A E 537X TMDL Development and Implementation (2-2) Cr. 3 F. Prereqs: CE 372 or equivalent. A project-based course to develop a water quality improvement plan. The legislative and judicial basis of the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program, different approaches for TMDL development, data needs and sources, SWAT modeling, and principles and techniques for implementation of water quality improvement plans.

ADVRT 497B. Special Topics in Communication: Corporate Communication Cases.  Cr. 3. (Same as
JL MC 497B). Geske.  A look at current topics in Corporate Communication Cases.  Discussion and understanding of the different roles of Advertising and Public Relations.  Learning to  think critically and analytically about real issues in the business.  Case studies will be used and those subjects may include:  the Changing Environment for Business; Communicating Strategically; An Overview of the Corporate Communication Function; Identity, Image, Reputation, and Corporate Advertising; Corporate Responsibility; Media Relations; Internal Communications; Investor Relations; Government Relations; Crisis Communication.  Students will analyze the cases and provide written and oral presentation of their findings.

AER E 433X Spacecraft Dynamics and Control (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereqs: EM 345 (Dynamics) Introduction to modern spacecraft attitude dynamics and control. Rotational kinematics and 3-dimensional rigid-body dynamics. Stability of spinning spacecraft. Spacecraft attitude stabilization and rotational maneuvers. Spacecraft attitude determination and control subsystems (ADCS). Spacecraft actuators, sensors, and external disturbances. Nonmajor graduate credit.

AESHM 175X Financial Appications for the Retail & Hospital Industries Cr. 2 F. Prereqs: none. Overview of concepts, calculations and formulas commonly used in the apparel and hospitality industries. Emphasis on problem solving, critical/creative thinking, and mathematical interpretation and application of calculations and formulas used within the apparel and hospitality industries.

AESHM 222X Creative Thinking and Problem Solving. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Focus on creative thinking concepts, strategies, and methods. Systematic application of creative thinking techniques to: view things from different perspectives, identify unique opportunities, solve problems, generate multiple unique ideas, and evaluate ideas.

AF AM 259X. African American Leadership. Cr. 3. F11. Rise and development of leadership among blacks in American history from the earliest of times to the present. Studies of selected 19th and 20th century individuals, ideologies and movements; black leadership traditions, visions and challenges in American history.

AF AM 340X. Global African Diasporas. (3-0). Cr. 3. S.F. Prereq: Af Am 201. Analysis and examination of the conceptual, methodological and spatial dimensions of the global dispersion of African Diasporas; emphasis on social transformations and similarities and differences between African Diasporas. Nonmajor graduate credit. Meets International Perspectives requirement.

AGEDS 116X Initial Field Experience in Agricultural Education. (1-2) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: AGEDS majors only. Field experience in a formal education setting designed to explore teaching as a career through guided observation and interviews, reflection, and on-campus dialogue.

AGEDS 461X. Technology Transfer and the Role of Agricultural and Extension Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. Dual listed with 561X. Impact of agricultural and extension education processes on development and their role in the transfer of agricultural technology. Utilizing situational analysis techniques to analyze and solve problems in international agricultural education programs.

AGEDS 465X/HORT 465X. Horticulture Enterprise Management. (1-6) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: ECON 230, 6 credits of horticulture and junior classification. Participation in the management and operation of fruit and vegetable enterprises for local markets. Plans, records and decisions for planting, operating, harvesting, and marketing fruit and vegetables.

A. Planting
B. Harvesting
C. Marketing

AGEDS 475X. Agri-Marketing and Communications Competition. (2-0) Cr. 1-2. Repeatable. F, S. Prereq: Admission by invitation. Specialized training in communication and agricultural marketing knowledge and skills in preparation for intercollegiate competition. Maximum of 6 credits can be applied toward graduation.

AGEDS 511X Professional Agricultural Presentation Practices (3-0) Cr. 3 F.SS. Prereqs: Graduate classification. The identification and use of key planning, delivery and evaluation of presentations using audience engagement techniques focused on research-based principles and field-based practices of professional presenters in agriculture and the life sciences.

AGEDS 561X. Technology Transfer and the Role of Agricultural and Extension Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. Dual listed with 461X. Impact of agricultural and extension education processes on development and their role in the transfer of agricultural technology. Utilizing situational analysis techniques to analyze and solve problems in international agricultural education programs.

AGRON 106X. Climate and Global Resources. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Understanding climate and its effects on global distribution of food and water resources. The nature of climate and its variability in space and time. Use of satellites and related technology to monitor agricultural production, water availability and climate. Influence of climate and climate change on drought famine and other disruptions of essential resources.

AGRON 217X. Weed Identification. (0-3) Cr. 1. F. (First 8 weeks). Prereq: Biol 101 or equivalent. Identification of important weeds of agricultural, horticultural and native ecosystems. Principles of plant taxonomy and classification. Field trips.

AGRON 259X Organic Compounds in Plant and Soil Environments (3-0) Cr. 3 S. Prereqs: Chem 163, 167, or 177; 6 credits in Agronomy recommended. Structure, function, and transformations of organic compounds significant in plant and soil environments.

AGRON 388X Agronomic Sciences in Theory and Practice (1-0) Cr. 1 F. Prereqs: Junior or senior classification. Scientific methodologies and ethics. Preparation for writing an optional undergraduate thesis.

AGRON 389X Tutorial in Undergraduate Agronomic Research (2-0) Cr. 2 S. Prereqs: Junior or senior classification; Credit for 388X recommended. Scientific research and communications: Reading and evaluating agronomic literature; selecting research questions, organizing the logistics to collect valid scientific data, writing effective proposals.

AGRON 520X Plant Breeding Methods. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: AGRON 527. Breeding methods used in the genetic improvement of self-pollinated, cross-pollinated and asexually reproducing agronomic and horticultural crops. Application of biotechnology techniques in the development of improved cultivars.

AGRON 524X Applied Plant Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: AGRON 527. Basic principles and applied techniques used in the genetic improvement of crop plants. Discussion of structure and function of genes that control traits of value. Types of molecular markers, analysis of quantitatively inherited traits, genome mapping, analyses of databases.

AGRON 525X Crop and Soil Modeling (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereqs: Math 181 or 165 or equivalent, Agron 316 or Agron 354 or equivalent. Understanding basic crop physiology and soil processes through the use of mathematical and statistical approaches. Structure of crop models, dynamics and relationship among components such as leaf-level photosynthesis, canopy architecture, root dynamics and soil carbon and nitrogen pools.

AGRON 556X Agroecosystem Nutrient Cycles (3-0) Cr. 3 F.Prereqs: 3 credits in chemistry, 6 credits in biology. Recommended: ENSCI 382, 553, EEB 484/584 or upper-level coursework in nutrient cycles. Major, biologically important agroecosystem nutrient cycles as linked to energy (carbon) and water. Effects of agricultural production and management on cycling within systems and transfer among system at local, regional and global scales will be emphasized.

AGRON 601X Agronomic Science Presentations. (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: graduate status in agronomic science. Experience in critical communications in exchange of ideas through oral and poster presentations and scientific questioning/evaluation.

AN S 270L. Foods of Animal Origin Laboratory Cr. 1. F.S. Credit or current enrollment in An S 270 Determination of composition and quality of meat, eggs and milk based on industry and USDA standards. Fundamentals of processing foods of animal origin to add value, maintain quality and ensure safety.

AN S 280X Basic Swine Science (2-0) Cr. 2 F. Prereqs: An S 101, 114. Basic disciplines and concepts involved in swine production including; industry structure, trends and statistics; production phases and buildings; genetic improvement; reproduction; nutrition; health and biosecurity; nutrient management; marketing and meat quality and career opportunities in the swine industry. Only AnS 280X and AnS 280LX or AnS 225 may count toward graduation.

AN S 280L Basic Swine Science Lab (0-2) Cr. 1 F. Prereqs: Credit or enrollment in An S 280X; instructor permission. Basic application of concepts presented in basic swine science course. Including: artificial insemination; handling; semen collection; health and biosecurity; financial analysis; pig flow; buildings and ventilation; and feed management. Only AnS 280X and AnS 280LX or AnS 225 may count toward graduation.

AN S 312X Livestock Production for Niche Markets (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereqs: 6 credits of courses in animal science. Overview of the factors that define and shape niche markets for livestock products. Designing and operating livestock systems to meet demands of niche markets. Regulatory guidelines and marketing approaches for niche livestock production and markets.

AN S 324X Food Processing for Companion Animals (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereqs: AnS 270 and AnS 319; Junior classification. Food processing and nutrition for carnivorous companion animals. Topics covered include meat processing and meat preservation for companion animal diets, regulatory standards, cutting edge technologies for processing meat for companion animals, dietary needs of carnivorous companion animals, effect of different processing methods on safety and nutrient bioavailability.

AN S 350X Genomics and Its Application to Medicine and Agriculture. (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereqs: Biol 313 or Gen 320. Introduction to genomics and the application of structural functional genomic data in biomedicine and agriculture. Emphasis on learning the tools for analyzing and understanding the meaning of genomic data in several contexts. Students will also discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of increased use of genomic data in society.

AN S 380X Topics in Advanced Swine Production (1-0) Cr. 1 F. Prereqs: AnS 225 or 280X, 280LX; 380A; 331 recommended. Recommendations are course specific. Each semester students will focus on different topics related to swine production. This is an online course through Ag*Idea. Each topic may be taken only one time.

AN S 380LX Advanced Swine Science Lab (Immersion Course) Cr. 1 F. Prereqs: AnS 225 and or AnS 280X and AnS 280LX Advanced application of concepts associated with swine production. Including: semen processing; troubleshooting production efficiency; risk management; marketing; buildings and ventilation; and on farm euthanasia and carcass disposal. Satisfactory - falil grading.

An S 382X. Swine Environment Management (1-0) Cr. 1. F.  Prereq: 225 or 280X and 280L. Recommended TSM210. Response of swine to thermal environment, ventilation system design and analysis, heating and cooling systems, and examples of various designs for all phases of production. Troubleshooting ventilation systems and energy analysis of production units.

AN S 383X. Swine Manure and Nutrient Management (1-0) Cr. 1. S.  Prereq: 225 or 280X and 280L. Function, application, and advantages and disadvantages of nutrient management systems. Manure production rates, manure handling systems, storage and manure management planning for land application and odor mitigation strategies

AN S 384X. Swine Health and Biosecurity (1-0) Cr. 1. F.  Prereq: 225 or 280X and 280L. Recommended a course in microbiology. Overview of standard biosecurity protocols and identification of behavior and clinical signs of illness in pigs. Treatment administration and prevention methods. Introduction to immune system function and basic swine disease transmission.

