare-bones” production value at the end of the semester.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate students must be in good standing and seek out the permission of both their individual program's director and the course's professor.
TH
570
Hours
3
Theatre Management

Principles of management applied to the fields of theatre operation and production, with emphasis on marketing, development, budgeting, and organizational structure.

TH
575
Hours
2
The Singing Voice

This class is designed to introduce students to basic concepts of vocal technique and musicianship through practical application.

TH
576
Hours
2
The Singing Voice - Intermediate

This class is designed to further students’ understanding of basic concepts of vocal technique and musicianship through practical application. Students will discuss various topics related to singing and will further explore those topics through performance. Students will give four solo performances over the course of the semester.

Prerequisite(s): TH 575
TH
582
Hours
3
Playwriting I Seminar

A graduate level course in writing for the stage, from dramatic conception to finished full length script, with an emphasis on the identification and development of a writer's "voice." In subsequent semesters, students can explore other script forms (full length plays, one person shows, etc), so the class may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

TH
600
Hours
1-3
Advanced Practicum I

This course provides for participation in productions by graduate level students within Acting, Arts Management, Costume Design and Production, Design and Technical Production, Directing, Stage Management, or other areas.

TH
601
Hours
1-3
Advanced Practicum II

This course provides for participation in productions by graduate level students within Acting, Arts Management, Costume Design and Production, Design and Technical Production, Directing, Stage Management, or other areas.

TH
602
Hours
1-10
Internship

Professional, practical application of various theatre specialities in conjunction with professional/commercial theatre companies.

TH
603
Hours
1-3
Advanced Practicum III

This course provides for participation in productions by graduate level students within Acting, Arts Management, Costume Design and Production, Design and Technical Production, Directing, Stage Management, or other areas.

TH
606
Hours
3
Stage Management I

Advanced theory and practical application of stage management techniques and responsibilities.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
TH
615
Hours
3
Lighting Technology

A thorough study of the technical aspects of stage lighting, including electricity, optics, color, control theory; implementation and maintenance of lighting fixtures, cables, and control equipment; and a thorough understanding of stage lighting science, terminology, technique, and professionalism.

TH
616
Hours
3
Lighting Design

An advanced course covering the theory and practice of lighting design for the theatre, with an emphasis on the design process and execution.

TH
617
Hours
3
Projection Design

Provide the graduate level design and technical student an in-depth understanding of the design methods of stage projection, including workflow; generation/acquisition of imagery; visual effects; video production; video systems; hardware; surfaces; and control.

TH
618
Hours
1-3
Lighting Design III

A seminar involving the presentation of designs for various productions and preparation of problem-related demonstrations. May be repeated.

TH
620
Hours
3
Structural Design for Theatre

This course will concentrate on mathematical problem solving, the study of structural design and its application to theatrical structures and an investigation of why we build scenery the way we do.

TH
621
Hours
3
History of Stage Design

A survey of the history of stage design and the development of stage technology, suitable for all MFA design and technical students. Includes several historically related design and research projects.

TH
622
Hours
3
Scene Design I

A studio course in scenic design for theatre. Students will design three or more plays learning analysis, drafting, drawing, painting, and building models.

TH
623
Hours
3
Scene Design II

A studio course in scenic design building on the techniques learned in TH622. Emphasis on complete design drafting and the building of models.

TH
628
Hours
1-3
Prob Th Arts: Design

An intensive study of the designer's responsibility involving design for varied forms of staging and design drafting.

TH
632
Hours
3
Costume Construction II

A studio course in advanced costume construction and costume crafts. Included topics are tailoring, corsetry, millinery, armor, wigs, masks, and jewelry, both period and modern. May be repeated. Lab fee, $25.00.

Prerequisite(s): TH 531
TH
633
Hours
3
Advanced Costume Draping & Drafting Techniques

Male and Female torso body blocks will be created and manipulated through draping and drafting techniques. Patterns will be created from muslin drapes as well as drafting. Examination of professional designer sketches, Movie/theatre costume photos, period research, commercial patterns will be examined and evaluated to learn how to assess and interpret costumes. As topics may shift this course may be repeated.

Prerequisite(s): TH 531 and TH 532 or consent of instructor
TH
634
Hours
3
Costume Design for Music

Course projects include costume designs for theatrical musicals, opera and dance. May be repeated.

Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.
TH
635
Hours
3
Projects in Costume Design

Projects focus on analysis, research and designs for personality and characters.

Prerequisite(s): none
TH
636
Hours
3
Costume Design through the Ages

The student will be able to analyze a script and apply the principles of design to character appropriate costumes. Projects will include scripts representing time periods prior to 1900. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisite(s): TH 635
TH
637
Hours
3
Period Costume Construction

A studio course in the patterning, fit, and construction of garments popular prior to the 20th century.

Prerequisite(s): TH 431 or TH 531 or TH 432 or TH 632
TH
638
Hours
3
Advanced Tailoring Techniques

A studio course in both hand and machine tailoring techniques needed to produce high quality custom tailored garments for the stage. This includes, but is not limited to hand padding, machine padding, decorative and couture techniques.

TH
639
Hours
1-3
Prob Th Art: Costuming

Study and studio work in a specialized area of costume design or technology.

TH
640
Hours
3
Prob Stage Move Phys Act

Advanced theory and practice in stage movement topics such as Anatomy/Alexander Technique, Clowning, Mask, Laban Movement Analysis, Stage combat, Mime, etc. May be repeated for credit for up to 6 credit hours as topics differ.

TH
641
Hours
3
Alexander Technique Directed Study

Private instruction in graduate level Alexander Technique. This course is designed to provide advanced, specialized work on movement re-education for the performer. Topics include, but are not limited to, alignment, balance, psychophysical coordination, and applied work.

Prerequisite(s): TH 540, or permission of the Instructor.
TH
642
Hours
3
Teaching Acting

A course to provide practical experience in teaching and coaching actors, and developing methods and various approaches in teaching acting.

TH
643
Hours
1-3
Teaching Practicum

A course covering the practical aspects of teaching, including syllabi preparation, course planning, and classroom experience.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Instructor.
TH
644
Hours
1-3
Advanced Teaching Practicum

This course provides comprehensive training and experience in aspects of teaching courses in theatre. The subject matter will include course planning, course development, course presentation, and course evaluations.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Instructor
TH
649
Hours
3
Probs Th Arts: Perform

Advanced theory and practical application of performance techniques.

TH
658
Hours
3
Problems in Theatre Arts: Technology

This course provides study and studio work in aspects of theatre technology. The subject matter will include a variety of aspects of theatre technology including electronics and electricity, physics and motion, automation and programming, or other state-of-the-art techniques.

TH
662
Hours
3
History of Directing and Stage Management

Advanced theory and exploration of the history of modern Directing and Stage Management.

TH
663
Hours
3
Graduate Directing Studio I

Advanced theory and practical application of directing techniques. As topics vary, this course is repeatable up to 9 credit hours.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor
TH
664
Hours
3
Graduate Directing Studio II

Advanced theory and practical application of directing techniques. As topics vary, this course is repeatable up to 9 credit hours.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor
TH
669
Hours
1-3
Probs Th Arts: Directg

Advanced theory and practical application of directing techniques.

TH
670
Hours
3
Fundraising and Development for Arts Managers

Students will learn and subsequently apply the theories and practices to successfully acquire unearned revenue through annual and major gifts, corporate and foundation support, planned giving, capital campaigns and grant writing.

TH
671
Hours
3
Leadership in the Arts

Students will develop and understanding of leadership theory and effective management practices and the ability to model and adapt their leadership, management styles and behaviors as situations change in arts organizations. Students will also develop perspective and coaching on how to apply the course materials to their current work situation and future work environment scenarios.

TH
672
Hours
3
Venue and Event Management

Public assembly venue management represents one of the fastest growth areas in the sports, entertainment, meeting, and convention industries. With the construction of new arenas, stadiums, theaters, convention centers, and other venues, there are numerous job opportunities for properly trained individuals. This course will review and examine the principles and practices associated with managing a public assembly venue and the nature of the venue business. This is a comprehensive course designed to cover applied versus theoretical knowledge with an emphasis on assisting the student in understanding the concepts related to this professional field. In addition, this course will cover the process undertaken by event managers to plan all types of events from fundraising galas to conventions.

TH
673
Hours
3
Financial Management in the Arts

There are two parts to this class. First, a study of the application and principles of microeconomics to the arts. The topics include supply, demand, cost, pricing, margin and the arts organization as a business entity. Second, the class will deal with the principles and practices of financial management applied to the arts enterprise. Analysis of financial statements and financial management function as it is applied to the arts will be examined.

TH
674
Hours
3
Public Policy In Arts

A study of the history and manifestation of public arts policy in the United States, with emphasis placed on arts advocacy and public relations tactics and campaigns.

TH
675
Hours
3
Business Legal Issues In Arts

An examination of legal requirements of nonprofit arts organizations, specifically addressing tax exemption, reporting of contributions, development considerations, and contemporary legal issues affecting artists.

TH
676
Hours
3
Marketing The Arts

A study of contemporary marketing practices and how they are applied to the nonprofit arts organization. Special emphasis on marketing audits, forecasting, analysis, and campaigns.

TH
678
Hours
3
Board Relations and Planning in the Arts

This course is an in depth study of the role and impact of a board of directors and the planning process in the operation of an arts organization. Specific topics covered will include board and staff interaction, board duties and responsibilities, fundraising, governance models, the strategic planning process, parliamentary procedures, board committee structures and developing bylaws and articles of incorporation.

Prerequisite(s): TH 570
TH
679
Hours
1-3
Probs Th Arts: Managmt

Directed studies in specific arts management techniques and theoretical development of theatre projects. May be repeated for credit when the topic differs.

TH
690
Hours
1-6
Independent Study

Independent Study of topic found within theatre.

TH
695
Hours
3-6
Capstone Experience in Theatre

This course is designed for an MFA student in Theatre to demonstrate their accumulated training and experience within their particular area of concentration. Areas of concentration are Acting, Arts Management, Costume Design and Production, Design and Technical Production, Directing, and Stage Management.

TH
698
Hours
3
Research Not Related to Thesis

Research Not Related to Thesis.

THMT
574
Hours
1
Musical Theatre Voice (Graduate)

Private Instruction. This class is designed to work on vocal technique, including but not limited to, breathing, resonance, coordination of vocal registers, and musical theatre repertoire.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
THMT
674
Hours
1
Musical Theatre Voice (Graduate)

Private Instruction. This class is designed to work on vocal technique, including but not limited to, breathing, resonance, coordination of vocal registers, and musical theatre repertoire.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
WS
500
Hours
1-6
Independent Study

Independent study on any subject pertaining to women. Projects are conducted under the supervision of a professor in the chosen field and must be approved in advance by the program director.

WS
503
Hours
3
Teaching Gender & Race

This course explores pedagogical theories and practices advanced by feminist and cultural studies scholars and teachers. Students read pedagogical works, attend sections of WS 200 and AAST 201, develop teaching modules and pedagogical philosophies, perform teaching demonstrations, and construct syllabi for courses. Meetings with other discussion leaders and supervisors are required in addition to written work.

WS
509
Hours
3
Memory, Identity and Politics: History, Gender, and Race

Course Description: This interdisciplinary graduate seminar explores the ways in which memory and the past construct political identities and the interplay of race, class, gender, and ethnicity in its social construction through readings, discussion, and student research. Reading selections include core theoretical texts on memory studies and specific case studies on topics, including not but exclusive to the American Civil War memory, U.S. South, slavery, and Reconstruction. Issues and questions are: how memories are constructed, translated into identities and political action; bases of shared memories and contested memories; political memorialization and the effects of collective amnesia; and how “communities of memory” are developed, sustained, and dissolved.

WS
510
Hours
3
Special Topics

Seminar format. The course offers an interdisciplinary approach to topics, which vary by semester. Active student engagement, such as conducting an interview, is required. Sample topic: women in the world.

WS
518
Hours
3
Concepts in Social Theory: Approaches to the Study of Race

This course offers students an introduction to the main approaches to the study of race. Students begin by exploring the early approaches to sociology, both that of DuBois and the Chicago school. Students then develop an understanding of the work done by scholars in the Harlem Renaissance, the 1960s, and the contemporary period. The goal of the course is to provide students with the foundation for further research in the field of critical race theory.

Prerequisite(s): none.
WS
525
Hours
3
Feminist Theory Maj Text

Seminar consists of close readings in feminist theory, with an emphasis on primary texts. Intellectual, cultural, and political theory.

WS
530
Hours
3
Feminist Theory-Contemp

Considers major economic, social, psychological, and philosophical approaches to the study of women. Emphasis is on the formulation of theories and mastery of primary works in the field.

WS
532
Hours
3
Iss Prob Women Std Res

This seminar focuses on interdisciplinary research and problems in methodology in Gender and Race Studies.

WS
535
Hours
3
Black Feminism

This upper level undergraduate/graduate seminar exposes students to the key figures texts and concepts that constitute black feminist thought.

WS
540
Hours
3-9
Seminar Women Studies

Topics vary each semester. Graduate students are required to conduct original research. The courses focus on such topics as language and gender, Southern women's culture.

WS
550
Hours
3
Introductory Seminar in Women's Studies

The course provides students with an understanding of the important research interests within the discipline of Women's Studies. Concepts and problems in Women's Studies are addressed, with the goal of providing students with a history of the discipline as well as knowledge of contemporary debates in the field. The course is considered an overview and introduction for first year MA students.

WS
570
Hours
3
Transnational Feminisms

Transnational Feminisms is a contemporary paradigm of study that moves beyond international conceptions of feminism to think across national borders by interrogating the intersections of nationality, race, gender, class, and sexuality in the context of global capitalism. This field works to decolonize the contested terrain of knowledge production upon gendered subjectivites are constituted and reconstituted within global relations of power and privilege. While globalization relies upon the heightened mobility of bodies, capital, commodities, technologies, and conceptual imaginaries across borders, it simultaneously requires the reconfiguration and reconstitution of the state, its bordering practices, and colonial and national hierarchies of social-spatial relations and their attendant binaries—self-other, first world-third world, traditional-modern, private-public, citizen-noncitizen. While a richly theoretical field, transnational feminisms provocatively engages with a feminist politics and practice attentive to feminism as both a liberatory formation and one with longstanding ties to colonialism, racism and imperialism. As such, it resists utopic ideas about "global sisterhood" while simultaneously working to lay the groundwork for more productive and equitable social relations among women across borders and cultural contexts.

WS
585
Hours
3
Special Seminar in the Study of Race, Gender, and Sexuality

This seminar is designed for the advanced study of race, gender, sexuality, and class. Students should expect to read the most complex of theoretical texts, a basic knowledge of some of the following: Hegel, Foucault, Marx, Liberal theory, Black feminist thought, feminist theory, psychoanalysis, and literary criticism is expected of each participant. The course will offer students the opportunity to develop their training in the topical area of choice by the professor.

WS
599
Hours
1-6
Thesis Research

The focus of this research may involve traditional or community-related research on the student's approved thesis topic in Gender and Race Studies.

Culverhouse College of Business Courses

AC
501
Hours
3
Basic Acctg Managrl Finan Cont

Study of the fundamentals of financial accounting. Attention is given to the interpretation and uses of information contained in financial statements.

AC
502
Hours
3
Acctng Management Decisions

Study of the fundamentals of managerial accounting. Attention is given to the use of accounting by business managers.

Prerequisite(s): AC 501
AC
506
Hours
3
Concepts Financial Managrl Acc

Basic accounting concepts and procedures with an emphasis on the use of accounting information by business managers.

AC
512
Hours
3
Adv Financial Reporting/Analys

Advanced topics in financial accounting and reporting considered from a practical and theoretical perspective.

AC
515
Hours
3
Current Issues in the Accounting Profession

This course is for accounting students who are returning from a spring internship.

AC
523
Hours
3
Business Valuatn Perform Measm

The analysis of accounting information for purposes of valuing businesses for investment, credit, and related decisions.

AC
532
Hours
3
Corp Governance Risk Assessmt

Advanced study of standards, concepts, procedures, and professional ethics underlying governance and the provision of assurance services.

AC
534
Hours
3
Fraud & Ethics Risk Management

Advanced study of the forensic accounting profession, fraud prevention, detection, and investigation, and the character needed to manage ethical challenges.

AC
544
Hours
3
Financial Statement Analysis

Discussion of a common framework for the analysis of general purpose financial statement information. Includes discussions of the accounting process and availability of financial information, selected intermediate and advanced accounting concepts, required disclosures, modeling & valuation implications, and various analytical techniques available to the investment professional.

