Experimental Courses 2013-2014, J-R

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JL MC 210X. Principles of Agricultural Journalism in Mass Communication. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Examination of the uses of journalism, public relations, and advertising within agricultural professions. Emphasis on professional practices, social functions, ethnical responsibilities and communication products for targeted audiences. Online course.


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KIN 165X. Running for Fitness. (0-2) Cr. 1. F.S. SS. Running as a physical activity to improve health, fitness, and endurance; values this type of activity as a lifetime endeavor. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

KIN 168X. Judo. (0-2) Cr. 1. Fundamentals of self defense, focusing on throwing with the hands, hips and feet as well as applying pins, chokes and arm-bars. The physical skills will be taught focused on training through development of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control, and indomitable spirit. Emphasis on learning a way of life that promotes personal development, physical health and citizenship. Satisfactory - Fail grading.

KIN 210X. Concepts of Fitness and Wellness. (2-0) Cr. 2. Coverage of behavioral skills needed to adopt and maintain lifestyles conducive to fitness and wellness users. Provides students with knowledge and skills needed to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Includes self-assessments and content on physical activity, nutrition, weight control, stress management and other lifestyle behaviors related to health. For non-kinesiology majors.

KIN 391X. Service Learning Leadership Experience. Cr. 1-3. Applied service learning experiences designed to provide students with opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to real world applications. Students will gain professional skills and programming experience while supporting health, education and wellness programming in school, work site or community settings. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

Kin 515X. Injury Biomechanics. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Kin 355 or permission of instructor. Utilization of biomechanical principles to model injury mechanism. Introduction to tissue mechanics of bone, articular cartilage, ligament, tendon, and muscle. Biomechanics of lower extremity, upper extremity, and head/neck/trunk injuries.


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L A 454X. Fundamentals of Remote Sensing. Cr. 3. S. (Dual-listed with NREM 554X. Cross-listed with
C R P, NREM). Introduction to remote sensing techniques needed for basic analysis of satellite images, including: filtering and conflation techniques, stacking, pan sharpening, image rectification, image enhancement, unsupervised and supervised classification. Practical applications in a variety of topics to understand how to interpret images.

L A 458X. Web Mapping/GIS. (2-2) Cr. 3. (Dual-listed with L A 558X). (Same as CRP 458X/558X). Prereq: CRP 451/551, LA 302, GEOL 452/552 or instructor permission. Use and development of online mapping tools to support participatory GIS, Volunteered Geographic Information, information sharing, geodesign and decision making actions. Geoprocessing and Web Scripting/coding and user interface design. Laboratory emphasis practical applications and uses of Web GIS.

L A 484X. Advanced Landscape Construction. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: L A 481. Advanced site construction issues, with emphasis on water and irrigation systems, mechanical and electrical systems, site lighting, proposal preparation, project scheduling, project costing and estimating, and specification writing and editing.

L A 554X. Fundamentals of Remote Sensing. Cr. 3. S. (Dual-listed with NREM 454X. Cross-listed with
C R P, NREM). Introduction to remote sensing techniques needed for basic analysis of satellite images, including: filtering and conflation techniques, stacking, pan sharpening, image rectification, image enhancement, unsupervised and supervised classification. Practical applications in a variety of topics to understand how to interpret images.

L A 558X. Web Mapping/GIS. (2-2) Cr. 3. (Dual-listed with L A 458X). (Same as CRP 458X/558X). Prereq: CRP 451/551, LA 302, GEOL 452/552 or instructor permission. Use and development of online mapping tools to support participatory GIS, Volunteered Geographic Information, information sharing, geodesign and decision making actions. Geoprocessing and Web Scripting/coding and user interface design. Laboratory emphasis practical applications and uses of Web GIS.

LAS 151X. Dean’s Leadership Seminar I. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Selection based on application. Beginning to study leadership through applied examples, including the importance of community, communication, trust, shared responsibility, modeling the way, and inspiring a shared vision. Students will be introduced to campus leadership opportunities.

LAS 152X. Dean’s Leadership Seminar II. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Selection based on application. Continuing to study leadership through applied examples, including the importance of challenging the process, enabling others to act, and encouraging the heart. Students will engage more deeply in campus leadership opportunities.

LING 322X. Language and Society. (3-0) Cr. 3. S.(Cross-listed with ENGL) Prereq: ENGL/LING 219.Introduction to variation in language use in society. Survey of factors affecting language use including background characteristics of language users, location, and purpose of interaction in addition to institutional, state and national language policies.

