A B E 493X. Workshop in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering . Cr. 1-3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of Instructor. Workshop experience in agricultural and biological systems engineering, involving topics such as Power Machinery Engineering, Animal Production Systems Engineering, Land and Water Resources Engineering, Bioenvironmental Engineering, Food Engineering, Biorenewable Resources Engineering.
A B E 516X. Data Science and Analytics for Agricultural and Biosystem Engineers. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Credit in A B E 160 or equivalent . Introduction to research methods associated with data science concepts and their applications. Analyses and research related to agricultural and biosystems engineering and technology; methods to develop and maintain reproducible data analysis pipelines; best practices of data visualization and communication of data-driven results to broad audiences; concepts of data integrity and ethics.
A ECL 231X. Principles of Wildlife & Fisheries Conservation. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: BIOL 211, BIOL 212, NREM 120. Introduction to the principles of wildlife and fisheries management. Case studies will be explored along with assessment methods used to understand management including conservation of populations, species and communities, as well as habitat preservation and restoration.
A ECL 372X. Wildlife Population Methods . (1-8) Cr. 4. SS. Prereq: BIOL 312 or NREM 311. Field-intensive study of population ecology. Emphasis on hands-on learning of study design and techniques to assess population trends in plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates inhabiting terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
A ECL 435X. Entomology Field Trip. (Cross-listed with ENT 435X). (1-6) Cr. 2. Repeatable. Irr. S. Irr. SS. Prereqs: BIOL 312 or equivalent and permission of instructor; ENT 370 or ENT 425 or equivalent recommended. Field trip to study insects of major terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Location and duration vary.
A ECL 444X. Aquatic Toxicology. (Dual-listed with A ECL 544X and TOX 544X; cross-listed with TOX 444X). (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereqs: Graduate student status, or undergraduate status having declared a minor in Pharmacology and Toxicology, or having completed BIOL 211 and BIOL 212. An overview of interactions between anthropogenic chemicals and aquatic ecosystems. Topics include history of aquatic toxicology, methods of toxicity testing, and species responses to toxicants. Emphasis is on aquatic pollutants of emerging concern (e.g., nanoparticles, microplastics).
A ECL 544X. Aquatic Toxicology. (Dual-listed with A ECL 444X and TOX 444X; cross-listed with TOX 544X). (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereqs: Graduate student status, or undergraduate status having declared a minor in Pharmacology and Toxicology, or having completed BIOL 211 and BIOL 212. An overview of interactions between anthropogenic chemicals and aquatic ecosystems. Topics include history of aquatic toxicology, methods of toxicity testing, and species responses to toxicants. Emphasis is on aquatic pollutants of emerging concern (e.g., nanoparticles, microplastics).
A M D 226X. 3D Designing and Patternmaking for Soft Good Product Development . Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: A M D 121 and A M D 204 . Continuation of the creative process for soft good product development. Transition of ideas into prototypes using soft materials. An introduction to technical patternmaking and grading for the development of soft good items such as gloves, hats, socks, backpacks, tents, etc. Develop soft goods 3D design thinking and making practice skills through drafting, flat pattern, and draping techniques to promote prototypes/samples.
A M D 393A. Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Workshop: Accessories . Cr. 1-3. F.S.SS. Rereq: A M D Junior or Senior Classification and Permission of Instructor. Intensive 2- to 8-week workshop exploration. Topics vary each time offered.
A M D 393F. Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Workshop: Footwear . Cr. 1-3. F.S.SS. Rereq: A M D Junior or Senior Classification and Permission of Instructor. Intensive 2- to 8-week workshop exploration. Topics vary each time offered.
A M D 393M. Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Workshop: Menswear . Cr. 1-3. F.S.SS. Rereq: A M D Junior or Senior Classification and Permission of Instructor. Intensive 2- to 8-week workshop exploration. Topics vary each time offered.
A TR 217X. Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training I. Cr. 1. S. Prereq: A TR 221, A TR 222, Permission of Athletic Training Program Director . Athletic training clinical experiences for pre-athletic training students.