AC
547
Hours
3
Data Analytics for Accounting

A study of applied data analysis with an emphasis on accounting and business settings. The course will focus on tools and techniques used to draw insights from and solve problems with data.

AC
548
Hours
3
Financial Statement Analysis

Discussion and application of a common framework for the analysis of general purpose financial statement information for a variety of contexts. Includes discussions of the accounting process, availability and relevance of financial information, analytical implications of selected intermediate and advanced accounting concepts, required disclosures, and various analytical techniques available to the accounting or finance professional.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program or permission of the instructor.
AC
556
Hours
3
Governmental Nonprofit Account

Special features of budgetary and fund accounting as applied to municipalities, other governmental units, and institutions such as schools and hospitals.

AC
561
Hours
3
Accounting Business Management

Concepts and procedures employed in developing and using accounting information for management decisions.

AC
568
Hours
3
Accounting for Income Taxes

A course to prepare tax preparers and auditors to accurately determine a company's income tax provision, related deferred tax account balances and income tax footnote.

AC
575
Hours
3
Taxn Corp Shareholders

A study of federal income tax problems of corporations and the relationships of these problems to the tax problems of the corporate shareholder.

AC
576
Hours
3
Adv Corporate Taxation

A study of the tax accounting problems relating to corporate organizations, commonly controlled corporations, and consolidated tax returns.

Prerequisite(s): AC 471
AC
578
Hours
3
Partnership Taxation

Designed to explore, in depth, the taxation of the formation, operation, and disposition of partnerships and LLCs. In addition, a brief review of the taxation of S corporations is presented.

AC
582
Hours
3
State And Local Taxation

This course is designed to provide an overview of the key state and local tax considerations for individuals, partnerships, and corporations. With the significant changes enacted in a number of states as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and the CARES Act and the Supreme Court Wayfair decision, tax professionals need the skills which will enable them to competently gather facts, locate applicable state and local tax law, analyze the facts in light of the relevant law, and present the findings both orally and in writing.

AC
589
Hours
3
Systems Analysis & Control

Examination of information systems development and control issues from the perspective of ensuring relevance, reliability, and security of business systems and information.

AC
592
Hours
3
Accounting Internship

No description available.

AC
593
Hours
3
Res & Communicatn Taxation

A study of tax research procedures, documentation of research, and presentation of research findings.

AC
597
Hours
1-6
Special Topics In Accounting

No description available.

AC
610
Hours
3
Intro Accounting Res I

Study of the production of accounting research, with specific focus on the scientific method. Intensive focus on problem identification and communication, and theory and hypothesis development.

AC
620
Hours
3
Acctg Research Sem I

Study of advanced research methods with intensive focus on design and method development, data analysis, and interpretation of results.

AC
630
Hours
3
Archival Acctg Research

Study of the archival accounting research literature.

AC
640
Hours
3
Experimental Acctg Research

Study of the experimental accounting research literature.

AC
650
Hours
3
Directed Research

Examination of the literature and methodology associated with a specific research topic. Directed focus on development of second-year paper.

AC
691
Hours
3
Research Practicum I

Development of a first year project under the supervision of a faculty member. Resulting papers are presented at a departmental research workshop.

AC
692
Hours
3
Research Practicum II

Development of a second-year research project under the supervision of a faculty member. Resulting papers are presented at a departmental research workshop.

AC
698
Hours
1
Research Colloquim Series

Participation in a research colloquium series involving scholars from top academic institutions.

AC
699
Hours
1-15
Dissertation Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required doctoral-level research dissertation hours toward the doctoral degree. Under the guidance of their dissertation advisor, students conduct research toward the completion of their doctoral dissertation. Employing various research techniques and methodologies, students work on theoretical and/or applied research topics with the aim of making a novel contribution to the field.

EC
500
Hours
3
Managerial Economics

An introduction to the foundations of both micro- and macroeconomic analysis, including consumer demand, production and cost analysis, price determination, and macroeconomic theory and policy. Emphasis is on the theory of the firm.

EC
508
Hours
3
Microeconomic Theory

An examination of the theory of resource allocation. Topics include demand theory, production and cost functions, theory of markets, general equilibrium analysis, and welfare theory.

EC
509
Hours
3
Macroeconomic Theory/Policy

This overview of modern macroeconomic theory and its implications for the conduct of stabilization policies is intended to provide a solid background in macroeconomics for master's students. The course also considers the microeconomic foundations of aggregate economic analysis.

EC
510
W
Hours
3
Law and Economics

This course is for master’s students in Economics or Finance. It provides students with tools of economic analysis and analytical methods to analyze legal issues and explore some of the intersections between the law and economics. Writing proficiency within this discipline is required for a student to receive a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper division student in the discipline will not be given a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs other course requirements.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 508
Writing
EC
512
Hours
3
Indust Org Public Policy

The theoretical and empirical study of large industrial firms in a market economy. The focus is on corporate and governmental policies affecting markets.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 508
EC
513
C
Hours
3
Economic Forecastg Analysis

A survey of the analytical techniques used by economists to forecast the macro- and micro-levels of economic activity and the effects of public policy on the economy. Computing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.

Prerequisite(s): EC413 (Grade of C- or better) or EC471 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 571
Computer Science
EC
516
Hours
3
Monetary Theory & Policy

Theoretical and empirical analysis of the money supply process, the demand for money, the impact of money on the economy, and the implementation of monetary policy.

Prerequisite(s): EC308 (Grade of C- or better) or 310 (Grade of C- or better) or EC508; and EC309 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 311 (Grade of C- or better) or EC509
EC
530
Hours
3
International Trade

Analysis and policy implications relating to the international movement of goods, resources, and financial assets.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 508
EC
531
Hours
3
International Finance

An examination of the foreign exchange market, exchange rate determination, international financial institutions, and the management of the risks associated with international business.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 508; and EC 309 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 311 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 509
EC
570
Hours
3
Mathematical Economics

An introduction to mathematical tools commonly used in advanced economic theory and econometrics.

EC
571
Hours
3
Econometrics

A quantitative analysis of actual economic phenomena based on the current development of theory and observation, related by appropriate methods of inference.

EC
572
Hours
3
Financial Econometrics

This course is for master's students in Economics or Finance. It provides students with analytical methods and programming skills for solving issues in financial economics, asset pricing, and risk management.

Prerequisite(s): EC 413 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 513; and EC 471 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 571
EC
573
Hours
3
Games and Decisions

An introduction to game theory with emphasis on application. Game theory is a toolbox for analyzing situations where decision makers influence one another.

EC
591
Hours
1-6
Independent Study

No description available.

EC
592
Hours
3
Internship

No description available.

EC
596
Hours
1-3
Capstone Project

This course requires the student to apply his/her knowledge of the field of Economics to recognize operational problems in the field. Further, the student must provide evidence of his/her abilities to communicate understanding of the problem, describe the analysis performed and organize this material effectively for both a written report and corresponding oral presentation.

EC
597
Hours
1-6
Special Topics In Economics

None.

EC
598
Hours
1-3
Intro To Econ Research

Economics Research.

EC
599
Hours
1-15
Thesis Research

Thesis Research.

EC
600
Hours
3
Advanced Mathematical Economics

This is a course for incoming Ph.D. students in Economics, Finance, and Accounting. It aims to provide students with advanced mathematical tools needed to understand other Ph.D. courses in Economics and Econometrics. Topics include linear algebra, single/multivariable calculus, unconstrained/constrained optimization, and basic differential/difference equations.

EC
610
Hours
3
Seminar In Microeconomic Theor

An advanced study of the modern theory of value and price. The seminar includes demand and supply analysis, marginal analysis, and the monopolistic and competitive structure of markets.

EC
611
Hours
3
Seminar in Macroeconomic Theory

Selected topics in contemporary macroeconomic theory, with emphasis on dynamic analysis of cyclical fluctuations, stabilization policies, and growth.

EC
612
Hours
3
Sem Industrial Organizat

A survey of selected topics in industrial organization. Both theoretical and applied topics are examined, with special emphasis on recent developments.

EC
616
Hours
3
Sem Monetary Economics

Selected topics in contemporary monetary theory, with emphasis on determination of the value of money and the effectiveness of monetary policies.

EC
624
Hours
3
Political Economy

A survey of selected topics in the field of political economy with an emphasis on voting theory, collective action and rent seeking.

Prerequisite(s): EC 610
EC
631
Hours
3
Sem Internationl Finance

A survey of the most important professional literature dealing with international financial management.

EC
660
Hours
3
Game Theory

An introduction to non-cooperative game theory. Emphasis on applications in microeconomics and macroeconomics.

Prerequisite(s): EC 610
EC
661
Hours
3
Macroeconomic Theory II

This course is the second course in the first year course sequence for Ph.D. students in Economics. It provides the tools needed for the analysis of dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models in Macroeconomics.

EC
670
Hours
3
Econometrics

Introduction to methods of analyzing economic data. Topics include linear and non-linear least squares, maximum likelihood estimation, statistical inference, and methods for handling data problems.

EC
671
Hours
3
Seminar : Econometrics

A study of selected topics and problems in econometrics emphasizing methodology for economic research measurements.

EC
672
Hours
3
Financial Econometric Modeling

The application of econometric time-series methods to financial data. GARCH, nonlinear and cointegration models will be emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): EC 571 or ST 570 or EC 670
EC
673
Hours
3
Nonparametric Econometrics

This course will discuss the principles of nonparametric methods. It will provide intuitive explanations of theoretical concepts and empirical examples of nonparametric techniques.

EC
674
Hours
3
Experimental Economics

This course introduces PhD students to the field of experimental economics. The course covers methodological issues with designing and conducting experiments and interpreting the results.

EC
676
Hours
3
Advanced Monetary Policy

This course is geared towards developing skills to conduct research in the areas of monetary theory and policy analysis. It builds on advanced topics that were introduced in Economics 616: Graduate Seminar on Monetary Economics. By the end of the semester, each student should have completed the initial stages of developing a potential dissertation chapter.

Prerequisite(s): EC 611 and EC 616
EC
698
Hours
3
Research In Economics

Consists of supervised study and investigation of specific problems in economics and academics. Only open to graduate students beyond first year.

EC
699
Hours
1-15
Dissertation Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required doctoral-level research dissertation hours toward the doctoral degree. Under the guidance of their dissertation advisor, students conduct research toward the completion of their doctoral dissertation. Employing various research techniques and methodologies, students work on theoretical and/or applied research topics with the aim of making a novel contribution to the field.

FI
504
Hours
1-4
Financial Management

Corporate financial planning and decision making; working capital management, capital budgeting, financing, risk-return analysis, valuation, and dividend policy.

FI
505
Hours
3
Corporate Valuation

A case study course that focuses on the valuation of publicly held firms.

FI
506
Hours
3
Mergers & Acquisitions

An examination of corporate acquisitions, including firm valuation, bidding contests, and defense managers, as well as the corporate tax and legal environment.

FI
510
Hours
3
Financial Management

A course concerned with the management of corporate capital. Emphasis is on analysis of problems.

FI
512
Hours
3
Money And Capital Mkts

A detailed analysis of the role of money and capital markets in the financial process and of the influence outside forces have on these markets.

FI
514
Hours
3
Investments

An overview of the investment decision process. Areas covered are financial statement analysis, risk measures, stock-price valuation models, and portfolio management.

FI
515
Hours
3
Quantitative Investment Analys

Acquaints the student with the quantitative approaches used in modern portfolio theory and investment analysis.

FI
516
Hours
3
Monetary Theory & Policy

Theoretical and empirical analysis of the money supply process, the demand for money, the impact of money on the economy, and the implementation of monetary policy.

FI
519
Hours
3
Financial Engineering

Advanced quantitative analysis designed to improve managing financial risks such as adverse stock price movements, adverse interest rate changes and adverse commodity price changes, with specific attention given to employing futures, options and swap contracts.

FI
520
Hours
3
Financial Risk Management

Advanced methodologies of valuing and managing financial derivative contracts are introduced, including numerical integration, lattice approaches and simulation. A particular emphasis is given to implementing these methodologies as computer programs.

FI
522
Hours
3
Bank Administration

A case course examining various aspects of managing a commercial bank in a dynamic environment.

FI
531
Hours
3
International Finance

An examination of the foreign exchange market, exchange rate determination, international financial institutions, and the management of the risks associated with international business.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 508; and EC 309 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 311 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 509
FI
534
Hours
3
Seminar In Real Estate

A survey of the major topics and issues in real estate, including real estate investment, alternative financing arrangements, law and agency theory, appraisal, market analysis, taxation, and brokerage.

FI
535
Hours
3
Real Estate Invest & Develpmnt

A study of the concepts and principles of real property valuation and the analysis of real estate investments.

FI
572
Hours
3
Financial Econometrics

This course is for master's students in Economics and Finance. It provides students with analytical methods and programming skills for solving issues in financial economics, asset pricing, and risk management.

FI
591
Hours
1-6
Independent Study

No description available.

FI
592
Hours
3
Internship

No description available.

FI
596
Hours
1-3
Capstone Project

This course requires the student to apply his/her knowledge of the field of Finance to recognize operational problems in the field. Further, the student must provide evidence of his/her abilities to communicate understanding of the problem, describe the analysis performed and organize this material effectively for both a written report and corresponding oral presentation.

FI
597
Hours
1-6
Special Topics: Finance

No description available.

FI
601
Hours
3
Finance Theory I

Advanced practices of financial management and their application to decision making in the business firm.

FI
602
Hours
3
Finance Theory II

An extension of the content of previous courses to summarize modern developments in financial theory.

FI
610
Hours
3
Seminar In Finan Mgt

Advanced management theory and techniques in the finance area. Emphasis is on current publications in the academic finance literature.

FI
614
Hours
3
Seminar In Investments

Provides an understanding of theoretical and functional aspects of professional investment management theory.

FI
624
Hours
3
Financial Markets

This seminar provides for a deep understanding of the monetary and financial system, required of finance specialists in corporate finance, banking, and investments.

FI
698
Hours
3
Research In Finance

Consists of supervised study and investigation of specific problems in finance and academics. Only open to graduate students beyond first year.

FI
699
Hours
1-15
Dissertation Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required doctoral-level research dissertation hours toward the doctoral degree. Under the guidance of their dissertation advisor, students conduct research toward the completion of their doctoral dissertation. Employing various research techniques and methodologies, students work on theoretical and/or applied research topics with the aim of making a novel contribution to the field.

GBA
515
Hours
3
Effective Negotiations

This course will employ negotiations exercises, expert guest speakers and additional readings to help students master negotiation skills.

GBA
525
Hours
3
Business Policy

An integrative study of the manager's role as chief strategy maker and chief strategy implementer, using case analysis and management simulation techniques.

GBA
526
Hours
3
Competitive Strategy

Examines conceptual tools for the in-depth analysis of industries and competitors; how to build and defend competitive advantages and how to formulate a successful competitive strategy. Usually offered spring semester.

GBA
571
UH
Hours
1.5
STEM Business Honors VII

This course is the seventh in a series of eight STEM Business Honors courses that students take in the STEM Path to the MBA. It is intended to be taken in the fall semester of the students' senior year. It will focus on a year-long (two semester) project.

Prerequisite(s): GBA 371 and GBA 372
University Honors
GBA
572
Hours
1.5
STEM Business Honors VIII

This course is the last in a series of eight STEM Business Honors courses that students take in the STEM Path to the MBA. It is intended to be taken in the spring semester of the students' senior year. It will focus on a year-long (two semester) project.

Prerequisite(s): GBA 371, GBA 372, and GBA 571
GBA
591
Hours
1-3
Independent Study

Open to all graduate students on an elective basis. This course offers students an opportunity to pursue a course of study that they design according to their own interests. Students may also work on a faculty-directed research project and receive credit.

GBA
592
Hours
3
Managerial Internship

Open to all graduate students on an elective basis. Through the cooperation of participating organizations, students are exposed to actual management situations and are given an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to practical decision problems.

GBA
596
Hours
1-3
Capstone Project

The course requires the student to apply his/her knowledge of the field of General Business to recognize operational problems in the field. Further, the student must provide evidence of his/her abilities to communicate understanding of the problem, describe the analysis performed and organize this material effectively for both a written report and corresponding oral presentation.

IBA
550
Hours
1-3
Global Business

A seminar emphasizing the environmental factors affecting international business operations, and studying different economic, social, cultural, legal, and other environmental conditions and their influence on both the formulation and execution of business policy of firms engaged in multinational business.

