AAST 2300. INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES. 3 Hours.

This course introduces students to the African American experience in the United States, including an interdisciplinary analysis of the African American experience in politics, the arts, folklore, religion, economics, sociology, psychology, and community development; and an examination of local history, contemporary issues, and recent events in the African American community. This course satisfies the University of Texas at Arlington core curriculum requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences.

AAST 2303. HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF HIP HOP AND R&B MUSIC. 3 Hours.

Explores the history and evolution of Hip Hop and modern urban music, emphasizing musical style and social context, from rhythm and blues through the present. Offered as AAST 2303 and MUSI 1303; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 2337. ECONOMICS OF SOCIAL ISSUES. 3 Hours.

Economic analysis and application of basic economic principles to a variety of social issues and topics. Students will become familiar with the U.S. economy, its structure, and how economics applies to an assortment of public policy topics such as crime, energy, immigration, drug use, prostitution, minimum wage, our aging population, healthcare, gender driven wages, recycling, and the macro economy, to name a few. In addition, current economic issues and events may be incorporated into the course via lecture and/or class discussions. This is a non-technical course which satisfies the core requirement for social and behavioral studies. Will not serve to meet degree requirements for College of Business Administration majors. Offered as ECON 2337 and AAST 2337; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 2371. LANGUAGE IN A MULTICULTURAL USA. 3 Hours.

The relationship between language in the U.S. and social power. This course explores how negative attitudes toward some language varieties and languages spoken in the U.S. arise from social factors, rather than features of the languages themselves. In addition to studying language varieties, the course shows how American institutions such as the educational system and the media reinforce these negative attitudes and contribute to discrimination. Offered as AAST 2371 and LING 2371; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3300. TOPICS IN GENDER, WOMEN & SEXUALITY STUDIES. 3 Hours.

Special topics of interest in the disciplines of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes. Offered as GWSS 3300 and AAST 3300; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3301. THEORIES OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR. 3 Hours.

This course explores, within the context of a strengths and empowerment perspective, theories of human behavior. For social work majors, it is strongly recommended that SOCW 2302 be taken before this course. Offered as AAST 3301 and SOCW 3301; credit will be granted in only one department. This course is required for Social Work Field Instruction and Seminar I (SOCW 4951).

AAST 3310. BLACK FAMILIES. 3 Hours.

Course will focus on the historical and cultural development of black families. Topics include slavery, segregation, family structure, and socioeconomic issues. Special attention will be given to people, places, and events that are important for understanding African American family life in the Dallas/Ft Worth area.

AAST 3314. CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION. 3 Hours.

The background and causes of secession and the Civil War, the organization of the Confederate States of America, the progress of the war, and the attempts to solve the racial, social, political, and economic problems of the post-war period. Offered as AAST 3314 and HIST 3314; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3317. DIVERSE POPULATIONS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to theoretical, practical, and policy issues related to diverse populations. Historical, political, and socioeconomic forces are examined that maintain discriminatory and oppressive values, attitudes, and behaviors in society in diverse populations and in all levels of organizational behavior. This course is required for admission to the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. Offered as AAST 3317, SOCW 3307 and MAS 3319; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3319. U.S. IMMIGRATION POLICY AND THE AMERICAN DREAM. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on diverse ethnic and racial identities in America through the examination of immigration to the United States, past and present, and the evolution of U.S. immigration policy. Topics include U.S. attitudes and policy responses to European, Asian, and Latin American immigration and to the incorporation of the descendants of African slaves and Native Americans. Emphasis on the decline of the melting pot idea and the incorporation of recent immigrants. Offered as MAS 3320, AAST 3319, and SOCW 3320. Credit will be granted only once.

AAST 3320. BLACK WOMEN IN SOCIETY. 3 Hours.

Course provides an overview of historical and current issues facing African American women. Topics include racism, sexism, political involvement, education, religion, family, and comparisons with the experiences of black men.

AAST 3321. THE LATINA EXPERIENCE. 3 Hours.

A course on the social, cultural, and economic experiences of Latina and Latin American origin women in the United States. Offered as MAS 3314, SOCI 3314, SOCW 3314, GWSS 3314, and AAST 3321. Credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3322. AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1863. 3 Hours.

History of blacks in America from their African origins to 1863. Emphasis on early African society, American slavery, and the development of black institutions and culture in the U.S. Offered as AAST 3322 and HIST 3322; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3323. AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE EMANCIPATION. 3 Hours.

Emphasis on the transition from slavery to freedom and the political, social, and economic status of blacks in the late 19th century, 20th century black institutions and culture, and the evolution of the civil rights movements. Offered as AAST 3323 and HIST 3323; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3328. RACE, REPRESENTATION, AND THE MOVIES. 3 Hours.

This course examines the history of race and representation among black Americans in the United States through films, short clips, and documentaries. Offered as HIST 3328 and AAST 3328; credit will be granted only once.

AAST 3329. CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN CULTURES. 3 Hours.

A comparative study of African communities with an emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa. Covers regional cultural geography and history as well as ethnography of specific communities. Explores both the challenges facing contemporary African nations as well as emerging solutions. Includes exposure to African art, literature, music, cinema, and food. Offered as AAST 3329 and ANTH 3329; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3330. CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND IDENTITY. 3 Hours.

The ways identity is constructed in contemporary societies in an increasingly complex and multicultural world. Ethnic, racial, gender, and class identities. How and when identity is asserted and assigned, and how it can both draw boundaries and forge ties between peoples. Formerly listed as ANTH 2350. Credit cannot be given for both ANTH 2350 and ANTH 3330. Also listed as MAS 3330; credit cannot be granted for both ANTH 3330 and MAS 3330. Offered as AAST 3330 and ANTH 3330; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3332. COMPARATIVE KINSHIP AND FAMILY SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Variation in kinship and family systems from crosscultural and evolutionary perspectives. Structure, function, and dynamics of kinship and family systems as adaptations to diverse ecological, social, and historical circumstances. Implications of this approach for understanding kinship and family in American society also addressed. Formerly listed as ANTH 4338. Credit cannot be given for both ANTH 3338 and ANTH 4338. Also offered as GWSS 3338; credit will be granted only once. Offered as AAST 3332 and ANTH 3338; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3336. SOCIAL INEQUALITY. 3 Hours.

Examines the processes, characteristics, and consequences of social inequality in society. Topics include the social class structure, status groups, and elite power structure as they influence people's life chances. Offered as AAST 3336 and SOCI 3336; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3337. RACIAL & ETHNIC GROUPS IN US. 3 Hours.

Compares the immigration, acculturation, and adjustment processes of various racial/ethnic groups in the U.S. Examines historical and contemporary discrimination in relation to the social conditions of racial/ethnic minority groups in the U. S. Topics include classical and contemporary theory; individualistic, cultural, and structural arguments about social arrangements; and conflict among majority and minority groups. Offered as AAST 3337, MAS 3337, and SOCI 3337; credit will be granted in only one department. Credit will not be granted for both SOCI 3337 and SOCI 4310 or for MAS 3337 and MAS 4310.

AAST 3338. CONTEMPORARY BLACK EXPERIENCE. 3 Hours.

An overview of recent research concerning the African American experience in the post-civil rights era. Topics include explanations for racial differences across spheres of society such as income, education, and occupation; the debate over race versus social class; the persistence of racial discrimination; and emerging disputes within the black community regarding "what it means to be black." Offered as AAST 3338 and SOCI 3338; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3339. RACE, SPORT AND MEDIA. 3 Hours.

The media, including television, film, print, audio, and online outlets, influence how we view the world. This course analyzes overt, subtle and subliminal messages about culture, race, ethnicity, and sport as presented to us through various forms of the media. Through examinations of media portrayals of race, both past and present, students will analyze media artifacts, identify recurring themes, and examine research focused on the societal effects of stereotypical media portrayals. Offered as AAST 3339 and SOCI 3339; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3341. THE OLD SOUTH, 1607-1863. 3 Hours.

Colonial origins of plantation agriculture, slavery, economics, King Cotton, politics and secession. Other topics include slave cultures, religion, slave insurrections, plantation lifestyle, honor, dueling and southern belles. Offered as AAST 3341 and HIST 3342; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3342. RELIGION IN MODERN AMERICA. 3 Hours.

This course provides an overview of the scientific study of religion from a sociological perspective. The focus is on theories, research and trends relevant to religion in the contemporary United States. Topics include, but are not limited to, religious traditions, practices, and beliefs; declining religious participation; and religion and social change. The relationship between religion, politics, race relations, sex and gender will also be examined. Offered as SOCI 3343 and AAST 3342; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3343. THE NEW SOUTH, 1863-PRESENT. 3 Hours.

From military defeat to Sun Belt growth. Topics include Reconstruction, segregation, migration of Southerners to the North and West, depressions, reforms, Civil Rights, Moral Majority, cultural expressions in literature and music. Offered as AAST 3343 and HIST 3343; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3344. SOCIOLOGY OF THE 1960S. 3 Hours.

This course presents a sociological analysis of the sixties, stressing the connection between grassroots mobilization and large structures of power, war, race and gender. The legacy of the sixties is examined through stories told by and about activists of the period. Parallels between the sixties and the present are identified. Movements covered may include civil rights, black power, anti-war and women's rights. Offered as AAST 3344 and SOCI 3345; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3345. AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE. 3 Hours.

Examines African-American literature in its various traditions, forms, and cultural and historical contexts. Offered as AAST 3345 and ENGL 3345; credit will be granted in only one department. Prerequisite: English majors must have earned a C or better in ENGL 3350 and in one literature survey course (ENGL 3340, ENGL 3341, ENGL 3351, ENGL 3352, ENGL 3361, or ENGL 3362). Non-majors must have earned a C or better in 3 hours of sophomore literature (ENGL 2303, ENGL 2309, ENGL 2319, ENGL 2329).

