A E 423X. Energy and the Environment. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereqs: MATH 160 or higher, PHYS 221; A E 216 or M E 231. Overview of energy engineering principles, energy use, and environmental impacts. Fossil fuel energy resources and conversion. Nuclear energy principles, reactors, fuel cycle. Renewable energy systems: solar, wind, water, and biomass conversions. Air, water and land pollution. Energy, global warming, and climate change. Nonmajor graduate credit.

A ECL 457L. Herpetology Laboratory. (0-3) Cr. 1. S. (Cross-listed with BIOL 457L). Prereq: BIOL 351 or BIOL 365; concurrent enrollment in A ECL 457 or BIOL 457 required. Laboratory focus on survey methods, identification, relationships, distribution, habits, and habitats of amphibians and reptiles. Frequent field trips.

A ECL 458L. Ornithology Laboratory. (0-3) Cr. 1. S. (Cross-listed with BIOL 458L). Prereq: BIOL 351 or BIOL/A ECL 365; concurrent enrollment in A ECL 458 or BIOL 458 required. Laboratory complements lecture topics with emphasis on external anatomy, identification and distribution of Midwest birds, and field trips.

A ECL 459L. Mammalogy Laboratory. (0-3) Cr. 1. S. (Cross-listed with BIOL 459L). Prereq: BIOL 351 or BIOL/A ECL 365; concurrent enrollment in A ECL 459 or BIOL 459 required. Laboratory focus on identification, survey methods, distribution, habits, and habitats of mammals. Several field trips.

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.

AER E 463X Introduction to Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. (Dual-listed with AER E 563X). Prereq: senior standing in College of Engineering. Introduction to the theory and methods of Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO), including system coupling, system sensitivity methods, decomposition methods, MDO formulations (such as multiple-discipline feasible (MDF), individual discipline feasible (IDF) and all-at-once (AAO) approaches, and MDO search methods.

AER E 563X Introduction to Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. (Dual-listed with AER E 463X). Introduction to the theory and methods of Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO), including system coupling, system sensitivity methods, decomposition methods, MDO formulations (such as multiple-discipline feasible (MDF), individual discipline feasible (IDF) and all-at-once (AAO) approaches, and MDO search methods.

AER E 567X/E M 567X/M S E 567X. Nanomechanics of Materials. (2-1) Cr. 3. Prereq: E M 566 or permission of instructor. Continuum approaches to material deformation and nanostructure evolution. Thermodynamics and kinetics. Nucleation and growth. Large strain formulation. Surface and interface tension and phenomena. Chemical reactions, phase transformations, and dislocations.

AER E 640X. Stability of Fluid Flow. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Aer E 541. Develop equations of linear stability theory. Applications to thermal convection, boundary layers, free-shear layers, stratified flow, swirling flow, capillary flow. Transition from laminar to turbulent flow.

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 211X Leadership Experiences and Development (LEAD). (3-0) Cr. 3. Introduction to leadership behaviors. Development and utilization of leadership behaviors to positively impact school life, community life, and work life.

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.

AESHM 272X Fashion Show Production and Promotion. (2-0) Cr. 1-3. Repeatable one time only for one credit, maximum of four credits. S. Prereq: Application and instructor permission, application form available from the AESHM Department office.  Planning and production of fashion show including developing budgets, public relations, advertising, fund-raising, choreography, staging, lighting, and food. Promotion of fashion show and similar events.

AESHM 472X. Fashion Show Management. (2-2) Cr. 2-3. Repeatable for one time for 2 credits, maximum of 5 credits. S. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Provide leadership and communicate direction for planning and production of fashion show including developing budgets, publicity, advertising, fundraising, choreography, staging, lighting, and food.

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.

AF AM 358X. Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism. Cr. 3. Origins and development of nationalist and pan-Africanist aspirations, schemes and movements in black American and diasporic African history. Examination of varieties of black nationalism and their significance and impact. Rationale for, and challenges of, the global Pan-African (diasporic) construction of nationalism.

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 388X. Agricultural Mechanics Applications. (2-3) Cr. 3. Repeatable. F, S, SS. Introduction to SMAW (Arc), GMAW (Mig), GTAW (Tig), Oxy-Fuel welding, Oxy-Fuel cutting, and Plasma cutting theories and applications. Emphasis will be on theoretical foundation of welding, safety, welding skill development, and management of equipment, and materials. Introduction to small engines and applications. Emphasis will be on theory of operating systems, maintenance, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and safety.

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 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 Presentation Strategies for Audiences on Agricultural Issues. (3-0) Cr. 3 F.S. SS. Prereqs: Graduate classification. Utilizing instructional methods, techniques, and problem-solving presentation strategies.

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 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 506X. Plant Genetics. (3-0) Cr. 3 F.S. Prereqs: AGRON 114 or HORT 221, MATH 140, CHEM 163 and BIOL 101. Fundamental genetic and cytogenetic concepts from plant perspective including reproductive systems, recombination, segregation, linkage analysis, inbreeding, quantitative inheritance, fertility regulation, and polyploidy. Registration is restricted to students in the distance Master of Science in Plant Breeding program.

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 544X. Host-Pest Interactions. (3-0) Cr. 3 F.S. Prereq: Agron 501; graduate enrollment in the plant breeding program. Incorporation of the principles of integrated pest management and crop protection. Management systems (biological, cultural, chemical) and strategies which practice principles of weed science, plant pathology, and entomology.

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.

AN S 116X. Practicum in Safe Horse Handling and Welfare. (0-3) Cr. 1. F.SS. Development of best practices for safe horse handling and practical equine health care tasks. Course will focus on equine welfare and human safety as well as provide training in necessary every day skills needed to own a horse or to work at a horse farm. Certificate of Safe Equine Handling and Welfare available upon course completion. Offered on a satisfactory - fail grading basis only.

AN S 190X. Livestock Handling, Safety and Welfare. (1.5-1) Cr. 2. SS. Prereq: AN S 101. Understanding of animal perception to develop best care practices involved in handing of livestock species (beef, sheep, swine, dairy, equine, poultry). Intensive development of skills associated with handling and moving healthy and compromised livestock in respect to human and animal welfare. Integration of scientific and theoretical knowledge of biosecurity and animal-human interactions as it related to livestock handling and movement.

AN S 207X. Art and Heritage of Livestock. (3-0) CR. 3. F. Using art as a venue to understand the legacy and heritage of livestock production and livestock’s contribution to civilization and society; livestock's contributions to warfare, social class, industry, economies, etc.; history of the impact of livestock on painting, poetry, music, sculpture, advertising, pop culture, movies, religion and sports in society.

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 380L. Topics in Advanced Swine Production: 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 fail grading.

AN S 380K. Topics in Advanced Swine Production: Swine Nutrition. Cr. 1 F. Prereqs: AN S 225 or AN S 280X and AN S 280L; AN S 319. Increase understanding of principles involved with developing and implementing a swine feeding program. Fundamentals of feeding pigs, including understanding nutrients, factors affecting nutrient recommendations, feeding systems and management, feed ingredients, and formulation of swine diets.

