Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Graduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Courses numbered 596 designate individual study courses and are available for registration by prior arrangement with the course instructor and approval of the department chair.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the amount of credit each course carries. Variable credit courses include the minimum and maximum number of the credits within parentheses.

Not all of the courses are offered every quarter Final confirmation of courses to be offered, information on new courses and programs, as well as a list of hours, instructor, titles of courses and places of class meetings, is available online in My CWU which can be accessed through the CWU home page, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information.

 

Accounting (ACCT)

  
  • ACCT 505 - Advanced Cost Accounting


    Description:
    This course reviews, enhances, and extends, concepts learned in ACCT 305. The focus is on assessing the information needs of end users in the organization, then creating reports (including Excel workbooks) to address those needs. ACCT 405 and ACCT 505 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy Program.

    Credits:
    (5)

  
  • ACCT 530 - Governmental and Non-profit Accounting


    Description:
    Accounting and budgetary controls for governmental units and non-profit service organizations, including educational institutions (from school districts to universities) and hospitals. Emphasis is on the advantages, uses, disadvantages, and differences in fund accounting. ACCT 430 and ACCT 530 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy Program.

    Credits:
    (5)

  
  • ACCT 546 - Income Tax Accounting II


    Description:
    Taxation of trusts and estates, gratuitous transfers, and the formation and termination of corporations and partnerships, with emphasis on tax compliance, planning, and computer-based tax research. ACCT 446 and ACCT 546 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy Program.

    Credits:
    (5)

  
  • ACCT 550 - Advanced Accounting


    Description:
    Accounting theory and practice for business, combinations and consolidated financial statements, foreign currency transactions and translations, partnerships, and advanced special topics. ACCT 450 and ACCT 550 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy Program.

    Credits:
    (5)

  
  • ACCT 555 - Accounting Information Systems


    Description:
    Accounting information system development process and related information systems technologies. Includes the application, control, and audit of accounting information systems. ACCT 455 and ACCT 555 are layered courses; student may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy Program.

    Credits:
    (5)

  
  • ACCT 561 - Fraud Examination


    Description:
    Detection and prevention of financial statement fraud and other forms of business fraud. ACCT 461 and ACCT 561 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy Program. 

    Credits:
    (5)

  
  • ACCT 565 - Current Issues in Information Technologies


    Description:
    Current issues in information technologies and their relevance for accounting professionals.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy Program.

    Credits:
    (5)

  
  • ACCT 575 - International Accounting


    Description:
    Explores the formulation and application of accounting principles in other industrialized countries. Particular emphasis directed toward the harmonization of accounting principles between the U.S. and other countries. ACCT 475 and ACCT 575 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy Program.

    Credits:
    (5)

  
  • ACCT 583 - Seminar Auditing


    Description:
    Use of case analysis and other techniques to develop auditing analysis and decision-making skills. Study of AICPA Professional Standards.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy Program.

    Credits:
    (5)

    Consent
    By permission.
  
  • ACCT 584 - Professional Writing and Speaking for the Accountant


    Description:
    Develop written and verbal communications skills for practical application in public, private, and governmental accounting fields. Includes interviewing techniques, preparation and presentation of group and individual reports, and preparation of resumes, letters, memos, and work papers. ACCT 484 and ACCT 584 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy Program.

    Credits:
    (5)

  
  • ACCT 588 - Contemporary Issues in Accounting


    Description:
    This course develops a comprehensive understanding of the competencies required of today’s accounting professional. A case-study approach is used. Critical thinking and communication skills (oral and written) are an integral component of this course.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy Program.

    Credits:
    (5)

  
  • ACCT 590 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. The contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy Program.

    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 5 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • ACCT 596 - Individual Study


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to Master of Professional Accountancy Program.

    Credits:
    (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • ACCT 598 - Special Topics


    Credits:
    (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ACCT 700 - Master’s Thesis, Project Study, and/or Examination


    Description:
    Designed to credit and record supervised study for the master’s thesis, non-thesis project, studio project, public recital, and/or examination.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy Program.

    Credits:
    (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.

Administrative Management (ADMG)

  
  • ADMG 501 - ITAM Boot Camp


    Description:
    Designed to prepare graduate students to the Information Technology and Administrative Management graduate program. The class covers resources, programs, research and case study  formats, faculty bios, and study strategies for online, hybrid, and traditional formats.

