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2007-09 Listing

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Philosophy 496X. History and Philosophy of Ecology. (Dual-listed with 596X) (3-0) 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.

Philosophy 537X. Bioethics and Public Policy. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: graduate status or instructor permission.  This course will treat a variety of issues that relate bioethics and public policy. Topics will include ethical issues in the life sciences, environmental science and law, agriculture and the environment, the concept of sustainability, population ethics and human population policy, and intergenerational justice. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Philosophy 548X. Summer Bioethics Workshop for Teachers. Cr. 1. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Topics include moral theory, pedagogical issues in teaching bioethics, and substantive current issues in bioethics.

Philosophy 596X. History and Philosophy of Ecology. (Dual-listed with 496X, Same as EEOB 596X) (3-0) 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.

Physics 432X. Molecular and Cell Biophysics. (Dual-listed with Physics 532X). Cr. 3. Prereq: 304 or Chem 325. Quantitative description of biological systems using basic physical laws, including a brief discussion of a variety of biophysical techniques. Topics include: thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, gene expression, structure and physical properties of nucleic acids and proteins, folding of nucleic acids and proteins, chemical kinetics, catalysis, allosteric enzymes, cell membrane structure and physical properties, and machines in cell membranes. Nonmajor graduate credit. Not acceptable for LAS General Education Requirement credit.

Physics 532X. Molecular and Cell Biophysics. (Dual-listed with Physics 432X). Cr. 3. Prereq: 304 or Chem 325. Quantitative description of biological systems using basic physical laws, including a brief discussion of a variety of biophysical techniques. Topics include: thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, gene expression, structure and physical properties of nucleic acids and proteins, folding of nucleic acids and proteins, chemical kinetics, catalysis, allosteric enzymes, cell membrane structure and physical properties, and machines in cell membranes.

Plant Pathology 252X. Integrated Management of Turfgrass Diseases and Insect Pests for Professional Turfgrass Managers. (Same as HORT 252X, ENT 252X.) (1-0) Cr. 1. This course describes principles of Integrated Pest Management of diseases and insect pests of turfgrass (golf courses, lawns, sports turf, and sod production). It also describes the major disease and insect problems of turfgrasses in the Upper Midwest , and how to manage them.  

Plant Pathology 592X. Seed Health Management. Cr. 2 (Same as STB 592X). Prereq: Admission to the Master of Seed Technology and Business/Consent of instructor. Occurrence and management of diseases during seed production, harvest, conditioning, storage, and planting. Emphasis on epidemiology, disease management in the field, seed treatment, effects of conditioning on seed health, and seed health testing.

Plant Physiology 697X. Graduate Research Rotation. Cr. var. Graduate research projects performed under the supervision of selected faculty members in the Interdepartmental Plant Physiology major.

Political Science 332X. Latino Politics. (3-0) Cr. 3. Political issues facing the largest Latino groups in the U.S. “ Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans “ examination of their histories, voting behavior, non-electoral participation, and policy issues; comparisons of the forces behind each groups migration and how those processes affect their integration into politics; and introduction of theoretical and analytical approaches to the study of Latino/a politics.  Course examines issues of participation by analyzing electoral and non-electoral participation and activism at the national, state, and local levels, including selected cases of foreign policy activities, as well as key issues at all levels, including policy issues such as the Voting Rights Act, formal representation, immigration, trade, and language policy.

Political Science 345X. Immigration Policy. (3-0) Cr. 3. Surveys the historical development of immigration policy in the U.S. from a time of open borders up through California s Proposition 187, the 1996 Immigration reforms, and other changes following the terrorist attacks of September 11.  Critically examines the issues, assumptions, and politics that influence the formulation, conduct, and evaluation of national immigration legislation; analyzes different interpretations of currently hot issues in American politics; applies various theoretical concepts to understand the historical and contemporary immigration flows to the United States, their policy implications, and politics, with special attention to the controversial cases of the U.S. policy toward Mexican and Cuban immigration. 

Political Science 347X. Introduction to African Politics. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Sophomore Classification. Introduction to the study of politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. Topics include basic understanding of African geography, the major trends in African politics over the last 150 years, and of current issues facing Africans today, including poverty, conflict, democratization, and AIDS. Several countries in Africa selected for in-depth study related to the theoretical issues in the class.  

Political Science 365X. Politics and Film. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Sophomore standing;3 credits in political science. Emphasis on the study of political science themes, using film as a reflection of policies, politics, and government. Topics and films may vary from semester to semester.  

Political Science 569X. Foundations of Public Administration. (3-0) Cr. 3. An examination of the historical, constitutional and philosophical foundations of American Public Administration. Emphasis on the place of public administration in the constitutional order and how it can help or hinder democratic governance and justice.  

Political Science 584X. Public Administration and Diversity. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Graduate classification. Examines the impact of diversity on the provision of government services, the meaning of “diversity” in public contexts, strategies for developing cultural competency, and the role and legal obligations of the government in engaging with diversity.