A TR 228X. Basic Orthopedic Assessment and Evaluation Principles. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: BIOL 255, BIOL 255L, BIOL 256, BIOL 256L. Assessment procedures and evaluation techniques for upper and lower body orthopedic conditions and injuries.Includes an overview of mechanisms of injury, general musculoskeletal disorders, spine or neurological dysfunction.
A TR 229X. Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training. (3-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in A TR 228. Permission of Athletic Training Program Director. Pre-Athletic training clinical experiences designed to orientate students to the assessment and evaluation principles of upper and lower body orthopedic conditions and injuries. Pre-athletic training students will observe athletic trainers in various athletic training clinical sites. Concurrent enrollment in A TR 228. Satisfactory-Fail only.
A TR 328X. Athletic Injuries Clinical Practicum. (0-2) Cr. 1. Prereq: Permission of athletic training program director . Athletic training clinical experiences for pre-athletic training students. Clinical experiences include: prevention of injury screening strategies, athletic training room and education program policies and procedures, review of athletic taping techniques, acute injury management, and anatomy review.
A TR 549A. Athletic Training Clinical Education Study Abroad: Preparing for the Experience . Cr. 1. Prereq: In addition to the study abroad application requirements, students must be accepted into their intended program, junior classification or graduate student majoring in Athletic Training, minimum GPA of 3.0, and completion of A TR 220, or A TR 228X and A TR 229X. Preparation for a study abroad experience that is focused on the discipline of athletic training in another country. Pre-travel for A TR 549B study abroad experience.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
A TR 549B. Athletic Training Clinical Education Study Abroad. Cr. 2. Prereq: Accepted to study abroad by the A TR Program Director and passing A TR 549AX. First-person perspective into the athletic training profession in another country as well as provide enrichment experiences related to the history and culture of that country. Follow-up course and experience of one credit A TR 549A which was intended to prepare the student for the study abroad experience.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
A M D 509X. Clothing Comfort and Functional Textiles: Theory and Practice . (2-0) Cr. 3. Provide background knowledge and relevant theories on clothing comfort issues, specifically the functional garment and protective clothing. Introduce the heat stress/heat strain associated with wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) including several cases on sportswear, firefighter gear, military personnel, mining workers, medical practitioners and law enforcement. Research project.
ACCT 371X. Entrepreneurship and Accounting Information . (Cross-listed with ENTSP 371X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: ACCT 284. Accounting information recording, dissemination, and use by entrepreneurs. Introduces pro forma financials, venture capital, private equity, and state and federal regulations for business creation and formation. Other topics include intrapreneurship, intellectual property, information privacy, cybersecurity, and internal controls, including managing the risk of embezzlement.
ACCT 515X. Accounting Analytics. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: ACCT 384 or instructor permission. Applications and skills for performing data analytics in accounting contexts. Explores conceptual framework for providing data-driven insights and recommendations. Includes hands-on experiences working with different types of data and the latest analysis tools.
ADVRT 391B. Audio Lab – Creating your own podcast. (Cross-listed with JL MC, P R). Cr. 1. Podcasting is one of the fastest growing media delivery systems. Work with KHOI radio professionals to create your own podcast. Develop an idea, write, record, edit and market your podcast. Satisfactory-fail only.
ADVRT 391E. From Posts to Profits: How to Tackle Social Media Influencer Marketing. (Cross-listed with JL MC, P R). (1-0) Cr. 1. According to USA Today, by 2020 brand spending on influencer marketing is expected to hit $101 billion. Students will learn the benefits and how-to of social media influencer engagement from both brand managers and influencers. The course will include interactive sessions with these professionals as well as small-group final projects. Satisfactory-fail only.
ADVRT 391F. Political Reporting: Covering Candidates & Caucuses 2020. (Cross-listed with JL MC, P R). (1-0) Cr. 1. According to USA Today, by 2020 brand spending on influencer marketing is expected to hit $101 billion. Students will learn the benefits and how-to of social media influencer engagement from both brand managers and influencers. The course will include interactive sessions with these professionals as well as small-group final projects. Satisfactory-fail only.
