Courses

APPM-5560 (3) Markov Processes, Queues, and Monte Carlo Simulations

Prereq., APPM 3570 or equivalent. Same as APPM 4560. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

ASTR-5560 (3) Radiative Processes in Planetary Atmospheres

Applies radiative transfer theory to problems in planetary atmospheres, with primary emphasis on the Earth's atmosphere; principles of atomic and molecular spectroscopy; infrared band representation; absorption and emission of atmospheric gases; radiation flux and flux divergence computations; radiative transfer and fluid motions; additional applications such as the greenhouse effect; and inversion methods and climate models. Prereq. or coreq., ASTR 5110. Recommended prereq., ATOC 5235. Same as ATOC 5560. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

ATOC-5560 (3) Radiative Processes in Planetary Atmospheres

Application of radiative transfer theory to problems in planetary atmospheres, with primary emphasis on the Earth's atmosphere; principles of atomic and molecular spectroscopy; infrared band representation; absorption and emission of atmospheric gases; radiation flux and flux divergence computations; radiative transfer and fluid motions; additional applications such as the greenhouse effect, inversion methods and climate models. Recommended prereq., ATOC 5235. Same as ASTR 5560.

CHEM-5561 (3) Methods of Molecular Biophysics

Discusses techniques used to determine structure, function, and dynamics of macromolecules, including optical spectroscopy, magnetic resonance, diffraction, and electron microscopy. Approved for credit toward molecular biophysics certificate. Prereq., one year physical chemistry or quantum mechanics with graduate standing or instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

ANTH-5570 (3) Anthropology of Fishing

Same as ANTH 4570. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

APPM-5570 (3) Statistical Methods

Same as APPM 4570. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

LING-5570 (3) Introduction to Diachronic Linguistics

Familiarizes students with terminology, methods, and theories dealing with phenomena of language change through time. Prereq., LING 5410 or instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

CHEM-5571 (3) Surface Science

Lect. Principles of surface science with emphasis on fundamental surface phenomena, surface techniques, and surface chemistry. Basic description of surfaces, adsorbate-surface interactions, surface kinetics, and methods of surface analysis. Surface science of interactions, surface kinetics, and methods of surface analysis. Surface science of heterogeneous catalysis, semiconductor processing, and environmental interfaces. Prereqs., undergraduate physical chemistry and graduate standing or instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

SLHS-5576 (3) Communication Neuroscience

Provides an introduction to the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of speech production and perception.Considers how speech and language are represented in, and controlled by, the central nervous system. Emphasizes the mechanisms underlying the communication process and discusses relevant neuropathologies. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

APPM-5580 (3) Statistical Applications: Software and Methods

Continuation of APPM 5570. Prereq., one semester of statistics. Same as APPM 4580. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

IPHY-5580 (3) Sleep Physiology

Describes the physiology and neurobiology of sleep and impact of sleep, sleep deprivation, and sleep disorders on immune, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, and neural systems, as well as examines changes in sleep across the life span. The integrative nature of sleep and circadian rhythms in normal physiologcial and cognitive function and their importance in health and disease processes will be emphasized. Prereqs. for IPHY 4850: MCDB 1150, 1151, 2150 and 2151 or EBIO 1210, 1220, 1230 and 1240; IPHY 2800 (or equivalent); IPHY 3470. IPHY 4580 and 5580 are identical courses. IPHY 5580 is restricted to graduate students only. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

CHEM-5581 (3) Introductory Quantum Chemistry

Lect. Basic principles and techniques of quantum mechanics with applications to questions of chemical interest. Quantum dynamics of atoms, molecules, and spin; electronic structure of atoms and molecules.Prereqs., two semesters of physical chemistry and graduate standing, or instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

CHEM-5591 (3) Advanced Molecular Spectroscopy

Lect. Rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectra of molecules, and their interpretation in terms of the quantum theory of molecular structure. Prereqs., two semesters of physical chemistry and graduate standing, or instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

ANTH-5600 (3) Human Ecology: Cultural Aspects

Reviews and critically examines the major theoretical perspectives for understanding the relationship between human social behavior and the environment developed in the social sciences, especially anthropology, over the last 100 years.

APPM-5600 (3) Numerical Analysis 1

Solution of nonlinear algebraic equations, interpolation, integration, approximation, and numerical linear algebra. Prereq., APPM 3310 or MATH 3130, and experience with a scientific programming language. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

ARTF-5600 (3) Creative Digital Cinematography

Explores creative approaches to single camera digital cinematography through short projects, discussions, and screenings. Relates creative photography and poetic approaches to the digital camera cinema. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prereqs., FILM 2000, 3600, or ARTS 4246 or 5346 or instructor consent. Restricted to FILM majors. Same as FILM 4600.

ATOC-5600 (3) Physics and Chemistry of Clouds and Aerosols

Clouds and aerosols are ubiquitous in planetary atmospheres, where they impact climate, atmospheric chemistry, remote sensing, and weather. Applies basic microphysical, radiative, and chemical processes affecting particles to issues in current literature. ATOC graduate CORE course. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

COMM-5600 (3) Seminar: Organizational Communication

Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent. Same as Comm 4600.

IPHY-5600 (3) Immunology

Restricted to graduate students only. Same as IPHY 4600. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

MATH-5600 (3) Numerical Analysis 1

Solution of nonlinear algebraic equations, interpolation, approximation theory, and numerical integration. Prereqs., APPM 3130 or MATH 3130, and experience with a scientific programming language. Undergraduates must have approval of the instructor. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

PHIL-5600 (3) Philosophy of Religion

Studies topics falling under philosophy of religion, such as proofs for God's existence, religious language, mysticism, psychology of religion, modern theological movements, miracles, and study of individual theologians. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

DNCE-5601 (2) Alexander Technique for Graduate Students

Learn the principles of the Alexander Technique through class discussions, movement exploration, and individualized hands-on-lessons. Discover how to improve their overall functioning and learn to apply the technique to performance and teaching. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DNCE-MFA) or Theatre (THTR or TBFA) graduate students only.

SLHS-5602 (3) Seminar: Intervention for Children with Communication Challenges: Birth to Six

Provides an orientation to family-directed intervention in serving young children with disabilities and their families. Facilitates integration of medical, physiological, and theoretical perspectives with specific approaches to assessment and intervention. Prerequisites: Restricted to Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) or Audiology (AUDD) graduate students only.

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