Apr 18, 2024

2013-2014 Graduate Catalog

2013-2014 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Mathematics
	MATH 5340 - Graph Theory I (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 4347/MATH 5347 or consent of instructor. Topics include special classes of graphs, distance in graphs, graphical parameters, connectivity, Eulerian graphs, hamiltonian graphs, networks, and extremal graph theory. Theory and proof techniques will be emphasized. (fall) 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5347 - Introduction to Graph Theory (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to the math graduate program or permission. Topics include graph theory and applications, trees, planar graphs, graphical invariants, and networks. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5357 - Introduction to Topology (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 2800. Beginning Spring 2013, the prerequisite will be: Admission to the math graduate program or permission. Open and closed sets, continuous functions, metric spaces, connectedness/ continuous functions, metric spaces, connectedness/compactness, the real line, and the fundamental group. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5410 - Modern Algebra I (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 4127 or MATH 5127 . Monoids, group theory, ring theory, modules over a principal ideal domain. (fall, spring, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5417 - Teaching of Secondary Mathematics (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education. Introduction to methods and materials appropriate to the teaching of secondary school mathematics. Topics include mathematics problem solving, integration of computing technology into mathematics instruction, systematic study of the foundations of secondary mathematics, and a survey of ideas and techniques associated with planning, delivering, and evaluating instruction in mathematics. Must be taken the fall semester prior to Residency II (student teaching). (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5420 - Modern Algebra II (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 5410 or permission of instructor Field theory, Galois theory, algebra over a field, ring theory. (spring, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5450 - Graph Theory II (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 5340. Advanced topics in graph theory will be presented. This course is designed to bring students to the forefront of current research in the field. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5510 - Complex Analysis I (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 4217 or MATH 5217 . Complex numbers, continuity and derivatives of functions, power series, Laurent series, transcendental functions, line and contour integrals, Cauchy integral formula, Maximum Principle, applications. (fall, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5520 - Complex Analysis II (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 5510 . Residues and integration, harmonic functions, conformal mapping and applications, Laplace transform, Riemann surfaces. (spring, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5610 - Applied Mathematics I (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 3200. Beginning Spring 2013, the prerequisite will be: Admission to the math graduate program or permission. Topics in ordinary differential equations, stability, special functions, boundary value problems, and calculus of variations. (fall, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5620 - Applied Mathematics II (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 2120 or permission of instructor. Beginning Spring 2013, the prerequisite will be: Admission to the math graduate program or permission. Partial differential equations, Fourier series and integrals, numerical techniques. (spring, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5710 - Statistical Methods I (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 2110 and 2010, Elementary Statistics preferred. Beginning Spring 2013, the prerequisite will be: Admission to the math graduate program or permission. Population and samples, probability distributions, estimation and testing, regression and correlation analysis, and analysis of designed experiment. (fall, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5720 - Statistical Methods II (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 5710 or permission of instructor. Analysis of variance and regression on dummy variables, response surface methodology, statistical process control and acceptance sampling, reliability theory, and distribution free methods. (spring, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5750 - Survival Analysis (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: MATH 2050 or equivalent and permission of the advisor or the instructor. Topics include concepts of time-to-event data, the hazard and survival functions, censoring mechanisms, non-parametric, semi-parametric, and parametric estimations and inferences, and comparison of survival curves View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5810 - Operations Research I (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 2110 and 2010. Beginning Spring 2013, the prerequisite will be: Admission to the math graduate program or permission. Linear programming, duality theory and sensitivity analysis, special types of linear programs, and integer programming. (fall, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5820 - Operations Research II (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 5810 , 2110, 2010, MATH 5047 , and MATH 5057 . Beginning Spring 2013, the prerequisite will be: MATH 5810 or permission. Nonlinear programming, network theory, reliability theory, decision theory, probabilistic topics. (spring, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5830 - Analytics and Predictive Modeling (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 1910 amd 1920. Beginning Spring 2013, the prerequisite will be: Admission to the math graduate program or permission. This is a course in predictive modeling, machine learning, and basic informatics with applications to business analytics and biomedical data mining. Emphasis is on algorithms implementing precision-recall analysis, the receiver operating characteristic, logistic regression, neural networks, the quantification of uncertainty, and systems modeling. Emphasis is on the mathematics necessary for the use and interpretation of important algorithms used in data mining, analytics, and machine learning. All mathematics beyond basic calculus is developed within the course and no previous computer skills are required. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5850 - Numerical Analysis I (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 1120, 2250, and CSCI 1250. Beginning Spring 2013, the prerequisite will be: Admission to the math graduate program or permission. Methods of numerical computation and error control, interpolation, numerical integration and differentiation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5860 - Numerical Analysis II (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 5850 or permission of instructor. Solution of systems of linear and nonlinear equations, inversion of matrices, calculation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, methods of fitting and smoothing data, and a selection of advanced topics. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5900 - Independent Study (1-6 credits) For individual study of mathematical topics in fields of interest under the supervision of instructors. (every semester) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5957 - Special Topics in Mathematics (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Mathematics 2010 and 2110. Beginning Spring 2013, the prerequisite will be: Admission to the math graduate program or permission. Selected topics of current interest in mathematics. Offered upon sufficient demand for specified subject matter. May be repeated twice for different topics. Consultation with the instructor is recommended before enrollment. (variable) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5960 - Thesis (1-3 credits) An investigation of a problem in mathematics that will lead to a thesis based upon the findings of the research. (every semester) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Medical Education
	MDED 5010 - Biometry and Biomedical Computing I (3 credits) Prerequisites: College Algebra. This course is a combination of lectures and computer laboratory sessions covering statistical data analysis implemented on microcomputers. Topics discussed include descriptive and inferential statistical methods for independent and dependent samples, one- and two-factor analysis of variance multiple comparison procedures, nonparametric analysis, binomial data analysis, and categorical data analysis. Computer applications are integrated into the course. Two hours per week of lecture and two hours per week of computer laboratory. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MDED 5020 - Biometry and Biomedical Computing II (3 credits) Prerequisites: Biometry and Biomedical Computing I or permission of the instructor. This course is a combination of lectures and computer laboratory sessions presenting a variety of advanced statistical topics, as well as research applications of the computer. Topics cover the statistical analysis of completely random, randomized complete bloc, Latin square, split-plot, and repeated measures experimental designs. Regression analysis includes the simpler linear, polynomial, and multiple regression and nonlinear regression. Computer use in physiological simulation, analogue/digital data conversion and computer communication processes is discussed. Two hours per week of lecture and two hours per week of computer laboratory. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MDED 6010 - Biometry and Biomedical Computing I (3 credits) Prerequisites: College Algebra. This course is a combination of lectures and computer laboratory sessions covering statistical data analysis implemented on microcomputers. Topics discussed include descriptive and inferential statistical methods for independent and dependent samples, one- and two-factor analysis of variance multiple comparison procedures, nonparametric analysis, binomial data analysis, and categorical data analysis. Computer applications are integrated into the course. Two hours per week of lecture and two hours per week of computer laboratory. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MDED 6020 - Biometry and Biomedical Computing II (3 credits) Prerequisites: Biometry and Biomedical Computing I or permission of the instructor. This course is a combination of lectures and computer laboratory sessions presenting a variety of advanced statistical topics, as well as research applications of the computer. Topics cover the statistical analysis of completely random, randomized complete bloc, Latin square, split-plot, and repeated measures experimental designs. Regression analysis includes the simpler linear, polynomial, and multiple regression and nonlinear regression. Computer use in physiological simulation, analogue/digital data conversion and computer communication processes is discussed. Two hours per week of lecture and two hours per week of computer laboratory. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Microbiology
	MICR 5000 - Medical Microbiology (6 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. This course is required of all students seeking a graduate degree in biomedical sciences with emphasis in microbiology. A survey of microbial forms including bacteria and viruses, bacterial physiology, genetics, immunity, and clinical parasitology. Lectures, laboratories, conferences. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 5200 - Microbiology Seminar (2 credits) Presentation by students and faculty of a review of a particular topic of interest. Students must be prepared to participate in discussion. This course can be taken for credit repeatedly. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 5350 - Molecular Immunology (3 credits) Prerequisites: Biomedical Science I-IV or permission of the instructor. This graduate course will provide a comprehensive overview of the molecular basis of the immune system. Topics covered will include the structure, function, and genetic regulation of proteins involved in immune recognition, cytokines and their receptors, and mechanisms of cellular activation. Although previous coursework in immunology is recommended, students without such experience may be enrolled with permission of instructor. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 5362 - Molecular Virology (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOM 5010 /BIOM 6010 , BIOM 5020 /BIOM 6020 and MICR 5000 /MICR 6000 or permission of the instructor. Offered in alternating spring semesters; meets 6 hours/week for ½ semester. A lecture and discussion course taught largely from the primary literature. This course covers molecular biologic aspects of the viral lifecycle as well as virus-host interactions, viral evolution, viral transmission and pathogenesis. Experimental approaches used to study these aspects of virology are particularly stressed. (5362 - spring; 6362 - Spring, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 5500 - Special Topics in Microbiology (2 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Lecture course on areas of special interest to microbiologists; e.g., RNA viruses, comparative immunity, special groups of bacteria, etc. This course can be taken repeatedly for credit with different topics. Two lectures per week. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 5900 - Special Problems in Microbiology (1-5 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Research projects of limited scope to allow the student to develop certain skills or establish a specific interest in a research area. Conference and laboratory. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 5960 - Microbiology Thesis Research (1-3 credits) Supervised research toward thesis. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 6000 - Medical Microbiology (6 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. This course is required of all students seeking a graduate degree in biomedical sciences with emphasis in microbiology. A survey of microbial forms including bacteria and viruses, bacterial physiology, genetics, immunity, and clinical parasitology. Lectures, laboratories, conferences. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 6200 - Advanced Microbiology Seminar (2 credits) Presentations of selected topics of interest by advanced students and faculty. Required student preparation for participation in discussion. This course may be repeated for credit. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 6300 - Immunology (2 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. An introduction to immune phenomena including recognition, production of antibody, cellular basis of antibody production, delayed hypersensitivity, and allergic phenomena. Two credits lecture. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 6350 - Molecular Immunology (3 credits) Prerequisites: Biomedical Science I-IV or permission of the instructor. This graduate course will provide a comprehensive overview of the molecular basis of the immune system. Topics covered will include the structure, function, and genetic regulation of proteins involved in immune recognition, cytokines and their receptors, and mechanisms of cellular activation. Although previous coursework in immunology is recommended, students without such experience may be enrolled with permission of instructor. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 6362 - Molecular Virology (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOM 5010 /BIOM 6010 , BIOM 5020 /BIOM 6020 and MICR 5000 /MICR 6000 or permission of the instructor. Offered in alternating spring semesters; meets 6 hours/week for ½ semester. A lecture and discussion course taught largely from the primary literature. This course covers molecular biologic aspects of the viral lifecycle as well as virus-host interactions, viral evolution, viral transmission and pathogenesis. Experimental approaches used to study these aspects of virology are particularly stressed. (5362 - spring; 6362 - Spring, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 6500 - Special Topics in Microbiology (2 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Lecture course on areas of special interest to microbiologists; e.g., RNA viruses, comparative immunity, special groups of bacteria, etc. This course can be taken repeatedly for credit with different topics. Two lectures per week. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 6800 - Microbial Pathogenesis (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOM 5010 /BIOM 6010 , BIOM 5020 /BIOM 6020 , and MICR 5000 /MICR 6000 or permission of the instructor. The objective of this course is to expose students to the current understanding of microbial pathogenesis in humans. Topics will focus on how pathogens modify, disrupt, and utilize cellular functions for their own purposes. The significance of these interactions in terms of both pathogenesis and host cell biology will be discussed. The format will consist of a combination of lectures, critical readings of the primary literature, and student presentations. Heavy emphasis will be placed on student participation. (alternating spring semesters). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 6900 - Special Problems in Microbiology (1-5 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Research projects of limited scope to allow the student to develop certain skills or establish a specific interest in a research area. Conference and laboratory. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 7960 - Microbiology Dissertation Research (1-12 credits) Supervised research toward thesis. Generally up to 12 credits; exceptionally up to 18 credits. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 7990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for three credits of Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by the student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to receive credit for such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U). (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICRO 5462 - Bacterial Genetics (3 credits) This course will examine bacterial genetics focusing on molecular mechanisms. Experimental approaches used to dissect complex biological phenomena will be particularly emphasized. The course is designed to be useful for those who study bacterial systems as well as those who use bacterial systems as tools for investigating eukaryotic systems. This half-semester course is designed to complement the Molecular Virology course given the second half of the semester and will focus on prokaryotic systems. The classes will be split between presented material and discussion of papers from the primary literature. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICRO 6462 - Bacterial Genetics (3 credits) This course will examine bacterial genetics focusing on molecular mechanisms. Experimental approaches used to dissect complex biological phenomena will be particularly emphasized. The course is designed to be useful for those who study bacterial systems as well as those who use bacterial systems as tools for investigating eukaryotic systems. This half-semester course is designed to complement the Molecular Virology course given the second half of the semester and will focus on prokaryotic systems. The classes will be split between presented material and discussion of papers from the primary literature. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Music