IBA
555
Hours
3
Global Market Management

The object of this course is to investigate the effects of cultural similarities and differences on marketing practices worldwide. Also examined are the effects of market idiosyncrasies on globally oriented products, promotion, pricing, and distribution strategies.

IBA
560
Hours
3
Advanced Import/Export Strategy

This course will provide a detailed overview of marketing, management, and logistics issues relative to setting up and operating an import/export firm or engaging in these activities in an existing firm.

IBA
596
Hours
1-3
Capstone Project

This course requires the student to apply his/her knowledge of the field of International Business Administration to recognize operational problems in the field. Further, the student must provide evidence of his/her abilities to communicate understanding of the problem, describe the analysis performed and organize this material effectively for both a written report and corresponding oral presentation.

IBA
597
Hours
3
Special Topics: Independent Study

This course offers faculty a chance to present topics of interest to themselves and to students with interests in international business.

MGT
512
Hours
3
Management Presentations

Instruction and practice of information presentation in a business environment. Topics include conference room presentations, media briefings, team presentations, television interviews and audiovisual development.

MGT
517
Hours
3
Leadership & Ethics

This course is an overview of leadership theory and models including discussions of ethical issues that corporate decision makers face.

MGT
520
Hours
3
Change Management

The major objective of the course is to introduce students to the most recent thinking about strategic change, its drivers, and the techniques that are currently used for its management.

MGT
522
Hours
3
Leadership Communication

Analysis of the role of communication in effective leadership for all management situations.

MGT
523
Hours
3
Effective Negotiations

This course will employ negotiation exercises, expert guest speakers and additional readings to help students master negotiation.

MGT
526
Hours
3
Strategic Analytics

Students learn to design and execute data analysis methods and solutions to support managers in developing organizational strategies grounded in evidence-driven decision-making.

MGT
531
Hours
3
Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Placement

A course designed to acquaint the student with a scientific approach to the selection, training, and placement of employees. Validation of selection practices and evaluation of training programs are emphasized.

MGT
534
Hours
3
Training and Development

This course examines how organizations expend considerable sums to attract talented employees. Students learn how Training and Development helps employers to motivate employees and tailor their skills sets to organizational needs. The course will focus less on basic training methods and more on advanced topics in workforce development as well as making the case to skeptical executives on the value of these methods.

Prerequisite(s): MGT 301
MGT
537
Hours
3
Strategic Human Resources Management

An analysis of methods and techniques used in the management of human resources.

MGT
538
Hours
3
Workforce Planning

An analysis of the internal and external factors impacting an organization's ability to implement its mission through its workforce.

MGT
539
Hours
3
Work Flow Analytics

An analysis of the application of advanced data analytic tools to help address human resources concerns.

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: ST 560
MGT
542
Hours
3
Management Communication

Methodology for understanding both written and oral presentations. Students develop a language to use to manage written and oral verbal skills in specific business environments.

MGT
552
Hours
3
Project Management and Consulting

Demonstrate communication effectiveness in a business context by completing a team project for a client, using written, oral, visual and interpersonal skills.

MGT
556
Hours
3
Data Visualization

This course is designed to teach students the principles behind analyzing data and communicating it visually with Tableau software.

Prerequisite(s): GBA 300
MGT
582
Hours
3
New Venture Development

This course provides an opportunity to develop a business plan for a new venture or for expansion of an existing company. Students are expected to acquire skills in evaluating business ventures; to learn alternative financing sources; to develop ideas for differentiating products; and to develop an understanding of what is required to harvest the profits of a growing business.

MGT
586
Hours
3
Small Business Consulting

This course is designed to offer education and training in the art of management consulting as it applies to smaller firms. The overall purpose of the course is the acquisition of knowledge and skills that will enable students to provide management advice to entrepreneurs and businesspersons to improve the performance of smaller organizations.

MGT
591
Hours
1-6
Independent Study

Open to all graduate students on an elective basis. This course offers students an opportunity to pursue a course of study that they design according to their own interests. Students may also work on a faculty-directed research project and receive credit.

MGT
592
Hours
3
Internship In Human Resources Management

Open to graduate students with the approval of the chairperson of the human resources management program. Graduate students receive on-the-job experience in human resources management in actual organizational settings, under the joint guidance of the cooperating organizational officials and faculty members.

MGT
596
Hours
1-3
Capstone Project

This course requires the student to apply his/her knowledge of the field of Management to recognize operational problems in the field. Further, the student must provide evidence of his/her abilities to communicate understanding of the problem, describe the analysis performed and organize this material effectively for both a written report and corresponding oral presentation.

MGT
597
Hours
3
Special Topics

This course is devoted to the study of current topics of interest in management.

MGT
598
Hours
3
Research In Management

A supervised study of specific issues and problems in management. The course is open to students in their final semester of coursework leading to the completion of a master's degree in management.

MGT
599
Hours
1-6
Thesis Research

Thesis Research.

MGT
610
Hours
1
Professional Development I

Provides doctoral students with an introduction to the academic community.

MGT
611
Hours
1
Professional Development II

Provides doctoral students with an introduction to the academic community.

MGT
612
Hours
1
Professional Development III

Provides doctoral students with an introduction to the academic community.

MGT
613
Hours
1
Professional Development IV

Provides doctoral students with an introduction to the academic community.

MGT
620
Hours
3
Organizational Behavior

A course designed to develop thorough understanding of individual behavior within formal organizations. Consideration is given to a number of important behavioral processes, including learning, perception, attitudinal structuring, conflict, motivation, and social reinforcement. Attention is devoted to the individual's effect on the organization and the way behavior affects the achievement of organizational goals.

MGT
621
Hours
3
Organ Behav Group Perf

A study of human interaction and interpersonal behavior within working relationships. Emphasis is given to findings of the behavioral sciences as related to management problems. Theoretical and empirical approaches to issues such as communication, socialization, and role theory are presented.

MGT
622
Hours
3
Current Topics in Human Resources Management

A course that gives special attention to the human aspects of problems that arise in technical, social, and organizational arenas faced with the need to change. The course includes detailed analyses of organizations as systems and of organizational leadership, change, and development.

MGT
623
Hours
3
Contemporary Issues in Organizational Theory

This course deals with the definition and grouping of work units, the relationships between work units, and the assignment of decision-making authority to units within a contingency framework. Special emphasis is placed on the influence of the external environment on the structure and design of the organization.

MGT
625
Hours
3
Foundations of Strategic Management

This seminar provides students with the theoretical foundation necessary to conduct empirical research in strategic management through the study of seminal works and current literature.

MGT
633
Hours
3
Entrepreneurship Research

This course offers a systematic overview of the research literature on entrepreneurship. As is the case with the academic field of entrepreneurship, the course takes an interdisciplinary approach, building on research in economics, sociology, psychology, geography, and other academic disciplines.

MGT
690
Hours
3
Research Methods I

The purpose of this class is to build skills in the design, conduct and evaluation of research. Students are introduced to the basics of designing studies to test hypotheses and research.

MGT
691
Hours
3
Research Methods II

Research Methods II.

MGT
698
Hours
3
Research in Management

A supervised study and investigation of specific problems in management. Open to students nearing the completion of coursework for the PhD.

MGT
699
Hours
1-15
Dissertation Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required doctoral-level research dissertation hours toward the doctoral degree. Under the guidance of their dissertation advisor, students conduct research toward the completion of their doctoral dissertation. Employing various research techniques and methodologies, students work on theoretical and/or applied research topics with the aim of making a novel contribution to the field.

MIS
501
Hours
3
Application Development for the Data-Driven Organization

This course will highlight one or more core programming languages (e.g., Java, Python) used within modern, data-driven organizations for the purpose of data collection, manipulation, and analysis. The first portion of the course will focus on essential programming knowledge and practices. The second portion of the course will emphasize the development of programmatic solutions, which will acquire data (e.g., web content, social media data, geospatial data, sensor-based data) through the integration of APIs and/or web services as well as ethical scraping techniques and then store the data in a modern backend database.

Prerequisite(s): MIS 502 co-requisite
MIS
502
Hours
3
Database Design and Management in the Data-Driven Organization

This course will cover the essentials of database design and management in modern, data-driven organizations. The first portion of the course will focus on relational database design as well as SQL for the storage and access of structured data. The focus of the second portion of the course will highlight modern database structures/systems (e.g., Apache Hadoop, graph databases) as well as their query languages for storing, accessing, and analyzing more unstructured data or data having relationships not easily queried by traditional databases. Additional topics may include data cleansing, query optimization, and extract-transform-load (ETL) processes.

Prerequisite(s): MIS 501 co-requisite
MIS
505
Hours
3
Enterprise Networking and Security

Data communications and networks; impact on business enterprises and issues pertaining to design and implementation. Security and operational requirements evaluated in multiple network architectural configurations.

MIS
511
Hours
1-3
Management Information Systems

Motivation for, construction of, and application of MIS. Topics include IS strategic alignment, information intensive business processes, and decision making. Business analysis techniques are emphasized for systems such as TPS, e-business, management reporting systems, and data warehouses.

MIS
515
Hours
3
Intro to Application Development

This bridge course intends to introduce students into the basics of application development using Python programming language. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of contemporary application development using Python as the programming language. Students will gain proficiency in creating functional Python scripts to build variety of applications in the area of system development. Python provides a simple and versatile development environment suitable for projects ranging from simple scripting applications to large-scale enterprise applications. In addition to core programming fundamentals, the course will also incorporate system development best practices such as team collaboration, version management, documentations, unit testing, styles and standards. In the process, students will explore the multitude of standard libraries available in the Python development ecosystem to accomplish various problem-solving tasks.

MIS
516
Hours
3
MIS Practicum

Experiential learning in a dual-coached, commercial IS environment reporting to faculty and organizational management. Projects started during the practicum continue through the remainder of the program.

MIS
520
Hours
3
Systems Analysis And Design

Techniques and methodologies of systems analysis and design are introduced, including conducting project scoping, requirements elicitation, requirements definition, and operations specifications.

MIS
521
Hours
3
Enterprise Application Development

The study, application, and analysis of advanced software engineering, application patterns, and file structures. Students design, construct and test software structures for effective information management.

Prerequisite(s): Admission into the MSMIS program. MIS 321 Business Programming II and MIS 330 Database Administration
MIS
527
Hours
3
Emerging Info Technologies Sem

Course covers fundamental purchasing systems applications, supplier relations and evaluation, strategic planning in purchasing, purchasing techniques, value analysis and cost analysis.

MIS
530
Hours
3
Sys Development/Implementation

Techniques and methodologies of project-level systems development and delivery are introduced including interface design, platform constraints, application architecture, testing, quality control, security, and performance evaluation.

Prerequisite(s): MIS 520
MIS
531
Hours
3
Health IT

The fragmented healthcare environment is going through a profound shift in its approach to delivering better healthcare services through the implementation of healthcare IT (HIT). This course provides an overview of the healthcare environment and the role of HIT in enabling service delivery capabilities. Specifically, this course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skill to understand the role of HIT in creating and managing the cross-continuum systems of care. Furthermore, the course prepares students with the knowledge and skills essential to managing HIT and its assimilation in the complex domain of healthcare.

MIS
535
Hours
3
Information Systems Consulting

Techniques and methodologies in client relationship management, proposal development, scope negotiation, component-based costing, knowledge management, software module and deliverable integration, systems deployment, and change management.

Prerequisite(s): MIS 520
MIS
540
Hours
3
Dbase Design/Construction/Oper

Emphasizes commercial business application of relational DBMS. Topics include semantic data modeling, normalization, process triggers, enterprise integrated, ODBC, n-tier architecture, e-business application, and performance tuning.

MIS
541
Hours
3
Business Analytic Support Sys

System level concepts, methods, tools and techniques for model-driven, data-intensive decision making. Topics include: structuring data, information and knowledge in data warehouses and dat marts, and analytic procedures.

MIS
560
Hours
3
Enterprise Integration Methods

Introduction to techniques and methodologies of enterprise-level governance, architecture, analysis, design, procurement, integration and deployment.

MIS
561
Hours
3
Applied Cyber Security

This course examines management issues and practical implications related to securing information systems. This course focuses on the Threat Environment, security Policy and Planning, Cryptography, Secure Networks, Access Control, Firewalls, Host Hardening, Application Security, Data Protection, Incident Response, and Networking and Review of TCP/IP. A clear theoretical understanding supports a large practical component where students learn to use contemporary security software to secure and assess information systems and network infrastructure using a hands-on approach.

MIS
563
Hours
3
Behavioral Cyber Security

This course provides students with a solid foundation of information security management, with an emphasis on its human element. As part of this understanding, we will explore how humans, as employees of an organization and consumers of organizational products and services, perceive threats to themselves, their digital assets, their privacy, and to their organizational affiliations. We also explore how these perceptions are operationalized in their behaviors as organizational insiders, serving to either undermine or facilitate security management practices.

MIS
564
Hours
3
Organizational Security Management

The course is intended to teach students how to develop and apply an information security management plan to an organization. Topics include governance and security policy, threat and vulnerability management, incident management, risk management, information leakage, crisis management and business continuity, compliance management, and security awareness and security implementation considerations. Students will also be exposed to the national and international policy and legal considerations related to cybersecurity and cyberspace such as privacy, intellectual property, and cybercrime.

MIS
566
Hours
3
Introduction to Cybercrime and Digital Forensics

This course introduces the topics of cybercrime and digital forensics. Students will learn different aspects of cybercrime and methods to uncover, protect and analyze digital evidence. They will be exposed to different types of software and hardware tools and use them to perform rudimentary investigations. Cybercrime and digital forensics are increasingly important areas of study. Students will also gain an understanding of evidentiary law from the perspective of first responders. Tools are becoming more powerful and attacks more sophisticated. Consequently, there is a growing need for graduates with the skills to investigate these crimes.

MIS
591
Hours
3
Independent Study Mgt Info Sys

No description available.

MIS
592
Hours
3
Internship In Mgt Info Systems

No description available.

MIS
597
Hours
1-6
Spec Top Mgt Info Systems

No description available.

MIS
598
Hours
1-6
Res In Management Info Systems

Open to students nearing completion of coursework for the master's degree. A supervised study and investigation of specific problems in management and management information systems.

MIS
670
Hours
3
MIS Behavioral and Organizational Theory and Design Research Seminar

The exploration of IS development and delivery research issues. Emphasis is placed on exploring the scientific method, theory building research, and methods of inquiry. Provides a framework for undertaking and evaluating MIS research.

MIS
680
Hours
3
Research Seminar II

This doctoral research seminar will provide students with a strong foundation in the theoretical and methodological knowledge required to conduct rigorous security and privacy research projects that lead to manuscripts suitable for publication in leading journals. This knowledge is what we term "procedural knowledge" and, just as you cannot learn how to ride a bike by reading about it, students must engage in actual research activities to learn the requisite knowledge. In this course, students will first critically review security and privacy research publications from the leading MIS journals and then, based on those studies, conceive a full research project, including a relevant set of research questions and a research design appropriate to the questions.

Prerequisite(s): MIS 670 or Instructor Approval
MIS
685
Hours
3
MIS Research Design Seminar

This course is an examination of the process of designing and conducting research projects on information systems phenomena. Students will gain an appreciation for the challenges and issues associated with the application of different research methodologies to MIS phenomena.

MIS
690
Hours
3
Research Methods Seminar

This seminar is a discussion of the basis and principles of systems modeling and the methods of social science research. The seminar also nurtures the motivation to become a contributor to the organizational sciences and information systems research communities by examining research processes, methodologies, and strategies, the information systems research context, concepts, theories, the application of systems modeling, and the nature of MIS research.

MIS
699
Hours
1-12
Dissertation Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required doctoral-level research dissertation hours toward the doctoral degree. Under the guidance of their dissertation advisor, students conduct research toward the completion of their doctoral dissertation. Employing various research techniques and methodologies, students work on theoretical and/or applied research topics with the aim of making a novel contribution to the field.

MKT
510
Hours
3
Product Design Marketing Strategy

An intensive investigation of the process of new product development, including its role in the organization, analysis of market opportunities, creative idea generation, concept screening, design, forecasting, manufacturing, and launch. Teaching emphasis is on processes, tools, and techniques. A group project provides real-world product development experience.

MKT
511
Hours
3
Supply Chain Management

MKT 511 is a graduate (master's) level counterpart to MKT 411 Supply Chain Management. Its focus is on providing a managerial perspective of best practice supply chain management. The course encompasses the collaborative strategies and planning processes needed to build and manage supply chains for systemic effectiveness and efficiency. It will be offered coterminously with MKT 411 during each spring semester. The target students for MKT 511 are MBA's with marketing concentrations and master of arts (MA) and master of science (MSC) students in marketing. Graduate students in other degree programs may also enroll as an elective for graduate credit.

