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A B E 375X. Introduction to Global Engineering. (Cross-listed with ENGR 375X). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Junior classification in engineering, or instructor permission. Focus will be on preparing future engineers to be change-makers, peacemakers, social entrepreneurs, and facilitators of sustainable human development, and equip them with the tools, knowledge, global perspective, and entrepreneurial mindset required to solve the world’s most pressing issues. Understanding the role that engineers play in sustainable human development, global engineering, and international development. Faculty and guest speakers with first-hand experience and subject matter expertise will provide real-world insights and a practical framework for conducting small-scale engineering projects in low income countries through a combination of community development practices, appropriate technologies, and engineering project management.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

A B E 434X. Ecosystem Restoration Engineering. (Dual listed with A B E 534X). (2-3). Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: (BIOL 211, BIOL 212 or BIOL 251); (CHEM 167, CHEM 177, or CHEM 178); (ABE 431 or C E 372); or Permission of Instructor. Apply governing principles of ecological engineering, including biological, chemical, and physical conditions, to restoration design. Ecological concepts, such as water and elemental cycling, energy flow through systems, ecological disturbance, and natural and anthropogenic stresses. Design approaches focus on nature-based solutions, stakeholder engagement, and adaptive management. Restoration applications include streams, floodplains and riparian zones, wetlands, and prairies.

A B E 440X. Modeling and Simulation of Soil-Crop-Machine Systems. (Dual-listed with A B E 540X). (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: A B E 340, A B E 316. Principles of soil and crop material characterization, constitutive relationships for modeling soil and crop material behaviors, and applied computational and experimental methods for soil-crop-machine interactions for design and evaluation of off-road machine systems.

A B E 452X. Emerging Technologies in Biomanufacturing. (Dual-listed with A B E 552X). (2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: A B E 380. Overview, theory, unit operations, modeling, and engineering design of new technologies used in food and biomanufacturing, including bioreactors, culture- and cell-based products, pumping, heat transfer, separations systems, emerging technologies and processes.

A B E 493X. Workshop in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering . Cr. 1-3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of Instructor. Workshop experience in agricultural and biological systems engineering, involving topics such as Power Machinery Engineering, Animal Production Systems Engineering, Land and Water Resources Engineering, Bioenvironmental Engineering, Food Engineering, Biorenewable Resources Engineering.

A B E 516X. Data Science and Analytics for Agricultural and Biosystem Engineers. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Credit in A B E 160 or equivalent.  Introduction to research methods associated with data science concepts and their applications. Analyses and research related to agricultural and biosystems engineering and technology; methods to develop and maintain reproducible data analysis pipelines; best practices of data visualization and communication of data-driven results to broad audiences; concepts of data integrity and ethics.

A B E 534X. Ecosystem Restoration Engineering. (Dual listed with A B E 434X). (2-3). Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: (BIOL 211, BIOL 212 or BIOL 251); (CHEM 167, CHEM 177, or CHEM 178); (ABE 431 or C E 372); or Permission of Instructor. Apply governing principles of ecological engineering, including biological, chemical, and physical conditions, to restoration design. Ecological concepts, such as water and elemental cycling, energy flow through systems, ecological disturbance, and natural and anthropogenic stresses. Design approaches focus on nature-based solutions, stakeholder engagement, and adaptive management. Restoration applications include streams, floodplains and riparian zones, wetlands, and prairies.

A B E 540X. Modeling and Simulation of Soil-Crop-Machine Systems. (Dual-listed with A B E 440X). (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: A B E 340, A B E 316. Principles of soil and crop material characterization, constitutive relationships for modeling soil and crop material behaviors, and applied computational and experimental methods for soil-crop-machine interactions for design and evaluation of off-road machine systems.

A B E 552X. Emerging Technologies in Biomanufacturing. (Dual-listed with A B E 452X). (2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: A B E 380. Overview, theory, unit operations, modeling, and engineering design of new technologies used in food and biomanufacturing, including bioreactors, culture- and cell-based products, pumping, heat transfer, separations systems, emerging technologies and processes.

A B E 585X. Biosystems for Sustainable Development. (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Understanding and appreciation of sustainable development issues related to food, water, energy, and climate change nexus and its implications for environmental sustainability, nutrition security, one health, and economic development of communities in the US and other countries. Application of basic agricultural, biological, math, and engineering/applied sciences to solve society’s problems for water, food, energy, and environment systems. Emphasis placed on learning from case studies and developing sustainable solutions for communities. Students will learn to lead by example, improve their leadership and communication skills to understand local conditions and motivate themselves and others to improve the world around us.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

A ECL 372X. Wildlife Population Methods . (1-8) Cr. 4. SS. Prereq: BIOL 312 or NREM 311. Field-intensive study of population ecology. Emphasis on hands-on learning of study design and techniques to assess population trends in plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates inhabiting terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

A ECL 375X. Marine Ecology and Ecosystems Dynamics. (Cross-listed with BIOL 375X and ENSCI 375X). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: BIOL 211 and completion or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 212. Overview of the ecological processes, ecosystems, and biodiversity in marine environments. Ever-changing dynamics caused by environmental disturbances, internal forces, or by human impacts on species and ecosystems.

A ECL 435X. Entomology Field Trip. (Cross-listed with ENT 435X). (1-6) Cr. 2. Repeatable. Irr. S. Irr SS. Prereqs: BIOL 312 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor; ENT 370 or ENT 425 (or equivalent) recommended. Field trip to study insects of major terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Location and duration vary.

A ECL 444X. Aquatic Toxicology. (Dual-listed with A ECL 544X and TOX 544X; cross-listed with TOX 444X). (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereqs: Graduate student status, or undergraduate status having declared a minor in Pharmacology and Toxicology, or having completed BIOL 211 and BIOL 212. An overview of interactions between anthropogenic chemicals and aquatic ecosystems. Topics include history of aquatic toxicology, methods of toxicity testing, and species responses to toxicants. Emphasis is on aquatic pollutants of emerging concern (e.g., nanoparticles, microplastics).

A ECL 544X. Aquatic Toxicology. (Dual-listed with A ECL 444X and TOX 444X; cross-listed with TOX 544X). (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereqs: Graduate student status, or undergraduate status having declared a minor in Pharmacology and Toxicology, or having completed BIOL 211 and BIOL 212. An overview of interactions between anthropogenic chemicals and aquatic ecosystems. Topics include history of aquatic toxicology, methods of toxicity testing, and species responses to toxicants. Emphasis is on aquatic pollutants of emerging concern (e.g., nanoparticles, microplastics).

A M D 288X. Styling. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: A M D 131, A M D 275. Focus on the many facets of the styling profession, including commercial styling, editorial (magazine) styling, personal style consultation, and red-carpet styling. Study of the practical requirements of the profession and the importance of an appropriate digital presence. Course will utilize a hands-on approach with lectures and projects.

A M D 388X. Trend Forecasting. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: A M D 204, A M D 245, A M D, 275, 3 credits from ACCT 284, MATH 104, MATH 105, MATH 140, MATH 150, or equivalent. Explore many facets of fashion forecasting, including trend research, managing inspiration sources and trend ideas, product adoption, degrees of difference, and turning a fashion forecast into a buying plan. Applications of fashion forecasting will be examined, who does it and how it fits into various careers. The course will utilize a hands-on approach with lecture, discussion, and projects.

A M D 509X. Clothing Comfort: Theory and Practice . (3-0) Cr. 3. F. The background knowledge and relevant theories on clothing comfort issues, specifically the functional garment and protective clothing, will be introduced. The heat stress/heat strain associated with wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) will be explored and studied. Several cases on sportswear, firefighter gear, military personnel, mining workers, medical practitioners and law enforcement will be analyzed. The current standard related to clothing comfort testing and evaluation from textile material to garment will be reviewed. The performance evaluation through textile material and clothing testing and analysis will be practiced through a course research project.

A M D 562X. Fashion Studies, Culture, Industry, and Social Justice. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F. Prereq: A M D 165 or 3 credits in WGS, SOC, or ANTHR; or permission of instructor. Analysis of fashion and cultural practices of historically marginalized communities with a focus on power, privilege, and social justice. Heightened attention towards the 20th and 21st centuries. Examination of the way the global fashion industry intersects with and is related to the communities and their dress practices under study. Emphasis on ethnographic research methods.

A M D 578X. Social Network Analysis. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2023. Prereq: STAT 587 or equivalent. Introduction to social network related theories, practices and analyses. Visualize and analyze social structures, formed from social relationships, interactions, communications, and social media activities. Explore methods for social network data collection and data management, including application on big data. Practical guidelines on conducting SNA research in social science contexts, including applying SNA with big data.

ACCT 401X. Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations. (Cross-listed HCM 401X). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: FIN 301; Credit or enrollment in HCM 301. Examination of the current accounting system for, and the financing of, health care and the factors affecting the industry. Exploration and analysis of budgetary concepts, financial management, cost accounting, and management under rate control and competition, as well as the differences between the goods and service industries. Additional areas of discussion include the practical application of health care finance theory as it applies to the current healthcare environment. The revenue and expense applications will be explored in-depth, particularly in relation to the delivery of health care services. Specific emphasis will be placed on understanding the components of the income statement and balance sheet, developing a budget, and using these financial statements for analyzing operational changes.

ACCT 461X. Entrepreneurship and Accounting Information . (Cross-listed with ENTSP 461X). (Dual listed with ACCT 561X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: ACCT 284. Accounting information recording, dissemination, and use by entrepreneurs. Introduces pro forma financials, venture capital, private equity, and state and federal regulations for business creation and formation. Other topics include intrapreneurship, intellectual property, information privacy, cybersecurity, and internal controls, including managing the risk of embezzlement.

ACCT 493X. Corporate Taxation. (Dual-listed with 593X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: ACCT 386. Introduction to the fundamentals of corporate taxation issues. Discussion of concepts related to the formation and capital structure of corporations. Identification and effect of tax codes and regulations related to corporations. Discussion of operating rules, earnings and profits, distributions, as well as redemptions and liquidations of corporations.

ACCT 561X. Entrepreneurship and Accounting Information . (Dual-listed with 461X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: ACCT 284. Accounting information recording, dissemination, and use by entrepreneurs. Introduces pro forma financials, venture capital, privateequity, and state and federal regulations for business creation and formation. Other topics include intrapreneurship, intellectual property,information privacy, cybersecurity, and internal controls, including managing the risk of embezzlement.

ACCT 580AX. CPA Exam Preparation - AUD. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Master of Accounting student. Preparation for the Auditing and Attestation (AUD) section of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. Only two of ACCT 580A, 580B, 580C, 580D, 580E, and 580F may count toward graduation. Offered satisfactory-fail only.

ACCT 580BX. CPA Exam Preparation - BEC. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Master of Accounting student. Preparation for the Business Environment and Concepts (BEC) section of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. Only two of ACCT 580A, 580B, 580C, 580D, 580E, and 580F may count toward graduation. Offered satisfactory-fail only.