AAST 3347. TOPICS IN MULTICULTURAL AMERICAN LITERATURES. 3 Hours.

Focuses on literature produced within one or more ethnic communities in the U.S. in order to trace a theme or to explore issues such as intersectionality, hybridity/mestizaje, diaspora, or immigrant experiences. Topics may include Afro-Latino poetry, third-world feminist writing, multicultural literature of the Southwest, cultural memory and the Jewish literary tradition, or Asian-American fiction. Offered as ENGL 3347, AAST 3347, and MAS 3347; credit will be granted in only one department, and credit for MAS 3347 will be granted only once. Prerequisite: English majors must have earned a C or better in ENGL 3350 and in one literature survey course (ENGL 3340, ENGL 3341, ENGL 3351, ENGL 3352, ENGL 3361, or ENGL 3362). Non-majors must have earned a C or better in 3 hours of sophomore literature (ENGL 2303, ENGL 2309, ENGL 2319, ENGL 2329).

AAST 3350. BLACK POLITICAL AND SOCIAL THOUGHT. 3 Hours.

Course examines goals, viewpoints, and strategies of African American political and social movements. Topics include Black Nationalism, Inter-racial Integration, tensions between major historic leaders, reparations, the emergence of "race-neutral" politicians, and changing commitments to liberal and conservative causes.

AAST 3353. SOCIAL CLIMATE OF CITIES. 3 Hours.

A comparative study of urban communities and metropolitan areas in terms of their distinctive social life and culture. Topics touching on power and urban politics, race and ethnic relations, poverty, and leisure and lifestyles will be examined in terms of their contribution to the unique social climate of cities. Offered as AAST 3353 and SOCI 3353; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3373. ARCHAEOLOGY OF EGYPT. 3 Hours.

The culture of ancient Egypt from its earliest occupation until the Arab invasion (7th century A.C.), with emphasis on the first 20 pharaonic dynasties (third and second millennia B.C.). Egyptian social, religious, economic and political development traced through the surviving material culture (architecture, art, industries, artifacts of daily life, funerary remains, etc.) supplemented by historical and literary evidence as pertinent. Egypt's relations with neighboring regions (Crete, Anatolia, Palestine, Nubia and Libya) considered. Offered as AAST 3373 and ANTH 3373; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3378. HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN. 3 Hours.

A comparative history of the different societies in the Caribbean (including Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti) with emphasis on the coming of slavery and the consequences of emancipation. Traces the development of emerging new societies from intermingling of Amerindian, African and European elements. Offered as AAST 3378 and HIST 3378; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3380. RACE, CRIME, AND JUSTICE. 3 Hours.

An examination of race in the context of the criminal justice system. Emphasis is on social construction of crime; and the treatment of racial minorities as victims and offenders by law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Offered as CRCJ 3380 and MAS 3380; credit will be granted only once. Offered as AAST 3380 and CRCJ 3380; credit will be granted in only one department. Prerequisite: CRCJ 2334.

AAST 3385. AFRICAN HISTORY I. 3 Hours.

Examines African prehistory, ancient civilizations, religion, gender issues, slavery, and commerce in precolonial Africa. Offered as AAST 3385 and HIST 3385; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 3386. AFRICAN HISTORY II. 3 Hours.

Africa from the "Scramble for Africa" through the establishment of the various colonial systems, through the beginnings of African nationalism, to the contemporary period. The African Revolution and the development of the independent African states. Offered as AAST 3386 and HIST 3386; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 4317. ETHNIC GROUP POLITICS IN THE UNITED STATES. 3 Hours.

The influence of selected major ethnic groups with special attention given to organizational development, participation in political parties, leadership, ideology, immigration policy, current issues, and relations with the dominant culture and other ethnic groups. Offered as AAST 4317 and POLS 4317; credit will be granted in only one department. Prerequisite: POLS 2311 and POLS 2312.

AAST 4318. POLITICS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS. 3 Hours.

The influence of African-American politics on United States government and policies with special attention given to organizational development, participation in political parties, leadership, ideology, the Civil Rights movement, current issues, and relations with other ethnic groups. Offered as AAST 4318 and POLS 4318; credit will be granted in only one department. Prerequisite: POLS 2311 and POLS 2312.

AAST 4325. HISTORY OF HIP HOP. 3 Hours.

Focused study of the origins and development of Hip Hop as an artistic genre and political and cultural movement. Topics include deejaying, emceeing, sampling and other musical techniques as well as issues of ethnic and other identities, commercialism, capitalism, cultural appropriation, and authenticity. Offered as HIST 4325 and AAST 4325; credit will be granted only once.

AAST 4326. DIVERSITY IN ORGANIZATIONS. 3 Hours.

This course examines the implications of employee diversity in organizations, an issue of increasing importance. It includes study of the changing demographics of workers, including multiple demographic groups and areas of difference important to organizational treatment and outcomes. This course examines research on treatment, access, and customer discrimination. Legislation related to diversity is also reviewed. This course also provides suggestions for individuals and organizations to increase opportunities and outcomes for workers of all backgrounds. Offered as MANA 4326, AAST 4326 and GWSS 4326; credit will be granted in only one department. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

AAST 4331. RACE, ETHNICITY & FAMILY FORMATION. 3 Hours.

Investigates the ways in which cultural understandings of race and ethnicity have shaped historical and contemporary variations in family structure, familial experiences, and the legal possibilities for family formation. Junior standing (60 hours) or permission of the instructor required to enroll in this course. Offered as AAST 4331 and SOCI 4331; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 4333. COMPARATIVE CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY. 3 Hours.

Explores the U.S. civil rights movement from a comparative perspective, exploring the African American civil rights movement, Chicano movement, women's liberation movement, gay liberation, and disability rights movement. Offered as AAST 4333 and HIST 4333; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 4339. TOPICS IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE. 3 Hours.

Concentrates on a topic or theme within the canon of African-American literature, such as a particular genre or era, significant authors, or a philosophical movement. Examples include the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil-Rights/Black-Power era, African-American autobiography, short fiction, and Afrofuturism. Offered as AAST 4339 and ENGL 4339; credit will be granted in only one department. May be repeated for credit as course content changes. Prerequisite: English majors must have earned a C or better in ENGL 3350 and in one literature survey course (ENGL 3340, ENGL 3341, ENGL 3351, ENGL 3352, ENGL 3361, or ENGL 3362). Non-majors must have earned a C or better in 3 hours of sophomore literature (ENGL 2303, ENGL 2309, ENGL 2319, ENGL 2329).

AAST 4341. INEQUALITIES IN PUBLIC EDUCATION. 3 Hours.

This course examines the manner in which race, ethnicity, and class affect the quality of education in the public schools. Topics include the resegregation of schools, class and race based achievement and funding gaps, and the role the schools play in reproducing inequality. This course has a service learning component and requires volunteering in programs designed to reduce inequality in the schools. Offered as AAST 4341 and SOCI 4341; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 4342. TOPICS IN CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Selected topics, to include anthropological theory, population and cultural ecology, semiotics, and humanistic anthropology. May be repeated for credit with departmental permission. Also offered as ANTH 4342. Credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 4350. SPECIAL TOPICS IN AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES. 3 Hours.

Special topics related to African American studies. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.

AAST 4376. AFRICAN DIASPORA I. 3 Hours.

The major developments which have shaped the history of Africans and their descendants in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Indian Ocean areas from the earliest times to 1800. Emphasis on the comparative history of Black Diasporic communities; linkages between Africans and their descendants in the Diaspora. Offered as AAST 4376 and HIST 4376; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 4377. AFRICAN DIASPORA II. 3 Hours.

The major developments which have shaped the history of Africans and their descendants in Latin America, the Caribbean, and North America since 1800. Emphasis on the comparative history of Black Diasporic communities; linkages between Africans and their descendants in the Atlantic Diaspora. Offered as AAST 4377 and HIST 4377; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 4378. WEST AFRICA AND THE ATLANTIC DIASPORA. 3 Hours.

This course examines the history of West Africa and how this region was integrated into the Atlantic world through the Atlantic slave trade. The course adopts an interdisciplinary approach that integrates traditional classroom instruction with field-based learning in West Africa. This learning method, combined with cultural immersion, challenges students to develop their academic and cross-cultural knowledge and skills. Offered as AAST 4378 and HIST 4378; credit will be granted in only one department.

AAST 4391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Directed independent study for the advanced undergraduate. A close examination of a chosen topic through research and/or reading; format designed by instructor and student. May be repeated for a maximum six credit hours when the subject matter varies. Prerequisite: Departmental permission.

AAST 4399. CAPSTONE AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES. 3 Hours.

In consultation with the course instructor, students will design a research project or an internship that will integrate their previous course work into a capstone experience in either the applied or the cultural studies stream of the African American Studies minor. Prerequisite: AAST 2300 and departmental permission.

AAST 6391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Directed independent study for a masters-level or doctoral student. A close examination of a chosen topic through research and/or reading; format designed by instructor and student. May be repeated for maximum six credit hours when the subject matter varies. Prerequisite: Permission from CAAS Director.

ACCT 2301. PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ACCT 2301)

The accounting process and its informational output. Financial accounting concepts, basic procedures, and the resulting reports. Recognition and creation of accounting information as bases for decisions. An accounting lab is required. The grade for this course requires the completion of both the lecture component and the accounting lab. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours or permission of the department.

