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ACC22 courses
ACC 231Uses of Accounting Information I
Sign upIntroduces the uses of accounting information focusing on the evolution of the business cycle and how accounting information is used for internal and external purposes.ACC 232Financial Accounting I
Sign upDevelops an understanding of the theory, concepts, principles and practices underlying preparation, interpretation, and use of external financial reports. Emphasizes interpreting the economic substance of events and transactions and their association with contemporaneous and prospective events, relationships, and outcomes.ACC 241Uses of Accounting Information II
Sign upIntroduces the uses of accounting information focusing on the evolution of the business cycle and how accounting information is used for internal and external purposes.ACC 242Managerial Accounting I
Sign upDevelops an understanding of the theory, concepts, principles, and practices underlying managerial accounting. Emphasizes three functions managers must perform within their organizations: plan operations, control activities, and make decisions. Explains what accounting information is necessary, how to collect it, and how to interpret it.ACC 261Honors Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
Sign upCovers basic financial accounting concepts and applications. Develops an understanding of the environment in which financial reporting choices are made.ACC 271Honors Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting
Sign upCovers basic managerial accounting concepts and applications.ACC 310Intermediate Accounting
Sign upIntermediate-level financial accounting course with in-depth focus on asset, liability and owner's equity measurement, revenue determination, investments accounting, lease accounting, financial statement preparation, presentation and analysis. Emphasizes the statement of cash flows and interpreting footnote disclosures.S.ACC 320Management Accounting I
Sign upCovers internal reporting systems for planning, control and decision making. Deals with conceptually and computationally understanding the various accounting, economic and/or business models, frameworks and methods in order to be more knowledgeable and literate in these areas while building overall stronger decision-making skills.ACC 330Data Analytics in Accounting
Sign upExplores accounting concepts through the application of data analytics. Focuses on developing an analytics mindset and learning how to use big data analytical tools to examine and analyze data, and then effectively interpreting results to make business decisions.ACC 340External Reporting I
Sign upFinancial accounting theory and practice related to external reporting.ACC 350Internal Reporting
Sign upInternal reporting systems for planning, control and decision making.ACC 382Accounting and Financial Analysis
Sign upIntroduces financial accounting concepts related to operating, financing, investing, and ethical decisions.ACC 410Financial Statement Analysis
Sign upFocuses on core knowledge and skills essential to financial statement analysis. Topics covered include strategic ratio analysis, cash flow analysis, forecasting, pro-forma financial statements and firm valuation.ACC 420Management Accounting II
Sign upCovers the higher-level managerial accounting topics and uses of accounting data to assist corporate accountants in their plans and decisions regarding complex resource allocation, organizational control, and performance evaluation issues.ACC 430Taxes and Business Decisions
Sign upFederal income taxation of sole proprietors, partnerships, corporations, fiduciaries and individuals with an emphasis on tax consequences of business and investment decisions.ACC 435Personal Tax Management and Planning
Sign upStrategies used by financial planners to help clients achieve greater tax efficiency.ACC 440External Reporting II
Sign upContinuation of ACC 340 with emphasis on the recognition, research, and resolution of financial reporting issues.ACC 444Integrated Business Processes and Enabling Technologies
Sign upFocuses on the flow of data through enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and discusses the difference between several types of data and the flow of data from various transactions through the database.ACC 450Principles of Auditing
Sign upStandards and procedures in auditing. Planning, evidence gathering and accumulation, and reporting. Ethical and legal considerations.ACC 454Tax Planning
Sign upIntegrates tax compliance, tax planning, accounting, economics and finance. Examines current tax rules while developing the ability to think about taxes in a way that is not specific to the current federal system.ACC 455Governance and Enterprise Risk Management
Sign upEquips students to understand, evaluate and participate in corporate governance. Surveys best practices in corporate governance including internal controls, enterprise risk management (ERM), fraud deterrence, and ethical organizational culture. Emphasizes the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) framework.ACC 460Ethics for Professional Accountants
Sign upAddresses ethical obligations and responsibilities of professional accountants.
ACO24 courses
ACO 100All About Data: Design, Query, and Visualization
Sign upData modeling and design, spreadsheets, relational databases and querying, visualization and XML.ACO 101Introduction to Computer Science
Sign upConcepts of problem solving, structured and object-oriented programming in Java, fundamental algorithms, computer system concepts. Social and ethical responsibilities.ACO 102Object-Oriented Programming
Sign upObject-oriented programming using introductory algorithms and data structures. Overview of concepts in computer science.ACO 131Global Cybersecurity
Sign upIntroduces the basic concepts and tenets of cybersecurity from a global and cultural perspective, instead of a technical perspective. Explores how various nation-states view and employ cybersecurity in order to achieve their national strategic imperatives.S.ACO 201Data Structures and Algorithms
Sign upStatic and dynamic data structures, recursive and iterative sorting and searching, object-oriented design and programming, software design models and implementation/testing strategies, professional responsibilities.ACO 240Introduction to Programming Languages
Sign upIntroduces the procedural, object-oriented, functional and declarative languages.ACO 320Database Systems
Sign upEntity-relationship and relational data models. Database design theory. Relational algebra, calculus and SQL query languages. Query optimization. XML fundamentals. Transactions, recovery and concurrency control.ACO 321Database Development & Applications
Sign upStored procedures and triggers. Security and authorization. Call-level interface. Database Web applications. Advanced topics.ACO 330Computer Networks
Sign upNetwork architecture and protocols, principles of network applications, socket programming, flow and congestion control, switching and routing, link-layer technologies, traffic capture and analysis, security.ACO 331Network Forensics Analysis
Sign upFundamental principles of network forensics and traffic analysis, evidence acquisition, network intrusion detection and analysis, anomaly detection and analysis, malicious activity detection, network tunneling, and malware forensics.ACO 350Systems Programming
Sign upIntroduces operating systems as resource managers, processes, threads, memory allocation, file systems, protection, system calls, application program interfaces.ACO 351Governance, Risk and Compliance
Sign upBroad requirements for effective cybersecurity governance, the elements required to develop an appropriate governance strategy and the actions required to implement it.ACO 361Secure Coding Concepts
Sign upSecure software development process including designing secure applications, writing secure code that can withstand attacks, and security testing and auditing. Focuses on the security issues a developer faces, common security vulnerabilities and flaws, and security threats.ACO 401Managing Cyber Risks in Enterprise Business Processes
Sign upCovers the activities, decisions, risks and controls associated with enterprise business processes. Specific focus on the activities in the sales-to-cash (revenue cycle) and purchase-to-pay (expenditure cycle) processes. Students understand how IT enables performing those processes more efficiently and effectively.ACO 402Privacy, Ethics and Compliance Issues
Sign upCovers the activities, mechanisms and challenges associated with implementing the principles of privacy into corporate structures. Also provides an overview of the privacy regulatory landscapes as well as emerging challenges with privacy.ACO 420Big Data Systems
Sign upModern technologies to manage, process and analyze big data. Data processing of large data sets with Map/Reduce. NoSQL data stores. NewSQL databases. Data visualization. Applications.ACO 421Data Mining and Warehousing
Sign upIntroduces data mining from a database perspective, including classification, clustering, and association rules. Data warehousing methodologies.ACO 422XML and Databases
Sign upXML data model, schema specification and validation, querying, storage, indexing, and current research topics.ACO 423Data Science
Sign upComputational and machine learning methods to extract insights from data: data collection, data cleaning and transformation, exploratory data analysis, data visualization, and machine learning (supervised and unsupervised) algorithms.ACO 430Wireless Networks and Security
Sign upComprehensive course on wireless networks and security covering current industry standards, protocols, research and future trends. Topics include fundamentals of wireless communications, wireless LAN configuration and analysis, wireless security and cellular networks.ACO 431Network Security
Sign upDigital threats and attacks, cryptography, confidentiality, authentication protocols, message integrity, security in network applications, intrusion detection, malicious software countermeasures, firewalls.ACO 432Distributed Systems
Sign upDistributed system models, distributed programming technique, clock synchronization, distributed snapshot, distributed mutual exclusion, concurrency control, fault tolerance, security, recent advances.ACO 461Security Operations
Sign upHow organizations monitor and manage the security of their infrastructures in the real world. Explains architecture principles,the use of monitoring tools and technologies, how to interpret different security data sources, as well as how to identify and respond to various security threats within a complex infrastructure.ACO 482Design Thinking for National Security
Sign upProject-driven course teaches problem solving, creative thinking and solution development. Provides a menu of problems to solve, with each problem being directly sourced from a sponsor within the Department of Defense (DoD). Students' work and solutions have real-world impact.
AEE16 courses
AEE 313Aircraft Dynamics and Control
Sign upAircraft static stability; equations of motion; dynamic modes and stability; stability derivatives; response to controls; introduces automatic control of aircraft.AEE 325Aerospace Structures and Materials
Sign upApplies structural analysis to aircraft and spacecraft structures. Loads on aerospace structures, buckling and stability, stiffened panels, primary wing and launch-vehicle structure, vibration of large structures, properties and selection of aerospace structural materials.AEE 344Fundamentals of Aircraft Design
Sign upAircraft performance, RFP's, Federal Aviation Regulations, aircraft sizing.AEE 360Aerodynamics
Sign upAirfoils and wings in ideal flow. Potential flow solutions, thin airfoil theory, finite wings, lifting line theory. Laminar and turbulent boundary layers, Falkner-Skan solution, viscous drag. AEE 360, AEE 361 and AEE 362 must all be taken to secure General Studies Maroon L credit.AEE 361Aerodynamics Laboratory
Sign upFlow measurement. Wind-tunnel testing. Engineering laboratory reports. AEE 360, AEE 361 and AEE 362 must all be taken to secure General Studies Maroon L credit.AEE 362High-Speed Aerodynamics
Sign upCompressible flow at subsonic and supersonic speeds; ducts, nozzles and diffusers; normal and oblique shocks, transonic flow, numerical solutions; experimental applications. AEE 360, AEE 361 and AEE 362 must all be taken to secure General Studies Maroon L credit.AEE 415Vibration Analysis
Sign upFree and forced response of single and multiple degree of freedom systems, continuous systems; applications in mechanical and aerospace systems numerical methods.AEE 426Design of Aerospace Structures
Sign upFlight vehicle loads, design of semimonocoque structures, local buckling and crippling, fatigue, aerospace materials, composites, joints, and finite element applications.AEE 445Fundamentals of Spacecraft Design
Sign upSpacecraft subsystems. Systems engineering, space mission design, space environment. Cost analysis. Risk and reliability analysis.AEE 462Space Vehicle Dynamics and Control
Sign upAttitude dynamics and control, orbital mechanics, orbital transfer/rendezvous, spacecraft control systems design.AEE 463Aircraft Propulsion
Sign upFundamentals of gas-turbine engines. Analysis and design of components. Alternative aircraft propulsion systems.AEE 465Rocket Propulsion
Sign upRocket flight performance; nozzle design; combustion of liquid and solid propellants; component design; advanced propulsion systems; interplanetary missions; testing.AEE 466Rotary Wing Aerodynamics and Performance
Sign upIntroduces helicopter and propeller analysis techniques. Momentum and blade-element, helicopter trim. Hover and forward flight. Ground effect, autorotation and compressibility effects.AEE 468Aircraft Systems Design
Sign upGroup projects related to aircraft vehicle design, working from mission definition and continuing through preliminary design.AEE 471Computational Fluid Dynamics
Sign upNumerical solutions for selected problems in fluid mechanics.AEE 478Fundamentals of Autonomous Aircraft Systems
Sign upFirst of a two-semester capstone sequence. Introduces autonomous aircraft performance and operations, aircraft performance prediction, ground control and support, sensors, communications and telemetry, aerospace ethics and law, design methods.
AET6 courses
AET 210Measurements and Testing
Sign upMeasurement systems, components, system response, and the characteristics of experimental data.AET 215Aircraft Systems
Sign upPrinciples and design features of aircraft structures, systems, and materials.AET 300Aircraft Design I
Sign upApplied aerodynamics, standard atmosphere, speed measurement, infinite and finite wings, airplane performance.AET 415Gas Dynamics and Propulsion
Sign upIntroduces compressible flow, internal and external flow, and aerothermodynamic analysis of propulsion systems.AET 417Aerospace Structures
Sign upAnalysis and design of aircraft and aerospace structures. Shear flow. Semimonocoque structures. Effects of dynamic loading.AET 420Experimental Aerodynamics and Wind Tunnels
Sign upExperimental applied aerodynamics related to aeronautical and mechanical design. Wind tunnel design and testing. Low speed flows.
ART148 courses
ART 107Photography as Experience
Sign upIntroduces photography as both a social phenomenon and a creative expression. Explores personal and cultural relationships to photography and investigates the role that images play in our everyday experiences. Introduces photography basics of vision, light, composition, camera controls and digital workflow.ART 108Digital Literacy for the Arts
Sign upEffective, efficient, practical and innovative computer-aided visual communication has become essential for business in the contemporary art market. Serves as an introduction to computing in art and design fields.ART 109Making as Seeing and Thinking
Sign upWorking from supplies that can be found at the local hardware store, explores how manual and material modes of making can open up to creative thinking. Through a series of units that introduce the fundamentals of 3D construction, simultaneously looks at how such skills are being used in contemporary art and how they can become useful.ART 110Drawing as Seeing and Thinking
Sign upImmerses students from a broad range of non-art disciplines in the practice of drawing. Considers and reflects on drawing in its most expanded form: as a primary tool of communication and creative problem solving, as movement, as sensory experience and as its own unique method of cognition.ART 111Foundation Drawing
Sign upFundamental, technical, and perceptual skills using common drawing media and their application to pictorial organization. 6 hours a week.ART 1122-D Design
Sign upFundamentals of pictorial design. 6 hours a week.ART 113Pictorial Investigations and Color Theory
Sign upFundamentals of pictorial design and color theory through an introduction to various studio methodologies.ART 114Expanded Arts Studio
Sign upExpanded arts has often mystified diverse publics around the world, as well as within the art world itself. Expanded arts has also been referred to throughout contemporary art history as new genres, intermedia, experimental art, conceptual art, and art in the expanded field.ART 1153D Design
Sign upFundamentals of 3D form. 6 hours a week.ART 116Introduction to Digital Media
Sign upConcentrates on the fundamentals of digital media, including imagery, sound, video, animation, and the Web. Assignments are given to engage students in the technical, conceptual, and aesthetic aspects of digital media.ART 121Introduction to Photography I
Sign upStudents engage in producing, analyzing and critiquing creative output through the photographic medium. They also gain exposure to historical and contemporary photography. As students develop visual literacy, they become sensitive to how mass media instrumentalizes photography to sell, persuade and exploit.ART 122Introduction to Photography II
Sign upStudents focus on production and aesthetics that emphasize the relationships between color and concept in photography. Students develop fluency in speaking and writing about images and meaning, building on the Photoshop and Lightroom skills they previously learned. Each student participates in critique as they hone their critical voice.ART 123Introduction to Photography for Nonmajors
Sign upAn introduction to photography, with emphasis on investigating personal, social, cultural and aesthetic concerns with the camera. Class lectures address contemporary and historical photographers and various philosophical and technical approaches to the medium.ART 202Photography I Lab
Sign upAn introduction to photography, with emphasis on investigating personal, social, cultural and aesthetic concerns with the camera. Class lectures address contemporary and historical photographers and various philosophical and technical approaches to the medium.ART 203Photography: Material Studies I
Sign upStudents develop black and white photography skills while working with film and silver gelatin printing in the darkroom. Students learn about chemistry, contrast control in developing film and printing. Deepens the questions and creative vision and discusses the reasons why a recent historical monochromatic process might serve ideas.ART 206Digital Photography I
Sign upThrough readings, lectures, demonstrations and regular shooting assignments and critique, introduces the basic concepts of photography as a form of creative expression. Introduces basic digital editing, camera controls, selection and sequencing. Assignments cover traditional genres such as landscape, portrait and still life.ART 207Digital Photography II
Sign upThrough readings, lectures, demonstrations and regular shooting assignments and critique, introduces the basic concepts of digital photography as a form of creative expression. Covers technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects of digital photography and explores how meaning is created in a digital photograph.ART 208View Camera Photography
Sign upView camera and darkroom techniques.ART 2092D Digital Animation I
Sign upAdvanced animation course continues the technical, conceptual and aesthetic world of 2D digital animation. In addition to craft and technique, principles of narrative, visual rhythm, character, sound and image are a primary focus.ART 211Drawing
Sign upContinued development of technical and perceptual skills. Emphasizes materials and pictorial content. 6 hours a week.ART 212Figure Drawing for Animation
Sign upEngages students in understanding the human figure: anatomy, structure, gesture, balances and motion. Working from the live human model, students learn the force and weight of the human figure and understand and draw what force of an action(s) causes a reactive/balancing force.ART 213Experimental Drawing
Sign upExplores a variety of drawing materials and processes that allow for the curious artist to combine the skills of drawing, mark-making and unique processes to produce original works of art.ART 214Figure Drawing
Sign upDevelopment of skill and expressiveness in drawing the basic form, construction, and gesture from the human figure. 6 hours a week.ART 215Photography: Digital Compositing
Sign upIntroduces ideas and concepts in photography using digital montage and image manipulation as an expressive medium. During this lecture/lab course, students work on both assignments and self-defined projects. Students review retouching, coloration, enhancement and strategies for digital montaging.ART 216Contemporary Art in Practice: Methods, Making, Meaning
Sign upInvestigates multidisciplinary practices of making art within a contemporary context. Encourages students to explore various methods of artmaking with emphasis on understanding that materials and actions hold meaning.ART 217Introduction to Computer Animation
Sign upPrepares students for the exciting world of digital animation. Looks back at animation through history and how it has developed into what we understand today. Looks at history, theory, principles, practices and animation techniques. Students use learned techniques to create art in animation.ART 2183D Tools
Sign upIntroduces 3D data capture, 3D modeling and rendering, and 3D prototyping and fabrication through creative/research activities using CNC and rapid prototyping tools. Projects are given to engage students in the technical, conceptual, and aesthetic aspects of digital media.ART 220Photography: Introduction to Lighting
Sign upExamines the importance of studio lighting as it applies to photography. Lighting is the core concept of the photographic medium; this concept is explored through the lighting studio and digital capture. Helps students gain a heightened sensitivity toward light and the narrative qualities of light.ART 223Painting
Sign upFundamental concepts and materials of traditional and experimental painting media. Emphasizes preparation of painting supports, composition, and color. Lab. 6 hours a week.ART 224Basics of Stop Motion
Sign upHands-on studio course where students create original stop-motion animations. Covers the theory of timing for animation, how to use a variety of objects for stop-motion animations and the history of the art form. Class activities include demonstrations, project work and viewing of and discussion of stop-motion animated films.ART 225Introduction to Storyboarding
Sign upBuilds a foundation in animation storyboarding techniques to compose a visual representation of animated film sequences. Students understand the basic skillset required to effectively tell a story through visual language by composing a series of ordered drawings with camera direction, dialogue or other pertinent details.ART 227Watercolor
Sign upFundamental concepts, materials, and techniques of watercolor. Emphasizes problem solving, basic skills, composition and color. 6 hours a week.ART 231Introduction to Sculpture
Sign upExplores sculptural forms through concepts related to basic materials. Students learn how to create original sculptures using mold-making, wood-working and sheet metal construction. Focuses on studio production, safety, aesthetic criticism and history of sculpture. 6 hours a week.ART 234Modern Tactics in Craft and Sculptural Practices
Sign upCombines reading, critique and professional development to build strong discourses. Readings focus on recent art histories that contribute to important streams in contemporary craft and sculptural practice.ART 2353D Tools for Sculptors
Sign upExplores the ever-changing role of technology in the production of contemporary sculpture. Concentrates on the fundamentals of 3D modeling. Discusses options to output the sculptures created beyond the virtual to explore the question: What is next?.ART 244Introduction to Interactive Environments
Sign upIntroduces software programming in the context of real-time interactivity. Builds the skills and develops the confidence needed to produce interactive audiovisual environments. Primarily uses the Max 7 (cycling74.com) programming language to write code for manipulating digital images, sounds and video in real time.ART 2483D Computer Imaging and Animation
Sign upFocuses on the modeling, texturing, surfacing, lighting and rendering portions of the 3D animation pipeline. Covers poly modeling, sculpting, edge flow, UV texturing, materials and PBR workflows, properties of lighting, and efficient rendering techniques.ART 253Introduction to Printmaking
Sign upIntroduces basic monotype, intaglio, relief, and related techniques.ART 256Art Zines: Self-Publishing, Protest and Change
Sign upIntroduces the history, culture and practice of making zines and gives students a series of open-ended prompts to create editioned books or pamphlets--whether personal, narrative or political. Covers a variety of book structures and digital and analog image-making methods. Narration and sequence are a focus with both text and image.ART 257Wheel Throwing I
Sign upDesign analysis and production of functional pottery. Introduction to throwing techniques, surface enrichment, and glaze application.ART 261Ceramic Survey
Sign upHandforming methods, throwing on the wheel, decorative processes and glaze application. 6 hours a week.ART 264Ceramic Handbuilding I
Sign upSearch for form using handbuilding techniques. Kiln firing and related problems.ART 272Introduction to Metals and Jewelry
Sign upEmphasizes metal fabrication. Basic techniques of cutting, piercing, forging, soldering, and forming of non-ferrous metals.ART 274Introduction to Woodworking
Sign upFundamental woodworking techniques to produce creative functional 3-D objects. 6 hours a week.ART 276Introduction to Textiles
Sign upExplores traditional and contemporary materials and basic techniques related to fibers. Embroidery, feltmaking, dyeing, block printing, plaiting, 3D structures.ART 301Photography: Material Studies II
Sign upExplores some of the earliest processes in photographic history. Students explore processes such as Van Dyke brown prints and cyanotypes. These hand-painted emulsions are often applied to contemporary art-making through their application to various substrates at various scales.ART 302The Still and Moving Image: Digital Photography and Video
Sign upThrough screenings, readings, discussion and practical assignments, explores the differences between the still and the moving image coming from the perspective of a still photographer.ART 303Portraiture Photography
Sign upPhotographing people. Critical discussions and slide lectures on issues in portraiture. 6 hours a week.ART 304Junior Photographic Projects
Sign upInterpretation and manipulation of light as a tool in the performance of expressive photography. 6 hours a week.ART 3092D Digital Animation II
Sign upFocuses on using 2D animation techniques through principles of animation studies, character animation studies and dialog animation studies. Follows a studio format similar to the industry standard of dailies for frequent feedback and to encourage progress.ART 310Landscape Photography
Sign upPhotographing landscapes. Critical discussion and presentations on issues in landscape photography. 6 hours a week.ART 311Intermediate Drawing
Sign upEmphasizes composition and exploration of drawing media.ART 312Illustration
Sign upFor the purposes of this class, to illustrate means to illuminate. The prompts challenge students to engage in storytelling and explore text/imagery relationships while simultaneously honing basic rendering skills. The interplay between text and images is a constant in this class.ART 313Experimental Film
Sign upFacilitates the exploration of 16 mm motion picture film as material and methodological fodder for artists. Students use original, found, and hand-altered footage to create projects of their own design. Covers basic techniques including camera operation, film exposure, and analog editing practices.ART 314Intermediate Figure Drawing
Sign upDrawing from the model with greater reference to structural, graphic and compositional concerns. 6 hours a week.ART 316Worlds Within Worlds
Sign upCovers 3D modeling and real-time 3D-augmented reality and virtual reality concepts and skills. Gives a solid understanding and grounding in these areas, whilst encouraging creativity by experimentation within a framework of strategies for world building. Not a game design course.ART 317Advanced Digital Photography
Sign upBuilds on the skills and conceptual underpinnings of previous coursework and is the final course in the required photo foundation for the Digital Photography BFA. Students build on their understanding of photography in relation to the technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects of photography.ART 318Photography: Material Studies III
Sign upDespite the convenience of modern photographic technology, many artists prefer to enrich their methods with the tactile wonders of traditional processes. This course has a finer focus on project-based work. Involves intensive studio work, lecture and critique sessions.ART 319Photo Editing: Narrative/Non-Narrative
Sign upExplores how structure in images can be created both within the image (by setting up a picture) and by sequencing images that may or may not have had any relation when they were created. Emphasizes creating cohesive and complete sequences both narrative and non-narrative.ART 320Science and Art of Botanical Design
Sign upDiscover the multifaceted practice of botanical design as a science and an art form. Students exercise plant maintenance, study botanical nomenclature and postharvest care, and review theories of biophilic design, botanical wellness, ecopsychology, sociohorticulture, and ecotherapy.ART 321The Medium of Cut Botanicals
Sign upStudio-based course for the botanically curious artist. Explores cut botanicals as a medium for artistic expression. Utilizes botanicals and design fundamentals to create floral arrangements and other artistic projects throughout the semester.ART 323Intermediate Painting
Sign upDevelopment of competency in skills and expression. Assigned problems involve light, space, color, form and content. 6 hours a week.ART 325Figure Painting
Sign upThe human figure clothed and nude as the subject for painting in selected media.ART 326Monotypes, Collographs, and Mixed Media
Sign upExplores a variety of printmaking techniques and processes that allow for the curious printmaker to combine the skills of drawing, painting and collage to produce unique works of art.ART 327Intermediate Watercolor
Sign upExplorations of personal expression in watercolor. Continued development of watercolor skills using traditional and experimental materials and techniques. 6 hours a week.ART 331Welding and Steel Fabrication for Artists
Sign upEmphasizes metal fabrication as an expressive sculptural process. Techniques in welding, cutting and bending of metals and their aesthetics. 6 hours a week.ART 332Diverse Media for Sculpture
Sign upExplores diverse media with a focus on mold-making processes. Development of the sculpture portfolio. 6 hours a week.ART 333Foundry Casting Methods
Sign upFine art and techniques of metal casting: mold making, foundry safety, finishing techniques, application of patinas, and history of casting. 6 hours a week.ART 334Contemporary Issues in Craft and Sculptural Practice
Sign upCombines reading, critique and professional development to continue building strong networks and discourses among students. Focuses on themes such as place-making, representation, culture, materiality, class, race, gender, ethnicity, sustainability, craft and sculpture in the digital age, labor and mass production.ART 345Visualization and Prototyping
Sign upStudio/seminar introduces concepts of computer visualization, modeling, and rapid prototyping in an interdisciplinary manner.ART 348Animation Motion Studies
Sign upFocuses on using the principles of animation in 3D and open source, pre-rigged characters for animation and dialog studies. Course studio format follows similar industry standard of dailies for frequent feedback and to encourage progress.ART 350Sound Design for Moving Images
Sign upStudio-based course that explores the vital role of sound in the creation of animation and other media. Develops a comprehensive understanding of sound design and how it can be used to support storytelling. Students become proficient in using industry-standard software for audio post-production.ART 351Intaglio
Sign upIntroduces concepts and techniques of intaglio processes, including non-acid and acid techniques such as drypoint, line etch, aquatint, photo etching; introduces multiple plate printing ala poupee wiping, chine colle, and basic color. 6 hours a week.ART 352Lithography
Sign upMonochromatic and color planographic printmaking utilizing stone and aluminum plate processes. 6 hours a week.ART 354Screen Printing
Sign upIntroduces paper, direct, and photographic stencil techniques. 6 hours a week.ART 357Wheel Throwing II
Sign upCovers advanced techniques in wheel throwing. Explores a wide range of processes and techniques that allow students to have the tools to develop a personal, creative direction. Some of these skills include stacking forms in parts, altering forms (darting, lobing, faceting), building off-axis forms and altering lids.ART 361Junior Animation Projects I
Sign upStudents are grouped together to produce animation projects from concept to screening, gaining valuable collaborative skills necessary in animation production through a given production system (3D, 2D or Stop Motion) widely adopted in the animation industry. Mainly focuses on pre-production and some production.ART 362Junior Animation Projects II
Sign upStudents continue to produce animation projects from concept to screening, gaining valuable collaborative skills necessary in animation production through a given production system (3D, 2D or Stop Motion) widely adopted in the animation industry. Mainly focuses on production and post-production.ART 365Ceramic Handbuilding II
Sign upContinuation of previous coursework with an additional focus on large-scale works, surface treatments and glaze decoration with related kiln firing applications.ART 366Moldmaking
Sign upOffers instruction in learning to create plaster molds in varying degrees of complexity for handbuilding and slipcasting projects. Discusses the history of molds as well as plaster as a material, its makeup and usage. All techniques can be utilized for creating prototypes.ART 367Ceramic Vessels
Sign upFocuses on the exploration and creation of ceramic vessel forms utilizing a variety of technical approaches. Students develop a personal direction through guided assignments focusing on both historical/contemporary vessels, function vs. design, and various forming processes.ART 368Slipcasting
Sign upCovers the ceramic forming technique called slipcasting. A mold is needed in order to cast anything in clay. The mold is made from an original object, a prototype, which is made by the artist. Students make plaster drain cast molds from original objects. This course is roughly half moldmaking and the second half is all slipcasting.ART 372Casting and Jewelry Techniques
Sign upCovers lost wax casting for jewelry scale work and alternative casting methods and mold making as well as other techniques such as chain making and marriage of metals.ART 373Form Emphasis in Metals
Sign upCovers forming non-ferrous metals using techniques such as anticlastic and sinclastic forming, raising, fold forming. Projects focus on hollow forms using these various techniques.ART 374Wood Bending and Wood Turning
Sign upIndividual and directed problems in wood related to the production of unique functional art objects. 6 hours a week.ART 376Weaving and Dyeing
Sign upFocuses on loom-controlled woven structures in conjunction with a variety of dye techniques. In the investigation of these new practices, an emphasis is placed on technical issues, historical trajectories and contemporary contexts.ART 377Textile Design
Sign upExplores a variety of surface design processes such as sewing, embroidery, dyeing and interlacing, as well as the construction of collage, piece work and creatively fabricates sculptural forms with their newly soft design materials.ART 378Digital Textiles
Sign upStarting in the 19th century with advent of the Jacquard loom, which is often noted as the inspiration for the modern day computer, explores the interwoven history and practice of textiles and technology. Emphasizes applying the information presented to support individual bodies of work.ART 379Textile Dyeing
Sign upConducts in-depth explorations into fabric dyeing methods that utilize natural and synthetic dye stuffs. Through immersion dyeing and direct application processes, students gain expertise in the technical, conceptual and historical aspects of dye practice.ART 400The Photobook
Sign upPhotographers have long seen the photobook as an excellent way to showcase their work. From the mid 1960s art photographers have used self-publishing through methods as simple as a photocopier to disseminate their work. Practical and theoretical course on the photobook.ART 401Traditional Genres in Digital Photography: Land and Place
Sign upThrough practical shooting assignments, readings, lectures and critiques, students learn about expressing ideas about land and place through photography. This course both celebrates, challenges and subverts the tradition of landscape photography.ART 402Traditional Genres in Digital Photography: Photographing People
Sign upThrough practical assignments, lectures, readings, discussion and critique, investigates the traditional photographic genre of portraiture. Students create works and conduct research which questions and contextualizes these images in historical and contemporary art. Emphasizes the students' work and a final portfolio of portraits.ART 403Senior Photographic Projects
Sign upTechnical and philosophical refinement of personal aesthetic with various photographic media. 6 hours a week.ART 405Traditional Genres in Digital Photography: The Constructed Image
Sign upThrough practical shooting assignments, readings, lectures and critiques, students learn about expressing ideas through photographs that are constructed for the camera. Students create works that question and are contextualized in historical and contemporary art. Introduces Photoshop for basic edits and digital compositing.ART 406New Genres in Digital Photography
Sign upExplores the ways in which contemporary technology and the key changes--ubiquity, speed and reproducibility--have spawned new genres in photo-based art. Explores these emerging and changeable genres and examines the potential they present for creative expression and in-depth conversation about new ideas.ART 409Photographic Exhibition
Sign upCare of photographic prints, print presentation, and exhibition. Practical experience in gallery operations. 6 hours a week.ART 411Advanced Drawing
Sign upVisual and intellectual concepts through problem solving and independent study. Emphasizes the individual creative statement. 6 hours a week.ART 412Advanced Techniques in Digital Photography
Sign upHighly technical course consists mainly of technical applications, readings, quizzes and discussion. Focuses on learning advanced image-editing software such as Photoshop, and photo management and manipulation software. Covers montage and color management systems including profiling for color printing and monitors.ART 413Relief Printmaking
Sign upAdvanced concepts and techniques of relief processes, including white line, black line, key and one color, chiaroscuro and reductive processes. Additional techniques include registration methods, blend rolls, pressure prints and collagraph.ART 414Advanced Figure Drawing
Sign upVarious media and techniques on an advanced level. The human figure as an expressive vehicle in various contexts.ART 417Storyboarding and Narrative Sequencing
Sign upFocuses on the representation and manipulation of time, cause and effect, and viewpoints in narrative sequences. Designed for students interested in live action film, animation, video gaming and comic book formats.ART 423Advanced Painting
Sign upFurther exploration of techniques and concepts of painting.ART 424Stop Motion Animation
Sign upHands-on studio focuses on creating original stop motion animations. Covers the theory of timing for animation, how to plan and collaborate on animations and about the history of the art form. In-class activities include demonstrations, project work, and viewing of and discussion of stop motion animated films.ART 425Intermediate Figure Painting
Sign upThe human figure clothed and nude as the subject for painting in selected media. 6 hours a week.ART 427Art on Paper
Sign upAdvanced techniques, concepts, and processes with water media and mixed painting and drawing media on paper.ART 428Video and Sound as Sculptural Materials
Sign upStudents learn to incorporate video and sound into sculptures and installations. Covers basic video and sound capturing and editing, but emphasizes new techniques for controlling and presenting video and sound: Max/MSP programming language, Arduino microcontrollers and Raspberry PI.ART 429Painting and Drawing Research Studio
Sign upAdvanced-level students produce a series of drawings, paintings and/or mixed media works based around their chosen theme. Students apply their technical and conceptual abilities developed in previous courses into innovative statements of individual expression.ART 430Advanced Sculpture: Materials and Techniques
Sign upEncourages individual investigation in sculpture with an emphasis on the development of a personal approach to materials and techniques. Students have acquired a strong background in the basic techniques and materials in sculpture in previous classes and now are working toward the development of a portfolio or body of work.ART 431Special Problems in Sculpture
Sign upDevelopment of a personal approach to sculpture. Emphasis on form, individual problems, and related color technology. Professional practices and presentation. 6 hours a week.ART 432Neon Sculpture
Sign upTechniques for creating neon in an art context. Glass tube bending and fabrication. Construction of artworks utilizing light-generating gasses. 6 hours a week.ART 433Foundry Casting Methods
Sign upThorough and directed course for the professional preparation of sculptors. Requires participation in all aspects of the foundry process, including serving on both a casting and foundry process maintenance team.ART 434Advanced Sculpture: Context and Content
Sign upStudio-based class offers an opportunity for guided individual study with an emphasis on content, context and professional practices. Students work on developing a series of related works on a theme of their choosing.ART 435Foundry Research Methods
Sign upResearch in foundry techniques.ART 436Architectural Sculpture
Sign upSculptural concepts as related to architecture and other man-made environments. Scale drawing, models and relief sculpture. Students learn to produce proposals for large-scale and public commissions.ART 438Art with Arduino
Sign upExplores the use of Arduino microcontrollers to control light, sound, interactivity and movement in sculptures and installations. Covers basics of electronic circuits, mechanics and audio electronics. Also covers historical and contemporary artists who incorporate technology into their work.ART 439Studio Inquiry: Practice and Cultural Context
Sign upInvestigates how intermedia practice can expand discourse within contemporary art, life and society. Encourages investigation of visual art, conceptual art, digital art, emergent media, installation, performance, art/life practices, social art practice, and with emphasis on research, production and theory.ART 440Experimental Video Art
Sign upExplores creative possibilities through the production of experimental video art works referencing new approaches to concept, theory and art practice. Curriculum emphasizes the use of metaphor and simulation to depict reality and linear story telling.ART 441Video Art
Sign upUtilizing video and audio equipment essential to the production of broadcast quality video art. 2 hours a week. May be repeated for credit.ART 442Art and Community
Sign upExplores public and socially engaged art practice that is often collaborative, participatory and involves developing relationships with people and communities as a fundamental material of the work.ART 443Performance Art: Actions, Gestures, Journeys
Sign upPerformance art is the act of doing. It is not about representing, recounting, re-enacting or acting. It is an art form of direct action. Students create performances and context-specific projects by making connections between art, life and public space. Select works are posted on the Live Art Platform website at the end of the semester.ART 444Short Subject: Documentary Video
Sign upStudents investigate documentary video as an art form with close attention to the aesthetic as well as the informational content. Emphasizes the intersection between standard documentary modes and experimental video art. Researches and discusses contemporary and historical materials in both documentary and video art.ART 445Digital Processes for Printmaking
Sign upIntroduces digital applications and processes as they relate to all areas of photo-mechanical printmaking processes.ART 446On Walking
Sign upArtists have often made use of walking as a source of inspiration, or a starting point for the creation of art works. The act of walking is located in histories of landscape art, conceptual art, cultural ritual and political protest.e., gallery, museum, film festival, etc.).ART 449Computer Animation and Video
Sign upIntegrates 3D fine arts animation with video and compositing.ART 451Advanced Intaglio
Sign upGives students the opportunity to further develop their skills with intaglio printmaking techniques. Primary areas of research include image development, multiple plate and color printing. Additional techniques include lift grounds, spit bite aquatint, white ground, and viscosity printing.ART 452Advanced Lithography
Sign upCovers advanced techniques in lithography. Students work in monochromatic and color planographic printmaking. Utilizes stone and aluminum plate processes.ART 453Experimental Printmaking: Expanding the Matrix
Sign upAlternative methods of working with print techniques, including installations, actions or performances, and other nontraditional formats.ART 454Advanced Screen Printing
Sign upContinuation of paper, direct, and photographic stencil techniques. 6 hours a week.ART 455Artists' Books
Sign upConcepts, materials, techniques and structures related to book arts. Explores a variety of traditional and nontraditional binding structures, basic editioning and low-tech printing techniques while simultaneously working on studio assignments that challenge them on a conceptual level.ART 456Letterpress Studio
Sign upEquipment, techniques and applications of letterpress printing. Students hand set type and create photopolymer plates and are encouraged to integrate the tactile quality of letterpressed type and image with other media. Discusses conceptual and material aspects of letterpress.ART 457Fine Printing and Bookmaking
Sign upContinuation of ART 456. Bookbinding, book design and printing, advanced typography, theory, and presswork. May be repeated for credit.ART 458Papermaking Studio
Sign upThe equipment, techniques and applications of papermaking, exploring both traditional sheet forming, paper pulp painting as well as sculptural paper.ART 459Monoprinting
Sign upNonmultiple printed image using a variety of technical approaches. 6 hours a week.ART 460Ceramic Clay
Sign upResearch into various clay body formulations, local natural materials, slip glazes and engobes.ART 463Ceramic Glaze Research
Sign upGlaze calculation and formulation using various glaze colors and surfaces.ART 464Ceramic Print and Surface
Sign upCeramics and print workshop-style course that facilitates students to continue developing their studio practice and visual language through an experimental approach to image and object-making. Students create a body of work based on self-directed projects using a combination of demonstrated ceramic and print processes.ART 466Special Problems in Ceramics
Sign upEmphasis on personal expression within structure of seminars, critiques, and studio work. Professional methods of presentation/documentation of work. 6 hours a week. May be repeated for credit.ART 467Art and Ecology
Sign upDesigned for students with advanced independent studio art practices or sustainability studies students who have an interest in the way that their lives and practices engage environments. Artists engage land remediation, agriculture, socio-ecological justice, sustainable materials, landscape design and much more.ART 472Advanced Jewelry and Surface Techniques
Sign upCovers jewelry forms and techniques including surface embellishment such as granulation, keum-boo and filigree to be used as tools for aesthetic expression and expand student awareness of historical and contemporary jewelry/metalwork.ART 473Advanced Metals and Mechanisms
Sign upCovers new techniques and develops existing skills in non-ferrous metal forming and mechanism fabrication while further refining fitting and finishing techniques, incorporating concept with craft and emphasizing professional practices/portfolio development.ART 474Advanced Wood
Sign upExtended experience and advanced techniques in the use of wood to create functional works of art. 6 hours a week. May be repeated for credit.ART 475Ceramic Critique
Sign upDelves into the critique of ceramic art within the broader context of contemporary art, craft, design and history. Engages students in rigorous critical dialogue about their creative research and production through a variety of activities.ART 476Advanced Textile Construction
Sign upExpanding on technical knowledge of knit and woven structures, this course emphasizes the creation of a body of work. The materialization ranges from the functional to the formal to the conceptual depending on one's research trajectory within his or her program of study.ART 477Printed Textiles
Sign upTechniques for screen printing on fabric exploring pattern as a compositional element. Various stencil methods including photographic processes.ART 478Advanced Surface to Form
Sign upBroadening knowledge of surface design and the construction of 3D structures, presents advanced explorations in embroidery, dyeing and quilting.ART 4793D Fibers: Construction and Content
Sign upExplores hand-constructed fiber techniques through the context of the history and communities from which they came, as well as contemporary applications. Emphasizes research and the development of one's work through studio and social practice.ART 480Building Immersive Environments and Discourses
Sign upStudents propose, design and construct idea-driven installation artworks that are grounded in aesthetics, phenomenology, social-linguistics and metaphor.ART 482Senior Exhibitions/Portfolio
Sign upCapstone course required of all BFA studio art majors. Students participate in a group exhibition and focus on professional practices, including exhibition display and advertisement, career planning, and development of a professional packet with artist statement, CV, and digital portfolio.