ACCT 580CX. CPA Exam Preparation - FAR. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Master of Accounting student. Preparation for the Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) section of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. Only two of ACCT 580A, 580B, 580C, 580D, 580E, and 580F may count toward graduation. Offered satisfactory-fail only.

ACCT 580DX. CPA Exam Preparation - REG. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Master of Accounting student. Preparation for the Regulation (REG) section of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. Only two of ACCT 580A, 580B, 580C, 580D, 580E, and 580F may count toward graduation. Offered satisfactory-fail only.

ACCT 580EX. CMA Exam Preparation - Part 1. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Master of Accounting student. Preparation for Part 1 (Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics) of the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examination. Only two of ACCT 580A, 580B, 580C, 580D, 580E, and 580F may count toward graduation. Offered satisfactory-fail only.

ACCT 580FX. CMA Exam Preparation - Part 2. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Master of Accounting student. Preparation for Part 2 (Strategic Financial Management) of the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examination. Only two of ACCT 580A, 580B, 580C, 580D, 580E, and 580F may count toward graduation. Offered satisfactory-fail only.

ACCT 593X. Corporate Taxation. (Dual-listed with 493X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: ACCT 386. Introduction to the fundamentals of corporate taxation issues. Discussion of concepts related to the formation and capital structure of corporations. Identification and effect of tax codes and regulations related to corporations. Discussion of operating rules, earnings and profits, distributions, as well as redemptions and liquidations of corporations.

ACSCI 391X.  Actuarial Exam P Lab. (1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: STAT 326. Material review for actuarial exam P. Offered satisfactory-fail only.

ACSCI 392X.  Actuarial Exam FM Lab. (1-0) Cr. 1. F.S.SS. Prereq: MATH 240. Material review for actuarial exam FM. Offered satisfactory-fail only.

AER E 364X. Cyber-Physical Systems Application. (Cross-listed with CPS 364X). (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: ENGR 160 or equivalent course; credit or enrollment in MATH 267; knowledge of Python. Fundamental principles of cyber-physical systems and their system-level applications at an introductory level; introduction to radio control systems and control of actuators; computer programming of physical systems; data processing and communication; control loops; X-by-wire control systems; simulation; testing of control loops.

AER E 544X. Viscous Flow. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: AER E 311 or M E 335. Kinematics and dynamics of compressible viscous fluid flow in aerodynamics. Derivation of the Navier-Stokes and compressible Prandtl boundary layer equations. Asymptotic analysis and solution methods for low/high Reynolds number compressible boundary layer flows.

AER E 590QX. Aerospace Engineering Independent Study: Astrodynamics. Cr. 1-5. F.S.SS. Repeatable. Independent Study for Astrodynamics.

AER E 590RX. Aerospace Engineering Independent Study: Ocean Wave Energy Conversion. Cr. 1-5. F.S.SS. Repeatable. Independent Study for Ocean Wave Energy Conversion.

AESHM 345X. Retail/Hospitality Experiences & Events. Cr. 1-3. Survey course of retail and hospitality events. Production and execution of retail and hospitality events in the Student Innovation Center.

AESHM 470MX.  Supervised Professional Internship: Apparel (Out-of-state).  Cr. 3-6. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: AESHM 311, 9 credits in A M D, and minimum 2.0 GPA; permission by application; junior or senior classification; employer/location should be different than employer/location for AESHM 170 and 270.  Supervised work experience with a cooperating firm or organization.

AESHM 479X. Data Analytics for Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management. (3-0). Cr. 3. Introduction to business analytics concepts and techniques in retail business including fashion, hospitality, and event. Offers opportunities to learn basic hands-on data analytics methods for data summarization, analysis, visualization, and interpretation.

AESHM 502X. Research Methods in Apparel, Events, and Hospitality. (3-0) Cr. 3. SS. Prereq: Enrolled in graduate program.  Overview of research method. Understanding the preliminary considerations for selecting qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods research design. Includes knowing the definition for these different approaches, considering philosophical worldviews, and understanding the use of theory. Discussion of the methods and procedures for quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies.

AESHM 579X. Data Analytics for Apparel, Event, and Hospitality Management. (3-0) Cr. 3. SS. Prereq: STAT 587 or equivalent (AESHM 510, HD FS 503). Business analytics is a process of transforming data into meaningful insights and actionable results in the context of decision making and problem solving. Review of the data-related challenges apparel, event, and hospitality organizations confront and the importance of data analytics in making critical management decisions. Basic analytic techniques including data management, analysis, interpretation, and visualization and analyze case studies that successfully deployed these techniques.

AF AM 327X. Strategies of Resistance: From Slavery to Hip-Hop & Black Lives Matter. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Sophomore classification. Analysis of strategies of resistance and protest against inequality within African American communities; emphasis on the historical, socio-political and economic contexts in which resistance emerges; includes examination of contemporary forms of protests.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement.

AF AM 355X. Understanding Sub-Saharan Africa . (Cross-listed with ANTHR 355X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Sophomore status or AF AM 201, ANTHR 201, 230. Survey of economic, social, political and historical processes that have shaped representations of Africa and Africans. Topics include colonialism, globalization, gender and LGTBQ rights, conflict and representations in Western media.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

AGEDS 115X. Professional Development in Agricultural Education and Studies: Seminar. (1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. Prereq: Undergraudate student in AG ST or AGLSE. Topics vary according to student interest. Materials related to current issues in Agricultural Education and Studies.

AGEDS 323X. Strategic Communication in Agriculture and the Environment . (Cross-listed with P R 323X). Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: ENGL 250; junior classification . Effective communication of agricultural and environmental issues. Analysis of attitudes, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and impacts on individual and societal choices. Application in the domains of public relations, mass media, and popular culture.

AGEDS 425X. Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education. (Dual-listed with AGEDS 525X). Cr. 1-6. Repeatable. SS. Inquiry-based techniques for education related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in agriculture in secondary classrooms. Analyze, demonstrate, and design activities, labs, and projects using inquiry-based frameworks for teaching and learning.  

AGEDS 460X. Capstone in Agricultural Studies -- Multidisciplinary Option. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Graduating senior in agricultural studies. Capstone course focusing on connecting the education, skills, and experiences gained during students’ experience in the Agricultural Studies Multidisciplinary option program to aide in preparing for life after college. This course challenges students to uncover the wild and wicked challenges 21st century agriculture is facing, while employing their skills and expertise to develop solutions for these issues.

AGEDS 463X. Communicating Contemporary Issues in Agriculture. (3-0). Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Senior Classification. Focuses on improving students’ awareness, comprehension, and communication of current and emerging issues facing agriculture and natural resources in Iowa, the United States, and worldwide. Students will be exposed to these issues by reading articles, engaging in dialogue with various players, and identifying ways to address them. Course will enhance students’ written and oral communication skills on contemporary agriculture and natural resources issues.

AGEDS 525X. Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education. (Dual-listed with AGEDS 425X). Cr. 1-6. Repeatable. SS. Inquiry-based techniques for education related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in agriculture in secondary classrooms. Analyze, demonstrate, and design activities, labs, and projects using inquiry-based frameworks for teaching and learning.

AGEDS 580X. A Survey of Leadership Theories. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.  Examine postulates, applications and limitations of various leadership theories such as Transformational Leadership, Authentic Leadership, Servant Leadership, and Adaptive Leadership. Valuable to individuals interested in pursuing leadership opportunities in academia and business; and specifically Agricultural Education, Communication and Extension Education.

AGRON 240X. Hemp: Potential and Constraints for a New Crop. (Cross-listed with ENT 240X). (2-0). Cr. 2. History, biology, and agronomy of hemp as it is allowed to be grown in Iowa.

AGRON 482X. Soils of the Tropics. (Cross-listed with GLOBE 482X). (3-0). Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 9 credits in AGRON, GLOBE, ENSCI or related discipline. AGRON 354 recommended. Properties, classification, and geographic distribution of tropical and near-tropical soils and landscapes with emphasis on their suitability for cropping.

AGRON 665X. Digital Soil Mapping. (Cross-listed with ENSCI 665X). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. In depth readings and discussion of methods applied to produce soil maps using digital geospatial data and geographic information systems. Issues considered will include complications of scale, connecting statistically identified patterns with soil formation processes, and how to best deliver soil information to diverse audiences.

AM IN 327X. Native American Agriculture. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: AM IN 210 recommended. Indigenous agriculture in North America. Topics include pre-contact agriculture in North America, cultural perspectives on agriculture, the changes caused by contact with Europeans, and the state of contemporary Native agriculture in a global market. Themes may include Native solutions to challenges of hunger and inadequate nutrition, food sovereignty, seed saving, and food deserts.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement.

AN S 316X. Equine Reproduction Lab.  Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in AN S 331, AN S 116 or instructor permission. Reproductive anatomy with emphasis on the physiology of normal reproductive function; breeding season management; ways to control and improve reproduction; semen collection, evaluation, and processing; artificial insemination; pregnancy testing; parturition in the mare, foal care. Participation outside of class time is expected.

AN S 351X. Principles of Domestic Animal Genetics. (Cross-listed with GEN 351X). (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: BIOL 211, BIOL 212, and STAT 101 or 104.  Foundation of genetics, genomics, and statistical concepts in domestic animal populations.

AN S 511X. Contemporary Issues in Reproductive Biology. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Recommended: enrolled in a reproductive physiology graduate project or to have taken coursework in reproductive physiology. Current reproductive biology issues and research literature. Physiological, molecular and cellular processes in reproduction. Formulate hypotheses in existing and emerging areas of reproductive biology, including central nervous system control of reproduction, gametogenesis, stem cell biology, ovarian physiology, embryogenesis, uterine function, placental biology, fetal development, infertility and reproductive immunity.

ANTHR 312X. Evolution of the Human Diet. (3-0). Cr. 3. F. Exploration of the biological and archaeological evidence for how the human diet has changed over time and space; overview of key concepts and terms involved in the study of human diet, including macronutrients and digestive physiology; a comparative survey of the diets and feeding behaviors of extant primate species; overview of the fossil record of the human lineage with an emphasis on the evidence for dietary adaptations over time; the archaeological and biological evidence for the domestication of plants and animals; and a discussion of the modern food production system.

ANTHR 355X. Understanding Sub-Saharan Africa . (Cross-listed with AF AM 355X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Sophomore status or AF AM 201, ANTHR 201, 230. Survey of economic, social, political and historical processes that have shaped representations of Africa and Africans. Topics include colonialism, globalization, gender and LGTBQ rights, conflict and representations in Western media.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

ARABC 371X. The Arabian Nights. ( Cross-listed with WLC 371X). (3-0). Cr. 3. F. S. Focus on the tales of the famous ‘1001 Arabian Nights’ book. Discussions of the narrative tools, supernatural elements, and the culture of the Medieval Middle East. Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

ARCH 518X. Balkans to Baltics: Modern Architecture in Europe's Middle. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate or Senior classification. History and theory of modern architecture in Eastern Europe from the late 19th century through the end of the 20th century. Analytic term paper and weekly readings with in-class discussions. Credits count toward fulfillment of History Theory Culture requirement.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

ARCH 543X. Building Science and Technology I. (4-4). Cr 6. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in ARCH 505. Introduction to analytical, experimental, and computational methods to understand the impacts of building physics and mechanics of the built environment on human health, safety, and welfare at building scales. Lectures and labs cover environmental forces and systems, materials & assemblies, fundamental structural principles, and digital modeling.