Prerequisite(s): MKT 518
MKT
518
Hours
3
Marketing Management & Decision Making

A combination of lectures and cases is used to examine and analyze the marketing process. Emphasis is on decision making: the refinement of skills needed to recognize and solve marketing problems, and to effectively communicate recommendations both within and without the organization. The following components of the marketing mix are examined: product management, pricing, promotion, personal selling, buyer behavior, marketing channels, distribution, and segmentation.

MKT
522
Hours
3
Advanced Supply Chain Strategy

Supply Chain Strategies are key to firms developing a sustainable competitive advantage. This course addresses the changing and increasingly important role of supply chain management from a strategic standpoint. Topics include Distribution Strategy, Inventory & Information Strategy, Demand Management, Operations Integration, Outsourcing, Partnering & Customer Relationship Strategy, Redesign & Contingency Planning, Reverse Logistics, Strategic Sourcing, Technology and Sustainability. The main objective of the course is to teach the participants how to develop a comprehensive supply chain to support overall business objectives. The course is case based giving the student pragmatic training for their first career placement.

MKT
530
Hours
3
Advanced Marketing Analysis

This course for Master of Science in Marketing and second-year MBA students concerns the generation of marketing research results to help make marketing decisions. The course is designed to complement and build on the skills acquired in Marketing 518, the Survey of Marketing course. The core of Marketing 530 is decision-relevant data; planning its acquisition; getting it from a variety of internal, secondary and primary sources; analyzing it; and using it as the basis of decisions. The course also provides students with marketing analytics-centered skills (ANOVA, regression, factor and cluster analysis). Knowledge developed in the courses can be applied in the fields of market management, product management and project management. This course also helps prepare students to successfully complete team-based projects (Marketing 581) in the spring semester.

MKT
531
Hours
3
Consumer Insights

An examination of how service firms achieve and maintain marketing excellence via customer insights. This course will help students become astute discoverers of business-relevant consumer insights through the use of framework, concepts, tools, and techniques to understand the hearts, minds, and motives of consumers.

MKT
537
Hours
3
Personal Selling

To understand the basic concepts and principles surrounding personal selling including the sales process and emerging advanced sales topics.

MKT
538
Hours
3
Sales Management

The Sales Management course builds on the basic sales process taught in Professional Sales by focusing on Account Management and Team Management.

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: MKT 537
MKT
539
Hours
3
Customer Relationship Management

This course focuses on key account management from a foundations, technology, and real world perspective. The course will provide students a deep dive into how to best manage customer relationships to drive ongoing “customer success” with products that keeps customer buying and using products.

Prerequisite(s): MKT 537
MKT
540
Hours
3
Introduction to Digital and Social Media Marketing

This course will address the distinct needs of digital and social media in the area of marketing. Opportunities for application of these skills to real-world business situations will be given to students. The course covers theory along with the tactical elements of creating and branding digital and social media content for companies and organizations.

Prerequisite(s): Master's
MKT
542
Hours
3
Digital and Social Media Analytics

This course will give students experience and exposure to advertising analytics in digital and social media. Special focus will be placed on Google AdWords and Google Analytics – the premiere digital advertising and analytics program online at this time. Students will analyze current professional literature on digital and social media analytics and focus on return on investment of online advertising and analytics for businesses and organizations.

Prerequisite(s): Master's
Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: Co-requisites MKT 540 or MKT 543
MKT
543
Hours
3
Advanced Digital and Social Media Projects and Studies

This course will give students real world experience in using social media professionally. Students will work in teams on live social media projects with a professional organization while learning Return on Investment strategies and analytical skills.

Prerequisite(s): Masters, MKT 540
MKT
587
Hours
3
Advanced Market Strategies

An in-depth examination and evaluation of strategic thinking behind marketing decisions. This course focuses on utilizing market intelligence in problem identification, analysis, solving, and communication in order to plan effective and customized tactics constructing a company's marketing strategy. This course uses a combination of cases and marketplace simulation to deeply examine and analyze strategic marketing problems. The course is designed to be completed in small teams with heavy emphasis on applied learning.

MKT
591
Hours
1-6
Independent Study

This course allows students to work one-on-one with faculty on a topic mutually agreed on by the faculty and student.

MKT
592
Hours
3
Internship

Students work for an organization in an approved business or public sector setting. The internship is administered through the Master of Science in Marketing program.

MKT
595
Hours
3
Client-Based Marketing Consultant Projects

This course is devoted entirely to the completion of real-world marketing projects for specific organizational clients. Teams are created based on skills and interests as well as the needs of the clients. The scope of each project is determined by the needs of the client, but it typically is based in decision-making insights from marketing research and involves one or more of such marketing-oriented tasks as:market segmentation and target marketing activities associated with a proposed new product, service, or strategic initiative; the gathering and application of marketing research pertinent to an important GO/NO GO decision by the firm; gauging specific reaction from the potential customer market regarding a proposed new initiative by the client; evaluating the potential competitive advantage of a strategic or tactical move by the firm; creation of and implementation of a plan for research, promotion, launch, pricing, and/or distribution for some aspect of the firm’s business. This course is unique. It allows students to use the skills and knowledge that they have acquired in graduate marketing courses as well as build new skills in marketing analysis, project management, client relationship building/maintenance skills, communications, decision-making, and leadership.

MKT
596
Hours
1-3
Capstone Project

This course requires the student to apply his/her knowledge of the field of Marketing to recognize operational problems in the field. Further, the student must provide evidence of his/her abilities to communicate understanding of the problem, describe the analysis performed and organize this material effectively for both a written report and corresponding oral presentation.

MKT
597
Hours
1-6
Special Topics In Marketing

This course offers faculty a chance to present topics of interest to themselves and to marketing students.

MKT
599
Hours
1-6
Thesis Research

A course designed to focus on student's independent research projects.

MKT
613
Hours
3
Consumer Behavior

This course will focus on exposing PhD students to academic research related to understanding how and why people consider, choose, use, and evaluate goods and services. Offered spring semester, every other year.

MKT
674
Hours
3
Measurement & Structural Equation Modeling

A course that covers measurement theory and how it is applied in scientific research. Students learn to construct effective questionnaires, to develop psychometrically-sound measures of constructs, and to assess measure reliability and validity. Quantitative methods, including exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling, are emphasized. Offered fall semester.

MKT
688
Hours
3
Quantitative Modeling in Marketing

This course covers multiple approaches to quantitative analysis of marketing data. Modeling skills are developed through analysis of actual data and examination of published applications. Analysis approaches include both dependence models, such as multiple regression and MANOVA, and interdependence models, such as factor analysis. Offered fall semester.

MKT
690
Hours
3
Theory Development and Use

This course provides an overview of the role of theory in academic research. The course begins with an introduction of philosophy of science concepts and follows with discussions of what constitutes theory and the importance and role of theory in academic research. To provide students with an appropriate background, various theories are discussed in-depth throughout the semester along with applications of those theories in the literature. Offered every fall semester.

MKT
691
Hours
3
Graduate Seminar In Mkt

Through the reading of this course, we will explore in depth several specific areas that are informed by strategic marketing thought. We will not only trace the development of theory in marketing strategy, but chart several courses for future research.

MKT
697
Hours
3
Marketing- Special Topics

This course offers faculty a chance to present contemporary research and practice topics of interest to marketing students.

MKT
698
Hours
1-6
Research In Marketing

A course designed to focus on students' independent research projects.

MKT
699
Hours
1-12
Dissertation Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required doctoral-level research dissertation hours toward the doctoral degree. Under the guidance of their dissertation advisor, students conduct research toward the completion of their doctoral dissertation. Employing various research techniques and methodologies, students work on theoretical and/or applied research topics with the aim of making a novel contribution to the field.

OM
500
Hours
3
MGT Science & Spreadsheet Mod

This course provides Operations Management concepts and applications in data-driven decision making. Emphasis is on data clean-up, data analysis, problem formulation, and interpretation of results using spreadsheet-based modeling and solution procedures including optimization and simulation approaches.

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: ST 509 or ST 560
OM
501
Hours
3
Advanced Applied Modeling and Analysis

Building on the foundations of spreadsheet modeling analysis, this course provides a deeper understanding of optimization and simulation. Course topics include discrete optimization, duality and sensitivity, large scale optimization, multi-objective optimization, dynamic programming, and Monte Carlo and process simulations with an emphasis on practical applications. In addition to spreadsheets, the students will learn specialty optimization and simulation software, including heuristic methods and algorithms. Extensive use of software.

Prerequisite(s): OM 500
OM
506
Hours
1-3
Business Spreadsheet Analytics

This course provides Operations Management concepts and applications in data-driven decision making. Emphasis is on data clean-up, data analysis, problem formulation, and interpretation of results using spreadsheet-based modeling and solution procedures including optimization and simulation approaches.

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: ST 509 or ST 560
OM
516
Hours
3
Operations Management

This course will address the important concepts and issues related to the design and management of business operations including manufacturing, distribution, logistics, transportation, and service operations. The course will demonstrate how certain quantitative methods can be applied to the analysis and solution of problems that arise in operations management.

OM
517
Hours
3
Supply Chain Modeling & Analys

This course provides a framework and quantitative methods for designing, managing, and analyzing the supply chain operations needed to support a firm's business strategy. Students will study the structure of supply chain operations in terms of six supply chain drivers (facilities, inventory, transportation, information, sourcing, and pricing). Students will develop analytical models and analyze the relationship between supply chain structure and performance through case studies and examples.

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: OM 500 or OM 506
OM
522
Hours
3
Operations Scheduling Problems

A broad investigation of a variety of scheduling activities in production, logistics or service environment are discussed. Typical topics include project scheduling, job-shop scheduling, routing related problems and manpower scheduling.

Prerequisite(s): OM 500 or OM 506
OM
523
Hours
3
Inventory Management

Principles, models, and techniques for planning, analyzing, and controlling inventory systems are discussed. Topics include in depth analysis of deterministic and stochastic inventory models and their applications. The limitations and usefulness of these models in practice are addressed.

Prerequisite(s): ST 509 or ST 550 or ST 560
OM
524
Hours
3
Mfg Sched & Control Systems

An in-depth, analytical study of the systems used in manufacturing planning and control are covered. Alternative approaches used in practice (such as MRP and JIT) are studied.

Prerequisite(s): OM 500 or OM 506; and ST 509 or ST 550 or ST 560
OM
525
Hours
3
Effective Quality Management

Provide participants with a broad understanding of philosophies and methods used to enhance organizational effectiveness in a wide range of organizational settings.

OM
527
Hours
3
Purchasing and Sourcing

Course covers fundamental purchasing concepts and quantitative techniques for analyzing procurement practices, selecting suppliers, managing supply risk, and improving operational procurement decisions.

Prerequisite(s): OM 500 or OM 506
OM
540
C
Hours
3
Systems Simulation

A study of the management applications of stochastic and deterministic mathematical and computer models in systems design and analysis. Computing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.

Prerequisite(s): ST 509 or ST 550 or ST 560
Computer Science
OM
592
Hours
3
Internship

No description available.

OM
596
Hours
3
Capstone Project

This course requires the student to apply his/her knowledge of the field of Operations Management to recognize and model operational problems and/or processes targeted for improvement. Further, the student must provide evidence of his/her abilities to communicate understanding of the problem or process, describe the analysis performed, and organize this material effectively for both a written report and corresponding oral presentation.

OM
597
Hours
1-6
Special Topics in OM

No description available.

OM
598
Hours
1-6
Research

Open to students nearing completion of coursework for the master's degree. A supervised study and investigation of specific problems in management and operations management.

OM
600
Hours
3
Linear Program: Theory & Appli

The theory and application of linear programming are rigorously studied. Software tools such as AMPL and OPL Studio for solving linear programs are introduced.

OM
601
Hours
3
Stochastic Decision Models

Probabilistic models in the decision-making process are discussed. Attention is given to the assumptions, development, and administrative implications of dynamic programming, queuing analysis, and decision analysis.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 557
OM
602
Hours
3
Nonlinear Modeling and Optimization

Theoretical and applied aspects of nonlinear modeling and optimization such as unconstrained and constrained optimization, duality, barrier and interior point methods, and large-scale optimization.

Prerequisite(s): OM 600
OM
603
Hours
3
Integer Modeling and Optimization

Theoretical and applied aspects of integer and discrete modeling and optimization such as valid inequalities, transformations, branch and bound, column generation, and branch and cut.

Prerequisite(s): OM 600
OM
620
Hours
3
Production Management Models

A quantitative study of models and procedures used in various decision problems addressed by production and operations managers is completed in this course. Mathematical modeling and optimization software packages are used in solving these models.

Prerequisite(s): OM 500
OM
623
Hours
3
Inventory Theory

A rigorous, mathematical treatment of stochastic single- and multi-item inventory models is performed. A numerical analysis and software package is used to implement and analyze such models.

Prerequisite(s): OM 523 and ST 560; or ST 550
OM
695
Hours
1
Operations Management Seminar

A learning environment designed to expose Ph.D. students to a wide array of issues and topics related to operations management research.

OM
697
Hours
1-6
Special Topics

Special Topics.

OM
699
Hours
1-12
Dissertation Research

No description available.

ST
509
Hours
3
Stat For Business Appl

A broad introduction to statistical and probabilistic methods useful for managerial decision making. Topics include graphical displays, numerical summaries, basic probability models, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis.

ST
521
Hours
3
Statistical Data Management

Introduction to the management of data using SAS. The collection and management of data from business or scientific research projects are emphasized.

ST
522
Hours
3
Adv Statistical Data Mgt

This course provides students with insight and understanding into the advanced aspects of data management. Emphasis will be placed on computer techniques for the preparing and cleaning of data from scientific research projects as well as for business-oriented projects in order to conduct advanced level analyses. Techniques for detecting, quantifying, and correcting data quality will be covered.

Prerequisite(s): ST 521
ST
531
Hours
3
Data Mining I

Data mining is the process of selecting, exploring, and modeling large amounts of data to uncover previously unknown patterns of data. Techniques for accomplishing these tasks in a business setting will be discussed.

Prerequisite(s): ST 550 or ST 560 or ST 509
ST
532
Hours
3
Advanced Data Mining

A detailed study of data mining techniques including logistic regression, neural networks, decision trees, general classifier theory, and unsupervised learning methods. Mathematical details and computer techniques are examined. The SAS programming language and SAS's Enterprise Miner will be used to accomplish these tasks. Other packages may also be used.

Prerequisite(s): ST 531
ST
540
Hours
3
Statistical Programming and Computing with R

This course explores the syntax of the R language and its capabilities for statistical data analysis, computing, and graphics.

Prerequisite(s): ST 260
ST
541
Hours
3
Applied Statistical Modeling for Analytics I

Emphasis is on practical methods of statistical data analysis and their interpretation. Topics include simple and multiple linear regression, regression model interpretation, regression diagnostics, transformations on dependent and independent variables, qualitative independent variables, regression inference, strategies for model building, methods for forecasting time series data. Extensive use of statistical software.

Prerequisite(s): ST 560
ST
542
Hours
3
Applied Statistical Modeling for Analytics II

Emphasis is on practical methods of statistical data analysis and their interpretation. Topics include design and analysis of experiments (completely randomized design, randomized block design, factorial designs, 2^(k−p) fractional factorial designs, response surface optimization), multivariate inference, dimension reduction, classification, and clustering. Extensive use of statistical software.

Prerequisite(s): ST 541- Applied Statistical Modeling for Analytics 1 (or equivalent)
ST
545
Hours
3
Introduction to Statistical Learning and Data Mining

This course offers an introduction to the field of statistical learning, an essential toolkit for making sense of vast and complex data sets.

Prerequisite(s): ST 452 or ST 552 or ST 560
ST
547
Hours
3
Data Visualization and Analytics in R

Data visualization is one of powerful tools to explore and understand data. This course is intended to introduce students to useful visualization techniques for data exploration and presentation using the free and open-source R computer programming. Basic syntax and capabilities of the R language are also covered.

Prerequisite(s): ST 550 or ST 560 or ST 509
Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: ST 550 or ST 560 or ST 509 and and Equivalent courses may also be considered; subject to program approval.
ST
550
Hours
3
Stat Methods In Res I

Development of fundamental concepts of organizing, exploring, and summarizing data; probability; common probability distributions; sampling and sampling distributions; estimation and hypothesis testing for means, proportions, and variances using parametric and nonparametric procedures; power analysis; goodness of fit; contingency tables. Statistical software packages are used extensively to facilitate valid analysis and interpretation of results. Emphasis is on methods and on selecting proper statistical techniques for analyzing real situations.

