2022-2023 Graduate Course Catalog 
    
    Apr 27, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Art Intensive in Studio Arts

  
  • ARI 601 - Graduate Seminar 1: Theory and Ideas

    School of Art
    6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Designed for first year graduate students ARI 601, is an introduction to the MFA, focusing on the development of artistic practice enabling the students to define their place within and beyond contemporary artistic practices.
  
  • ARI 602 - Graduate Seminar 2: Professional Studies

    School of Art
    6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Focuses on the development of essential professional practices in the visual arts and is designed to support each student to identify and build the necessary professional skills as they relate to individual artistic practices.
    PREREQ: ARI 601
  
  • ARI 603 - Graduate Critique 1: Practice in Visual Arts

    College of Visual and Performing Arts
    3-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Brings students together to take part in critique. This team taught course is designed to engage students in the creation and discussion of art in a contemporary context broader than specific media and discipline.
  
  • ARI 604 - Graduate Critique 2

    College of Visual and Performing Arts
    3-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Students take part in critique of practice in a professional context. This team taught course is designed to engage students in the creation and discussion of art beyond that of specific media and discipline.
  
  • ARI 612 - L.A. Turner Semester Residency

    School of Art
    6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This semester-long graduate residency in Los Angeles is designed as a bridge between academic study and professional career.
    PREREQ: ARI 601 and ARI 602
  
  • ARI 613 - Berlin Semester Residency

    School of Art
    6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The Berlin Semester, a semester long residency in one of the world’s greatest cultural centers, provides a truly unique educational experience where graduate students will transition to independent artists and cultural practitioners.
  
  • ARI 620 - Graduate Seminar in Ceramics

    School of Art
    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Professional research problems in ceramics; advanced study in technique and theory. Development of a consistent body of work. Permission of Instructor.
    Repeatable 5 time(s), 18 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 621 - Ceramics Construction and Firing Techniques

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: ARI 321
    Open to all. Students may pursue their own artistic direction with ceramic medium. They may hand build, throw on the wheel, use slip casting techniques to create their art work, or do their own research with kilns and glazes. Additional work for graduate students. 
    Repeatable 4 time(s), 12 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 628 - Clay & Glaze Technology

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Double Numbered with: ARI 328
    Introduction to ceramic raw materials, material safety, clay and glaze calculation, ceramic studio design, refractories and kiln design, and history of ceramics as it pertains to the advancement of ceramic technology.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 640 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing Research Problems

    School of Art
    1-9 credit(s) Every semester
    Involves student in program of personal creative research in jewelry and metalsmithing. Broadens technical background and applies experience in jewelry and metalsmithing to individual visual issues and critical thinking.
    Repeatable 2 time(s)
  
  • ARI 670 - Experience Credit

    School of Art
    1-6 credit(s)
    Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  
  • ARI 671 - Planographic Processes

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: ARI 371
    Focus in planographic (smooth matrix) printmaking methodologies. Planographic Processes: Lithography, Monoprint and Monotype. Printmaking history and its contemporary uses will be addressed in discussions, research assignments and a series of Visiting Artists. Additional work for graduate students.
  
  • ARI 672 - Etching and Relief

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: ARI 372
    Introductory etching and relief techniques, including: single- and multi-color woodcut, hard ground line etching, aquatint, scraping and burnishing, soft ground, drypoint, multi-color printing, editioning. Includes a history and contemporary uses of etching and relief printmaking. Additional work for graduate students.
  
  • ARI 673 - Digital Print Media

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: ARI 373
    Experiment with developing digital printmaking methodologies and their contemporary applications to fine-art modes of hand-printmaking. Course content will be addressed via hands-on research projects, discussions and a series of Visiting Artists. Additional work for graduate students. 
  
  • ARI 674 - Screenprinting

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: ARI 374
    Introduction to the fundamentals and advanced techniques of screenprinting. Students will create limited-edition screenprints using hand-drawn and digital methods. Additional work for graduate students. 
  
  • ARI 675 - Book Arts

    College of Visual and Performing Arts
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: ARI 475
    This hands-on course explores the artist book as method for creative expression. Understanding the book as a 4-D medium, students learn beginning and intermediate level binding methods including stab binding, drum leaf, pamphlet stitch, multiple signature, hard and soft cover design with the goal of creating limited edition books which contain written and visual content created by the individual.
  