ACCT 2302. PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ACCT 2302)

A study of managerial accounting concepts and techniques. Topics include cost behavior, budgeting, responsibility accounting, and product costing. An accounting lab is required. The grade for this course requires the completion of both the lecture component and the accounting lab. Prerequisite: ACCT 2301 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 2303. ACCOUNTING AND COMPLIANCE OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. 3 Hours.

The primary objective of this course is to help students understand accounting theories and compliance issues that relate to non-profit and philanthropic organizations. The course introduces students to general accounting theories, budgeting, internal control, fraud, and compliance issues of non-profit organizations. Restriction: Students enrolled in this course cannot be accounting majors. Prerequisite: Students enrolled in this course cannot be accounting majors, 30 credit hours.

ACCT 3133. PROFESSIONALISM IN ACCOUNTING. 1 Hour.

Topics to engender a stronger sense of professionalism: business and social etiquette, self-assessment, professional deportment, networking, effective communication skills, and dressing professionally. Topics primarily presented by accomplished professionals from public accounting, industry, and government. Prerequisites: Accounting major and ACCT 3311, can be taken concurrently.

ACCT 3303. INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

The structure of contemporary accounting systems with emphasis on controls, auditing, reporting, and efficient operation. Prerequisite: ACCT 2302 and INSY 2303 with grades of C or higher.

ACCT 3308. FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS FOR BANKING. 3 Hours.

The environment of accounting, development of standards, basic theory, financial statements, worksheets with a particular focus on the application of accounting topics of Intermediate Accounting to banking institutions. Prerequisite: ACCT 2301 with a grade of C or higher. Credit will not be received for both ACCT 3311 and ACCT 3308.

ACCT 3309. ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS. 3 Hours.

Planning, controlling, decision making, and performance evaluation. Uses a variety of teaching techniques (e.g., problems, cases, and projects) and is open only to non-accounting majors. Credit will not be given for both this course and ACCT 4302. Prerequisite: ACCT 2302 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 3311. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I. 3 Hours.

The environment of accounting, development of standards, basic theory, financial statements, worksheets, annuities and present value, receivables, inventories, liabilities, plant assets, depreciation and depletion, and intangible assets. Prerequisite: ACCT 2301 with a grade of C or higher and successful completion of basic accounting skills exam. (See the departmental website for details about the exam.).

ACCT 3312. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II. 3 Hours.

Stockholders' equity, earnings per share, investments in bonds and stocks, equity method, revenue recognition, accounting changes, error analysis, income taxes, leases, and cash flows. Prerequisite: ACCT 3311 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 3315. PRINCIPLES OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX. 3 Hours.

A study of general federal income tax principles such as income, deductions, losses, and property transactions. Emphasis is placed on the taxation of individuals as well as on an understanding of property transactions which apply to individuals and other entities. Prerequisite: Accounting major with junior standing and ACCT 3311 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 3316. DATA ANALYTICS FOR ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

Businesses use data analytics to evaluate organizational data and improve business decisions. The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to provide information for better decisions is a critical skill for accounting professionals. This course will introduce students to the growing role of analytics to answer business questions. Students will analyze data to solve problems frequently encountered in accounting. This course will also introduce students to basic statistical techniques used to analyze specific accounting related business problems. Prerequisite: ACCT 2302 with a C or better.

ACCT 4191. STUDIES IN ACCOUNTING. 1 Hour.

Advanced studies, on an individual basis, in the various fields of accounting. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with consent of department chair.

ACCT 4193. ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP. 1 Hour.

Practical training in accounting. Analysis of theory applied to real life situations. Graded on a pass/fail basis. No credit will be given for previous experience or activities. Prerequisite: ACCT 4393 and accounting major with junior standing and consent of department internship advisor.

ACCT 4291. STUDIES IN ACCOUNTING. 2 Hours.

Advanced studies, on an individual basis, in the various fields of accounting. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with consent of department chair.

ACCT 4302. COST ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING. 3 Hours.

This course will cover advanced cost analysis concepts including Cost-Volume-Profit analysis, cost-benefit analysis, product and service costing, pricing and budgeting. Class discussions will integrate concepts and applications of cost analysis with corporate practice through use of analytical problem solving, real world examples and case analyses. Prerequisite: Accounting major with 60 credit hours and ACCT 3303 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 4304. MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL. 3 Hours.

This course covers intermediate and advanced concepts in decentralization and management control, including budgetary control, performance measurement and incentive structures, and transfer pricing. Class discussions will integrate concepts and applications of control with corporate practice through use of analytical problem solving, real world examples and case analyses. Prerequisite: Accounting major with junior standing and ACCT 4302 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 4318. AUDITING. 3 Hours.

Principles, concepts, and techniques which are appropriate to the acquisition, evaluation, and documentation of audit evidence. Internal control concepts, financial compliance, and operational auditing. Prerequisite: Accounting major with junior standing and ACCT 3303 and ACCT 3312 with grades of C or higher.

ACCT 4319. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING III. 3 Hours.

Accounting for business combinations, preparation of consolidated financial statements, multinational operations, and partnerships. Prerequisite: ACCT 3312 with a C or higher.

ACCT 4323. CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING. 3 Hours.

This course examines current trends in corporate sustainability reporting by business organizations. Topics include stakeholders, voluntary reporting frameworks, mandatory reporting standards, climate risk disclosures, sustainability ratings, and assurance. Student learning will be enhanced with in-class discussions, guest speaker visits, and assignments that require critical thinking, written communication, and oral communication. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

ACCT 4325. GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

Budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting for local governmental units, hospitals, voluntary health and welfare organizations, and other nonprofit entities. Prerequisite: Accounting major with junior standing and ACCT 3312 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 4331. SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

Readings and discussions of special topics in accounting. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit with consent of department chair.

ACCT 4332. INTERNAL AUDITING I. 3 Hours.

A comprehensive study of internal auditing standards, ethics, concepts, audit techniques, and reporting practices. Prerequisite: Accounting major with junior standing and ACCT 3303 with a grade of C or higher or consent of the instructor.

ACCT 4333. INTERNAL AUDITING II. 3 Hours.

An advance study of operational, organizational, and quality control audits. Topics will include operational audit methodology, audits of administrative and support services, audits of line functions, and audits of special areas. Prerequisite: Accounting major with junior standing and ACCT 4332 with a grade of C or higher and a 3.0 GPA.

ACCT 4340. STUDY OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX FOR ENTITIES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS. 3 Hours.

Comprehensive analysis of the federal income tax consequences applicable to entities other than individuals. Analysis of the relevant tax principles of corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates will be undertaken. Cannot be taken for credit within the 36-hour program requirements for Master of Science in Taxation program. Prerequisite: ACCT 3315 with a C or higher.

ACCT 4380. ETHICS IN ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

This course is intended to introduce students to ethical reasoning, integrity, objectivity, independence, professionalism and other core values. The course incorporates the essentials of professional responsibilities, including elements of trust and communications with clients and other professionals. Both ethical principles and rules are considered. This course is intended to satisfy conditions of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy that require candidates for the CPA Exam to have completed an approved ethics course. Accounting majors may take this course as a business elective, but may not count this course as an accounting elective nor include it in the calculation of their accounting GPA. Prerequisite: ACCT 3312 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 4391. STUDIES IN ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

Advanced studies, on an individual basis, in the various fields of accounting. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with consent of department chair.

ACCT 4393. ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

Practical training in accounting. Analysis of theory applied to real life situations. May be used as an advanced business elective only; graded on a pass/fail basis. No credit will be given for previous experience or activities. Prerequisite: Accounting major with junior standing and consent of department internship advisor.

ACCT 5133. PROFESSIONALISM IN ACCOUNTING. 1 Hour.

Topics to engender a stronger sense of professionalism: business and social etiquette, self-assessment, professional deportment, networking, effective communication skills, and dressing professionally. Topics primarily presented by accomplished professionals from public accounting, industry, and government. Prerequisite: ACCT 5311 with a grade of C or higher or acceptance in the PPIA .

ACCT 5199. GRADUATE ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP. 1 Hour.

Practical training in accounting. Analysis of theory applied to real life situations. Course counts as an elective and has a pass/fail grade. No credit will be given for previous experience or activities. Prerequisite: Minimum twelve accounting semester hours beyond principles completed or with approval of the internship coordinator.

ACCT 5299. GRADUATE ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP. 2 Hours.

Practical training in accounting. Analysis of theory applied to real life situations. Course counts as an elective and has a pass/fail grade. No credit will be given for previous experience or activities. Prerequisite: Minimum twelve accounting semester hours beyond principles completed or with approval of the internship coordinator.

ACCT 5301. ACCOUNTING ANALYSIS I. 3 Hours.

Introduction to concepts, purposes, problems, methodology, and terminology of financial accounting.

ACCT 5302. ACCOUNTING ANALYSIS II. 3 Hours.

Introduction to concepts, purposes, problems, methodology, and terminology of managerial accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 5301 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5307. MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS DECISION-MAKING. 3 Hours.

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of financial reporting, analysis and measurement issues in the context of business decision making. Student will gain an understanding of financial statements and their underlying measurements. They will then use this understanding to conduct analyses using financial ratios. Students will then explore the role of cost measurements, allocations, etc. in determining the performance measures of parts of the organization and their inter-relationship with both choosing and evaluating strategies in various business contexts. They will cover issues such as matching strategies to performance measures, choosing and evaluating key performance indicators and balanced scorecards, etc.

ACCT 5311. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I. 3 Hours.

Examination of financial accounting process, problems encountered in preparation of financial statements, and concepts and principles used to resolve these problems. Prerequisite: ACCT 5301 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5312. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II. 3 Hours.

