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

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Architecture

  
  • ARC 732 - The City in Architectural History

    School of Architecture
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: ARC 432
    A single city throughout its history, or various cities at a particular time in history. Additional work required of graduate students. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: ARC 639 
  
  • ARC 734 - London’s Built Environment

    School of Architecture
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: ARC 434
    Presents a social and political history of the built environment in London, focusing on times of destruction and (re)construction.  Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • ARC 735 - Islamic Architecture

    School of Architecture
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: ARC 435
    Major building traditions of Islam in the Middle East, North Africa, Spain, Turkey, and India elucidated through in-depth examination of major works and principles of architectural, urban, and garden design. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: ARC 639 
  
  • ARC 736 - Modern Architecture: The International Style to Present

    School of Architecture
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: ARC 436
    Architecture of the modern period since World War II. Major works and figures as framed by the larger architectural issues of the period. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: ARC 639 
  
  • ARC 737 - French Architecture, Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries

    School of Architecture
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: ARC 433
    Architecture of the Renaissance transported from Italy to France and developed into a specifically French architecture. Outstanding achievements of more than local interest. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: ARC 639 
  
  • ARC 770 - Architectural Research

    School of Architecture
    3-8 credit(s) Irregularly
    Individual or group research into particular aspects or problems in architecture, under supervision of the faculty.
    Repeatable
  
  • ARC 998 - Design VII-Thesis

    School of Architecture
    1-9 credit(s) Every semester
    A major, semester-long, final design project initiated and based on a program produced by the student and accepted by the faculty.
    PREREQ: ARC 505  WITH MINIMUM GRADE C AND ARC 623 
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 9 credits maximum

Art Intensive in Studio Arts

  
  • ARI 500 - Selected Topics

    School of Art
    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 4 time(s), 30 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 563 - Painting: Art for Non-Majors

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    This course encourages students to develop ideas and objectives, to be self-critical, and experiment with approaches to and techniques in painting. Open to all levels. Additional work for graduate students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 564 - Studio Symposium

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: ART 561  
    Introduce students to the world of visual art, its purposes and practices, themes and concerns. Various disciplines, historical, and stylistic periods of art are examined to understand the intentions of the artists and periods reviewed.
  
  • ARI 566 - Painting: Experimental Media: Assemblage/Collage

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Students will create artworks using non-traditional materials exploring assemblage with found materials.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 575 - Lake Effect Editions: Fine Art Print Publishing

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Work directly with Visiting Artists to create new works on paper. Participants will also get experience with the presentation and sale of works on paper published by Lake Effect Editions.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 590 - Independent Study

    School of Art
    1-6 credit(s)
    Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
  
  • ARI 600 - Selected Topics

    School of Art
    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
  
  • ARI 601 - Graduate Seminar 1: Theory and Ideas

    School of Art
    6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Designed for first year graduate students ARI 601, is an introduction to the MFA, focusing on the development of artistic practice enabling the students to define their place within and beyond contemporary artistic practices.
  
  • ARI 602 - Graduate Seminar 2: Professional Studies

    School of Art
    6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Focuses on the development of essential professional practices in the visual arts and is designed to support each student to identify and build the necessary professional skills as they relate to individual artistic practices.
    PREREQ: ARI 601
  
  • ARI 603 - Graduate Critique 1: Practice in Visual Arts

    College of Visual and Performing Arts
    3-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Brings students together to take part in critique. This team taught course is designed to engage students in the creation and discussion of art in a contemporary context broader than specific media and discipline.
  
  • ARI 604 - Graduate Critique 2

    College of Visual and Performing Arts
    3-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Students take part in critique of practice in a professional context. This team taught course is designed to engage students in the creation and discussion of art beyond that of specific media and discipline.
  