AN S 382X. Swine Environment Management (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereqs: 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 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 441X. International Animal Agriculture. (3-0) Cr. 3. (Cross-listed with GLOBE 441X). Prereq: Two courses from AN S 223, AN S 225, AN S 226, AN S 229, AN S 235. An overview of animal agriculture with emphasis on animal agriculture in developing countries. Historical, economic, environmental; and political considerations will be assessed and evaluated. Issues related to gender, resilience and sustainability for different production systems will be investigated.

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.

ANTHR 419X. Topics in Cultural Anthropology. (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. Prereq: ANTHR 306. In-depth study of current topics in cultural anthropology, such as recent theoretical trends, new methodologies, or new research on a specific region. Topics vary each time offered. 419A. Theory; 419B. Methods; 419C. Regional Focus; 419D. Others. Each section may be taken once for credit up to 9 credits. Nonmajor graduate credit.

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.

ARCH 573X. Contemporary Issues in Global Housing. Cr. 3. F. (3-0) (Cross-listed with C R P 573X). Prereqs senior or graduate standing. Investigation of broader social and economic processes around the globe from the housing perspective. Case study approach to shelter struggles and the various policy and design responses related to them, as a means of understanding a range of issues important to urban systems including poverty, development, urbanization, migration, social movements and citizenship.

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 407X. Applications in Digital Media. (0-6) Cr. 3 F. Prereq: ARTGR 307X, ARTGR 308X. Application of 3D modeling and animation using computer and available software.

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.

ARTIS 301X. Contemporary Sculpture. (0-6) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: DSN S 102, DSN S 131, or permission of instructor. Exploration of methods for combining wood, metal, new media (sound, movement) to create sculptural projects. Exploration of MIG welding, non-traditional joining, and precedents in the contemporary art world.

ARTIS 331X. Alternative Materials for the Artist/Designer. (0-6) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: 200-level studio courses, or permission of instructor. Exploration of alternative materials (primarily non-metallics, both natural and manufactured) applicable to the design and creation of small designed objects and adornment. Students will learn additive and reductive processes, experiment with found object inclusion, rubber mold-making, and resin casting. A series of finished pieces will result.

ARTIS 355X. Relief Printmaking: Digital/Traditional. Cr. 3. F. (Dual-listed with ArtIS 555X). Prereqs: 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 555X. Relief Printmaking: Digital/Traditional. Cr. 3. F. (Dual-listed with ArtIS 355X). Prereqs: 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.

ARTIS 571X. Critique Seminar. Cr. 3. Prereq: Admission into graduate program in the College of Design. Ongoing weekly critiques and dialog about sources, methods, and progress of studio projects. Graduate students will learn to articulate their ideas from concept to creation. The interaction of students at different levels ina broad spectrum of studio courses will reveal commonalities and connections between all of the visual arts, accelerating individual creative development.  Repeatable up to 12 credits.

BIOE 220X. Introduction to Biomedical Engineering. (Cross-listed with CH E 220X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: BIOL 212, ENGR 160 or equiv., MATH 166, CHEM 167 or 178, PHYS 221. Engineering analysis of basic biology and engineering problems associated with living systems and health care delivery. Biomedical engineering applications such as biotechnology, biomechanics, biomaterials and tissue engineering and biosignal and image processing. Introduction to basic life sciences and engineering and associated engineering concepts.

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 202X. Exploration of Environmental Issues. (Cross-listed with ENV S 202X, ENVSCI 202X) (1-0). Cr. 1. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in ENSCI 201. Exploration of specific environmental and sustainability issues; designed to complement ENSCI 201. Topics may vary in different years. Satisfactory - Fail grading.

BIOL 349X. The Genome Perspective in Biology. (2-0) Cr.2. S. (Cross-listed with MICRO 349x, GEN 349X, V PTH 349X) Prereq: GEN 313 or GEN 320. How genome, RNA, and protein data are analyzed using computer technology to answer biological questions on topics ranging from microbial diversity to human health. An introduction for students in the life sciences to the fields of genomics, bioinformatics and systems.

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 402X. Introduction to Pathology. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. (Cross-listed with V PTH 402X). Prereq: BIOL 211 and BIOL 212 with labs. Haynes. Introductory exploration of pathology as a medical discipline. This includes study of disease mechanisms via an introduction to general pathology topics (cell degeneration, necrosis, disturbances of growth, disturbances of blood flow, inflammation, neoplasia) and organ system-specific response to injury.

BIOL 451X. Plant Evolution and Phylogeny. (3-3) Cr. 4. F. (Cross-listed with EEOB 551X). 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.

BIOL 457L. Herpetology Laboratory. (0-3) Cr. 1. S. (Cross-listed with BIOL 457L). Prereq: A ECL 351 or BIOL 365; concurrent enrollment in A ECL 457 or BIOL 457 required. Laboratory focus on survey methods, identification, relationships, distribution, habits, and habitats of amphibians and reptiles. Frequent field trips.

BIOL 458L. Ornithology Laboratory. (0-3) Cr. 1. S. (Cross-listed with A ECL 458L). Prereq: BIOL 351 or BIOL/A ECL 365; concurrent enrollment in A ECL 458 or BIOL 458 required. Laboratory complements lecture topics with emphasis on external anatomy, identification and distribution of Midwest birds, and field trips.

BIOL 459L. Mammalogy Laboratory. (0-3) Cr. 1. S. (Cross-listed with A ECL 459L). Prereq: BIOL 351 or BIOL/A ECL 365; concurrent enrollment in A ECL 459 or BIOL 459 required. Laboratory focus on identification, survey methods, distribution, habits, and habitats of mammals. Several field trips.

BR C 507X. Entrepreneurship in Biorenewable Chemicals. Cr. 1. S. (1-0) (Cross-listed with BRT 507X.) 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 590K. 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 507X. Entrepreneurship in Biorenewable Chemicals. Cr. 1. S. (1-0) (Cross-listed with BR C 507X.) 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.

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.

BUSAD 590X Special Topics in Business. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Enrollment in MBA program or departmental permission. A special topics course covering contemporary issues in business. Topics vary by semester. May be taken more than once for credit.

BUSAD 644X. Business Research Methods. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. A survey of the wide variety of research methods used in business. Methods will be presented and discussed with emphasis on applicability in differnet research situations.

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 449X. Structural Health Monitoring. (3-0). Cr. 3. (Dual listed with C E 549X. Cross-listed with MAT E 449X). Prereq: permission of instructor. Introductory and advanced topics in structural health monitoring (SHM) of aeronautical, civil, and mechanical systems. Seminar main topics include SHM: sensors, signal processing, data acquisition and transmission systems and design of integrated SHM solutions. Subject matter includes nondestructive evaluation techniques, accelerometers, strain gauges, signal processing in time and frequency domains, feature extraction methods, and cutting edge research in SHM. Team projects in health monitoring solution design.