    Credits:
    (2)

  
  • ADMG 525 - Global Managerial Communications


    Description:
    This course introduces students to the importance and need for clear, succinct, and relevant business communications. Students will learn to write and deliver effective messages and will learn to research, purpose, and present business reports. Additionally, students will be introduced to the importance of communications in the digital age.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: ADMG 501.

    Credits:
    (4)

  
  • ADMG 531 - Financial Analysis in IT and Administrative Management


    Description:
    Addresses the financial analysis functions necessary for an administrative or IT manager to make intelligent financial decisions and communicate effectively with financial professions. Includes understanding financial statements, accounting concepts, ratio analysis, capital budgeting, and working capital.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: ADMG 501.

    Credits:
    (4)

  
  • ADMG 545 - Research and Statistical Analysis of Data


    Description:
    Introduces research design and the use of statistical software to collect and analyze data to improve organizational decisions. The focus is on applying statistical tools to find answers to practical IT and administrative management questions.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: ADMG 501.

    Credits:
    (4)

  
  • ADMG 571 - Global Administrative Policy


    Description:
    Looks at global issues in administrative management including advanced administrative management techniques, external and internal forces changing organizations and operations, administrative policy making, cross-cultural communication, IT management, social responsibility and ethics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: ADMG 501.

    Credits:
    (4)

  
  • ADMG 572 - Leadership and Supervision


    Description:
    Develop leadership techniques and behavior traits to improve productivity of supervisors and leaders in the workplace, while enhancing interpersonal skills for career success.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: graduate standing.

    Credits:
    (3)

  
  • ADMG 573 - Global Leadership and Supervision


    Description:
    Presents an overview of effective international leadership concepts and techniques in three areas; Self Development, Team Development, and Supervisory Development. Students will be introduces to concepts and techniques as they relate to understanding leadership and supervision.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: ADMG 501.

    Credits:
    (4)

  
  • ADMG 574 - Global Project Management


    Description:
    Examines project management in a variety of global organizational settings. This course covers the history, current practice, and future directions of Project Management in this increasingly project-oriented global world.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: ADMG 501.

    Credits:
    (4)

  
  • ADMG 590 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized contracted field experience with IT and ADMG organizations, industry, government, or social service agencies. The contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: by permission of instructor.

    Credits:
    (1-8)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 8 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • ADMG 592 - Practicum


    Description:
    Supervised field experience, must also add additional elective graduate class.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: by permission of instructor.

    Credits:
    (1-6)

  
  • ADMG 596 - Individual Study


    Credits:
    (1-6)

  
  • ADMG 598 - Special Topics


    Credits:
    (1-6)

  
  • ADMG 631 - Organizational Development


    Description:
    An in-depth study of organizational dynamics, as applied to organization-wide interventions, designed to improve organization functioning and to implement change in the organization. Includes developing and improving organizations through assessment and diagnosis of culture and processes.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: ADMG 501.

    Credits:
    (4)

  
  • ADMG 641 - Innovation and Entrepreneurial Growth


    Description:
    Examines various approaches to developing IT innovation-based organizations to self-sufficiency and growth. Addresses the specifics of new IT products and services development and fostering innovation and technology to increase performance.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: ADMG 501.

    Credits:
    (4)

  
  • ADMG 654 - Applied Customer Relationship Management (CRM)


    Description:
    This course examines customer relationship management (CRM) and the customer-driven practices that enable and organization to attract, satisfy, and retain customers profitably.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: ADMG 501.

    Credits:
    (4)

  
  • ADMG 681 - Social Informatics


    Description:
    Focuses on the critical analysis of social, cultural, philosophical, ethical, legal, public policy and economic issues relating to information technologies. Students examine the roles of information technology in social and organizational change.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: ADMG 501.

    Credits:
    (4)

  
  • ADMG 689 - Capstone Written Project


    Description:
    Serves as a means to distill the recurring themes and issues presented throughout the graduate program and creates a product that will contribute to the solution of real-world problems and concerns in the area of Administrative Management.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisites: ADMG 501 and ADMG 525.

    Credits:
    (4)

  
  • ADMG 700 - Master’s Thesis, Project Study and/or Examination


    Description:
    Designed to credit and record supervised study for the master’s thesis, non-thesis project, studio project, public recital, and/or examination.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: permission of chair of student’s graduate faculty supervisory committee.

    Credits:
    (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 6 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.

Anthropology and Museum Studies (ANTH)

  
  • ANTH 500 - Professional Development


    Description:
    Development topics and issues for in-service and continuing education of professionals. Not applicable to degrees nor institutional requirements for endorsements or teaching certificates offered through the university.

