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Graduate Catalog | 2021-2022 
    
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Course Descriptions


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Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science

  
  • MEGR 8181 - Engineering Metrology


    Introduction to metrology and standards. Uncertainty, precision and accuracy in metrology. Measurement of size and form, computational methods in measurement of form. Measurement of surface texture and out of roundness. Machine tool and robot accuracy and calibration. Evaluation of screw threads and gears. Introduction to design of precision instruments. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8181 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 6181 .

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3282 or equivalent.
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 6181 , OPTI 6381 , and OPTI 8381 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020


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  • MEGR 8182 - Machine Tool Metrology


    Machine tool accuracy and performance testing. Modeling and measurement of volumetric accuracy using parametric error separation and quasi-static error models. Use of homogeneous transformations for error mapping. Linear and higher order thermal models. Error budgeting and management. Axis of rotation metrology, spindle accuracy, and cutting performance tests. Laboratory experience on CNC machine tools using heterodyne laser interferometers, capacitance gages, and other computer assisted sensor systems for machine checking. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8182 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7182 .

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 2180, MEGR 3281, and MEGR 6181 .
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7182 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8183 - Design of Precision Machines and Instrument I


    Basic patterns in the design of precision machines and instruments. Design process, error assessment and examples, materials, sensors, drives, and controls for precision machines. Machine frames, sliding and rolling element bearings, flexures, hydrostatic bearings. Design methodology, analysis of potential design, design case studies, and modeling of design alternatives. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8183 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7183 .

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3221 and MEGR 8182 .
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7183 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8184 - Design of Precision Machines and Instrument II


    Continuation of MEGR 8183 . Application of principles, methodology, and analysis to specific design problems. Management of design. Students design machine components, subsystems or whole instruments either individually or as members of design teams. Critical design reviews are conducted. Designs are quantitatively analyzed for conformance to design specifications and intent. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8184 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7184 .

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 8183 .
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7184 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8185 - Gear Manufacturing and Metrology


    Fundamentals of manufacturing techniques (e.g., turning, milling, grinding, honing), including the corresponding tools and machine tools.  Fundamental knowledge about design, machine components, and tolerances.  Introduces the basic knowledge about metrology and standards, statistics, measurement uncertainty, calibration; measurement of geometric quantities (size, form, surface texture).  Mathematics, namely elementary vector analysis, approximation algorithms are studied.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 8181  
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7185  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8186 - Data Analysis and Uncertainty


    Intended for graduate students from science and engineering disciplines, with a focus on optical engineering and mechanical engineering.  Introduces the principles of measurement uncertainty assessment, uncertainty analysis methodologies, and data analysis/reduction techniques.  Topics include: terminology and basic theory of measurement uncertainty, techniques for assessing uncertainty sources, and basic data analysis and data reduction strategies to include fit parameter uncertainty assessment.  A major component of the course is a class project where each student applies the methods learned to a measurement relevant to their thesis or dissertation research project where possible.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7186  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8187 - Flexures


    Compliance terms and stresses in leaf and notch type flexures. Rotationally symmetric flexures. Application of Rayleigh’s method to estimate resonant frequencies of simple structural elements. Dynamics, design, and manufacture of of flexure mechanisms.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7187  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8191 - Introduction to Optical Fabrication and Testing


    Optical elements and their application; optical materials and materials specifications (homogeneity, striae, birefringence), specifications for optical elements(figure, mid-spatial frequencies, finish), optical darwings (ISO 10110), coatings, fabrication methods for flats and spheres, aspheric fabrication, small tool and computer controlled polishing, interferometric measurement of form and finish, other test methods.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 4271, PHYS 5271 , OPTI 6102 , OPTI 8102  with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7191  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019


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  • MEGR 8213 - Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics


    Introductory topics in Computational Fluid Dynamics, including mathematical properties of governing equations, fundamentals of discretization, finite difference and finite volume methods, turbulence modeling, and grid generation.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Knowledge of a scientific programming language.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 6171  
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7213  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8214 - Turbulent Shear Flows


    Most of the flows of engineering importance are turbulent flows. This course provides students with the insight required to analyze, investigate, and explain turbulent fluid flows. Topics include: dimensional analysis, the Reynolds equations, elements of the kinetic theory of gases, estimates of the Reynolds Stress, dynamics of turbulence, boundary free shear flows, and wall-bounded shear flows.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 7114  or MEGR 8114  
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7214  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8215 - Turbulence Modeling and Simulations


