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2005-07 CatalogLast Updated: DDesign Studies 115X. Design Exchange Collaborative Learning Community. Cr. 1. Prereq: Member of the Non-residential Design Collaborative Learning Community. Orientation to the College of Design . Introduction to the design disciplines and studio pedagogy. Development and clarification of career and academic plans. Offered on satisfactory-fail basis only. Design Studies 132X. Digital Design Media Foundation. Cr. .5. Design Studies 171X. Design Science. Cr. 3. Introduction to scientific methods, physical and material principles and complex dynamic systems for Design students. Presents key scientific concepts, tools, and contemporary debates using examples drawn from art, design, architecture, landscape architecture and city planning. In addition to regular lecture sessions, students participate in design laboratory sessions, a field trip and a semester long “versioning” exercise that integrates experimental method, iterative process and design skills. Design Studies 231X. Design Presentations. Cr. 2. Prereq: Completion of pre-professional program and admission into one of the professional programs in design. Preparation and design of visuals appropriate to the display and presentation of design work combined with speaking skills and vocabulary appropriate to these presentations. Design Studies 397X. Internship Search Seminar. Cr. 1. Prereq: Sophomore or above classification. A structured environment to set realistic learning goals, research potential sites, develop a strategy, essential job search materials and skills for finding an internship. Successfully obtaining an internship either for credit or non-credit is encouraged but not required. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only. Design Studies 464X. Learning from
Design Studies 492X. Special Topics: Italian Culture. Cr. 1. Introduction to Italian contemporary culture, including language, fashion, politics, media, and social mores. Taught in Rome for students in the College of Design Rome program. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only. Design Studies 564X. Learning from
Design Studies 590. Special Topics. Cr. 1-4 each time taken. Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form prior to semester of enrollment. Independent investigation of a topic of special interest to the student. EEcology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology 555X. Bryophyte and Lichen Biodiversity. (Dual-listed with Biol 555X.) Cr. 3. Prereq: Biol 212, Biol 212L. Introduction to the biology and ecology of mosses, liverworts, and lichens. Emphasis on identification and diversity of local representatives of these three groups of organisms. Required field trips and service-learning. Nonmajor graduate credit. Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology 558X. Ornithology. (Dual-listed with Biol 458X; Same as A Ecl 558X). Cr. 3. Prereq: 365 or Biol 351. Biology, ecology, evolution, and taxonomy of birds. Emphasis on structure, physiology, behavior, communication, navigation, reproduction, and conservation. Laboratory exercises, complement lecture topics, emphasize identification and distribution of
Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology 559X. Mammalogy. (Dual-Listed with BIOL 449X, Same as A ECL 559X). Cr. 3. Prereq: 365 or BIOL 351. Study of biology, ecology, and evolution of mammals. Emphasis on structure, physiological adaptation to different environments, behavior, reproduction, roles of mammals in ecosystems, and conservation. Laboratory focus on identification, distribution, habits, and habitats of mammals. Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology 596X. History and Philosophy of Ecology. (Same as Phil 596X) Cr. 3. Prereq: Graduate classification in biological or environmental sciences/studies with at least one course in ecology. Analysis of conceptual and methodological debates in ecology. Historical development of competing research traditions and philosophies. Topics include i) methodological issues in ecological science, ii) conceptual issues in theoretical ecology, iii) conceptual issues in applied ecology, iv) relation of ecology to environmental and social issues. Economics 374X. Economics Forecasting. Cr. 3. Prereq: 101, 102, Stat 326 or equivalent. Introduction to the various techniques used to produce, present, and critically evaluate economic forecasts. Emphasis on applications. Economics 418X. Introduction to Game Theory. Cr. 3. Prereq: Econ 301. Systematic introduction to game theory and its uses in economics. Develops the basic framework, models and tools necessary to analyze games of strategy, including: Strategic and extensive –form representations of games; best response functions and Nash equilibrium, mixed strategies backward induction and subgame-perfect equilibrium, imperfect and incomplete information, Bayesian and sequential equilibria. Examples