AN S 543X. Environmental Management of Livestock. (Same as Agron 543X) (1-2) Cr. 2. Prereq: An S 319, or Agron 212 and Agron 354. Relationship of livestock production to environmental quality. Management approaches to preserve environmental quality and optimize productivity of farming enterprises through effective integration of resources in confinement and grazing-based livestock production systems. Development of management plans. A. Grazing and pathogen issues. B. Nutrient and gaseous emissons issues

AN S 569X Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology Cr. 2 F. Prereqs: BBMD 301, Biology 258 or An S 331. Chemical agents that target developmental and reproductive systems in animals and humans, both male and female. The influence that timeline of developmental in utero and what part of reproductive organ have on outcome of environmental exposures will be developed. The physiological changes due to exposure, and mechanistic pathways activated by xenobiotics will be defined and the consequences of these changes will be explored.

AN S 618X. Vitamins and Minerals. (Cross-listed with NUTRS 618X) (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S. offered 2012. Prereq: Physiology course, gradate level nutrition and biochemistry courses. Understanding molecular aspects of vitamin and mineral metabolism and homeostasis in humans and animals. An in-depth examination of the chemistry of vitamins, and minerals, including genetic mutations, proteins involved in absorption and excretion and their necessity in biological processes.

ANTHR 354X. War and the Politics of Humanitarianism. (Cross-listed with POL S 354X) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: POL S 235, POL S 251, or ANTHR 230. Humanitarianism as a system of thought and a system of intervention in conflict and post-conflict situations: role of humanitarian organizations and actors in addressing human suffering caused by conflict or war military action as a form of humanitarian intervention.

ARABC 202X. Intermediate Arabic II (4-0) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 201X.  Continuation of Arabic 201X. Intermediate development of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking skills in Modern Standard Arabic within the context of the Arabic world.

ART H 288X. Design on Display. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereqs: Sophomore classification. This course provides a survey of World's Fairs and other international exhibitions, focusing on their displays of industrial products and relating these to overarching discourses of nationalism, colonialism, and political supremacy as they were articulated within the exhibitions.

ART H 386X. American Art to 1945. Cr. 3. S. Prereq: none. Survey of American art from the early colonial period to 1945, with emphasis on historical and cultural issues that underlie art production in the United States.

ARTGR 272X. Digital Photography for the Graphic Designer. Cr. 3. F.S. Prereqs: Registered in ArtGr 270 or ArtGr 271. This course will address the development of "seeing" as a medium of design, expression, and communication including compositional dynamics with digital image input devices, advanced digital image manipulation, software usage and support, color management and printing with digital ready formats.

ARTGR 307X. Principles of 3D Modeling. Cr. 3. F.S. Prereqs: ArtGR 275, ArtGR 276. Introduction to 3D modeling using computer and available software. Modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering with respect to 3D object, still scene creation, detail, visualization, entertainment, self-expression, and preparation for animation and motion graphics.

ARTGR 308X. Introduction to Animation. Cr. 3. S. Prereq: ARTGR 307X. Introduction to animation using computer and available software. Prior knowledge of available 2D and 3D software is assumed. Nonmajor graduate credit.

ARTGR 585X.Investigative Mapping. (0-6) Cr. 3. S. Explores urban and rural space through the development of alternative cartography. Through readings in cartographic criticism, urban and rural representation, both historically and contemporarily. Students will produce and examine maps that reveal built spaces in unconventional ways.

ARTGR 589X. Design and Ethics. (3-0) Cr. 3 S. (Cross-listed with HCI 589X) Prereq: Permission of instructor or graduate classification. This course will introduce the ethnical decisions and the social and policy challenges associated with technology and design as they apply to design research and the design industry.  The course covers areas of ethics, ethical reasoning, technology policy decisions and their social impacts, and ethical research practices in human-computer based design. This course will be offered both online and offline.  Online class will be limited to distance learning student.

ARTGR 611X. Teaching in Higher Education and Design Practice. Cr. 3. Prereq: graduate classification. Designed for the intellectual benefit of a student considering a career as a college faculty member or professional practice in design fields.

ArtIS 319X. Studio Furniture. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereqs: none. Familiarization with the origins, characteristics, and noted makers of "Studio Furniture." Exploration and application of furniture design principles and methods.

ArtIS 355X. Relief Printmaking: Digital/Traditional. Cr. 3. F. Dual-listed with ArtIS 555XPrereqs: Graduate Classification and permission of instructor. In-depth exploration of digital or traditional design and bock cutting processes (computer/laser cutter/CNC router or drawing/chisels). Use relief printmaking to create a unified body of prints from those blocks. Emphasis is on experimental and creative use of printmaking with sudy of contemporary trends.

ArtIS 528X. Off the Wall. Photography for Mixed Media. (0-6) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate standing or advanced photography. This photography course is focused on experimental and historic photographic processes, as well as non-traditional display or context. Nonmajor graduate credit. Special course fees.

ArtIS 555X. Relief Printmaking: Digital/Traditional. Cr. 3. F. Dual-listed with ArtIS 355XPrereqs: Graduate Classification and permission of instructor. In-depth exploration of digital or traditional design and bock cutting processes (computer/laser cutter/CNC router or drawing/chisels). Use relief printmaking to create a unified body of prints from those blocks. Emphasis is on experimental and creative use of printmaking with study of contemporary trends.

Astro 106X. Earth & Space Science for Elementary Education. (2-0) Cr. 2. F.S.SS. Cross-listed with Geol 106X.Prereqs: none. Fundamental concepts of Earth and Space Science including the solar system, weather and climate, water and soils, plate tectonics, and geologic hazards. Online course format. Restricted to Elementary Education majors.

Astro 106L. Earth & Space Science Lab for Elementary Education. (2-0) Cr. 1. F.S. Cross-listed with Geol 106L.Prereqs: Concurrent enrollment in Geol/Astro 106X. Inquiry-based lab exploring fundamental concepts of Earth and Space Science including the solar system, weather and climate, water and soils, plate tectonics, and geologic hazards. Online course format. Restricted to Elementary Education majors and must be taken concurrently with Geol/Astro 106X.

BBMB 115X. Current Topics in Biochemistry. Cr. 2. S. A survey of how biochemistry impacts out everyday lives. Topics will include qualitative and informative descriptions of the roles of biochemistry in: foods, drugs, disease, dieting, the environment, and the basis of life. The course is designed for the non-science major. Not intended for life sciences majors.

BIOL 112X. Transfer Student Orientation Cr. R. S. (0.25-0) Prereq: none. Orientation to opportunities in Biology. Review of degree requirements and other information needed by students that have not participated in first year Biology orientation courses. Satisfactory-Fail grading.

BIOL 350X. Comprehensive Human Anatomy. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.Prereqs: Credit in Biology 211 and 212. Comprehensive survey of human anatomy, emphasizing structural and functional relationships of major organ systems. Compartmental study of normal anatomy; practical clinical application of anatomical regions.

BIOL 451X. Plant Evolution and Phylogeny. (3-3) Cr. 4. F. Cross listed with EEOB 551XPrereqs: Biol 315 or equivalent. Survey of land plant evolution; phylogenetic comparison of anatomical, reproductive, and life history specializations. Relationships among bryophyte, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angriosperms emphasizing significant evolutionary changes documented by paleobotanical, morphological, and molecular studies.

BR C 507X. Entrepreneurship in Biorenewable Chemicals Cr. 1. S. (1-0) Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Develop an understanding of Discovery Research and how this relates to Entrepreneurship and innovation in Biorenewables. Understanding of Critical Technocommercial Analysis and Intellectual Property. Learn how to define key assets, write a business plan, utilize local resources, and go about founding a company and securing funding.

BR C 590X. Special Topics in K-12 Science Education. (2-0) Cr. 2. SS, F. 6th through 12th grade science teachers will develop an understanding of Discovery Research: design, methods and analysis of research associated with biorenewable energy systems. Science teachers will be introduced to the value of scientific inquiry, elements of engineering design, 21st century careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and how high school students need to be prepared for these careers.

BRT 515X. Biorenewables Law and Policy. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Evaluation of the biorenewables field as it relates to the areas of law and policy. Primary emphasis on the following topics: concerns that motivated the development and expansion of the biorenewables field, a history of the interactions between biorenewable pathways. U.S. law and policy and controversies that have arisen from these interactions and their effects.

BRT 545X. Production and Use of Biofuels. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.Prereqs: BRT 501 or one course in organic chemistry. Basic principles for the production and utilization of biobased fuels with special emphasis on ethanol and biodiesel. Fermentation of carbohydrates to ethanol and biodiesel manufacturing. Fuel properties and utilization in internal combustion engines.

C DEV 521X. Housing and Development. Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: none. Review and evaluation of historical and current housing issues, production, and financial systems, including consideration of racial, ehtnic, income, and gender issues as they relate to the role of housing devlopments and programs in community development.

C Dev 527X. Public and Non-Profit Budgeting. Cr. 3. SS. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental theories and practices of budgeting in the public and non-profit sectors. Topics covered include overview of budgeting and budget reform, taxation, expenditures, budget preparation and adoption, budget implementation, and performance budgeting.

C DEV 590X. Special Topics in Community Development. Cr. 1 to 3. Prereq: Permission of Instructor. Repeatable.

C E 430X. Anaerobic Biotechnology in Waste to Energy. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Dual listed with 530X. Prereq: C E 326. Fundamentals of biochemical and microbial processes involved in anaerobic digestion, traditional and high-rate anaerobic processes, treatment of industrial and agricultural wastes for energy production, biogas engines and gas handling equipment, laboratory analysis of gas composition, bioreactor operation, biochemical methane potential and specific methanogenic activity. Nonmajor graduate credit.

C E 530X. Anaerobic Biotechnology in Waste to Energy. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Dual listed with 430X. Prereq: C E 326. Fundamentals of biochemical and microbial processes involved in anaerobic digestion, traditional and high-rate anaerobic processes, treatment of industrial and agricultural wastes for energy production, biogas engines and gas handling equipment, laboratory analysis of gas composition, bioreactor operation, biochemical methane potential and specific methanogenic activity. Nonmajor graduate credit.

C I 203X. Exploring Mathematics and Science Teaching. Cr. 1. S. Exploration and discussion of teaching mathematics and science as a career path including the state of math and science teachers in Iowa and nationally. Study of effective science and mathematics teaching practices using research findings from NSTA and NCTM. Preparation and delivery of simulated mathematics and science lesions to upper elementary school students. Satisfactory – Fail only.

C I 481X. Philosophy of Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Dual listed with H P C 581. Prereq: Graduate classification. The bases of American educational theory and practice. Philosophical analysis of the viewpoints on education of selected individuals and groups.

