2022-2023 Graduate Course Catalog 
    
    May 03, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Bioengineering

  
  • BEN 996 - Masters Project

    Masters Project
    0 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Investigation of a bioengineering problem. An oral defense is required in accordance with current departmental guidelines. Required of all students electing the non-thesis option for a master’s degree.
  
  • BEN 997 - Masters Thesis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Independent investigation on a topic of interest under supervision of a member of the faculty.
    PREREQ: BEN 991

Biology

  
  • BIO 501 - Biology of Cancer

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Classifications and model systems in cancer. Oncogenes; viral and chemical oncogenesis. Growth control, genetic and epigenetic changes, progression, invasion, metastasis, and tumor immunobiology. Cancer biochemistry, host-tumor interactions, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and host-response modification.
    PREREQ: BIO 326 AND 327
  
  • BIO 503 - Developmental Biology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Regulation of form and differentiation in eucaryotic organisms. Control of development at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Experimental approaches to provide an understanding of developmental processes.
    PREREQ: BIO 326 AND 327
  
  • BIO 565 - Cellular Physiology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    A lecture course on basic problems of cell function, including energetics, membrane transport, contractility, and properties of excitable membranes.
    PREREQ: BIO 326 AND 327
  
  • BIO 600 - Selected Topics

    Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    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
  
  • BIO 607 - Advanced Neuroscience

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: NEU 607
    Double Numbered with: BIO 407
    Detailed analysis of the anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of the nervous system and behaviors that it mediates. Topics include: neurons and electrochemical properties of neurons, sensory and motor systems, homeostasis, sleep, consciousness, learning, and memory. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 608 - Quantitative Methods for Life Scientists

    Quantitative Methods for Life Scientists
    0-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This is a graduate level course for those conducting research in field- or laboratory-based life sciences, wishing to use statistics and data analysis and produce effective data presentation.
  
  • BIO 610 - Graduate Research Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-3 credit(s) Every semester
    Work in research laboratories to acquire skills and techniques.
    Repeatable 5 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • BIO 611 - Evolutionary Mechanisms

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 411
    Core processes & mechanisms involved in evolution, extending to molecular evolution, evolutionary genetics, & genomics. Topics include: genetic variation, mutation & neutral evolution, selection, drift & inbreeding, quantitative genetics, molecular evolution, selection in the wild, adaptation, & speciation. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 614 - Brain & Behavioral Plasticity

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 414
    Behavioral adaptations give animals the ability to use their pasts to solve new problems, an ability important to their survival. This course will examine behavioral plasticity and the brain mechanisms responsible for adaptive changes inn behavior. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 615 - Conservation Biology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: BIO 415
    Considered from the standpoint of modern molecular, genetic, and population biology. Biodiversity, minimum viable populations, reserve design, genetic variation, applications of recombinant DNA technology, ex situ, care and ecosystem reconstruction. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 616 - Biology of Aging

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 416
    Reviews and discusses current topics on biology of aging emphasizing distinctions between healthy and pathological aging. Primary focus will be on molecular, cellular, systems-level and whole organism changes accompanying aging. Additional work required of graduate students. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 621 - Grad Capstone in Biotechnology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring


    Students will synthesize Biotechnology principles and concepts while developing skills in workshop-style sessions that enhance their competitiveness as applicants for jobs in the field and/or professional schools.

     

  
  • BIO 624 - Readings in Neuroscience

    College of Arts and Sciences
    0-3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: BEN 613 , 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
  
  • BIO 625 - Interdisciplinary Methods of Neuroscience

    College of Arts and Sciences
    0-3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: BEN 614 , 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.
  
  • BIO 630 - Genetics Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 430
    Experience in genetic methods and analyses using various model organisms, such as budding yeast, fruit flies, nematodes, and mustard plants. Experiments will include gene mapping, phenotypic analysis, transformation, complementation, and an introduction to molecular biology. Additional work required for graduate students.
  
