A B E 375X Introduction to Global Engineering. (Cross-listed with ENGR 375X). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Junior classification in engineering, or instructor permission. Focus will be on preparing future engineers to be change-makers, peacemakers, social entrepreneurs, and facilitators of sustainable human development, and equip them with the tools, knowledge, global perspective, and entrepreneurial mindset required to solve the world’s most pressing issues. Understanding the role that engineers play in sustainable human development, global engineering, and international development. Faculty and guest speakers with first-hand experience and subject matter expertise will provide real-world insights and a practical framework for conducting small-scale engineering projects in low income countries through a combination of community development practices, appropriate technologies, and engineering project management.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
A B E 440X. Modeling and Simulation of Soil-Crop-Machine Systems. (Dual-listed with A B E 540X). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: A B E 340, A B E 316. Principles of soil and crop material characterization, constitutive relationships for modeling soil and crop material behaviors, and applied computational and experimental methods for soil-crop-machine interactions for design and evaluation of off-road machine systems.
A B E 540X. Modeling and Simulation of Soil-Crop-Machine Systems. (Dual-listed with A B E 440X). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: A B E 340, A B E 316. Principles of soil and crop material characterization, constitutive relationships for modeling soil and crop material behaviors, and applied computational and experimental methods for soil-crop-machine interactions for design and evaluation of off-road machine systems.
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 406X. Wildlife Camp. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: BIOL 211 and permission of instructor; restricted to Animal Ecology majors . Introduction to methods and career options in wildlife research and management through field work. Two-week field work experience followed by on-campus reflection, analysis and presentation of field data.
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 328WX. Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Seminar: The History of Menswear . (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Overview of important changes in European and American menswear from the Renaissance to the present. Discussion of changing silhouettes and styles, and special topics in menswear such as the codification of the suit, dandyism, and subcultural styles. A strong emphasis on how men’s dress is connected to the social, cultural, political, economic, environmental, and technological contexts of the Western world.
A M D 366X. History of Menswear. (3-0) Cr. 3. Focus on the important changes in European and American menswear from the Renaissance to the present. Discussion of changing silhouettes and styles, and special topics in menswear such as the codification of the suit, dandyism, and subcultural styles. A strong emphasis will be placed on how men’s dress is connected to the social, cultural, political, economic, environmental, and technological contexts of the Western world.
A M D 509X. Clothing Comfort: Theory and Practice . (3-0) Cr. 3. F. The background knowledge and relevant theories on clothing comfort issues, specifically the functional garment and protective clothing, will be introduced. The heat stress/heat strain associated with wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) will be explored and studied. Several cases on sportswear, firefighter gear, military personnel, mining workers, medical practitioners and law enforcement will be analyzed. The current standard related to clothing comfort testing and evaluation from textile material to garment will be reviewed. The performance evaluation through textile material and clothing testing and analysis will be practiced through a course research project.
A M D 562X. Fashion Studies, Culture, Industry, and Social Justice. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F (offered F2020). Prereq: A M D 165 or 3 credits in WGS, SOC, or ANTHR; or permission of instructor. Analysis of fashion and cultural practices of historically marginalized communities with a focus on power, privilege, and social justice. Heightened attention towards the 20th and 21st centuries. Examination of the way the global fashion industry intersects with and is related to the communities and their dress practices under study. Emphasis on ethnographic research methods.
A M D 578X. Social Network Analysis. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2021. Prereq: STAT 587 or equivalent. Introduction to social network related theories, practices and analyses. Visualize and analyze social structures, formed from social relationships, interactions, communications, and social media activities. Explore methods for social network data collection and data management, including application on big data. Practical guidelines on conducting SNA research in social science contexts, including applying SNA with big data.
A TR 228X. Basic Orthopedic Assessment and Evaluation Principles . Cr. 3. F. Prereq: BIOL 255, BIOL 255L, BIOL 256, BIOL 256L, Permission of Athletic Training Program Director . 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 501X. Bracing, Wrapping, and Taping Techniques . (0-3) Cr. 1. Prereq: Acceptance into Athletic Training program . Methods to select, fabricate, and/or customize prophylactic, assistive, and restrictive devices, material, and techniques into plan of care (durable medical equipment, orthotic devices, taping, bracing, splinting, protective padding, and casting). Methods of taping and wrapping for injury care, prevention of injury, and return to play. Exposure to different brands of bracing, how to fit a brace, and their use as well as casting techniques. Discussions of when to refer for prosthetics and overview of gait training.