ASM30 courses
ASM 104Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution
Sign upPhysical anthropology and archaeology. Evidence and processes of human evolution and of culture change. Primates. Fossil hominids and their tools. Race, variation, and heredity. Environment and human biology. Prehistoric culture and society.ASM 201Epidemics and Outbreaks
Sign upCovers epidemiologic methods for the control of conditions such as infectious and chronic diseases, mental disorders, community and environmental health hazards, and unintentional injuries. A background in basic biology and a basic understanding of the principles of human diseases helpful in succeeding in this course.ASM 224Bodies, Bones and Bioarchaeology
Sign upExplores the manner in which bioarchaeologists study and interpret lives of past people as individuals, communities and globally. Multi-scalar course begins with an overview of the bones of the human body, followed by estimates of biological sex and age-at-death.ASM 246Human Origins
Sign upHistory of discoveries and changing interpretations of human evolution. Earliest ancestors to emergence of modern humans. Humanity's place in nature.ASM 260Human Growth and Development: An Evolutionary Perspective
Sign upHow growth and development influences human variation; stages of human life; evolution through the fossil record; genetic, environmental and biocultural factors.ASM 275Forensic Anthropology
Sign upDiscusses the role of the forensic anthropologist in medico-legal investigations involving skeletonized human remains. Includes forensic recovery techniques, identification of decedents through skeletal and dental analysis, and reconstructing the crime scene through analysis of trauma patterns.ASM 301Peopling of the World
Sign upReviews all evidence for human dispersal during the last 100,000 years, origins of language, cultures, races, and beginnings of modern humans.ASM 302Data Analytics for Complexity Science
Sign upA fundamental characteristic of complex adaptive systems (CAS) is the multi-dimensional interconnections among system components. Understanding these systems requires methods to represent and analyze CAS data. Introduces methods to manage, describe, visualize, compare and communicate data about CAS.ASM 310War and Peace: The Evolution of Conflict and Cooperation
Sign upExamines the evolutionary foundations of conflict and cooperation using theories and evidence spanning humans and other animals. Covers mechanisms of nonviolent conflict in nature, strategies for violent conflict and mechanisms to reduce the cost of conflict. Additionally, examines how cooperation evolved in humans and other animals.ASM 313Great Adaptations
Sign upTiny hummingbirds and huge whales commute thousands of miles every year, male bower birds construct elaborately decorated structures to impress females, and some parasites program suicidal behavior into their hosts. Covers the principles of natural selection and a diverse and remarkable range of adaptations in nature.ASM 332Life and Death in Ancient Egypt
Sign upReveals ancient Egyptian life through recent research in archaeology and physical anthropology on cemeteries, tombs, and the dead themselves.ASM 338Anthropological Field Session
Sign upAnthropological field techniques, analysis of data, and preparation of field reports.ASM 341Human Osteology
Sign upOsteology, human paleontology, and osteometry. Description and analysis of archaeological and contemporary human populations.ASM 342Evolution of Human Behavior
Sign upExamines how evolutionary theory informs our understanding of human behavior, psychology and culture. Explores evolutionary explanations of human behavioral variation and cultural diversity and the influence of natural selection on shaping human cognition.ASM 344Fossil Hominins
Sign upThe fossil evidence for human evolution, emphasizing the concepts and methods for reconstructing the past.ASM 345Disease and Human Evolution
Sign upInteraction of people and pathogens from prehistoric times to the present, with emphasis on disease as an agent of genetic selection.ASM 350Geoarchaeology
Sign upGeologic context relevant to archaeological research. Topics include sediments, deposition environments, soils, anthropogenic and biogenic deposits, and quaternary chronology.ASM 365Doing Archaeology
Sign upUsing hands-on analysis of artifacts and a mock site, this advanced introduction to archaeology acquaints the student with the field and laboratory methods applied by archaeologists, the information archaeologists use, and how they construct knowledge of the past.ASM 401Health and Human Biology
Sign upHealth and biology in contexts of human evolutionary history, biological and cultural variation, lab-based health status assessments, core concepts of human variation.ASM 403Evolutionary Medicine and Global Health
Sign upFundamentally, the practice of medicine is applied biology to improve human health and well-being and is embedded within population and global scales.ASM 414Urban, Environmental and Health Challenges
Sign upDesign and practical application of collaborative social science research on rotating, current topics related to contemporary urban, environmental and/or health challenges.ASM 443Primatology
Sign upEvolution and adaptations of nonhuman primates, emphasizing social behavior. Includes material from fossil evidence and field and lab studies in behavior and biology which must be critically integrated with relevant competing theories concerning the evolution of primate behavior and biology.ASM 446Principles of Human Genetics
Sign upMolecular and cellular analysis of the human genome.ASM 450Bioarchaeology
Sign upSurveys archaeological and physical anthropological methods and theories for evaluating skeletal and burial remains to reconstruct biocultural adaptation and lifeways.ASM 452Dental Anthropology
Sign upHuman and primate dental morphology, growth, evolution, and genetics. Within- and between-group variation. Dental pathology and behavioral-cultural-dietary factors.ASM 456Infectious Disease and Human Evolution
Sign upStudy of infectious disease and humanity, using evidence from anthropology, history, medicine, and ancient skeletons.ASM 459Forensic Anthropology
Sign upApplies anthropology, primarily human osteology, to legal questions, including individual identification, crime scenes, forensic reports, police work, and court testimony.ASM 463A Practical Guide to Bayesian Data Analysis
Sign upTeaches how to do Bayesian data analysis using MCMC methods. Includes practical application with specific problems; also covers a range of historical and theoretical topics including probability theory, the history of Bayesian data analysis and frequentist alternatives, Markov chains and causality.ASM 465Quantification and Analysis for Anthropologists
Sign upStatistical and quantitative strategies for envisioning and exploring archaeological, physical anthropological, bioarchaeological, and socialcultural data. Univariate and bivariate methods. A basic understanding of algebra is necessary to be successful in this course.ASM 466The Evolution of Preindustrial Technology
Sign upOver the last few hundred thousand years we have spread to every continent except Antarctica, thriving in habitats that range from tropical forests to arctic tundra. Technology is one of the keys to this success. The scholarly study of these tool sets is crucial for understanding human evolution.
AST7 courses
AST 111Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy
Sign upProperties and origins of the solar system, exoplanets, astrobiology. History, properties of light, instruments, study of solar system and nearby stars.AST 112Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology
Sign upStructure and evolution of stars, star clusters, galaxies, cosmology.AST 301Physics of Astrophysics
Sign upDevelops critical physical and mathematical concepts for contemporary astrophysics. Assumes prior knowledge of algebra and calculus.AST 321Stellar and Planetary Astrophysics
Sign upProperties, evolution and formation of stars, planets and stellar and planetary systems. Rigorous treatment of stellar and planetary physics including thermodynamics, nuclear physics, hydrodynamics and radiation transport.AST 322Introduction to Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics
Sign upEvolved stars, introduction to relativity, galaxies and interstellar matter, structure and dynamics of galaxies, cosmology.AST 421Astrophysics I
Sign upSelected astrophysical topics, including stellar evolution, star formation, interstellar medium, galactic structure, extragalactic astronomy, high-energy astrophysics and cosmology.AST 422Astrophysics II
Sign upSame range of astrophysical topics as for AST 421 but emphasizes different specific topics in a given year.
BCH10 courses
BCH 240Quantitative Reasoning in Biochemistry
Sign upIntroduces quantitative skills that support concepts taught to biochemistry majors.BCH 341Physical Chemistry with a Biological Focus
Sign upThermodynamics, equilibrium, states of matter, solutions and chemical kinetics with a focus on biological systems. For students in biochemical, premedical, biomedical and educational curricula.BCH 361Principles of Biochemistry
Sign upSurvey of the structures, properties and functions of major biomolecules; principles of the utilization and synthesis of these materials by living systems, and the relationship of these processes to energy production and utilization. Recommended for pre-health students. Cannot be used for biochemistry major credit.BCH 367Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory
Sign upQualitative/quantitative analyses of constituents of biological systems, enzyme activity measurements and metabolic studies.BCH 371Modern Concepts in Biochemistry
Sign upDetailed examination of the chemical structure, conformation and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleotides; analysis of the energetics, enzymes and control of the metabolic pathways by which these molecules are degraded or synthesized.BCH 372Modern Concepts in Biochemistry Laboratory
Sign upAnalyzes protein structure, purification and function using spectroscopic, chromatographic, electrophoretic and other methods.BCH 461General Biochemistry I
Sign upIn-depth examination of protein structure and function, especially enzymes, combined with coverage of the major biochemical information pathways (DNA and RNA metabolism, protein synthesis and regulation of all of these).BCH 462General Biochemistry II
Sign upExploration of the major metabolic pathways (glycolysis, citric acid cycle, respiration, photosynthesis, along with synthesis and breakdown of carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids) and signal transduction pathways (hormone signaling, nervous system and sensory signaling).BCH 463Biophysical Chemistry
Sign upPrinciples of physical chemistry as applied to biological systems.BCH 467Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory
Sign upQuantitative analysis, separation and purification of biological molecules. Applies chemical and physical methods to the characterization of biological macromolecules.
BIO100 courses
BIO 100The Living World
Sign upIntroductory biology course designed for non-majors that explores concepts in general biology, including biodiversity, evolution, cellular biology, molecular biology, ecology and human anatomy and physiology.BIO 100MThe Living World
Sign upPrinciples of biology. Cannot be used for major credit in the biological sciences.BIO 109Field Natural History of Arizona
Sign upStudies the common plants and animals of Arizona including their distribution, adaptations, behavior and ecology. Introduces basic field techniques used in the study of natural history. Off-campus field trips. Cannot be used for major credit in the biological sciences.BIO 112Discovery: Why Sex?
Sign up'Why?' is a question that animates the youngest of children to the most seasoned of scientists. The acts of asking and answering 'Why?' highlight the integrated nature of scientific knowledge and discovery. So our journey to find responses to the question 'Why Sex?' takes us not just to biology, but also to earth science and to physics.BIO 113Dinosaurs
Sign upPrinciples of evolution, ecology, behavior, anatomy and physiology using dinosaurs and other extinct life as case studies. Geological processes and the fossil record. Cannot be used for major credit in the biological sciences.BIO 120The Art of the Bee
Sign upExplores the fascinating world of bees. The impact of bees on our planet is immeasurable. Bees are responsible for the evolution of the vast array of brightly colored flowers and for engineering the niches of multitudes of plants, animals and microbes.BIO 130Introduction to Environmental Science
Sign upIntroduces the interconnected nature of Earth's hydrosphere, lithosphere (soils and rocks), atmosphere, and biosphere.BIO 130MIntroduction to Environmental Science
Sign upIntroduces the interconnected nature of Earth's hydrosphere, lithosphere (soils and rocks), atmosphere, and biosphere.BIO 140Greek and Latin Roots in Bioscientific Terminology
Sign upIntroduces students to the ancient Greek and Latin root words most commonly used in biological, medical, and other scientific terminology, and gives practice identifying them in context.BIO 145Introduction to Marine Biology
Sign upIntroduces non-majors to the basic concepts of marine biology, the study of the ocean and the diverse life forms that reside in the diverse habitats found there. Includes an extensive discussion on ocean conservation, including threats facing marine life and policy solutions to those threats.BIO 151Biological Thinking
Sign upThe science behind the science of life. Masters the core concepts of modern biology, understands the scientific discoveries that lie behind those concepts, and develops scientific reasoning skills so that students can contribute discoveries of their own.BIO 160Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Sign upTerminology and essential concepts in human anatomy and physiology, as well as the structure and function of the human body. Designed for students in the health-related professions. Acquaints the student with human anatomy, structure and function, and basic disease concepts.BIO 181General Biology I
Sign upBiological concepts emphasizing principles and the interplay of structure and function at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Intended for life sciences, biology, and health-related science majors.BIO 182General Biology II
Sign upBiological concepts emphasizing principles and the interplay of structure and function at the organismal, population, and community levels. Intended for life sciences, biology, and health-related science majors.BIO 201Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Sign upStudies the structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Cannot be used for major credit in the life sciences.BIO 201MHuman Anatomy and Physiology I
Sign upStudies the structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Cannot be used for major credit in the life sciences.BIO 202Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Sign upStudies the structure and function of the human body. Topics include cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic/immune, endocrine, renal, digestive, and reproductive systems. Cannot be used for major credit in the life sciences.BIO 230How Nature Works
Sign upTeaches biology through the lens of function, thereby providing a core understanding in biology for all students, no matter their background. Explores the process of scientific discovery and how biological knowledge can inform other disciplines. Each week investigates a new topic regarding how ecosystems and organisms function--e.g.BIO 250Introduction to Evolution and Medicine
Sign upIntroduces applications of evolutionary biology to medicine. Discusses topics ranging from the evolution of antibiotic resistance to aging, obesity, Alzheimer's disease and cancer using an evolutionary framework to better understand how these diseases/issues came to be, and what can be done to prevent/treat/mitigate these conditions.BIO 282Conceptual Approaches to Biology for Majors II
Sign upBuilds upon established conceptual foundations, covers the themes and concepts underlying organismal biology, with an emphasis on physiology and ecology.BIO 302Cancer--Mother of All Diseases
Sign upHistory of cancer; disease statistics; pathogenesis; diagnosis, treatment and prevention; case studies.BIO 303Plant Diversity and Evolution
Sign upAn examination of the major groups of land plants, emphasizing evolutionary history, comparative data, and phylogenetic methods.BIO 304Plants and Civilization
Sign upPlants and plant products used by people throughout the world. Cultivation, processing, and uses in modern life (beverages, fibers, foods, medicinals, and perfumes).BIO 305Biology Behind the Crime Scene
Sign upExplores biological technology behind forensic techniques like fingerprinting, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and paternity testing.BIO 308Plant Physiology
Sign upConcepts of plant function: carbon metabolism, energy acquisition, regulation of growth and development, stress responses, and water and nutrient uptake.BIO 309Plant Anatomy
Sign upDevelopment and mature structure of tissues of vascular plants; patterns and modifications of the leaf, stem, root, and flower.BIO 313The Flora of Arizona
Sign upOverview of Arizona's flora and plant communities; emphasizes identification, classification, and natural history of the state's native vascular species.BIO 316History of Biology: Conflicts and Controversies
Sign upFocuses on 19th and 20th centuries, considering biology as a discipline. Evolution, problems of heredity, development and cell theory.BIO 317History of Science II
Sign upDevelopment and application of scientific thinking from the 18th century to the present.BIO 318History of Medicine
Sign upScientific study of the human body, changing theories of disease, evolution of practical opinions on treatment, and the emerging institutionalization of medical practice.BIO 320Fundamentals of Ecology
Sign upOrganization, functioning, and development of ecological systems; energy flow; biogeochemical cycling; environmental relations; population dynamics.BIO 321Introductory Ecology Laboratory
Sign upLab and field observations and experiments to test current concepts and theories in ecology.BIO 322Conservation of Biodiversity
Sign upSpecies-level approaches to the protection, management and restoration of biological resources from scientific and policy perspectives.BIO 323Ecosystem Restoration and Management
Sign upEcosystem-level approaches to the protection, management, and restoration of biota and ecosystem processes from local to global scales.BIO 325Oceanography
Sign upIntroduces marine geology, chemistry, and physical and biological oceanography. Methods of oceanic exploration, environmental and social aspects of oceans.BIO 327Evolution of Human Behavior
Sign upExamines how evolutionary theory informs our understanding of human behavior, psychology and culture. Explores evolutionary explanations of human behavioral variation and cultural diversity and the influence of natural selection on shaping human cognition.BIO 328History of Science I
Sign upDevelopment and application of scientific thinking from ancient times through the 17th century.BIO 331Animal Behavior
Sign upTheories of evolutionary, genetic, physiological, and ecological bases of animal behavior.BIO 340General Genetics
Sign upSurveys fundamental principles of genetics--the study of biological inheritance. Specific topics include Mendelian principles, molecular and functional genetics, gene regulation, cytogenetics, gene mapping, genetics of development, complex traits and population genetics.BIO 342General Genetics Laboratory
Sign upExplores general principles of inheritance with special reference to Mendelian, molecular, and computational genetics via lab experiments.BIO 343Genetic Engineering and Society
Sign upIntroduces genetic engineering, with emphasis on applications (transgenic plants and animals, cloning, vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics).BIO 345Evolution
Sign upProcesses of adaptive change and speciation in sexual populations.BIO 351Developmental Biology
Sign upPrinciples of developmental biology, including the development of major organ systems and their underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms. Illustrated mainly using vertebrate examples.BIO 352Laboratory in Vertebrate Developmental Anatomy
Sign upMorphology of representative embryonic and adult vertebrates.BIO 353Cell Biology
Sign upSurveys major topics in cell biology, including structural, biochemical, and molecular aspects of cell function.BIO 354Cell Biology Laboratory
Sign upInvestigational lab using modern molecular and cellular techniques to analyze molecular, biochemical and anatomical traits of cells.BIO 355Introduction to Computational Molecular Biology
Sign upIntroduces the mathematical skills used in molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics.BIO 357Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory concepts and techniques central to cell biology and molecular biology emphasize principles and the interplay of these two sub disciplines. Intended for life sciences, biology and health-related science majors.BIO 360Animal Physiology
Sign upPrinciples and mechanisms of physiological regulation in animals, with a focus on humans.BIO 361Animal Physiology Laboratory
Sign upExperimental lab studies of physiological mechanisms in animals and model systems.BIO 363From Cells to Society: Understanding Complexity
Sign upEquips students with concepts and empirical examples they need to understand the role of complexity in the world around them. Complexity science is based on the fundamental principle that entities and phenomena in the world around us are systems composed of many parts that interact to produce their global characteristics.e. Organisms, (e.BIO 370Vertebrate Zoology
Sign upCharacteristics, classification, evolution, and natural history of the major groups of vertebrate animals.BIO 382Spanish for Biomedical Sciences
Sign upFocuses on developing the communicative skills necessary to engage students with the human aspect of health in Spanish. Students develop cultural and linguistically appropriate skills which address the communication needs across the healthcare continuum, to provide culturally competent services.BIO 385Comparative Invertebrate Zoology
Sign upCharacteristics, life cycles, adaptations, and evolution of invertebrate animals.BIO 386General Entomology
Sign upSpecialized focus on form, activities, and classification of insects.BIO 403Evolutionary Medicine and Global Health
Sign upFundamentally, the practice of medicine is applied biology to improve human health and well-being and is embedded within population and global scales.BIO 405Sonoran Desert Field Botany
Sign upPlants are the most important organisms on the planet and a fundamental knowledge of them is critical for any biological career--especially the fields of conservation, ecology, sustainability and systematics. Arizona is a diverse state and therefore, an ideal place to explore a wide variety of landscapes and their constituent plants.BIO 407Novel Ecosystems
Sign upThis primarily field course challenges preconceptions and received wisdom. Visit and discuss a variety of sites within about one hour's drive of ASU Tempe.BIO 408Advanced Evolutionary Medicine
Sign upExplores the application of the principles of evolution to the fields of medicine and public health and places disease in the context of changing environments, both exposures and the encompassing ecology of life in which an individual is imbedded.BIO 410Techniques in Conservation Biology and Ecology
Sign upLecture, field and laboratory experience in techniques used in conservation biology and ecology. Course is modular, with each module instructed by a discipline-specific expert (e.g., plant ecologist, mammal conservationist, soil ecologist).BIO 411Quantitative Methods in Conservation and Ecology
Sign upQuantitative methods in conservation ecology: develop mathematical models of ecological and natural resource systems and use the models to better understand and inform management of ecosystems.BIO 412Conservation in Practice
Sign upGlobal biodiversity patterns, processes, and conservation; global environmental change; sustainable use of natural resources; emphasizing international approaches to conservation biology.BIO 415Statistical Models for Biology
Sign upStatistical methods applied to biological problems, design of experiments, estimation, significance, analysis of variance, regression, correlation, chi square, and bioassay; the use of computers.BIO 417Experimental Design
Sign upFixed, random, mixed models; crossed and nested factorial designs; balanced and unbalanced data; completely randomized, blocked, repeated measure designs; ANCOVA.BIO 418Soil Ecology
Sign upSoils viewed in an ecosystem context, soil-plant relationships, nutrient budgets, and abiotic factors that influence soil processes.BIO 419Physiological Plant Ecology
Sign upPhysiological and morphological responses and adaptations of plants to their environment, emphasizing mechanisms that influence carbon and water balance, growth, and population distributions.BIO 420Immunology: Molecular and Cellular Foundations
Sign upAntibody/antigen interactions, cellular response, cytokines, immunogenetics, immunoregulation, autoimmunity, psychoneuroimmunology research/medical perspectives.BIO 421Landscape Ecology
Sign upDiscusses how landscape heterogeneity interacts with ecological processes, and implications for biodiversity conservation, resource management, and landscape and urban planning.BIO 422Ecosystem Ecology
Sign upExplores the structure, development and dynamics of ecosystems, with a focus on the exchange of energy and materials between the atmosphere, soils, water, biosphere, and anthro-sphere.BIO 423Population and Community Ecology
Sign upOrganization and dynamics of population and communities. Theoretical and empirical approaches.BIO 425Marine Conservation Ecology
Sign upMarine conservation biology is increasingly important for society, as evidenced by frequent media coverage and the recent report by the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy.BIO 426Limnology
Sign upStructure and function of aquatic ecosystems, with emphasis on freshwater lakes and streams.BIO 427Fire
Sign upA survey of fire on Earth--history, ecology, behavior, and management.BIO 429Human Impacts on Ecosystem Functioning
Sign upExplores our current understanding of how humans are impacting the functioning of ecosystems and how changes in ecosystems would affect provisioning of ecosystem services and ultimately human well-being. The two primary drivers of ecosystem change are growth of the human population and increased consumption per capita.BIO 430Plant Geography
Sign upPlant communities of the world and their interpretation, emphasizing North American plant associations.BIO 431Genes, Development, and Evolution
Sign upContribution of genes, developmental processes, and evolution to pattern of phenotypic variation, including disease.BIO 432Why People Steal, Cheat and Lie
Sign upExplores the ecological and evolutionary causes of selfishness and cooperation in human societies. Students apply biological models to predict patterns of behavior in human populations and evaluate these models with empirical data.BIO 434People and Nature: Ecosystem Services
Sign upExplores the drivers of biodiversity change and the consequences they have for human wellbeing, taking both an ecological and an economic perspective.BIO 436Sociobiology and Behavioral Ecology
Sign upSurveys animal and human social behavior examined from ecological and evolutionary perspectives using theoretical and empirical constructs.BIO 438Marine Biology
Sign upCovers the marine habitat, the organisms that live in it and their ecology, in the open water as well as on the sea floor, from coasts to open sea.BIO 439Computing for Research
Sign upWorks mainly with command-line programs for data analysis, with a major focus on sequence-based analysis. An interactive flipped course, with required hands-on aspects both in class trouble-shooting and for out-of-class assignments where students work on problem-solving and implementation.BIO 440Functional Genomics
Sign upCovers emerging fields of genomics and proteomics. Discusses key technologies and their applications to the study of genomes.BIO 443Applied Molecular Genetics and Genomics
Sign upNature and function of the gene; emphasizes the molecular genetic disease states; molecular biology; regulation of gene expression; genomics.BIO 444Discovering Biodiversity
Sign upCollecting natural history specimens fuels our understanding of biodiversity, its evolutionary history and ecological changes over time. Topics include modern methods for collecting, processing, digitizing and publishing biodiversity data, emphasizing open, standardized information environments.BIO 446Principles of Human Genetics
Sign upMolecular and cellular analysis of the human genome.BIO 448Maternal and Child Health
Sign upExplores how genetics, nutrition, disease ecology, clinical access, legal systems, cultural practices and historical context contribute to maternal and child health. Provides up-to-date information about basic science, public policy and global health of maternal and child health to develop skills translatable in the workforce.BIO 450Advanced Developmental Biology
Sign upCurrent concepts and experimental methods involving differentiation and biosynthetic activities of cells and organisms, with examples from microorganisms, plants, and animals.BIO 451Cell Biotechnology: Cell Culture, Immunocytochemistry and Bioimaging
Sign upFundamentals of creating and maintaining cell culture for the purpose of experimental design and analysis. Working with established cancer-derived cell lines and primary neural disassociated cultures, students perform various experimental techniques for cell imaging preparation and acquisition.BIO 453Animal Histology
Sign upMicroscopic study of animal tissues.BIO 461Comparative Animal Physiology
Sign upA comparative approach to understanding the function of animal physiological systems.BIO 462Endocrine Physiology
Sign upMechanisms of action of hormones; endocrine control of homeostasis, growth, stress responses, and reproduction.BIO 465Neurophysiology
Sign upDetailed treatment of cellular and organismal neurophysiology and nervous system function.BIO 467Neurobiology
Sign upIntroduces major areas of neurobiology, from fundamental cellular and molecular processes through systems neuroscience and neural bases of behavior.BIO 471Ornithology
Sign upBiology of birds.BIO 472Mammalogy
Sign upClassification, structure, habits, ecology, and distribution of mammals, emphasizing North American forms.BIO 474Herpetology
Sign upClassification, structure, habits, ecology and distribution of reptiles and amphibians, emphasizing North American forms.BIO 475Advanced Human Anatomy
Sign upContinues study of the human body. Specifically, explores and differentiates anatomic concepts at an advanced level. Additional didactic assignments designed to facilitate critical evaluation of pathophysiological principles and common misconceptions of human physiology, as well as a capstone presentation project.BIO 476Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Sign upExplores the cellular and molecular neurobiology of the central nervous system across many levels (genetic, molecular, cellular and network) by examining the principles underlying the function of individual neurons and how these principles give rise to integrated neuronal networks.BIO 477Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience
Sign upExplores the functions of the nervous system across many levels (genetic, molecular, cellular and network) in regard to how neural systems produce behavior, and how problems (e.g., injury, disease) of the CNS arise and can be overcome.BIO 479Data Analysis and Visualization in R
Sign upDevelops hands-on skills with the R statistical environment for data wrangling, analysis and visualization. Students complete data analysis and visualization in the R statistical environment and learn how to effectively communicate, interpret and present data.
BME30 courses
BME 100Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
Sign upIntroduces engineering design methods, experimental practices, data gathering, presentation and statistical analysis. Lecture/labs focus on device design and application, including hands-on experience.BME 111Engineering Perspectives on Biological Systems
Sign upBiological concepts for the emerging engineer. Introduces biological and earth systems engineering, materials, structures, fluid mechanics, bioelectricity, and the dynamic, nonlinear nature of nature.BME 121Programming in Biomedical Engineering
Sign upIntroduces computer programming in the context of scientific and engineering problem solving. Topics include loops, functions, pointers, data structures, and algorithms in the context of a biomedical problem.BME 122Statistics for Biomedical Engineers
Sign upIntroduces statistics tests in the context of common biomedical experiments. Students perform basic linear regression and correlation analyses, experiment using power analysis, generate descriptive statistics, and perform statistical tests using statistical software.BME 182Biomedical Engineering Product Design and Development I
Sign upContinuation of hands-on training and implementation of medical device product design and development skills; FDA-regulated U.S.BME 200Conservation Principles in Biomedical Engineering
Sign upApplies bioengineering analysis and problem solving of mass, energy and charge balances to medical and biological systems.BME 210Programming for Biomedical Engineers: Introduction to Computers, Programming and Data
Sign upComputers are ubiquitous tools in all engineering disciplines. Biomedical engineering pushes the limits of computational power in all applications--from small computers embedded in medical devices to large computer clusters used in research projects. Covers the fundamentals of computer architecture and operation, and how to program them.BME 211MATLAB & Mathcad in Biomedical Engineering
Sign upIntroduces the basics of MATLAB and Mathcad programming in the context of biomedical engineering conservation of mass problem solving.BME 213Ethical and Social Dimensions of Biomedical Engineering
Sign upFocuses on embedding biomedical engineering (BME) in its societal and ethical context. Examines the infrastructure that supports biomedical engineering as a field, and identifies key stakeholders in BME and the interests and values they bring to the table.BME 214FDA Regulatory Processes and Technical Communications
Sign upDevelops writing skills to factually and effectively communicate all facets of biomedical product design and development activities that are required to successfully conceive, develop, and launch a medical device into the market place using the FDA quality systems best practices that are utilized by the health care technology industry.BME 235Physiology for Engineers
Sign upPhysiology of the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, endocrine, renal and respiratory systems. Emphasizes use of quantitative methods in understanding physiological systems.BME 282Biomedical Engineering Product Design and Development II
Sign upBME 300Bioengineering Product Design
Sign upThe fundamentals of financial and organizational structure of business and how it influences bioengineering analysis, design and decision making; biomedical ethics and device and drug regulation; and fundamentals of business and technical management.BME 301Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering
Sign upApplications of numerical methods to biomedical engineering problems.BME 316Biomechanics for Biomedical Engineers
Sign upBiomechanics provides conceptual and mathematical tools that are necessary for understanding how living things move. Focuses on human biomechanics with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system.BME 318Biomaterials
Sign upMaterial properties of natural and artificial biomaterials. Tissue and blood biocompatibility. Uses of materials to replace body parts.BME 322Statistics for Biomedical Engineering
Sign upIntroduces parametric and nonparametric statistics tests in the context of common biomedical experiments.BME 331Transport Phenomena for Biomedical Engineering
Sign upTransport phenomena with emphasis on momentum, energy, and mass transport in living systems, medical devices, and other therapeutic/diagnostic applications.BME 340Thermodynamics for Biomedical Engineers
Sign upThermodynamics is a branch of science dealing with processes (chemical or mechanical) and the subsequent energy and mass transfers. Studies whether a process is favorable (possible) or unfavorable (impossible) while assessing energy and mass transfer within each specific stage of the process.BME 350Signals and Systems for Bioengineers
Sign upApplies principles of calculus and ordinary differential equations to analysis and computer processing of biosignals and linear modeling of biosystems.BME 360Control in Biological Systems
Sign upIllustrates the basic principles of control through examples from evolved and synthetic biological systems. Surveying topics including feedback and feedforward control mechanisms, insulation of circuits via modularity, and discovering optimal intervention strategies.BME 362Methods in Molecular and Cellular Biology
Sign upGives junior-level undergraduate students hands-on experience on the methods used in molecular and cellular biology lab, especially methods to engineer or analyze DNA and protein.BME 370Microcomputer Applications in Biomedical Engineering
Sign upUses microcomputers for real-time data collection, analysis, and control of experiments involving actual and simulated physiological systems.BME 382Biomedical Engineering Product Design and Development III
Sign upBME 413Biomedical Instrumentation
Sign upPrinciples of medical instrumentation. Studies of medical diagnostic instruments and techniques for the measurement of physiologic variables in living systems. Both BME 413 and BME 423 must be taken to secure General Studies Maroon L credit.BME 416Advanced Biomechanics
Sign upMechanical properties of bone, muscle, and soft tissue. Static and dynamic analysis of human movement tasks such as locomotion.BME 423Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory
Sign upLab experience with problems, concepts, and techniques of biomedical instrumentation in static and dynamic environments. Both BME 413 and BME 423 must be taken to secure General Studies Maroon L credit.BME 434Applications of Bioengineering Transport Phenomena
Sign upDevelops mathematical models of transport phenomena in physiological systems, medical devices, and pharmacokinetic analysis.BME 465Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Sign upProvides a foundation in the fundamental concepts of magnetic resonance imaging and some applications to measure physiological processes and changes with respect to disease. Incorporates real-time demos using a bench-top MRI system. Several local MR experts present guest lectures on specialized topics.BME 467Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Sign upCovers the fundamentals of engineering and developmental biology concepts relevant to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TERM). Topics covered range from basic cell biology principles to nutrient exchange parameters to cell material interactions that inform engineering design of regenerative strategies.
CEE35 courses
CEE 181Technological, Social, and Sustainable Systems
Sign upIntroduces the importance and role of technological, social, and sustainable systems in the modern world. Provides a framework for the theory and practice of sustainable engineering.CEE 210Engineering Mechanics I: Statics
Sign upForce systems, resultants, equilibrium, distributed forces, area moments, fluid statics, internal forces, friction, and stability.CEE 212Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics
Sign upKinematics and kinetics of particles, translating and rotating coordinate systems, rigid body kinematics, dynamics of systems of particles and rigid bodies, and energy and momentum principles.CEE 213Introduction to Deformable Solids
Sign upStrain-displacement and stress-strain-temperature relations. Stresses and deformations due to axial, shear, torsional and bending moments. Buckling, stability.CEE 241Introduction to Thermodynamics for Civil Engineering
Sign upIntroduces the fundamental principles of thermodynamics with an emphasis on their application in civil engineering. Covers how energy principles influence design and analysis in fields such as building efficiency systems, sustainable construction, geothermal energy and environmental control systems.CEE 281Surveying
Sign upTheory and fieldwork in construction and land surveys.CEE 290Probability and Statistics for Environmental and Civil Data
Sign upIntroduces various types of environmental and civil data; covers fundamental concepts in probability and statistics including probability distributions and descriptive statistics, plotting data, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation, linear regression, experimental design and introduction to time series analysis.CEE 300Engineering Business Practice
Sign upEngineering economic principles, cost/benefit analysis, project financing and delivery, management of engineering design, business practices, ethical and professional responsibilities.CEE 321Structural Analysis and Design
Sign upStatically determinate and indeterminate structures (trusses, beams and frames) by classical and matrix methods. Introduces structural design.CEE 341Fluid Mechanics for Civil and Environmental Engineers
Sign upFundamental concepts in fluid mechanics, including fluid properties, fluid statics and conservation laws of mass, momentum and energy in fluid flows. Covers applications of fluid mechanics to civil engineering in the second part of the course, including flow in closed conduits and open channels.CEE 351Geotechnical Engineering
Sign upIndex properties and engineering characteristics of soils. Compaction, permeability and seepage, compressibility and settlement, and shear strength.CEE 353Civil Engineering Materials
Sign upStructure and behavior of civil engineering materials, including steel, aggregate, concrete, masonry, asphalt, wood, composites. Atomic structure and engineering applications.CEE 361Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Sign upConcepts of air and water pollution; environmental regulation, risk assessment, chemistry, water quality modeling, water and wastewater treatment systems designs.CEE 372Transportation Engineering
Sign upFundamental background of highway and traffic engineering in the areas of planning, design and operations.CEE 384Numerical Methods for Engineers
Sign upNumerical methods and computational tools for selected problems in engineering.CEE 400Earth Systems Engineering and Management
Sign upIntroduces earth systems engineering and management, and the technological, economic and cultural systems underlying the terraformed Earth.CEE 412Pavement Analysis and Design
Sign upDesign of flexible and rigid pavements for highways and airports. Surface, base, and subgrade courses. Cost analysis and pavement selection.CEE 420Steel Structures
Sign upBehavior of structural components and systems. Design of steel members and connections. Load and resistance factor design methods.CEE 421Concrete Structures
Sign upBehavior of concrete structures and the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete members, including footings. Partial design of concrete building system.CEE 423Structural Design
Sign upAnalysis and design of timber structures.CEE 432Developing Software for Engineering Applications
Sign upMatrix and computer applications to structural engineering and structural mechanics. Stiffness and flexibility methods, finite elements, and differences.CEE 440Hydrology
Sign upDescriptive and quantitative hydrology; hydrologic cycle, models, and systems. Rain-runoff models. Hydrologic design. Concepts, properties, and basic equations of groundwater flow. Emphasizes quantitative methods.CEE 441Water Resources Engineering
Sign upApplies the principles of hydraulics and hydrology to the engineering of water resources projects; design and operation of water resources systems; water quality.CEE 452Foundations
Sign upApplies soil mechanics to foundation and retaining wall systems, including bearing capacity, settlement, and lateral earth pressure.CEE 453Earth Structures Engineering
Sign upPrinciples and design considerations of earth structures. Slope stability, compaction, earth retaining structures embankments, and earthen dams.CEE 462Unit Operations in Environmental Engineering
Sign upDesign and operation of unit processes for water and wastewater treatment.CEE 466Urban Water System Design
Sign upCapacity; planning and design of water supply; domestic and storm drainage; and solid waste systems.CEE 467Environmental Health Microbiology
Sign upOverview of the microbiology of natural and human-impacted environment, microbial detection methodologies, waterborne disease outbreaks, risk assessment and regulations.CEE 470Sustainable Environmental Biotechnologies
Sign upIntroduces principles of green chemistry and green engineering and their integration in the design of sustainable bioengineering and biotechnology applications that protect environmental quality and human health.CEE 474Transportation Systems Planning
Sign upTransportation systems modeling procedures, travel characteristics analysis, traffic predictions, transportation systems management, and transit planning methods.CEE 475Highway Geometric Design
Sign upDesign of visible elements of roadway, design controls, at-grade intersections, freeways, and interchanges.CEE 481Civil Engineering Project Management
Sign upCivil engineering project management and administration, planning and scheduling, cost estimating and bidding strategies, financial management, quality control and safety and computer applications.CEE 483Highway Materials, Construction, and Quality
Sign upProperties of highway materials, including aggregates, asphalt concrete, and portland cement concrete; construction practice; material delivery, placement, and compaction; quality control.CEE 485Sustainable Civil and Environmental Systems Engineering
Sign upProvides working knowledge of operations research methodologies, both the traditional and more modern metaheuristic techniques, to evaluate sustainable civil engineering systems and quantitatively evaluate project alternatives involving single or multiple goals.CEE 486Integrated Civil Engineering Design
Sign upRequires completion of a civil engineering design in a simulated practicing engineering environment. Limited to undergraduates in their final semester.