  • ARI 620 - Graduate Seminar in Ceramics

    School of Art
    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Professional research problems in ceramics; advanced study in technique and theory. Development of a consistent body of work. Permission of Instructor.
    Repeatable 5 time(s), 18 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 628 - Clay & Glaze Technology

    College of Visual and Performing Arts
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: ARI 328
    Introduction to ceramic raw materials, material safety, clay and glaze calculation, ceramic studio design, refractories and kiln design, and history of ceramics as it pertains to the advancement of ceramic technology.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 640 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing Research Problems

    School of Art
    1-9 credit(s) Every semester
    Involves student in program of personal creative research in jewelry and metalsmithing. Broadens technical background and applies experience in jewelry and metalsmithing to individual visual issues and critical thinking.
    Repeatable 2 time(s)
  
  • ARI 664 - Non-Objective Painting

    College of Visual and Performing Arts
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: ARI 364
    Investigation through painting of non object-based subject matter. Students will explore abstract-based concepts in painting: developing a visual language through shape, color, form and line.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 9 credits maximum
  
  • ARI 670 - Experience Credit

    School of Art
    1-6 credit(s)
    Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  
  • ARI 675 - Book Arts

    College of Visual and Performing Arts
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: ARI 475
    This hands-on course explores the artist book as method for creative expression. Understanding the book as a 4-D medium, students learn beginning and intermediate level binding methods including stab binding, drum leaf, pamphlet stitch, multiple signature, hard and soft cover design with the goal of creating limited edition books which contain written and visual content created by the individual.
  
  • ARI 690 - Independent Study

    School of Art
    1-6 credit(s)
    Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • ARI 701 - Graduate Seminar 3: Graduate Thesis

    School of Art
    6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course will focus each student in their endeavor to compose a thesis paper prior to their creation of a body of thesis work creating the foundation for their future practice and career.
    PREREQ: ARI 602
  
  • ARI 702 - Graduate Seminar 4: Graduate Exhibition

    School of Art
    6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course will focus each student in their endeavor to realize a body of thesis work following the writing of the thesis paper in ARI 701 creating the foundation for their future practice and career.
    PREREQ: ARI 602 AND ARI 701
  
  • ARI 703 - Graduate Critique - 3

    College of Visual and Performing Arts
    3-6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Brings students together to take part in advanced level critique. This team-taught course engages students in the creation of their artwork and discussion of it in a contemporary context.
    PREREQ: ARI 602 AND ARI 603 AND ARI 604

Arts Lab

  
  • ARL 600 - Selected Topics

    School of Art
    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

Art

  
  • ART 500 - Selected Topics

    School of Art
    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    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
  
  • ART 511 - Aesthetics,Advanced

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    An examination of the main theories of art, classical and contemporary.
  
  • ART 531 - Professional Practices in Visual Arts

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Prepare students to function in professional context by understanding professional interactions, possibilities they have to choose from, what questions to ask and what might be expected of them. Skills fundamental to the working artist.
  
  • ART 553 - Decoding Images of Representation

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course examines significant themes and issues in contemporary theory and criticism as they impact the ways in which art is produced, viewed and written today.
  
  • ART 561 - Studio Symposium

    School of Art and Design
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Crosslisted with: ARI 564  
    Introduce students to the world of visual art, its purposes and practices, themes and concerns. Various disciplines, historical, and stylistic periods of art are examined to understand the intentions of the artists and periods reviewed.
  
  • ART 563 - Art in America I

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Evolution of modernist trends in American art from 1890 to 1945. Some music and literary trends also featured.
  
  • ART 564 - Art in America II

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Continuation of ART 563. Covers period in American art from 1945 to 1975. Music and literature also covered.
    PREREQ: ART 563 
  
  • ART 601 - Practicing in Public

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: TRM 601 
    This course brings together graduate students from across VPA for interdisciplinary graduate critique. Critique of exhibition of student work is led by a visiting artist, curator, and/or critic.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 9 credits maximum
  
  • ART 610 - Topics in the History of Art

    School of Art
    3 credit(s)
    Double Numbered with: ART 410
    A seminar in the history of and theory of the visual arts from ancient times to the present. Topics vary. Discussions incorporate current theory, recent scholarship, and problems addressed in contemporary art. Additional work required of graduate students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • ART 631 - Art Nouveau Design and Architecture: Studies in Material Culture

    School of Art
    4 credit(s)
    Double Numbered with: ART 431
    Introduction to the historical and social context that gave rise to Art Nouveau, its various manifestations, and the important practitioners and promoters of this movement in Europe and the United States.
  
  • ART 690 - Independent Study

    School of Art
    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    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
  
  • ART 701 - Graduate Seminar

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
  
  • ART 702 - Graduate Seminar

    School of Art
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest

American Sign Language

  
  • ASL 601 - American Sign Language I for Professional Practice

    School of Education
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Introduction to American Sign Language as a living, unique language underlying Deaf culture in the US. Vocabulary and grammar for basic conversations. For students with no or minimal signing skills.
  
