2018-2019 Graduate Course Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Biology

  
  • BIO 615 - Conservation Biology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: BIO 415
    Considered from the standpoint of modern molecular, genetic, and population biology. Biodiversity, minimum viable populations, reserve design, genetic variation, applications of recombinant DNA technology, ex situ, care and ecosystem reconstruction. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 616 - Biology of Aging

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 416
    Reviews and discusses current topics on biology of aging emphasizing distinctions between healthy and pathological aging. Primary focus will be on molecular, cellular, systems-level and whole organism changes accompanying aging. Additional work required of graduate students. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 624 - Readings in Neuroscience

    College of Arts and Sciences
    0-3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: BEN 613 , CSD 753 , NEU 613 , PSY 778 
    A literature-based team-taught course focusing on in depth discussions of classical or recent papers of exceptional import to neuroscience. Students will complete weekly readings assigned by faculty and participate in a 3-hr/wk group facilitated discussion
  
  • BIO 625 - Interdisciplinary Methods of Neuroscience

    College of Arts and Sciences
    0-3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: BEN 614 , CSD 754 , NEU 614 , PSY 779 
    A practical interdisciplinary survey course whereby neuroscience faculty introduce students to a wide array of methodologies, including molecular, cellular, developmental, systems, behavioral, and cognitive neuroscientific approaches to investigate basic, pre-clinical, translational, and clinical questions to unravel the relationship between brain and behavior.
  
  • BIO 631 - Population Genetics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Double Numbered with: BIO 431
    Models of population growth, Hardy-Weinburg equilibrium, X-linkage and two loci, subdivision, inbreeding and finite populations, quantitative characters, selection, migration, mutation, the fundamental theorem, stochastic processes, and requisite mathematics. Computer programming is part of the laboratory requirement. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 635 - Physical Cell Biology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 635 , CEN 635 , CHE 635 , PHY 635 
    This interdisciplinary class for science and engineering students provides an introduction to the quantitative description of biological systems and processes. The focus is on the biological and physical aspects of structure and function of cells and their subsystems.
  
  • BIO 637 - Seminar in Developmental Neuroscience

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 437
    Seminar course designed to enable students to develop & practice skills in critical analysis as applied to reading primary scientific literature, covering some of the general principles of how a functioning nervous system is made in developing animals. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 638 - Open Problems in Soft Interfaces

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 638 , CEN 638 , CHE 638 , PHY 638 
    In this seminar course on soft and biological materials and interfaces, teams from science and engineering will identify, discuss and assess current articles from the literature. Writing skills related to publishing peer-reviewed research are introduced.
  
  • BIO 639 - Seminar in Ecosystem Ecology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Double Numbered with: BIO 439
    Examines the main drivers ¿ climate, biodiversity, trophic structure - of energy and nutrient flows through terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems by exploring reviews and the primary research literature. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 641 - Seminar in Infectious Diseases

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 441
    Seminar focusing on human diseases caused by infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria. Cause (agent), contagion, symptoms, treatment & potential outcomes will be discussed. Lectures & review of patient case studies. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 642 - Seminar in Model Organism Genetics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 442
    Literature review of research papers using model genetic systems to investigate topics including animal and plant development, cancer, neurological disease, behavior, and aging. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 643 - Seminar in Epigenetics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 443
    Seminar covering how epigenetic (gene expression inherited without change in DNA sequence) mechanisms regulate gene expression for proper development of organisms, including how they regulate health & behavior of animals due to environmental stimuli. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 644 - Seminar in Neurotoxicology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 444
    Examination of the mechanisms and consequences of toxicity of poisons in the central and peripheral nervous systems with a focus on the primary research literature. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 650 - Seminar in Evolutionary Genetics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Double Numbered with: BIO 450
    Topics relating to the fundamental principles underlying the evolution and genetics of complex traits. Current and/or classic examples from the primary research literature will be chosen for discussions. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 651 - Ecology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Double Numbered with: BIO 451
    Integrated approach to animals and plants in their natural environments; evolutionary ecology and the ecology of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Aspects of applied ecology: pollution and human population growth. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BIO 345
  