ARCH 544X. Building Science and Technology II. (2-2). Cr. 3 Prereq: ARCH 543X. Concurrent enrollment in ARCH 506. Extension to the understanding of fundamental building technologies and their impacts. Lectures and labs cover building assemblies, enclosure systems, structural framing components, water management, and measurable indoor environment, to further understand the impact of the built environment on human health, safety, and welfare.

ARCH 641X. Building Science and Technology III. (2-2). Cr. 3 Prereq: ARCH 544X or advanced standing in the M.Arch program. Concurrent enrollment in ARCH 602. Synthesis of building technologies and design process to understand the impacts of building technologies on occupants and the natural/ urban environment. Lectures and labs cover active environmental control systems, fire safety, transportation, constructed building assemblies and details, multi-story structural design, and the utilization of computational simulations.

ARCH 642X. Building Science and Technology IV. (2-2). Cr. 3 Prereq: ARCH 641X. Concurrent enrollment in ARCH 601. Explorations of emerging building technologies and their impacts on the environment and society. A view into emerging technologies in architecture with an emphasis on adaptability through experimentation and inquiries. Topics include novel materials, assembly techniques, long-span structural systems, renewable energy production, and smart systems.

ARTGR 483X. Science + Design: Interpretation of Natural Resources in Montana. (Cross-listed with NREM 483X). (1-4) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: ARTGR 271 or BIOL 211 or graduate classification, and permission of instructor. Interdisciplinary service-learning. Design and production of natural resource related interpretive signs for Montana natural areas. Field-work experience followed by on-campus studio.

ARTGR 550X. User Experience Methodologies. (Cross-listed with HCI 550X). (3-0). Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate classification or Permission of Instructor. Fundamentals of lean user experience design, discovery and process.

ARTGR 583X. Science + Design: Interpretation of Natural Resources in Montana. (Cross-listed with NREM 583X). (1-4) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: ARTGR 271 or BIOL 211 or graduate classification, and permission of instructor. Interdisciplinary service-learning. Design and production of natural resource related interpretive signs for Montana natural areas. Field-work experience followed by on-campus studio.

ARTID 570X. Social Entrepreneurship in Aging. (3-0). Cr. 3. Examination of critical issues of older adults in our society with emphasis on human-environment interactions. Enhanced creative and innovative design solutions to address the complex issues. Produce a semester-long project and improve social entrepreneurial mindset.

ARTIS 170X. Exploring the Visual Arts. (3-0) Cr. 3. Visual arts and how it relates to individuals, their community, and the importance in a cultural and global context. Understand vocabulary of the visual arts, and develop strategies for observation and critical thinking through assignments including reflective writing and observational analysis on various works of art. Engage with various visual art topics and disciplines such as: defining what art is, learning about types of art and its use and meaning of materials, how art plays a role in the expression of humanity, and how personal awareness and perspective can benefit from the engagement of art.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

ARTIS 335X. Letterpress Book Arts. (0-6). Cr 3. Repeatable. F. Development of an understanding and appreciation for print media and books as a fine art practice. Students will explore the potential of materials, form, and narrative and how they relate to letterpress printing and book arts. Traditional and contemporary artists’ work will be used to discuss the history of printing, books, and paper. Emphasis will be placed on experimental and creative use of printmaking, with study of contemporary trends.

ARTIS 359X. Screen Printing. (0-6). Cr 3. Repeatable. S. Prereq: ARTIS 206 or Permission of Instructor. Overview of the following processes in screen printing: photo emulsion, stencils, rubylith, drawing fluid, screen print monotypes. Students generate imagery through traditional drawing, collage, and digital processes. Emphasis will be placed on experimental and creative use of printmaking, with study of contemporary trends.

ARTIS 406X. Introduction to 3D Organic Modeling in ZBrush. (Cross-listed with BPM I 406X). (0-6). Cr 3. Repeatable. S. Prereq: ARTIS 212 or BPM I 326 or Permission of Instructor. Introduction to organic 3D model creation in ZBrush. Digital clay sculpting informed by traditional techniques. 3D printing pipeline. Emphasis on science research and visual design thinking for science communication. Some experience with other 3D modeling software beneficial, but not required.

ARTIS 470X. Data, Code, and Form. (Cross-listed with BPM I 470X). (Dual-listed with ARTIS 570X)  (0-6). Cr 3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: ARTIS 212 or ARTIS 326/BPMI 326 or equivalent; or permission of the instructor. Data visualization: strategies, principles, and tools for encoding data in visual art, applied art, and creative industry practices. The aesthetics of encoded data in creative practices. An overview of working with data as artistic and visual communication media including data acquisition, organization, representing, and interacting with data through art and design. Producing data display outputs that include a range of displays from screen to installation.

ARTIS 559X. Screen Printing. (0-6). Cr 3. Repeatable. F.S. irr.  Prereq: Graduate Classification. Overview of the following processes in screen printing: photo emulsion, stencils, rubylith, drawing fluid, screen filler, screen print monotypes. Students will generate imagery through traditional drawing, collage, and digital processes. Emphasis will be placed on experimental and creative use of printmaking, with study of contemporary trends. As this is a graduate course, graduate students we will work with the instructor to create a study plan which reflects their skill level and their research interests within the framework of this course. Graduate students are expected to propose 4 self-directed projects for the semester.

ARTIS 570X. Data, Code, and Form. (Dual-listed with ARTIS 470X)  (0-6). Cr 3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: ARTIS 212 or ARTIS 326/BPMI 326 or equivalent; or permission of the instructor. Data visualization: strategies, principles, and tools for encoding data in visual art, applied art, and creative industry practices. The aesthetics of encoded data in creative practices. An overview of working with data as artistic and visual communication media including data acquisition, organization, representing, and interacting with data through art and design. Producing data display outputs that include a range of displays from screen to installation.

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BBMB 311X. Writing Scientific Reports in Biochemistry. (1-0). Cr. 1. Prereq: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BBMB 312. Data analysis, presentation, and writing reports in biochemistry. This course accompanies BBMB 312.

BBMB 498X. Research through Scientific Literature. (2-0) Cr. 2. Repeatable. F.S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in BBMB 404 or BBMB 504. Examination and discussion of current research and review articles in biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology. Critical evaluation and scrutiny of scientific data in journal articles.

BBMB 512X. Principles of Glycobiology. (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 3 credits in Organic Chemistry. Structure, synthesis, and functions of glycans, glycoproteins, glycolipids, and glycosylated secondary metabolites in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Fundamental role of glycans in living organisms along with the most advanced techniques used for their characterization. Biotechnological applications of glycans and glycoconjugates for human needs.

BBMB 549X. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. (Cross-listed with CHEM 549X). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: any one of the following: CHEM 324, CHEM 325, BBMB 461, BBMB 561. Theoretical principles of NMR, practical aspects of experimental NMR, solution and solid state NMR, methodologies for molecule characterization, protein structure determination, NMR relaxation, and recent advances.

BBMB 553X. Current Research in Chemical and Physical Biology. (2-0) Cr. 2. F.  Prereqs: BBMB 404 or equivalent. Principles and applications of chemical and physical methods to analyze biological structures and function ranging from cells to individual biomolecules. Synthetic and biosynthetic strategies, cell surface engineering, single molecule and super-resolution spectroscopy and imaging, membrane biophysics, and use of nuclear magnetic resonance.

BIOL 113X. Exploring Possibilities in Life Sciences. (Cross-listed with GEN 113X). (1-0) Cr. 1. Seminar focusing on introducing students to life science fields and careers. Explores interdisciplinary career paths and guidance on strategies for success in achieving career goals. Satisfactory-fail only.

BIOL 114X. Experiential Learning and Explorations in Life Sciences. (Cross-listed with GEN 114X). (1-0) Cr. 1. A second year experiential learning course focused on careers in life science fields. Sections offer themed learning allowing students to choose an immersive experience in an area of interest. Sections utilize hands-on engagement, field trips to on- and off-campus locations, and small group discussions with speakers working in different life science careers. Satisfactory-fail only.

BIOL 257X. Bionics. (3-0). Cr. 2. F.S. Introduction to engineering design for life sciences focusing on bionics. Cross-disciplinary experiential learning projects drawing from human anatomy, physiology, mechanical, computer, and electrical engineering disciplines. Exploration of emerging technologies for human body augmentation and how these technologies can be developed for entrepreneurship projects.

BIOL 289X. Experiences in Biodiversity Research. (2-0). Cr. 2. S. Prereq: Permission of Instructor. Designed to provide early undergraduates with practical experience in biodiversity research and demystify the path to careers in the field. Exposure to a variety of research contexts to increase experiences and engagement with biodiversity sciences; teachings on how to communicate and peer-review biodiversity science; and empowerment to seek future research opportunities. Regular cohort-building opportunities to increase student sense of belonging in biodiversity research. Includes an overnight field trip towards the end of the semester. Elective credit. Satisfactory-fail only.

BIOL 299X. Introduction to Undergraduate Research. (Cross-listed with GEN 299X). Cr. 1-2. F.S.SS. Identify a research opportunity on campus and conduct guided research under the supervision.

BIOL 346X. Human Physiology for Health Assessment.  (3-0). Cr. 3 S. Prereq: BIOL 212. Physiology of human organs and body systems with emphasis on health assessment using biometric data. Function, regulation and integration of body systems. Homeostatic maintenance in human health.

BIOL 346XL. Human Physiology for Health Assessment Laboratory. (0-3). Cr. 1. S. Prereq: BIOL 212, BIOL 212L. Exploration of human physiology laboratory techniques focused on modern approaches to clinical research. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis of physiological data. Interpretation and presentation of experimental results.

BIOL 375X. Marine Ecology and Ecosystems Dynamics. (Cross-listed with A ECL 375X and ENSCI 375X). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: BIOL 211 and completion or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 212. Overview of the ecological processes, ecosystems, and biodiversity in marine environments. Ever-changing dynamics caused by environmental disturbances, internal forces, or by human impacts on species and ecosystems.

BIOL 395X. Professional Development in Biological Sciences- Identifying opportunities and preparing application. (2-0). Cr. 2. F. For students interested in undergraduate research, competitive internships, graduate or professional school. This course will help students identify opportunities, create, and polish your applications

BIOL 403X. Inroduction to Pathology II. (Cross-listed with V PTH 403X). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: V PTH 402/BIOL 402. Continuation of pathology topics begun in V PTH/BIOL VPTH 402. How specific organ systems respond to injury using principles and information covered in VPTH 402/ BIOL 402. Study of a set of prototypical diseases that affect humans and animals.