ST
552
Hours
3
Applied Regression Analy

Modeling issues for multiple linear regression are discussed in the context of data analysis. These include the use of residual plots, transformations, hypothesis tests, outlier diagnostics, analysis of covariance, variable selection techniques, weighted least squares and colinearity. The uses of multiple logistic regression are similarly discussed for dealing with binary-valued dependent variables.

Prerequisite(s): ST 450 or ST 550 or ST 560 or ST 509
ST
553
Hours
3
Appld Multivariate Analy

Methods and business applications of multivariate analysis, discriminant analysis, canonical correlation, factor analysis, cluster analysis, and principal components.

Prerequisite(s): ST 554
ST
554
Hours
3
Math Statistics I

The course introduces probability theory. It covers fundamental concepts and theorems, such as probability distribution; random variable; mathematical expectation, variance, moments, independence, and transformations of random variables; multivariate distributions, sampling distributions, central limit theorem and law of large numbers.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 227
ST
555
Hours
3
Math Statistics II

Theory of order statistics, point estimation, interval estimation, and hypothesis testing.

Prerequisite(s): ST 554
ST
560
Hours
3
Statistical Methods

Statistical methods for summarizing data; probability; common probability distributions; sampling and sampling distributions; estimation and hypothesis testing for means, proportions, and variances using parametric and nonparametric procedures; power analysis; goodness of fit; contingency tables; and simple regression and one-way analysis of variance.

ST
561
Hours
3
Applied Design Expermnts

An introduction to the design and analysis of experiments. Topics include factorial, fractional factorial, block, incomplete block, and nested designs. Other methods discussed include Taguchi Methods, response surface methods, and analysis of covariance.

Prerequisite(s): GES 400 or GES 500 or BER 540 or CHS 425 or CHS 525 or ST 509 or ST 550 or ST 560
ST
580
Hours
3
Analytics Capstone I

The study and application of advanced analytics applications. Students design, construct, test, and present applications to solve real-world analytics problems.

Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Masters of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program. MIS 501 and MIS 502
ST
581
Hours
3
Analytics Capstone II

The study and application of advanced analytics application. Students design, construct, test, and present applications to solve real-world analytics problems.

Prerequisite(s): ST 580
ST
591
Hours
3
Independent Study

No description available.

ST
592
Hours
3
Internship

No description available.

ST
597
Hours
1-6
Special Topics

No description available.

ST
603
Hours
3
Advanced Inference

A continuation of ST 555, with emphasis on the general theory of estimation and hypothesis testing and large sample distribution theory.

Prerequisite(s): ST 555
ST
610
Hours
3
Linear Models

Gauss-Markov Theorem, solution of linear systems of less than full rank, generalized inverse of matrices, distributions of quadratic forms, and theory for estimation and inference for the general linear model.

Prerequisite(s): ST 555
ST
615
Hours
3
Theory Of Regression

Theory of the general linear regression models and inference procedures, variable selection procedures, and alternate estimation methods including principal components regression, robust regression methods, ridge regression, and nonlinear regression.

Prerequisite(s): ST 610
ST
635
Hours
3
Nonparametric Statistics

Theory and applications of various nonparametric statistical methods are covered for one-sample, two-sample, and multi-sample problems. Goodness of fit techniques such as Chi-square and the kolmogorov-Smirnov test are covered along with graphical analysis based on P-P and Q-Q plots. Computer software such as MINITAB, SAS, and STATXACT are used.

Prerequisite(s): ST 555 and ST 560
ST
640
Hours
3
Statistical Computing

Topics include a survey of current statistical software, numerical methods for statistical computations, nonlinear optimization, statistical simulation, and recent advances in computer-intensive statistical methods.

Prerequisite(s): ST 540 and ST 555
ST
645
Hours
3
Advanced Statistical Learning

This course offers theory, methodology and applications of modern statistical learning tools.

Prerequisite(s): ST 552, ST 553, and ST 554 Matrix algebra, Multivariate calculus, Statistical methods, Applied Multivariate Methods or permission of instructor.
ST
697
Hours
1-6
Special Topics

Special topics in statistics.

ST
698
Hours
1-6
Research In Statistics

Open only to graduate students nearing completion of coursework. Independent study and investigation of specific problems for advanced students of statistics.

ST
699
Hours
1-12
Dissertation Research

No description available.

College of Communication & Information Sciences Courses

APR
522
Hours
3
Media Strategy and Analytics

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to use research to select appropriate media channels to communicate to stakeholders. Students will learn to create media briefings and plans for persuasive communication campaigns that include data-driven recommendations. Students will also learn how to retrieve, assess and visualize social media and web analytics.

APR
523
Hours
3
Media Relations

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to manage relationships with media gatekeepers in order to facilitate communication through their channels, including media selection, build relationships with gatekeepers, and interacting with the media through interviews and press conferences. Students will also learn how to track and analyze media coverage and sentiment using online tools.

APR
524
Hours
3
Reputation Communication Strategy

This course is designed to introduce students to the practice of managing integrated communication to build, maintain and repair an organization’s reputation. Emphasis will be placed on issues and risk management, corporate social responsibility, cause-related marketing, advocacy advertising and crisis communication.

APR
525
Hours
3
Brand Communication Strategy

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to branding from a marketing perspective, and how integrated communication is used to communicate a brand’s identity to build, manage and protect brand equity. Emphasis will be placed on brand assessment, brand positioning, audience selection and the marketing promotional mix.

APR
526
Hours
3
Advanced Media Research and Strategy

Students develop optimal media strategies to reach consumers in a complex media landscape, using advanced media and audience analytic techniques. Students complete sophisticated, research-driven media plans.

APR
531
Hours
4
Creative Workshop I: Concepting

Students develop ideation skills and professional identities as either art directors or writers. Students acquire techniques and develop personal discipline inherent to the generation of novel, sophisticated creative work.

APR
532
Hours
3
Creative Leadership

This seminar course is devoted to the exploration of leadership theories, strategies, and practices as they relate to supporting and enhancing the creative process within the advertising industry.

APR
533
Hours
3
Creative Workshop II: Copywriting

For aspiring writers, this course offers an intensive exploration of the craft across a variety of genres. Students gain an understanding of the power of words and the use of distinctive voices, with implications for strategic advertising copywriting. Students are also expected to research and write creative briefs.

APR
534
Hours
3
Creative Workshop II: Art Direction

For aspiring art directors, this course offers an in-depth examination of formal graphic design principles and their application in advertising via lectures, reading assignments and projects. Topics include color theory, typography, and layout as well as applied skills associated with an art director’s daily work.

APR
535
Hours
4
Portfolio I

This workshop course is devoted to the development and execution of portfolio pieces reflecting the pursuit of sound strategic and conceptual thinking. Student work is reviewed by a jury of creative professionals at an end-of-semester critique.

APR
536
Hours
4
Portfolio II

This workshop course is devoted to the continued development and professional-level execution of a complete advertising portfolio reflecting mastery of strategic and conceptual thinking. The course also covers job search strategies and personal branding.

APR
541
Hours
3
Digital Communication Strategy

This course introduces students to the core theoretical and practical approaches to managing social and digital media. Students will begin learning a skill set based on the demands of current industry practice that will allow them to strategically manage digital communications for organizations.

APR
542
Hours
3
Writing for Digital Communication

This course is designed to provide students with skills and concepts to effectively create content across digital media platforms. Students will be introduced to frameworks and practices on content creation and strategy, along with tools on how to drive the development of future content through analytics. Emphasis will be placed on creating engaging content for target audiences that is written clearly and accurately.

APR
543
Hours
3
Advanced Digital Marketing

This workshop-style course is designed to provide students with advanced practical, theoretical and analytical knowledge and skills required to successfully develop, monitor, and execute digital communication campaigns. Students will build upon their already-acquired skill set based on the demands of current industry practice. This course is a combination of lectures and exercises where strategic thinking, attention to detail and creative problem solving are crucial.

APR
550
Hours
3
Analysis and Insights

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and analyze secondary, qualitative and quantitative data to draw meaningful academic and/or industry conclusions, monitor and measure outcomes of communication efforts, and present and visualize data proficiently.

APR
551
Hours
3
Foundations of Integrated Communication

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental theories and concepts that drive the research and practice of advertising and public relations and how to apply those theories and concepts for academic and industry inquiry.

APR
552
Hours
3
Quantitative Research Methods

This course exposes students to the main quantitative research methods required for analysis in social scientific research, whether academic or applied. Students learn the main quantitative methodological approaches from the field of communications, and also provides essential skills required for analyzing and tackling major research issues.

APR
570
Hours
3
Ethics and Professional Leadership

This course is designed to acquaint students with the ethical and professional practice of advertising and public relations. Students will prepare for the job and internship search by creating resumes, CVs, cover letters and portfolios that will make them viable on the job market. Students will also discuss networking, job etiquette, building relationships with stakeholders and clients, creating presentation-ready documents using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, and presentation and pitching skills.

APR
572
Hours
3
Persuasive Communication

The practice of creating, writing, editing, and producing persuasive communication for advertising and public relations. Writing skills are exercised extensively in this course.

APR
582
Hours
3
APR Management

Problems and decision-making processes involved in the management of advertising and public relations programs and organizations.

APR
583
Hours
3
Analysis and Insights II

This course is the second part of a two semester course designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and analyze secondary, qualitative and quantitative data to draw meaningful academic and/or industry conclusions, monitor and measure outcomes of communication efforts, and present and visualize data proficiently. This course includes an introduction to social and digital media analytics.

Prerequisite(s): APR 550
APR
584
Hours
3
Computational Research Methods

This course is designed to provide students with exposure to and the ability to enact computational approaches to research. It will introduce students to methods of data collection, management, analysis, and visualization using Python, arguably the most widely used general programming language for computational research, and R, a dedicated interface for computational data analysis. These two resources jointly represent the state of the art for computational research today.

APR
590
Hours
3
Special Topics

The practice of developing ideas and creative strategies for professional evaluations about design and its application. Each student prepares a portfolio.

APR
592
Hours
3
Integrated Communication Strategy

This course is designed to provide students with skills and concepts to communicate to stakeholders effectively using a variety of media channels (mass, controlled, digital, social, interpersonal) and focusing on communication as an art and a science. Emphasis is placed on assessing research to guide strategic decisions and on evaluating writing for persuasive content across various media channels.

Prerequisite(s): APR 551
APR
593
Hours
3
Global Communication Management

This industry-driven course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to lead persuasive communication departments and agencies effectively on an international scale. Emphasis is placed on understanding how to use critical thinking and problem solving to make ethical, cultural, financial and personnel decisions that affect multi-market organizations.

APR
594
Hours
3
Comprehensive Exam Preparation

This course is designed for graduate students who have chosen to complete the comprehensive examination as their capstone experience for the degree.

APR
596
Hours
1-3
Independent Study Research

This independent study course is designed to allow students to pursue independent exploration of a particular field or topical area, under the guidance of an advisor. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing students with an understanding of current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be focused on readings and methodologies that allow students to develop their research capacity, independent thought, and the ability to interpret professional and/or research materials in their field.

APR
597
Hours
3
Campaign Research and Planning

Research and planning to develop an integrated communication campaign for a specific organization. This is the preparation stage for the campaign planbook prepared by the student for APR 598.

APR
598
Hours
1-12
Industry Project

Development and presentation of an integrated communication plan or applied research project for a specific organization under the supervision of an instructor of record or committee. Integration of theory, concepts, and techniques in a complete communication program.

APR
599
Hours
1-12
Thesis Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required master’s-level research thesis hours toward the master’s degree in advertising and public relations. The course is conducted under the guidance of the thesis advisor. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing master's students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology, with the aim of producing an original research contribution that represents a novel development in the field, or a novel perspective on a pre-existing topic in the field.

BA
520
Hours
3
Elements of Letterpress Printing

This course is devoted to the fundamentals of letterpress. Students will develop fine craft skills in a studio environment. Through hands on assignments, students will be introduced to hand setting type, press operation, and image making techniques. They will learn fundamental terminology, gain an understanding of the interaction of type, ink, and paper, and develop familiarity with the equipment. The emphasis is on fine printing and relief image making.

BA
521
Hours
3
Letterpress and the Printed Book

Students in this course will build on their skills on the press through the production of two assignments, culminating in the design and production of a book project. This course is focused on typographic design, the intersection of text and image, and press work. Readings and discussions in this course will focus on typography and the hierarchy of information in the book format.

Prerequisite(s): BA 520
BA
522
Hours
1-6
Advanced Projects in Letterpress

This course is devoted to book production. Students in this course will produce and refine a series of mockups before embarking on the production of an ambitious book project. Readings, discussions, and visits to special collections will help direct the course. Individual projects will be a catalyst for the refinement of skills on the press, including the production and use of polymer plates, setting type, press operation, and maintenance. A minimum of 3 credit hours is required when taken for the first time. After the initial 3 credits the course can be taken for variable credit and will contain unique content not covered in the initial 3 credit hours.

Prerequisite(s): BA 520 and BA 521
BA
523
Hours
1-6
Artist Book and Fine Press Publishing

Students in the course will design and produce an ambitious, letterpress-printed book project. Students will refine their skills on the press as well as develop tactics for disseminating their work. A book produced in this course can be a stepping stone towards a career in book arts. Discussion and critique are foundational to this course. Class time will be spent on troubleshooting project issues, creating budgets for book projects, and developing an online presence for the marketing of books. A minimum of 3 credit hours is required when taken for the first time. After the initial 3 credits the course can be taken for variable credit and will contain unique content not covered in the initial 3 credit hours.

Prerequisite(s): BA 520, BA 521, BA 522
BA
524
Hours
3
Artist Books

This course is devoted to the history, context, and production of artist books. It is also an opportunity to develop a habit of creativity. We will use the power of sequence and innovative book structure to complicate and deepen our creative work. Since the end of the 19th century, a wide spectrum of artists enlisted the form of the book as a means of creative expression. In this course, we will engage in creative mark-making, writing assignments, content-generation exercises, and bookbinding to facilitate the creation of a series of artist book projects. Our book production will be supplemented by readings and visits from guest artists and special collections librarians in order to provide a broad context for artist books. Books are interdisciplinary by nature, and this course can complement a wide range of interests, including photography, printmaking, painting, creative writing, architecture, libraries, graphic design, art history, zines, graphic novels, and many other topics.

BA
530
Hours
3
Elements of Bookbinding

Drawing upon both the historic and contemporary Western bookbinding traditions, this course is an initiation into fundamental binding forms, techniques, materials, and design. Through the construction of a series of cloth and paper structures, students will gain an understanding of the properties inherent to the materials and how they work in the context of bookbinding. In addition to the development of good hand skills and proper use of materials, aesthetic and design issues concerning book construction will be addressed.

BA
531
Hours
3
Fundamentals of Case Binding and Edition Work

An introduction to the materials and techniques of case bookbinding. Students will continue to refine the fundamental binding skills acquired in BA 530, while being introduced to more advanced materials techniques. Case bookbinding and custom built enclosures will be constructed using paper, cloth, and leather. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of these skills necessary for completing both one-of-a-kind and edition work.

Prerequisite(s): BA 530
BA
532
Hours
1-6
Leather Bound Books

An introduction to the materials and techniques of leather bookbinding along with the principles of conservation treatments as they relate to the processes of rebinding. Students will study the methods of production of animal skins for book making, the qualities of these skins, and their identification. Instruction in the use of leather-working tools, advanced case binding techniques, and in-board binding construction will be introduced. A strong emphasis will be placed on paper mending, forwarding techniques and leather preparation. A minimum of 3 credit hours is required when taken for the first time. After the initial 3 credits the course can be taken for variable credit and will contain unique content not covered in the initial 3 credit hours.

Prerequisite(s): BA 530 and BA 531
BA
533
Hours
1-6
Advanced Specializations in Bookbinding

This course is devoted to advanced techniques in hand bookbinding. Students will refine their binding skills while exploring methods for fine and design work. Readings and discussions will focus on sound binding practices, and the examination of both historic and contemporary book construction and design. An advanced final project will allow students to demonstrate their mastery of the materials and techniques presented in the binding I-IV course sequence. After the initial 3 credits the course can be taken for variable credit and will contain unique content not covered in the initial 3 credit hours.