C I 545X. Teacher Recruitment, Retention, and Renewal. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: none. This hybrid course explores the changes that beginning science teachers undergo during the stages of recruitment, retention, and renewal, with emphasis on online and offline induction/mentoring programs. Topics include the ways teachers change in respect to their practices, identities, roles, beliefs, and knowledge; and how these changes are influenced by the administration, cultural norms, and micropolitics of the school.

C I 565X. Literacy: Connecting Research, Policy, & Practice. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate standing. Critical examination of current policy initiatives and reform efforts that affect how literacy is viewed, assessed, and practiced, as well as how literacy professionals are prepared for their roles in public schools and colleges.

C I 568X. New Media Literacies: Understanding Research and Practice. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: graduate standing. Designed to increase awareness and understanding of critical issues surrounding the evolving concept of literacy and examine the effect that technology has on the literacy we use every day, teach in our schools, and need in order to function as 21st century citizens.

C I 601X. Foundations of Educational Inquiry. Cr. 3. F. Prereq: admission to Ph.D. Program. First of a two-course sequence designed to welcome new curriculum and instruction Ph. D. students into the community of educational scholars. Inquiry into (1) the history of education as an academic field of study; (2) the philosophical underpinnings of social scientific and educational inquiry; and (3) the contemporary landscape of the field of education.

C I 602X. Educational Inquiry in Action. Cr. 1. S. Prereq: C I 601X. Second in a sequence welcoming new curriculum and instruction Ph. D. students into the community of educational scholars. Opportunities to learn about a variety of faculty research in the department, engage faculty in conversation about their research, and continue reflecting on the theory and practice of educational inquiry.

C R P 454X. Fundamentals of Remote Sensing. Cr. 3. S. Dual-listed with CRP 554X. Cross-listed with
L A, NREM. Introduction to remote sensing techniques needed for basic analysis of satellite images, including: filtering and conflation techniques, stacking, pan sharpening, image rectification, image enhancement, unsupervised and supervised classification. Practical applications in a variety of topics to understand how to interpret images.

C R P 456X. GIS Programming and Automation. Cr. 3. F. (2-2) Dual-listed with CRP 556X. Prereqs (one of the following): CRP 451, CRP 551, NREM 345, NREM 546, GEOL 552. Introduction to automated geoprocessing in Geographic Information Systems. Focus on learning scripting language and object-oriented programming, automation of custom-designed geoprocessing scripts, and application toward student research and/or interests.

C R P 554X. Fundamentals of Remote Sensing. Cr. 3. S. Dual-listed with CRP 454X.Cross-listed with
L A, NREM. Introduction to remote sensing techniques needed for basic analysis of satellite images, including: filtering and conflation techniques, stacking, pan sharpening, image rectification, image enhancement, unsupervised and supervised classification. Practical applications in a variety of topics to understand how to interpret images.

C R P 556X. GIS Programming and Automation. Cr. 3. F. (2-2) Dual-listed with CRP 456X. Prereqs (one of the following): CRP 451, CRP 551, NREM 345, NREM 546, GEOL 552. Introduction to automated geoprocessing in Geographic Information Systems. Focus on learning scripting language and object-oriented programming, automation of custom-designed geoprocessing scripts, and application toward student research and/or interests.

Ch E 420X. Chemical Process Safety. Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: Ch E 357, 381 (or equivalents); junior classification. Application of transport phenomena, thermodynamics and chemical kinetics to the study of safety, health and loss prevention. Government regulations, industrial hygiene, relief sizing, runaway reactions, toxic release and dispersion models will be used. Fires, explosions, risk assessment, hazard identification, case studies, accident investigations and design considerations will be studied.

CHEM 101X. Chemistry Learning Community: Orientation. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereqs: Member of the Chemistry Learning Community. Integration of first year and transfer students into the chemistry program. Introduction and overview of degree requirements and supports services on campus, assistance with transition to college and community life, and team-building and leadership activities. Satisfactory-fail only.

CHEM 102L. Physical Sciences for Elementary Education. (1-5) Cr. 3. S. Same as Phys 102L.Prereqs: Math 195 or Math 140. Introduction to physics and chemistry via weekly, guided-inquiry laboratories. Topics to include states of matter and changes in states of matter, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, heat, forces and how they are related to and object's motion. Restricted to elementary education majors.

CHEM 110X. Cutting-Edge Chemistry: Research and Career Opportunities. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereqs: none. Overview of careers in chemistry: industrial: governmental, and academic careers; literature and compound search instruction; professional ethics; and an introduction to joining a research lab. For students majoring or minoring in chemistry or chemistry-related fields.

CHIN 499X. Internship in Chinese. Cr 3. 1-3 each time taken. F.S.SS.  Prereq: 9 credits of Chinese at the 300 level or permission of deparment and internship coordinator. Work experience using Chinese in the public or private sector, combined with academic work under faculty supervision. Offered on pass-fail grading basis only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Up to 3 credits may apply toward the Chinese minor or LCP minor.

COM S 211X. Conceptual Introduction to Computer Science. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Math 150 or placement into 140/141/142. Introduction to concept of computation, computer architecture, programs and data, and applications. Through hands on problem solving, the course gives a deeper perspective to students who want to major in computer science. Disciplines that require deeper understanding of computation, or gain genuine understanding of computer science.

COM S 336X. Introduction to Computer Graphics. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Com S 229, co-requisite Math 265 or Math 307 or Math 317 or permission of the instructor. Basic algorithms, design, and programming of interactive computer graphics systems and hardware. Topics include 2D and 3D transformations, 3D viewing, visible surface algorithms, collision detection, illumination models, shading, ray tracing, shadows, transparency and texture mapping.

COM S 415X. Gerontechnology in Smart Home Environments. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. (Cross-listed with Geron 415X) Prereq: Com S 227 or (Com S 207 or Geron 377) An interdisciplinary course designed for students who are interested in assistive technology, pervasive computing, mobile computing and principles of universal software design for end users, in particular the elderly population.  Students will have the chance to learn both about the theories and principles about aging and assistive technology, as well as to engage in the practical semester-long project while working with students from other disciplines. Nonmajor graduate credit.

COM S 437X Computer Game and Media Programming (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereqs: Com S 362, or permission of the instructor, co-requisite Com S 336. Students will learn video game programming using current game engine interfaces with real hardware. Particular attention is paid to the console architecture, development environment, tool chains, 2D graphics, 3d graphics, controllers, memory management, and audio systems. Students will complete the course by writing a simple game that runs on console hardware. Nonmajor graduate credit.

COM S 510X Distributed Software Development (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereqs: none. Team with students at a foreign university to develop a software application. Importance of distributed development. Design for distributed development, effective processes for distributed development, cultural issues in distributed development, organizing for distributed development, communication techniques and skills for distributed development.

COMST 313X. Leadership Communication Theories. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: COMST 203, COMST 301. Leadership communication theories, principles and research in interpersonal, intercultural, small group and organizational contexts, with emphasis on the leader-follower dyad.

COMST 384X. Applied Organizational Communication (3-0) Cr. 3 F.S. Prereqs: Com St 101, 102 or equivalent course. Theory and research of micro-level organizational communication, including interpersonal and small group interactions taking place in a professional setting. Topics include interpersonal dynamics in such areas as conflict, negotiation, superior/subordinate communication and virtual organizations. Not available for major credit.

CON E 355X. Energy and Building Electrical Systems. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Offered 2012. Prereq: CON E 241 and PHYS 222, credit or enrollment in CON E 353. Energy use and conservation in building electrical systems. Coverage of energy codes and LEED credits that are applicable to building electrical systems. Analysis techniques and design principles for applying energy code requirements and LEED credits to electrical building systems. A comprehensive analysis and design project is required for a major building project.

CON E 454X. Building Energy Modeling. (3-0) Cr. 3. Energy modeling of buildings, building shells, HVAC, electrical, and other building systems. Analysis and evaluation of building performance, energy efficiency, environmental quality, first costs, and operating costs. Strategies to exceed energy code requirements through the ASHRAE Standard 90.1.

CPR E 315X Application of algorithms in Computer Engineering. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: CPR E 310. Solving computer engineering problems using algorithms. Emphasis on problems related to the core focus areas in computer engineering. Real world examples of algorithms used in the computer engineering domain. Algorithm engineering. Prototyping of algorithms. Nonmajor graduate credit.

CPR E 480X. Graphics Processing and Architecture Cr. 4 S.Prereq: CprE 381 or ComS 321. Introduction to hardware architectures for computer graphics and their programming models. System-level view, including framebuffers, video output devices, displays, 2D and 3D graphics acceleration, and device interfacing. Architectural design of GPUs, from 2D and 3D sprite engines to 3D rendering pipelines to unified shader architectures. Computing models for graphics processors. GPGPU and GPU computing. Nonmajor graduate credit.

CPR E 522X. Cognitive Radio Networks. Cr. 3. (Same as EE 522X) Prereq: instructor approval. Important aspects of physical, MAC, and network layer issues and solutions. Review, research, and/or survey study related to cognitive radio networks.

CPR E 539X. Software Mining and Analysis in Version Archives. Cr. 3. Advanced software mining and program analysis techniques to take advantage of software archives for guiding future software development activities. Typical mining topics in applications including clone detection, programming and specification pattern mining. API adaptation, pattern query framework, pattern recovery, etc. Hands-on projects, paper reviews, and presentations are required.

DES 230X. Design Thinking. (3-0) Cr. 3 S. Introduction to the phenomenon of design thinking as it appears in various design fields, including methodologies of reasoning and problem solving; patterns of creativity and individu8al style; and the interaction of art, science, and technology.

DES 240X. Design Studio I. (2-0) Cr. 2 S, F. Prereq: DSN S 102, DSN S 131. Studio projects to develop students' ability to generate ideas and communication ideas visually, orally, and through writing. Field trips. Repeatable.

DES 250X. Design Forum. (2-0) Cr. 2. S, F. Prereq: DSN S 102, DSN S 131, DSN S 183, and credit or enrollment in DES 230X. Introduction of themes and issues that are relevant to the design fields through visiting lecturers, theoretical readings, case studies, student research and presentations. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.

DES 340X. Design Studio II. (2-0) Cr. 2 S, F. Prereq: 4 credits of DES 240X or equivalent. Studio projects of increasing complexity requiring interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary challenges and opportunities. Continued development of students' ability to generate ideas and communication ideas visually, orally, and through writing. Field trips. Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits.

DIET 524X. Financial Management and Cost Controls in Dietetics. Cr. 3. SS Prereq: Enrolled in GPIDEA Dietetics. Overview of the fundamental knowledge of financial management, managerial accounting, and operational costs controls for dietetics professionals. Topics include a review of managerial accounting concepts for not-for-profit organizations and for-profit organizations based on the Uniform System of Accounts, value and risk analyses, budgeting, asset management, franchising and managing contracts.