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 E 549X. Structural Health Monitoring. (3-0). Cr. 3. (Dual listed with C E 449X. Cross-listed with M S E 549X). Prereq: permission of instructor. Introductory and advanced topics in structural health monitoring (SHM) of aeronautical, civil, and mechanical systems. Seminar main topics include SHM: sensors, signal processing, data acquisition and transmission systems and design of integrated SHM solutions. Subject matter includes nondestructive evaluation techniques, accelerometers, strain gauges, signal processing in time and frequency domains, feature extraction methods, and cutting edge research in SHM. Team projects in health monitoring solution design.

C E 569X. Ground Improvement. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: C E 360. Introductory and advanced topics of ground improvement with particular emphasis on recent developments. Methods presented: ground improvement without admixtures in non-cohesive soils or fill materials such as dynamic compaction and vibrocompaction; without admixtures in cohesive soils such as preloading using fill surcharge, vacuum or a combination of both and use of prefabricated vertical drains; with admixtures or inclusions such as vibro replacement or stone columns, dynamic replacement, sand compaction piles, geotextile confined columns, rigid inclusion, column supported embankment, and microbial methods; and with grouting type admixtures such as particulate and chemical grouting, lime and cement columns, jet grouting, and deep cement mixing. Principles behind each ground improvement method. Design and construction methods for some of the ground improvement technologies. Case studies.

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 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 558X. Theory and Review of Research on Reading Comprehension. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: graduate standing. Critical examination of the topics central to the study of reading comprehension, including processes, development, contexts, motivation, teaching and learning, and assessment. Reading and discussion of research literature in reading comprehension and comprehension instruction.

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 577X. Historical Perspectives on Technology Equity: Implications for Policy and Practice. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Graduate Status. Exploration of the historical, political, sociological, and economic factors that engender global inequities. Examination of the definition and origin of the ˜digital divide and its relationship to the histories of racism, sexism, classism, and imperialism/globalization. Exploration and analysis of research-based alternative approaches to alleviating technology inequities in educational setting.

C I 592X. Supporting English Learners in STEM. (3-0) Cr. 3. Current topics and arguments regarding supporting English learners in STEM classrooms. Emphasis on mathematics, science, and technology. Readings include current research journal articles related to arguments on how best to support ELs in STEM both nationally and locally in Iowa.

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 411X. Communicating Design and Planning. (1-2). Cr. 3. Planners and designers learn and practice advanced administrative communication and engagement skills needed to communicate with decision-making and the public. Nonmajor graduate credit.

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 460X. Social Justice and Planning. Cr. 3. F. (2-2) (Dual-listed with CRP 560X). Investigation of the topic of social justice as it relates to the challenge of planning more socially just urban societies, emphasizing the importance of social justice issues to planning in a globalized world. Includes a range of issues and case studies of local social justice initiatives, both US and global. Students will complete individual service learning projects as part of the course requirements.

C R P 479X. Public Finance and Planning. Cr. 3. S. (3-0) (Dual-listed with CRP 579X). Effective management of state and local government finance critical to successful community and regional planning. Economic concepts, topics in budgeting, revenue, expenditure, and financing, analytical techniques, economic impact, and case studies. Understanding of economic assessment in planning and understanding of various linkages between planning and public finance.

C R P 513X. Food and Community. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Examination of the role that planners have in shaping a community's food system, including the production, distribution and consumption of food. The course will analyze the food system from a planner's perspective through eight modules focusing on multiple elements of the food system.

C R P 518X. The Cultural City. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor. Examination of various perspectives and approaches to understanding the city as a cultural object and a producer of urban culture. Using case studies and other urban empirical methodologies, students will build their understanding of the distinctions people make between places as well as the ways that places structure cultural activity.

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.

C R P 560X. Social Justice and Planning. Cr. 3. F. (2-2) (Dual-listed with CRP 460X). Investigation of the topic of social justice as it relates to the challenge of planning more socially just urban societies, emphasizing the importance of social justice issues to planning in a globalized world. Includes a range of issues and case studies of local social justice initiatives, both US and global. Students will complete individual service learning projects as part of the course requirements.

C R P 573X. Contemporary Issues in Global Housing. Cr. 3. F. (3-0) (Cross-listed with ARCH 573X). Prereqs senior or graduate standing. Investigation of broader social and economic processes around the globe from the housing perspective. Case study approach to shelter struggles and the various policy and design responses related to them, as a means of understanding a range of issues important to urban systems including poverty, development, urbanization, migration, social movements and citizenship.

C R P 579X. Public Finance and Planning. Cr. 3. S. (3-0) (Dual-listed with CRP 479X). Effective management of state and local government finance critical to successful community and regional planning. Economic concepts, topics in budgeting, revenue, expenditure, and financing, analytical techniques, economic impact, and case studies. Understanding of economic assessment in planning and understanding of various linkages between planning and public finance.

CH E 220X. Introduction to Biomedical Engineering. (Cross-listed with BIOE 220X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: BIOL 212, ENGR 160 or equiv., MATH 166, CHEM 167 or 178, PHYS 221. Engineering analysis of basic biology and engineering problems associated with living systems and health care delivery. Biomedical engineering applications such as biotechnology, biomechanics, biomaterials and tissue engineering and biosignal and image processing. Introduction to basic life sciences and engineering and associated engineering concepts.

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 grading.

CJ ST 337X. Law, Justice, and Mercy. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. (Cross-listed with PHIL 337X and POL S 337X) Cr. 3. Prereq: Sophomore standing. An exploration of tensions among justice, mercy and the rule of law in areas such as criminal punishment, pardons, immigration and asylum, social welfare, and humanitarian foreign policy. Survey of important historical sources that shape contemporary debates.  Debates about arbitrary treatment, equality, compassion, and just deserts.

COM S 108X. Applied Computer Programming II. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Com S 107 or equivalent. Advanced programming applications in Visual Basic for non-majors. Emphasis on programming projects including sorting, file processing, data processing, web programming, and graphic and animation. Students will learn problem-solving techniques and advanced programming skills to build real-world applications.

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 402X. Computer Science Senior Project. Cr. 2-3. Prereq: Defined under topic. Students work as individuals and teams to complete the planning, design, and implementation of a significant project in the topic area.

A.  Multimedia and Computer Gaming I. Cr. 2. Prereq: COM S 309, COM S 362, COM S 437. Students conceive, plan, architect, and design a computer game, Students registered in this class will work with students registered in ARTIS 409.
B. Multimedia and Computer Gaming II. Cr. 2. Prereq: COM S 402X Topic A. Students implement, test, and present a completed production computer game. Students registered in this class will work with students registered in ARTIS 409.
C. General Computer Science. Cr. 3. Prereq: COM S 309, COM S 362, one 400 level COM S elective. Students implement, test, and present a completed project in a computer science discipline.

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.

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 275X. Embedded Systems: Mobile Programming Laboratories. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: 288. Issues in mobile embedded platform programming. iPhone SDK. XCode IDE. Resource management (memory, energy). Distributed applications. Threading.

CPR E 332X. Cyber Defense Competition. (2-0) Cr. 1. S. (Cross-listed with INFAS 332X) Repeatable. Participation in cyber defense competition. Scenario based computer system setup, risk assessment and design of security systems. Defense of computer and network systems against trained attackers. Team based. Satisfactory - Fail grading.