	MUSC 5020 - History and Philosophy of Music Education (3 credits) The foundations of music education in the United States will be examined within a historical and philosophical context. Biannually. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5030 - Basic Concepts in Music Education (3 credits) Major theories of music teaching and learning and current developments in the theoretical aspects of music education will be presented and explored. Biannually. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5040 - Techniques of Research in Music Education (3 credits) Techniques of research design in music education will be presented along with source materials and methodology for research in music education. The student will begin work on the design of the thesis project. Biannually. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5110 - Theory Practicum (3 credits) Prerequisites: successful passing of graduate entrance exam in theory. This course presents a study of the application of acquired skills in music analysis for the music educator. Biannually. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5120 - Theory Pedagogy I (3 credits) Diatonic and chromatic practice and extended harmonic/melodic procedures will be reviewed through the study of appropriate music literature. Biannually. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5210 - Seminar in the History of Instrumental Music (3 credits) Prerequisites: successful passing of music history entrance exam. This course presents a study and discussion of topics of the history of instrumental music. Specific topics to be covered will be announced prior to registration. Biannually. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5220 - Seminar in the History of Vocal Music (3 credits) Prerequisites: successful passing of music history entrance exam. This course presents a study and discussion of topics in the history of vocal music (vocal solo music, choral music, opera). Specific topics to be covered will be announced prior to registration. Biannually. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5230 - Seminar in the History of Keyboard Music (3 credits) Prerequisites: successful passing of music history entrance exam. This course presents a study and discussion of topics in the history of keyboard music. Specific topics to be covered will be announced prior to registration. Biannually. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5310 - Advanced Methods and Materials of Choral Art (3 credits) This course is designed for choral directors and will focus on techniques and repertory appropriate for school choral programs. Biannually. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5330 - Advanced Choral Conducting (3 credits) This course is designed to enhance the technique of the choral conductor. Accompanied and a cappella music of all historical periods will be studied. Biannually. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5340 - Seminar in Instrumental Music Education (3 credits) This course is designed for band directors and will deal with topics related to instrumental music programs in the schools. Biannually. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5350 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting (3 credits) This course is designed for band and orchestra directors and will include such topics as rehearsal techniques; critical listening; and the acoustical properties of instruments, rehearsal rooms, and concert environments. Biannually. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5500 - Graduate Applied Music (1 credit) Private instruction and performance in the student’s major instrument or voice. Primary emphasis will be on performance. May be repeated for credit. Every semester. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5510 - Secondary Applied Music (1 credit) Private instruction in an instrument or voice for individual enrichment and the enhancement of teaching proficiency. Special attention will be devoted to pedagogical concerns and materials for teaching. May be repeated for credit. Every semester. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5520 - Graduate Ensemble (1 credit) Participation in a university ensemble, including: Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Choir, Chorale, Opera Workshop, Jazz Ensemble. May be repeated for credit. (Note: only one credit may be counted toward the fulfillment of the 30-credit graduation minimum). fall, spring. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5617 - Teaching Beginning Piano (3 credits) Prerequisites: Level II standing in piano or permission of instructor. Examination of methods and materials used in beginning-level piano instruction of adults and children. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5627 - Teaching Intermediate Piano (3 credits) Prerequisites: Level II standing in piano or permission of instructor. Examination, guided instruction, and performance of literature used in intermediate-level piano instruction. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5637 - Piano Pedagogy Practicum (1 credits) Prerequisites: Level II standing in piano or permission of instructor. Supervised teaching experience with the beginning piano student. Students will plan, implement, and evaluate instruction. Meets one clock hour per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5810 - Suzuki Philosophy (2 credits) Identifies and outlines the basis of the Suzuki method of teaching music. Biannually. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5820 - Advanced Suzuki Pedagogy (2 credits) Focuses on the pedagogical techniques of the Suzuki method of teaching music. May be repeated for credit. fall, spring. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5837 - Administration of Suzuki Programs (2 credits) Administration of the entire Suzuki program including recruitment, curriculum, and public relations. Biannually. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5840 - Teaching Practicum I (1 credit) Teaching Practicum I should be taken concurrently with either Suzuki Pedagogy or Suzuki Philosophy as a practical experience of these courses. May be repeated for credit. fall, spring. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5850 - Teaching Practicum II (1 credit) Prerequisites: MUSC 5840 or permission of the instructor. Teaching Practicum II should be taken concurrently with either Suzuki Pedagogy or Suzuki Philosophy as a practical experience of these courses. May be repeated for credit. fall, spring. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5860 - Introduction to Suzuki in the School (2 credits) Outlines the relationships between the Suzuki method of teaching music and traditional school music programs. The student learns to integrate the Suzuki method into the school music classes. Biannually. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5957 - Special Topics in Music (1-6 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5960 - Thesis (1-3 credits) The thesis will demonstrate research into some aspect of music education. Every semester. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MUSC 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Neurobiology