    Comprehensive overview of turbulence modeling and simulations. Introduction to the mathematical framework needed to understand turbulence model formulations. Basic principles of turbulence modeling and the limitations of the commonly used modeling approaches, and analysis of turbulent flows using single-point closure modeling.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of instructor.
    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 8214  
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7215  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019


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  • MEGR 8221 - Vibration of Discrete and Continuous Systems


    Topics include: single degree of freedom free and forced vibrations; two degree of freedom free and forced vibration; modal analysis; measurement methods; continuous beam modeling; and receptance coupling.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7221  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8222 - Mechatronics


    An approach aiming at the synergistic integration of mechanics, electronics, control theory, and computer science within product design and manufacturing, in order to improve and/or optimize its functionality.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department, workshop badge, ability to solder and debug electrical circuits, introductory level controls.
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7222  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8223 - Mathematical Concepts for Dynamics and Control


    Surveys aspects of abstract linear algebra and functional analysis that commonly arise in the formulation and study of problems in dynamics and control. Students are expected to be familiar with basic calculus and ordinary differential equations.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7223  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8224 - Analytical Mechanics


    Surveys foundations of classical mechanics with an emphasis on Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism, including an introduction to underlying concepts from differential geometry. Students are expected to be familiar with linear vector spaces and multivariable calculus.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7224  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8281 - Theory and Application of Computer- Aided Tolerancing


    Theory of geometric tolerance representation, analysis, and synthesis. Applications of geometric tolerances for design function and efficient metrology. Laboratory experience with mechanical design and tolerance analysis software. Implementation projects for tolerance analysis and synthesis. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8281 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7281 .

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7281 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8282 - Computer-Aided Process Planning


    Theory and computing methods for the specification, manufacture, and verification of manufactured artifacts with a particular emphasis on precision engineering applications. Representation of engineering designs. Feature recognition. Generation of manufacturing and metrology instructions. Computer software implementation projects. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8282 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7282 .

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7282 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8283 - Advanced Coordinate Metrology


    Error compensation of coordinate measuring machines, algorithms and sampling methods used in data analysis. Probing systems, compensation of probing errors. Scanning coordinate measuring machines and their dynamic behavior. Performance testing of coordinate measuring machines. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8283 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7283 .

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 6181  or permission of department.
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7283 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021


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  • MEGR 8284 - Advanced Surface Metrology


    Constituents of surface texture, stylus, optical, atomic force microscope and other advanced methods of measuring surface texture. Two and three dimensional measurement of surfaces. Separation of form, waviness and roughness. Random process analysis techniques, use of transforms for filtering. Numerical evaluation of surface texture. Use of surface texture as fingerprint of the process. Relationship between function and surface texture. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8284 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7284 .

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 6181  or permission of department.
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7284 , OPTI 6384 , and OPTI 8384 
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018


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  • MEGR 8380 - Tribology


    Surface properties and study of surfaces in contact. Friction and wear of materials. Tribological properties of solid materials. Fluid lubricated journal bearings, lubrication of highly loaded contacts, lubricating systems and bearing selection. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8380 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7380 .

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7380 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8480 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Equipment


    Detailed analytical treatment of manufacturing materials and processes. Forming processes (forging, extrusion, rolling, drawing, bending, shearing), casting processes, metal cutting processes (turning, boring, drilling, shaping, milling), tool materials, joining processes, automation. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8480 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7480 .

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7480 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2021


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  • MEGR 8892 - Individual Study and Projects


    Individual investigation and exposition of results.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7892 .
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8893 - Advanced Topics in Precision Engineering


    Topics include: precision control, materials for precision engineering, precision manufacturing, precision measurement, advanced analytical and numerical methods used in precision engineering. Credit will not be awarded for MEGR 8893 where credit has been awarded for MEGR 7893 .