  • BIO 656 - Seminar in Human Disease Genomics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s)
    Double Numbered with: BIO 456
    Introduces students to influential genomic studies of the etiology & epidemiology of human disease. Recent insights into the genetic basis of human adaptation & its potential relevance to disease predisposition will be discussed. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 657 - Principles of Human Toxicology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: FSC 657 
    Double Numbered with: BIO 457
    This course examines key aspects of human toxicology, including dose-response relationships, absorption, distribution, biotransformation, elimination, toxicokinetics, molecular mechanisms of toxicity, pesticides, metals, and toxic responses in specific organ systems. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 658 - Seminar in Animal Communication

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 458
    Fundamental principles underlying how and why animals communicate with each other. Examination of the behavioral role of signaling, the conflicts that arise when senders and receivers have differing interests, and the behavioral strategies that result from these conflicts. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 659 - Plants & People

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Double Numbered with: BIO 459
    Focus on plant biology, the role of plants in the environment and society, and current topics surrounding plants and people. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 662 - Molecular Genetics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 462
    An introduction to gene and genome functions, mechanisms of gene regulation, epigenetics and the molecular basis of human disease. An emphasis will be placed on genomic, transcriptomic and epigenomic systems level approaches to these topics. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BIO 326, 327
  
  • BIO 663 - Molecular Biotechnology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 463
    Introduction to the molecular and genetic principles and processes involved in biotechnology. Labs will cover many of the methods routinely used in biotechnology labs. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BIO 326, 327
  
  • BIO 664 - Applied Biotechnology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 464
    Introduction to the scientific background necessary for applying tools of biotechnology for improvement of animal and human health, agriculture and environment. Labs will cover methods used in biotech industry and academia. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BIO 326, 327
  
  • BIO 665 - Molecular Biology Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 465
    Basic experimental techniques: isolation of DNA, restriction endonuclease cleavage of DNA, cloning of DNA, isolation of clones from DNA libraries, in vitro mutagenesis and other techniques to manipulate nucleic acids. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BIO 326, 327
  
  • BIO 669 - Science of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Crosslisted with: FSC 669
    Double Numbered with: BIO 469
    Scientific basis and means for countering WMDs, including biological systems. Protective measures, proven doctrines, practical questions, and problem solving. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 672 - Advanced Light Microscopy

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: FSC 672
    Double Numbered with: BIO 472
    Theory and practice of modern light microscopy, including the fundamentals of image formation and applications in the biological and biomedical sciences, including reviews of microscopy methods and analog and digital image capture. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 675 - Biochemistry Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 475
    Experiments on amino acids, proteins, enzymes, fatty acids and nucleic acids, illustrating modern biochemical techniques applied to the chemistry of living cells. Titrations; electrophoresis; gel filtration; kinetics; spectrophotometric assays; cellular fractionation and analysis. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BIO 326, BIO 327
    COREQ: BIO 575
  
  • BIO 676 - Cold Cases

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Crosslisted with: FSC 676
    Double Numbered with: BIO 476
    Methods and practice in solving unsolved cases using fundamental science, court documents, and other sources of information. Will include work on real cases. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 688 - Biological Literature

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-3 credit(s) Every semester
    Lectures and library problems designed to acquaint student with reference sources. Technique of searching scientific literature and preparation of reports using such reference material. Also open to seniors.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 690 - Independent Study

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 787 - Graduate Seminar in Functional Genomics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    0-2 credit(s) Irregularly
    Students review, critically evaluate, and present various topics related to genomic methods used for analysis of biological processes in a variety of model organisms.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 2 credits maximum
  
  • BIO 791 - Graduate Seminar in Species Interactions

    College of Arts and Sciences
    0-2 credit(s) Irregularly
    Selected topics dealing with ecological and evolutionary perspectives of species interactions. Students review, critically evaluate, and summarize recent literature on given topics. The summaries are presented and discussed in class.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 792 - Animal Ecology & Behavior

