Courses

ARTF-5105 (3) Advanced Screenwriting

Introduces professional screenwriting, in the form of a creative writing workshop. Admission by portfolio (see film department). Students write scenes and scripts for short films, feature treatments, etc., and are graded on a final portfolio. Prereq., approved writing sample. Recommended prereqs., FILM 3051 and 3061. Same as FILM 4105.

ETHN-5106 (3) Special Topics in Chicana and Chicano Studies

Examines a particular topic, theme, issue, or problem concerning Chicanas and Chicanos. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours on different topics. Same as ETHN 4106. Formerly ETHN 5686. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

HIST-5106 (3) Graduate Colloquium in United States History

Students gain an acquaintance with major works in the field and discuss current issues of interpretation and methodology. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prereq., graduate standing. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

CLAS-5109 (3) Ancient Italian Painting

Same as CLAS 4109 and ARTH 5109. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

ENGL-5109 (3) Literature and Culture of the United States

Introduces graduate level study of writing of the United States from its inception to the present. Emphasizes a wide range of genres, forms, historical background, and secondary criticism. Topics will vary. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to English and English Lit- Creative Writing graduate students only.

ASTR-5110 (4) Atomic and Molecular Processes

Explores the application of quantum physics and statistical mechanics to problems in astrophysics, space physics and planetary science, with an emphasis on radiative processes and spectroscopy of atoms and molecules. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

CLAS-5110 (3) Greek and Roman Epic

Same as CLAS 4110. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

ENVS-5110 (1-3) Topics in Environmental Social Science and Humanities

Covers various topics in the social sciences and humanities in environmental studies. Prerequisites: Restricted to Arts and Sciences, Journalism, Law or Business Graduate Students only.

FREN-5110 (3) French Special Topics

Different topics are offered and, in a number of cases, cross-listed with other departments. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours on different topics. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

GEOL-5110 (3) Geomechanics

Introduces fundamental physical processes important to the transport of heat and mass in the Earth and on Earth's surface. Provides practice with quantitative treatment of geological problems. Solutions for each problem are derived from first principles, including conservation and flux laws. Emphasizes heat conduction and viscous fluid flow. Prereq., calculus. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

NRSC-5110 (3) Introduction to Neuroscience II

Provides an intensive interdisciplinary introduction to the principles of neuroscience. It is a sequel to NRSC 5100. Provides a detailed overview of neurochemistry, neurodevelopment, neuromotor control, neurogenetics, and cognitive neuroscience. Prereq., NRSC 5100.

SLHS-5110 (2) Clinical Theory and Practice

Reviews models and theoretical perspectives regarding communication disorders with application to the clinical processes of assessment, intervention, counseling, and efficacy of intervention. Focuses on issues, challenges, and skills related to working with consumers of speech-language pathology and audiology services and their families, cultural competence, legal and ethical practices, teaming, and collaborative service delivery. Prereq., graduate standing. Prerequisites: Restricted to Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) or Audiology (AUDD) graduate students only.

SOCY-5111 (3) Data 1: Introduction to Social Statistics

Introduces statistical analysis in the social sciences. Introduces basic techniques of inferentialstatistics and several bivariate statistical techniques including t-test for the difference in means, chi-square independence, analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation, and simple regression (OLS). This course prepares students for the required course on multivariate regression techniques (Data 2). Prerequisites: Restricted to Sociology (SOCY) graduate students only.

PSYC-5112 (3) Concepts in Behavioral Genetics

Examines selected topics in greater detail than is possible in the comprehensive undergraduate course in behavioral genetics (PSYC 3102). Topics covered may include inheritance of behavioral characteristics from perspectives of pharmacogenetics, transmission genetics, biochemical genetics, and evolutionary genetics. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Instructor consent required.

GEOG-5113 (3) Seminar: Geographic Information Systems

Focuses on the current research topics in geographical information systems and selected areas of application. Includes major journal articles related to each topic. Students complete and present a seminar paper. Prereq., GEOG 4103, 5103, or instructor consent. Restricted to graduate students. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

ARTS-5118 (3) Graduate Visiting Artist Program

Same as ARTS 4118. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

ARTH-5119 (3) Roman Sculpture

Same as CLAS 5119. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

CLAS-5119 (3) Roman Sculpture

Same as CLAS 4119 and ARTH 5119. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

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