BPM I 406X. Introduction to 3D Organic Modeling in ZBrush. (Cross-listed with ARTIS 406X). (0-6). Cr 3. Repeastable. S. Prereq: ARTIS 212 or BPM I 326 or Permission of Instructor. Introduction to organic 3D model creation in ZBrush. Digital clay sculpting informed by traditional techniques. 3D printing pipeline. Emphasis on science research and visual design thinking for science communication. Some experience with other 3D modeling software beneficial, but not required.

BPM I 470X. Data, Code, and Form. (Cross-listed with ARTIS 470X). (0-6). Cr 3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: ARTIS 212 or ARTIS 326/BPMI 326 or equivalent; or permission of the instructor. Data visualization: strategies, principles, and tools for encoding data in visual art, applied art, and creative industry practices. The aesthetics of encoded data in creative practices. An overview of working with data as artistic and visual communication media including data acquisition, organization, representing, and interacting with data through art and design. Producing data display outputs that include a range of displays from screen to installation.

BUSAD 105X. Exploration of Majors & Careers in Business. (2-0) Cr. 1. F.S. Exploration course providing in-depth information and education regarding majors and related careers in business, with the goal for students of making a decision on which business major(s) to pursue. 8 week course. Satisfactory-Fail.

BUSAD 301X. Introduction to International Business. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Sophomore Classification. Foundation for international business theory and practices with an emphasis on understanding the intersection of business, culture, politics, law, and economics. Views from both the United States and countries abroad will be presented.

BUSAD 596X.  Professional Development and Executive Communications. (3-0). Cr. 3. SS. Prereq: Enrollment in an Ivy College of Business Graduate program. Refine executive business core competencies through professional development topics, a speaker series and individualized coaching. The course is designed to enhance existing professional communication skill sets for emerging leaders. Various communication focuses may include: executive presentations, communication strategies, and other topics relevant to working professionals.

BUSAD 597X. Part-Time Cooperative Education. Required. SS. Repeatable. Prereq: Permission of Instructor. Career development growth through a process of analyzing and reporting experiential learning endeavors. Students may complete this course during or pursuant to completion of a summer- or semester-length internship or co-op experience. International students must have completed two graduate course semesters at Iowa State University before taking the course.
Satisfactory-Fail.

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C DEV 501X. Foundations of Community Development . (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Introduction to the philosophy, techniques, and methodologies of community development relative to engagement, planning, evaluation, economic analysis, leadership and capacity building. The purpose of the course is to engage students in some of the kinds of activities community development professionals often encounter and develop a broad understanding of the application of that work.

C E 519X. Methods for Data-Driven Computational Engineering Research. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Permission of Instructor . Recent advances in computational and statistical methods and theories that will promote data-driven engineering research. Solve various engineering problems involving complex, large-scale engineering data. Experience representing complex engineering data and real-world populations, handle uncertainty behind the data, assess impact of the uncertainty on complex engineering responses, learn and predict engineering responses by solely using data, leverage data to complement high-precision computer simulations, handle random real-world information, and cure engineering data plagued with many incomplete data points. High-performance cluster of CoE (HPC-Class) will be utilized for computational exercises and practical projects. Ample examples and computational programs will be provided to students for applications to their own research.

C E 554X. Intelligent Transportation Systems. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: C E 355 or permission of instructor. An introduction to intelligent transportation systems (ITS) including the history of ITS, data management, performance measurement, and applications in traffic operations. Discussion of applications of ITS including traffic management systems, probe data, connected vehicle data, and adaptive traffic signal control.

C E 555X. Traffic Flow Theories for Existing and Emerging Modes. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: C E 355 and 3 credits in statistics or probability. Introduction to the classic traffic flow theories and the recent developments in autonomous vehicles. Models and theories that characterize the flow of traffic in its many facets, including human factor, automation, and traffic control. Project based learning method. Work in teams and apply analytical methods to study time-dependent traffic networks, probabilistic queuing systems and the mixed environment of autonomous and human-operated vehicles.

C E 574X.  Integrated Assessment Modeling and Science-Policy Integration for Global Environmental Change. (3-0). Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate standing; courses in programming (e.g., C E 160), statistics (e.g., STAT 305), water resources (e.g., C E 372, ENSCI 402). Overview of conceptual insights and quantitative analysis of global climate change with a focus on physical models and policy implications. State-of-the-art Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) within a context of water sustainability with implications to the energy, food, and environmental sectors. Water resources related environmental management and problem-solving under global change. Climate modeling and impacts of climate change on water, energy, and food systems. Application of Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) in understanding the water-energy-food nexus. National and international climate policy.

C E 594UX. Spl Topics Construction Engineering and Mgt.: Introduction to Utility Engineering and Coordination. (3-0). Cr. 3. Prereq: Satisfaction of the College of Engineering Basic Program requirements. Studies in utility infrastructure, utility investigations, utility construction methods, utility conflict analysis, and general utility design.

C E 594YX. Spl Topics in Construction Engr and Mgt: Engineering for Disaster and Climate Resilience. Cr. 3. Alt. F. (Offered in 2021).  Prereq: Senior classification or permission of instructor. The course is intended to provide engineering and non-engineering students with inter-disciplinary approaches to principles of engineering and planning for hazard risk reduction and climate change adaptation nationally and globally. Topics include traditional phases of disaster management, resilience theories and practices, vulnerability and risk assessments for disasters and climate change, system-of-systems design problems for civil infrastructure systems, project management tools, and exploration of current policy trends in areas of disaster and climate change resilience. Focus will be on the application of engineering in communities exposed or prone to disasters and climate change, humanitarian response, and development. Students will learn methods (systems dynamics, social network analysis, agent-based simulation GIS) to engage with marginalized communities on addressing complex and uncertain problems using systems thinking, inter-disciplinary approaches, partnerships and policy.

C J 325X. Religion, Law, and Justice. (Cross-listed with RELIG 325X and POL S 325X). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.  A study of the role of religion in law and justice with a focus on the United States. Examines the history of religious freedom, key contemporary legal cases, and how religious-oriented justice movements engage ethics and the law.

C R P 598X. Comprehensive Exam Preparation. (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable. F.S.SS irr. Prereq: Advanced standing in MCRP program with required courses completed or simultaneously in progress. Preparation to complete the capstone requirement for the MCRP program, which is a comprehensive exam that will be administered as part of this course. Material based on content of required courses and electives as well as study and test-taking strategies. Ideally taken in the Fall semester of a student's second academic year immediately prior to graduation. Satisfactory-fail only.

CH E 290X. Introduction to Undergraduate Research/Independent Study. (3-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Introduction to independent study with emphasis on skills necessary to pursue further independent study of a topic of special interest to student and faculty. Topics may include introductions to laboratory safety, standard operating procedures, design of experiments, data analysis, computational methods, literature searches, and professional communications. Pre-enrollment contract between student and instructor required. Satisfactory-Fail.

CH E 412X. Core Concepts in Chemical Engineering. (3-0). Cr. 3. S. SS. Theories and Constructs of Community Change CHEM 325, MATH 267, PHYS 221. Survey of the engineering science fundamentals in chemical engineering. Topics include material balances, energy balances, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and reaction engineering.

CH E 499X. Applied Industrial Research. (9-0). Cr. 3. Repeatable. Prereq:  CH E 205, CH E 210, and Permission of the Instructor. Application of core chemical engineering concepts to solve industrially-sponsored process design problems in teams. Introduction to literature review and analysis, intellectual property, and project management.

CH E 580X. Introduction of Project Management for Thesis Research. (Cross-listed with I E 580X and M S E 580X). (1-0) Cr. 1. F.S. Tools and skills of Project Management (PM) adapted from industry to improve efficiency in thesis research. Project charter initiation for thesis, timeline and meeting scheduling tools, expectation management, and communication with advisors. Practice of the PM skills using student’s own thesis. Presentation of a project charter. Demonstration of knowledge of related PM skills and the ability of utilizing these skills for thesis research. Sharing thesis ideas and learning experiencein the Graduate for Advancing Professional Skills (GAPS) learning community. Satisfactory-fail grading only.

CHEM 549X. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. (Cross-listed with BBMB 549X). (3-0) Cr. 3. F. S. Prereq: any one of the following: CHEM 324, CHEM 325, BBMB 461, BBMB 561. Theoretical principles of NMR, practical aspects of experimental NMR, solution and solid state NMR, methodologies for molecule characterization, protein structure determination, NMR relaxation, and recent advances.

COMDV 502X. Theories and Constructs of Community Change. (3-0). Cr. 3. F. Examines the principles and practices of community change. Use of case studies to relate development approaches to conceptual models. Constructs defining community include community capitals, community field and interactionism, human ecology, social identity, community conflict, communitarianism, and central place theory.

COMDV 503X. Community Development Methods. (3-0). Cr. 3. S. Introduction to research methods relevant to community development. Topics include research design and methods of data collection. Conceptual frameworks are used to develop research questions and analyze data. Strategies for reporting research results as a means of community action are examined.

COMDV 504X. Creating Community Change. (3-0). Cr. 3. SS.  Examines the role of civil society in community planning efforts and a comparative approach to planning theories and approaches. Focuses on change within communities and the roles of government, planners, and citizens in reacting to or shaping change. Explores the relationship of community planning to community development within community responses to change.

COMDV 505X. Analysis of the Community Economy. (3-0). Cr. 3. F. Introduction to theories of community economic growth. Examines drivers of economic growth, community economic base, sources of growth or decline, roles of local government and institutions, analytical tools, and strategies for local economic development. Explores use of data in community economic development and local and regional development action.

COMDV 513X. Economic Development Strategies and Programs. (3-0). Cr. 3. S. Explores theories and methods of local economic development and addresses the development issues faced by communities in the 21st century. Students will understand and apply concepts from economic development planning, place competitiveness, basic economic analysis, business development (including minority business development), community-focused development, and local food systems development.

COMDV 530x. Community Development Practicum. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.  Prereqs: COMDV 502, COMDV 503, COMDV 504, COMDV 505. Practical community development experience. Structured work in range of tasks under close supervision of a professional community developer. Exploration of relationships between theory and practice, exposure to variety of professional roles in community development, and demonstration of the ability to design community development programming. Demonstrate applications of knowledge gained from previous coursework.

COM S 192X. Explorations in Computing Research I. (.5-.5). Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S. Explore research opportunities for undergraduate students in Computer Science; understanding the nature of research and development process; reviewing the literature; development of writing, presentation, and data reporting skills; rotation under different research labs; group work.

COM S 292X. Explorations in Computing Research II. Cr. 1. Repeatable. Prereq: COM S 192X, Sophomore classification, permission of instructor.  Development of concepts and skills to conduct research in computing including knowledge of development tools and practices. Supervised research project in a chosen area. Team work.

