An introductory laboratory course stressing the techniques of astronomical observation and analysis of observed data. Students will have an opportunity to use telescopes and instruments at the Baker Observatory.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Upon demand
AST 111 Astronomical Frontiers
A general interest course which will explore in detail, but nonmathematically, current subject areas of astronomy and astrophysics, such as quasars, black holes, and the origin of the universe, which attract the greatest attention in the media and among the general public.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Upon demand
AST 112 Life in the Universe
An exploration of the prospects for life on other worlds and what that detection, or non-detection, means to humanity. Topics include the origin of elements in the Universe and how they form the building blocks of life, how conditions favorable for life can occur on planets, how life evolves, recent discoveries of exoplanets, and possible effects of the discovery of extraterrestrial life on society.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
AST 113 Modern Astronomy
General Education Course (Focus on Physical Sciences).
An introduction to our present knowledge of the nature of the universe, the galaxies, the stars, and the planets. A description of the natural laws and physical observations which are leading us to an understanding of our place in the cosmos. May only receive credit for one of AST 113, AST 114, or AST 115.
General Education Course (Focus on Physical Sciences).
Historical and descriptive aspects of astronomy; topics of current interest related to space science. May only receive credit for one of AST 113, AST 114, or AST 115.
General Education Course (Focus on Physical Sciences).
Historical and descriptive aspects of astronomy; topics of current interest related to space science. Laboratory consists of observations with telescopes and of experiments pertinent to the field. May only receive credit for one of AST 113, AST 114, or AST 115.
Prerequisite: MTH 136; and AST 113 or AST 114 or AST 115.
Intermediate level course; actual techniques of astronomical observation, methods of analysis of these observations, possible interpretations of acquired data. In laboratory, each student obtains observations for study in spectroscopy, photometry, and CCD imaging.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall (odd-numbered years)
AST 313 The New Solar Systems
Prerequisite: AST 113 or AST 114 or AST 115; and MTH 137 or MTH 138 or above.
A modern inquiry of the planets, comets, asteroids, and other members of our solar system and the planets of other stellar systems, based on recent interplanetary explorations and Earth-based observations. May only receive credit for one of AST 313, AST 513, or AST 613.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall (even-numbered years)
AST 315 The Lives and Deaths of Stars
Prerequisite: AST 113 or AST 114 or AST 115; and MTH 137 or MTH 138 or above.
The structure of stars, processes at work in stellar atmospheres, the formation process, and the evolution of stars into white dwarfs, neutron stars, or black holes. May only receive credit for one of AST 315, AST 515, and AST 615.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring (odd-numbered years)
AST 317 Our Universe, the Final Frontier
Prerequisite: AST 113 or AST 114 or AST 115; and MTH 137 or MTH 138 or above.
Modern views on the structure of the Universe: its past, present, and future. Topics include the structure and content of our Galaxy and other galaxies, clusters of galaxies, the Big Bang theory (including Inflation), and the eventual fate of our Universe. May only receive credit for one of AST 317, AST 517, and AST 617.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring (even-numbered years)
AST 513 Solar and Extra-Solar Systems
Prerequisite: AST 113 or AST 114 or AST 115; and MTH 303.
Formation of planetary systems, planetary dynamics, and comparative planetology. Project required. May be taught concurrently with AST 313 and/or AST 613. May only receive credit for one of AST 313, AST 513, and AST 613.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall (odd-numbered years)
AST 515 Stellar Structure and Evolution
Prerequisite: AST 113 or AST 114 or AST 115; and MTH 303.
Basic concepts of stellar structure, atmospheres, and evolution. Project required. May be taught concurrently with AST 315 and/or AST 615. May only receive credit for one of AST 315, AST 515, and AST 615.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring (odd-numbered years)
AST 517 Galaxies and Cosmology
Prerequisite: AST 113 or AST 114 or AST 115; and MTH 303.
Study of galaxies and the Universe. Topics include the structure and content of our Galaxy and other galaxies, clusters of galaxies, the Big Bang theory (including Inflation), and the eventual fate of our Universe. Project required. May be taught concurrently with AST 317 and/or 617. May only receive credit for one of AST 317, AST 517, and AST 617.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring (even-numbered years)
AST 613 Solar and Extra-Solar Systems
Prerequisite: AST 113 or AST 114 or AST 115; and MTH 303.
Formation of planetary systems, planetary dynamics, and comparative planetology. Project required. May be taught concurrently with AST 313 and/or AST 513. May only receive credit for one of AST 313, AST 513, and AST 613.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall (odd-numbered years)
AST 615 Stellar Structure and Evolution
Prerequisite: AST 113 or AST 114 or AST 115; and MTH 303.
Basic concepts of stellar structure, atmospheres, and evolution. Project required. May be taught concurrently with AST 315 and/or AST 615. May only receive credit for one of AST 315, AST 515, and AST 615.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring (odd-numbered years)
AST 617 Galaxies and Cosmology
Prerequisite: AST 113 or AST 114 or AST 115; and MTH 303.
Study of galaxies and the Universe. Topics include the structure and content of our Galaxy and other galaxies, clusters of galaxies, the Big Bang theory (including Inflation), and the eventual fate of our Universe. Project required. May be taught concurrently with AST 317 and/or 617. May only receive credit for one of AST 317, AST 517, and AST 617.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring (even-numbered years)
AST 711 Astronomy for Teachers
Theory and techniques of observational astronomy.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Upon demand
AST 719 Advanced Astronomical Techniques
Advanced astronomical observational techniques in imaging, photometry, spectroscopy, and astrometry. Techniques of data and error analysis. Laboratory portion will include obtaining and analyzing observational data.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall (odd-numbered years)
(BIO) courses
BIO 100 Biological Science for Educators
Prerequisite: open only to Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, and Special Education majors.
General Education Course (Focus on Life Sciences).
An introduction to the unifying principles of biology and the processes of scientific investigation using an inquiry approach. Laboratory experiences model inquiry teaching methods appropriate for use in early childhood, elementary, and middle school science lessons. Cannot count towards a major or minor in biology. Students receiving credit towards graduation for BIO 100 cannot also receive credit for BIO 101 or BIO 111.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent
4
3
3
Fall, Spring
BIOL 100LT - Essentials in Biology with Lab-Teaching.
General Education Course (Focus on Life Sciences).
A non-laboratory course that can fulfill the General Education requirement in the Life Sciences. Organisms are studied from their behavioral, ecological, heredity and evolutionary perspectives. Topics include examination of the human body in health and disease; the relevance of biology to contemporary issues in human society; an introduction to environmental science and ecology with emphasis on the interrelationships of living and nonliving things in ecosystems and how disruptions of these relationships result in environmental problems. Cannot count towards a biology major or minor. Students receiving credit towards graduation for BIO 101 and/or BIO 111 cannot also receive credit for BIO 100.
Unifying principles of biology from the molecular level through ecosystems. Includes laboratory experience. Does not count for credit towards major or minor in biology. Students receive credit towards graduation for only one of BIO 100, 101, or 102.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Fall, Spring
BIO 111 Laboratory for Biology in Your World
Prerequisite: BIO 101 or concurrent enrollment.
General Education Course (Focus on Life Sciences).
A laboratory course that partially fulfills the general education requirement in the Life Sciences. Organisms are studied from their physiological, behavioral, ecological, hereditary, and evolutionary perspectives. Students will develop skills of gathering information about science, reasoning scientifically from that information and synthesizing responses to questions based upon that information in order to explain biological phenomena. Cannot count towards a biology major or minor. Students receiving credit towards graduation for BIO 101 and/or BIO 111 cannot also receive credit for BIO 100.
General Education Course (Focus on Life Sciences).
First half of two-semester introductory biology sequence for biology majors and minors. Introduction to the concepts of biological structure and function at the molecular and cellular level, genetics, and evolution. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 121. Second half of two-semester introductory biology sequence for biology majors and minors. Introduction to the biology of organisms including evolutionary history, diversity, structure, and function of major taxa; and ecology. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
3
Fall, Spring
BIO 197 Selected Topics in Biology
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Course devoted to a biologic topic of current interest. May be repeated to a maximum of four hours provided the topics are different.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-4
Upon demand
BIO 205 Life Science for Middle School
Prerequisite: BIO 100 or BIO 101 and 111.
Processes of science using the inquiry approach with reference to society, technology, and decision-making. Content covers cellular biology, plant and animal structure and function, ecology and environmental biology. Does not count for credit towards major or minor in biology.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
3
Spring
BIO 210 Elements of Microbiology
Prerequisite: CHM 116 and 117 or CHM 160; and 4 hours of BIO or BMS courses.
Public health aspects of microbiology, particularly causes and control of infectious diseases, immunology, sterilization and disinfection, and food and water bacteriology. A student who takes BIO 210 and BIO 310 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 310.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall, Spring
BIO 212 Elements of Microbiology
Prerequisite: CHM 116 and CHM 117 or CHM 160 and CHM 161; and 4 hours of BIO or BMS courses.
Public health aspects of microbiology, particularly causes and control of infectious diseases, immunology, sterilization and disinfection, and food and water bacteriology. A student who takes BIO 212 and BIO 312 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 312.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Fall, Spring
BIO 213 Elements of Microbiology Laboratory
Prerequisite: BIO 212 or concurrent enrollment.
Microbiology laboratory class associated with BIO 212 with emphasis on development of sound laboratory skills. A student who takes BIO 213 and BIO 313 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 313.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Fall, Spring
BIO 235 Genetics
Prerequisite: BIO 121 or BMS 110 and 111; and CHM 116 and 117 or CHM 160 and 161 (recommended) or higher, and MTH 136 or higher.
Principles of classical and molecular genetics, epigenetics and biotechnology. Course content is foundational to concepts of modern biology, recommended for all majors in life science-related fields.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
BIO 236 Genetics Laboratory
Prerequisite: BIO 235 or concurrent enrollment; concurrent enrollment is strongly encouraged.
Problem-solving and laboratory skills to complement lecture material presented in BIO 235. Emphasis on the chemical characteristics and in vitro manipulation of nucleic acids. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
3
Fall, Spring
BIO 300 Service-Learning in Biology
Prerequisite: 30 hours and permission, and concurrent registration in a Biology course designated as a service-learning offering.
This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in biology to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; students should investigate possible placements, available through the Biology Department and the Citizenship and Service-Learning Office, prior to registration. May be repeated. A total maximum of three hours from any combination of BIO 300, 399, and 499 credit may be counted towards the major. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
Fall, Spring
BIO 302 Biology Seminar
Prerequisite: BIO121 or BMS 110; and BIO 122.
Introduction to major fields of study in biology, the role of biology in the public affairs mission, and information on career development, undergraduate research, Education Abroad opportunities, and applying to graduate/professional schools. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
1
0
Fall, Spring
BIO 310 Microbiology
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in BIO 235 and BIO 236, or BMS 230 and BMS 232, or BMS 231; and C- grade or better in CHM 116 and 117, or CHM 160.
Fundamental principles of microbiology; development of sound laboratory skills. A student who takes BIO 210 and BIO 310 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 310.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
5
3
4
Fall, Spring
BIO 312 Microbiology
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in BIO 235 and BIO 236 or BMS 230 or BMS 231; and C- grade or better in CHM 116 and CHM 117 or CHM 160 and CHM 161.
Fundamental principles of microbiology for Biology majors and pre-professional students. A student who takes BIO 212 and BIO 312 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 312.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
BIO 313 Microbiology Laboratory
Prerequisite: BIO 312 or concurrent enrollment.
Microbiology laboratory associated with BIO 312 for Biology majors and pre-professional students with emphasis on development of sound laboratory skills. A student who takes BIO 213 and BIO 313 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 313.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Fall, Spring
BIO 320 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in BIO 235 and BIO 236, or BMS 230 and BMS 232, or BMS 231; and C- grade or better in CHM 201 and 202, or CHM 342.
The structure and function of cells and their constituents, including biomolecules, with an emphasis on eukaryotes.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Fall, Spring
BIO 334 Plant Taxonomy
Prerequisite: BIO 122.
Basic systematic principles, including the naming, classification, diversity, and evolution of angiosperms. Laboratory emphasis is on vegetative and reproductive morphology, use of taxonomic keys, and identification of common families and species of the local flora.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
3
Spring
BIO 339 Identification of Woody Plants
Prerequisite: BIO 122.
A field course emphasizing the identification of woody plants (including some ornamentals) of the Interior Highlands of North America. Some consideration of forest communities and their distribution will also be included. Some Saturday field trips scheduled.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Fall
BIO 355 Developmental Biology
Prerequisite: BIO 235 and BIO 236, or BMS 230 and BMS 232, or BMS 231.
Public Affairs Capstone Experience course. An in-depth study of the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the development of vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant systems. Lectures will emphasize fertilization, morphogenesis, differentiation, induction, regeneration, and neoplasia. Laboratory exercises will emphasize techniques utilized by developmental biologists. Review of current literature and poster presentations will be required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 655. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 355 and BIO 655.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Upon demand
BIO 361 General Physiology
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in BIO 235 and BIO 236.
A study in animal biology that emphasizes the functional features of whole organisms including physiological regulations.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
3
Fall, Spring
BIO 367 General Ecology
Prerequisite: BIO 122.
Introduction to the basic concepts of ecology. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring, Summer
BIO 368 General Ecology Lab
Prerequisite: BIO 367 or concurrent enrollment.
Methods used in ecological studies. Intended to emphasize sampling techniques and data analyses pertinent to lecture material in BIO 367.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Fall, Spring, Summer
BIO 370 Invertebrate Zoology
Prerequisite: BIO 121 and BIO 122.
Biological principles exemplified by study of functional morphology, taxonomy and phylogeny of invertebrate phyla. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
2
4
Spring (odd-numbered years)
BIO 371 Introduction to Entomology
Prerequisite: BIO 121 and BIO 122.
Introduction to insect structure and function with emphasis on comparative morphology, physiology, life history, behavior, and ecology.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
3
Fall
BIO 373 Principles of Wildlife Management
Prerequisite: BIO 122.
This course considers ecological principles, conservation, and management policies for wild animals and habitats. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
BIO 377 Marine Science II: Marine Biology
Prerequisite: 8 hours biology; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 378.
A general introduction to marine biology with emphasis on local fauna and flora. Recommended for students considering a career in any phase of Oceanography. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Summer
BIO 378 Marine Science II: Marine Biology Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 377.
Laboratory portion of BIO 377. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Summer
BIO 380 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Prerequisite: BIO 121 and BIO 122.
Vertebrate gross anatomy. Phylogeny and present status of organ systems of vertebrates. Shark, mud puppy and cat serve as principal sources for laboratory exercises. May be taught concurrently with BIO 680. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 380 and BIO 680.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
5
2
6
Fall
BIO 398 Laboratory Internship in Biology
Prerequisite: BSEd major in Biology Education; BIO 310 and BIO 367 and BIO 368, and permission of instructor.
This course provides the opportunity to earn academic credit through supervised laboratory preparation and teaching. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
3
Fall, Spring
BIO 399 Cooperative Education in Biology
Prerequisite: acceptance into Cooperative Education Program and permission of department head.
This course provides the opportunity to earn academic credit integrated with a supervised work experience. Under the guidance of a faculty advisor, students will complete a work-related independent study project. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. A maximum of three hours from any combination of BIO 300, 399 and 499 may be counted towards the biology major. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Fall, Spring
BIO 436 Plant Ecology
Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368. The dynamics, structure, and distribution of plant populations and communities, with emphasis on interactions among plants, plants and other organisms, and plants and ecosystems. Laboratory emphasis on experimental studies in the greenhouse and field. Weekend field trip is required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 636. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 436 and BIO 636.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
2
4
Fall
BIO 485 Marine Conservation
Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 122 and BIO 367 and BIO 368 or permission. An overview of current issues related to the conservation and management of marine organisms, with emphasis on marine species and habitats exploited or endangered by human actions. May be taught concurrently with BIO 685. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 485 and 685. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Summer
BIO 492 Biology Program Assessment
Prerequisite: 90 hours including 20 hours of BIO courses, and biology major.
Comprehensive assessment examination for Biology majors. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
0
Fall, Spring
BIO 494 Senior Seminar
Prerequisite: 90 hours and biology major.
Current issues in the biological sciences will be discussed and information on post-graduate opportunities for biology majors will be presented. Successful completion of the Major Field Achievement Test will be required. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
1
0
Fall, Spring
BIO 498 Honors Senior Project
Prerequisite: student must be a biology major and have junior standing and be a member of the Honors College and permission of instructor.
The content of the project is determined by the honors student in consultation with a faculty member serving as project advisor and approved by the Director of the Honors College. The project can be started no earlier than the first semester of the junior year and must be completed before graduation. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours. A maximum of three hours may be counted toward the major in biology. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
Upon demand
BIO 499 Undergraduate Research
Prerequisite: Biology major with a minimum of a 3.00 GPA; and 20 hours in Biology courses; and permission of instructor.
Outstanding students obtain additional experience through independent study. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours. A maximum of three hours from any combination of BIO 300, 399 and 499 may be counted towards the major. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Fall, Spring, Summer
BIO 501 Natural History Museum Techniques
Techniques in the development of natural history museum displays including making models, design of displays, writing educational text, and other techniques. Course will be taught off-site at the Bull Shoals Field Station and Chase Studio. May be taught concurrently with BIO 601. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 501 and BIO 601. Identical with MST 501. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 501 and MST 501. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Upon demand
BIO 502 Sustainability Science in Practice
Recommended Prerequisite GRY 108 or BIO 122. After exploring the three pillars of sustainability (environment, social equity, economics), students will embark on developing a research proposal in their area of study. Research in virtually all areas related to sustainable development can be a focus of a student's research proposal. For example: food, health, education, economics, social and gender equity, energy, law and diplomacy, land use change, biodiversity loss, chemical pollution, freshwater use, water quality, climate change mitigation, environmental remediation, smart structures, alternative energy, supply chain logistics and smart grids. May be taught concurrently with BIO 602. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 502 and BIO 602.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Summer
BIO 504 Plant-Animal Interactions
Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368; or BIO 436.
The theories, evolutionary and ecological patterns, and major current topics in plant-animal interactions. This course encourages independence in learning, synthesizing, and communicating science via discussions and presentations. Topics are flexible and guided by student interests. May be taught concurrently with BIO 604. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 504 and BIO 604.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
BIO 505 Human Nature
Prerequisite: BIO 235 and BIO 236 or BMS 230 or BMS 231; and PSY 121.
A survey of current biological research on the behavioral, psychological, and cognitive dimensions of human biology. This course emphasizes the evolution and function of human social behaviors and value systems, but also addresses the genetics of human psychological diversity, the genetics of human-ape divergence, and the neurobiology of human cognition. May be taught concurrently with BIO 605. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 505 and BIO 605. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
BIO 508 Environmental Microbiology
Prerequisite: BIO 212 and 213 (or prior credit for BIO 210); or BIO 312 and 313 (or prior credit for BIO 310).
The study of the ecology of microorganisms and the applied use of microorganisms by man in the environment. Laboratory will emphasize current methods used in the field of environmental microbiology. May be taught concurrently with BIO 608. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 508 and BIO 608. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
BIO 509 Stream Ecology
Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368.
Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 171 or higher. The interdisciplinary study of running waters, including study of the physical and chemical environment, trophic interactions, nutrient cycling, and the multiple impacts of humans on modifying these systems. Lectures, group discussion of readings, and laboratory and field exercises. One all-day Saturday field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 609. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 509 and BIO 609. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
3
Spring
BIO 511 Immunology
Prerequisite: BIO 212 and 213 (or prior credit for BIO 210); or BIO 312 and 313 (or prior credit for BIO 310); or BIO 320 or BMS 521.
A study of the immune system with emphasis on molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying host-microbe interactions, allergy, transplant rejection, cancer surveillance, and autoimmune disease. Laboratory emphasis on techniques used to address research and diagnostic problems. May be taught concurrently with BIO 611. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 511 and BIO 611. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Fall
BIO 512 Industrial Microbiology
Prerequisite: BIO 212 and 213 (or prior credit for BIO 210); or BIO 312 and 313 (or prior credit for BIO 310).
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of industrial and applied microbiology. The industrial production of proteins, metabolites, polymers, biocides, and vaccines will be discussed in addition to biotransformations and environmental applications. Production improvement strategies that employ both physical and modern molecular techniques will be introduced. Laboratory will emphasize the selection of industrially important microorganisms, the theory and operation of a fermentor for the production of proteins, antibiotics, and steroids, use of analytical equipment for monitoring product formation, enzymes analysis, downstream processing, and bio-reactor construction and design. May be taught concurrently with BIO 613. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 512 and BIO 613. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
BIO 515 Evolution
Prerequisite: BIO 235 and BIO 236 or BMS 230 or BMS 231; and MTH 136 or higher.
A survey of modern evolutionary biology, including the evidence that supports the theory of evolution, the natural processes that cause evolution, patterns and mechanisms of specialization, and methods for estimating evolutionary relationships. May be taught concurrently with BIO 616. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 515 and BIO 616.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
BIO 517 Microbial Physiology and Metabolism
Prerequisite: BIO 212 and 213 (or prior credit for BIO 210); or BIO 312 and 313 (or prior credit for BIO 310); and either [CHM 201 and 202] or CHM 342 and 345 (or CHM 342 taken prior to Fall 2019).
Physiology and anatomy of microorganisms including adaptive responses to environmental changes and microbial metabolic diversity will be discussed. Laboratory will emphasize selective isolation and identification of microorganisms, the growth dynamics of microorganisms, and responses by microorganisms to environmental changes. May be taught concurrently with BIO 617. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 517 and BIO 617.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
2
4
Fall
BIO 518 Regulatory Mechanisms
Prerequisite: BIO 310 or BIO 320 or BMS 521 or CHM 554.
The regulation of gene expression and protein/enzyme activity in prokaryotes, eukaryotes and viruses. A content-based lecture and discussion course utilizing both textbook and primary literature. May be taught concurrently with BIO 618. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 518 and BIO 618.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Spring
BIO 520 Pathogenic Microbiology
Prerequisite: BIO 212 and 213 (or prior credit for BIO 210); or BIO 312 and 313 (or prior credit for BIO 310).
Fundamental principles of pathogenic microbiology; transmission, infection and control of the pathogen. May be taught concurrently with BIO 620. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 520 and BIO 620. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
BIO 521 Marine Science for Teachers I
Prerequisite: 12 hours in biology; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 522.
A course designed to introduce students, particularly inservice teachers, to the study of marine science and to promote the teaching of marine biology at all grade levels. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 621. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 521 and BIO 621.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Summer
BIO 522 Marine Science for Teachers I Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 521.
Laboratory portion of BIO 521. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 623. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 522 and BIO 623.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Summer
BIO 527 Field Biology
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Field work during an extended field trip to a specific region of North America to familiarize the student with the flora and/or fauna of that region. Course is scheduled irregularly during academic breaks and may be preceded by several lectures in preparation for the trip. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with a maximum of three hours to be applied to the major in biology. May be taught concurrently with BIO 627. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 527 and BIO 627. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-4
Upon demand
BIO 530 Aquatic Botany
Prerequisite: BIO 122.
The structure, function, ecological significance, and diversity of algae and plants that occur in permanently or seasonally wet environments. Emphasis will be placed on their role in aquatic systems, strategies for coping in their watery environments, physiological characteristics, and control methods. May be taught concurrently with BIO 629. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 530 and BIO 629.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
BIO 532 Principles of Fisheries Management
Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368 or BIO 373.
Life history, population ecology, and management of exploited freshwater and marine species. Scientific sampling and analysis of fishery populations. Characterization, history, and management principles for representative commercial and recreational fisheries. May be taught concurrently with BIO 632. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 532 and BIO 632.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
BIO 533 Wetland Ecology
Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368.
Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 171 or higher. The composition, structure, function, and importance of wetland ecosystems. Comparisons of different wetland types, hydrology, nutrient cycles, plants and animals and their adaptations, and conservation strategies. May be taught concurrently with BIO 633. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 533 and BIO 633.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
3
Upon demand
BIO 534 Coastal Vegetation
Prerequisite: 10 hours of biology including BIO 121 and BIO 122; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 535.
A broad study of the general and specific aspects of coastal vegetation, with emphasis on local examples. Vegetational composition, variation, succession, climax, and distribution. Includes aerial techniques, plant identification, delineation of vegetational types and mapping. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 641. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 534 and BIO 641.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Summer
BIO 535 Coastal Vegetation Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 534.
Laboratory portion of BIO 534. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 635. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 535 and BIO 635.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Summer
BIO 537 Salt Marsh Plant Ecology
Prerequisite: BIO 122 and BIO 334 and BIO 367 and BIO 368 and BIO 544; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 538.
A study with emphasis on the botanical aspects of local marshes; includes plant identification, composition, structure, distribution, and development of coastal marshes. Biological and physical interrelationships. Primary productivity and relation of marshes to estuaries and associated fauna. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 637. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 537 and BIO 637.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Summer
BIO 538 Salt Marsh Plant Ecology Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 537.
Laboratory portion of BIO 537. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 638. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 538 and BIO 638.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Summer
BIO 539 Biogeography
Prerequisite: BIO 121 and BIO 122.
Study of patterns of distribution of organisms in space and in time. May be taught concurrently with BIO 639. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 539 and BIO 639. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
BIO 540 Applications of Molecular Markers
Prerequisite: "B" or better in BIO 235 and BIO 236, or BMS 230 and BMS 232, or BMS 231.
Introduction to the use of molecular markers in biological research. Topics covered include methods for identifying genetic variation at the molecular level and their applications to gene discovery, gene mapping, phylogenetics, forensics, conservation biology, and research in ecology and evolution. Students will complete research projects using one or more of the techniques learned. May be taught concurrently with BIO 640. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 640 and BIO 540.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
2
4
Fall (odd-numbered years)
BIO 544 Plant Physiology
Recommended prerequisite: CHM 201 and 202 or CHM 342 and 345 (or CHM 342 taken prior to Fall 2019). Basic chemical and physical principles of plant function considering water relationships, nutrient transport, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, and phytohormones. May be taught concurrently with BIO 644. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 544 and BIO 644.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Upon demand
BIO 547 Water Resources
Prerequisite: BIO 122 or GLG 110 or GLG 171 or GRY 142.
An interdisciplinary study of freshwater resource development, including environmental impacts of humans on hydrology and water quality, conflicts among users, and politics at local and global scales. Identical with GLG 547. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 547 and GLG 547. May be taught concurrently with BIO 647. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 547 and BIO 647. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
BIO 550 Statistical Methods for Biologists
Prerequisite: BIO 235 and BIO 236 or BMS 230 or BMS 231; and MTH 137 or higher.
Scientific methodology, experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation applied to biological questions. May be taught concurrently with BIO 650. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 550 and BIO 650.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
BIO 551 Experimental Design for Biologists
Prerequisite: "B-" or better in BIO 550.
The design and analysis of biological experiments, with an emphasis on the choice and interpretation of inferential statistics. Topics covered include causal inference, statistical power, general linear models, and repeated measures designs. The use of computer software to analyze real data sets from the biological literature is emphasized. May be taught concurrently with BIO 651. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 551 and BIO 651.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Spring
BIO 555 Marine Ichthyology
Prerequisite: junior standing; 16 hours of biology including BIO 121 and BIO 122 and BIO 235 and BIO 236 and BIO 380; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 556.
This course provides the student with a strong general background in the biology of marine fishes. Emphasis placed on the principles involved in the classification and taxonomy of marine and estuarine fishes. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 654. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 555 and BIO 654.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Summer
BIO 556 Marine Ichthyology Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 555.
Laboratory portion of BIO 555. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 656. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 556 and BIO 656.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
0
6
Summer
BIO 557 Marine Fisheries Management
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 558.
A course designed to familiarize students with practical marine fisheries management problems in today's real world. Covers the international and local, economic, social, legal, and political, as well as biological factors that are considered in decisions directed toward achieving optimum sustainable yield from marine resources. The history of management schemes, sources of information, current status of fishing technology, management methods, legal problems and educational needs are explored. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 657. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 557 and BIO 657.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Summer
BIO 558 Marine Fisheries Management Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 557.
Laboratory portion of BIO 557. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 658. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 558 and BIO 658.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Summer
BIO 560 Population Genetics and Evolutionary Mechanisms
Prerequisite: BIO 235 and BIO 236.
The theory of genetic variation in populations, with emphasis on quantitative description of the mechanisms of biological evolution. May be taught concurrently with BIO 659. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 560 and BIO 659.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
BIO 561 Environmental Issues Education and Interpretation
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Discussion of environmental issues, practical experiences in teaching environmental concepts, and awareness of environmental resource materials for the formal and nonformal educational setting. May be taught concurrently with BIO 661. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 561 and BIO 661 Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Upon demand
BIO 562 Limnology
Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368.
Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 171 or higher. Physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of lakes and reservoirs. Laboratory includes mapping, lake models, water chemistry, and surveys of diversity and abundance. Two all-day Saturday labs required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 662. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 562 and BIO 662.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
2
4
Fall
BIO 563 Population Ecology
Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368; and MTH 138 or higher.
Discussion of factors controlling the distribution and abundance of populations. Quantitative description of population dynamics is emphasized. May be taught concurrently with BIO 663. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 563 and BIO 663.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring (even-numbered years)
BIO 564 Ozarks Natural Communities
Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368. Examination of forests, glades, and aquatic habitats with focus on environmental issues in the Ozarks. Integration into formal and non-formal educational settings will be covered. May be taught at the Bull Shoals Field Station. May be taught concurrently with BIO 664. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 564 and BIO 664.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Upon demand
BIO 565 Marine Ecology
Prerequisite: 16 hours of biology including BIO 121 and BIO 122; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 566.
A consideration of the relationship of marine organisms to their environment includes the effects of temperature, salinity, light, nutrient concentration, currents, and food on the abundance and distribution of marine organisms. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 665. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 565 and BIO 665.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Summer
BIO 566 Marine Ecology Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 565.