Prerequisite(s): BA 530, BA 531
BA
534
Hours
3
Boxmaking

An exploration of traditional and experimental forms of boxes and other protective enclosures for books. Boxes serve both aesthetic and functional purposes: they house, protect, and present their contents. Students will learn box making techniques such as measuring, fitting, covering, and casing; these will be considered also in connection with more complex components like partitioning and layering. We will discuss aesthetics in the context of overall design as well as selection of materials and structures appropriate for specific applications.

Prerequisite(s): BA 530
BA
541
Hours
1-3
History and Techniques of Hand Papermaking

Provides hands-on experience in the fundamentals of making traditional Western-style handmade papers using a variety of fibers. The objective is to produce reference samples of various kinds of sheets, as well as edition sheets of papers for book or art-making purposes. After the initial 3 credits the course can be taken for variable credit and will contain unique content not covered in the initial 3 credit hours.

BA
542
Hours
1-6
Contemporary Topics in Hand Papermaking

This course will focus on creative processes unique to hand papermaking that stemmed from developments and innovations in the field since the 1950s. Through lectures, readings, and projects, students will gain an understanding of paper as an activated entity that can stand alone or be integrated with other media in meaningful ways. Students will refine and expand on Western sheet formation skills through hands-on experience with processes such as pigmenting, pulp painting, and blowout. After the initial 3 credits the course can be taken for variable credit and will contain unique content not covered in the initial 3 credit hours.

Prerequisite(s): BA 541
BA
592
Hours
2,3
Graduate Seminar

Through brainstorming, discussion, and writing, students in this course will develop the concept of and proposal for their Creative Thesis Project for the MFA Book Arts degree. This course will also guide students through the development of CVs, artist statements, workshop proposals, and a digital portfolio. A significant portion of the course will involve speaking to individuals practicing in the field and developing strategies for the business side of working as an artist. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.

BA
593
Hours
1-3
Workshops In Book Arts

Workshops covering all subjects in the book arts, held both on and off campus.

BA
594
Hours
1-3
Pract Teaching Book Arts

Practical experience teaching introductory courses in printing, binding, and other appropriate book arts.

BA
595
Hours
1-6
Independent Project

Provides an opportunity for the student to pursue independently a project in the book arts.

BA
596
Hours
1-6
Dir Research Book Arts

Provides an opportunity for an intensive investigation of both historical and technical studies of a book-arts craft.

BA
597
Hours
1-6
Internship

A direct learning experience in a studio of a professional book artist.

BA
599
Hours
1-12
Creative Thesis Project

The capping experience of the MFA in the book arts program is the creative project, thesis, and exhibition. Working with a faculty advisor, the candidate develops a project that demonstrates a deep understanding of the craft and the aesthetic, historic, and critical contexts of the book; to establish technical expertise; and to work independently.

CIS
601
Hours
1
Proseminar In Pedagogy

This proseminar helps doctoral students explore methods and effective practices of teaching at the university level. Students examine how to employ different teaching modalities in an effort to engage students. Students discuss the varying teaching demands associated with class design (small classes, large lectures, and online courses). Students learn how to clearly communicate course expectations, deal with potential conflict, and construct and maintain a high level of professionalism. This one-hour proseminar builds on and extends the coverage of pedagogy provided in CIS 610 Foundations of Doctoral Study. It is recommended only for students who have completed CIS 610.

CIS
602
Hours
1
Colloquium Comm Info Science

The course is part of orientation for all students in the PhD program. It must be taken during the third semester of study. The course is designed to allow doctoral students to learn about research being conducted within the College and to make formal presentations of their own research.

CIS
603
Hours
3
Quantitative Research Methods

The course provides detailed study of quantitative research methods appropriate to the various areas of study in communication and information sciences.

CIS
604
Hours
3
Mass Communication Theory

This course is a survey of the foundational theories of mass communication and media processes and effects.

CIS
605
Hours
3
Cultural and Critical Theory in Communication

Survey of foundational cultural and critical theories in communication.

CIS
606
Hours
3
Knowledge & Information Theory

This course offers a survey of theoretical developments in the study of knowledge and information.

CIS
607
Hours
3
Theory Constructn Epistemolgy

This course provides detailed study of the philosophical foundations of theory construction and current issues in theories of the nature of knowledge.

CIS
608
Hours
3
Qualitative Research Methods

This course is an introduction to qualitative research methods in communication, yet with a doctoral level of sophistication and expectations. The aim is to introduce students to all primary forms of qualitative methodologies from a social science perspective; however, each method or approach described could easily be the subject of a course itself.

CIS
609
Hours
3
Humanistic Research Methods

Founded on a logical conceptualization of knowledge creation, this course surveys eight modes of knowing in the humanities: philological interpretation, phenomenological interpretation, explanatory history, narrative history, aesthetic/technical criticism, cultural criticism, theoretical analysis, and theoretical synthesis. Treatment of modes includes investigation of theories and examination of applications. The course is designed to support disciplinary research and publication by participants.

CIS
610
Hours
3
Foundations of Doctoral Study in Communication & Information Sciences

Students develop familiarity with college graduate faculty members, their professional lives, teaching specialties, research interests, and service involvements. Students become familiar with the norms of doctoral life. Students develop their own unique approach to research, teaching, and service in the context of their area of expertise.

CIS
650
Hours
3
Seminar: Communication & Information Sciences

Topics vary. Course supports research in areas appropriate for advanced study and original research in communication and information sciences. Depending on the interests of participants and on the topic of the seminar, students may conduct research individually or may work together on research projects. May be repeated.

CIS
651
Hours
3
Interpersonal Approaches to Health Communication

This graduate seminar explores the major interpersonal issues related to health communication, focusing on both classical and contemporary perspectives.

CIS
652
Hours
3
Sem Culture Criti Rhetor Stdy

The examination of a wide range of mediated texts through the intersecting perspectives of cultural, critical and rhetorical analysis.

CIS
656
Hours
3
Electronic and Contemporary Publishing

Focuses on both scholarly and commercial networked digital publishing within the context of the information cycle and information chain from the vantages of contemporary publishing and communication. The course is concerned with the numerous and varied problems/opportunities of electronic publishing and the accompanying paradigm shifts.

CIS
657
Hours
3
Communication and Culture

This course provides an overview of foundational theoretical and research perspectives focusing on communication and culture from functionalist (post-positivist), interpretive, and critical perspectives. Students study intercultural communication theories addressing the relationship between culture and communication, including theories related to identity (including race, gender, nationality, etc.), face negotiation, transitions and adjustment, pedagogy, and intercultural alliances.

CIS
659
Hours
3
Health Information Seeking

Explores the major theories and issues related to health information seeking, focusing on the roles of mediated and interpersonal communication in seeking, understanding, and sharing health information.

CIS
660
Hours
3
Interpersonal Communication Theory

This graduate course presents a focused investigation of communication in close personal relationships, with primary emphasis on foundational theories and concepts of relational communication.

CIS
662
Hours
3
Mediated Interpersonal Communication

This graduate seminar provides an overview of research in foundational and contemporary mediated interpersonal communication relations, reviewing modern conceptions of interpersonal relationships, communication, and mediated communication from a wide breadth of disciplines.

CIS
663
Hours
3
Deception

This course is designed to introduce students to research in interpersonal deception and to acquaint students with deceptive verbal and nonverbal behaviors and their motives and consequences, as well as with the research that has explored deception detection strategies.

CIS
664
Hours
3
Health Communication Campaigns

This course covers the process of promoting health by disseminating messages through mass media, emergent media, and interpersonal communication. It covers the role of campaign designers in assessing consumer health needs and communication behaviors and in planning, implementing, and assessing campaigns.

CIS
665
Hours
3
Seminar in Communication Message Analysis

Topics may vary. Study and analysis of the development and management of communication institutions and their place in society. May be repeated.

CIS
666
Hours
3
Information Policy

Theoretical and research perspectives on information policy, the set of interrelated principles, laws, and regulations guiding the oversite and management of the information lifecycle through its production, collection, distribution, use, and preservation.

CIS
667
Hours
3
Persuasive Communication

Study and analysis of the persuasive function of communication through theoretical and/or strategic approaches. May be repeated.

CIS
668
Hours
3
Social Justice and Inclusion Advocacy

Theoretical and research perspectives in social justice and advocacy in information studies and related information disciplines. This course explores information structures, contexts, technologies, institutions, and policies as structures and sites of power that shape inequalities. Students investigate what socially-just outcomes and interventions might look like for communities, institutions, and individuals in the information studies context.

CIS
669
Hours
3
Seminar in Visual Communication

Study and analysis of visual communication in its various forms, intended uses, and potential effects. May be repeated.

CIS
670
Hours
3
Health and Mass Media

This course covers basic concepts of health communication within a mass communication and communications context. It covers methods and theories used to study health communication, the effects of health messages in the media, the content of health messages in the media, influences on conceptions of health and illness, and crisis communication in a health context.

CIS
671
Hours
3
Public Opinion

Study and analysis of the formation and expression of public opinion and its relation to communication. May be repeated.

CIS
672
Hours
3
Media History

Historical investigations of communication through descriptive, evaluative, critical, and/or archival approaches.

CIS
673
Hours
3
Political Communication

This course examines the content, processes, and effects of communication within the American political system with a focus on the roles of human communication and media production and use. Students will learn about foundational theories and research central to political communication and consider normative theories of deliberative systems, the political economy of media and politics, and the complex relationship between media content and individual attitudes and behaviors. Students will critically examine the role of communication technologies in shaping political communication and civic life within today's hybrid media system.

CIS
674
Hours
3
Sports Media

Surveys the history and present landscape of sports media research. Students will read and critique existing published research while also learning how to conduct and advance original research in the topic area.

CIS
677
Hours
3
Media Sociology

Theoretical and research approaches to the sociological study of media production. Students explore and analyze the many contexts that shape media practices and media content, including: political and economic systems and institutions; media organizations, professions and technologies; and human cultures and communities.

CIS
679
Hours
3
Computational Research Methods

This course introduces basic computational approaches for social scientific research, emphasizing the use of R and Python to collect, organize, and analyze data. Students will learn how to create and manipulate variables, use conditional statements and functions, obtain descriptive statistics, develop a variety of visualizations, and perform both quantitative and qualitative analyses.

CIS
680
Hours
3
Seminar in Media Processes and Effects

Covers widely used and emerging theories employed to understand media processes and effects. Considers the implications of theory in designing and conducting research in media processes and effects.

CIS
681
Hours
3
Advanced Quantitative Research Methods

Provides students an opportunity to understand and use advanced quantitative research methods widely used in the communication and information science disciplines.

CIS
682
Hours
3
Seminar in Applied Communication

Covers widely used and emerging theories employed in the study of applied communication. Considers the implication of theory in designing and conducting research in applied communication.

CIS
683
Hours
3
Advanced Topics in Media Processes and Effects

Covers topics especially relevant in the current academic study of media processes and effects, typically focusing on a single theoretical or contextual issue.

CIS
684
Hours
3
Advanced Topics in Applied Communication

This seminar covers specific topics relevant to the current academic study of Applied Communication, typically focusing in-depth on one theoretical or contextual aspect. Topics will vary by semester.

CIS
697
Hours
1-3
Directed Research

This independent study course is designed to allow doctoral students to pursue independent exploration of a particular field or topical area, under the guidance of an advisor. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing students with an understanding of current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be focused on readings and methodologies that allow students to develop their research capacity, independent thought, and the ability to interpret professional and/or research materials in their field.

CIS
698
Hours
1-3
Independent Research

Study of a topic in librarianship under faculty direction. Not part of dissertation research.

CIS
699
Hours
1-12
Dissertation Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required doctoral-level research dissertation hours toward the Ph.D. degree in Communication and Information Sciences. The course is conducted under the guidance of the dissertation advisor. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing doctoral students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology, with the aim of producing an original research contribution that represents a novel development in the field, or a novel perspective on a preexisting topic in the field.

COM
500
Hours
1
Intro Graduate Studies

The primary goal is to orient new graduate students to the expectations and procedures of graduate study in the department. Topics covered include developing the plan of study, thesis prospectus, comprehensive examination, and choosing advisors and committees.

COM
501
Hours
1
Introduction to Teaching Public Speaking

The primary goal of this course is to facilitate the instruction of COM 123 Public Speaking. Graduate students enrolled in this course will provide lesson plans for their classes and discuss options for improving classroom learning.

COM
505
Hours
1
Introduction to Teaching in Communication Studies

The primary goal of this course is to facilitate the instruction of general education courses in Communication Studies. Graduate students enrolled in this course will provide lesson plans for their classes and discuss options for improving classroom learning.

COM
510
Hours
3
Comprehensive Examination Preparation

This course is designed for graduate students in their final semester of study who have chosen to complete the comprehensive examination as their capstone experience for the degree.

Prerequisite(s): COM 550, COM 548, OR ADVISOR APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHODS COURSE
COM
513
Hours
3
Communication & Diversity

Study and analysis of issues of diversity as they relate to groups in society and in communication fields. Emphasis is on the media's treatment of various groups in society. Approved as a communication and culture elective.

COM
515
Hours
3
African American Rhetoric

A historical-critical investigation of African American public discourse from the Revolutionary era to the present, exploring rhetorical strategies for social change and building community.

COM
521
Hours
3
Political Communication

An exploration of rhetorical, media, and cross-disciplinary theories and literature related to political communication as expressed in campaigns and institutional governance.

COM
522
Hours
3
Communication and the Law

This course introduces ancient rhetorical origins shared by communication and the practice of law and examines how contemporary communication theory informs the way legal systems work today. Students are given the opportunity to investigate a specific legal practice or phenomenon through the application of communication theory.

COM
524
Hours
3
Communication & Forensics Pedagogy

This class explores the relationship between forensics and academia, investigating the placement of competitive forensic activities within specific academic departments, the development of strong, competitive programs through responsible coaching, and the application of forensics experience beyond the competitive environment.

COM
525
Hours
3
Gender & Political Comm

Study of the impact of gender on political communication activities. Topics include gender differences in political messages and voter orientation, masculine ideals of leadership, women's roles and advancement in the political sphere, and media representations.

COM
536
Hours
1-3
Independent Study

Individualized research under graduate faculty supervision. Students who want to include this course in their Plans of Study to complete degree requirements must secure official approval from their faculty advisor and the department. No more than three hours of independent study may be applied toward degree requirements for the M.A. in Communication Studies.

COM
541
Hours
3
Contemp Rhetoricl Theory

A survey of major contributions to rhetorical theory from the 20th century up to the present.

COM
545
Hours
3
Classicl Rhetorcl Theory

A systematic inquiry into the development of Greek and Roman rhetorical theory during the classical period (ca. 480 B.C.E. 400 C.E.).

COM
548
Hours
3
Sem Rhetorical Criticism

An examination of various methodological perspectives of rhetorical criticism. Specifically, the course aims to familiarize students with both traditional and alternative critical methods and to encourage students to perceive the rhetorical dimensions of all manner of public discourse, ranging from speeches, advertising, film, popular music to discursive forms in new media and the Internet.

COM
550
Hours
3
Qualitative Research Methods in Communication

An introduction to qualitative research methods in communication, including data collection and analysis. The goals of the course are to provide exposure to a broad array of qualitative methods, help students learn to use some of these methods, and to help them to understand the role of research in our field. The course is designed to help student actually conduct research, resulting in two conference-worthy papers.

COM
551
Hours
3
Instructional Communication: Theories & Practice

This course explores the theories, research, and practice that identify communication skills and competencies in the educational setting.

COM
555
Hours
3
Conflict and Negotiation

Negotiation is fundamentally a communicative activity. The main objective of this course is to understand processes of formal conflict management in mixed motive settings. Students will apply negotiation theory and skills to simulated negotiation cases that include buyer-seller transactions, negotiating through an agent or mediator, salary negotiations, deal making, resolution of workplace disputes, multiparty negotiations, international and intercultural negotiations, and ethical decision making and communication in negotiation. The skills and theory introduced in this course will help students manage integrative and distributive aspects of the negotiation process to achieve individual and collective goals.

COM
560
Hours
3
Group Leadership

An advanced study of small-group behavior, examining in detail theories of leadership as they relate to problem solving in group situations.

COM
561
Hours
3
Human Communication Theory

A detailed review of selected theories of speech communication with a focus on the critical examination of the foundation of social scientific theories.

COM
562
Hours
3
Theories Of Persuasion

A critical review of social-influence theories in the area of persuasion and human action.

COM
563
Hours
3
Relational Communication

Focused investigation of to communication in close personal relationships, with primary emphasis on contemporary concepts and theories of romantic relationships and friendships.