DIET 526X. Obesity Across the Lifespan. (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereq: none. Exploration of the affects that obesity has on public health, the healthcare system, and society in general. Overview of strategies to prevent obesity across the lifespan.

DIET 569X. Dietary and Herbal Supplements. Cr. 3. Prereq: Enrollment in GPIDEA Dietetics program. Skill development to partner with patients in making dietary supplement decisions. Exploration of the safe, efficacious on supplementation in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease include: arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes, digestive, liver and renal disorders.

DSN S 235X. Design Thinking. (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Introduction of design thinking phenomena as they appear in various design fields; characteristics of problem solving; methodologies used in reasoning; thinking pattern that cast individual style and creativity; the interaction between art, science, and technology.

DSN S 241X. Deconstructing Home: Spatial Drawing. Cr. 2 F. Prereq: Sophomore Standing - core courses 102, 131. Students investigate the nature of home, its meaning, and the personal, cultural, and social consequences home has on spatial creation. Studio projects focus on the act of drawing utilizing a variety of different materials and methods, engaging home as spatial conditioner.

DSN S 242X. Illuminated Space: Articulating Dimensional Light. Cr. 2 F. Prereq: Sophomore Standing - Core courses 102, 131. Studio projects focus on light as a spatial medium, a sensational phenomenon, and a conductor of perceptual occupation. Students engage light through the act of drawing utilizing light as the medium. Each set of drawings engage light as a point of departure, study, and mode of expression and representation.

DSN S 345X. Burning Man Studio. Cr. 5 SS. Students will design and produce work for the Burning Man Festival held each year in Nevada's Black Rock Desert (2011 dates: August 29-September 5). After developing and completing their work in the summer, they will transport it to Burning Man in the fall, install it, participate in the festival, and remove it (no trace left behind) at the festival's end.

DSN S 445X. Public Art/Public Space. Cr. 3. S. (3-0) Prereq: Junior standing in the College of Design, all programs will have access. Exploration of the history, precedents, and practice of public art and public space with a focus on developments since 1970 in the U.S. and abroad.  Development of a proposal (philosophy, models, budget) for a site specific work of art. Nonmajor graduate credit. Special course fees.

E E 522X. Cognitive Radio Networks. Cr. 3. (Same as CPR E 522X) Prereq: instructor approval. Important aspects of physical, MAC, and network layer issues and solutions. Review, research, and/or survey study related to cognitive radio networks.

E E 459X. Electromechanical Wing Energy Conversion and Grid Integration. (Dual-listed with 559X) Cr. 3. F. (3-0) Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 452, 456. Summary of industry status and expected growth; power extraction from the air stream; operation and modeling of electric machines, and power electronics topologies for wind energy conversion; analysis of machine-grid power electronic circuits, controller interface, and collector (distribution) networks; treatment of harmonics, flicker, over/under-voltages, filters, low-voltage ride-through, and reactive compensation; relaying; effects on transmission expansion, planning and grid operation and coordination including variability, frequency control, reserves, and electricity markets; overview of storage technologies and hybrid configurations. Nonmajor graduate credit.

E E 509X. Mixed-Signal IC testing and Built In Self Test. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: knowledge in signal processing (E E 424) and data converters (E E 435 or E E 501). Introduction to mixed-signal IC testing; measurement uncertainty and test validity; IEEE standard test algorithms; high performance test and built-in self test challenges; new mixed-signal test algorithms and techniques to reduce data acquisition to relax instrumentation requirements, to simplify test setup, to improve test validity, and/or to enable co-testing of heterogeneous functions.

E E 559X. Electromechanical Wing Energy Conversion and Grid Integration. (Dual-listed with 459X) Cr. 3. F. (3-0) Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 452, 456. Summary of industry status and expected growth; power extraction from the air stream; operation and modeling of electric machines, and power electronics topologies for wind energy conversion; analysis of machine-grid power electronic circuits, controller interface, and collector (distribution) networks; treatment of harmonics, flicker, over/under-voltages, filters, low-voltage ride-through, and reactive compensation; relaying; effects on transmission expansion, planning and grid operation and coordination including variability, frequency control, reserves, and electricity markets; overview of storage technologies and hybrid configurations. Nonmajor graduate credit.

E M 566X Phase Transformations in Elastic Materials. (Cross-listed with M E 566X) (3-0) Cr. 3 Prereq: EM 510 or EM 516 or EM 514. Continuum thermodynamics and kinetics approaches to phase transformations. Phase field approach to martensitic transformations and melting/solidifications at the nanoscale. Micromechanical and phase field approaches to phase transformations at the microscale. Crystallography of stress-induced martensitic transformations. Macroscopic description of phase transformations. 

ECON 234X. Small Business Management. (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereq: Econ 101. An introduction to small business management, entrepreneurship, and economics utilizing a series of case studies. Exploration of issues related to starting or acquiring a new business and development of knowledge and skills for successful management of a small business, with an emphasis on agricultural business.

ECON 313X. Economics of Sports. (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereq: Econ 101. Application of economics to issues in sports, including franchising; rival leagues and barriers to entry; cooperative, competitive, and collusive behavior; player productivity and compensation; contracts, unions, and discrimination; antitrust, taxation, and subsidies. Economic concepts include supply and demand, labor economics, pricing, public finance, production, game theory, and industrial organization.

ECON 364X. Rural Property Appraisal. (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereq: Econ 101. Use of income capitalization, sales comparison and cost appraisal concepts in appraising agricultural resources. Application of underlying economic/business/management principles, especially present value, as they relate to farmland appraisal. Determination and estimation of economic impacts of special consideration and property use factors. Evaluate feasibility and profitability of investment in rural property.

ECON 387X Economies of China and India (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereq: Econ 101 The economic development of China and India within the larger historical, political, and socioeconomic contexts. The characteristics of the development paths of major industries. The drivers of and impediments for future economic development. The two economies' connections with the world economy.

ECON 495X. Economics Domestic Travel Course. Cr. 1-3. Prereq: sophomore status. Permission of instructor. Tour and study of domestic businesses, markets, and economic institutions located outside Iowa to expose students to the diversity of activities within the U.S. economy. Pre-trip sessions arranged. Locations and duration of tours will vary.

ECON 510X Experimental Economics (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereq: Econ 501 or Econ 601 Introduction to experimental economics and major subject areas addressed by laboratory and field experiments. Exploration of experimental methods by concentrating on series of experiments. Applications include individual decision-making, behavioral game theory, markets, behavioral labor, public and development economics, social network, and neuroeconomics. Research project.

EDADM 542X Teacher Leadership (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereq: none Teacher leaders in K-12 educational settings need to understand and apply the theory and practice of leadership for the purposes of school improvement. Trait, behavioral, managerial, participative, situational, contingency, transactional, transformative and collaborative are among the leadership theories studied. Students will use action research, develop and analyze case studies, and employ concepts of change (Kotter, Fullan), communication, and facilitation.

EDADM 651X Ethics, Spirituality, & Social Justice in Administrative Practice (3-0) Cr. 3 F.S.SS. Prereq: none This course explores ethics models and practices of educational administrators. Participants develop personal and professional codes of ethics; define concepts of care, spirituality, democracy, equity, diversity, and social justice; and explain how those concepts relate to students' academic and social success. Case studies offer opportunities to consider moral and legal consequences of decision-making. Participants develop their own vision of leadership.

EDADM 652X The Politics of Education (3-0) Cr. 3 Alt FS, offered F 2011Situating education leadership within historical, social, cultural and economic relations of power, this course examines education leadership as a site of political contestation. Emphasis is placed on the interrogation of policy, reform efforts and educational outcomes in relation to critical democratic citizenship, social justice, and equity.

EEOB 551X. Plant Evolution and Phylogeny. (3-3) Cr. 4. F. Cross listed with Biol 451X Prereqs: Biol 315 or equivalent. Survey of land plant evolution; phylogenetic comparison of anatomical, reproductive, and life history specializations. Relationships among bryophyte, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angriosperms emphasizing significant evolutionary changes documented by paleobotanical, morphological, and molecular studies.

EEOB 578X. Foundations of Theoretical Ecology and Evolution. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F. 2011Prereqs: 1 semester of calculus or permission of instructor.. Quantitative exploration of classic models and results in ecological and evolutionary theory. introduction to conceptual, mathematical, and programming tools needed to build and analyze models.

ELPS 625X Sexual Orientation in Higher Education ((3-5)-0) Cr. 1-3 F.Exploration of issues related to sexual orientation in higher education. Examination of individual and environmental factors that influence students' success in college. Development of intervention strategies to enhance the college experience for lesbian, gay, and bisexual students.

ENGR 340X. Introduction to Wind Energy: System Design and Delivery. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Math 166, PHYS 222. Economic analysis related to wind energy. Electrical power generation, transmission, and grid operations. Tower, blade and nacelle materials and manufacturing. Tower design. Construction, transportation, supply chain and life cycle analysis for wind turbine components.

ENGR 350X. Dean’s Leadership Seminar. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Pre-req: Selection based on demonstrated commitment to leadership development. Sophomore or higher. Understanding the complexities of leadership in building an organization, decision-making styles, communication, managing change, building trust, shared responsibility leadership, creating legacy, prioritizing, effective use of authority, conflict, ethics, integrity, transparency, accountability.

FIN 290X. Independent Study. Cr. 1-3. Repeatable.  Prereq: Permission of instructor.  Supervised independent study. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only. May be taken up to  three times for no more than 6 total credit hours.

FIN 435X. Venture Capital, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: FIN 310, FIN 320, STAT 326. Delves into topics in investment banking and corporate restructuring. The nature and scope of investment banking, techniques for valuing public and private firms, venture capital finance, private equity finance, the role of hedge funds, leveraged buyouts, the structure and financing of mergers and acquisitions, and divestitures. The course provides a framework for evaluating and implementing large-scale investments in real assets. Nonmajor graduate credit.

FFP 550X. Military Personal Financial Readiness. Cr. 3. SS. (3-0) Prereq: Enrollment in FFP program; graduate student status. Overview of the topics relevant to the financial planning process that address the unique needs of military service members and their families.

FS HN 102X. Nutrition for Sport Performance. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Analysis of how the body uses nutrients for energy, and how to select a balanced diet to meet specific athletic performance needs. Lecture and activities specific to students' interest.

FS HN 208X. Dairy Products: Current Issues and Controversies. Cr. 3. S. (3-0). Course will address milk chemistry, microbiology, handling, processing, regulation, organic production, and nutrition; dispel myths about dairy foods; improve the critical thinking and communication skills. Students will participate in structured controversies and debate. Invited speakers.