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7893 .
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic and permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8990 - Industrial Internship


    Full- or part-time academic year internship in engineering complementary to the major course of studies and designed to allow theoretical and course-based practical learning to be applied in a supervised industrial experience. Each student’s program must be approved by their graduate program director. Requires a mid-term report and final report to be graded by the supervising faculty.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
    Restriction(s): Completion of nine hours of graduate coursework.
    Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 6990 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MEGR 8999 - Doctoral Dissertation Research


    Individual investigation culminating in the preparation and presentation of a doctoral dissertation.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 9)
    Grading Method: Graded on a Satisfactory Progress/Unsatisfactory Progress basis each term.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Middle Grades Education

  
  • MDLG 5130 - The Middle Grades Experience


    Current curricular and instructional programs and their impact on the learning of contemporary early adolescents.  Reform efforts currently underway in American schools that attempt to address issues surrounding these and other current practices.  Developmental characteristics of the early adolescent learner.  Clinical experience is required.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Fall 2021


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  • MDLG 6225 - Issues in Middle Grades Education


    Examination of educational practices in the middle grades (6-9), including trends and issues unique to that philosophy. Emphasis on broadening understanding of foundational components, organizational patterns, instructional programs, and management techniques.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): EDCI 8225  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): First Summer 2019, First Summer 2019


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  • MDLG 6800 - Individual Study in Middle Grades Education


    Independent study under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
    Restriction(s): Permission of advisor.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Middle, Secondary, and K-12 Education

  
  • MDSK 5000 - Topics in Middle and Secondary Education


    May include classroom and/or clinical experiences in the content area. With department approval,

    Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): First Summer 2019


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  • MDSK 5100L - Content Pedagogy Lab


    Focuses on providing teacher education candidates exposure to the continued modeling of evidence-validated practices, the rehearsal of instructional tasks, and numerous opportunities for feedback on pedagogical decision-making within the content area (English, Foreign Language Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies).

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Prerequisite(s): MDSK 5204 , MDSK 6162 , and MDSK 6162L  
    Corequisite(s): ENGL 5254 , FLED 5200 , MAED 5252 , MDSK 5251 , or MDSK 5253  
    Cross-listed Course(s): MDSK 4100L
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021


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  • MDSK 5101 - Assessment of Middle Grades and Secondary School Learners in Science


    For current and future teachers of middle grades and secondary schools to develop multiple criteria assessment models and to master other competencies prescribed by the State of North Carolina, this course provides a foundation in the understanding of authentic assessment and its application in middle and secondary school science classrooms.

     

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Prerequisite(s): MDSK 5204 , MDSK 6162 , and MDSK 6162L  
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): MDSK 5100L  and MDSK 5251  
    Cross-listed Course(s): MDSK 4101
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021


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  • MDSK 5102 - Assessment of Secondary School Learners in Mathematics


    Fosters secondary mathematics education teacher candidates’ knowledge of and skills for creating and implementing equitable assessments in K-12 classrooms. Learning modules provide an overview of the major principles involved in mathematics assessment, focusing on both theoretical and practical issues. Students practice creating/adapting, administering, and/or scoring both formative and summative assessments. Students take into account issues of equity and cultural relevance in this work. They also practice analyzing data from such assessments, making instructional decisions based on those data, and providing student feedback.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Prerequisite(s): MDSK 5204 , MDSK 6162 , and MDSK 6162L  
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): MDSK 5100L  and MAED 5252  
    Cross-listed Course(s): MDSK 4102
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MDSK 5103 - Assessment in Teaching Middle and Secondary Social Studies


    Prepares middle and secondary social studies teachers to plan and implement formal and informal assessments. Encompasses both authentic assessment and more traditional evaluation forms. 

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Prerequisite(s): MDSK 5204 , MDSK 6162 , and MDSK 6162L  
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): MDSK 5100L  and MDSK 5253  
    Cross-listed Course(s): MDSK 4103
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019


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  • MDSK 5104 - Assessment in Teaching K-12 English


    Supports current and future English Language Arts teachers as they critically analyze and develop appropriate and diverse assessments for learners. Approaches assessment as a method to support students’ literacy development, with particular attention to the ways that assessment should align with and extend students’ cultural and learning differences.  Examines the alignment across standards and assessment methods and supports students in understanding the ways that assessment data can be analyzed and used to inform future teaching and lesson planning.  Finally, students consider how they can engage learners in the assessment process to encourage learners to take responsibility for and ownership over their own learning.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Restriction(s): Permission of Department
    Prerequisite(s): MDSK 5204 , MDSK 6162 , and MDSK 6162L  

     
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): ENGL 5254  and MDSK 5100L  
    Cross-listed Course(s): MDSK 4104
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MDSK 5105 - Assessment in Teaching Career and Technical Education