ADVRT 391G. Organizational Communication in Times of Change. (Cross-listed with JL MC, P R). (1-0) Cr. 1. An organization’s success relies on its ability—and agility—when faced with large-scale changes: mergers and acquisitions, plant closings, downsizing. Professional communicators can play a strategic role in effectively managing change, if they understand why stakeholders resist or embrace change. This course will prepare future public relations professionals to play a valuable and strategic role in today’s turbulent social and business environment. Satisfactory-fail only.
ADVRT 391J. The Basics of Video Storytelling using Live Sports Production. Cr. 1. (Cross-listed with JL MC, P R). Students will get the opportunity to learn the basics of telling the Cyclones brand story using live sports video production. Students will use professional equipment you would see in a video control room or production truck.
AER E 407X. Applied Formal Methods. (Dual-listed with AER E 507X and COM S 507X; Cross-listed with COM S 407X). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: MATH 166 and instructor permission. Introduction to the fundamentals of formal methods, a set of mathematically rigorous techniques for the formal specification, validation, and verification of safety-critical systems. Tools, techniques, and applications of formal methods with an emphasis on real-world use-cases such as enabling autonomous operation. Students will build experience in writing mathematically analyzable specifications from English operational concepts for real systems, such as aircraft and spacecraft. Review capabilities and limitations of formal methods in the design, verification, and system health management of today's complex systems.
AER E 452X. Introduction To Systems Engineering And Analysis. (Cross-listed with I E 452X). (3-0) Cr. 3. SS. Prereq: Junior Classification in an Engineering Major. Principles of systems engineering to include problem statement formulation, stakeholder analysis, requirements definition, system architecture and concept generation, system integration and interface management, verification and validation, and system commissioning and decommissioning operations. Introduction to discrete event simulation processes. Students will work in groups to propose, research, and present findings for a systems engineering topic of current relevance.
AER E 490MX. Aerospace Engineering Independent Study: Intelligent Systems and Autonomy . Cr. 1-6. F.S.SS. Prereq: Junior or Senior classification; approval of the department .
AER E 494X. Make to Innovate II. Cr. 2-3. Repeatable. F. Prereqs: Restricted to Junior or Senior classifications; Instructor permission required. Multidisciplinary projects to engage students in the fundamentals of engineering, project management, systems engineering, teamwork, and oral and visual communication. Students will define and attain their team objectives and milestones that are approved by their instructors. Graduation restrictions: Maximum of 6 credits may count toward graduation as Technical Elective.
AER E 504X. Reinforcement Learning and Autonomy. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: AER E 361 (or equivalent), junior standing or above. Instructor permission required. Introduces decision making under uncertainty from a computational perspective and provides an overview of the necessary tools for building autonomous and decision-making systems. Introduction to probabilistic models and decision theory. Computational methods for solving decision problems with stochastic dynamics, model uncertainty, and imperfect state information. Applications include air traffic control, aviation surveillance systems, autonomous vehicles, and robotics.
AER E 507X. Applied Formal Methods. (Dual-listed with AER E 407X and COM S 407X; Cross-listed with COM S 507X). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: MATH 166 and instructor permission. Introduction to the fundamentals of formal methods, a set of mathematically rigorous techniques for the formal specification, validation, and verification of safety-critical systems. Tools, techniques, and applications of formal methods with an emphasis on real-world use-cases such as enabling autonomous operation. Students will build experience in writing mathematically analyzable specifications from English operational concepts for real systems, such as aircraft and spacecraft. Review capabilities and limitations of formal methods in the design, verification, and system health management of today's complex systems.
AER E 544X. Viscous Flow. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: AER E 311 or M E 335. Kinematics and dynamics of compressible viscous fluid flow in aerodynamics. Derivation of the Navier-Stokes and compressible Prandtl boundary layer equations. Asymptotic analysis and solution methods for low/high Reynolds number compressible boundary layer flows.
AER E 554X. Metaheuristic Optimization and Modeling for Complex System Design. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate standing in College of Engineering or permission of instructor. Introduction to the theoretical foundation and methods associated with meta-modeling and metaheuristic optimization, including categories of meta-modeling methods and applications in which each class of meta-modeling methods should and could be used, as well as metaheuristic optimization methods and the types of applications for which each is best suited.