Study of additional problems encountered in preparation of financial statements. Prerequisite: ACCT 5311 with a grade of C of higher.

ACCT 5313. SOFTWARE TOOLS. 3 Hours.

An in-depth study of software that would likely be used by accountants and other business people. May include spreadsheet, database, and accounting software, tax software, and other types of tools such as XBRL and XML. Prerequisite: ACCT 5302 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5314. PRINCIPLES OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX. 3 Hours.

A study of general federal income tax principles such as income, deductions, losses and property transactions. The principles of individual taxation will be covered as well as an overview of tax considerations for entities such as corporations and partnerships. Prerequisite: ACCT 5301 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5315. ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

Analysis and design of business information processes. Includes coverage of control concepts, audit trails, and the uses of information technology. Emphasis on the role of accounting in collecting, storing, and communicating information for management planning and control. Prerequisite: ACCT 5302 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5316. AUDITING CONCEPTS AND PRACTICES. 3 Hours.

Concentrates on practice of professional accounting and auditing. Emphasizes decision making in a variety of unstructured situations where decisions demand a grasp of purpose, method, and judgment for their resolution. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for a course in auditing. Prerequisite: ACCT 5312 and ACCT 5315 with grades of C or higher.

ACCT 5317. COST ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING. 3 Hours.

The course will cover advanced cost analysis concepts including Cost-Volume-Profit analysis, cost-benefit analysis, product and service costing, pricing and budgeting. Class discussions will integrate concepts and applications of cost analysis with corporate practice through use of analytical problem solving, real world examples and case analyses. Prerequisite: ACCT 5302 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5318. STUDIES IN AUDITING. 3 Hours.

A critical analysis of advanced topics in both auditing theory and professional practice. Emphasis on: development of auditing theory, generally accepted auditing standards, professional responsibilities, auditing EDP, SEC practice and reporting, cases in audit decision making, and analyses of emerging issues and contemporary problems in auditing. Prerequisite: ACCT 5316 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5319. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING III. 3 Hours.

Accounting for business combinations, preparation of consolidated financial statements, multinational operations, partnerships, and estates and trusts. Prerequisite: ACCT 5312 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5320. GOVERNMENTAL AND NONPROFIT ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

Budgeting, accounting and financial reporting, managerial control, and auditing considerations of governmental and nonprofit entities. Prerequisite: ACCT 5312 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5321. RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING ISSUES. 3 Hours.

Designed to improve student's ability to research complex areas in accounting and to sharpen understanding and application of accounting concepts and principles. Case studies and problems considered and analyzed. Prerequisite: Excel certification and ACCT 5312 with a grade of C or better.

ACCT 5322. ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL. 3 Hours.

This course covers intermediate and advanced concepts in decentralization and management control, including budgetary control, performance measurement and incentive structures, and transfer pricing. Class discussions will integrate concepts and applications of control with corporate practice through use of analytical problem solving, real world examples and case analyses. May not be taken for credit by students who previously received credit for ACCT 4302 (before Fall 2020) or ACCT 4304 (after Fall 2020) or equivalent. Prerequisite: ACCT 5317 with grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5323. CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING. 3 Hours.

This course examines current trends in corporate sustainability reporting by business organizations. Topics include stakeholders, voluntary reporting frameworks, mandatory reporting standards, climate risk disclosures, sustainability ratings, and assurance. Student learning will be enhanced with in-class discussions, guest speaker visits, and assignments that require critical thinking, written communication, and oral communication.

ACCT 5324. FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYTICS AND BUSINESS VALUATION. 3 Hours.

This course covers the use of financial data to analyze business performance. Students will develop an understanding of financial data, how to evaluate a firm's strategy and risk factors, how to analyze and forecast financial statements, and techniques to value a business's equity. Students implement these lessons through the use of case studies involving data analytics. Prerequisite: ACCT 5307 or equivalent course with a grade of B or higher.

ACCT 5327. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ACCOUNTING THEORY. 3 Hours.

Designed to familiarize students with significant problems currently facing the accounting profession, to examine in depth various solutions proposed by accounting scholars and others, and to strengthen student understanding of today's critical issues in accounting theory. Prerequisite: ACCT 5312 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5329. ADVANCED ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

An exploration of advanced topics critical to accounting information systems. The course is designed to enhance student understanding of complex and emerging issues and technologies related to reporting, internal controls, system security and effectiveness. Topics may change semester to semester. Prerequisite: ACCT 5315 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5330. INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING. 3 Hours.

Financial accounting and reporting principles and practices in various countries, the role of accounting in economic development, as well as the accounting considerations in international business operations -- e.g. foreign currency translation, auditing, accounting systems, taxation, and sensitive payments. Prerequisite: ACCT 5302 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5332. OPERATIONAL AUDITING. 3 Hours.

A study of operational audit methodology for management audits. Audits of administrative and support functions, and other special areas such as fraud audits. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and six hours of accounting with grades of C or higher.

ACCT 5335. ACCOUNTING ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

The analysis of data as it pertains to accounting professionals. Focuses on analytical techniques and the skills necessary to translate accounting information into actionable proposals that can be presented to decision makers in areas such as auditing, risk management, forensics, predictive modeling and strategic planning. Prerequisite: Business statistics, ACCT 5315 and ACCT 5316 with a grade of C or higher or consent of instructor.

ACCT 5339. TAX PLANNING AND RESEARCH. 3 Hours.

A study of the use of various techniques and procedures available in evaluating issues arising under federal income tax law. Emphasizes research into individual and business tax problems and planning alternatives. Prerequisite: ACCT 5314 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5340. STUDY OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX FOR ENTITIES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS. 3 Hours.

Comprehensive analysis of the federal income tax consequences applicable to entities other than individuals. Analysis of the relevant tax principles of corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates will be undertaken. Cannot be taken for credit within the 36-hour program requirements for Master of Science in Taxation program. Prerequisite: ACCT 5314 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5341. TAXATION OF PASSTHROUGH ENTITIES. 3 Hours.

Analysis of the federal income tax rules governing passthrough entities. Credit will not be received for both ACCT 5340 and ACCT 5341. Prerequisite: ACCT 5339 with grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5342. TAX PROBLEMS OF CORPORATIONS AND SHAREHOLDERS. 3 Hours.

Analysis of the federal income tax rules governing corporations and shareholders. Subjects include corporate formations, corporate capital structure, administrative requirements affecting corporations, the corporate alternative minimum tax, special tax provisions (such as the personal holding company and accumulated earnings taxes and the collapsible corporation rules), nonliquidating distributions, stock dividends, redemptions and partial liquidations, liquidating distributions, corporate reorganizations, and Subchapter S corporations. Credit will not be received for both ACCT 5340 and ACCT 5342. Prerequisite: Excel certification and ACCT 5339 with grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5343. TAX PROBLEMS OF TRANSACTIONS IN REAL ESTATE. 3 Hours.

Problems and elections relating to the acquisition, holding, and disposition of real property. Subjects include means of acquisition and disposition, capital gains and losses, deferred payment sales, organization of syndicates, sale and leaseback, dissolutions, and general tax-saving methods. Prerequisite: ACCT 5339 with grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5345. STATE AND LOCAL TAXATION. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the principles and practices of state and local taxation. Topics considered in the course include the application of both inter- and intra- state taxation, allocation and apportionment principles and issues in relation to the predominant forms of state taxes, such as franchise, sales, use, income, ad valorem, and property tax. Prerequisite: ACCT 5339 with grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5346. TAX PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE. 3 Hours.

This course overviews the procedural aspects of dealing with the Internal Revenue Service. The focus is from the private practitioner's perspective in assisting clients in navigating the Service's administrative requirements. Topics include administrative organization of the Service, tax audits, the use of Service administrative summonses, statutes of limitation, penalties, interest charges, civil and criminal procedures and appeals. Prerequisite: ACCT 5339 with grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5347. FEDERAL TAXATION OF GIFTS AND ESTATES. 3 Hours.

A comprehensive survey of the principles and procedures involved in determining the federal estate tax and the supplementary federal gift tax including taxability and valuation of property and the determination of deductions and credits. Prerequisite: ACCT 5339 with grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5352. INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDIT AND CONTROL. 3 Hours.

A study of modern approaches to the audit and control of business information systems. Prerequisite: ACCT 5315 and ACCT 5316 with grades of C or higher.

ACCT 5353. STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES USED IN ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

A study of statistical techniques used in accounting. Topics include alternative sample selection methods, attribute methods, mean-per-unit estimation, ratio and difference estimation, monetary unit sampling, and regression analysis. Prerequisite: STAT 5301 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5366. FRAUD EXAMINATION. 3 Hours.

Analysis of fraud examiner and auditor responsibilities and current methodologies with respect to financial fraud investigation, detection, and prevention. Management's responsibilities for fraud deterrence and implementation of effective prevention measures. Identification, analysis, and examination of financial fraud using actual case studies. Prerequisite: ACCT 5316 with a grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5372. FEDERAL TAXATION OF INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS. 3 Hours.

This course provides an overview of the U.S. system for taxing international transactions. Topics include U.S. jurisdictional and source-of-income rules; the foreign tax credit; anti-deferral provisions; taxation of U.S. activities of foreign persons, and issues common to both outbound and inbound activities including intercompany transfer pricing rules. Prerequisite: ACCT 5339 with grade of C or higher.