A TR 502X. Emergency Care Procedures in Athletic Training . (2-2) Cr. 3. Prereq: Acceptance into Athletic Training program . Development, implementation, and revision of policies pertaining to the prevention, preparedness and response to medical emergencies and other critical incidents. Evaluate and manage patients with acute conditions including triaging conditions and internal/external hemorrhage. Cardiac, respiratory, and cervical spine compromise.
A TR 509X. Athletic Training Clinical Education I . Cr. 2. Prereq: Acceptance into Athletic Training program . Clinical experiences under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Techniques and clinical skills provided in both the clinical and classroom settings including: Special Olympics, emergency room rotation, environmental conditions, off season practice and conditioning sessions, biometrics/physiological monitoring systems and translation of data into effective preventative measures, clinical interventions, and performance enhancement. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
A TR 520X. Athletic Training Seminar: Foundations and Policies . (1-0) Cr. 1. Prereq: Acceptance into Athletic Training program. Introduction to athletic training program and to explore the following topics: environmental issues and concerns, wound care/closure, fractures/dislocations, hemostatic agents/tourniquet applications. Blood borne pathogen training, communicable and infectious disease prevention, FERPA/HIPAA, concussion/brain injury with consideration of established protocols including: comprehensive examination, recognition, and treatment, implementation of a plan of care, referral, and return to participation. Use of C3Logic, Impact testing, and other methods will be introduced. Ankle and knee injury focus.
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.
AER E 365X. Avionics and Controls Laboratory. (1-2) Cr. 2. F. Pre-reqs: AER E 160, AER E 161, enrollment or credit in MATH 267. Fundamental principles of digital avionics; radio control systems and pulse-width-modulation control of servos and motors; programming embedded systems; data communication; PID control loops; fly-by-wire control systems; simulation; bench/flight testing of control loops.
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: AER E 361 for AER E majors. COM S 311 for COM S majors. AER E 361 or COM S 311, or equivalent course, plus instructor permission for other majors. 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 445X. Experimental Flow Mechanics and Heat Transfer. (Dual-listed with AER E 545). (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Pre-reqs: AER E 310; AER E 311; AER E 344. Similitude and dimensional analysis. Measurement uncertainty analysis; Fluid mechanical apparatus: wind tunnel and water tunnels. Various experimental techniques widely used for fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, heat transfer, and combustion studies: Pressure gauge and transducers; Pitot tube; hot wire anemometry; Shadowgraph and Schlieren Photography; laser Doppler velocimetry; particle image velocimetry (PIV); advanced PIV techniques (stereo PIV, 3-D PIV, Tomographic PIV, Holograph PIV and microscopic PIV); laser induced fluorescence; pressure sensitive painting, temperature sensitive painting; molecular tagging velocimetry; molecular tagging thermometry. Extensive applications and laboratory experiments will be included.
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 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: AER E 361 for AER E majors. COM S 311 for COM S majors. AER E 361 or COM S 311, or equivalent course, plus instructor permission for other majors. 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 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 111X. Professional Development for AESHM . (1-0) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Concurrent with AESHM 112 . Introduction to: Career Services, resumes and portfolios, presentation skills, intrapersonal skills with a wellness focus, interpersonal skills including leadership, business etiquette, and professional ethics.
AESHM 111LX. AESHM Program Orientation, Careers, and Learning Community . (0-2) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment or credit in AESHM 112 and AESHM 111. Orientation to policies and procedures of department and program. Overview of career areas in major and minor options, including entrepreneurship. Exploration of undergraduate research, independent studies, study abroad, and field studies. Coverage of goal setting, curriculum planning, degree audits, and registration. Peer mentor interaction in academic, extracurricular, and service learning arranged component.
AESHM 345X. Retail/Hospitality Experiences & Events. Cr. 1-3. Survey course of retail and hospitality events. Production and execution of retail and hospitality events in the Student Innovation Center.
AESHM 346X. Retail/Hospitality Experiences & Events Mastercourse. Cr. 1-3. A master course devoted to the execution of physical and online experiences relating to the retail, hospitality, and event industries. It is expected this master course will be taught by a leading industry-expert in experience design and an AESHM instructor.
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 462X. Black Lives Matter: Fashion Liberation, and the Fight for Freedom. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F. (Offered 2020). Prereq: A M D 165 or permission of instructor. Use historical and cultural methods to examine the history of the Black Lives Matter movement its relationship to past resistance/activist movements and fashion and appearance. Summarize and evaluate literature on Black activism and Black identity. Plan and develop a public exhibition and opening event.
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 onlinebusiness in a social media society.
AESHM 493X. Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management Workshop . Cr. 1-3. F.S.SS. Repeatable. F. S.SS. Prereq: Junior or Senior classification or permission of instructor . Intensive 2 to 16 week workshop exploration. Topics vary each time offered.