  • ARI 675 - Printmaking for Non-Art Majors

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: ARI 375
    Introduction to the fundamentals and technical principles of printmaking methodologies. Explore traditional methods like copper etchings, hand-carved woodcuts, mono printing and a possibility for experimentation with other materials. Additional work for graduate students. 
  
  • ARI 682 - Foundry: Casting and Moldmaking

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: ARI 382
    Hands-on introduction to moldmaking techniques used to cast metals and other materials for artistic or industrial purposes. Moldmaking processes include plaster molds, investment molds, sand molds, and silicone molds. Materials to be cast include aluminum, plaster, and experimental materials. Additional work for graduate students. 
  
  • ARI 687 - Figure Sculpture

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: ARI 387

    Study and sculpt the human form using a variety of processes, techniques, and formats. Additional work for graduate students. 

  
  • ARI 690 - Independent Study

    School of Art
    1-6 credit(s)
    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
  
  • ARI 695 - Archive as Art

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: ARI 495
    Archive as contemporary art making strategy; conceptual/contextual process, form, and issues. Additional work for graduate level students. 
  
  • ARI 701 - Graduate Seminar 3: Graduate Thesis

    School of Art
    6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course will focus each student in their endeavor to compose a thesis paper prior to their creation of a body of thesis work creating the foundation for their future practice and career.
    PREREQ: ARI 602
  
  • ARI 702 - Graduate Seminar 4: Graduate Exhibition

    School of Art
    6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course will focus each student in their endeavor to realize a body of thesis work following the writing of the thesis paper in ARI 701 creating the foundation for their future practice and career.
    PREREQ: ARI 602 AND ARI 701
  
  • ARI 703 - Graduate Critique - 3

    School of Art
    3-6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Brings students together to take part in advanced level critique. This team-taught course engages students in the creation of their artwork and discussion of it in a contemporary context.

Arts Lab

  
  • ARL 600 - Selected Topics

    School of Art
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    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

American Sign Language

  
  • ASL 601 - American Sign Language I for Professional Practice

    School of Education
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Introduction to American Sign Language as a living, unique language underlying Deaf culture in the US. Vocabulary and grammar for basic conversations. For students with no or minimal signing skills.
  
  • ASL 602 - American Sign Language II for Professional Practice

    School of Education
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Continuing development of skills developed in ASL I. Vocabulary, receptive and expressive skills to engage in spontaneous conversations and tell stories in ASL.
    PREREQ: ASL 601 
  
  • ASL 603 - American Sign Language III for Professional Practice

    School of Education
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Building on ASL I and II, students will develop ability to converse in ASL, tell stories and narratives, and think critically about Deaf culture and ASL in a variety of contexts.
    PREREQ: ASL 602

Art Therapy

  
  • ATR 600 - Selected Topics

    Department of Creative Arts Therapy
    1-6 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, 6 credits maximum
  
  • ATR 612 - Theories and Practice of Group Art Therapy

    Department of Creative Arts Therapy
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Theories of group dynamics, methods and skills applied to groups and families. Development of leadership skills and the functions of artistic media and process. Students experience group interaction.
  
  • ATR 613 - Theories of Counseling and Art Therapy

    Department of Creative Arts Therapy
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring


    A historical survey of counseling and art therapy theories. Examines contemporary counseling theories and their influence on the practice of art therapy. Emphasis on current research and best practice approaches.

     
    PREREQ: ATR 614
    COREQ: ATR 618

  
  • ATR 614 - Materials and Techniques of Art Therapy Practice

    Department of Creative Arts Therapy
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring


    Understanding safety, psychological properties, ethical and cultural implications of art-making processes and materials selections. Design strategies for therapeutic use of art media, imagery and the creative process for facilitating therapy, relieving symptoms, promoting personal growth.

