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Subject Catalog Number Course Title Course Description Spring 2010 Summer 2010 ACCT 3000 Accounting UL Elective Accounting UL Elective X N/A ACCT 3231 Accounting Concepts I N/A X N/A ACCT 3232 Accounting Concepts II N/A X N/A ACCT 3331 Managerial Accounting Prerequisite: Six hours of Principles of Accounting or equivalent. Analysis of cost systems and preparation of cost statements. Management use of cost statements for control and financial reporting. Cannot be taken for credit by accounting majors. Offered N/A ACCT 3333 Cost Accounting Prerequisite: Six hours of Principles of Accounting or equivalent. Intensive examination of cost systems, cost behavior, approaches to cost statements, implications for managerial planning and financial reporting. Offered N/A ACCT 3431 Intermediate Accounting I Prerequisite: Six semester hours of Principles of Accounting or equivalent. Study of the concepts and procedures underlying the measurement and reporting of financial information. Offered N/A ACCT 3432 Intermediate Accounting II Prerequisite: ACCT 3431 or equivalent. Continuation of the study of concepts and procedures underlying the measurement and reporting of financial information. Offered N/A ACCT 3433 Intermediate Accounting III Prerequisite: ACCT 3432 or equivalent. Complex financial accounting topics including statements of cash flow, earnings per share, financial statement analysis, interim and segment reporting, partnerships, estates and trust and international issues. X N/A ACCT 3919 Accounting Projects N/A X N/A ACCT 4331 Federal Taxation Individuals Prerequisite: Six hours of Principles of Accounting or equivalent. An analysis of the federal income tax laws as they apply to individuals. Offered N/A ACCT 4332 Financial Information Systems Prerequisites: ACCT 3431 and ISAM 3033 or equivalent. Design and operation of contemporary accounting information systems, including control concepts and reporting responsibilities. Offered N/A ACCT 4431 Auditing I Prerequisites: ACCT 3432, corequisite: ACCT 4332. An introduction to auditing theory and standards, with emphasis on the attest function, professional ethics and responsibilities, audit risk concepts and audit planning. Offered N/A ACCT 4432 Govt & Not For Profit Acct Prerequisite: ACCT 3432 or equivalent. The course covers the government and not-for-profit environment, fund accounting, budgeting, revenue and expenditure recognition, and financial reporting requirements. Offered N/A ACCT 4433 Understanding Financial Statem Prerequisite: ACCT 3432 or equivalent. Corequisite/Prerequisite: ACCT 4532 or equivalent. Selected advanced topics in financial accounting and introduction to financial statement analysis. Decision making and analytical skills needed to interpret financial information will be emphasized. X N/A ACCT 4434 Oil & Gas Accounting Prerequisite: ACCT 3431 or equivalent. Exploration and production activities of a petroleum company are examined from both a financial and tax accounting standpoint. Offered N/A ACCT 4435 Software Appls in Auditing Prerequisites: ISAM 3033 and ACCT 3431 or equivalents, Prerequisite or corequisite: ACCT 4332 or equivalent. This course is designed to provide the student with a solid foundation in using various software tools to improve and enhance the audit of financial statements. Students will learn about and have practical experience with manipulating raw data to unlock the useful audit information contained in the raw data. The course will use the tools to perform data extraction, analysis, and sampling. The course will also briefly cover using the tools for fraud detection and prevention. Offered N/A ACCT 4436 Business Ethics for Accountant Prerequisites: ACCT 3431 and ACCT 3432, or ACCT 5133 and ACCT 5134, or equivalents. The objective of this course is to provide the student with an educational background in what constitutes ethical conduct in business and accounting. It will provide a framework for making ethical decisions in a student's professional career in accounting. Requires reading and comprehending complex case problems and the use of critical thinking skills to determine a solution. Solutions must be presented in writing in a coherent and grammatically correct manner. Expertise in accounting is required as the cases involve some forensic work to determine what happened and what should have happened. Offered N/A ACCT 4532 Advanced Financial Accounting Prerequisite: ACCT 3432 or equivalent. Accounting for the acquisition and consolidation of domestic and foreign concerns, foreign currency translations and remeasurement; accounting for branches, governmental agencies and other not-for-profit entities. Offered N/A ACCT 4533 Federal Taxation Of Corp Prerequisite: ACCT 4331 or equivalent. Examination of federal income tax laws as they apply to corporations and shareholders. Includes an examination of Subchapter S corporations. Offered N/A ACCT 4631 International Accounting Prerequisite: ACCT 3431. Examination of international accounting problems from the perspective of managerial accounting and financial reporting. Offered N/A ACCT 4739 Internship In Accounting Prerequisites: 15 hours of upper-level credit, approval of associate dean and faculty chair, and sponsoring faculty member. Supervised work experience each week in an approved accounting firm, governmental agency, or business. Written work as required by sponsoring faculty member. Offered N/A ACCT 4819 Indt Study In Accounting (Variable credit, 1 or 3 semester hours.) Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, Faculty Chair and Associate Dean required. Independent directed study in Accounting. X N/A ACCT 4839 Indt Study In Accounting (Variable credit, 1 or 3 semester hours.) Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, Faculty Chair and Associate Dean required. Independent directed study in Accounting. X N/A ACCT 4931 Selected Topics In Accounting Identified by specific title each time course is offered. X N/A ACCT 5031 Accounting Concepts For Mgrs For students with no previous training in accounting. Accounting concepts and principles for interpreting and using financial information in business decision making. May not be taken as graduate elective credit by any BUS student. Offered N/A ACCT 5131 Acct For Administration Cntrl Prerequisite: ACCT 5031 or equivalent. Cost concepts and behavior, performance measurement and analytical uses of accounting data for administrative decisions in merchandising, manufacturing, and service organizations. Offered N/A ACCT 5133 Financial Accounting I Prerequisite: ACCT 5031 or equivalent. An in-depth study of conceptual and technical aspects of financial accounting. Emphasis is placed on valuation and measurement problems associated with financial statement preparation. May not be taken by accounting majors for graduate elective credit. Offered N/A ACCT 5134 Financial Accounting II Continuation of Financial Accounting I. Prerequisite: ACCT 5133 or equivalent. An in-depth study of conceptual and technical aspects of financial accounting. Emphasis is placed on valuation and measurement problems associated with financial statement preparation. May not be taken by accounting majors for graduate elective credit. Offered N/A ACCT 5136 Financial Accounting III Prerequisite: ACCT 5134 or equivalent. Continuation of Financial Accounting II. An in-depth study of conceptual and technical aspects of financial accounting. Emphasis is placed on valuation and measurement problems associated with financial statement preparation. X N/A ACCT 5137 Principles Of Auditing Prerequisite: ACCT 5134. Corequisite: ACCT 5332. A study of the auditor's attest function with emphasis on auditing theory and standards, legal and professional responsibilities, ethics, risks and planning considerations. May not be taken by accounting majors for graduate elective credit. Offered N/A ACCT 5231 Individual Income Tax Prerequisite: Principles of Accounting or equivalent. Principles of federal income tax as applied to individuals; tax consequences of business decisions and accounting procedures. Offered N/A ACCT 5234 Corporate Income Tax Prerequisite: ACCT 5231 or equivalent. Comprehensive examination of federal income tax laws as applied to corporations, including Subchapter S corporations. Offered N/A ACCT 5331 Acct Analysis-Mgmt Decisions Prerequisites: ACCT 5131 and DSCI 5031 or equivalents. The role of cost systems in aiding short-run and strategic management decisions in manufacturing and service organizations. X N/A ACCT 5332 Acct Information Systems Prerequisites: ACCT 5031 and ISAM 5330 or equivalents. Concept, design and operational relationships of computerized accounting information systems to the flow of a data in business organizations. Offered N/A ACCT 5333 Fundamentals of DB Design&Dev Prerequisite: ISAM 3034 or ISAM 5030 or 6 hours of college-level programming. Database concepts used in business systems. Applications, advantages and disadvantages of hierarchical, network and relational database systems are presented from a business perspective. (Crosslisted with ISAM 5331.) Offered N/A ACCT 5334 Advanced Database Appl Prerequisite: ISAM 5030 or 6 hours of college-level coursework in computer programming, ACCT 5333 or equivalent. Organization and management of complex business databases and applications such as database design and management, user interface design, application design, database processing and generation of management-oriented reports. Includes numerous hands-on projects using a leading database management system. (Crosslisted with ISAM 5632.) X N/A ACCT 5335 Info Syst Audit & Security Prerequisite: ISAM 5330 or equivalent. Audit of financial statements, financial accounting systems, accounting data flows, segregation of duties in computer environment, general and application controls, data security and access controls, dial-up controls, computer security, application change control, audit of computer programs and data files and computer audit trails. (Crosslisted with ISAM 5731.) Offered N/A ACCT 5336 Systems Analysis & Design Prerequisite: ISAM 3034, ISAM 5030 or 6 hours of programming courses and ACCT 5333. Systems concepts; systems analysis and design techniques; methods used to analyze information requirements; methods used to design, evaluate and implement information systems; and a class project. (Crosslisted with ISAM 5635.) Offered N/A ACCT 5431 Advanced Accounting Prerequisite: ACCT 5134 or equivalent. Accounting and reporting of domestic and foreign consolidated corporations and branches, governmental and other not-for-profit entities. Offered N/A ACCT 5432 Acct For Govt & Not Profit Prerequisite: ACCT 5134 or equivalent. The course covers the government and not-for-profit environment, fund accounting, budgeting, revenue and expenditure recognition, financial reporting requirements, and current issues. Offered N/A ACCT 5531 International Accounting Prerequisite: ACCT 5031 or equivalent. Analysis of problems of alternative corporate financial reporting, foreign currency translation principles and managerial control systems in a multinational environment. X N/A ACCT 5931 Research Topics In Accounting Identified by specific title each time course is offered. X N/A ACCT 5939 Indt Study In Accounting Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, Faculty Chair and Associate Dean required. Independent directed study in Accounting. X N/A ACCT 6731 Seminar Financial Acct Theory Prerequisite: ACCT 5134 or equivalent. Theoretical approaches to the solution of current problems in financial reporting. Offered N/A ACCT 6732 Sem In Auditing Theory & Pract Prerequisites : ACCT 5137 or equivalent and DSCI 5031 or permission of the instructor. Current issues and research in auditing. Offered N/A ACCT 6735 Oil & Gas Accounting Prerequisite: ACCT 5133 or permission of instructor. Accounting for the exploration and production activities of a petroleum company. Major topics include industry background, successful efforts accounting, full cost accounting, tax accounting and required disclosures. Offered N/A ACCT 6739 Internship In Accounting Prerequisites: Master's degree candidacy, approval of associate dean and faculty chair, and sponsoring faculty member. Supervised work experience each week in an approved accounting firm, governmental agency, or business. Written work as required by sponsoring faculty member. X N/A ACCT 6939 Master's Thesis Research Prerequisite: Master's degree candidacy and approval of adviser and dean. X N/A ACCT 6969 Master's Thesis Research Prerequisite: Master's degree candidacy and approval of adviser and dean. X N/A ADSU 5010 Professional Preparation Sem Prerequisite: An approved, signed