    Fosters Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher candidates’ knowledge and skills of creating and implementing content and performance-based assessments in 6-12 classrooms. Learning modules provide an overview of the major principles involved in CTE assessment, focusing on both the theoretical and practical issues. Students practice creating, administering, and scoring assessments. They also practice analyzing data from such assessments, interpreting necessary changes in instruction based on those data, and providing student feedback.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Prerequisite(s): MDSK 5204 , MDSK 6162 , and MDSK 6162L  
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): MDSK 5100L  and MDSK 5255 
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2020, Spring 2021


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  • MDSK 5204 - Equity and Education


    Examination of issues of power, race, class, language, and privilege that affect the educational success of diverse student populations in today’s public schools.  Students explore effective strategies that meet the academic and socio-emotional needs of English Learners (ELs), populations at risk for school failure, and other diverse student communities. Particular consideration is given to building mutually respectful relationships with diverse students, engaging parents/guardians/families from different cultural backgrounds, and creating and sustaining safe, caring, and inclusive classrooms using restorative practices that engender a positive learning environment. 

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Summer 2021, Summer 2021, Summer 2021


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  • MDSK 5251 - Teaching Science to Middle and Secondary School Learners


    Comprehensive overview of both science education and the nature of science. Planning and implementing effective learning experiences and assessment for both the number and the diversity of learners in a middle or secondary science classroom. Extensive clinical experience is required.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MDSK 5204 , MDSK 6162 , and MDSK 6162L  
    Corequisite(s): MDSK 5100L  
    Cross-listed Course(s): MDSK 4251
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021


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  • MDSK 5253 - Teaching Social Studies to Middle and Secondary School Learners


    Comprehensive overview of history and social studies education with an emphasis on providing opportunities for history and social studies teachers to create relevant, stimulating, content specific lessons for the diversity of students in middle or secondary schools. Extensive clinical experience is required.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MDSK 5204 , MDSK 6162 , and MDSK 6162L  
    Corequisite(s): MDSK 5100L  
    Cross-listed Course(s): MDSK 4253
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, First Summer 2019, Fall 2021


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  • MDSK 5255 - Methods in Teaching Career and Technical Education


    Fosters Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher candidates’ knowledge and skills of creating and implementing lessons in 6-12 CTE classrooms.  Learning modules provide an overview of the major principles involved in business and marketing instruction, focusing on both the theoretical and practical issues.  Students practice creating and implementing instruction.  They also practice analyzing and reflecting upon their instruction for the purpose of making adjustments to improve practice. The course is to be taken in conjunction with a corequisite lab where candidates have the opportunity to rehearse strategies taught and receive peer and instructor feedback.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MDSK 5204 , MDSK 6162 , and MDSK 6162L 
    Corequisite(s): MDSK 5100L  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2021


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  • MDSK 6142 - Readings in Assessment, Measurement, and Student Achievement


    An examination of research-based assessment strategies for the 6-12 classroom. Practitioners construct appropriate assessment items with a focus on reliability and validity. Interpretation and utilization of student outcomes to improve classroom practice is emphasized. No clinical experience required.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MDSK 6150 - Models of Teaching


    Learning theory associated with information processing, personal, social, and behavioral models; current trends in instructional methodology for a variety of content areas.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MDSK 6156 - Curriculum, Teaching, and Contemporary Issues in Education


    A consolidated examination of curriculum and learning theory with emphasis on educational reform and the origins of contemporary issues in education. Merges curriculum and learning theory to examine contemporary issues in education. Drawing from the field of curriculum studies, attention is given to historical roots of curriculum and important theorists, educational reform and the change process, as well as global comparisons among American and international educational systems. Approaches learning theory associated with information processing, personal, social, and behavior models as a foundation of current content area instructional methodology.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021


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  • MDSK 6162 - Planning for K-12 Instruction


    Introduction to the systematic process of planning for effective instruction, assessment, technology integration, and classroom leadership. Clinical experience is required.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Corequisite(s): MDSK 6162L  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021


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  • MDSK 6162L - Instructional Design Lab


    Focuses on providing teacher education candidates exposure to the modeling of evidence-validated practices, the rehearsal of instructional tasks, and numerous opportunities for feedback on pedagogical decision-making. This lab, taken in conjunction with an introductory course on lesson plan design, affords novice educators opportunities to practice and rehearse focus practices and receive feedback and coaching from an expert instructor. Engaging in a cycle of practice-based teacher education, candidates receive modeling and are exposed to other representations of practice.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Corequisite(s): MDSK 6162 
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2020


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  • MDSK 6220 - Adolescence and Learning


    Study of adolescence as a phase of development and its relationship to the learning process.