and applications taken from economics, business, political science, law and biology. Offered for nonmajor graduate credit. Economics 475X. Senior Research Project. Cr. 3. Prereq: 301, 371, and two additional Economics courses numbered 400 to 489. A senior research project and paper, addressing an important local, state, national or global problem. Research methodology, hypothesis formation, data collection and analysis, hypothesis testing, and effective communication. Economics 486X. Science and Technology and Economic Growth. Cr. 3. Prereq: 301 or 302. Huffman. Review and examine sources of economic growth of nations; sustainability of economic growth convergence in economic growth rates; science and other sources of technical change; technical innovations and industrial change; economics of adoption, diffusion and technology transfer; economics of science and technology policy, including intellectual property rights, and the organization of science and technology. Economics 691X. Third-year Paper. Cr. 3. Under the direction of the major professor, Ph. D. students write a formal research paper as an introduction to dissertation research process. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only. Educational Administration 620X. Program Induction Leadership Seminar. Cr. 3. Assessments in various communication skills, intrapersonal leadership skills, technology skills, and facilitation skills will form the basis for the development of an individualized Learning Plan for the rest of the CAS program. Orientation to program expectation and leadership challenges in the context of schooling for a global society. Electrical Engineering 341X. Principles Concepts of Electromagnetism. Cr. 3. Prereq: Physics 222, 112, or equivalent. Mina. Conceptual study of electromagnetism and its application in engineering and related fields. Em fundamentals, Em spectrum, radiation, radiating systems, wireless, Modern concepts of physics, transmission lines, high speed effects, waveguides, GPS and other related phenomena will be discussed and explained with the application in mind. Optical systems and optical communication. Nonmajor graduate credit offered. Electrical Engineering 388X. Sustainable Engineering and International Development. (Same as A E 388X, C E 388X, M E 388X). Cr. 3. Prereq: Junior classification in engineering. Multi-disciplinary approach to sustainable engineering and international development, sustainable development, appropriate design and engineering, feasibility analysis, international aid, business development, philosophy and politics of technology, and ethics in engineering. Engineering-based projects from problem formulation through implementation. Interactions with partner community organizations or international partners such as nongovernment organizations (NGOs). Course readings, final project/design report. Electrical Engineering 418X. Measurement and testing for high speed systems engineering. (Same as Cpr E 418X.) Cr. 4. Prereq: 203 and 311. Mina, Weber. Measurement of high speed systems and mixed signal systems. Measurement accuracy and error. Network analysis and spectrum analysis used in high speed measurement and testing. Test specification process and parametric measurement. Sampling and digital signal processing concepts. Design for testability. Testing equipment. Applications. Nonmajor graduate credit. Electrical Engineering 420 Introduction to Statistical Signal Processing. Cr. 3. Prereq: E E 322 or equivalent. Dogandzic. Review of probability, random variables, and sampling theorem; basic methods for stochastic simulation; continuous-time random signals; sampling theorem for random signals, discrete-time random signals, and Markov processes; minimum mean-square and maximum a posteriori (MAP) estimation; basic detection; MAP rule, minimum probability of error, distributed detection; applications to communications, nondestructive evaluation (NDE), and wireless sensor networks. Nonmajor graduate credit. Electrical Engineering 439X. Nanoelectronics. Cr. 3. Prereq: E E 332 or Mat E 331. Tuttle. Concepts of quantum mechanics relevant to nanoelectronic devices, including quantization, tunneling, and transport; overview of some of the leading technologies for nanoelectronics, including carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, and molecular transistors; fabrication methods for building nanoelectronic devices. Nonmajor graduate credit. Electrial Engineering 518X. Microwave Remote Sensing. (Same as Agron 518X, Mteor 518X). Cr. 3. Prereq: Math 265 or equivalent. Hornbuckle. Microwave remote sensing, both passive (radiometry) and active (radar), as it applies to Earth’s surface and atmosphere. Overview of relevant electromagnetic theory and antenna theory. Planck emission and the radiative transfer equation. The electrical properties of natural media (atmosphere, soil, and vegetation) at microwave frequencies. Atmospheric sounding, remote sensing of soil and vegetation water content, data inversion, and data assimilation. Electrical Engineering 571X. Discrete-Event Systems Control and Diagnosis. (Same as Cpr E 571X, Com S 571X.) See Computer Engineering. Engineering 150X Foundations of Learning and Productive Leadership. Cr. 1. Prereq: EL PS students only. Athreya (1-0) Leadership development with focus on global context: awareness of events shaping the context; exposure to theory of leadership with examples; necessary characteristics of a leader and strategies for leadership skills development; personalized leadership development outline. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only. Engineering 201X. Engineering Transfer Learning Community Seminar. Cr. R. Walkinshaw-Kramer. Peer-mentored seminar for transfer student entering the
Engineering 320X. International Experience Report. Cr. 3. Prereq: Satisfactory completion of international work experience of at least 10 weeks or 9 cr. of approved course work taken abroad. Permission of student’s department prior to departure. Critique of work/study abroad experience as it relates to professional development. Taken the semester after completion of work abroad or study abroad. Written report and presentation. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only. Engineering 397X. Professional Internship. Cr. R each time taken. Prereq: Permission of adviser and engineering college classification officer. Professional or interdisciplinary work period in engineering or career-related field. Enrollment limited to one summer and/or one semester per academic year. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only. Engineering Studies 260X. “Engineering: From Thought to Thing”. Cr. 3. Prereq: Non-engineering students. What is engineering, technology and their roles in society? Investigation of engineering methods through case studies of everyday objects. Explore questions about the impact of technologies in society. Apply engineering methods to design and failure analysis.
Engineering Studies 340X. Sustainable Energy Technologies: Political, Social, Economic and Environmental Impact. Cr. 3. Assessment of current and future energy systems, with emphasis on meeting global energy needs in the 21st century in a sustainable manner. Renewable technologies, with an emphasis on nuclear power. Attributes described in a framework that aids in evaluation of energy systems in the context of political, social, economic, and environmental goals. English 311X. Professional Communication in Agriculture. Cr. 4. Prereq: 105, Junior classification. Principles, strategies and processes of effective communication in the agricultural disciplines. Extensive practice in business and technical discourse. Special focus on presenting quantitative and qualitative data to clients. English 332X. Visual Communication of Quantitative Information. (Same as Statistics 332X.) Cr. 3. Prereq: Statistics 101, 104, or 226; English 104; and English 105. Communicating quantitative information using visual displays: visualizing data, interactive and dynamic data displays, evaluating current examples in the media, color/perception/representation in graphs, interpreting data displays. English 429X. Multimedia Content Management. (Dual-listed with 529X.) Cr. 3. Prereq: English 329 and junior classification. Sauer, Honeycutt, Payne. Strategies for developing and delivering multimodal content via digital media. Focus on the principles on database design, interface development, usability testing, and collaborative content management within technical communication settings. Projects include training modules, online documentation, dynamic interfaces, and document management systems. Nonmajor graduate credit. English 437X. Grammatical Analysis. (Dual-listed with 537X; Same as Ling 437X and Ling 537X). Cr. 3. Prereq: English 220. This course covers three perspectives on grammatical analysis: universal grammar, functional grammar, and the corpus-based approach. The course allows students to become acquainted with all three approaches and assess their advantages and disadvantages. The main emphasis lies on the analysis of language use (i.e, most of the work focuses on functional and corpus-based grammar). The course attempts to give students practice with analytical techniques used in grammatical studies and to increase students’ understanding of syntactic features of English and their use in natural languages.
English 442X. Production Process for Technical Documents. (Dual-listed with 542X.) Cr. 3. Prereq: Engl 302, Engl 309, Engl 313, or Engl 314; junior classification. Honeycutt, Sauer. Review of principles of desktop publishing as practiced in the field of technical communication. Focus on theories of print document design and project management, as well as digital prepress techniques needed to produce documents using outside print bureaus. Practice with current desktop publishing software. Nonmajor graduate credit.