degree or certificiation plan on file in the SOE. This course is designed to assist students in either the principal or superintendent certification programs to understand the state certification standards for successful entry into their chosen educational field. X N/A ADSU 5931 Rsch Topics In Educ Leadership Identified by specific title each time course is offered. X N/A ADSU 5939 Indt Study In Educ Leadership Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and Associate Dean. X N/A ADSU 6030 Intro To Educ Leadership Principles of educational leadership, structure and governance of public education, interpersonal relations, and communication skills. Offered N/A ADSU 6130 Administrative Systems Prerequisites: ADSU 6030. Technological applications for school administrative systems focusing on communication presentation and management systems. X N/A ADSU 6132 Curriculum Prerequisite: ADSU 6030. Research, theory and practice, pertaining to the design, implementation, analysis and evaluation of the school curriculum. Offered N/A ADSU 6233 Principalship Prerequisite: ADSU 6030. Technical, human and conceptual skills required of for building-level school administrators. Offered N/A ADSU 6235 Admn Of Special Programs Prerequisite: ADSU 6030. Program planning, implementation, evaluation, and improvement through study and development of special programs that meet local, state, and national needs and requirements. Offered N/A ADSU 6333 Instructional Leadership Prerequisite: ADSU 6030. The course content has been approved by the Texas Education Agency and meets the guidelines for Instructional Leadership Training required for Administrators and Supervisors. The components of the course are: leadership, instructional effectiveness, observing and conferencing with teachers and lesson design. X N/A ADSU 6432 Management Theory Prerequisite: ADSU 6030. Adaptations of the fundamentals of management to program development, personnel and fiscal resources. X N/A ADSU 6434 Admn Of School Personnel Prerequisite: ADSU 6030. Focuses on the various aspects of personnel administration in the educational setting to include creating a meaningful work environment, to increase motivation and job satisfaction and developing effective and interactive employee communications. X N/A ADSU 6436 School Business Management Prerequisite: ADSU 6030. Fundamentals of planning, cost accounting, quantitative evaluation of needs and resources, and application of prudent business practices to school finance. Offered N/A ADSU 6437 School Law Prerequisite: ADSU 6030. State and federal laws and court decisions affecting the authority, responsibilities, liabilities and appeals related to the operations of public school systems. Offered N/A ADSU 6533 Appraisal Of Teaching Prerequisite: ADSU 6030 . The course follows the official guidelines for training appraisers as required for the Texas Teacher Appraisal System. Candidates are also required to do in-depth research on professional growth and/or development as it relates to evaluation. Offered N/A ADSU 6537 Interpersonal Communication Prerequisite: ADSU 6030. This course, designed for candidates of school administration, will focus on understanding different communication styles, developing skills for speaking and listening effectively, improving written communications and mastering the steps of effective group presentations. X N/A ADSU 6538 Program,Policy And Politics Prerequisites: ADSU 6030. Study of local, state, and national policy and politics as instruments of program change, development, control, and reform. Emphasis given to the role of the principal in school policy matters. Field experiences required. X N/A ADSU 6638 School Community Relations Prerequisite: ADSU 6030. Application of interpersonal skills in campus leadership; study of leadership approaches for use with various school constituencies. Required for principal certification. Offered N/A ADSU 6735 Leadership Research Seminar Prerequisite: Must be taken during the final six hours of the ADSU Master's Program. Demonstration of acquired competency through research on current educational leadership topics. This capstone experience provides a rich opportunity to demonstrate the inter-relatedness of theory and practice. X N/A ADSU 6739 Graduate Internship Prerequisite: Administrative Core courses and approval of Associate Dean. Supervised internship in an approved educational environment. Written and oral reports required. Offered N/A ADSU 7131 Program Evaluation Prerequisite: EDUC 7130. Addresses the evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and policies. Topics include purposes for evaluating; evaluator's role; evaluation structure, various design applications, including experimental, quasi-experimental, and descriptive; indicators for effectiveness and program process; along with a series of components, including collection of quantitative and qualitative data, analysis, and use of evaluation results in the decision-making process. X N/A AFSC 3301 Air Force Leadership Studies I Cr. 3 per semester. (3-1). Leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, and leadership ethics. Case Studies of Air Force leadership and management situations. X N/A AFSC 3302 Air Force Leadership Stu II Cr. 3 per semester. (3-1). Leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, and leadership ethics. Case studies of Air Force leadership and management solutions. X N/A AFSC 4301 National Security Affairs I Cr. 3 per semester. (3-1). Evolution of the role of national security in a democratic society with emphasis on policy formation, competing values, and organizations. Civilian control of the military; roles of the services; functions of the Air Force Commands. X N/A AFSC 4302 National Security Affairs II Cr. 3 per semester. (3-1). Evolution of the role of national security in a democratic society with emphasis on policy formation, competing values, and organizations. Civilian control of the military; roles of the services; functions of the Air Force Commands. X N/A ANTH 3131 Contempry Cultrl Anthropology The comparative study of culture as manifested in technology, language, personality and religion and in the social, economic and political organization of societies Offered N/A ANTH 3532 Politic/Economic Anthropology Examines the methods and theories used by anthropologists to understand political and economic systems in traditional and developing socie02ties. X N/A ANTH 3535 Topics in Asian Studies Investigation of social and cultural diversity. Focuses on religion economy, politics and social structure. Topics vary, may be repeated for credit with permission. Offered N/A ANTH 3537 Peoples Of Africa Investigates ethnicity, social organization, politics and religion of Africa. X N/A ANTH 3538 Topics in Middle East Societie Investigates the social and cultural diversity of peoples of the Middle Eastern societies. Focuses on religion, economy, politics, and social structure. Topics vary, may be repeated for credit with permission. Offered N/A ANTH 3631 Food and Culture Explores relationship between food and culture from an anthropological perspective. X N/A ANTH 4031 Studies in Cultural Diversity Critical examination of cultural diversity as expressed in formations of ethnicity, race, class, nationalism and gender. Topic may vary; may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Offered N/A ANTH 4330 Cultural Study Abroad Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course exposes students to culture, history, religion and politics of another country. Involves foreign travel, and includes prerequisite of semester long course focusing on study abroad country. X N/A ANTH 4333 Peoples of Mexico & Cen Amer Surveys anthropological approaches to the regions of Mexico, Central America and the US-Mexico border. Particular attention paid to gender and women's issues, as well as race and class. X N/A ANTH 4334 Indians Of North America A survey of native cultures of North America, from prehistory to the present. Offered N/A ANTH 4431 Women In Society A cross-cultural study of the environment, biological and cultural factors in the division of labor; and assignment of roles, male and female. "Women's Studies Offered N/A ANTH 4432 Human Rights & Social Justice Exploration of conceptions of human rights and of recent attempts to reconcile such conceptions in the context of globalization and from the perspective of social justice. X N/A ANTH 4531 Anthropology Of The Family Family dynamics are examined from a cross-cultural perspective using case study material X N/A ANTH 4532 World Prehist And Archaeology Examines the basic methods and theories used by archaeologists to explore human evolution and prehistory. Offered N/A ANTH 4533 Archaeological Investigation Methods for archaeological research design, survey, excavation and analysis. May be repeated for credit. X N/A ANTH 4534 Archaeology Of Ancient Civiliz Exploration of the origins, organization and decline of ancient complex societies in the Old and New Worlds, from an anthropological perspective X N/A ANTH 4633 Historical Archaeology Use of survey, excavation and analysis of material remains to amplify written records of Colonial and Early American societies. X N/A ANTH 4634 Visual Anthropology Study of anthropology through the visual media, specifically film and still photography. X N/A ANTH 4839 Indt Study In Anthropology Independent Study in Anthropology. Permission of instructor required. X N/A ANTH 4931 Selected Topics Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Offered N/A ANTH 5032 Political Economy Surveys current anthropological approaches to political and economic issues. X N/A ANTH 5333 Cultures of Mexico & Cen Amer Surveys anthropological approaches to the regions of Mexico, Central America and the US-Mexico border. Particular attention paid to gender and women's issues, as well as race and class. X N/A ANTH 5334 Native American Cultures N/A X N/A ANTH 5531 Cross-Cultural Persp On Family Cross-cultural data are used to examine family relations, including marriage, sex roles and child rearing. (Crosslisted with PSYC 5535 and SOCI 5535). X N/A ANTH 5535 Cultures Of Asia Surveys anthropological approaches to Asian societies. X N/A ANTH 5537 Cultures Of Africa Surveys anthropological approaches to African societies. X N/A ANTH 5538 Cultures Of The Middle East Investigates the social and cultural diversity of peoples of Middle Eact. Focues on religion, economy and social structure. X N/A ANTH 5931 Selected Topics - Anthropology Identified by specific title each time course is offered. X N/A ANTH 5939 Indt Study In Anthropology Independent study in anthropology. Permission of instructor required. X N/A ARTS 3030 Drawing For Non-Art Majors Exploration of drawing media, composition and space relationships using recognizable forms. Offered N/A ARTS 3031 Photoghraphy for Non-Art Major Exploration of basic methods and processes of the photographic medium; designed for non-art majors. Offered N/A ARTS 3136 Sculpture A study of three?dimensional forms as related to techniques, processes, aesthetics and other materials. Offered N/A ARTS 3137 Advertising Design Prerequisite: ARTS 4433 and ARTS 4439 or permission of instructor. Professional approaches to advertising design, typography, advertising theory and practice. Advertising design projects requiring traditional design and computer skills, Previously established art, design, computer and writing skills are desirable. X N/A ARTS 3231 Ceramics Study of ceramic design as related to tools, materials and processes; hand building and potter's wheel. Offered N/A ARTS 3330 Color Understanding the color properties and relationships through studio practices. Topics include color systems, fundamental vocabulary for analyzing and identifying color. Offered N/A ARTS 3331 Intermediate Drawing Principles of space relationship and composition using recognizable forms through color pastel drawings. Offered N/A ARTS 3335 Intermediate Painting Principles of space relationship and composition using recognizable forms through oil, acrylic or watercolor painting. Offered N/A ARTS 3431 Intermediate Printmaking Exploration of printmaking techniques in intaglio, chine-colle etching, woodcuts/ linocuts and monotypes. Offered N/A ARTS 3631 Fibers History, design and techniques of woven and non-woven fiber forms. May be repeated for credit. Offered N/A ARTS 3831 Western Art Thru Middle Ages Language, form and meaning of visual culture in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, Graeco-Roman antiquity and medieval Europe within constructions of society, culture, religion, politics. X N/A ARTS 3832 Renaissance to Contemp Art Patterns of innovation, change and continuity in Western art theory