    Credit Hours: (2 or 3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Summer 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2021


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  • MDSK 6250 - Issues in 6-12 Science Education


    Orientation to content, curriculum and methods appropriate for teaching science. Emphasis is on a critical examination of current trends and practices in the teaching of science.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MDSK 6251 - Issues in 6-12 Mathematics Education


    Orientation to content, curriculum and methods appropriate for teaching mathematics. Emphasis is on critical examination of current trends and practices in the teaching of mathematics.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MDSK 6254 - Issues in 6-12 Social Studies Education


    Current issues in teaching and learning social studies. Emphasis on current trends in curriculum, advanced instructional methods, and research.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): First Summer 2019


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  • MDSK 6260 - Teacher Leadership


    An examination of the current research on adult learning and development, expert knowledge, and the professionalization of the field of teaching. Students develop skills to direct other educational professionals.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2021


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • MDSK 6351 - Advanced Methods in Middle and Secondary Science


    Examination of current research and scholarship on the teaching of science in middle and secondary schools. Particular emphasis on the development of advanced instructional expertise and leadership.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021


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  • MDSK 6354 - Advanced Methods in Middle and Secondary Social Studies


    Examination of current research and scholarship on the teaching of social studies in middle and secondary schools. Particular emphasis on the development of advanced instructional expertise and leadership.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019


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  • MDSK 6355 - Advanced Methods of Teaching Career and Technical Education (CTE)


    A variety of topics are addressed in order to prepare experienced Career and Technical Education teachers to become leaders in the field by developing as critical thinkers, researchers in the curriculum area, as well as instructional and program leaders. Topics include: theories of CTE acquisition, the history and trends of CTE instructional methods, curriculum design, research-based practices, community partnerships, and mentoring of beginning teachers.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MDSK 6356 - Curriculum Studies


    Examination of the field of curriculum study with particular emphasis on the change process.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MDSK 6464 - Primary and Secondary Source Analysis


    Advanced content course for middle and secondary social studies teachers seeking advanced social studies licensure. Provides a focused study of primary and secondary sources that effectively support middle and secondary student understanding of social studies content. Emphases include increased content knowledge of social studies, extensive content research and reading, development of content resources, application of advanced instructional methods through the integration of content resources to support student learning of social studies content, and experience in curriculum evaluation.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MDSK 6470 - Graduate Student Teaching and Internship


    Student teaching is a planned sequence of experiences in the student’s area of specialization conducted in an approved school setting under the supervision and coordination of a university supervisor and a clinical educator.  During student teaching, the student must demonstrate the competencies identified for their specific teaching field in an appropriate grade level setting.  The student is assigned 15 weeks in a school setting.  Includes seminars.

    Credit Hours: (3 to 6)
    Restriction(s): Completion of all coursework required for the “A” license completion of an application for the course by the established deadline, and approval of the department.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021


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  • MDSK 6691 - Seminar in Professional Development


    Seminar focused on the self-direction and professional development of teachers. Emphasis placed on the design, development, and completion of the candidate’s comprehensive portfolio, thesis, or research project.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Music

  
  • MUSC 5001 - Topics in Music


    Special topics in music; Specific topics courses will be field-tested and modified to become permanent courses.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
    Restriction(s): Admission to MAT or MME and Permission of instructor.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MUSC 5137 - Graduate Vocal Pedagogy I


    Surveys the history of vocal pedagogy from Manuel García to present-day pedagogues, as well as investigates areas of interest such as singing psychology, repertoire selection, methodology development, and complementary training.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy program.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MUSC 5153 - Graduate Vocal Pedagogy II


    Researches vocal mediation and remediation by examining pathologies, predisposing conditions, age-specific needs, health and care protocols, and ethics.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 5137 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MUSC 5230 - Form and Analysis


    The impact of form and process on the analysis and interpretation of music. A detailed examination of common practice forms such as Binary, Ternary, Rondo, Theme and Variation, and Sonata form.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Violin program.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MUSC 6453 - Voice Teaching Internship


    Applied teaching with a select number of students, both male and female, and a weekly seminar to review and discuss issues and solutions in the studio and in another vocal-teaching contexts (e.g., choral, opera, ensemble, etc.), as appropriate.  Students develop and document a systematic teaching methodology, learn how to select appropriate repertoire based on singer ability, and apply appropriate protocols for technical issues.  