    College of Arts and Sciences
    0-3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Students review, critically evaluate, and summarize recent literature on given topics. The summaries are presented and discussed in class.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 793 - Plant Ecology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    0-2 credit(s) Irregularly
    Students review, critically evaluate, and summarize recent literature on given topics. The summaries are presented and discussed in class.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 795 - Speciation

    College of Arts and Sciences
    0-2 credit(s) Irregularly
    Students review, critically evaluate, and summarize recent literature on given topics. The summaries are presented and discussed in class.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 797 - Seminar: Topics in Evolution

    College of Arts and Sciences
    0-2 credit(s) Irregularly
    Sexual selection and conflict, parental care, social evolution, speciation, morphological evolution. Critically evaluate and discuss recent historical and classical literature on the given topics.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 997 - Masters Thesis

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 999 - Dissertation

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-15 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable

Bassoon

  
  • BSN 560 - Bassoon/Non Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  
  • BSN 565 - Bassoon/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  
  • BSN 566 - Bassoon/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  
  • BSN 665 - Bassoon/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.
  
  • BSN 666 - Bassoon/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.
  
  • BSN 765 - Bassoon/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.
  
  • BSN 766 - Bassoon/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.

Tuba

  
  • BTB 550 - Tuba/Non Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  
  • BTB 555 - Tuba/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  
  • BTB 556 - Tuba/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  
  • BTB 655 - Tuba/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.
  
  • BTB 656 - Tuba/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.
  
  • BTB 755 - Tuba/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.
  
  • BTB 756 - Tuba/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.

Business Administration

  
  • BUA 600 - Selected Topics

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • BUA 650 - Managing Sustainability: Purpose, Principles, and Practice

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: ECS 650 
    Dynamics and interdependence of economic, social, and environmental systems. Sustainable management frameworks, tools, and metrics. Local, national, and international implications. Relevance of technology, ethics, law, and policy. Interdisciplinary emphasis.
  
  • BUA 651 - Strategic Managment and the Natural Environment

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: ECS 651 
    Sustainability from firm perspective. Regulatory, international, resource, market, and social drivers of environmental strategy. Impact of sustainability-related strategies on competitive advantage and potential liability.
    PREREQ: BUA 650  OR ECS 650 
  
  • BUA 670 - Experience Credit

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Evaluation by written or oral reports or an examination. Prereq: permission of the department, assigned instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  
  • BUA 690 - Independent Study

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Exploration of a problem or problems in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • BUA 759 - Sustainability-Driven Enterprise

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: ECS 759  
    CAS in Sustainable Enterprise capstone. Sustainable approaches to complex organizational challenges, opportunities: organizational, industry, stakeholder analysis, sustainability objectives, strategies, and metrics. Multidisciplinary team consulting project.
    PREREQ: (BUA 650  OR ECS 650 ) AND (BUA 651  OR ECS 651 )
  
  • BUA 786 - Sem/Army Comptrollership

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Courses in individual subject areas are integrated and related to the total resource and general management problems of the Army. Management job of the commander at various levels in the Army organization. Policy making and administration from an overall management point of view with respect to each organization under study. Methods whereby the comptroller, as a member of the staff, can and should assist the commander in the solution of command problems.
  
  • BUA 787 - Sem/Army Comptrollership

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Courses in individual subject areas are integrated and related to the total resource and general management problems of the Army. Management job of the commander at various levels in the Army organization. Policy making and administration from an overall management point of view with respect to each organization under study. Methods whereby the comptroller, as a member of the staff, can and should assist the commander in the solution of command problems.
  
  • BUA 897 - Resrch Methods & Projects

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Research project in any selected area; may be area of concentration. Results of research are prepared and presented under supervision of the faculty advisor.
  
  • BUA 960 - Survey of Research Methods in Business

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Quantitative business research techniques for surveys, experiments and archival data analysis including model building, cross sectional and longitudinal models, simultaneous equations, choice models, structural equation modeling, hierarchical linear models, ANOVA, conjoint analysis and survival analysis.
  