FS HN 276X. Understanding Grape and Wine Science. Cr. 3. S. (Same as Hort 276X) Prereq: High school biology and chemistry. A scientific introduction to viticulture (grape-growing) and enology (wine-making). Topics include grape species and varieties, viticulture practices, fruit quality, geography, history, principles of fermentation and aging, wine classification, appreciation, evaluation, storage and service, regulations, wine as food. No wine tasting.

FS HN 367X. Medical Terminology for Health Professionals Cr. 1. S. An independent course focused on medical terminology, abbreviations, and simple clinical
mathematical calculations. Self-study modules and weekly quizzes will be available on WebCT to
facilitate student learning.

FS HN 493X. Food Preparation Workshop. (1-2/3)Cr. 1-3. F.S.SS. Prereq: none Selected topics in food preparation including scientific principles, culture and culinary techniques. Variable format may include laboratory, recitation, and lecture. Repeatable with permission of instructor. Special course fees. Satisfactory-fail only.

FS HN 509X. Sensory Evaluation of Wines. (0-2)Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Must be at least 21 years of age; senior or graduate status. Principles of sensory evaluation and their application to wine evaluation. Sensory testing methods such as discrimination tests, ranking, descriptive analysis and scoring or wines will be covered. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate and learn about major types and styles of wines of the world. Lab fee.

FS HN 521X. Microbiology of Food. (2-0) Cr. 2. Prereq: Microbiology with laboratory. This course deals with the identification, enumeration, and characterization of bacteria, yeasts, and mold associated with foods and food processing. Effects of physical and chemical agents on micro-organisms will be studied. Microbiological problems in food spoilage, food preservation, food fermentation, and food-borne diseases will be discussed.

FS HN 523X. A Multidisciplinary Overview of Food Safety and Security. Cr. 2. F.S.SS. Prereq: microbiology with laboratory Multidisciplinary food safety and security perspectives provided by numerous subject matter experts. Topics include food safety policy, ag bioterrorism, border security, animal ID, food defense and site security, risk analysis, crisis comm., epidemiology, HACCP, and more.

FS HN 524X. Food Microbiology. (Online)Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Microbiology with laboratory Food Microbiology looks at then nature, physiology, and interactions of microorganisms in foods. The course in an introduction to food-borne diseases, the effect of food processing systems on the microflora of foods, principles of food preservation, food spoilage, and foods produced by microorganisms. Additionally, the course looks at food plan sanitation and criteria for establishing microbial standards for food products.

FS HN 525X. Principles of HACCP. (2-0)Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Undergraduate biology and chemistry courses A comprehensive study of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System and its application in the food industry.

FS HN 526X. Ethnic Foods: Food Safety, Food Protection and Defense. Cr. 2. F.S.SS. Prereq: Graduate standing. Understanding of the various factors that impact safety of ethnic and imported ethnic foods; knowledge about the handling, preparation, processing and storage of ethnic and imported foods and food products; science-based characterization of representative ethnic foods.

FS HN 527X. Microbiology of Fermented Foods. Cr. 2. Prereq: Food microbiology. Microbiology of Fermented Foods covers the physiology, biochemistry, and genetics of microorganisms important in food fermentations. The course looks at how microorganisms are used in fermentations and the effects of processing and manufacturing conditions on production of fermented foods.

FS HN 528X. Food Protection and Defense-Essential Concepts. Cr. 2. F.S.SS. Prereq: Enrollment in Food Safety and Defense Graduate Certificate or permission of instructor. This course will provide students with an understanding of the principles required in a food defense program for a food manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution center. The topics covered include: defining threats and aggressors; the Bioterrorism Act; food defense teams; vulnerability assessments; security programs; recall and traceability basics; security inspections; crisis management; emergency preparedness; and workplace violence. Offered online only.

FS HN 546X. Classroom Strategies for Nutrition Education. (2-2) Cr. 3. Prereq: Senior or Graduate standing. Overview of education theories used in nutrition education. Discussion and skill-building exercises to integrate various models and strategies into a variety of pre K-12 classroom settings. Discussion of picky eating, role modeling, family meals, and primary prevention efforts relative to eating disorders including body image and cultural criticism. Offered online only.

FS HN 554X. Dietetics Internship I. Prereq: enrollment in dietetic internship program. Supervised practice experience in operational management, medical nutrition therapy and community nutrition. Experiences and activities designed to meet accreditation standards.

FS HN 597X. Nutritional Aspects of Oncology. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: B.S. in nutrition, dietetics, biology, or related discipline. Understanding of basic cancer biology and methodology used to study nutrition and cancer relationships. Using current research as a basis, the role of nutrition in specific cancers will be explored. Students will learn about sources of information for cancer prevention programs, and how to apply this information to clinical patient management.

GEN 111X. Genetics Research Seminar. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereqs: none. An introduction to the principles and practices of scientific research in Genetics, the exploration of the undergraduate research opportunities at ISU, and the review of career opportunities in Genetics. A significant component is faculty and student presentations on current research projects. For students majoring in Genetics or considering this major.

GEOL 103X. Age of Dinosaurs. (1-0) Cr. 1. SS. Introduction to the diversity of dinosaur species. Discussion of basic evolutionary theory and interpreting fossil evidence. Overview of Mesozoic Earth history including paleogeographic and paleoclimate reconstructions. Course available via the World Wide Web.

GEOL 106X. Earth & Space Science for Elementary Education. (2-0) Cr. 2. F.S.SS. Cross-listed with ASTRO 106X. Prereqs: none. Fundamental concepts of Earth and Space Science including the solar system, weather and climate, water and soils, plate tectonics, and geologic hazards. Online course format. Restricted to Elementary Education majors.

GEOL 106L. Earth & Space Science Lab for Elementary Education. (2-0) Cr. 1. F.S. Cross-listed with ASTRO 106L. Prereqs: Concurrent enrollment in Geol/Astro 106X. Inquiry-based lab exploring fundamental concepts of Earth and Space Science including the solar system, weather and climate, water and soils, plate tectonics, and geologic hazards. Online course format. Restricted to Elementary Education majors and must be taken concurrently with Geol/Astro 106X.

GEOL 111X. Geologic Disasters. (Cross-listed with EnvS 111X). (2-0) Cr. 1. S.An introduction to the catastrophic geologic processes that disrupt ecosystems and human activity. Discussion of earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and floods, with emphasis on the roles of plate tectonics, and hydrologic cycle, and humana in driving these phenomena. Hazard assessment, prediction, and effects on humans and the environment.

GERON 415X. Gerontechnology in Smart Home Environments. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. (Cross-listed with Com S 415X) Prereq: Com S 227 or (Com S 207 or Geron 377) An interdisciplinary course designed for students who are interested in assistive technology, pervasive computing, mobile computing and principles of universal software design for end users, in particular the elderly population.  Students will have the chance to learn both about the theories and principles about aging and assistive technology, as well as to engage in the practical semester-long project while working with students from other disciplines. Nonmajor graduate credit.

GLOBE 494X. Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS Prereq: Permission of instructor. Selected projects that result in outcomes benefiting a non-Iowa State University entity while instilling professional ethics and accomplishing student learning goals. Course expenses paid by student.

A. International
B. Domestic

HCI 573X. User Interface Implementation for Web Applications. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Development of web-based interfaces for web applications. User-centered design of interaction patterns. Dynamic queries using user feedback. Usability within complex web applications. Making appropriate choices in system security and user management. Students will learn to use PHP, MySQL, and Javascript as the implementation tools for assignments.

HCI 589X. Design and Ethics. (3-0) Cr. 3 S. (Cross-listed with ARTGR 589X) Prereq: Permission of instructor or graduate classification. This course will introduce the ethnical decisions and the social and policy challenges associated with technology and design as they apply to design research and the design industry.  The course covers areas of ethics, ethical reasoning, technology policy decisions and their social impacts, and ethical research practices in human-computer based design. This course will be offered both online and offline.  Online class will be limited to distance learning student.

HCI 596X. Emerging Practices in Human-Computer Interaction. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: HCI 521. Usability evaluation with emphasis on requirements gathering, rapid prototyping, evaluation, and communicating results through report writing along with emerging practices. This course is a complement to the pre-requisite course HCI 521 and will be of interest to those conducting usability evaluation in a corporate environment.

HD FS 103X. Professional Principles and Ethics. Cr. R for Fall 2011. Cr. 0.5 for Spring 2012. Introduction to professional principles and ethics, understanding of child abuse reporting, universal precautions. Completion of criminal background checks for ISU practica.

HD FS 105X. Professional Principles and Ethics-Secondary Education. Cr. 0.5. Introduction to professional principles and ethics, understanding of child abuse reporting, universal precautions.

HD FS 418X. Student Teaching Discussion and Reflection. (0-0.5) Cr. 0.5. F. Offered concurrently with HD FS 417. Repeatable. Supervision and discussion of HD FS 417 student teaching field experience.

HSCI 110X. Orientation and Human Sciences Career Exploration. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereqs: Declared as Open Option (HSCI) in the College of Human Sciences. Orientation and adjustment to the university and college; policies and procedures; academic resources; and development of a long-term curriculum plan. Comprehensive approach to career development; intensive self-analysis; and in-depth examination of majors in Human Sciences. Required for all students declared as Open Option in the College of Human Sciences.

HORT 225X. Spanish for Horticulture. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Benner.This course provides an introduction to basic conversation and communication skills in Spanish, and cross-cultural skills for working with Spanish speakers in the Horticulture industry, emphasizing the use of vocabulary and expressions common in the workplace.

HORT 276X. Understanding Grape and Wine Science. Cr. 3. S. (Same as FS HN 276X) Prereq: High school biology and chemistry. A scientific introduction to viticulture (grape-growing) and enology (wine-making). Topics include grape species and varieties, viticulture practices, fruit quality, geography, history, principles of fermentation and aging, wine classification, appreciation, evaluation, storage and service, regulations, wine as food. No wine tasting.

HORT 465X/AGEDS 465X. Horticulture Enterprise Management. (1-6) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: ECON 230, 6 credits of horticulture and junior classification. Participation in the management and operation of fruit and vegetable enterprises for local markets. Plans, records and decisions for planting, operating, harvesting, and marketing fruit and vegetables.

A. Planting
B. Harvesting
C. Marketing

Hort 494X. Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS Prereq: Permission of instructor. Selected projects that result in outcomes benefiting a non-Iowa State University entity while instilling professional ethics and accomplishing student learning goals. Course expenses paid by student. A maximum of 4 credits of 494 may be used toward the Horticulture credits required for graduation.

