Experimental Courses

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Experimental courses do not appear in the official catalog listings. For further information regarding when experimental courses are offered, check the Online Schedule of Classes

2009-11 Listing

Last Updated: August 24, 2009

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Sociology 220X. Globalization an Sustainability. (Same as ME 220, Mat E 220, Globe 220X, Anthr 220X, TSc 220X, Env S 220X ) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. An introduction to understanding the key global issues in sustainability. Focuses on interconnected roles of energy, materials, human resources, economics, and technology in building and maintaining sustainable systems. Applications discussed will include challenges in both the developed and developing world and will examine the role of technology in a resource-constrained world.

Spanish 297X. Intensive Intermediate Spanish. (4-0) Cr. 4. F.S.  Prereq: 4 years of high schools Spanish, two years of Spanish at a community college, Span 201 or equivalent by placement. Bridge course between 200-and 300-level Spanish courses to prepare students for 300 level courses. Focus on application of advanced grammatical concepts. Designed for students who want to continue at the 300 level. Taught in Spanish.

Spanish 354X. Introduction to Spanish-English Interpretation. (Dual-listed with Span 554X. Cross-listed with Ling 354X and Ling 554X.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.  Prereq: Span 351. Introduction to the theory, methods, techniques, and problems of consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. Consideration of material from business, agriculture, law, design, medicine, literature, advertisement, and sports. Taught in Spanish. Nonmajor graduate credit..

Spanish 554X. Introduction to Spanish-English Interpretation. (Dual-listed with Span 354X. Cross-listed with Ling 354X and Ling 554X.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.  Prereq: Span 351. Introduction to the theory, methods, techniques, and problems of consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. Consideration of material from business, agriculture, law, design, medicine, literature, advertisement, and sports. Taught in Spanish. Nonmajor graduate credit..

Supply Change Management 301X. Principles of Supply Chain Management. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Econ 101, Stat 226.  Introductory course exploring the management and control of the processes that create and deliver goods and services. Students are exposed to a wide range of supply chain management terminology, problem solving tools, and theories. This class acquaints students with various supply chain activities and describes how supply chain management integrates business unites, within and between firms.

Supply Chain Management 501X. Supply Chain Management (3-0) Cr. 3. S.  Prereq: Enrollment in MBA program or departmental permission. Introduction to supply chain management including aspects of operations, logistics, and global supply chain strategy development. Topic areas include lean manufacturing and value stream mapping; supplier development and measurement; sustainable supply chain operations; process measurement, management and improvement; supply chain risk and uncertainty; visibility and integration in the supply chain; and inventory control.

Sustainable Agriculture 620X. Food, Energy, and Quality of Life in Iowa. (Cross-listed with Agron 620X and BRT 620X). Cr. 4. F. Prereq: SusAg 590 and 610, or instructors’ permission. Intensive investigation of conventional alternative food and energy systems. In Iowa at the present time and projections of trend lines for both into the future. A 9-day immersion field experience is required in addition to the two contact hours for lection per week.

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Technology and Social Change 220X. Globalization an Sustainability. (Same as ME 220, Mat E 220, Globe 220X, Anthr 220X, Soc 220X, Env S 220X ) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. An introduction to understanding the key global issues in sustainability. Focuses on interconnected roles of energy, materials, human resources, economics, and technology in building and maintaining sustainable systems. Applications discussed will include challenges in both the developed and developing world and will examine the role of technology in a resource-constrained world.

Technology Systems Management 323X. Fundamentals of Preservation of Grain Quality. (2-0) Cr. 2. S.  Prereq: Math 140 or equivalent. Principles and management for grain quality preservation. Grain drying and grain storage. Psychrometrics. Pans and airflow. Grain handling methods and system planning. Grain quality measurement, and end-use value analysis. Web-based instruction. Only one of TSM 332 or 323x may count towards graduation.

Technology Systems Management 381X. Agricultural Safety and Health. Cr. 3. Prereq: Junior or Senior Classification. Analysis, organization and implementation of agriculture safety and health programs. Physical and economic impacts of accidents, standards and liabilities. Role of man in man-machine systems.

Technology System Management 496X. Technology Travel Course. Cr. 1-4. May be taken more than once for credit. Prereq: Permission of Instructor and limited enrollment. Tour and study of international industrial technology and/or agricultural systems technology industries. Locations and duration of tours will vary. Tour expenses paid by students. Pre-trip session arranged. Check with department for current offerings.

Textiles and Clothing 120X. Apparel Construction Techniques. Cr. 3. SS. Techniques for apparel construction . Analysis and assemble components and completed garments with the use of basic sewing equipment. Learn basic construction techniques, applications and vocabulary. Students will need access to a home sewing machine, iron, computer and the internet. Not available for credit for AMDP majors.  Special course fees.

Textiles and Clothing 576X. Industry Applications in Merchandising and Management. (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereq: TC 275, 376 or equivalent. Using the case study method, students apply merchandising theory, principles, and practices to industry scenarios. Emphasis on problem solving, creative thinking, data analysis, and data interpretation involved in business operations. Focus on the development of leadership skills while functioning in small and large groups.

Textiles and Clothing 595X. Collection Development and Portfolio. (0-6) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: TC 278, 325 or equivalent. Integration of apparel design, production, and presentation techniques to create a mini-collection for a focused market.  Includes creative research and trend forecasting. Development of a portfolio using manual and computer-aided techniques. Required submission of part or all of collection to a juried venue. May be taken more than once. Special course fees.

Textiles and Clothing 676X. Merchandising Theory and Research Applications. (2-1) Cr. 3. Alt F, offered 2010.  Prereq: 3 credits of basic statistics; 3 credits of marketing or merchandising. Review of current merchandising theory, research, and methodology. Emphasis on the evaluation and discussion of current and seminal merchandising literature, understanding research processes, interpretation of findings, assessing implications of research for future directions in merchandising, and the development of presentation of original scholarly works.

Toxicology 506X. Diet and Cancer Prevention. (Same as NutrS 506X)  Cr. 1 F. Prereq: 3 credits or graduate level biochemistry. Principles of cancer biology and cancer etiology will be integrated with the impacts of diet on cancer development and prevention.  Contributions of research with humans, animals, cultured cells and cell free systems will be included.  The importance of dietary contaminants, macronutrients and micronutrients will be examined with an emphasis on the strength of the evidence and mechanism of action.

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University Studies 101X. First-Year Seminar I. Cr. 1. F.S.  Prereq: Acceptance/participation in appropriate learning community or special programs. Orientation to the university focusing on student transition, acclimation to the university, exposure to campus resources, and student success strategies. Exploration of topical issues associated with specific learning community or program focus. Satisfactory-Fail only.
            A.  Hixson Scholars
            B.  MVP Award
            C.  Science Bound
            D.  CHAMPS Program
            E.  Student Support Services Program

University Studies 201X. WiSE Sophomore Success Learning Community Seminar. Cr. 1, Prereq: Sophomore classification. Chrystal. The purpose of this seminar is for students to explore and develop individual leadership styles, create personal vision, mission and values statements to identify what they want in a career and understand issues facing women as they enter the workplace. The course will provide direction on how to identify mentors, explore career options and translate the college curriculum to career possibilities. This course will be taught through guest speakers, field trips, panel presentations, contemporary readings and reflection.  This course is offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

University Studies 321X. NCORE Scholars: Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Selection as an NCORE Student Scholar and attendance at NCORE.  Exploration of race and ethnicity in the United States.

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