CPR E 419X. Software Tools for Large Scale Data Analysis. (3-3) Cr. 4. (Cross-listed with S E 419X). Prereq: CPR E 308 or COM S 352, COM S 309. Software tools for managing and manipulating large volumes of data, external memory processing, large scale parallelism, and stream processing, data interchange formats. Weekly programming labs that involve the use of a parallel computing cluster.

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. (Cross-listed with 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.

DES 211X. The Art of Materials and Processes. (0-6) Cr. 3 F, S. Introduction to four materials areas: woods, metals, fibers, and ceramics. Technical skills, processes, and application in these areas as with an emphasis on the artist's approach.

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, DSN S 183. Studio projects to develop students' ability to generate ideas and communication ideas visually, orally, and through writing. Field trips. Repeatable.

DES 240X. Design Studio I. (2-0) Cr. 2 S, F. Prereq: DSN S 102, DSN S 131, DSN S 183. Studio projects to develop students' ability to generate ideas and communication ideas visually, orally, and through writing. Field trips. Repeatable.

DES 332X. Multi-Dimensional Digital Design Communication. (3-1.5) Cr. 3 S. Prereq: ARCH 230, ARTGR 275, DSN S 232, or permission of instructor. Investigations of interoperable digital-design tools, technics and methods directed at human scale interactive hybrid design from ideation to visualization, synthesis to analysis, and realization to fabrication.

DES 340X. Design Studio II. (2-0) Cr. 2 S, F. Prereq: 4 credits of DES 240X. 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.

DES 491X. Portfolio and Professional Preparation. (2-4) Cr. 4. F, S. Prereq: 4 credits of DES 240X and senior status in DES major. Preparation of printed and online portfolio for job search and/or graduate school applications. Guidance for interviewing, professional networking, business etiquette, and resume writing. Workshops and lectures.

DES 495X. Capstone Experience. (1-6). Cr. 4. Prereq: Restricted to DES majors; DES 491 or concurrent in DES 491. Individual projects designed by students in consultation with faculty instructor and mentor. Demonstration of student skill sets and knowledge of project planning and development. Culmination of Bachelor of Design coursework.

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 527X. Food Writing. Cr. 3. F. Focus on effective written communications to various mass audiences through multiple types of media about food, nutrition and related topics; exploring communications research, legal and ethical issues in food writing, and curent practices; and hands-on experience.

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 350X. Interdisciplinary Design Workshop. (0-6) Cr. 3 SS. Prereq: junior standing and/or permission of instructor. Interdisciplinary design workshops taught in Rome, Italy. Repeatable.

DSN S 550X. Interdisciplinary Design Workshop. (0-6) Cr. 3 SS. Prereq: graduate standing in the College of Design and/or permission of instructor. Interdisciplinary design workshops taught in Rome, Italy. Repeatable three times.

E E 391X. Open Laboratory and Design Studio. (2-2) Cr. 2. Prereqs: junior or senior classification; E E 224. Studio-based activity (guided problem-based learning and design) focusing on elements of design, measurement, data capture, and data interpretation. Team building, engineering professionalism, engineering process of review and critique, and presentation. Open design activities that may include working with other studios. Nonmajor graduate credit.

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 M 454X/554X. Fundamentals of Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: E M 324, MATH 266 or MATH 267, PHYS 222. The physics of ultrasonic inspections. Introduction to Fourier transforms and linear systems concepts. Models of the generation, scattering and reception of waves in ultrasonic testing. Experimental procedures for characterizing all the elements of an ultrasonic measurement system. Use of MATLAB for describing ultrasonic systems. Pattern recognition methods for the interpretation of measured ultrasonic signals. Nonmajor graduate credit.

E M 554X/454X. Fundamentals of Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: E M 324, MATH 266 or MATH 267, PHYS 222. The physics of ultrasonic inspections. Introduction to Fourier transforms and linear systems concepts. Models of the generation, scattering and reception of waves in ultrasonic testing. Experimental procedures for characterizing all the elements of an ultrasonic measurement system. Use of MATLAB for describing ultrasonic systems. Pattern recognition methods for the interpretation of measured ultrasonic signals. Nonmajor graduate credit.

E M 568X. Continuum Mechanochemistry. (2-1) Cr. 3. Prereq: E M 566 or permission of instructor.      Continuum mechanical, thermomechanical, and kinetic fundamentals of the effect of stresses and strains on chemical reactions, phase transformations, diffusion, and composition changes. Mechanochemical phenomena. Large strain formulation. High pressure mechanochemistry: multiscale approach. Mechanics of oxidation. Lithiation and delithiation of silicon electrodes. Nanovoid formation due to Kirkendall effect.

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 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. Cr. 3. Alt. SS, offered 2012. This course explores ethical models and practice 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 653X International Education: Research, Theory and Practice. (3-0) Cr. 3 F. Prereq: none. Theoretical foundations of international education. Additional topics and issues influencing this field.

EDADM 654X Contemporary Issues in Education Administration: Immigrant Children in American Schools. (3-0) Cr. 3. F,S. Prereq: Impact of immigrant children on educational institutions and systems.

EEOB 540X. Evolution of Developmental Processes. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2010.  Prereq: A course in evolution; permission of instructor.  Fundamentals and historical context of evolutionary developmental biology. Emphasis on primary literature and current topics, including developmental pathway evolution, model selection, canalization, phenotypic plasticity, constraints, novelty, and application in systems biology.

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 577X. Concepts in Theoretical Ecology and Evolution. (2-0) Cr. 1. Alt. F. Offered 2012. Prereq: Permission of Instructor. Readings and discussion of influential ideas in ecological and evolutionary theory, with an emphasis on how models are used as conceptual tools for building synthetic paradigms. Topics are chosen according to student interests; may include spatial ecology and evolution, behavioral theory, chaos, community assembly and biodiversity, and others.

ENGL 276X. Reading Race in American Culture. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Credit in or equivalent of ENGL 250. Reading and analysis of representations of race and racism in American popular culture. Critical thinking and writing about the social construction of race through ideology, myth and stereotypes. Attention to multiple types of media and different genres including literature, music and film.

ENGL 582X. Advanced Rhetorical Analysis. Cr. 3. S. (3-0) Prereq: Graduate classification. Extended practice in the close textual analysis of various kinds of rhetorical artifacts; study of analytic methods, such as neoclassical criticism, Burkean analysis, genre analysis and narrative analysis; and attention to controversies over the scope and function of rhetorical analysis.

ENGL 631X. Organization and Administration of Multimodal Writing Programs. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: ENGL 500; ENGL 503, ENGL 504, or ENGL 603. Survey of the major components of writing instruction in academic and nonacademic settings. History, theory, organization, and evaluation of writing programs. Guided observation of writing program functions at various institutions and businesses.

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.

ENSCI 202X. Exploration of Environmental Issues. (Same as ENV S 202X, BIOL 202X) (1-0). Cr. 1. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in ENSCI 201. Exploration of specific environmental and sustainability issues; designed to complement ENSCI 201. Topics may vary in different years. Satisfactory - Fail grading.