and practice from Renaissance and Baroque to rise of Trans-Atlantic modernism and contemporary global pluralism. Offered N/A ARTS 4030 Methods in Elementary Art Examines trends in theory and practice for EC-5. Curriculum, instructional techniques and classroom management are addressed X N/A ARTS 4031 Methods in Secondary Art Ed Explores research, theory and practice for grades 6-12. Curriculum development, instructional techniques and classroom management methods are applied. Field experience required. Offered N/A ARTS 4038 Crafts Design And History Study of crafts history, design and techniques; projects in paper, fibers, clay and other media. May be repeated for credit. Offered N/A ARTS 4039 Fiber Studio Supervised projects in woven and non-woven techniques with emphasis on color and design. May be repeated for credit. Offered N/A ARTS 4131 Photography Designed for studio majors and serious professionals. Exploration of the basic methods and processes of the photographic medium. The foundations of photography for communication and documentation. Offered N/A ARTS 4132 Advanced Photography Prerequisite: ARTS 4131 or equivalent. Further exploration of photography as artistic medium. Emphasis will be on concept, furthering craft, and introduction of color photography. May be repeated for credit. Offered N/A ARTS 4133 Digital Photography Prerequisite: Arts 4439: Photoshop or permission of instructor. Exploration of photography and photographic processes in the digital realm. Concepts of documentation, communication and fine art will be addressed. Access to manual 35mm camera helpful. Offered N/A ARTS 4136 Process Sculpture Prerequisite: ARTS 3136 or permission of instructor. Study of three dimensional forms through wood and metal fabrication, and bronze casting. May be repeated for credit. Offered N/A ARTS 4233 Advanced Ceramics Prerequisite: ARTS 3231 or permission of instructor. Ceramics workshop with emphasis on individual projects. May be repeated for credit. Offered N/A ARTS 4234 Raku An ancient Japanese firing technique radically different from the traditional approach. Materials, tools and techniques unique to this process will be discussed and practiced. This course may be repeated for credit. Offered N/A ARTS 4331 Advanced Drawing Prerequisite: Arts 3331 or equivalent. Principles of space relationship and composition through color pastel drawings, collage drawings and mixed media works on paper; may be repeated for credit. Offered N/A ARTS 4332 Life Drawing Prerequisite: Arts 3331. Introduction to techniques of proportion and accuracy in drawing the human form. Students Offered N/A ARTS 4335 Advanced Painting Prerequisite: ARTS 3335 or equivalent. Principles of space relationship and composition through oil, acrylic, watercolor, collage and mixed media painting. May be repeated for credit. Offered N/A ARTS 4431 Advanced Printmaking Prerequisite: ARTS 3431 or equivalent. Exploration of printmaking techniques of intaglio, chine-colle, etching, woodcuts/linocuts and monotypes. May be repeated for credit. Offered N/A ARTS 4433 Graphic Design Professional approaches to graphic design. Presentations on design theory and practice. Professional design projects utilizing vector graphics on the computer. Previous art design and/or computer skills desirable. May be repeated for credit. Offered N/A ARTS 4434 Web Design Prerequisite: Arts 4439 or permission of instructor. Creating and publishing Web pages using HTML. Study of formal design elements, theories, audience analysis and usability as students apply the Web to serve as a communication tool. Offered N/A ARTS 4435 Advanced Web Design Prerequisite: ARTS 4434 or permission of instructor. Study of advanced techniques in Web page construction, including Web animation, dynamic HTML and site management. Also covers audience and usability testing. Offered N/A ARTS 4437 Illustration Prerequisites: Arts 4433 and ARTS 4439, or permission of instructor. Advanced computer projects utilizing various techniques in visual messaging including professional practices in traditional design, computer skills and typography. Previous art, design, computer and writing skills desirable. X N/A ARTS 4438 Computer Graphics Introduction to fundamentals of computer-based graphic design. No programming or prior computer experience required. Offered N/A ARTS 4439 Computer Imaging Projects in processing photographic imagery in computerized environment using Adobe Photoshop. Previous art design and/or computer skills desirable. Access to a digital camera helpful. Art students may repeat for credit. Offered N/A ARTS 4530 3D Computer Modeling Prerequisites: ARTS 4433 or permission of instructor. 3D modeling techniques for animation, images and 3D computer sculptures. How to build 3D models. Modeling techniques used in 3D software applications. Texture mapping and lighting in a 3D environment. Offered N/A ARTS 4532 Digital Video Examination of basic elements of video production, utilizing non-linear editing equipment. Emphasis on technique, concept and artistic exploration. X N/A ARTS 4533 3D Animation Prerequisite: ARTS 4530. Fundamental principles of animation. Introduces students to 3D computer animation techniques including key framing, path animation, non-linear animation and hierarchical animation. Covers storyboarding and animation project planning. X N/A ARTS 4537 Hist & Theory of Photography Study of history and function of photography from its development in the fine arts to present-day signification of mechanical and digital reproduction. X N/A ARTS 4538 History of Graphic Design History of graphic design from inception of written communication to postmodern design and digital revolution. Offered N/A ARTS 4539 Gender & Id in the Visual Arts Feminist art theory and criticism, experiences of women artists in 20th century. Issues such as reclaiming past histories, seeking forms to valorize feminine experience, exploring personal identity. " Women's Studies Course." X N/A ARTS 4631 Renaissance Art Italian and Northern Renaissance art through lens of Renaissance humanism, patronage and society. Major artists such as Donatello, Masaccio, Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, Titian, Jan van Eyck, Durer. X N/A ARTS 4634 Studies in West European Art Major post-Renaissance movements from 1600- to 1850: Art of the Baroque abd Rococo periods, Neoclassicsm, Romanticism. Topics vary; may be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor. X N/A ARTS 4635 Impressionism Spectacle of modern life and artistic avant-gardism in Second Empire Paris, its suburbs and resort areas by artists such as Manet, Monet, Renior, Degas, Casatt; the American idiom by Chase, Hassam and others. Offered N/A ARTS 4637 Modern Art Modernity, modernism, fantasy, enigma in early 20th-century European and American art and architecture by such masters as Picasso, Matisse, Kandinsky, Mondrian, Duchamp, Dali, Magritte, Kahlo, Brancusi, Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, O'Keeffe. X N/A ARTS 4638 Contemporary Art Art theory and criticism - postmodernist discourses. Understanding and interpreting art since 1950. Follows the movements and relevant key figures in Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art to postmodern multiculturalism by such artists as Rothko, Rauschenberg, Warhol, Nevelson,Beuys, Sherman, Holzer, Kiefer, Viola. X N/A ARTS 4639 Studies in Non-Western Art Studies in the art, aesthetics and cultural politics of India, China, Japan, Africa and the America. Topics vary; may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. X N/A ARTS 4730 Topics in Contemporary Art Concentrated study in single topic pertaining to contemporary are (post-WW2 period). Topics vary - including media (for example, sculpture), themes (such as multicultural issues). X N/A ARTS 4735 Senior Seminar in Art Required capstone course for Arts majors. Prepares students for graduate and professional engagement from several perspectives: portfolio and slide presentations; successful resume and grant writing; interviewing prospective exhibition venues; learning logistics of exhibiting artworks, including transportation, installation and publicity. Offered N/A ARTS 4739 Arts Internship Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Supervised on-site internship in art or design capacity. X N/A ARTS 4819 Indt Study In Art Independent study in art. Approval of instructor required. May be taken for 1 or 3 hours of credit. X N/A ARTS 4839 Indt Study In Arts Independent study in art. Approval of instructor required. May be taken for 1 or 3 hours of credit. X N/A ARTS 4931 Selected Topics In Art Identified by specific title each time course is offered. X N/A ARTS 5037 Studies in Art History Understanding and interpreting art history. Topics vary; may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Offered N/A ARTS 5038 Crafts Design And History Supervised projects in crafts history, design and techniques. May be repeated for credit. Offered N/A ARTS 5231 Sculpture and Ceramic Studio Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Supervised projects. May be repeated for credit. Offered N/A ARTS 5331 Painting-Drawing-Printmaking Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Supervised projects. May be repeated for credit. Offered N/A ARTS 5631 Weaving Studio Supervised projects in weaving with an emphasis on technique and design. May be repeated for credit. X N/A ARTS 5919 Indt Study In Art Independent study in Art. Permission of instructor required. May be taken for 1-hour credit. X N/A ARTS 5931 Research Topics In Art Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Offered N/A ARTS 5939 Indt Study In Art Independent study in Art. Permission of instructor required. Offered N/A ASTR 3031 Life in the Universe for Non-S Non-scientists version of the higly popular Astrobiology and Origins courses taken by scientists. Non-technical account of origin of the universe, origin and evolution of life and possibilities for finding life on the other planets, including the search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence. Cannot be counted as physical science elective for purposes of teacher certification. X N/A ASTR 3131 Modern Astronomy Introduction to the history and development of astronomy; telescope optics; laws of planetary motion; planetary structures, atmospheres and surfaces; the sun; elements of astrophysics; stellar structure and evolution; galactic structure and evolution; cosmology. Some telescope observation sessions as "seeing" permits. Not available for graduate credit in Physical Sciences. Offered N/A ASTR 4131 Universal Origins Prerequisite: General Chemistry, University or Colleg Physics. Origin of the universe, earth and life. Offered N/A ASTR 4132 Astrobiophysics Prerequisite: General chemistry and university or college Physics. Overview of the search for life in the universe including origin and evolution of habitable planets in the solar system and beyond. X N/A ASTR 4931 Selected Topics Identified by specific title each time course is offered. X N/A ASTR 5131 Graduate Astronomy Quanititative introduction to physics of the stars, interstellar medium, cosmochemistry, the Galaxy and Universe as determined from a variety of astronomical observations. X N/A ASTR 5231 Stellar Structure & Evolution Prerequisites: Core Physics courses or instructor approval. Principal concepts, equations, methods and results of the theories of stellar atmospheres and interior and their relation to observations. Offered N/A ASTR 5331 Remote Sensing Instr & Techn Prerequisite: Core physics courses or instructor approval. Fundamentals of remote sensing; radiative quantities; radiative transfer theory and applications; interaction mechanisms, applications to the development of uses for remote sensing systems from spacecraft and aircraft. X N/A ASTR 5431 Fundamentals Of Astrodynamics Prerequisites: Core physics or instructor approval. Development of the two-body problem and universal formulation of all types of orbits, initial value problems, two-point boundary value problems, coordinate transformations and trajectory perturbations. X N/A ASTR 5432 Perturbation Methods in Astro Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Astrodynamics or instructor approval. A study of the methods of the solution to the perturbed two-body problem with applications to the motion of satellites. X N/A ASTR 5531 Planetary Science Prerequisite: Physical geology or equivalent. Planetary dynamics, planetary interiors, atmospheres, and surfaces; magnetism; models of solar system origin. Offered N/A ASTR 5631 Universal Origins and Life Origin of the universe, including overview of fundamental particles and forces and relativity. The Big Bang, the inflationary universe, the accelerating universe,origin and evolution of life. X N/A ASTR 5632 Astrobiophysics and SETI The search for life in the universe including origin of the univers, evolution of Earth as a habitable planet. Possibilities for finding life on Mars and other solar system bodies, discovery of extra-solar planets and the Search for Extra-Teresstrial Intelligence (SETI). X N/A ASTR 5931 Research Topics Space Science Identified by specific title each time course is offered. X N/A ASTR 5939 Indt Study In Space Science Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean required. Independent directed study in Space Science. X N/A BAPA 3231 Logical Analysis Development of critical thinking skills based on an investigation of traditional approaches to correct and incorrect reasoning. X N/A BAPA 4636 Entrpshp & Small Bus Consult Prerequisites: ACCT 3331, FINC 3331, MGMT 3031 and MKTG 3031 or equivalents. Application of classroom concepts, theories and principles from all business disciplines to active operating small businesses or new business ventures. This course will qualify as a management or marketing elective. Credit cannot be received for both BAPA 4636 and MKTG 4333. X N/A BAPA 4915 Coop Education In Business Prerequisite: Approved Candidate Plan of Study, completed cooperative education file and approval of the Director of Cooperative Education. Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of his or her career interest and course of study. A technical report will be required at the end of the semester. Qualifies as a general elective. Offered N/A BAPA 4935 Coop Education In Business Prerequisite: Approved Candidate Plan of Study, completed cooperative education file and approval of the Director of Cooperative Education. Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of his or her career interest and course of study. A technical report will be required at the end of the semester. Qualifies as a general elective. Offered N/A BAPA 5131 The Global Environment of Busi Prerequisite: ECON 5031 or equivalent. Explores the various theories, institutions, and international environmental factors that underlie international commerce. Specifically, this course covers trade cooperation and distortion, political and legal issues, financial and competitive environments, cultural and ethical dimensions, and the future of global business. Offered N/A BAPA 5636 Entrpshp & Sm Bus Consulting Prerequisites: ACCT 5031, FINC 5031, MGMT 5032, MKTG 5031 or equivalent. Application of classroom concepts, theories and principles, from all business disciplines to active operating small businesses or new business ventures. This course will qualify as a business elective. Credit cannot be received for both BAPA 5636 and MKTG 5333. X N/A BAPA 5915 Coop Education In Business Prerequisite: Approved Candidate Plan of Study, completed cooperative education file and approval of the Director of Cooperative Education. Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of his or her career interest and course of study. A technical report will be required at the end of the semester. Qualifies as a general elective. Offered N/A BAPA 5935 Coop Education In Business Prerequisite: Approved Candidate Plan of Study, completed cooperative education file and approval of the Director of Cooperative Education. Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of his or her career interest and course of study. A technical report will be required at the end of the semester. Qualifies as a general elective. Offered N/A BIOL 3000 Biology UL Elective Biology UL Elective X N/A BIOL 3011 Lab for Comparative Animal Corequisite: BIOL 3031. Laboratory course comparing the anatomical structure of aninals from various phyla. Involves dissection of laboratory specimens. Offered N/A BIOL 3031 Comparative Animal Morphology Investigations of structural similarities and differences of major invertebrate and vertebrate phyla. Lecture and laboratory instruction. Offered N/A BIOL 3033 The Environment An introduction to ecosystems, populations and human impacts on the environment. Not for biology or environmental science majors. X N/A BIOL 3036 Development Of The Sciences Concepts, techniques, practices and philosophy of science, illustrated with historical and contemporary examples. Biology majors may use only as an unrestricted elective. Offered N/A BIOL 3037 Cell Biology Prerequisites: General biology, general chemistry. An introduction to fundamental principles of cell structure and function. Offered N/A BIOL 3113 Lab Plant Anatomy Corequisite: BIOL 3133. Two laboratory hours each week. X N/A BIOL 3131 Marine Biology Prerequisite: General biology. Study of marine organisms and their environment. One or more weekend or weekday field trip and limited laboratory exercises are required. X N/A BIOL 3133 Plant Anatomy Prerequisite: General biology. Structures, tissues and cells of vegetative and reproductive organs of land plants related to concepts of growth, differentiation and organization function and evolutionary history. X N/A BIOL 3134 Plant Physiology Prerequisites: General biology, general chemistry. Physiological processes of plants. Offered N/A BIOL 3221 Lab For Fund Microbiology Corequisite: BIOL 3231. Six laboratory hours per week. X N/A BIOL 3231 Fundamentals Of Microbiology Corequisite: BIOL 3221. A comprehensive study of microbial organisms including their isolation, culture, identification and importance to man. X N/A BIOL 3333 Environmental Biology The impacts of pollution, anthropogenic activities and other stresses on ecosystem structure and function. Course designed for science majors. Offered N/A BIOL 3334 Envr And Public Health Micro Prerequisite: General biology. Identification and control of microorganisms. Important in protecting public health. Offered N/A BIOL 3335 Epidemiology A study of the causes and clinical methods of controlling disease in large populations. Offered N/A BIOL 3336 NeuroPsych Prac Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Laboratory investigation of brain/behavior relationships in the rat. Readings from primary research literature, lab experiments and research reports. Offered N/A BIOL 3411 Genetics Lab Corequisite: BIOL 3431. Laboratory investigations demonstrating principles of transmission, molecular and population genetics. Offered N/A BIOL 3431 Genetics Prerequisites: General biology, general chemistry. The principles of genetics, include transmission genetics, molecular genetics and evolution of populations. Offered N/A BIOL 3713 Human Anatomy Laboratory Corequisite: BIOL 3733. The structure of the human body will be studied using anatomical models, preserved tissue specimens, and computer programs. Offered N/A BIOL 3733 Human Anatomy Corequisite: BIOL 3713. Fundamentals of human anatomy emphasizing an organ systems approach to the study of the human body. Lecture and demonstration. Offered N/A BIOL 4000 Biology 4000 Level Elective Biology 4000 Level Elective X N/A BIOL 4011 Lab Methods In Life Sciences Corequisite: BIOL 4031. Three laboratory hours per week. X N/A BIOL 4031 Methods In Life Sciences Prerequisite: General biology; corequisite: BIOL 4011. Recent developments in plant and animal physiology, ecology and environmental science; emphasis on teaching biology from a contemporary standpoint. X N/A BIOL 4032 Survey Of Disease Prerequisite: General biology and general chemistry. Detailed study of diseases affecting humans. X N/A BIOL 4035 Ecology of the Amazon Study of the physical, chemical and ecological aspects of the Amazon flooded forest. Students completing course qualify for discounted optional ecology study trip to the Amazon flooded forest areas of Brazil. X N/A BIOL 4113 Lab for Biol of Fishes Co-requisite: BIOL 4133. Laboratory course on identification, anatomy, morphology and ecology of fishes. Weekend or weekday field trip and collections required. X N/A BIOL 4121 Laboratory For Ecology Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 4131. Four laboratory hours per week. Conduct experiments on population growth, competition and predation to test theoretical models; construct life tables. X N/A BIOL 4131 Ecology Prerequisite: General biology. Theoretical study of organisms, populations and communities related to their environments. Offered N/A BIOL 4133 Biology of Fishes Prerequisite: General Biology. Co-requisite: BIOL 4113 Systematic study o f freshwater and marine fishes, including evolution, ecology, life history and economics of important species. X N/A BIOL 4135 Biology Practicum Practical experience at an off-campus facility, such as aquarium, rainforest park, wetlands center or Galveston Bay agency. Requires pre-acceptance interview, minimum of 10 hours of work per week and approval of instructor. Offered N/A BIOL 4225 Env Toxic Lab Prerequisite: biol 4235 or equivalent. Theory and practice in aquatic toxicity testing using EPA standard methods. X N/A BIOL 4233 Field Biology Field methods for the study of ecological systems. Field work and laboratory are required. X N/A BIOL 4235 Environmental Toxicology Prerequisite: twelve hours in biology and chemistry. Physiological and systemic interactions of environmental pollutants with plants and animals. Offered N/A BIOL 4237 Plant Identification Taxonomic study of herbaceous and woody plants of SE Texas. Offered N/A BIOL 4332 Histology Prerequisite: BIOL 3037 or BIOL 4437. A microscopic study of animal tissues including the theories of fixation and staining of clinical samples. X N/A BIOL 4421 Laboratory For Physiology Prerequisite: BIOL 4434 or 4435. Laboratory exercises demonstrating physiological processes. Offered N/A BIOL 4422 Laboratory For Biochemistry Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 4431. One hour of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week. Offered N/A BIOL 4431 Biochemistry I Prerequisites: Organic chemistry. Study of cellular biochemical components and metabolism. Offered N/A BIOL 4432 Biochemistry II Prerequisite: BIOL 4431 or equivalent. Regulation and control of intermediary metabolism. Introduction to biochemical genetics. Offered N/A BIOL 4434 Comparative Animal Physiology Prerequisites: General biology, general chemistry. Study of organ functions in major invertebrate and vertebrate phyla. X N/A BIOL 4435 Human Physiology Prerequisite: General Biology and Chemistry. This course will introduce basic and advanced principles of human physiology. The study of physiology will be presented using an integrated systems approach. Lectures on topics ranging from physiology of the nervous system to human reproduction will be presented. Offered N/A BIOL 4436 Pathophysiology Prerequisite: BIOL 4435 or equivalent. This course will study the abnormal physiology characteristic of diseases in humans. A physiological systems approach will be taken. Offered N/A BIOL 4437 Cellular Physiology Prerequisite: Biochemistry. Cell structure and function; emphasis on cytological, biochemical, genetical and developmental perspectives. Offered N/A BIOL 4438 Developmental Biology Prerequisite: BIOL 3431 and BIOL 4437 or BIOL 3037. Embryology, tissue differentiation, cell determination, and pattern formation, at both descriptive and molecular level. Emphasis on animal systems, with additional examples from plants and protists. X N/A BIOL 4522 Molecular Biology Laboratory Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 4531. Laboratory methods and techniques in molecular biology. Four laboratory hours per week. Offered N/A BIOL 4523 Lab for Biotech Prerequisite: BIOL 4422 & BIOL 4432. Current methods used in biotechnological industry and research, as applied to medical, biological, agricultural, and environmental aspects. Students will learn modern techniques used in genetic engineering, DNA sequencing, gene cloning, etc. X N/A BIOL 4524 Lab for Gene Expression Prerequisite: BIOL 4531 Laboratory course designed to provide practical training in current gene expression studies including the isolation, quantitative PCR. Microarrays and RNA. Offered N/A BIOL 4531 Molecular Biology I Prerequisite: Genetics or Biochemistry or equivalent. General principles of molecular biology with an emphasis on gene functions in eukaryotic system, disease at the genetic level and evolution of the gene. Offered N/A BIOL 4534 Intro to Bioinformatics Experimental sources of biological data, databases and servers, operating systems (including Windows and Unix) and Internet tools. X N/A BIOL 4535 Tissue Culture Prerequisite: BIOL 4422 or equivalent. Students will learn how to manipulate cells in culture and develop laboratory skills in DNA transfection, gene expression, Luciferase assays and western blots. X N/A BIOL 4631 Immunology Prerequisites: BIOL 3431, BIOL 