  • ASL 602 - American Sign Language II for Professional Practice

    School of Education
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Continuing development of skills developed in ASL I. Vocabulary, receptive and expressive skills to engage in spontaneous conversations and tell stories in ASL.
    PREREQ: ASL 601 
  
  • ASL 603 - American Sign Language III for Professional Practice

    School of Education
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Building on ASL I and II, students will develop ability to converse in ASL, tell stories and narratives, and think critically about Deaf culture and ASL in a variety of contexts.
    PREREQ: ASL 602

Biochemistry

  
  • BCM 630 - Journal Club in Molecular Pharmacology & Structural Biology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BCM 430
    Critical evaluation of recent journal articles that focus on molecular pharmacology and/or structural biology. Students make at least one presentation per semester and participate in weekly discussion. Additional work required of graduate students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 2 credits maximum
  
  • BCM 677 - Proteins and Nucleic Acids Lab

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CHE 677 
    Double Numbered with: BCM 477
    Experimental methods for biologically synthesizing and chemically purifying macromolecules in order to analyze their structure and function, including: polymerase chain reaction; site-directed mutagenesis; Protein expression and purification; nucleic acid and protein electrophoresis. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BCM 678 - Perspectives in Biochemistry

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CHE 678 
    Survey of Biochemistry with emphasis on the unifying concepts of Chemistry and Biology, requiring a graduate-level background in science.
  
  • BCM 684 - Biomolecular Modeling

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Double Numbered with: BCM 484
    Experience in biomolecular modeling of proteins, nucleic acids, and drug candidates as practiced in biochemical research and technology. Connections with structural and physical principles will be emphasized. Additional work required of graduate students.

Broadcast and Digital Journalism

  
  • BDJ 500 - Selected Topics

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    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
  
  • BDJ 510 - Topics in Specialized Practices

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Development of skills that enhance the news product. Different sections could focus on different specialized practices such as internet research or vocal performance
    PREREQ: BDJ/MAG 211 OR NEW 205
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • BDJ 530 - Topics in Specialized Reporting II

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Event and issue-oriented reporting. Each section focuses on a content area such as politics, consumerism, or the environment.
    PREREQ: BDJ 364 OR BDJ 464 OR BDJ 663  OR BDJ 664 
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • BDJ 560 - Television News Magazine Production

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1 credit(s) Irregularly
    Students produce a weekly public affairs show, which explores topics important to the University and Syracuse community. This magazine show includes field reports and studio interviews. Student jobs include booking guests, reporting, and producing.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • BDJ 566 - Special News Coverage

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Planning and production of longer news-related program segments. Writing, research, execution of minidocumentaries and enterprise reports. Field material will be edited for air-ready television presentation.
    PREREQ: BDJ 464
  
  • BDJ 567 - Advanced Newscast Producing and News Management

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The theory and practice of producing television newscasts. Introduces the basics of broadcast news management. Covers the concepts of being a newsroom leader.
    PREREQ: BDJ 465
  
  • BDJ 600 - Selected Topics

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    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
  
  • BDJ 611 - Writing for Broadcast and Digital News

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Basic techniques of writing broadcast and digital news stories. Emphasis on learning to write radio, web and television stories under deadline pressure. Interviewing and information gathering are also studied.
    COREQ: BDJ 663 
  
  • BDJ 636 - Critical and Historical Perspectives on Broadcast Journalism

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    History, economics, and traditions of broadcast journalism with particular emphasis on contemporary ethical challenges. Must be enrolled in the BDJ master’s program.
  
  • BDJ 663 - News Reporting I

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    News reporting, writing for broadcast and web, and newscast production using audio as the principal technology. Students cover real news stories on deadline, using state-of-the-art digital audio editing equipment.
    COREQ: BDJ 611 
  
  • BDJ 664 - News Reporting II

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Gathering and reporting news on deadline using electronic means. Involves shooting video, video editing, reporting, and writing for broadcast and Web. Taped and live performance are both emphasized.
    PREREQ: BDJ 663 
  
  • BDJ 665 - News Producing & Presenting

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    6 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Students produce television newscasts and file stories to a website. Students rotate in positions including producers (newscast and web), writers, editors, anchors, sports, and weather. The newscasts are delivered on a professional news set.
    PREREQ: BDJ 667  
  