  • BIO 631 - Population Genetics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Double Numbered with: BIO 431
    Models of population growth, Hardy-Weinburg equilibrium, X-linkage and two loci, subdivision, inbreeding and finite populations, quantitative characters, selection, migration, mutation, the fundamental theorem, stochastic processes, and requisite mathematics. Computer programming is part of the laboratory requirement. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 634 - Advanced Microscopy Techniques in Cell and Developmental Biology Lab

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 434
    Both a literature-based course in light microscopy and a hands-on lab experience using high-end microscopic systems. Students cover studies contributing to their knowledge on cell and development biology while implementing those techniques in the lab. Additional work required for grad. students.
  
  • BIO 635 - Physical Cell Biology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 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.
  
  • BIO 637 - Seminar in Developmental Neuroscience

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 437
    Seminar course designed to enable students to develop & practice skills in critical analysis as applied to reading primary scientific literature, covering some of the general principles of how a functioning nervous system is made in developing animals. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 638 - Open Problems in Soft Interfaces

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 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.
  
  • BIO 639 - Seminar in Ecosystem Ecology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Double Numbered with: BIO 439
    Examines the main drivers ¿ climate, biodiversity, trophic structure - of energy and nutrient flows through terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems by exploring reviews and the primary research literature. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 640 - Applied Genomics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring


    Double Numbered with: BIO 440
    Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies and their application to a variety of biological problems, such as genome assembly and annotation, gene expression analysis, microbial genomics, and comparative evolutionary analyses. Additional work required for graduate students.

     

  
  • BIO 641 - Seminar in Infectious Diseases

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 441
    Seminar focusing on human diseases caused by infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria. Cause (agent), contagion, symptoms, treatment & potential outcomes will be discussed. Lectures & review of patient case studies. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 642 - Seminar in Model Organism Genetics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 442
    Literature review of research papers using model genetic systems to investigate topics including animal and plant development, cancer, neurological disease, behavior, and aging. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 643 - Seminar in Epigenetics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 443
    Seminar covering how epigenetic (gene expression inherited without change in DNA sequence) mechanisms regulate gene expression for proper development of organisms, including how they regulate health & behavior of animals due to environmental stimuli. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 644 - Seminar in Neurotoxicology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 444
    Examination of the mechanisms and consequences of toxicity of poisons in the central and peripheral nervous systems with a focus on the primary research literature. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 646 - Epigenetics of Health &Disease

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 446
    Exploration of how epigenetic modifications influence our health and modify our risk of disease, including neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders, heart disease, and obesity. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 650 - Seminar in Evolutionary Genetics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Double Numbered with: BIO 450
    Topics relating to the fundamental principles underlying the evolution and genetics of complex traits. Current and/or classic examples from the primary research literature will be chosen for discussions. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 651 - Ecology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Double Numbered with: BIO 451
    Integrated approach to animals and plants in their natural environments; evolutionary ecology and the ecology of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Aspects of applied ecology: pollution and human population growth. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BIO 345
  
  • BIO 652 - Neurodegenerative Disease

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 452
    This seminar course is intended to review and to stimulate discussion about the current status of our knowledge about neurodegenerative disease, emphasizing distinctions between pathological and healthy brain aging. Jrs. & Srs. only; others by permission.



  
  • BIO 656 - Seminar in Human Disease Genomics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s)
    Double Numbered with: BIO 456
    Introduces students to influential genomic studies of the etiology & epidemiology of human disease. Recent insights into the genetic basis of human adaptation & its potential relevance to disease predisposition will be discussed. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 657 - Principles of Human Toxicology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: FSC 657 
    Double Numbered with: BIO 457
    This course examines key aspects of human toxicology, including dose-response relationships, absorption, distribution, biotransformation, elimination, toxicokinetics, molecular mechanisms of toxicity, pesticides, metals, and toxic responses in specific organ systems. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 658 - Seminar in Animal Communication

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 458
    Fundamental principles underlying how and why animals communicate with each other. Examination of the behavioral role of signaling, the conflicts that arise when senders and receivers have differing interests, and the behavioral strategies that result from these conflicts. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 659 - Plants & People