CHE19 courses
CHE 211Introduction to Chemical Processing
Sign upApplies chemical engineering analysis and problem solving to chemical processes material and energy balance methods and skills.CHE 231Introduction to Transport Phenomena I: Fluids
Sign upTransport phenomena, with emphasis on fluid systems.CHE 334Introduction to Transport Phenomena II: Heat and Mass Transfer
Sign upApplies heat and mass transport principles. Design of heat exchangers and continuous contactors.CHE 342Introduction to Applied Chemical Thermodynamics
Sign upApplies conservation and accounting principles with nonideal property estimation techniques.CHE 352Chemical Engineering Lab I
Sign upCHE 384Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers
Sign upStudy and application of numerical methods in solving problems commonly encountered in chemical engineering. Emphasizes chemical engineering applications using MATLAB and Excel. Roots, linear algebraic equations, matrices, curve fitting, differentiation, integration, ordinary and partial differential equations.CHE 432Principles of Chemical Engineering Design
Sign upChemical process hierarchical synthesis, modeling, design and optimization, process flow simulation, separation system design, energy integration, project-scale engineering economics.CHE 433Modern Separations
Sign upDesign of modern separation equipment in chemical engineering other than fractionation.CHE 442Introduction to Chemical Reactor Design
Sign upApplies kinetics to chemical reactor design.CHE 451Chemical Engineering Laboratory II
Sign upOperation, control and design of experimental and industrial process equipment; strengthens abilities in recognizing and understanding key issues associated with lab and process safety; group research projects.CHE 461Process Dynamic Control
Sign upProcess dynamics, instrumentation, and feedback applied to automatic process control.CHE 462Process Design
Sign upApplies economic principles to optimize equipment selection and design; process safety; development and design of process systems.CHE 468Polymer Principles and Processing
Sign upCovers relevant polymer synthesis techniques, molecular and structural characterization methods, elastic deformation and viscoelasticity models related to processing, and block polymer morphology.CHE 469Air Quality Engineering
Sign upChemical and physical processes by which air pollutants are generated and controlled with an emphasis on urban air quality.CHE 473Fuel Cells and Biofuel Cells
Sign upProvides a comprehensive analysis of fuel cell technologies. Begins by discussing the different types of fuel cells and the thermodynamic and kinetic fundamentals that control their performance. Discusses the materials and techniques used to characterize fuel cells.CHE 475Biochemical Engineering
Sign upApplies chemical engineering methods, mass transfer, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena to industrial biotechnology.CHE 477Inorganic Membranes and Thin Films
Sign upSynthesis and properties of various types of inorganic membranes and thin films, with focus on the sol-gel process and its use for synthesis of porous materials and thin films. Inorganic membranes and thin films represent a new research area of great importance for chemical engineers, materials scientists and chemists.CHE 478Biomass Energy Conversion Technology
Sign upFundamentals and applications of biomass conversion process technologies. Gives a brief review on fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics, the chemistry of plant materials and reaction kinetics. Considers both biological and thermochemical processes for the conversion of biomass to biofuels and chemicals.CHE 479Microbial Bioprocess Engineering
Sign upInvestigates the application of basic chemical engineering principles to the design and understanding of biochemical and biological processes. Complements theoretical concepts presented in lectures with the presentation of relevant research topics and/or industrial applications.
CHM43 courses
CHM 101Introductory Chemistry
Sign upElements of general chemistry. Adapted to the needs of students in nursing and kinesiology and those preparing for general chemistry. Recommended for General Studies credit. Cannot be used for major credit in chemical or biochemical sciences.CHM 107Chemistry and Society
Sign upGeneral chemical principles and concepts presented in context of social and technological issues, e.g., energy, pollution, global warming, and others. This lecture course may be combined with the laboratory CHM 108 for those interested in lab credit. Cannot be used for major credit in chemical or biochemical sciences.CHM 108Chemistry and Society Laboratory
Sign upExperiments in chemical principles presented in chemistry and society lectures (CHM 107). Both CHM 107 and CHM 108 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.CHM 111General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors I
Sign upLaboratory in general chemistry for chemistry and biochemistry majors intended to complement CHM 117 lectures. Covers a diverse range of laboratory experiments appropriate to chemistry and biochemistry majors designed to reinforce chemical principles and to develop a broad range of chemical synthesis skills.CHM 112General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors II
Sign upContinuation of CHM 111 laboratory in general chemistry for chemistry and biochemistry majors intended to complement CHM 118 lectures. Covers a diverse range of laboratory experiments appropriate to chemistry and biochemistry majors designed to reinforce chemical principles and to develop a broad range of chemical synthesis skills.CHM 113General Chemistry I
Sign upPrinciples of chemistry. Adapted to the needs of students in the physical, biological, and earth sciences.CHM 114General Chemistry for Engineers
Sign upChemical principles with emphasis toward engineering. Students without high school chemistry or are chemical engineering majors must enroll in the CHM 113, 116 sequence instead of CHM 114.CHM 116General Chemistry II
Sign upContinuation of CHM 113. Equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, descriptive chemistry.CHM 117General Chemistry for Majors I
Sign upLecture in general chemistry for chemistry and biochemistry majors and is complemented by the CHM 111 laboratory course. Covers electronic structure of atoms and molecules, intermolecular forces, bonding models, molecular geometry, physical states of matter, gas laws, and chemistry of condensed matter and modern materials.CHM 118General Chemistry for Majors II
Sign upContinuation of CHM 117 lecture in general chemistry for chemistry and biochemistry majors and is complemented by the CHM 112 laboratory course. Topics include thermodynamics, properties of solutions, chemical equilibrium, aqueous chemistry, acids and bases, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, nuclear chemistry, coordination chemistry.CHM 231Elementary Organic Chemistry
Sign upSurveys organic chemistry, with emphasis on the reactivity of basic functional groups. Both CHM 231 and CHM 235 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.CHM 233General Organic Chemistry I
Sign upChemistry of organic compounds.CHM 234General Organic Chemistry II
Sign upContinuation of CHM 233.CHM 235Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upOrganic chemistry experiments in synthesis, purification, analysis, and identification. Both CHM 231 and CHM 235 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.CHM 237General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Sign upMicroscale organic chemical experiments in separation techniques, synthesis, analysis and identification, and relative reactivity.CHM 238General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Sign upContinuation of CHM 237.CHM 240Mathematical Methods in Chemistry
Sign upIntroduces mathematical/computational methods in chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, quantum chemistry. Mathematical-based computer lab.CHM 302Environmental Chemistry
Sign upExplores major environmental issues, problems, and solutions from analytical and chemistry perspectives.CHM 303Environmental Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upLab in environmental chemistry to complement CHM 302. First-hand experience with sampling methods, analytical techniques, and environmental lab methods. Both CHM 303 and CHM 348 must be taken to secure General Studies Maroon L credit.CHM 325Analytical Chemistry
Sign upAdvanced principles and theory of quantitative analysis, including stoichiometry, equilibria, photometric methods, electrochemistry, separation processes, statistical data analysis and applications to advanced topics in analytical chemistry.CHM 326Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upPractical methods of quantitative analysis for chemistry majors, including titrimetric, gravimetric, and photometric analysis, and analytical separation processes, statistical data analysis, and applications to advanced topics in chemical analysis.CHM 327Instrumental Analysis
Sign upPrinciples of instrumental methods in chemical analysis. Electroanalytical and optical techniques.CHM 328Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
Sign upExperiments in chemical analysis by electroanalytical and optical techniques.CHM 333Organic Chemistry for Majors I
Sign upStructures, reaction mechanisms and kinetics, and systematic syntheses of organic compounds.CHM 334Organic Chemistry for Majors II
Sign upStructures and properties of organic compounds and their relation to reactivity. Reaction mechanisms and synthetic utility of organic compounds.CHM 337Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Majors I
Sign upEmphasizes mechanisms, kinetics, and products of organic reactions.CHM 338Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Majors II
Sign upContinuation of CHM 337.CHM 341Physical Chemistry with a Biological Focus
Sign upThermodynamics, equilibrium, states of matter, solutions and chemical kinetics with a focus on biological systems. For students in biochemical, premedical, biomedical and educational curricula.CHM 343Elementary Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upPhysical chemistry experiments.CHM 345Physical Chemistry I
Sign upIntroduces quantum chemistry with application to electronic structure and dynamics of atoms and molecules.CHM 346Physical Chemistry II
Sign upIntroduces equilibrium and statistical thermodynamics. Laws of thermodynamics, equations of state, multicomponent chemical and phase equilibria, and electrochemistry.CHM 348Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Sign upLab experiments in spectroscopy and computational chemistry. The following must be taken to secure General Studies Maroon L credit: CHM 303 & CHM 348, or CHM 348 & CHM 349 & CHM 452.CHM 349Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
Sign upLab experiments in thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and computational chemistry. CHM 348, CHM 349 and CHM 452 must all be taken to secure General Studies Maroon L credit.CHM 385Oceanography
Sign upIntroduces marine geology, chemistry, and physical and biological oceanography. Methods of oceanic exploration, environmental and social aspects of oceans.CHM 433Bioorganic Chemistry
Sign upDeepens students' understanding of modern organic chemistry, integrating physical principles to connect structure and reactivity, and interpreting differences in reactivity. Explores how organic chemistry is seen 'in action' in biological systems and how these concepts are applied to manipulate biological systems and macromolecules.CHM 435Medicinal Chemistry
Sign upPrinciples of medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. Drug design, synthesis, and mechanism of action.CHM 442Practical NMR Spectroscopy
Sign upCovers the practical operation of NMR spectrometers, common 1H/13C/X nuclei NMR spectroscopy, safety around NMR spectrometers and basic NMR data processing, handling and analysis.CHM 452Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upPreparation and characterization of typical inorganic substances, emphasizing methods and techniques. CHM 348, CHM 349 and CHM 452 must all be taken to secure General Studies Maroon L credit.CHM 453Inorganic Chemistry
Sign upPrinciples and applications of inorganic chemistry.CHM 460Biological Chemistry
Sign upStructure and function of macromolecules and their involvement in the processing of energy and information by living cells.CHM 471Solid-State Chemistry
Sign upCovers crystal structure (symmetry), bonding, properties and applications of natural and synthetic materials, including semiconductors for modern optoelectronic technologies (emitters, detectors and solar cells).CHM 481Geochemistry
Sign upOrigin and distribution of the chemical elements. Geochemical cycles operating in the Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere.CHM 489Field Geochemistry
Sign upExplores field measurements and sampling techniques for environmental systems, focusing on geologic controls of water compositions. Applies chemical principles and analytical techniques to answer questions about environmental systems and processes.
CIS27 courses
CIS 105Computer Applications and Information Technology
Sign upIntroduces business information systems from a business intelligence perspective and the uses of application software with emphasis on database and spreadsheet packages for efficient and effective problem solving.CIS 235Information Systems, Analytics and AI in Business
Sign upSurvey course equips students with the skills to harness technology for creating sustainable business value, focusing on building scalable and agile business infrastructures and platforms. Introduces artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning fundamentals, data analytics principles, process modeling and systems implementation.CIS 236Honors Information Systems, Analytics and AI in Business
Sign upSurvey course equips students with the skills to harness technology for creating sustainable business value, focusing on building scalable and agile business infrastructures and platforms. Introduces artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning fundamentals, data analytics principles, process modeling and systems implementation.CIS 300Web Design and Development
Sign upFocuses on Web site development, including target audience, image presentation, page/content topic organization, site navigational functionality, implementation needs, and future needs. Web site design and development practice using business software products.CIS 308Advanced Excel in Business
Sign upCovers advanced Excel skills using an applied focus on different types of decisions one may analyze using spreadsheet capabilities; graphs and charts to communicate complex analytics; pivot tables to slice and dice data for reporting.CIS 309Business Process Management
Sign upFlow charting, swimlane diagramming, process simulation using modern tool suites. Teaches the types of process evaluation decision analytics most commonly used and covers applied process analysis in a variety of contexts.CIS 310Business Data Visualization
Sign upThe design of insightful business data visualizations and dashboards to improve business decision making. Applies advanced data visualization techniques to make sense of temporal, geospatial, topical and network business data while also making it easier to digest and utilize for business users.CIS 311Business Agile Project Management
Sign upOverview of project management emphasizing the fundamentals, analytics and value that support project decision making. Covers how and why projects are selected within organizations, the purpose of projects, and the way that they should be properly managed using industry best practices and frameworks.CIS 312Business Mobile Commerce and Monetization
Sign upTeaches students the entire mobile commerce process starting with recognizing what it is, what it does, how to build it and the business value of it. Familiarizes students with software development platforms and ecosystems, strategies for development and deployment, and monetization strategies.CIS 313Location Analytics in Business
Sign upUnderstands location intelligence via visualization and analyses of geo-spatial data to enhance business insights and decision making. Teaches how location analytics can offer better insights and decision-making support for business by analyzing geo-referenced data with GIS application software such as ArcGIS Online.CIS 315Business Data Analytics
Sign upCIS 340Business Information System Development I
Sign upSystems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) tools, techniques and methodologies used to plan and analyze the needs of modern business information system development.CIS 345Business Information System Development II
Sign upProvides a clear understanding of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) tools, techniques and methodologies used to design, implement and support modern business information systems development.CIS 360Business Database Concepts
Sign upDatabase theory, design, and application, including the entity-relationship model; the relational, hierarchical, and network database models; and query languages.CIS 401Managing Cyber Risks in Enterprise Business Processes
Sign upCovers the activities, decisions, risks and controls associated with enterprise business processes. Specific focus on the activities in the sales-to-cash (revenue cycle) and purchase-to-pay (expenditure cycle) processes. Students understand how IT enables performing those processes more efficiently and effectively.CIS 402Privacy, Ethics and Compliance Issues
Sign upCovers the activities, mechanisms and challenges associated with implementing the principles of privacy into corporate structures. Also provides an overview of the privacy regulatory landscapes as well as emerging challenges with privacy.CIS 404Programming for Analytics and AI in Business
Sign upPython programming for data extraction and transformation, data preparation for machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) processing, application and interpretation of machine learning algorithms, and visualizing data patterns and prediction outputs programmatically with a focus on utilizing these tools in business applications.CIS 405Business Intelligence
Sign upBusiness intelligence (BI) is a term describing a broad category of applications, technologies, architectures and processes for gathering, storing, accessing and analyzing data to provide business users with timely information to enable better insights into project and process management and evidence-based decision making.CIS 406AI Foundations in Business
Sign upCovers the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in today's business landscape. Students learn how to integrate AI into business strategy and operations to optimize workflows, enhance operational performance and outcomes, and drive innovation.CIS 407Business Database Systems Development
Sign upFocuses on business database and data warehousing systems, development and management. Topics include capturing business requirements using data modeling, SQL, data security, operational and analytical data stores and data integrity.CIS 409Business Data Warehouses and Dimensional Modeling
Sign upSQL, stored procedures and data warehouse architectures; data warehouse requirements definition, design and analysis; overview of the steps in building information-enabled business models; role of data warehousing in data mining and analytics.CIS 412Business Machine Learning
Sign upFundamental concepts of machine learning with a focus on its applications in the business domain. Explores the core concepts of different machine learning algorithms in both supervised and unsupervised learning, and applies them to solve complex problems in a variety of industries, from medical diagnostics to credit default prediction.CIS 415Big Data and AI in Business
Sign upPlatforms and architectures for building and working with large-scale structured, unstructured and multidimensional data sources and systems with a focus on utilizing these tools in business applications.CIS 425Web Technologies for the Enterprise
Sign upModern Web application technologies for the enterprise. Covers development of Web applications for handling business transactions and strategies including the use of cloud-based applications.CIS 430Mobile Platforms for Business
Sign upMobile application development for the enterprise to address mobile transactions and consumer engagement. Covers business frameworks, app development; and management of devices, applications and services in today's multi-platform environment.CIS 446Data and Technology Governance in Business
Sign upCovers the fundamentals of data and technology governance in the business context. Focuses on key governance frameworks for data analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud platforms and cybersecurity, aligning these frameworks with broader business objectives.CIS 450Enterprise Analytics
Sign upModel lifecycle analysis, analytics governance, aligning governance, aligning firm and analytics strategy, big data security issues, enterprise search, applied projects.
CNE19 courses
CNE 210Engineering Mechanics I: Statics
Sign upForce systems, resultants, equilibrium, distributed forces, area moments, fluid statics, internal forces, friction, and stability.CNE 212Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics
Sign upKinematics and kinetics of particles, translating and rotating coordinate systems, rigid body kinematics, dynamics of systems of particles and rigid bodies, and energy and momentum principles.CNE 213Introduction to Deformable Solids
Sign upStrain-displacement and stress-strain-temperature relations. Stresses and deformations due to axial, shear, torsional and bending moments. Buckling, stability.CNE 241Surveying
Sign upTheory and fieldwork in construction and land surveys.CNE 243Heavy Construction Equipment, Methods and Materials
Sign upEmphasizes horizontal construction. Fleet operations, maintenance programs, methods and procedures to construct tunnels, roads, dams and the excavation of buildings.CNE 271Construction Safety
Sign upSafety procedures and equipment. OSHA requirements for construction. Biological aspects of construction safety.CNE 321Structural Analysis and Design
Sign upStatically determinate and indeterminate structures (trusses, beams and frames) by classical and matrix methods. Introduces structural design.CNE 351Geotechnical Engineering
Sign upIndex properties and engineering characteristics of soils. Compaction, permeability and seepage, compressibility and settlement, and shear strength.CNE 353Civil Engineering Materials
Sign upStructure and behavior of civil engineering materials, including steel, aggregate, concrete, masonry, asphalt, wood, composites. Atomic structure and engineering applications.CNE 383Construction Estimating
Sign upAnalyzes construction drawings and specifications. Utilizes advanced technical and ethical practices in estimating process. Quantity surveying techniques for CSI divisions.CNE 400Earth Systems Engineering and Management
Sign upIntroduces earth systems engineering and management, and the technological, economic and cultural systems underlying the terraformed Earth.CNE 421Concrete Structures
Sign upBehavior of concrete structures and the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete members, including footings. Partial design of concrete building system.CNE 450Geotechnical Applications for Construction
Sign upSoil formation, engineering properties and use as building materials. Soil's influence on construction of built environment, including specifications and biological aspects.CNE 452Foundations
Sign upApplies soil mechanics to foundation and retaining wall systems, including bearing capacity, settlement, and lateral earth pressure.CNE 453Construction Technology
Sign upBuilding information modeling, including current computer programs and technology planning strategies for advanced project deliveries.CNE 455Construction Project Management
Sign upAdvanced topics in administrative procedures, planning processes, and coordination required to successfully complete construction projects on time and budget.CNE 486Integrated Civil Engineering Design
Sign upRequires completion of a civil engineering design in a simulated practicing engineering environment. Limited to undergraduates in their final semester.CNE 495Construction Planning and Scheduling
Sign upVarious network methods of project scheduling, such as AOA, AON Pert, bar-charting, line-of-balance and VPM techniques. Microcomputers used for scheduling, resource allocation and time/cost analysis.CNE 496Construction Contract Administration
Sign upSurveys administrative procedures of general and subcontractors. Studies documentation, claims, arbitration, litigation, bonding, insurance and indemnification. Discusses ethical practices.
COM96 courses
COM 100Introduction to Human Communication
Sign upTopics-oriented introduction to basic theories, dimensions, and concepts of human communicative interaction and behavior.COM 110Elements of Interpersonal Communication
Sign upIntroduces fundamental concepts and skills related to interpersonal communication.COM 124Media and Culture
Sign upIntroduces contemporary intercultural issues as expressed through various media in American society.COM 201Career Explorations in Communication
Sign upMajoring in communication provides students the foundation for exploring many different career paths. Communication majors develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving, public speaking, team building and collaboration, written communication and data analysis, all of which can be applied to many different careers.COM 207Critical Thinking and Writing in Communication
Sign upIntroduction to theories, problems and approaches to understanding human communication, with an emphasis on critical thinking and writing.COM 222Argumentation
Sign upPhilosophical and theoretical foundations of argumentation, including a comparison of models of advocacy and evidence.COM 225Public Speaking and Presentations
Sign upSkill-based course focusing on learning techniques for effective public speaking and professional presentations.COM 230Teamwork and Collaboration
Sign upSkills and best practices for effective small group communication including leadership, problem-solving, collaboration and decision-making.COM 235Disability, Justice and Advocacy
Sign upOverarching history of the disability rights movement and how it is similar to and different from other civil and rights movements. Examines how policies and activism are interconnected within this movement, in addition to looking at other human categories related to disabilities such as gender, sexuality, race and socioeconomic status.COM 241Introduction to Performance Studies
Sign upFocuses on developing skills in performance related to storytelling, interpretation and the presentation of literature and other material.COM 250Communication and the Workplace
Sign upIntroduces the study of communication in the workplace, including topics such as successful organizational communication strategies, supervisor and peer relationships, workplace conflict, new media and technology, professionalism, organizational morale, work-life well-being and employee socialization.COM 259Communication in Business and the Professions
Sign upInterpersonal, group and public communication in business and professional organizations.COM 263Communication Across Cultures and Global Engagement
Sign upIntroductory concepts and skills for improving awareness and communication among persons from different racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.COM 277Sport Communication
Sign upExplores, synthesizes and evaluates the connection between communication and sport by examining the role and place of sport in community building, identity formation and media representations.COM 281Communication Activities
Sign upParticipation in forensics or interpretation cocurricular activities.COM 300Communication in Interdisciplinary Studies
Sign upExamines and analyzes communication in the context of other academic disciplines. Open to BIS majors only.COM 301Computer Applications for Careers in Communication
Sign upEarning a communication major helps prepare students for many different career paths. Communication majors develop valuable skills that help interact effectively across various contexts, including in teams, interpersonal and professional relationships, and various cultures and communities.COM 302Military and Veterans in Media and Arts
Sign upCOM 308Communication Research Strategies
Sign upCovers various methods used to conduct communication research.COM 309Rhetorical, Interpretive, and Critical Methods in Communication
Sign upExamines humanistic and qualitative approaches to communication. Introduces textual, interactional and ethnographic methods.COM 310Communication in Interpersonal Relationships
Sign upTakes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding communication in developing and established relationships, such as those between romantic partners, friends and family members.COM 312Communication, Conflict, and Negotiation
Sign upTheories and strategies of communication relevant to the management of conflicts and the conduct of negotiations.COM 314Inner-City Families: The Cycle of Poverty
Sign upExamines issues and concerns that confront inner-city families. Blends theory and application. From a theoretical perspective, examines issues that affect families who live in the inner city (e.g., race and poverty), as well as specific skills and programmatic elements that are needed to work with families in an urban setting.COM 316Gender and Communication
Sign upIntroduces gender-related communication. Examines verbal, nonverbal and paralinguistic differences and similarities within social, psychological and historic perspectives.COM 317Nonverbal Communication
Sign upStudy of communication using space, time, movement, facial expression, touch, appearance, smell, environment, objects, voice and gender/cultural variables.COM 319Persuasion and Social Influence
Sign upVariables that influence and modify attitudes and behaviors of message senders and receivers, including analysis of theories, research and current problems.COM 320Communication and Consumerism
Sign upCritical evaluation of messages designed for public consumption. Perceiving, evaluating and responding to political, social and commercial communication.COM 321Rhetorical Theory and Research
Sign upHistorical development of rhetorical theory and research in communication, from classical antiquity to the present.COM 323Communication Approaches to Popular Culture
Sign upCritical analysis of popular culture within social and political contexts; emphasizes multicultural influences and representations in everyday life.COM 324Rhetoric and Media Criticism
Sign upCritical examination of media arts, including cinema, television, and video. Applies rhetorical, textual, and interpretive methods of criticism.COM 325Advanced Public Speaking and Presentations
Sign upSocial and pragmatic aspects of public speaking as a communicative system; strategies of rhetorical theory and the presentation of forms of public communication.COM 326Court Room Oratory
Sign upIncreases knowledge and appreciation of the role of communication in the development of legal and public policies.COM 327Civil Communication
Sign upOffers a theoretical understanding of civil communication and methods for applying civil communication practices in a variety of contexts.COM 328Communicating Science
Sign upApplies the fundamentals of public speaking and communication theory to technical and scientific presentations. Prepares students to communicate science and technology subject matter through presentations to the general public. Students adapt complex messages for a variety of audiences through traditional and multimodal presentations.COM 335Acting for the Camera
Sign upDesigned for students who are interested in pursuing a career in front of the camera, and students who are more generally interested in the arts and desire a better understanding of the commercial and film acting industry.COM 339Creating Dramatic Works: Page to Stage to Screen
Sign upPractical study of writing, directing, acting and performance techniques essential for the creation of theatrical works for stage, television and theatrical film presentation.COM 341Social Contexts for Performance
Sign upAdaptation and performance of literature for the community outside the university. Research into the practical uses of performed literature.COM 342Oral History and Storytelling
Sign upExamines the formation of culture and history through research, presentations, the collection of oral history, and the telling of stories.COM 353Professional Communication
Sign upIntroduces both verbal and written professional communication styles and technologies in preparation for communication-related internships and careers.COM 362Urban Communication: Reinventing the Latinx City
Sign upExplores and reflects on the impact of mediated representations of Latinx ethnic enclaves in the configuration of notions of community, citizenship and sense of belonging. Also looks at the role of media in identity formation as a way of engaging and challenging cultural, social and political ideologies and struggles in urban contexts.COM 363Latinxs and the Media
Sign upThe rapid growth of Latinx-media within the United States (U.S.), and transnational/regional media in the Americas, is unprecedented. Examines the production, distribution, and consumption of Latinx Media and images in the U.S.COM 364Culture and Communication: Foundations in Communicology
Sign upExplores how human communication is lived, embodied and shaped in culture. Covers communicology--the study of human discourse in everyday life. Students learn to understand communication not just as words or signs, but as meaningful action shaped by identity, relationships and cultural systems.COM 371Language, Culture and Communication
Sign upCultural influences of language on communication, including social functions of language, bilingualism, biculturalism and bidialectism.COM 377Communication, Terrorism and National Security
Sign upSurveys strategic communication and its relationship to terrorism challenges facing the United States and the rest of the world. Begins with a look at language and definitions, how strategic communication functions are traditionally conceptualized, and the scope and extent of the terrorism problem.COM 382Classroom Apprenticeship
Sign upNongraded credit for students extending their experience with a content area by assisting with classroom supervision in other COM courses.COM 400Communication in Professions
Sign upSpecialized study of communication processes in professional and organizational settings.COM 401Career Preparation and Self Development in Communication
Sign upEquips students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to successfully apply for jobs and internships in the dynamic field of communication. Explores the diverse career options available to communication majors and prepares students to navigate the job market with confidence.COM 403Intercultural Business Communication
Sign upCovers basic concepts, principles and skills for improving communication across cultural differences in business contexts.COM 404Research Apprenticeship
Sign upDirect research experience on faculty projects. Student/faculty match based on interests.COM 407Qualitative Data Analysis in Communication
Sign upExamines qualitative communication approaches to collecting and analyzing texts, interviews, fieldwork, user experiences and visual data.COM 408Quantitative Data Analysis in Communication
Sign upQuantitative communication research, including techniques for collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting numerical data.COM 410Advanced Interpersonal Communication
Sign upAdvanced course focused on gaining a deeper understanding of interpersonal communication concepts and theories and how they apply to various contexts.COM 411Communication in the Family
Sign upBroad overview of communication issues found in marriage and family life, focusing on current topics concerning communication in the family.COM 413Resilient Relationships and Communities
Sign upExplores resilience in individuals, relationships and communities, placing specific emphasis on the psychological, social and cultural factors that determine how people cope, recover and even thrive after experiencing major adversity or disruption and how resilience is defined, enacted and sustained through communication.COM 414Crisis Communication
Sign upRole of communication in crisis development and intervention.COM 415Risk Communication
Sign upUnderstanding how risk is constructed and assessed across social spheres, developing familiarity with dominant approaches to framing risk and the principles and professional practices of risk communication.COM 416Gender and Race in the Media
Sign upExplores how the mass media constructs gender and race and perpetuates views of minorities and varied nationalities.COM 417Communication and Aging
Sign upCritical study of changes in human communicative patterns through the later adult years, with attention on intergenerational relationships and self-concept functions.COM 419Propaganda, Persuasion and Public Opinion
Sign upCritically explores persuasion, propaganda and their impact on public opinion through philosophical, historical and communicative perspectives. Students engage both foundational theories and contemporary case studies to understand how propaganda differs from persuasion in purpose, ethics and institutional use.COM 420Rhetoric and Community Advocacy
Sign upCritical rhetorical study of local communities and advocacy, including fieldwork guided by rhetorical theory; the intersection of media, rhetoric and advocacy; and reflexivity in rhetorical fieldwork. Examines rhetoric in the context of community advocacy and through participant observation within social controversies.COM 421Rhetoric of Social Issues
Sign upCritical rhetorical study of significant speakers and speeches on social issues of the past and present.COM 422Advanced Argumentation
Sign upAdvanced study of argumentation theories and research as applied to public forums including: political, business, and legal contexts.COM 423Facilitating Collaboration and Dialogue
Sign upExplores processes of collaboration, dialogue, deliberation and participative decision making.COM 424Television Studies and Criticism
Sign upSurveys critical and historical approaches to television as a medium; to television research; and to television's effects.COM 426Political Communication
Sign upTheories and criticism of political communication; including campaigns, mass persuasion, propaganda, and speeches. Emphasizes rhetorical approaches.COM 427Crime and Media
Sign upExamines the relationships among crime and discourse, media representations of crime and criminals, and the structural deficiencies in society that perpetuate relations of domination and oppression based on class, race, gender and sexuality.COM 428Graphic Novels and Popular Culture
Sign upRhetorical analysis, with a focus on the graphic novel as both persuasive product and practice. Explores the communicative, persuasive and cultural effects of this medium and specifically offers vocabulary and tools for critically viewing its influence on popular culture.COM 429Visual Communication and Semiotics
Sign upCritical analysis of visual forms of mediated communication including film, television and photography. Considers the political and aesthetic dimensions of images.COM 430Leadership in Group Communication
Sign upTheory and process of leadership in group communication, emphasizing philosophical foundations, contemporary research, and applications to group situations.COM 432Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Sign upExamines various communication processes related to forgiveness and reconciliation with a focus on constructive, prosocial responses to interpersonal relationship hurt and disappointment.COM 435Disability and Communication Advocacy
Sign upDisability advocacy historically and in the contemporary context. Historical and legal approaches to disability advocacy helps frame students' interrogation of contemporary disability advocacy issues and movements.COM 441Performance Studies
Sign upTheory, practice, and criticism of texts in performance. Emphasizes the interaction among performer, text, audience, and context.COM 442Identity, Performance, and Human Communication
Sign upExplores communication dimensions of self and others as performance. Examines topics that include gender, race, sexuality, age, and ethnicity through performance.COM 445Narrative Performance
Sign upTheory and practice of performing narrative texts (e.g., prose fiction, oral histories, diaries, essays, letters). Includes scripting, directing, and the rhetorical analysis of storytelling.COM 446Performance of Literature Written by Women
Sign upExplores, through performance and critical writing, literature written by women.COM 450Organizational Communication
Sign upOffers advanced exploration of organizational communication principles through analyses of scholarship and contemporary case studies. Topics include workplace culture, networking, leadership, management, nonprofits, virtual organizing, work-life balance, organizational change, power, control and ethics.COM 451Communication and Work Relationships
Sign upCommunication principles and practices associated with supervisory, peer, and client relationships.COM 452Communication and the Art of Happiness
Sign upExamines how communication behaviors relate to constructing happiness and wellbeing. Topics include gratitude, forgiveness, social support, appreciation, social networks and communicative contagion of mood intersecting with issues of dyadic, group and organizational communication.COM 453Communication Training and Development
Sign upExamines the procedures and types of communication training and development in business, industry, and government.COM 454Rhetorical and Critical Approaches to Public Relations
Sign upAn historical and contemporary account of how public relations messages build corporate identities and persuade audiences by shaping public values.COM 455Surveillance and Popular Culture
Sign upSurveys representations of surveillance in popular culture.COM 456Political Communication Campaigns
Sign upTheory and research related to political campaign communication. The persuasive process of political campaigning, the role of the media, the candidate and image creation.COM 457New Media
Sign upExplores how new communication and information technologies affect communication and culture.COM 458Media and Everyday Life
Sign upConsiders media in the routine, habitual and somewhat unconscious aspects of our lives, particularly mobile media transported in and out of public and private spaces.COM 459Theory and Methods of Social Media Networks
Sign upA network-based perspective plays an increasingly important role in our understanding of contemporary communication process of which much has shifted from a hierarchical, densely bounded group basis to a personalized, lateral network. Covers theories and computerized methods that help understand online network structure.COM 463Intercultural Communication for Global Leadership and Collaboration
Sign upExamines communication between people of different cultural backgrounds, with emphasis on equipping students to navigate and lead in global contexts.COM 464Communicative Sexualities
Sign upExplores how communication shapes sexuality and sexual experience. Examines everyday communication in interpersonal, group, cultural and intercultural contexts as the force through which meanings of sexuality are created.COM 465Intercultural Communication Workshop
Sign upExperientially based study of communication between members of different cultures designed to help students improve their intercultural communication skills.COM 467Digital Rhetoric
Sign upCritical rhetorical study of intersection of public advocacy, deliberation, argumentation and digital media. Examines a variety of digital media as they intersect with theories of rhetoric. Explores digital technology through a blending of criticism upon and creation of digital artifacts.COM 468Communicating with Artificial Intelligence
Sign upExplores the evolving landscape of human-AI interaction through the lens of communication and rhetorical theory. Students critically examine how artificial intelligence systems--ranging from chatbots, social robots, to recommendation engines--shape and are shaped by persuasive strategies, relational dynamics and public discourse.COM 471Global Media and Cultural Identity
Sign upExplores theory and practices of global media production, dissemination and consumption. Surveys the ways in which local, regional and global sociocultural and political forces interplay to shape cultural identities and media consumption.COM 472Science Public Relations
Sign upStudents learn about the role of public relations in science, the types of organizations that communicate science, and the opportunities and challenges they face. Covers the theoretical foundations of science communication and public relations and how to apply theory and research to the public relations planning process.COM 477Sport, Culture, and Discourses
Sign upIntroduces sport as a global economic and cultural force, and as a foundational discourse experienced largely through media. Facilitates the understanding of sport as a major cultural and socializing institution and, thus, as a key site for the construction of knowledge, understandings, ideologies, and identities.COM 482Communication, Instruction and Training
Sign upExplores instructional communication practices applied to professional training settings. Considers verbal, nonverbal and technological aspects of instructional communication with an emphasis on training professional and community audiences.COM 485Communication Portfolio
Sign upIntensive small-group, topically focused, variable-content course that integrates research and study for advanced students within the major.COM 497Honors Colloquium
Sign upA class emphasizing discussion, written and/or oral presentation by students, and active participation.