  • BDJ 667 - News Reporting III

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Planning and production of longer news-related program segments of professional quality. Writing, research, and execution of mini-documentaries, enterprise reports and multi-media web stories.
    PREREQ: BDJ 664 
  
  • BDJ 668 - Newsroom Operations

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    2 credit(s) Irregularly
    How newsrooms cover and present daily news. Technical and editorial issues facing reporters, producers, and managers, featuring broadcast industry guest speakers and internships at television stations across upstate New York.
    PREREQ: BDJ 663 
  
  • BDJ 675 - Washington Professional Experience

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    4 credit(s) Only during the summer
    The D.C. experience is a capstone course for Broadcast and Digital Journalism graduate students. Its key elements are a substantive internship in the D.C. area and seminars with top journalists and high-level government officials.
    PREREQ: BDJ 665 

Bioengineering

  
  • BEN 500 - Selected Topics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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
  
  • BEN 541 - Principles of Tissue Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Cellular and biomaterials principles relevant to tissue engineering, focusing on cellular and tissue organization; regulation of cell behavior; biomaterials for tissue regenerations; tissue engineering applications in cardiovascular, neurological, and musculoskeletal and other organ systems.
  
  • BEN 575 - Process Control

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 575 
    Modeling and linearization of process dynamics. Transfer functions. Performance and stability of feedback control loops. Introduction to multivariable and digital controls.
  
  • BEN 580 - International Course

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
    Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
    Repeatable
  
  • BEN 600 - Selected Topics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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
  
  • BEN 601 - Graduate Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering Seminar

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0-1 credit(s) Every semester
    Crosslisted with: CEN 601 
    Selected topics in bioengineering. Presentations by internal and external speakers, discussions with students.
    Repeatable, 1 credits maximum
  
  • BEN 602 - Ethical Issues in Engineering and Research

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 602
    Explores the application of professional norms to ethical decision making in engineering and scientific research. Includes examination of cases in light of the requirements of the Responsible Conduct of Research.
  
  • BEN 613 - Readings in Neuroscience

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0-3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: BIO 624 , 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
  
  • BEN 614 - Interdisciplinary Methods of Neuroscience

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0-3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: BIO 625 , 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.
  
  • BEN 621 - Biochemical Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 621
    Double Numbered with: BEN 421
    Introduction to microbiology, biochemical kinetics. Biochemical-reactor design, including methods for oxygen transfer and control. Introduction to separation processes in biochemical engineering. Additional work for graduate students.
  
  • BEN 633 - Drug Delivery

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 633 
    Double Numbered with: BEN 433
    Integration of biology, chemistry, and engineering to understand how pharmaceuticals are delivered to, and behave within, the body. Includes drug formulation, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, controlled release, and targeted delivery. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • BEN 634 - Polymer Physics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: CEN 634 
    Exploration into the physical properties of polymers focusing on polymer theoretical physics, characterization of their physical properties, and the importance of their structure-property relationships in various applications.
  
  • BEN 635 - Physical Cell Biology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BIO 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.
  
  • BEN 638 - Open Problems in Soft Interfaces

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BIO 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.
  
  • BEN 648 - Biofluid Dynamics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: MAE 648 
    Principles of momentum transfer in bioengineering systems. Flight and swimming in nature including flagellar propulsion. Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid phenomena, including low-Reynolds-number flow, pulsatile and separated flows. Flow past bifurcations. Respiratory and blood circulatory flows.
  
  • BEN 658 - Biomedical Imaging

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 458
    Basics of imaging techniques useful for biological and medical applications. Microscopy, electron microscopy, acoustic microscopy, atomic force microscopy, magnetic resonance imaging. Discussion of images and literature. MRI laboratory exercises.
  