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. 1. F.S.SS. 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.
AFAS 483X. Situational Leadership Laboratory with Physical Training . (0-2) Cr. 2. Repeatable. F.S. Prereq: AFAS 403. Situational leadership laboratory is for extended cadets that have completed the AFROTC curriculum but have not finished their degree. This provides an opportunity to continue growing as a leader in supervisory and mentorship positions while assisting the cadre with planning and controlling of all upper-level AFROTC military activities. Extended cadets will have the opportunity to work directly with cadre on special projects and duties that further prepare them for life as an active duty officer. Full participation in all events will be determined based on student's physical and medical eligibility.
AF AM 327X. Strategies of Resistance: From Slavery to Hip-Hop & Black Lives Matter. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Sophomore classification. Analysis of strategies of resistance and protest against inequality within African American communities; emphasis on the historical, socio-political and economic contexts in which resistance emerges; includes examination of contemporary forms of protests.
Meets U.S. Diversity 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). Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 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 140X. Climate and Society. (Cross-listed with ENV S 140X/GEOL 140X/MTEOR 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 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 581X. Experience in Plant Science Extension and Outreach. (Cross-listed with ENT 581X, HORT 581X and PL P 581X). Cr. 1. A supervised learning experience in several extension delivery methods used in the plant sciences. Participation in Iowa State University-based extension programs that may include field crop, horticulture, or Master Gardener programming.
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 BCB 693X, E E 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. Satisfactory-fail only.
AN S 219X. Survey of Animal Nutrition . (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: BIOL 101, 212 or equivalent and CHEM 163, 167, 177 or 201 . Nutrients, simple digestion and absorption, feed management strategies, nutrient requirements, ration formulation for livestock and companion animals. Non-major credit only.
AN S 351X. Principles of Domestic Animal Genetics . (Cross-listed with GEN 351X) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: BIOL 211, BIOL 212, and STAT 101 or 104 . Foundation of genetics, genomics, and statistical concepts in domestic animal populations.
AN S 380A. Swine Breeding and Gestation Management. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereqs: AN S 225, or AN S 280 and AN S 281. Concepts related to reproductive physiology and endocrinology of boars and sows; genetic selection programs; development programs for future replacement gilts and boars; semen collection, evaluation, and preparation; detection of estrus and artificial insemination; pregnancy diagnosis; feeding and housing programs for gestating sows; environmental management; records; diseases, and development of quality assurance programs for identifying and solving reproductive problems.
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 380B. Contemporary Issues in the Swine Industry. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereqs: AN S 225, or AN S 280 and AN S 281.Evaluation of issues facing today's swine industry including: welfare, nutrient management, and food safety and security. Development of skills needed for effective community relations such as media interviews and message points.
AN S 380C. Employee Management for the Swine Industry. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereqs: AN S 225, or AN S 280 and AN S 281.E ffective employee management in swine production units. Principles, policies, and practices related to procurement, development, maintenance, and utilization of employees.
AN S 380D. Farrowing Management. (1-0) Cr. 1. S.SS. Prereqs: AN S 225, or AN S 280 and AN S 281.Advanced integration and application of reproductive management concepts during farrowing and lactation. Identification of production trends; formulation of strategies to improve productivity, and parturition and neonatal management.
AN S 380E. Swine Feed Mill Management. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereqs: AN S 225, or AN S 280 and AN S 281. Principles of feed manufacturing, equipment operation, feed and ingredient quality assurance and regulatory compliance in a modern feed milling operation. Overview of feed mill regulations and safety.
AN S 380F. Marketing and Risk Management in the Swine Industry. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereqs: AN S 225, or AN S 280 and AN S 281.A comprehensive view of industry structure and trends and marketing options available in the swine industry. Management of risk between markets and/or contracts.
AN S 380G. Swine Nursery and Finishing Management. (1-0). Cr. 1. SS. Prereqs: AN S 225, or AN S 280 and AN S 281.Overview of the critical management, housing, and financial considerations relevant to the successful operation of a swine nursery, grow-finish, or wean to finish enterprise, including nutrient requirements; building and facility management; and marketing.
AN S 380I. Pork Export Markets. (1-0) Cr. 1. SS. Prereqs: AN S 225, or AN S 280 and AN S 281.Introduction to global markets; cultural preferences and customs associated with the global swine industry. International trade regulations potential impact of foreign animal diseases and bioterrorism affecting the U.S. swine industry.