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Double Numbered with: BIO 459
    Focus on plant biology, the role of plants in the environment and society, and current topics surrounding plants and people. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 662 - Molecular Genetics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 462
    An introduction to gene and genome functions, mechanisms of gene regulation, epigenetics and the molecular basis of human disease. An emphasis will be placed on genomic, transcriptomic and epigenomic systems level approaches to these topics. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BIO 326, 327
  
  • BIO 663 - Molecular Biotechnology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 463
    Introduction to the molecular and genetic principles and processes involved in biotechnology. Labs will cover many of the methods routinely used in biotechnology labs. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BIO 326, 327
  
  • BIO 664 - Applied Biotechnology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 464
    Introduction to the scientific background necessary for applying tools of biotechnology for improvement of animal and human health, agriculture and environment. Labs will cover methods used in biotech industry and academia. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BIO 326, 327
  
  • BIO 665 - Molecular Biology Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 465
    Basic experimental techniques: isolation of DNA, restriction endonuclease cleavage of DNA, cloning of DNA, isolation of clones from DNA libraries, in vitro mutagenesis and other techniques to manipulate nucleic acids. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BIO 326, 327
  
  • BIO 667 - Advances in Biotechnology Research & Ideas

    Advances in Biotechnology Research & Ideas
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 467
    This course surveys a variety of cutting-edge biotechnology research areas and explores current applications of biotechnology research. Additional work required for graduate students.
  
  • BIO 668 - Microbiomes in Biotechnology and Medicine

    Microbiomes in Biotechnology and Medicine
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring


    Double Numbered with: 468
    In this course, we will survey the microbial communities that live on and in humans from a genetic, biochemical, and molecular perspective. Additional work is required for graduate students.

     

  
  • BIO 669 - Science of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Crosslisted with: FSC 669
    Double Numbered with: BIO 469
    Scientific basis and means for countering WMDs, including biological systems. Protective measures, proven doctrines, practical questions, and problem solving. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 671 - Cell & Developmental Biology Lab

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 471
    Survey of current methods employed in cell and developmental biology, including microscopy and imaging techniques, spatial analysis of gene expression, protein expression and localization, cell fractionation, and immunocytochemistry. Review general laboratory methods, data analysis, reporting. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 672 - Advanced Light Microscopy

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: FSC 672
    Double Numbered with: BIO 472
    Theory and practice of modern light microscopy, including the fundamentals of image formation and applications in the biological and biomedical sciences, including reviews of microscopy methods and analog and digital image capture. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 673 - Pharmaceuticals and Cells

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 473
    This course begins with an introduction to basic principles of pharmacology and drug discovery/development, followed by a thorough exploration of current research in signal transduction-related pharmaceuticals. Additional work for graduate students.
  
  • BIO 674 - Experimental Design & Interpretation

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 474
    Seminar class where students (1) evaluate published papers for rigorous design, statistics and interpretation to determine their validity and contributions and (2) compose a series of mini grants to design and propose future experiments and studies. Additional work required for graduate students.
  
  • BIO 675 - Biochemistry Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 475
    Experiments on amino acids, proteins, enzymes, fatty acids and nucleic acids, illustrating modern biochemical techniques applied to the chemistry of living cells. Titrations; electrophoresis; gel filtration; kinetics; spectrophotometric assays; cellular fractionation and analysis. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BIO 326, BIO 327
    COREQ: BIO 575
  
  • BIO 676 - Cold Cases

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Crosslisted with: FSC 676
    Double Numbered with: BIO 476
    Methods and practice in solving unsolved cases using fundamental science, court documents, and other sources of information. Will include work on real cases. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 677 - Personalized Medicine

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring


    Double Numbered with: BIO 477
    This course will address topics related to providing effective, personalized therapeutic treatment of diseases based on the genomic and proteomic profile of an individual. Additional work required for graduate students.