     

     

  
  • ATR 615 - Social and Cultural Considerations in Art Therapy and Counseling

    Department of Creative Arts Therapy
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Cultural frameworks that affect relationships between individuals and among groups. Issues/trends in a culturally diverse society and implications for practice. Diversity factors including age, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, gender, sexual orientation, mental/physical characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
  
  • ATR 616 - Art Therapy Supervised Practicum/Internship I

    Department of Creative Arts Therapy
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Observation and clinical practice of art therapy in regular consultation with a site supervisor and faculty supervisor. Overview of duties/roles, clinical skills, and use of supervision. Minimum of 335 hours on-site plus weekly class meetings.
    PREREQ: ATR 613, ATR 614
    COREQ: ATR 618
  
  • ATR 617 - Professional Orientation, Ethical and Legal Issues in Art Therapy and Counseling

    Department of Creative Arts Therapy
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    History and recent developments in ethical and legal responsibility, confidentiality, malpractice, human rights, mental health law, professional organizations, and credentialing and licensing. Coursework promotes the development of professional identity as an art therapist.
  
  • ATR 618 - Helping Relationships and Applications in Art Therapy and Counseling

    Department of Creative Arts Therapy
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Strategies for assessment and intervention that draw in benefits of art processes and media. Responsive art making, therapeutic relationships, and implications for incorporating one’s own art making into session. Trauma-focused art therapy and systems approaches.
    COREQ: ATR 616
  
  • ATR 718 - Internship II

    Department of Creative Arts Therapy
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Field placement at site that is reflective of competencies and career goals. Work with clients under direction of a site supervisor and faculty supervisor. Minimum of 335 hours on-site, 140 are direct client contact. 
    PREREQ: ATR 616
  
  • ATR 719 - Internship III

    Department of Creative Arts Therapy
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Field placement at site that is reflective of competencies and career goals. Work with clients under direction of a site supervisor and faculty supervisor. Minimum of 335 hours on-site, 140 are direct client contact.
    PREREQ: ATR 718
  
  • ATR 720 - Assessment

    Department of Creative Arts Therapy
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Historical perspectives and ethical, cultural and legal considerations associated with conducting assessments in counseling and art therapy.  Methods of preparing for and conducting assessments. Procedures for assessing and addressing risk, trauma, and abuse.
  
  • ATR 721 - Art Therapy Research and Evaluation

    Department of Creative Arts Therapy
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Purpose, methods, and ethical, legal, and cultural considerations of research. Survey of different types of research, including art-based research, and skills necessary to design and conduct a research study. Evaluation of treatment interventions and programs.
  
  • ATR 822 - Thesis or Culminating Project I

    Department of Creative Arts Therapy
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Integrate knowledge of art therapy, including literature in the field, though a culminating project or thesis. Use established research methods, innovative methods of inquiry, clinical practice or a synthesis of clinically-based personal and professional growth.
    PREREQ: ATR 721
  
  • ATR 823 - Thesis or Culminating Project II

    Department of Creative Arts Therapy
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Integrate knowledge of art therapy, including literature in the field, though a culminating project or thesis. Use established research methods, innovative methods of inquiry, clinical practice or a synthesis of clinically-based personal and professional growth.
    PREREQ: ATR 822

Biochemistry

  
  • BCM 630 - Journal Club in Molecular Pharmacology & Structural Biology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BCM 430
    Critical evaluation of recent journal articles that focus on molecular pharmacology and/or structural biology. Students make at least one presentation per semester and participate in weekly discussion. Additional work required of graduate students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 2 credits maximum
  
  • BCM 677 - Proteins and Nucleic Acids Lab

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CHE 677 
    Double Numbered with: BCM 477
    Experimental methods for biologically synthesizing and chemically purifying macromolecules in order to analyze their structure and function, including: polymerase chain reaction; site-directed mutagenesis; Protein expression and purification; nucleic acid and protein electrophoresis. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BCM 678 - Perspectives in Biochemistry

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CHE 678 
    Survey of Biochemistry with emphasis on the unifying concepts of Chemistry and Biology, requiring a graduate-level background in science.
  
  • BCM 684 - Biomolecular Modeling

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Double Numbered with: BCM 484
    Experience in biomolecular modeling of proteins, nucleic acids, and drug candidates as practiced in biochemical research and technology. Connections with structural and physical principles will be emphasized. Additional work required of graduate students.