CON36 courses
CON 100Introduction to Construction
Sign upIntroduces construction industry sectors and professionals. Additional content includes developing personal competencies required of construction professionals.CON 101Construction and Culture: a Built Environment
Sign upAnalyzes the cultural context of construction, emphasizing its centrality in the evolution and expansion of built environments as expressions of ethical and historical value systems.CON 106Introduction to Concrete Materials for the Built Environment
Sign upEffects of concrete-making materials (aggregates, cements, admixtures, etc.) on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete. Discusses concrete mixture proportioning along with the calculations and statistical analysis of strength testing.CON 201Global Construction Workforce
Sign upOffers a thorough understanding of the complexities of labor relations in the global construction industry. Develops the skills necessary to analyze, critique and contribute to discussions on global social, economic and political systems.CON 221Applied Statics
Sign upVectors, forces and moments, force systems, equilibrium, analysis of basic structures and structural components, friction, centroids and moments of inertia.CON 223Strength of Materials
Sign upAnalyzes strength and rigidity of structural members in resisting applied forces. Stress, strain, shear, moment, deflections, combined stresses and connections.CON 241Surveying
Sign upTheory and fieldwork in construction and land surveys.CON 243Heavy Construction Equipment, Methods and Materials
Sign upEmphasizes horizontal construction. Fleet operations, maintenance programs, methods and procedures to construct tunnels, roads, dams and the excavation of buildings.CON 244Working Drawing Analysis
Sign upProvides the ability to read and understand architectural plans; to understand drawing symbols, dimensions, abbreviations and terms.CON 251Computer Applications for Construction
Sign upApplies the computer as a problem-solving tool for the constructor. Uses spreadsheets, information management and multimedia software.CON 252Building Construction Methods, Materials, and Equipment
Sign upEmphasizes Vertical construction. Methods, materials, codes and equipment used in building construction corresponding to the division of the CSI Master Format.CON 271Construction Safety
Sign upSafety procedures and equipment. OSHA requirements for construction. Biological aspects of construction safety.CON 273Electrical Construction Fundamentals and Project Management
Sign upElectrical construction, design, estimating, scheduling and project management. Electrical safety, blueprints and symbols, theory, sequence of installation. National Electrical Code (NEC).CON 310Testing of Materials for Construction
Sign upStructural and behavioral characteristics, engineering properties, measurements and application of construction materials.CON 343Advanced Heavy Equipment Operations
Sign upReviews the principles of horizontal construction. Emphasizes fleet operations, maintenance programs, methods and procedures to construct tunnels, roads, dams and the excavation of buildings.CON 345Mechanical Systems
Sign upDesign parameters and equipment related to heating and cooling systems for mechanical construction. Biorelated aspects of mechanical systems.CON 383Construction Estimating
Sign upAnalyzes construction drawings and specifications. Utilizes advanced technical and ethical practices in estimating process. Quantity surveying techniques for CSI divisions.CON 384Environmental Aspects of Heavy Construction
Sign upMethods, measures and analysis related to control of erosion, dust generation and storm water discharge during projects.CON 424Structural Design
Sign upEconomic use of concrete, steel, and wood in building and engineered structures. Design of beams, columns, concrete formwork and connections.CON 441Public Works Capital Construction
Sign upPractices and policies employed in delivering capital construction projects by government agencies at various levels. The full lifecycle of the typical public works capital construction project from planning, through design and construction, to operations and maintenance.CON 446Construction Branding and Business Development
Sign upProvides key marketing practices to include strategic planning, marketing collateral, networking, business development and interview preparation for project pursuits. Covers all aspects of service-based marketing topics and practices.CON 448Sustainable Construction
Sign upStudies the principles associated with sustainable construction: problem definition, definition of sustainability, measures of sustainability, examination of current industry practices, financial and resource impacts of sustainable construction, independent student investigation.CON 450Geotechnical Applications for Construction
Sign upSoil formation, engineering properties and use as building materials. Soil's influence on construction of built environment, including specifications and biological aspects.CON 451Project Delivery Methods
Sign upStudies design and construction interaction; the RFP (request for proposal) and RFQ (request for quote) process; risk allocation issues; developing successful project proposals, procurement and selection.CON 453Construction Technology
Sign upBuilding information modeling, including current computer programs and technology planning strategies for advanced project deliveries.CON 454Trenchless Construction Methods
Sign upTheory and practice of trenchless construction methods. Types of equipment, roles of site personnel, engineering design, contractual issues and safety. Lecture, class projects, and site visits. Knowledge of heavy construction equipment, methods and materials required to be successful in this course.CON 455Construction Project Management
Sign upAdvanced topics in administrative procedures, planning processes, and coordination required to successfully complete construction projects on time and budget.CON 457Principles of Leadership for Project Managers
Sign upIndividual, organizational and process/structure leadership in project setting. Four-step leadership transformational model for project leaders. Project leadership tools and applications to motivation, conflict management, team building and delegation of risk.CON 465Deductive Logic, Leadership and Industry Structure
Sign upSimple, logical explanations of construction and other industries. State-of-the-art supply chain, profit maximizing and efficient practices.CON 467Advanced Procurement Systems
Sign upDevelopment of multicriteria decision procurement model for selecting the performing contractor.CON 483Advanced Building Estimating
Sign upConcepts of pricing and markup, development of historic costs, life cycle costing, change order and conceptual estimating.CON 486Infrastructure Construction Estimating
Sign upMethods analysis and cost estimation for construction of highways, bridges, tunnels, dams and other engineering works.CON 487Project Controls
Sign upProject staff roles and responsibilities, project documentation process and control, project control processes to manage quality, schedule and budget, quantity tracking and earned value management, and financial management of a construction project.CON 488Heavy Construction Earthworks
Sign upGeotechnical issues with respect to foundation grading, forming and location for various types of infrastructure and transportation projects. Also includes streets, highway and embankment developments, retaining wall system, mechanically stabilized earth walls, and required quality control methods for these activities.CON 495Construction Planning and Scheduling
Sign upVarious network methods of project scheduling, such as AOA, AON Pert, bar-charting, line-of-balance and VPM techniques. Microcomputers used for scheduling, resource allocation and time/cost analysis.CON 496Construction Contract Administration
Sign upSurveys administrative procedures of general and subcontractors. Studies documentation, claims, arbitration, litigation, bonding, insurance and indemnification. Discusses ethical practices.
CPI15 courses
CPI 101Introduction to Informatics
Sign upConcepts, tools, techniques, and applications of informatics. Includes overview of programming, data management, visualization, modeling, and social implications.CPI 111Game Development I
Sign upIntroduces video game design, art theory, and concepts as they apply to video game development. Basic art principles used in game development. Covers the fundamental video game art principles of 2-D and 3-D composition, color theory, modeling, and lighting techniques.CPI 200Mathematical Foundations of Informatics
Sign upPractical introduction to the mathematics necessary for studies in informatics. Topics include discrete math, analytic geometry, calculus and linear algebra.CPI 211Game Development II
Sign upIntroduces the basics of 3D game development by using a game engine. Focuses on the pipeline of 3D game development including environment and contents creation, scripting to control components, and graphics user interfaces development. Develops several 3D games for multi platforms.CPI 220Applied Data Structures and Algorithms
Sign upThorough grounding in applied knowledge and skills related to algorithms and data structures used in the development of software designed to solve complex problems. Overview of computational and critical thinking skills that can be called upon to analyze and solve complex problems in multiple domains.CPI 221Advanced Object-Oriented Principles Using Java
Sign upAdvanced object-oriented programming using the Java language. Design concepts and problem solving.CPI 310Web-Based Information Management Systems
Sign upRelational database design, entity-relationship modeling, relational algebra, SQL, database access through Web, Web data management, introduction to XML, fundamentals of Web application development, Web server architectures, lecture, in-class lab activities.CPI 311Game Engine Development
Sign upState-of-the-art techniques for computer game design and programming with an emphasis on 3-D graphics and interaction. Focuses on a practical, example-driven approach to learning the unique art of 3-D game development.CPI 321Fundamentals of Game Art
Sign upIntroduces art theory and concepts as they apply to video game development. Covers 2-D and 3-D composition, color theory, modeling, and lighting techniques. Demonstrates practical application of these art fundamentals in establishing style guides, concept art, storyboards, and in-game assets.CPI 350Evaluation of Informatics Systems
Sign upMethods for evaluation of informatics systems, including design of computational and human experiments, ethnography, and analytic techniques.CPI 360Decision Making and Problem Solving
Sign upPractical use of database systems, computer graphics, and modeling to inform decision making.CPI 411Graphics for Games
Sign upExamines real-time rendering of high-quality interactive graphics. Studies advances in graphics hardware and algorithms that make this possible. Examples of techniques and topics include nonphotorealistic rendering, occlusion culling, level of detail, terrain rendering, shadow generation, image-based rendering and physical simulation.CPI 4213-D Modeling and Texturing
Sign upProvides working knowledge of 3-D modeling, texture mapping, and paint concepts for the creation of 3-D video games art assets. Students work on concepts such as 3-D lighting, high polygon mesh rendering, and various third-party software and how to integrate them into the asset production pipeline.CPI 460Intelligent Interactive Instructional Systems
Sign upIntelligent interactive instructional systems serve as tutors, as learning companions or both. Covers their design, the technology that powers them, the learning theories that motivate them and results from experimental evaluations. Emphasizes intelligent tutoring systems, as they are a more mature technology.CPI 462Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds
Sign upAlso introduces virtual world building using Unity 3D.
CSE48 courses
CSE 100Principles of Programming with C++
Sign upPrinciples of problem solving using C++, algorithm design, structured programming, fundamental algorithms and techniques, and computer systems concepts. Social and ethical responsibility.CSE 101Introduction to Computer Science and Programming for Non-Computer Science Majors
Sign upIntroduces students to the fundamental concepts of computer science (CS) and programming. Computers are a ubiquitous part of our lives every day. Delivers the knowledge and skill necessary to realize these advantages.CSE 110Principles of Programming
Sign upConcepts of problem solving using an object-oriented programming language, algorithm design, structured programming, fundamental algorithms and techniques.CSE 120Digital Design Fundamentals
Sign upNumber systems, conversion methods, binary and complement arithmetic, Boolean algebra, circuit minimization, ROMs, PLAs, flipflops, synchronous sequential circuits.CSE 180Computing, Data and AI Literacy
Sign upStudents develop fluency in leveraging artificial intelligence and digital tools to solve problems through computational thinking, while building critical literacy in evaluating and integrating emerging technologies.CSE 205Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures
Sign upProblem solving by programming with an object-oriented programming language. Introduces data structures. Overview of computer science topics.CSE 220Programming for Computer Engineering
Sign upIntroduction to C/C++, systems programming, and concurrency.CSE 225Introduction to Modern Computing Systems
Sign upAn overview of modern computing systems emphasizing the understanding of computer components, client-server architectures, cloud computing and intelligent systems.CSE 230Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming
Sign upRegister-level computer organization. Instruction set architecture. Assembly language. Processor organization and design. Memory organization. IO programming. Exception/interrupt handling.CSE 240Introduction to Programming Languages
Sign upIntroduces the procedural, object-oriented, functional and declarative languages.CSE 259Logic in Computer Science
Sign upLogic has been called the calculus of computer science. The argument is that logic plays a fundamental role in computer science, similar to that played by calculus in physical sciences and other engineering disciplines.CSE 300Ethics for the Information Age
Sign upHistory of computing, ethical frameworks, networked communication, intellectual property, privacy, security, computer reliability, professional ethical responsibilities, and automation and globalization.CSE 301Computing Ethics
Sign upEthics for computing majors: history of computing, intellectual property, privacy, ethical frameworks, professional ethical responsibilities and risks of computer-based systems.CSE 302Circuits for Computer Engineers
Sign upCovers circuit theory and practical applications to elementary circuit analysis concepts. Digital systems need to be electrically analyzed to determine whether they will perform to a specific speed or face signal integrity problems. Focuses on analyzing electrical circuits with the basis on digital system performance limitations.CSE 310Data Structures and Algorithms
Sign upAdvanced data structures and algorithms, including stacks, queues, trees (B, B+, AVL) and graphs. Searching for graphs, hashing, external sorting.CSE 320Design and Synthesis of Digital Hardware
Sign upDesign and synthesis of digital hardware with hardware description language, computer-aided design tools, and programmable devices.CSE 325Embedded Microprocessor Systems
Sign upSystem-level programming and analysis of embedded microprocessors systems. Fundamental concepts of digital system design for embedded system applications.CSE 330Operating Systems
Sign upOperating system structure and services, processor scheduling, concurrent processes, synchronization techniques, memory management, virtual memory, input/output, storage management and file systems.CSE 335Principles of Mobile Application Development
Sign upCSE 340Principles of Programming Languages
Sign upFormal syntactic and semantic descriptions, compilation and implementation issues, and theoretical foundations for several programming paradigms.CSE 355Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science
Sign upIntroduces formal language theory and automata, Turing machines, decidability/undecidability, recursive function theory and complexity theory.CSE 360Introduction to Software Engineering
Sign upSoftware life cycle models; project management, team development environments and methodologies; software architectures; quality assurance and standards; legal, ethical issues.CSE 365Information Assurance
Sign upConcepts of information assurance (IA); basic IA techniques, policies, risk management, administration, legal and ethics issues.CSE 408Multimedia Information Systems
Sign upDesign, use and applications of multimedia systems. Introduces acquisition, compression, storage, retrieval and presentation of data from different media such as images, text, voice and alphanumeric.CSE 412Database Management
Sign upIntroduces DBMS concepts. Data models and languages. Relational database theory. Database security/integrity and concurrency.CSE 414Advanced Database Concepts
Sign upObject-oriented data modeling, advanced relational features, JDBC and Web access to databases, XML and databases, object-oriented databases, and object-relational databases.CSE 420Fundamentals of Computer Architecture
Sign upPerformance metrics and analysis; instruction set architectures (RISC, CISC, VLIW); single-cycle and pipelined processor design; pipeline hazards and data forwarding; out-of-order execution; branch prediction; memory hierarchy; DRAM; cache design; virtual memory; GPU architecture and CUDA programming.CSE 434Computer Networks
Sign upNetwork architecture and protocols, principles of network applications, socket programming, flow and congestion control, switching and routing, link-layer technologies, traffic capture and analysis, security.CSE 438Embedded Systems Programming
Sign upDevelopment of embedded system software, I/O handlers, and multiple threaded programs. Scheduling algorithms. Embedded software structures. Real-time operating system.CSE 440Compiler Construction I
Sign upIntroduces programming language implementation. Implementation strategies such as compilation, interpretation, and translation. Major compilation phases such as lexical analysis, semantic analysis, optimization, and code generation.CSE 445Distributed Software Development
Sign upDistributed system architectures and design, service-oriented computing, and frameworks for development of distributed applications and software components.CSE 446Software Integration and Engineering
Sign upSoftware development using architecture design, composition, workflow, services, data resources, data representations, data management, and development tools.CSE 450Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Sign upDesign and analysis of computer algorithms using analytical and empirical methods; complexity measures, design methodologies and survey of important algorithms.CSE 460Software Analysis and Design
Sign upObject-oriented and structured analysis and design; software architecture and design patterns; component-based development; software safety and reliability.CSE 463Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
Sign upDesign, evaluate and implement interactive software intended for human use.CSE 464Software Quality Assurance and Testing
Sign upCSE 466Computer Systems Security
Sign upCountermeasures to attacks to computer systems from miscreants (or hackers) and basic topics of cryptography and network security.CSE 467Data and Information Security
Sign upBasic concepts of security and privacy, data and database security, access controls, trust models, watermarking, and private information retrieval.CSE 468Computer Network Security
Sign upPractical network security exposure and hands-on experience about basic security concepts, case studies and useful tools.CSE 469Computer and Network Forensics
Sign upIdentification, extraction, documentation, interpretation, and preservation of computer media for evidentiary purposes, file system forensics, and network forensics.CSE 470Computer Graphics
Sign upIntroduces basic concepts of interactive computer graphics, realistic rendering, and 3-D viewing.CSE 471Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Sign upState space search, heuristic search, games, knowledge representation techniques, expert systems and automated reasoning.CSE 472Social Media Mining
Sign upNetwork measures, social network analysis, network models, random graphs, small-world model, power laws, data mining, influence and homophily, information diffusion, epidemics, behavioral analysis, recommendation in social media, community detection.CSE 474Mobile Robotics
Sign upAims to make accessible to undergraduate students a principled and mathematically sound approach to the design of algorithms for robots. Students acquire the mathematical foundations that are required for the implementation and analysis of algorithms for robotic applications through homework problems and a final project.CSE 475Foundations of Machine Learning
Sign upMachine learning techniques: supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and neural networks and deep learning.CSE 476Introduction to Natural Language Processing
Sign upPrinciples of natural language processing, including fundamental goals, tasks and methodologies from bag-of-words to large language models.CSE 477Introduction to Computer-Aided Geometric Design
Sign upIntroduces basic concepts of 3-D computer geometry, including curves, surfaces, meshes.CSE 478Foundations of Data Visualization
Sign upTechniques and algorithms for creating effective visualizations based on principles from graphic design, visual art, perceptual psychology and cognitive science to enhance the understanding of complex data.
DAT7 courses
DAT 250Data Science and Society
Sign upExamines quantitative literacy from a data and evidence driven perspective. Looks at the literature behind vaccines, climate, and other contentious topics where there is a wealth of scientific literature and yet these areas are still hotly debated.DAT 300Mathematical Tools for Data Science
Sign upCovers the core mathematical topics that underpin data science as well as the key algorithms used for modern data analysis and how to implement them in Python.DAT 301Exploring Data in R and Python
Sign upFocuses on the exploration of the types of data typically encountered in modern data science, such as text data, spatial data, and time series data. Uses various statistical techniques to gain insight into the structure of the data, including graphical visualization, linear regression, trees and clustering.DAT 401Statistical Modeling and Inference for Data Science
Sign upCovers the basic statistical concepts underlying data science as well as some of the major methods. Includes fundamental ideas such as the key idea in predictive modeling is the bias-variance tradeoff, and cross validation is the basic approach for dealing with the bias-variance tradeoff.DAT 402Machine Learning for Data Science
Sign upConcerns the key modern approaches for uncovering high-dimensional complex structure in data. Topics include regularized regression, ensemble methods with trees, deep neural nets, clustering and dimension reduction and state space modeling.DAT 431Industry Tools for Data Science
Sign upFocuses on introducing data science tools that are currently used in private industry. Topics include database structures, SQL and additional tools that access, manipulate, visualize, store and analyze data including, but not limited to: MS Access, Alteryx, Tableau.DAT 435Exploration and Analysis of Environmental Data
Sign upSurvey of data science tools applied to environmental topics including climate change, energy, agriculture and ecology, using both Python and R (emphasis on Python). Introduces fundamentals of climate science, carbon accounting and environmental footprint analysis using datasets available through the U.S.
EEE42 courses
EEE 120Digital Design Fundamentals
Sign upNumber systems, conversion methods, binary and complement arithmetic, Boolean algebra, circuit minimization, ROMs, PLAs, flipflops, synchronous sequential circuits.EEE 202Circuits I
Sign upPrinciples for analyzing linear and nonlinear circuits. Uses SPICE and MATLAB. Design and measurement of linear analog electrical systems.EEE 203Signals and Systems I
Sign upIntroduces continuous and discrete time signal and system analysis, linear systems, Fourier, and z-transforms.EEE 230Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming
Sign upRegister-level computer organization. Instruction set architecture. Assembly language. Processor organization and design. Memory organization. IO programming. Exception/interrupt handling.EEE 241Fundamentals of Electromagnetics
Sign upVector analysis, differential operators, fourier analysis, scalar, vector fields, electro/magneto statics, time-varying fields, boundary value problems, dielectric, magnetic materials, Maxwell's equations.EEE 304Signals and Systems II
Sign upCommunication, signal processing, control systems, continuous, discrete transforms, sampling theorem, analog, digital modulation, filter design, signal processing applications, state space.EEE 307Signal Processing for Digital Culture
Sign upSignal processing for non-majors. Digital filters, Fourier and z transform, DFT and FFT, digital signal processing computing, interdisciplinary DSP applications.EEE 333Hardware Design Languages and Programmable Logic
Sign upDevelops digital logic with modern practices of hardware description languages. Emphasizes usage, synthesis of digital systems for programmable logic, VLSI.EEE 334Circuits II
Sign upDesign of analog and digital circuits. Diodes/BJTs/Mosfets. Digital and analog circuit building blocks. Fundamentals of mixed signal circuits.EEE 335Analog and Digital Circuits
Sign upAnalog, digital microelectronic circuits and systems. Amplifiers, frequency response, gate sizing, timing analysis, sequential digital circuits.EEE 341Engineering Electromagnetics
Sign upTime-varying electromagnetic fields, waves in homogeneous and stratified media, transmission lines, waveguides and cavity resonators, radiation and antennas.EEE 350Random Signal Analysis
Sign upProbabilistic and statistical analysis as applied to electrical signals and systems.EEE 352Properties of Electronic Materials
Sign upSchrodinger's wave equation, potential barrier problems, bonds of crystals, the band theory of solids, semiconductors, superconductor dielectric and magnetic properties.EEE 360Energy Systems and Power Electronics
Sign upConventional and alternate energy sources for power systems, three-phase analysis, AC generators, transformers, induction, DC motors, power electronic speed control.EEE 404Real-Time DSP Systems
Sign upDigital signal processors, translating signals and systems concepts into real-time multimedia and communications applications, real-time algorithms.EEE 405Machine Learning Basics with Deployment to FPGAs
Sign upMachine learning has become an important element in many areas of engineering. Provides a good mathematical background and gives experience with using key packages and methods in Machine Learning (ML). FPGAs provide an efficient method to deploy machine leaning models. Students are not required to purchase an FPGA; units are available.EEE 407Digital Signal Processing
Sign upTime and frequency domain analysis, difference equations, z-transform, FIR and IIR digital filter design, discrete Fourier transform, FFT, and random sequences.EEE 419Python for Rapid Engineering Solutions
Sign upRapid engineering solutions using Python libraries and functions readily available on the internet.EEE 425Digital Systems and Circuits
Sign upDigital logic gate analysis and design. Propagation delay times, fan out, power dissipation, noise margins. Design of MOS and bipolar logic families, including NMOS, CMOS, standard and advanced TTL, ECL, and BiCMOS. Inverter, combinational and sequential logic circuit design, MOS memories, VLSI circuits. Computer simulations using PSPICE.EEE 433Analog Integrated Circuits
Sign upAnalysis, design, and applications of modern analog circuits using integrated bipolar and field-effect transistor technologies.EEE 434Quantum Mechanics for Engineers
Sign upAngular momentum, wave packets, Schroedinger wave equation, probability, problems in one dimension, principles of wave mechanics, scattering, tunneling, central forces, angular momentum, hydrogen atom, perturbation theory, variational techniques.EEE 435Fundamentals of CMOS and MEMS
Sign upIntroduces basic CMOS processing and fabrication tools. Covers the fundamentals of thermal oxidation, CVD, implantation, diffusion and process integration.EEE 436Fundamentals of Solid-State Devices
Sign upSemiconductor fundamentals, pn junctions, metal-semiconductor contacts, metal-oxide-semiconductor capacitors and field-effect transistors, bipolar junction transistors.EEE 437Optoelectronics
Sign upBasic operating principles of various types of optoelectronic devices that play important roles in commercial and communication electronics; light-emitting diodes, injection lasers, and photodetectors.EEE 439Semiconductor Facilities and Cleanroom Practices
Sign upMicrocontamination, controlled environments, cleanroom layout and systems, modeling, codes and legislation, ultrapure water, production materials, personnel and operations, hazard management, advanced concepts.EEE 443Antennas for Wireless Communications
Sign upFundamental parameters; radiation integrals; wireless systems; wire, loop, and microstrip antennas; antenna arrays; smart antennas; ground effects; multipath.EEE 445Microwaves
Sign upWaveguides; circuit theory for waveguiding systems; microwave devices, systems, and energy sources; striplines and microstrips; impedance matching transformers; measurements.EEE 448Fiber Optics
Sign upPrinciples of fiber-optic communications.EEE 455Communication Systems
Sign upSignal analysis techniques applied to the operation of electrical communication systems. Introduction to and overview of modern digital and analog communications.EEE 459Communication Networks
Sign upFundamentals of communication networks. Study of Seven-Layer OSI model. Focus on functionality and performance of protocols used in communication networks.EEE 460Nuclear Power Engineering
Sign upRadioactivity and decay. Radiation interactions and dose. Nuclear reaction, fission and fusion theory. Fission reactors, four factor formula, moderation. Nuclear power, TMI, Chernobyl. Nuclear fuel cycle.EEE 462Nuclear Proliferation, Security and Safeguards
Sign upNuclear proliferation and nonproliferation. Nuclear weapons, dirty bombs and nuclear materials. Radioactivity, radiation, fission and fusion. Nuclear fuel cycle: enrichment, reactors and reprocessing. Nuclear weapon physical and biological effects. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), weapons testing and nuclear latency.EEE 463Electrical Power Plants
Sign upGeneration of electric power using fossil, nuclear, and renewable, including solar, geothermal, wind, hydroelectric, biomass and ocean, energy sources. Power plant thermal cycle analysis. Cogeneration and combined cycles. Economics, operations, and design of electric power stations. Energy storage.EEE 465Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
Sign upPhotovoltaics for production of electricity from solar energy. The grand energy challenge. Solar radiation and utilization. Fundamentals of semiconductors for photovoltaics: crystal structures, band theory, doping, carrier statistics, optical absorption, and p-n junctions. Current solar cell technologies.EEE 470Electric Power Devices
Sign upAnalyzes devices used for short circuit protection, including circuit breakers, relays, and current and voltage transducers. Protection against switching and lightning over voltages. Insulation coordination.EEE 471Power System Analysis
Sign upReview of transmission line parameter calculation. Zero sequence impedance, symmetrical components for fault analysis, short circuit calculation, review of power flow analysis, power system stability, and power system control concepts.EEE 472Power Electronics and Power Management
Sign upPrinciples of switch mode power conversion, analysis, design and control of dc-dc converters, PWM rectifiers and inverters, power management, power electronics applications in information technology, renewable energy systems, motion control and lighting.EEE 473Electrical Machinery
Sign upOperating principles, modeling and speed control of DC, brushless DC, and AC machines; power converters for DC and AC motors drives.EEE 480Feedback Systems
Sign upAnalysis and design of linear feedback systems. Frequency response and root locus techniques, series compensation, and state variable feedback.EEE 481Computer-Controlled Systems
Sign upImplements computer-based, embedded, control systems using MATLAB xPC Target toolbox. Small-scale, representative projects demonstrate theoretical issues and provide hands-on expertise.EEE 488Senior Design Laboratory I
Sign upDesign process: research, concept, feasibility, simulation, specifications, benchmarking and proposal generation. Technical communications and team skills enrichment.EEE 489Senior Design Laboratory II
Sign upImplement, evaluate, and document EEE 488 design. Social, economic, and safety considerations. Technical communications and team skills enrichment.
EGR43 courses
EGR 101Foundations of Engineering Design Project I
Sign upIntroduces engineering as a profession, critical thinking in engineering design and modeling, team dynamics, engineering communication.EGR 102Foundations of Engineering Design Project II
Sign upDevelopment and experimental verification of engineering models, engineering design, data acquisition, critical analysis of data, introduction to CADD, engineering communications.EGR 216Engineering Electrical Fundamentals
Sign upIntroduces modeling of electrical systems using mathematical and scientific principles. Covers electrical circuit analysis techniques including Kirchhoff's and Ohm's laws, series and parallel circuit elements, equivalent elements and circuits and nodal analysis. These techniques are developed for DC, AC and transient conditions.EGR 217Engineering Mechanics Fundamentals
Sign upProvides a foundation in the theory and principles of statics and dynamics. Examines the effect of forces acting on particles and rigid bodies. Extensively uses vector mechanics. Statics addresses the topics of equilibrium in two and three dimensions, to include distributed loads, trusses, frames, friction and the moment of inertia.EGR 218Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Sign upApplies material properties and manufacturing processes to the design and fabrication of engineered artifacts.EGR 219Computational Modeling of Engineering Systems
Sign upIntroduces computing that develops software to find solutions to engineering problems. Students write and document code to solve problems in data acquisition, modeling of physical systems, and optimization.EGR 280Engineering Statistics
Sign upApplications-oriented introduction to statistics with computer-based experience using statistical software for formulating and solving engineering problems.EGR 309Clean Energy Systems Project I
Sign upAddresses clean energy systems that span electrical, mechanical and related hybrid areas. Focuses on various types of clean energy systems such as photovoltaics, fuel cells, wind energy and solar heating, and the technology associated with such systems.EGR 313Mechanical Systems Project II
Sign upApplies design principles to conceptualize, implement and characterize a fluid and/or thermodynamic system in a project setting.EGR 319Clean Energy Systems Project II
Sign upDelivered through lectures, hands-on assignments and projects where students develop their own electric vehicle (EV) models and simulations. Students learn the use of Matlab/Simulink to conduct system-level modeling and analysis. Uses model-based system engineering to design complex EV architectures and optimize systems.EGR 321Water Resource Systems
Sign upFundamentals of water supply and surface water hydrology in the context of the engineering, design and analysis of water resources systems. Places particular emphasis on those aspects of water systems that apply in the context of the developing world as well as in the context of environmentally sustainable systems.EGR 325Water and Wastewater Treatment
Sign upEssential elements of aquatic chemistry, water pollution and water and wastewater treatment technologies. Provides a fundamental basis for understanding sustainable water and wastewater treatment processes and their design considerations.EGR 330Design of Electrical Systems
Sign upOverview of electrical system architectures and components used in design of smart electrical and electromechanical systems.EGR 334Analog-Digital Interface
Sign upSignal processing and operational tools that lie between sensors and digital data processors developed from a system perspective. Includes selection, deployment and analysis of sensors, analog signal processors and converters as well as their appropriate power supplies and the impact of all these components on system performance and cost.EGR 338Microcontrollers in Smart Systems
Sign upMicrocontroller implementation of smart systems. Microcontrollers applied to control dynamic systems, including the interface with sensors and actuators as well as developing simple open- and closed-loop control laws.EGR 340Engineering Thermo-Fluids I
Sign upFirst and second laws of thermodynamics, systems, processes, equations of state, property tables. Fluid statics, conservation of momentum, Bernoulli's equation, applications.EGR 343Mechanics of Solid Materials
Sign upStudies strength and physical performance, such as deformations and load-carrying capacity, of natural and artificial solid structures.EGR 360Concepts in Automotive Engineering
Sign upFundamental engineering principles as they apply to the design of ground vehicles used for the transportation of individuals or materials.EGR 363Automotive Powertrains and Thermal Systems
Sign upInternal combustion engine (ICE) design in the context of automotive systems and heat management in vehicle systems, including thermal design of engine and transmission cooling systems.EGR 370Welding Survey
Sign upTheory and practical application of the most widely used industrial welding processes; introductory welding, fundamental welding metallurgy, weldment design and weld cost estimating; lab experiences using SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, RSW, SW, OFC, OAW, PAC and brazing. Aligns with the American Welding Society (AWS) SENSE standards.EGR 371Best Practices for Humanitarian Engineering
Sign upTechnological and process-based best practices for engineering students to gain applied competence in low-cost and low-tech appropriate methods and technologies for small-scale technical problems in local and international humanitarian development contexts.EGR 375Clean Energy Systems: Fundamentals and Integration
Sign upProvides foundational knowledge and experience in the various technical areas that contribute to the design, development and analysis of clean energy systems. Focuses on technical fundamentals, economic and social aspects of clean energy systems with emphasis on solar photovoltaics, batteries, hydrogen economy and fuel cells.EGR 376Electric Vehicles and Mobility: Components and Systems
Sign upFocuses on understanding the functionality and design optimization of electric powertrain of electric vehicles (EVs). The major components inside an EV include electric motor, power inverter, drive circuit, battery, battery management system, sensors and encoders.EGR 380CADD and Solid Modeling
Sign upUses 3D solid modeling software to model mechanical parts and produce valid engineering drawings, including use of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.EGR 425Unit Treatment Technologies and Systems
Sign upAddresses fundamental concepts of unit treatment technologies and the scientific and engineering principles that govern the proper design, operation and management of these systems. Course is divided into two overlapping major categories of unit treatment technologies: air-pollution controls and soils/groundwater remediation.EGR 426Integrated Solid Waste Systems
Sign upAddresses the fundamental concepts of solid waste, pathways and transformation processes following the from cradle-to-grave approach. Follows the life of the solid waste from point of generation, reclamation and treatment to point of disposal. Emphasizes describing the present solid waste systems as an integrative set of functional units.EGR 427Principles of Hazardous Waste and Materials
Sign upTrains future environmental engineers and professionals in fundamental hazardous waste and materials concepts. Gains knowledge about the hazardous waste enforcement processes.EGR 430Design, Fabrication, and Architecture of Electronic Devices
Sign upComprehensive introduction to the design, operation, production and application of the most common semiconductor devices and categories of integrated circuit. Demonstrates the close interaction among materials, semiconductor physics and circuit performance, especially in terms of the applications and economics of digital systems.EGR 431Power Management
Sign upDevices and techniques to supply and manage power in electrical systems.EGR 432Engineering Thermo-Fluids II
Sign upThermodynamic analysis of mixtures and power cycles. Design and analysis of fluid systems, conduction heat transfer, and introduction to convection and radiation.EGR 433Transforms and Systems Modeling
Sign upState-space and transform-domain modeling and analysis of electrical and electromechanical systems.EGR 438RF Systems
Sign upApplies fundamental principles of electromagnetics to design and analyze engineered RF systems and applications. Introduces and describes transmission lines, Smith Charts, s-parameters, waves in free space, reflection and refraction and their use in engineering systems.EGR 440Power Electronic Converters and Systems
Sign upEGR 444Engineering Design
Sign upApplies fundamentals of mechanics in analysis and synthesis of machine components and systems, with emphasis on stress and failure.EGR 445Mechanical Engineering Systems
Sign upDesign and modeling of multicomponent electromechanical systems. Applications of computers, controllers, electronics using system hardware and software development.EGR 455Robotic Systems I
Sign upAnalysis and design of robotic systems focusing on kinematics, dynamics, coordinate transformations and modeling.EGR 456Robotic Systems II
Sign upDesign of robotic systems focusing on dynamics, modeling and controlling a robot.EGR 463Vehicle Electrical Systems and Hybrid Systems
Sign upBasic theory and operation of hybrid electric drive systems of motor vehicles. Covers fundamentals of next generation electrification including: batteries technology, charging, power electronic operation. Emphasizes the principals of HEV energy management strategies and HEV modeling fundamentals.EGR 465Ground Vehicle Dynamics
Sign upBasic understanding of vehicle dynamics principles and a sufficient knowledge to analyze vehicle dynamic performance and associated chassis system design concepts. Understanding of various dynamical equations of motion governing vehicle behavior as well as computer simulation.EGR 468Clean Transportation Systems
Sign upComprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in electric vehicles (EVs), automated vehicles (AVs), connected vehicles and intelligent transportation systems (ITS), alongside pertinent social, environmental and regulatory discussions. Focuses on understanding the integration, design and optimization of sustainable mobility systems.EGR 475Alternative Energy
Sign upCovers basic principles, thermodynamics and economics of alternative energy conversion technologies including solar photovoltaics, concentrating solar, wind, biomass, nuclear, fuel cells and energy storage. Briefly discusses conventional heat and power systems as they pertain to alternative energy integration.EGR 476Microgrid Design and Operation
Sign upDesign, modeling, integration, operation and maintenance of microgrids. Simulation-based design is coupled with hands-on integration to provide a comprehensive approach to microgrid systems.EGR 478Applied Photovoltaics
Sign upOverview of solar radiation, operating principles of photovoltaics, qualitative analysis on influencing parameters, market trends, basics of PV systems.