     

  
  • BIO 679 - Mind the Gap: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility in STEM

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 479
    History of exclusion and bias that led to underrepresentation of women, people of color, people with disabilities and those with lower socioeconomic status in STEM fields and actionable steps that promote inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 688 - Biological Literature

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-3 credit(s) Every semester
    Lectures and library problems designed to acquaint student with reference sources. Technique of searching scientific literature and preparation of reports using such reference material. Also open to seniors.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 690 - Independent Study

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 704 - Scientific Writing for Graduate Students in the Life Sciences

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Develop student’s writing skills in preparation for writing research proposals, scientific papers, and meeting abstracts, and for communicating with the public.  Major emphasis will be placed on preparing a proposal in a format suitable for the Biology PhD qualifying exam. 
  
  • BIO 787 - Graduate Seminar in Functional Genomics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    0-2 credit(s) Irregularly
    Students review, critically evaluate, and present various topics related to genomic methods used for analysis of biological processes in a variety of model organisms.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 2 credits maximum
  
  • BIO 791 - Graduate Seminar in Species Interactions

    College of Arts and Sciences
    0-2 credit(s) Irregularly
    Selected topics dealing with ecological and evolutionary perspectives of species interactions. Students review, critically evaluate, and summarize recent literature on given topics. The summaries are presented and discussed in class.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 792 - Animal Ecology & Behavior

    College of Arts and Sciences
    0-3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Students review, critically evaluate, and summarize recent literature on given topics. The summaries are presented and discussed in class.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 793 - Plant Ecology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    0-2 credit(s) Irregularly
    Students review, critically evaluate, and summarize recent literature on given topics. The summaries are presented and discussed in class.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 795 - Speciation

    College of Arts and Sciences
    0-2 credit(s) Irregularly
    Students review, critically evaluate, and summarize recent literature on given topics. The summaries are presented and discussed in class.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 797 - Seminar: Topics in Evolution

    College of Arts and Sciences
    0-2 credit(s) Irregularly
    Sexual selection and conflict, parental care, social evolution, speciation, morphological evolution. Critically evaluate and discuss recent historical and classical literature on the given topics.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 997 - Masters Thesis

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 999 - Dissertation

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-15 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable

Bassoon

  
  • BSN 560 - Bassoon/Non Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  
  • BSN 565 - Bassoon/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  
  • BSN 566 - Bassoon/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  
  • BSN 665 - Bassoon/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.
  
  • BSN 666 - Bassoon/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.
  
  • BSN 765 - Bassoon/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.
  
  • BSN 766 - Bassoon/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.

Tuba

  
  • BTB 550 - Tuba/Non Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  
  • BTB 555 - Tuba/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  
  • BTB 556 - Tuba/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  
  • BTB 655 - Tuba/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.
  
  • BTB 656 - Tuba/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.
  
  • BTB 755 - Tuba/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.
  
  • BTB 756 - Tuba/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.

Business Administration

  
  • BUA 600 - Selected Topics

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    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
  
  • BUA 650 - Managing Sustainability: Purpose, Principles, and Practice

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: ECS 650 
    Dynamics and interdependence of economic, social, and environmental systems. Sustainable management frameworks, tools, and metrics. Local, national, and international implications. Relevance of technology, ethics, law, and policy. Interdisciplinary emphasis.
  
  • BUA 651 - Strategic Managment and the Natural Environment

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: ECS 651 
    Sustainability from firm perspective. Regulatory, international, resource, market, and social drivers of environmental strategy. Impact of sustainability-related strategies on competitive advantage and potential liability.
    PREREQ: BUA 650  OR ECS 650 
  
  • BUA 670 - Experience Credit

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Evaluation by written or oral reports or an examination. Prereq: permission of the department, assigned instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  
  • BUA 674 - Project-based learning in business

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1-3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5


    Double Numbered with: BUA 474

    Experiential learning opportunity that will apply knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom to external business projects, working directly with an external client. Students must apply and be accepted before registering.


  
  • BUA 690 - Independent Study

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    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 or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • BUA 751 - Machine Learning for Business

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course will cover several special topics in the application of machine learning tools. These machine learning tools can include perceptrons, support vector machines, neural networks, deep learning, decision trees, random forests, k-nearest neighbors, and k-means clustering.
  