ENT 482X. Ecosystem Service Management. (Dual listed with 582X. Cross-listed with NREM 482X/582X). Cr. 2. Alt. F. Offered 2010. Prereq: permission of instructor. Lecture and discussion of land use and conservation techniques for improving ecosystem services including: pollination of crops, biological control of pests, prevention of erosion and water quality improvement.

ENT 582X. Ecosystem Service Management. (Dual listed with 482X. Cross-listed with NREM 482X/582X). Cr. 2. Alt. F. Offered 2010. Prereq: permission of instructor. Lecture and discussion of land use and conservation techniques for improving ecosystem services including: pollination of crops, biological control of pests, prevention of erosion and water quality improvement.

ENV S 202X. Exploration of Environmental Issues. (Same as ENSCI 202X, BIOL 202X) (1-0). Cr. 1. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in ENSCI 201. Exploration of specific environmental and sustainability issues; designed to complement ENSCI 201. Topics may vary in different years. Satisfactory - Fail grading.

EVENT 333X. Entertainment Venue Management. (3-0). Cr. 3. F. Prereq: EVENT 271 or equivalent. Organization and management of various types of entertainment venues including clubs, theaters, auditoriums and arenas.

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. Satisfactory - Fail grading.

FIN 535X. Venture Capital, Private Equity, Mergers and Acquisitions. Cr. 3. SS. (3-0)  Prereq: FIN 501.  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.

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.

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.

FOR 358X. Forest Herbaceous Layer: Ecology and Identification. (Same as NREM 358X). (0-1) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: BIOL 212. Survey of the major plant families, general, and representative species of the forest herbaceous layer. Functional ecology and restoration.

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.

GEN 349X The Genome Perspective in Biology. (2-0) Cr.2. S. (Same as MICRO 349X, BIOL 349X, V PTH 349X) Prereq: GEN 313 or GEN 320. How genome, RNA, and protein data are analyzed using computer technology to answer biological questions on topics ranging from microbial diversity to human health. An introduction for students in the life sciences to the fields of genomics, bioinformatics and systems.

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.

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 320X. Global Resource Systems Internship Preparation.(1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Permission of Instructor. Students enrolled in this course intend to enroll in GLOBE 321 or GLOBE 322 in the following term. Topics provide a pre-departure orientation, including logistical, academic, and personal requirements for completion of an experiential supervised work experience.

GLOBE 441X. International Animal Agriculture.(3-0) Cr. 3. (Cross-listed with AN S 441X). Prereq: Two courses from AN S 223, AN S 225, AN S 226, AN S 229, AN S 235. An overview of animal agriculture with emphasis on animal agriculture in developing countries. Historical, economic, environmental; and political considerations will be assessed and evaluated. Issues related to gender, resilience and sustainability for different production systems will be investigated.

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 570X. UX Lab Studies: Eyetracking and Other UX Tools. (1-0) Cr. 1. Practical introduction to User Experience (UX) tools and how to use them for research: designing a UX study; developing meaningful user tasks; how to plan a research study that integrates eyetracking measures, UX measures, behavioral measures, surveys, interviews and IRB applications; analyzing UX data; and presenting UX study results. Satisfactory - Fail grading.

HCI 571X. Augmented Reality. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: M E/CPR E/COM S 557. Fundamental technologies enabling augmented reality (AR) application development. Implementation of AR via Graphics Processing Units (GPU) will be emphasized to enable high performance interactive applications. Topics include GPU programming in general as well as image processing, tracking, and rendering methods on GPUs. Students will implement several AR applications.

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 587X. Models and Theories in Human Computer Interaction. (5-0) Cr. 3. SS13.  Survey of the multidisciplinary models and theories that form the foundation of the science of Human Computer Interaction. Application of the scientific method to solve practical problems by using analysis or approaches from the behavioral and social sciences, and information and computer technology.

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.

HD FS 103X. Professional Principles and Ethics. Cr. 0.5. Introduction to professional principles and ethics, understanding of child abuse reporting, universal precautions. Completion of criminal background checks for ISU practica. Satisfactory - Fail grading.

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. Satisfactory - Fail grading.

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. Satisfactory - Fail grading.

HD FS 484X. Estate Planning for Families. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: HD FS 283, ACCT 284. Study of estate planning focusing on efficient conservation and transfer of wealth, consistent with client's goals. Legal, tax, financial and non-financial aspects of estate planning process; trusts, wills, probate, advanced directives, charitable giving, wealth transfers and related taxes.

HD FS 485X. Family Financial Planning Capstone. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: HD FS 283, HD FS 378, HD FS 484, HD FS 488, ACCT 284, ACCT 485, FIN 361. Development and refinement of competencies required by personal financial planners to work with individuals and families in meeting financial objectives. Utilization of skills obtained in financial planning emphasis to complete one or more financial planning narratives.

HD FS 520X. Community Youth Development. (3-0) Cr. 3.WWW only. National emphasis of a strength-based or asset approach to community youth development, encompassing individual development (i.e., positive youth development) and adolescent interrelationships with environments. Emphasis is placed upon research, theory, and practice applied in communities throughout the U.S. Students.

HD FS 608X. Grant Writing for Research. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.SS. Prereq: HD FS 503/505 and HD FS 504; or equivalent. Understand how to identify funding sources as well as the fundamental components of a federal research grant proposal such as the abstract or summary, background and significance, specific aims/goals and objectives, project design and methods, sustainability, assessment, broader impacts, dissemination, budget, budget justification, and cover letter.

HIST 195X. Introduction to History. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: For History majors only. Introduction to the discipline of history and how historians think and work. Focus on research methodologies, writing and analytical practices of historians, and specialization in the discipline. 

HORT 131X. Floral Design. (0-2) Cr.1. S. Introduces basic geometric design of fresh arrangements, corsages, and holiday arrangements. Includes use of tools and supplies.

HORT 276X. Understanding Grape and Wine Science. Cr. 3. S. 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.

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.

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.

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 547X. Biomedical Design and Manufacturing. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Undergraduate engineering degree. Introduction to concepts and issues in biomedical design and manufacturing, including materials, medical devices, body mechanics, design requirements, manufacturing, quality control, and ethics.

I E 564X. Decision Analysis in System Design. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: STAT 231, I E 305. Application of decision theory principles and tools to evaluate alternative hardware/software system architectures based on technical design requirements such as mass, reliability, power and life cycles costs. Systems engineering methods are presented with application in defense, aerospace, energy and related domains. Methods for dealing with technical data risk and uncertainty are presented.

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.

I E 633X. Stochastic Programming. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: I E 513 or STAT 447, I E 534 or equivalent. Mathematical programming with uncertain parameters; modeling risk within optimization; multi-stage recourse and probabilistically constrained modes; solution and approximation algorithms including dual decomposition and progressive hedging; and applications to planning, allocation and design problems.