Broadcast and Digital Journalism

  
  • BDJ 500 - Selected Topics

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    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
  
  • BDJ 510 - Topics in Specialized Practices

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Development of skills that enhance the news product. Different sections could focus on different specialized practices such as internet research or vocal performance.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • BDJ 530 - Topics in Specialized Reporting II

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Event and issue-oriented reporting. Each section focuses on a content area such as politics, consumerism, or the environment.
    PREREQ: BDJ 663  OR BDJ 664 
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • BDJ 535 - TV and Digital Reporting Practicum

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Practical on-site internship experience reporting for a television station’s broadcasts and digital media. Monthly class sessions with discussion on journalism topics, preparation of portfolio and a research paper.
    PREREQ: BDJ 664
  
  • BDJ 560 - Television News Magazine Production

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-2 credit(s) Every semester
    Students produce a weekly public affairs show, which explores topics important to the University and Syracuse community. This magazine show includes field reports and studio interviews. Student jobs include booking guests, reporting, and producing.
    PREREQ: BDJ 663  
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • BDJ 566 - Special News Coverage

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Planning and production of longer news-related program segments. Writing, research, execution of minidocumentaries and enterprise reports. Field material will be edited for air-ready television presentation.
  
  • BDJ 567 - Advanced Newscast Producing and News Management

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The theory and practice of producing television newscasts. Introduces the basics of broadcast news management. Covers the concepts of being a newsroom leader.
  
  • BDJ 600 - Selected Topics

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    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
  
  • BDJ 611 - Writing for Broadcast and Digital News

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Basic techniques of writing broadcast and digital news stories. Emphasis on learning to write radio, web and television stories under deadline pressure. Interviewing and information gathering are also studied.
    COREQ: BDJ 663 
  
  • BDJ 636 - Critical and Historical Perspectives on Broadcast Journalism

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    History, economics, and traditions of broadcast journalism with particular emphasis on contemporary ethical challenges. Must be enrolled in the BDJ master’s program.
  
  • BDJ 651 - Sports Interviewing

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Crosslisted with: MND 651  
    Double Numbered with: BDJ 351
    Sports Interviewing supplements a student’s Newhouse curriculum in developing stories applied to sports.  It focuses beyond the final story product, showing students the array of information provided by interview subjects based on questions asked.
    PREREQ: BDJ 663  OR MND 615  
  
  • BDJ 652 - Sports Column Writing and Commentary

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Crosslisted with: MND 652  
    Double Numbered with: BDJ 352
    This class focuses on expressing opinions on sports issues, personalities and events in all media. It covers differences in platforms, the challenge of producing quality work on deadline, and the importance of establishing credibility. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BDJ 663  OR MND 615  
  
  • BDJ 653 - Television Sports Anchoring and Reporting

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BDJ 353
    Prepares students for careers in television sports anchoring & reporting. Students will be equipped with the skills to perform live shots in the field, anchor in-studio sportscasts and will produce feature stories to enhance storytelling capabilities. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BDJ 654 - Sports Beat and Event Reporting

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BDJ 354
    This is a one-credit course designed to provide students with specific instruction and experience in what it takes to cover a sports beat in a thorough and professional manner. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BDJ 663  OR MND 615  
  
  • BDJ 655 - Television Sports Play-by-Play

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: BDJ 355
    Students will explore the principles and practice of television sports play-by-play through examination, discussion and execution. Students are responsible for in-class participation, play-by-play assignments, writing assignments and a final project. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BDJ 663  
  
  • BDJ 656 - Radio Sportscasting

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BDJ 356
    Introduction to radio play-by-play and sport journalism. This class concentrates on sports writing and delivery. The course is designed to prepare students for the real world of sports broadcasting. Additional work is required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BDJ 611  OR BDJ 663  
  
  • BDJ 663 - News Reporting I

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    News reporting, writing for broadcast and web, and newscast production using audio as the principal technology. Students cover real news stories on deadline, using state-of-the-art digital audio editing equipment.
    COREQ: BDJ 611 
  
  • BDJ 664 - News Reporting II

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Gathering and reporting news on deadline using electronic means. Involves shooting video, video editing, reporting, and writing for broadcast and Web. Taped and live performance are both emphasized.
    PREREQ: BDJ 663 
  