ENG213 courses
ENG 101First-Year Composition
Sign upDiscovers, organizes and develops ideas in relation to the writer's purpose, subject and audience. Emphasizes modes of written discourse and effective use of rhetorical principles.ENG 102First-Year Composition
Sign upCritical reading and writing; emphasizes strategies of academic discourse. Research paper required.ENG 105Advanced First-Year Composition
Sign upConcentrated composition course for students with superior writing skills; intensive reading; research papers; logical and rhetorical effectiveness.ENG 107First-Year Composition
Sign upFor students for whom English is not the native language. Combines classroom and supplemental instruction to teach academic genres of writing, including definition, summary and analysis. Students for whom English is their first language should enroll in ENG 101.ENG 108First-Year Composition
Sign upFor students for whom English is not the native language. Critical reading and writing; emphasizes strategies of academic discourse. Research writing required. Satisfies graduation requirement of ENG 102.ENG 110Approaching Big Problems
Sign upExamines how language helps to shape important issues and big questions in the world today. By studying the process of meaning-making, students work toward understanding these issues better and answering these questions.ENG 130Prototyping Dreams
Sign upHow do you build your dreams? Explores speculative design and inspirational prototyping as a way to imagine and organize worlds. These prototypes do not have to be functional or material, but they must be functional stories, effectively communicating the creator's vision with others.ENG 200Critical Reading and Writing About Literature
Sign upIntroduces the terminology, methods, and objectives of the study of literature, with practice in interpretation and evaluation.ENG 201World Literature to 1500
Sign upClassical and medieval periods. Selections from the great literature of the world in translation and lectures on the cultural background.ENG 202World Literature, 1500 to Present
Sign upRenaissance and modern periods. Selections from the great literature of the world in translation and lectures on the cultural background.ENG 203Introduction to Health Humanities
Sign upIntroduces the field of health humanities. Through readings in cultural studies of literature and other media, history of medicine, bioethics, disability studies, cross-cultural and global health, and related scholarly areas, introduces some of the fundamental challenges and debates in this growing interdisciplinary field.ENG 204Topics in Contemporary Literature
Sign upTopics in contemporary literature, which may include narrative and medicine.ENG 205Why Writing Matters
Sign upFrom fan fiction to business proposals, from recipes to radio scripts, writing takes countless forms. These texts may seem worlds apart, but they all share something in common: writing as a purposeful, adaptable tool for communication.ENG 206Introduction to Literary Studies
Sign upIntroduces the terminology, methods and objectives for interpreting and writing about literary and cultural texts.ENG 207Elements of English Language and Cultures I
Sign upEnglish communication and cultural awareness for international users of English. Relies on the many contexts of English use around the world to teach aspects of grammar, reading, writing, listening and speaking.ENG 208Elements of English Language and Cultures II
Sign upEnglish communication and cultural awareness for international users of English. Relies on the many contexts of English use around the world to teach aspects of grammar, reading, writing, listening and speaking.ENG 210Introduction to Creative Writing
Sign upBeginning creative writing in genres other than poetry and fiction.ENG 211Introduction to English Studies
Sign upIntroduces key terms and conventions for analyzing and interpreting diverse literary and cultural texts.ENG 213Introduction to the Study of Language
Sign upLanguage as code; phonetics, phonology, morphology and syntax; the lexicon; language acquisition; sociolinguistics.ENG 214English Grammar and Usage
Sign upFundamentals of English grammar (word and phrase structure), English usage (punctuation, grammatical correctness), and grammatical and usage theory.ENG 215Strategies of Academic Writing
Sign upAdvanced course in techniques of analyzing and writing academic expository prose. Writing is research based.ENG 216Persuasive Writing on Public Issues
Sign upAdvanced course in techniques of analyzing and writing persuasive arguments addressing topics of current public interest. Papers are research based.ENG 217Writing Reflective Essays
Sign upCritical examination of the influences discourse has on formation of identity; narrative analyses of self and culture.ENG 218Writing About Literature
Sign upAdvanced writing course requiring analytical and expository essays about fiction, poetry, and drama.ENG 220Gender, Media and Culture
Sign upIntroduction to gender and the media including magazines, films, advertising, new media, and other popular culture forms.ENG 221English Literature to 1800
Sign upMedieval, Renaissance and 18th-century literature. Emphasizes major writers and their works in their literary and historical contexts.ENG 222English Literature, 1800 to Present
Sign upRomantic, Victorian and 20th-century literature. Emphasizes major writers and their works in their literary and historical contexts.ENG 228Introduction to Shakespeare
Sign upGuides students to explore, understand and appreciate the works of William Shakespeare. Students become familiar and comfortable with the historical background and literary and social contexts of the selected works.ENG 229Love and Lust in Medieval Literature
Sign upThe medieval period, roughly 600-1500, cannot reasonably be called the 'dark ages. Explores medieval literature, noting the astonishing differences from our own time, as well as surprising similarities. Western civilization, our own 21st century, for better or for worse, is indebted to the love and lust of the medievals.ENG 230Introduction to Film Studies
Sign upIntroduces the style and cultural significance of feature films.ENG 235Introduction to Contemporary Theory
Sign upIntroduces key ideas and concepts in contemporary critical and cultural theory. And then there's the 'trans' domains--transnationalism, transgender studies and transhumanism--which, like so many contemporary theoretical formations opens up new perspectives on where and how we live, who we are and even what we are.ENG 240Introduction to Narrative Studies
Sign upIntroduces the fundamental concepts of narrative theory, such as plot, setting, character, symbolism, genre and point of view, examined across different platforms.ENG 241Literatures of the United States to 1860
Sign upSurveys literary movements and genres from colonization to the Civil War.ENG 242Literatures of the United States, 1860 to Present
Sign upSurveys literary movements and genres from the Civil War to the present.ENG 243Introduction to Writing Family History
Sign upInterdisciplinary writing course on theories, methodologies and issues in writing family history.ENG 244Introduction to Researching Family History
Sign upIntroduces research methods in family history.ENG 245Popular Culture Issues
Sign upSelected topics in various forms of popular culture related to written texts.ENG 251Reading as a Writer
Sign upReading and writing go hand in hand. Offers an opportunity to read a diverse selection of contemporary authors and aesthetics with attention toward elements of craft that support both creative and critical writing.ENG 281Introduction to Creative Nonfiction
Sign upWhat is creative nonfiction? We might think of nonfiction as memoir, essay, philosophy, journalism, travel or nature writing, true crime, technical writing, history, biography and so on; in other words, writing wherein the ostensible intention is to provide information to the reader.g.ENG 287Beginning Creative Writing Workshop in Poetry
Sign upBeginning writing of poetry.ENG 288Beginning Creative Writing Workshop in Fiction
Sign upBeginning writing of fiction.ENG 300Your Degree in the World
Sign upInquiry-driven course where students examine the place of an English degree within a larger humanities context, and explore the kinds of work they can do in the world with their education.ENG 301Writing for the Professions
Sign upAdvanced practice in writing and editing expository prose. Primarily for preprofessional majors.ENG 302Business Writing
Sign upAdvanced interdisciplinary writing course designed to improve the workplace writing competence of W. P. Carey School of Business professional and preprofessional students. Lecture, discussion, case studies, cooperative learning, interactive, Internet, student presentations.ENG 303Classical Backgrounds of English Literature
Sign upReadings of Greek and Latin literature in translation as they relate to literature in English.ENG 304Critical Theories and Methods
Sign upCovers ideas and concepts in contemporary critical and cultural theory.ENG 305Interpretive Theory
Sign upDevelops interpretive practices necessary for English studies.ENG 307Writing Science Fiction
Sign upWriting science fiction, primarily the short story.ENG 308Form and History/Culture
Sign upExamines how literary and rhetorical forms are situated both historically and culturally.ENG 309Rhetoric for Writers
Sign upStudents identify, analyze and employ key concepts and theories of rhetoric to understand and compose written texts.ENG 310Intermediate Creative Writing
Sign upIntermediate creative writing in genres other than poetry, fiction, or science fiction.ENG 311Persuasive Writing
Sign upAdvanced writing course that focuses on persuasive writing for diverse audiences.ENG 312Language and Society
Sign upOffers an engaging introduction to sociolinguistics--the study of how language both shapes and reflects social life. Explores how language varies across regions, social groups and contexts, and how factors such as identity, power, gender, ethnicity and class influence the way people speak. Requires no prior background in linguistics.ENG 313Phonology and Morphology
Sign upThe study of language sound-structure (phonology) and word-structure (morphology) in the framework of current linguistic theory.ENG 314Modern Grammar
Sign upModern descriptive models of English grammar.ENG 315Medieval Literature in Translation
Sign upMedieval literature (insular and continental) in translation, from Beowulf to Malory (excluding Chaucer), emphasizing cultural and intellectual backgrounds.ENG 316Literary Readings of the Hebrew Bible
Sign upLiterary analysis of two of the main genres of the Hebrew Bible: narrative art and poetry. Students learn the main literary conventions of biblical prose and poetry, and how these conventions are applied or subverted. Each class comprises the study of a literary aspect, close readings, and thematic discussions.ENG 317Cross-Cultural Writing
Sign upCultural differences and their impact on writing and/or their role in miscommunication and misinterpretation.ENG 318The Life and Death of Languages
Sign upThe history of language development, spread and contraction as well as thinking on where language may be going in the future. Discusses how languages differentiate and become new languages, how they mix with each other and how the development of writing can change this process.ENG 319Future of English
Sign upThis transdisciplinary course investigates what varieties of English are currently used by whom and for what purposes, and attempts to predict the future of English and its significance at the individual, national and global levels.ENG 320Medievalism in Modern Culture
Sign upStudies the representation of Medieval narratives, characters, themes, myths, and images in modern culture.ENG 321Shakespeare
Sign upReadings in Shakespeare's major comedies, tragedies, histories, romances and/or poems.ENG 322Westerns: Film and Short Stories
Sign upA survey of classical short stories and recent films. Focuses on Wister, L'Amour, Grey and Leonard.ENG 323Rhetoric and Grammar
Sign upPractical course taught in the computer lab. Emphasizes rhetorical strategies and grammar for writers.ENG 324Horror: Film and Short Stories
Sign upA survey of major writers since 1800 and of classic filmmakers. The historical development of horror in relation to Gothic and grotesque short stories and films.ENG 325Restoration and the 18th Century
Sign upWriters and movements in nondramatic literature of the restoration and early 18th century.ENG 326English Drama 1660-1800
Sign upEnglish drama 1660-1800.ENG 327English Studies Research
Sign upHow to evaluate and conduct various research methods for different areas of English studies.ENG 328The Novel to Jane Austen
Sign upFrom origins of prose fiction through the 18th century.ENG 32919th-Century British Fiction
Sign upIncludes such authors as Austen, Dickens, Eliot and Conrad.ENG 33019th-Century British Poetry
Sign upRomantic and Victorian poets studied in context.ENG 331American Drama
Sign upMajor works in the development of American drama from its beginnings to the present.ENG 332Studies in Race and Ethnicity in Literature and Culture
Sign upInvestigates racial and ethnic dynamics through literature and culture.ENG 333American Ethnic Literature
Sign upExamines America's multiethnic identity through works of literature that depict American ethnic, gender, and class sensibilities.ENG 334The American Southwest in Literature and Film
Sign upEvaluates literary texts and films addressing the diverse literatures and cultures of the American Southwest.ENG 335American Poetry
Sign upThemes and developments in American poetry.ENG 336Women, Film and Culture
Sign upCritical examination of the way films can reflect, reinforce or challenge mainstream cultural ideas about women.ENG 337Major American Novels
Sign upMajor American novels studied in their ethnically diverse literary, historical, and cultural contexts.ENG 338Protest Literature
Sign upExamines traditions of social protest literature across a variety of historical periods and literary and rhetorical genres.ENG 339Creating Dramatic Works: Page to Stage to Screen
Sign upPractical study of writing, directing, acting and performance techniques essential for the creation of theatrical works for stage, television and theatrical film presentation.ENG 340Studies in Narrative
Sign upExplores and applies narrative concepts across disciplines, familiarizing students with the diverse uses of narrative studies including the principles of narrative generation and interpretation across a range of traditional and emerging media.ENG 34220th-Century British and Irish Literature
Sign upMajor works in the development of literature since 1900, studied in their historical and cultural contexts.ENG 343Crime: Film and Short Stories
Sign upExamines crime in films and in classical and contemporary fiction with a focus on the short story. Explores a range of important topics including the relationship between the law, violence, gender and the legal, political and social impacts of fictional representations of crime and justice.ENG 344Intermediate Family History Research
Sign upHow to locate records, analyze and interpret evidence, and write a family history narrative.ENG 345Selected Authors or Issues
Sign upDifferent topics may be offered. Film topics with lab may carry 4 credits. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.ENG 347Modern Israeli Literature in Translation
Sign upModern Hebrew, or Israeli Hebrew, started at the end of the 19th century in Europe and today it is the language of the State of Israel. During this short period modern Hebrew developed literature with its unique local characteristic, as well as universal ideas. Reads and examines four books against their social and historical background.ENG 348The Borders of Language
Sign upIn-depth focus on language use, multilingualism and social life in borderlands contexts, in and out of school. Explores the historical and contemporary dimensions of language use in the borderlands, including Indigenous languages, English and Spanish and hybrid forms.ENG 349Global Literary Studies
Sign upStudies multiple literatures and cultures across the globe, often deploying transnational and comparative methodologies.ENG 350Studies in Literary Histories and Traditions
Sign upStudies of one or more literary traditions or historical movements.ENG 351Developing as Writers: Vision and Strategy
Sign upServes as a transitional point in coursework. Students have begun to accumulate an understanding of the crucial tenets of creative writing and are ready to develop the skills that help them begin to discern their own vision and learn strategies that best help them explore and fulfill that vision.ENG 352Short Story
Sign upDevelopment of the short story as a literary form; analysis of its technique from the work of representative authors.ENG 353African American Literature: Beginnings through the Harlem Renaissance
Sign upFocuses on the history of African American literature through the Harlem Renaissance, as exemplified in selected slave narratives, poems and fiction.ENG 354African American Literature: Harlem Renaissance to the Present
Sign upExamines the literary productions of African Americans from the Harlem Renaissance (about 1920) to the present focusing on fiction, poetry, drama, and essays.ENG 355European Dramatic Traditions
Sign upDevelopment of European drama since Aeschylus.ENG 356The Bible as Literature
Sign upReadings in the Jewish and Christian Scriptures in modern translation.ENG 359Indigenous American Literature
Sign upSelected oral traditions and contemporary works by Indigenous American authors.ENG 360Western American Literature
Sign upCritical examination of ideas and traditions of the literature of the western United States, including the novel.ENG 361Scriptwriting
Sign upThe art of scriptwriting using 10-minute plays as the platform. Designed to help students learn craft techniques and to expose them to the various forms of the 10-minute script. Includes lectures, writing assignments, discussion, and criticism.ENG 362Film and Media Franchises
Sign upStudents gain an appreciation for film and media franchises by studying their production, reception and cultural significance.ENG 363Transborder Mexican and Chicano/a Literature of Southwest North America
Sign upDevelopment of Chicana and Chicano literature; study of genres and themes; attention to literary antecedents.ENG 364Women and Literature
Sign upApproaches to issues of gender and representation in literature by and about women.ENG 365History of Film
Sign upDevelopment of motion pictures.ENG 366Literature on Film
Sign upStudies literary texts and their adaptation to film.ENG 367Environmental Issues in Literature and Film
Sign upEvaluates literary texts and films that address interconnected cultural, historical, and environmental issues.ENG 368Art of the Personal Essay
Sign upWriting personal essays drawing on both research and personal experience.ENG 369Science Fiction Studies
Sign upDevelopment of science fiction and fantasy literature. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.ENG 370Science, Values, and the Public
Sign upExamines science, communication, and a range of public opinion to understand science as a discourse of profound social power.ENG 371Rhetoric of the Environmental Movement
Sign upExamines how language is used to conceptualize, clarify/obfuscate, and resolve problems among those who concern themselves with the disposition of natural resources.ENG 373Publishing in Literary Magazines
Sign upAnalyzes the history, publishing preferences, editorial staff, and submission guidelines of literary magazines.ENG 374Technical Editing
Sign upFundamentals of editing technical and professional materials. Role of editors in analyzing, revising, and polishing manuscripts. Successful writer-editor dialogues.ENG 375Titans of Business
Sign upExplores leading CEOs and corporations from a humanities perspective.ENG 376Writing a Personal History
Sign upInterdisciplinary writing course emphasizing theories, methodologies, and issues of composing personal histories.ENG 377Editing Family History for Public Audiences
Sign upFundamentals of editing family writing. Role of editors in analyzing, revising, and polishing manuscripts for publication.ENG 378Environmental Creative Nonfiction
Sign upLectures, discussion, and criticism concerning the literary history of nature writing and techniques of writing environmental creative nonfiction for publication.ENG 379Travel Writing
Sign upStudies the genesis of travel writing, what theories inform travel writing, and the various genres of travel writing today.ENG 381Craft of Creative Nonfiction
Sign upServes as the intermediate workshop in creative nonfiction with an emphasis on both the history of the genre and next-level craft lessons to deepen students' capacities to write evocative, accomplished creative nonfiction.ENG 384Studies in Gender and Sexuality in Literature and Culture
Sign upApproaches to issues of gender and sexuality in literary and cultural texts. May focus on historical period, literary movement, genre, single author, literary theory, theme or other field of study.ENG 385Career Development for English Majors
Sign upTheoretical and practical aspects of career planning related to skills and interests developed in English studies.ENG 386American Gothic
Sign upThe development of modern American Gothic as a literary form from Poe to Oates. Emphasizes the short story.ENG 387Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop in Poetry: Form, Theory, and Practice
Sign upIntermediate writing of poetry. Requires term paper or equivalent out-of-class written work.ENG 388Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop in Fiction: Form, Theory, and Practice
Sign upIntermediate writing of fiction. Requires term paper or equivalent out-of-class written work.ENG 390Asking Good Questions
Sign upStudies how writers deal with the complicated ways people create, circulate and understand meaning in the world. Examines methods to develop research problems and questions, design research projects, and conduct, read and evaluate research in the areas of writing, rhetoric and literacy.ENG 391Writing in Context
Sign upStrengthens students' existing rhetorical skill sets and problem-setting capacities for producing and circulating work (widely defined across material, print and digital media) that responds to a range of problems in an applied manner.ENG 392History of Rhetorical Theory
Sign upBegins in ancient Greece with the rise of the art of public oratory (known as rhetoric) and ends in the present, an era dominated by mass media. Engages in a great deal of reading--lots of very old writings as well as some newer ones. By focusing on big ideas, students become a better thinker and communicator in any chosen career.ENG 393Theories of Literacy
Sign upWhile theories of literacy have, for the most part, been determined by the primacy of reading and writing script, more recent scholarship in literacy theory and history has served to challenge such limitations.ENG 395Combat in Film
Sign upInterdisciplinary approach to and qualitative method for analyzing war movies and military dramas as both historical and cinematic narratives that represent the experiences of infantry marines and soldiers in 20th- and 21st-century U.S. wars.ENG 400History of Literary Criticism
Sign upMajor critics and critical traditions in the Western world.ENG 401Topics in Critical Theory
Sign upMajor critical schools of recent decades--postcolonialist, psychoanalytic, deconstructionist, feminist, new historicist.ENG 403Semantics
Sign upProgram and methods of contemporary formal semantics. Characterizes knowledge of meaning as knowledge of truth conditions. The goal of semantics is thus to uncover the rules that allow the speakers of a language to know under what conditions any sentence is true; or in other words, to construct a theory of truth for natural language.ENG 404Studies in Second Language Acquisition
Sign upSpecialized topics in second language teaching and learning, including theory, pedagogy, curriculum, and assessment.ENG 408Gender, Sexualities and Literacies
Sign upPresents diverse perspectives on gender, sexualities and literacies from preschool to adulthood. Focuses on race, ethnicities, sexual orientation and gender identities to provide overviews of current research on gender, sexualities and ethnicities and examines how these subjectivities are expressed in multiple modes of communication.ENG 409Winning Arguments
Sign upProvides students with the tools and methods by which the effectiveness, truthfulness, ethicality and/or artistry of persuasive speech and language can be evaluated.ENG 410Writing for Publication
Sign upLectures and conferences concerning techniques of writing for publication.ENG 411Advanced Creative Writing
Sign upAdvanced creative writing in genres other than poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, or screenwriting.ENG 412Creative Nonfiction
Sign upLectures, discussion, and criticism concerning techniques of writing creative nonfiction for publication.ENG 413History of English Language
Sign upDevelopment of English from the earliest times to the modern period.ENG 414Studies in Linguistics
Sign upSpecialized topics in linguistics including phonology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, discourse, language variation, and change.ENG 415Studies in Medieval Literature and Culture
Sign upMedieval English and continental literature in translation, emphasizing cultural and intellectual backgrounds.ENG 416Chaucer in Middle English
Sign upYearly alternate between Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales and Troilus and Criseyde.ENG 417Virtual Worlds for Global Communication
Sign upExplores the nature of virtual worlds and the multiple uses of these three-dimensional environments (also called metaverses) for new literate and global communications in the 21st century. Uses a combination of a textbook; Blackboard; popular virtual worlds, including Second Life (SL), and Internet resources (e.g.ENG 418Renaissance Literature
Sign upProse, poetry, and drama of the Renaissance Era with an emphasis on cultural history.ENG 419Writing for Podcasts
Sign upFocuses on digital communication skills, which are highly valued by companies and nonprofits. Increases awareness and understanding of how podcasts require specific attention to context, audience and meaning making. Emphasizes the theory and practical rhetorical conventions for social and digital media.ENG 420Multicultural Autobiographies
Sign upExamines the human experience via autobiographies and personal narratives. Multicultural, literary and psychological perspectives on individual lives.ENG 421Studies in Shakespeare
Sign upClose examination in selected dramatic and/or nondramatic works.ENG 423Renaissance Drama
Sign upTopics, authors, and themes in the drama of the Tudor and early Stuart periods.ENG 424Milton
Sign upSelected prose and poetry, emphasizing Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and Samson Agonistes.ENG 425Studies in Romanticism
Sign upRomanticism in continental, British, and American literature and culture.ENG 426British Culture and Empire
Sign upExamines British imperial culture in art and literature, 1870-1914, and postcolonial theory.ENG 427Studies in 18th-Century Literature and Culture
Sign upLiterary, social, and cultural issues of the period studied in an interdisciplinary format. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.ENG 428The Pre-Raphaelites
Sign upVisual and literary works by Victorian Pre-Raphaelites as works in themselves and through relations between images and texts.ENG 429Studies in European Literature and Culture
Sign upLiterary, cultural, and historical issues.ENG 430Studies in Victorian Literature and Culture
Sign upLiterary, social, and cultural issues of the period studied in an interdisciplinary format.ENG 431Whitman and Dickinson
Sign upEvaluates the 19th-century American Literary Renaissance through the specialized examination of its poetry and authors in their historical context.ENG 432The American Renaissance
Sign upNovels, poetry, short fiction and criticism of the major literary figures of the early to mid-nineteenth century.ENG 433Literary Magazine Publishing: Canyon Voices
Sign upPractical study of literary magazine production. Students learn every facet of curating and producing an issue of Canyon Voices literary magazine, from reading and reviewing submissions, to editing and designing the magazine, to soliciting submissions.ENG 434Studies in the Literature and Culture of the Americas
Sign upLiterature and culture of North America, South America, and the Caribbean. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.ENG 435Literatures and Cultures of Immigration and Diaspora
Sign upSpecialized topics in literary and cultural representations of immigration and diaspora studied in an interdisciplinary context.ENG 436Studies in Anglophone Literature and Culture
Sign upLiterary, social, and cultural issues of English-speaking former colonial territories. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.ENG 437The American Novel, 1900 - 1960
Sign upDevelopments in theory and practice of major novelists.ENG 438American Novel Since 1960
Sign upMajor novelists of the period. Developments in theory and practice.ENG 439Technoliteracies
Sign upCritically explores the nature of digital communications and expanded definitions of what counts as text and as literate expression in the 21st century. Emphasizes the 21st-century skills and abilities required for and fostered by digital communications (e.g.g.ENG 440Studies in American Literature and Culture
Sign upVarious genres in their literary, political, theoretical, and historical contexts.ENG 441Introduction to Participatory Media
Sign upThe spread of participatory media, ranging from zines, e-zines, podcasting and video production tools to video games and virtual worlds has led to significant changes in how we communicate, learn, collaborate, network and create.' Addresses key concepts and issues, such as language, identity, access and community.ENG 442Studies in 20th-Century British and Irish Literature and Culture
Sign upMajor literary genres (novel, poetry, and drama) in their cultural and historical contexts.ENG 443Gender, Culture and Literacy
Sign upExplores the interactions and influences of gender and culture on literacy development and practice. Literacy is defined broadly as including the new literacies (e.g., blogs, wikis, zines or self publications) and multiliteracies (e.g.ENG 444Topics for Interdisciplinary Study of Literature and Culture
Sign upUses methodologies from literary studies and other disciplines to understand a topic or problem. Interdisciplinary areas may include fields such as environmental humanities or American studies, as well as other areas of interdisciplinary study.ENG 445Studies in American Realism
Sign upWriters and influences that shaped the development of literary realism.ENG 446Visual Narratives
Sign upStudents analyze and compose visual narratives (e.g., picture books, comics, graphic novels, film, animation, video games).ENG 447Experimental Narrative
Sign upExamines texts that experiment with form, content and narrative perspective within print, film and digital media.ENG 448Studies in Irish Literature and Culture
Sign upThemes and problems pertaining to Irish literature, film, and social and cultural history.ENG 449Masculinities, Femininities and Literacies
Sign upExplores perspectives on and representations of masculinities and femininities in literacy development and practice. Examines gender performance as a local/global issue.ENG 450The British Novel
Sign upFocuses on the British novel from the 18th century to the present.ENG 451The Writer in Context or Collaboration: Interdisciplinary Study
Sign upA generative creative writing course that explores the strategies and interdisciplinary skills necessary for multiple forms of storytelling and poetry.ENG 452Studies in the Novel
Sign upMay be repeated for credit when topics vary.ENG 453Studies in the American Novel
Sign upPoetics and politics of the novel, 18th through 21st centuries. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.ENG 454Gender and Literature
Sign upFocuses on the representation of gender in literature.ENG 455Contemporary Women Writers
Sign upCritical examination of literature by contemporary women writers.ENG 456Studies in Forensic Linguistics
Sign upFocuses on the three main aspects of that branch of applied linguistics, namely language and the law, court cases where language is the central dispute and linguistic evidence.ENG 457Studies in American Poetry
Sign upMay be repeated for credit when topics vary.ENG 458Latina/o Literature
Sign upDevelopment of Latina/o literature. Study of genres and themes; attention to literary antecedents of the new U.S.-based Latina literature.ENG 459Studies in African American/Caribbean Literatures
Sign upStudies in African American or Caribbean literatures according to genre, period, theory, or selected authors.ENG 460Ethnic Women Writers
Sign upConcentrates on selected women writers of the U.S. who are Native American, African American, Hispanic, and Asian American.ENG 461Studies in Women and Literature
Sign upAdvanced topics in literature by or about women.ENG 462Africana Literature
Sign upFocuses on the literature of the African Diaspora, including texts from the Caribbean, the Americas, and Africa. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.ENG 463African American Literature
Sign upThematic and cultural study of African American literature.ENG 464Great Directors
Sign upStudies the work of one or more influential directors.ENG 465Studies in Film
Sign upAdvanced topics in cinema.ENG 466Studies in International Film
Sign upStudies non-American narrative film.ENG 467American Film Musicals
Sign upA cultural history of American film musicals.ENG 468Environmental Literary Criticism
Sign upEvaluates the disparate critical practices that constitute what is the emerging literary project known as 'ecocriticism' or 'environmental literary criticism.ENG 469Science and Literature
Sign upHistorical and theoretical links between science and literature, from Francis Bacon to the present, examined in cultural context. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.ENG 470Studies in Children's Literature
Sign upVarious critical approaches and recurring themes studied in relation to classical and contemporary children's literature.ENG 471Literature for Young Adults
Sign upProse and poetry that meet the interests and capabilities of junior high and high school students. Stresses recent literature. A passing grade of at least 'C' (2.00) required before students are permitted to student teach in English.ENG 472Rhetorical Studies
Sign upDevelopments in theory and practice of major rhetorical inquiries.ENG 473Critical Approaches to Children's Literature
Sign upReads picture books, chapter books and fairy tales and analyzes these texts through multiple critical lenses (e.g., feminist, Marxist, historical, structuralism, formalist).ENG 474Review Writing
Sign upAdvanced writing course exploring rhetorical approaches to writing reviews.ENG 475Popular Periodical Writing
Sign upAdvanced writing course analyzing and imitating genres in popular periodical writing.ENG 476Studies in Folklore
Sign upSurveys the history, genres, and dynamics of folklore, with emphasis on oral traditions. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.ENG 477World Literature
Sign upReadings in world literature, mostly outside the United States and England.ENG 478Studies in Modernism
Sign upCultural, historical, and literary issues in American and European modernism.ENG 479Studies in Postmodernism
Sign upLiterary, social, and cultural topics in postmodernism. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.ENG 480Methods of Teaching English: Composition
Sign upMethods of instruction, organization, and presentation of appropriate content in the teaching of composition and other writing skills.ENG 481Advanced Creative Nonfiction
Sign upFor strong writers and impressive thinkers. Gets students thinking more deeply about their own craft choices and figuring out ways to experiment and maybe even fail in areas where they feel the weakest, while also learning how to recognize the specific quirks, talents or flairs that make them unique as a creative writer.ENG 482Methods of Teaching English Language Arts
Sign upMethods of instruction, organization, and presentation of appropriate content in language and usage for junior and senior high schools.ENG 483Methods of Teaching Secondary Literature and Language
Sign upEmphasizes educational methods of planning, teaching, and assessing appropriate content in the instruction of secondary literature, literacy, and language usage.ENG 485Digital Tools
Sign upDigital (online, electronic) tools as best utilized in language arts curriculum and instruction for junior and senior high schools. Addresses many practical classroom matters; broadens knowledge of Web 2.0 opportunities for teaching and learning. Imaginations, studies, and designs digital tools to enhance student achievement.ENG 486Reading Texts from Print to Digital
Sign upExplores early analogue, recent digital and contemporary post-digital conceptualizations of text, and examines the impact of each on teaching. While this course is designed for current or future secondary English teachers, it holds theory and practice close together.ENG 487Advanced Creative Writing Workshop in Poetry
Sign upAdvanced writing of poetry.ENG 488Advanced Creative Writing Workshop in Fiction
Sign upAdvanced writing of fiction.ENG 489Scholarly Products
Sign upStudents develop culminating projects that demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and command of skills within the field of English studies.ENG 490Literary Forms: Theory and Practice in Poetry
Sign upTypes, history, analysis of traditional forms, and contemporary adaptations.ENG 495Writing Certificate Portfolio
Sign upPreparing a portfolio demonstrating advanced writing skills. Limited to and required of students in the Writing certificate program.ENG 497Honors Colloquium
Sign upA class emphasizing discussion, written and/or oral presentation by students, and active participation.
ENV17 courses
ENV 103Introduction to Geology I: Laboratory
Sign up3 hour lab, some field trips. Both GLG 101 and GLG 103 or both GLG 101 and ENV 103 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.ENV 130Introduction to Environmental Science
Sign upIntroduces the interconnected nature of Earth's hydrosphere, lithosphere (soils and rocks), atmosphere, and biosphere.ENV 200Introduction to Justice in the Environment
Sign upAn introduction and historical context for justice issues related to the disproportionate impacts that environmental hazards, pollution and resource development have on marginalized communities. Explores current issues related to justice in the environment and strategies for successful community engagement and advocacy.ENV 201Fundamentals of Environmental Science
Sign upExamines the functioning of the earth system and how it has changed over long and short time scales. Emphasizes understanding global processes and how human activities can disrupt these processes, changing the ability of our global environment to support life.ENV 300Plant Diversity and Evolution
Sign upAn examination of the major groups of land plants, emphasizing evolutionary history, comparative data, and phylogenetic methods.ENV 302Plants and Civilization
Sign upPlants and plant products used by people throughout the world. Cultivation, processing, and uses in modern life (beverages, fibers, foods, medicinals, and perfumes).ENV 345Spatial Analysis in the Environmental Sciences
Sign upDevelops an understanding of the methods, tools and technologies used to collect, display, analyze and interpret spatial data in environmental science and natural resource management. Provides overview of geographic information system (GIS) applications in these fields.ENV 386STEAM Service Learning
Sign upGuided process in which students deepen their understanding of their STEAM content area through knowledge-based problem solving that provides a service to others in the community.ENV 388STEM Research Fundamentals
Sign upTeaches research skills in the natural sciences. Topics covered include the basic research techniques of the study organism and system, experimental design, literature searches, statistical analysis and preparation of scientific papers and posters.ENV 410Soil Science
Sign upFundamental principles of soil science, including physical, chemical, biological and ecological properties. Applies these principles to explain the importance of soil as both a natural resource and ecosystem. The laboratory component also introduces applications and standard methodology for investigating these principles.ENV 412Carbon, Climate and Photosynthesis
Sign upCovers the history of planet Earth's climate, how the scientific community came to understand photosynthesis, and how recent discoveries in science have placed the responsibility for many of the changes in the prehistoric climate to evolutionary adaptions in photosynthesis metabolism.ENV 414Fundamentals of Forensic Entomology
Sign upProvides an introduction to the field of forensic entomology; the use of insects (and other arthropods) in legal investigations. Investigates how insects can be used in food contamination, neglect and abuse cases, with a focus on their use in death investigations.ENV 415Field Techniques in Natural Resource Management
Sign upTeaches students relevant practices in environmental science field work. Introduces the scientific principles and theories that underlie field techniques and the legal framework that created the need for these techniques.ENV 430Environmental and Human Toxicology
Sign upInvestigates toxic substances in the environment and their effect on the health of organisms, including humans.ENV 440Deconstructing Justice in the Environment: Measurements, Policies and Societal Implications
Sign upExamines issues of environmental quality and social justice. Surveys current issues, but with an eye toward historical issues that directly impact current instances. Engages in interdisciplinary dialogue with experts across multiple fields.ENV 485Environmental Impact Assessment
Sign upAn understanding of federal and state environmental laws, including the scientific processes that are incorporated into decision making, is critical for a variety of careers in the environmental sciences.ENV 497Honors Colloquium
Sign upA class emphasizing discussion, written and/or oral presentation by students, and active participation.
ESC15 courses
ESC 110Foundations of Semiconductors
Sign upFrom the invention of the transistor in 1947 to today's trillion-transistor chips, semiconductors have reshaped every corner of modern life. This course traces the odyssey of semiconductors from their origins in physics labs to their rise as the foundation of computing, communication and global industry.ESC 201Engineering Projects I
Sign upFirst of a two-course sequence that introduces fundamental engineering concepts and principles via just-in-time project-based learning. Utilize modern engineering tools and processes to work on real-world projects in teams.ESC 211Engineering Tools for Microelectronics I
Sign upStudents learn the basics of force, momentum and energy as applied to particle motion. The basics of thermodynamics with a project focus on removing heat from integrated circuit packaging. Develops waves and optics with the focus application of integrated circuit lithography.ESC 212Engineering Tools for Microelectronics II
Sign upElectric and magnetic fields, Gauss's law, electric potential, dielectric, magnetic materials, voltage, current, energy, resistors, capacitors, inductors, electromagnetic waves. Introduces calculus, differential equations and linear algebra to solve the problems at hand.ESC 220Networks I
Sign upElectrical networks in microelectronics. Design and measurement of analog circuits in microelectronics.ESC 221Computing Tools for Microelectronics I
Sign upIntroduces programming tools relevant to microelectronics manufacturing, including: Linux, Python, C++ and simple scripting.ESC 233Verilog I
Sign upIntroduces Verilog hardware description language (HDL). Topics include combinational version sequential logic, design and test bench creation.ESC 302Advanced Engineering Projects II
Sign upSecond of a two-course sequence that advances engineering knowledge and skills including user-centered project design, design for manufacture, ecological design and project management via just-in-time project-based learning. Utilizes modern engineering tools and processes to work on real-world projects in teams.ESC 320Networks II
Sign upMicroelectronic networks and their components including non-linear circuits, biasing circuits, CMOS and digital logic.ESC 321Computing Tools for Microelectronics II
Sign upAdvanced programming applied to the microelectronics industry. Topics include Make, Python, C++ and advanced scripting.ESC 333Verilog II
Sign upUses Verilog hardware description language (HDL) to teach students to implement complex designs. Topics include pipelining, interfaces, macros and synchronous versus asynchronous interrupts.ESC 351Materials and Civilization
Sign upFocuses on exploring how materials technology can change people's lives. Traces how societies evolved based on the access to materials and the ability to exploit them and trade them among nations.ESC 441Test and Verification
Sign upUses Verilog hardware description language (HDL) to teach students to verify and test designs. Topics include directed versus random verification tests, regression testing, code coverage and production test methods.ESC 443VLSI Scripting
Sign upUses industry CAD tools to teach students to automate tasks. Topics include layout and data extraction from databases.ESC 447Layout and Timing
Sign upUses industry CAD tools to teach students to handle complex layout scenarios as well as clock tree generation.
EVE14 courses
EVE 214Environmental Engineering Mechanics
Sign upConcepts of engineering statics and dynamics in the context of environmental processes. Includes application of calculus-based physics, where differentiation and integration are applied to basic physical relationships; introduces hydrostatics; and material, force and energy balances.EVE 261Introduction to Environmental Processes
Sign upEnvironmental laws and regulations; mass and energy balances; concepts of water and wastewater treatment, air quality and control, and solid and hazardous waste management.EVE 290Probability and Statistics for Environmental and Civil Data
Sign upIntroduces various types of environmental and civil data; covers fundamental concepts in probability and statistics including probability distributions and descriptive statistics, plotting data, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation, linear regression, experimental design and introduction to time series analysis.EVE 302Environmental Engineering Fundamentals: Physical and Chemical Processes
Sign upPhysical and chemical processes in the environment emphasizing environmental chemistry, and fate and transport of substances in and between water, air, soil, and sediment.EVE 303Environmental Engineering Fundamentals: Microbiological Processes
Sign upRole of microbiology in the environment including detection and identification of organisms, bacterial growth, microbial metabolism, biogeochemical cycles, and applications to environmental engineering.EVE 304Environmental Engineering Processes Lab
Sign upLaboratory experiments, data analysis and interpretation of environmental processes in air, water, and other environmental engineering focus areas.EVE 314Data Science for Environmental and Civil Engineers
Sign upData collection, processing, analysis, visualization and sharing in the context of environmental and civil engineering applications.EVE 354Materials in the Environment
Sign upCovers the materials of interest and relevance for environmental engineering. Then, analyzes material production and fate from a life-cycle perspective, considering material flow analysis, risk assessment and environmental impact.EVE 411Sustainable Energy, Materials and Technology
Sign upCovers technology and environmental challenges associated with traditional energy sources as well as the opportunity to improve the environment through more sustainable approaches to energy production.EVE 452Environmental Investigation and Remediation Design
Sign upEngineering practice and design covering environmental laws and regulations, environmental sources of contamination, contaminated site investigation and characterization, risk assessment, and remediation technologies.EVE 461Unit Operations in Drinking Water Treatment
Sign upCharacterization of surface water and groundwater, and selection and design of conventional and advanced unit processes for drinking water treatment.EVE 465Unit Operations in Wastewater Treatment
Sign upCharacterization of wastewater quality and quantity, and selection and design of unit processes for wastewater treatment and reuse.EVE 487Integrated Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Design I
Sign upFirst half of a comprehensive design project experience in civil, construction or environmental engineering based on cumulative knowledge and skills gained in earlier coursework. Limited to undergraduates in their senior year.EVE 488Integrated Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Design II
Sign upSecond half of a comprehensive design project experience in civil, construction or environmental engineering based on cumulative knowledge and skills gained in earlier coursework. Limited to undergraduates in their senior year.
FIN25 courses
FIN 123Money Matters: A Practical Guide for Navigating your Financial Life
Sign upA practical approach to financial challenges faced by ASU students. Emphasizes financial choices likely to be encountered while at ASU, as well as issues to be encountered immediately upon graduation.FIN 300Fundamentals of Finance
Sign upTheory and problems in financial management of business enterprises.FIN 302Managerial Finance
Sign upTheories and techniques used for business decisions in working capital management, capital budgeting, financial control and long-term financing.FIN 303Honors Finance
Sign upCovers basic principles of finance, practical tools for financial decision making and evaluation methods employed by the firm.FIN 331Financial Markets and Institutions
Sign upAnalyzes financial markets and intermediaries. Theory of financial intermediation, interest rate theory, money and capital market instruments and government regulation.FIN 350Credit Analysis
Sign upFocuses on the analysis of commercial loans, commercial leases and fixed income securities. Topics include assessing and measuring risk, calculating relevant financial ratios, assessing collateral value, and the consideration of additional criteria used in underwriting and valuing commercial loans and leases.FIN 361Advanced Managerial Finance
Sign upBuilds on FIN 302. Advanced material on capital budgeting, cost of capital, CAPM, asset valuation, capital structure, and financial policy.FIN 365Real Estate Finance
Sign upProvides an overview of the real estate capital markets, debt and equity and the links between capital and investment market trends. Covers residential markets including housing finance, loan qualification and housing subsidies. Focus then shifts to commercial cash-flowing investments at the individual property and portfolio levels.FIN 380Personal Financial Management
Sign upDynamic analysis of personal financial planning, including time value of money, stock and bond investment, and retirement and estate planning.FIN 385Personal Insurance Planning
Sign upFundamentals of personal risk and insurance. Understanding and evaluating personal insurance coverage. Helpful for an insurance license.FIN 386Estate Planning Strategies
Sign upEstate planning concepts, issues and strategies. Evaluates a personal estate plan and identifies needed components. Planning for client objectives and wealth.FIN 420Personal Portfolio Management
Sign upManaging a portfolio of securities through the investment process. Valuing stocks, bonds, managing risk, and considering tax and inflation consequences.FIN 421Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
Sign upSecurity analysis theory and practice. Selection and management of financial asset portfolios. Securities markets and portfolio risk-return analysis.FIN 422Portfolio Management and Applications
Sign upCovers investment theory and practice. Provides knowledge of how to manage a large portfolio of assets or how to knowledgeably select and monitor someone who does so. Major focus is on assignments that cover practically realistic implementations of the studied concepts.FIN 427Derivative Financial Securities
Sign upStudy of stock options, index options, convertible securities, financial futures, warrants, subscription rights and arbitrage pricing theory.FIN 431Management of Financial Institutions
Sign upAsset/liability and capital management in financial institutions. Influence of market factors and regulatory agencies. Emphasizes commercial banks.FIN 432Topics in Financial Technology
Sign upProvides a comprehensive understanding of financial technology and its impact on the financial services industry. Develops an understanding of key concepts, technologies and trends shaping the industry. Students learn to analyze and evaluate the opportunities and challenges presented by fintech innovations.FIN 455Entrepreneurial Finance
Sign upExamines principles of entrepreneurial finance with a focus on the underlying economics and institutions involved. Provides insight into evaluating new ventures and practical financial tools for the entrepreneur.FIN 456International Financial Management
Sign upExchange rate determination, financial markets, managing multinational corporations, capital budgeting, and hedging currency risk exposure from an international perspective.FIN 460Personal Finance Cases and Modeling
Sign upCapstone course. Case method training to simulate situations as a financial planner for self and for clients.FIN 461Financial Cases and Modeling
Sign upCase-oriented capstone course in managerial finance. Contemporary issues of liquidity management, capital budgeting, capital structure, and financial strategy.FIN 462Fintech Project Practicum
Sign upDevelops and applies technology solutions to real-world challenges in finance. Students transfer understanding of key concepts, technologies and trends shaping the industry to projects, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the fintech space.FIN 465Real Estate Financial Decision Making
Sign upPredominantly case-based course that sources ideas covered in previous real estate and finance coursework and applies them to real-world situations in the context of commercial real estate. Group work and effective communication/presentation skills are integral. Pays particular attention to the economics underlying these investments.g.FIN 471SIM Fund
Sign upUnder faculty supervision, students manage over $500,000 of the ASU Foundation's assets over the course of the year. Must take for a total of 3 hours.FIN 472Investment Banking Industry Scholars
Sign upProvides conceptual basis for performing analysis, providing advice and making decisions in elite financial services firms. Must take for a total of 3 hours.