IND D 334X. Materials and Processes for Industrial Design. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. F. Prereqs: IND D 201X and IND D 231. In the field of industrial design, material choice has an important impact on a product's look, feel, and function. This course explores the relationship between material choice and aesthetics, or a product's sensory-emotional appeal. Through readings, lectures, projects and exercises, students will learn about this relationship and discover ways to manipulate it. Typical materials used in product design include wood, metal, plastic, ceramic, glass and fibers.

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 534X. Product Realization for Industrial Design. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: admission into the Industrial Design Intensive Track, IND D 301 or permission of instructor. Essential materials and manufacturing processes regularly considered and appropriately applied to successful product design. Materials include metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, wood and composites and processes such as casting, extrusion, injection molding, and various types of fabrication. Also covered will be the topics of vendor relations, sourcing, the interaction of design with marketing and engineering.

IND D 595X. Industrial Design Study Abroad. (0-12) Cr. 6. SS. Prereqs: Ind D 501 and permission of instructor. International industrial design, off-campus experience.

INFAS 332X. Cyber Defense Competition. (2-0) Cr. 1. S. (Cross-listed with CPR E 332X) Repeatable. Participation in cyber defense competition. Scenario based computer system setup, risk assessment and design of security systems. Defense of computer and network systems against trained attackers. Team based. Satisfactory - Fail grading.

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.

IMBIO 661X Comparative Immunology and Infectious Disease (2-0) Cr. 2. S. (Cross-listed with V PTH 661X). Prereq: Graduate level Immunology or permission of instructor. Discuss and define similarities and differences of varied host responses to infectious challenge. Learning will focus on comparative aspects of the host response and the unique aspects of immunity from different organisms, while highlighting molecular and mechanistic similarities of pathogen recognition, response and resolution.

KIN 165X Running for Fitness. (0-2) Cr. 1. F.S. SS. Running as a physical activity to improve health, fitness, and endurance; values this type of activity as a lifetime endeavor. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

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. Satisfactory - Fail grading.

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 218X. Orientation to Athletic Training Clinical Experience. (0-2) Cr. 0.5. Pre-athletic training clinical experience designed to orientate students to the athletic training profession prior to enrolling in athletic training course sequence. Students will observe athletic trainers in various athletic training clinical sites. Open to pre-athletic training students only. Offered on a satisfactory - fail grading basis only.

KIN 363X. Basic Electrocardiography. Cr. 2. Alt. F. Offered 2010.Understanding of human electrocardiography, including normal and abnormal 12-lead ECGs and arrhythmia identification. Nonmajor graduate credit.

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.

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 504X. Landworks: Advanced Landscape Architecture. (15-1) Cr. 6. Prereq: Graduate classification. Graduate studio in landscape architectural design working on complex sites involving multiple scales of design. Course emphasizes advanced skills in design research and representation and application of theory, as well as technical competency and teamwork. Development of original ideas, experimentation, and innovation.

L A 522X. Landworks: Advanced Plant Technologies. (1-4) Cr. 3. Prereq: L A 301 or graduate classification. Planting design and emergent technologies for design performance in the urban built environment. Emphasis on innovative strategies for planting design and plant technology in building design, sustainable streetscapes, and urban systems integrating storm water and urban "hardscape" design. Interviews with practitioners, technical experts and agency program leaders will complement readings, lecture and site visits to exemplary project sites.

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 418X. Mechanical Considerations in Robotics. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. (Dual listed with M E 518). 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 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 556X. Machine Vision. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: MATH 317, M E 421 or permission of instructor. Practical imaging processing techniques, geometric optics, and mathematics behind machine vision, as well as the most advanced 3D vision techniques. Experience with practical vision system development and analysis. Assignments include individual bi-weekly homework; weekly readings and lectures; and a semester-long research project on design and experiment vision systems.

M S 283X The U.S. Army in American Society to 1917. (3-0). Cr. 3. F. Survey of U.S. Army history focused on the army's social and cultural interactions from colonial wars up to the First World War. Examination of the roles of race and culture in army structure and operations.

M S E 549X. Structural Health Monitoring. (3-0). Cr. 3. (Dual listed with MAT E 449X. Cross-listed with C E 549X). Prereq: permission of instructor. Introductory and advanced topics in structural health monitoring (SHM) of aeronautical, civil, and mechanical systems. Seminar main topics include SHM: sensors, signal processing, data acquisition and transmission systems and design of integrated SHM solutions. Subject matter includes nondestructive evaluation techniques, accelerometers, strain gauges, signal processing in time and frequency domains, feature extraction methods, and cutting edge research in SHM. Team projects in health monitoring solution design.

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 559X. Nanoscale Imaging and Atom Probe Tomography. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: Undergraduate coursework in materials science or physics or chemistry; coursework in microscopy is helpful. Overview of nanoscale chemical and structural imaging techniques in materials science including Aberration Corrected Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM), Z-contrast STEM, Field Ion Microscopy and Atom Probe Tomography (APT). Physics of field evaporation, surface structure imaging, chemical imaging at the atomic scale and structural analysis in the atom probe. Nanoscale applications of APT.

M S E 567X/AER E 567X/E M 567X. Nanomechanics of Materials. (2-1) Cr. 3. Prereq: E M 566 or permission of instructor. Continuum approaches to material deformation and nanostructure evolution. Thermodynamics and kinetics. Nucleation and growth. Large strain formulation. Surface and interface tension and phenomena. Chemical reactions, phase transformations, and dislocations.

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. Satisfactory - Fail grading.

MAT E 202X. Materials Calculations Using Matlab. (1-0). Cr. 1. F. Prereq: ENGR 160. Introduction to using MatLab to solve materials engineering problems using fuctions, matrices, plotting and numerical and graphical techniques.

MAT E 394X. Topics in Sustainable Engineering in Italy. (3-0). Cr. 3. S. Prereq: CHEM 167 or CHEM 177. Fundamentals of sustainable engineering related to biofuels. Basics of food and biofuel chemistry and fluid dynamics. Preparation course for Italy as a case study for food and sustainable engineering. Orientation for summer study abroad program in Torino, Italy. Credit for graduation available only upon completion of the following summer's offering of MAT E 316 taught in Italy, along with additional sustainability lessons/tours.

MAT E 449X. Structural Health Monitoring. (3-0). Cr. 3. (Dual listed with M S E 449X. Cross-listed with C E 449X). Prereq: permission of instructor. Introductory and advanced topics in structural health monitoring (SHM) of aeronautical, civil, and mechanical systems. Seminar main topics include SHM: sensors, signal processing, data acquisition and transmission systems and design of integrated SHM solutions. Subject matter includes nondestructive evaluation techniques, accelerometers, strain gauges, signal processing in time and frequency domains, feature extraction methods, and cutting edge research in SHM. Team projects in health monitoring solution design.

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.

MATH 269X. Systems of Differential Equations. (1-0) Cr. 1. SS. Prereq: Familiarity with ordinary differential equations of first and second order, permission of department. Same as the differential systems content of MATH 266 and 267. Students with credit in 266 or 267 may not earn credit in 269X.

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.