COM S 434X. Quantum Information and Complexity. (Dual-listed with COM S 534X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: COM S 331 or PHYS 422 or PHYS 522; MATH 207 or MATH 317. An exploration of quantum information and computation from a theoretical computer science perspective. Topics include quantum circuits, axioms of quantum mechanics, quantum entanglement, quantum teleportation, nonlocal games, quantum entropies, quantum information theory, quantum computational complexity, interactive proof systems, and quantum supremacy.

COM S 488X. Computer Networks. (Dual-listed with COM S 588X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: COM S 352 or CPR E 308. Fundamental concepts in the design and implementation of computer communication in both wired and wireless networks, their protocols, and applications. Topics include the layered network architecture in the Internet, applications, transport, network, and data link layers and their protocols, Socket API, software-defined networking, and network security. Lectures organized in a top-down approach to cover the layers of network design.

COM S 516X.  Artificial Intelligence in Software Engineering. (3-0). Cr. 3. Alt. S. Prereq: COM S 311, COM S 309. Application of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques used to solve problems in software engineering and the use of software engineering techniques to improve AI. AI techniques such as optimization/search, classification, natural language processing, and deep learning to address software engineering problems will be included.

COM S 534X. Quantum Information and Complexity. (Dual-listed with COM S 434X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: COM S 331 or PHYS 422 or PHYS 522; MATH 207 or MATH 317. An exploration of quantum information and computation from a theoretical computer science perspective. Topics include quantum circuits, axioms of quantum mechanics, quantum entanglement, quantum teleportation, nonlocal games, quantum entropies, quantum information theory, quantum computational complexity, interactive proof systems, and quantum supremacy.

COM S 579X. Natural Language Processing . (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: COM S 474/574 or Com S 573. Introduction to NLP and its connection with other branches of Artificial Intelligence, such as machine learning and knowledge representation. Text analysis including n-gram language models, stemming and lemmatization, part-of-speech (POS) tagging. Topic modeling, summarization, text classification, knowledge extraction, and text reasoning. Applications of deep learning in NLP including question answering, machine reading comprehension, word and sentence embedding. Research project required.

COM S 588X. Computer Networks. (Dual-listed with COM S 488X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: COM S 352 or CPR E 308. Fundamental concepts in the design and implementation of computer communication in both wired and wireless networks, their protocols, and applications. Topics include the layered network architecture in the Internet, applications, transport, network, and data link layers and their protocols, Socket API, software-defined networking, and network security. Lectures organized in a top-down approach to cover the layers of network design.

COM S 688A. Advanced Topics in Computer Networks: Foundations. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: COM S 586 or CPR E 530. Theoretical aspects of computer networks. Topics include cross-layer congestion control, routing, and scheduling optimization for wireless networks, distributed network optimization algorithms, and networking for big data.

COM S 688B. Advanced Topics in Computer Networks: Systems. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: COM S 586 or CPR E 530. Advanced topics in internet design and analysis. Topics can include Internet architecture, inter-domain routing, Internet topology, passive and active Internet measurements, and Internet data analysis.

COM S 688C. Advanced Topics in Computer Networks: Security/Privacy. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: COM S 586 or CPR E 530. Advanced topics in network security and privacy. Topics can include security and privacy issues in cloud data center networks, wireless networks, vehicular networks, sustainable sensor networks, and the Internet of Things (IoT) systems, dark web, The Onion Router (TOR), cybersecurity, criminal hackers, and virtual currency.

COMST 550BX. Special Topics in Communication Studies: Health Communication. (Dual-listd with COMST 450B). (3-0). Cr 3. F.S. Examines research, theories, and concepts relevant to health communication. Topics include studying the interpersonal, organizational, and mediated communication occurring in health care and public health settings, and understanding why effective communication contributes to positive health outcomes.

CON E 110X. Leadership and Professionalism in Construction and Design. Required. F.S. Prereq: Instructor permission. Orientation to the design and construction industry. Emphasis on teambuilding and professionalism, including teamwork, communication, career opportunities, leadership, and interacting with engineers in other disciplines. Satisfactory/Fail.

CPR E 161X. Programming Practice for Engineers. (1-0). Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ENGR 160 or equivalent. Applied introduction to computer programming for engineering students. Topics include variables and objects, control flow, iteration and looping, string processing, and file input/output. Modern software development practices, tooling, and testing. Individual programming assignments and projects.

CPR E 287X. Cyber-Physical System Fundamentals. (2-2) Cr. 3. Prereq: Engr 160 or equivalent. Fundamentals of cyber-physical systems, including introduction to digital systems design, embedded platforms and programming, sensing and actuation, and performance analysis. Introduction to data communication concepts, including systems-level view of signal processing and electronic circuits, networking standards and protocols. Laboratory exercises with embedded circuits, signals, and measurement applications.

CPR E 301X. ECSEL Leadership Studio. (Cross-listed with E E 301X). Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S. Introductory leadership course provides emerging student leaders with an understanding of effective leadership practices, social change strategies, and information on engagement opportunities on campus and in the community. Students will be expected to connect course content to their lives, critically analyze their experiences, and to become civically engaged in society.

CPR E 436X. Digital Forensics. (Cross-listed with CYB E 436X). (3-0). Cr. 3. S. Prereq: CPR E 331. Introduction to forensics techniques used to investigate and analyze compromises in computers, networks, devices, and media. Focus on gathering, analyzing, and reporting on the collected evidence. Emphasis is on hands-on homework which include incident detection, response actions, compromise investigation, data collection, and after action reports.

CPR E 437X. Introduction to Wireless Security . (Cross-listed with CYB E 437X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: CPR E 331 or CPR E 430. With communication and network services and applications increasingly leveraging wireless media, the importance of information and network security in the wireless domain continues to grow. The challenges of providing secure communication and network services are considerably more difficult in wireless environments than in traditional wired systems (e.g., the Internet), so the focus of the course will be purely wireless covering both networking issues and security aspects of modern wireless environments. Fundamentals of mobile LANs and WANs, ad hoc, sensor networks/internet of things and cloud, mobile IP/TCP, confidentiality, key establishment, authentication, broadcasting, RFIDs, and rogue attacks.

CPR E 580X. Graphics Processing and Architecture. (Cross-listed 440). (3-3). Cr. 4. S. Prereq: CPR E 381 or COM S 321. Introduction to hardware architectures for computer graphics and their programming models. System-level view, including framebuffers, video output devices, displays, 2D and 3D graphics acceleration, and device interfacing. Architectural design of GPUs, from 2D and 3D sprite engines to 3D rendering pipelines to unified shader architectures. Computing models for graphics processors. GPGPU and GPU computing.

CPR E 587X. Hardware Design for Machine Learning. (Dual-listed with CPR E 487). (3-0). F.  Prereq: CPR E 381 or COM S 321.  Introduction to hardware architectures for machine learning. Full system view – machine learning frameworks to hardware interface to hardware architecture. General purpose CPU extensions for machine learning. GPU extensions for machine learning. Spatial architectures for machine learning. Performance, energy, and accuracy trade-offs. Hardware design optimizations for machine learning, including quantization, data re-use, SIMD, and SIMT. Lab section will culminate with the design and evaluation of an application-specific machine learning accelerator.

CPS 364X. Cyber-Physical Systems Application. (Cross-listed with AER E 364X). (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: ENGR 160 or equivalent course; credit or enrollment in MATH 267; knowledge of Python. Fundamental principles of cyber-physical systems and their system-level applications at an introductory level; introduction to radio control systems and control of actuators; computer programming of physical systems; data processing and communication; control loops; X-by-wire control systems; simulation; testing of control loops.

CYB E 436X. Digital Forensics. (Cross-listed with CPR E 436X). (3-0). Cr. 3. S. Prereq: CPR E 331. Introduction to forensics techniques used to investigate and analyze compromises in computers, networks, devices, and media. Focus on gathering, analyzing, and reporting on the collected evidence. Emphasis is on hands-on homework which include incident detection, response actions, compromise investigation, data collection, and after action reports.

CYB E 437X. Introduction to Wireless Security. (Cross-listed with CPR E 437X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: CPR E 331 or CPR E 430. With communication and network services and applications increasingly leveraging wireless media, the importance of information and network security in the wireless domain continues to grow. The challenges of providing secure communication and network services are considerably more difficult in wireless environments than in traditional wired systems (e.g., the Internet), so the focus of the course will be purely wireless covering both networking issues and security aspects of modern wireless environments. Fundamentals of mobile LANs and WANs, ad hoc, sensor networks/internet of things and cloud, mobile IP/TCP, confidentiality, key establishment, authentication, broadcasting, RFIDs, and rogue attacks.

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DES 150X. Introduction to Innovation and Design. (3-0). Cr. 3. F.S. Introduction to the concept of human-centered design and its crucial role for innovation, including fundamental concepts that explain the creative process. Builds an understanding of the innovation journey, through design tools and techniques for ideation, data collection, and insights forecasting.

DIET 548X. Nutrition Assessment and Evaluation. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Introduction to a variety of nutrition assessment tools. Opportunity to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different tools and gain experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting nutrition data.

DIET 531X. Nutrition Therapy for Eating Disorders. Cr. 3. Repeatable. Prereq: Enrollment in MFCS-Dietetics and a course in medical nutrition therapy or consent of instructor. An online study of eating disorders management and nutrition care. Topics include eating disorders medical complications, clinical care guidelines, basic pharmacology, clinical nutrition education, nutrition care planning, psychology of eating disorders, team collaboration, and therapeutic modalities for nutrition counseling.

DS 390X. Special Topics in Data Science. V 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: DS 202. Lecture/seminar on special topics in Data Science.

DS 490HX. Independent Study: Honors. Cr 1-9. FS. Repeatable. Prereq: DS 301 or DS 303. Permission of Instructor.Students work on an independent project outside the regular classroom under the supervision of a faculty member and earn credit for the Honors program.  Satisfactory/Fail Only.

DS 490X. Independent Study. Cr. 1-9. FS. Repeatable. Prereq: DS 301 or DS 303. Permission of Instructor.  Students work on an independent project under supervision of a faculty member.  Satisfactory/Fail only.

DSN S 132X. Digital Design Literacy. (1-0). Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Admittance to Core Design Program. Introduction to cross-disciplinary concepts on digital literacy. Covers basic computer fundamentals, addresses file and image handling, illustrates the basic principles of documentation, demonstrates how to effectively present your work, and introduces the basic software necessary for design disciplines.

DSN S 304X. Global Challenges: Intro to UN Sustainable Development Goals. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — also known as the SDGs or the Global Goals —cover a wide range of sustainability issues; highlighting local, national and international priority areas to end poverty and hunger, improve health and education, make cities more sustainable and combat climate change. Students are empowered & challenged to become self-directed as they explore each issue individually and collectively from a personal, academic and professional perspective.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

DSN S 340X. Design Entrepreneurship. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Focus on the interconnection between entrepreneurial thinking and applied design practices of innovation. Explores several business management tools, models and frameworks, relating it to the development of design projects. Critical areas for successful growth, open innovation, and entrepreneurial mindset. Designer entrepreneurs are more attuned to the social and meaningful values of their creations, than economical growth for an industrial venture. Social impact, inclusive responsibility, future foresight and change mindset are the key motors of their dive into innovation and creative problem-solving. By developing an attitude towards risk-taking, initiative, uncertainty and creative leaps, the course is substantiated by strategy planning and leadership skill sets that allow students to turn their innovative ideas and conceptual solutions into products (or services or experiences), and to distribute them in a viable market and/or a business venture.