ACCT 5380. ETHICS IN ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

This course is intended to introduce students to ethical reasoning, integrity, objectivity, independence, professionalism and other core values. The course incorporates the essentials of professional responsibilities, including elements of trust and communications with clients and other professionals. Both ethical principles and rules are considered. This course is intended to satisfy conditions of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy that require candidates for the CPA Exam to have completed an approved ethics course. Prerequisite: ACCT 5311 or equivalent.

ACCT 5382. INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

Extensive analysis of an accounting topic. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty member and department chair.

ACCT 5392. SELECTED TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING. 3 Hours.

In-depth study of selected topics in accounting. May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

ACCT 5398. THESIS. 3 Hours.

Thesis. Graded F, R. Prerequisite: permission of Accounting Graduate Advisor.

ACCT 5399. GRADUATE ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

Practical training in accounting. Analysis of theory applied to real life situations. Course counts as an elective and has a pass/fail grade. No credit will be given for previous experience or activities. Prerequisite: Minimum twelve accounting semester hours beyond principles completed or with approval of the internship coordinator.

ACCT 5698. THESIS. 6 Hours.

Thesis. Graded F, R. Prerequisite: permission of Accounting Graduate Advisor.

ACCT 6101. ACCOUNTING RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM. 1 Hour.

A forum in which visiting scholars and U.T. Arlington faculty members present and discuss results of their contemporary research. Doctoral students participate by meeting with visiting scholars, reading the research papers, providing written critiques, and discussing the papers. Doctoral students are required to enroll and attend the colloquia presentations each fall and spring semester until the students pass all their comprehensive examinations. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of College PhD advisor.

ACCT 6309. SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH I. 3 Hours.

Analysis of the theoretical and empirical literature in accounting. Prerequisite: consent of College PhD advisor.

ACCT 6310. SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH II. 3 Hours.

Analysis of Theoretical and Empirical Research in Accounting.

ACCT 6311. SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH III. 3 Hours.

Continuation of analysis of the theoretical and empirical literature in accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 6310 with a grade of C or higher and consent of the College Ph.D. advisor.

ACCT 6312. SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH IV. 3 Hours.

Continuation of analysis of the theoretical and empirical literature in accounting.

ACCT 6313. SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH V. 3 Hours.

Seminar will cover advanced accounting research topics.

ACCT 6390. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH. 3 Hours.

Doctoral level coverage of advanced topics in accounting. Topics may vary. Prerequisite: Approval by faculty member and doctoral program advisor.

ADVT 2337. INTRODUCTION TO ADVERTISING. 3 Hours. (TCCN = COMM 2327)

The role of advertising in society. Basic concepts include marketing message creation, budget determination, agency-client relationships, and social responsibility of advertisers.

ADVT 3304. STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION I. 3 Hours.

Introductory strategy course focusing on creative communication in advertising and marketing communication planning. The evolution and development of the strategic creative process is evaluated relative to campaign objectives and research, especially as it impacts Integrated Marketing Communication and branding programs. Students successfully completing Strategic Communication I advance to Strategic Communication II. Prerequisite: COMM 2311, ADVT 2337, and either MATH 1308 or MATH 1309, all with a grade of C or better.

ADVT 3305. ADVERTISING MEDIA. 3 Hours.

Decision-making in selection and use of advertising media. Evaluation of media alternatives in terms of marketing communication objectives and strategy, audience analysis, media-market research, cost, and editorial/program content. Media plans are developed consistent with Integrated Marketing Communication and branding programs. Prerequisite: COMM 2311, ADVT 2337, and either MATH 1308 or MATH 1309, all with a grade of C or better.

ADVT 3306. STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION II. 3 Hours.

Advanced strategy course building on the foundation from Strategic Communication I; assumes a basic understanding of strategy and research. Advanced critiques of existing campaigns coupled with the development of strategic communication for various media, including print, broadcast, direct mail, and Internet. Persuasive presentation of strategies and executions to others as in an agency setting; includes copywriting, basic art direction, and multimedia usage. Prerequisite: ADVT 3304 with a grade of C (2.0/4.0 scale) or better, and COMM 3303.

ADVT 3308. DIGITAL ADVERTISING DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Course covers the practice of results-oriented creative advertising and design, including both visual and copy concepts through digital execution with an emphasis on strategic development. The course also focuses on advanced applications of digital software to design and communicate targeted messages utilizing communication theory and practice. Prerequisite: COMM 3303 with a grade of C (2.0/4.0 scale) or better.

ADVT 4300. DIGITAL INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION (IMC) MANAGEMENT. 3 Hours.

Theory and management of digital integrated marketing communication. The course focuses on using digital analytics to plan and execute successful integrated strategies that reach appropriate audiences with targeted messages. Key topics include digital advertising, social media, digital media, email marketing, and search engine optimization (SEO). Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in PREL 3320.

ADVT 4301. ADVERTISING AND IMC CAMPAIGNS. 3 Hours.

Advanced study in the application of advertising and marketing communication theories. Advertising campaigns are developed consistent with Integrated Marketing Communication and branding programs. Student agency teams develop speculative advertising and IMC plans for organizations, products and/or brands. Prerequisite: A grade of C (2.0/4.0 scale) or better in the following courses: ADVT 3305, ADVT 3306, and ADVT 4300.

ADVT 4391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Topic assigned on an individual basis, covering individual research or study in the designated areas. May be repeated when topic changes. Prerequisite: 60 or more hours earned and permission of the department.

ADVT 4393. SPECIAL TOPICS. 3 Hours.

Special studies in advertising. Topic varies from semester to semester. May be repeated when topic changes, for a maximum of six credit hours. Prerequisite: 60 or more hours earned and permission of the department.

ADVT 4395. PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

Individual research in advertising while working with business and industry. Individual conference to be arranged. Graded Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: 60 or more hours earned and permission of the department.

AE 5100. PREPARATORY COURSE FOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

The course may be offered with multiple sections, wherein each section is paired with a corresponding UG course being offered that semester. The purpose of this course is to strengthen academic preparation of students who were found inadequately prepared for a graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering. Students can concurrently enroll in multiple sections and may need to enroll in this course multiple times until their academic preparation is deemed complete. In order to pass this class, the student has to earn at least a B grade in aggregate based on all the assignments and exams. The student will earn an R grade if the class aggregate is a C/D and will need to repeat the course until the student passes the class. The student will Fail the class if the aggregate is an F. The course may be repeated as often as required.

AE 5101. GRADUATE SEMINAR. 1 Hour.

The purpose is to acquaint graduate students with ongoing research at UTA, and outside in academia and industry. Seminars are given by graduate students of the department based on their ongoing research. Seminars are also given by external speakers from academia, industry and government.

AE 5191. ADVANCED STUDIES IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Individual research or design project performed for fulfilling the requirements of the Master of Engineering degree option. Prior approval of the AE Graduate Advisor is required for enrollment. A written and/or oral report is required.

AE 5197. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Research in masters programs.

AE 5200. PREPARATORY COURSE FOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

The course may be offered with multiple sections, wherein each section is paired with a corresponding UG course being offered that semester. The purpose of this course is to strengthen academic preparation of students who were found inadequately prepared for a graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering. Students can concurrently enroll in multiple sections and may need to enroll in this course multiple times until their academic preparation is deemed complete. In order to pass this class, the student has to earn at least a B grade in aggregate based on all the assignments and exams. The student will earn an R grade if the class aggregate is a C/D and will need to repeat the course until the student passes the class. The student will Fail the class if the aggregate is an F. The course may be repeated as often as required.

AE 5291. ADVANCED STUDIES IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Individual research or design project performed for fulfilling the requirements of the Master of Engineering degree option. Prior approval of the AE Graduate Advisor is required for enrollment. A written and/or oral report is required.

AE 5297. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Research in masters programs.

AE 5300. PREPARATORY COURSE FOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

The course may be offered with multiple sections, wherein each section is paired with a corresponding UG course being offered that semester. The purpose of this course is to strengthen academic preparation of students who were found inadequately prepared for a graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering. Students can concurrently enroll in multiple sections and may need to enroll in this course multiple times until their academic preparation is deemed complete. In order to pass this class, the student has to earn at least a B grade in aggregate based on all the assignments and exams. The student will earn an R grade if the class aggregate is a C/D and will need to repeat the course until the student passes the class. The student will Fail the class if the aggregate is an F. The course may be repeated as often as required.

AE 5301. ADVANCED TOPICS IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

To provide formal instruction in special topics pertinent to Aerospace Engineering from semester to semester depending on the availability of faculty. May be repeated for credit as provided topics change.

AE 5302. ADVANCED FLIGHT MECHANICS. 3 Hours.

Rigid body motion. Kinematics and dynamics of aerospace vehicles. Linear and nonlinear control of aircraft and spacecraft. Advanced aircraft and spacecraft modeling and control issues. Prerequisite: MAE 3405 and MAE 4310.

AE 5303. CLASSICAL METHODS OF CONTROL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS. 3 Hours.

Equip the student with familiarity of significant tools of the control engineer. Topics covered include controllers and their effect on system performance and stability, block diagram algebra, stability and analysis, system performance definition, root locus, frequency techniques, and state variable methods. Digital simulation tools for design and simulation of control systems. Demonstration of controller design and performance in the laboratory. Also offered as ME 5303.

AE 5305. DYNAMIC SYSTEMS MODELING. 3 Hours.

To equip the student with the capability of determining the necessary equations for distributed and lumped parameter modeling of mixed physical system types including mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal components. Models are formulated for computer simulation and analysis for systems with deterministic and stochastic inputs. Topics of random vibration and system identification are included. Offered as AE 5305 and ME 5305. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5310. FINITE ELEMENT METHODS. 3 Hours.