MICRO 349X. The Genome Perspective in Biology. (2-0) Cr.2. S. (Same as GEN 349X, BIOL 349X, V PTH 349X) Prereq: GEN 313 or GEN 320. How genome, RNA, and protein data are analyzed using computer technology to answer biological questions on topics ranging from microbial diversity to human health. An introduction for students in the life sciences to the fields of genomics, bioinformatics and systems.

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.

MIS 436X. Introduction to Business Analytics. Cr. 3. Prereq: STAT 226 and MIS 433 or permission from the instructor. This course provides an introduction to the field of business analytics (BA). It is designed to help students examine BA processes and techniques used in transforming data to knowledge and creating value for organizations. The class consists of business cases, presentations by business professionals, class lectures and discussions on data analysis, design and modeling, and extensive hands-on analytical exercises. Nonmajor graduate credit.

MIS 446X. Advanced Business Analytics. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: MIS 436X. Projects-based course providing an in-depth understanding of BA methods of visualization, data mining, text mining, web mining, and predictions through the use of specific BA tools. Advanced techniques and applications of data analytics and acquiring hands on skills for making intelligent business decisions in data rich organizations.

MIS 450X. Enterprise Resource Planning Systems in Supply Chain. (Same as SCM 450X) Cr. 3. Prereq: SCM 301, MIS 330 or I E 148, I E 341. The role of enterprise resource planning systems (ERP) in the supply chain. Hands-on experience with a major software application in use by many corporations to manage and improve the efficiency of their supply chains and operations. Students will develop a more process-centric perspective about how a supply chain operates and how ERP enables and supports such operations. Nonmajor graduate credit.

NREM 207X. Natural Resource Management under the North American Model of Conservation (1-0). Cr.1. F. Introduction to North American model of conservation, current funding for natural resource management, role of hunting and angling in the North American model, critique and refinement of the model for the 21st century and introduction to natural resource leadership and outdoor skills and recreation.

NREM 358X. Forest Herbaceous Layer: Ecology and Identification. (Same as FOR 358X). (0-1) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: BIOL 212. Survey of the major plant families, general, and representative species of the forest herbaceous layer. Functional ecology and restoration.

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 482X. Ecosystem Service Management. Cr. 2. Alt. F (Dual listed with 582X. Cross-listed with Ent 482X/582X). Offered 2010. Prereq: permission of instructor. Lecture and discussion of land use and conservation techniques for improving ecosystem services including: pollination of crops, biological control of pests, prevention of erosion and water quality improvement.

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.

NREM 582X. Ecosystem Service Management. Cr. 2. Alt. F. (Dual listed with 482X. Cross-listed with Ent 482X/582X). Offered 2010. Prereq: permission of instructor. Lecture and discussion of land use and conservation techniques for improving ecosystem services including: pollination of crops, biological control of pests, prevention of erosion and water quality improvement.

NUC E 421X. Nuclear Criticality Safety. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S. Prereq: NUC E 401. Nomenclature, theory, and practice of nuclear criticality safety. Review of nuclear criticality accidents, analytical methods used in criticality analysis, review of standards and regulations, and developing criticality safety evaluations. Nonmajor graduate credit.

NUC E 430X. Nuclear Energy and Society. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S. offered even numbered years. 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.

PHIL 337X. Law, Justice, and Mercy. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. (Cross-listed with PHIL 337X and CJ ST 337X) Cr. 3. Prereq: Sophomore standing. An exploration of tensions among justice, mercy and the rule of law in areas such as criminal punishment, pardons, immigration and asylum, social welfare, and humanitarian foreign policy. Survey of important historical sources that shape contemporary debates.  Debates about arbitrary treatment, equality, compassion, and just deserts.

PHYS 528X. Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: MATH 266 or MATH 267. Fast-paced coverage of mathematical techniques needed for advanced analysis in the physical sciences, particularly for quantum mechanics and electrodynamics. Linear vector spaces and operators.  Linear differential equations for time-evolution and steady-state problems, Green's functions and propagators, Sturm-Liouville problems. Functions of a complex variable, calculus of residues, series expansions, integral transforms and applications.

POL S 333X. Democracy and Diversity in America. (3-0) Cr. 3 S. Prereq: Sophomore classification. An examination of competing Americans' conceptions of democracy as strategies for responding to the racial, religious, ethnic, gender, and economic diversity of the inhabitants of America. Connections to contemporary debates about topics such as immigration, affirmative action, multicultural education, religion, and minority representation.

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.

POL S 337X. Law, Justice, and Mercy. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. (Cross-listed with PHIL 337X and CJ ST 337X) Cr. 3. Prereq: Sophomore standing. An exploration of tensions among justice, mercy and the rule of law in areas such as criminal punishment, pardons, immigration and asylum, social welfare, and humanitarian foreign policy. Survey of important historical sources that shape contemporary debates.  Debates about arbitrary treatment, equality, compassion, and just deserts.

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 397X. International Study and Travel. (15-0) Cr. variable. SS. Prereq: Permission of the instructor. Supervised study in an aspect of discipline while traveling or located in a foreign country.

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 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.

S E 419X. Software Tools for Large Scale Data Analysis. (3-3) Cr. 4. (Cross-listed with S E 419X). Prereq: CPR E 308 or COM S 352, COM S 309. Software tools for managing and manipulating large volumes of data, external memory processing, large scale parallelism, and stream processing, data interchange formats. Weekly programming labs that involve the use of a parallel computing cluster.

SCM 450X. Enterprise Resource Planning Systems in Supply Chain. (Same as MIS 450X) Cr. 3. Prereq: SCM 301, MIS 330 or I E 148, I E 341. The role of enterprise resource planning systems (ERP) in the supply chain. Hands-on experience with a major software application in use by many corporations to manage and improve the efficiency of their supply chains and operations. Students will develop a more process-centric perspective about how a supply chain operates and how ERP enables and supports such operations. Nonmajor graduate credit.

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 444X. Bayesian Data Analysis. Cr. 3. S.Prereq: 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 simliar software. Emphasis on applications and examples using the social, biological, and physical sciences.

STAT 602X. Modern Multivariate Statistical Learning. Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Stat 511, Stat 543, Stat 579. This course will cover statistical theory and methods for modern data mining, inference, and prediction. Among the topics considered will be linear methods of prediction and classification, basis expansions and regularization, kernel smoothing methods, variance-bias trade-offs, inference and model averaging, additive models and trees, boosting, neural nets, support vector machines, prototype methods, unsupervised learning, random forests, and ensemble learning.

T C 565X. Sustainability: Theory and Practical Application. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt F. Offered 2012. Prereq: 3 credits in research methods; basic knowledge of apparel industry and product development. Overview of current sustainability theory, research, and methodology. Emphasis on the evaluation and discussion of current sustainability literature and sustainable practice of apparel, textiles, and related products and services through people, processes, and the environment. Development and presentation of original scholarly and creative design work under various sustainability frameworks.

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. Satisfactory - Fail grading.

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. Satisfactory - Fail grading.

