2014-2015 Graduate Course Catalog 
    
    May 12, 2024  
2014-2015 Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


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Mechanical Engineering

  
  • MEE 895 - Advanced Topics in Mechanics of Deformable Bodies

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Selected topics in theories of elasticity, plasticity, and rheology, such as finite strain theory, elastic and plastic waves, anisotropic bodies, special mathematical techniques.
    PREREQ: MAE 721 
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • MEE 990 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • MEE 996 - Special Projects

    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable

Middle Eastern Studies

  
  • MES 626 - Beyond the Veil: Gender Politics in Islam

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: REL 626 
    Double Numbered with: MES 465
    Politics of gender, religious identities, and resistance in the Islamic world. Gender scripts in Qur’anic scripture and Shariah laws. Contemporary realities of Muslim women living in different parts of the world. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • MES 644 - Israel and Palestine: Historical Approaches

    3 credit(s)
    Crosslisted with: HST 644 
    A thorough historical grounding for understanding contemporary Israel and Palestine in terms of changing social, economic, cultural and political contexts.
  
  • MES 668 - Middle East in Anthropological Perspective

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: ANT 668 , PAI 668 
    Double Numbered with: MES 468
    Anthropology of the social, cultural, geographical, and political realities of the Middle East. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • MES 682 - Social Theory and Middle East Politics

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: PSC 682 
    Orientalist, Marxian, Weberian, and postmodern viewpoints about such issues as colonialism, Islamism, nationalism, secularism, authoritarianism, modernity, and patriarchy in the Middle East.
  
  • MES 684 - International Relations of the Middle East

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: PAI 684 , PSC 684 
    Analysis of some of the central issues of contemporary regional and international politics of the Middle East.
  
  • MES 690 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit(s)
    Repeatable
  
  • MES 707 - Culture in World Affairs

    3 credit(s)
    Crosslisted with: ANT 707 , PAI 707 
    A systematic survey of the ways in which local, organizational, and transnational issues in world affairs are affected by culture.

Manufacturing Engineering

  
  • MFE 534 - Statistical Quality Control

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Controlling product quality through the control of the manufacturing process and acceptance sampling. Industrial project required.
    PREREQ: MFE 326
  
  • MFE 535 - Introduction to Manufacturing Systems

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Numerical control (NC), computer assisted NC programming, NC programming using CAD/CAM system, robot programming, manufacturing automation protocol (MAP), manufacturing cells, flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), and computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) systems. Laboratory assignments.
    PREREQ: MAT 296
  
  • MFE 557 - Management Decisions in Manufacturing

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    General management issues regarding the primary importance of manufacturing technology, economic decision making, organization theory, and the management of manufacturing technology.
  
  • MFE 595 - Multidisciplinary Analysis and Design

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Interdisciplinary subjects related to engineering, information technology, networking, AI and HTTP://WWW-based tools. The objective is to use different MAD tools in the product realization process.
    PREREQ: MEE 571 
  
  • MFE 633 - Enterprise Systems

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: IST 633 
    Technical overview of Enterprise Systems and their impact on organizations. The concepts, fundamentals, issues and technologies in planning, implementing and operating an Enterprise System. Current trends, issues, technologies and extensions. Laboratory exercises
    PREREQ: CSE 581  OR IST 659 
  
  • MFE 634 - Productivity and Quality Engineering

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Measuring, evaluating and improving productivity in conjunction with total quality methods. Multidimensional measures of performance. Quality function deployment, concurrent engineering, loss function; system, parameter and tolerance design using statistically designed experiments. Statistical quality control overview.
    PREREQ: ECS 526 
  
  • MFE 635 - Manufacturing Systems

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Survey of different types of manufacturing systems and design methodologies. Topics include transfer line, flow shops, job shops, manufacturing cells, flexible manufacturing systems, and computer integrated manufacturing systems. Integration of manufacturing components and emerging trends.
    PREREQ: ECS 526 
  
  • MFE 636 - Materials and Processing in Manufacturing

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Properties of metals, polymers, ceramics; mechanics and mechanisms of deformation processing, manufacturing processes. Laboratory demonstrations.
  