  • BUA 997 - Masters Thesis

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    0-6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Repeatable
  
  • BUA 999 - Dissertation

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    0-15 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Repeatable

Computer Art

  
  • CAR 501 - Animation Workshop II

    Department of Transmedia
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Building on the collaborative animation experience from the first semester of the animation workshop, students step into supervisor roles helping to manage all aspects of the production of an animated short film.
    PREREQ: CAR 401
  
  • CAR 502 - Visual Effects Workshop II

    Department of Transmedia
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Building on the collaborative VFX experience from the first semester of the VFX workshop, students step into supervisor roles helping to manage all aspects of the production team(s) workflow.
    PREREQ: CAR 402
  
  • CAR 520 - Topics in Electronic Environments

    Department of Transmedia
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    A practical, project-based exploration of computer art that happens across computational devices, platforms, and spaces. Semester topics may include networked public spaces, audiovisual performance, mobile applications for activism.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • CAR 530 - Special Topics in Computer Art

    Department of Transmedia
    3-12 credit(s) Irregularly
    Various topics in computer graphics are explored through research, creative activity, and theoretical discussion. Topics address historical as well as contemporary issues that bridge art and technology.
    PREREQ: CAR 101
    Repeatable
  
  • CAR 630 - Computer Art Studio

    Department of Transmedia
    3-12 credit(s) Every semester
    Research problems. Counseling and permission of advisor to determine area of study. Permission of Instructor.
    Repeatable
  
  • CAR 730 - Computer Art Studio

    Department of Transmedia
    3-12 credit(s) Every semester
    Research in advanced problems in computer graphic art. Counseling and permission of advisor determines areas of study. Can be taken for a maximum of 12 credits.
    PREREQ: CAR 630 
    Repeatable 3 time(s), 12 credits maximum
  
  • CAR 996 - Final Presentation

    Department of Transmedia
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Written statement to accompany final project, culminating in oral examination for M.F.A. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
  
  • CAR 997 - Final Presentation

    Department of Transmedia
    0-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.

College of Arts and Sciences

  
  • CAS 611 - Living in a Global Environment

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CAS 411
    Analysis of practical and theoretical components in living and interacting with people of different countries and cultures. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CAS 713 - Proposal Writing

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: ANT 713 
    A two-week workshop during which graduate students draft a proposal for dissertation or other research; includes extensive evaluation of ongoing drafts.

Composition and Cultural Rhetoric

  
  • CCR 611 - Composition Histories/Theories

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Examines the histories of composition studies. Analyzes the institutional, political and social forces influencing the theories and practices of composition.
  
  • CCR 620 - Graduate Readings

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable 3 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  
  • CCR 631 - Contemporary Rhetorics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Surveys and situates histories and theories of contemporary rhetorical studies. Examines difference and power as rhetoric is practiced across cultures and publics.
  
  • CCR 632 - Studies in Writing Pedagogy

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Explores research, theory, politics, and practices of writing pedagogies and curricula. Focuses on historical and institutional contexts, theories of language use, questions of difference, and controversies.
  
  • CCR 633 - Writing, Rhetorics and Technologies

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Explores histories of and recent developments in communication and information technologies, particularly their rhetorical, cultural, and pedagogical implications
  
  • CCR 634 - Ancient Rhetorics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Surveys and situates ancient rhetorics in their social, political and global contexts. Introduces rhetorical historiography.
  
  • CCR 635 - Advanced Research Practices

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Surveys research methods and methodologies. Focuses on reading research rhetorically, crafting researchable questions, and designing research studies.
  