V PTH 349X. The Genome Perspective in Biology. (2-0) Cr.2. S. (Same as MICRO 349x, BIOL 349X, GEN 349X) Prereq: GEN 313 or GEN 320. How genome, RNA, and protein data are analyzed using computer technology to answer biological questions on topics ranging from microbial diversity to human health. An introduction for students in the life sciences to the fields of genomics, bioinformatics and systems.

V PTH 402X. Introduction to Pathology. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. (Same as BIOL 402X). Prereq: BIOL 211 and BIOL 212 with labs. Haynes. Introductory exploration of pathology as a medical discipline. This includes study of disease mechanisms via an introduction to general pathology topics (cell degeneration, necrosis, disturbances of growth, disturbances of blood flow, inflammation, neoplasia) and organ system-specific response to injury.

V PTH 661X Comparative Immunology and Infectious Disease (2-0) Cr. 2. S. (Same as IMBIO 661X). Prereq: Graduate level Immunology or permission of instructor. Discuss and define similarities and differences of varied host responses to infectious challenge. Learning will focus on comparative aspects of the host response and the unique aspects of immunity from different organisms, while highlighting molecular and mechanistic similarities of pathogen recognition, response and resolution.

V C S 420X. Practicum. Cr. R. Arr. Prereq: VM4 classification, permission of instructor. Repeatable. External practical experiences in the fourth year curriculum for additional professional development of the veterinary student. Satisfactory/fail grading only.

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 424X. Preceptorship in Diagnostic Pathology. Cr. 1-6. F, S. Prereq: VDPAM 310 and VDPAM 455. Advanced course in production animal medicine with emphasis on gross and diagnostic pathology. Forty hours clinical experience per week. Assignments will be preceptorships with a diagnostic laboratory, veterinary pathologist, governmental agency and/or production unit. Biosecurity policies require documentation of student's presence in the USA 5 days immediately prior to the start of class.

VDPAM 463X. Feedlot Production Medicine. Cr. 1. S. Prereq: VDPAM 310: concurrent enrollment in VDPAM 421D. One-week VM4 elective focusing on Midwestern feedlot production. Addresses feedlot production practices common to Iowa and surrounding states, including feeding cattle on concrete or under roofs. Activities include participation and visitation to representative feedlots in Iowa.

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 466X. Preceptorship in Animal Welfare. Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Final year of DVM program. Advanced course in animal welfare with emphasis on animal welfare assessment, policy and problem solving. Forty hours practical experience per week. Assignments will include preceptorships with a practicing veterinarian, and animal welfare researcher or an animal welfare organization.

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.

VDPAM 560X. Risk Assessment in Food Safety and Animal Health. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: STAT 401 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Five week online introduction to risk assessment with emphasis on current food safety policies and issues such as Salmonella, E. coli, and antibiotic resistance. Divided into fifteen lectures on risk assessment.

VDPAM 561X.Decision Analysis in Food Safety and Animal Health. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: STAT 401 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Five week online introduction decision analysis with emphasis on systems thinking skills. Divided into fifteen lectures on systems thinking, decision making, and stochastic modeling. Real-world food safety and animal health examples will be discussed.

WLC 105X. American Sign Language I. Cr. 4.Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) Development of expressive and receptive skills including vocabulary, grammar, usage, and cultural information. Note: Distinct from “Signed English”. ASL is a natural language with its own rules of grammar and usage.

WLC 106X American Sign Language II. Cr. 4. Prereq: WLC 105X. Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) II continues development of expressive and receptive skills introduced in American Sign Language I, including vocabulary, grammar, usage, and cultural information. Distinct from “Signed English”. ASL is a natural language with its own rules of grammar and usage.

WLC 275X. Topics in Deaf Culture. Cr. 3. Focus on contemporary topics in Deaf Culture, Communities, and History. Readings and discussion from a wide range of sources. Topics vary according to faculty interest.

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.

YTH 501X. Foundations in Youth Development. (1-0) Cr. 1.  Examination of fundamentals of youth development and the youth development profession. Through this introduction to the field, students will explore the ethical, professional, and historical elements of youth development as it has evolved toward professionalization.

YTH 510X. Adolescents and Their Families. (3-0) Cr. 3. Adolescent development, particularly in the context of the family. The reciprocal influences between adolescents and their families will be examined. Implications for professionals working with youth and families will be explored and highlighted.

YTH 530X. Youth in Cultural Context. (3-0) Cr. 3. The cultural context factors that affect youth from a holistic perspective within and outside the family unit. An understanding of the cultural heritage of differing family structures and types.

YTH 540X. Youth Professionals as Consumers of Research. (3-0) Cr. 3.  Youth development professionals understand and evaluate research reports to reduce anxiety about applying research results and theories to practice. Specific emphasis will be on research and theory reports related to youth development.

YTH 550X. Youth Policy. (3-0) Cr. 3. This course Examines various federal and state policies designed specifically for youth. Students will examine how and why policies for youth are constructed. A guiding question that will be used to evaluate existing state and national policies is whether they contribute to, or act as, barriers to designed developmental outcomes.  WWW only.

YTH 570X. ContemporaryYouth Issues. (3-0) Cr. 3.  Contemporary youth issues, including personal, social, psychological, biological, financial, and or environmental topics. Issues discussed within a positive youth development framework. Research, evaluation, and application.

YTH 570A. Contemporary Youth Issues: Life Skills

YTH 570B. Contemporary Youth Issues: Violence

YTH 570C. Contemporary Youth Issues: Youth and Appearance

YTH 570D. Contemporary Youth Issues: Volunteerism

YTH 570E. Contemporary Youth Issues: Youth from a Global Perspective

YTH 570F. Contemporary Youth Issues: Substance Abuse

YTH 570G. Contemporary Youth Issues: Improving Adolescent Health

YTH 570H. Contemporary Youth Issues: Working with Immigrant Youth and their Families

YTH 570I. Contemporary Youth Issues: Contexts & Settings of Youth Development

YTH 570J. Contemporary Youth Issues: Adolescent Sexuality, Pregnancy & Parenthood

YTH 570K. Contemporary Youth Issues: Mentoring

YTH 570L. Contemporary Youth Issues: Mental Health

YTH 580X. Administration and Program Management. (3-0) Cr. 3.  Development, administration and management of youth serving organizations, and focuses on the youth development professional’s administrator/program manager responsibilities.

YTH 585X. Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation. (3-0) Cr. 3.  Principles and methods of program design, implementation, and outcome evaluation of children and family programs. This course will focus on hands-on tools of conducting strategic planning, designing program logic model, and evaluating the performance of a program in delivery of services.

YTH 589X. Grant Development and Management. (3-0) Cr. 3. Grant-getting process and an overview of what happens after a project is funded. The following topics will be covered: researching funding sources, generating cutting edge ideas, assessing needs, planning a project, establishing credibility, formulating a sustainable budget, designing an evaluation plan, managing the funded project, and disseminating project results.

YTH 634X. Youth Development. (3-0) Cr. 3. The development period of adolescence. The theory and research of positive youth development will be the lens through which this developmental period is examined. The course will emphasize how the development tasks of this life stage are influenced by (and influence) family and home school, peers, and other contextual forces.