HRI 320X. Attractions and Amusement Park Administration. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: HRI 101 or permission of instructor. An examination of current issues in the attractions and amusement park industry. Emphasis placed on development and design along with the functional departments of modern amusement parks and themed attractions.

I E 222X. Design & Analysis Methods for System Improvements. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq:: IE 248; credit or enrollment in IE 271. Study of system improvement methods and strategies. Analysis of data from ERP systems to support improvement decision making. Specific areas of lean system improvements include continuous improvement, setup reduction, workplace organization, inventory and waste minimization. Methods and strategies to analyze and quantify the impact of changes.

I E 432X. Industrial Automation. (2-3) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Phys 222 Overview of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components used for the control of industrial automation. Overview of analog and digital interfaces, and corresponding logic for shop floor systems, involving back-end PC and PLC logic controllers, with special emphasis on Bar-coding and RFID systems.

I E 502X. M.S. Research Conduct. Cr. R. Prereq: Enrollment in M.S. program in Industrial Engineering. Responsible conduct of research at the PhD level, including ethnical issues in peer review, conflicts of interest, mentoring, human subjects and live animals, data management, and collaboration. May be taken more than once for credit. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

I E 515X. Markov Decision Processes. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: STAT 231, I E 312. Introduction of fundamentals of discrete sequential decision models when outcomes are uncertain. Formulation and analysis of stochastic dynamic programs. Develop and enhance solution algorithms. Discussion of applications in areas such as inventory control, maintenance and resource allocation.

I E 602X. Ph.D. Research Conduct. Cr. R. Prereq: Enrollment in PhD program in Industrial Engineering. Responsible conduct of research at the PhD level, including ethnical issues in peer review, conflicts of interest, mentoring, human subjects and live animals, data management, and collaboration. May be taken more than once for credit. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

IND D 201X. Industrial Design Studio I. Cr. 6. F. Prereqs: Admission to the industrial design program.. Product scale form development and visual communication

IND D 202X. Industrial Design Studio II (0-12) Cr. 6. S. Prereq: IND D 201X. Product scale structure and mechanics.

IND D 231X. Introduction to Industrial Design. Cr. 3. F. Prereqs: Admission into the Industrial Design Program. The history, definition, scope, and basic principles of industrial design. Overview of technical, artistic, and sociological context of the profession.

IND D 232X. Creative Thinking (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: IND D 231X. Creative thinking techniques for industrial designers..

IND D 301X. Industrial Design Studio III. Cr. 6. F. Prereqs: Ind D 202X. Systematic design methodology and integration of creative thinking techniques.

IND D 302X. Industrial Design Studio IV. Cr. 6. S. Prereqs: IND D 301X. Commercial factors in industrial design.

IND D 332X. Design Research Methods. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereqs: Ind D 232X. Survey of qualitative and quantitative methods, including ethnography and interviews, focuses on contextual user-centered research. Emphasis on user data collection, visualization, and synthesis as a source for design.

IND D 334X. Materials and Processes. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereqs: Ind D 202X and Ind D 231. Introduction to materials and manufacturing methods for mass production and distribution of products.

IND D 341X. Computer Aided Industrial Design I. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: IND D 301X. Computer aided design principles and techniques for industrial designers.

IND D 351X. Applied Human Factors Lab. (2-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereqs: Ind D 231 and enrollment in ArtID 251. Theory and application of human factors issues in the industrial design field, specifically their impact on the relationship of the user, the product, and the product systems.

IND D 388X. History of Industrial Design. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Study of cultural context of industrial design activity from the late 19th century to the present. Significant theories, movements, and designers.

IND D 397X. Industrial Design Internship. Cr. 6. F,S,SS. Prereq: IND D 202, 18 credits in industrial design, permission of instructor. Professional industrial design, off-campus experience.

IND D 495X Industrial Design Study Abroad. (0-12) Cr. 6. F, S, SS. International industrial design, off-campus experience.

IND D 501X. Industrial Design Studio Intensive I. Cr. 6. F. Prereqs: Admission to the Industrial Design Studio Intensive track or graduate standing in the industrial design program. Basic concepts and techniques for industrial design. Emphasis on form development, structure, function and communication.

IND D 502X. Industrial Design Studio Intensive II. Cr. 6. S. Prereqs: Admission to the Industrial Design Studio Intensive track or graduate standing in the industrial design program. Intermediate concepts and techniques for industrial design methodology and commercial factors impacting design activity.

IND D 507X. Industrial Design Practicum. Cr. 6. F. Prereqs: Evidence of satisfactory experience in area of specialization; admitted by application and written permission of instructor only. Sponsored studio covering intermediate concepts and techniques for industrial design methodology and commercial factors impacting design activity.

IND D 534X. Product Realization. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Study of materials, processes and management techniques required to create products and bring them to the commercial marketplace.

IND D 540X. Visual Communication for Industrial Design. Cr. 3. F. Prereqs: Admission into the Industrial Design Studio Intensive track. Exploration of multiple visual communication techniques used in industrial design and product development.

IND D 590X. Special Topics. Cr. 3. F. Repeatable. Prereqs: Co-enrollment in industrial design studio or permission of instructor. Advanced topics focused on industrial design applications. Topics vary each time offered.

IND D 595X Industrial Design Study Abroad. (0-12) Cr. 6. F, S, SS. International industrial design, off-campus experience.

INTST 295X. International Experience Abroad. Cr. 1-8. S.Prereqs: 12 college-level credits. Supervised instruction in an international setting, augmented by practical living experience.

JI MC 402X. Mass Communication Research Methods. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Junior classification. Research methods in journalism and mass communication, including the formulation of research questions and hypotheses, sampling, measurement, data collection, data analysis, and reporting of results. Planning and execution of qualitative and quantitative research methods to solve mass communication problems.

JL MC 497B. Special Topics in Communication: Corporate Communication Cases.  Cr. 3. (Same as Advrt 497B). Geske.  A look at current topics in Corporate Communication Cases.  Discussion and understanding of the different roles of Advertising and Public Relations.  Learning to  think critically and analytically about real issues in the business.  Case studies will be used and those subjects may include:  the Changing Environment for Business; Communicating Strategically; An Overview of the Corporate Communication Function; Identity, Image, Reputation, and Corporate Advertising; Corporate Responsibility; Media Relations; Internal Communications; Investor Relations; Government Relations; Crisis Communication.  Students will analyze the cases and provide written and oral presentation of their findings.

KIN 168X Judo. (0-2) Cr. 1. Fundamentals of self defense, focusing on throwing with the hands, hips and feet as well as applying pins, chokes and arm-bars. The physical skills will be taught focused on training through development of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control, and indomitable spirit. Emphasis on learning a way of life that promotes personal development, physical health and citizenship.

KIN 210X Concepts of Fitness and Wellness (2-0) Cr. 2. Coverage of behavioral skills needed to adopt and maintain lifestyles conducive to fitness and wellness users. Provides students with knowledge and skills needed to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Includes self-assessments and content on physical activity, nutrition, weight control, stress management and other lifestyle behaviors related to health. For non-kinesiology majors.

KIN 219X Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training (0-3) Cr. 1. Athletic training clinical experiences designed to review human anatomical structures including origin, insertion, action, innervations of muscles. Experience with palpation of these structures to help identify location of anatomical landmarks. Experience in identifying bones, ligaments and tendons. Open to athletic training students only.

KIN 257X. Kinesiology Service Learning. Cr. .5. F. Prereqs: Kin 254. Opportunities for students to participate in applied service learning projects through the coordination of the Kinesiology Learning Community. Students would have freedom to determine the type of project they would like to contribute to but are expected to take initiative and work collaboratively (in teams or small groups) to carry out the individual service learning projects.

KIN 391X. Service Learning Leadership Experience. Cr. 1-3. Applied service learning experiences designed to provide students with opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to real world applications. Students will gain professional skills and programming experience while supporting health, education and wellness programming in school, work site or community settings. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

Kin 467X. Exercise/Health Behavior Change. Cr. 3. S. Dual listed with 567X  Prereq: Introductory course with emphasis on exercise psychology ( i.e., KIN 366 or equivalent). Advanced analysis of theoretical health behavior models and their application to physical activity behavior. Includes practical techniques, tools and interventions (e.g., counseling skills, motivational interviewing) to enhance exercise prescription and motivation, and considerations for working with special populations.

Kin 515X. Injury Biomechanics. (3-0) Cr. 3. S.  Prereq: Kin 355 or permission of instructor. Utilization of biomechanical principles to model injury mechanism. Introduction to tissue mechanics of bone, articular cartilage, ligament, tendon, and muscle. Biomechanics of lower extremity, upper extremity, and head/neck/trunk injuries.

Kin 567X. Exercise/Health Behavior Change. Cr. 3. S. Dual listed with 467X Prereq: Introductory course with emphasis on exercise psychology ( i.e., KIN 366 or equivalent). Advanced analysis of theoretical health behavior models and their application to physical activity behavior. Includes practical techniques, tools and interventions (e.g., counseling skills, motivational interviewing) to enhance exercise prescription and motivation, and considerations for working with special populations.

L A 282X. Landscape Dynamics and Design. (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Sophomore standing. Understand design implications (opportunities and limitations) presented by geotechnical and ecological processes in the landscape. Understand the influence of landforms, geology, plants, soils, and water on the creation of landscape designs. Identify strategies for revising landscape design to minimize potential environmental costs and maximize sustainable practices. Field trips. Special course fees.

L A 454X. Fundamentals of Remote Sensing. Cr. 3. S. Dual-listed with NREM 554X. Cross-listed with
C R P, NREM. Introduction to remote sensing techniques needed for basic analysis of satellite images, including: filtering and conflation techniques, stacking, pan sharpening, image rectification, image enhancement, unsupervised and supervised classification. Practical applications in a variety of topics to understand how to interpret images.

L A 554X. Fundamentals of Remote Sensing. Cr. 3. S. Dual-listed with NREM 454X. Cross-listed with
C R P, NREM. Introduction to remote sensing techniques needed for basic analysis of satellite images, including: filtering and conflation techniques, stacking, pan sharpening, image rectification, image enhancement, unsupervised and supervised classification. Practical applications in a variety of topics to understand how to interpret images.

M E 160X. Mechanical Engineering Problem Solving with Computer Applications. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereqs: Satisfactory scores on Mathematics placement examinations; credit or enrollment in Math 142, 165. Solving mechanical engineering problems and presenting solutions through technical reports. Use of computer programming to aid problem solving. Significant figures. Use of SI units. Graphing and curve-fitting. Flowcharting. Introduction to mechanics, statistics, thermodynamics and economics.