	NEUR 5001 - Neurobiology (2-16 credits) Personalized one-on-one topics oriented toward what the student needs and wants relative to their program or their projects. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NEUR 5002 - Neurobiology (2-16 credits) Personalized one-on-one topics oriented toward what the student needs and wants relative to their program or their projects. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
New Media Studio
	NMST 5000 - Foundations in New Media Studio (3 credits) This class brings students from very diverse backgrounds together to create a broad base-level understanding of current digital and art topics, tools, trends, and techniques. Students experiment in different areas of the digital art disciplines as well as share experiences and skills across boundaries. Faculty from across Art & Design and Digital Media programs participate to provide a variety of viewpoints. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NMST 5019 - Supervised Teaching (1 credit) Required for graduate assistants or tuition scholars with teaching assignments. Students will meet on a regular basis with a faculty member acting as a teaching mentor. It is offered on a P/F basis and is not counted as degree credit. Repeatable. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NMST 5029 - Supervised Research (1 credit) Required for graduate assistants or tuition scholars with research assignments. Students will meet on a regular basis with a faculty member acting as a research mentor. It is offered on a P/F basis and is not counted as degree credit. Repeatable View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NMST 5039 - Supervised Administration (1 credit) Required for graduate assistants or tuition scholars with administrative assignments. Students will meet on a regular basis with a faculty or staff member acting as an administrative mentor. It is offered on a P/F basis and is not counted as degree credit. Repeatable. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NMST 5100 - Graduate Seminar (1 credit) This class provides the graduate community in digital art the opportunity to discuss and present topics in new media. Instructor- and student-led discussions will explore diverse and emerging trends through interactions with different faculty with both art and digital backgrounds. This course is repeatable and is required to be completed three times for graduation. Notes: Repeatable up tothe required 3 credits. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NMST 5950 - New Media Studio Capstone (3 credits) Prerequisites: Must be taken in the student’s final semester. Admission by permit from advisor only. This course is the culminating experience for the MA New Media Studio. Each student develops and completes a final project with a public presentation of the work. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Nursing
	NRSE 5000 - Conceptual Systems for Advanced Nursing Practice (2 credits) The philosophical dimensions of the processes of ways of knowing and conceptualization which are linked to research and practice are introduced. Analysis and evaluation of nursing and related concepts, theories, and models are correlated with theory development, research, and practice. (fall) Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5001 - Nursing Research for Evidence-based Practice (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program or permission of instructor. This course provides DNP students with an understanding of the methodology of research in nursing, evaluation of research design and the critical appraisal of the results of research. Application to clinical problems is central to the course. (spring) Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5002 - Policy and Ethics in Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits) An overview of ethics and health care policy in the United States and the implications for nurses, nursing, and health care delivery. Ethical decision-making process is applied. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5004 - Seminar in Professional Roles (1 credit) Issues and concepts inherent in various advanced practice roles are explored, analyzed, and evaluated. Discussion will focus on issues generated by role conflict and ambiguities in practice. Topics which promote the development of negotiation, entrepreneurial, contract development, and financial management skills will also be addressed in relation to the practice roles of care-giving, collaborating, consulting, teaching, investigating, advocacy, and leadership. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5009 - Health Assessment Throughout the Life Span (3 credits) Corequisites: NRSE 5010 . Advanced health assessment focuses on the assessment of the total health status of individual and family clients throughout the life span. Emphasis is placed on the decision-making processes to differentiate normal from abnormal health status. Content includes predictable pathological findings and the mechanisms underlying them. (fall) Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5010 - Health Assessment Throughout the Life Span Practicum (3 credits) Corequisites: NRSE 5009 . This practicum provides the student with opportunities to conduct advanced health assessment focusing on the assessment of the total health status of individual and family clients throughout the life span. Emphasis is placed on the decision-making processes which differentiate normal from abnormal health status. The practicum includes extensive laboratory practice and clinical placements. (fall) Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5011 - Health Promotion, Diagnosis, and Clinical Management of Young and Middle Aged Adults (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5009 , NRSE 5000 , and, NRSE 5010 ; This course focuses on advanced nursing care of young and middle age adults through primary and secondary prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common clinical problems using evidence in primary care settings. (spring) Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5012 - Health Promotion, Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Young and Middle Aged Adults Practicum (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5000 , NRSE 5009 , and NRSE 5010 ; This course is designed to provide opportunities to apply theoretical and/or scientific knowledge to health promotion, diagnosis and management of common clinical problems in young and middle aged adults in underserved, rural, and urban populations. (spring) Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5013 - Health Promotion, Diagnosis, and Clinical Management of Older Adults (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5009 , NRSE 5010 , NRSE 5016 , and NRSE 5018 . This course provides the nurse practitioner student with knowledge of health promotion, diagnosis and management of acute/chronic illness of older adults as well as the recognition and management of common geriatric syndromes in primary care. (summer) Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5014 - Health Promotion, Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Older Adults Practicum (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5009 , NRSE 5010 , NRSE 5011 , NRSE 5012 , NRSE 5016 , NRSE 5018 . Corequisites: NRSE 5013 . This course is designed to provide opportunities to deliver advanced nursing care to older adults, including the underserved, in rural and urban settings emphasizing clinical prevention and the treatment of acute/chronic illness. (summer) Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5016 - Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to graduate study or permission of instructor. The focus is on alterations in biological processes which affect the body’s dynamic equilibrium and a conceptual approach that is designed to integrate knowledge from the basic and clinical sciences. Alterations at the cellular and organ level are presented. These alterations include metabolic, infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic processes. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5018 - Advanced Clinical Pharmacology (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to graduate study or permission of instructor. An advanced pharmacology and therapeutics course specifically designed for the student in a nurse practitioner program. The course provides an intense exploration of pharmacological agents used to treat common recurrent health problems of clients across the life span. Indications, contraindications, and interactions of pharmacological agents most utilized in primary health care settings will be presented. The professional role of the nurse practitioner in relation to prescriptive authority will be examined. (fall) Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5019 - Supervised Experience in Teaching (1 credit, repeatable) This is a required course for graduate assistants or tuition scholars with teaching assignments. This course is designed to provide graduate assistants with supervision and training opportunities that serve to integrate their graduate assistantship assignment and graduate program or professional goals and activities. It is offered on a P/F basis and is not counted as degree credit. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5020 - Case Management Practicum (3 credits) This course focuses on the implementation of the case management role. The student will have the opportunity to practice case management with selected clients in a variety of settings appropriate to the student’s area of study. The student will gain experience in evaluating different philosophies and methods of case management implementation. Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): ALNU 5021. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5021 - Life Span Assessment and Clinical Management: Women’s Health (2 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5000 , NRSE 5009 and NRSE 5010 . This course focuses on the current and evolving role of the professional in case management in the managed care environment. Dimensions of the case management role will be examined through online discussion and oral and written presentation. Students will have the opportunity to explore the process of case management from a variety of theoretical perspectives, understand the practical aspects of case management as well as the emerging trends in health care delivery. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5022 - Life Span Assessment and Clinical Management: Women’s Health Practicum (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5000 and NRSE 5010 . The focus of this practicum is delivery of advanced nursing care to women. Various clinical settings with underserved, rural, and urban populations will be employed for clinical practice. The role of an advanced nurse generalist in case management is undertaken by the student, in collaboration with nursing faculty and clinical preceptors. The student will provide care, coordinate services, and collaborate with others as appropriate. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5023 - Health Promotion Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Children and Adolescents (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5000 , NRSE 5009 , and NRSE 5010 . Corequisites: NRSE 5016 and NRSE 5018 . This course focuses on the delivery of advanced practice nursing care to children and adolescents in rural, urban, and underserved populations. Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): NRSE 5016 and 5018. (spring) Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5024 - Health Promotion, Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Children and Adolescents Practicum (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5000 , NRSE 5009 , and NRSE 5010 ; Corequisites: NRSE 5023 This practicum is designed to provide the student with opportunities to deliver advanced nursing care to children and adolescents in families and communities. Various primary care settings, including rural and urban, and underserved populations will be employed for clinical practice. The role of an advanced practice nurse is undertaken by the student in collaboration with nursing faculty and clinical preceptors. (spring) Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes

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MATH 5340 - Graph Theory I

MATH 5347 - Introduction to Graph Theory

MATH 5357 - Introduction to Topology

MATH 5410 - Modern Algebra I

MATH 5417 - Teaching of Secondary Mathematics

MATH 5420 - Modern Algebra II

MATH 5450 - Graph Theory II

MATH 5510 - Complex Analysis I

MATH 5520 - Complex Analysis II

MATH 5610 - Applied Mathematics I

MATH 5620 - Applied Mathematics II

MATH 5710 - Statistical Methods I

MATH 5720 - Statistical Methods II

MATH 5750 - Survival Analysis

MATH 5810 - Operations Research I

MATH 5820 - Operations Research II

MATH 5830 - Analytics and Predictive Modeling

MATH 5850 - Numerical Analysis I

MATH 5860 - Numerical Analysis II

MATH 5900 - Independent Study

MATH 5957 - Special Topics in Mathematics

MATH 5960 - Thesis

MATH 5990 - Readings and Research

MDED 5010 - Biometry and Biomedical Computing I

MDED 5020 - Biometry and Biomedical Computing II

MDED 6010 - Biometry and Biomedical Computing I

MDED 6020 - Biometry and Biomedical Computing II

MICR 5000 - Medical Microbiology

MICR 5200 - Microbiology Seminar

MICR 5350 - Molecular Immunology

MICR 5362 - Molecular Virology

MICR 5500 - Special Topics in Microbiology

MICR 5900 - Special Problems in Microbiology

MICR 5960 - Microbiology Thesis Research

MICR 5990 - Readings and Research

MICR 6000 - Medical Microbiology

MICR 6200 - Advanced Microbiology Seminar

MICR 6300 - Immunology

MICR 6350 - Molecular Immunology

MICR 6362 - Molecular Virology

MICR 6500 - Special Topics in Microbiology

MICR 6800 - Microbial Pathogenesis

MICR 6900 - Special Problems in Microbiology

MICR 7960 - Microbiology Dissertation Research

MICR 7990 - Readings and Research

MICRO 5462 - Bacterial Genetics

MICRO 6462 - Bacterial Genetics

MUSC 5020 - History and Philosophy of Music Education

MUSC 5030 - Basic Concepts in Music Education

MUSC 5040 - Techniques of Research in Music Education

MUSC 5110 - Theory Practicum

MUSC 5120 - Theory Pedagogy I

MUSC 5210 - Seminar in the History of Instrumental Music

MUSC 5220 - Seminar in the History of Vocal Music

MUSC 5230 - Seminar in the History of Keyboard Music

MUSC 5310 - Advanced Methods and Materials of Choral Art

MUSC 5330 - Advanced Choral Conducting

MUSC 5340 - Seminar in Instrumental Music Education

MUSC 5350 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting

MUSC 5500 - Graduate Applied Music

MUSC 5510 - Secondary Applied Music

MUSC 5520 - Graduate Ensemble

MUSC 5617 - Teaching Beginning Piano

MUSC 5627 - Teaching Intermediate Piano

MUSC 5637 - Piano Pedagogy Practicum

MUSC 5810 - Suzuki Philosophy

MUSC 5820 - Advanced Suzuki Pedagogy

MUSC 5837 - Administration of Suzuki Programs

MUSC 5840 - Teaching Practicum I

MUSC 5850 - Teaching Practicum II

MUSC 5860 - Introduction to Suzuki in the School

MUSC 5957 - Special Topics in Music

MUSC 5960 - Thesis

MUSC 5990 - Readings and Research

NEUR 5001 - Neurobiology

NEUR 5002 - Neurobiology

NMST 5000 - Foundations in New Media Studio

NMST 5019 - Supervised Teaching

NMST 5029 - Supervised Research