DSN S 345X. Design Justice. (3-0). Cr 3. S. Introduction to concepts of equity, inclusion, and social justice in relationship to the fields and practices of design. Students examine how art, design, and planning influence institutions capacity to support, educate, liberate, and or oppress those who engage with them.

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E E 301X. ECSEL Leadership Studio. (Cross-listed with CPR E 301X). Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S. Introductory leadership course provides emerging student leaders with an understanding of effective leadership practices, social change strategies, and information on engagement opportunities on campus and in the community. Students will be expected to connect course content to their lives, critically analyze their experiences, and to become civically engaged in society.

E E 403X. Introduction to Power Electronic Circuits. (3-0) Cr. 3. Irr. S. Prereq: E E 230. Focus on the analysis and design of the topologies, components, circuits and closed-loop control techniques for different types of power electronics circuits. Discussion of magnetic components, power devices, diodes and rectifier circuits, voltage references, linear/switching voltage regulators and charge pumps, and their related control techniques for closed-loop voltage regulation, and a brief introduction to power management integrated circuits.

E E 411X. Wave Propagation and Transmission Lines. Cr. 3. S. Pre-req: E E 311. Time varying Maxwell’s equations; wave equation in an unbounded generally lossy (multi-layered) media; uniform plane waves, dielectric constant, propagation, attenuation and phase constants; wave impedance; phase and group velocities; wave polarization; reflection and transmission coefficients (at oblique incidence) at boundaries (conducting and dielectric); Doppler effect; transmission lines; propagation, attenuation, phase constants; phase velocity; characteristic impedance; load impedance and its influence; reflection and transmission coefficients; cascaded transmission lines; steady-state voltage and current; standing waves; SWR; Smith chart; matching techniques including, quarter-wave matching, single and double stub matching.

E E 440X. Semiconductor Material and Device Characterization. (3-0). Cr 3. (Dual-listed EE 540X) S. Prereq: E E 332. Introduction to modern measurement techniques used to test semiconductor devices, such as resistors, capacitors, diodes, MOSFETs, bipolar transistors, and memory devices. Methods to evaluate the quality, reliability, and performance of semiconductor devices using the extracted parameters. Modes of device failure, reliability and failure analysis. Comparison of the different measurement techniques with their strengths and weaknesses. Review of semiconductor manufacturing instruments and metrology tools. Emphasis is on electrical measurement techniques.

ECON 410X. Experimental Economics. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: ECON 301. Introduction to experimental economics and major subject areas addressed by laboratory and field experiments. Topics include an introduction to the technique of using laboratory experimental methods to test economic theories, understanding economic behavior, and conducting field experiments. Additional topics will introduce students to human subjects review, experimental design, writing a literature review, and the study of a series of experiments: markets, individual decision-making, asset markets, behavioral game theory, and neuroeconomics.

E E 443X. Microfabrication Process Design and Simulation using Computer Aided Design. (Dual-listed with E E 543X). (3-0). Cr. 3. S. Prereq: E E 332. Commercially available design software will be used to perform simulation, analysis, and optimization of advanced integrated circuit fabrication processes. Fundamental principles of each step in the fabrication process of advanced integrated circuits, and techniques for creating and using computer models of each of these steps. Understand how abstract models of the fabrication process can be used to simulate the effects of scaling on the performance characteristics of MOS transistors and other advanced circuit technologies.

E E 490X. Independent Study.  Cr. V. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Independent study in environmental or water resources engineering. Pre-enrollment contract required.

E E 533X. Signal Integrity for High-Speed Design. (3-0). Cr. 3. S. Analysis and design methods for ensuring signal and power integrity in high-speed digital circuits. Topics discussed in this course will include: an overview of channel analysis and circuit fabrication, analysis of signal propagation on transmission lines in the time domain and the frequency domain, physics-based modeling of circuit components, power integrity, channel modeling, and measurements of high-speed digital circuits.

E E 540X. Semiconductor Material and Device Characterization. (3-0). Cr 3. (Dual-listed EE 440X) S. Prereq: E E 332. Introduction to modern measurement techniques used to test semiconductor devices, such as resistors, capacitors, diodes, MOSFETs, bipolar transistors, and memory devices. Methods to evaluate the quality, reliability, and performance of semiconductor devices using the extracted parameters. Modes of device failure, reliability and failure analysis. Comparison of the different measurement techniques with their strengths and weaknesses. Review of semiconductor manufacturing instruments and metrology tools. Emphasis is on electrical measurement techniques.

E E 543X. Microfabrication Process Design and Simulation using Computer Aided Design. (Dual-listed with E E 443X). (3-0). Cr. 3. S. Prereq: E E 332. Commercially available design software will be used to perform simulation, analysis, and optimization of advanced integrated circuit fabrication processes. Fundamental principles of each step in the fabrication process of advanced integrated circuits, and techniques for creating and using computer models of each of these steps. Understand how abstract models of the fabrication process can be used to simulate the effects of scaling on the performance characteristics of MOS transistors and other advanced circuit technologies.

E E 581X. Quantum Information Theory. (3-0). Cr. 3. F. Prereq: MATH 207 or 317 or equivalent. Overview of quantum information theory. Introduction to the basic principles of quantum mechanics; formulation of quantum channels; trace and fidelity distance measures; quantum entropy and its relation to classical entropy; information measures for quantum channels; quantum communication and quantum entanglement assisted classical communication.

E E 623X. High-Dimensional Probability and Linear Algebra for Machine Learning. (Cross-listed with MATH 623X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: MATH 510 or MATH 507; E E 523 or STAT 542. Key topics from non-asymptotic random matrix theory: Bounds on minimum and maximum singular values of many classes of high-dimensional random matrices, and on sums of a large number of random matrices. Chaining. Other linear algebra and probability concepts commonly used in Theoretical Machine Learning research. Discussion of recent papers in this area.

ECON 271X. Introduction to Data Analysis in Agri-Food Industry. Cr. 3. S. Prereq: ECON 101. Introduction to quantitative methods for economic decision making. Examples from agricultural and natural resource economics presented using spreadsheet software tools such as Microsoft Excel.

ECON 450X. Economic Growth. (3-0). Cr. 3. F. Prereq: ECON 301 or ECON 302. A theoretical and empirical examination of economic growth and income differences between countries. Focuses on both the historical experience of countries that are currently rich and the process of catch‐up, or stagnation, among poor countries. Topics include population growth, accumulation of physical and human capital, technological change, natural resources, income distribution, geography, government, and culture.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

ECON 511X. Research Seminar in Experimental Economics. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.  Prereq: ECON 510. Design, conduct, interpret, and report on economic experiments. Preparation of a potentially publishable experimental research paper. Topics vary according to student interest.

ECON 531X. Trends Impacting Agri-Food Businesses. Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Enrollment in The Ivy Executive MBA program within the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University. Explore trends impacting agricultural and food businesses. Video interviews with a range of entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts will expose students to a variety of ideas and opinions on the most important trends and issues impacting the future structure of agri-food markets and explore the implications for agri-food businesses. In addition, students will be challenged to develop their own ideas about how these trends will impact their business and career.

ECON 594X. Research Methods in Economics I. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Graduate status or permission of instructor. Introduction to methods used in empirical economic research. Formulation of well-posed economic questions, locating and evaluating relevant literature, and meaning of testable hypotheses.

EDADM 543X. Leadership and Evaluation for Equitable Outcomes. (3-0). Cr. 3. SS. Prereq: EDADM 541. Exploration and application of school and community-level action research and evaluation strategies to facilitate equitable school outcomes and inclusive learning environments. Develop future school administrators’ understanding of action research and evaluation tools to analyze state and locally produced learning data, initiate educational program planning, and assess program effectiveness.

EDUC 415X. The Social Networks of Teams. (1-0). Cr. 1. Focus on the application of social network perspectives to building and managing teams. Students will learn about social network analysis theory, associated methods of analysis, and review research on the science of team functioning. Students will develop professional skills in applying network perspectives to improve the structure, functioning, and management of project-based teams across disciplines. Satisfactory-Fail Only.

EDUC 521X. Introduction to the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics and Science. Cr. 3. SS. Prereq:  Admission into graduate program secondary mathematics or science education . Provides future secondary teachers with opportunities to explore learning theories and approaches for teaching mathematics and science, especially those related to constructivism and social constructivism. Opportunities to understand how students learn mathematics and science and how to assess secondary students’ understanding in these content areas. Includes 12-hours (2 full days) of classroom observation in a nearby middle or high school and may include other practical experiences in teaching math and science.

EDUC 583X. Inequality & Schooling in the U.S. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate status. General introduction to the disciplinary tools of social and cultural studies to examine historical and contemporary inequalities and attempts to disrupt them in U.S. schools. Required for all TLLP doctoral students.

EDUC 608X. Social Media and Education. (Cross-listed with HCI 608X). Cr. 3. Prereq: 12 graduate credits. Increase understanding of how social media is changing traditional concepts of identity, literacy, citizenship and more. Develop an online social presence through active social media participation.

EDUC 680X. Motivation in Educational Contexts. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Graduate Status.  Current conceptualizations and research regarding motivation in educational contexts from Pre-K through college. Understanding historical development of a body of research, including critical examination of inclusivity. Implications for education and practice.

EL PS 656X. Statistics for P-20 Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Admission to the Ed.D. in Education program. Quantitative research approaches and methods for applied research in P-20 education settings; research designs, data collection, and data analysis with a focus on action research.

ENGL 245X. Climate Change in Literature, Film, and Popular Culture. (3-0). Cr. 3. F. Narratives of climate change through Literature, Film, and Popular Culture; how narratives shape understanding, behavior, and culture. Literary texts contextualized with readings from other disciplines. How narratives explain climate change, and how we might reimagine narratives to create healthier and more resilient futures.

ENGL 255X. Social Media Literacy and Influences. (3-0). Cr. 3. F. Prereq: ENGL 250. Exploration of social media communication, practice, and influence. Emphasis on social media literacy through the study of computer-mediated communication.

ENGL 377X. Latina/o/x Life Stories: Memoirs and Oral History. (Cross-listed with US LS 377X and SPAN 377X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: US LS 211 or ENGL 250. Study and archive Latinx life stories through traditional coursework, digital humanities and community outreach with local schools. Analysis of the extensive realities of Latinx communities in Iowa through the study, writing, tutorial work, and production of memoirs and oral histories.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement. 