AER E 651X. Space Trajectory Optimization. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: AER E 451, AER E 551. Classical methods and recent advances in space trajectory optimization. Primer vector theory, introduction to direct and indirect methods for trajectory optimization, the problem of multi gravity assist with deep space maneuvers (MGADSM), optimization of the MGADSM using evolutionary algorithms, hidden genes genetic algorithms for trajectory optimization, and shape-based methods for trajectory design.
AESHM 365X. Event, Hospitality, and Retail Risk Management. (3-0) Cr. 3. Overview and management of hazards and risks in the planning, design, operation, and evaluation stages of events, hospitality organizations, and apparel/retail environments.
AESHM 476C. Entrepreneurship Studio: Creating an Online Business. Cr. 3. Prereq: AESHM 275 or permission of instructor. Basics of how to create and launch an online business including the unique challenges and opportunities that come with running an online business in a social media society.
AESHM 499X. Research, Seminar, or Senior Project. Cr. 1-3. F.S.SS. Repeatable. Research, seminar, or senior project in apparel, events, and hospitality management.
AESHM 501X. Introduction to Scholarly Research for Graduate Students. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Repeatable. F ocus on the basics of developing scholarly research, including definition and purpose of research and the components of research reporting. Emphasis on standards for each section of research reports. Tips for research reporting and processes of research development. An introduction to ethical standards. Required of all new AESHM graduate students. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
AESHM 502X. Research Methods in Apparel, Events, and Hospitality. (3-0) Cr. 3. SS. Prereq: Enrolled in graduate program. Overview of research method. Understanding the preliminary considerations for selecting qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods research design. Includes knowing the definition for these different approaches, considering philosophical worldviews, and understanding the use of theory. Discussion of the methods and procedures for quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies.
AESHM 579X. Data Analytics for Apparel, Event, and Hospitality Management. (3-0) Cr. 3. SS. Prereq: STAT 587 or equivalent (AESHM 510, HD FS 503). Business analytics is a process of transforming data into meaningful insights and actionable results in the context of decision making and problem solving. Review of the data-related challenges apparel, event, and hospitality organizations confront and the importance of data analytics in making critical management decisions. Basic analytic techniques including data management, analysis, interpretation, and visualization and analyze case studies that successfully deployed these techniques.
AF AM 310X. Africa to 1880. (3-0) Cr. 3. (Cross-listed with HIST 310X). Survey of the history of African societies, cultures and civilizations from earliest times to 1880. Evolution of states across the continent; social, economic, political, and cultural developments; nature and consequences of African interactions and relationship with Europeans.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
AF AM 335X. Race, Ethnicity, and the US Criminal Justice System. (Cross-listed with CJ ST 335X). (2-1) Cr. 3. Prereq: CJ ST 240 or AF AM 201. Empirical and theoretical readings on the intersection of race, ethnicity, crime, and the criminal justice system in contemporary society. Topics include, but are not limited to racial and ethnic relations in society, media, violence, policing, and disparity and discrimination in crime and punishment. Criminological theories of racial and ethnic antagonism.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement.
AF AM 355X. Understanding Sub-Saharan Africa . (Cross-listed with ANTHR 355X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Sophomore status or AF AM 201, ANTHR 201, 230. Survey of economic, social, political and historical processes that have shaped representations of Africa and Africans. Topics include colonialism, globalization, gender and LGTBQ rights, conflict and representations in Western media.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
AGEDS 323X. Strategic Communication in Agriculture and the Environment. (Cross-listed with P R 323X). (3-0) Cr. 3. F. S. Prereqs: ENGL 250; Junior classification. Effective communication of agricultural and environmental issues. Analysis of attitudes, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and impacts on individual and societal choices. Application in the domains of public relations, mass media, and popular culture.
AGEDS 425X. Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education. (Dual-listed with AGEDS 525X). Cr. 1-6. Repeatable. SS. Inquiry-based techniques for education related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in agriculture in secondary classrooms. Analyze, demonstrate, and design activities, labs, and projects using inquiry-based frameworks for teaching and learning.
AGEDS 525X. Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education. (Dual-listed with AGEDS 425X). Cr. 1-6. Repeatable. SS. Inquiry-based techniques for education related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in agriculture in secondary classrooms. Analyze, demonstrate, and design activities, labs, and projects using inquiry-based frameworks for teaching and learning.