Finite element method in the study of the static response of complex structures and of continua applications to field problems; analytical methods emphasized and digital computer application undertaken. Offered as AE 5310 and ME 5310. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5311. STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

Natural frequencies; forced response of complex structural systems studied through the use of the finite element method; computational aspects of these problems discussed, and digital computer applications undertaken. Offered as AE 5311 and ME 5311. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5312. CONTINUUM MECHANICS. 3 Hours.

Study of the underlying physical and mathematical principles relating to the behavior of continuous media; interrelationships between fluid and solid mechanics. Offered as AE 5312 and ME 5312. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5313. FLUID DYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

Basic conservation laws, flow kinematics, special forms of the governing equations, two-dimensional potential flows, surface waves and some exact solutions of viscous incompressible flows. Offered as AE 5313 and ME 5313. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5315. FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPOSITES. 3 Hours.

This fundamental course will introduce students to mechanics of composites at various scales, including analysis, characterization, and manufacturing methods. Emphasis is on constitutive relations; mechanical and hygrothermal behavior; stress analysis; and simple applications. Offered as AE 5315 and ME 5315. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5320. DESIGN OPTIMIZATION. 3 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to present modern concepts of optimal design of structures. Basic ideas from optimization theory are developed with simple design examples. Analytical and numerical methods are developed and their applications discussed. Use of numerical simulation methods in the design process is described. Concepts of structural design sensitivity analysis and approximation methods will be discussed. The emphasis is made on the application of modern optimization techniques linked to the numerical methods of structural analysis, particularly, the finite element method. Prerequisite: AE 5310 or ME 5310.

AE 5322. AEROELASTICITY. 3 Hours.

A fundamental course addressing phenomena related to the time-independent interactions between structural flexibility and aerodynamic loads as relevant to flying vehicles. Emphasis is placed upon the development and use of simple analytical and/or interactive computational models that capture the essential aspects of the static aeroelastic phenomena investigated and provide insight into the response, including i) aeroelastic divergence; ii) aeroelastic change in control effectiveness; iii) aeroelastic distribution of lift; and iv) aeroelastic change in longitudinal static stability.

AE 5323. ENGINEERING RESEARCH METHODS. 3 Hours.

This hands-on course will teach the tools that are essential for conducting graduate research, with an aim to prepare the students for project-based graduate research. The course will be focused on the integration of engineering concepts to complete course projects that imitate mini research projects. Prerequisite: Undergraduate education in engineering or science.

AE 5325. COMBUSTION. 3 Hours.

Fundamental treatment of problems involving simultaneous occurrence of chemical reaction and transfer of heat, mass and momentum. Topics include kinetically controlled combustion phenomena; diffusion flames in liquid fuel combustion; combustion of solids; combustion of gaseous fuel jets; flames in premixed gasses. Offered as AE 5325 and ME 5325. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5326. AIR-BREATHING PROPULSION. 3 Hours.

Development of thrust and efficiency equations, thermodynamic cycle analysis, cycle design methods of aerospace propulsion systems, component performance analysis methods, component matching and dynamic interactions, and vehicle/propulsion-system integration.

AE 5327. COMPUTATIONAL AERODYNAMICS I. 3 Hours.

Solution of engineering problems by finite-difference methods, emphasis on aerodynamic problems characterized by single linear and non-linear equations, introduction to and application of major algorithms used in solving aerodynamics problems by computational methods.

AE 5328. COMPUTATIONAL AERODYNAMICS II. 3 Hours.

Review of the fundamental equations of aerodynamics, development of methods for solving Euler, boundary-layer, Navier-Stokes, and parabolized Navier-Stokes equations, application to practical aerodynamic analysis and design problems.

AE 5329. ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING. 3 Hours.

The range of technologies and processes, both physical and digital, used to translate virtual solid model data into physical models using additive layering methods. Emphasis is given to application of these technologies to manufacture end use components and assemblies but rapid prototyping is also discussed. Metal, polymer, ceramic, and composite material applications of additive manufacturing are included. Discussion includes advantages and limitations of additive methods with respect to subtractive methods and to each other. Principles of design for additive manufacturing are covered along with discussion of applications. Students complete a project to design and build an engineering component or assembly for additive manufacturing. Offered as AE 5329 and ME 5329. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

AE 5331. ANALYTIC METHODS IN ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Introduction to advanced analytic methods in engineering. Methods include multivariable calculus and field theory, Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace Transforms. Offered as AE 5331 and ME 5331. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics.

AE 5332. ENGINEERING ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to partial differential equations and complex variable theory with application to modeling of physical systems. Offered as AE 5332 and ME 5332. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5333. THERMAL PHENOMENA IN MICROSYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to experimental methods for microscale thermal transport, including experimental measurement techniques, design of experiments, data acquisition and analysis tools. Significant emphasis on carrying out mini-projects on related topics. Course learning outcomes are directly relevant for engineering jobs in semiconductors, energy conversion and other related industries. Offered as AE 5333 and ME 5333. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5335. OPTIMAL CONTROL OF DYNAMIC SYS. 3 Hours.

Linear and nonlinear optimization methods; optimal control; continuous time Ricatti equation; bang-bang control; singular arcs; differential inclusions; collocation techniques; design of optimal dynamic system trajectories. Offered as AE 5335 and ME 5335. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5336. OPTIMAL ESTIMATION OF DYNAMIC SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Kalman filter design and implementation. Optimal filtering for discrete-time and continuous-time dynamical systems with noise. Wiener filtering. State-space determination. Offered as EE 6327, AE 5336 and ME 5336. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: Prior introductory systems or identification course is desirable.

AE 5337. INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS. 3 Hours.

An overview of industrial robots and their application to traditional and emerging applications. Coordinate systems and homogeneous transformations, kinematics of manipulators; motion characteristics and trajectories; dynamics and control of manipulators; actuation and design issues. Programming of industrial robotic manipulators in the laboratory. Offered as AE 5337 and ME 5337. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5338. ANALYTICAL & COMPUTATIONAL DYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

The course focuses on developing the equations of motion for dynamic systems composed of multiple, connected and unconnected, rigid bodies using Kane's method and the Lagrangian approach. The resulting model is used to simulate and visualize the predicted motion. Topics include kinematics, Euler parameters, kinematic constraints, virtual work, the calculus of variations, energy, momentum, contact, impact, and checking functions. Offered as AE 5338 and ME 5338. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5339. INTERMEDIATE MECHANICS OF MATERIALS. 3 Hours.

This fundamental mechanics course covers the concepts of deriving stress formulas from deformation and the stress-strain relationship, stress and failure analysis, 2D elasticity, energy methods, and elastic stability. Offered as AE 5339 and ME 5339. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5341. CONTROL SYSTEM COMPONENTS. 3 Hours.

The components and hardware used in electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems; techniques of amplification, computation, compensation, actuation, and sensing; modeling of multiport systems as well as servo systems analysis. Pulse modulated systems. Offered as AE 5341 and ME 5341. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: Undergraduate introductory control course in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent or ME 5303 or equivalent.

AE 5342. GAS DYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

Review of fundamental compressible flow theory, method of characteristics for perfect gases, the Rankine-Hugoniot conditions, linearized flow theory. Offered as AE 5342 and ME 5342. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: MAE 3303 or equivalent.

AE 5345. NUMERICAL HEAT TRANSFER AND FLUID FLOW. 3 Hours.

Introduction to numerical solutions for problems in heat transfer and fluid flow by the finite-volume method. The focus will be on numerical aspects pertaining to incompressible fluids. It provides the background training towards the use of commercial software. Offered as AE 5345 and ME 5345. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5347. ROCKET PROPULSION. 3 Hours.

Thrust and efficiency relations, trajectory analysis, introduction to design and performance analysis of chemical (liquid and solid), electrical and nuclear rocket systems, combined cycle propulsion systems, and pulse detonation rockets.

AE 5348. HYPERSONIC PROPULSION. 3 Hours.

Design and performance analysis of propulsion systems for sustained flight at hypersonic speeds, airframe/propulsion system integration, supersonic combustion, finite-rate chemistry effects, radiative cooling.

AE 5349. POLYMER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

This course provides a broad introduction to polymer science, technology, and use in engineering design. Topics covered are: polymer chemistry (major synthetic polymerization routes); Polymer physics (solution and melt behavior, solid-state morphology and properties); polymer engineering (melt processing, recycling methods); and polymer applications (automotive, aerospace, composites, 3D printing). Offered as AE 5349 and ME 5349. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5350. CLASSICAL AERODYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

To present a classical treatment of incompressible and compressible aerodynamics. Kinematics of fluid flow. Potential flow theory applied to non-lifting and lifting wings and bodies. Subsonic and supersonic wings and bodies. Familiarity with advanced engineering mathematics is recommended.

AE 5362. GUIDANCE, NAVIGATION, AND CONTROL OF AEROSPACE VEHICLES. 3 Hours.

Basics of flight dynamics and control. Autopilot structures for aerospace vehicles (aircraft, missiles, launch vehicles). Equilibrium glide trajectories for atmospheric flight. Discussion of the various guidance algorithms used in aircraft/missiles/launch vehicles. Basics of Kalman filtering, sensor and data fusion. Selection and trade-off between various navigation components such as the IMU, GPS and other navigation components. Integration of the guidance, navigation and control components in aerospace vehicles.

AE 5363. INTRODUCTION TO ROTORCRAFT ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

History of rotorcraft. Behavior of the rotor blade in hover and forward flight. Rotor configurations, dynamic coupling with the fuselage, elastic and aeroelastic effects. Offered as AE 5363 and ME 5363. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5364. INTRODUCTION TO AERODYNAMICS OF ROTORCRAFT. 3 Hours.