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy program.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MUSC 6600 - Concluding Seminar


    Concluding Seminar consists of a Directed Learning Project, enabling the student to focus on his or her area of pedagogical interest. Students are mentored through the project by a supervising instructor. Concluding Seminar is intended to provide a learning experience for students to gain additional knowledge that reinforce their Vocal Pedagogy program and support student career goals.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy program.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Music Performance

  
  • MUPF 6120 - Graduate Choral Ensemble


    A mixed chorus that performs music of many styles from the Baroque period to the present. 3 contact hours.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Audition.
    Corequisite(s): MUPF 6120L .
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MUPF 6120L - Graduate Choral Ensemble Sectional Rehearsals


    Sectional rehearsals for MUPF 6120 .

    Credit Hours: (0)
    Corequisite(s): MUPF 6120 .
    Repeatability: May be repeated.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MUPF 6253 - Applied Music: Voice


    Consists of private instruction, a one-hour lesson per week leading to a formal jury at the end of the semester.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy program.
    Corequisite(s): MUPF 6253L  and approved principle ensemble.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MUPF 6253L - Voice Masterclass


    Weekly masterclasses for MUPF 6253 .

    Credit Hours: (0)
    Corequisite(s): MUPF 6253 .
    Repeatability: May be repeated.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • MUPF 6400 - Graduate Recital


    A graduate-level recital of solo and ensemble repertoire performed before a jury of faculty members and the general public. See the Department of Music Student Handbook for details.

    Credit Hours: (0)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Nanoscale Science

  
  • NANO 8001 - Perspectives at the Nanoscale


    NANO program faculty members present and discuss their research in nanoscale science to: (1) demonstrate how scientists from different disciplines approach problem-solving at the nanoscale, and (2) expose students to research opportunities for dissertation work. Students write summaries of the presentations.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NANO 8060 - Special Topics in Nanoscale Science


    Selected topics in nanoscale science.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of instructor.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NANO 8101 - Introduction to Instrumentation and Processing at the Nanoscale


    Methods of manipulating, engineering, and characterizing nanoscale materials are introduced; applications and principles of their operation are discussed. Students acquire hands-on experience with selected laboratory methods in preparation for dissertation research. Topics include, but are not limited to, scanning probe and electron microscopy methods, cleanroom technology, nanoscale optical and e-beam lithography, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, luminescence methods, interferometry, gel permeation chromatography, surface area analysis, and small-angle x-ray and neutron scattering.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): OPTI 6301  and OPTI 8301 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NANO 8102 - Nanoscale Phenomena


    Topics include: scaling phenomena; nano-optics (near-field optics, limits of lithography masks, nano-dots and nanoscale optical interactions); nanoscale mechanics; nanotribology; biological and biologically-inspired machines.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): CHEM 6102 , OPTI 6302 , and OPTI 8302 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NANO 8103 - Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials


    Topics include: quantum dots, metallic nanoparticles, carbon nanostructured materials and nanotubes, zeolites, organic-inorganic polymers, composite materials, solution-phase colloids, sol-gel process, silica spheres, porous silicon, photonic crystals.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): NANO 8101  and NANO 8102 , or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed Course(s): CHEM 6103 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NANO 8104 - Fabrication of Nanomaterials


    Lithographic methods (CVD, PVD, e-beam, ion beam, magnetron, evaporation, spin coating, mask fabrication, developing resists); microelectromechanical systems and nanoelectromechanical systems; limits of conventional mechanical processing, electroforming, growth mechanisms (organic, inorganic, thermal); powders.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): NANO 8101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NANO 8105 - Life at the Nanoscale


    Discusses the four major biological molecules (nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates) with an emphasis on energetics, evolution, structure, and self-assembly.  In addition, common methods for the analysis and preparation of biological materials are presented. Students are also introduced to specific topics such as cell signaling, antibody and nucleic acid aptamer development, viral and liposomal nanoparticles, as well as core concepts in molecular and synthetic biology. 