COM
565
Hours
3
Intercultural Communication

Survey and analysis of major concepts, theories, and research dealing with communication between people of different cultural backgrounds in multicultural and international settings.

COM
567
Hours
3
Seminar in Public Address

A topical consideration of individual case studies from public discourse, designed to probe problems of the nature of the audience, the ethics of persuasion, and the power of public advocacy in mass society. Topics may vary.

COM
570
Hours
3
Foundations in Health Communication

This course focuses on the foundations for studying communication occurring in the professional and everyday practices of health and healing, including patient-provider relationships, health education, health care organizations, health and the body, and other political, cultural, and material forces that influence how we make sense of health.

COM
571
Hours
3
Sem Organizatn Communctn

An introductory examination of historical and contemporary issues in organizational communication scholarship from a variety of theoretical and methodological perspectives.

COM
572
Hours
3
Org Assessment/Intervent

Examines the theoretical issues inherent in the study of organizational communication, the primary factors requiring assessment and intervention, the impact of on-going changes and new information techniques, current challenges facing the organizational consultant, and the practical application of communication processes for improving organizations.

COM
573
Hours
3
Methods of Community Engagement

This course studies the communicative processes and strategies for engaging with community stakeholders through research and experiential learning. Students are placed in an environment to practice application of these methods, to learn firsthand the effects of engagement communication models, and to experience the community building possible through careful communication.

COM
575
Hours
3
Technology, Culture, and Human Communication

Study of the complexity of technologically-mediated communication across cultures. This course combines literature and concepts from intercultural communication with human communication and technology and addresses the challenges of interacting with others via technology, working in global virtual teams and organizations, and participating as a citizen and consumer in the technology age.

COM
578
Hours
3
Critical Autoethnography

This course examines autoethnography as perspective, method, and content area, concentrating on writing as a method of knowing that privileges lived experience.

COM
590
Hours
1-3
Internship

Proposal for supervised field experience in communication studies must be submitted and approved.

COM
595
Hours
3
Special Topics

Topics vary by instructor.

COM
598
Hours
3
Professional or Creative Project

MA students in Communication Studies who elect the Professional Plan II Option may earn 3 hours credit for completing a research or creative project.

COM
599
Hours
1-6
Thesis Research

No description available.

JCM
500
Hours
1
Orientation to Graduate Studies

This course introduces students to graduate study and sets the stage for the remainder of their coursework. Students learn about research in journalism and media studies, and they become familiar with the department faculty’s interests and expertise. Students will develop an overall research question and begin to work on a topic proposal.

JCM
501
Hours
3
Media Production Tools

Instruction in and critical analysis of communication technologies used in the production of community journalism.

JCM
502
Hours
3
Producing Community Journalism

This course focuses on gathering, writing, editing, and presenting of news and information across media platforms.

JCM
511
Hours
3
Depth Reporting

This course entails reporting and writing in-depth news and feature stories for publication in print and online. Students learn advanced techniques in information gathering and non-fiction writing. Deadline reporting and writing skills are addressed, as well.

JCM
512
Hours
3
Seminar in American Cinema

The analysis of American cinema--focusing on three critical methods: genre study, authorship (the auteur theory), and the star system.

JCM
517
Hours
3
Advanced Sports Writing & Reporting

Advanced techniques in reporting and writing for sports media, as well as ethical and societal implications of sports journalism.

Prerequisite(s): None -- graduate student standing.
Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: None
JCM
520
Hours
3
Media Effects

Theoretical study of individual and societal effects of media, including the impact and influence on attitudes and cultural beliefs.

JCM
522
Hours
3
Science and Environment in Popular Media and Culture

Students apply theoretical perspectives useful in understanding the role of entertainment media in public engagement with science. This course foregrounds the role of storytelling in science and environmental communication in both contemporary and emergent media.

JCM
528
Hours
3
Editorial Analysis and Opinion

The art and practice of writing editorials, columns and other persuasive forms for print and online.

JCM
533
Hours
3
Journalism and Emergent Media

This course examines how emerging media have and are evolving the relationship between journalism/mass media and society. From primarily a social scientific perspective, this course addresses key theories and issues relevant to journalism’s ongoing shift to the digital world.

JCM
535
Hours
3
Sports Documentary

The course will give students a better understanding of the theory and practice of sports documentary production. Students will research and create mini-documentaries on sport-related topics.

JCM
536
Hours
3
Teaching Multimedia News

This course is designed to give students an overview of journalism and the process and pedagogy of instructing K-12 and college journalism classes.

JCM
542
Hours
3
Advanced Magazine Writing

This course focuses on writing and editing of long-form articles for publication in print and online depth magazines. Students learn advanced narrative non-fiction writing techniques and how to gather information for longer feature stories.

JCM
544
Hours
3
Data Journalism

The course will teach students to tell stories using data and visualization techniques. The course will cover a variety of topics in pursuit of this goal, including data collection, data cleaning and manipulation, basic statistics, and data visualization.

JCM
545
Hours
3
Feature Writing in the Digital Age

Advanced techniques in writing and editing feature articles for publication across media outlets. Students will learn nonfiction writing techniques and apply them to a variety of feature article forms, with an emphasis on storytelling for digital audiences. Students will study top-notch published work to observe these techniques in action, and then sharpen their own skills through several short and lengthier, in-depth feature articles.

JCM
548
Hours
3
News Analysis

Historical and critical study of electronic-media news in the United States.

JCM
551
Hours
3
News Media Management

Development of leadership skills for managing media organizations in the global environment. Students will analyze media industries and media data, review case studies and try to resolve media challenges. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of a digitized media world.

JCM
552
Hours
3
Journalism Theory and Research

Exploration of theory and an overview of research approaches as they relate to the study of news media and their role in communities.

JCM
553
Hours
3
Making Media Innovation

Covers the methods by which journalists and marketing professionals monitor the interests and activities of readers, viewers, and users of content.

JCM
555
Hours
3
Entrepreneurial Journalism

Practices, ethics and theory of entrepreneurship in the journalism field.

JCM
561
Hours
1-3
JCM Special Topics

Course content varies to explore current topics relevant to journalism and creative media. Repeatable for up to 6 credits if the topics are different.

JCM
562
Hours
3
Contemporary Issues in Journalism

Examines current issues facing the news media, ranging from professional problems to the human, social, and other consequences of news, news practices, and news technology.

JCM
563
Hours
3
History of Journalism and Media

This course focuses on the study of the origin and development of journalism and mass media, covering major ideas and milestones and the individuals who have made notable contributions to the field. The history and philosophy of freedom of the press and the First Amendment receives particular attention.

JCM
571
Hours
1
Practice of Community Journalism

An immersion in a community and in the news organization that covers it, and an introduction to the daily practice of professional journalism at the community level.

JCM
572
Hours
3
Seminar in Professional Journalism

Studies in selected aspects of the practice of journalism. May be repeated.

JCM
573
Hours
3
Documenting Justice I

Documenting Justice I is an interdisciplinary course in documentary filmmaking. Harnessing a variety of perspectives drawn from disciplines across the humanities, students use film to document and analyze the many dimensions of culture and social experience at issue when focusing on a story of justice or injustice in Alabama. The course involves study of documentary history and theory as well as the ethics of cinematic non-fiction.

JCM
574
Hours
3
Documenting Justice II

Documenting Justice II is an interdisciplinary course in documentary filmmaking. Harnessing a variety of perspectives drawn from disciplines across the humanities, students use film to document and analyze the many dimensions of culture and social experience at issue when focusing on a story of justice or injustice in Alabama. The course involves study of documentary history and theory as well as the ethics of cinematic non-fiction.

JCM
575
Hours
3
Anatomy of a Trial I

Anatomy of a Trial is an interdisciplinary service-learning course in narrative nonfiction, focusing on audio storytelling. Students learn to develop their own personal voice and style while also learning practical skills about the emerging podcast landscape. Students are introduced to professional audio techniques, including recording, editing and sound design. The course involves study of radio journalism history and theory as well as the ethics of narrative nonfiction.

JCM
576
Hours
3
Anatomy of a Trial II

This is an interdisciplinary service-learning course in narrative nonfiction, focusing on audio storytelling. Students learn to develop their own personal voice and style while also learning practical skills about the emerging podcast landscape. Students are introduced to professional audio techniques, including recording, editing and sound design. The course involves study of radio journalism history and theory as well as the ethics of narrative nonfiction.

JCM
590
Hours
1-3
Directed Research in JCM

Independent study as arranged.

JCM
597
Hours
1-3
Master’s Project

Students produce a professional-level project or complete comprehensive exams.

JCM
599
Hours
1-6
Thesis Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required master’s-level research thesis hours toward the master’s degree in Journalism. The course is conducted under the guidance of the thesis advisor. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing master's students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology, with the aim of producing an original research contribution that represents a novel development in the field, or a novel perspective on a pre-existing topic in the field.

LS
500
Hours
3
Information Science and Technology

This introductory course examines information science through conceptual foundations and historical underpinnings of the field as they relate to the nature and roles of information and information institutions. Students will learn fundamental approaches to understand the relationships between Information and individuals, organizations, and society.

LS
501
Hours
3
Information in Communities

This required course introduces students to values and ethics and power structures that impact information and information services to diverse communities. It serves as a foundation for broadly thinking about information, communities, power, and social responsibility of LIS professionals.

LS
502
Hours
3
Research Methods

Introduces research design and statistical techniques used in library, media, and information science. At the conclusion of the course, the student should be able to comprehend and utilize research reports in these fields and to design and carry out basic research projects.

LS
504
Hours
3
Media Prod & Utilization

Instructional modules that introduce the student to basic skills in the preparation and utilization of educational media.

LS
505
Hours
3
Collection Development

Explores principles and issues involved in developing library collections. Aspects such as community analysis, policy development, selection and acquisitions, resource sharing, evaluation, weeding, and preservation are examined.

LS
506
Hours
3
Modern Cataloging and Classification

Investigates approaches to current and historical methods for information organization by librarians, including emerging approaches to resource identification and description via linked data. Explores subject access in using traditional access tools, and contemporary issues in bibliographic control in the Web era.

LS
507
Hours
3
User Centered Information Services

Introduces reference and instructional services in libraries.

LS
508
Hours
3
Management Theory and Practice

Designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of modern management by studying the management aspects of authority, communications, decision making, delegation, leadership, personnel, planning, budgeting, and motivation. Use is made of case studies and simulations.

LS
509
Hours
1
Distance Learn Lib Info Stdy

An intensive course that provides an orientation to distance learning in the School of Library and Information Studies. Technical issues related to distance learning, resource issues such as access to library and electronic collections, and socialization to librarianship are addressed. Particular emphasis is on the online MLIS program in which the student has enrolled.

LS
510
Hours
3
Info Resrcs Humanities

Surveys and evaluates the major informational and bibliographical resources in literature, mythology, religion, philosophy, history, and the visual and performing arts. Stephens, Aversa.

LS
512
Hours
3
Info Resources:Science

Surveys scientific and technical communication, the bibliographic structure of science and technology, and information services for scientists and technologists. In-depth study of the major information sources in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, and geology is included.

LS
513
Hours
3
Professional Paths

This course introduces students to the variety of professional paths that an MLIS might pursue and will encourage students to explore the diversity of areas of library and information practice that may interest them. At the end of the course, students write an introduction to their program portfolio providing first attempts to define their own professional paths.

LS
515
Hours
3
Information Ethics

This course provides students with the conceptual frameworks, methodologies, analytical approaches, and argumentation skills needed as information professionals to resolve complex ethical crises and dilemmas surrounding the use of information, data, and emerging technologies.

LS
520
Hours
3
Early Childhood Literacy Materials & Story Programs

Introduces a wide variety of print and non-print early literacy materials for young children ages birth to seven with an emphasis on selecting materials and developing literature-based story programs to meet their educational, cultural, and recreational needs. Among the types of story programming techniques to be explored are storytelling, flannel boards, drama, puppetry, and finger rhymes. Emphasis will be placed on investigating the principals involved in designing, implementing, promoting and evaluating early literacy story programs for young children.

LS
521
Hours
3
Materials & Services for Children

Explores materials (print and non-print) and programs appropriate for children ages 6 to 12.

LS
522
Hours
3
Materials & Services for Young Adults

Explores materials (print and non-print) and programs appropriate for teenagers and young adults.

LS
523
Hours
3
Matl Services Adults

Examines services, programming, and popular materials provided to adult users of public libraries.

LS
524
Hours
3
Project Management

Introduces graduate level concepts and skills associated with project management in information rich environments. Includes teamwork, team development, and collaboration.

LS
527
Hours
3
Information Literacy Instruction

This course is intended to provide students with an introduction to the concepts, theories, and practice of library user instruction through reading, discussion, class speakers, and practice. The focus of the course will be on instruction for adult users in public and academic library settings.

LS
530
Hours
3
Public Libraries

Examination of public library development, purpose, governance, and services and exploration of issues and concepts involved in managing public libraries.

LS
531
Hours
3
Academic Libraries

Study of the role of library service in higher education.

LS
532
Hours
3
School Media Centers

Develops a philosophical and functional background of the school-media program as an integral part of the teaching-learning process.

LS
533
Hours
3
Spec Libr & Info Centrs

Philosophy, environment, and unique aspects of the services, operation, and management of special libraries and information centers are covered. Provides considerable opportunity for study of topics of interest to individual students.

LS
534
Hours
3
Medical Librarianship

Introduction to medical librarianship and the environment in which it operates. Orientation to the health care field, operation and administration of health sciences libraries, and basic information sources and services for the health sciences is included.

LS
535
Hours
3
Records Management

Introduces the fundamentals of information and records management. Content includes (a) inventory, scheduling and auditing records; (b) active and inactive information maintenance; (c) organizing and administering a records center; and (d) applications for information systems (computer, microform and paper).

LS
541
Hours
3
Youth Programming

Explores various types of literacy programs and outreach services for youth (children, tweens, and teens) as well as the development and management of library environments that facilitate life-long learning and reading adventures.

LS
542
Hours
3
Instruct Design & Dev

Comprises a series of modules that cover the basic skills required to undertake instructional development. Materials needed to plan and prepare instruction, as well as exercises designed to upgrade interpersonal skills, are included. Designed for library-media specialists, supervisors, administrators, and others who assist teachers in the development of instruction.

LS
543
Hours
3
Traditional & Digital Storytelling

Introduces a wide variety of storytelling techniques both traditional and digital (technology-based) and explores how these strageties can be used in library programs and services for children and young adults. Emphasis is placed on developing personal storytelling skills via technology and traditional resources. A web-cam is required for this course.

LS
544
Hours
3
Cultural Diversity Programming for Children, Teens, and Families

Explores the development and implementation of various types of library programs and outreach services for children and young adults that promote cultural diversity.

LS
555
Hours
3
Introduction to Archival Studies

This course offers an introduction to archival theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on investigating the nature and character of archival forms, the role of the archivist in society, the ethics of archival practice, and the social function of records and archives.

LS
556
Hours
3
Intellectual Foundations of Archival Theory & Practice

Archives are made by ideas. Archivists have defined, and described, archives as functioning as memory, evidence, and information. In addition, archives have been ascribed cultural, historical, and artifactual values. This course is a critical examination of archival thought and its influence on how archives are conceived, constructed, and ultimately used.

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.
Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: There are no prerequisites for this course.
LS
557
Hours
3
Archival Appraisal

This course explores topics in the selection and appraisal of archival materials. In this course you will gain exposure to the principles and approaches, which influence how records are selected for long-term retention and preservation, as well as practical performing this archival practice.

Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.
Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: There are no prerequisites for this course.
LS
558
Hours
3
Archival Representation, Access & Use

This course explores topics in the organization of archival materials. Specifically, the topics addressed include the description, arrangement, and representation of archival objects and collections. In studying these topics, students will obtain an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of these practices as well as practical experience in creating usable collections through archival arrangement and description.

LS
560
Hours
3
Information Technologies

Provides future information professionals with a solid foundation of basic information technologies at the skill, conceptual, and analytical levels. Acquaints students with the role of technology in information organizations. Students gain hands-on experience in web application production from a user-centered perspective, including: hypertext, usability analysis, database application, and technology instruction. Foundations of change management are addressed. IT Fluency is used as a model to explore the topics of this course.

LS
562
Hours
3
Digital Libraries

Prepares students to develop digital libraries, exploring the issues associated with creating, operating, and maintaining digital libraries; analyzing electronic library programs in the U.S. and assessing their impact on education, scholarship and research.