  • BUA 759 - Sustainability-Driven Enterprise

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: ECS 759  
    CAS in Sustainable Enterprise capstone. Sustainable approaches to complex organizational challenges, opportunities: organizational, industry, stakeholder analysis, sustainability objectives, strategies, and metrics. Multidisciplinary team consulting project.
    PREREQ: (BUA 650  OR ECS 650 ) AND (BUA 651  OR ECS 651 )
  
  • BUA 786 - Sem/Army Comptrollership

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Courses in individual subject areas are integrated and related to the total resource and general management problems of the Army. Management job of the commander at various levels in the Army organization. Policy making and administration from an overall management point of view with respect to each organization under study. Methods whereby the comptroller, as a member of the staff, can and should assist the commander in the solution of command problems.
  
  • BUA 787 - Sem/Army Comptrollership

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Courses in individual subject areas are integrated and related to the total resource and general management problems of the Army. Management job of the commander at various levels in the Army organization. Policy making and administration from an overall management point of view with respect to each organization under study. Methods whereby the comptroller, as a member of the staff, can and should assist the commander in the solution of command problems.
  
  • BUA 897 - Resrch Methods & Projects

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Research project in any selected area; may be area of concentration. Results of research are prepared and presented under supervision of the faculty advisor.
  
  • BUA 960 - Survey of Research Methods in Business

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Quantitative business research techniques for surveys, experiments and archival data analysis including model building, cross sectional and longitudinal models, simultaneous equations, choice models, structural equation modeling, hierarchical linear models, ANOVA, conjoint analysis and survival analysis.
  
  • BUA 997 - Masters Thesis

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    0-6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Repeatable
  
  • BUA 999 - Dissertation

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    0-15 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Repeatable

Computer Art

  
  • CAR 501 - Animation Workshop II

    Department of Transmedia
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Building on the collaborative animation experience from the first semester of the animation workshop, students step into supervisor roles helping to manage all aspects of the production of an animated short film.
    PREREQ: CAR 401
  
  • CAR 502 - Visual Effects Workshop II

    Department of Transmedia
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Building on the collaborative VFX experience from the first semester of the VFX workshop, students step into supervisor roles helping to manage all aspects of the production team(s) workflow.
    PREREQ: CAR 402
  
  • CAR 520 - Topics in Electronic Environments

    Department of Transmedia
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    A practical, project-based exploration of computer art that happens across computational devices, platforms, and spaces. Semester topics may include networked public spaces, audiovisual performance, mobile applications for activism.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • CAR 530 - Special Topics in Computer Art

    Department of Transmedia
    3-12 credit(s) Irregularly
    Various topics in computer graphics are explored through research, creative activity, and theoretical discussion. Topics address historical as well as contemporary issues that bridge art and technology.
    PREREQ: CAR 101
    Repeatable
  
  • CAR 630 - Computer Art Studio

    Department of Transmedia
    3-12 credit(s) Every semester
    Research problems. Counseling and permission of advisor to determine area of study. Permission of Instructor.
    Repeatable
  
  • CAR 730 - Computer Art Studio

    Department of Transmedia
    3-12 credit(s) Every semester
    Research in advanced problems in computer graphic art. Counseling and permission of advisor determines areas of study. Can be taken for a maximum of 12 credits.
    PREREQ: CAR 630 
    Repeatable 3 time(s), 12 credits maximum
  
  • CAR 996 - Final Presentation

    Department of Transmedia
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Written statement to accompany final project, culminating in oral examination for M.F.A. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
  
  • CAR 997 - Final Presentation

    Department of Transmedia
    0-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.

College of Arts and Sciences

  
  • CAS 611 - Living in a Global Environment

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CAS 411
    Analysis of practical and theoretical components in living and interacting with people of different countries and cultures. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CAS 713 - Proposal Writing

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: ANT 713 
    A two-week workshop during which graduate students draft a proposal for dissertation or other research; includes extensive evaluation of ongoing drafts.
 

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