Laboratory portion of BIO 565. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 666. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 566 and BIO 666.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Summer
BIO 567 Physiological Ecology
Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368; and either BIO 361 or BIO 544 or BMS 308.
Physiological adaptations of plants and animals to environmentally stressful conditions and to ecological/evolutionary pressures. May be taught concurrently with BIO 668. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 567 and BIO 668.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
4
0
Spring (odd-numbered years)
BIO 571 Comparative Animal Physiology
Prerequisite: BIO 361 or BMS 308.
Organ/system function in a wide range of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. May be taught concurrently with BIO 671. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 571 and BIO 671.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
3
Spring (odd-numbered years)
BIO 573 Ornithology
Prerequisite: 12 hours of biology.
Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of birds; emphasis on Missouri forms. Early morning field trips required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 673. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 573 and BIO 673. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
BIO 574 Aquatic Entomology
Prerequisite: BIO 367 and 368 or BIO 370 or BIO 371 or AGP 581.
Aquatic insects, ecology and taxonomy with emphasis on field applications. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 674. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 574 and BIO 674. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
3
Upon demand
BIO 575 Ichthyology
Prerequisite: 12 hours in biology.
Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of fish with emphasis on Missouri forms. May be taught concurrently with BIO 675. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 575 and BIO 675. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
BIO 576 Herpetology
Prerequisite: 12 hours in biology.
Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of amphibians and reptiles with emphasis on Missouri forms. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 676. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 576 and BIO 676. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
BIO 577 Mammalogy
Prerequisite: 12 hours in biology.
Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of mammals with emphasis on Missouri forms. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 677. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 577 and BIO 677. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
BIO 578 Behavioral Ecology
Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368 and BIO 550. Fundamental principles of animal behavior with an emphasis on the study of the ecological and evolutionary processes that influence behavior. May be taught concurrently with BIO 678. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 578 and BIO 678. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Spring
BIO 579 Conservation Biology
Prerequisite: GRY 108 or BIO 367 and BIO 368.
An in-depth examination of the science of conservation from a biological perspective, with an examination of ethical and legal aspects of conservation. May be taught concurrently with BIO 679. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 579 and BIO 679. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
BIO 584 Fish Ecology
Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368 and BIO 575.
The biology of fishes in relation to environmental conditions at the individual, population, and community levels. May be taught concurrently with BIO 686. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 584 and BIO 686. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
BIO 587 Marine Invertebrate Zoology
Prerequisite: 16 hours in biology; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 588.
A concentrated study of the free-living marine and estuarine invertebrates of Mississippi Sound and adjacent bayous, salt marshes, barrier islands, and the nearshore continental shelf of the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Course emphasizes structure, classification, phylogenetic relationships, larval development, functional processes, and ecological aspects of Gulf of Mexico invertebrates and their natural assemblages. Advanced undergraduates and graduate students may be asked to conduct independent, short-term research projects during the course. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 687. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 587 and BIO 687.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Summer
BIO 588 Marine Invertebrate Zoology Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 587.
Laboratory portion of BIO 587. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 688. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 588 and BIO 688.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
0
6
Summer
BIO 589 Game Management
Prerequisite: BIO 373.
Management of game birds and mammals for recreational utilization. May be taught concurrently with BIO 689. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 589 and BIO 689. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
BIO 597 Topics in Biology
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
A variable content course to provide for the offering of selected topics in biology on a one time or first-time basis. May be repeated when topic varies. May be taught concurrently with BIO 697. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 597 and BIO 697.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-4
Upon demand
BIO 601 Natural History Museum Techniques
Techniques in the development of natural history museum displays including making models, design of displays, writing educational text, and other techniques. Course will be taught off-site at the Bull Shoals Field Station and Chase Studio. May be taught concurrently with BIO 501. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 501 and BIO 601.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Upon demand
BIO 602 Sustainability Science in Practice
After exploring the three pillars of sustainability, students will embark on developing a research proposal in their area of study. Research in virtually all areas related to sustainable development can be a focus of a student's research proposal. For example: food, health, education, economics, social and gender equity, energy, law and diplomacy, land use change, biodiversity loss, chemical pollution, freshwater use, water quality, climate change mitigation, environmental remediation, smart structures, alternative energy, supply chain logistics and smart grids. May be taught concurrently with BIO 502. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 502 and BIO 602.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Summer
BIO 604 Plant-Animal Interactions
Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368; or BIO 436. The theories, evolutionary and ecological patterns, and major current topics in plant-animal interactions. This course encourages independence in learning, synthesizing, and communicating science via discussions and presentations. Topics are flexible and guided by student interests. May be taught concurrently with BIO 504. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 504 and BIO 604.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
BIO 605 Human Nature
Recommended Prerequisite: general biology with evolution; genetics; college algebra; and introductory psychology. A survey of current biological research on the behavioral, psychological, and cognitive dimensions of human biology. This course emphasizes the evolution and function of human social behaviors and value systems, but also addresses the genetics of human psychological diversity, the genetics of human-ape divergence, and the neurobiology of human cognition. May be taught concurrently with BIO 505. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 505 and BIO 605.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
BIO 608 Environmental Microbiology
Recommended Prerequisite: microbiology. The study of the ecology of microorganisms and the applied use of microorganisms by man in the environment. Laboratory will emphasize current methods used in the field of environmental microbiology. May be taught concurrently with BIO 508. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 508 and BIO 608.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
BIO 609 Stream Ecology
Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course and one year of college chemistry. The interdisciplinary study of running waters, including study of the physical and chemical environment, trophic interactions, nutrient cycling, and the multiple impacts of humans on modifying these systems. Lectures, group discussion of readings, and laboratory and field exercises. One all-day Saturday field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 509. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 509 and BIO 609.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
3
Spring
BIO 611 Immunology
Recommended Prerequisite: microbiology or molecular/cellular biology. A study of the immune system with emphasis on molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying host-microbe interactions, allergy, transplant rejection, cancer surveillance, and autoimmune disease. Laboratory emphasis on techniques used to address research and diagnostic problems. May be taught concurrently with BIO 511. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 511 and BIO 611.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Fall
BIO 613 Industrial Microbiology
Recommended Prerequisite: microbiology course. An introduction to the fundamental concepts of industrial and applied microbiology. The industrial production of proteins, metabolites, polymers, biocides, and vaccines will be discussed in addition to biotransformations and environmental applications. Production improvement strategies that employ both physical and modern molecular techniques will be introduced. Laboratory will emphasize the selection of industrially important microorganisms, the theory and operation of a fermentor for the production of proteins, antibiotics, and steroids, use of analytical equipment for monitoring product formation, enzymes analysis, downstream processing, and bio-reactor construction and design. May be taught concurrently with BIO 512. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 512 and BIO 613.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
BIO 616 Evolution
Recommended Prerequisite: genetics course; and college algebra or pre-calculus mathematics course. A survey of modern evolutionary biology, including the evidence that supports the theory of evolution, the natural processes that cause evolution, patterns and mechanisms of speciation, and methods for estimating evolutionary relationships. May be taught concurrently with BIO 515. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 515 and BIO 616.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
BIO 617 Microbial Physiology and Metabolism
Recommended Prerequisite: microbiology course and organic chemistry course. Physiology and anatomy of microorganisms including adaptive responses to environmental changes and microbial metabolic diversity will be discussed. Laboratory will emphasize selective isolation and identification of microorganisms, the growth dynamics of microorganisms, and responses by microorganisms to environmental changes. May be taught concurrently with BIO 517. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 517 and BIO 617.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
2
4
Fall
BIO 618 Regulatory Mechanisms
Recommended Prerequisite: genetics, molecular/cellular biology, microbiology, or biochemistry. The regulation of gene expression and protein/enzyme activity in prokaryotes, eukaryotes and viruses. A content-based lecture and discussion course utilizing both textbook and primary literature. May be taught concurrently with BIO 518. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 518 and BIO 618.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Spring
BIO 620 Pathogenic Microbiology
Recommended Prerequisite: microbiology course. Fundamental principles of pathogenic microbiology; transmission, infection and control of the pathogen. May be taught concurrently with BIO 520. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 520 and BIO 620.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
BIO 621 Marine Science for Teachers I
Prerequisite: 12 hours in biology.
Recommended Prerequisite: genetics course. A course designed to introduce students, particularly inservice teachers, to the study of marine science and to promote the teaching of marine biology at all grade levels. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 521. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 521 and BIO 621.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Summer
BIO 623 Marine Science for Teachers I Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 621.
Laboratory portion of BIO 621. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 522. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 522 and BIO 623.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Summer
BIO 627 Field Biology
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Field work during an extended field trip to a specific region of North America to familiarize the student with the flora and/or fauna of that region. Course is scheduled irregularly during academic breaks and may be preceded by several lectures in preparation for the trip. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with a maximum of three hours to be applied to the major in biology. May be taught concurrently with BIO 527. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 527 and BIO 627.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-4
Upon demand
BIO 629 Aquatic Botany
Recommended Prerequisite: introductory biology sequence. The structure, function, ecological significance, and diversity of algae and plants that occur in permanently or seasonally wet environments. Emphasis will be placed on their role in aquatic systems, strategies for coping in their watery environments, physiological characteristics, and control methods. May be taught concurrently with BIO 530. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 530 and BIO 629.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
BIO 632 Principles of Fisheries Management
Recommended Prerequisite: ecology or wildlife management course. Life history, population ecology, and management of exploited freshwater and marine species. Scientific sampling and analysis of fishery populations. Characterization, history, and management principles for representative commercial and recreational fisheries. May be taught concurrently with BIO 532. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 532 and BIO 632.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
BIO 633 Wetland Ecology
Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course; and one year of college chemistry. The composition, structure, function, and importance of wetland ecosystems. Comparisons of different wetland types, hydrology, nutrient cycles, plants and animals and their adaptations, and conservation strategies. May be taught concurrently with BIO 533. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 533 and BIO 633.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
3
Upon demand
BIO 635 Coastal Vegetation Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 641.
Laboratory portion of BIO 641. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 535. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 535 and BIO 635.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Summer
BIO 636 Plant Ecology
Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course. The dynamics, structure, and distribution of plant populations and communities, with emphasis on interactions among plants, plants and other organisms, and plants and ecosystems. Laboratory emphasis on experimental studies in the greenhouse and field. Weekend field trip is required. BIO 436 may be taught concurrently with BIO 636. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 436 and BIO 636.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
2
4
Fall
BIO 637 Salt Marsh Plant Ecology
Prerequisite: permission of advisor or department head.
Recommended Prerequisite: general biology II, plant taxonomy, ecology and plant physiology course. A study with emphasis on the botanical aspects of local marshes; includes plant identification, composition, structure, distribution, and development of coastal marshes. Biological and physical interrelationships. Primary productivity and relation of marshes to estuaries and associated fauna. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 537. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 537 and BIO 637.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Summer
BIO 638 Salt Marsh Plant Ecology Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 637.
Laboratory portion of BIO 637. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 538. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 538 and BIO 638.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Summer
BIO 639 Biogeography
Recommended Prerequisite: general biology I and II courses. Study of patterns of distribution of organisms in space and in time. May be taught concurrently with BIO 539. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 539 and BIO 639.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
BIO 640 Applications of Molecular Markers
Recommended Prerequisite: genetics course. Introduction to the use of molecular markers in biological research. Topics covered include methods for identifying genetic variation at the molecular level and their applications to gene discovery, gene mapping, phylogenetics, forensics, conservation biology, and research in ecology and evolution. Students will complete research projects using one or more of the techniques learned. May be taught concurrently with BIO 540. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 540 and BIO 640.
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Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
2
4
Fall (odd-numbered years)
BIO 641 Coastal Vegetation
Prerequisite: 10 hours of biology and permission of advisor or department head.
Recommended Prerequisite: general biology I and II courses. A broad study of the general and specific aspects of coastal vegetation, with emphasis on local examples. Vegetational composition, variation, succession, climax, and distribution. Includes aerial techniques, plant identification, delineation of vegetational types and mapping. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 534. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 534 and BIO 641.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Summer
BIO 644 Plant Physiology
Recommended Prerequisite: organic chemistry course. Basic chemical and physical principles of plant function considering water relationships, nutrient transport, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, and phytohormones. May be taught concurrently with BIO 544. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 544 and BIO 644.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Upon demand
BIO 647 Water Resources
Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 122 or GLG 110 or GLG 171 or GRY 142. An interdisciplinary study of freshwater resource development, including environmental impacts of humans on hydrology and water quality, conflicts among users, and politics at local and global scales. Identical with GLG 647. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 647 and GLG 647. May be taught concurrently with BIO 547. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 547 and BIO 647.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
BIO 650 Statistical Methods for Biologists
Recommended Prerequisite: genetics course and pre-calculus mathematics course. Scientific methodology, experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation applied to biological questions. May be taught concurrently with BIO 550. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 550 and BIO 650.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
BIO 651 Experimental Design for Biologists
Recommended Prerequisite: statistics course. The design and analysis of biological experiments, with an emphasis on the choice and interpretation of inferential statistics. Topics covered include causal inference, statistical power, general linear models, and repeated measures designs. The use of computer software to analyze real data sets from the biological literature is emphasized. May be taught concurrently with BIO 551. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 551 and BIO 651.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Spring
BIO 654 Marine Ichthyology
Prerequisite: 16 hours of biology and permission of advisor or department head.
Recommended Prerequisite: General Biology I and II, Genetics and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. This course provides the student with a strong general background in the biology of marine fishes. Emphasis placed on the principles involved in the classification and taxonomy of marine and estuarine fishes. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 555. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 555 and BIO 654.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Summer
BIO 655 Developmental Biology
Recommended Prerequisite: cell biology course. An in-depth study of the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the development of vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant systems. Lectures will emphasize fertilization, morphogenesis, differentiation, induction, regeneration, and neoplasia. Laboratory exercises will emphasize techniques utilized by developmental biologists. Review of current literature and poster presentations will be required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 355. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 355 and BIO 655.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Spring
BIO 656 Marine Ichthyology Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 654.
Laboratory portion of BIO 654. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 556. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 556 and BIO 656.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
0
6
Summer
BIO 657 Marine Fisheries Management
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 658.
A course designed to familiarize students with practical marine fisheries management problems in today's real world. Covers the international and local, economic, social, legal, and political, as well as biological factors that are considered in decisions directed toward achieving optimum sustainable yield from marine resources. The history of management schemes, sources of information, current status of fishing technology, management methods, legal problems and educational needs are explored. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 557. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 557 and BIO 657.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Summer
BIO 658 Marine Fisheries Management Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 657.
Laboratory portion of BIO 657. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 558. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 558 and BIO 658.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Summer
BIO 659 Population Genetics and Evolutionary Mechanisms
Recommended Prerequisite: evolution course and statistics course. The theory of genetic variation in populations, with emphasis on quantitative description of the mechanisms of biological evolution. May be taught concurrently with BIO 560. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 560 and BIO 659.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
BIO 661 Environmental Issues Education and Interpretation
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Discussion of environmental issues, practical experiences in teaching environmental concepts, and awareness of environmental resource materials for the formal and nonformal educational setting. May be taught concurrently with BIO 561. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 561 and BIO 661
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Upon demand
BIO 662 Limnology
Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course; and one year of college chemistry. Physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of lakes and reservoirs. Laboratory includes mapping, lake models, water chemistry, and surveys of diversity and abundance. Two all-day Saturday labs required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 562. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 562 and BIO 662.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
2
4
Fall
BIO 663 Population Ecology
Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course and pre-calculus mathematics course. Discussion of factors controlling the distribution and abundance of populations. Quantitative description of population dynamics is emphasized. May be taught concurrently with BIO 563. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 563 and BIO 663.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring (even-numbered years)
BIO 664 Ozarks Natural Communities
Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368. Examination of forests, glades, and aquatic habitats with focus on environmental issues in the Ozarks. Integration into formal and non-formal educational settings will be covered. May be taught at the Bull Shoals Field Station. May be taught concurrently with BIO 564. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 564 and BIO 664.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Upon demand
BIO 665 Marine Ecology
Prerequisite: 16 hours of biology and permission of advisor or department head.
Recommended Prerequisite: General Biology I and II. A consideration of the relationship of marine organisms to their environment includes the effects of temperature, salinity, light, nutrient concentration, currents, and food on the abundance and distribution of marine organisms. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Concurrent enrollment in BIO 566 required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 565. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 565 and BIO 665.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Summer
BIO 666 Marine Ecology Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 665.
Laboratory portion of BIO 665. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 566. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 566 and BIO 666.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Summer
BIO 668 Physiological Ecology
Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course; and general physiology or plant physiology or human physiology course. Physiological adaptations of plants and animals to environmentally stressful conditions and to ecological/evolutionary pressures. May be taught concurrently with BIO 567. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 567 and BIO 668.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
4
0
Spring (odd-numbered years)
BIO 671 Comparative Animal Physiology
Recommended Prerequisite: general physiology or human physiology course. Organ/system function in a wide range of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. May be taught concurrently with BIO 571. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 571 and BIO 671.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
3
Spring (odd-numbered years)
BIO 673 Ornithology
Prerequisite: 12 hours of biology.
Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of birds; emphasis on Missouri forms. Early morning field trips required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 573. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 573 and BIO 673.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
BIO 674 Aquatic Entomology
Aquatic insects, ecology and taxonomy with emphasis on field applications. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 574. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 574 and BIO 674.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
3
Upon demand
BIO 675 Ichthyology
Prerequisite: 12 hours in biology.
Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of fish with emphasis on Missouri forms. May be taught concurrently with BIO 575. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 575 and BIO 675.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
BIO 676 Herpetology
Prerequisite: 12 hours in biology.
Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of amphibians and reptiles with emphasis on Missouri forms. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 576. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 576 and BIO 676.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
BIO 677 Mammalogy
Prerequisite: 12 hours in biology.
Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of mammals with emphasis on Missouri forms. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 577. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 577 and BIO 677.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
BIO 678 Behavioral Ecology
Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course and statistics course. Fundamental principles of animal behavior with an emphasis on the study of the ecological and evolutionary processes that influence behavior. May be taught concurrently with BIO 578. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 578 and BIO 678.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Spring
BIO 679 Conservation Biology
Recommended Prerequisite: genetics course and ecology course. An in-depth examination of the science of conservation from a biological perspective, with an examination of ethical and legal aspects of conservation. May be taught concurrently with BIO 579. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 579 and BIO 679.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
BIO 680 Vertebrate Anatomy and Evolution
Vertebrate gross anatomy. Phylogeny and present status of organ systems in vertebrates. May be taught concurrently with BIO 380. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 380 and BIO 680.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Fall
BIO 685 Marine Conservation
An overview of current issues related to the conservation and management of marine organisms, with emphasis on marine species and habitats exploited or endangered by human actions. May be taught concurrently with BIO 685. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 485 and BIO 685.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Summer
BIO 686 Fish Ecology
Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course and ichthyology course. The biology of fishes in relation to environmental conditions at the individual, population, and community levels. May be taught concurrently with BIO 584. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 584 and BIO 686.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
BIO 687 Marine Invertebrate Zoology
Prerequisite: 16 hours in biology; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 688.
A concentrated study of the free-living marine and estuarine invertebrates of Mississippi Sound and adjacent bayous, salt marshes, barrier islands, and the nearshore continental shelf of the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Course emphasizes structure, classification, phylogenetic relationships, larval development, functional processes, and ecological aspects of Gulf of Mexico invertebrates and their natural assemblages. Advanced undergraduates and graduate students may be asked to conduct independent, short-term research projects during the course. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 587. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 587 and BIO 687.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Summer
BIO 688 Marine Invertebrate Zoology Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 687.
Laboratory portion of BIO 687. May be taught concurrently with BIO 588. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 588 and BIO 688.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
0
6
Summer
BIO 689 Game Management
Recommended Prerequisite: wildlife management course. Management of game birds and mammals for recreational utilization. May be taught concurrently with BIO 589. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 589 and BIO 689.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
BIO 697 Topics in Biology
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
A variable content course to provide for the offering of selected topics in biology on a one time or first-time basis. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. May be taught concurrently with BIO 597. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 597 and BIO 697.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-4
Upon demand
BIO 710 Topics in Microbial Physiology
Topics of interest in microbial physiology will be discussed. These may include, cell structure, energy production, fermentation, nitrogen metabolism, protein and nucleic acid syntheses, regulation of gene expression, and dynamics of cell growth. Lecture will supplement discussion sessions.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
BIO 712 Advanced Immunology
Recommended Prerequisite: immunology course. Cellular aspects of the immune system.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Spring
BIO 725 Advanced Limnology
Recommended Prerequisite: limnology course. Advanced concepts of biological, chemical and physical limnology. Recent symposia, reviews, and primary literature are discussed. Prerequisite: BIO 562. Advanced concepts of biological, chemical and physical limnology. Recent symposia, reviews, and primary literature are discussed.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Upon demand
BIO 726 Advanced Limnology Methods
Recommended Prerequisite: limnology course. Research and practical application of modern limnological methods are taught.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Upon demand
BIO 728 Recent Advances in Biology
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Selected topics in biology to be discussed using original literature as the focal point. Variable content course. May be repeated when topic varies.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Fall, Spring
BIO 730 Advanced Topics in Biology
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Individual study in biology; may include literature, field and/or laboratory work. May be repeated.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-4
Fall, Spring
BIO 734 Advanced Plant Taxonomy
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Philosophy and principles of modern taxonomic procedures.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
2
4
Upon demand
BIO 755 Advanced Developmental Biology
Recommended Prerequisite: developmental biology course. This course delves deeper into topics introduced in BIO 355 and 655, and will explore other subjects not previously covered. Topics discussed may include, but are not limited to, fertilization (how do sperm and eggs mature, and how does fertilization occur?), organ size determination (what controls the size and correct proportions of organs during development), organ/embryo patterning (how does an embryo know which side will become the left and which will become the right?), organogenesis (how is a branching pattern created in developing blood vessels?), ecological developmental biology (how does climate change affect development of an organism?), and evolutionary developmental biology (how do cavefish develop without eyes, despite their eye bearing ancestors?).
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
BIO 760 Topics in Teaching Biology
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Biological concepts, information, practical experiences, and use of resource materials in the elementary and secondary classroom. Variable content course. May be repeated when topic varies.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
BIO 767 Advanced Vertebrate Zoology
Evolutionary relationships of living and extinct vertebrates; analysis of geographic distribution and adaptive radiation. Includes field/lab experiences to be arranged.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Upon demand
BIO 790 Degree Paper
Prerequisite: permission of advisor.
Extensive paper on selected topics. Exclusively satisfies requirements for non-thesis option, which also requires one BIO 790 paper to be presented orally to the department. May be repeated to a maximum of four hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Upon demand
BIO 794 Scientific Writing
Organization, content, and style in scientific writing. Includes discussion of literature searching, study design, proposal writing, figure preparation, revision, the publication process, and oral presentation. Recommended for research students in biology.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
1
Fall
BIO 796 Science Internship
Completion of an internship project (80 hours/credit hour) at a discipline-related business, nonprofit organization, or government agency, approved and supervised by both the departmental and internship advisors. Includes a formal report in the appropriate professional format, and an oral presentation at an approved venue. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. No more than 6 hours may count toward a master's degree.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-6
Fall, Spring, Summer
BIO 798 Research
Prerequisite: permission of advisor.
Supervised research in special biology areas. May be repeated, but no more than six hours may be counted towards the MS degree. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-6
Upon demand
BIO 799 Thesis
Prerequisite: permission of advisor.
Independent study connected with preparation of thesis. May be repeated, but no more than six hours may be counted towards the MS degree. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-6
Upon demand
(CHM) courses
CHM 107 Chemistry for the Citizen
General Education Course (Focus on Physical Sciences).
Concurrent enrollment in CHM 108 is highly recommended. A course for the non-science major. Principal concepts and applications of chemistry are presented. The course looks at both the beneficial side of chemical usage and the problems associated with chemical production and usage. The course provides information needed for a better understanding of environmental concerns, the chemical industry, consumer products and our alternate sources and storage of energy.
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 107 or concurrent enrollment.
General Education Course (Focus on Physical Sciences).
A one semester course for the non-science major. Principal concepts and applications of chemistry are presented. Emphasis on experiments and lab skills associated with the lecture material in CHM 107.
General Education Course (Focus on Physical Sciences).
Concurrent enrollment in CHM 117 is highly recommended. Emphasis on chemical fundamentals and applications. Recommended for students needing only one semester of introductory chemistry. Cannot be counted towards a chemistry major or minor.
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 116 or concurrent enrollment.
General Education Course (Focus on Physical Sciences).
Emphasis on experiments and lab skills associated with the lecture material in CHM 116, such as chemical fundamentals and applications. Recommended for students needing only one semester of general chemistry lab. Cannot be counted towards a chemistry major or minor. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in MTH 101 or MTH 103 or MTH 130 or MTH 134 or MTH 136 or MTH 137 or MTH 138 or MTH 261 or MTH 287 or concurrent enrollment in MTH 101 or MTH 103 or eligibility for MTH 136 or higher; concurrent enrollment in CHM 161 is highly recommended.
General Education Course (Focus on Physical Sciences).
Emphasis on fundamental and theoretical concepts of chemistry. Recommended for all science majors, chemistry majors and minors, and most preprofessional students. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 170 or CHM 171. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
General Education Course (Focus on Physical Sciences).
An introduction to laboratory chemistry employing principles and techniques that reflect material presented in CHM 160, e.g., synthesis, stoichiometry, physical studies, and data manipulation and interpretation. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 171. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 160; and C- grade or better in MTH 101 or 103 or 130 or 134 or 136 or 137 or 138 or 261 or 287 or eligibility for MTH 136 or higher.
Concurrent enrollment in CHM 171 is highly recommended. Emphasis on reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium, precipitation reactions, acid-base theory and oxidation-reduction reactions. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 342 or CHM 506. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
CHM 171 General Chemistry II Laboratory
Prerequisite: CHM 170 or concurrent enrollment; and C- grade or better in CHM 160 and CHM 161.
An introduction to laboratory chemistry, employing principles and techniques that reflect material presented in CHM 170, e.g., physical studies on kinetics and equilibria of aqueous systems, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and data manipulation and interpretation. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 302. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
3
Fall, Spring
CHM 197 Chemical Topics
For non-science majors: a single topic of contemporary, historical or theoretical significance. Topics may vary each semester. Variable content course. May be repeated provided topics are different.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Fall, Spring
CHM 201 Essentials of Organic Chemistry
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 116 or CHM 160.
Principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry. The laboratory associated with this course is CHM 202. Cannot be counted toward a chemistry major or minor if student passes CHM 342.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
CHM 202 Essentials of Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 117 or CHM 161; and C- grade or better in CHM 201 or concurrent enrollment.
Principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Emphasis on experiments and lab skills associate with the lecture material in CHM 201. Cannot be counted towards a chemistry major or minor if the student passes CHM 342. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Fall, Spring
CHM 240 Glass Working
Prerequisite: CHM 170.
Instruction and practice in glass-working techniques needed to make simple apparatus.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Upon demand
CHM 242 Preparing for Organic Chemistry
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 170 or concurrent enrollment.
Bridging the gap between CHM 170 and CHM 342, including discussion of how general chemistry differs from organic chemistry, study strategies for organic chemistry, and general chemistry topics discussed in terms of their application to organic chemistry.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
1
0
Upon demand
CHM 260 Principles of Environmental Chemistry
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 116 and CHM 117 or in CHM 160.
An introduction to chemical processes occurring in the atmosphere, natural waters and soil. Sources of pollution, effects and remediation strategies are emphasized.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring (even-numbered years)
CHM 300 Service-Learning in Chemistry
Prerequisite: 30 hours, and concurrent registration in a chemistry course designated as a service-learning offering.
This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in chemistry to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives. Students should investigate possible placements, available through the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Citizenship and Service-Learning Office, prior to registration. May be repeated.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
Upon demand
CHM 302 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 170 and CHM 171.
Fundamentals of chemical analysis and basic statistics; solution equilibria, fundamentals of spectrophotometric, chromatographic, and electrochemical methods. Laboratory includes both wet chemical and instrumental methods. Representative analyses are performed in laboratory.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
5
3
4
Fall, Spring
CHM 342 Organic Chemistry I
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 170.
Systematic coverage of reactions and properties of organic compounds. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 343 or CHM 345. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
CHM 343 Organic Chemistry II
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 342.
Continuation of CHM 342. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 445 or CHM 542. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
CHM 345 Microscale Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 171 and CHM 342.
Learn and apply experimental techniques used in the microscale organic chemistry laboratory, including synthesis, isolation, and characterization of organic molecules.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
3
Fall, Spring
CHM 352 Introduction to Biochemistry
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in either [CHM 201 and 202] or CHM 342.
Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 121 or BMS 110 and 111. Essentials of biochemistry; chemistry and metabolism of biologically important compounds. CHM 352 and 554 cannot both be applied toward a Chemistry major or minor.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
CHM 353 Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory
Prerequisite: CHM 171 or [CHM 201 and 202] or CHM 342; and CHM 352 or concurrent enrollment.
Introduction to modern biochemical techniques including buffer preparation, chromatographic separations and spectrophotometric analysis of biomolecules. CHM 353 and 555 cannot both be applied toward a chemistry major or minor.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Fall, Spring
CHM 375 Inorganic Chemistry
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 170.
Atomic structure, chemical bonding, acid/base and reduction/oxidation concepts, reactivity of inorganic compounds, chemistry of main group elements, fundamentals of coordination theory. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 575. May be taught concurrently with CHM 673. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 375 and CHM 673. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
CHM 376 Inorganic Preparation
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 171 and in CHM 375.
Synthesis of inorganic compounds and measurements of physical and chemical properties of selected inorganic compounds.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Spring
CHM 397 Cooperative Education in Chemistry
Prerequisite: acceptance into Cooperative Education Program and permission.
A combination of supervised work experience in an industrial or governmental laboratory and academic training. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
Fall, Spring
CHM 398 Chemical Symposium
Prerequisite: 14 hours of chemistry.