Practical aerodynamics of rotors and other components of rotorcraft. Introduction to performance, handling qualities, and general flight mechanics related to rotorcraft design, test, and certification requirements. Emphasis is on real rotorcraft mission capabilities as defined by the customer. Offered as AE 5364 and ME 5364. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5365. INTRODUCTION TO HELICOPTER AND TILTROTOR SIMULATION. 3 Hours.

Dynamic and aerodynamic modeling of rotorcraft elements using vector mechanics, linear algebra, calculus and numerical methods. Special emphasis on rotors, aerodynamic interference, proper axis system representation, model assembly methods and trimming. Offered as AE 5365 and ME 5365. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5367. HIGH-SPEED AIRCRAFT AND SPACE ACCESS VEHICLE DESIGN. 3 Hours.

An introductory course on high-speed aircraft and space access vehicle design. The course concentrates on reusable flight vehicles. Topics covered are historical case studies, design disciplines, design space visualization and proof of design convergence. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.

AE 5368. FLIGHT VEHICLE SYNTHESIS AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

An introductory course on multi-disciplinary design decision-making applied to flight vehicle design. The course introduces decision-making techniques leading to efficient aerospace product design. The following main topics are covered: a) management domain, b) operational domain, c) engineering domain.

AE 5372. PARAMETRIC SIZING OF HIGH-SPEED AIRCRAFT. 3 Hours.

An introductory course on high-speed aircraft design. Aimed to develop insight into basic concepts underlining the analysis and design of supersonic and hypersonic aircraft. Topics covered are historical case studies, design disciplines, and design methodologies. Prerequisite: MAE 4350, MAE 4351 or equivalent.

AE 5374. NONLINEAR SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND CONTROLS. 3 Hours.

Nonlinear systems; phase plane analysis; Poincare-Bendixon theorems; nonlinear system stability; limit cycles and oscillations; center manifold theorem, Lyapunov methods in control; variable structure control; feedback linearization; backstepping techniques. Offered as AE 5374 and ME 5374. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5378. INTRODUCTION TO UNMANNED VEHICLE SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to UVS (Unmanned Vehicle Systems) such as UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), UGS (Unmanned Ground System) and UMS (Unmanned Maritime System), their history, missions, capabilities, types, configurations, subsystems, and the disciplines needed for UVS development and operation. UVS missions could include student competitions sponsored by various technical organizations. This course is team-taught by engineering faculty. Offered as AE 5378 and ME 5378. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5379. UNMANNED VEHICLE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the technologies needed to create an UVS (Unmanned Vehicle System). Integration of these technologies (embodied as a set of sensors, actuators, computing and mobility platform sub-systems) into a functioning UVS through team work. UVS could be designed to compete in a student competition sponsored by various technical organizations or to support a specific mission or function defined by the instructors. This course is team-taught by engineering faculty. Offered as AE 5379 and ME 5379. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: B or better in MAE 4378 or AE 5378 or ME 5378 and admission to the UVS certificate program.

AE 5380. DESIGN OF DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Difference equations, Z- and w-transforms, discrete TF (Transfer Function). Discrete equivalence (DE) to continuous TF. Aliasing & Nyquist sampling theorem. Design by DE, root locus in z-plane & Youla parameterization. Discrete state-space model, minimality after sampling, pole placement, Moore-Kimura method, linear quadratic regulator, asymptotic observer. Computer simulation and/or lab implementation. Offered as EE 5324, AE 5380 and ME 5380. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: MAE 4310 or equivalent.

AE 5381. BOUNDARY LAYERS. 3 Hours.

An introductory course on boundary layers. The coverage emphasizes the physical understanding and the mathematical foundations of boundary layers, including applications. Topics covered include laminar and turbulent incompressible and compressible layers, and an introduction to boundary layer transition. Offered as AE 5381 and ME 5381. Credit will be granted only once.

AE 5382. ADVANCED ASTRONAUTICS. 3 Hours.

Topics include orbital mechanics, orbital maneuvering, relative motion, orbit determination and estimation, three body problem, perturbations and numerical techniques.

AE 5383. HYPERSONIC FLOW. 3 Hours.

A study of the basic principles of hypersonic flows. Inviscid and viscous hypersonic flows. The course focuses on the effects of high temperature on the gas properties and associated effects on canonical gas dynamics processes. Applications in aerodynamic heating and atmospheric entry. Application of numerical methods.

AE 5385. HIGH TEMPERATURE GASDYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

Surveys kinetic theory, statistical mechanics, and chemical reaction rate theory. Application to the prediction of thermodynamic properties of gasses and the analysis of problems in high-temperature gasdynamics.

AE 5386. WIND & OCEAN CURRENT ENERGY HARVESTING FUNDAMENTALS. 3 Hours.

A broad senior/graduate first course in wind/wave/ocean current energy harvesting systems, focused on fundamentals, and serving as the basis for subsequent MAE specialized follow-on graduate course offerings focused on structures (conventional and composite), aero/hydro-mechanical response and control, and tailoring and smart material actuation, respectively, as well as for non-MAE, specialized graduate courses.

AE 5391. ADVANCED STUDIES IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Individual research or design project performed for fulfilling the requirements of the Master of Engineering degree option. Prior approval of the AE Graduate Advisor is required for enrollment. A written and/or oral report is required.

AE 5397. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Research in masters programs.

AE 5398. THESIS. 3 Hours.

Thesis.

AE 5400. PREPARATORY COURSE FOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 4 Hours.

The course may be offered with multiple sections, wherein each section is paired with a corresponding UG course being offered that semester. The purpose of this course is to strengthen academic preparation of students who were found inadequately prepared for a graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering. Students can concurrently enroll in multiple sections and may need to enroll in this course multiple times until their academic preparation is deemed complete. In order to pass this class, the students has to earn at least a B grade in aggregate based all the assignments and exams. The student will earn an R grade if the class aggregate is a C/D and will need to repeat the course until the student passes the class. The student will Fail the class if the aggregate is an F. The course may be repeated as often as required.

AE 5698. THESIS. 6 Hours.

Thesis.

AE 6196. AEROSPACE ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP. 1 Hour.

For students participating in internship programs. Requires prior approval of Graduate Advisor.

AE 6197. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Research in doctoral programs.

AE 6297. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Research in doctoral programs.

AE 6299. DISSERTATION. 2 Hours.

Dissertation Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the Doctoral of Philosophy degree.

AE 6304. ADVANCED MECHANICS OF MATERIALS. 3 Hours.

This graduate level course will cover the calculation of stresses and strains in a body that experiences hyperelastic, viscoelastic and plastic deformation. Offered as AE 6304 and ME 6304. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: AE 5339, ME 5339, or instructor consent.

AE 6310. ADVANCED FINITE ELEMENT METHODS. 3 Hours.

Modeling of large systems, composite and incompressible materials, substructuring, mesh generation, solids applications, nonlinear problems. Offered as AE 6310 and ME 6310. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: AE 5310, ME 5310, or instructor consent.

AE 6311. ADVANCED STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS. 3 Hours.

Normal mode method for undamped and proportionally damped systems, component mode synthesis, generally damped systems, complex modes, effect of design modification on system response. Offered as AE 6311 and ME 6311. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: AE 5311, ME 5311, or instructor consent.

AE 6314. FRACTURE MECHANICS. 3 Hours.

Linear elastic fracture mechanics, energy of fracture, mixed mode crack propagation, fatigue crack growth, numerical methods for stress intensity factor determination, damage tolerance and durability design. Offered as AE 6314 and ME 6314. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: AE 5339, ME 5339, or instructor consent.

AE 6315. ADVANCED COMPOSITES. 3 Hours.

This course introduces students to advanced mechanics of composites at various scales, including analysis and characterization methods. Emphasis is on advanced methods for material characterization; nonlinear constitutive relations; structural and microstructural analysis; and advanced materials and structures applications. Offered as AE 6315 and ME 6315. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: AE 5315, ME 5315, or instructor consent.

AE 6337. ADVANCED ROBOTICS. 3 Hours.

Advanced robotic design concepts considering structural statics, dynamics and control strategies for both rigid and flexible manipulators will be studied using optimization techniques and analytical approaches and introduction to micro- and mobile robotic devices. Study of emerging applications of robotics will be explored. Digital simulation of robotic devices and programming and demonstration of robotic devices in the laboratory. Prerequisites: AE 5337 or ME 5337 or equivalent.

AE 6397. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Research in doctoral programs.

AE 6399. DISSERTATION. 3 Hours.

Dissertation Prerequisite: admission to candidacy for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

AE 6697. RESEARCH IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING. 6 Hours.

Research in doctoral programs.

AE 6699. DISSERTATION. 6 Hours.

Dissertation. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

AE 6999. DISSERTATION. 9 Hours.

Dissertation. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

AE 7399. DOCTORAL DEGREE COMPLETION. 3 Hours.

This course may be taken during the semester in which a student expects to complete all requirements for the doctoral degree and graduate. Enrolling in this course meets minimum enrollment requirements for graduation, for holding fellowships awarded by The Office of Graduate Studies and for full-time GTA or GRA positions. Students should verify that enrollment in this course meets other applicable enrollment requirements. To remain eligible in their final semester of study for grants, loans or other forms of financial aid administered by the Financial Aid Office must enroll in a minimum of 5 hours as required by the Office of Financial Aid. Other funding sources may also require more than 3-hours of enrollment. Additional hours may also be required to meet to requirements set by immigration law or by the policies of the student's degree program. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office, other sources of funding, Office of International Education and/or their graduate advisor to verify enrollment requirements before registering for this course. This course may only be taken twice. Students who do not complete all graduation requirements while enrolled in this course must enroll in a minimum of 6 dissertation hours (6699 or 6999) in their graduation term. Graded P/F/R.