  • MFE 639 - CAD/CAM Systems

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Advanced topics in Computer Aided Design and Solid Modeling, Computer-integrated Manufacturing, Concurrent Engineering, Process Planning, Manufacturing Control, Measurement and Analysis.
  
  • MFE 654 - Production System Design and Control

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to design, planning, execution, and control of production systems using mathematical, computational, and other modern techniques. Forecasting, inventory control, lean manufacturing, materials requirement planning, enterprise resource planning, and supply chain planning.
    PREREQ: ECS 526 
  
  • MFE 676 - Computer Control of Machines and Processes

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Application of microcomputers, programmable controllers, numerical controls, analog-digital conversion, robotics, software development, laboratory experiments.
  
  • MFE 692 - Design for Manufacturing

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Major design project which would include initial design definition, analysis/CAD, manufacturability studies, design modification, manufacturing layout and data bases.
    PREREQ: MFE 636 
  
  • MFE 735 - Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing Systems

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Artificial Intelligence as a tool for modeling, planning, and controlling manufacturing systems. Knowledge representation, inference methods, expert systems, blackboard framework, neural networks, and their application in manufacturing systems. Issues involved in building intelligent manufacturing systems.
    PREREQ: MFE 635 
  
  • MFE 850 - Advanced Topics in Manufacturing

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Selected topics in conventional and non-conventional manufacturing processes, flexible manufacturing cell, automated manufacturing, production planning, quality control.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • MFE 997 - Master’s Thesis

    0-9 credit(s)
    Repeatable

Marriage and Family Therapy

  
  • MFT 567 - Sexual Issues for the Helping Professional

    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual dysfunction, sex and disability, and nontraditional sexual relationships. Introduction to educational and therapeutic intervention.
  
  • MFT 600 - Selected Topics

    1-3 credit(s) Every semester
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • MFT 603 - Introduction to Trauma Studies

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: HTW 603 
    This course is an overview of trauma studies and examines trauma typology, prevention, and intervention and is taught through an ecosystemic lens.
  
  • MFT 625 - Family Systems and Therapy

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Theory and techniques. Therapeutic approaches such as structural, strategic, intergenerational, and experiential family therapy. Not for Marriage and Family Therapy majors.
  
  • MFT 641 - Divorce Mediation

    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Crosslisted with: SWK 641 
    Basic theory and skills of divorce mediation. Includes introduction to conflict resolution theory, divorce law, financial planning, custody issues, and marital and family dynamics related to divorce.
  
  • MFT 642 - Therapy with LGBTQ Couples and Families

    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    LGBTQ relationship issues and sexual and gender identity development and clinical work with LGBTQ clients. Heterosexual/cisgender privilege, coming out, internalized opression, cultural identities, formation of families and parenting, and gender transition.
  
  • MFT 643 - Family Therapy with Complex Trauma

    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Explores the effects of trauma on child development and family functioning, and introduce the use of family therapy for the treatment of complex trauma. Learn to develop treatment intervention strategies in a systemic framework.
  
  • MFT 644 - Family Therapy with LGBTQ Youth

    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Overview of family therapy with LGBTQ youth, taught through a social justice lens. The course examines how specific LGBTQ issues affect families and other social systems.
  
  • MFT 645 - Queering Theory, History and Clinical Practice

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Overview of LGBTQ studies, including traditional understandings of sexuality and gender, historical and contemporary trajectories of LGBTQ people and application to clinical work with LGBTQ clients.
  
  • MFT 661 - Introduction to Family Therapy Practice

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduces basic therapeutic skills of family therapy practice.
  
  • MFT 662 - Systems Dynamics in a Group Setting

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Cognitive and affective awareness of group process through didactic and experiential instruction. Group techniques for the treatment of family issues. For students in Marriage and Family Therapy Program.
    PREREQ: MFT 661 
  
  • MFT 663 - Applied Research in Social Work

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: SWK 662 
    Design and execution of research in human service settings. Proposal development, creation of quantitative and qualitative instruments, coding of data, computer-based data analysis, and production of research reports.
  