Recommended Prerequisite: take within the first 75 hours. Introduction to oral and written scientific communication, laboratory safety, ethics, scientific literature searching and software, and current trends in chemical research. Does not count toward a chemistry minor. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
1
0
Fall, Spring
CHM 399 Undergraduate Research
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Individual investigation of a chemical problem under the guidance of a chemistry and biochemistry department faculty member. Students are required to consult with the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry to obtain a research information packet and to discuss research options with chemistry faculty members. A formal written report is required for this course. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Fall, Spring, Summer
CHM 435 Investigations in Chemistry for Teachers
Prerequisite: 15 hours of chemistry or permission.
Techniques in performing science investigation with application to secondary and middle school science. May be taught concurrently with CHM 635. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 435 and CHM 635.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Spring (odd-numbered years)
CHM 445 Intermediate Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 343 and CHM 345.
Learn and apply experimental techniques used in the preparative organic chemistry laboratory, including synthesis, multistep synthesis, isolation, purification, and characterization of organic molecules. Course is intended for chemistry majors.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
3
Fall, Spring
CHM 460 Environmental Chemistry: Water and Land
Prerequisite: C- or better in CHM 170; and C- grade or better in CHM 201 or CHM 342.
Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 302. Chemistry of water and soil, water treatment, agricultural chemistry and related topics. May be taught concurrently with CHM 660. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 460 and CHM 660.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
CHM 461 Environmental Chemistry: Air and Energy
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 201 or CHM 342.
Recommended Prerequisite: some advanced coursework in chemistry, geosciences, biology, or related fields. Atmospheric chemistry; pollution issues related to power production and transportation; energy sources and fuels. May be taught concurrently with CHM 661. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 461 and CHM 661.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
CHM 462 Environmental Chemistry Laboratory
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 302 and CHM 460.
Techniques and procedures for environmental monitoring to test natural samples. Applications and limitations of wet chemical and instrumental methods such as atomic absorption, gas chromatography, absorption spectrophotometry. May be taught concurrently with CHM 662. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 462 and CHM 662. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 462 and CHM 463.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Spring
CHM 463 Environmental Analysis
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 302 and CHM 460.
Techniques and procedures for environmental analysis of natural water samples with an emphasis on wet chemical methods. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 462 and CHM 463. Scheduled as first block class.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Spring
CHM 492 Program Assessment
Prerequisite: senior standing chemistry major; and permission of department head.
Required assessment of undergraduate Comprehensive and Non-comprehensive Chemistry majors, who are required to enroll in this course during their final semester and complete a comprehensive assessment exam, as administered by the department. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
0
Fall, Spring
CHM 498 Chemistry Careers
Prerequisite: CHM 398 and 60 hours.
Writing scientific resumes and cover letters, discussion of chemistry careers, graduate school, job-hunting resources and professional ethics. Outside speakers from chemistry-related employers will be invited. Interaction with the Career Center will be required. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course. May be taught concurrently with CHM 696. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 498 and CHM 696.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
1
0
Fall, Spring
CHM 499 Advanced Undergraduate Research
Prerequisite: CHM 398 and CHM 399, and permission of instructor.
Investigation of a research project as a continuation from CHM399 or pursuit of more advanced study under the guidance of a chemistry and biochemistry department faculty member. A formal written report and formal oral presentation of the research conducted are is required for this course. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Fall, Spring, Summer
CHM 502 Instrumental Analysis
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 201 or CHM 342; and C- grade or better in CHM 302.
Recommended Prerequisite: PHY 124 or PHY 204. Applications of instrumental methods for the separation and analysis of materials; included are potentiometry, photometry and chromatography. May be taught concurrently with CHM 602. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 502 and CHM 602.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
CHM 503 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 302; and C- grade or better in CHM 502 or CHM 602 or concurrent enrollment.
A laboratory course emphasizing applications of Instrumental methods for the separation and analysis of materials. The course is designed to reflect and supplement the scope of CHM 502. Included are laboratory exercises in potentiometry, spectrophotometry, and chromatography. May be taught concurrently with CHM 603. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 503 and CHM 603.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Fall
CHM 504 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 170; and C- grade or better in CHM 201 or CHM 342; and C- grade or better in MTH 261 or MTH 287; and C- grade or better in PHY 123 or PHY 203.
A one semester introduction to physical chemistry including the following topics: thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, atomic and molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Cannot count toward a Chemistry major or minor if the student passes CHM 506. May be taught concurrently with CHM 604. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 504 and CHM 604.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
CHM 505 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 302; and C grade or better in CHM 201 or CHM 342; and CHM 504 or concurrent enrollment.
Experiments in physical chemistry employing principles and techniques reflecting materials presented in CHM 504. May be taught concurrently with CHM 605. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 505 and CHM 605.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
3
Spring
CHM 506 Physical Chemistry I
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 170; and MTH 280 or MTH 288 or concurrent enrollment in MTH 280 or MTH 288.
Recommended Prerequisite: MTH 302; and PHY 124 or PHY 204. First semester of a two-semester series covering aspects of quantum mechanics, classical and statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetic theory of gases, and chemical kinetics. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 507. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass. May be taught concurrently with CHM 606. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 506 and CHM 606.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
CHM 507 Physical Chemistry II
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 506.
Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 375. Second semester of a two-semester series that builds upon and completes the topics introduced in CHM 506. May be taught concurrently with CHM 607. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 507 and CHM 607.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
CHM 508 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 302; and C- grade or better in CHM 506 or CHM 606 or concurrent enrollment in CHM 506 or CHM 606.
Experiments in physical chemistry employing principles and techniques reflecting material presented in CHM 506. May be taught concurrently with CHM 608. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 508 and CHM 608.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Fall
CHM 509 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
Prerequisite: CHM 507 or CHM 607 or concurrent enrollment; and CHM 508 or CHM 608.
Experiments in physical chemistry employing principles and techniques reflecting material presented in CHM 507. May be taught concurrently with CHM 609. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 509 and CHM 609.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Spring
CHM 514 Polymer Chemistry
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 343; and C-grade or better in CHM 505 or CHM 605 or CHM 506 or CHM 606.
Morphology and chemical structure, polymer characterization, chemical structure and polymer properties, vinyl and non-vinyl polymers and mechanism of formation. Inorganic and partially inorganic polymers. May be taught concurrently with CHM 614. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 514 and CHM 614.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring (even-numbered years)
CHM 542 Advanced Organic Chemistry
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 343.
Advanced discussion of structure, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry and other topics of theoretical nature in organic chemistry. Polar, free-radical, pericyclic, and organometallic reactions beyond Organic Chemistry I and II will be discussed. May be taught concurrently with CHM 642. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 542 and CHM 642.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
CHM 554 Biochemistry I
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 343.
Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 121 or BMS 110 and 111. Structure and function of biomolecules: proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids and membranes. CHM 352 and 554 cannot both be applied toward a chemistry major or minor. May be taught concurrently with CHM 654. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 554 and CHM 654.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Upon demand
CHM 555 Biochemistry Laboratory I
Prerequisite: CHM 554 or concurrent enrollment.
A series of multidimensional biochemical experiments designed to explore the biochemical literature, scientific report writing, and the biochemical techniques used to isolate and study biomolecules. CHM 353 and 555 cannot both be applied toward a chemistry major or minor. May be taught concurrently with CHM 655. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 555 and CHM 655.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Fall, Upon demand
CHM 556 Biochemistry II
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 554.
Bioenergetics--Metabolism of biomolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides. Photosynthesis. Nitrogen metabolism. Mechanisms of hormone action. May be taught concurrently with CHM 656. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 556 and CHM 656.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring, Upon demand
CHM 557 Biochemistry Laboratory II
Prerequisite: CHM 555; and CHM 556 or concurrent enrollment.
Emphasis on modern techniques in the biochemistry laboratory; enzymology, protein purification and analysis; protein structure determination; isoelectric focusing; HPLC; trace techniques. May be taught concurrently with CHM 657. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 557 and CHM 657.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Upon demand
CHM 575 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 375.
Theories and techniques of modern inorganic chemistry; correlation of theories with inorganic compounds. May be taught concurrently with CHM 675. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 575 and CHM 675.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
CHM 597 Special Topics in Chemistry
Prerequisite: 18 hours of chemistry.
Selected topics of a theoretical or applied nature. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with differing topics. May be taught concurrently with CHM 697. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 597 and CHM 697.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
CHM 602 Instrumental Analysis
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 201 or CHM 342; and C- grade or better in CHM 302.
Recommended Prerequisite: PHY 124 or PHY 204. Applications of instrumental methods for the separation and analysis of materials; included are potentiometry, photometry and chromatography. May be taught concurrently with CHM 502. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 502 and CHM 602.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
CHM 603 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 302; and C- grade or better in CHM 502 or CHM 602 or concurrent enrollment.
A laboratory course emphasizing applications of instrumental methods for the separation and analysis of materials. The course is designed to reflect and supplement the scope of CHM 602. Included are laboratory exercises in potentiometry, spectrophotometry, and chromatography. May be taught concurrently with CHM 503. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 503 and CHM 603.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Fall
CHM 604 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
Prerequisite: permission.
A one semester introduction to physical chemistry including the following topics: thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, atomic and molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Cannot count toward the BS or MS degrees in Chemistry. May be taught concurrently with CHM 504. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 504 and CHM 604.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
CHM 605 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Prerequisite: CHM 504 or CHM 604 or concurrent enrollment.
Experiments in physical chemistry employing principles and techniques reflecting materials presented in CHM 604. May be taught concurrently with CHM 505. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 505 and CHM 605.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
3
Spring
CHM 606 Physical Chemistry I
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 170; and MTH 280 or MTH 288 or concurrent enrollment in MTH 280 or MTH 288.
Recommended Prerequisite: MTH 302; and PHY 124 or PHY 204. First semester of a two-semester series covering aspects of quantum mechanics, classical and statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetic theory of gases, and chemical kinetics. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 607. May be taught concurrently with CHM 506. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 506 and CHM 606.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
CHM 607 Physical Chemistry II
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 506 or CHM 606.
Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 375. Second semester of a two-semester series that builds upon and completes the topics introduced in CHM 606. May be taught concurrently with CHM 507. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 507 and CHM 607.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
CHM 608 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Prerequisite: C-grade or better in CHM 302; and C- grade or better in CHM 506 or CHM 606 or concurrent enrollment in CHM 506 or CHM 606.
Experiments in physical chemistry employing principles and techniques reflecting material presented in CHM 506 or 606. May be taught concurrently with CHM 508. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 508 and CHM 608.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Fall
CHM 609 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
Prerequisite: CHM 507 or CHM 607 or concurrent enrollment; and CHM 508 or CHM 608.
Experiments in physical chemistry employing principles and techniques reflecting material presented in CHM 507 or 607. May be taught concurrently with CHM 509. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 509 and CHM 609.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Spring
CHM 614 Polymer Chemistry
Prerequisite: C-grade or better in CHM 343; and CHM 505 or CHM 605 or CHM 506 or CHM 606.
Morphology and chemical structure, polymer characterization, chemical structure and polymer properties, vinyl and non-vinyl polymers and mechanism of formation. Inorganic and partially inorganic polymers. May be taught concurrently with CHM 514. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 514 and CHM 614.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring (even-numbered years)
CHM 635 Investigations in Chemistry for Teachers
Prerequisite: coursework sufficient to meet Missouri certification standards for secondary/middle school science teaching.
Techniques in performing science investigation with application to secondary and middle school science. May be taught concurrently with CHM 435. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 435 and CHM 635.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Spring (odd-numbered years)
CHM 642 Advanced Organic Chemistry
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 343.
Advanced discussion of structure, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry and other topics of theoretical nature in organic chemistry. Polar, free-radical, pericyclic, and organometallic reactions beyond Organic Chemistry I and II will be discussed. May be taught concurrently with CHM 542. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 542 and CHM 642.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
CHM 654 Biochemistry I
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 343.
Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 121 or BMS 110 and 111. Structure and function of biomolecules: proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids and membranes. May be taught concurrently with CHM 554. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 554 and CHM 654.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Upon demand
CHM 655 Biochemistry Laboratory I
Prerequisite: CHM 554 or CHM 654 or concurrent enrollment.
A series of multidimensional biochemical experiments designed to explore the biochemical literature, scientific report writing, and the biochemical techniques used to isolate and study biomolecules. May be taught concurrently with CHM 555. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 555 and CHM 655.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Fall, Upon demand
CHM 656 Biochemistry II
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 554 or CHM 654.
Bioenergetics--Metabolism of biomolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides. Photosynthesis. Nitrogen metabolism. Mechanisms of hormone action. May be taught concurrently with CHM 556. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 556 and CHM 656.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring, Upon demand
CHM 657 Biochemistry Laboratory II
Prerequisite: CHM 555 or CHM 655; and CHM 556 or CHM 656 or concurrent enrollment.
Emphasis on modern techniques in the biochemistry laboratory; enzymology, protein purification and analysis; protein structure determination; isoelectric focusing; HPLC; trace techniques. May be taught concurrently with CHM 557. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 557 and CHM 657.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Upon demand
CHM 660 Chemistry of Environmental Systems: Water and Land
Recommended Prerequisite: some advanced coursework in chemistry, geosciences, biology, or related fields. Chemistry of water and soil, water treatment, agricultural chemistry, and related topics. May be taught concurrently with CHM 460. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 460 and CHM 660.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
CHM 661 Chemistry of Environmental Systems: Air and Energy
Recommended Prerequisite: some advanced coursework in chemistry, geosciences, biology, or related fields. Atmospheric chemistry; pollution issues related to power production and transportation; energy sources and fuels. May be taught concurrently with CHM 461. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 461 and CHM 661.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
CHM 662 Chemistry of Environmental Systems Laboratory
Prerequisite: CHM 660 or concurrent enrollment.
Techniques and procedures for environmental monitoring to test natural samples. Applications and limitations of wet chemical and instrumental methods such as atomic absorption, gas chromatography, and absorption spectrophotometry. May be taught concurrently with CHM 462. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 462 and CHM 662.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Spring
CHM 673 Inorganic Chemistry
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 170.
Atomic structure, chemical bonding, acid/base and reduction/oxidation concepts, reactivity of inorganic compounds, chemistry of main group elements, fundamentals of coordination theory. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 675. Cannot count toward the MS degree in Chemistry. May be taught concurrently with CHM 375. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 375 and CHM 673.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
CHM 675 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Prerequisite: C- grade or better in CHM 375.
Theories and techniques of modern inorganic chemistry; correlation of theories with inorganic compounds. May be taught concurrently with CHM 575. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 575 and CHM 675.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
CHM 696 Chemistry Careers
Students will develop a familiarity with campus resources for finding employment and/or further educational training upon graduation. Emphasis will be given to writing scientific resumes and cover letters, familiarization with job-hunting resources and professional ethics, and researching chemistry careers, employers, and graduate schools. Outside speakers from chemistry-related employers and graduate programs will be invited, and interaction with the Career Center will be required. May be taught concurrently with CHM 498. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 498 and CHM 696.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
1
0
Fall, Spring
CHM 697 Special Topics in Chemistry
Prerequisite: 18 hours of chemistry.
Selected topics of a theoretical or applied nature. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with differing topics. May be taught concurrently with CHM 597. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 597 and CHM 697.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
CHM 700 Chemistry Colloquium
Prerequisite: permission of department head.
A series of oral presentations on new developments in chemistry. Presentations to be made by faculty members, students, and guest speakers from industry and academe. One of the requirements of this course is an oral presentation. May be repeated, but not more than two hours may be counted toward the 32-hour requirement for the MS in Chemistry degree.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
1
0
Fall, Spring
CHM 701 Chemistry Seminar
Attendance at oral presentations on new developments in chemistry. Presentations may include those made by departmental faculty members, departmental graduate students, guest speakers from industry and academe and ACS tour speakers. All graduate students not enrolled in CHM 700 must be enrolled in CHM 701. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
0
Fall, Spring
CHM 702 Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry
Prerequisite: CHM 602.
An advanced topic in analytical chemistry will be addressed via faculty lectures and student projects. Examples of proposed topics include: electroanalytical methods, nanotechnology, forensic chemistry and data acquisition methods. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with differing topics.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CHM 710 Special Topics in Chemical Education
Prerequisite: coursework sufficient to meet Missouri certification standards in chemistry for secondary teaching or permission.
A single topic of current interest in the teaching of chemistry will be considered. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours with differing topics.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
CHM 720 Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry
Prerequisite: CHM 607 or permission of instructor.
An advanced topic in physical chemistry will be addressed via faculty lectures and student projects. Examples of proposed topics include: chemical kinetics, quantum chemistry, biophysical chemistry, and modern spectroscopic methods. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with differing topics.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CHM 735 Investigation in Chemistry for Teachers
Prerequisite: CHM 635 or concurrent enrollment; coursework sufficient to meet Missouri certification standards for secondary/middle school science teaching.
Techniques in performing science investigation with application to secondary and middle school science.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Upon demand
CHM 742 Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry
Prerequisite: CHM 642 or permission of instructor.
An in-depth study of an advanced topic in organic chemistry, entailing faculty lectures and student projects. Examples of proposed topics include: physical organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, natural products, and spectroscopic characterization. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with differing topics.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CHM 752 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry
Prerequisite: CHM 656.
An advanced topic in biochemistry will be addressed via faculty lectures and student projects. Examples of proposed topics include: carbohydrates, the cell surface, and physical biochemistry. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with differing topics.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CHM 763 Advanced Topics in Environmental Chemistry
Prerequisite: permission.
An advanced topic in environmental chemistry will be addressed via faculty lectures and student projects. Examples of proposed topics include: Sampling methods, standardized testing, nanoparticles in the environment, and the impact of discarded emerging materials. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with differing topics.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CHM 770 Chemical Kinetics
Prerequisite: CHM 606.
Fundamental concepts of chemical kinetics and dynamics, from both macroscopic and molecular level perspectives. An emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of gas, liquid, surface and catalyst reaction kinetics and mechanisms.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CHM 771 Chemical Bonding
Prerequisite: CHM 607.
Quantum mechanics; atomic and molecular structure; computational procedures. Independent study project required.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CHM 775 Advanced Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
Prerequisite: CHM 675 or permission of instructor.
An in-depth examination of a special topic in the area of inorganic chemistry, including faculty lectures and student projects. Examples of proposed topics include: organometallic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, solid-state materials, and crystal structure analysis. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with differing topics.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CHM 790 Advanced Topics in Chemistry
Detailed treatment of various advanced topics in chemistry. Variable content course. May be repeated with differing topics.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
CHM 791 Preparation for Graduate Study in Chemistry
Prerequisite: admission to graduate program in Chemistry.
Orientation to graduate study in chemistry, including laboratory safety, research awareness, scientific dissemination, and design of a research project.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
CHM 792 Degree Paper in Chemistry
Prerequisite: 4 or more hours of CHM 798 and departmental permission.
Written research paper on a selected topic to be read and evaluated by an advisory committee and presented orally before a public audience. Exclusively satisfies requirements for non-thesis option.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CHM 793 Research Paper in Chemistry
Prerequisite: departmental permission.
Extensive paper on a selected topic to be read and evaluated by a faculty committee. Exclusively used to satisfy requirements for non-thesis option. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
1
0
Upon demand
CHM 796 Science Internship
Completion of an internship project (80 hours/credit hour) at a discipline-related business, nonprofit organization, or government agency, approved and supervised by both the departmental and internship advisors. Includes a formal report in the appropriate professional format, and an oral presentation at an approved venue. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. No more than 6 hours may count toward a master's degree.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-6
Fall, Spring, Summer
CHM 798 Research
Supervised research in special chemistry areas. May be repeated, but not more than six hours may be counted toward the 32-hour requirement for the MS degree.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-4
Fall, Spring
CHM 799 Thesis
Independent research and study connected with preparation of thesis. Not more than 6 hours of CHM 799 may be counted toward the 32-hour requirement for the MS degree.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-6
Upon demand
(CSC) courses
CSC 111 Introduction to Computing
Prerequisite: eligible for MTH 261.
An introduction to computer hardware, software, and network resources. Spreadsheets and computer-based mathematical software will be emphasized. Students will write programs and create computational models to analyze data and make written and oral presentations describing conclusions drawn from their analyses.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 121 Introduction to BASIC Programming
Problem solving with computers, analysis of computational problems and development of algorithms for their solution. Algorithms will be implemented in the BASIC language utilizing personal computers.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 125 Introduction to C++ Programming
Programming and problem-solving using C++. Topics will include data representation and data types, logic and control flow, selection, loops, and functions, etc. Techniques of object-oriented programming are introduced. Concurrent enrollment in MTH 136 or MTH 137 or MTH 138 is strongly suggested for Computer Science majors or minors.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Fall, Spring
CSC 130 The World of Computer Science
An introduction to programming and computer science. Topics will include data representation, algorithm design, and software development. Students will learn a high level language and use it to write programs. Suitable for non-majors who want to learn about programming and computer science. Concurrent enrollment in MTH 136 or MTH 137 or MTH 138 is strongly suggested for Computer Science majors or minors.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
CSC 131 Computational Thinking
Prerequisite: C grade or better in CSC 130; and MTH 137 or MTH 138 or concurrent enrollment.
Solving problems using computation and implementing solutions in a high-level programming language with emphasis on higher order functions, recursion, object-oriented programming and GUI development. The course continues with Python from CSC 130 before transitioning to C++. The basic constructs of C++ including data types, I/O, control statements, arrays, and pointers are covered.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Fall, Spring
CSC 197 Introductory Topics in Computer Science
Variable content course with topics that can change from semester to semester. Topics will be identified by title in the schedule of classes. The course may be repeated if a different topic is offered, however, no more than six credits may count toward any degree.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
CSC 210 Public Affairs Issues in Computing
An introduction to public affairs issues in computing. Topics include civic applications, public sources of data, data and computer system security, opportunities and dangers of artificial intelligence and data mining, social media and computer mediated collaboration, and cultural factors in the internationalization of software. Student will design a civic application or system intended to serve the public good.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 226 Special Languages
Study of computer languages and their use in particular application domains.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 232 Data Structures
Prerequisite: C grade or better in CSC 131; and MTH 261 or MTH 314 or MTH 315 or concurrent enrollment.
A continuation of CSC 131. Topics will include: algorithm design; complexity analysis; abstract data types and encapsulation; basic data structures and their application, including stacks, queues, linked lists and binary trees; dynamic memory allocation; recursion; sorting and searching; debugging techniques.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Fall, Spring
CSC 244 Computer Architecture
Prerequisite: CSC 131.
An overview of computer architecture, which stresses the underlying design principles and the impact of these principles on computer performance. General topics include digital logic circuits, digital components, data representation, basic computer organization, processor design, control design, pipelining, vector processing, input-output organization, and memory organization.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
CSC 300 Service-Learning in Computer Science
Prerequisite: 30 hours and concurrent registration in a Computer Science course designated as a service-learning offering.
This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in Computer Science to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; a list of approved placements and assignments is available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service-Learning Office. May be repeated.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
Upon demand
CSC 301 Introduction to Video Game Design
Prerequisite: 30 hours; and eligible for Writing II; and permission of instructor.
An introduction to the main elements of video game design (including setting, story, goals, narrative, mechanics, and level design) and the structure and responsibilities of a game development team. The emphasis will be on game designs that could be implemented by a small team within one year. Students will design a game and create a design document. Does not count towards a Computer Science major. Identical with ART 301. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 301 and ART 301.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
1
0
Upon demand
CSC 303 Introductory Video Game Development for Designers and Programmers
Prerequisite: ART/CSC 301; and either CSC 232 or MED 290.
Hands-on introduction to video game development software, emphasizing level design, placement of art assets, lighting, and scripting. Students may collaborate with ART 302 students to experience industry-typical workflow between designers, artists and programmers. Does not count towards a Computer Science major.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Upon demand
CSC 325 Algorithms and Advanced Data Structures
Prerequisite: C grade or better in CSC 232; and MTH 314 or MTH 315.
A study of algorithms and advanced data structures including graphs, heaps, hashing, self-adjusting data structures, set representations, greedy algorithms, dynamic programming and introduction to NP-complete problems. The course emphasizes on the study of efficiency and algorithm analysis. May be taught concurrently with CSC 611. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 325 and CSC 611.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
CSC 330 Introduction to Data Science
Prerequisite: CSC 131.
An introduction to software and techniques used in data science. Topics will include sources of data, data preparation, data analysis, use of software tools, development of data analysis software, and ethical and legal considerations. May be taught concurrently with CSC 630. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 330 and CSC 630.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 333 Languages and Machines
Prerequisite: C grade or better in CSC 232; and MTH 314 or MTH 315.
A study of two classes of languages: formal languages (regular, context-free, and computable) and their associated machines (finite automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines). Other topics include programming languages, focusing on the essential features of imperative, functional, object-oriented, and logic programming languages, together with their design and implementation on modern computers.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Fall, Spring
CSC 335 Database System Concepts
Prerequisite: C grade or better in CSC 121 or CSC 125 or CSC 131; and MTH 314 or MTH 315.
A study of modern database systems and their underlying concepts. Core topics include the relational model, SQL, database design theory, query processing, file structures, transactions, and concurrency. Programming projects provide practical experience in developing GUI database applications. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course. May be taught concurrently with CSC 612. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 335 and CSC 612.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
CSC 344 Computer Systems Fundamentals
Prerequisite CSC 232. An integrated introduction to computer systems fundamentals. Topics include computer architecture and major components, operating system concepts and implementation techniques (processes, threads, memory management, and distributed systems), and network theory, concepts and techniques. May be taught concurrently with CSC 613. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 344 and CSC 613.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 360 Operating Systems
Prerequisite: C grade or better in CSC 232 and CSC 244.
Introduction to operating systems concepts, principles, and design. Topics include: processes, threads, CPU scheduling, mutual exclusion, process synchronization, deadlocks, memory management, file systems, i/o systems, disk management, distributed systems, security and protection. May be taught concurrently with CSC 660. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 360 and CSC 660.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
CSC 365 Internet Programming
Prerequisite: C grade or better in CSC 121 or CSC 125 or CSC 131.
An introduction to paradigms and languages used in internet and World Wide Web programming. These include modern tools for client-side and server-side programming and dynamic Web page generation. Advanced topics, such as security and XML, will be covered as time allows. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
CSC 388 Introduction to Secure Computing
Prerequisite: CSC 232.
This course provides an introduction to the general principles of secure computing and computer security. Students will learn about common threat types and cyber attacks including malware, denial-of-service, spoofing, and phishing as well as fundamental building blocks of secure computing systems such as authentication, encryption, and digital signatures.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
CSC 399 Cooperative Education in Computer Science
Prerequisite: permission of department head.
The opportunity to earn academic credit in a planned learning process that integrates academic training with a supervised work experience. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. Does not count toward a Computer Science minor.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
CSC 421 Numerical Analysis I
Prerequisite: MTH 280.
Recommended Prerequisite: CSC 125 or CSC 131. Solution of systems of linear and nonlinear equations, interpolation, integration, approximation, matrix computations. Problem solution will include the use of software. Identical with MTH 421. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 421 and MTH 421.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 422 Numerical Analysis II
Prerequisite: MTH 303 and MTH 421.
Solution of initial and boundary value problems in ordinary and partial differential equations, simulation, and optimization. Problem solution will include the use of software. Identical with MTH 422. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 422 and MTH 422.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 423 Digital Simulation
Prerequisite: CSC 232 and either MTH 345 or MTH 540.
The study of simulation techniques. Topics will include: probability distributions, statistical testing, random number generators, design of simulation experiments, language structures for simulation, and study of a simulation language.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 450 Introduction to Software Engineering
Prerequisite: any two courses from CSC 325, CSC 335, and CSC 360.
This course provides students with a capstone project experience. Focus will be on the software engineering concepts including requirements gathering and analysis, software architecture and design, testing, and basic project management. A semester-long group project will require application of the software engineering concepts from requirements gathering to deployment and evaluation. Successful completion of the computer science major field test (MFT) with at least a score of 145 for Computer Science/Computer Science option and 140 for Computer Science/Software Development option is required for passing the course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
4
0
Fall, Spring
CSC 455 Software Quality Assurance and Project Management
Prerequisite: CSC 232.
A broad coverage of software quality and testing including quality assurance, inspections and reviews, software validation and verification, various testing techniques, and related tools. Other topics are essential software project planning steps, cost estimation, productivity metrics, release and configuration management concepts. May be taught concurrently with CSC 655. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 455 and CSC 655.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
CSC 482 Seminar in Computer Science
Prerequisite: 60 hours.
This course focuses on professional development skills, including resume development, interviewing, and presentations. Case studies in ethics and steps for ethical decision making will be introduced. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
1
0
Fall, Spring
CSC 500 Hardware, Software, and Troubleshooting Personal Computers
An introduction to the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrading, simple repair, and management of personal computers found in educational settings. This course will provide numerous laboratory experiences providing hands-on experience with the goal of enabling students to support personal computer laboratories found in PK-12 schools. This course cannot be taken for credit toward a computer science major or minor. May be taught concurrently with CSC 600. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 500 and CSC 600.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Upon demand
CSC 505 Web-Based Resources in Educational Settings
An introduction to the design, implementation, and management of World Wide Web resources over the internet and intranet networks. Topics include Internet overview, web authoring, web programming, server setting and maintenance. The objective of the course is to know tools (HTML, JavaScript, and Java applets, and Internet Server software, and Navigator/Internet Explorer software packages), and their applicability in WWW design and management in PK-12 school settings. This course cannot be taken for credit toward a computer science major or minor. May be taught concurrently with CSC 605. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 505 and CSC 605.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Upon demand
CSC 510 Networking and Telecommunications in Educational Settings
An introduction to networking and data communications from an educator's perspective. The course will examine the necessary computer hardware, software, and personnel resources relevant to networking and data communication requirements in various educational settings. Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Interconnections, and the internet will be addressed. This course cannot be taken for credit toward a computer science major or minor. May be taught concurrently with CSC 610. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 510 and CSC 610.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Upon demand
CSC 515 Advanced Internet Programming
Prerequisite: CSC 365.