  • BDJ 665 - News Producing & Presenting

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    6 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Students produce television newscasts and file stories to a website. Students rotate in positions including producers (newscast and web), writers, editors, anchors, sports, and weather. The newscasts are delivered on a professional news set.
    PREREQ: BDJ 667  
  
  • BDJ 667 - News Reporting III

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Planning and production of longer news-related program segments of professional quality. Writing, research, and execution of mini-documentaries, enterprise reports and multi-media web stories.
    PREREQ: BDJ 664 
  
  • BDJ 675 - Washington Professional Experience

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    4 credit(s) Only during the summer
    The D.C. experience is a capstone course for Broadcast and Digital Journalism graduate students. Its key elements are a substantive internship in the D.C. area and seminars with top journalists and high-level government officials.
    PREREQ: BDJ 665 

Bioengineering

  
  • BEN 500 - Selected Topics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    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
  
  • BEN 521 - Stem Cell Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Covers wide-ranging topics related to stem cell and regenerative biology, including: introduction of cell and developmental biology, stem cell biology, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and the political and ethical issues surrounding the stem cell debate.
  
  • BEN 541 - Principles of Tissue Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Cellular and biomaterials principles relevant to tissue engineering, focusing on cellular and tissue organization; regulation of cell behavior; biomaterials for tissue regenerations; tissue engineering applications in cardiovascular, neurological, and musculoskeletal and other organ systems.
  
  • BEN 565 - Biomechanics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Functions and mechanical properties of cells and tissues, how those cells and tissues combine to form structures, the properties and behaviors of those structures, and biomechanical techniques to analyze the structures and individual components.
    PREREQ: ECS 221 AND MAT 485 AND BEN 364
  
  • BEN 568 - Biomaterials & Medical Devices

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Materials science and biological issues associated with medical devices and biomaterials are discussed. Bulk and surface materials science, tissue engineering, degradation and biocompatibility are addressed and related to medical device design and regulatory issues.
  
  • BEN 580 - International Course

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
    Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
    Repeatable
  
  • BEN 600 - Selected Topics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    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
  
  • BEN 601 - Graduate Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering Seminar

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0-1 credit(s) Every semester
    Crosslisted with: CEN 601 
    Selected topics in bioengineering. Presentations by internal and external speakers, discussions with students.
    Repeatable, 1 credits maximum
  
  • BEN 602 - Ethical Issues in Engineering and Research

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 602
    Explores the application of professional norms to ethical decision making in engineering and scientific research. Includes examination of cases in light of the requirements of the Responsible Conduct of Research.
  
  • BEN 612 - BioMEMS, Biosensors & Biophotonics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 412
    Building blocks, fabrication techniques, sensing and actuation principles of biomedical microelectromechanical systems (bioMEMS). Case studies on biosensors, biophotonics and microsystem technologies that enhance biomedical research and healthcare. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BEN 613 - Readings in Neuroscience

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0-3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: BIO 624 , CSD 753 , NEU 613 , PSY 778 
    A literature-based team-taught course focusing on in depth discussions of classical or recent papers of exceptional import to neuroscience. Students will complete weekly readings assigned by faculty and participate in a 3-hr/wk group facilitated discussion
  
  • BEN 614 - Interdisciplinary Methods of Neuroscience

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0-3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: BIO 625 , CSD 754 , NEU 614 , PSY 779 
    A practical interdisciplinary survey course whereby neuroscience faculty introduce students to a wide array of methodologies, including molecular, cellular, developmental, systems, behavioral, and cognitive neuroscientific approaches to investigate basic, pre-clinical, translational, and clinical questions to unravel the relationship between brain and behavior.
  
  • BEN 621 - Biochemical Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 621
    Double Numbered with: BEN 421
    Introduction to microbiology, biochemical kinetics. Biochemical-reactor design, including methods for oxygen transfer and control. Introduction to separation processes in biochemical engineering. Additional work for graduate students.
  