  • MFT 671 - Introduction to Family Systems

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Family as a system. Family functioning and the impact of developmental stage, sociocultural context, and family of origin.
  
  • MFT 672 - Couple Therapy: Theory and Techniques

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The couple relationship and ways to facilitate it. Psychodynamic, behavioral, and systems approaches. Non-marital, marital, and divorcing couples. For students in Marriage and Family Therapy program.
    PREREQ: MFT 661 , MFT 671 
  
  • MFT 673 - Child Development Theory and Family Therapy Interventions

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Child development, relationship development, and family therapy theory and techniques. The dynamic interplay among family systems, gender, child development, and other contextual variables.
  
  • MFT 681 - Marriage and Family Therapy Ethics and Issues

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Ethical, legal, and professional issues in marriage and family therapy. For students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.
  
  • MFT 682 - Marriage and Family Therapy Theory and Techniques

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Theory and practice of the major family therapies.
    PREREQ: MFT 671 
  
  • MFT 683 - Assessment in Marriage and Family Therapy

    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Individual, couple, and family assessment utilizing a family systems perspective.
  
  • MFT 684 - Family Therapy Perspectives on Cultural Diversity

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    How six basic dimensions of diversity (race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion) interface with the dynamics of oppression to structure reality in general, and more specifically the process of therapy.
  
  • MFT 686 - Play Therapy with Children and Families

    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Examines the assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment of children and families through play therapy. Working with children and families in crisis including loss, abuse, and illness, is a particular focus.
  
  • MFT 687 - Spirituality in Therapy

    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Explores spirituality in the context of therapy with individuals and families. Explores relationship between client and therapist by acknowledging spirituality as a possible dimension of personhood while considering language, worldview, power, relationship and individual/systemic issues.
  
  • MFT 688 - Family Therapy Across the Life Cycle

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Integrative family therapy course exploring the content and process of family therapy in a way that values the similarities and differences inherent in individual and family therapy across the developmental life cycle.
  
  • MFT 724 - Psychopathology

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: SWK 724 
    Stressful processes of living, focusing on individual attitudinal and behavioral responses that may be maladaptive. Traditional mental health theories and classifications, and relevant perspectives from sociology, social psychology, and biology.
  
  • MFT 750 - Introduction to Marriage & Family Therapy Practicum

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to clinical practice in the Goldberg Couple and Family Therapy Center
  
  • MFT 760 - Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy I

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    First course of four required courses in supervised clinical practice in Couple and Family Therapy for students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.
    PREREQ: MFT 750 
    Repeatable
  
  • MFT 761 - Practicum in Marriage & Family Therapy II

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Second course of four required courses in supervised clinical practice in Couple and Family Therapy for students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.
    PREREQ: MFT 760 
  
  • MFT 762 - Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy III

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Third course of four required courses in supervised clinical practice in Couple and Family Therapy for students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.
    PREREQ: MFT 761 
  
  • MFT 763 - Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy IV

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Elective course in supervised clinical practice in Couple and Family Therapy for student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program who have not completed the required 500 hours.
    PREREQ: MFT 762 
  
  • MFT 764 - Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy V

    1-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Elective course in supervised clinical practice in Couple and Family Therapy for student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program who have not completed the required 500 hours.
    PREREQ: MFT 763 
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • MFT 771 - Family Systems Approach to Addictions and Eating Disorders: Theory and Therapy

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Family-systems approach to the assessment and treatment of addictions, alcoholism, eating disorders, and obesity.
  
  • MFT 772 - Divorce and Remarriage: Family Theory and Therapy

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Family-systems approach to separation, divorce, remarriage, and stepfamily formation. Review of research and family intervention strategies.
  
  • MFT 773 - Family Violence: Theory and Therapy

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Systemic approach to assessment and treatment of family violence. Child, spousal, and parental abuse.
  