A continuation of CSC 365. Topics include HTML as a semantic language, advanced CSS techniques, the DOM event model, asynchronous JavaScript, user input validation, utilizing 3rd party APIs, authentication over HTTP and high performance site design (including request minification and compression). Security principles will be reinforced throughout the course. May be taught concurrently with CSC 615. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 515 and CSC 615.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
CSC 521 Compiler Construction
Prerequisite: CSC 333.
Topics include lexical analysis, parsing, symbol tables, type checking, run-time organization, code generation, basic code optimization, and the use of compiler development tools. The student must write a complete compiler for a small imperative programming language. May be taught concurrently with CSC 621. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 521 and CSC 621.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Upon demand
CSC 525 Computer Graphics
Prerequisite: CSC 232 and either MTH 314 or MTH 315.
An introduction to two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer rendering. Topics will include computer graphics API's, techniques and algorithms for object modeling, viewing, transformations, and event-driven programming. May be taught concurrently with CSC 625. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 525 and CSC 625.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
CSC 526 Methods of Optimization
Prerequisite: CSC 421 or MTH 421; and MTH 314 or MTH 315.
Convex sets, classical optimization of functions, constrained optimization, search techniques, linear and nonlinear optimization, applications to applied problems. May be taught concurrently with CSC 626. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 526 and CSC 626.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 535 Data Mining
Prerequisite: CSC 232.
Introduction to the basic concepts of data mining including data preprocessing, classification, clustering and association rules mining. The focus will be on understanding the algorithms underlying data mining and on the practical use of those algorithms. May be taught concurrently with CSC 635. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 535 and CSC 635.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 538 Parallel and Distributed Computing
Prerequisite: CSC 360.
Introduction to parallel and distributed computing through algorithms, strategies for problem decomposition, system architecture, implementation strategies, and performance analysis. In this course, students will have the opportunity to write parallel or distributed programs and applications in several contexts such as multithreaded programming, general purpose computing on a graphics processing unit, and MPI programming.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 540 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Prerequisite: CSC 325.
Modern techniques for the implementation of goal-directed behavior in intelligent systems, including knowledge representation, search, perception, reasoning, and learning. May be taught concurrently with CSC 640. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 540 and CSC 640.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
CSC 545 Computer Speech, Music and Images
Prerequisite: CSC 232.
This is an applied course focusing on the technical aspects of computer-based multimedia-speech, music, audio, and video. In any given semester, the focus may be more on audio or image processing, or it may be equally balanced between the two. Topics include multimedia data capture and representation, methods of data compression, multimedia information retrieval, and multimedia standards. May be taught concurrently with CSC 645. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 545 and CSC 645.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 565 Computer Networks
Prerequisite: CSC 360.
An introduction to the theory, concepts and techniques upon which modern computer networks are based. The emphasis will be on layered network architectures, the design frameworks for both local and wide area networks and communication protocols. May be taught concurrently with CSC 665. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 565 and CSC 665.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
CSC 567 Mobile Computing Applications
Prerequisite: CSC 232.
An introduction to the design, development, and publication of software applications for mobile devices. Course topics will include design and creation of basic and advanced applications, use of an integrated development environment, performance and security issues, and application packaging and distribution mechanisms. May be taught concurrently with CSC 667. Cannot receive credit or both CSC 567 and CSC 667.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
CSC 587 Computing for Bioinformatics
Prerequisite: any one of CSC 121, CSC 125, CSC 131, CSC 232, BMS 231, BIO 235, or CHM 350.
This course focuses on computational techniques used in bioinformatics. Topics will include nucleotide and amino acid data representation, sequence alignment, coding sequence prediction, and use of statistical models. Students will learn to use bioinformatics libraries with a script language such as Python or Perl. May be taught concurrently with CSC 687. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 587 and CSC 687.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 590 Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Prerequisite: CSC 232.
Variable content course with topics in the field of Computer Science. Topics may be identified by title in the schedule of classes. May be repeated if a different topic is offered. May be taught concurrently with CSC 690. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 590 and CSC 690.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-4
Upon demand
CSC 596 Special Readings
Prerequisite: permission of department head.
Directed study with a faculty member. Periodic conferences with the faculty member are required. A maximum of three credit hours may count towards any degree option. May be taught concurrently with CSC 696. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 596 and CSC 696.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
CSC 600 Hardware, Software, and Troubleshooting Personal Computers
An introduction to the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrading, simple repair, and management of personal computers found in educational settings. This course will provide numerous laboratory experiences providing hands-on experience with the goal of enabling students to support personal computer laboratories found in PK-12 schools. May be taught concurrently with CSC 500. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 500 and CSC 600.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Upon demand
CSC 605 Web-Based Resources in Educational Settings
An introduction to the design, implementation, and management of World Wide Web resources over the internet and intranet networks. Topics include Internet overview, web authoring, web programming, server setting and maintenance. The objective of the course is to know tools (HTML, JavaScript, and Java applets, and Internet Server software, and Navigator/Internet Explorer software packages), and their applicability in WWW design and management in PK-12 school settings. May be taught concurrently with CSC 505. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 505 and CSC 605.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Upon demand
CSC 610 Networking and Telecommunications in Educational Settings
An introduction to networking and data communications from an educator's perspective. The course will examine the necessary computer hardware, software, and personnel resources relevant to networking and data communication requirements in various educational settings. Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Interconnections, and the internet will be addressed. May be taught concurrently with CSC 510. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 510 and CSC 610.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Upon demand
CSC 611 Algorithms and Advanced Data Structures
A study of algorithms and advanced data structures including graphs, heaps, hashing, self-adjusting data structures, set representations, greedy algorithms, dynamic programming and introduction to NP-complete problems. The course emphasizes on the study of efficiency and algorithm analysis. May be taught concurrently with CSC 325. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 325 and CSC 611.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 612 Advanced Database System Concepts
A study of modern database systems and their underlying concepts. Core topics include the relational model, SQL, database design theory, query processing, file structures, transactions, and concurrency. Programming projects provide practical experience in developing GUI database applications. May be taught concurrently with CSC 335. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 335 and CSC 612.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 613 Computer Systems Fundamentals
An integrated introduction to computer systems fundamentals. Topics include computer architecture and major components, operating system concepts and implementation techniques (processes, threads, memory management, and distributed systems), and network theory, concepts and techniques. May be taught concurrently with CSC 344. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 344 and CSC 613.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 615 Advanced Internet Programming
Topics include HTML as a semantic language, advanced CSS techniques, the DOM event model, asynchronous JavaScript, user input validation, utilizing 3rd party APIs, authentication over HTTP and high performance site design (including request minification and compression). Security principles will be reinforced throughout the course. May be taught concurrently with CSC 515. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 515 and CSC 615.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
CSC 621 Compiler Construction
Topics include lexical analysis, parsing, symbol tables, type checking, run-time organization, code generation, basic code optimization, and the use of compiler development tools. The student must write a complete compiler for a small imperative programming language. May be taught concurrently with CSC 521. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 521 and CSC 621.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Upon demand
CSC 625 Computer Graphics
An introduction to two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer rendering. Topics will include computer graphics API's, techniques and algorithms for object modeling, viewing, transformations, and event-driven programming. May be taught concurrently with CSC 525. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 525 and CSC 625.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 626 Methods of Optimization
Convex sets, classical optimization of functions, constrained optimization, search techniques, linear and nonlinear optimization, applications to applied problems. May be taught concurrently with CSC 526. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 526 and CSC 626.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 630 Introduction to Data Science
Prerequisite: admission to a Computer Science graduate program or permission.
An introduction to software and techniques used in data science. Topics will include sources of data, data preparation, data analysis, use of software tools, development of data analysis software, and ethical and legal considerations. May be taught concurrently with CSC 330. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 330 and CSC 630.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 635 Data Mining
Recommended Prerequisite: equivalent of CSC 232. Introduction to the basic concepts of data mining including data preprocessing, classification, clustering and association rules mining. The focus will be on understanding the algorithms underlying data mining and on the practical use of those algorithms. May be taught concurrently with CSC 535. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 535 and CSC 635.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 640 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Recommended Prerequisite: equivalent of CSC 325. Modern techniques for the implementation of goal-directed behavior in intelligent systems, including knowledge representation, search, perception, reasoning, and learning. May be taught concurrently with CSC 540. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 540 and CSC 640.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 645 Computer Speech, Music and Images
This is an applied course focusing on the technical aspects of computer-based multimedia-speech, music, audio, and video. In any given semester, the focus may be more on audio or image processing, or it may be equally balanced between the two. Topics include multimedia data capture and representation, methods of data compression, multimedia information retrieval, and multimedia standards. May be taught concurrently with CSC 545. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 545 and CSC 645.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 655 Software Quality Assurance and Project Management
A broad coverage of software quality and testing including quality assurance, inspections and reviews, software validation and verification, various testing techniques, and related tools. Other topics are essential software project planning steps, cost estimation, productivity metrics, release and configuration management concepts. May be taught concurrently with CSC 455. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 455 and CSC 655.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 660 Operating Systems
Introduction to operating systems concepts, principles, and design. Topics include: processes, threads, CPU scheduling, mutual exclusion, process synchronization, deadlocks, memory management, file systems, i/o systems, disk management, distributed systems, security and protection. May be taught concurrently with CSC 360. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 360 and CSC 660.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
CSC 665 Computer Networks
An introduction to the theory, concepts and techniques upon which modern computer networks are based. The emphasis will be on layered network architectures, the design frameworks for both local and wide area networks and communication protocols. May be taught concurrently with CSC 565. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 565 and CSC 665.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 667 Mobile Computing Applications
An introduction to the design, development, and publication of software applications for mobile devices. Course topics will include design and creation of basic and advanced applications, use of an integrated development environment, performance and security issues, and application packaging and distribution mechanisms. May be taught concurrently with CSC 567. Cannot receive credit or both CSC 567 and CSC 667.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 687 Computing for Bioinformatics
This course focuses on computational techniques used in bioinformatics. Topics will include nucleotide and amino acid data representation, sequence alignment, coding sequence prediction, and use of statistical models. Students will learn to use bioinformatics libraries with a script language such as Python or Perl. May be taught concurrently with CSC 587. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 587 and CSC 687.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 690 Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Variable content course with topics in the field of Computer Science. Topics may be identified by title in the schedule of classes. May be repeated in a different topic is offered. May be taught concurrently with CSC 590. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 590 and CSC 690.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-4
Upon demand
CSC 696 Special Readings
Prerequisite: permission of department head.
Directed study with a faculty member. Periodic conferences with the faculty member are required. A maximum of three credit hours may count towards the degree. May be taught concurrently with CSC 596. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 596 and CSC 696.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
CSC 701 Seminar I
Computer Science literature and research methods. Students will read research literature in Computer Science and make presentations describing that research. Students will attend presentations by faculty, visitors, and other students. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
1
0
Fall
CSC 702 Seminar II
Prerequisite: CSC 701 or concurrent enrollment.
Continuation of CSC 701 with a focus on tools and methods for data analysis. Students will make oral presentations that report experimental results and will attend presentations by faculty, visitors, and other students. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Spring
CSC 703 Research Methods
The course will introduce the research methods, tools, ethics, and approaches. Students will become familiar with the research process, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and mixed methods approaches. Students will learn to critically review literature relevant to the Computer Science field or interest and find how their findings can be useful in their understanding of and solving real-world problems. Students will attend presentations by faculty, visitors, and other students. Students will write a research proposal and make oral presentations.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 735 Data Analytics
Study of tools, techniques and frameworks for extracting useful information from large data. Study of machine learning algorithms for data analytics. Visual display of results.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 736 Machine Learning
Prerequisite: CSC 325 or CSC 611 or equivalent.
Machine learning explores the study and construction of algorithms that can learn from data. This study combines ideas from both computer science and statistics. The study of learning from data is playing an increasingly important role in numerous areas of science and technology. This course will familiarize students with several frequently used machine learning models and algorithms to attack real world problems and prepare students for research or industry application of machine learning techniques.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 737 Deep Learning
A study of neural networks, including backpropagation, loss functions, gradient descent, convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, regularization techniques, network architectures, transfer learning, generative models.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 742 Evolutionary Computing
Principles and applications of programs inspired by biological principles. Genetic algorithms and their use in search and optimization. Problem representation, operators, and control. Artificial life and the use of evolutionary computation in robotics.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 745 Advanced Multimedia Programming
Advanced aspects of computer-based multimedia. Topics may differ from semester to semester but will be chosen from computer vision, speech recognition, gesture recognition, image and audio signal processing, data visualization, and multimedia information retrieval.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
CSC 746 Human Computer Interaction
Research and practice in Human-Computer interaction (HCI). Impact of human perception and cognition on user interface design. Tools for building graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and multimodal user interfaces incorporating speech and gesture. Research methods.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
CSC 747 Multimedia Communications
This course introduces fundamental technologies for multimedia coding, processing, and communications. Emphasis will be given on content representation, delivery over a variety of networks, and various applications including compression, adaptation, and authentication.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 750 Advanced Topics in Software Engineering
This course will provide understanding and knowledge of the software engineering techniques and practices, and CASE tools to build modern software products and services. Focus will be on strengthening students programming knowledge by extending it with specific techniques for software requirements gathering and analysis, software architecture and design, testing, and basic project management. Students will also familiarize themselves with the recent advances in software engineering techniques, investigate any associated challenges and outstanding problems, and perform graduate-level research for potential solutions to those challenges and problems. A group project will require the application of the software engineering concepts from requirements gathering to deployment and evaluation.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 755 Software Testing and Quality Assurance
Various topics in software testing and quality assurance concepts will be covered including inspections and reviews, validation and verification, testing techniques, and related tools. Selective software project planning steps, cost estimation, productivity metrics, as well as release and configuration management concepts will be also covered. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 455 and CSC 755.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 765 Ubiquitous Computing and Internet of Things
Prerequisite: CSC 565 or CSC 665 or equivalent course or background approved by the instructor.
An introduction to some of the fundamental concepts and state-of-the-art research in the areas of ubiquitous computing (UbiComp). A significant portion of the course will cover the Internet of Things (IoT). Less emphasis will be given to the hardware and device level details. The major focus of this course is Internet Evolution and Wireless Technologies, Location Services in UbiComp, context-aware computing, privacy and security, wearable computing, mobile OS, IoT and data analytics, cloud computing. Students will learn to carry out research in UbiComp and IoT.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
CSC 790 Graduate Topics in Computer Science
Variable content course with topics that can change from semester to semester. Topics may be identified by title in the class schedule. May be repeated if a different topic is offered.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-4
Upon demand
CSC 796 Science Internship
Completion of an internship project (480 hours) at a discipline-related business, nonprofit organization, or government agency, approved and supervised by both the departmental and internship advisors. Includes a formal report in the appropriate professional format, and an oral presentation at an approved venue. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. No more than 6 hours may count toward a master's degree.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-6
Fall, Spring, Summer
CSC 798 Graduate Project in Computer Science
Prerequisite: permission of department head.
Students will complete and present a supervised graduate research or development project in Computer Science. Tentative tasks and semester-end outcomes must be prepared in consultation with the supervising faculty within the first week of the semester. May be repeated, but no more than six hours may count towards the degree program.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Fall, Spring, Summer
CSC 799 Thesis
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Independent research leading to writing and defending a successful thesis in Computer Science. Students will conduct research, analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the findings. A thesis proposal must be successfully defended after the completion of no more than three hours of thesis work. No more than six hours may count toward the degree program.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-6
Fall, Spring, Summer
(EGR) courses
EGR 110 Study and Careers in Engineering
Examination of fields of engineering and career opportunities in engineering. Professional expectations of engineers. Introduction to resources for assisting student success.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
1
0
Fall
(GRY) courses
GRY 100 World Regional Geography
General Education Course (Focus on Cultural Competence).
An examination of the world's geographic regions focusing on the location of Earth's major physical features, human populations and cultures, and their interaction. Topics include natural systems, globalization, ethnic and geopolitical conflicts, and human impacts upon the environment. This course provides both an introduction to geography as a discipline and a basic geographic foundation for those interested in current international issues, politics, history and public affairs.
General Education Course (Focus on Social and Behavioral Sciences).
An introduction to the multidisciplinary concept of "sustainability," including the difficulty of defining sustainability and implementing sustainable development programs. Emphasis is placed on understanding basic environmental and social processes and patterns and how they relate to current events.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
GRY 109 Sustainability Roundtable
Prerequisite: GRY 108 or concurrent enrollment.
This discussion-based course engages students in foundational literature within the sustainability discipline. Students participate through discussions and presentations reviewing how sustainability today has origins in key economic, environmental, and social writings.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
1
0
Fall, Spring
GRY 135 Principles of Weather and Climate
General Education Course (Focus on Physical Sciences).
An introductory survey of the earth's weather and climate. A description of the physical processes of the atmosphere is followed by a survey of the world's varied climatic regions. The laboratory involves the preparation and interpretation of meteorological data and the classification of climates.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent
4
3
2
Fall, Spring
PHYS 110LAS - Essentials in Physical Sciences with Lab-Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences.
General Education Course (Focus on Physical Sciences).
A study of the earth's natural systems including weather and climate, rocks and minerals, landforms and processes of landform development, biogeography, water resources and soils. Map fundamentals and the interrelationships of the geographic factors of the natural environment are emphasized. Students who take GRY 240 and GRY 142 may receive credit for only one of these courses.
Laboratory instruction in the earth's natural systems including weather and climate, rocks and minerals, landforms and processes of landform development, biogeography, water resources and soils. Map fundamentals and the interrelationships of the geographic factors of the natural environment are emphasized. This course is open only to transfer students who have already completed a 3-credit course equivalent to the lecture portion of GRY 142.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Fall, Spring
GRY 197 Selected Topics in Geography I
Prerequisite: permission.
Course devoted to a single topic that can vary from semester to semester depending on student and faculty interest. Topics are limited to those requiring no prior geography background. Examples: Geography of the Home Community, Geography of Energy Resources, Geography of Sport. Variable content course. Students should check the semester class schedule to determine the topic title for any given semester. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
GRY 240 Earth Science for Teachers
Prerequisite: 30 hours; open only to Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School majors.
A course designed to give students an understanding of the processes of science and the basic concepts of earth science using the inquiry approach in hands-on laboratory activities. Content includes maps, earth in space, weather and climate, soils and vegetation, rocks and minerals, landforms, processes of landform development, water resources, environmental relationship to the physical setting. Does not apply toward the major in Secondary Education. Students who take GRY 240 and GRY 142 may receive credit for only one of these courses.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent
4
2
4
Fall, Spring
PHYS 110LT - Essentials in Physical Sciences with Lab.
Fundamental concepts and practices of land surveying. Practical exercises comparable to those used at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
3
Fall
GRY 300 Geography of the United States
Physical and cultural regions of the United States, including their characteristics and resource utilization. Topics include landforms, climates, natural resources, economic activities, and cultural and political patterns.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
GRY 301 Geography of the Ozarks
Physical and cultural geography of the Ozarks. Surveys basic geology, landforms, soils, vegetation and the geography of settlement, population, major economic activities, lifestyles and the cultural landscape. Emphasis on historical development and spatial distributions. Field trip required. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Upon demand
GRY 305 Selected World Regions
An in-depth study of selected regions of the world. Examples: Tropical Areas, Arid Regions, Polar Regions, Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand. Surveys geology, landforms, soil, vegetation, climate, settlement, population, economic activities and the cultural landscape. The course will be devoted to a single region that can vary from semester to semester. Variable content course. Students should check the current class schedule to determine the topic title for any given semester. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated with permission.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
GRY 310 Fundamentals of Tourism
Tourism is analyzed from the academic perspective. This course incorporates concepts, principles, and theories from disciplines such as psychology, economics, and marketing that greatly influence the industry. The course covers the destination, marketing, demand, and transportation. It connects the geographical elements and the impact of tourism, while also analyzing the government regulations that attempt to mitigate negative results.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
GRY 315 Service-Learning in Geography
Prerequisite: 30 hours and concurrent enrollment in a Geography course designated as a service-learning offering.
This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in Geography to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; a list of approved placements and assignments is available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service-Learning Office. May be repeated.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
Fall, Spring
GRY 316 Geography of Global Health and Disease
An examination of global health and disease patterns from a geographic perspective. Part of the course focuses on disease and the impacts of globalization, economic development, land use, pollution, climate change, and cultural beliefs and practices. The rest of the course examines traditional and western health care systems and the distribution of health care resources. Topics include global pandemics, emerging diseases, health care accessibility, and disease mapping.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
GRY 318 Geography of the National Parks
A survey of the U.S. National Park system and national and international protected areas. Topics include natural and cultural heritage, park management, and the role of interpretation in creating a unique sense of place.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
GRY 320 Cultural Geography
Geographic exploration of material and nonmaterial elements of culture, focusing on spatial patterns, regional similarities, unique places, and the changing imprint on the natural landscape. Specific topics include settlement, agriculture, language, religion, foodways, music, sport, and their spatial interrelationships. Discussions and readings will encompass global, national, and local scales.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
GRY 321 Economic Geography
Prerequisite: 30 hours.
Location, distribution and extent of world economic activity. Topics include resource extraction, agriculture, manufacturing, retailing, and services.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
GRY 322 Urban Geography
With an emphasis on patterns, this course documents the growth of cities, the reasons for that growth, presents models of urban structure, describes transportation systems, residential concentration, and commercial activities. Finally, current urban problems are identified. Field trip required.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
GRY 323 World Political Geography
Survey of the field of political geography based on the concept of the State. Major topics include territoriality, the development and decline of the nation-state, frontiers and borderlands, colonialism, historical and contemporary geopolitics, and international environmental laws. Modern political issues dealing with ethnicity, sovereignty, ecology, and energy will be discussed from a geographic perspective. This is an upper-division geography course, and students are encouraged to have completed GRY 100 (World Regional Geography) prior to taking this course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
GRY 325 Rural Geography
This course examines the cultural, environmental, and economic significance of rural places, with a focus on America. It looks at rapidly changing rural landscapes and the many contemporary issues confronting these areas. Topics include rural sense of place, rural economic, cultural, and environmental challenges, the rural Ozarks, and the role of regional and community planning. Field trip required.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall (odd-numbered years)
GRY 348 Geomorphology
Prerequisite: GRY 142 or GLG 110 or both GLG 171 and GLG 172.
Geomorphology is the study of the origin, composition, and spatial distribution of surface landforms and their formative processes such as tectonic forces, chemical and physical weathering, and erosion and deposition of by water, wind, and ice. Emphasis is on geomorphic processes and landform development, methods of landform analysis, and environmental management. Case study approach is used to apply geomorphic concepts to understanding environmental hazards and sustainability and the role of humans as geomorphic agents. Field trips required.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GRY 351 Conservation of Natural Resources
Prerequisite: 30 hours.
An examination of the dynamic interplay between physical, economic, social, and political factors affecting the major natural resource issues facing the world today. A presentation of the laws of the natural environment followed by an analysis of conservation issues and problems that occur in response to human use of the natural environment.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
GRY 353 Field Experience in Geography (inside continental USA)
Prerequisite: permission.
This Public Affairs Capstone Experience course is a field course that involves collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and sharing data in physical and cultural geography as part of a group field trip within the continental USA, meeting all three of the requirements for a Public Affairs Experience course: ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement. Students must participate in classroom sessions before the required field trip as well as turn in a final project. At the discretion of the Department Head, field experience study courses in other departments may substitute for GRY 353. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours if the destinations differ. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
0
6
Upon demand
GRY 367 Research Methods in Geography and Geospatial Science
Prerequisite: MTH 340 or AGR 330 or PSY 200 or QBA 237 or REC 328 or SOC 220.
Introduces the research process and methods used by geographers, including research design, data collection, sampling methods, data analysis procedures, computer applications and scientific communication. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 367 and PLN 367.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
GRY 375 Advanced Plane Surveying
Prerequisite: GRY 275.
Office and field techniques used in route surveying including circular, transitional and parabolic curves. Topographic mapping applications, slope stake and earthwork computations. Field astronomy, state plane coordinates, boundary control and USPLS surveys.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Upon demand
GRY 377 Legal Aspects of Boundary Surveying
Prerequisite: GRY 375.
The legal principles of surveying: Missouri surveying law, Boundary Control, and the role of the surveyor within the judicial frame work of the court system.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
GRY 379 Surveying Computations
Prerequisite: GRY 375.
Computations in horizontal control networks, projections including Universal Transverse Mercator and State Plane Coordinates, Practical Astronomy, and Global Positioning Systems.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
GRY 397 Selected Topics in Geography II
Prerequisite: permission.
Course devoted to a single topic that can vary from semester to semester depending upon student and faculty interest. Topics generally require previous training in geography. Examples: Geography of Water Resources, Tornadoes and other Violent Storms. Variable content course. Students should check the current class schedule to determine the topic title for any given semester. Since credit and topics vary, this course may be repeated, with permission, to a maximum of five hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
GRY 399 Internship in Geography
Prerequisite: permission.
Work experience in geography. Students have periodic conferences with geosciences department faculty and supervisory personnel of the employing business or agency. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Fall, Spring
GRY 429 Geography of World Tourism
A systematic description and analysis of the world's major tourism destination regions with special emphasis on World Heritage sites. Case studies will examine the role local communities play in the sustainable development of sites with special natural and/or cultural value.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
GRY 470 Field Experience in Geography (outside continental USA)
Prerequisite: permission.
This Public Affairs Capstone Experience course is a field course that involves collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and sharing data in physical and cultural geography as part of a group field trip outside the continental USA, meeting all three of the requirements for the Public Affairs Experience course: ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement. Students must participate in classroom sessions before the required field trip as well as turn in a final project. At the discretion of the Department Head, field study and Education Abroad courses in other departments may substitute for GRY 470. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours if the destinations differ. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
0
6
Upon demand
GRY 495 Undergraduate Research in Geography
Prerequisite: permission.
Enrichment through guided but independent, original research in geography and geography related subject areas. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
GRY 496 Readings in Geography
Prerequisite: permission.
Selected readings and reports on geographical literature. May be repeated to a maximum of four hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Fall, Spring
GRY 497 Special Topics in Geography
Prerequisite: permission.
Open to departmental majors and minors. Outstanding students obtain additional experience through guided independent study in geography. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Fall, Spring
GRY 507 Geography of Subsaharan Africa
An in-depth geographic study of Africa south of the Sahara Desert. Surveys physical and political geography, climate, tribalism, religion, demography, natural resources, transportation, industry and economic activities of African states South of the Sahara. Students are required to complete one research project. May be taught concurrently with GRY 607. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 507 and GRY 607.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
GRY 508 The Philosophy of Geosustainability
Prerequisite: GRY 108 and GRY 109.
This discussion and inquiry-based course provides students increased understanding in the historical and philosophical underpinnings of sustainability. Emphasis is placed evenly on social, economic and environmental factors and how they all contribute to present-day applications of sustainability in varying contexts such as policy, business, and development. Special emphasis is placed on how sustainability intersects with conservation, preservation, economic and social development, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). May be taught concurrently with GRY 608. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 508 and GRY 608.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
GRY 510 Applications in Sustainable Geotourism
This course will introduce some of the key concepts and methods used to investigate and make sense of the role, significance and impact of tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place--its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents. Students will explore environmentally and socially responsible tourism strategies and innovations, and study issues associated with tourism development. Students will work to develop tourism policy and plans based on geotourism parameters where ideas may be applied in a practicum to a local, regional or national community. May be taught concurrently with GRY 610. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 510 and GRY 610.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
GRY 525 Environmental Hazards
Prerequisite: GRY 142 or both GRY 135 and GLG 110.
Identification, recognition, and impact of hazards. Physical exposure to hazards and human vulnerability in LDCs and MDCs. Disaster trends and patterns. Behavioral and structural paradigms of hazards. EM-DAT: international disaster database. Statistical methods used in risk assessments. Risk perception, communication, and disaster management. Tectonic, mass movement, atmospheric, hydrological, biophysical, and technological hazards: analysis, preparedness, and mitigation. May be taught concurrently with GRY 625. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 525 and GRY 625.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
GRY 535 Global Climate and Weather Cycles
Prerequisite: GRY 135; and MTH 340 or AGR 330 or PSY 200 or QBA 237 or REC 328.
Energy and mass exchanges. Global atmospheric circulation; surface and upper-air flows. Index cycle: zonal and meridional atmospheric circulations. Teleconnections and atmospheric oscillations: NAO, PNA, PDO, AO, ENSO, and AMO. Interactions between atmospheric oscillations and surface climatic variables in the United States and around the world. Weather cycles, natural climatic variability and climate change. Drought indices. Spatial and temporal statistical domains used in climatic data analysis. May be taught concurrently with GRY 635. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 535 and GRY 635.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
GRY 545 Global Environmental Change
Energy and mass fluxes and storages in the interlinked physical components of the ecosphere. Chemistry of the global atmosphere. Role of the oceans and thermohaline circulation. Land use and land cover influences on terrestrial ecosystems. Concepts of environmental cycles, thresholds, resilience, recovery and response times. Understanding past environmental changes. Causes, mechanisms and likely impacts of natural and anthropogenically-induced changes on the global environment. Predictive models on global environmental change. May be taught concurrently with GRY 645. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 545 and GRY 645.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Upon demand
GRY 549 Sustainable Landform Management
Recommended Prerequisite: GRY 142 or GLG 110. A study of the earth's landforms focusing on the scientific understanding of the landform development processes integrating management practices and sustainability. Emphasis is placed on the role of humans as a geomorphic agent in the 21st century and the need for a sustainable approach towards landform management. May be taught concurrently with GRY 649. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 549 and GRY 649.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring (even-numbered years)
GRY 550 Fluvial Geomorphology
Study of the formation, composition, distribution of fluvial landforms. Emphasis is on channel hydrology, quantification of geomorphic relationships, reach and watershed-scale processes, sediment transport, water and sediment contamination, and management applications to streams in the Ozarks Region as well as other places. Field work may be required. May be taught concurrently with GRY 650. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 550 and GRY 650.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
GRY 596 Topical Issues in Education
Prerequisite: permission.