ENGR 375X. Introduction to Global Engineering. (Cross-listed with A B E 375X). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Junior classification in engineering, or instructor permission. Focus will be on preparing future engineers to be change-makers, peacemakers, social entrepreneurs, and facilitators of sustainable human development, and equip them with the tools, knowledge, global perspective, and entrepreneurial mindset required to solve the world’s most pressing issues. Understanding the role that engineers play in sustainable human development, global engineering, and international development. Faculty and guest speakers with first-hand experience and subject matter expertise will provide real-world insights and a practical framework for conducting small-scale engineering projects in low income countries through a combination of community development practices, appropriate technologies, and engineering project management.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

ENGR 396X. Summer Internship.  Required. SS. Repeatable. Prereq: Permission of Engineering Career Services. Professional work period of at least 10 weeks during the summer. Students must register for the course prior to commencing work. Satisfactory-Fail.

ENGR 397X. Engineering Condensed Internship. Required. SS. Repeatable. Prereq: Permission of Engineering Career Services. Professional work period of at least 10 weeks and/or less than 40 hours per week during the summer. Students must register for the course prior to commencing work. Satisfactory-Fail.

ENGR 398X. Cooperative Education. Required. SS. Repeatable. Prereq: Permission of Engineering Career Services. Professional work period during the fall or spring semester. One semester per academic or calendar year. Students must register for the course prior to commencing work.

ENSCI 375X. Marine Ecology and Ecosystems Dynamics. (Cross-listed with A ECL 375X and BIOL 375X). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: BIOL 211 and completion or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 212. Overview of the ecological processes, ecosystems, and biodiversity in marine environments. Ever-changing dynamics caused by environmental disturbances, internal forces, or by human impacts on species and ecosystems.

ENSCI 665X. Digital Soil Mapping. (Cross-listed with AGRON 665X). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. In depth readings and discussion of methods applied to produce soil maps using digital geospatial data and geographic information systems. Issues considered will include complications of scale, connecting statistically identified patterns with soil formation processes, and how to best deliver soil information to diverse audiences.

ENT 240X. Hemp: Potential and Constraints for a New Crop. (Cross-listed with AGRON 240X). (2-0). Cr. 2. History, biology, and agronomy of hemp as it is allowed to be grown in Iowa.

ENT 435X. Entomology Field Trip. (Cross-listed with A ECL 435X). (1-6) Cr. 2. Repeatable. Irr. S. Irr SS. Prereqs: BIOL 312 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor; ENT 370 or ENT 425 (or equivalent) recommended. Field trip to study insects of major terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Location and duration vary.

ENTSP 461X. Entrepreneurship and Accounting Information . (Cross-listed with ACCT 461X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: ACCT 284. Accounting information recording, dissemination, and use by entrepreneurs. Introduces pro forma financials, venture capital, private equity, and state and federal regulations for business creation and formation. Other topics include intrapreneurship, intellectual property, information privacy, cybersecurity, and internal controls, including managing the risk of embezzlement.

ENTSP 520X. Corporate Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Management . (Cross-listed with MGMT 520X). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Graduate classification. Management of venture creation and innovation at large and established organizations. New ideas, concepts, and techniques on how to stimulate and exploit innovative activities to make established firms not only more responsive and flexible, but also more proactive and opportunity-creating. Related approaches combine activities targeted at the individual, team, organization, industry, regional, national and global level. Introduction to how today's large and established corporations (1) identify, develop and exploit innovative opportunities, (2) manage product development processes, and (3) create, spin-in, spin-off and manage new innovative ventures. This case-based course introduces emerging, non-traditional, evidence-based approaches, such as agile product development, design-thinking, entrepreneurial leadership, entrepreneurial ecosystems, open innovation and blue-ocean strategies.

ENTSP 570X. Launching your Startup: Proof of Concept and Financial Viability. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: ENTSP 566. Designed to aid students who are actively pursuing a venture that has progressed beyond the ideation stage of development – and is possibly launched or launch-imminent. Addresses operational challenges in launching a new venture in its very formative stage. Attention is devoted to business formation, risk management, recordkeeping, go-to-market strategy. Examines how start-up and small/medium-size companies reach the marketplace and sustain their businesses, within highly-competitive industries. Recognition is given to the need of management to operate flexibly in these environments.

ENTSP 611X. Seminar in Entrepreneurship Topics. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F. Seminal readings that canvas the theoretical perspectives and historical roots of entrepreneurship research. A broad variety of core foundational theories, perspectives, and approaches discussed. Topics include the domain of entrepreneurship, foundations and theories of entrepreneurship, the role of opportunities and resources in the entrepreneurial process, the entrepreneur and new venture emergence, cultural and environmental influences on entrepreneurship, family business, corporate entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial orientation, social capital, entrepreneurial learning, and venture financing.

ENTSP 620AX. Special Topics: Strategic Management of Innovation. (3-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Graduate student enrolled in a PhD program. Provide students with a deeper content knowledge of innovation. Analysis of classic and recent readings in Strategic Management of Innovation. Topics include an introduction to the main theories of innovation, technology strategy, types and measurement of innovation, ambidexterity, the influence of strategic leadership on innovation, and innovation challenges in established firms. Multiple levels of analysis and consideration of how these topics emerge across different areas of management (micro and macro) and entrepreneurship research. Theory and empirical research embedded within the applied context of the strategic management innovation field. Emphasis on systematic and scientific approach to deepening our knowledge and understanding of topics.

ENTSP 620BX. Entrepreneur Well-Being. (3-0) Cr. 1. Irr. F. Prereq: Students must be enrolled in a PhD program at Iowa State University. Provides deeper content knowledge of entrepreneur well-being. Covers the broad goals of entrepreneur well-being research and examines differences between two critical types of well-being: hedonic and eudaimonic. Addresses why entrepreneurs can achieve and entrepreneur working environments can produce well-being outcomes distinct from those seen by non-entrepreneurs in more traditional waged work environments. Addresses the different coping behaviors used by entrepreneurs, as well as the complex relationship between well-being and venture performance. Approaches course topics from multiple levels of analysis and considers how these topics emerge across different areas of management (micro and macro) and entrepreneurship research. Emphasis on a systematic and scientific approach to deepening knowledge and understanding of topics.

ENTSP 620CX. Self-Regulation and Entrepreneurship. (3-0) Cr. 1. Irr. F. Prereq: Students must be enrolled in a PhD program at Iowa State University. Provide content knowledge regarding the importance of self-regulation to entrepreneurs. Explore existing research from a number of domains (primarily psychology and entrepreneurship) that has explored various aspects of self-regulation. Understand connections between various self-regulatory mechanisms and how those individual capabilities potentially relate to a host of entrepreneurial behaviors and outcomes. Examine course topics from multiple levels of analysis and consider how these topics emerge across different areas of management (micro and macro) and entrepreneurship research. Blend of theory and empirical research within the applied context of the management field. Emphasis on a systematic and scientific approach to deepening knowledge and understanding of topics.

ENTSP 620DX. Special Topics: Crafting Research Ideas. (Cross-listed with MGMT 620DX). (3-0) Cr. 1. S.Prereq: Graduate student enrolled in a PhD program. Role as a scholar is more than publishing research. The purpose of scholarship is to add to usable knowledge – which means knowledge that can be used to solve real-world problems. To publish an article, students need to convince other scholars of the quality of their research. To create usable knowledge, you need to solve a problem that managers face and communicate that solution to managers. Most managers do not read academic journals, so the publication of an article does not guarantee that anyone who needs the knowledge will find it. Introduction an ideal form of scholarship that Andy Van de Ven calls “engaged scholarship.” This form of scholarship requires the rigorous theory and methods but adds the additional component of connecting research to practitioners throughout the research process.

ENTSP 620EX. Special Topics: Effective Academic Writing. (Cross-listed with MGMT 620EX). (3-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Graduate student enrolled in a PhD program. Provide skills and training necessary to navigate the professional landscape of the management and entrepreneurship fields. Discussion of effective academic writing, focusing on the discipline of management (but certainly applicable beyond this field). Blend of theory, research, and practice focused on understanding one's role as a scholar, the implications of scholarly work, and successful advancement through career stages.

ENTSP 620FX.  Special Topics: Professional Development in Management and Entrepreneurship Research.  (Cross-listed with MGMT 620FX). (3-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F. Prereq: Graduate student enrolled in a PhD program at ISU.  Provides skills and training necessary to navigate the professional landscape of the management/entrepreneurship fields. Includes topics such as research collaborations and networking, the peer review process, ethics, scholarly writing, presenting scholarly work, developing a research identity, understanding the research process, receiving and utilizing feedback, and navigating career milestones. Blend of theory, research, and practice focused on understanding one's role as a scholar, the implications of scholarly work, and successful advancement through career stages.

ENTSP 620GX. Special Topics: Bayesian Analysis in Management and Entrepreneurship Research. (Cross-listed with MGMT 620GX). (3-0) Cr. 1. Provides a deeper understanding of research methodology. Introduces the fundamental concepts of Bayesian statistics as an advanced methodology to empirically investigate entrepreneurship and management phenomena. Analytical topics include Bayes theorem, prior specification, likelihood functions, Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulations, analysis diagnostics, and posterior distributions. Application topics include Bayesian point estimates, intervals, predictions and hypothesis tests. Contrasts Bayesian approaches with frequentist paradigms such as statistical null-hypothesis significance tests. Designed to complement knowledge of MGMT 609 Organizational Research Methods. Focus on exercises and discussions regarding how to collect, analyze and interpret empirical data to develop and advance micro and macro-level theories in management and entrepreneurship.

ENTSP 620KX. Special Topics: How to Manage the Revise and Resubmit Process. (Cross-listed with MGMT 620KX). (3-0) Cr. 1. Prereq: Graduate student enrolled in a PhD program. Provide skills and training necessary to navigate the professional landscape of the management and entrepreneurship fields. Explore how to successfully manage the R&R (revise and resubmit process) at scholarly journals. Discussion of the purpose and stages of the peer review process. Blend of theory, research, and practice focused on understanding one's role as a scholar, the review process and implications of reviewing, and successful advancement through career stages.

ENTSP 620MX. Special Topics: Ethics and Values in Management and Entrepreneurship. (Cross-listed with MGMT 620MX).  (3-0) Cr. 1. S. Irr.  Prereq: Graduate student enrolled in a PhD program. Provides content knowledge of business ethics, especially the variety of behavioral ethics. Offers an exposure to business ethics literature, experiments with blending different methodology with substantive content and develops interesting research questions related to business ethics & values. Evaluate course topics from multiple levels of analysis and consider how these topics emerge across different areas of management (micro and macro) and entrepreneurship research. Blend of theory and empirical research within the applied context of the management field. Emphasis on a systematic and scientific approach to deepening knowledge and understanding of topics.

ENV E 427X. Environmental Engineering Systems. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: MATH 265, MATH 266, C E 326, C E 372. Integrated systems and modeling-based evaluation of natural and engineered environments including water, soil, and air. Exploration of public health outcomes and risk assessment in environmental engineering. Analysis of socio-environmental systems.