M E 437X. Introduction to Combustion Engineering. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: Credit in M E 332 or equivalent and credit or enrollment in M E 335 or equivalent. Introduction to the fundamentals of combustion and the analysis of combustion systems for gaseous, liquid, and solid fuels-including biomass fuels. Combustion fundamentals are applied to the analysis of engines; turbines, biomass cookstoves; suspension, fixed-bed, and fluidized-bed furnaces; and other combustion devices.

M E 479X. Sustainability Science for Engineering Design. (3-0) Cr. 3. Sustainability Science for Engineering Design. Prereq: any engineering design course. Scientific principles and quantitative methods concerning sustainability. Analysis of environmental issues associated with engineering design and product manufacturing in an economic and social context. Heuristic and analytical methods for assessing the sustainability of existing or potential product/service designs. Application to a design problem in teams.

M E 518X. Mechanical Considerations in Robotics. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Dual listed with M E 418. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 421. Three dimensional kinematics, dynamics, and control of robot manipulators, hardware elements and sensors. Laboratory experiments using industrial robots. Nonmajor graduate credit.

M E 523X. Creativity and Imagination for Engineering and Design. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Dual-listed with M E 423. Prereq: 523X: Graduate classification; permission of instructor. Broad exposure to the study of creativity, both in scientific research and in engineering design practice. Exploration of the subject includes readings from a variety of fields; in-class discussion and activities; and individual and team projects that enable students to develop their creativity. Graduate students also will do independent research on creativity and develop a related teaching module.

M E 529X. Penetrating Radiation Methods in Nondestructive Evaluation. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereqs: Math 265 and (Math 266 or Math 267). Fundamentals of production, material interaction, and detection of penetrating radiation will provide the foundation from which to describe the wide range of techniques and industrial applications of penetrating ionizing radiation in nondestructive evaluation. Safety. Digital image processing.

M E 566X. Phase Transformations in Elastic Materials. (Cross-listed with E M 566X) (3-0) Cr. 3 Prereq: EM 510 or EM 516 or EM 514. Continuum thermodynamics and kinetics approaches to phase transformations. Phase field approach to martensitic transformations and melting/solidifications at the nanoscale. Micromechanical and phase field approaches to phase transformations at the microscale. Crystallography of stress-induced martensitic transformations. Macroscopic description of phase transformations.

M E 580X. Virtual Environments, Virtual Worlds and Application. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereqs: Senior or Graduate status.. A systematic introduction to the underpinnings of Virtual Environments (VE), Virtual Worlds, advanced displays and immersive technologies; and an overview of some of the application areas particularly virtual engineering.

Mat E 363X. Materials for Wind Energy. (3-0). Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: ENGR 340. Materials used in the generation, distribution and storage of energy created by wind turbines. Includes blade, tower, and generator construction materials; materials for energy transmission lines and battery storage. Material challenges associated with wind energy systems including failure of components and non-destructive evaluation. Team taught.

Mat E 457X. Chemical and Physical Metallurgy of Rare Earth Metals. (3-0). Cr. 3. F. Dual-listed with M S E 557X Prereqs: Mat E 311 or (Chem 325 and Chem 324 or Phys 322). Electronic configuration, valence states, minerals, ores, beneficiation, extraction, separation, metal preparation and purification. Crystal structures, phase transformations and polymorphism, and thermochemical properties of rare earth metals. Chemical properties: inorganic and organometallic compounds, alloy chemistry, nature of the chemical bonding. Physical properties: mechanical and elastic properties, resistivity, and superconductivity. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Mat E 481X. Computational Modeling of Materials. (2-1) Cr. 3. F. Dual-listed with MSE 581X Prereqs: Math 265 and (Mat E 331 or Ch E 381 or Chem 325 or Phys 304). Introduction to the basic methods used in the computational modeling and simulation of materials, from atomistic simulations to methods at the mesoscale. Students will be expected to develop and run sample programs. Topics to be covered include, for example, electronic structure calculations, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo, phase-field methods, etc.

Math 407X. Applied Linear Algebra. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Dual-listed with 507X.Prereqs: Math 307 or 317. Advanced topics in applied linear algebra including eigenvalues, eigenvalue localization, singular value decomposition, symmetric and Hermitian matrices, nonnegative and stochastic matrices, matrix norms, canonical forms, matrix functions. applications to mathematical and physical sciences and engineering. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Math 507X. Applied Linear Algebra. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Dual-listed with 407X.Prereqs: Math 307 or 317. Advanced topics in applied linear algebra including eigenvalues, eigenvalue localization, singular value decomposition, symmetric and Hermitian matrices, nonnegative and stochastic matrices, matrix norms, canonical forms, matrix functions. applications to mathematical and physical sciences and engineering. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Math 565X. Continuous Optimization. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereqs: Math 265 and either Math 317 or 510. Theory and methods for constrained and unconstrained optimization. Steepest-descent, conjugate gradient, Newton and quasi-Newton, line search and trust-region, first and second order necessary and sufficient conditions, quadratic and general nonlinear programming.

Math 566X. Discrete Optimization. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: Math 317 or 510. Algorithms for linear programming, integer and combinatorial optimization. Linear programming, duality theory, simplex algorithm; the solution of the shortest-path, minimal spanning tree, max-flow/min-cut, minimal cost flow, maximum matching, and traveling salesman problems; integer linear programming, branch-and-bound, local and global search algorithms.

Mgmt 410X. Social Entrepreneurship. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: Jr. standing or instructor permission. Review of the process through which social problems are identified and solved through entrepreneurial initiatives. The course will emphasize the role of social entrepreneurship in providing sustainable solutions that fundamentally change communities through self-sufficiency. Course content will include discussing social problems that might be solved through entrepreneurship, planning, organizing, financing, management, and volunteer boards of directors. Speakers and required project.

MICRO 525X. Intestinal Microbiology. (Cross-listed with V MPM 525X) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S. offered 2012. Prereq: MICRO 302, BIOL 313. Overview of commensal microbiota in the health and well-being of vertebrates. Topics include diversity of intestinal structure, microbioal diversity/function, innate immune development, community interactions and metobolic diseases associated with alterations of the mocrobiome.

M S E 557X. Chemical and Physical Metallurgy of Rare Earth Metals. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Dual-listed with Mat E 457X Prereqs: Mat E 311 or (Chem 325 and Chem 324 or Phys 322). Electronic configuration, valence states, minerals, ores, beneficiation, extraction, separation, metal preparation and purification. Crystal structures, phase transformations and polymorphism, and thermochemical properties of rare earth metals. Chemical properties: inorganic and organometallic compounds, alloy chemistry, nature of the chemical bonding. Physical properties: mechanical and elastic properties, resistivity, and superconductivity. Nonmajor graduate credit.

M S E 581X. Computational Modeling of Materials. (2-1) Cr. 3. F. Dual-listed with Mat E 481XPrereqs: Math 265 and (Mat E 331 or Ch E 381 or Chem 325 or Phys 304). Introduction to the basic methods used in the computational modeling and simulation of materials, from atomistic simulations to methods at the mesoscale. Students will be expected to develop and run sample programs. Topics to be covered include, for example, electronic structure calculations, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo, phase-field methods, etc.

M S E 601X. Seminar. (1-0) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereqs: Only MSE graduate students. Presentations given on a weekly basis by leading U.S. and International researchers that are experts in their respective fields closely related to Materials Science.

MTEOR 112X. Geoscience Orientation: Welcome to Planet Earth. (cross-listed with Geol 112X.) (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Orientation to Earth Systems science, college life, and degree programs within Geological & Atmospheric Sciences.

NREM 315X. Genetics for Natural Resource Managers. (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereq: Biol 211 and 212. Introduction into how genetic techniques and technologies can aid the management of the earth's biotic resources. Topics include an overview of DNA structure, function and inheritance; tools and techniques for measuring genetic diversity; genetic management of wild and captive populations: DNA forensics as management tool. The goal of this course is to prepare managers/biologists to interpret genetic data as they relate to natural resource conservation.

NREM 454X. Fundamentals of Remote Sensing. Cr. 3. S. Dual-listed with CRP 554X. Cross-listed with
C R P, L A. Introduction to remote sensing techniques needed for basic analysis of satellite images, including: filtering and conflation techniques, stacking, pan sharpening, image rectification, image enhancement, unsupervised and supervised classification. Practical applications in a variety of topics to understand how to interpret images.

NREM 554X. Fundamentals of Remote Sensing. Cr. 3. S. Dual-listed with NREM 454X. Cross-listed with
C R P, L A.Introduction to remote sensing techniques needed for basic analysis of satellite images, including: filtering and conflation techniques, stacking, pan sharpening, image rectification, image enhancement, unsupervised and supervised classification. Practical applications in a variety of topics to understand how to interpret images.

NUC E 430X Nuclear Energy and Society. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S. offered 2012. Prereq: NUC E 401. The relationship between nuclear energy and society is examined from the perspective of significant events in the commercial nuclear power industry. Event analysis includes differences and similarities of technologies  along with environmental impact. Political, social, media and regulatory responses for each event are discussed along with the impact on future plant design. Nonmajor graduate credit.

NUC E 441X. Probabilistic Risk Assessment. (3-0) Cr. 3 S. Prereq: Stat 305. Methods for analysis of nuclear power systems. Fault tree and event tree analysis methods. Mathematical basics for dealing with reliability data, theory, and analysis. Case studies of accidents in nuclear power systems. Nonmajor graduate credit.

NUC E 461X. Radiation Detection, Measurement and Simulation. (3-0) Cr. 3 S. Prereq: Nuc E 401. Principles of nuclear radiation safety and detection. Radiation energy spectroscopy. Counting statistics and error analysis. Monte Carlo simulation of radiation transport. Detection system performance parameters. Design projects. Nonmajor graduate credit.

NUTRS 618X. Vitamins and Minerals. (Cross-listed with AN S 618X) (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S. offered 2012. Prereq: Physiology course, gradate level nutrition and biochemistry courses. Understanding molecular aspects of vitamin and mineral metabolism and homeostasis in humans and animals. An in-depth examination of the chemistry of vitamins, and minerals, including genetic mutations, proteins involved in absorption and excretion and their necessity in biological processes.

PSYCH 132X. Motivation and Academic Learning Skills. (0-1) Cr. 1. Prereq: Psych 131. Continued development of academic learning skills with an emphasis on motivation and application of learning strategies. Satisfactory-fail only.

PSYCH 291X. Introductory Research Experience. Cr. 1-4. F. Prereqs: 101, sophomore classification, and permission of instructor. Beginning level supervised research experience in a faculty laboratory. Repeatable up to 4 credits maximum. Satisfactory-fail only.