Selected topics in geography and earth science to upgrade understandings and skills in improvement of elementary or secondary teaching. Variable content course. Each class is concerned with a single topic or subject matter area. Number of class hours determined by semester hours of credit. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours. May be taught concurrently with GRY 696. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 596 and GRY 696.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-5
Upon demand
GRY 597 Special Topics in Geography
Prerequisite: permission.
Selected topics in geography. Special topics will be included in the class schedule for each term. Field trips may be required. Variable content course. Number of class hours determined by semester hours of credit. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with GRY 697. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 597 and GRY 697.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-5
Upon demand
GRY 607 Geography of Subsaharan Africa
An in-depth geographic study of Africa south of the Sahara Desert. Surveys physical and political geography, climate, tribalism, religion, demography, natural resources, transportation, industry and economic activities of African states South of the Sahara. Students are required to complete two research projects. May be taught concurrently with GRY 507. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 507 and GRY 607.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
GRY 608 The Philosophy of Geosustainability
This discussion and inquiry-based course provides students increased understanding in the historical and philosophical underpinnings of sustainability. Emphasis is placed evenly on social, economic and environmental factors and how they all contribute to present-day applications of sustainability in varying contexts such as policy, business, and development. Special emphasis is placed on how sustainability intersects with conservation, preservation, economic and social development, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). May be taught concurrently with GRY 508. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 508 and GRY 608.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
GRY 610 Applications in Sustainable Geotourism
This course will introduce some of the key concepts and methods used to investigate and make sense of the role, significance and impact of tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place--its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents. Students will explore environmentally and socially responsible tourism strategies and innovations, and study issues associated with tourism development. Students will work to develop a tourism policy and plans based on geotourism parameters where ideas may be applied in a practicum to a local, regional or national community. May be taught concurrently with GRY 510. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 510 and GRY 610.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
GRY 625 Environmental Hazards
Recommended Prerequisite: GRY 142; or both GRY 135 and GLG 110. Identification, recognition, and impact of hazards. Physical exposure to hazards and human vulnerability in LDCs and MDCs. Disaster trends and patterns. Behavioral and structural paradigms of hazards. EM-DAT: international disaster database. Statistical methods used in risk assessments. Risk perception, communication, and disaster management. Tectonic, mass movement, atmospheric, hydrological, biophysical, and technological hazards: analysis, preparedness, and mitigation. May be taught concurrently with GRY 525. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 525 and GRY 625.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
GRY 635 Global Climate and Weather Cycles
Recommended Prerequisite: GRY 135; and MTH 340 or AGR 330 or ECO 308 or PSY 200 or QBA 237 or REC 328 or SOC 220. Energy and mass exchanges. Global atmospheric circulation; surface and upper-air flows. Index cycle: zonal and meridional atmospheric circulations. Teleconnections and atmospheric oscillations: NAO, PNA, PDO, AO, ENSO, and AMO. Interactions between atmospheric oscillations and surface climatic variables in the United States and around the world. Weather cycles, natural climatic variability and climate change. Drought indices. Spatial and temporal statistical domains used in climatic data analysis. May be taught concurrently with GRY 535. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 535 and GRY 635.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
GRY 645 Global Environmental Change
Recommended Prerequisite: GRY 142 or both GRY 135 and GLG 110. Energy and mass fluxes and storages in the interlinked physical components of the ecosphere. Chemistry of the global atmosphere. Role of the oceans and thermohaline circulation. Land use and land cover influences on terrestrial ecosystems. Concepts of environmental cycles, thresholds, resilience, recovery and response times. Understanding past environmental changes. Causes, mechanisms and likely impacts of natural and anthropogenically-induced changes on the global environment. Predictive models on global environmental change. May be taught concurrently with GRY 545. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 545 and GRY 645.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Upon demand
GRY 649 Sustainable Landform Management
Recommended Prerequisite: GRY 142 or GLG 110. A study of the earth's landforms focusing on the scientific understanding of the landform development processes integrating management practices and sustainability. Emphasis is placed on the role of humans as a geomorphic agent in the 21st century and the need for a sustainable approach towards landform management. May be taught concurrently with GRY 549. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 549 and GRY 649.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring (even-numbered years)
GRY 650 Fluvial Geomorphology
Study of the formation, composition, distribution of fluvial landforms. Emphasis is on channel hydrology, quantification of geomorphic relationships, reach and watershed-scale processes, sediment transport, water and sediment contamination, and management applications to streams in the Ozarks Region as well as other places. Field work may be required. May be taught concurrently with GRY 550. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 550 and GRY 650.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
GRY 696 Topical Issues in Education
Prerequisite: permission.
Selected topics in geography and earth science to upgrade understandings and skills in improvement of elementary or secondary teaching. Variable content course. Each class is concerned with a single topic or subject matter area. Number of class hours determined by semester hours of credit. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours. May be taught concurrently with GRY 596. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 596 and GRY 696.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-5
Upon demand
GRY 697 Special Topics in Geography
Prerequisite: permission.
Selected topics in geography. Special topics will be included in the class schedule for each term. Field trips may be required. Variable content course. Number of class hours determined by semester hours of credit. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with GRY 597. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 597 and GRY 697.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-5
Upon demand
GRY 698 Research in Geography
Prerequisite: permission.
Enrichment through guided but independent, original research in geography and geography related subject areas. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Fall, Spring
GRY 700 Cultural Geography for Secondary Teachers I
Population and the spatial imprint of man on the landscape in terms of settlement, economic activities, institutions; methods and materials of the high school geography project; other current curriculum materials.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Upon demand
GRY 703 Cultural Geography for Secondary Teachers II
Prerequisite: GRY 700.
Continuation of GRY 700. Contemporary problems in land use, urbanization and planning for optimum use of resources; methods and materials of the high school geography project; other current curriculum materials.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Upon demand
GRY 730 Weather Elements for Secondary Teachers
Physical processes of the earth's atmosphere, use of weather instruments and interpretation of weather maps. Applied aspects of weather and climate and their effects on man's activities. Emphasis on current curriculum materials for secondary schools.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
GRY 731 Environmental Assessment
The procedures and processes of environmental assessment. Soils, hydrology, climate, biogeography and geomorphology will be examined in an environmental assessment context. Environmental assessment is a prerequisite for satisfying the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
GRY 740 Selected Topics in Earth Science
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Students cooperatively select from general subject areas in earth science more specific areas to explore. Topics are studied consecutively during the semester. Variable content course. Subject areas from which the topic selections will be made are included in the class schedule for each term the course is offered. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. Identical with GLG 765. Cannot receive credit for more than six hours of GRY 740 and GLG 765.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
GRY 748 Physiography and Resource Conservation
Landforms, economic minerals, soils, climate, water resources and closely related aspects of the natural environment as they relate to man's inhabitation and use of the earth; map reading and simple map construction; methods and materials for secondary schools.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Upon demand
GRY 751 Topics in Advanced Physical Geography
Critical review of recent advances and trends in applied and/or theoretical physical geography. Course will involve the study of seminal and recent journal articles and presentation of a research paper. Course content may vary among the subfields of physical geography including geomorphology, hydrology, water resources, soil geography climatology, and biogeography. Field trips may be required.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
GRY 779 Research in Geography
Prerequisite: permission.
Enrichment through guided but independent, original research in geography and geography related subject areas. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
GRY 799 Thesis
Prerequisite: permission.
Independent research and study connected with preparation of thesis.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-6
Fall, Spring
(GLG) courses
GLG 110 Principles of Geology
General Education Course (Focus on Physical Sciences).
How Earth works. The building blocks of Earth: minerals and rocks. Earth's dynamic interior: plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism, and mountain building. Surface processes associated with streams, ground water, glaciers, wind, and shorelines. Laboratory instruction in identification of common minerals and rocks, the use of topographic maps, and landform identification from topographic maps. Optional weekend field trips.
General Education Course (Focus on Life Sciences).
Addresses the origin, evolution, and extinction of life forms within the 3.5 billion year history of life on earth. Topics of discussion will include the basic principles of evolution, stratigraphy, and plate tectonics. Optional fossil collecting field trip.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
GLG 171 Environmental Geology
General Education Course (Focus on Physical Sciences).
Treats those aspects of geology that interface directly with humanity. Key concepts of Earth processes and how they relate to geologic hazards, mineral and energy resources, and sustainability. Human dependence on geologic resources is examined and related to issues confronting society. Optional field trips.
Laboratory instruction in identification and classification of common minerals and rocks; introduction to the identification of landforms as interpreted from topographic maps. This course number allows students who have already had GLG 171 to take a laboratory section of GLG 110 as a stand-alone one credit course. GLG 171 plus GLG 172 will substitute for GLG 110 in the requirements for all geology programs and in the prerequisites for all upper division geology courses.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Fall, Spring
GLG 197 Popular Topics in Geology
Course devoted to a single topic that can vary from semester to semester depending on student and faculty interest. Topics are limited to those requiring no prior geology background. Examples: Earthquakes and Volcanoes, Rocks and Minerals, Caves and Karst, etc. Students should check the current registration schedule to determine the topic title for any given semester. Variable content course. Because topics vary, this course may be repeated, with permission of the instructor to a maximum of 10 credits. Cannot be counted toward any major or minor in Geology.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
GLG 314 Historical Geology
Prerequisite: GLG 110 or both GLG 171 and GLG 172.
Geological history of the earth with emphasis on North America; origin and evolution of animal and plant life on earth. One Saturday field trip required.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GLG 318 Physical Oceanography
Prerequisite: GLG 110 or both GLG 171 and GLG 172.
A comprehensive study of the physical ocean; including the origin and nature of tides, waves, and ocean currents; marine geology, resources and pollution.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
GLG 326 Marine Science I: Oceanography
Prerequisite: MTH 136 or higher and CHM 160 and CHM 170 and CHM 171 and BIO 101 and 111.
Integrates physical, chemical, biological, and geological oceanography to provide a multidisciplinary approach to the fundamentals of oceanography. (Must be taken at Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi).
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Summer
GLG 327 Marine Science I: Oceanography Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in GLG 326.
Laboratory portion of GLG 326. Field and laboratory activities. (Must be taken at Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi).
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
0
4
Summer
GLG 330 Service-Learning in Geology
Prerequisite: 30 hours and permission and concurrent registration in a Geology course designated as a service-learning offering.
This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in geology to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignment will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; students should investigate possible placements, available through the Department of Geography, Geology and Planning and the Office of Citizenship and Service-Learning prior to registration. May be repeated. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
Fall, Spring
GLG 332 Mineralogy
Prerequisite: GLG 110 or both GLG 171 and GLG 172; and CHM 160; and MTH 136 or higher.
Origin, classification, description, and identification of ore minerals and rock-forming minerals.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GLG 333 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Prerequisite: GLG 332.
Origin, classification, and identification of common igneous and metamorphic rocks. Field trip required. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take GLG 413. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
GLG 334 Sedimentary Geology
Prerequisite: GLG 314 and GLG 332.
Principles underlying the production, weathering and deposition of sediments; environmental control of lithofacies and biofacies; recognition of ancient depositional environments by key indicators and modern analogs.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Spring
GLG 340 Structural Geology
Prerequisite: GLG 314 and GLG 333 and GLG 334 or concurrent enrollment; and either MTH 137 (or higher) or PHY 123 (or higher).
Elementary theory of stress and strain, rock behavior, continuous structures, fracture theory, discontinuous structures and kinematics of plate motion. Field trips required. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take GLG 413. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Fall
GLG 350 Speleology
Prerequisite: GLG 110 or GLG 171.
Caves, karst and cavernous terrain, their origin, geologic environment and evolution. Field trips and field research required.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GLG 355 Volcanology
Prerequisite: GLG 110 or GLG 171 and GLG 172.
Systematic discussion of volcanic phenomena, including types of eruptions, generation and emplacement of magmas, products of volcanism, volcanic impact on humans, and the monitoring and forecasting of volcanic events. Case studies of individual volcanoes illustrate principles of volcanology, with a particular emphasis on Hawaiian, Andean, Icelandic and Cascade volcanism.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring (odd-numbered years)
GLG 358 Writing II: Reporting Geological Information
Prerequisite: ENG 110 or equivalent, and 30 hours, and C- or better in both GLG 333 and GLG 334.
General Education Course (Focus on Written Communication and Integrative and Applied Learning).
Techniques and strategies for locating and accessing technical geological information. Preparation of technical reports and presentations on geologic topics with emphasis on the styles and formats of the Geological Society of America and the United States Geological Survey. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Fall
GLG 360 Directed Field Trips
Prerequisite: GLG 110 or both GLG 171 and GLG 172; and GLG 314; and permission.
Geologic field trips to areas of special interest. Variable content course. Because credit hours and destinations vary, the course may be repeated to a maximum of eight hours. However, no more than four hours may count toward any Geology major. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
GLG 397 Selected Topics in Geology
Prerequisite: permission.
Course devoted to a single topic which may vary from semester to semester depending upon student and faculty interest. Variable content course. Since credit and topics vary, this course may be repeated, with permission, to a maximum of five hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
GLG 399 Internship in Geology
Prerequisite: permission.
Work experience in geology. Students have periodic conferences with geology faculty and supervisory personnel of the employing business or agency. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Fall, Spring
GLG 412 Field Geology of the Midcontinent Region
Prerequisite: GLG 314.
Regional geology of the Midcontinent including the Ozark, Wichita, Arbuckle, Ouachita and Boston Mountains, and associated basins. Introduction to geologic field methods including the use of aerial photograph and geologic maps, cross-sections, and block diagrams in the interpretation of regional geologic history.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
2
4
Spring
GLG 413 Field Geology
Prerequisite: GLG 314; and C grade or better in GLG 333 and GLG 340.
Use of brunton compass, jacob staff, and tape in field methods; aerial photographs and topographic maps in mapping sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks; demonstration of lithostratigraphic succession and correlation in the field; preparation of geological reports from field data. Taught at off campus field station.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
6
Summer
GLG 415 Invertebrate Paleontology
Prerequisite: GLG 314.
Morphology and taxonomy of invertebrate fossils. May be taught concurrently with GLG 615. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 415 and GLG 615.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
2
4
Spring
GLG 498 Seminar in Geology
Prerequisite: permission.
Lectures and discussions of topics in geology. May be repeated to a maximum of four hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Upon demand
GLG 499 Research in Geology
Prerequisite: permission.
Outstanding student obtains enrichment through guided, but independent, original research in geology and geology related subject areas. May be repeated at the discretion of the geology staff to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Fall, Spring
GLG 523 Coastal Marine Geology
Prerequisite: 6 hours of geology; and concurrent enrollment in GLG 524.
A study of inshore and nearshore geologic processes, sedimentation patterns and landform development. Concurrent enrollment in GLG 524 required. Must be taken at Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with GLG 623. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 523 and GLG 623.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Summer
GLG 524 Coastal Marine Geology Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in GLG 523.
Laboratory portion of GLG 523. Field and laboratory activities. Must be taken at Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with GLG 624. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 524 and GLG 624.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Summer
GLG 530 Optical Mineralogy
Prerequisite: GLG 333.
Essentials of optical crystallography; the use of the petrographic microscope in the identification of rock-forming minerals, both in oil-immersion grain mounts and in thin sections. May be taught concurrently with GLG 630. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 530 and GLG 630.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Upon demand
GLG 540 X-Ray Mineralogy
Prerequisite: GLG 332.
Principles and techniques of x-ray mineralogy; the use of x-ray powder diffraction in the identification and characterization of minerals and related crystalline phases. May be taught concurrently with GLG 640. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 540 and GLG 640.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Upon demand
GLG 547 Water Resources
Prerequisite: BIO 122 or GLG 110 or GLG 171 or GRY 142.
An interdisciplinary study of freshwater resource development, including environmental impacts of humans on hydrology and water quality, conflicts among users, and politics at local and global scales. Identical with BIO 547. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 547 and BIO 547. May be taught concurrently with GLG 647. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 547 and GLG 647.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
GLG 570 Principles of Stratigraphy
Prerequisite: GLG 314 and GLG 334.
Principles and procedures applied to the study of sedimentary successions; astronomical forcing, cyclicity, eustasy, and tectonic controls on stratification and basin evolution; application of the Stratigraphic Code, practical field methods, observations and interpretation of depositional environments, and sequence stratigraphic interpretations; field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 670. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 570 and GLG 670.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GLG 572 Geohydrology
Prerequisite: GLG 314; and either MTH 261 or MTH 287.
Aquifer properties; elementary theory of groundwater flow through a porous medium; well and aquifer relationships. Laboratories include ground-water case studies and Hydrologic Investigation Atlas interpretations. May be taught concurrently with GLG 672. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 572 and GLG 672.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
GLG 573 Engineering Geology
Prerequisite: GLG 333 and either MTH 261 or MTH 287.
Engineering properties of rocks and soils; fundamentals of engineering geology field investigations; application of properties and fundamentals to engineering problems concerning slope stability, groundwater, industrial contamination, urban public works, and karst areas. Laboratories include engineering classification of soils, hydraulic conductivity testing, and public works design and management. Field trip to observe engineering problems of karst required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 673. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 573 and GLG 673.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring (even-numbered years)
GLG 574 Petroleum Geology
Prerequisite: GLG 314.
Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 333 and GLG 570. Origin of hydrocarbons in sedimentary successions; petroleum systems, sequence stratigraphic concepts; basin analysis; petroleum exploration techniques, including well log and seismic interpretation; techniques for resource exploitation and an introduction to petroleum production. May be taught concurrently with GLG 674. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 574 and GLG 674.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
GLG 580 Geochemistry
Prerequisite: GLG 332.
Topics include the dominant chemical reactions in natural waters, equilibrium conditions between mineral precipitation and dissolution, and characteristics of contaminated groundwater. Field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 680. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 580 and GLG 680.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GLG 581 Geochemical Techniques
Prerequisite: GLG 332.
Geochemical techniques and procedures used in ore exploration, point and nonpoint contamination and other environmental studies. Analyses of trace elements in rocks, soils, plants and waters using inductively coupled plasma methods. Also use of GPS to locate sample sites and ArcView to prepare maps. Field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 681. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 581 and GLG 681.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
2
4
Spring (odd-numbered years)
GLG 590 Applied Geophysics
Prerequisite: either PHY 124 or PHY 204; and either MTH 280 or MTH 288.
Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 340. Application of geophysical methods in solving geologic problems. Techniques covered include seismic refraction and reflection, gravity, magnetics, direct current and electromagnetic resistivity. Field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 690. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 590 and GLG 690.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
GLG 591 Seismic Data Processing
Prerequisite: GLG 340 (or permission); and either PHY 124 or PHY 204 or concurrent enrollment in either; and either MTH 280 or MTH 288 or concurrent enrollment in either.
The basic techniques to process seismic reflection data as used for tectonic, oil, environmental and mining applications. Techniques include deconvolution, filtering, migration, stacking, normal moveout corrections. Basic seismic reflection interpretation will be addressed. This is a computer based class. May be taught concurrently with GLG 691. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 591 and GLG 691.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring (even-numbered years)
GLG 597 Selected Topics in Geology
Prerequisite: permission.
Detailed treatment of various advanced topics in geology which may vary from year to year. Some typical topics: geologic instrumentation, selenology, sedimentology, and crystallography. Variable content course. Since credit and topics vary, the course may be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with GLG 697. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 597 and GLG 697.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-5
Upon demand
GLG 615 Invertebrate Paleontology
Morphology and taxonomy of invertebrate fossils. May be taught concurrently with GLG 415. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 415 and GLG 615.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
2
4
Spring (odd-numbered years)
GLG 623 Coastal Marine Geology
Prerequisite: permission; and concurrent enrollment in GLG 624.
A study of inshore and nearshore geologic processes, sedimentation patterns and landform development. Must be taken at Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with GLG 523. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 523 and GLG 623.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Summer
GLG 624 Coastal Marine Geology Lab
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in GLG 623.
Laboratory portion of GLG 623. Field and laboratory activities. Must be taken at Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with GLG 524. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 524 and GLG 624.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Summer
GLG 630 Optical Mineralogy
Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 333. Essentials of optical crystallography; the use of the petrographic microscope in the identification of rock-forming minerals, both in oil-immersion grain mounts and in thin sections. May be taught concurrently with GLG 530. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 530 and GLG 630.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Upon demand
GLG 640 X-Ray Mineralogy
Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 332. Principles and techniques of x-ray mineralogy; the use of x-ray powder diffraction in the identification and characterization of minerals and related crystalline phases. May be taught concurrently with GLG 540. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 540 and GLG 640.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Upon demand
GLG 647 Water Resources
Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 122 or GLG 110 or GLG 171 or GRY 142. An interdisciplinary study of freshwater resource development, including environmental impacts of humans on hydrology and water quality, conflicts among users, and politics at local and global scales. Identical with BIO 647. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 647 and GLG 647. May be taught concurrently with GLG 547. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 547 and GLG 647.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
GLG 670 Principles of Stratigraphy
Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 314 and GLG 334. Principles and procedures applied to the study of sedimentary successions; astronomical forcing, cyclicity, eustasy, and tectonic controls on stratification and basin evolution; application of the Stratigraphic Code, practical field methods, observations and interpretation of depositional environments, and sequence stratigraphic interpretations; field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 570. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 570 and GLG 670.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GLG 672 Geohydrology
Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 314; and either MTH 261 or MTH 287. Aquifer properties; elementary theory of groundwater flow through a porous medium; well and aquifer relationships. Laboratories include ground-water case studies and Hydrologic Investigation Atlas interpretations. Field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 572. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 572 and GLG 672.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
GLG 673 Engineering Geology
Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 333. Engineering properties of rocks and soils; fundamentals of engineering geology field investigations; application of properties and fundamentals to engineering problems concerning slope stability, groundwater, industrial contamination, urban public works, and karst areas. Laboratories include engineering classification of soils, hydraulic conductivity testing, and public works design and management. Field trip to observe engineering problems of karst required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 573. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 573 and GLG 673.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring (even-numbered years)
GLG 674 Petroleum Geology
Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 314 and GLG 333 and GLG 570. Origin of hydrocarbons in sedimentary successions; petroleum systems, sequence stratigraphic concepts; basin analysis; petroleum exploration techniques, including well log and seismic interpretation; techniques for resource exploitation and an introduction to petroleum production. May be taught concurrently with GLG 574. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 574 and GLG 674.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
GLG 676 Geoscience Computing
This course will explore the dynamic relationships between Earth systems and introduce students to techniques to create map products and Earth system models using surficial and subsurface geologic data. Mapping and modeling topics will include: heat flow, geologic bedrock mapping, geochemical data processing, fluid mechanics, well data, subsurface geologic data interpretation, and seismic attribute analysis. Students will explore these topics and characterize their behavior by building theoretical Earth system models to test map-based hypotheses.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
GLG 680 Geochemistry
Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 332. Topics include the dominant chemical reactions in natural waters, equilibrium conditions between mineral precipitation and dissolution, and characteristics of contaminated groundwater. Field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 580. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 580 and GLG 680.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GLG 681 Geochemical Techniques
Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 332. Geochemical techniques and procedures used in ore exploration, point and nonpoint contamination and other environmental studies. Analyses of trace elements in rocks, soils, plants and waters using inductively coupled plasma methods. Also use of GPS to locate sample sites and ArcView to prepare maps. Field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 581. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 581 and GLG 681.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
2
4
Spring (odd-numbered years)
GLG 690 Applied Geophysics
Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 340; and either PHY 124 or PHY 204; and either MTH 280 or MTH 288. Application of geophysical methods in solving geologic problems. Techniques covered include seismic refraction and reflection, gravity, magnetics, direct current and electromagnetic resistivity. Field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 590. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 590 and GLG 690.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
GLG 691 Seismic Data Processing
Prerequisite: GLG 340 (or permission); and either PHY 124 or PHY 204 or concurrent enrollment in either; and either MTH 280 or MTH 288 or concurrent enrollment in either.
The basic techniques to process seismic reflection data as used for tectonic, oil, environmental and mining applications. Techniques include deconvolution, filtering, migration, stacking, normal moveout corrections. Basic seismic reflection interpretation will be addressed. This is a computer based class. May be taught concurrently with GLG 591. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 591 and GLG 691.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring (even-numbered years)
GLG 697 Selected Topics in Geology
Prerequisite: permission.
Detailed treatment of various advanced topics in geology which may vary from year to year. Some typical topics: geologic instrumentation, selenology, sedimentology, and crystallography. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with GLG 597. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 597 and GLG 697.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-5
Upon demand
GLG 701 Geosystems
Prerequisite: permission.
A study of rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, geological internal processes (volcanoes, earthquakes), geologic history, geologic time, and surface processes (rivers, karst, soils). Note: students with an undergraduate degree in geology may not count this course toward their degree requirement in the Geography and Geology master's program or towards the geology emphasis in the Master of Natural and Applied Science program.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
GLG 702 Geology for Secondary Teachers II
Prerequisite: GLG 701.
Continuation of GLG 701.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Upon demand
GLG 713 Field Geology for Secondary Teachers
Prerequisite: permission.
Field work; identification and correlation of rock units; determination of depositional environments from fossils and other indicators. Students are required to make a collection of specimens from rock formations in the study area. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours when destination varies.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
GLG 715 Isotope Geochemistry
Topics include the application of radiogenic, radioactive and stable isotopes to the processes and timescales relevant to the formation of the planet and solar system, the evolution of the Earth system and interactions in the hydrosphere and biosphere. Course consists of lecture and seminar section, where students are exposed to these applications and discuss relevant papers from the literature. A semester long project using geochronology and isotope geochemistry data is required.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall (even-numbered years)
GLG 751 Seminar in Geology
Prerequisite: permission.
Preparation of an extensive paper on selected topics to be read before staff seminars.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Upon demand
GLG 765 Selected Topics in Earth Science
Prerequisite: permission.
Students cooperatively select from general subject areas in earth science more specific areas to explore. Topics are studied consecutively during the semester. Subject areas from which the topic selections are made are included in the class schedule for each term the course is offered. Variable content course. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated to a maximum of six hours. Identical with GRY 740. Cannot receive credit for more than 6 hours of GLG 755 and GRY 740 combined.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
GLG 779 Research/Geological Sciences
Prerequisite: permission.
Original research supervised by the geology staff, involving special areas of the geological sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
GLG 782 Contaminant Hydrology
Recommended Prerequisite: undergraduate background in both geology and chemistry. Geochemical principles applied to solve environmental problems effecting surface water and groundwater. Case studies in groundwater geochemistry, medical geology, and mining geology. Geostatistics (ArcGIS, SPSS) and geochemical modeling (MINTEQ) tools used.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring (odd-numbered years)
GLG 794 Global Tectonics
Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 314. The fundamental basis of plate tectonics. Topics covered include geophysical methods, plate motion theory, fundamental properties of plate boundaries, formation of sedimentary basins and orogenic belts.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
GLG 796 Science Internship
Completion of an internship project (80 hours/credit hour) at a discipline-related business, nonprofit organization, or government agency, approved and supervised by both the departmental and internship advisors. Includes a formal report in the appropriate professional format, and an oral presentation at an approved venue. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. No more than 6 hours may count toward a master's degree.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-6
Fall, Spring, Summer
GLG 799 Thesis
Prerequisite: permission.
Independent research and study connected with preparation of thesis.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-6
Upon demand
(GEO) courses
GEO 200 Exploring Our Digital Earth
Prerequisite: 12 hours.
General Education Course (Focus on Public Issues).
An exploration of the geospatial technologies related to digital Earth with a focus on their applications in our current world. Topics include geospatial data, digital mapping, geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), and remote sensing. This course uses a wide range of geospatial technology software freely available on the internet, and provides an introduction to geospatial technologies as critical thinking and inquiry tools.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
GEO 360 Interpretation of Aerial Photography
Detection, identification, and analysis of objects or features from film and digital aerial photography and other types of high resolution remotely sensed images. Laboratory emphasizes manual and digital image interpretation for land cover mapping, forestry, agriculture, geology, and planning applications. Field trip is required.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
3
Fall
GEO 363 Introduction to Geographic Information Science
Introduction to the foundations of geographic information systems (GIS), digital cartography, global positioning systems (GPS), and remote sensing used in academia, government agencies, and private industries. Topics include maps, data collection, data processing, and data analysis and display.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
4
Fall, Spring
GEO 551 Remote Sensing
Prerequisite: GEO 360.
Introduction to environmental studies through the application of remotely sensed imagery and geospatial technologies. The course covers principles of remote sensing, interactions of electromagnetic energy with the atmosphere and earth's surface, satellite systems and sensors (electro-optical, thermal, radar and LiDAR). Emphasis is placed on regional and global monitoring, land cover mapping, forestry, agriculture, geology, planning and oceanography. Laboratory emphasizes interpretation of remotely sensed imagery and introduction to digital image processing including enhancements, corrections and classification routines. May be taught concurrently with GEO 651. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 551 and GEO 651.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
GEO 561 Applied Geographic Information Science
Prerequisite: GEO 363 or permission of instructor.
Principles and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Examines the nature and accuracy of spatially referenced data, as well as methods of data capture, storage, retrieval, visualization and output. This course will emphasize the application of GIS to solving geospatial problems in various disciplines. May be taught concurrently with GEO 661. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 561 and GEO 661.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
GEO 562 Internet Geospatial Science
Prerequisite: GEO 561.
Basic understanding of the contemporary standards for using the internet to distribute and utilize geospatial data. Students will set up and maintain a WebGIS server, design maps, and publish maps to the WebGIS server. A major part of the course will examine the development of WebGIS applications that utilize the published WebGIS services. May be taught concurrently with GEO 662. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 562 and GEO 662.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GEO 566 Advanced Geographic Information Science
Prerequisite: GEO 561.
A theoretical and practical examination of analytical methods used in GIS, including point pattern/clustering analysis, global and local spatial autocorrelation, analysis of fields, spatial interpolation, map overlay and cartographic modeling, and new approaches to spatial analysis. May be taught concurrently with GEO 666. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 566 and GEO 666.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GEO 568 Thematic Cartography
Prerequisite: GEO 363.