English 449X. Multimedia Design in Professional Communications. (Dual-listed with 549X.) Cr. 3. Prereq: Engl 302, Engl 309, Engl 313, or Engl 314; junior classification. Sauer. Rhetorical principals of information-based multimedia design. Practical understanding of computer applications used in multimedia development. Focus theoretical and practical elements of producing multimedia training programs in both education and industry. Work with hypertext, digital audio, and non-linear video editing. Nonmajor graduate credit. English 529X. Multimedia Content Management. (Dual-listed with 429X.) Cr. 3. Prereq: English 505. Sauer, Honeycutt, Payne. Strategies for developing and delivering multimodal content via digital media. Focus on the principles on database design, interface development, usability testing, and collaborative content management within technical communication settings. Projects include training modules, online documentation, dynamic interfaces, and document management systems. English 537X. Grammatical Analysis. (Dual-listed with 437X; Same as Ling 437X and Ling 537X). Cr. 3. Prereq: English 220. This course covers three perspectives on grammatical analysis: universal grammar, functional grammar, and the corpus-based approach. The course allows students to become acquainted with all three approaches and assess their advantages and disadvantages. The main emphasis lies on the analysis of language use (i.e, most of the work focuses on functional and corpus-based grammar). The course attempts to give students practice with analytical techniques used in grammatical studies and to increase students’ understanding of syntactic features of English and their use in natural languages.
English 542X. Production Process for Technical Documents. (Dual-listed with 442X.) Cr. 3. Prereq: Engl 302, Engl 309, Engl 313, or Engl 314; junior classification. Honeycutt, Sauer. Review of principles of desktop publishing as practiced in the field of technical communication. Focus on theories of print document design and project management, as well as digital prepress techniques needed to produce documents using outside print bureaus. Practice with current desktop publishing software. English 543X Environmental Literature. Cr. 3. Prereq: Admittance into the MA English (Creative Writing) or the new MFA in Creative Writing and Environment. Pett, Swander. An exploration of the major genres that derive from literary encounters with the environment.
English 549X. Multimedia Design in Professional Communications. (Dual-listed with 449X.) Cr. 3. Prereq: Engl 302, Engl 309, Engl 313, or Engl 314; junior classification. Sauer. Rhetorical principals of information-based multimedia design. Practical understanding of computer applications used in multimedia development. Focus theoretical and practical elements of producing multimedia training programs in both education and industry. Work with hypertext, digital audio, and non-linear video editing. English 550X. The Study of Craft: Poetry, Fiction and Nonfiction. Cr. 3. Prereq: limited to master’s and doctoral degree students in the English department, or by permission of instructor. A multigenre craft course required of all incoming Creative Writing students. Readings and writings on the craft of writing poetry, fiction and nonfiction; some attention to the craft of environmental and nature writing. English 551X. Advanced Multi-Genre Creative Writing Workshop. Cr. 3. Prereq: Fourth-semester standing, MFA program. Students develop book-length manuscripts of fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry. English 560X Environmental Field Experience. Cr. 3. Graduate classification required. Students spend a term on a project that requires fieldwork. Projects might include working for a federal, state, pro private non-profit environmental organization or farm, or living and working in a specified natural area. Repeatable to a maximum of six credits; however, only three credits may be applied toward graduation requirements in the major. Environmental Science 416X. Hydrologic modeling and analysis. (Dual-listed with 516X; Same as Mteor 416X, Geol 416X.) Cr. 3. Prereq: Math 165 or 181; Phys 111 or 221; and Geol 402 or equivalent. Study of basic principles of hydrologic modeling, including rainfall-runoff analysis, input data, uncertainty analysis, lumped and distributed modeling, parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis, and the use of models in applied hydrology. Practice implementing a range of common models, to study hydrologic topics such as flood forecasting and land use change. Nonmajor graduate credit. Environmental Science 432X. Geomicrobiology. (Dual-listed with 532X; same as Geol 432X, Micro 432X.) Cr. 4. Prereq: Geol/EnSci 422 or Biol 212/212L; Math 181, or permission of the instructors. Fang, Bazylinski. How do microorganisms shape earth’s geochemistry