Political Science 587X. Electronic Democracy.  (Dual listed with 487) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Senior, graduate, or permission of instructor. The impact of computers, the Internet, and the World Wide Web on politics and policy. The positive and negative effects on information technology (IT) on selected topics such as freedom, power and control, privacy, civic participation, the sense of community, virtual cities, interest group behavior, the new media, campaigns, elections, and voting will be examined.

Psychology 250X. Introduction to Industrial-Organizational Psychology. (3-0) Cr. 3. Survey of theories, research methods, and applications of industrial and organizational psychology from the scientist-practitioner approach. Personnel topics include selection, training, and performance appraisal; organizational topics include leadership, motivation, job attitudes and behaviors and organizational climate.

Psychology 318X. Thinking and Decision Making. (3-0) Cr. 3. F,S.  Prereq: 101; Stat 101 or Math 104 or equivalent. Understanding human reasoning and decision making, including evaluating evidence, judging probabilities, emotional influences, and social dilemmas, with emphasis on the mechanisms that underline decision making.

Psychology 331X. Training in client Communications, Treatment Decisions, Bereavement and Loss. (cross-listed with VCS 331X). (0.5-1.5) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: 1st year veterinary student or above; junior/senior with instructor approval.  Companion animal grief/loss issues; development of communication skills. Will serve as member of Pet Loss Support Hotline team throughout semester, supporting grieving pet owners and aiding decision making. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Nonmajor graduate credit only.

Psychology 347X. U.S. Latino/a Psychology. Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Two courses in psychology including 101. Prieto. Historical, political, and social contexts of psychological and mental health constructs in terms of their validity and utility for use in Latino/a people in the US.  Unique aspects of psychological functioning particular to Latino/a peoples in the US.

Psychology 350X. Human Factors in Technology. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Psych 101, junior classification. Understanding human behavior and cognition at the human computer interface. Focus on emergent interactive technologies, human computer interaction, user centered design, usability analysis, and usability testing.

Psychology 410X. Behavioral Neurology. Cr. 3. Prereq: Psych 101; Psych 310 or equivalent. Examination of the neuroanatomical foundation of cognition, affect, and action from a neurological perspective. Focus on basic and applied research with neurological patients. Nonmajor graduate credt. Not acceptable for LAS General Education Requirement credit.

Psychology 594X. Quantitative Behavioral Methods (1 - 0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Stat 401; Psych 508, 586, or equivalent. Specialized quantitative methods for social and behavioral research problems.  A. Classical psychometric theory.  B. Modern psychometric methods; C. Construct validation; D. Multi-dimensional scaling.  E. Cluster analysis.  F. Meta-analysis G. Longitudinal analysis; I. Special topics

Psychology 684X. Advanced Psychology of Close Relationships. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 12 credits in social science; graduate classification. Selected theories and basic and applied psychological research on close relationships with a primary focus on intimate relationships. Topics include trends in cohabitation, divorce, and marriage; attraction; commitment; antecedents of relationship quality; same-sex relationships; conflicts, accommodation; and relationship interventions.

 

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Religious Studies 324X. Christianity and Science. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 205 or 210; Biol 101 or 173 (or higher). Examines major questions and challenges to Christianity’s understanding of creation posed by the sciences with attention to the relations of Christianity and science, and to Christianity’s earth-conscious and ecological responsibility. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Religious Studies 355X. The Religious Traditions of China. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.  Chinese religious traditions in ancient and modern expression; indigenous forms of religious practice; development of high/deep traditions of Confucianism and Taoism; impact of religions such as Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity.  Religious influences and changes in contemporary China. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Religious Studies 380X. Catholic Social Thought. Cr. 3. Donaghy. A study of the development of Catholic social thought and practice by examining church documents, theological texts, and Catholic social movements that have addressed economic, political, sand social issues, concentrating on the period from 1891 to the present. A variety of issues will be considered, which may include war and peace, agriculture, international development, poverty, economics, and the death penalty.

Research and Evaluation 591X. Supervised Field Experience. Cr. 2-4. F, S, 1. Prereq: ResEv 553 or ResEv680. Supervised on the job field experience.

Research and Evaluation 620X. College Access in Policy, Practice, and Research. (1-3-0) Cr. 1-3. SS. Exploration of the plurality of frameworks used to conceptualize college access as a social problem. (for research, policy, and practice). Development of applications of understanding of college access frameworks to policy, practice, and research.

Russian 195X. Study Abroad. Cr. 1-10. May be repeated for credit. Supervised intensive instruction in Russian language and culture; formal class instruction at level appropriate to students’ training, augmented by practical living experiences. Consult with department regarding equivalence with Rus 101 and 102. Acceptable for LAS General Education Requirement credit in the II group.

Russian 295X. Study Abroad. Cr. 1-10. May be repeated for credit. Prereq: Rus 102 or equivalent. Supervised intensive instruction in Russian language and culture; formal class instruction at level appropriate to students’ training, augmented by practical living experiences. Consult with department regarding equivalence with Rus 201 and 202. Acceptable for LAS General Education Requirement credit in the II group.

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