Theoretical and applied aspects of map design in thematic mapping, animated mapping, interactive and web mapping. Emphasis will be applying computer-assisted mapping techniques of the problems of effective and efficient communication of spatial data. May be taught concurrently with GEO 668. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 568 and GEO 668.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GEO 569 Landscape Analysis
Prerequisite: GEO 200 or GEO 363 or permission of instructor.
A project-based exploration of geospatial methods and processing techniques for the analysis, modeling, and prediction of hydrologic and geomorphic processes at various landscape scales. An emphasis will be placed on the applications of digital elevation models, remotely sensed data, and modeling techniques to understand landscape processes of interest to fields such as geology, physical geography, agriculture, soils, ecological systems, and archaeology. May be taught concurrently with GEO 669. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 569 and GEO 669.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
2
Fall (even-numbered years)
GEO 572 Introduction to Photogrammetry and LiDAR Technology
Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 360. Course covers basic concepts of photogrammetry and LiDAR techniques such as stereo feature extraction, orthophoto, LiDAR point cloud visualization and DEM/DTM generation. Laboratory emphasizes geospatial stereo feature extraction using digital photogrammetry software, ArcGIS and Matlab toolboxes. May be taught concurrently with GEO 572. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 572 and GEO 672.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Spring
GEO 573 Geographic Information Science Programming
Prerequisite: GEO 561; and either ITC 202 or CSC 121 or CSC 125.
Course devoted to theories and processes of analytical and automated Geographic Information Science (GIS). Principal topics covered are spatial programming, geographic data storage, computer map rendering, application customization and automation and human interface development of GIS. Advanced GIS and programming skills for professional development are emphasized. May be taught concurrently with GEO 673. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 573 and GEO 673.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GEO 575 GPS Surveying and Mapping
Prerequisite: 30 hours.
Theory and operation of global positioning systems (GPS) hardware and software. Including mission planning, measurement of point, line and area features, differential correction techniques and waypoint navigation. Field exercises required. May be taught concurrently with GEO 675. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 575 and GEO 675.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Spring
GEO 578 Remote Sensing Digital Image Processing
Prerequisite: GEO 551 or GEO 566 or GEO 572.
Advanced application of remote sensing digital image processing in areas of interest such as land use/land cover mapping, agriculture, forestry, resource planning and geology. Course covers image visualization, image correction, classification algorithms and change detection methods. Laboratory emphasizes advanced image processing techniques using ENVI software. May be taught concurrently with GEO 678. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 578 and GEO 678.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GEO 597 Topics in Geospatial Science
Prerequisite: permission.
Detailed treatment of a selected topic in Geospatial Science that may vary from offering to offering. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of seven hours. May be taught concurrently with GEO 697. Cannot receive credit for the same topic in both GEO 597 and GEO 697.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-4
Upon demand
GEO 651 Remote Sensing
Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 360. Introduction to environmental studies through the application of remotely sensed imagery and geospatial technologies. The course covers principles of remote sensing, interactions of electromagnetic energy with the atmosphere and earth's surface, satellite systems and sensors (electro-optical, thermal, radar and LiDAR). Emphasis is placed on regional and global monitoring, land cover mapping, forestry, agriculture, geology, planning and oceanography. Laboratory emphasizes interpretation of remotely sensed imagery and introduction to digital image processing including enhancements, corrections and classification routines. May be taught concurrently with GEO 551. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 551 and GEO 651.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
GEO 657 Fundamentals of Geospatial Science
This course is designed for graduate students who have limited background in Geospatial Science, or whose skills need refreshed, but wish to take graduate-level Geospatial Science courses. As such, this course uses a series of self-paced modules to provide students with the fundamental knowledge of the theory and software related to geographic information systems and remote sensing and will prepare them to succeed in other graduate-level GEO courses that have GEO 360 or GEO 363 as recommended prerequisites.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
GEO 661 Applied Geographic Information Science
Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 363 or permission of instructor. Principles and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Examines the nature and accuracy of spatially referenced data, as well as methods of data capture, storage, retrieval, visualization and output. This course will emphasize the application of GIS to solving geospatial problems in various disciplines. May be taught concurrently with GEO 561. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 561 and GEO 661.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
GEO 662 Internet Geospatial Science
Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 561 or GEO 661. Basic understanding of the contemporary standards for using the internet to distribute and utilize geospatial data. Students will set up and maintain a WebGIS server, design maps, and publish maps to the WebGIS server. A major part of the course will examine the development of WebGIS applications that utilize the published WebGIS services. May be taught concurrently with GEO 562. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 562 and GEO 662.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GEO 666 Advanced Geographic Information Science
Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 561 or GEO 661. A theoretical and practical examination of analytical methods used in GIS, including point pattern/clustering analysis, global and local spatial autocorrelation, analysis of fields, spatial interpolation, map overlay and cartographic modeling, and new approaches to spatial analysis. May be taught concurrently with GEO 566. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 566 and GEO 666.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GEO 668 Thematic Cartography
Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 363. Theoretical and applied aspects of map design in thematic mapping, animated mapping, interactive and web mapping. Emphasis will be applying computer-assisted mapping techniques of the problems of effective and efficient communication of spatial data. May be taught concurrently with GEO 568. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 568 and GEO 668.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GEO 669 Landscape Analysis
Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 363 or GEO 657. A project-based exploration of geospatial methods and processing techniques for the analysis, modeling, and prediction of hydrologic and geomorphic processes at various landscape scales. An emphasis will be placed on the applications of digital elevation models, remotely sensed data, and modeling techniques to understand landscape processes of interest to fields such as geology, physical geography, agriculture, soils, ecological systems, and archaeology. May be taught concurrently with GEO 569. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 569 and GEO 669.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
2
Fall (even-numbered years)
GEO 672 Introduction to Photogrammetry and LiDAR Technology
Recommended Prerequisite: GRY 360. Course covers basic concepts of photogrammetry and LiDAR techniques such as stereo feature extraction, orthophoto, LiDAR point cloud visualization and DEM/DTM generation. Laboratory emphasizes geospatial stereo feature extraction using digital photogrammetry software, ArcGIS and Matlab toolboxes. May be taught concurrently with GEO 572. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 572 and GEO 672.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Spring
GEO 673 Geographic Information Science Programming
Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 561 or GEO 661, and either ITC 202 or CSC 121 or CSC 125. Course devoted to theories and processes of analytical and automated Geographic Information Science (GIS). Principal topics covered are spatial programming, geographic data storage, computer map rendering, application customization and automation and human interface development of GIS. Advanced GIS and programming skills for professional development are emphasized. May be taught concurrently with GEO 573. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 573 and GEO 673.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GEO 675 GPS Surveying and Mapping
Theory and operation of global positioning systems (GPS) hardware and software. Including mission planning, measurement of point, line and area features, differential correction techniques and waypoint navigation. Field exercises required. May be taught concurrently with GEO 575. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 575 and GEO 675.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Spring
GEO 678 Remote Sensing Digital Image Processing
Prerequisite: GEO 551 or GEO 651 or GEO 566 or GEO 666 or GEO 572 or GEO 672.
Advanced application of remote sensing digital image processing in areas of interest such as land use/land cover mapping, agriculture, forestry, resource planning and geology. Course covers image visualization, image correction, classification algorithms and change detection methods. Laboratory emphasizes advanced image processing techniques using ENVI software. May be taught concurrently with GEO 578. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 578 and GEO 678.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
GEO 697 Topics in Geospatial Science
Prerequisite: permission.
Detailed treatment of a selected topic in Geospatial Science that may vary from offering to offering. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of seven hours. May be taught concurrently with GEO 597. Cannot receive credit for the same topic in both GEO 597 and GEO 697.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-4
Upon demand
GEO 700 Introduction to Graduate Study in Geography, Geology and Planning
This course serves as a foundation for students pursing a graduate degree in the Department of Geography, Geology and Planning. First-semester graduate students are introduced to the research interests of the department's faculty, are guided in effective strategies for conducting a literature search and are mentored in the effective development of a research proposal.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
GEO 701 Graduate Research Methods in Geography, Geology and Planning
Prerequisite: GEO 700.
Methods of collecting, organization, and analyzing data pertinent to graduate study in geography, geology and planning. Emphasis will be on the application of univariate and multivariate statistical techniques and other quantitative techniques pertinent to mathematically and statistically modeling problems in geography, geology and planning.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
GEO 705 Geography, Geology, and Planning Seminar
This course consists of a series of oral presentations to be made by faculty members, students, and guest speakers from industry, academe and government on new developments in geography, geology or planning. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Fall, Spring
GEO 755 Applications of Digital Cartography, Analytical Photogrammetry, and Remote Sensing
Prerequisite: permission.
Advanced application of aerial photography and digital imagery, analytical photogrammetry, remote sensing, digital cartography and other geospatial technologies in areas of interest such as land use/land cover mapping, landscape ecology, agriculture, forestry, resource planning, geology, and soils. Since credit and topics vary, the course may be repeated to a maximum of seven hours with permission.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
GEO 770 Advanced Field and Laboratory Methods
Advanced training in laboratory and field methods in geography and geology. Topics will vary due to faculty expertise or student interest. Examples include watershed monitoring techniques, geochemical techniques, and field studies in remote areas. Field trips are required.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Upon demand
GEO 780 Research Paper in Geospatial Sciences
Prerequisite: permission.
Extensive research paper on selected topic to be presented orally at a departmental seminar or professional meeting. Exclusively used to satisfy requirements for non-thesis option.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
Upon demand
(HSP) courses
HSP 210 Essentials of Hospitality Leadership
This course is designed to examine the hospitality leadership processes, concepts, and principles and to improve personal competence in decision-making, problem solving, motivation, and communication as they relate to the hospitality industry.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Fall, Spring
HSP 215 Introduction to Lodging Management
Prerequisite: HSP 210 or concurrent enrollment.
A study of the fundamentals of how lodging operations are managed from a rooms perspective. Practical examples are used to familiarize students with the line management aspects of reservations, registration, occupancy, and checkout and the settlement procedures in various lodging market segments.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
HSP 218 Safety and Sanitation
Prerequisite: HSP 210 or concurrent enrollment or permission.
Introduction to food service sanitation and safety practices pertinent to hospitality management. Emphasis on sanitation requirements, safe food handling, storage practices and accident prevention.
The course is intended as an introduction to hospitality financial accounting. The course provides students with a basic understanding of hospitality industry accounting concepts and procedures necessary to succeed within hospitality organizations.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Fall, Spring
HSP 230 Creating Exceptional Guest Experiences
This course introduces the application of service concepts, principles, and techniques to the hospitality industry and explores the components of creating positive guest experience in hospitality organizations. Significant attention is given to making strategic decisions that enhance the guest experience.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Fall, Spring
HSP 300 Special Topics in Hospitality Leadership
Prerequisite: permission of Department Head.
Selected topics of contemporary interest in hospitality leadership. Variable content course. Offered when resources and demand allow. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours when topics change.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
HSP 302 Hospitality Leadership Study Tour
Prerequisite: permission of Department Head.
Study of and visits to museums, international hospitality tours, historic sites, trade shows, conferences, and conventions related to the hospitality industry. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
HSP 310 Analyzing Financial Performance in Hospitality Operations
Prerequisite: HSP 210; and HSP 220 or ACC 201.
Financial techniques in forecasting, budgeting, and performance measurement, and the application of the hospitality industry uniform system of accounts are covered in this course as they apply to operational and fiscal decision making.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
HSP 315 Advanced Lodging Management
Prerequisite: HSP 210 and HSP 215.
Students in this course will analyze the lodging industry in depth. Critical thinking skills are stressed as students are exposed to different viewpoints within a coherent theoretical structure, enabling them to formulate their own ideas and solutions. Current trends and challenges in lodging are also studied in depth.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
HSP 321 Principles of Food Preparation
Prerequisite: proof of valid ServSafe certification.
Students in this course study the scientific principles and techniques in the selection, preparation and preservation of food including fundamental principles of nutrition and diet.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Fall, Spring
HSP 325 Cultural Cuisine
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
A course designed to extensively explore various cultures through a hands-on culinary experience. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
HSP 330 Banquet Operations
Prerequisite: HSP 210 and HSP 321; and Hospitality Leadership major or enrolled in Food and Beverage Operations certificate program.
This course provides students with practical skills and knowledge for effective management of food and beverage practices, from the preparation of quantity foods to its service. Laboratory arranged.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall, Spring
HSP 340 Destination Development
Prerequisite: HSP 410 or concurrent enrollment; or GRY 310.
This course offers a systematic study of hospitality businesses and attractions as they apply to destination development. The role of government agencies, private developers, and investors as they pertain to destination development will be studied. Case studies are used extensively which offer examples of successful and unsuccessful development efforts.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
HSP 345 Club Management
Prerequisite: HSP 210 and HSP 215 and HSP 218.
The purpose of this course is for students to develop an understanding of the private club segment of the hospitality industry and its unique challenges. Students study governance, strategy, marketing membership, human resources, and operations that are specific to the private club segment of the hospitality industry.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
HSP 354 Hospitality Human Resource Development
Prerequisite: HSP 210; and HSP 220 or ACC 201; and HSP 230.
Study of concepts and applications of interpersonal skills as it relates to the hospitality industry; communication; leadership styles; product enhancement; labor market shortage; conflict resolution; recruitment, training and retention.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
HSP 360 Hospitality Facilities Management
Prerequisite: HSP 210 and HSP 215.
Students in this course study the management of the physical plant of various hospitality enterprises, with a focus on systems, sustainability, design and layout, equipment, development, and renovation. Current facility-related challenges are also addressed
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
HSP 370 Hospitality Industry Revenue Management
Prerequisite: HSP 310 or HSP 315 or concurrent enrollment.
The course presents the theories, strategies and tactics employed in hospitality revenue management including capacity management, duration control, demand and revenue forecasting, discounting, displacement analysis, and sales mix analysis.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
HSP 380 Be the Boss: A guidebook to Hospitality Innovation
Prerequisite: HSP 220; and MTH 130 or higher; and Hospitality Leadership major or enrolled in certificate program in the Department of Hospitality Leadership.
This course is designed to examine and explore the world of business ownership within the hospitality field through strategic innovation. Students will study concepts, practices, and theories geared toward preparing them for a career path as a strategic innovator.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall (odd-numbered years)
HSP 400 Problems in Hospitality Leadership
Prerequisite: permission of Department Head.
Independent study for those who wish additional work in specific subject areas.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
HSP 409 Beverage Operations
Prerequisite: senior standing; and Hospitality Leadership major or enrolled in Food and Beverage Operations certificate program.
Principles and methods of operating a profitable beverage component in a foodservice business. Topics range from inventory control, accounting, equipment and pricing, to legal responsibilities and liability.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
HSP 410 Hospitality Marketing
Prerequisite: HSP 310 or concurrent enrollment.
The course is designed to provide students with theory and knowledge which will enable them to develop and interpret strategic marketing plans for hospitality enterprises properties.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
HSP 426 Food and Beverage Management
Prerequisite: HSP 321; and MTH 130 or higher; and junior standing; and Hospitality Leadership major or enrolled in Food and Beverage Operations certificate program.
A continuation of the student's familiarization with food service components in the hospitality industry. Menu, planning, pricing, food service accounting, wage and labor cost control, purchasing, portion control, advertising, sales and other food service principles, practices and techniques are analyzed.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
HSP 428 Hospitality Law
Prerequisite: HSP 210; and HSP 220 or ACC 201; and HSP 230; and Hospitality Leadership major or enrolled in Essentials of Hospitality Management certificate.
The study of the legal aspect of lodging and food service operations. Problem-solving approach applied to liability and litigation problems confronting hospitality executives.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
HSP 430 Special Event Planning
Prerequisite: HSP 321.
In-depth analysis of management and operational challenges involved in planning and deploying events as they relate to the hospitality industry.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
HSP 435 Restaurant Management
Prerequisite: HSP 321; and Hospitality Leadership major or enrolled in Food and Beverage Operations certificate program.
This course is designed to allow students to experience the step-by-step process of operating "Carrie's" Restaurant in Pummill Hall. Students will design the menu, prepare and serve the food and market the restaurant. In addition, students may participate in the planning and execution of various special events in the program. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Fall, Spring
HSP 436 Casino Operations
Prerequisite: HSP 354 or concurrent enrollment.
This course provides an overview of the gaming industry with an emphasis on casino hotel operations as an integral part of the hospitality industry. Topics include the history of gaming, casino layout and design, surveillance, demographic profiles, psychological profiles, and economic impact.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
HSP 480 Global Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry
Prerequisite: HSP 310; and HSP 410 or concurrent enrollment.
This is an integrative course that focuses on managing the various components of the hospitality industry at both the business and the corporate level. Students use case studies as well as current events in the industry to understand the nature of strategic issues and their management in the hospitality industry.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
HSP 490 Advanced Hospitality Leadership
Prerequisite: HSP 354 or concurrent enrollment; and Hospitality Leadership major or enrolled in Advanced Hospitality Leadership certificate.
An in-depth investigation into leadership principles and practices required of professionals in the hospitality industry. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
HSP 497 International Hospitality Field Study
Prerequisite: HSP 210 and HSP 215 and HSP 218 and permission.
Provides students with first-hand exposure to international issues in hospitality administration. This Education Abroad opportunity includes a preparation phase, a two to three week visit to an international destination where students are immersed in the local culture, and a debrief following the trip. Variable content course. Because credit and destinations vary, the course may be repeated to a maximum of six hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
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Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
HSP 499 Internship in Hospitality
Prerequisite: senior standing; and Hospitality Leadership major; and permission.
Supervised experience in a cooperative program in hospitality. Student must gain experience/exposure in at least three positions during the internship. The student must be paid for the internship and must work a minimum of 750 hours. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
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Lab contact hours
Typically offered
6
Upon demand
HSP 710 Risk Management and Legal Compliance in the Hospitality Industry
In-depth studies of legal issues pertinent to hospitality and tourism firms are the focus of this course. Topical areas include contracts, negligence, and employment, labor, and real estate law. Treaties and international law affecting global trade policy as well as international tourism development receive heavy emphasis.
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Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
HSP 720 Hospitality Change Management and Leadership
An in-depth investigation of the principles and theories of leading change in hospitality organizations. The processes, skills, and abilities needed to manage change in the industry are stressed. Attention is given to areas hospitality leaders need to address when initiating change such as vision development, team development and motivation, power and influence, performance standards, productivity, and organizational culture. Case studies will be used extensively to address course content.
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Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
HSP 730 Seminar in Hospitality and Tourism
Prerequisite: HSP 710 and HSP 720.
An evaluation and analysis of the theory, research, and practice involved in hospitality and tourism fields. The course involves an integrative learning experience where students will have the opportunity to engage in an applied research project.
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Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
HSP 798 Field Experience in Hospitality Administration
Prerequisite: HSP 710 and HSP 720; and HSP 730 or concurrent enrollment; and application approval.
The field experience is the culminating course for students in the Hospitality Administration Certificate Program. This course provides the students with direct leadership experience in the hospitality industry. Possible field experience sites include hotels, restaurants, institutional foodservice operations, country clubs, senior living facilities, convention and visitors bureaus, tourism-related companies, stadiums, entertainment venues, cruise lines, and many others. An intentional match will be made between the student's career aspirations, the field experience site, and the industry segment. Student must successfully complete at least 300 hours of field experience and well as a seminar paper.
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Typically offered
3
Upon demand
(MAT) courses
MAT 509 Special Topics in Materials Science
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Variable content course. Topics to be chosen from current areas of interest in Materials Science. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with a different topic. May be taught concurrently with MAT 609. Cannot receive credit for both MAT 509 and MAT 609.
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Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
MAT 514 Techniques in Electron Microscopy
An introduction to techniques in electron microscopy with a primary emphasis on scanning electron microscopy and X-ray microanalysis. Theoretical background and experimental procedures involve both techniques but the major focus will be on obtaining secondary electron images. Additional coverage will include sample preparation, back-scattered electron imaging, X-ray mapping, and related image processing techniques. May be taught concurrently with MAT 614. Cannot receive credit for both MAT 514 and MAT 614.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Spring (even-numbered years)
MAT 540 Thermodynamics of Materials
Prerequisite: PHY 343 or CHM 506.
Review of classical thermodynamics, equilibrium in thermodynamic systems, the statistical interpretation of entropy, unary and multi-component systems, thermodynamics of phase diagrams and phase equilibrium. May be taught concurrently with MAT 640. Cannot receive credit for both MAT 540 and MAT 640.
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Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall (even-numbered years)
MAT 550 Introduction to Materials Science
Prerequisite: PHY 375 or CHM 507.
Investigation of the relationships that exist between the structure, properties, processing and performance of materials. Different types of materials will be studied with a special emphasis on polymers and semiconductors. Structure-property correlations, including electronic, thermal, and mechanical properties, will be presented for these materials. May be taught concurrently with MAT 651. Cannot receive credit for both MAT 550 and MAT 651.
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Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
MAT 580 Structure of Solids
Prerequisite: PHY 575 or CHM 507.
Review of quantum mechanics, followed by an in-depth study of crystal structures, energy band structures in solids, lattice dynamics, and a survey of the physical properties of solids. May be taught concurrently with MAT 681. Cannot receive credit for both MAT 580 and MAT 681.
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Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
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3
3
0
Spring (even-numbered years)
MAT 609 Special Topics in Materials Science
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Variable content course. Topics to be chosen from current areas of interest in Materials Science. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with a different topic. May be taught concurrently with MAT 509. Cannot receive credit for both MAT 509 and MAT 609.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
MAT 614 Techniques in Electron Microscopy
An introduction to techniques in electron microscopy with a primary emphasis on scanning electron microscopy and X-ray microanalysis. Theoretical background and experimental procedures involve both techniques but the major focus will be on obtaining secondary electron images. Additional coverage will include sample preparation, back-scattered electron imaging, X-ray mapping, and related image processing techniques. May be taught concurrently with MAT 514. Cannot receive credit for both MAT 514 and MAT 614.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Spring (even-numbered years)
MAT 640 Thermodynamics of Materials
Prerequisite: PHY 343 or CHM 506 or CHM 606.
Review of classical thermodynamics, equilibrium in thermodynamic systems, the statistical interpretation of entropy, unary and multi-component systems, thermodynamics of phase diagrams and phase equilibrium. May be taught concurrently with MAT 540. Cannot receive credit for both MAT 540 and MAT 640.
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Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall (even-numbered years)
MAT 651 Introduction to Materials Science
Prerequisite: PHY 375 or CHM 507 or CHM 607.
Investigation of the relationships that exist between the structure, properties, processing and performance of materials. Different types of materials will be studied with a special emphasis on polymers and semiconductors. Structure-property correlations, including electronic, thermal, and mechanical properties, will be presented for these materials. May be taught concurrently with MAT 550. Cannot receive credit for both MAT 550 and MAT 651.
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Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
MAT 681 Structure of Solids
Prerequisite: PHY 375 or CHM 507 or CHM 607.
Review of quantum mechanics, followed by an in-depth study of crystal structures, energy band structures in solids, lattice dynamics, and a survey of the physical properties of solids. May be taught concurrently with MAT 580. Cannot receive credit for both MAT 580 and MAT 681.
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Lab contact hours
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3
3
0
Spring (even-numbered years)
MAT 720 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Advanced topics in quantum mechanics including variational methods, approximation techniques, time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory, second quantization, and the interactions of light with matter.
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3
3
0
Spring (odd-numbered years)
MAT 750 Experimental Design
Laboratory techniques necessary for the development of instrumentation. Topics will include elementary computer interfacing, prototype design, mechanical and electronic construction, and reliability testing. The student will develop, design and build a test instrument and study each of the above topics during this process.
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3
1
4
Spring (odd-numbered years)
MAT 758 Optoelectronic Materials
Course includes the study of advanced electronic properties of materials, lattice dynamics, and a survey of the optical-electronic interactions in materials.
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3
3
0
Spring
MAT 770 Synthesis and Characterization of Advanced Materials
Experimental techniques in the synthesis of advanced materials applications in electronics and energy technology. The mechanism of growth of thin films using different deposition techniques will be studied. Structural and physical characterization of the thin films will also be studied. Experimental methods including physical vapor deposition, X-ray diffraction, and optical spetrocopies and analysis will be studied.
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3
1
4
Spring (even-numbered years)
MAT 780 Polymer Preparation and Characterization
Preparation of polymers, including the techniques of condensation polymerization, free radical polymerization, and if time permits, plasma polymerization. Characterization experiments will be viscosity measurements, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermal gravimetric analysis. Film preparation including spin coating, aspiration, and doctor blade systems will also be investigated.
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3
1
4
Spring
MAT 790 Statistical Applications in Materials Science
Selective topics in materials science important to the design, testing, fabrication, and manufacture of materials whose underlying theme is mathematical modeling based in statistical methods. The topics include mass transport in solids, atomic diffusion on surfaces, adsorption and desorption on surfaces, epitaxial growth, degradation of materials, queuing theory, and operations research.
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3
3
0
Spring
MAT 792 Introduction to Computational Materials Science
Prerequisite: PHY 575 or PHY 675 or equivalent Introduction to Quantum Mechanics course.
The course aims to provide an introduction to and practical applications in high-performance computing as implemented in atomistic-based computational materials science. Topics include electronic structure calculations, classical molecular dynamics, Monte-Carlo simulations and crystal structure predictions for materials processes and/or fundamental materials properties.
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3
3
0
Fall (odd-numbered years)
MAT 796 Science Internship
Completion of an internship project (480 hours) at a discipline-related business, nonprofit organization, or government agency, approved and supervised by both the departmental and internship advisors. Includes a formal report in the appropriate professional format, and an oral presentation at an approved venue. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. No more than 6 hours may count toward a master's degree.
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1-6
Fall, Spring, Summer
MAT 798 Seminar in Materials Science
Prerequisite: candidate for the MS degree in Materials Science.
Selected topics in materials science of a theoretical, experimental, or applied nature with an emphasis on recent developments and their impact. May be repeated to a maximum of four hours.
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1
Spring
MAT 799 Research in Materials Science
Prerequisite: permission.
Supervised research in areas of materials science. May be repeated, but no more than 12 hours may be counted toward the MS degree.
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1-6
Upon demand
(MTH) courses
MTH 101 Intermediate Algebra A
This course is recommended for students who have not mastered algebra concepts needed for college algebra. Topics will include linear and quadratic equations, absolute value equations and inequalities, linear and nonlinear inequalities, properties of exponents, rectangular coordinate systems, lines, circles, parabolas, systems of equations, polynomials and rational expressions, and functions. Cannot receive credit toward graduation for both MTH 101 and MTH 103. Cannot count toward a mathematics major or minor. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take MTH 130, MTH 134, MTH 136, or MTH 138. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
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3
3
2
Fall, Spring
MTH 103 Intermediate Algebra
Prerequisite: appropriate score on the mathematics placement exam.
This course is recommended for students who have not mastered algebra concepts needed for college algebra. Topics will include linear and quadratic equations, absolute value equations and inequalities, linear and nonlinear inequalities, properties of exponents, rectangular coordinate systems, lines, circles, parabolas, systems of equations, polynomials and rational expressions, and functions. Cannot receive credit toward graduation for both the MTH 101-102 sequence and MTH 103. Cannot count toward a mathematics major or minor. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take MTH 130, MTH 134, MTH 136, or MTH 138. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
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3
3
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 107 Contemporary Mathematics Corequisite
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in MTH 130.
The primary objective of the corequisite course is to support student success in MTH 130. Strategies for success and mathematical skills will be emphasized to reinforce the content of MTH 130. Lab activities will solidify understanding of problem solving, geometry, probability, statistics, and personal finance. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
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1
0
2
Fall, Spring, Summer
MTH 121 Multicultural Views of History and Mathematics
This course explores the impact of major historical events, the mores of various societies, and basic human nature on the development of mathematical knowledge. Parallels will be drawn to events in today's world to determine how each individual can foster the global advancement of knowledge. The level of mathematical and historical knowledge expected on incoming students does not exceed the level of traditional high school courses.
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3
3
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 130 Contemporary Mathematics
Prerequisite: C grade or better in MTH 101 or MTH 103 or appropriate score on the mathematics placement exam; Corequisite: Students who do not meet the prerequisite yet have a Math ACT of 19, 20 or 21 (SAT 450 to 509), or a D grade in MTH 101 or MTH 103, or an appropriate score on the mathematics placement exam may enroll in MTH 130 concurrently with MTH 107.
General Education Course (Focus on Quantitative Literacy).
This is a problem solving and applications of mathematics course. Topics to be studied will include, but not limited to: the art of problem solving, geometry, probability, statistics, and mathematics of finance. Cannot count toward a mathematics major or minor. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass. MTH 130 does not meet the prerequisite for MTH 134 or MTH 136.
Prerequisite: C grade or better in MTH 101 or MTH 103 or appropriate score on the mathematics placement exam.
General Education Course (Focus on Quantitative Literacy).
This course focuses on developing and applying concepts of algebra and statistics to real world data and problems. Reasoning skills will be developed as students analyze data sets with descriptive statistics and by creating and analyzing algebraic models to describe the data. The algebraic functions that will be used in modeling include linear, power, exponential and logarithmic. Technology options will be utilized in the analysis of data. Cannot count toward the mathematics major or minor. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Prerequisite: C grade or better in MTH 101 or 103 or appropriate score on the mathematics placement exam.
General Education Course (Focus on Quantitative Literacy).
This course is part one of a two course sequence with emphasis on the analytic, graphical, and numerical representations of functions. The focus of the course is on the library of algebraic functions (polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions) along with higher algebraic reasoning in preparation for the study of Calculus (MTH 261). A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take MTH 137 or MTH 287. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 136 and MTH 138. Cannot count toward the mathematics major or minor. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Prerequisite: C grade or better in MTH 136 or appropriate score on the mathematics placement exam.
General Education Course (Focus on quantitative Literacy).