and environment in the present day and over geologic time scales. Microbial diversity, metabolism and bioenergetics, geochemical controls on microbial diversity and activity, microbiological controls on geochemical reaction networks, and redox geochemistry, will be discussed. Biogeochemical cycles and evolution of Earth and microbes. Laboratory emphasizes light microscopy, biochemical techniques, and ribosomal DNA sequences for studying microorganisms and microbial communities. Nonmajor graduate credit. Environmental Science 516X. Hydrologic modeling and analysis. (Dual-listed with 416X; Same as Mteor 516X, Geol 516X.) Cr. 3. Prereq: Math 165 or 181; Phys 111 or 221; and Geol 402 or equivalent. Study of basic principles of hydrologic modeling, including rainfall-runoff analysis, input data, uncertainty analysis, lumped and distributed modeling, parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis, and the use of models in applied hydrology. Practice implementing a range of common models, to study hydrologic topics such as flood forecasting and land use change. Nonmajor graduate credit. Environmental Science 532X. Geomicrobiology. (Dual-listed with 432X; same as Geol 532X, Micro 532X.) Cr. 4. Prereq: Geol/EnSci 422 or Biol 212/212L; Math 181, or permission of the instructors. Fang, Bazylinski. How do microorganisms shape earth’s geochemistry and environment in the present day and over geologic time scales. Microbial diversity, metabolism and bioenergetics, geochemical controls on microbial diversity and activity, microbiological controls on geochemical reaction networks, and redox geochemistry, will be discussed. Biogeochemical cycles and evolution of Earth and microbes. Laboratory emphasizes light microscopy, biochemical techniques, and ribosomal DNA sequences for studying microorganisms and microbial communities. Environmental Studies 211X. Geologic Disasters (same as Geol 211X) Cr. 2 Prereq: 100, or 101 or 201 or equivalent experience. An introduction to the catastrophic geologic processes that disrupt ecosystems and human activity. Discussion of earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and floods, with emphasis on roles of plate tectonics, the hydrologic cycle, and humans in driving those phenomena. Hazard assessment, prediction, and impacts on humans and the environment. Environmental Studies 464X. Learning from
Environmental Studies 564X. Learning from
Exercise and Sports Science 223X. Athletic Training Clinical Practicum. Cr. 1. Prereq: Permission of Athletic Training Director. Athletic training clinical experience for athletic training students during pre-season intercollegiate football. Clinical experience include: Professional Rescuer CPR, AED certification, emergency splinting and spineboarding, medical record keeping and HIPPA regulations, environmental conditions, prevention of injury screening strategies, athletic training room and education program policies and procedures, review of athletic taping techniques, acute injury management, mouthpiece formation, and anatomy review. Exercise and Sports Science 242X. Introduction to Management of Community and Recreational Sports. Cr. 3. Engelhorn, Duke. Introduction to the study of the organization, structure, and management of community-based sport programs and facilities. Exercise and Sports Science 266X. Advance Strength and Conditioning. Cr. 2. Prereq: 258, 259. This course is designed to enhance the students’ current level of knowledge and expertise to an advanced level in the area of strength training and conditioning. In addition, this course will also prepare students interested in taking the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist’s exam. The course will focus on the assessment and implementation of training programs with strong emphasis on the areas of resistance training, metabolic training, flexibility, reaction time, speed, and agility. Exercise and Sport Science 290X. Youth Sport Internship. Cr. 1. Prereq: HHP Major. Engelhorn. Internship experience with a non-school youth sport organization sponsoring activities for children 6-18 years of age. Students may be involved in coaching and/or administration of youth teams or leagues. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Exercise and Sport Science 442X. Sport, Recreation and Tourism. Cr. 3. Prereq: Ex Sp 242X, Ex Sp 290X, and Soc 134. Engelhorn. Study of the role of sport in developing fitness, recreational opportunities, and tourism, with special emphasis on issues related to youth sport, volunteerism, and the marketing of sport events and facilities. Exercise and Sport Science 432X. Pediatric Exercise Physiology. (Dual-listed with HHP 532X.) Cr. 3. Prereq: Ex Sp 358 or permission of instructor. Eisenmann. Examines the biology of growth and maturation of the child and adolescent and the acute and chronic responses of the child and adolescent to physical activity. Age-, sex-, and maturity-associated variation in body size, health-related fitness, and physical performance will be considered. Nonmajor graduate credit. FFamily and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies 102X. Transport Learning Community Seminar. Cr. 1. Course may be repeated. Prereq: By permission of the Learning Community Coordinator. Learning community seminar for FCS entering transfer students. Group social and professional activities. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies 205X. Leadership: The Male Journey. Cr. 3. Explore the experience of college-aged men as they prepare for their adult roles and responsibilities. Examine literature regarding holistic approaches to the development of values and skills for male leadership and service in personal and professional arenas. Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies 214X. Electronic Learning Portfolios. Cr. 1. Keino. Development of an electronic learning portfolio. Selection, reflection and demonstration of achievement of program outcomes. Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies 280L. Pre-Student Teaching Experience in Family Consumer Sciences Education. Cr. 1. Prereq: Acceptance in Teacher Education. Cr. 1 each time taken. Laboratory experience in food, textiles and human development in family and consumer sickness secondary program. May be taken more than once, maximum of 2 credits. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only. Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies 595X. Proposal Writing for the Working Professional. (Same as HD FS 595X; same as FS HN 595X). Cr. 1. Prereq: Enrollment in the FCEdS graduate program, the MFCS program, or the Dietetics Certificate Program. Anderson. Grant and proposal preparation experience including writing and critiquing proposals and planning budgets. Designed for the working professional. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only. Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies 601X. Advanced Philosophical Critique of Trends, Issues and Public Policy. Cr 3. Gentzler. A critical science examination of current topics affecting the family and consumer sciences profession. Concentrated group study with implication for action. Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies 626X. Advanced Research Methods in Family and Consumer Sciences. Cr. 3. Prereq: FCEDS 511. Gentzler. Examination of various modes of inquiry used to conduct research in educational arenas. Empirical/analytic, interpretive and critical/post-modern inquiries will be discussed. Research proposal developed. Finance 427X. Fixed-Income Security Analysis and Portfolio. Cr. 3. Prereq: 320. Analysis and valuation of various types of fixed income securities including portfolio management. Finance 428X. Advanced Fixed-Income Analysis and Portfolio Management. Cr 3. Prereq: Fin320 and Fin427 and permission of instructor. Advanced analysis of fixed income markets and securities, including valuation and trading of treasury securities, corporate bonds, mortgage backed securities and interest rate derivatives. Students are also required to manage a fixed income portfolio for an institutional investor. A top-down approach to portfolio management is assumed, with active bets taken on market direction, duration, yield curve, and credit spreads. Finance 480X. International Finance. Cr. 3. Prereq: Fin 301, Stat 326. Cowan. Advanced study of contemporary topics and issues in international finance. Nonmajor graduate credit. Finance 572X. Real Estate Finance. Cr. 3. Prereq: 508. Survey techniques for assessing the value of real estate assets. Introduction to real estate financing instruments, their use and appropriateness. Food Science and Human Nutrition 112X. Orientation to Learning and Productive Team Membership. (Same as NREM112X, Aer E 112X, Hort 112X, AST 112X, I Tec 112x, TSM 112X). Cr. 2. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Jungst, Thompson. Introduction to developing responsible learners and worthy team members and the foundations of leadership and learning. Learning as the foundation of human enterprise; everyday leadership; effective team and community interactions; intellectual curiosity; ethics as a personal responsibility; and choosing to grow by understanding self, demonstrating ownership of own learning, and internalizing commitment to helping others. Food Science and Human Nutrition 521X. Microbiology of Food. (2-0) Cr. 2. Prereq: Microbiology with laboratory. This course deals with the identification, enumeration, and characterization of bacteria, yeasts, and mold associated with food and food processing. Effects of physical and chemical agents on micro-organisms will be studied. Microbiological problems in food spoilage, food preservation, food fermentation, and food-borne diseases will be discussed.