  • MFT 774 - Parenting and Family Enrichment: Programs and Research

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Theory and research on parenting and family enrichment. Overview of intervention programs
  
  • MFT 776 - Dysfunctional Families: Theory and Therapy

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Family-systems approach to treatment of multiproblem, chronically distressed, and rigid families.
  
  • MFT 777 - Family Perspectives on Gender Roles and Socialization: Theory & Therapy

    3 credit(s)
    Gender and its implications for socialization, family functioning, and family therapy.
  
  • MFT 778 - Loss Across the Life Cycle: Family Theory and Therapy

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Systemic approach to theory and treatment of normative and non-normative losses across the family life cycle.
  
  • MFT 779 - Sexual Identity and Family Therapy

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Systemic approach to sexual identity and family therapy theory and clinical applications.
  
  • MFT 781 - Alcohol and Other Drugs in Social Work Practice

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: SWK 781 
    Introduces theory and practice strategies appropriate to understand and address alcohol and other drug problems among clients in various human services settings. Prerequisite does not apply to MFT students.
  
  • MFT 860 - Advanced Family Therapy Practicum

    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Advanced supervised clinical experience for Marriage and Family Therapy doctoral students. A minimum of four credits required
    Repeatable
  
  • MFT 861 - Supervision in Marriage and Family Therapy

    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Theory and techniques of supervision in marriage and family therapy. Required course for AAMFT Supervisor designation.
  
  • MFT 862 - Advanced Family Therapy with Children and Adolescents

    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Assessment, diagnosis, and family treatment of child-hood and adolescent dysfunction. Interaction between child and family system.
  
  • MFT 863 - Advanced Couple Therapy

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Family systems approach to the assessment and treatment of couple dynamics, including sexuality.
  
  • MFT 864 - Family Systems and Family Health

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Relationship between family process and family health, effect of chronic illness on the family system, and overview of family wellness paradigm.
  
  • MFT 865 - Advanced Family Therapy Theory

    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Critique of family therapy theories. Theory development.
  
  • MFT 870 - Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy Supervision

    1 credit(s) Irregularly
    Supervision of Marriage and Family Therapy therapists-in-training. Partial fulfillment of AAMFT requirements for approved supervisor status.
    PREREQ: MFT 681 
    Repeatable
  
  • MFT 875 - Cultural Diversity: Family Theory and Therapy

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Influence of racial, ethnic, and religious heritage on family structure and therapeutic intervention.
  
  • MFT 882 - Assessment and Research Methods in Marriage and Family Therapy

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Overview of family assessment techniques. Issues and procedures in family therapy process and outcome research.
  
  • MFT 885 - Qualitative Research Methods in Family Therapy

    3 credit(s)
    A qualitative inquiry in the social sciences. Students will learn to apply qualitative research methodology to understand human phenomena and life.
    PREREQ: CFS 631 
  
  • MFT 960 - Internship in Marriage and Family Therapy

    0 credit(s) Every semester
    Supervised internship in Marriage and Family Therapy. Nine to 12-month family therapy internship with AAMFT approved supervision.
    Repeatable
  
  • MFT 997 - Master’s Thesis or Project

    0-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable
  
  • MFT 999 - Dissertation

    1-12 credit(s) Every semester

Music History and Literature

  
  • MHL 500 - Selected Topics

    1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Selected aspect of music history or literature. Content and method of instruction may vary for each workshop.
    Repeatable
  
  • MHL 525 - Survey of Keyboard Literature: 1650 to 1850

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Historical survey of literature now performed on the piano, focusing on significant repertoire from 1650 to 1850 through performance, listening, and research.
  
  • MHL 526 - Survey of Keyboard Literature: 1850 to Present

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Historical survey of literature now performed on the piano, focusing on significant repertoire from ca. 1850 to the present through performance, listening, and research.
  