LING 324X. Introduction to Teaching ESL Literacy. (2-1) Cr. 3. F. (Cross-listed with ENGL 324X). Prereq: ENGL/LING 219. Introduction to the issues and methods involved in teaching literacy skills to English as a second language (ESL) learners. The nature of literacy and materials and methods for developing ESL literacy at the middle school, high school, and adult ages across multiple levels of competency.

LING 325X. Teaching Methods for ESL Learners: Oral Communication Skills. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. (Cross-listed with ENGL)  Prereq: ENGL/LING 219. Issues and methods in teaching oral communication skills (listening, speaking, pronunciation) to English as a second language (ESL) learners. The nature of oral language ability. Materials and Methods for developing oral communication skills at middle school, high school, and adult contexts.

LING 480X. Topics in Communication Disorders. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. (Same as CMDIS 480X).  Prereqs: CMDIS/LING 275, CMDIS/LING 371, and BIOL 255; permission of instructor. Guided examination of topics in preparation for graduate work in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. Primary course delivery by WWW.

A. Anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing
B. Articulation and phonological disorders
C. Evaluation and diagnosis of communication disorders

LING 516X. Methods of Formal Linguistic Analysis. Cr. 3. S. (Same as ENGL). Prereq: ENGL/LING 219 or equivalent. Data and knowledge structures for formal representation of natural language and speech data. Designing and implementing algorithms for automating linguistic analysis tasks. Conceptual issues for natural lajnguage and speech processing programming.


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M E 296X. Early Engineering International Experience (1-2) Cr. 1. SS. Prereqs: Permission of Instructor. Explore and discover engineering topics critical to international collaboration, including but not limited to: virtual reality research, computer graphics, manufacturing, working across cultures, and international professional practices. Pre-trip sessions arranged. Check with department for current offering. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

M E 401X. Human Centered Design, Pre-Departure Course. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereqs: Acceptance into Study Abroad Program. A pre-departure course for M E 402X. Safety and health issues while on site; travel logistics; required travel documents and deadlines; cultural norms. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

M E 402X. Field Engineering: Human Centered Design Concepts. (1-4) Cr. 3. SS. Prereqs: ME 401X. Design methodology and field engineering principles for use in engineering problem solving in developing nations; application of principals will be on site. Awareness of culture, use of local artisans, crafts people and engineers will be emphasized for the purpose of ensuring sustainable and appropriate technology.

M E 424X. Design for Manufacturability. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: ME 324, ME 325 or IE 348. Design considerations including size, shape, tolerance, surface finish and cost in manufacturing of mechanical components; Redesign to facilitate cost-effective manufacturing; Focus on machining, sheet metal forming, forging, injection molding, powder metallurgy and casting processes; Use of Design for Manufacturing Concurrent Costing software (DEMA). Nonmajor graduate credit.

M E 439X. Introduction to Nanoscale Heat Transfer. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ME 436 and CH E 357. Fundamentals of heat transfer in nanoscale systems, ballistic and diffusive transport, heat conduction due to phonons and electrons. Size effects and materials properties. Computational tools and hands-on experiments for measuring thermal properties.

M E 510X. Economics and Policy of Engineered Energy Systems. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate standing. Economics and policy for U.S. energy systems, with an emphasis on connections to engineering. Topics include: economic analysis of conventional energy commodity markets and technologies, deregulated electricity markets, and emerging energy technologies; demand forecasting; economic and environmental policy in energy; integrated assessment; and semester-specific contemporary issues. Economics majors may not apply this course towards graduation.

M E 531X. Advanced Energy Systems and Analysis. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: any undergraduate thermodynamics course; mathematics through differential equations. Introduction to energy systems including economic and thermodynamic principles. Various production systems will be analyzed. Application to transportation and building systems will be emphasized. Sustainability, climate change and other current energy system topics.

M E 556X. Machine Vision. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: MATH 317, M E 421 or permission of instructor. Practical imaging processing techniques, geometric optics, and mathematics behind machine vision, as well as the most advanced 3D vision techniques. Experience with practical vision system development and analysis. Assignments include individual bi-weekly homework; weekly readings and lectures; and a semester-long research project on design and experiment vision systems.

M E 560X. Principles of Surface Engineering and Tribology. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Graduate standing or ME 325 (or equivalent).  Fundamentals of surface contact and interfacial phenomena in solids. Friction theories and wear mechanisms. Techniques to evaluate and influence mechanical and tribological (friction, wear and lubrication) properties of solid surfaces.