  • BEN 662 - Biofuels, Bioproducts, and Biorefining

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 662 
    Double Numbered with: BEN 462
    Survey of modern technologies available for the production of transportation fuels from abundant natural resources. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BEN 664 - Quantitative Physiology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 364
    Introduction to mammalian physiology from an engineering perspective. Each of the major systems of the body will be addressed, with an emphasis on electrical, mechanical, and thermodynamic principles Lecture and laboratory. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BEN 301
  
  • BEN 665 - Biomechanics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 465
    Functions and mechanical properties of cells and tissues, how those cells and tissues combine to form structures, the properties and behaviors of those structures, and biomechanical techniques to analyze the structures and individual components.
    PREREQ: ECS 221, MAT 485, BEN 664 
  
  • BEN 666 - Advanced Biomechanics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3-4 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: BEN 466
    Introduction to kinesiology and kinematics; finite element method; joint force analysis and the properties of bone cartilage and tendon as related to functional analysis of bone-joint systems.
    PREREQ: BEN 665 
  
  • BEN 668 - Biomaterials & Medical Devices

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 468
    Materials science and biological issues associated with medical devices and biomaterials are discussed. Bulk and surface materials science, tissue engineering, degradation and biocompatibility are addressed and related to medical device design and regulatory issues.
  
  • BEN 670 - Experience Credit

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  
  • BEN 673 - Biomanufacturing

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s)
    Crosslisted with: CEN 673
    Double Numbered with: BEN 473
    Students learn the governing principles of conventional and advanced manufacturing techniques, which are adapted/modified to engineer living tissues/organs, biomedical products and test-platforms for investigating fundamental cell biology. Extra work required for grad students.
    PREREQ: BEN 364 OR BEN 664
  
  • BEN 674 - Medical Image Processing & Analysis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 474
    Introductory medical image processing and analysis. An open source software that has been developed for this purpose will be used. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BEN 687 - Advanced Bioengineering Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Bioengineering solution development experience. Team development of a bioengineering innovation. Brainstorm, design, iterate and test hypotheses. Lecture and experiential learning. Hands on concept development and evaluation, bioengineering industry exposure, visual management, oral, and poster presentations.
  
  • BEN 690 - Independent Study

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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(s) and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • BEN 741 - Biopolymers

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Polymer structure, physical properties, and clinical applications of natural and synthetic biomedical polymers. Polymer synthesis, structural and molecular characterization, material properties, polymer processing, biocompatibility, and polymer degradation will be discussed.
    PREREQ: BEN 668 
  
  • BEN 768 - Surfaces of Biomaterials

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Metallic, ceramic, and polymeric surfaces used in biomaterials. Surface forces, structure, chemistry, electrochemical behavior of surfaces, and corrosion reactions related to material-body interactions will be discussed and surface-analytical techniques present.
  
  • BEN 997 - Thesis for the M.S. Degree

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Independent investigation on a topic of interest under supervision of a member of the faculty.
    Repeatable 11 time(s), 12 credits maximum

Biology

  
  • BIO 501 - Biology of Cancer

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Classifications and model systems in cancer. Oncogenes; viral and chemical oncogenesis. Growth control, genetic and epigenetic changes, progression, invasion, metastasis, and tumor immunobiology. Cancer biochemistry, host-tumor interactions, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and host-response modification.
    PREREQ: BIO 326 AND 327
  
  • BIO 503 - Developmental Biology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Regulation of form and differentiation in eucaryotic organisms. Control of development at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Experimental approaches to provide an understanding of developmental processes.
    PREREQ: BIO 326 AND 327
  
  • BIO 565 - Cellular Physiology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    A lecture course on basic problems of cell function, including energetics, membrane transport, contractility, and properties of excitable membranes.
    PREREQ: BIO 326 AND 327
  
  • BIO 607 - Advanced Neuroscience

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 407
    Detailed analysis of the anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of the nervous system and behaviors that it mediates. Topics include: neurons and electrochemical properties of neurons, sensory and motor systems, homeostasis, sleep, consciousness, learning, and memory. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BIO 211 OR PSY 223
  
  • BIO 610 - Graduate Research Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-3 credit(s) Every semester
    Work in research laboratories to acquire skills and techniques.
    Repeatable 5 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • BIO 611 - Evolutionary Mechanisms

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 411
    Core processes & mechanisms involved in evolution, extending to molecular evolution, evolutionary genetics, & genomics. Topics include: genetic variation, mutation & neutral evolution, selection, drift & inbreeding, quantitative genetics, molecular evolution, selection in the wild, adaptation, & speciation. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 614 - Biology of Adaptive Behaviors

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BIO 414
    Behavioral adaptations give animals the ability to use their pasts to solve new problems, an ability important to their survival. This course will examine behavioral plasticity and the brain mechanisms responsible for adaptive changes inn behavior. Additional work required of graduate students.
 

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