FSE5 courses
FSE 100Introduction to Engineering
Sign upIntroduces the engineering design process; working in engineering teams; the profession of engineering; engineering models, written and oral technical communication skills.FSE 181Technological, Social, and Sustainable Systems
Sign upIntroduces the importance and role of technological, social, and sustainable systems in the modern world. Provides a framework for the theory and practice of sustainable engineering.FSE 301Entrepreneurship and Value Creation
Sign upIn-depth application of entrepreneurial concepts including opportunity recognition, value creation and new business management. Identifies the needs of a market and problem solves to meet those needs through innovation. Covers common mistakes made in the new venture process and how to work to avoid these mistakes.FSE 302Application of Innovation in Corporate Technology
Sign upEquips students with understanding of how to apply engineering technology innovation within a large corporate setting. Introduces varied technology roles within representative multibillion-dollar corporations, and how these roles directly impact corporate success through innovation.FSE 420Global Engineering for Humanity
Sign upDevelops the use of human-centered design and entrepreneurial thinking in the engineering design process with a focus on implementing cultural considerations in designing solutions for various groups of people. Focuses on technical understanding of the problem and on empathetic methods in solution domains.
GLG41 courses
GLG 101Introduction to Geology I (Physical)
Sign upBasic principles of geology, geochemistry, and geophysics. Rocks, minerals, weathering, earthquakes, mountain building, volcanoes, water, and glaciers. Both GLG 101 and GLG 103 or both GLG 101 and ENV 103 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.GLG 102Introduction to Geology II (Historical)
Sign upBasic principles of applied geology and the use of these principles in the interpretation of geologic history. Both GLG 102 and GLG 104 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SG credit.GLG 103Introduction to Geology I: Laboratory
Sign up3 hour lab, some field trips. Both GLG 101 and GLG 103 or both GLG 101 and ENV 103 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.GLG 104Introduction to Geology II: Laboratory
Sign upLab techniques involving map interpretation, cross sections, and fossils. Both GLG 102 and GLG 104 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SG credit.GLG 108Water Planet
Sign upOverview of the processes that control water supply to natural ecosystems and human civilizations. Part I introduces the basic science that helps us understand the water planet, including the hydrologic cycle, glaciers and ice; rivers, oceans and natural hazards associated with water such as flooding, landsliding and tsunamis.GLG 110Dangerous World
Sign upGeological studies as they apply to interactions between humans and Earth. Includes geological processes and hazards, resources, and global change. Both GLG 110 and GLG 111 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.GLG 111Dangerous World Laboratory
Sign upBasic geological processes and concepts. Emphasizes geology-related environmental problems concerning Arizona. Both GLG 110 and GLG 111 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.GLG 301Earth Science in Arizona and the Southwest
Sign upPlace-based application of geology and allied Earth sciences to explore and interpret the geologic history, natural resources, natural hazards and modern landscapes of Arizona and Southwestern North America.GLG 304Minerals, Energy, and Society
Sign upStudies the science and technology of the minerals and energy industries, how these industries interact with society, and how these interactions may change in the future.GLG 305Dynamic Earth
Sign upFocuses on the 4.6-billion year physical and geochemical evolution of Earth, with emphasis on planetary interior and surface processes through time that have resulted in current concentrations of fundamental chemical elements necessary to sustain modern civilization.GLG 310Structural Geology
Sign upGeologic structures and the mechanical processes involved in their formation.GLG 321Mineralogy
Sign upCrystal chemistry, crystallography, mineral identification, origin and occurrence of minerals, systematic mineralogy.GLG 325Oceanography
Sign upIntroduces marine geology, chemistry, and physical and biological oceanography. Methods of oceanic exploration, environmental and social aspects of oceans.GLG 327Earth's Critical Zone
Sign upThe Earth's near surface environment (the 'critical zone') supports most life and is the dynamic interface between the solid Earth and its fluid envelopes where much of the geologic record is produced. We now know that we face rapid climate change and the consequences of changes in land use, water resources, and ecosystems.GLG 330Digital Blue Planet
Sign upCovers the foundation of data access, data analysis, data visualization and entry-level coding for coastal and marine science. Introduces the theory, data format, data type, analysis methods, and uses of point, vector and raster oceanic data to conduct research and applications.GLG 340Geologic Hazards of the Mediterranean
Sign upCovers geological studies as they apply to interactions between humans and Earth, focusing on geological hazards. Hazards present risks to life, property, global commerce and infrastructure. Italy is a country that is exposed to a wide range of geologic hazards, such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and landslides.GLG 362Geomorphology
Sign upLand forms and processes that create and modify them. Lab and field study of physiographic features.GLG 404Fundamentals of Planetary Geology
Sign upSurveys planetary topics, including impacts, tectonics, and volcanism on planetary objects, and use of spacecraft data, including geological mapping.GLG 406Geology of Mars
Sign upGeological evolution of Mars through analyses of spacecraft data, theoretical modeling, and study of terrestrial analogs; emphasizes current work. Possible field trips to examine Arizona geology.GLG 410Computers in Geology
Sign upGeological computer skills including data processing, visualization, presentation, numerical analysis, software and hardware applications.GLG 418Geophysics
Sign upSolid earth geophysics; geomagnetism, gravity, seismology, heat flow. Emphasizes crust and upper mantle.GLG 419Geodynamics
Sign upEmphasizes application of continuum principles to geological problems, including lithospheric stresses, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and rock rheology.GLG 420Volcanology
Sign upDistribution of past and present volcanism, types of volcanic activity, mechanism of eruption, form and structure of volcanoes, and geochemistry of volcanic activity.GLG 422Planetary Volcanology
Sign upStudies the effects of planetary environments and magma compositions on styles of volcanism and the nature of volcanic products on the terrestrial planets and outer planet satellites. Overview of volcanism on specific planetary objects, analysis of spacecraft image data, basic mathematical volcanic modeling, and reviews of key papers.GLG 424Petrology
Sign upOrigin of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Optical mineralogy, hand specimen identification, and thin-section analysis.GLG 430Paleontology
Sign upIntroduces concepts and analytical techniques in biogeology, paleobiology, paleoecology, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction from the fossil record.GLG 435Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Sign upExamines the fundamental principles and tools utilized in the study of sedimentology and stratigraphy. Focuses on the origin, transportation and deposition of sediment, and the processes that lead to the formation of sedimentary textures, structures and stratal packages.GLG 441Ore Deposits
Sign upOrigin, occurrence, structure, and mineralogy of ore deposits.GLG 451Field Geology I
Sign upGeological mapping techniques using topographic maps and aerial photos. Intensive field-based instruction.GLG 452Field Geology II
Sign upGeological mapping techniques using topographic maps and aerial photos. Intensive field-based instruction.GLG 455Advanced Field Geology
Sign upGeologic mapping in igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic terrains of the Basin and Range province of Arizona.GLG 460Astrobiology
Sign upOrigin, early evolution, distribution, and future of life on Earth and elsewhere in the cosmos.GLG 461Geomicrobiology
Sign upPast and present interactions among microbial life, geological materials, and biogeochemical cycles involving carbon, sulfur, phosphate, nitrogen, and metals.GLG 464Solving Environmental Problems
Sign upCapstone course intended primarily for seniors in the Earth and Environmental Studies degree program. Hybrid self-study design project workshop guided by faculty, in which student teams research and develop plans for a viable solution to a real environmental problem in the American Southwest.GLG 470Hydrogeology
Sign upGeology of groundwater occurrence, aquifer and well hydraulics, water chemistry and quality, contaminant transport, remediation. Emphasizes quantitative methods.GLG 471Hydrology
Sign upDescriptive and quantitative hydrology; hydrologic cycle, models, and systems. Rain-runoff models. Hydrologic design. Concepts, properties, and basic equations of groundwater flow. Emphasizes quantitative methods.GLG 476Earth's Past Climates: The Key to our Sustainable Future
Sign upDynamic interactions among the oceans, earth surface and atmosphere that control Earth's climate in its present state, in the context of past climates and projections for future climates. Also considers recent climate science-related controversies, as well as assessments of scientific statements related to these controversies.GLG 481Geochemistry
Sign upOrigin and distribution of the chemical elements. Geochemical cycles operating in the Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere.GLG 485Meteorites and Cosmochemistry
Sign upChemistry of meteorites and their relationship to the origin of the Earth, solar system, and universe.GLG 489Field Geochemistry
Sign upExplores field measurements and sampling techniques for environmental systems, focusing on geologic controls of water compositions. Applies chemical principles and analytical techniques to answer questions about environmental systems and processes.GLG 490Topics in Geology
Sign upSpecial topics in a range of fields in geology.
GPH24 courses
GPH 111Introduction to Physical Geography
Sign upSpatial and functional relationships among climates, landforms, soils, water, and plants. Both GPH 111 and GPH 112 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.GPH 112Introduction to Physical Geography Lab
Sign upIncludes some local or virtual field trips. Both GPH 111 and GPH 112 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.GPH 210Society and Environment
Sign upExamines the interaction among social processes, key environmental issues, and nature's role as a resource at global and regional scales.GPH 211Landform Processes
Sign upLaboratory science class on earth-surface processes, with exercises emphasizing how erosion, transportation, and deposition modifies landforms.GPH 212Introduction to Meteorology
Sign upFundamentals of weather and climate, including basic atmospheric processes and elements. Students whose curricula require a lab must also register for GPH 214. Both GPH 212 and GPH 214 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.GPH 213Climate and Weather
Sign upFundamentals of meteorological/climatological analysis, including terminology and symbology. Recommended for meteorology/climatology students. Both GPH 213 and GPH 215 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SG credit.GPH 214Introduction to Meteorology Laboratory
Sign upIntroduces basic meteorological/climatological data and measurements. Suggested concurrent enrollment in GPH 212. Both GPH 212 and GPH 214 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.GPH 215Climate and Weather Laboratory
Sign upFundamentals of meteorological/climatological map analysis and interpretation. Recommended for meteorology/climatology students. May be taken concurrently with GPH 213. Both GPH 213 and GPH 215 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SG credit.GPH 267Extreme Weather
Sign upIntroductory survey of extreme weather and climate processes and the often disastrous consequences at the intersection of human operations.GPH 314Global Change
Sign upResponse of Earth's natural systems (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere) to past environmental change, and effects of potential future changes.GPH 381Geography of Natural Resources
Sign upNature and distribution of natural resources and the problems and principles associated with their use.GPH 405Energy and Environment
Sign upSources, regulatory and technical controls, distribution, and consequences of the supply and human use of energy.GPH 409Synoptic Meteorology I
Sign upDiagnostic techniques and synoptic forecasting. Includes techniques of weather analysis, map interpretation, and satellite and radar analysis.GPH 410Synoptic Meteorology II
Sign upDiagnostic techniques and synoptic forecasting. Includes techniques of weather analysis, map interpretation, and satellite and radar analysis.GPH 412Physical Meteorology
Sign upPhysical processes in the earth-atmosphere system on regional and global scales; concepts and analysis of energy, momentum, and mass balances.GPH 413Meteorological Instruments and Measurement
Sign upDesign and operation of ground-base and aerological weather measurement systems. Collection, reduction, storage, retrieval, and analysis of data.GPH 414Climate Change
Sign upSurveys three climate research areas: paleoclimatology, theories (e.g., greenhouse warming), numerical modeling.GPH 418Landforms of the Western United States
Sign upStudies landforms and geomorphic processes in the western United States, including lecture, topographical maps, aerial photographs, satellite imagery, and field trips.GPH 422Plant Geography
Sign upPlant communities of the world and their interpretation, emphasizing North American plant associations.GPH 433Alpine and Arctic Environments
Sign upRegional study of advantages and limitations of the natural environment upon present and future problems involving resource distribution, human activities, and regional and interregional adjustments.GPH 444Arizona Landscapes
Sign upHow to interpret and analyze Arizona's amazing landscapes.GPH 474Dynamic Meteorology I
Sign upLarge-scale atmospheric motion, kinematics, Newton's laws, wind equation, baroclinics, vorticity, and the midlatitude depression.GPH 475Dynamic Meteorology II
Sign upTopics in climate dynamics. General circulation, numerical modeling, teleconnection phenomena, and surface-atmosphere interaction.GPH 491Geographic Field Methods
Sign upField techniques, including use of aerial photos, large-scale maps, and fractional code system of mapping; urban and rural field analysis to be done off campus.
IEE25 courses
IEE 210Introduction to Industrial Engineering
Sign upComprehensive overview of what industrial engineers (IEs) do in the workforce for both IE and non-IE majors. Topics include quality management, process control charts, queueing analysis, time study, project management, forecasting methods and inventory management.IEE 220Business and Industrial Engineering
Sign upIntroduces business for industrial engineers, including business/financial structures, fundamentals of cost and accounting, role of business/engineering in society.IEE 225Human Systems Integration
Sign upReviews human systems integration (HSI), which is basically systems engineering from a human-centered perspective. Research, theory and methodological approach as applied to a variety of systems ranging from transportation systems to medical and military systems.IEE 300Economic Analysis for Engineers
Sign upEconomic evaluation of alternatives for engineering decisions, emphasizing the time value of money.IEE 305Information Systems Engineering
Sign upOverview of computer and information systems applications. Topics include client/server; distributed computing; networks; process modeling; e-commerce; enterprise applications; Internet.IEE 320Extreme Excel
Sign upToday's workplace environment for engineers demands advanced skills in using worksheet applications such as Microsoft Excel. Course addresses this important gap in the curriculum to provide support for students who are in need of training on the various capabilities of the software.IEE 321Professional Engineering Practice
Sign upMethods and tools for preparing students for work in industry including ethics, technical writing and communications; understanding how learned undergraduate skills are used in the workplace and in engineering problem solving.IEE 369Work Analysis and Design
Sign upPlanning, analysis and design of methods of accomplishing work. Emphasizes human factors, work planning, methods analysis and design, and work measurement. Applications in diverse fields.IEE 376Operations Research Deterministic Techniques/Applications
Sign upIndustrial systems applications with deterministic operations research techniques. Resource allocation, product mix, production, transportation, task assignment, networks.IEE 380Probability and Statistics for Engineering Problem Solving
Sign upApplications-oriented course with computer-based experience using statistical software for formulating and solving engineering problems.IEE 381Lean Six Sigma Methodology
Sign upDefine, measure, analyze, improve and control (DMAIC) steps of six sigma methodology for business and quality improvement. Reviews the necessary statistical tools and illustrates their integration into the problem-solving process. Overview of lean principles and design for six sigma.IEE 385Engineering Statistics: Probability
Sign upConditional probability, common probability models, Goodness-of-fit tests and reliability models.IEE 412Introduction to Financial Engineering
Sign upIEE 421Urban Operations Research
Sign upCovers a sample of operations research (OR) techniques that can be used to model urban problems.IEE 426Operations Research in Healthcare
Sign upQuantitative methods for modeling and analysis of healthcare systems to address operational and tactical decision-making problems. Topics include forecasting, scheduling, decision making, facility location and layout, staffing, quality control and supply chain management in hospitals and healthcare delivery facilities.IEE 431Engineering Administration
Sign upIntroduces quantitative and qualitative approaches to management functions, engineering administration, organizational analysis, decision making, and communication.IEE 437Human Factors Engineering
Sign upStudies the human psychological and physiological factors that underlie the design of equipment and the interaction between people and machines.IEE 454Risk Management
Sign upMethods and tools for identifying, assessing, mitigating and controlling risk in business and engineering design activities. Decision tools include cost-benefit analysis, decision trees, value of information, Bayesian statistical decision making, fault trees, and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).IEE 456Introduction to Systems Engineering
Sign upFoundation course addressing the concepts needed for successful system planning, design and build process. Topics include successfully bringing large-scale systems to completion on schedule and on budget, modeling and cost estimating techniques, risk and variability.IEE 458Project Management
Sign upLife-cycle processes for selecting and managing large-scale projects to ensure successful completion. Use of modern tools for planning and controlling project performance.IEE 461Production Control
Sign upTechniques for the planning, control, and evaluation of production systems. Forecasting, inventory control, scheduling, enterprise requirements planning, supply chain design, and coordination.IEE 470Stochastic Operations Research
Sign upModeling and analysis with emphasis on stochastic operations research. Models for stochastic processes, including Markov chains, queueing and decision analysis.IEE 474Quality Control
Sign upBasic statistical process control techniques, capability analysis, design of experiments, and acceptance sampling plans.IEE 475Simulating Stochastic Systems
Sign upAnalyzes stochastic systems using basic queuing networks and discrete event simulation. Basic network modeling, shared resources, routing, assembly logic.IEE 477System Dynamics and Thinking
Sign upMethods for the modeling and analysis of system dynamics; metrics to measure business performance; continuous simulation tools for evaluation of system performance over time.
IFT35 courses
IFT 100Introduction to Information Technology
Sign upProject-based introduction to the key concepts, tools and devices underlying today's technologies. Introduces computer hardware, software and system architecture, the Internet, the World Wide Web and information technology ethics.IFT 101Information Technology Programming Logic
Sign upIntroduces basic analysis and synthesis procedures for an understanding of information system logical structures. Topics include: identifying organizational domains for potential automation, informational descriptions (scenarios) of those domains, and program structure and logical designs for potential problem/opportunity resolution.IFT 103Operating System Architecture
Sign upIntroduces Linux, Windows and Mac operating systems. Begins with an overview of the hardware of modern computer and operating systems. Also introduces user management, memory management, network and disc storage. Provides hands-on practices to introduce computer and operating system virtualization.IFT 166Introduction to Internet Networking
Sign upIntroduces the OSI model and the protocol layers associated with information communication technology. Describes the role and purpose of each layer. Covers various network topologies, communications protocols, transmission media, networking hardware and software, network management and troubleshooting.IFT 200Information Modeling, Storage and Retrieval
Sign upCovers the different types of data modeling with emphasis on the relational model. Develop solutions for data modeling problems, starting with identifying user and data requirements. Fundamentals of database design going through the conceptual, logical and physical data modeling steps. Create relational databases in order to store data.IFT 202Foundations of Information and Computer System Security
Sign upIntroduces information technology (IT) security aspects and how technology can be vulnerable to unwanted intrusions. Project-based introduction to privacy, ethics, legal, social and professional responsibilities for information technology. Principles of information security and assurance and their implications on access.IFT 210Introduction to Java Technologies
Sign upIntroduces Java as a platform for application development. Fundamental concepts of the Java language (classes, objects, conditions, loops, arrays), object-oriented programming and design (inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces), exceptions, and basics of the user interface programming.IFT 220Managing Configurations and Active Directory
Sign upIntroduces the concept of Directory Services by exploring Active Directory from design and implementation. Further explores the role Active Directory plays in managing computer policy and security, user's identity management and authentication, and configuration management of both client computers and servers.IFT 250Introduction to UNIX Utilities
Sign upTechnical overview (introduction) to Unix-style operating systems such as Linux. Covers a broad range of features of the operating system from core system technologies such as the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS), to using the shell and common Unix/Linux utilities to accomplish day-to-day computing tasks.IFT 266Network Information Communication Technology
Sign upFocuses on the physical layer, data-link layer and network layer of the OSI model. Introduces data communications, including signals and transmission impairments. Also introduces network topologies and local-area networks with particular attention on the network switch.IFT 300Intermediate Database Management Systems
Sign upFundamental methods in managing data-oriented systems. Relational, object and hierarchical data architectures. Query languages including SQL. Semantics of transaction processing. Database system architectures including cloud-based, client-server and embedded databases. Security and privacy issues associated with SQL-structured databases.IFT 301Web Programming for Human-Computer Interaction
Sign upHuman-computer interaction design for rich media systems. Design processes, tools and principles for applications that are highly interactive with their users and which include multiple input/output modalities and multimedia. Project-driven course. Key topics include wireframes and persona structures associated with HCI.IFT 310Information Systems Project Development
Sign upIntense review of information technology organizational management; project development for IT infrastructure, management and security systems.IFT 320Managing the Cloud
Sign upProvides a hands-on comprehensive study of Cloud concepts and capabilities across the various Cloud service models including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS). Studies the latest solutions for cloud computing developed by Google, Amazon and Microsoft.IFT 360Applications in Artificial Intelligence
Sign upArtificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most exciting technologies, both shaping and challenging the future of our industries and workforce. AI is a multidisciplinary area comprising theoretical, experimental and applied investigations of intelligent systems.IFT 365Applied Programming Language for Information Technology
Sign upObject-oriented programming (OOP) with a focus on advanced techniques used in developing applications. Emphasizes problem solving using the software development life cycle.IFT 366TCP/IP and Routing
Sign upIn-depth study of the TCP/IP protocol suite and router technology. Covers the underlying applications, components and sub-protocols that make up the TCP/IP suite. Emphasizes the fundamentals of routing, router configuration, understanding routing protocols and setting up access control lists.IFT 370Mobile Computing and Applications for Information Technology
Sign upInfrastructure and architecture of mobile computing, wireless protocols, design principles, patterns and practices for mobile app development Android and iPhone platforms.IFT 372Wireless Fundamentals
Sign upFoundational course in wireless networking includes systems-level coverage of advanced information communication technology (ICT) focusing on digital wireless communications systems used in today's ICT networks. Introduces communication techniques that allow high-speed mobile connectivity.IFT 380Advanced Systems Configuration Management
Sign upExplores in-depth advanced configuration management concepts and methods of deploying, configuring, monitoring and reporting on systems (both servers and workstations). Uses PowerShell as a scripting language.IFT 381Information System Security
Sign upFundamental course in information systems security that focuses on various security concepts. Students learn about intrusion systems and techniques to identify and help limit incursions. Familiarizes students with the different types of firewalls and their applications in the network.IFT 383Shell and Script Programming with UNIX
Sign upUNIX operating system programming of shells, environment and 4th-generation languages and tools, such as sed, awk, perl, grep, make.IFT 410Big Data Tools and Practices
Sign upArchitecture of Hadoop clusters at both the hardware and system software levels. Applies Hadoop and related Big Data technologies such as MapReduce, Pig, Hive and Impala in developing analytics and solving the types of problems faced by enterprises today.IFT 420Cloud Architecture for Information Technology
Sign upCloud technology has increased usability and reduced the cost of computing for global business environments. Leveraging the interoperability and rapid time to deployment allows for a high level of availability and scalability.IFT 421Cloud Data Engineering
Sign upHands-on study of modern data engineering practices in the cloud. Explores data ingestion and transformation, data store management, operational support, and data security and governance.IFT 422Cloud Security and Operations for Information Technology
Sign upCloud security solutions are required to address availability, authentication, integrity, confidentiality and auditing. It starts with a combination of operating system virtualization, processes automation and dynamic response to changing business conditions.IFT 443Analyzing Big Data
Sign upData mining and statistical techniques that arise in data analytic applications. Students learn and practice working with big data using data analytic techniques presented in earlier coursework. Discusses one or more applications associated with data analytic techniques. Familiarity with databases and statistics are essential.IFT 458Middleware Programming and Database Security
Sign upCovers the main concepts of middleware technologies. Includes the various methodologies used to integrate applications, databases and Web services. Students develop multilevel applications using programming/scripting languages (such as PHP, Java, Python, Perl) which access data stored in a database.IFT 460Smart Devices for IoT Ecosystem
Sign upHands-on study of the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem and smart devices in enterprise applications. Students develop real-world projects using single-board computers such as raspberry-pi and cloud-based tools. Requires high-level programming skills.IFT 462Wireless Architecture
Sign upComprehensive course on wireless network architecture covering advanced information communication technology (ICT) that addresses industry standards, protocols, research and future trends. Topics include wireless networks, cellular networks, wireless security and wireless fidelity system architecture.IFT 466Advanced Computer Networks for Information Technology
Sign upRedundancy protocols, QoS and the implementation of wide area networks. Focuses on advanced concepts and implementation of EIGRP, OSPF, BGP and extended ACLs. Also covers in detail implementing routing from an IPv6 perspective. Additional topics include cloud computing and SDNs.IFT 475Security Analysis
Sign upProcesses used in cyber security analyses. Presents techniques through exercises to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability. Includes vulnerability assessments based on faulty software design. Explores malicious code and computer crime, including operating system (OS) root kits.IFT 482Network Forensics
Sign upUse and creation of advanced network forensics tools: intrusion detection and prevention, honeynets, traffic routing and management, and data reduction and graphing tools.IFT 483Security Compliance for Information Technology
Sign upFocuses on development of security policy, risk solutions and incident response facilities. Using the information security framework, identifies strategies and processes used in governance, risk management, asset management, human resources and physical security to create, evaluate and audit security policies.IFT 488Systems Administration of UNIX
Sign upUNIX administration of system and user services using command line and GUI tools. System security and forensics.
KIN34 courses
KIN 101Introduction to Kinesiology
Sign upIntroduces the disciplines and professions associated with kinesiology, sport and exercise science, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, motor behavior and biomechanics.KIN 290Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice
Sign upIntroduces best practices for gathering, interpreting, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating research within the health and health care professions.KIN 310Collegiate Sports
Sign upParticipation in men's or women's intercollegiate competition. May be repeated for 4 hours 1 per year. Y/E grade.KIN 334Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology
Sign upPromotes an understanding of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system and how that system produces human movement. Covers origins, insertions, innervations and actions for most major skeletal muscles and applies that information to the fundamental analysis of movements.KIN 335Biomechanics
Sign upBasic anatomical and mechanical principles applied to human movement. Emphasizes kinematic and kinetic concepts at the total body, local joint and tissue level.KIN 340Physiology of Exercise
Sign upPhysiological mechanisms of acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise.KIN 345Motor Behavior
Sign upEvaluates movement through the perspectives of neural control, development through the lifespan and the most effective ways to teach and learn motor skills.KIN 348Psychological Skills for Optimal Performance
Sign upCovers psychological theory and applied psychological techniques to improve performance and overall effectiveness in sport and related areas.KIN 352Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Activity
Sign upAddresses interrelationships between physical activity and psychosocial variables, including correlates of and barriers to physical activity. Introduces research and reinforces concepts related to behavior change theory, motivational theory, exercise psychology and evidence-based interventions to promote physical activity.KIN 400Topics in Neuroscience
Sign upCovers in-depth important and emerging developments in neuroscience, emphasizing lectures that include readings of recent reviews and contemporary publications in peer-reviewed journals. Includes a significant writing component; students learn skills for writing scientific publications and grant applications.KIN 412Biomechanics of the Skeletal System
Sign upBiomechanics of tissues, structures, and major joints of the musculoskeletal system. Discussion of injury mechanisms.KIN 413Qualitative Analysis in Sport Biomechanics
Sign upDevelops systematic approach for detecting and correcting errors in human performance using anatomical and mechanical principles.KIN 414Electromyographic Kinesiology
Sign upMuscular contributions to human movement, muscle mechanics, electrophysiological basis, and practical application of electromyography.KIN 415Theory of Corrective Exercise
Sign upPhilosophic approach of assessing whole body movement and determining common injury mechanisms. Expands understanding of basic movement patterns that cause injury and how to approach potential solutions. Covers identification of imbalances and disfunctions for potential corrective exercise implementation.KIN 416Low Back Pain: Muscles and Movement
Sign upExplores research on anatomical/kinesiological abnormalities and movement-related therapies associated with chronic low back pain. Develops competency to determine implications for evidence-based treatment of this common medical condition.KIN 418Experimental Neuromechanics
Sign upExploration of different quantitative techniques (electromyography, video, force plates) to analyze human movement from a motor control and biomechanical perspective.KIN 421Human Motor Control
Sign upFocuses on understanding how the human central nervous system controls, regulates, and learns movements.KIN 422Motor Control in Special Populations
Sign upDiscusses principles of motor control theories and related practical applications for certain special developmental populations.KIN 423Motor Control and Aging
Sign upFunctional and behavioral changes to the motor control system as humans age, how specifically it impacts motor control and learning.KIN 424Neural Aspects of Movement and Rehabilitation
Sign upAn in-depth discussion of how the nervous system controls movement. Provides insight into how the enormous repertoire of human movements (e.g., gait, posture, voluntary hand movements) is controlled by a distributed motor system (e.g.KIN 437Comparative Biomechanics and Motor Control
Sign upGuides students to critically evaluate how the physical and mechanical properties of organisms and their environment affect biological tissues, structures, and motor control.KIN 440Exercise Biochemistry
Sign upStudy of bioenergetics and metabolism of cellular (skeletal muscle, heart, and liver) organelles and proteins during exercise.KIN 441Physiology of Women in Sport
Sign upPhysiological aspects of women engaging in physical activity. Emphasizes factors affecting performance and health throughout life.KIN 442Fuel Metabolism
Sign upDiscusses current research concerning the metabolism of carbohydrate, fat, and protein during exercise.KIN 443Exercise Endocrinology
Sign upFocuses on the cellular and systems physiology of the neuroendocrine system, as well as presents research-based findings of how exercise alters neuroendocrine function to improve performance and offset injury.KIN 444Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise Training
Sign upExamines physiologic adaptations to exercise training as they relate to metabolism and tissue functions.KIN 446Pediatric Obesity
Sign upCovers a variety of aspects related to pediatric obesity including the causes and consequences in terms of physiologic, genetic, psychosocial, environmental and economic. Also discusses potential interventions such as behavioral, pharmacologic, surgical and public health and policy.KIN 447ECG Interpretation
Sign upUsing ECG data, this course comprehensively investigates cardiac arrhythmias and interactions with therapeutic drugs and exercise.KIN 450Biopsychosocial Perspectives on Physical Activity and Health
Sign upUtilizes a problem-based learning approach to examine a biopsychosocial perspective of physical and mental health.KIN 452Exercise Psychology
Sign upAnalyzes existing scientific evidence to critically assess the use of exercise to maintain mental health and treat mental illness. Addresses a variety of topics from stress to clinical depression along with research methods to enable students to critically assess the evidence and determine the best applied exercise-based recommendations.KIN 454Motivational Theory in Exercise and Health
Sign upAssesses motivational theories relevant to the field of exercise and health psychology. Evaluates research and utilizes the findings to create applied public service announcements targeted toward a specific health issue (e.g., exercise, nutrition, smoking) and a specific population. Taught in class, online and in a hybrid format.KIN 460Theory of Strength Training
Sign upUtilizes a problem-based learning approach to facilitate an understanding of the neurological and physiological mechanisms underlying muscular and performance-based adaptations to resistance training. Covers and applies peer-reviewed research to solve practical resistance training-focused questions.KIN 465Muscle Physiology
Sign upDiscusses the cellular and systems physiology of the skeletal and cardiac muscle systems, as well as presents research on the effects of exercise on skeletal muscle function and adaptation. Describes and recognizes the detailed structure, composition and biochemical properties of skeletal muscle.KIN 466Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology
Sign upExamines varying concepts related to cardiovascular exercise physiology. Covers the basics of the cardiovascular system, how the system works both at rest and during exercise, and how it responds to exercise training. Evaluates research and utilizes the findings to enhance learning of course topics.
MAE17 courses
MAE 201Mechanics of Particles and Rigid Bodies I: Statics
Sign upForce vectors and force system resultants, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, friction, centroid and moments of inertia of an area. Required for aerospace engineering and mechanical engineering.MAE 202Mechanics of Particles and Rigid Bodies II: Dynamics
Sign upKinematics and kinetics of particles. Work, energy, and momentum principles for particles. Planar kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies. Conservation of energy and momentum for rigid bodies. Equations of motion for particles and rigid bodies. Vibrations. Required for aerospace engineering and mechanical engineering.MAE 213Mechanics of Materials
Sign upEquilibrium, strain-displacement relations, and stress-strain-temperature relations. Applications to force transmission and deformations in axial, torsional, and bending of bars. Combined loadings.MAE 214Computer-Aided Engineering I
Sign upIntroduces geometry and construction techniques in CAD, technical drawing conventions, generating drawings from CAD models.MAE 215Introduction to Programming in MATLAB
Sign upIntroduces basic topics and concepts of computer programming in MATLAB.MAE 241Introduction to Thermodynamics
Sign upConcepts of equilibrium, properties, states, systems, energy and entropy; 1st and 2nd thermodynamic laws, analysis of open and closed systems, power and refrigeration cycles.MAE 242Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
Sign upIntroductory survey course covering fundamental concepts relating to engineering fluids. Fluid statics. Integral methods. Differential methods. Dimensional analysis and similarity. Incompressible internal and external flow. Potential flow. Required for Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering majors.MAE 301Applied Experimental Statistics
Sign upIntroduces key concepts in probability and statistics with engineering applications. Emphasizes modeling variation in observations, characterizing its distribution, and making inferences with regard to quality assurance and control.MAE 318System Dynamics and Control I
Sign upMAE 341Mechanism Analysis and Design
Sign upPositions, velocities, and accelerations of machine parts; cams, gears, flexible connectors, and rolling contact; introduces synthesis.MAE 384Advanced Mathematical Methods for Engineers
Sign upMethods for numerical solutions to engineering problems. Nonlinear equations, quadrature, ordinary differential equations. Analytical and numerical solutions to partial differential equations.MAE 404Finite Elements in Engineering
Sign upFormulation and application of the finite element method through integration of theory, code development and application to problems in heat transport and solid mechanics.MAE 417System Dynamics and Control II
Sign upFundamentals of feedback control using linear transfer function system models. Analysis in time and frequency domains. Design in the s-plane (root locus) and in the frequency domain (loop shaping).MAE 436Combustion
Sign upCombustion of gaseous and condensed-phase fuels. Thermodynamics, mass transfer and chemical kinetics of combustion. Explosion and ignition theories. Structure, propagation and stability of flames. Pollutant formation. Applications.MAE 451Applied Machine Learning for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers
Sign upMachine learning is impacting every aspect of our daily lives, from recognizing faces in a crowd to designing drugs to treat epidemic diseases. There is no doubt that, as a result of the impact, the job market for future engineers will be drastically different.MAE 455Polymers and Composites
Sign upRelationship among chemistry, structure, and properties of engineering polymers. Design, properties, and behavior of fiber composite systems.MAE 460Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics
Sign upNumerical techniques for solving incompressible and compressible flow equations using industrial solvers. Computer-aided analysis of thermofluid systems. Applications to fluid system engineering.