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the Ph.D. in Nanoscale Science program or permission of instructor
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NANO 8203 - Collaborative Research Proposal


    Effective strategies for designing and writing research proposals are presented by program faculty members, and staff from proposal development offices on campus. Students work in teams of 2-3 to prepare an original, interdisciplinary research proposal on a topic in nanoscale science. The proposal conforms to regulations of a selected funding agency and must address a topic that is supported by that agency. Each team consults regularly with a panel of 2-3 faculty members who collectively approve the proposal topic, provide feedback during the development of the proposal, and ultimately evaluate the proposal. The course is designed to increase the ability of students to relate research ideas to fundamental concepts in science and engineering, to help students learn to develop effective methods of presenting ideas and defending them, to help students develop self confidence in their abilities to present and defend ideas, and to improve oral and written communication skills.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): OPTI 6303  and OPTI 8303 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NANO 8301 - Nanomedicine


    The basic principles of the design, synthesis, and characterization of nanomaterials for medical applications.  Topics include: general characteristics of nanoparticles; common biological barriers; factors affecting interactions between nanoparticles and biological systems; and recent advances in nanoparticle design within the context of biomedical applications.  Specific applications such as cancer biology, immunotherapy, cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, and translating nanotechnology platforms into the clinic are also discussed.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of instructor
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NANO 8351 - Nanoscale Materials for Energy Applications


    Explores the role of nanoscale science and nanoscale materials in energy applications, including the areas of energy production (e.g., solar photovoltaics and thermoelectrics), energy storage (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors, solar fuels), and energy sustainability (e.g., carbon sequestration and gas storage).  Emerging topics in this rapidly evolving field are also addressed.   

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of instructor
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NANO 8352 - Spectroscopy of Nanomaterials


    Explores three main areas: (1) fundamentals, including electronic structure theory of bulk solids and molecules, restriction of electronic wavefunctions in one or more dimension, and the theory of excitons in nanomaterials; (2) spectroscopy, including interactions of light with matter, spectroscopic probes of nanoscale electronic structure, and consequences of inhomogeneity; and (3) photoexcitation dynamics, including electron/energy transfer involving nanomaterials, unique phenomena, and future applications.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of instructor
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NANO 8353 - Supramolecular Chemistry of Nanomaterials


    Explores the design, synthesis, and applications of supramolecular nanomaterials.  Introduction to the background and development of the field, analytical methods, design of supramolecular building blocks, active areas of research, and applications of new materials.  Topics include: the thermodynamics of molecular recognition, host-guest chemistry, self-assembly, mechanical bonding, solid-state supramolecular chemistry, and supramolecular polymerization.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of instructor
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NANO 8354 - Solar Applications of Nanomaterials


    Addresses the rational design of devices and systems aimed at exploiting the advantages of nanomaterials for solar energy conversion, and covers the principles of light harvesting, charge separation, and free-charge carrier collection within the realm of recent advances in contemporary solar device engineering and architectures.  Fundamental theories and concepts are discussed. Several hands-on laboratory opportunities are incorporated to enable students to learn about device structures and testing.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of instructor
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NANO 8400 - Nanoscale Science Internship


    Full- or part-time internship in nanoscale science complementary to the major course of studies and designed to allow course-based practical learning to be applied in a supervised professional experience. 

    Credit Hours: (1 to 9)
    Restriction(s): Completion of 18 credit hours of NANO courses or the equivalent; and permission of the Nanoscale Science Program Director.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NANO 8681 - Nanoscale Science Seminar


    Students learn about current research in the field of nanoscale science and related disciplines by attending weekly seminars of the Ph.D. in Nanoscale Science  program. 

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NANO 8682 - Nanoscale Science Colloquium


    Students present seminars on current topics in nanoscale science, including dissertation research, the scientific literature, and special topics.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2020


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  • NANO 8900 - Dissertation Research


    Research for the dissertation.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
    Grading Method: Graded on a Satisfactory Progress/Unsatisfactory Progress basis each term.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Nursing

  
  • NURS 6090 - Selected Topics in Nursing


    Topics to be chosen from the specialties of nursing. No more than six hours of topics and/or independent study course credit in nursing may be applied toward degree requirements.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of instructor.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, Fall 2019


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • NURS 6100 - Chronic Illness Concepts and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice


    Focus on contemporary chronic illness concepts and theories relevant to individuals and families coping with long-term health deviations and their impact on society. Emphasis on knowledge and skills needed for advanced nursing practice.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6101 - Theoretical Basis for Nursing Practice


    Philosophical foundations and knowledge development in nursing. Evaluation of theories, models and their relationships to practice.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021


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  • NURS 6115 - Health Policy and Planning in the U.S.