M S E 581X. Computational Modeling of Materials. (2-1) Cr. 3. F. (Dual-listed with Mat E 481XPrereqs: Math 265 and (Mat E 331 or Ch E 381 or Chem 325 or Phys 304). Introduction to the basic methods used in the computational modeling and simulation of materials, from atomistic simulations to methods at the mesoscale. Students will be expected to develop and run sample programs. Topics to be covered include, for example, electronic structure calculations, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo, phase-field methods, etc.

MAT E 394X. Topics in Sustainable Engineering in Italy. (3-0). Cr. 3. S. Prereq: CHEM 167 or CHEM 177. Fundamentals of sustainable engineering related to biofuels. Basics of food and biofuel chemistry and fluid dynamics. Preparation course for Italy as a case study for food and sustainable engineering. Orientation for summer study abroad program in Torino, Italy. Credit for graduation available only upon completion of the following summer's offering of MAT E 316 taught in Italy, along with additional sustainability lessons/tours.

Mat E 481X. Computational Modeling of Materials. (2-1) Cr. 3. F. (Dual-listed with MSE 581X Prereqs: Math 265 and (Mat E 331 or Ch E 381 or Chem 325 or Phys 304). Introduction to the basic methods used in the computational modeling and simulation of materials, from atomistic simulations to methods at the mesoscale. Students will be expected to develop and run sample programs. Topics to be covered include, for example, electronic structure calculations, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo, phase-field methods, etc.

MGMT 522X : Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. (3-0) Cr. 3. SS. This course provides the theory and practice of negotiation in a variety of settings, while focusing on understanding the behavior of individuals, groups and organizations in the context of competitive situations. Additionally, team work and team building is integrated to better understand interdependent relationships and processes.

MATH 143X. Preparation for Calculus. (4-0) Cr. 4 F.S. Prereq: ALEKS score of at least 50%. Preparation for MATH 160, 165, and 181. Functions, graphing, basic trigonometry, logarithms, exponentials. Emphasis on co-variational reasoning. Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may not count MATH 140, 141, 142, 143X or 195 toward General Education Requirements. Only one of MATH 141, 142, 143X may count toward graduation.

MATH 269X. Systems of Differential Equations. (1-0) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Familiarity with ordinary differential equations of first and second order, permission of department. Solution methods for ordinary differential equations. First order equations, linear equations, constant coefficient equations. Eigenvalue methods for systems of first order linear equations. Introduction to stability and phase plane analysis. Laplace transforms and series solutions to ordinary differential equations. Students with credit in 266 or 267 may not earn credit in 269X.

MATH 424X. Introduction to High Performance Computing. (2-2) Cr. 3. F.S. (Same as CPR E, COM S). Prereq: MATH 265; 207 or 317. Numerical serial and parallel computing using the Message Passing Interface. Oral and written semester project.

MICRO 349X. The Genome Perspective in Biology. (2-0) Cr.2. S. (Same as GEN 349X, BIOL 349X, V PTH 349X) Prereq: GEN 313 or GEN 320. How genome, RNA, and protein data are analyzed using computer technology to answer biological questions on topics ranging from microbial diversity to human health. An introduction for students in the life sciences to the fields of genomics, bioinformatics and systems.

MICRO 525X. Intestinal Microbiology. (Cross-listed with V MPM 525X) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S. offered 2014. Prereq: MICRO 302, BIOL 313. Overview of commensal microbiota in the health and well-being of vertebrates. Topics include diversity of intestinal structure, microbioal diversity/function, innate immune development, community interactions and metobolic diseases associated with alterations of the mocrobiome.

MIS 544X. Social Media Business Applications and Analytics. Cr. 1. SS. This course is designed to educate students about the role of new collaborative social technologies and analysis of social media data. Exploration of strategic and operational applications of social media and of tools that support the analysis of social network and social media data. Application of text analysis and social network theory.

MTEOR 435X. Radar Applications in Meteorology. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.  Prereq: MTEOR 342. Fundamentals of radar meteorology with an emphasis on applications. Topics presented include theory of radar, engineering principles, Doppler radar, polarimetric radar, and applications to remote sensing of clouds and precipitation. Nonmajor graduate credit.

MTEOR 489X. Survey of Remote Sensing Technologies (Dual-listed with MTEOR 589X) (Same as GEOL 489X, NREM 489X, E E 489X) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering. Electromagnetic radiation principles, active and passive sensors, multispectral and hyperspectral sensors, imaging radar, SAR, thermal imaging, lidar. Examples of applications.