AGEDS 568X. Qualitative Interviews and Analysis. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate status. Understanding the role of interviews in agricultural education research, basis for theory of meaning, and variations of interview technique among qualitative traditions. Development of facilitation technique for individual interviews; and focus groups. Transcription and basic qualitative analysis. Use of interview findings to prepare manuscripts.
AGEDS 580X. A Survey of Leadership Theories. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Examine postulates, applications and limitations of various leadership theories such as Transformational Leadership, Authentic Leadership, Servant Leadership, and Adaptive Leadership. Valuable to individuals interested in pursuing leadership opportunities in academia and business; and specifically Agricultural Education, Communication and Extension Education.
AGRON 140L. Climate and Society Laboratory. (Cross-listed with MTEOR 140L/ENV S 140L/GEOL 140L). (0-2) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in MTEOR/AGRON/ENV S/GEOL 140X or Instructor Permission . Analyze and interpret weather and climate data. Relationship between climate and society based on data and case studies from the real world. The climate system in the past and present based on climate data. The role of climate in shaping society and distribution of resources. Natural and human driven climate change. Carbon and water footprints. Global and regional scale impacts of climate change in the 21st century. Feasible solutions to adapting to and mitigating climate change.
AGRON 140X. Climate and Society. (Cross-listed with MTEOR 140X/ENV S 140X/GEOL 140X). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. The climate system of our planet. How nature and our actions alter the existing energy balance leading to climate change. Past climates on our planet. The influence of climate on society and resource availability during the Holocene (~ 11,000 years ago to present) with focus on changes post industrial revolution. Significant climate events that have altered our way of life in the past. Projected changes in future climate and potential impacts on society, environment and resources. Adaption to and mitigation of climate change.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
AGRON 270X. Geospatial Technologies. (Cross-listed with ENSCI 270X). (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Concepts and tools for acquiring, managing, analyzing, and displaying geographic information, including GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and cartography. Focus on applications in biological, ecological, environmental, and agricultural sciences.
AGRON 537X. Quantitative Analytics for Plant Breeding. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: AGRON 181, Math 140. Methods to quantify consequences of decisions based on analytical methods used in crop genetic improvement and cultivar development.
AGRON 542X. Organic Plant Breeding. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: AGRON 506/HORT 506 or AGRON 421/HORT 421 . Strategies for organic breeding programs with an emphasis on objectives, opportunities and challenges. Historical, legal, and economic aspects of agronomy and organic breeding from a national and international perspective.
AGRON 665X. Digital Soil Mapping. (Cross-listed with ENSCI 665X). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. In depth readings and discussion of methods applied to produce soil maps using digital geospatial data and geographic information systems. Issues considered will include complications of scale, connecting statistically identified patterns with soil formation processes, and how to best deliver soil information to diverse audiences.
AGRON 693X. Entrepreneurship for Graduate Students in Science and Engineering . (Cross-listed with E E 693X, BCB 693X, ENGR 693X, GENET 693X, and M E 693X). (1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S. Prereq: Graduate student status and completion of at least one semester of graduate coursework. Understanding key topics of starting a technology based company, from development of technology-led idea to early-stage entrepreneurial business. Concepts discussed include: entrepreneurship basics, starting a business, funding your business, protecting your technology/business IP. Subject matter experts and successful, technology-based entrepreneurs will provide real world examples from their experience with entrepreneurship. Learn about the world class entrepreneurship ecosystem at ISU and Central Iowa.
AM IN 201X. Native People in American Culture. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Perceptions and the realities of Native people living in and responding to American society and culture. Topics include representations, contemporary Native identity, literature, the arts, history, film, and issues of diversity.
Meets U. S. Diversity Requirement.
AM IN 318X. Women and Gender in Native Societies. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereqs: Recommended: AM IN 210 OR AM IN 201X OR WGS 201 OR WGS 160. Women and gender roles in historical and contemporary Native societies; issues of perception, discrimination, equality; Native feminism; representation in mainstream society.
Meets U. S. Diversity Requirement.