4431. Basic theory of humoral and cellular immune mechanisms. Offered N/A BIOL 4728 Seminar in Biology Study of objectives, methods and culture of science. Literature surveys, presentations and research papers are required. Offered N/A BIOL 4731 Cancer Biology Prerequisite: BIOL 3431 or BIOL 4531 or equivalent. Cancer, genetics and heredity: prevention, detection and treatment of cancer. X N/A BIOL 4732 Biology Of Aids The biological aspects of AIDS, including cellular and molecular descriptions of immune systems and the AIDS virus, HIV. X N/A BIOL 4819 Indt Study In Biology Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean. Independent study in Biology. X N/A BIOL 4829 Independent Study in Biology Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean. X N/A BIOL 4839 Indt Study In Biology Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean. Independent study in Biology. X N/A BIOL 4931 Selected Topics Biological Scs Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Offered N/A BIOL 5131 Membrane Biology Prerequisite: Biochemistry. Study of synthesis and function of cellular membranes. X N/A BIOL 5132 Cell Signaling Prerequisite: BIOL 4431 and 4437 or equivalent. Detailed study of signal transduction in living cells. Concentration on current knowledge regarding the manner in which cells communicate with one another, integrate incoming signals and respond in appropriate manner. Offered N/A BIOL 5136 Physiology Of Human Aging Prerequisite: Human physiology. Biological changes in human organ systems with advancing age; theoretical and empirical aspects of aging processes. Offered N/A BIOL 5215 Lab for Ichthyology Corequisite: BIOL 5235 Advanced laboratory course on identification, anatomy and ecology of fishes. Fisheries methods also emphasized. Weekend or weekday field trips and collections required. X N/A BIOL 5233 Ecotoxicology Prerequisite: BIOL 4235 or BIOL 5332 or equivalent. Study of environmental pollutants and effects on ecosystems. X N/A BIOL 5234 Population & Community Dynamic Prerequisite: Ecology and Genetics. Application of basic population modeling and analysis methods used in the management of animal populations. Emphasis placed on harvested populations and fisheries. Offered N/A BIOL 5235 Ichthyology Corequisite: BIOL 5215 Advanced study of the biology, ecology and evolution of marine and freshwater fishes. X N/A BIOL 5332 Toxicology Prerequisites: BIOL 4235 or BIOL 4431 or BIOL 4434 or BIOL 4435 or equivalent. Evaluation of the effects of poisons and other toxic substances. X N/A BIOL 5333 Industrial Microbiology Prerequisites: Microbiology and biochemistry. Microbial processes having economic interest to man; fermentation, deterioration, waste disposal: food spoilage and drug preparation. X N/A BIOL 5336 Neuropsychology Practicum Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Laboratory investigation of drug/brain/behavior relationships in the rat. Readings from primary research literature, laboratory experiments and research report. Offered N/A BIOL 5432 Principles Of Pharmacology Prerequisites: BIOL 4431, BIOL 4434, or BIOL 4435. Emphasis on principles for evaluating the effects of drugs. X N/A BIOL 5433 Enzymology Prerequisites: BIOL 4431 or equivalent. Study of enzyme isolation, purification, assay and characterization. Emphasis on kinetics of enzyme catalyzed reactions and on the use of enzymes in medicine and industry. X N/A BIOL 5434 Human Stress Prerequisites: BIOL 4435, BIOL 4436 or equivalent. Stressors and the characteristic physiological manifestations of stress in nervous and hormonal mechanisms. X N/A BIOL 5435 Advanced Immunology Prerequisite: BIOL 4631 or equivalent. Courses will allow students to explore published research that supports currently accepted mechanisms of the immune function. Students will be expected to correlate basic principles of the immune system to the advances in medicine and pathology. X N/A BIOL 5436 Physiol Basis Disease Prerequisite: An introductory Human Physiology course or equivalent. The effects of diseases on normal physiologic funstions and the physiologic basis of medical treatments for these. Offered N/A BIOL 5530 Research Methods In Biology Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Students will develop a research proposal, which allows integrating knowledge and standard procedures in a chosen area of Biology. A written proposal and an oral presentation are required to complete the course. X N/A BIOL 5531 Aquatic Toxicity Testing Prerequisite: BIOL 4235 or equivalent. Theory of toxicity testing, statistical analysis procedures and laboratory practice in standard aquatic toxicity tests. X N/A BIOL 5532 Estuarine Ecology Prerequisite: BIOL 4131. Study of physical, chemical and biological nature of estuarine ecosystems. Includes one or more weekend or weekday field trips and lab experiments X N/A BIOL 5533 Ecological Methods Field methods for analysis of ecological systems. Field work and laboratory are required. X N/A BIOL 5534 Conservation Biology Prerequisite: Genetics or Evolution. Analysis of evolutionary forces that generate and shape biodiversity and the biological, sociopolitical and economic issues faced in the conservation of biodiversity. X N/A BIOL 5535 Neotropical Rainforest Ecology Study of neotropical rain forests, including their physical and chemical characteristics and plant / animal ecology. Students completing course qualify for discounted optional ecology study trip to the Amazon flooded forest areas of Brazil. X N/A BIOL 5632 Bioenergetics Prerequisite: BIOL 4431 or equivalent. Mechanisms of ATP Synthesis, and other aspects of biological energy transduction. X N/A BIOL 5634 Apoptosis Prerequisite: BIOL 4437. Students in this course will study the stimuli and pathways involved in programmed cellular death. X N/A BIOL 5635 Neuroscience Prerequisite: Anatomy, Physiology. This course introduces basic and advanced concepts in neuroscience. The course covers a wide range of topics in this exciting field of science from the molecular level through the anatomical organization of sensory and motor systems. X N/A BIOL 5731 Advanced Cancer Biology Prerequisite: BIOL 3431 or BIOL 4531. Cancer, genetics and heredity; prevention, detection and treatment of Literature research and presentation on molecular basis of various cancers required. X N/A BIOL 5732 Adv Mol Biol Prerequisite: Genetics. Study of eukaryotic DNA replication, post transcriptional processing, eukaryotic gene regulation, overexpression and repression, protein structure X N/A BIOL 5733 Bioinformatics Prerequisite: BIOL 4531 or equivalent. Examination of the tools and sequence databases for all known genomes. X N/A BIOL 5734 Oncogenes Prerequisite: Molecular biology. Study of cancer at the level of the gene. Offered N/A BIOL 5736 BIOETHICS Prerequisite: General Biology. Study of complex situations in biology and medicine that require moral reflection, judgement or decisions. Offered N/A BIOL 5737 Molecular Vectors Prerequisite or corequisite: Molecular biology. Properties, construction and use of vectors for molecular cloning and manipulation. X N/A BIOL 5738 Gene Therapy Prerequisite or corequisite: Molecular biology. Gene technologies with applications to disease, cancer, neurological and genetic disorders, cardiovascular and infectious diseases. X N/A BIOL 5831 Adv Meths in Biotech I Prerequisite: BIOL 4531. Designed to provide advanced practical training in current techniques of molecular and cellular biology, including recombinant DNA technology, Southern and Northern analysis of nucleic acids, PCR, NDA sequencing and analysis using current computer programs, Western blotting, etc. Intended for students who have prior background in molecular biology. X N/A BIOL 5832 Adv Meths in Biotech II Prerequisite BIOL 4531. Focus on describing latest techniques of molecular biology and proteomics, including chromatographic separations of proteins. His-tagged protein and Ni-column purification, design and analysis of dual expression psasmids, RT-PCR, 2-D gel electrophoresis and mass spec analysis of proteins, yeast two-hybrid assay. X N/A BIOL 5833 Proteomics Prerequisite: Molecular Biology. Analysis of gene function of mRNA expression profiling with cDNA arrays, protein: protein interactions by genome-side two hybrid screening and more direct analysis of protein expression, sequence and structure. X N/A BIOL 5915 Cooperative Education Work Trm Prerequisites: Approved Candidate Plan of Study, completed cooperative education file and approval of associate dean and Director of Cooperative Education. Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of his/her career interest and course of study. Technical report will be required at the end of the semester. X N/A BIOL 5919 Indt Study In Biol Sciences Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean. Independent study in Biology. X N/A BIOL 5931 Research Topics In Biology Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Offered N/A BIOL 5939 Indt Study In Biology Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean. Independent study in Biology. Offered N/A BIOL 6838 Research Project And Seminar Prerequisite: 24 hours completed in approved graduate program. Students will complete a study of the current literature, including methodology and techniques, used in a selected area of Biology. A written review paper and an oral presentation will be required. Offered N/A BIOL 6939 Master's Thesis Research Prerequisite: Approval of adviser, master's committee and dean. X N/A BIOT 5031 Applied Biotechnology Prerequisite: Molecular Biology. How recombinant DNA technology can be used to create various useful products using experimental results and actual methodological strategies to illustrate basic concepts. Course is designed for students with bacgrounds in biochemistry, molecular genetics or microbiology. X N/A BIOT 5131 Adv. Meth. Biotech I Prerequisite: BIOL 4531. Designed to provide advanced practical training in current techniques of molecular and cellular biology, including recombinant DNA technology, Southern and Northern analysis of nucleic acids, PCR, DNA sequencing and analysis using current computer programs, Western blotting etc. Intended for students who have prior background in molecular biology. X N/A BIOT 5132 Adv. Meths. in Biotech II Will focus on describing latest techniques of molecular biology and proteomics, including chromatographic separations of proteins, His-tagged protein and Ni-column purification, design and analysis of dual expression plasmids, RTPCR, 2-D gel electrophoresis and mass spec analysis of proteins, yeast two-hybrid assay. Offered N/A BIOT 5530 Research Methods in Biotech Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Students will develop a research proposal, which allows integrating knowledge and standard procedures in a chosen area of Biotechnology. A written research proposal and oral presentation will be required. Offered N/A BIOT 5733 Bioinformatics Prerequisite: BIOL 4531 or equivalent. Examination of the tools and sequence databases for all known genomes. X N/A BIOT 5736 Bioethics Prerequisite: General Biology. Study of complex situations in Biology, Biotechnology and Medicine that require moral reflection, judgment or decisions. Offered N/A BIOT 5915 Coop Eductaion Work Term Prerequisite: Approved Candidate Plan of Study, completed cooperative education file and approval of associate dean and Director of Cooperative Education. Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of his/her career interest and course of study. Technical report will be required at the end of the semester. Offered N/A BIOT 5919 Ind. Study in BIOT Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor, chair and associate dean. Offered N/A BIOT 5929 Ind Study in BIOT Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean. X N/A BIOT 5931 Research Topics in Biotech Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Offered N/A BIOT 5939 Ind Study in Biot Prerequsite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean. Offered N/A BIOT 6838 Research Proj & Sem Prerequisite: 24 hours completed in approved graduate program. Students will complete a study of the current literature, including methodology and techniques used in a chosen area of Biotechnology. A written review paper and oral presentation will be required. Offered N/A BIOT 6939 Master's Thesis Research Prerequisite: Approval of advisor, master's committee and dean. X N/A BLNG 4931 Topic:Bilingual Teaching N/A X N/A CENG 3000 Computer Engineering Elective Computer Engineering 3000 Level Elective X N/A CENG 3112 Lab For Digital Circuits Corequisite: CENG 3132. Laboratory experiments using digital logic and small scale integrated circuits. Offered N/A CENG 3113 Lab For Linear Circuits Corequisite: CENG 3133. Laboratory experiments demonstrating AC/DC circuits. Experiments using lumped constants and integrated circuits will be stressed. X N/A CENG 3114 Lab For Adv Linear Circuits Corequisite: CENG 3134. Experiments emphasizing the design and analysis of linear lumped-constant circuits. Offered N/A CENG 3115 Lab for Intro Dig Signal Proc Laboratory experiments in Digital Signal Processing. X N/A CENG 3132 Digital Circuits Corequisite: CENG 3112. Applications of point set theory and Boolean Algebra to the analysis and design of asynchronous and synchronous digital circuits. Offered N/A CENG 3133 Linear Circuits Prequisites: 6 hours Calculus, University Physics II; co-requisite: CENG 3113. Basic electrical concepts; network theorems; circuit laws; resistance, capacitance, inductance, operational amplifiers, response of RC, RL and RLC circuits to initial conditions and constant forcing functions. Steady-state and transient analysis. Introduction to S-domain circuit analysis. Integration of computer applications using SPICE and MATLAB. X N/A CENG 3134 Advanced Linear Circuits Prerequisite: CENG 3133/3113; co-requisite: CENG 3114. Polyphase AC circuit analysis and design, network and passive and active analog filter design using MATLAB and SPICE, time and frequency domain analysis utilizing Fourier series and Fourier analysis techniques. Offered N/A CENG 3135 Intr to Digital Signal Procesg Prerequisite: Calculus I,II and C Programming. Sinusoids, spectrum representation, sampling and aliasing, FIR and IIR digital filters. Laboratory instruction. X N/A CENG 3311 Lab For Telecom And Networks Corequisite: CENG 3331. Laboratory experiments in digital and data communications. Offered N/A CENG 3331 Intro To Telecom And Networks Prerequisite: CENG 3132; corequisite: CENG 3311. Introduction to data communications, error detecting/correcting codes , multiplexing, circuit and packet switching and local area networks. Offered N/A CENG 3511 Lab For Computer Architecture Prerequisite: CENG 3132, 3112; corequisite: CENG 3531. Laboratory experiments for Computer Architecture Design and Interfacing. Offered N/A CENG 3531 Comp Architecture Prerequisite: CENG 3132; corequisite: CENG 3511. Control logic, addressing, registers, instructions, memory units, arithmetic elements, interrupts and input-output structures. Offered N/A CENG 3624 Intro To Engineering Introduction to engineering concepts including problem solving, the design process, engineering tools and topics in ethics. Laboratory instruction. X N/A CENG 4000 Computer Engineering Elective Computer Engineering 4000 Level Elective X N/A CENG 4031 Telecom Systems Operation An interdisciplinary survey of telecommunications with emphasis on the impact of digital technology on the operations, management and economics of large telecommunications systems. X N/A CENG 4113 Lab for Microprocsr Intrfacing Corequisite: CENG 4133. Laboratory experiments interfacing the INTEL microcomputer to peripherals, memory, and other devices. X N/A CENG 4131 Telecom Networking Devices Prerequisite: CENG 3331. Modems, multiplexers, data communications network analysis, bridges, routers, client/server concepts and NOS software. X N/A CENG 4133 Microprocessor Interfacing Prerequisite: CENG 3531; prerequisite or corequisite: CSCI 3331. Corequisite: CENG 4113. Techniques for interfacing microcomputers to peripherals, memory and other devices. X N/A CENG 4135 Digital Sign Proc Apps Prerequisite: CENG 3135/3115: Fundamental concepts in Digital Signal Processing applications with algorithmic implementations using Texas Instruments DSPs and XILINX Field Programmable Gate Arrays. Offered N/A CENG 4231 Telecom Switching Systems Prerequisite: CENG 3331 or equivalent. Introduction to switching systems, digital switching, ISDN and ATM networking. Laboratory instruction. X N/A CENG 4331 Analysis & Design Linear Syst Prerequisite: Ordinary Differential Equations and basic circuit analysis. Discrete time signals and systems, z-transforms and transfer functions, state space analysis, introduction to digital signal processing and digital filter design using conventional and convolutional techniques, applications from communications and control theory. Computer solutions using MATLAB and SPICE. X N/A CENG 4431 Comp Sys Reliability/Safety Prerequisites: MATH 4434 or equivalent, SWEN 4432. Computer reliability and safety models and metrics, redundancy and recovery techniques, fault tree analysis. X N/A CENG 4514 Lab for Digital Design Co-requisite: CENG 4534 Digital design laboratory emphasizing solutions using Field Programmable Gate Arrays and Complex Programmable Logic Devices. X N/A CENG 4534 Digital System Design Prerequisite: CENG 3132 or equivalent. Combinational and sequential digital design of practical systems. Laboratory instruction. Offered N/A CENG 4625 Senior Project Prerequisite: Final year before graduation or permission of instructor. Project course requiring each student to complete a project approved by the instructor. The student must submit a written final report and give an oral presentation to faculty and students. Laboratory instruction. X N/A CENG 4626 Senior Project Prerequisite: Final year before graduation or permission of instructor. Project course requiring each student to complete a project approved by the instructor. The student must submit a written final report and give an oral presentation to faculty and students. Laboratory instruction. Offered N/A CENG 4632 Realtime Digital Control Prerequisites: CENG 4331. Analysis and design of digital control systems with applications critical systems. X N/A CENG 4635 Senior Projects Prerequisite: Final year before graduation or permission of instructor. Project course requiring each student to complete a project approved by the instructor. The student must submit a written final report and give an oral presentation to faculty and students. Laboratory instruction. X N/A CENG 4819 Ind Study In Comp Sys Eng Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean. Independent study in Computer System Engineering. X N/A CENG 4839 Ind Stu In Comp Sys Eng Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean. Independent study in Computer System Engineering. X N/A CENG 4915 Cooperative Education Work Trm Prerequisites: Approved Candidate Plan of Study, completed cooperative education file and approval of associate dean and Director of Cooperative Education. Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of career interest and course of study. A technical report will be required at the end of the semester. (Specific requirements are noted in the Cooperative Education Catalog description.) X N/A CENG 4931 Selected Topics In Comp Enginr Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Offered N/A CENG 5011 Lab For Comp Eng Fundamentals Corequisite: CENG 5031. Laboratory experiments in digital circuits and computer architecture. X N/A CENG 5031 Computer Engineering Fundmntls Fundamentals of logic systems and computer architecture. X N/A CENG 5131 Engineering Applications Prerequisite: Linear Systems Analysis or equivalent. Study of modern engineering techniques emphasizing mathematical methods currently used in industry. The MATLAB software package will be used for problem solving. X N/A CENG 5132 Adv Engineering Apps Prerequisite: CENG 5131. Presentation of modern mathematical and analysis techniques used for problem solving in engineering and other disciplines. Topics include state-space solutions, Fourier and Laplace analysis and probability and statistics. Each topic area will be completed with a solution of a practical example that is of current interest in various areas of technology. The MATLAB software package will be used for solving certain problems. Offered N/A CENG 5231 Network System Specification The procedures and approaches used to evaluate and specify systems will be covered. Case studies will include systems that combine data acquisition, engineering workstation capability, and small-business aspects in a networked group of computers. Laboratory instruction. X N/A CENG 5232 Sys Eng Analysis & Modeling Prerequisite: SENG 5231 and SENG 5232 or permission of instructor and advisor. Use of computing tools to analyze, model and simulate solutions to complex systems engineering problems. X N/A CENG 5331 Theory Of Information & Coding Prerequisites: Background in digital logic, statistics and linear systems analysis. Shannon's theory of information and coding applied to discrete communications channels; theory of finite fields applied to error detection and correction codes. X N/A CENG 5333 Network Performance Analysis Prerequisites: Background in data communications and probability theory. Queuing theory, data link control, routing and flow control, polling and line control, LANs, circuit switching and call processing. Laboratory instruction. X N/A CENG 5334 Fault Tolerant Computing Prerequisite: Background in probability, computer hardware and computer software. Lectures and research projects involving: design techniques for fault tolerant computers; fault modes; failure mechanisms; failure, fault and error relationship, architectural and software options for fault tolerance, modeling and evaluation technique. X N/A CENG 5431 Digital Signal Processing Prerequisite: CENG 5131 or equivalent. Sampling, Fourier analysis, FFT's and digital filtering. Laboratory instruction. Offered N/A CENG 5432 Digital Control Systems Prerequisite: CENG 5131 or equivalent. Analysis and synthesis of digital control systems and a comparison of continuous and discrete control systems. Laboratory instruction. X N/A CENG 5433 Prin Of Digital Commun Systems Prerequisites: Linear systems theory and calculus based on probability. Analysis and synthesis of digital communications systems. X N/A CENG 5434 Microcomputer Systems Design Prerequisites: Computer architecture and assembly language. Software design and use of 32-bit microcomputers and microcontrollers as used in modern computer systems and products. Laboratory instruction. X N/A CENG 5534 Adv. Digital System Design Prerequisite: CENG 4534 or equivalent. Behavioral abd structural design methods and examples using hardware description languages, including contraol, arithmetic, bus systems, memory Offered N/A CENG 5634 Artificial Neural Networks Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing of computing, math, business or other majors. Knowledge of computer algorithms, programming and a basic understanding of calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistic theory. A course covering artificial neural network (ANN) models and computation. ANNs provide an alternative solution for problems that either have no existing algorithms or are too complex. The emphasis is on the rationale, theory, modeling, analysis, methodology, evaluation and representative applications of ANN. The computational capabilities and limitations of several popular ANN models are analyzed. Offered N/A CENG 5915 Cooperative Education Work Trm Prerequisites: Approved Candidate Plan of Study, completed cooperative education file and approval of associate dean and Director of Cooperative Education. Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of career interest and course of study. A technical report will be required at the end of the semester. (Specific requirements are noted in the Cooperative Education Catalog description.) Offered N/A CENG 5931 Topics In Computer Engineering Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Offered N/A CENG 5939 Indt Study In Computer Eng Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean. Independent study in Computer Engineering. X N/A CENG 6332 High Perf Comptr Architecture Prerequisite: Background in computer architecture. Introduction to systems architecture design and tuning techniques for High Performance Computing; RISC's, cache, pipelines, hypercubes, data-flow and supercomputers. Laboratory instruction. Offered N/A CENG 6431 DSP Implementations Prerequisite: CENG 5431 and C Programming. Implementation techniques of digital signal processing applications emphasizing Code Composer Studio and the TI DSP 320 family of digital signal processors. Laboratory instruction. X N/A CENG 6434 Adv Microcomputer Syst Design Prerequisites: CENG 5434 or equivalent. System and product design with modern microcomputers and micro controllers. Laboratory instruction. Offered N/A CENG 6532 Parallel Processing Prerequisites: Background in computer architecture and programming. Integrated discussion of the software and hardware design issues involved in parallel processing. Laboratory instruction. X N/A CENG 6533 Robotics Topics of current interest in robotics applied to the study of mechanical systems for robots, robotics control, and sensors for robotics. Laboratory instruction. Offered N/A CENG 6838 Computer Engineering Capstone Prerequisite: 24 hours completed in graduate program. Students will be assigned a research project which requires integrating knowledge and standard procedures in the discipline. A written paper and a presentation will be required. Offered N/A CENG 6939 Master's Thesis Prerequisite: Approval of adviser, master's committee and dean. X N/A CHEM 3000 Chemistry UL Elective Chemistry UL Elective X N/A CHEM 3030 Chemistry for non-science maj This cours is for students who wish to gain a descriptive understanding of Chemistry applicable to everyday living. Not for BIOL, CHEM,ENSC or Physical Sciences majors. Offered N/A CHEM 3031 Life in the Universe Origin of the Universe, origin and evolution of life, the possibilities for finding life on other planets, including the search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence. X N/A CHEM 3032 Nutrition for Non-Sci Maj Designed for non-science major students. Understanding the nature of food and functions of food constituents, food safety and how nutrients affect health. Offered N/A CHEM 3224 Lab For Organic Chemistry Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 3234. Laboratory principles and practices in organic chemistry. Three hours laboratory and one hour lecture each week. Offered N/A CHEM 3230 Survey Of Physical Chemistry Prerequisites: General Chemistry I, II, Calculus I, College Physics I, II. Appropriate for students pursuing the BA in Chemistry or a BS in Environmental Science. An overview of physical chemistry thermodynamics, molecular structure, spectroscopy. Offered N/A CHEM 3233 Organic Chemistry I Prerequisite: General chemistry. Not available for credit to students with more than three hours of organic chemistry. Principles of organic chemistry based on a mechanistic approach to understanding the relationship of structure to reactivity in organic compounds. X N/A CHEM 3234 Organic Chemistry II Prerequisite: General chemistry. Not available for credit to students with more than three hours of organic chemistry. Principles of organic chemistry based on a mechanistic approach to understanding the relationship of structure to reactivity in organic compounds. Offered N/A CHEM 3333 Environmental Chemistry Prerequisite: General chemistry. Chemical processes and reactions related to chemical pollution problems and their control in the atmosphere, soils and waters. X N/A CHEM 3431 Environmental Chemistry Prerequisite: General chemistry. Chemical processes and reactions related to chemical pollution problems and their control in the atmosphere, soils and waters. X N/A CHEM 4130 Math for Phys Chem & Biochem Prepare chemistry and biology students for math they will enounter in Physical Chemistry and Biochemistry, using examples geared to these subjects. X N/A CHEM 4131 Chemical Origins Prerequisite: General Chemistry and University or College Physics. Origin of the universe and the chemical elements, pre-biotic chemistry and the origin of life. Offered N/A CHEM 4132 Astrobiochemistry Prerequisite: General Chemistry and University or College Physics. Overview of the search for life in the universe, including chemical signatures of life on other planets. X N/A CHEM 4222 Lab For Physical Chemistry Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 4231. Laboratory principles and practice in physical chemistry. Six laboratory hours each week. Offered N/A CHEM 4231 Physical Chemistry I Prerequisites: General Chemistry I & II, Calculus I & II and calculus-based Physics I & II and CHEM 4130. Study of thermodynamics and kinetics. X N/A CHEM 4232 Physical Chemistry II Prerequisites: General Chemistry I & II, Calculus I & II and calculus-based Physics I & II and CHEM 4130. Study of quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Offered N/A CHEM 4235 Spectroscopy Prerequisite: General Chemistry I&II, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry I&II. Theory and application of spectroscopy. X N/A CHEM 4325 Adv Lab for Inorganic Chemistr Prerequisites: CHEM 3224, CHEM 4231 or CHEM 3230. Laboratory principles and basic manipulation skills used during the preparation and characterization of inorganic compounds X N/A CHEM 4335 Inorganic Chemistry Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 3230 or CHEM 4231. Concepts and systems of inorganic chemistry; atomic structure, molecular structure and bonding, ionic crystals, solid state defects and coordination compounds. X N/A CHEM 4422 Lab For Bio-Chem Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 4431. Laboratory principles and practices in cellular biochemistry. One hour of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week. Offered N/A CHEM 4431 Biochemistry I Prerequisite: Organic chemistry, chem 4130 strongly recommended. Study of cellular biochemical components and metabolism. Offered N/A CHEM 4432 Biochemistry II Prerequisite: CHEM 4431. Regulation and control of intermediary metabolism. Introduction to biochemical genetics. Offered N/A CHEM 4521 Lab for Environmental Analysis Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 3431. Experimental methods for sampling and analysis of environmental samples using modern instruments. Hands-on laboratory and field experiments. One hour of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week. Offered N/A CHEM 4532 Water Chem And Water Pollution Prerequisites: General chemistry, Organic Chemistry I. Study of chemical equilibria in natural waters, water quality parameters, water sampling, important water pollutants and their fate. X N/A CHEM 4535 Envirmtl Sampling & Monitoring Prerequisite: MATH 3038. Principles and techniques of environmental sampling for air, water, soil and hazardous wastes. EPA standard methods for environmental analysis using biological, chemical and instrumental techniques. Offered N/A CHEM 4536 Soil & Groundwater Remed Prerequisite: CHEM 3431 Chemical/biological/geological principles and applications of various remediation techniques commonly used to clean up contaminated soils and groundwater. X N/A CHEM 4622 Lab For Analytical Chemistry Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 4635; 4636. Gravimetric, volumetric and simple instrumental methods of analysis. Six laboratory hours each week. X N/A CHEM 4635 Analytical Chemistry I Prerequisite: CHEM 3234. Emphasizes quantitative analysis using titrations, gravimetric techniques and elementary instruments. Offered N/A CHEM 4636 Analytical Chemistry II Prerequisite: Analytical Chemistry I. Emphasis on qualitative organic analysis and an introduction to instrumental analysis. X N/A CHEM 4637 Instrumental Analysis Prerequisite: CHEM 4635 Principles and practices of modern analytical instrumentations. Emphasis on hands-on experience in chemical analysis using UV-VIS, ICP, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC and NMR. Lecture, lab instruction, and supervised project on unknown chemicals. Offered N/A CHEM 4638 Advanced Organic Chemistry Prerequisite: CHEM 3233, CHEM 3234 or equivalent. Advanced mechanistic study of the relationship between structure and reactivity in organic chemistry. X N/A CHEM 4639 Food and Nutrition Prerequisite: General chemistry or biology course. Designed for science students understanding the nature of food constituents including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and molecular functions of the food constituents, food safety and how nutrients affect pathogenesis and health. Critically review information, claims and fads as pertaining to nutrition and health. Offered N/A CHEM 4646 Chem Separation & Indent II N/A X N/A CHEM 4729 Undergraduate Research Prerequisites: Approval of a faculty member under whose direction the research will be carried out, the chemistry program chair and the dean. Offered N/A CHEM 4730 Industrial Chem: P & E Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry. This course will survey a variety of industrially important processes which are based on naturally occurring or petroleum derived organic materials. A component of the course involves Environmental Protection, such as the Clean Air and the Toxic Substances Control. X N/A CHEM 4731 Advanced Spectro Analysis Prerequisite: Analytical, organic and inorganic chemistry. Designed for students seeking advanced analytical studies through practical spectra analysis. Offered N/A CHEM 4732 Chemistry Seminar Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. The selection, study and formal presentation of topics from the chemical literature. Offered N/A CHEM 4819 Indt Study In Chemistry Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean required. Independent directed study in Chemistry. X N/A CHEM 4839 Indt Study In Chemistry Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean required. Independent directed study in Chemistry. X N/A CHEM 4915 Cooperative Education Work Trm Prerequisite: Approved Candidate Plan of Study, completed cooperative education file and approval of associate dean and Director of Cooperative Education. Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of career interest and course of study. A technical report is required at the end of the semester. (Specific requirements are noted in the Cooperative Education catalog description.) X N/A CHEM 4931 Selected Topics In Chemistry Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Offered N/A CHEM 5130 Math and Phys in Chemistry Prerequisites: Physical Chemistry I & II. Prepares chemistry graduate students for math and physics concepts they will encounter in graduate physical chemistry courses. Offered N/A CHEM 5131 Industr Nucl Acid Chem Biotech Prerequisites: Organic chemistry, Biology and/or Biochemistry. Designed for those students who are interested in industrial applications in chemical and biotechnology areas. Offered N/A CHEM 5133 Spectr Ident Of Organic Cpds Prerequisite: CHEM 4635 or equivalent. Theory and practice of structure determination using IR, UV-VIS, PMR and MS techniques. Lecture and laboratory instruction. X N/A CHEM 5134 Synthetic Organic Chemistry Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry I & II. Modern synthetic methods used in organic chemical synthesis. A mechanistic approach is used. X N/A CHEM 5235 Kinetics Of Chem Reactions Prerequisite: CHEM 4231 or CHEM 4232 or equivalent and CHEM 5130. The study of chemical bonding and structure as applied to practical chemical problems. Offered N/A CHEM 5335 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Prerequisite: CHEM 4335 or equivalent. The comprehensive study of the theory and properties of compounds containing the main groups of elements in the periodic table. X N/A CHEM 5336 Organometallic Chemistry Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry I & II; Physical Chemistry I & II. Systematic study of the compounds containing a carbon-metal bond. Synthesis, structural types and typical reactions of both main group and transition metal compounds are discussed. X N/A CHEM 5337 Physical Organic Chemistry Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry I & II; Physical Chemistry I & II. Advanced study of the relationships between structure and reactivity of mechanisms operating during organic chemical transformations. X N/A CHEM 5431 Contaminant Fate and Transport Prerequisite: CHEM 3431 or equivalent. Principles of contaminant behavior in the environment. Case studies on important toxic chemicals including heavy metals, petroleum hydrocarbons, soap and detergents, pesticides, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Suitable for non-majors. Offered N/A CHEM 5535 Samp & Analysis of Environ Con Prerequisite: MATH 3038. Field sampling techniques, US EPA/ OSHA/ USGS/ ASTM standard methodology, field and lab quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), wet chemical methods and instrumentations for the analysis of environmental contaminants. Offered N/A CHEM 5631 Environmental Chemo Prerequisite: CHEM 3431 Focus on the kinetic and thermodynamic mechanisms for chemical movement across air/soil, soil/water, water/sediment and water/air interfaces, and how natural processes affect movement of chemicals in air, water, sediment and soil. Information vital to performing human and ecological risk assessments. X N/A CHEM 5632 Quantum Mechanics I Prerequisite: Calculus I&II, either University Physics (calculus-based) I&II or Physical Chemistry I&II and either CHEM 5130 or PHYS 5531. Foundations and techniques of Quantum Mechanics and their application to atomic and molecular properties. X N/A CHEM 5633 Chemical Origins of Life Prerequisite: General Chemistry and University or College Physics. Origin of the universe, the elements, the Earth and life, including pre-biotic chemistry, the nature of the first replicators (nucleic acids, amino acids or clays?). Origin of the genetic code and the origin of biomolecular chirality. Offered N/A CHEM 5634 Astrobiochemistry and SETI Prerequisite: General Chemistry and University or College Physics. The search for life in the universe, including origin and evolution of the chemical elements and life, chemistry of habitable planets, chemics signatures of life on other planets and the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI). X N/A CHEM 5635 Intro To Polymer Chemistry Prerequisite: Organic chemistry. Introduction to the chemistry, structure and properties of polymers. X N/A CHEM 5636 G C Mass Spectromet The study of combined analytical methods such as GC/MS, LC/MS and MS/MS. X N/A CHEM 5637 Modern Spectroscopy Prerequisite: General Chemistry I&II, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry I&II and TCHEM 5130. Theory and application of spectroscopy, including modern laser techniques. X N/A CHEM 5638 Total Syn Of Natural Products Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. A mechanistic-based approach to the total synthesis of organic natural products Offered N/A CHEM 5639 Symmetry in Chemistry Prerequisites: Physical Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Inorganic Chemistry, CHEM 5130. Applications of group theory in physical, inorganic and organic chemistry. X N/A CHEM 5915 Cooperative Education Work Trm Prerequisite: Approved Candidate Plan of Study, completed cooperative education file and approval of associate dean and Director of Cooperative Education. Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of career interest and course of study. A technical report is required at the end of the semester. (Specific requirements are noted in the Cooperative Education catalog description.) X N/A CHEM 5919 Indt Study In Chemistry Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean required. Independent directed study in Chemistry. X N/A CHEM 5931 Research Topics Chemistry Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Offered N/A CHEM 5939 Indt Study In Chemistry Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean required. Independent directed study in Chemistry. X N/A CHEM 6731 Graduate Seminar Advanced seminar where an in-depth perusal of a chemical topic shall be undertaken and a research proposal and formal presentation shall be completed. X N/A CHEM 6837 Research Project And Seminar Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program in chemistry. Students will develop a research proposal which allows integrating knowledge and standard procedures in the discipline. A written paper and a presentation will be required. Offered N/A CHEM 6838 Research Proj And Seminar II Prerequisite: CHEM 6837 and 24 hours completed in approved graduate program. Students will develop a research proposal which allows integrating knowledge and standard procedures in the discipline. A written paper and a presentation will be required. Offered N/A CHEM 6939 Master's Thesis Research Prerequisite: Approval of faculty adviser, master's committee and dean. X N/A CINF 3131 Prog. with Visual Basics Programming with Visual Basic with emphasis on object-oriented programming and the users of integrated development environments. Data types, control structures, functions, subroutines, files, classes and controls. Development using the .NET framework. Laboratory instruction. X N/A CINF 3231 Info. Sys Theory & Practice Prerequisite: A high level programming language. Introduction to the theory and practice of information systems. Development, application and management of IS. Hardware and software issues for IS. Ethical, social and security related issues of IS. IS environments. Laboratory instruction. Offered N/A CINF 3331 Business Data Communications Introduction to business data communications. WANs, LANs and Internet concepts. A survey of data communications with emphasis on the impact of digital technology on the operations, management and economics of computer information systems. X N/A CINF 3931 Topics in CIS Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Laboratory instruction. X N/A CINF 4038 Topics in CIS-Non-majors Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Not to be taken by majors in computing program. Laboratory instruction. X N/A CINF 4230 Web Application Development Prerequisites: CSCI 3133,CSCI 3134, CSCI 3333 Survey of languages, tools and techniques for Web application development, HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, Server-side web development using .Net Framework with ASP.NET and C#, Perl, CGI programming with Perl, XML. Laboratory instruction. Offered N/A CINF 4233 Computer Security Prerequisites: CSCI 3331, CSCI 3532. Introduction to encryption and cryptographical protocols; security components; security policies and mechanisms in computer applications, computer systems and networks; legal/ethical issues in computer security. Laboratory instruction. X N/A CINF 4234 Software Mod.&Desg Patterns Prerequisite: CINF 3231. Key concepts and principles of the systems analysis; techniques and tools of the systems analysis methodology; current issues of systems analysis and business process reengineering. Offered N/A CINF 4334 E-Commerce Prerequisite: CINF 3231 and CINF 4230 or CSCI 4230. Key concepts and principles of the e-commerce; Importance of e-commerce in the global economy. Technological elements of the infrastructure of e-commerce. Business and social factors associated with the success or failure of e-commerce. Critical thinking to strategize and plan technology based solutions to achieve business goals. Offered N/A CINF 4634 Computer Systems Admin Prerequisite: CSCI 3333 Administration of computers and their operating systems, both as stand-alone and in network topologies. Unix is used as an example. Laboratory instruction. Offered N/A CINF 4819 Ind Study in Comp Info Sys Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean. X N/A CINF 4838 Senior Project in CIS Prerequisite: CSCI 4333 and SWEN 4432. May be taken only during the final semester before graduation. Registration is restricted to students with an approved Candidate Plan of Study. Students develop a significant computer application for a realistic project in CIS that emphasizes the entire software lifecycle. Professional behavior, ethics and teamwork will be developed. Students prepare written reports and give oral presentations. Laboratory instruction. Offered N/A CINF 4839 Ind Study in Comp Info Sys Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean. X N/A CINF 4915 Coop Ed Work Term Prerequisites: Approved Candidate Plan of Study. Completed cooperative education file and approval of associate dean and Director of Cooperative Education. Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of career interest and course of study. A technical report will be required at the end of the semester. (Specific requirements are noted in the Cooperative Education Catalog description). X N/A CINF 4931 Advanced Topics in CIS Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Laboratory instruction. Offered N/A CINF 5915 Cooop Ed Work Term Prerequisites: Approved Candidate Plan of Study. Completed cooperative education file and approval of associate dean and Director of Cooperative Education. Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of career interest and course of study. A technical report will be required at the end of the semester. (Specific requirements are noted in the Cooperative Education Catalog description). X N/A CINF 5919 Ind Study in Comp Info Sys Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean. X N/A CINF 5931 Res Topic in Comp Info Sys Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Offered N/A CINF 5939 Ind Study in Comp Info Sys Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean. X N/A CINF 6838 Res Proj and Seminar Prerequisite: 24 hours completed in graduate program. Attendance to orientation meeting of first class day required. Students will be assigned a research project which requires integrating knowledge and standard procedures in the discipline. A written paper and a presentation will be required. X N/A CINF 6939 Master's Thesis Research Prerequisite: Approval of faculty advisor, master's committee and Dean. X N/A COMM 3000 Communication UL Elective Communication UL Elective X N/A COMM 3230 Integrated Marketing Comm Overview of persuasive communication as it pertains in theory and practice to integrated marketing, public relations and advertising. Offered N/A COMM 3231 Writing For The Media Journalistic writing, including fact gathering, news and feature writing styles, public relations and freelance writing. Offered N/A COMM 3531 Mass Media And Society An examination of the modern public communications environment: broadcasters and publishers, advertisers, media, audiences and regulators. Offered N/A COMM 3532 Media Law Legal issues as pertinent to the professional communicator. Offered N/A COMM 3533 Understanding Advertising Prerequisite: COMM 3230 or permission of instructor. Study of consumer advertising from several perspectives: historical forces that have shaped the field, advertising agency operations, and successful campaigns for print, broadcast and Internet media. Students learn about targeting demographics, innovative advertising methods and how to identify and collect information to be used in reports/projects. X N/A COMM 3534 Gathering Information Research techniques in which students identify and collect information from libraries, archives, databases, the Internet and interviews. The gathered information is then used to write magazine articles, reports and strategic studies. Offered N/A COMM 3535 Communication Ethics Exposes students to range of ethical principles and case studies with ultimate goal of helping them work out their own professional standards and commit to them. X N/A COMM 3536 Advertising Procedures A practical, hands-on approach to advertising, with emphasis on practice. Students will learn about planning and managing advertising--from ad copy in various mediums to social and legal effects of advertising. X N/A COMM 3633 Film & Videotape Making II N/A X N/A COMM 4031 Global Issues in Film Film studies course in which global issues in a digital society are addressed using critical/cultural studies approaches. Focuses on world-wide cultural differences to foster knowledge and understanding of diversity issues. Offered N/A COMM 4232 Public Relations Writing Prerequisites: COMM 3230 and COMM 3231 or an equivalent course. Development of professional-level writing skills for public relations. Graduate students require permission by instructor. X N/A COMM 4233 Spch Comm:Theory & Practice Introduction to theory and application of speech communication including public speaking, critical listening skills, ethics, argumentation, group presentations, and use of visual supporting materials. Offered N/A COMM 4432 History Of Cinema II N/A X N/A COMM 4434 Web Design Prerequisite: ARTS 4439 or permission of instructor. Creating and publishing Web pages using HTML. Study of formal design elements, theories, audience analysis and usability as students apply the Web to serve as a communication tool. Offered N/A COMM 4435 Advanced Web Design Prerequisite: COMM 4434 or permission of instructor. Study of advanced techniques in Web page construction including Web animation, dynamic HTML and site management. Also covers audience and usability testing. Offered N/A COMM 4530 3D Computer Modeling Prerequisites: ARTS 4433 and ARTS 4439 or permission of instructor. 3D modeling techniques for animation, images and 3D computer sculptures. How to build 3D models. Modeling techniques used in 3D software applications. Texture mapping and lighting in a 3D environment. Offered N/A COMM 4531 3D Animation Prerequisite: COMM 4530. Fundamental principles of animation. Introduces students to 3D computer animation techniques including key framing, path animation, non-linear animation and hierarchical animation. Covers storyboarding and animation project planning. X N/A COMM 4532 Photojournalism Prerequisite: ARTS 4439. Exploration of photography as a form of journalistic storytelling Includes study of technical and emotional aspects of photographs, as well as techniques in Photoshop. Offered N/A COMM 4533 Editing Prerequisite: COMM 3231. Techniques for correcting and refining articles for publication, broadcast or other media release. Offered N/A COMM 4534 Video Prod. and Editing Develops basic understanding of the technology behind video production as an information medium using non-linear editing equipment. Emphasis on concept, newsworthiness, technique, and effect on audience.