    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ANTH 521 - Cultural Resources Management


    Description:
    Philosophy, history, and legislation relating to archaeology and historic preservation; design and implementation of cultural resources management programs.

    Credits:
    (3)

  
  • ANTH 527 - Environmental Archaeology


    Description:
    Analyses of sediments and plant and animal remains from archaeological sites are used to explore relationships between humans and their environments. Case studies combine natural and physical sciences to study long-term change in landscapes and ecosystems. ANTH 427/527 AND GEOG 427/527 are cross-listed courses.  Graduate credit requires an additional research paper to be specified in syllabus.

    Credits:
    (4)

  
  • ANTH 596 - Individual Study


    Credits:
    (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.

Art (ART)

  
  • ART 500 - Professional Development


    Description:
    Development topics and issues for in-service and continuing education of professionals. Not applicable to degrees nor institutional requirements for endorsements or teaching certificates offered through the university.

    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ART 525 - Advanced Studies in Photography


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ART 425.

    Credits:
    (2-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ART 541 - Advanced Studies in Wood


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ART 441.

    Credits:
    (2-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ART 546 - Advanced Studies in Jewelry and Metalsmithing


    Description:
    Independent, advanced exploration of jewelry or metalwork. Emphasis on conceptual strength, growth, and technical mastery.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ART 446.

    Credits:
    (2-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ART 550 - Advanced Studies in Drawing


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ART 450.

    Credits:
    (2-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ART 560 - Advanced Studies in Painting


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ART 460.

    Credits:
    (2-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ART 565 - Advanced Studies in Ceramics


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ART 465.

    Credits:
    (2-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ART 580 - Advanced Studies in Sculpture


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ART 480.

    Credits:
    (2-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ART 585 - Seminar in Contemporary Art


    Description:
    An in-depth study of selected topics focusing on contemporary art, critical methodology and how current issues relate to the role of the artist as a producer of visual culture.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ART 414.

    Credits:
    (3)

  
  • ART 589 - Art Concepts and Criticism


    Description:
    Study of the attitudes and values in relation to recent changes in art forms and contents. Analysis and practice in critical judgment.

    Credits:
    (3)

  
  • ART 596 - Individual Study


    Credits:
    (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ART 598 - Special Topics


    Credits:
    (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ART 599 - Seminar


    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ART 700 - Master’s Thesis, Project Study, and/or Examination


    Description:
    Designed to credit and record supervised study for the master’s thesis, non-thesis project, studio project, public recital, and/or examination.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: permission of chair of student’s graduate faculty supervisory committee.

    Credits:
    (1-12)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit not to exceed 6 credits for MA degree and 12 credits for MFA degree.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.

Biological Sciences (BIOL)

  
  • BIOL 500 - Professional Development


    Description:
    Development topics and issues for in-service and continuing education of professionals. Not applicable to degrees nor institutional requirements for endorsements or teaching certificates offered through the university.

    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • BIOL 501 - Research Methods and Techniques


    Description:
    An introduction to methods, techniques, and procedures commonly used in biological research. Experimental design of research projects will be emphasized.

    Credits:
    (4)

  
  • BIOL 502 - Research Proposal Presentations


    Description:
    Students will work to develop their thesis proposal, present their proposal orally, and submit a formal written proposal.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: BIOL 501.

    Credits:
    (2)

  
  • BIOL 505 - Current Topics in Biology


    Description:
    Discussion of specific topics in biology from readings in journals, books, and other materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: graduate standing.

    Credits:
    (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 10 credits.
  
  • BIOL 513 - Advanced Biostatistics


    Description:
    Visualization and analysis of complex biological data-sets. Computer laboratory exercises will utilize R, a free and powerful software environment for statistical computing and graphics. BIOL 413 and BIOL 513 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: BIOL 213 or permission of instructor.

    Credits:
    (5)

  
  • BIOL 535 - Cell Analysis by Flow Cytometry


    Description:
    Acquire flow cytometry skills (fluorochrome selection, sample preparation, data acquisition, data analysis, data interpretation). Design and conduct research projects requiring in-depth analysis of physical and chemical characteristics of cells acquired by flow cytometry. Discuss flow cytometry applications in various scientific fields. BIOL 435 and BIOL 535 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits:
    (4)

  
  • BIOL 565 - Advanced Animal Behavior


    Description:
    Advanced knowledge in the study of animal behavior. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory, one hour independent study per week. BIOL 465, BIOL 565 and PSY 565 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.