AM IN 324X. Health and Native American Communities. (Cross-listed with ANTHR 324X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: ENGL 250. Overview of historic and contemporary health and health care in Native Communities. Indian Health Service and specific regulations. Consideration of both cultural and scientific approaches to medicine. Specific health issues (e.g., diabetes, alcoholism, depression, etc.) in American Indian communities.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement.
AM IN 328X. American Indian Religions. (Cross-listed with RELIG 328X). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. An introduction to the beliefs and rituals of Native American religious traditions, with attention to cultural and historical contexts and implications.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement.
AN S 228X. Laboratory Animal Science. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereqs: AN S 101, AN S 114; recommended: ANS 214. Introduction to the species, uses, biology, facilities, care, and diseases of animals used in research.
AN S 373A. Poultry Products Technology. Cr. 3. SS. Prereqs: CHEM 163 or 177 or equivalent required; BIOL 211 or 212 or equivalent recommended. Basic principles of meat-producing and egg-laying poultry management, meat science, product functionality, egg quality, and food safety, product quality, product functionality, and food safety. 2-week course. Enrollment restricted to participants in the Midwest Poultry Consortium Center of Excellence Scholarship/Internship program.
AN S 373B. Applied Avian Physiology. Cr. 3. SS. Prereqs: CHEM 163 or 177 or equivalent required; BIOL 212 or equivalent recommended. Introduction of industry-relevant aspects of avian physiology with emphasis on behavior, neurology, muscle, cardiovascular, immunology, digestive, endocrinology, and reproductive systems for egg and meat producing birds. Focus on avian physiology and relevance to production management and outcomes. 2-week course. Enrollment restricted to participants in the Midwest Poultry Consortium Center of Excellence Scholarship/Internship program.
AN S 373C. Avian Health. Cr. 3. SS. Prereqs: CHEM 163 or 177 or equivalent required; BIOL 212 or equivalent recommended. Identification, diagnosis, management, and prevention of diseases in commercial poultry. 2-week course. Enrollment restricted to participants in the Midwest Poultry Consortium Center of Excellence Scholarship/Internship program.
AN S 373D. Poultry Nutrition. Cr. 3. SS. Prereqs: CHEM 163 or 177 or equivalent required; BIOL 211 or 212 or equivalent recommended. Commercial poultry-specific nutrition with an emphasis on species and age-specific diet formulation, ingredient selection, feed production, and production system. Use of feed additives and production outcomes. 2-week course. Enrollment restricted to participants in the Midwest Poultry Consortium Center of Excellence Scholarship/Internship program.
AN S 427X. Beef Cow-Calf Systems Management. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: AN S 226, AN S 270, AN S 320, AN S 331, AN S 352; and ECON 230 or equivalent. Decisions facing the administrator of a beef cow-calf enterprise. Financial and production goal identification, problem clarification, and resource allocation to manage the cow-calf enterprise. Computer-aided study. Only one of AN S 427X or AN S 426 may count toward the AN S 400 level enterprise management requirement.
AN S 473A. Poultry Enterprise Management. Cr. 3. SS. Prereqs: CHEM 163 or 177 or equivalent required; BIOL 211 or 212 or equivalent recommended. Business and management aspects of the poultry industry. Emphasis on personal interactions, effective communication, interview skills, poultry management, writing a business plan, and business decisions. 2-week course. Enrollment restricted to participants in the Midwest Poultry Consortium Center of Excellence Scholarship/Internship program.
AN S 473B. Breeder Flock and Hatchery Management. Cr. 3. SS. Prereqs: CHEM 163 or 177 or equivalent required; BIOL 211 or 212 or equivalent recommended. Topics associated with the management of poultry breeder flocks and hatcheries: nutrition, lighting management, reproductive physiology, and husbandry for breeder flocks. Embryology, incubation techniques, biosecurity, and hatchery management. 2-week course. Enrollment restricted to participants in the Midwest Poultry Consortium Center of Excellence Scholarship/Internship program.