This course is part two of a two course sequence with emphasis on the analytic, graphical, and numerical representations of functions. The focus of the course is on the library of trigonometric functions along with higher algebraic and geometric reasoning in preparation for the study of Calculus (MTH 261). A C grade or better is required to enroll in MTH 261. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 137 and MTH 138. Cannot count toward the mathematics major or minor. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
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Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring, Summer
MTH 138 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
Prerequisite: C grade or better in MTH 101 or MTH 103 (Recommended: B grade or better in MTH 101 or MTH 103), or appropriate score on the mathematics placement exam.
General Education Course (Focus on Quantitative Literacy).
The course has emphasis on the analytic, graphical, and numerical representations of functions. The focus is on the library of algebraic functions (polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions), the library of trigonometric functions, and a high level of algebraic and geometric reasoning in preparation for the study of Calculus (MTH 261). A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take MTH 261 or MTH 287. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 136 and MTH 138 or for both MTH 137 and MTH 138. Cannot count toward the mathematics major or minor. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Prerequisite: C grade or better in MTH 137 or MTH 138 or appropriate score on the mathematics placement exam.
General Education Course (Focus on Quantitative Literacy).
Analytic geometry of the plane, limits, continuity, differentiation with applications, introductory integration with applications. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take MTH 280 or 288. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
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5
5
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 280 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Prerequisite: C grade or better in MTH 261.
Applications of integration, integration techniques, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, sequences, series, conic sections, parametrization, polar coordinates. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
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5
5
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 287 Computational Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
Prerequisite: C or better in MTH 136 or MTH 138 or approved score on a mathematics placement exam.
General Education Course (Focus on Quantitative Literacy).
Introduction to the concepts and methods of analytic geometry and differential and integral calculus with emphasis on applications in the natural sciences and technology. Cannot receive credit toward graduation for both MTH 287 and MTH 261. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take MTH 288. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
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3
3
0
Fall
MTH 288 Computational Calculus II
Prerequisite: C grade or better in MTH 261 or MTH 287.
Continuation of MTH 287. Cannot receive credit toward graduation for both MTH 288 and MTH 280. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
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Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
MTH 299 Introductory Topics in Mathematics
Variable content course with topics that can change from semester to semester. Topics will be identified by title in the schedule of classes. The course may be repeated if a different topic is offered. Cannot count toward a mathematics major or minor or General Education requirement.
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1-3
Upon demand
MTH 300 Service-Learning in Mathematics
Prerequisite: 30 hours and concurrent registration in a Mathematics course designated as a service-learning offering.
This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in mathematics to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the course topic and learning objectives; a list of approved placements and assignments is available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service-Learning Office. May be repeated.
Ordinary differential equations; their solutions and applications. Introduction to operators and the Laplace transformation.
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3
3
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 314 Discrete Mathematics
Prerequisite: MTH 137 or MTH 138 or approved calculus course or appropriate placement score.
Topics include: logic, mathematical reasoning, basic counting, discrete probability, matrices, recursion, sets and relations, graphs and trees.
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Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 315 Algebraic Structures
Prerequisite: MTH 261.
Sets, logic, quantifiers, functions, relations, matrices, elementary number theory, induction, recursion, combinatorics, with emphasis on reading and writing proofs and the development of mathematical maturity.
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3
3
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 320 Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers
Prerequisite: completion of General Education mathematics requirement with C grade or better; MTH 130 recommended.
This course centers around the structure and properties of the real number system and its subsets. Numeration systems, patterns of numbers, models and algorithms for operations, number theory, probability, and statistics will be studied. Problem solving and communication are continuing themes of this course. Manipulatives (including Base-10 Blocks, Cuisenaire Rods, Number Cubes, and Colored Counters), calculators, and computer software (including a statistical package, spreadsheet and word processor) are used extensively as tools to develop mathematical concepts. Cannot be used as a mathematics elective for the mathematics major or minor.
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Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall, Spring
MTH 333 Linear Algebra
Prerequisite: MTH 280.
Systems of linear equations, matrices and matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, linear independence, inner product spaces, linear transformations, eigenvectors, diagonalization, various applications and computational aspects.
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Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 340 Statistical Methods
Prerequisite: completion of General Education mathematics requirement or appropriate placement score.
Statistics, elementary probability, estimation and tests of simple hypotheses involving both large and small sample methods, linear correlation. Cannot count toward mathematics major or minor. Cannot receive credit toward a degree for more than one of the following courses: AGR 330, IPE 381, MTH 340, PSY 200, QBA 237, REC 328, SOC 220.
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Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 343 Foundations of Probability and Statistics for Teachers
Prerequisite: C grade or better in MTH 261 or C grade or better in MTH 320.
This course includes the collection, display, analysis, and misuse of data. The course is designed to provide preservice teachers with the content and pedagogical tools to effectively teach statistics in a middle school/high school setting. Topics include graphical representations and measures of analysis of univariate data (e.g., mean, MAD, standard deviation, five-number summary) and bivariate data (e.g., two-way tables, independence, correlation, regression). Counting techniques, including permutations and combinations, and elementary probability will also be covered. An informal introduction to inferential statistics topics (e.g. sampling distributions, confidence intervals, and tests of significance) will also be discussed. Problem-solving and communication skills are continuing themes. This is an activity-based course with extensive use of manipulatives, models, and technology (e.g. GeoGebra and CODAP) that have application within middle/secondary mathematics classrooms.
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3
2
2
Fall, Spring
MTH 345 Statistics for Scientists and Engineers
Prerequisite: MTH 280 or MTH 288.
Topics include events, probability, random variables, discrete and continuous density functions, expectations, sampling distributions, central limit theorem, estimation, confidence intervals, tests or hypotheses. Computer statistical packages will be used for simulation study and data analysis.
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3
3
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 360 Foundations of Geometry for Teachers
Prerequisite: C grade or better in MTH 320.
This course includes the study of synthetic, analytic, vector and transformational geometries through properties of geometric figures, measurement, construction, conjecture and proof, and tessellations. Problem solving and communication are continuing themes of this course. Manipulatives (including MIRA, Geoboard, Tangrams, Attribute Blocks and compass), calculators, and computer software (including Logo, Geometer's Sketchpad and a word processor) are used extensively as tools to develop geometric concepts. Cannot be used as a mathematics elective for the mathematics major or minor.
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Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall, Spring
MTH 377 Mathematical Processes
Prerequisite: MTH 135 or MTH 138; and MTH 340 or MTH 343.
This course examines both finite and infinite mathematical processes used when solving problems involving discrete or continuous data. As an activity-base and laboratory-centered course, these processes are to be explored in the context of real-world applications. Communication of mathematical concepts and solutions to problems using technology, as well as paper and pencil procedures, is a continuing theme. This course is for the middle school education major who chooses mathematics as an area of subject matter concentration and elementary education majors with an emphasis area in mathematics. The course connects experiences from the concepts of numbers, algebra, geometry, and data analysis to those of the calculus. This course cannot be used as a mathematics elective for the mathematics major or minor.
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3
2
2
Spring
MTH 409 Teaching and Learning of Mathematics I
Prerequisite: SEC 302 and 15 hours of college mathematics, and admission to Teacher Education.
Develops foundation for reflective decision-making when teaching algebra to emphasize problem solving, communication, reasoning and proof, connections, and representations. The incorporation of appropriate classroom technology will be stressed. Credited only on the BSEd (Middle School/Secondary). A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take MTH 493. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass. Cannot count toward the major GPA.
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3
2
2
Spring
MTH 410 Teaching and Learning of Mathematics II, with Practicum
Prerequisite: MTH 409, and admission to Teacher Education.
Focus on developing the reflective decisionmaker's appropriate use of current technologies, classroom management techniques and assessment processes in teaching geometry. Some attention devoted to advanced algebra, trigonometry, discrete mathematics and calculus topics. All students will complete a field experience in a mathematics classroom. Credited only on the BSEd (Secondary). A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take MTH 493. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass. Cannot count toward the major GPA.
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3
2
2
Fall
MTH 411 Teaching and Learning of Mathematics III
Prerequisite: MTH 409; and admission to Teacher Education; and concurrent enrollment in MTH 410.
Focus will be on knowledge of students and the learning environment, designing instruction for student learning, and implementing and analyzing instruction to promote student learning. Credited only on the BSEd (secondary). A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take MTH 493. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass. Will not count toward the major GPA.
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3
2
2
Fall
MTH 421 Numerical Analysis I
Prerequisite: MTH 280.
Recommended Prerequisite: CSC 125 or CSC 130. Solution of systems of linear and nonlinear equations, interpolation, integration, approximation, matrix computations. Problem solution will include the use of software. Identical with CSC 421. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 421 and CSC 421.
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3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 422 Numerical Analysis II
Prerequisite: MTH 303 and MTH 421.
Solution of initial and boundary value problems in ordinary and partial differential equations, simulation, and optimization. Problem solution will include the use of software. Identical with CSC 422. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 422 and CSC 422.
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3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 450 Theory of Interest
Prerequisite: MTH 280.
A thorough treatment of the mathematical theory of interest with some discussion of economic aspects such as inflation, risk and uncertainty, and yield curves. Topics include: Annuities, yield rates, amortization, bonds, and sinking funds.
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3
3
0
Spring
MTH 460 College Geometry
Prerequisite: MTH 315.
This course examines concepts not usually included in a high school plane geometry course: axiomatic structure, finite geometries; Euclidean geometry axioms, historical development and relationships between various geometries, transformations in two and three dimensions, groups of transformations, convexity, linear programming, geometry of polygons and circles, the nine-point circle, constructions, and an introduction to non-Euclidean geometry. These topics will be developed within a problem solving context and will emphasize construction and communication of mathematical ideas including argument and proof. A dynamic geometry software package, such as Geometer's Sketchpad, will be used as a tool to develop geometric concepts.
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3
3
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 478 Mathematical Modeling for Teachers
Prerequisite: MTH 343 or MTH 360 or concurrent enrollment.
Recommended Prerequisite: 15 hours of elementary or middle school mathematics. This course will focus on topics in upper elementary and middle school mathematics. This includes, within the context of problem solving: algebraic reasoning, proportional reasoning, integer operations, decimal operations, transformational geometry, and coordinate geometry. The course will also focus on integrating mathematical practices and process standards developed by professional organizations in mathematics education. The use of technological tools and manipulatives are embedded in the development of strategies for modeling mathematics. The course also includes school-based experiences for practical implementation.
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3
2
2
Spring
MTH 479 Mathematical Tools and Structures
Prerequisite: MTH 343 or MTH 360.
Recommended Prerequisite: 15 hours of elementary or middle school mathematics. This course is designed to coordinate, connect and extend the mathematical experiences of the student who is preparing to teach mathematics in the middle school. Specific course content will include all of the following: an in-depth overview of problem solving and the nature of proof in mathematics and the mathematics classroom; history of the development of mathematics; a variety of mathematical topics such as algebraic structures, discrete mathematics, fractals and chaos, etc.; examination and exploration of mathematical topics that are appropriate and necessary for middle school students to ensure their efficient transition into secondary mathematics. A constant awareness of the use and impact of technology upon the mathematician and the mathematics classroom is explored and integrated throughout the course. The course experience is culminated in the final project, which will be an original, independent investigating of some relevant mathematical topic of interest to the student. This course cannot be used as a mathematics elective for the mathematics major or minor.
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3
2
2
Fall
MTH 492 Seminar in Supervised Teaching (Secondary Mathematics)
Prerequisite: MTH 409 and MTH 410 and MTH 411; and C grade or better in all professional education courses; and current pre-professional liability insurance; and approval for supervised teaching; and concurrent enrollment in MTH 494.
Focus will be on discussion, reflection, and analysis of field experiences during supervised teaching as well as discussion of Missouri Pre-service Teacher Assessment (MoPTA) to be completed while supervised teaching. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass. Course will not count toward the major GPA. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Prerequisite: MTH 409 and MTH 410 and MTH 411; and C grade or better in all professional education courses; and current pre-professional liability insurance; and approval for supervised teaching; and concurrent enrollment in MTH 494.
The student observes, then teaches mathematics classes under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. The student also participates in professional activities of a teacher, attends all required university meetings, and completes all required university assignments. Course will not count toward the major GPA. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
The student observes, then teaches mathematics classes under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. The student also participates in professional activities of a teacher, attends all required university meetings, and completes all required university assignments. The student will complete the Missouri Pre-Service Teacher Assessment while supervised teaching. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass. Course will not count toward the major GPA. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
10
Fall, Spring
MTH 496 Clinical Experiences in Teaching II
Prerequisite: EDC 199; and admitted to Teacher Education; and C grade or better in all professional education courses; and completion of portfolio checkpoints 1 and 2; and current pre-professional liability insurance; and program approval.
This course is designed to meet HB 1711 for student's experience as a Teacher's Aide or Assistant Rule (Rule 5 CSR 80-805.040), to that of conventional student teachers within the same program. It is also designed to support completion of additional clinical requirements within that program including: seminars and workshops, required meetings, school related activities appropriate to the assignment, demonstrated mastery of the MoSPE standards and completion and overall assessment of a Professional Preparation Portfolio. This course is credited only on BSEd or appropriate master's-level certification programs. Can only receive credit for one of the following: AGE 499, AGT 499, ART 469, COM 493, ECE 499, ELE 499, ENG 434, FCS 498, HST 499, KIN 498, MCL 491, MID 499, MTH 496, MUS 499, SCI 499, SEC 499, SPE 499, THE 493.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
Fall, Spring
MTH 497 Topics
Prerequisite: 90 hours.
Recommended Prerequisite: completion of or concurrent enrollment in all mathematics courses required for the mathematics major. A written paper on a mathematical topic will be required. The student will be exposed to elementary research topics and to professional opportunities including graduate programs, employment by business, industry and government, and teaching options. Each student will be required to take the mathematics major assessment exam. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
1
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 503 Advanced Calculus I
Prerequisite: MTH 280 and MTH 315.
Concepts of limit, continuity, differentiation, Riemann integration, sequences and series, other related topics. May be taught concurrently with MTH 603. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 503 and MTH 603. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 504 Advanced Calculus II
Prerequisite: MTH 302 and MTH 503.
This is a continuation of MTH 503, including sequences and series of functions, uniform convergence, multivariate calculus, and other selected topics. May be taught concurrently with MTH 604. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 504 and MTH 604.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 506 Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable
Prerequisite: MTH 280 and MTH 315.
Theory of elementary functions-polynomial, trigonometric, exponential, hyperbolic, logarithmic-of a complex variable; their derivatives, integrals; power series; other selected topics. May be taught concurrently with MTH 605. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 506 and MTH 605.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 507 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
Prerequisite: MTH 302 and MTH 303 and MTH 315.
Introduction to linear first and second order partial differential equations, including some formal methods of finding general solutions; the Cauchy problem for such equations, existence theorems, formal methods of finding the solution, and the role of characteristics; the classical boundary and initial value problems for the wave equation, heat equation and the boundary value problems for Laplace's equation. May be taught concurrently with MTH 607. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 507 and MTH 607.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 510 High School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
The focus of the course will be on relating what the mathematics students have learned in upper-level courses to what they will be teaching when they are in the high school classroom. The students' ability to reason and problem-solve mathematically and to model real-world problems in a mathematical context will be developed so they will be able to pass these abilities on to their own students. If there is a sufficient demand, an online component may be offered. Credited only on the BSEd (secondary). Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass. May be taught concurrently with MTH 611. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 510 and MTH 611.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
MTH 532 Introduction to Abstract Algebra
Prerequisite: MTH 302 and MTH 315.
It is recommended that students not take MTH 532 before taking MTH 333. Theory of groups, rings, integral domains, fields, polynomials. May be taught concurrently with MTH 631. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 532 and MTH 631. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
MTH 534 Advanced Linear Algebra
Prerequisite: MTH 315 and MTH 333.
Topics may include eigenvalue problems; Jordan normal form, linear functionals, bilinear forms, quadratic forms, orthogonal and unitary transformations, Markov processes, and other topics selected by the instructor. May be taught concurrently with MTH 634. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 534 and MTH 634.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 536 Theory of Numbers
Prerequisite: MTH 302 and MTH 315.
Factorization, Euler totient function, congruences, primitive roots, quadratic residues and reciprocity law. May be taught concurrently with MTH 636. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 536 and MTH 636.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 537 Applied Abstract Algebra
Prerequisite: MTH 333 or MTH 532.
Topics typically include finite fields, block designs, error-correcting codes (nonlinear, linear, cyclic, BCH, and Reed-Solomon codes), cryptography, and computer implementation of these applications. May be taught concurrently with MTH 637. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 537 and MTH 637.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 540 Statistical Theory I
Prerequisite: MTH 302.
Random variables, discrete and continuous probability functions, expectation, moment-generating functions, transformation of variables. May be taught concurrently with MTH 640. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 540 and MTH 640. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
MTH 541 Statistical Theory II
Prerequisite: MTH 540 or equivalent.
Estimation, complete and sufficient statistics, maximum likelihood estimation, hypothesis testing, nonparametric statistics. May be taught concurrently with MTH 643. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 541 and MTH 643.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
MTH 543 Stochastic Modeling
Prerequisite: MTH 540.
This course will study applications of probability and statistics from a modeling point of view. Topics include generating functions, branching processes, discrete time Markov chains, classification of states, estimation of transition probabilities, continuous time Markov Chains, Poisson processes, birth and death processes, renewal theory, queuing systems, Brownian motion, and stationary processes. Computer statistical packages will be used. May be taught concurrently with MTH 653. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 543 and MTH 653.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
MTH 545 Applied Statistics
Prerequisite: 60 hours and completion of General Education Mathematics Requirement.
A course on statistical concepts, methods and data analysis with emphasis on assumptions and effects on violating those assumptions. Computer statistical packages will be used. Topics include statistical models, random sampling, normal distribution, estimation, confidence intervals, tests and inferences in single and two populations, and n-way analysis of variance. May be taught concurrently with MTH 645. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 545 and MTH 645.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
MTH 546 Analysis of Variance and Design of Experiments
Prerequisite: MTH 345 or MTH 541 or MTH 545.
Topics include analysis of variance, estimation of variance components, randomized incomplete blocks, Latin squares, factorial nested, split-plot designs, fixed, random and mixed models. May be taught concurrently with MTH 646. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 546 and MTH 646.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 547 Applied Regression Analysis
Prerequisite: MTH 345 or MTH 541 or MTH 545.
Topics include fitting a straight line, matrix models, residuals, selecting best equation, multiple regression, and nonlinear estimation. May be taught concurrently with MTH 647. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 547 and MTH 647.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 548 Applied Time Series Analysis
Prerequisite: MTH 540; and MTH 345 or MTH 541 or MTH 545.
This course will study the analysis of data observed at different points of time. Topics include stationary and non-stationary time series models, linear time series models, autoregressive models, autocorrelations, partial autocorrelations, moving average models, ARMA models, ARIMA models, forecasting, prediction limits, model specification, least square estimation, and seasonal time series models. Computer statistical packages will be used. May be taught concurrently with MTH 648. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 548 and MTH 648.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
MTH 567 Introduction to Non-Euclidean Geometry
Prerequisite: MTH 302 and MTH 315.
Development of non-Euclidean geometries; intensive study of hyperbolic geometry. May be taught concurrently with MTH 667. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 567 and MTH 667.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
MTH 570 Combinatorial Analysis
Prerequisite: MTH 280 and MTH 315.
An introduction to combinatorial analysis including enumeration methods, combinatorial identities with applications to the calculus of finite differences and difference equations. May be taught concurrently with MTH 670. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 570 and MTH 670.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 575 History of Mathematics
Prerequisite: MTH 302 and MTH 315.
Development of mathematics through the calculus; solution of problems of historical interest, problems which use historically significant techniques; problems whose solutions illuminate significant mathematical characteristics of elementary mathematics. May be taught concurrently with MTH 675. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 575 and MTH 675.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 580 Applied Mathematics
Prerequisite: MTH 303 and MTH 333.
An introduction to several areas of applied mathematics including control theory, optimization, modeling of population dynamics, modeling of mathematical economics, minimax and game theory, and calculus of variations. May be taught concurrently with MTH 680. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 580 and MTH 680.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 582 Introductory Topology
Prerequisite: MTH 302 and MTH 315.
Properties of abstract metric and topological spaces; discussion of concepts of compactness and connectedness. May be taught concurrently with MTH 682. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 582 and MTH 682.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 596 Readings
Prerequisite: permission of department head.
Periodic conferences with an advisor are required. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with MTH 696. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 596 and MTH 696.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Fall, Spring
MTH 603 Advanced Calculus I
Prerequisite: MTH 280 and MTH 315.
Concepts of limit, continuity, differentiation, Riemann integration, sequences and series, other related topics. May be taught concurrently with MTH 503. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 503 and MTH 603.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 604 Advanced Calculus II
Prerequisite: MTH 302; and MTH 503 or MTH 603.
This is a continuation of MTH 603, including sequences and series of functions, uniform convergence, multivariate calculus, and other selected topics. May be taught concurrently with MTH 504. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 504 and MTH 604.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 605 Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable
Prerequisite: MTH 280 and MTH 315.
Theory of elementary functions-polynomial, trigonometric, exponential, hyperbolic, logarithmic-of a complex variable; their derivatives, integrals; power series; other selected topics. May be taught concurrently with MTH 506. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 506 and MTH 605.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 607 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
Prerequisite: MTH 302 and MTH 303 and MTH 315.
Introduction to linear first and second order partial differential equations, including some formal methods of finding general solutions; the Cauchy problem for such equations, existence theorems, formal methods of finding the solution, and the role of characteristics; the classical boundary and initial value problems for the wave equation, heat equation and the boundary value problems for Laplace's equation. May be taught concurrently with MTH 507. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 507 and MTH 607.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 611 High School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
The focus of the course will be on relating what the mathematics students have learned in upper-level courses to what they will be teaching when they are in the high school classroom. The students' ability to reason and problem-solve mathematically and to model real-world problems in a mathematical context will be developed so they will be able to pass these abilities on to their own students. If there is a sufficient demand, an online component may be offered. May be taught concurrently with MTH 510. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 510 and MTH 611.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
MTH 631 Introduction to Abstract Algebra
Prerequisite: MTH 302 and MTH 315.
Theory of groups, rings, integral domains, fields, polynomials. May be taught concurrently with MTH 532. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 532 and MTH 631.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
MTH 634 Linear Algebra II
Prerequisite: MTH 333.
Topics include eigenvalue problems; Jordan normal form, linear functionals, bilinear forms, quadratic forms, orthogonal and unitary transformations, Markov processes, and other topics selected by the instructor. May be taught concurrently with MTH 534. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 534 and MTH 634.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 636 Theory of Numbers
Prerequisite: MTH 302 and MTH 315.
Factorization, Euler totient function, congruences, primitive roots, quadratic residues and reciprocity law. May be taught concurrently with MTH 536. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 536 and MTH 636.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 637 Applied Abstract Algebra
Prerequisite: MTH 333 or MTH 532 or MTH 632.
Topics typically include finite fields, block designs, error-correcting codes (nonlinear, linear, cyclic, BCH, and Reed-Solomon codes), cryptography, and computer implementation of these applications. May be taught concurrently with MTH 537. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 537 and MTH 637.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 640 Statistical Theory I
Prerequisite: MTH 302.
Random variables, discrete and continuous probability functions, expectation, moment-generating functions, transformation of variables. May be taught concurrently with MTH 540. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 540 and MTH 640.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
MTH 643 Statistical Theory II
Prerequisite: MTH 540 or MTH 640 or equivalent.
Estimation, complete and sufficient statistics, maximum likelihood estimation, hypothesis testing, nonparametric statistics. May be taught concurrently with MTH 541. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 541 and MTH 643.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
MTH 645 Applied Statistics
A course on statistical concepts, methods and data analysis with emphasis on assumptions and effects on violating those assumptions. Computer statistical packages will be used. Topics include statistical models, random sampling, normal distribution, estimation, confidence intervals, tests and inferences in single and two populations, and n-way analysis of variance. May be taught concurrently with MTH 545. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 545 and MTH 645.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
MTH 646 Analysis of Variance and Design of Experiments
Prerequisite: MTH 345 or MTH 541 or MTH 643 or MTH 545 or MTH 645.
Topics include analysis of variance, estimation of variance components, randomized incomplete blocks, Latin squares, factorial nested, split-plot designs, fixed, random and mixed models. May be taught concurrently with MTH 546. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 546 and MTH 646.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 647 Applied Regression Analysis
Prerequisite: MTH 345 or MTH 541 or MTH 643 or MTH 545 or MTH 645.
Topics include fitting a straight line, matrix models, residuals, selecting best equation, multiple regression, and nonlinear estimation. May be taught concurrently with MTH 547. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 547 and MTH 647.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 648 Applied Time Series Analysis
Prerequisite: MTH 540 or MTH 640; and MTH 345 or MTH 541 or MTH 643 or MTH 545 or MTH 645.
This course will study the analysis of data observed at different points of time. Topics include stationary and non-stationary time series models, linear time series models, autoregressive models, autocorrelations, partial autocorrelations, moving average models, ARMA models, ARIMA models, forecasting, prediction limits, model specification, least square estimation, and seasonal time series models. Computer statistical packages will be used. May be taught concurrently with MTH 548. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 548 and MTH 648.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
MTH 653 Stochastic Modeling
Prerequisite: MTH 540 or MTH 640.
This course will study applications of probability and statistics from a modeling point of view. Topics include generating functions, branching processes, discrete time Markov chains, classification of states, estimation of transition probabilities, continuous time Markov Chains, Poisson processes, birth and death processes, renewal theory, queuing systems, Brownian motion, and stationary processes. Computer statistical packages will be used. May be taught concurrently with MTH 543. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 543 and MTH 653.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
MTH 667 Introduction to Non-Euclidean Geometry
Prerequisite: MTH 302 and MTH 315.
Development of non-Euclidean geometries; intensive study of hyperbolic geometry. May be taught concurrently with MTH 567. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 567 and MTH 667.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
MTH 670 Combinatorial Analysis
Prerequisite: MTH 280 and MTH 315.
An introduction to combinatorial analysis including enumeration methods, combinatorial identities with applications to the calculus of finite differences and difference equations. May be taught concurrently with MTH 570. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 570 and MTH 670.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 675 History of Mathematics
Prerequisite: MTH 302 and MTH 315.
Development of mathematics through the calculus; solution of problems of historical interest, problems which use historically significant techniques; problems whose solutions illuminate significant mathematical characteristics of elementary mathematics. May be taught concurrently with MTH 575. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 575 and MTH 675.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 680 Applied Mathematics
Prerequisite: MTH 303 and MTH 333.
An introduction to several areas of applied mathematics including control theory, optimization, modeling of population dynamics, modeling of mathematical economics, minimax and game theory, and calculus of variations. May be taught concurrently with MTH 580. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 580 and MTH 680.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 682 Introductory Topology
Prerequisite: MTH 302 and MTH 315.
Properties of abstract metric and topological spaces; discussion of concepts of compactness and connectedness. May be taught concurrently with MTH 582. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 582 and MTH 682.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 696 Readings
Prerequisite: permission of department head.
Periodic conferences with an advisor are required. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with MTH 596. Cannot receive credit for both MTH 596 and MTH 696.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Fall, Spring
MTH 701 Real Analysis
Prerequisite: MTH 503 or MTH 603.
Topics include countable and uncountable sets, convergence, Lebesgue measure on the real line, the development of the Lebesgue integral, the fundamental theorem of calculus and Lp spaces.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 702 Real and Abstract Analysis
Prerequisite: MTH 701.
A study of the theory of abstract measures and integration, and an introduction to functional analysis.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 706 Complex Analysis
Prerequisite: MTH 503 or MTH 603.
Analytic functions, power series, Cauchy's theorem and its applications, residues. Selected topics from conformal mapping, analytic continuation, harmonic functions, Fourier series, and Dirichlet problems.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 710 Contemporary Mathematics for Secondary Teachers
Prerequisite: MTH 460 and MTH 333.
Reports, research, and recent trends in secondary mathematics; recently developed programs in algebra and geometry.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 721 Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations I
Prerequisite: MTH 303; and MTH 503 or MTH 603.
Existence and uniqueness theorems for first order differential equations; system of linear and nonlinear differential equations; continuous dependence of solutions on initial conditions and parameters; behavior of solutions of equations with constant coefficients, study of Lyapunov's theorems on stability; introduction to boundary value problems.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 722 Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations II
Prerequisite: MTH 721.
Theory and application of boundary value problems; periodic solutions; linear systems with periodic coefficients (Floquet theory); two dimensional (autonomous) systems limit cycles. Differential equations under Caratheodory conditions; theory of differential and integral inequalities and other selected topics, if time permits.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 730 Abstract Algebra I
Prerequisite: MTH 532 or MTH 631; and MTH 333.
Topics from group theory will include Cayley's Theorem, finite abelian groups, Cauchy's Theorem, the Sylow Theorems, and free groups.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 732 Abstract Algebra II
Prerequisite: MTH 730.
Topics from ring theory will include the Chinese Remainder Theorem, Euclidean domains, rings of fractions, PID's and UFD's, and polynomial rings. Topics from field theory will include splitting fields, Galois Theory, separability, normality, and finite fields.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 741 Statistical Inference I
Prerequisite: MTH 540 or MTH 640 or equivalent.
Formulation of statistical models, sufficiency and exponential families, methods of estimation, optimality theory. Uniformly minimum variance unbiased estimators, Fisher information, Cramer/Rao inequality, large sample theory, Bayes procedures and minimax procedures.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 742 Statistical Inference II
Prerequisite: MTH 741.
Confidence intervals and regions, hypothesis testing, the Neyman-Pearson framework, uniformly most powerful tests, likelihood ratio criteria, power functions, similar regions, invariant tests, distribution free tests.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 750 Number and Operations for Elementary Mathematics Specialists
Prerequisite: Two years teaching experience and permission of program coordinator; and concurrently enrollment in ELE 730.