    Overview of the organization and financing of the healthcare delivery system in the United States. Analysis of healthcare policy, financing, political trends, ethical, and professional issues, including the theoretical underpinning of health policy making, the empirical thrusts of policy analysis and research, and the relationship between health policy making and political process in the practice of nursing and healthcare.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Graduate standing.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6150 - Health of Immigrant Populations in the United States


    This course examines the health of immigrant populations within the context of a nation of origin, the process of migration, and resettlement experiences. Explores theoretical. frameworks that may explain socialization of groups to surrounding societies. Examines selected traditional healing modalities and essential components of culturally competent healthcare practice.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6160 - Research in Nursing and Health Professions


    Methods of inquiry for research will be explored and critiqued nursing and the health professions. Emphasis is on translational research for evidence based developing skills useful for conducting and evaluating research, using research in practice and program evaluation.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6162 - Information Resource Management


    Adaptation of technological innovation (Informatics) to the field of nursing, including theoretical and applied computer utilization, patient acuity and quality assurance components to the professional practice of nursing.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): HADM 6146  and HCIP 6146 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6175 - Nursing Informatics


    Adaptation of technological innovation (Informatics) to the field of nursing, including theoretical and applied computer utilization, patient acuity and quality assurance components to the professional practice of nursing.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6180 - Community/Public Health Nursing Theory and Practice


    Examines how population-based theories and practice inform advanced practice community/public nursing in communities and schools.  Focuses on core public health functions and competencies, public health law and ethics, the role of C/PHN in influencing public health policies, Healthy People goals and objectives, and collaboration with communities to assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate culturally competent health promotion programs.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6185 - Theory and Application in the Organizational Behavior to Nursing Systems


    Examination of organization theory, management theory and their applications to critical nursing administrative leadership issues. Standards and Frameworks of competencies in Nursing Administration are reviewed as guidelines for career development. Evidence-based management and promotion of a culture of safety is explored as a basis for health related organizational development. (3)

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 6101  or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6187 - Financial, Human, and Information Technology Resource Management in Complex Systems


    Explores use of information systems for budgeting, finance, and decision-making for nurse leaders.  Introduces information tools useful in analysis of decision-making and avoiding common decision errors that occur because of faulty ingrained beliefs and limitations of data.  Emphasizes managerial aspects nurse leaders need in order to interact with the information technology applications utilized in financial and resource planning.  Internal controls such as auditing concepts and techniques are introduced.  Financial methods and informatics driven algorithms are presented as decision models for creating a culture of safety.  The managerial implications of cost analysis, capital investment decisions, equity and debt financing, and lease/purchase decisions are included.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6188 - Application of Nursing Informatics in Strategic Planning and Decision-Making


    Explores theories of strategic planning for nursing and healthcare organizations with an emphasis on nursing informatics applications in practice such as telehealth and the electronic medical record.  Identifying sources and information needed for identifying system vulnerabilities, strategic decision-making, and problem-solving techniques for analysis and forecasting are explored with attention to the organizational processes and context.  Students learn to apply selected quantitative information management tools for planning services, implementing new technology, and evaluating strategic outcomes.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6202 - Applied Epidemiology in Advanced Nursing


    Explores concepts and methods of epidemiology applied to population-focused healthcare in advanced nursing practice.  Emphasis is placed on social determinants of health, measures of health, principles and ethics in screening, surveillance, methods of control and prevention, and the design, analysis, and interpretation of epidemiological studies.  Students use epidemiologic reasoning in examining the etiology of health outcomes and in guiding the design of health programs.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to Graduate Nursing program
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6206 - Health Assessment for School Nurses


    Provides the knowledge and skills for school nurses to incorporate concepts from growth and development in a comprehensive health assessment of diverse children and adolescents. The focus is on identifying normal parameters and providing health promotion interventions. (3)

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6207 - Care of the Child and Adolescent in Schools


    Provides the knowledge and skills for needed by advance practice C/PHNs to manage the health of children and adolescents in schools. Builds on knowledge base of child and adolescent growth and development. Concepts of health promotion, family theory, behavioral health, culture and environmental health are integrated throughout the course.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 6206 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6210 - Family Health in Advanced Practice Nursing


    An overview of the family as the basic unit of advanced nursing care. Focuses on strategies of family assessment, family empowerment, and family health promotion. Includes reviews of relevant theories, concepts and research for the assessment and management of family health and the analysis of the socio-cultural context of families.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2020
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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