ENV E 429X. Air Pollution and Control. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Math 265, C E 326. Coverage of air pollution topics such as stationary and mobile sources, National Ambient Air Quality Standards, regional and global air pollution concerns (acid rain, ozone depletion, greenhouse gases), indoor air pollution, air pollution meteorology, air pollutant dispersion, and air pollution control equipment.

ENV E 430X. Solid and Hazardous Waste Management. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: C E 326 and credit or enrollment in C E 426. Evaluation, characterization, assessment, planning and design of solid and hazardous waste management systems, regulatory requirements, material characterization and collection, minimization and recycling, energy and materials recovery, composting, off-gas treatment, incineration, stabilization, and landfill design. Design of treatment and disposal systems for solid and hazardous wastes, including physical, chemical, and biological treatment, solidification, incineration, secure landfill design, and final disposal site closure plus restoration.

ENV E 490X. Independent Study. Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: Permission of Instructor. Independent study in environmental or water resources engineering. Pre-enrollment contract required. Maximum of 3 credits may be counted towards Engineering Topics Electives.

ENV S 336X.  Climate Change Policy. (Cross-listed with POL S 336X). (3-0). Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Three credits in POL S, or ECON 101, or Sophomore classification. Policy-centered approach to climate-change solutions. Investigation, analysis, and evaluation of policy responses to the prospect and occurrence of climate change. Politics of climate-related technological, regulatory, and societal changes. Interaction of social movements, institutions, and economic interests in shaping national and global responses to climate change.

EVENT 343X. Virtual and Hybrid Events.  (3-0) Cr 3. F.S. Prereqs: EVENT 171; EVENT Major or Minor only. Application of event management leadership, communication, strategies, and production to analyze and execute virtual and hybrid events.

EVENT 383X. Sports Event Management. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereqs: AESHM 111 and EVENT 171. Overview of managing sports and recreation facilities and events. Focus on history, conception and design, budgeting, risk management, sponsorship, promotions, logistics, operations, and evaluation.

EVENT 486X. Advanced Event Production. (0-6) Cr. 3. F. Repeatable. Prereq: EVENT 371, EVENT 485. Permission by instructor. Advanced application event management. Provide leadership and direction for production of an event including vendor and stakeholder relations, budget management, publicity, advertising, choreography, staging, lighting, and food. Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward graduation.

EVENT 577X. Advanced Social Media Marketing in Event Management. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate level standing. Project-based course that includes analyzing relevant literature in social media and developing, implementing, and assessing an integrated social media marketing strategy in the event planning business marketing plan. Perspective on digital/social/mobile marketing to appreciate its true value to consumers, to managers, and to other corporate stakeholders.

EVENT 590X. Special Topics. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Graduate level standing; permission of instructor. Topics in event management.

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FFP 590X. Family Financial Planning Seminar. (3-0) Cr. 3. S.SS. Repeatable. Through a seminar format comprised of readings, guest lectures, collaborative case studies, peer interaction, and practical application, students will explore the rapidly growing and changing opportunities of sustainable, responsible, and impact investments.

FIN 334X. Introduction to Financial Technologies and Cryptocurrencies. (3-0). Cr. 3. Prereqs: FIN 301. Introduction to the emerging role of financial technologies and cryptocurrencies in the financial services industry and the impact these technologies are having in areas such as payment systems, financial regulation, crowdfunding, robotic investments, and cyber security. Explore the history and origins of crypto coins, markets for trading cryptocurrencies, and role of digital money as a medium of exchange and financial asset, including valuation, risk, and correlation with other investments.

FIN 410X.  Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis. 3-0). Cr. 3. Prereqs: FIN 310. Advanced study of corporate financial planning and cash flow management. Major topics include strategic planning and budgeting, analysis of business performance, forecasting and modeling, and financial reporting.

FIN 426X. Quantitative Investment Analysis. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereqs: FIN 320; STAT 326. Introduction to the use of advanced statistical and machine learning techniques in the practice of portfolio construction. Topics include regularization and tree-based investment techniques, characteristic-based and trend-following investing, and multivariate GARCH analysis. Provides essential analytics training needed for investment management.

FIN 492X. Case Studies in Strategic Finanical Decision-Making. (1-0) Cr.1. F. Prereq: FIN 310 and FIN 320. Case based study of situations where companies need to strategically use equity financing. Focus on equity financing decisions at the different phases of a company's lifecycle, from raising private equity, to going public, to making significant acquisitions. Will also consider issues such as investor activism, governance, regulatory and valuation impact. Multiple guest speakers who are actively engaged in private equity and investment banking.

FIN 526X. Advanced Quantitative Investment Analysis. (3-0). Prereq:  FIN 520 or Permission of Instructor. Study of the use of advanced statistical and machine learning techniques in the practice of portfolio construction. Topics include regularization and tree-based investment techniques, characteristic-based and trend-following investing, and multivariate GARCH analysis. Provides essential analytics training needed for quantitative investment management.

FIN 605X. Advanced Regression Analysis for Business PhD Students. (3-0). Cr. 3. Alt. F. Prereq: Enrollment in the PhD program. Understand how to apply regression analysis, with applications in business research. Focus on applying the theory to analyze data that suffer from problems which make classical Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression inappropriate. Emphasis on analyzing market and firm level data to test hypotheses in business research. Required analysis of business data that are characterized by violations of the ideal conditions behind OLS, including data with autocorrelated or heteroskedastic errors, multicollinearity, endogeneity, qualitative (dummy) variables, seemingly unrelated regressions, and panel data.

FIN 610X. Corporate Finance. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Enrollment in the PhD program. Empirical aspects of corporate finance research as well as the underlying theory. Topics include agency theory, corporate governance, raising capital, capital structure theory and evidence, dividend theory and signaling models, financial distress, and corporate control.

FIN 615X. Empirical Corporate Finance Research. (3-0). Cr. 3. Prereq: Enrollment in the PhD program. Focus on understanding major paradigms in the corporate finance literature, and applying the methodologies used in empirical corporate finance research. Students will be exposed to the most impactful papers in empirical corporate finance, with a focus on recent publications in the top finance journals. Students will also master the various econometric techniques that are used to analyze corporate finance data. Topics include capital structure decisions, investment policy, liquidity management, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and innovation.

FIN 625X.  Empirical Asset Pricing Research. 3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Enrollment in the Finance Specialization for Ph.D. in Business and Technology.
Focus on understanding the major paradigms in the asset pricing literature, and applying the methodologies used in empirical asset pricing research. Students will be exposed to the most impactful papers published over the years, as well as more recent work. Students will also master various currently used econometric techniques for analyzing financial data. Topics include tests of market efficiency and return predictability that reveal the numerous asset pricing anomalies, behavioral finance, how information is diffused into asset prices, limits of arbitrage, and market microstructure issues.

FIN 650X. Seminar in Empirical Finance. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Enrollment in the PhD program. Issues in empirical financial economics including Identification of causal effects, evolution of research streams, development of new research questions, critical usage of archival data and replication of published results.

FIN 660X. Research Practicum I. (1-0). Cr. 1. SS. Prereq: Enrollment in the PhD program. Preparation of a research manuscript to be submitted to a peer-reviewed academic journal. Students will work with a faculty mentor on a research project. Satisfactory-Fail.

FIN 661X. Research Practicum II. (1-0) Cr. 1. SS. Prereq: Enrollment in the PhD program. Preparation of a second research manuscript to be submitted to a peer-reviewed academic journal. Although students work under the supervision of a faculty mentor, the students will take independent responsibility for the research project. Satisfactory-Fail.

FRNCH 107X. Intensive Beginning French. (4-0). Cr 4. An accelerated introduction to reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking in French, within the context of Francophone cultures around the world. This course is the equivalent of FRNCH 101 and 102.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

FRNCH 395X. Study Abroad. Cr. 1-10. Repeatable. Prereq: Two years university-level French supervised instruction in language and culture of France. Formal class instruction at level appropriate to the student's training, augmented by practical living experience.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

FS HN 267X. Clinical Perspectives on Human Nutrition and Health. (1-0). Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Three college credits in biology. Through case scenarios presented by practicing physicians and other health care professionals of various specializations, students will gain appreciation for the actual clinical impact of nutrition on health and disease. Through interactions with clinicians, students will learn about the current and future status of health care.

FS HN 273X. Science and Practice of Brewing. (Cross-listed with M E 273X). (1.5-4.5) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: CHEM 167 or CHEM 177 and PHYS 221 or PHYS 231 or BIOL 211 or BIOL 212; or permission by the instructor; 21 years of age for all students. Introduction to brewing science and technology. Understanding the role of malts, hops, water, and yeast in production of ale and lager beers. Unit operations in brewing. Health, safety, and environmental sustainability in alcohol production and consumption. Weekly laboratory in practical aspects of beer production.

FS HN 301X. Nutrigenomics: From Basic Science to Translational Impact . (2-0) Cr. 1. F.S. 8 week course. Introduction to the concepts of nutrigenomics and how it affects us as producers and consumers of food, as well as the implications for human diseases, including inherited diseases, metabolic disease, cancer, neurodevelopment and neurodegenerative diseases. The potential impact of personalized nutrition on health maintenance and chronic disease prevention, the potential of personalized medicine and full genome sequencing, and the ethical implications of this knowledge. Students will be expected to explore a sub-topic within the context of this course and provide a 2-minute oral presentation.

FS HN 376X. Science and Practice of Cheesemaking. (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: FS HN 101 or permission of instructor; aged 21 or older by September 15. Science and Practice of Cheesemaking is designed to provide students with applied knowledge about milk chemistry and microbiology, sanitation, and cheesemaking. Small teams will engage in various aspects of research and development, including brainstorming, basic market research, food processing, sensory evaluation, and marketing pitches for a new cheese with beer or wine. The course culminates with an invitational culinary event, designed and executed by the students.

FS HN 392X. Food and Nutrition Services Management. (3-0). Cr. 3.  S. Prereq: HSP M 380; HSP M 380L.  Functions and responsibilities related to the management of foodservice systems and nutrition services, including planning, marketing, human resource management, and cost accounting.

FS HN 419X. Foodborne Hazards. (Cross-listed with MICRO 419X and TOX 419X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: MICRO 201 or MICRO 302, a course in biochemistry. Pathogenesis of human microbiological foodborne infections and intoxications, principles of toxicology, major classes of toxicants in the food supply, governmental regulation of foodborne hazards.

FS HN 445X. Strategies for Personal Food Waste Reduction . (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Junior standing or permission of instructor. In-depth analysis and discussion of economic, environmental, social, and ethical implications of food waste. Overview of personal food waste reduction strategies, food recycling/recovery, and responsible waste disposal methods. Discussion and application of advocacy tactics for the promotion of food waste reduction in local communities.

FS HN 653X. Food and Agricultural Traceability . (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereqs: Enrollment in The Ivy Executive MBA program within the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University . Current issues and concepts of food and agricultural product traceability in the U.S., from production to consumption. Food types, microbial agents of concern, adulterants, disease investigations, risk analysis, risk mitigation, prevention and regulatory policy and advocacy. Travel to Washington, D.C.