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the learning and teaching of pre-number concepts, counting and cardinality, and numbers and operations in base ten. Emphasis will be given to how children think about and learn these concepts and how they fit into the elementary school curriculum. This course cannot be used within the MS Mathematics program or the MSEd Secondary Education (Mathematics) program.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 752 Rational Numbers and Proportional Thinking for Elementary Mathematics Specialists
Prerequisite: MTH 750 and permission of program coordinator; and concurrent enrollment in ELE 732.
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the learning and teaching of rational numbers and ratio and proportional relationships. Emphasis will be given to how children think about and learn these concepts and how they fit into the elementary school curriculum. This course cannot be used within the MS Mathematics program or the MSEd Secondary Education (Mathematics) program.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 754 Algebraic Reasoning for Elementary Mathematics Specialist
Prerequisite: two years teaching experience and permission of program coordinator; and concurrently enrollment in ELE 734.
This course will focus on the content and complexities of teaching and assessing algebraic reasoning in grade 1-6 settings. Course content will include examination of representation and analysis of mathematical situations and structures. Attention will be given to patterns, functions, and the transition from arithmetic to algebra. This course cannot be used within the MS Mathematics program or the MSEd Secondary Education (Mathematics) program.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 758 Data and Probability for Elementary Mathematics Specialist
Prerequisite: two years teaching experience and permission of program coordinator.
This course is designed to develop understanding of probabilistic reasoning and the collection, exploration, and analysis of data. Emphasis will be given to how children think and learn about these concepts and how they fit into the elementary school curriculum. This course cannot be used within the MS Mathematics program or the MSEd Secondary Education (Mathematics) program.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 760 Geometry and Measurement for Elementary Mathematics Specialist
Prerequisite: two years teaching experience and permission of program coordinator; and concurrently enrollment in ELE 738.
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the teaching and learning of geometry and measurement. Emphasis will be given to how children think about and learn these concepts and how they fit into an elementary curriculum. This course cannot be used within the MS Mathematics program or the MSEd Secondary Education (Mathematics) program.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 781 Topology
Point set topology in abstract spaces.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 791 Seminar I
Seminar in Mathematics.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 792 Seminar II
Seminar in Mathematics.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
MTH 796 Science Internship
Completion of an internship project (at least 80 hours per credit hour) at a discipline-related business, nonprofit organization, or government agency, approved and supervised by both the departmental and internship advisors. Includes a formal report in the appropriate professional format, and an oral presentation at an approved venue. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. No more than 6 hours may count toward a master's degree. This course may only be counted toward the Professional Science Master (PSM) designation of the MNAS degree.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-6
Fall, Spring, Summer
MTH 797 Topics
Prerequisite: permission of department head.
Material covered determined by the interests and backgrounds of the students. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
MTH 798 Research
Supervised research in mathematics or mathematics education. May be repeated.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-6
Fall, Spring
MTH 799 Projects
Independent research for thesis preparation.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-6
Fall, Spring
(PLN) courses
PLN 100 Introduction to Urban Studies
Prerequisite: 12 hours.
General Education Course (Focus on Public Issues).
This course provides an introduction to understanding metropolitan issues from a variety of viewpoints. It will explore questions such as: What is a city? What is the relationship between the natural and built environments? How do planners create a sustainable city? How do people perceive cities? How do planners work with diverse communities? What are their current issues and problems? How will cities respond to a changing world economy and the globalization of culture? This course will help students recognize community needs and how to contribute knowledge and work within diverse communities to meet those needs.
Focuses on planning graphics, visual analysis, graphic design, diagramming, photo- editing techniques, spreadsheets, and the developing of a portfolio. The graphics and computer techniques as well as the oral and written skills which are used by planners to communicate information to the public and elected officials are emphasized.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
PLN 367 Planning Methods
Introduces data collection, sampling methods, statistical procedures and analysis, changing demographic characteristics, economic analysis, population projection methodologies and computer application in data analysis. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 367 and GRY 367.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
PLN 371 History and Introduction to Planning
This course provides an introduction to planning and a critical analysis of past and present planning concepts in terms of social, economic, political, and urban design aspects. It analyzes the development of urban form in different eras, and assesses its success and failure to meet the needs of diverse users. It also examines the history and forces behind the development of the planning profession in the United States.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
PLN 372 Planning Theory and Ethics
This course aims to introduce students to the theories of city and regional planning. Specifically, it examines the need for theory in planning and overviews the evolution of planning paradigms from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Additionally, the following issues are investigated: why plan; how to planners plan; how can planning be achieved in a pluralistic society; what are the values and ethics of planners? Finally, a major aim is for students to appreciate the link between theory and praxis. Field trip required.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
PLN 397 Selected Topics in Planning
Course devoted to a single topic which may vary from semester to semester depending upon student and faculty interest. Variable content course. May be repeated, with permission, to a maximum of five hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
PLN 505 Social Planning
This course will address planning practice in relation to values of justice, equity, fairness, and efficiency. In particular the course will focus upon inclusion of different community groups within the planning decision making process. A field project is required. May be taught concurrently with PLN 605. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 505 and PLN 605.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
PLN 570 Planning Law
Study of the legal foundations of land use controls. Topics include historic legal cases establishing government intervention in private development zoning, subdivision, growth management, individual liberty, environmental regulation and the general welfare concept. May be taught concurrently with PLN 670. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 570 and PLN 670.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
PLN 571 Land Use Planning
Prerequisite: PLN 371 or PLN 372 or FIN 266.
Focuses on conceptual and analytical techniques of land use planning, including land use analysis, planning studies and procedures, and the synthesis of planning elements through comprehensive plan development. The course also explores land use planning with regard to social justice and sustainability, diverse communities, and resiliency planning. May be taught concurrently with PLN 671. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 571 and PLN 671.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
PLN 572 Community Planning Practicum
Prerequisite: PLN 571.
Recommended Prerequisite: PLN 367. This course provides students the opportunity to apply the accumulated knowledge of planning theory and skills learned throughout the program. It focuses on the process of community planning and plan development. It also provides experience in the application of planning principles and analytic techniques to an actual planning scenario. Students will work on an individual basis and as part of a team to create a planning document. Field trip(s) required. May be taught concurrently with PLN 672. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 572 and PLN 672. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Spring
PLN 573 Urban Design and Preservation
Prerequisite: PLN 371 and GRY 322.
Elements of urban design and preservation in relation to social, economic, and political forces; the role of the urban designer in the planning process. May be taught concurrently with PLN 673. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 573 and PLN 673.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
PLN 574 Open Space Planning
Principles and methods of open space planning. Students will learn about the relationship between open space and the quality of life in cities and will obtain a foundation for conducting open space planning projects. Class format includes lecture, seminar and studio. Field problem required. May be taught concurrently with PLN 574. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 574 and PLN 674.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
PLN 576 Site Planning and Design Studio
Focuses on the principles of site planning approaches in evaluating, planning, and designing sites within the context of natural and cultural systems. Provides a foundation for conducting any type of site planning project. A specific site in the region is studied and plans are developed for present and future use. May be taught concurrently with PLN 676. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 576 and PLN 676.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Fall
PLN 596 Research in Planning
Prerequisite: permission.
Enrichment through guided but independent, original research in planning and planning related subject areas. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with PLN 696. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 596 and PLN 696.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Fall, Spring
PLN 597 Selected Topics in Planning
Detailed treatment of various advanced topics in planning which may vary from semester to semester. Some typical topics: Economic Development Planning, Rural and Small Town Planning, Housing in America. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with PLN 697. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 597 and PLN 697.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-5
Upon demand
PLN 599 Internship in Community and Regional Planning
Prerequisite: 90 hours and PLN 571.
Work in community or regional planning agency. Students are monitored by Planning faculty and supervisory personnel of the planning agency. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with PLN 699. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 599 and PLN 699.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Fall, Spring, Summer
PLN 605 Social Planning
This course will address planning practice in relation to values of justice, equity, fairness, and efficiency. In particular the course will focus upon inclusion of different community groups within the planning decision making process. A field project is required. May be taught concurrently with PLN 505. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 505 and PLN 605.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
PLN 670 Planning Law
Study of the legal foundations of land use controls. Topics include historic legal cases establishing government intervention in private development zoning, subdivision, growth management, individual liberty, environmental regulation and the general welfare concept. May be taught concurrently with PLN 570. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 570 and PLN 670.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
PLN 671 Land Use Planning
Recommended Prerequisite: PLN 371 or PLN 372 or FIN 266. Focuses on conceptual and analytical techniques of land use planning, including land use analysis, planning studies and procedures, and the synthesis of planning elements through comprehensive plan development. The course also explores land use planning with regard to social justice and sustainability, diverse communities, and resiliency planning. May be taught concurrently with PLN 571. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 571 and PLN 671.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
PLN 672 Community Planning Practicum
Recommended Prerequisite: PLN 367. This course provides students the opportunity to apply the accumulated knowledge of planning theory and skills learned throughout the program. It focuses on the process of community planning and plan development. It also provides experience in the application of planning principles and analytic techniques to an actual planning scenario. Students will work on an individual basis and as part of a team to create a planning document. Field trip(s) required. May be taught concurrently with PLN 572. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 572 and PLN 672.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Spring
PLN 673 Urban Design and Preservation
Recommended Prerequisite: PLN 371 and GRY 322. Elements of urban design and preservation in relation to social, economic, and political forces; the role of the urban designer in the planning process. May be taught concurrently with PLN 573. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 573 and PLN 673.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
PLN 674 Open Space Planning
Principles and methods of open space planning. Students will learn about the relationship between open space and the quality of life in cities and will obtain a foundation for conducting open space planning projects. Class format includes lecture, seminar and studio. Field problem required. May be taught concurrently with PLN 574. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 574 and PLN 674.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
PLN 676 Site Planning and Design Studio
Recommended Prerequisite: PLN 371 and PLN 372. Focuses on the principles of site planning approaches in evaluating, planning, and designing sites within the context of natural and cultural systems. Provides a foundation for conducting any type of site planning project. A specific site in the region is studied and plans are developed for present and future use. May be taught concurrently with PLN 576. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 576 and PLN 676.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Fall
PLN 696 Research in Planning
Prerequisite: permission.
Enrichment through guided but independent, original research in planning and planning related subject areas. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with PLN 596. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 596 and PLN 696.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Fall, Spring
PLN 697 Selected Topics in Planning
Detailed treatment of various advanced topics in planning which may vary from semester to semester. Some typical topics: Economic Development Planning, Rural and Small Town Planning, Housing in America. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with PLN 597. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 597 and PLN 697.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-5
Upon demand
PLN 699 Internship in Community and Regional Planning
Recommended Prerequisite: PLN 571. Work in community or regional planning agency. Students are monitored by Planning faculty and supervisory personnel of the planning agency. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with PLN 599. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 599 and PLN 699.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Fall, Spring, Summer
PLN 704 Community Resource Planning
Explanation of community growth and change. Review of public and private agency programs. Topics may focus on small towns and rural areas as well as urban and metropolitan areas. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of seven hours with permission.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
(PHY) courses
PHY 100 Survey of Physics with Laboratory
General Education Course (Focus on Physical Sciences).
Description of nature as seen by physicists; effects this description and new scientific discoveries will have on society. Laboratories consist of discussions of current relations between science and society, demonstration of precise experimental apparatus, some actual involvement with the experimental method.
Prerequisite: open only to Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, and Special Education majors.
General Education Course (Focus on Physical Sciences).
Laboratory experiences model inquiry teaching methods appropriate for use in early childhood, elementary and middle school science lessons. Science content includes mechanics, optics, heat, electricity and magnetism, properties of materials. Students will increase their understanding of the nature of science.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent
4
2
4
Fall, Spring
PHYS 100LT - Essentials in Physics with Lab-Teaching.
Topics may include Big Bang Theory, Quantum Theory, String Theory, Special and General Relativity, High-Energy (particle accelerator) Physics, Exoplanets and Life in the Universe. Also includes an introduction to the profession, culture, and discipline of physics, astronomy, and materials science and the facilities, faculty and current research at Missouri State University. This course is primarily for those either considering or intending to pursue a career in physics, astronomy, and/or materials science. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Fall
PHY 123 Introduction to Physics I
Prerequisite: C grade or better in MTH 136 or MTH 287 or eligibility for enrollment in MTH 261.
General Education Course (Focus on Physical Sciences).
An introduction to physical theories covering the content areas of mechanics, fluids, sound, and thermodynamics. A knowledge of the laws of Physics will help the student better understand the world and how these laws can be used to make informed decisions to improve society. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take PHY 124.
A continuation of PHY 123 in the content areas of electricity and magnetism, electronics, and optics.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
3
2
Fall, Spring
PHY 131 Mini Physics
A course whose various sections treat physics or astronomy from a contemporary, historical and/or theoretical point of view. Students should check the current registration schedule to determine the topic associated with each section being offered. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours provided topic and title are different.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
1
0
Fall, Spring
PHY 141 Mini Physics Laboratory
A laboratory course explaining the use of scientific equipment and experimental procedures. Students should check the current registration schedule to determine the topic and titles for any given semester. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours provided the topic title is different.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Fall, Spring
PHY 203 Foundations of Physics I
Prerequisite: MTH 261 (completed); or MTH 261 (concurrent enrollment) and ACT mathematics score equal to more than 29.
General Education Course (Focus on Physical Sciences).
Students must be skilled in using the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program (see the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science for a list of required spreadsheet skills). First of two semesters in basic calculus physics. Lecture and laboratory topics covered include mechanics, waves, and thermodynamics. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take PHY 204.
Prerequisite: C grade or better in PHY 203; and; either MTH 280 or MTH 288 or concurrent enrollment in MTH 280.
Students must be skilled in using the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program (see the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science for a list of required spreadsheet skills). Continuation of PHY 203 with lecture and laboratories covering electricity, magnetism, and optics.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
5
3
4
Fall, Spring
PHY 220 Introduction to Structure and Logic of Digital Computers
Prerequisite: eligibility for MTH 261.
Introduction to the internal structures of digital computers; design of gates, flipflops, registers, and memories to perform operations on numerical and other data represented in binary form. Laboratory uses logical blocks for experiments with combinational and sequential networks and simple digital systems.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
2
4
Fall, Spring
PHY 233 Engineering Statics
Prerequisite: C grade or better in MTH 280 and in PHY 203.
Application of mechanics to equilibrium problems; topics include principles of center of mass, resultant force, friction, moment of inertia, torque, etc. Course does not satisfy any requirement for a physics major or minor.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall, Spring
PHY 252 Introduction to Circuit Analysis
Prerequisite: MTH 280.
A study of Kirkoff's current and voltage laws, resistive circuits with DC sources, network analysis by node voltages and mesh currents, Thevenin's and Norton's theorems, and first order circuits.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
PHY 291 Introduction to Computational Physics
Prerequisite: MTH 280.
Numerical and computer methods related to physics modeling and data analysis. Introduction of physics applications using symbolic, matrix, and spreadsheet software including programming. Programming applied directly to physical simulations. Recent advances in physics-related computing.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
PHY 300 Service-Learning in Physics
Prerequisite: 30 hours and concurrent registration in a Physics course designated as a service-learning offering.
This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in Physics to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; a list of approved placements and assignments is available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service-Learning Office. May be repeated.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
Fall, Spring
PHY 319 Mathematics for Science and Engineering I
Prerequisite: MTH 302.
A study of mathematical techniques widely used in science and engineering. Topics covered include series solutions to differential equations, Fourier series and transforms, vector calculus, matrix algebra, complex functions, and partial differential equations.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
PHY 325 Experimental Instrumentation
Prerequisite: PHY 204.
The use of instrumentation to acquire and process data in physics and astronomy. Equipment will include multimeters, oscilloscopes, filters, lock-in amplifiers, detectors and related systems. The laboratory work will cover direct applications of all equipment and techniques covered in lecture.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Spring
PHY 333 Intermediate Mechanics
Prerequisite: PHY 203 and PHY 319 and MTH 303.
Classical mechanics of particles. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, oscillations, central forces, conservation theorems, scattering, and an introduction to the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
PHY 343 Thermal Physics
Prerequisite: PHY 203; and MTH 302 or concurrent enrollment.
The macroscopic laws of thermodynamics and the microscopic foundation for those laws. Topics include the microcanonical, canonical, and grand canonical ensembles; Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein statistics; equation of state, thermodynamic potentials, Maxwell's relations, and phase transitions.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
PHY 351 Circuit, Signals, and Controls
Review of circuits. Transfer functions, passive and active filters, and signal processing. Amplifiers including classes, operational, differential and instrumentation, logic, number systems, and mixed-signal electronics. Digital and analog experimental sensing and control. Further use of circuit modeling software.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
PHY 353 Electricity and Magnetism
Prerequisite: PHY 204 and PHY 319.
An introduction to the theory of electric and magnetic fields and their sources. Topics include electrostatic and magnetostatic fields in a vacuum, electric potential, magnetic vector potential, electromagnetic fields, and Maxwell's equations.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
PHY 373 Radiation Physics
Prerequisite: PHY 124 or PHY 204.
Basic principles of electromagnetic and particulate radiation physics including production of ionizing radiation and its interactions with biological tissue, radioactive decay, radiation detectors, dosimetry, and radiation imaging. The course will include lectures, experiments, and demonstrations.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Fall
PHY 375 Modern Physics
Prerequisite: PHY 204; and MTH 302 or concurrent enrollment.
An introduction to the major developments in physics during the twentieth century. Topics include the special theory of relativity, the experimental basis for quantum mechanics, wave-particle duality, introductory quantum mechanics of one-dimensional systems, nuclear physics, and elementary particle physics.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
PHY 385 Experiments in Modern Physics
Prerequisite: PHY 375.
A study of basic experimental techniques, data analysis, and analysis of experimental errors. Laboratory experiments chosen from physical phenomena discovered in the twentieth century and may include photoelectric effect, Hall effect, Frank-Hertz experiment, electron spin resonance, and others. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Spring
PHY 386 Undergraduate Research I
Prerequisite: permission.
An introduction to research that requires the selection of a suitable research project, completing a written feasibility study for the proposed project, and making all necessary preparations for the actual pursuit of the project in PHY 486. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
1
0
Fall, Spring
PHY 390 Interdisciplinary Topics in Physics
Prerequisite: permission.
Topics of interdisciplinary nature; usually team-taught by members of the disciplines involved. Typical topics chosen from: space physics (e.g. lunar studies), chemical physics (e.g. spectroscopy), biophysics, geophysics, mathematical physics, etc. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-4
Upon demand
PHY 392 Mathematics for Science and Engineering II
Prerequisite: PHY 319.
A continuation of PHY 319 with topics selected from complex integration, numerical solutions to differential equations, special functions, probability distribution functions, and group theory.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Upon demand
PHY 399 Cooperative Education in Physics
Prerequisite: acceptance into the Cooperative Education Program and permission.
The opportunity to earn academic credit in a planned learning process that integrates academic training with a supervised work experience. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
PHY 409 Selected Topics in Physics
Prerequisite: permission.
Advanced topics in physics which may vary from year to year. Some typical topics: solid state, nuclear structure, plasmas, fluids, astrophysics, applied group theory. Inter-disciplinary topics such as atmospheric physics and spectroscopy might also be offered. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-5
Upon demand
PHY 476 Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics
Prerequisite: PHY 319 and PHY 375 and MTH 303.
Studies subatomic structure, basic constituents and their mutual interactions. Topics include nuclei, radioactivity, interactions of radiation with matter, particle detection, accelerators, nuclear models and reactions, and classification and interactions of quarks and other elementary particles.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
PHY 486 Undergraduate Research II
Prerequisite: PHY 386.
A continuation of PHY 386 in which the feasibility study from PHY 386 and the research project outcome are to be combined in a written report following a format required for journal publication. An oral presentation of this work will be reviewed by the faculty. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1
0
2
Fall, Spring
PHY 495 Readings in Physics
Prerequisite: permission of department head.
Independent reading; topics not offered in regular courses. May be repeated to a maximum of four hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-4
Upon demand
PHY 496 Capstone Physics
Prerequisite: 20 hours of Physics courses at the 200 and 300 level.
The goal of this course is to provide senior-level students with current research-level information in physics, astronomy, and materials science to help them make post-graduate decisions. This course will involve current research reviews, also including insights into ethics, historical ethnic bias, and the trends in equity and inclusion. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Spring
PHY 499 Honors Project in Physics
Prerequisite: permission of department head.
Enrollment limited to students of distinguished capability and industry. Students must consult with the physics and astronomy staff concerning their proposed problem prior to enrollment for this course. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
PHY 501 Physics and Astronomy By Inquiry
Prerequisite: 70 hours including PHY 101.
This course is a continuation of PHY 101. Additional topics in mechanics, optics, heat, electricity and magnetism will be covered. The course will also include an introduction to Astronomy. Concepts will be explored using the inquiry approach. Will not count towards a major or minor in physics. May be taught concurrently with PHY 602. Cannot receive credit for both PHY 501 and PHY 602.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Fall
PHY 509 Special Topics in Physics and Astronomy
Prerequisite: permission.
Variable content, variable credit course. Topics to be chosen from current areas of interest. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with different topic. May be taught concurrently with PHY 609. Cannot receive credit for both PHY 509 and PHY 609.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
PHY 575 Quantum Mechanics
Prerequisite: PHY 375 or CHM 507.
A mathematical development of the principles of quantum mechanics and their application to selected systems. Topics include Schrodinger's equation, operators, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, angular momentum, and applications, including the hydrogen atom. May be taught concurrently with PHY 675. Cannot receive credit for both PHY 575 and PHY 675.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
PHY 591 Computational Methods and Data Analysis in Physical Sciences
Prerequisite: PHY 291 or permission of instructor.
Computational techniques related to physical sciences including techniques used for data analysis. An exploration of scientific operating systems, programs used for analysis and simulations, and methods for analyzing data and producing simulations. May be taught concurrently with PHY 692. Cannot receive credit for both PHY 591 and PHY 692.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall (odd-numbered years)
PHY 602 Physics and Astronomy By Inquiry
Prerequisite: PHY 101.
This course is a continuation of PHY 101. Additional topics in mechanics, optics, heat, electricity and magnetism will be covered. The course will also include an introduction to Astronomy. Concepts will be explored using the inquiry approach. Will not count towards a major or minor in physics. May be taught concurrently with PHY 501. Cannot receive credit for both PHY 501 and PHY 602.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
1
2
Fall
PHY 609 Special Topics in Physics and Astronomy
Prerequisite: permission.
Variable content, variable credit course. Topics to be chosen from current areas of interest. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with different topic. May be taught concurrently with PHY 509. Cannot receive credit for both PHY 509 and PHY 609.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
PHY 675 Quantum Mechanics
Prerequisite: PHY 375 or CHM 607.
A mathematical development of the principles of quantum mechanics and their application to selected systems. Topics include Schrodinger's equation, operators, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, angular momentum, and applications, including the hydrogen atom. May be taught concurrently with PHY 575. Cannot receive credit for both PHY 575 and PHY 675.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall
PHY 692 Computational Methods and Data Analysis in Physical Sciences
Prerequisite: PHY 291 or permission of instructor.
Computational techniques related to physical sciences including techniques used for data analysis. An exploration of scientific operating systems, programs used for analysis and simulations, and methods for analyzing data and producing simulations. May be taught concurrently with PHY 591. Cannot receive credit for both PHY 591 and PHY 692.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Fall (odd-numbered years)
PHY 701 Workshop on Topical Issues in Science Education
Prerequisite: permission.
Workshop to upgrade understanding of selected topics in science, and improve elementary, middle school and/or secondary science teaching. Each workshop will include performance and analysis of appropriate investigations to enhance understanding of the selected topics. Number of class hours determined by semester hours of credit. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours provided the topics are different.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-3
Upon demand
PHY 785 Physics Laboratory for Teachers
Prerequisite: permission.
Performance and analysis of secondary laboratory experiments in physics.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Upon demand
PHY 790 Seminar in Physics
Prerequisite: permission.
Extensive paper on agreed topic in physics or astronomy to be read before staff seminars. May be repeated to a maximum of four hours.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
2
2
0
Upon demand
PHY 796 Science Internship
Completion of an internship project (80 hours/credit hour) at a discipline-related business, nonprofit organization, or government agency, approved and supervised by both the departmental and internship advisors. Includes a formal report in the appropriate professional format, and an oral presentation at an approved venue. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. No more than 6 hours may count toward a master's degree.
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Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-6
Fall, Spring, Summer
PHY 799 Research in Natural and Applied Sciences
Prerequisite: permission of department head.
Supervised research in the natural and applied sciences. May be repeated, but no more than 12 hours may be counted toward the master's degree. Cannot be applied toward the MS degree in Materials Science.
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Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-6
Upon demand
(SCI) courses
SCI 404 Teaching of Middle School Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIO 205 and CHM 116 and 117 and PHY 101 and GRY 240; EDC 350 or concurrent enrollment; and admission to Teacher Education.
Recommended Prerequisite: LTC 318 and MID 421. Integration of current science learning theories and standards into practical classroom experiences for students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Students will learn to design and teach science through various inquiry pedagogical approaches. A 15 hour practicum is required. Field trips are required. Portfolio checkpoint 2 is partially addressed through assignments in this course. Credited only on BSEd degree. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take MID 493 or MID 494. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Spring
SCI 499 Clinical Experience in Teaching II
Prerequisite: EDC 199; and admitted to Teacher Education; and C grade or better in all professional education courses; and completion of portfolio checkpoints 1 and 2; and current pre-professional liability insurance; and program approval.
This course is designed to meet HB 1711 for student's experience as a Teacher's Aide or Assistant Rule (Rule 5 CSR 80-805.040), to that of conventional student teachers within the same program. It is also designed to support completion of additional clinical requirements within that program including: seminars and workshops, required meetings, school related activities appropriate to the assignment, demonstrated mastery of the MoSPE standards and completion and overall assessment of a Professional Preparation Portfolio. This course is credited only on BSEd or appropriate masters-level certification programs. Can only receive credit for one of the following: AGE 499, AGT 499, ART 469, COM 493, ECE 499, ELE 499, ENG 434, FCS 498, HST 499, KIN 498, MCL 491, MID 499, MTH 496, MUS 499, SCI 499, SEC 499, SPE 499, THE 493.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
4
Fall, Spring
SCI 505 Intellectual Foundations of Science and Technology
Prerequisite: 70 hours including 8 hours of natural science.
An historical and philosophical examination of the origins and the development of science and technology. The differences between science and technology, their interrelationships in modern times, and the impact of each of these on society will be considered. May be taught concurrently with SCI 605. Cannot receive credit for both SCI 505 and SCI 605.
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Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
SCI 580 Topics in Science Education
Prerequisite: 70 hours.
A variable content course for offering selected topics of interest to science teachers in the elementary, middle, or secondary schools; or in college classrooms. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours when the topic varies. No more than six hours may be counted toward a degree. May be taught concurrently with SCI 685. Cannot receive credit for both SCI 580 and SCI 685.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
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Typically offered
1-4
Upon demand
SCI 605 Intellectual Foundations of Science and Technology
An historical and philosophical examination of the origins and the development of science and technology. The differences between science and technology, their interrelationships in modern times, and the impact of each of these on society will be considered. May be taught concurrently with SCI 505. Cannot receive credit for both SCI 505 and SCI 605.
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Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
3
0
Spring
SCI 662 Teaching Science Using Technology in the Classroom and Laboratory
Prerequisite: SCI 784.
In this course, students will experience hands-on uses of technology in the science classroom and science teaching laboratory. Instruction will focus on safe and effective uses of laboratory techniques and technology to teach science. The course will emphasize the potential of the science laboratory as a vehicle to promote student understanding of science and scientific inquiry. There is a special emphasis on using technology and online resources to supplement instruction in the science classroom. This includes, but not limited to, the use of probes, various software simulations and modeling programs along with internet access to databases and other appropriate websites showing simulations, etc. that support the learning environment in science.
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Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
2
2
Summer
SCI 685 Topics in Science Education
A variable content course for offering selected topics of interest to science teachers in the elementary, middle, or secondary schools; or in college classrooms. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours when the topic varies. No more than six hours may be counted toward a degree. May be taught concurrently with SCI 580. Cannot receive credit for both SCI 580 and SCI 685.
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Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-4
Upon demand
SCI 780 Advanced Topics in Science Education
Prerequisite: 12 hours of graduate coursework.
A variable content course for offering selected topics of interest to science teachers in the elementary, middle, or secondary schools; or in college classrooms. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours when the topic varies. Maximum of six hours may be counted toward degree.
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Lab contact hours
Typically offered
1-4
Upon demand
SCI 783 Internship in Teaching Secondary Science I
Prerequisites: admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching program; and attempted the Missouri Content Assessment exam in the primary science emphasis area; and current pre-professional liability insurance. Introduction to the fundamental skills necessary to become a confident well rounded science teacher in the high school setting. This course emphasizes integration of current science learning theories and standards into classroom experiences. Students learn to design and teach science through various inquiry pedagogical approaches. Students learn to assess content knowledge achievement through formal and informal techniques. Practical classroom management will be emphasized. During the 75 hour practicum experience, students observe classroom teachers and teach science under the direction of a cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Students participate in school-related activities and attend all required meetings. Students complete an on-going seminar through face-to-face meetings or synchronous online communication.
Credit hours
Lecture contact hours
Lab contact hours
Typically offered
3
1
4
Fall
SCI 784 Internship in Teaching Secondary Science II
Prerequisite: SCI 783; passed the Missouri Content Assessment exam in the primary science emphasis area; and current pre-professional liability insurance.
This course is a professional internship for science teacher education candidates. The teacher candidate is assigned to a school district with a cooperating teacher and is expected to observe, tutor, teach and reflect upon the results of these activities. As a reflective practitioner, the teacher candidate alters the practice or consciously continues. Teacher candidates will also demonstrate mastery of the all MTS quality indicators that comprise the student teaching evaluations. In addition to becoming a reflective practitioner, teacher candidates are expected to meet the needs of individuals with diverse learning needs and provide students with an appropriate multicultural perspective. Students participate in school-related activities and attend all required meetings. Students complete an on-going seminar through face-to-face meetings or synchronous online communication.