MAT61 courses
MAT 114College Mathematics
Sign upApplies basic college-level mathematics to real-life problems. Topics include numerical reasoning, sets, counting techniques, probability, basic statistics and finance. Appropriate for students whose major does not require MAT 117 or 170.MAT 117College Algebra
Sign upLinear functions, quadratic functions, general polynomial functions, rational functions, systems of linear equations, logarithmic and exponential functions.MAT 117SCollege Algebra Stretch
Sign upFor students who have an in-progress (Z) grade for MAT 117. The grade earned in MAT 117S replaces the Z grade for MAT 117. Course content is the same as MAT 117, which is intended to develop skills in linear functions, quadratic functions, general polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential functions and logarithmic functions.MAT 119Finite Mathematics
Sign upTopics from linear algebra, linear programming, combinatorics, probability, and mathematics of finance.MAT 170Precalculus
Sign upIntensive preparation for calculus.MAT 171Precalculus: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Sign upRobust treatment of advanced algebraic skills and trigonometry that are vital in calculus. Algebra topics include functions, compositions, inverses, transformations, complex numbers, roots of polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and their properties.MAT 207Algebra and Geometry in the High School
Sign upProvides a conceptually rigorous treatment of the central ideas of algebra and geometry in high school. Explores and develops familiar mathematical content from a very different perspective. Focuses squarely on creating meaning for concepts and on building coherence of meaning across concepts and various representations of them.MAT 208Discrete Mathematics for Secondary Teachers
Sign upPotential secondary teachers of mathematics should master the Math Standards proposed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics for college-intending students. Taking a broader view, introduces mathematics as a discipline that uses known methods to discover and verify new conclusions through the study of discrete mathematics.MAT 210Brief Calculus
Sign upDifferential and integral calculus of elementary functions with applications.MAT 211Mathematics for Business Analysis
Sign upTopics in business analysis, including: Lagrange multipliers, linear programming, linear algebra, intermediate probability, random variables, discrete distributions, and continuous distributions.MAT 242Elementary Linear Algebra
Sign upIntroduces matrices, systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, and eigenvalues. Emphasizes development of computational skills.MAT 243Discrete Mathematical Structures
Sign upLogic, sets, functions, elementary number theory and combinatorics, recursive algorithms, and mathematical reasoning, including induction. Emphasizes connections to computer science.MAT 251Calculus for Life Sciences
Sign upDifferential and integral calculus of elementary functions. Introduces differential and difference equations. Emphasizes applications to the life sciences.MAT 265Calculus for Engineers I
Sign upLimits and continuity, differential calculus of functions of one variable, introduction to integration.MAT 266Calculus for Engineers II
Sign upMethods of integration, applications of calculus, elements of analytic geometry, improper integrals, Taylor series.MAT 267Calculus for Engineers III
Sign upVector-valued functions of several variables, partial derivatives, multiple integration.MAT 270Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
Sign upReal numbers, limits and continuity, and differential and integral calculus of functions of 1 variable.MAT 271Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
Sign upMethods of integration; applies calculus, elements of analytic geometry, improper integrals, sequences and series.MAT 272Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
Sign upVector-valued functions of several variables, multiple integration, and introduction to vector analysis.MAT 274Elementary Differential Equations
Sign upIntroduces ordinary differential equations with applications.MAT 275Modern Differential Equations
Sign upIntroduces differential equations, theoretical and practical solution techniques. Applications. Problem solving using MATLAB.MAT 300Mathematical Structures
Sign upLogic and set theory, induction, functions, order and equivalence relations, cardinality. Emphasizes writing proofs.MAT 310Introduction to Geometry
Sign upCongruence, area, parallelism, similarity and volume, and Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry.MAT 342Linear Algebra
Sign upLinear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, bases, linear transformations and similarity, inner product spaces, eigenvectors, orthonormal bases, diagonalization, and principal axes.MAT 343Applied Linear Algebra
Sign upSolving linear systems, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, bases, linear transformations, eigenvectors, norms, inner products, decompositions, applications. Problem solving using MATLAB.MAT 350Techniques and Applications of Applied Mathematics
Sign upMathematical techniques and applications representative of the range of applied mathematics used in operations research, biology, economics, finance, and sociology. In depth exploration of these techniques in detail by focusing on selected applications.MAT 353Mathematics and Cancer
Sign upAddresses some of the mathematical questions regarding the dynamics of cancer growth and treatment.MAT 355Introduction to Computational Molecular Biology
Sign upIntroduces the mathematical skills used in molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics.MAT 370Intermediate Calculus
Sign upTheory behind basic 1-variable calculus: continuity, derivative, Riemann integral, sequences, and series.MAT 371Advanced Calculus I
Sign upReal numbers, completeness, sequences/series, continuity, uniform theorems, derivative, Riemann integral, pointwise/uniform convergence, Taylor's theorem. Credit is allowed for only MAT 371 or 370 toward a mathematics degree.MAT 372Advanced Calculus II
Sign upOpen, closed, compact sets in Rn continuity, differentiation, partial differentiation, integration in Rn Inverse/implicit function theorems.MAT 410Introduction to General Topology
Sign upPoint set topology, topological spaces, metric spaces, continuity, compactness, connectedness and product spaces.MAT 411History and Philosophy of Mathematics
Sign upExamines nature of mathematics from origins to present, revealed by its history and philosophy. Strong background in mathematics not required.MAT 412Differential Geometry
Sign upRigorous treatment to the concepts and methods of differential geometry via the classical theory of curves and surfaces in Euclidean space, the Gauss-Bonnet theorem, and additional topics as time and interest permits.MAT 415Introduction to Combinatorics
Sign upEnumerating permutations and combinations of sets and multisets, inclusion-exclusion, recurrence relations, generating functions, Pólya theory and combinatorial structures.MAT 416Graph Theory
Sign upTrees, cycles, matchings, planarity, connectivity, hamiltonicity, chromatic number, Ramsey theory with emphasis on proof techniques.MAT 419Introduction to Linear Optimization
Sign upSimplex method, duality, and network flows. Applications to game theory, geometry, combinatorics, graph theory, and posets.MAT 420Scientific Computing
Sign upSurveys and applies programming languages, libraries, and scientific visualization tools. Programming assignments emphasize software development skills. Completion of advanced calculus recommended prior to this course.MAT 421Applied Computational Methods
Sign upNumerical methods for quadrature, differential equations, roots of nonlinear equations, interpolation, approximation, linear equations, floating-point arithmetic, and roundoff error.MAT 422Mathematical Methods in Data Science
Sign upCovers the theoretical and practical mathematical methods for data analysis and prediction. Reviews necessary elements needed from linear algebra and calculus. While the emphasis is on mathematical concepts, students are expected to learn Python, MATLAB or R. Assumes no previous programming experience.MAT 423Numerical Analysis I
Sign upSolution of systems of linear and nonlinear equations, optimization, eigenvalues, round-off error, and floating point arithmetic. Fluency in computer programming is required for enrollment in this course.MAT 425Numerical Analysis II
Sign upAnalysis of and algorithms for numerical interpolation, integration, and differentiation. Numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations, introductory level. Applications. Fluency in computer programming is required for success in this course.MAT 429Optimization
Sign upA variety of optimization models and their applications to management, economics, engineering, and science. Topics include linear programming, integer programming, nonlinear programming, and stochastic programming. Stresses formulation and modeling as well as numerous applications and solving algorithms.MAT 440Group Theory
Sign upCovers basic group theory. Students learn about the concept of a 'group,' related structures, their underlying theory and examples of how they arise in mathematics.MAT 441Ring Theory
Sign upCovers basic ring theory. Students learn about the concept of a 'ring,' related structures, their underlying theory, and examples of how they arise in mathematics.MAT 442Advanced Linear Algebra
Sign upFundamentals of linear algebra, dual spaces, invariant subspaces, canonical forms, bilinear and quadratic forms, and multilinear algebra.MAT 443Introduction to Abstract Algebra
Sign upIntroduces concepts of abstract algebra.MAT 444Intermediate Abstract Algebra
Sign upBasic theory of groups, rings, and fields, including an introduction to Galois theory. Appropriate as preparation for MAT 543.MAT 445Theory of Numbers
Sign upPrime numbers, unique factorization theorem, congruences, Diophantine equations, primitive roots, and quadratic reciprocity theorem.MAT 447Cryptography I
Sign upBlock ciphers, stream ciphers, congruence arithmetic, information theory, public key cryptosystems, key exchange, electronic signatures.MAT 448Cryptography II
Sign upMathematical underpinnings of contemporary cryptosystems, electronic signatures, key exchange, primlity testing and factorization algorithms.MAT 450Mathematical Models in Biology
Sign upIntroduces mathematical models in biological systems. Applications range from the cellular level to systems level and may include applications from areas such as physiology, ecology, epidemiology, population biology, computational and systems biology.MAT 452Introduction to Chaos and Nonlinear Dynamics
Sign upProperties of nonlinear dynamical systems; dependence on initial conditions; strange attractors; period doubling; bifurcations; symbolic dynamics; Smale-Birkhoff theorem; and applications.MAT 460Vector Calculus
Sign upVectors, curvilinear coordinates, Jacobians, implicit function theorem, line and surface integrals, Green's, Stokes', and divergence theorems.MAT 461Applied Complex Analysis
Sign upAnalytic functions, complex integration, Taylor and Laurent series, residue theorem, conformal mapping, and harmonic functions.MAT 462Applied Partial Differential Equations
Sign upSecond-order partial differential equations, emphasizing Laplace, wave, and diffusion equations. Solutions by the methods of characteristics, separation of variables, and integral transforms.MAT 472Intermediate Real Analysis I
Sign upIntroduces analysis in metric spaces with emphasis on the real line.MAT 473Intermediate Real Analysis II
Sign upAnalysis in Rn: implicit function theorem, introduction to manifolds, Lebesque integration, change of variables formula, convergence theorems for integrals.MAT 475Differential Equations
Sign upLinear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations, asymptotic behavior of solutions, stability, existence and uniqueness, limit sets, Poincar-Bendixson theorem.MAT 476Partial Differential Equations
Sign upFirst-order quasilinear, method of characteristics, second-order linear (hyperbolic, parabolic, elliptic), Green's functions, integral representations, eigenfunction expansions, maximum principles, harmonic functions, and additional topics as time permits.MAT 485History of Mathematics
Sign upTopics from the history of the origin and development of mathematical ideas.
MEE16 courses
MEE 322Structural Mechanics
Sign upThree-dimensional stress and strain analysis, generalized Hooke's Law, failure theories for ductile and brittle materials, combined loading, stress concentrations, energy methods, mechanical vibrations and structural dynamics, fatigue.MEE 323Computer-Aided Engineering II
Sign upIntroduces finite-element analysis, pre- and postprocessing, solving problems with FEA.MEE 324Structural Mechanics Laboratory
Sign upLab companion where students perform supervised experiments to analyze stress and strain for materials loaded in bending, torsion, combined and torsion, tensile tests of materials until failure, stress concentrations, and structural dynamics. Required for mechanical engineering.MEE 340Heat Transfer
Sign upConduction, convection, radiation and phase change heat transfer processes.MEE 342Principles of Mechanical Design
Sign upThe design process; conceptual and embodiment design of mechanical elements; form synthesis; material selection, failure modes, manufacturability tolerances, common mechanisms and machine elements.MEE 351Manufacturing Processes
Sign upProduction technique and equipment. Casting and molding, forming, machining, joining and assembly, computer-integrated manufacturing, rapid prototyping, and electronics manufacturing.MEE 434Internal Combustion Engines
Sign upPerformance characteristics, combustion, carburetion and fuel-injection, and the cooling and control of internal combustion engines. Computer modeling.MEE 440Renewable Energy: Mechanical Systems
Sign upRenewable energy systems are energy conversion systems that rely on naturally replenishing flows of energy. Considers the foundational principles behind many renewable energy systems and application of these principles to practical systems.MEE 441Wind Energy
Sign upWind energy systems convert kinetic energy in the wind into electrical energy. Focuses on flow machines, including for example, aerodynamics and fluid dynamics. Includes applications of the Navier-Stokes equations and some basics from turbulence theory. Also includes discussions from current events and policy.MEE 445Energy Systems Design I
Sign upApplies mechanical engineering principles and techniques to modeling, analysis and synthesis of energy systems and components. Design and optimization. Capstone design project. First part of an energy systems design course focusing on the design of compact heat exchangers and fluid flow systems.MEE 446Energy Systems Design II
Sign upApplies mechanical engineering principles and techniques to modeling, analysis and synthesis of energy systems and components. Design optimization. Design project. Both MEE 445 and MEE 446 must be taken to secure General Studies Maroon L credit.MEE 472Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
Sign upSecond course covering fundamental concepts relating to engineering fluids. Flow meters, airfoil and wing aerodynamics; pipe flow; normal and oblique shock waves. Nozzles. Open Channel Flow. Turbomachinery flows including performance curves and maps, scaling and affinity laws. Elective for Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.MEE 482Intermediate Thermodynamics
Sign upApplied thermodynamics; gas mixtures, psychrometrics, property relationships, power and refrigeration cycles, and reactive systems.MEE 488Mechanical Engineering Design I
Sign upConceptual and embodiment design; modeling; rapid prototyping. Team project. MEE 488 and 489 must be taken in consecutive semesters.MEE 489Mechanical Engineering Design II
Sign upDetail design; fabrication and testing. Team project. MAE 488 and 489 must be taken in consecutive semesters.MEE 491Experimental Mechanical Engineering
Sign upExperimental and analytical studies of phenomena and performance of fluid flow, heat transfer, thermodynamics, refrigeration, and mechanical power systems.
MFG23 courses
MFG 101Introduction to Manufacturing Engineering
Sign upIntroduces manufacturing engineering through lab and industry tours, product teardowns, demonstrations and guest lectures emphasizing the wide breadth of manufacturing technologies as well as how domains such as mechanical design, computer science and materials science intersect.MFG 190Prototyping Lab
Sign upIntroduces basic prototyping capabilities such as 3D printing, wood routing, laser engraving, vinyl cutting, low-volume injection molding, 3D scanning and sewing and embroidery, along with hands-on use that encourages continued usage of these capabilities.MFG 290Machining Lab
Sign upExplores the fundamentals of manual machining including safety, engineering documentation, shop practices and inspection.MFG 311Materials Processing Science
Sign upAdvanced manufacturing exploits physical processes to mass produce materials with the desired microstructures and properties. Provides a science-based view of process-structure-property relationships used for determining product manufacturability.MFG 381Manufacturing Processes and Validation Lab
Sign upTheory of basic manufacturing processes accompanied by the fundamental skills; safety practices while working with engineering drawings, machine tools and metrology equipment related to manufacturing.MFG 382Modeling of Manufacturing Systems I
Sign upModeling of manufacturing systems using discrete event simulation. Introduces basic manufacturing-related data and system configurations. Uses commercial simulation software to build and analyze model output data.MFG 383Communications in a Production Environment
Sign upEffective communication is essential in all production environments for efficiency, yield and safety. Covers the major applications within a company and the expectations for the individual's capabilities.MFG 385Design for Manufacturing
Sign upIntroduces the methods employed to design and produce products that can compete in the global marketplace. Topics include design for manufacturability and assembly, product life-cycle, economics of design and reliability.MFG 387Industrial Automation
Sign upIntroduces concepts and application of industrial automation systems. Topics include PLC control systems, embedded control systems, sensing technologies, robotics and material-handling systems.MFG 388Industrial Robotics
Sign upCovers concepts and application of industrial robotic systems. Topics include the classification of robotic systems, industrial robot control, programming and simulation of robotic application, and deploying an industrial robotic system.MFG 390Advanced Manufacturing Processes Lab
Sign upExplores the fundamentals of synthesizing and processing metals, polymers, ceramics and composites through hands-on studies with additive manufacturing processes.MFG 391Materials Characterization Lab
Sign upCovers materials characterization techniques including optical and electron microscopy methods for geometrical, compositional and defect analysis, mechanical property testing including static and dynamic testing, and their accompanying sample preparation techniques.MFG 430AI in Physical Systems
Sign upCovers the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into digital twin environments for physical systems such as robots, manufacturing cells and production lines. Topics include robot simulation and control, data-driven modeling, sensor fusion, reinforcement learning for task optimization, and virtual commissioning workflows.MFG 461Engineering Economics
Sign upCovers the role of engineers in the manufacturing environment. Aspects of this role include troubleshooting, performance control, risk mitigation and financial planning. Provides tools and approaches for understanding and representing costs and making decisions based on these costs.MFG 472Additive Manufacturing
Sign upAdditive Manufacturing (AM) is driving a paradigm shift in design and manufacturing. Provides hands-on exposure across a wide range of commercial 3D printers. Topics include fundamentals of polymer, metal and composite AM processes and process capabilities such as rate and resolution.MFG 480Advanced Statistical Approaches for Manufacturing
Sign upApplies experimental design and statistical process control in the manufacturing environment. Uses engineering statistical software to formulate and solve problems.MFG 481Enterprise Economics
Sign upAll manufacturing is about cost. Considers the components of these costs and presents a number of mathematical tools and approaches for representing, understanding and making decisions based on them.MFG 482Materials Science in Manufacturing
Sign upHigh-technology manufacturing combines and exploits the properties of a wide range of materials. Provides a science-based view of materials selection and optimization for product manufacturability and reliability.MFG 486CNC Computer Programming
Sign upTheory and applications of NC languages using CAM software and CNC machine tools. Overview of advanced manufacturing processes including production CNC part programming ranging from current design to inspection standards.MFG 487Casting and Forming Processes
Sign upTheory and practice of metal casting processes and design of castings. Analysis of various forming processes to determine load requirements. Theory and practice of tooling design for stamping operations.MFG 488Integrated Circuit Manufacturing
Sign upIntegrated circuit manufacturing combines judicious selection of materials with nano-meter features to create complex digital and analog circuits. The process demonstrates extreme applications of design, control and resource organization.MFG 490Measurement and Metrology Lab
Sign upMeasurements and metrology techniques are among the most important tools used in production manufacturing for part verification through both contact and noncontact-based measurement.MFG 491Computer Numerical Control Machining Lab
Sign upComputer numerical control (CNC) techniques and practices through hands-on laboratory-based experience with CNC milling machines. Includes the use of the Cartesian coordinate system, automated generation of G codes from 3D parts and tooling requirements for CNC/CAM machines.
MGT18 courses
MGT 300Principles of Management and Leadership
Sign upCovers a broad range of concepts, theories and practices important for a basic understanding of the field of management with a special emphasis on leadership. Increases the students' understanding of and ability to apply contemporary management and leadership knowledge in both work and personal situations.MGT 302Principles of International Business
Sign upMultidisciplinary analysis of international economic and financial environment. Operations of multinational firms and their interaction with home and host societies.MGT 303Honors Organizational Strategies, Leadership, and Behavior
Sign upOverview of business strategy principles, management processes, motivation and leadership.MGT 310Collaborative Team Skills
Sign upDevelopment of skills in managing and working in collaborative environments. Theories and applications in small group dynamics and team facilitation.MGT 320Organizational Behavior
Sign upManagement processes, fundamentals of business-level strategy, individual difference issues, motivation and leadership of people in organizations.MGT 380Management and Strategy
Sign upIntroduces the functions and applications of management in organizations, including controlling, decision making, leadership, motivation, planning, and social responsibility.MGT 400Cross-Cultural Management
Sign upCultural role in international business relations; applied principles of cross-cultural communications, negotiations, and management; regional approaches to business relations.MGT 404Chinese Language and Global Business Communication
Sign upCapstone course designed to synthesize the knowledge acquired from business, language and cultural coursework in the BA in Business: concentration in Chinese Language and Culture. Analyzes case studies in which Chinese language and cultural skills are used to develop communication strategies in doing business in China.MGT 405Spanish Language and Global Business Communication
Sign upSynthesizes the knowledge acquired from business, language and cultural coursework in the BA in Business: concentration in Spanish Language and Culture. Students learn new tools and techniques of analysis to enhance communication with their Spanish-speaking business counterparts.MGT 411Leading Organizations
Sign upComprehensive overview of leadership in organizations. Provides students with understanding of leadership research and its applications to global organizations and the development of leaders.MGT 420Human Resource Management
Sign upDevelopment of skills and knowledge to lead associates effectively: hiring, developing, evaluating, retaining, and rewarding employees. Preparation for leadership roles.MGT 421Compensation in Organizations
Sign upDevelops knowledge of theory and research in motivation, compensation and rewards, and skill in applying such knowledge to important compensation and reward decisions. Discusses strategic compensation and reward systems issues.MGT 422Staffing
Sign upFocuses on the effective management of the flow of talent into and through organizations. Covers human resource planning, recruiting and selection, career transitions and other workforce movement. Provides opportunities to develop hands-on skills that are relevant to effectively managing talent flow.MGT 423Training and Development in Organizations
Sign upFamiliarizes students with the training and development function in organizations. Although tailored to students interested in human resources management, the course may also be relevant to students who may at some point be involved in training and development within an organizational context.MGT 424Employment Law
Sign upProvides an overview of U.S. employment law at both the federal and state levels. Reviews employment at will and wrongful discharge, employment torts, privacy, discrimination law, worker's compensation, occupational safety and health, unemployment, federal compensation laws, and the law of noncompetition and trade secrets.MGT 425Global Human Resources
Sign upExplores the importance of international business management in the context of international human resource management, including topics on culture, compensation and benefits, international organizations and their structures, international assignment management and the legal and regulatory considerations that global organizations face.MGT 430Negotiations
Sign upImproves student's understanding of and skills in the art of negotiation. For most managers, negotiation is a significant aspect of their day-to-day jobs, not to mention a major element of everyday life.MGT 459International Management
Sign upConcepts and practices of multinational and foreign firms. Objectives, strategies, policies and organizational structures for operating in various environments.
MIC20 courses
MIC 205Microbiology
Sign upIntroductory microbiology, emphasizing basic principles of microorganisms (bacteria, protozoa, algae, fungi and viruses) and the role they play in health, ecology and applied fields. May not be used for Microbiology credit unless a diagnostic test is passed.MIC 206Microbiology Laboratory
Sign upPrinciples and lab techniques used in identifying and handling microorganisms. Both MIC 205 and MIC 206 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SG credit.MIC 220Biology of Microorganisms
Sign upIntroductory microbiology for students majoring in the life sciences. Detailed study of microbial cells, their structure, genetics, physiology, and taxonomy.MIC 302Advanced Bacteriology Laboratory
Sign upAdvanced lab techniques in bacterial growth, physiology and genetics, with an emphasis on quantitative data and formal lab reports. Both MIC 302 and MIC 401 must be taken to secure General Studies Maroon L credit.MIC 314HIV/AIDS: Science, Behavior, and Society
Sign upOverview of the basic biological, behavioral, and psychosocial aspects of HIV disease and AIDS.MIC 360Bacterial Physiology
Sign upMechanisms and control of cell metabolism, structures, and functions.MIC 379Medical Bacteriology
Sign upPrinciples of medical bacteriology with emphasis on bacterial infections, diagnostic testing, clinical symptoms, pathogenesis, and treatments.MIC 420Immunology: Molecular and Cellular Foundations
Sign upAntibody/antigen interactions, cellular response, cytokines, immunogenetics, immunoregulation, autoimmunity, psychoneuroimmunology research/medical perspectives.MIC 421Experimental Immunology
Sign upIntroduces the basic techniques, methods, and assays used in immunology.MIC 425Advanced Immunology
Sign upSurveys recent advances in immunology, including lymphocyte membranes, lymphokines/biochemistry, molecular genetics, theoretical immunology, immunoregulation, neuroimmunology, and immunologic diseases.MIC 441Bacterial Genetics
Sign upSurveys genetic exchange and regulatory processes in bacteria and their viruses. Bacteria and viruses as tools in genetic engineering.MIC 442Bacterial Genetics Laboratory
Sign upTechniques of mutagenesis, mapping, and strain and genetic library construction.MIC 443The Microbial Universe
Sign upDiversity and physiology of microorganisms with emphasis on recent advances in the biology of microorganisms of environmental and medical importance.MIC 444The Microbial Universe Laboratory
Sign upTechniques used to explore the microbial universe with emphasis on structural, metabolic, genetic, and growth characteristics relevant to the identification and characterization of microorganisms of environmental and medical importance. Not open to students with credit in MIC 206.MIC 445Techniques in Molecular Biology/Genetics
Sign upMolecular genetic principles: plasmid construction, purification and characterization; PCR; mutagenesis; DNA sequence analysis; protein quantitation, hybridization, immunologic detection and electrophoresis.MIC 446Techniques in Molecular Biology/Genetics Lab
Sign upMolecular genetic techniques; plasmid construction, purification and characterization; PCR; mutageneses; hybridization and sequence analysis; protein quantitation; immunologic detection and electrophoresis.MIC 461Geomicrobiology
Sign upPast and present interactions among microbial life, geological materials, and biogeochemical cycles involving carbon, sulfur, phosphate, nitrogen, and metals.MIC 470Microbial Diversity and Environmental Processes
Sign upCovers microorganisms' physiological and taxonomic diversity and their role in environmental processes including ecosystem functions, climate feedback and natural or engineered processes.MIC 481Bacterial Pathogenesis
Sign upHuman host-bacterial interactions in infectious diseases with emphasis on pathogenesis and molecular mechanisms of bacterial virulence.MIC 485General Virology
Sign upFundamental principles of viruses, their molecular biology, replication, genetics, and pathogenesis.
MKT38 courses
MKT 280Fashion Merchandising
Sign upExamines the business side of the fashion industry with a focus on fashion marketing and the fundamentals of merchandising and retailing.MKT 300Marketing and Business Performance
Sign upMarketing plays a dynamic, pervasive and exciting role within society and organizations. Emphasizes frameworks and analytical tools that ensure customer focus and drive organizational performance, including awareness of evolving technologies like AI.MKT 302Strategic Marketing Management
Sign upFoundational learning around core marketing principles and practices, emphasizing strategic thinking insights into the 'real world' of marketing management, including the integration of deep learning with modern artificial intelligence (AI) tools.MKT 303Honors Marketing Theory and Practice
Sign upApplies core marketing concepts to managerial decision making with an emphasis on strategic application. Highlights the use of AI tools for environmental analysis, market segmentation, marketing mix decisions and performance optimization to support data-driven, competitive marketing strategies.MKT 311Sports Business
Sign upFocuses attention on components ranging from professional sports to collegiate sports, as well as sports-related products.MKT 352Marketing Research
Sign upKnowledge and skills to make intelligent decisions in the design, evaluation and application of marketing research and market data.MKT 355Designing Brand Identity: Methods and Digital Tools
Sign upCreates brand identity initiatives by beginning with a focus on research and strategy. Covers how the support system of design principles, color, imagery, typography and composition makes an entire brand identity program cohesive, yet differentiated. Explores major media development tools (e.g.MKT 365Advertising and Beyond: Customer-Centric Brand Development
Sign upAdvertising and brand development as means to marketing and business success. Consideration of market research, segmentation, objective, creative strategy, digital and integrated media tactics, media management, and metrics of effectiveness.MKT 370Professional Sales and Relationship Management
Sign upInvestigate the vital role of sales, its relationship to other functions within the firm, and its impact on customers.MKT 372Strategies for Game Branding and Marketing
Sign upHands-on course where students learn how to turn a game prototype into a launch-ready brand backed by a clear, data-driven marketing plan. Covers the core tenets and current trends of game marketing.MKT 375Services Marketing
Sign upCovers the vital role that services play in the economy and its future. Students learn that service is critical to retaining customers in virtually every company. Students apply a managerial-focused approach and acquire the knowledge needed to implement service strategies for competitive advantage across industries.MKT 385Digital Media Marketing
Sign upInvestigates digital media options including paid search, programmatic advertising, organic search (AI enabled and traditional), email, ecommerce, live shopping, paid social media marketing and influencer media/marketing.MKT 390Essentials of Marketing
Sign upMarketing is dynamic, pervasive and exciting. Emphasizes the nature and processes of marketing with a strong focus on practical application. Also considers how digital innovations, like AI, influence the field.MKT 391Essentials of Selling
Sign upFocuses on the selling process and its practical applications in both consumer and business markets. Includes exploration of how technology and AI are reshaping sales strategies, customer engagement and decision making.MKT 392Essentials of Business Marketing
Sign upProvides the tools and specialized knowledge for developing and executing marketing strategy in the business-to-business market. Covers how to identify forces that drive buying behavior in organizations, measure market opportunity, identify profitable segments and develop strategy, particularly for turbulent, high-technology markets.MKT 395Essentials of Advertising and Marketing Communication
Sign upCovers topics of immediate or special interest to a faculty member and students.MKT 396Essentials of Services Marketing
Sign upFocuses on challenges and opportunities in services marketing. Emphasizes skills and knowledge needed to manage service design, delivery and communication in multiple modalities. Introduces service strategies to manage service quality, customer satisfaction and retention.MKT 397Essentials of Global Marketing
Sign upIntroduces the concepts of globalization in markets and gives an appreciation and understanding of the differences between marketing in the student's home country and marketing globally.MKT 398Essentials of Sports Business
Sign upIntroduces the concepts of sports business. Builds knowledge, skills and understanding of the fundamentals of sports business. Develops an appreciation for and understanding of the multiple stakeholders and diverse interests in and around sports business, and how they impact sports business practice and performance.MKT 402Consumer Behavior
Sign upApplies behavioral concepts in the analysis of consumer behavior and the use of behavioral analysis in marketing strategy formulation.MKT 410Sales Management
Sign upConstructive investigation of selling processes, their application in business and consumer contexts, and management of the sales function. Engages students with latest technology and AI-powered tools to advance the sales management function.MKT 412Innovations in Marketing
Sign upInnovation powers marketing. Explores social changes and emerging technologies that enable marketers to better reach consumers and drive product development, including artificial intelligence (AI), augmented and virtual reality, internet of things, blockchain and others.MKT 420Retail Management
Sign upExplores retail strategies, processes and performance within AI enhanced, omnichannel marketing environment.MKT 421Fan Behavior and Sports Marketing
Sign upFocuses on what it means to be a consumer in a sports marketing context society and what, as a marketer, you need to know to develop, evaluate and implement effective marketing strategies for fans.MKT 425Global Marketing Management
Sign upAnalyzes marketing strategies and practices developed by firms to compete in global markets and adapt to changing international environments.MKT 430Sports Business
Sign upBuilds knowledge, skills, and understanding of sports business; exposure to leading-edge thought, methods, and practices in sports business.MKT 431Sports Experiences
Sign upExplores the utilization of sports properties and highlights the evolution from traditional facilities and events to more modern experiences that increasingly include digital and emerging technologies.MKT 435Entrepreneurial Marketing
Sign upIdentifies and evaluates marketing opportunities; motivates an appreciation of entrepreneurial marketing and its different environmental contexts for general marketing principles.MKT 438Advanced Sales
Sign upExplores advanced sales topics including how technology and AI are leveraged in the sales process. Hands-on and interactive course leverages case studies, role plays, team projects, presentations and in-class application of CRM technology.MKT 440Creating Digital Experiences
Sign upMarketing is about creating meaningful experiences between brands and the people they serve. Designed to jump start learning for any student interested in marketing goods and services in contemporary society, this course covers digital ideation and planning as well as digital media, all with a focus on practical application.MKT 441Sports Revenue Generation
Sign upCovers the different revenue generation methods utilized in the sports industry while also allowing students to apply these techniques in real-world scenarios to enhance both their understanding of the business side of sports and their appreciation for the value revenue generation brings to a sports business.MKT 450Social Media and Content Marketing
Sign upCenters on how to effectively use social media and content marketing to build relationships between a company and its customers. Students learn to create content, how to deliver content through social media, and how to ethically use AI to optimize content for maximum effectiveness.MKT 451Sports Business Analytics
Sign upDevelops and applies critical and creative thinking skills through the lens of a sports context with the goal of making data-driven decisions. Introduces students to relevant, hands-on tools in data analytics, including artificial intelligence as a supplementary method for generating insights.MKT 452Business-to-Business Marketing Strategy
Sign upConcepts, skills, and strategies for performing competitively in the business market where organizations rather than households are the customers.MKT 455Brand Management
Sign upExplores principles of brand management, including building brand equity, managing brand identity and crafting brand position using the latest technology and AI-powered tools. Students learn how firms create and maintain competitive advantage by incorporating consumer insight into brand strategy.MKT 462Competitive Marketing Strategy
Sign upStrategy formulation and decision making by the marketing executive. Integrates marketing programs and considers competitive marketing issues.MKT 472Immersive Brand Experience I: Intelligence, Insights and Strategy
Sign upProvides in-depth, hands-on experience creating complete branding initiatives (campaigns, projects, products/services) for business or nonprofit organizations. Functioning as a real working branding firm, each student provides both an individual effort, as well as works within teams.MKT 473Immersive Brand Experience II: Creative, Media and Measures
Sign upProvides in-depth, hands-on experience creating complete branding initiatives (campaigns, projects, products/services) for business or nonprofit organizations. Functioning as a real working branding firm, each student provides both an individual effort, as well as works within teams.
MSE27 courses
MSE 208Patterns in Nature
Sign upExamines topics from optics to analytical techniques.MSE 211Introduction to Mechanics of Materials
Sign upTopics include stress, strain, elasticity, axial loading, torsion, bending, yield criteria, fracture, general energy methods and Castigliano's Theorem.MSE 212Microstructure and Properties Lab
Sign upLab experiments introducing optical and electron microscopy techniques, metallography and microstructure of metals, effects of composition and processing, and compositional identification.MSE 215Materials Synthesis
Sign upIntroduces contemporary techniques for synthesizing both traditional and novel materials and the corresponding correlation to synthesized materials properties.MSE 250Structure and Properties of Materials
Sign upBasic concepts of material structure and its relation to properties. Application to engineering problems.MSE 301Materials and Civilization
Sign upFocuses on exploring how materials technology can change people's lives. Traces how societies evolved based on the access to materials and the ability to exploit them and trade them among nations.MSE 308Sensing the World
Sign upProject-oriented science course develops critical thinking and technical skill using Internet modules on the five senses.MSE 330Thermodynamics of Materials
Sign upPrinciples of statistical mechanics, statistical thermodynamics of single crystals, solutions, phase equilibrium, free energy of reactions, free electron theory, and thermodynamics of defects.MSE 335Materials Kinetics
Sign upIntroduces kinetics in processing of materials as illustrated through real-world materials processing examples.MSE 355Structure and Defects
Sign upIntermediate-level grounding in crystallography, crystal defects, surfaces and interfaces.MSE 356Thin Film and Microelectronic Devices Lab
Sign upLab experiments correlating atomic structure, defects and microstructure of processed metals, ceramics polymers and composites to their mechanical and thermal properties.MSE 415Mathematical and Computer Methods in Materials
Sign upMathematical, computational, and statistical methods and computer programming used to model materials science phenomena and materials engineering applications.MSE 420Advanced Metallurgical Alloys and Processes
Sign upPhase diagrams, structural alloys, additive manufacturing and metallurgy processing, materials selection and high entropy alloys.MSE 421Physical Metallurgy Laboratory
Sign upFocuses on analysis of microstructure of metals and alloys and includes correlation with mechanical properties to some extent.MSE 435Computational Materials Science and Engineering
Sign upComputer simulation has become a tool for the advancement of our understanding of fundamental material physics and practical material applications. Provides an introductory understanding of concepts and techniques for the modeling and simulations of materials on a wide spectrum of length scales, ranging from atomic to macroscopic.MSE 440Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Sign upEffects of environmental and microstructural variables of mechanical properties, including plastic deformation, fatigue, creep and brittle fracture.MSE 442Fatigue, Fracture, and Creep of Materials
Sign upRelationship between microstructure and fracture; fatigue and creep properties of materials. Environmental effects and recent developments. Current theories and experimental results.MSE 450Introduction to Materials Characterization
Sign upIntroduces materials characterization techniques for analysis of thin films and bulk materials by TEM, SEM, XRD, XPS, and AES.MSE 451Nanomaterials and Electronics Characterization Lab
Sign upLab for materials characterization techniques for analysis of thin films and bulk materials by TEM, SEM, XRD, XPS and AES.MSE 457Quantum Mechanics for Understanding Properties of Atoms and Solids
Sign upThe effect on quantum mechanics on the electronic structure and properties of atoms and solid materials.MSE 458Electronic, Magnetic, and Optical Properties
Sign upElectrical, optical, and magnetic properties of solids and microstructure effects as examined through materials-based examples.MSE 460Nanomaterials in Energy Production and Storage
Sign upEmphasizes the relationship among fundamental materials properties, chemical and energy transformation, as well as energy storage. Applications include the role of materials for photovoltaics, nanocatalysts, batteries, and fuel cells.MSE 466Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion
Sign upElectrochemical concepts relevant to real-world devices. Discusses basic electrochemical principles with an emphasis on solid-state electrochemistry and the nature of the solid-electrolyte interface in order to give students the background knowledge needed for understanding and analyzing real device performance of, e.g.MSE 470Polymers and Composites
Sign upRelationship among chemistry, structure, and properties of engineering polymers. Design, properties, and behavior of fiber composite systems.MSE 471Introduction to Ceramics
Sign upPrinciples of structure and property relations in ceramic materials. Processing techniques. Applications in mechanical, electronic and superconducting systems.MSE 476Growth and Processing of Semiconductors
Sign upBriefly introduces semiconducting materials and emphasizes the characteristics of defects in semiconductors and their influence on electronic properties. Covers principles of growth of bulk crystals, epitaxial growth, oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, and metallization.MSE 482Materials Engineering Design
Sign upPrinciples of the design process. Feasibility and optimization. Manufacturing processes, materials selection, failure analysis, and economics.
NEU13 courses
NEU 101Introduction to Neuroscience
Sign upProvides an overview of fundamental concepts in the study of brain organization and function. Introduces methods by which these features of brain function are established.NEU 290Research Methods and Techniques in Neuroscience
Sign upIntroduces the core techniques of neuroscience research, including neuroimaging, electrophysiology, molecular techniques and behavioral assays. Students gain foundational skills in statistical testing and interpretation, data visualization and research design and methodologies.NEU 307Your Brain on Drugs
Sign upProvides an overview of the effects of addictive drugs on the brain from a psychobiology and neuroscience perspective. Covers all classes of addictive drugs, from alcohol to nicotine to heroin to crystal meth.NEU 310Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience
Sign upProvides an overview of major theories, methods and topics of inquiry in the field of cognitive neuroscience. Covers the neural underpinnings of everyday cognitive activities such as attention, memory, decision making, emotion, social interaction and language.NEU 323Neuroscience of Perception
Sign upDesigned to understand neural mechanisms underlying our visual experiences from seeing spots of light to recognizing complex visual objects. Includes hands-on experiences on visual illusions, in-class demonstration of neuroimaging techniques (e.g., EEG) and introduction of advanced analysis methods (e.g., neural decoding).NEU 325Biopsychology
Sign upExplores the biological basis of behavior. Covers the basic components and functioning of neurons, the various ways that bodily functions are regulated, how the central nervous system contributes to higher-level cognitive processing, and how malfunctions in the nervous system lead to various psychological disorders.NEU 327Neuroscience of Learning
Sign upCovers learning, motivation and behavior. Goes over learning theories, methods and how learning is analyzed in both human and nonhuman animal models. Discusses research techniques that have been and are currently used. Covers classical conditioning, operant conditioning and recent developments in the learning field.NEU 333Language and the Brain
Sign upLanguage is perhaps the pinnacle of human uniqueness; it is both universal and species specific. Contemporary linguistics was born out of discussions and debates of whether or not (and to what extent) language abilities are innate. The evidence is mixed.NEU 426Neuroanatomy
Sign upStructure and function of mammalian brain, including sheep brain dissection.NEU 433Behavioral Neuroendocrinology
Sign upHow hormones and behavior influence each other. Provide the fundamentals in three core sections, beginning by discussing the general features and functions of the major endocrine system organs, including the biology and physiology of many organs and the brain.NEU 456Visual Cognitive Neuroscience
Sign upUnderstands important findings and emerging developments in visual cognitive neuroscience research. Includes readings of recent reviews and empirical articles in peer-reviewed journals. Discusses research papers on brain functions associated with visual perception, attention and memory.NEU 460Brain and Emotion
Sign upProvides a systemic overview of the field of affective neuroscience. Explores contemporary approaches to research on emotional processes and the systems in the brain that implement them. Emphasizes brain-based explanatory models of emotions that are informed by both human and animal research.NEU 477Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience
Sign upExplores the functions of the nervous system across many levels (genetic, molecular, cellular and network) in regard to how neural systems produce behavior, and how problems (e.g., injury, disease) of the CNS arise and can be overcome.
PHS3 courses
PHS 110Fundamentals of Physical Science
Sign upOne-semester survey of the principles of physics and chemistry. Presumes understanding of elementary algebra.PHS 115The Science of Musical Instruments
Sign upScience class set in a musical context where students learn about music, musical instruments, and also about the underlying scientific and mathematical principles.PHS 208Patterns in Nature
Sign upExamines topics from optics to analytical techniques.