  • BEN 630 - Sports Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 430
    Study of engineering principles involved in sports: body systems in human motion, analysis of gait, basic performance patterns in athletic movements, performance improvements, and design of sports equipment. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BEN 631 - Introduction to Global Regulatory Affairs

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 431
    An introduction to Global Regulatory Affairs. Providing a foundational understanding of how regulatory and health authorities regulate products to bring safe and effective solutions to patients and consumers. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BEN 633 - Drug Delivery

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 633 
    Double Numbered with: BEN 433
    Integration of biology, chemistry, and engineering to understand how pharmaceuticals are delivered to, and behave within, the body. Includes drug formulation, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, controlled release, and targeted delivery. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • BEN 634 - Polymer Physics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: CEN 634 
    Exploration into the physical properties of polymers focusing on polymer theoretical physics, characterization of their physical properties, and the importance of their structure-property relationships in various applications.
  
  • BEN 635 - Physical Cell Biology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BIO 635 , CEN 635 , CHE 635 , PHY 635 
    This interdisciplinary class for science and engineering students provides an introduction to the quantitative description of biological systems and processes. The focus is on the biological and physical aspects of structure and function of cells and their subsystems.
  
  • BEN 638 - Open Problems in Soft Interfaces

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BIO 638 , CEN 638 , CHE 638 , PHY 638 
    In this seminar course on soft and biological materials and interfaces, teams from science and engineering will identify, discuss and assess current articles from the literature. Writing skills related to publishing peer-reviewed research are introduced.
  
  • BEN 648 - Biofluid Dynamics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: MAE 648 
    Principles of momentum transfer in bioengineering systems. Flight and swimming in nature including flagellar propulsion. Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid phenomena, including low-Reynolds-number flow, pulsatile and separated flows. Flow past bifurcations. Respiratory and blood circulatory flows.
  
  • BEN 650 - Environmental Risk Assessment & Toxicology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 650, CEE 650
    Double Numbered with: BEN 450
    Students will analyze the human health impact of exposure to toxic chemicals in air, water, and soil according to USEPA Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BEN 658 - Biomedical Imaging

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 458
    Basics of imaging techniques useful for biological and medical applications. Microscopy, electron microscopy, acoustic microscopy, atomic force microscopy, magnetic resonance imaging. Discussion of images and literature. MRI laboratory exercises.
  
  • BEN 662 - Biofuels, Bioproducts, and Biorefining

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: CEN 662
    Double Numbered with: BEN 462
    Survey of modern technologies available for the production of transportation fuels from abundant natural resources. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BEN 664 - Quantitative Physiology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 364
    Introduction to mammalian physiology from an engineering perspective. Each of the major systems of the body will be addressed, with an emphasis on electrical, mechanical, and thermodynamic principles Lecture and laboratory. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BEN 666 - Advanced Biomechanics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3-4 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: BEN 466
    Introduction to kinesiology and kinematics; finite element method; joint force analysis and the properties of bone cartilage and tendon as related to functional analysis of bone-joint systems.
    PREREQ: BEN 565 
  
  • BEN 670 - Experience Credit

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  
  • BEN 673 - Biomanufacturing

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 673
    Double Numbered with: BEN 473
    Students learn the governing principles of conventional and advanced manufacturing techniques, which are adapted/modified to engineer living tissues/organs, biomedical products and test-platforms for investigating fundamental cell biology. Additional work required for grad students.
  
  • BEN 674 - Medical Image Processing & Analysis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 474
    Introductory medical image processing and analysis. An open source software that has been developed for this purpose will be used. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BEN 687 - Advanced Bioengineering Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Bioengineering solution development experience. Team development of a bioengineering innovation. Brainstorm, design, iterate and test hypotheses. Lecture and experiential learning. Hands on concept development and evaluation, bioengineering industry exposure, visual management, oral, and poster presentations.
  
  • BEN 690 - Independent Study

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    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
  
  • BEN 741 - Biopolymers

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Polymer structure, physical properties, and clinical applications of natural and synthetic biomedical polymers. Polymer synthesis, structural and molecular characterization, material properties, polymer processing, biocompatibility, and polymer degradation will be discussed.
    PREREQ: BEN 568 
  
  • BEN 768 - Surfaces of Biomaterials

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Metallic, ceramic, and polymeric surfaces used in biomaterials. Surface forces, structure, chemistry, electrochemical behavior of surfaces, and corrosion reactions related to material-body interactions will be discussed and surface-analytical techniques present.
  
  • BEN 991 - Introduction to MS Research

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Preliminary research and investigation on a topic of interest under supervision of a member of the faculty.
 

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