LS
563
Hours
3
Linked Data

This course examines the principles and practice of linked data for organizing and sharing information in libraries and other cultural heritage organizations.

LS
564
Hours
3
Programming for Digital Libraries

Students learn basic programming concepts and skills for managing different types of content and developing interactive systems. PHP, as part of the "LAMP Stack" (Linux, Apache, PHP, Mysql) is the programming language used in this course to explore the development of digital libraries. We will start out at a beginner's level with PHP & MySQL, and students will gain understanding of basic programming syntax, data structures, and logic. Students will then learn how to develop web applications for more applied tasks, including data parsing and processing, and extending specialized PHP libraries for implementing further functionality of system components found in digital libraries.

LS
565
Hours
3
Social Media and Informatics

This course explores the affordances of social software applications such as blogs, tagging, and online social networks and their functions in various work locales through the concepts of informatics. The focus of this course is on social software fluency for work and productivity.

LS
566
Hours
3
Metadata Fundamentals

Introductory course that examines conceptual and ethical foundations of metadata in a range of practice contexts including library cataloging and special collections. Introduces data management software tools and techniques used for acquiring, cleaning, enhancing, and analyzing metadata datasets.

LS
567
Hours
3
Digital Reference

Explores societal problems and professional developments that relate to digital reference services in public, academic and special libraries. Explores the impact of digital reference on users and libraries.

LS
568
Hours
3
Social and Technical Aspects of Cybersecurity and Terrorism

This course examines the history of cyber-related espionage and terrorism, explores websites and Web 2.0 media that support and fight against terrorism, and identifies human behaviors indicative of potential information and communication technology (ICT) interaction misuse. The focus of this course is primarily on human behaviors as they relate to ICT use and provides students with opportunities to identify and examine strategies to protect their organizations from misuse of technology systems and applications.

LS
569
Hours
3
Information Management

This course will survey information management tools and techniques applied for maintaining, processing, and disseminating digital information. Specific topics will include physical database structures, database design, database-driven web applications, user interface, and representation for retrieval. Course exercises cover fundamental techniques for data modeling, implementing and querying databases, and information visualization.

LS
570
Hours
1-3
Internship

Internship.

LS
572
Hours
3
Intern Sch Media Cntrs

Intern Sch Media Cntrs.

LS
580
Hours
3
Outreach to Diverse Populations

Explores diverse cultural groups and the ways that all types of libraries can effectively serve the informational and recreational needs of these populations.

LS
581
Hours
3
Universal Design for Information Technologies

Examines the place of information and communication technologies, online resources, and social networking tools in the current practice of information and communication interactions for persons with mild to severe physical access challenges.

LS
582
Hours
3
Race, Gender, and Sexuality in Library & Information Studies

This course explores how race, gender, and sexuality shape (and are shaped by) LIS as a profession and practice. Socially constructed theories of race, gender and sexual identity will be critically examined in different contexts as they intersect, overlap and impact LIS institutions, information use, technology practices, and the design of information resources and services in the processes of creation, organization, and dissemination of information in library and information professions.

LS
583
Hours
3
Social Aspects of Information

This course covers a range of social, political, and economic issues related to how people interact with information and communication technologies. The class explores the effects of different social contexts on the creation, use, and meaning of information technologies. Subject matter will range from examining online interactions, mobile technologies, information and work, digital labor practices, and laws and policies related to information technologies.

LS
590
Hours
3
Issues In Librarianship

Explores societal problems and professional developments that have, or are likely to have, an impact on the practice of librarianship. May be taken more than once.

LS
598
Hours
1-6
Directed Research

Provides the opportunity for an intensive investigation of a special aspect of library and information studies, under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member.

LS
599
Hours
1-6
Thesis Research

Thesis Research. Maximum of 6 hours may be earned.

LS
620
Hours
3
Graphic Novels in Libraries Serving Youth

Examines the ways in which graphic novels, comics, and other visual narratives serve as engaging and enriching media for contemporary youth (children and young adults); explores the use of these materials in classrooms and libraries to teach information, visual, and cultural literacies; and provides opportunities to explore and critically analyze visual narratives using multiple methods.

LS
621
Hours
3
Intercultural Perspectives in Youth Literature

This course addresses cultural stereotypes and issues surrounding cultural authenticity in children's and young adult literature, and suggests how librarians / educators can help children use literature to make intercultural connections with youth from diverse cultural backgrounds. Provides opportunities to explore diverse perspectives and theories related to selecting, analyzing, and interpreting international and multicultural literature for youth.

LS
622
Hours
3
Leading Collaboration through School Libraries

A study of the theories and strategies related to instructional collaborations involving school libraries and media centers.

LS
623
Hours
3
Issues in School Library Administration

A critical examination of issues related to social and cultural justice in the administration of school libraries and media centers.

LS
653
Hours
3
Descriptive Bibliography

Examines the intellectual objectives served by descriptive bibliographies and introduces the methods and problems of bibliographical description of printed books of the hand- and machine-press periods. Emphasis is on the examination and historical analysis of books as physical objects. Primarily for students interested in the history of books, special collections, rare book cataloging, and humanities reference work.

LS
654
Hours
3
Print Culture and Society

Examines the book as a cultural artifact and explores the impact of print culture on communication and knowledge/information production in Europe and the United States. Topics include orality and literacy, reading, authorship, copyright, markets and distribution, and the future of books in a digital age.

LS
655
Hours
3
Book Artifact Materiality Text

Examines the book as a physical artifact, as the material embodiment of text. Topics include the transitions between hand production and mechanical production, methods of bookmaking, printers and publishers, the alphabetic code, paratext, letterforms and typography, paper, page formats and layouts, illustrations, bindings, and other semiotic systems and bibliographic signifiers, as well as the purpose of the book with special emphasis on the relationships between meaning and physical form and the complex conventions of the book.

MC
501
Hours
3
Mass Media Law Regultn

A study of the laws affecting the media, decisions, and case histories that act as guides for the media. Independent readings and papers are required.

MC
513
Hours
3
Communication/Diversity

Study and analysis of issues of diversity as they relate to groups in society and in communication fields. Emphasis is on the media's treatment of various groups in society.

MC
517
Hours
3
Mass Communication and Public Opinion

Nature, development, formation, and distribution of politically relevant attitudes and opinions; role of leadership, persuasion, and communication in opinion-policy process. Emphasis on the role of the media in the formation of public opinion and on how the media are influenced in turn by public opinion.

Prerequisite(s): There are no specific course prerequisites, but graduate status or consent of instructor is required.
Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: None
MC
526
Hours
3
Race and Gender in Media

This discussion-oriented class examines the mass media through the lenses of race, ethnicity and gender. The course helps future media practitioners be aware of their roles in creating content that reflects increasingly multicultural audiences. Using current, contemporary and classic media texts, students critically analyze media messages and understand the importance of a diverse workforce.

MC
530
Hours
3
Video Games and Media

This is an overview course that addresses game user research, theory and the ability to analyze for understanding usability, research, and play in the field, giving students an underpinning of the design and research approaches taken with video games. The course assists students who might employ the study of video games in health, advertainment, and journalism in their professional careers, and who may be expected to complete research relating to games.

MC
531
Hours
3
Sports & Social Media

This course will focus on the connections and engagement of social media within sports communication. This will include topics such as personal/professional branding, audience analytics, media campaigns and messaging.

MC
546
Hours
3
Issues in Sports Media

This course is designed to synthesize work in mass communication to enable students to construct and critique arguments about modern sports media issues and controversies.

MC
550
Hours
3
Research Methods

A survey of qualitative and quantitative methods in communication research.

MC
551
Hours
3
Sem Communication Theory

A study of the development of selected theories of communication as they pertain to interpersonal, public, and mass communication.

MC
564
Hours
3
Sports Media Research

This course focuses on the descriptive and empirical ways to develop and evaluate research related to the sports industry, individual accomplishments, fan participation, and social media. Emphasis will be placed on the way that sports media has influenced contemporary culture and values.

MC
595
Hours
3
Special Topics

Special topics in mass communication theory and research. May be repeated.

College of Community Health Sciences Courses

CHS
515
Hours
3
Cultural Competency in Healthcare

The increasing cultural diversity in the United States has profound implications for population health science and practice. This course is designed to address a broad range of theoretical, research, ethical, and clinical issues related to cultural competency in healthcare.

CHS
540
Hours
3
Rural Community Interaction I

The purpose of this course is to introduce participants to real life and practical application and topics related to rural medicine, with an emphasis on minority populations. The course is divided into two parts: a shadowing experience with a primary care provider working in a rural or underserved setting, and a seminar series. Additionally the course will include a special service learning project in order to further expose students to practical application of issues and topics in rural or underserved communities.

CHS
541
Hours
3
Rural Community Interaction II

The purpose of this course is a continuation of Rural Community Interaction I and introduces participants to additional real life and practical applications and topics related to rural medicine, with an emphasis on minority populations. The course is composed of two class projects of planning, implementation, and evaluation of a community screening event to be selected by the class. Each student will also complete a final paper (5 double-spaced typed pages) describing their cumulative experiences including lessons learned.

Prerequisite(s): CHS 540
CHS
550
Hours
6
Introduction to Fundamentals of Medicine I

Introduction to Fundamentals of Medicine I is an interdisciplinary course that provides a foundation for understanding the molecular and biochemical basis of cellular processes and whole body physiology, and initiates an appreciation for their impairment during various human diseases. The course will include an overview of the functional roles of various cellular constituents (e.g., protein, carbohydrate, lipid, nucleic acids) and the processes involved in their synthesis and degradation (e.g., thermodynamics, metabolic pathways, transcription/translation). This will involve not only an understanding of the mechanisms and pathways involved, but will also include an appreciation of their regulation/dysregulation during numerous perturbations of physiologic status (e.g., fed versus fasted, sedentary versus exercise) and disease states. IFM-I consists of a variety of instructional strategies (e.g., lectures, labs, small groups, team-based learning, self-study) to help develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, as well as build a knowledge base that is scientifically and clinically relevant to medical research and practice.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Rural Community Health Program and Approval by the Instructor
CHS
551
Hours
6
Introduction to Fundamentals of Medicine II

Introduction to Fundamentals of Medicine II is an interdisciplinary course that provides a foundation basic pharmacology and cellular physiology. The basic principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics will be followed by an introduction to autonomic nervous system pharmacology that will serve as a basis for understanding the pharmacologic treatment of diseases. This course will also cover mechanisms of cellular homeostasis, transport, electrophysiology and communication, and will provide examples of disease states that result from abnormal functioning of these processes. This course consists of a variety of instructional strategies (e.g., lectures, labs, small groups, team-based learning, self-study) to help develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, as well as build a knowledge base that is scientifically and clinically relevant to medical research and practice.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Rural Community Health Program and Approval by the Instructor
CHS
595
Hours
1-3
Special Topics

Selected topics in Community Health Sciences offered by CCHS faculty members.

CHS
599
Hours
1-6
Thesis Research

A candidate for the Master of Science in Population Health Sciences pursuing the thesis option is required to complete six credit hours dedicated to original research under the direction of a faculty advisory committee. A written thesis is required to be presented, defended orally, and submitted to the faculty advisory committee for approval. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing master's students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology, with the aim of producing an original research contribution that represents a novel development in the field, or a novel perspective on a pre-existing topic in the field.

CHS
620
Hours
1-5
Ind Study In Prev Med

Research or directed reading in community medicine topics, including health care delivery, preventive medicine, and health policy aspects of other related topics.

CHS
622
Hours
3
Directed Research in Community Health

An advanced applied-research course designed to develop skills in the analysis and evaluation of health problems of community interest.

Prerequisite(s): CHS 520 and CHS 525
CHS
627
Hours
3
Multivar Meth Hlt Stats

Emphasis is on application and interpretation of statistical software that performs techniques such as multivariate analysis of variance, discriminant analysis, logistic regression, log-linear modeling, and factor analysis.

CHS
660
Hours
4
Drug Delivery Beyond the Biological Barriers

This course provides an overview of drug discovery, formulation, and delivery with efforts to reflect on the past and peek into the future drug development. This course requires substantial knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, and physics, and basic courses in biological sciences.

CHS
661
Hours
1
Imaginary Logic of Advanced Drug Delivery Program

This graduate level course presents topics designed to bring together divergent thinking (imaginary) with convergent thinkers (logical) to provide a platform to train the next generation of graduate students to think horizontally to overcome the valley of death in drug discovery and bring new therapies to clinic. As a career preparation course, it aims to provide graduate students the depth and breadth of understanding in drug discovery and development that will be applicable throughout their careers, regardless of their research focus.

CHS
662
Hours
3
Formulations Science Lab

This research-based laboratory course provides training in the developing the next generation of drug delivery systems through a broad spectrum of techniques including synthesis of polyesters and their bioconjugation, characterization of polyesters using the state-of-the-art analytical tools, processing the polyesters into nanoparticulate drug carrier systems encapsulating diverse model drugs, and characterization of the nanoparticles for size, loading, encapsulation, release, and stability. For students who have interest and aspire to research careers in interdisciplinary advanced drug delivery, this course will provide basic training and experience for a smooth start for future laboratory work. This course requires substantial knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, and physics, and basic courses in biological sciences.

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: CHS 660
CHS
663
Hours
3
Formulations Testing Lab

This research-based laboratory course that focuses on training students in testing the next generation of drug delivery systems. Students will be exposed to a broad spectrum of techniques (e.g., in vitro, ex vivo, in vivo). Students will be exposed to a variety of techniques including tissue processing for tissue mechanics, drugestimation, particle tracking, receptor binding, and histology and immunohistochemical analysis, and in vitro and ex vivo study designs. Students will have hands-on experience in a wide variety of microscopy and histology equipment. For students who have interest and aspire to research careers in interdisciplinary advanced drug delivery, this course will provide basic training and experience for a smooth start for future laboratory work involving pharmacology testing. This course requires substantial knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, and physics, and basic courses in biological sciences.

Prerequisite(s): CHS 662
CHS
699
Hours
1-12
Dissertation Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required doctoral level research dissertation hours toward the Ph.D. in the student’s field. A minimum of 18 dissertation hours are required, at 1-12 hours per semester. The course is conducted under the guidance of the Ph.D. advisor. The student must register for a minimum of 3 hours per semester in this course until reaching the required minimum of 18 credit hours. Thereafter, students must register for a minimum of 1 hour each semester in this course, maintaining continuous enrollment until degree completion.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Candidacy
CHS
700
Hours
12-18
Clinical Clerkship

This course is designed to allow UASOM students to complete their MS3 clerkships on the Tuscaloosa campus. Material covered is defined by UASOM and the UASOM Primary Care Track curriculum. This is a 12 month curriculum and these courses are to define participants’ status as UA students during this time.

CHS
701
Hours
12-18
Clinical Clerkship

This course is designed to allow UASOM students to complete their MS3 clerkships on the Tuscaloosa campus. Material covered is defined by UASOM and the UASOM Primary Care Track curriculum. This is a 12 month curriculum and these courses are to define participants’ status as UA students during this time.

CHS
702
Hours
12-18
Clinical Clerkship

This course is designed to allow UASOM students to complete their MS3 clerkships on the Tuscaloosa campus. Material covered is defined by UASOM and the UASOM Primary Care Track curriculum. This is a 12 month curriculum and these courses are to define participants’ status as UA students during this time.

CHS
800
Hours
12-18
Clinical Clerkship

This course is designed to allow UASOM students to complete their MS3 clerkships on the Tuscaloosa campus. Material covered is defined by UASOM and the UASOM Primary Care Track curriculum. This is a 12 month curriculum and these courses are to define participants’ status as UA students during this time.

CHS
801
Hours
12-18
Clinical Clerkship

This course is designed to allow UASOM students to complete their MS3 clerkships on the Tuscaloosa campus. Material covered is defined by UASOM and the UASOM Primary Care Track curriculum. This is a 12 month curriculum and these courses are to define participants’ status as UA students during this time.

CHS
802
Hours
12-18
Clinical Clerkship

This course is designed to allow UASOM students to complete their MS3 clerkships on the Tuscaloosa campus. Material covered is defined by UASOM and the UASOM Primary Care Track curriculum. This is a 12 month curriculum and these courses are to define participants’ status as UA students during this time.

CHS
900
Hours
12
Residency

No description available.

POPH
520
Hours
3
Essentials of Population Health

An introductory graduate level course designed to teach learners to examine health issues from a population health perspective.

POPH
521
Hours
3
Health Policy & Planning

Designed to assist the student in understanding the planning process and factors that influence and determine policy decisions.

POPH
522
Hours
3