  • CCR 636 - Feminist Rhetoric(s)

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Crosslisted with: CRS 636 , WGS 636 
    Feminist rhetoric from both a historical and global context, utilizing both primary and secondary readings in order to gain a sense of breadth and depth in the field of feminist rhetoric. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CCR 638 - Advanced Creative Nonfiction

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Advanced theory and practice of writing interdisciplinary nonfiction in historical, political, cultural, and ethical contexts. Produces creative nonfiction as modes of intellectual inquiry and as scholarship within academic disciplines. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CCR 651 - Language and Literacy

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Language and literacy viewed from cognitive, social, historical, political, compositionist, and literary perspectives. Institutional practices of literacy and the role of language and literacy in identity construction. Language variation, language protectionism, and pluralistic cultural literacy.
  
  • CCR 711 - Advanced Theories and Philosophies of Rhetoric

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Current issues in rhetorical theory and its application to the study of writing and written discourses. Emphasizes definitions and functions of theory, the formation of debates and controversies, relations of theory to practice.
  
  • CCR 712 - Advanced Theories and Philosophies of Composition

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Current theories and major theorists in composition studies. Formulating critical problems that organize debate. Definition and functions of theory, relations to practice, rhetorical processes of scholarship.
  
  • CCR 732 - Advanced Studies in Writing Curriculum and Pedagogy

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Explores contemporary controversies and debates in writing pedagogy and curricula. Considers language, power and difference, interdisciplinarity and the transnational.
  
  • CCR 733 - Rhetoric, Composition, and the Digital Humanities

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Examines specific topics emerging from developments in writing and technology. Places these developments in rhetorical, disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and sociocultural contexts.
  
  • CCR 744 - African American Rhetorics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Crosslisted with: CRS 744
    Surveys African American discourse and its relationship to equality, resistance and participation. Examines philosophical concepts, political issues, discursive characteristics, traditions, theories, and histories of African American Rhetoric
  
  • CCR 745 - Writing Program Administration

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Studies the strategies, functions, structures, politics and practices of administering writing programs, writing centers, and writing across the curriculum programs in varied institutional contexts.
  
  • CCR 746 - Queer Rhetorics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Crosslisted with: CRS 746 , QSX 746 , WGS 746 
    Explores contemporary queer scholarship and activism from a rhetorical perspective. Analyzes purposes, arguments, tropes, figures, exigencies, modes of delivery, and audiences in historical and transnational contexts
  
  • CCR 747 - Authorship Studies

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Investigates the social, historical and economic constructions of the author figure. Focuses on publication as a social phenomenon and the effects of print and digital literacy revolutions on text, author, reader, and literacy.
  
  • CCR 751 - Social History of Rhetoric

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Integrates study of historiography and cultural rhetoric. Investigates historical rhetorical practices, their construction and functions in social life, their documentation through archival research. Includes wide range of cultural and textual forms.
  
  • CCR 760 - Advanced Studies in Composition & Cultural Rhetoric: Selected Topics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Seminar on topics in composition or cultural rhetoric.
    Repeatable
  
  • CCR 820 - Advanced Graduate Readings

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-4 credit(s) Irregularly
    Repeatable 3 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  
  • CCR 887 - Doctoral Readings

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Advanced readings and seminar discussion in preparation for doctoral qualifying examination.
  
  • CCR 999 - Dissertation

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-15 credit(s) Irregularly
    Repeatable 14 time(s), 15 credits maximum

Chemical Engineering

  
  • CEN 500 - Selected Topics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s)
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • CEN 520 - Radiochemistry, Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing and Nonproliferation

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: NUC 520 
    Radiochemistry for nuclear reactors and nuclear fuel reprocessing; nonproliferation issues through detection and monitoring, nuclear fuel reprocessing and design, waste vitrification and storage facilities, safety issues in nuclear fuel reprocessing.
    PREREQ: NUC 301
  
  • CEN 540 - Experiential Studies in Nuclear Technology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: NUC 540 
    Introduction to experimental methods, procedures and research techniques through projects at participating government facilities, industrial entities or Syracuse University.
    PREREQ: NUC 301 AND (NUC 510  OR NUC 520 )
  
  • CEN 542 - Heat and Mass Transfer Operations

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Selected topics in mass and heat and heat transfer. Application of principles of units operations.
    PREREQ: CEN 341
 

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