MTEOR 489L. Satellite Remote Sesing Laboratory (Dual-listed with MTEOR 589L) (Same as GEOL 489L, NREM 489L, E E 489L) (0-3) Cr. 1. S. Prereqs: Completion or concurrent enrollment in MTEOR 489X). Processing and analysis of satellite sensor data (optical and radar). Provides practical applications in an environmental context.

MTEOR 589X. Survey of Remote Sensing Technologies (Dual-listed with MTEOR 489X) (Same as GEOL 589X, NREM 589X, E E 589X) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering. Electromagnetic radiation principles, active and passive sensors, multispectral and hyperspectral sensors, imaging radar, SAR, thermal imaging, lidar. Examples of applications.

MTEOR 589L. Satellite Remote Sesing Laboratory (Dual-listed with MTEOR 489L) (Same as GEOL 589L, NREM 589L, E E 589L) (0-3) Cr. 1. S. Prereqs: Completion or concurrent enrollment in MTEOR 589X). Processing and analysis of satellite sensor data (optical and radar). Provides practical applications in an environmental context.


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NREM 181X. Artistry in Wood. (1-0) Cr. 1. F., second half of semester. A survey of the artistry of wood as appreciated in spatial scale from microscopic anatomy to engineered wood structures. Anatomical and physical properties that render wood as a medium for artistic expression. The works of local artists, designers and engineers will be featured. The University Museums collection and Art on Campus will be explored. Special course fees.

NREM 260X. Introduction to Controversies in Science and Society. (Same as AN S 260X, FS HN 260X.)  (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Introduction to evaluating controversial and multifaceted issues in natural resource management, animal science, and food science. Critically examine stakeholders’ beliefs, values, and ethics, while determining the credibility of information sources. Case studies and team-based activities.

NREM 454X. Fundamentals of Remote Sensing. Cr. 3. S. (Dual-listed with CRP 554X. Cross-listed with
C R P, L A). Introduction to remote sensing techniques needed for basic analysis of satellite images, including: filtering and conflation techniques, stacking, pan sharpening, image rectification, image enhancement, unsupervised and supervised classification. Practical applications in a variety of topics to understand how to interpret images.

NREM 489X. Survey of Remote Sensing Technologies (Dual-listed with NREM 589X) (Same as GEOL 489X, MTEOR 489X, E E 489X) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering. Electromagnetic radiation principles, active and passive sensors, multispectral and hyperspectral sensors, imaging radar, SAR, thermal imaging, lidar. Examples of applications.

NREM 489L. Satellite Remote Sesing Laboratory (Dual-listed with NREM 589L) (Same as GEOL 489L, MTEOR 489L, E E 489L) (0-3) Cr. 1. S. Prereqs: Completion or concurrent enrollment in NREM 489X). Processing and analysis of satellite sensor data (optical and radar). Provides practical applications in an environmental context.

NREM 554X. Fundamentals of Remote Sensing. Cr. 3. S. (Dual-listed with NREM 454X. Cross-listed with
C R P, L A). Introduction to remote sensing techniques needed for basic analysis of satellite images, including: filtering and conflation techniques, stacking, pan sharpening, image rectification, image enhancement, unsupervised and supervised classification. Practical applications in a variety of topics to understand how to interpret images.

NREM 589X. Survey of Remote Sensing Technologies (Dual-listed with NREM 489X) (Same as GEOL 589X, MTEOR 589X, E E 589X) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering. Electromagnetic radiation principles, active and passive sensors, multispectral and hyperspectral sensors, imaging radar, SAR, thermal imaging, lidar. Examples of applications.

NREM 589L. Satellite Remote Sesing Laboratory (Dual-listed with NREM 489L) (Same as GEOL 589L, MTEOR 589L, E E 589L) (0-3) Cr. 1. S. Prereqs: Completion or concurrent enrollment in E E 589X). Processing and analysis of satellite sensor data (optical and radar). Provides practical applications in an environmental context.

NUC E 421X. Nuclear Criticality Safety. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S. Prereq: NUC E 401. Nomenclature, theory, and practice of nuclear criticality safety. Review of nuclear criticality accidents, analytical methods used in criticality analysis, review of standards and regulations, and developing criticality safety evaluations. Nonmajor graduate credit.