PSYCH 335X. Abnormal Psychology of Children and Adolescents. (3-0) Cr.3. S. Prereqs: PSYCH 101, PSYCH 230, or HD FS 102. Psychopathology of children and adolescents, including childhood depression and anxiety disorders, developmental disorders, ADHD, autism, eating disorders, and conduct disorders. Consideration of multiple probable causes and corresponding therapies.

PSYCH 386X. Media Psychology. (3-0) Cr.3. SS. Theories and research on the psychological mechanisms (e.g., attitudes, perceptions, emotions, arousal) by which media influence children and adults. Topics include media violence, educational media, advertising, music, video games, media literacy, and ratings.

PHYS 102L. Physical Sciences for Elementary Education. (1-5) Cr. 3. S. Same as Chem 102L.Prereqs: Math 195 or Math 140. Introduction to physics and chemistry via weekly, guided-inquiry laboratories. Topics to include states of matter and changes in states of matter, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, heat, forces and how they are related to and object's motion. Restricted to elementary education majors.

PHYS 115X. Physics for the Life Sciences. (3-1) Cr. 4. F.S. Prereqs: high school: 1 1/2 yr. algebra, 1 yr. geometry, 1 sem. trigonometry. Emphasis on basic physics principles applied to biological problems. Topics include mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism. A coordinated laboratory, Physics 115L is available. Can be used in fulfilling a general physics requirements for natural science majors.

PHYS 115L. Laboratory in Physics for the Life Sciences. (2-0) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereqs: for 115X only.. Experiments related to the elementary topics of physics for the life sciences. Mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism. In conjunction with 115X, this course can be used to contribute to fulfilling a general physics requirement for natural science majors.

POL S 336X. Sports, Politics, and Public Policy. (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereq: Sophomore classification, 3 credits in social science. Examination of politics public policy in professional and amateur sports. Sports industries, group and team performance, regulation of teams and sports leagues, collective action, group performance and preference aggregation, social coordination, and franchise subsidies as a community development process in the context of public policy analysis.

POL S 345X. Immigration Policy. (3-0) Cr. 3.  Prereq: Junior or Senior classification. Political, economic, and social factors that affect immigration policy in the United States and abroad. Systematic analysis and implications of different types of immigration policies in countries sending and receiving immigrants. Nonmajor graduate credit. 

POL S 354X. War and the Politics of Humanitarianism. (Cross-listed with ANTHR 354X) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: POL S 235, POL S 251, or ANTHR 230. Humanitarianism as a system of thought and a system of intervention in conflict and post-conflict situations: role of humanitarian organizations and actors in addressing human suffering caused by conflict or war military action as a form of humanitarian intervention.

POL S 587X. Electronic Democracy.  (Dual listed with 487) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Senior, graduate, or permission of instructor. The impact of computers, the Internet, and the World Wide Web on politics and policy. The positive and negative effects on information technology (IT) on selected topics such as freedom, power and control, privacy, civic participation, the sense of community, virtual cities, interest group behavior, the new media, campaigns, elections, and voting will be examined.

RESEV 591X. Supervised Field Experience. Cr. 2-4. Prereq: ResEv 553 or ResEv 680. Repeatable. Supervised on the job field experience.

S E 494X. Software Engineering Portfolio Development. (1-0) Cr. R. F, S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in
S E 491. Portfolio assessment of software engineers. Guidelines and advice to improve software engineering portfolios and to better use portfolios as a tool to enhance career opportunities.

SOC 348X Global Poverty, Resources and Sustainable Development. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: SOC 130 or SOC 134. Trends in hunger, poverty, resource use and development. Assessment of theories, policies, and programs to promote sustainable livelihoods, resource management, and development at local and national levels. Examine solutions through institutional efforts and grassroots social movements.

SP CM 216X. Great Speakers and Speeches. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Survey of great speeches examined within their political and cultural contexts. Analysis of the rhetorical strategies of diverse speakers with an emphasis on texts from social movements in the United States.

STAT 410X. Statistical Methods for Mathematics Teachers (6-0) Cr. 6 SS. Prereqs: Stat 341 of equivalent, enrollment in Master of School Mathematics (MSM) program or consent of instructor. Descriptive statistics; data collection through experimentation and sampling; univariate statistical inference; contingency tables; design of experiments and ANOVA; simple linear regression; logistic regression; multiple linear regression. Non-major graduate credit.

STAT 444X. Bayesian Data Analysis (3-0) Cr. 3 S. Prereqs: Stat 401 and either Stat 447 or registration in Stat 342. Probability models and prior distributions; updating priors through the likelihood function. Computational and simulation-based methods for deriving posterior distributions and for estimating parameters. Basic statistical and hierarchical models. Model adequacy and posterior predictive checks. Markov chain Monte Carlo methods and introduction to WinBUGS or similar software. Emphasis on applications and examples the the social, biological and physical sciences.

STAT 585X. Data Technologies for Statistical Analysis. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: STAT 579. Introduction to computational methods for data analysis. Accessing and managing data formats: flat files, databases, web technologies based on mark-up languages (SML, KML, HTML), netCDF. Elements of text processing: regular expressions for cleaning data. Working with massive data, handling missing data, scaled computing. Efficient programming, reproducible code.

TOX 689X. Current Topics in Toxicology. Cr. R. Repeatable. Lecture and discussion participation on current topics in toxicology. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

U ST 207X. Science Bound Pre-professional Seminar. (1-0) Cr. 0.5. F.S. Repeatable for maximum of 4 times. Prereq: U ST 102B or instructor permission. Seminar topics prepare sophomore and upprclass students to pursue research and internship experiences in science, technology, engineering and math fields.

U St 315X. Cyclone Aide Leaders Seminar. (1-2) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: Selection as Cyclone Aide Student Leader.Development of public speaking, group facilitation, and peer leadership skills. Exploration of issues associated with student transition to college, university organizational structures, and processes associated with student matriculation.

V C S 422X. Rotation at Blank Park Zoo Cr. 4. F.S, SS (year round). Prereq: 4th year classification at ISU College of Veterinary Medicine and completion of an elective in Exotic and Zoo Animal Medicine. Clinical experience in husbandry, nutrition and training of exotic animals in a zoo environment. Students will get instruction and learn the application of the clinical skills required when dealing with exotic animals, including the hands-off visual examination obtaining historical and clinical information from zookeepers, and the use of immobilization drugs for patient exams. Students will learn the common medical disorders of exotic species and treatment techniques. May be taken more than once for credit.

VDPAM 422A. Southern Plains Beef Production Medicine: Cattle Marketing. Cr. 2. Prereq: VDPAM 310. Cattle Marketing is for students interested in gaining a better understanding of how cattle are marketed in the beef industry. The elective will be conducted in Oklahoma and will consist of 1 or 2 day lecture component with the remaining time spent in the field – either “buying” cattle at auction markets or inspecting/evaluating our buys (maybe even helping work/process them) at client operations. Buying strategies – both traditional and “creative’ – such as price determination, calculating breakevens, market trend evaluation, value differentiation, and detecting the “sweet spot” in the market will be covered. This elective will give students a better understanding of how stocker/feedlot clients purchase cattle. Overnight stays at or near the production sites are required. Biosecurity policies require documentation of your presence in the USA 5 day immediately prior to the start of class if international travel has occurred. May be taken more than once for credit.

VDPAM 422C. Southern Plains Beef Production Medicine: Feedlot Production. Cr. 2 Prereq: : VDPAM 310. This elective is for students interested in getting “hands on”, work experience at a commercial feedyard in Oklahoma. This experience will consist of working with and assisting the feedyard crew in their daily activities including: detecting and treating sick cattle, processing newly arrived cattle, hospital pen management, performing necropsies, and overall cattle care in general. Other learning opportunities such as feeding (bunk management), fee mill operations, feedyard maintenance, and feedyard management may be available in interested and timing elective coincides with activities. Students need to provide their own transportation to the site and overnight stays at or near the production sites are required. Biosecurity policies require documentation of your presence in the USA 5 day immediately prior to the start of class if international travel has occurred. May be taken more than once for credit.

VDPAM 422D. Southern Plains Beef Production Medicine: Client Consulting. Cr. 2 Prereq: : VDPAM 310. This elective is for students interested in beef production medicine consulting. It will be conducted in a veterinary practice in Oklahoma and will consist of “shadowing” the proactive owner on consulting visits to feedyard and stocker clients and other practice activities such as cattle buying, cattle working, attending producer and/or veterinary meetings, and conducting research (depending on the time of year). May be taken more than once for credit.

V C S 481X. Advanced Equine Dentistry. Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Fourth year classification in Veterinary Medicine. Two-week elective clinical assignment in equine medicine or surgery.

VDPAM 365X. Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment. Cr. 2. F,SS. Prereq: For 565: 365, enrollment in a graduate program or competed in Animal Welfare Judging. Preparation for competetition in the Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging Contest. Development of critical appraisal and oral communication skills in regard to animal welfare. Animal behavior, physiology, health and performance parameters, basic husbandry, housing and preventive care will be explored for select farmed, companion and exotic species. Optional field trips.

VDPAM 465X. Animal Welfare Clinical Rotation (elective). Cr. 2 F. Prereq: Final year of the DVM program. Two-week course for senior veterinary students to gain skills for collecting and interpreting animal welfare data, aid clients with identifying and achieving welfare goals, and assisting law enforcement with animal cruelty response. Field trips to food animal and companion animal facilities are mandatory.

VDPAM 521X.Risk, Benefits, Science and Policy of Food. Cr. 3. S. (3-0) Prereq: Statistics 104 or equivalent. Introduction to risk analysis principles applied to food safety issues. Introduction to quantitative methods for risk assessment using epidemiological tools. Methods for framing the risk management questions. Risk communication introduction. Overview of risk/benefit or tradeoff analysis. Topics will be conveyed in the context of real world food policy issues and debates.

V MPM 525X. Intestinal Microbiology. (Cross-listed with MICRO 525X) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S. offered 2012. Prereq: MICRO 302, BIOL 313. Overview of commensal microbiota in the health and well-being of vertebrates. Topics include diversity of intestinal structure, microbioal diversity/function, innate immune development, community interactions and metobolic diseases associated with alterations of the mocrobiome.

WLC 278X. Introduction to Global Film. (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereqs: none Introduction to the cinema of non-English speaking regions and cultures of the world through representative subtitled films, lectures, and readings. Topics vary according to faculty interest. Emphasis on selected national cinemas and film as a mode of cultural expression as well as on diverse cultural contexts of cinema.

WLC 370X. Topics in World Languages and Cultures in English Translation. (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereqs: none Topics vary according to faculty interest. Author, genre and period study, women's writing, cinema, or cultural studies of non-English speaking world culture and cultures. Reading, discussion, and written work in English. May be taken more than once for a limit of 9 credits. Non-major graduate credit.