AN S 380J. Pork Product Quality and Safety. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereqs: AN S 225, or AN S 280 and AN S 281.Pre- and post-harvest affecting pork product quality and safety. Overview of pork harvesting process and traits and characteristics of quality pork products.
AN S 380K. Swine Nutrition. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereqs: AN S 225, or AN S 280 and AN S 281; AN S 319. Principles of developing and implementing a swine feeding program. Fundamentals of feeding pigs including nutrients; factors affecting nutrient recommendations; feeding systems and management; feed ingredients, and formulation of swine diets.
AN S 381X. Swine Business & Records Analysis. (1-0) Cr. 1. SS. Evaluation of swine operations using farm and enterprise records, budgeting, financial analysis and benchmarks.
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 511X. Contemporary Issues in Reproductive Biology. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Recommended: enrolled in a reproductive physiology graduate project or to have taken coursework in reproductive physiology. Current reproductive biology issues and research literature. Physiological, molecular and cellular processes in reproduction. Formulate hypotheses in existing and emerging areas of reproductive biology, including central nervous system control of reproduction, gametogenesis, stem cell biology, ovarian physiology, embryogenesis, uterine function, placental biology, fetal development, infertility and reproductive immunity.
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 569X. Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology. (Cross-listed with TOX 569X). Cr. 2. F. Prereqs: BBMB 301, BIOL 258 or AN S 331. Chemical agents that target developmental and reproductive systems in animals and humans, both male and female. The influence that timeline of developmental in utero and what part of reproductive organ have on outcome of environmental exposures will be developed. The physiological changes due to exposure, and mechanistic pathways activated by xenobiotics will be defined and the consequences of these changes will be explored.
AN S 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 210X. Introduction to Asian American Studies. (Cross-listed with WLC 210X). (3-0) Cr. 3. An interdisciplinary and chronological examination of Asian American immigration experiences from the early 19th century to the 21st century. Focus on how these immigration histories are accompanied by changing racial constructions. Discussion of racial stereotyping, the model minority myth, identity development, and efforts for social justice.
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. 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 451X. Whole Building Energy Performance Modeling . (Dual-listed with ARCH 551X.) (2-2) Cr. 3. Prereq: ARCH 301, 346, 346L. Open to non-majors by permission of instructor. Architectural design, design evaluation and technical analysis using energy, daylighting, and natural ventilation performance modeling tools. Emphasis will be given to whole building energy efficiency including passive and active systems integration.
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 relevanceto architectural design.
ARCH 540X. Regimes of Perception. (3-0) Cr. 3. Exploration of theories, methodologies, and apparatuses of projection as a spatial and material practice. Readings and discussions accompany assignments for projection through drawing, fabrication, and performance.
ARCH 551X. Whole Building Energy Performance Modeling . (Dual-listed with ARCH 451X.) (2-2) Cr. 3. Prereq: ARCH 301, 346, 346L. Open to non-majors by permission of instructor. Architectural design, design evaluation and technical analysis using energy, daylighting, and natural ventilation performance modeling tools. Emphasis will be given to whole building energy efficiency including passive and active systems integration.
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.
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 483X. Science + Design: Interpretation of Natural Resources in Montana. (Dual-listed with ARTGR 583X and NREM 583X; cross-listed with NREM 483X). (1-4) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: ARTGR 271 or BIOL 211 and permission of instructor. Interdisciplinary service-learning. Design and production of natural resource related interpretive signs for Montana natural areas. Field-work experience followed by on-campus studio.
ARTGR 489X. Design Ethics. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Junior/Senior classification. Historical and contemporary issues in ethics and decision-making related to visual arts, related visual communication, and design disciplines, including education/training, professional practice and research, the social role of design, and the implications and consequences of designed artifacts and systems.
ARTGR 583X. Science + Design: Interpretation of Natural Resources in Montana. (Dual-listed with ARTGR 483X and NREM 483X; cross-listed with NREM 583X). (1-4) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor. Interdisciplinary service-learning. Design and production of natural resource related interpretive signs for Montana natural areas. Field-work experience followed by on-campus studio.
ARTID 569EX. Advanced Studies in Interior Design: Inclusive Environments. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Graduate classification or permission of instructor. Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
ARTIS 170X. Exploring the Visual Arts. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Visual arts and how it relates to individuals, their community, and the importance in a cultural and global context. Understand vocabulary of the visual arts, and develop strategies for observation and critical thinking through assignments including reflective writing and observational analysis on various works of art. Engage with various visual art topics and disciplines such as: defining what art is, learning about types of art and its use and meaning of materials, how art plays a role in the expression of humanity, and how personal awareness and perspective can benefit from the engagement of art.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.