  • MHL 535 - Orchestral Repertoire: 1600-1800

    2 credit(s)
    A comprehensive study of orchestral repertoire from 1600-1800. J. S. Bach to early Beethoven. Score analysis, composer biographies, cultural context and critical listening.
  
  • MHL 545 - Aspects of Repertoire Preparation

    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    For instrumentalists, singers, pianists. Aspects of repertoire preparation; repertoire planning, score preparation, stylistic performance practice, harmonic listening, working in an ensemble, and stage presence. Learning theory and current performance psychology techniques.
  
  • MHL 546 - Vocal Literature

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    For pianists and singers. Historical survey of art song repertoire through performance, listening, and research.
    PREREQ: MHL 545 
  
  • MHL 547 - Vocal Literature II

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    For singers/pianists. Continuation of MHL 546 ; students will use musical/literary research methods to prepare/perform song literature from the Western classical music canon.
    PREREQ: MHL 546 
  
  • MHL 548 - Instrumental Literature

    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    For pianists and instrumentalists. Historical survey of major chamber music repertoire through performance, listening, and research.
    PREREQ: MHL 545 
  
  • MHL 557 - Survey of Choral Literature I

    2 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    A survey of predominantly western sacred choral literature from the Renaissance to present, focusing on masses, requiems, motets and anthems.
    PREREQ: MHL 267
  
  • MHL 558 - Survey of Choral Literature II

    2 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    A survey of predominantly western sacred choral literature from the Renaissance to present, focusing on oratorios, passions, cantatas, other large sacred works, choral symphonies, vocal chamber music, world music, and spirituals.
    PREREQ: MHL 266
  
  • MHL 560 - The Concert Experience

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Repeatable
  
  • MHL 566 - Topics in Music Literature and Analysis

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: MTC 566 
    Intensive focus on a composer, genre or stylistic development, to be chosen by the instructor. Emphasis on analytical understanding, aesthetic issues and interdisciplinary context.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 12 credits maximum
  
  • MHL 567 - Choral Literature

    2 credit(s) Irregularly
    An overview of the major choral forms (e.g. motet, madrigal, oratorio), leading composers of choral music, and style periods from 1500 to the present. Emphasis on score study and listening.
    PREREQ: MHL 266
  
  • MHL 568 - Choral Literature for Elementary and Secondary Choirs

    2-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Examination of choral repertoire for elementary and secondary school settings. Strategies for teachers to discriminate between examples of quality choral literature through musical analysis and the examination of suitable historical contexts and musical cultures.
  
  • MHL 578 - Charles Ives: an American Original

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    A presentation designed to acquaint the student with the musical and personal characteristics that produced the unique phenomenon in American music that is Charles Ives. In-depth study of his musical and literary work.
  
  • MHL 590 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Preparation of a project paper under guidance of a member of the appropriate faculty, who introduces student to tools of research. Presented for reading and grading to a group of three faculty, one of whom is the advisor.
    Repeatable
  
  • MHL 664 - History of American Popular Music

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MHL 364
    Consideration of popular music in its changing cultural contexts. Social, psychological and political issues raised by successive genres. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • MHL 666 - History of Jazz

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Chrono- logical survey of the roots of jazz through the present. Open to all graduate students.
  
  • MHL 671 - Weekly Student Convocation Graduate

    0 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
  
  • MHL 672 - Weekly Student Convocation Graduate

    0 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
  
  • MHL 771 - Weekly Student Convocation Graduate

    0 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
  
  • MHL 772 - Weekly Student Convocation Graduate

    0 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

Management Information Systems

  
  • MIS 625 - Information Systems Analysis for Management

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Analysis and design of management information systems in the context of cost and behaviorally effective managerial decision making. Structured design methods, systems controls, and documentation. Readings in selected areas required.
    PREREQ: MBC 634 
  
  • MIS 635 - The MIS Data Base

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Data base concepts and methods that enhance managerial decision making. Machine-user interface, data base model modularity, and integration. Criteria for file organization and data base management system selection.
    PREREQ: MIS 625 /ISM 741
 

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