    Credits:
    (5)

  
  • BIOL 566 - Conservation Biology


    Description:
    An introduction to the theory and practice of conservation biology, with emphasis on case studies. Two hours lecture, one hour discussion, and four hours lab or field study per week. Weekend field trips may be required. BIOL 466 and BIOL 566 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.
     

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: BIOL 360 and graduate standing.

    Credits:
    (5)

  
  • BIOL 590 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. The contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination.

    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • BIOL 592 - Biological Field Studies


    Description:
    Individual or group off-campus experience in the field study of biological phenomena.

    Credits:
    (1-15)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for up to 15 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • BIOL 595 - Graduate Research


    Description:
    Organization or conduct of an approved laboratory and/or field research problem.

    Credits:
    (1-10)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    Maximum of 10 credits may be included on course of study for the master’s degree.
  
  • BIOL 596 - Individual Study


    Credits:
    (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • BIOL 598 - Special Topics


    Credits:
    (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • BIOL 599 - Seminar


    Description:
    Discussion of specific topics from readings in biological journals, books, and other materials.

    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 5 credits.
  
  • BIOL 602 - Research Presentations


    Description:
    Student will discuss and develop effective oral presentation skills, prepare their research results for presentation, and give an oral presentation suitable for regional or national scientific meetings.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: BIOL 502.

    Credits:
    (2)

  
  • BIOL 700 - Master’s Thesis, Project Study, and/or Examination


    Description:
    Designed to credit and record supervised study for the master’s thesis, non-thesis project, public presentation, and/or examination.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: permission of chair of student’s graduate faculty supervisory committee.

    Credits:
    (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 6 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.

Business (BUS)

  
  • BUS 541 - Advanced Business Law


    Description:
    The law of negotiable instruments, suretyship, business structures including partnerships and corporations, trusts and estates, bankruptcy and government regulations of business. BUS 441 and BUS 541 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admittance to a College of Business Graduate Program.

    Credits:
    (5)


Career and Technical Education (CTE)

  
  • CTE 500 - Professional Development


    Description:
    Development topics and issues for in-service and continuing education of professionals. Not applicable to degrees nor institutional requirements for endorsements or teaching certificates offered through the university.

    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CTE 501 - Research Methods


    Description:
    An examination of methods of conducting research on human behavior with an emphasis on application. FCSG 501 and CTE 501 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits:
    (4)

  
  • CTE 502 - Statistics


    Description:
    Introduction to the quantitative statistics in social sciences. Topics include conducting analysis using computer software (SPSS), evaluating the results of statistical analysis, and drawing appropriate conclusions. CTE 502 and FCSG 502 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits:
    (4)

  
  • CTE 522 - Survey of Research


    Description:
    The historical, philosophical, and legislative basis of program development and profession growth. CTE 522, FCSG 522, and FS 522 and are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CTE 526 - Program Delivery Methods


    Description:
    Course addresses theories of learning and human development in selecting program delivery strategies and resources. Includes models for management, assessment, evaluation, and public relations. CTE 526 and FCSG 526 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CTE 551 - Principles of Career and Technical Education


    Description:
    This course addresses the planning and implementation of CTE programs including work and career, leadership development, advisory committees, program promotion, and professional responsibilities.

    Credits:
    (4-5)

  
  • CTE 580 - Administration


    Description:
    The study of the administration and directorship of the laws, trends, issues and agency or program standards. CTE 580 and FCSG 580 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CTE 581 - Program Resource Management


    Description:
    Grant writing and the study of the local, state, and federal financing (both revenue and expenditure). CTE 581 and FCSG 581 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CTE 582 - Curriculum Development


    Description:
    Use program standards to determine and develop program scope and content. CTE 582, FS 582, and FCSG 582 are cross-listed courses, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CTE 583 - Partnerships and Advisory Committees


    Description:
    Examination of how education systems create and use industry partnerships and advisory committees to enhance education programs. CTE 583 and FCSG 583 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CTE 584 - Supervision and Evaluation


    Description:
    The development of constructive guidance, observation, and assessment skills. CTE 584 and FCSG 584 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CTE 590 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination.

    Credits:
    (1-8)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • CTE 592 - Practicum


    Description:
    Supervised field experience in specialization content area. CTE 592 and FCSG 592 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: graduate standing.

    Credits:
    (2-16)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.

Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)

  
  • ECTL 500 - Professional Development


    Description:
    Development topics and issues for in-service and continuing education of professionals. Not applicable to degrees nor institutional requirements for endorsements or teaching certificates offered through the university.

    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.

Chemistry (CHEM)

  
  • CHEM 500 - Professional Development


    Description:
    Development topics and issues for in service and continuing education of professionals. Not applicable to degrees that are not institutional requirements for endorsements or teaching certificates offered through the university.

    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CHEM 503 - Introduction to Research


    Description:
    An overview of the original research work being done in the Department of Chemistry. Class meetings are comprised of presentations by different faculty members.

    Credits:
    (1)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • CHEM 505 - Current Topics in Chemistry


    Credits:
    (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit when subject matter differs up to 5 credits.
  
  • CHEM 511 - Advanced Biochemistry


    Description:
    A course in advanced biochemical concepts with a special focus on the multiple levels of gene expression regulation and structure-function relationships of protein and nucleic acids.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 431 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits:
    (3)

  
  • CHEM 512 - Biochemical Toxicology


    Description:
    An introduction to the principles of toxicology followed by a survey of the biochemical mechanisms involved in cytotoxicity, including reactive intermediates and their interaction with macromolecules.

    Credits:
    (3)

  
  • CHEM 550 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry


    Description:
    A 3-credit lecture course that covers advanced topics in analytical chemistry including electrochemistry, separations, spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, speciation, and advanced statistical techniques applied to analytical chemistry.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 383.

    Credits:
    (3)

  
  • CHEM 551 - Atmospheric Chemistry (Put on reserve 9/16/16)


    Description:
    The chemistry of the stratosphere and troposphere; chemistry of the atmospheric aqueous; the meterology of air pollution; cloud microphysics; mathematical chemical/transport modeling.  (Put on reserve 9/16/16. Last taught in 2013.  Will go inactive 8/24/19.)

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 382.

    Credits:
    (3)

  
  • CHEM 561 - Organic Reaction Mechanisms


    Description:
    Advanced treatment of basic mechanistic principles of modern organic chemistry. Topics may include frontier molecular orbital theory, kinetics, conformational analysis, aromaticity, the chemistry of reactive intermediates, photochemistry, and substitutions.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 363 or the equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

    Credits:
    (3)

  
  • CHEM 562 - Organic Spectroscopy


    Description:
    Theory, instrumentation and application of spectroscopic techniques in organic chemistry.  Focus is primarily on interpretation of data in order to fully characterize molecular structure.

    Prerequisites & Notes:



    Credits:
    (3)

  
  • CHEM 564 - Medicinal Organic Chemistry


    Description:
    An overview of the drug design and discovery process. A multi-component study of drugs and other biologically potent compounds in terms of chemical synthesis, chemical properties, biochemical evaluation, and substrate-enzyme interaction.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 363 and CHEM 431 or equivalent or permission of the instructor.

    Credits:
    (3)

  
  • CHEM 571 - Topics in Solid State Chemistry


    Description:
    A survey of the structures and properties of inorganic solids: crystallography, X-ray diffraction, phase equilibria, electronic structure and luminescence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 350 and CHEM 382.

    Credits:
    (3)

  
  • CHEM 580 - Advanced Physical Chemistry


    Description:
    A 3-credit lecture course including experimental and theoretical thermodynamics, advanced chemical kinetics, molecular dynamics, transition state theories, atomic and molecular spectra, nanotechnologies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 383.

    Credits:
    (3)

  
  • CHEM 581 - Quantum and Computational Chemistry


    Description:
    A 3-credit lecture course including quantum mechanical descriptions of translation, rotation, and vibration of microscopic particles, electronic structures of atoms and molecules, Hartree-Fock (HF) and post-HF theories and their applications in the computation of physical and chemical properties of studied matters.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 383.

    Credits:
    (3)

  
  • CHEM 589 - Graduate Student Seminar


    Credits:
    (2)

    Notes:
    A one hour professional seminar encompassing a contemporary topic is provided to the department and campus community.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CHEM 590 - Cooperative Education


    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • CHEM 592 - Laboratory Experience in Teaching Chemistry


    Description:
    Practical experience in teaching chemistry laboratories. An introduction to teaching, teaching philosophies, safety, and hazardous waste management.

    Credits:
    (2)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit but only 2 credits may be applied to the chemistry MS degree.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • CHEM 595 - Graduate Research


    Credits:
    (1-10)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CHEM 596 - Individual Study


    Credits:
    (1-5)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
 

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