PHY43 courses
PHY 101Introduction to Physics
Sign upEmphasizes applications of physics to life in the modern world. Presumes understanding of elementary algebra.PHY 105Basic Physics
Sign upOne-semester survey of the principles of physics. Primarily for students who intend to take PHY 121, 131 but have not taken high school physics.PHY 111General Physics
Sign upNoncalculus treatment of the principles of physics for nonphysics majors. Students whose curricula require a lab must also register for PHY 113. Both PHY 111 and PHY 113 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.PHY 112General Physics
Sign upContinuation of PHY 111. Students whose curricula require a lab must also register for PHY 114. Both PHY 112 and PHY 114 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.PHY 113General Physics Laboratory
Sign upElementary experiments in physics. Requires outside preparation for experiments and report writing. May be taken concurrently with or subsequent to PHY 111. Both PHY 111 and PHY 113 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.PHY 114General Physics Laboratory
Sign upSee PHY 113. May be taken concurrently with, or subsequent to, PHY 112. Both PHY 112 and PHY 114 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.PHY 121University Physics I: Mechanics
Sign upKinematics; Newton's laws; work, energy, momentum, conservation laws; dynamics of particles, solids, and fluids. Both PHY 121 and PHY 122 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.PHY 122University Physics Laboratory I
Sign upLab accompanying PHY 121. Both PHY 121 and PHY 122 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.PHY 131University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
Sign upElectric charge and current, electric and magnetic fields in vacuum and in materials, and induction. AC circuits, displacement current, and electromagnetic waves. Both PHY 131 and PHY 132 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.PHY 132University Physics Laboratory II
Sign upLab accompanying PHY 131. Both PHY 131 and PHY 132 must be taken to secure General Studies Gold SCIT credit or General Studies Maroon SQ credit.PHY 150Physics I
Sign upIntroductory physics for majors. Kinematics, Newton's Laws, basic forces, energy, momentum.PHY 151Physics II
Sign upContinuation of PHY 150. Electromagnetic fields; Ampere's and Faraday's Laws; Maxwell's equations; basic circuit elements.PHY 201Mathematical Methods in Physics I
Sign upDifferential equations, linear equations, vectors, matrices, Fourier series, and numerical methods.PHY 202Programming for Physicists
Sign upIntroduces programming in the Python programming language for physics majors.PHY 241University Physics III
Sign upThermodynamics, kinetic theory, physical and wave optics, relativity, photons, matter waves, atomic physics.PHY 252Physics III
Sign upThermodynamics, kinetic theory, physical optics and diffraction, modern physics, special relativity, quantum mechanics and Bohr atom.PHY 302Mathematical Methods in Physics II
Sign upVector calculus, complex variables, partial differential equations, special functions, numerical methods.PHY 310Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter I
Sign upParticle kinematics, mechanics, conservation laws of single- and multi-particle systems, potentials, oscillations, Lagrangian dynamics, central force problems, dynamics in non-inertial reference frames, rigid body motion.PHY 311Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter II
Sign upElectrostatic and gravitational fields, Poisson and Laplace equations, dielectric materials, magnetic fields and materials, magnetic induction, Faraday's Law.PHY 312Mechanics and Electromagnetism
Sign upCovers two major topics in physics, both dealing with forms of energy and momentum and how they are transmitted in space. Covers mechanics and dynamics, describing how bodies with mass move under various types of forces.PHY 314Quantum Physics I
Sign upPhotons, models of the atom, wave properties of matter, introduction to wave mechanics, 1-D systems in quantum mechanics.PHY 315Quantum Physics II
Sign upGeneral principles of quantum mechanics, 3-D problems, approximation methods, spin, relativity, introduction to many-particle systems.PHY 321Vector Mechanics and Vibration
Sign upVector-based formulation of Newtonian mechanics of particles and rigid bodies, including oscillatory systems.PHY 331Principles of Modern Electromagnetism
Sign upStudies the unified description of electromagnetic phenomena provided by Maxwell's equations in differential and integral form.PHY 333Electronic Circuits and Measurements
Sign upBasic principles of electronic circuit analysis and measurement techniques using modern instrumentation and computer-aided analysis of data.PHY 334Advanced Laboratory I
Sign upSelected experiments from contemporary physics. Emphasizes modern instrumentation, computer-assisted acquisition and analysis of data, and report form writing.PHY 345Foundations of Medical Physics
Sign upCovers the fundamental principles of physics as they apply to medical and health-related fields. Designed as a non-calculus course and accessible to students from a wide range of majors. Places emphasis on conceptual understanding rather than mathematical derivations, making the material approachable while still scientifically rigorous.PHY 361Introductory Modern Physics
Sign upSpecial relativity and introductory quantum theory with applications drawn from atomic, nuclear, and solid-state physics.PHY 371Driving Forces in Biology
Sign upPHY 412Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter III
Sign upElectromagnetic fields of moving charges, Maxwell's equations, harmonic phenomena, oscillations, waves, electromagnetic radiation, covariant electromagnetism, introduction to general relativity.PHY 416Quantum Physics III
Sign upIntroduces the quantum theory of atoms, molecules, solids and nuclei, Dirac's equation.PHY 432Computational Methods in Physics
Sign upProvides a practical introduction to using the computer as a tool to solve problems in physics. Students learn how to work in a scientific computing environment (including software engineering 'best practices'), to analyze a physical problem, select appropriate numerical algorithms to solve the problem, and to implement them.PHY 441Statistical and Thermal Physics
Sign upStatistical and experimental basis of heat, temperature, and entropy. Mechanical and statistical basis of the laws of thermodynamics. Applies macroscopic thermodynamics. Phase equilibrium.PHY 444Fundamentals of Nanoscience
Sign upFor senior science majors and beginning graduate students teaching the cross-disciplinary subject of nanoscience. This is followed by a survey of experimental techniques in nanoscience: microscopy, optical spectroscopy and scanning probe methods, and nanofabrication methods including 'top down' and self assembly.PHY 452Physical Optics
Sign upPrinciples of reflection, refraction, diffraction. Additional topics from contemporary optics may include Fourier transform spectroscopy, linear systems theory, holography.PHY 456Laser Optics
Sign upTheoretical and experimental aspects of applied optics including basic concepts of lasers, properties of optical beams, resonators and interferometry. Course consists of two parts: preparatory labs and applied projects. Applied projects give students the opportunity to use laser optical systems to solve real-world problems.PHY 460Numerical Methods in Modern Physics
Sign upAdvanced numerical methods with an emphasis on electromagnetism, quantum mechanics and materials science with computer labs on a multiprocessor cluster.PHY 462Particle and Nuclear Physics
Sign upNuclear properties, models, decays and reactions; fundamental forces, field theories, symmetry principles; hadrons, quarks, and leptons; the Standard Model.PHY 465Advanced Laboratory II
Sign upContinuation of PHY 334. Students may substitute a short laboratory research project for one of the elective experiments of the course, in consultation with a faculty sponsor and the course instructor.PHY 472Advanced Biophysics Lab
Sign upOffers selected experiments from contemporary biophysics. Emphasizes modern instrumentation, computer-assisted acquisition and analysis of data, and report writing. Emphasizes the importance of good notebook keeping.PHY 473From Molecules to Cells
Sign upOffers selected subjects from biological physics covering the length scales from biomolecules to cells. Builds on knowledge acquired from thermodynamics and statistical mechanics to formulate basic principles behind the working of life systems. Proton gradients across cell membranes are behind all the energy consumed by life.PHY 481Materials Physics I
Sign upFundamentals of materials physics: crystal structure, diffraction, elasticity, point defects, dislocations, lattice vibrations, thermal properties, periodic potential, band structure.PHY 482Materials Physics II
Sign upElectronic behavior of materials: energy bands, electronic properties, metals, semiconductors, insulators, optical properties, magnetic properties, superconductivity, biophysics.
PLB7 courses
PLB 300Plant Diversity and Evolution
Sign upAn examination of the major groups of land plants, emphasizing evolutionary history, comparative data, and phylogenetic methods.PLB 302Plants and Civilization
Sign upPlants and plant products used by people throughout the world. Cultivation, processing, and uses in modern life (beverages, fibers, foods, medicinals, and perfumes).PLB 308Plant Physiology
Sign upConcepts of plant function: carbon metabolism, energy acquisition, regulation of growth and development, stress responses, and water and nutrient uptake.PLB 310The Flora of Arizona
Sign upOverview of Arizona's flora and plant communities; emphasizes identification, classification, and natural history of the state's native vascular species.PLB 375Forensic Botany
Sign upTeaches students the historical and potential uses of plants and traditionally associated organisms as evidence in forensic investigations.PLB 388STEM Research Fundamentals
Sign upTeaches research skills in the natural sciences. Topics covered include the basic research techniques of the study organism and system, experimental design, literature searches, statistical analysis and preparation of scientific papers and posters.PLB 412Carbon, Climate and Photosynthesis
Sign upCovers the history of planet Earth's climate, how the scientific community came to understand photosynthesis, and how recent discoveries in science have placed the responsibility for many of the changes in the prehistoric climate to evolutionary adaptions in photosynthesis metabolism.
PSY70 courses
PSY 101Introduction to Psychology
Sign upMajor areas of theory and research in psychology. Requires participation in department-sponsored research or an educationally equivalent alternative activity.PSY 211The Criminal Mind
Sign upIntroduces the field of forensic psychology--how psychology and behavioral science are used to understand individual criminal behavior, investigate crimes and prosecute offenders.PSY 213ABCs of Happiness
Sign upIntroduces positive psychology that provides an empirically based overview of theory and practical tools for cultivating happiness and thriving.PSY 215Psychology of Work
Sign upA broad introduction to the field of industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology, including surveys of major theories and research and practical applications for work organizations. Discusses common issues in industrial psychology (e.g.g.PSY 224Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience
Sign upSurveys topics relating brain activity to cognitive processes and behavior. Begins with an overview of neurophysiology and techniques to measure brain activity. Discusses perceptual and motor processes before investigating neural responses related to attention, memory and cognitive control.PSY 230Introduction to Statistics
Sign upBasic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, emphasizing applications to psychology.PSY 231Honors Introduction to Statistics
Sign upBasic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, emphasizing applications to psychology for honors students. Lab includes learning to use statistical software packages.PSY 290Research Methods
Sign upPlanning, execution, analysis, and reporting of experiments. Literature, procedures, and instruments in representative areas of psychological research.PSY 300Psychological Literacy and Career Development
Sign upAddresses professional and academic careers in psychology with an emphasis on psychological literacy development and engagement. Students think critically about what it means to be psychologically literate and how this literacy helps support and inform career and personal development.PSY 302The Psychology of Positive Leadership
Sign upTo thrive in the 21st century world requires innovation, collaboration and the ability to lead during times of change and complexity. Focuses on helping students to understand and apply key psychological and social processes that create the conditions for leaders and teams to thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments.PSY 304Effective Thinking
Sign upUnderstanding and improving intellectual and behavioral skills; information analysis, inference, logic, problem solving, and decision making.PSY 306Environmental Psychology
Sign upConcepts and research strategies in the study of behavior in interaction with physical environment.PSY 309Sleep and Dreaming
Sign upExplores something we usually take for granted: sleep--along with the party that occurs when the boss (rational thinking) is gone--dreaming! Our journey covers stages, physiology and genetics of sleep, myriad theories of dreaming, functions of both and dysfunctions (sleep disturbances and disorders).PSY 310Consumer Psychology
Sign upCovers the whole range of consumer psychology on a fascinating journey: the psychology of desiring, acquiring, owning, consuming, reviewing (for other consumers), disposing, and saving (for future consumption).PSY 315Personality Theory and Research
Sign upDefinition and description of personality in terms of theoretical and methodological approaches.PSY 320Learning and Motivation
Sign upPrinciples of conditioning and motivation; approaches to learning, including acquisition of verbal materials, concepts, and motor skills; memory and transfer.PSY 323Sensation and Perception
Sign upUnderlying processes of vision, audition, and the other senses. Integrates theory, research, and application.PSY 324Memory and Cognition
Sign upProcesses underlying information storage and retrieval, including different kinds of memory, forgetting, depth of processing, and control processes.PSY 325Physiological Psychology
Sign upRelationships of physiological processes to behavior. Emphasizes nervous system functioning.PSY 326Fundamentals of Brain Research
Sign upIntroduces the study of the mind through brain research. Students acquire foundational knowledge in functional neuroanatomy, brain-mind relationships and brain research methodologies.PSY 330Statistical Methods
Sign upAdvanced application of statistics to psychology. Highly recommended for students interested in attending graduate school.PSY 335Positive Psychology
Sign upExamines the theoretical foundations, empirical bases and practical applications of positive psychology.PSY 336Flourishing Across Contexts
Sign upExplores the circumstances under which humans tend to flourish and report the highest levels of well-being. These areas include: (1) leisure, flow and optimized experience; (2) optimal well-being and positive health; (3) aesthetics and creativity; and (4) spirituality or other sense of meaning in life.PSY 338Emotional Intelligence
Sign upEmotions are important; emotions have meaning and utility. Students have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of positive psychology and emotional intelligence and practice skills related to supporting and enhancing emotional intelligence--a key factor in sustainable happiness and well-being.PSY 340Psychology of Academic Motivation and Growth
Sign upContains a review of the literature examining the significance of short cognitive and psycho-educational interventions that can increase achievement motivation and improve academic performance. Finally, reflects on the role of society in applying this psychological literature toward improving educational systems and social policies.PSY 341Developmental Psychology
Sign upAnalyzes behavior development in terms of psychological principles. Current research in human development.PSY 350Social Psychology
Sign upHuman social behavior, including such concepts as aggression, attraction, attribution, conformity, groups, helping, person perception, and persuasion.PSY 351Honors Social Psychology
Sign upCritical analysis of human social behavior for honors students; topics include stereotyping, social influence, attraction, aggression, helping, groups, and attitudes.PSY 360Cognitive Science
Sign upExamines cognition from the varied perspectives of philosophy, linguistics, psychology, computer science (artificial intelligence), and neuroscience.PSY 365Community Psychology
Sign upMental health and psychological well-being in the community, emphasizing current issues and related research.PSY 366Psychological Disorders
Sign upCovers historical and current etiological theories, assessment, prevention and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Discusses sociocultural and neurobiological influences.PSY 368Forensic Psychology
Sign upClinical practice of forensic psychology: the assessment and treatment of people who interact with the legal system. Focuses on the ways in which psychologists do clinical work (assessment and treatment) to help courts make informed decisions about cases.PSY 369Biology of Human Sexuality
Sign upMultilevel perspective on human sexuality and reproduction. Integrates psychological with evolutionary, physiological and neuroscientific approaches.PSY 370Interpersonal Relationships
Sign upDevelopment of personal skills for competent functioning in interpersonal relationships across multiple social contexts. Principles of mental health adjustment.PSY 375Psychology of Addictive Behavior
Sign upOffers a psychological perspective on addictions, including those related to drug use, gambling, sex, eating and Internet use. Specific topics include basic pharmacology, behavioral processes in addiction, behavioral economics, impulsiveness, delay discounting, self-control, self-regulation, and prevention and treatment of addictions.PSY 384Psychology Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Sign upThe UTA experience allows students to work with the faculty to contribute to the effectiveness of a particular class and provide a unique educational benefit commensurate with receiving upper-division course credit. Provides students with experience in teaching and interacting with faculty and students.PSY 385Psychology of Gender
Sign upExamines, from a psychological perspective, multiple frameworks about gender to better understand the integral role that gender plays in the field of psychology and human development (e.g., physical/cognitive/social development, behaviors, experiences, attitudes).PSY 390Experimental Psychology
Sign upContinuation of concepts in PSY 290, with emphasis on multifactor designs and programmatic sequence of experiments.PSY 400Topics in Neuroscience
Sign upCovers in-depth important and emerging developments in neuroscience, emphasizing lectures that include readings of recent reviews and contemporary publications in peer-reviewed journals. Includes a significant writing component; students learn skills for writing scientific publications and grant applications.PSY 414History of Psychology
Sign upHistorical development of psychology from its philosophical beginnings to the present.PSY 420Analysis of Behavior
Sign upResearch, applications, and philosophy of the analysis and control of human behavior.PSY 424Genetic Psychology
Sign upIntroduces the concepts, methodologies, and findings of behavioral genetics for Psychology majors.PSY 425Biological Bases of Behavior
Sign upCritical study of physiological psychology, e.g., brain mechanisms underlying motivation, learning.PSY 430Industrial Psychology
Sign upOrganizations and management systems: motivation and work performance; human factors in systems design and evaluation; personnel selection and testing.PSY 432Embodied Cognition
Sign upExplores this claim through readings, discussions, debates and embodied interactions, and considers implications of embodied cognition across areas of psychology and applications in education.PSY 434Cognitive Psychology
Sign upHuman organism as a processor of information, from perception to cognition. Abstract concepts, semantic memory, attention, and mental imagery.PSY 437Human Factors
Sign upEmphasizes human factors in high-technology systems. Specific topics include systems development, systems analysis techniques, displays, and controls.PSY 440Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Sign upAdvanced and in-depth exploration of personnel selection, performance assessment, job and workplace design, job satisfaction, organizational behavior, management systems and industrial safety. Also includes specific applications and career paths for aspiring industrial-organizational (I/O) psychologists.PSY 441Cognitive Development
Sign upExperimental and theoretical literature in child development and behavior.PSY 443Child and Adolescent Psychological Disorders
Sign upCovers historical and current etiological theories, assessment, prevention and treatment of childhood and adolescent mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Discusses sociocultural and neurobiological influences.PSY 444Adolescent Psychology and Psychopathology
Sign upAdvanced-level survey of normal adolescent psychological development and psychological disorders of this age period.PSY 446Social Development
Sign upDiscusses theory, research, and issues regarding social development. Topics may include formation of attachments, prosocial development, and gender-role development.PSY 447Psychology of Aging
Sign upAnalyzes loss, maintenance and gain associated with cognitive and affective aging. Individual differences in coping with normative life transitions.PSY 451Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination
Sign upCritical investigation of the processes underlying, and the factors contributing to, stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination.PSY 453Organizational Behavior
Sign upSurveys psychological theory and research as applied to the behavior of individuals in organizational settings.PSY 455Cultural Psychology
Sign upExamines how culture shapes human thought, behavior and experience. Explores cross-cultural differences and similarities in areas such as self-concept, emotion, perception, language and social interaction. Topics include the impact of religion, ethnicity and regional culture on identity and psychology.PSY 458Group Dynamics
Sign upTheories and methods of group leadership, group effectiveness, communication within groups, and relations between groups and individual members.PSY 460Navigating Romantic Relationships
Sign upHighlights the development of romantic relationships, from initiation to break ups of relationships across the life span (adolescence to late adulthood).PSY 461Interpersonal Influence
Sign upPrinciples and procedures that affect the process of social influence; consideration of attitudinal, compliance-inducing, and perceptual influences.PSY 462Health Psychology
Sign upContributions of psychology to health promotion and illness prevention, adaptation to acute and chronic illness, and to the healthcare system.PSY 465Psychology of Stress and Coping
Sign upReadings in theory and research in the area of stress and coping. Lecture, discussion, class presentations.PSY 467Psychology of Criminal Investigation
Sign upCovers the techniques and processes of criminal investigation with a focus on understanding psychological factors that affect the reliability of criminal evidence and the accuracy of criminal justice outcomes.PSY 468Psychology and Law
Sign upTheories, research and practice in psychology as related to law, including criminal, civil, domestic relations and professional issues.PSY 470Psychopharmacology
Sign upBasis of drug action at physiological and behavioral levels. Psychological and medical applications and limitations of drugs used in the treatment of mental illness.PSY 471Psychological Testing
Sign upMethods and theory of psychological testing; various types of psychological tests; consideration of ethical, social, and legal aspects of testing.PSY 472Clinical Psychology
Sign upClinical psychology as a science and profession. Historical development, methods of interviewing, assessment, and therapeutic intervention.PSY 474Correctional Psychology
Sign upCovers the basic principles of correctional psychology, including psychologists' roles in prisons and jails, the unique challenges of working in these settings, establishing successful relationships with correctional staff and inmates, and the various career opportunities in correctional psychology.PSY 475Multicultural Issues in Clinical Psychology
Sign upDiscussion-based course that focuses on cross-cultural conceptions of mental illness, diagnosis and treatment approaches, and beliefs and practices of specific ethnocultural groups in the United States.PSY 482Social Influence and Consumer Behavior
Sign upDiscusses social influence principles, emphasizing strategies employed by professionals that affect consumer behavior. Analyzes consumer defenses against manipulations.PSY 497Honors Colloquium
Sign upA class emphasizing discussion, written and/or oral presentation by students, and active participation.
SER27 courses
SER 215Software Enterprise: Personal Process
Sign upSoftware engineering; personal software processes for individual professionalism; time and defect estimation, yield, and productivity. Software tools. Project based.SER 216Software Enterprise: Personal Process and Quality
Sign upIntroduces software engineering, software lifecycle models, personal software processes for individual professionalism, time and defect estimation, yield and productivity, software testing and quality management.SER 221Programming Languages and Their Execution Environment
Sign upIntroduces the fundamental programming language concepts of data, type, control, abstraction, and structure; software development and execution environments; programming language paradigms.SER 222Design and Analysis of Data Structures and Algorithms
Sign upData structures and related algorithms for their specification, complexity analysis, implementation and application. Sorting and searching. Professional responsibilities that are part of program development, documentation and testing.SER 232Computer Systems Fundamentals
Sign upLogic design, number systems and arithmetic, Boolean algebra, digital systems components and hardware description languages.SER 315Software Enterprise: Design and Process
Sign upSoftware process from the design perspective. Engineering design process, user-centered design and software safety design. User interface, software architecture and design patterns and software design constraints.SER 316Software Enterprise: Construction and Transition
Sign upBest practices in software construction in the context of a team project, including refactoring, defensive programming, unit testing, and configuration and release management.SER 321Principles of Distributed Software Systems
Sign upDesign and implementation of distributed software components; process and memory management underlying software applications; sockets, protocols, threads, XML, serialization, reflection, security, and events.SER 322Principles of Database Management
Sign upFundamental methods in modeling and managing data-oriented systems. Relational, object and hierarchical data modeling techniques. Query languages including SQL. Semantics of transaction processing. Modern trends in data management including unstructured data, NoSQL and Graph databases.SER 332Introduction to Graphics and Game Development
Sign upFoundations of graphics as used in modern rendering and basic principles of the game development pipeline. Graphics and math concepts and their application in games, graphics and visualization.SER 334Operating Systems and System Programming
Sign upFundamentals of operating systems: run-time environments, process management, scheduling, synchronization techniques, memory management and file management. Introduces programming concepts and tools for developing operating system modules, system utilities and low-level applications in POSIX environments.SER 335Engineering Secure Software Systems
Sign upSoftware engineering principles applied to securing software systems. Software life cycle processes contextualized to security needs of software. Software requirements analysis and software verification and validation practices for security. Software architecture security assessment.SER 415Software Enterprise: Inception and Elaboration
Sign upThird course in the four-course enterprise sequence. Students perform inception (project launch) and elaboration (requirements analysis) activities in project teams.SER 416Software Enterprise: Project and Process Management
Sign upProject-centric course focusing on applying software process, project management, and technical leadership. Final course in the software enterprise sequence.SER 421Web-Based Applications
Sign upDistributed Web applications, their design, architecture and supporting technologies; user-interaction concepts and technologies; design and implementation of software servers for Web systems.SER 422Web Application Programming
Sign upDesign and implementation of Web application. Languages, frameworks, technologies, tools and methods used to realize Web client and server solutions. Approaches for securing, testing as well as determining the quality and reliability of Web applications.SER 423Mobile Systems
Sign upMobile applications, their architecture, design, and supporting technologies; mobile device operating systems and frameworks; synchronizing mobile applications, support for inter-application data-exchange; accessing and manipulating special-purpose device capability such as location, orientation and input modality.SER 431Advanced Graphics
Sign upTopics in real-time rendering and graphics hardware. Uses graphics processing unit hardware to implement rendering of higher-order surfaces and special effects.SER 432Game Engine Architecture
Sign upFunctional requirements of a modern game engine architecture. Students work in teams to develop advanced features for a game engine.SER 450Computer Architecture
Sign upPrice/performance analysis, instruction set design, RISC/CISC, processor design and implementation, pipelining, instruction-level parallelism, memory hierarchy, storage and I/O systems.SER 456Embedded Interfaces: Sensors and Actuators
Sign upElectromechanical sensors and electrical actuators, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion, hardware and software interfaces for embedded systems.SER 460Software Analysis and Design
Sign upObject-oriented and structured analysis and design; software architecture and design patterns; component-based development; software safety and reliability.SER 463Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
Sign upDesign, evaluate and implement interactive software intended for human use.SER 464Software Quality Assurance and Testing
Sign upSER 471Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Sign upState space search, heuristic search, games, knowledge representation techniques, expert systems and automated reasoning.SER 475Foundations of Machine Learning
Sign upMachine learning techniques: supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and neural networks and deep learning.SER 486Embedded C Programming
Sign upProgramming concepts for embedded systems. Interfacing and controlling LED, LCD, keypads, buttons. Embedded OS concepts. Timers and interrupts. Serial communication.
SOC69 courses
SOC 101Introductory Sociology
Sign upFundamentals of sociology, organization of human groups and society, processes of interaction, and social change.SOC 201Careers in Sociology
Sign upIntroduces students to the program in sociology and aids in career exploration and development for sociology majors and nonmajors who may be interested in declaring this as a major. Students learn what careers and jobs sociologists do and what skills can be translated into practice for a sociological career in different professions.SOC 210Sociology of Murder
Sign upSociological perspectives on various forms of murder and types of murderers. Also considers forms of punishment for murder.SOC 220Sociology of Sport
Sign upExamines sports in American society as a source of socialization and an institution where gender, race/ethnicity, and class interact.SOC 241Modern Social Problems
Sign upRace relations, poverty, unemployment, and other current issues.SOC 264Sociology of Gender
Sign upExamines how society influences perceptions of difference and identity within institutions and interactions.SOC 270Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
Sign upExamines how racial, ethnic and cultural identities and structures are related to various social, political and economic institutions.SOC 273Cultivating Compassion
Sign upTakes an interactive approach to understand the nature and benefits of compassion, ways to cultivate compassion and how to make compassion sustainable. Explores these topics through class discussions, group activities, contemplative practices and self-reflection.SOC 290Introduction to Social Science Research
Sign upStudents learn the fundamentals of how social research is conducted and use critical thinking skills to access, analyze, interpret and summarize research. Students gain an appreciation for the value of social research in our everyday lives. Explores both qualitative and quantitative methods.SOC 303Transborder Theory
Sign upStudies historical, cultural, and economic theories contributing to understanding the emergence of Mexican and Latina/o origin populations in the Americas.SOC 312Adolescence
Sign upIn-depth examination of the developmental and social processes that help explain modern adolescence.SOC 314Transborder Latin American Migration to the U.S.
Sign upHistorical/contemporary overview of Mexican and other Latin American migration into and within the U.S.; factors affecting population movement, settlement patterns and migrants' incorporation into society.SOC 315Sociology of Dating, Relationships and Marriage
Sign upIn-depth study of dating, intimate relationships and marriage across different social settings from a sociological perspective.SOC 320Transborder Community Development and Health
Sign upEmphasizes core concepts and practices relevant to regional community development and health, including demographic health indicators, individual, and community models.SOC 324Sociology of Work and Organizations
Sign upHistorical and comparative examination of changes in the structure and meaning of work and current shifts in people's work lives with a focus on race, ethnicity, gender, social class and social networks.SOC 325Globalization and Socio-Economic Justice
Sign upAddresses a trend producing increasing interconnectedness of economies and societies, as well as creating new conflicts and divisions. Provides greater understanding of global forces, as well as the effect of these forces on global economic justice.SOC 328Migration and Culture
Sign upExamines migration and culture embedded in a transnational field of social, economic and political processes.SOC 331Environmental Sociology
Sign upAnalyzes human organizational responses to population growth, technological change, and environmental stressors on both a national and global scale.SOC 332The Modern City
Sign upIn-depth analysis of the growth, characteristics, and problems of the modern city.SOC 333Population
Sign upGlobal trends in population growth, composition, and distribution; theories, policies, and impact of population trends on environmental quality and development.SOC 334Technology and Society
Sign upDevelopment of technology in relation to society, work, science, the environment, public health, and cultural values related to social change.SOC 339Grassroots Social Movements
Sign upExplores how groups mobilize collectively to produce social, political, economic and cultural change, with an emphasis on the United States.SOC 340Social Deviance
Sign upSociological analysis of behaviors, identities and groups that are contrary to established social norms.SOC 342Mexico-U.S. Borderlands
Sign upContemporary examination of socioeconomic and political dimensions of border communities, and formation of Mexican-origin communities within and outside the Southwest.SOC 343Race, Ethnicity, Latinos and the Changing Demographics of the United States
Sign upIn-depth examination of the U.S. population and past, present and future population trends shaping the country. Overview of global population shifts and ethnic and racial differences in U.S. fertility, migration, mortality and residential segregation. Emphasizes the demographic diversity among Latinos and contrasts with other U.S. groups.SOC 350Inequality and Diversity in Education
Sign upAdvanced exploration of various dimensions of diversity in relation to educational systems and outcomes. Through sociological and psychological research, case studies and films, students examine how educational inequality is created and reproduced through individual actions and institutional constraints.SOC 352Social Change
Sign upPatterns of social change, resistance to change, and change-producing agencies and processes.SOC 353Death and Dying in Cross-Cultural Perspective
Sign upScientific and humanistic approaches to the study of death and dying from the perspective of anthropology and allied disciplines. Uses a global, comparative approach across space and time from the earliest human burials to contemporary funeral events.SOC 354The Global Politics of Human Rights
Sign upExamines political forces that have shaped gradual construction of an international human rights regime and a universal culture of rights, including civil and political rights, as well as economic, social, and cultural rights.SOC 355Human Rights Organizations and Institutions
Sign upInvestigates the emergence and evolution of the organizations and institutions designed to promote and protect human rights at global, regional and national scales.SOC 356Central American Studies
Sign upPart of the summer ASU study abroad Costa Rica Program, which is a language and social sciences immersion program in the capital city, San Jose. A summer offering permits students to enroll in the program without conflicting with full course loads during the fall or spring semester. May be repeated once for credit.SOC 360Sociological Psychology
Sign upInteraction patterns between the sociocultural order and individuals; socialization process; norms, roles and statuses; collective behavior.SOC 363Men and Masculinity
Sign upSociological analysis of how masculine identity is defined, negotiated and variously constructed depending upon class, ethnicity, age and sexual orientation.SOC 364Popular Culture and Society
Sign upStudies the social approaches to popular culture, focusing on the function of various forms (literature, film, theatre, and music).SOC 365Sociology of Mass Communication
Sign upSociological exploration of the major mass media as a communicative process in American society.SOC 366Film and Society
Sign upStudies the social approaches to film as an art form, mass medium, and ideological construct.SOC 371Inequality and Sustainability
Sign upEfforts to shift societies onto a sustainable trajectory are facing profound challenges from the degree and dynamics of global inequalities of income, wealth, and life chances.SOC 374Cultures and Politics of the Internet
Sign upExplores the culture and politics of the Internet in global perspective, including virtual communities, free software, copyleft, blogs, and hacktivism.SOC 378Migration and Society
Sign upApplication of social scientific theories and principles in order to understand the social and ethnic consequences of international migration with a focus on the United States. Students will communicate views formulated from empirical evidence and reasoned analysis.SOC 389Ethnographic Field Lab
Sign upHands-on, guided ethnographic qualitative research and interpretative analysis.SOC 390Social Statistics I
Sign upDescriptive and inferential statistical methods for analysis of social data. Computer applications.SOC 391Applied Research Methods
Sign upLearn how to apply methodological approaches to social research questions. Learn to evaluate, interpret, synthesize, produce and present research.SOC 400Perspectives on Aging
Sign upBroad overview of gerontological issues; e.g., physical aging, retirement, living options, caregiving, theoretical background, death.SOC 410Race, Medicine, and the Body
Sign upExplores how body and embodiment and race and ethnicity are constructed within and by biomedical sciences and technology development.SOC 415Families and Social Policy
Sign upFamily considered from the institutional viewpoint; in-depth look at its historical development and its adaptation to a changing culture; analysis of the family system in many cultures.SOC 418Aging and the Life Course
Sign upExamines aging as a process of change and adaptation over the lifespan, patterned by social, cultural and historical forces.SOC 420Sociology of Religion
Sign upInterrelationship of culture, society, and religion; religion and social stratification; religious, economic, and political institutions; social change and religion. Emphasizes American society and institutions.SOC 421Education and Society
Sign upUses contemporary sociological perspectives to examine effects of schools and schooling on individuals and society.SOC 424Women and Health
Sign upWomen as health care workers and an in-depth analysis of issues of health, illness and health care for women.SOC 425Women, Work, and Justice
Sign upExamines gender inequality in the workplace, including the nature of women's work, theoretical issues, and models for promoting gender justice at work.SOC 426Social Inequalities
Sign upExamines stability and change in social inequalities based on class, race and gender.SOC 427Sociology of Health and Illness
Sign upSocial aspects of illness and sociological analysis of the healthcare system and its practitioners.SOC 432Racial Justice
Sign upRacial inequality remains a dominant theme in understanding social, legal, and economic justice in the U.S. today. Explores controversial topics surrounding race and justice. Emphasizes current legal, economic, political, and social conceptual frameworks.SOC 435Advanced Marriage and Family Relationships
Sign upIn-depth examination of research, issues, and trends relating to marriage and family interaction.SOC 437Women, Power, and Politics
Sign upThe roles and treatment of women within various political contexts. Specific focus may vary with instructor.SOC 443Sociology of Corporations
Sign upExamines corporations as social institutions and the implications of their status as a legal person on politics, culture, and economy.SOC 445Globalization, Development, and Resistance
Sign upExplores the interconnections among globalization, development, and grassroots movements for social change in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.SOC 448Epidemics and Society
Sign upHow epidemics occur; how they are perceived in society; how epidemics affect society.SOC 451Comparative Sociology
Sign upCross-cultural study of basic social institutions; the methodology of cross-cultural research.SOC 455Human Rights and Sustainability
Sign upAddresses the connections between human rights and environmental sustainability. Legal and scholarly approaches linking these areas present new perspectives for addressing some of the greatest challenges of our time, given the important resource dimensions of economic and social rights and the human dimensions of sustainability.SOC 456Political Sociology
Sign upSocial factors associated with voting; nature and structure of the electorate and political parties and the nature of national and international power structure.SOC 457Global Social Movements
Sign upExamines how groups mobilize across borders to pursue social goals, including equality, justice, peace, and salvation in a global context.SOC 460Leadership, Research, and Collaboration in Community Change
Sign upAdvanced understanding of leadership and the development of proposals for innovative plans that enhance the well-being of children, youth and families.SOC 469Multivariate Statistics for Social Sciences
Sign upProvides instruction and hands-on experience with statistical methods for examining the effects of multiple variables. Focuses on multivariate techniques and how statistical techniques can lead to a better understanding of substantive issues.SOC 483Sociological Theories
Sign upSocial issues explored through sociological theories. Ideological factors in theory, philosophical issues, the nature of theory and its relationship with methodology.SOC 486Contemporary Theory
Sign upContemporary issues and crises in social theory with major focus on particular theorists. Ideological factors in theory, philosophical issues, the nature of theory and its relationship with methodology.SOC 490Advanced Sociological Research Methods
Sign upIn-depth investigation of sociological research and its application to social issues.SOC 491Advanced Sociological Perspectives
Sign upStudents reflect on the knowledge and skills they have gained in their sociology courses and explore how to apply their sociological training outside of the university as they further their education or join the labor force.SOC 497Honors Colloquium
Sign upA class emphasizing discussion, written and/or oral presentation by students, and active participation.
STP17 courses
STP 226Elements of Statistics
Sign upBasic concepts and methods of statistics, including descriptive statistics, significance tests, estimation, sampling, and correlation.STP 231Statistics for Life Science
Sign upConcepts and methods of statistics; display and summary of data, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression. Applications to biological sciences.STP 280Probability and Statistics for Researchers
Sign upMethods for data summary, numerical summary measures, probability concepts, discrete and continuous probability distributions, expected values, statistics, sampling distributions, point estimation and introduction to statistical inference for a single parameter.STP 281Statistical Analysis for Researchers
Sign upConfidence intervals, hypothesis testing, one- and two-factor analysis of variance, simple linear regression, multiple regression, chi-square tests and introduction to statistical quality control.STP 310Design and Analysis of Experiments
Sign upFactorial and nested designs, randomized designs, randomized complete block designs, Latin squares, fixed and random effects, expected mean squares, multiple comparisons, and analysis of covariance.STP 311Regression and Time Series Analyses
Sign upSimple linear regression, multiple linear regression, indicator variables, influence diagnostics, stepwise selection, logistic regression, introduction to time series models, autocorrelation, and some ARIMA models.STP 315Statistical Computing
Sign upCovers statistical computing and modern data analysis using Python. Emphasizes computational methods for statistics, simulation techniques, data visualization and numerical optimization. Teaches how to programmatically implement statistical methods, analyze real datasets and critically evaluate computational results.STP 420Introductory Applied Statistics
Sign upIntroductory probability, descriptive statistics, sampling distributions, parameter estimation, tests of hypotheses, chi-square tests, regression analysis, analysis of variance, and nonparametric tests.STP 421Probability
Sign upLaws of probability, combinatorial analysis, random variables, probability distributions, expectations, moment-generating functions, transformations of random variables, and central limit theorem.STP 425Stochastic Processes
Sign upMarkov chains, stationary distributions, pure jump processes, 2-D order processes, and other topics in stochastic processes.STP 427Mathematical Statistics
Sign upLimiting distributions, interval estimation, point estimation, sufficient statistics, and tests of hypotheses.STP 429Applied Regression
Sign upStatistical inference for controlled experimentation. Multiple regression, correlation, analysis of variance, multiple comparisons, and nonparametric procedures.STP 450Nonparametric Statistics
Sign upRank- and order-based tests and estimation procedures for one sample and two or more related or independent samples, measures of correlation, and introduction to resampling methods, including bootstrap and randomization tests.STP 451Quality Improvement
Sign upIn-depth concentration on statistical process control for attribute and variables data, process capability analysis and measurement systems analysis.STP 452Multivariate Statistics
Sign upStatistical analysis of multivariate data including methods for preparation and presentation of multivariate data, MANOVA, discriminant analysis, principal component analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis, random forests and classification trees.STP 460Categorical Data Analysis
Sign upStatistical methods for the analysis of categorical (discrete, count) data. Topics include exact and approximate tests and confidence intervals for one- and two-binomial proportions, contingency tables, generalized linear models, logistic regression and loglinear models.STP 470Predictive Analytics
Sign upStatistical learning methods including linear regression, classification, cross-validation, non-parametric regression, decision trees and unsupervised learning.
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