Food Science and Human Nutrition 522X. Advanced Food Microbiology and Biotechnology. (2-0) Cr. 2. Prereq: Food microbiology with laboratory; a course in biochemistry. This course will cover basic principles in biotechnology and applied food microbiology, including current topics of interest in food biotechnology. Students will be introduced to recombinant DNA techniques and how they are applied to genetically modify microorganisms, the use of nucleic acids as tools of rapid detection of microorganisms in foods, basic enzyme immobilization and down-stream processing techniques, and regulatory aspects of food biotechnology.
Food Science and Human Nutrition 523X. A Multidisciplinary Overview of Food Safety and Security. (2-0) Cr. 2. Prereq: Microbiology with laboratory. Multidisciplinary food safety and security perspectives provided by numerous subject matter experts. Topics include food safety policy, ag bioterrorism, border security, animal ID, food defense and site security, risk analysis, crisis communication, Epidemiology, HACCP, and more. Food Science and Human Nutrition 595X Proposal Writing for the Working Professional. (Same as HD FS 595X; same as FCEdS 595X). Cr. 1. Prereq: Enrollment in the FCEdS graduate program, the MFCS program, or the Dietetics Certificate Program. Anderson. Grant and proposal preparation experience including writing and critiquing proposals and planning budgets. Designed for the working professional. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only. Foreign Languages and Literatures 119X. Introduction to World Languages. (Same as Linguistics 119X) Cr. 3. Study of language diversity and the personal, social and political effects of diversity. Language families, attitudes toward language and dialects, language and culture, multilingualism, foreign language learning, written codes, official languages, and language policy. Foreign Languages and Literatures 120X. Computers and Language. (Same as English 120X) See English. Foreign Languages and Literatures 278X. Introduction to European Film. Cr. 3. L’Hote. Survey of European cinema from its origins to the present through representative subtitled films, lectures, and readings. Emphasis on selected national cinemas and film as a mode of cultural expression. Foreign Languages and Literatures 484X. Technology, Globalization, and Culture. (Dual-listed with 584X; same as M E 484X; same as M E 584X.) Cr. 3. Prereq: senior classification. Bernard, Rectanus. Cross-disciplinary examination of the present and future impact of globalization with a focus on preparing student for leadership roles in diverse professional, social, and cultural contexts. Facilitate an understanding of the threats and opportunities inherent in the globalization process as they are perceived by practicing professionals and articulated in debates on globalization. Will use a digital forum for presenting and analyzing globalization issues by on-campus and off-campus specialists. Non-major graduate credit. Foreign Languages and Literatures 584X. Technology, Globalization, and Culture. (Dual-listed with 484X; same as M E 484X; same as M E 584X.) Cr. 3. Prereq: graduate classification and permission of instructor. Bernard, Rectanus. Cross-disciplinary examination of the present and future impact of globalization with a focus on preparing student for leadership roles in diverse professional, social, and cultural contexts. Facilitate an understanding of the threats and opportunities inherent in the globalization process as they are perceived by practicing professionals and articulated in debates on globalization. Will use a digital forum for presenting and analyzing globalization issues by on-campus and off-campus specialists. Foreign Languages and Literatures 587X. Teaching World Languages Today. Cr. 3. Allen. Study of recent innovation in the field of world (foreign) language instruction. Creation of instructional lessons based on content standards, performance guidelines, and integrated performance assessments. Strategies for integrating technology in world (foreign) language instruction. Development of authentic assessments. Integration of culture and grammar in communication language approaches. |
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