NUTRS 597X. Nutritional Aspects of Oncology. (Same as FS HN 597X and DIET 597X) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: B.S. in nutrition, dietetics, biology, or related discipline. Understanding of basic cancer biology and methodology used to study nutrition and cancer relationships. Using current research as a basis, the role of nutrition in specific cancers will be explored. Students will learn about sources of information for cancer prevention programs, and how to apply this information to clinical patient management.

NUTRS 618X. Vitamins and Minerals. (Cross-listed with AN S 618X) (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S. offered 2014. Prereq: Physiology course, gradate level nutrition and biochemistry courses. Understanding molecular aspects of vitamin and mineral metabolism and homeostasis in humans and animals. An in-depth examination of the chemistry of vitamins, and minerals, including genetic mutations, proteins involved in absorption and excretion and their necessity in biological processes.


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PHIL 537X. Bioethics and Public Policy. Cr. 3. Prereq: graduate status or permission of instructor. Examination of issues related to bioethics and public policy. Topics will include ethical issues in the life sciences, environmental science and law, agriculture and the environment, the concept of sustainability, population ethics and human population policy, and intergenerational justice.

PHYS 528X. Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: MATH 266 or MATH 267. Fast-paced coverage of mathematical techniques needed for advanced analysis in the physical sciences, particularly for quantum mechanics and electrodynamics. Linear vector spaces and operators.  Linear differential equations for time-evolution and steady-state problems, Green's functions and propagators, Sturm-Liouville problems. Functions of a complex variable, calculus of residues, series expansions, integral transforms and applications.

PL P 575X. Plant Nematology. (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: 8 credits in biological sciences, including BIOL 211 or equivalent.  Morphology, anatomy, identification, management, and life cycles of common plant-parasitic nematodes; host parasite interactions, recent advances in plant nematology. Credit may not be given for both PL P 575X/575L and PL P 574.

PL P 575L. Laboratory Techniques in Plant Nematology. (0-2) Cr. 1. Alt.SS, offered 2013.  Prereq: 8 credits biological sciences, including BIOL 211 or equivalent. Only available if also registered in PL P 575X. Practical skills of sample collection, processing, extraction, and identification of plant-parasitic nematodes from soil and roots; other techniques will be discussed. Student will come to campus for two days of hands-on laboratory activities. Credit may not be given for both PL P 575X and PL P 574

PL P 595X. Principles of Seed Pathology. (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: 8 PL P 408.  Significance of diseases on the major phases of seed production; growing, harvesting, conditioning, storing, and planting seed.  Pathogens considered include fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, and abiotic agents. Emphasis on epidemiology, management, host-pathogens relationships, seed transmission, and seed health.

PL P 628X. Improving Professional Presentation Skills. (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. F.  Builds skills to improve oral presentation fundamentals for graduate students in biological sciences. Principles and guidance in both personal speaking style and maximizing impact of presentation software. In-depth lectures and class discussions on all aspects of presentation skills. Video and anonymous peer review of individual speeches.

POL S 339X. Liberty and Law in America. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. (Cross-listed with CJ ST 339X). Prereq: sophomore status. An exploration of competing conceptions of liberty in American political thought and debats about how liberty should be protected by the law. Contemporary debates about topics such as health care, drugs, property, speech, religion, and sex.

POL S 362X. The Judiciary. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Exploration of the genesis, purpose, and power of judicial review, federal common law, judicial confirmation, merit of strict construction of the Constitution, and qualificatiosn to serving on courts; judicial activism and the infusion of politics into courts.

POL S 397X. International Study and Travel. (15-0) Cr. variable. SS. Prereq: Permission of the instructor. Supervised study in an aspect of discipline while traveling or located in a foreign country.

POL S 516X. International Biorenewables Law & Policy. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. (Same as BRT 516X). Evaluation of the international biorenewables field as it relates to the areas of law and policy. Primary emphasis on the following topics: concerns that motivated the development and expansion of the field by adopting countries, a history of the interactions between biorenewable pathways. Law and policy in adopting countries and international controversies that have arisen from these interactions and their effects.

PSYCH 386X. Media Psychology. (3-0) Cr.3. SS. Theories and research on the psychological mechanisms (e.g., attitudes, perceptions, emotions, arousal) by which media influence children and adults. Topics include media violence, educational media, advertising, music, video games, media literacy, and ratings.

PSYCH 510X. Behavioral Neurology. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. (Dual-listed with 410) Prereq: PSYCH 101; PSYCH 310 or equivalent. Examination of the neuroanatomical foundation of cognition, affect, and action from a neurological perspective. Focus on basic and applied research with neurological patients.


 

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