AN S 482X. Advanced Swine Science. (2-0) Cr. 2. Prereq: AN S 225 or AN S 280. An in-depth application of basic concepts covered in Basic Swine Science, focused on the scientific principles to the economical and sustainable production of pork. Detailed analysis of benchmarking, production systems, reproduction, pig flow, ventilation and herd health are discussed. Students will become knowledgeable regarding the science, complexity, and technology applied in modern swine production businesses. Graduation Restrictions: Elective credit only for majors in animal science or dairy science.
AN S 563X. Advanced Processed Meats Technology. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: AN S 270 or equivalent, or at least two undergraduate courses in biology, food science, microbiology or culinology. Physical, chemical and biological properties of meat important to processed meat product characteristics. Ingredients, technology and equipment used for fresh and cured meat products. Packaging, preservation and food safety issues critical to processed meat products are emphasized.
AN S 573X. Fresh Meat Science and Technology. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: An S 270 or equivalent, or minimum two undergraduate courses in biology, food science, microbiology or culinology. Quality, and sensory attributes of fresh meats and how they develop and how they are evaluated. The study of ante and postmortem factors impacting quantity, composition, structure, and chemistry of red meat and poultry muscle/meat. Graduation restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both AN S 570 and AN S 573X .
ANTHR 324X. Health and Native American Communities. (Cross-listed with AM IN 324X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: ENGL 250. Overview of historic and contemporary health and health care in Native Communities. Indian Health Service and specific regulations. Consideration of both cultural and scientific approaches to medicine. Specific health issues (e.g., diabetes, alcoholism, depression, etc.) in American Indian communities.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement.
ANTHR 352X. Migration and Refugees in the 21st Century. (Cross-listed with POL S 352X). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. The historical, economic, social, political, and environmental factors that explain human mobility in the 21st century. The definition of a “migrant” with special emphasis on refugees (people who have been forcibly displaced across national borders). Ethnographic accounts of current refugee crises and of host state policy toward refugees.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 355X. Understanding Sub-Saharan Africa . (Cross-listed with AF AM 355X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Sophomore status or AF AM 201, ANTHR 201, 230. Survey of economic, social, political and historical processes that have shaped representations of Africa and Africans. Topics include colonialism, globalization, gender and LGTBQ rights, conflict and representations in Western media.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ARCH 438X. Architectural Robotics. (Dual-listed with ARCH 538X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable. Prereqs: ARCH 230; ARCH 301; or equivalent skills. Junior, Senior or graduate standing. Exploration of robots as design and manufacturing tools for architects. Emphasis on developing robotic technologies and workflows with relevance to architectural design.
ARCH 538X. Architectural Robotics. (Dual-listed with ARCH 438X). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable. Prereqs: Graduate Standing and ARCH 601 or equivalent skills. Exploration of robots as design and manufacturing tools for architects. Emphasis on developing robotic technologies and workflows with relevance to architectural design.
ARCH 557X. Architecture and Sustainable Design. (2-1) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Enrollment in the Masters of Real Estate Management or instructor permission. Introduction to architecture and sustainable design principles for graduate students with little to no knowledge of the architectural profession. Emphasis on conceptual, technical and legal frameworks used during the architectural design and implementation process. Topics may include: fundamental design principles, key movements in architectural history, and the architect’s role in the project development process.
ARCH 573X. Contemporary Issues in Global Housing. (Cross-listed with C R P 573X). (3-0) Cr. 3. F. 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.
ARTGR 383X . A Concise History of Graphics and Sports. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. This introduction to basic concepts of branding in design explores the processes of sports, graphics of sports, design criteria of sport objects, consumer trends, and social importance of sports will be discussed. This course takes a historical perspective of sport graphics and objects starting at the first known understanding of what could be considered “Sport,” from ancient times to the present. Interpretation of sport graphics and sport objects. Measuring the sports impact and associated graphics with emotions; sounds that date the sport or strengthen our memories of them, photographs of objects and people from different periods, images of industrial, sport, agrarian and city landscapes to remind us of the dominant role played by sport/graphics or that sport object in the country of its origin.
ARTGR 531X. Graphic Design Thesis Preparation. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Acceptance to Graphic Design Graduate Program. Exploration, formulation and structuring of graduate thesis topic, investigation of design research and creative scholarship. Satisfactory-fail only.