ANTH 1200. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES. 2 Hours.

A first year experience course for new students and new transfer students interested in a career in the social sciences. Provides the necessary foundation for success in a college environment while balancing personal and/or work obligations. Orients students to life on campus, demonstrates how to leverage campus resources to achieve career and academic goals, and emphasizes engagement outside the classroom through collaborative and co-curricular opportunities. Fulfills the University requirement for either UNIV 1101 or UNIV 1131. Offered as SOCI 1200 and ANTH 1200; credit will be granted only once.

ANTH 1306. INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ANTH 2346)

This course, primarily intended for non-majors and as a first course for students considering majoring in anthropology, provides an overview of the subdisciplines of anthropology: ethnology (cultural anthropology), archaeology, physical (biological) anthropology, and linguistic anthropology.

ANTH 1310. GREAT DISCOVERIES IN ARCHAEOLOGY. 3 Hours.

A survey of some of the most spectacular and otherwise significant archaeological discoveries worldwide over the past three centuries. Consideration of particular archaeological sites as case studies to illustrate cultural development from the Stone Age to Medieval times.

ANTH 2307. BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ANTH 2301)

Human variation and human evolution. Genetics, living and fossil nonhuman primates, the human skeleton, the fossil record of human evolution, modern human variation and biological adaptation.

ANTH 2322. GLOBAL CULTURES. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ANTH 2351)

Methods and theories of sociocultural anthropology. Examines systems of social organization and cultural meaning in contemporary human societies. Topics include fieldwork, cross-cultural analysis, applied anthropology, and global perspectives on political, economic, and social institutions.

ANTH 2339. INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ANTH 2302)

Archaeology is the study of the human past through physical evidence and material remains. This evidence ranges from entire landscapes to small objects. Students learn how archaeological sites are discovered, investigated, and interpreted, and how this knowledge contributes to our understanding of human society.

ANTH 2349. HONORS PRINCIPLES OF ARCHAEOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Methods and theories of prehistoric archaeology. Techniques and approaches employed in recovering, dating and interpreting prehistoric cultural materials. Writing-intensive course including group and individual projects and oral presentations. Prerequisite: Membership in the Honors College or permission of instructor.

ANTH 2357. ANTHROPOLOGY IN ACTION. 3 Hours.

Anthropological examination of a particular culture, region or cultural industry. Topics include identity, heritage, commoditization, historical and cultural representation, and authenticity. May be offered on campus or as a field course or study abroad course.

ANTH 2358. ARCHAEOLOGICAL CULTURES. 3 Hours.

Survey of a particular archaeological culture, region, or period. Can be offered on campus or as a field course or study abroad course.

ANTH 2359. MYTHS AND MYSTERIES IN ARCHAEOLOGY. 3 Hours.

This course will critically examine pseudoscience, cult archaeology and creationism from a scientific perspective. Through the close examination of case studies we will dispel archaeological myths and mysteries which are often depicted as fantastic or cult archaeology. This course will demonstrate that a strong adherence to scientific investigation can uncover facts about prehistory that are as interesting as the myths.

ANTH 2370. ASIAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. 3 Hours.

Examines the lived experiences and diverse histories of Asian Americans. Various aspects of the Asian American experience are addressed, including, but not limited to, immigration; citizenship; civic engagement, including alliances with Mexican American and African American social movements; health; and creative expressions in art, film, literature, and music. Themes related to the Asian American diaspora such as imagination, authenticity, identity, representation, stereotypes, consumption, ritual, and borders will also be discussed.

ANTH 3300. DEBATES IN CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Explores core concepts, critiques of past applications, and current challenges of theory and practice in cultural anthropology.

ANTH 3301. ARCHAEOLOGICAL METHOD AND THEORY. 3 Hours.

Explores core concepts, critiques of past applications, and current challenges of theory and practice in archaeology. Topics include history of archaeological thought, processual and actualistic approaches, ethnoarchaeology, evolutionary archaeology, stewardship of the archaeological past, and post-processual critiques. Prerequisite: ANTH 2339 or permission of instructor.

ANTH 3307. EVOLUTIONARY MEDICINE. 3 Hours.

The application of evolutionary theory to the practice of medicine from an anthropological perspective. Topics include diet/paleodiets, sleep habits, infectious diseases, the developmental origins of health and disease, mental health, women's health and reproduction, and aging/senescence, among others. Offered as BIOL 3307 and ANTH 3307; credit will only be granted in one department.

ANTH 3308. FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Explores the role of skeletal biology and physical anthropology in criminal investigation. Topics include determination of victim identity and context of death. Case studies will be used to demonstrate application of the methods studied.

ANTH 3310. LATINOS IN THE U.S.. 3 Hours.

Examines the Latino experience in the U.S. from an interdisciplinary perspective. Discusses the commonalities and cultural differences among various Latino groups, and focuses on important contemporary Latino issues such as education, employment, family and gender, identity, immigration, and politics. May receive credit for either MAS 3310 or ANTH 3310.

ANTH 3311. HUMAN ADAPTATION AND THE CONCEPT OF RACE. 3 Hours.

The study of modern human biological variation in the context of the history of the concept of race. Detailed historical review explores changing perspectives on variation within our species. Course examines physiological adaptations to environmental stress among a variety of human populations and implications of recent genetic research. Offered as BIOL 3313 and ANTH 3311; credit will only be granted in one department.

ANTH 3313. PRIMATE EVOLUTION AND BEHAVIOR. 3 Hours.

An overview of the Primate Order covering primate origins, evolution, ecology, adaptation, and behavior. Examination of the environmental context within which primates live, how the form of their bodies reflects their activities, and how they relate behaviorally to their environments and to one another. Offered as BIOL 3314 and ANTH 3313; credit will only be granted in one department.

ANTH 3316. LATINO HEALTH ISSUES. 3 Hours.

A cross-cultural examination of issues in Latino health and relevant health practices in the United States through the lenses of social sciences. Themes include the Latino Threat Narrative, acculturation histories and health care status of major Latino ethnic enclaves in the U.S. Listed as SOCI 3316, MAS 3316 and ANTH 3316; may receive credit for either SOCI 3316, MAS 3316, or ANTH 3316.

ANTH 3318. BORDERS, CULTURES, AND CARTELS. 3 Hours.

Critically examines life on the Mexico-U.S. border through ethnography, taking into account the impact of the U.S. war on drugs and the influence of cartels on the lives of those living in the southern border region. Topics may include impacts and influences of drugs and narco life on religion, crime, music, and daily life at the nexus of US-Mexico relations. Listed as ANTH 3318 and MAS 3318; may receive credit for either ANTH 3318 or MAS 3318.

ANTH 3325. ETHNOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AMERICA. 3 Hours.

The indigenous groups of South America, with emphasis on the Aymara and Quechua of the Andes. Topics include culture change, environmental destruction, and preservation of cultural heritage.

ANTH 3328. CIVILIZATIONS OF SOUTH AMERICA. 3 Hours.

Complex agrarian civilizations in South America, concentrating on political, social, and cultural developments of the Chavin, Nazca, Moche, Tiahuanaco, Wari-Tiahuanaco, Inca, and Conquest periods. Formerly listed as ANTH 4328. Credit cannot be given for both ANTH 3328 and ANTH 4328.

ANTH 3329. CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN CULTURES. 3 Hours.

A comparative study of African communities with an emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa. Covers regional cultural geography and history as well as ethnography of specific communities. Explores both the challenges facing contemporary African nations as well as emerging solutions. Includes exposure to African art, literature, music, cinema, and food. Offered as AAST 3329 and ANTH 3329; credit will be granted in only one department.

ANTH 3330. CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND IDENTITY. 3 Hours.

The ways identity is constructed in contemporary societies in an increasingly complex and multicultural world. Ethnic, racial, gender, and class identities. How and when identity is asserted and assigned, and how it can both draw boundaries and forge ties between peoples. Formerly listed as ANTH 2350. Credit cannot be given for both ANTH 2350 and ANTH 3330. Also listed as MAS 3330; credit cannot be granted for both ANTH 3330 and MAS 3330. Offered as AAST 3330 and ANTH 3330; credit will be granted in only one department.

ANTH 3331. CULTURE AND PERSONALITY. 3 Hours.

The interplay of culture and personality in various Western and non-Western societies. The relationship of specific practices to the development of personality and the psychological effects of colonization, modernization, and economic development of traditional societies.

ANTH 3332. FOOD AND CULTURE. 3 Hours.

Considers food systems from biological, ecological, and political-economic perspectives. May include food history, cuisines, food preferences, and other areas of anthropological scholarship on food and culture. May cover food and economic development, hunger and overnutrition, food and religion, and the globalization of foods and food systems.

ANTH 3333. NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS. 3 Hours.

North American Indian cultures and their development both before and after European contact.

ANTH 3334. ANTHROPOLOGY OF SOUTH ASIA. 3 Hours.

With a focus on the Indian subcontinent, this course introduces students to the culture, history and politics of South Asia. Drawing upon anthropological studies and a range of materials, including Bollywood films, music, tourist brochures, advertisements, Gandhi's writings, and South Asian literature, students will gain an increased understanding of the region's past and present.

ANTH 3335. GLOBAL ICONS: GANDHI, KING, MANDELA & OTHERS IN POPULAR CULTURE. 3 Hours.

Addresses the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela, and other global icons in order to explore cultural politics, social movements, and globalization processes. Students gain an understanding of the enduring significance of these figures in popular culture.

ANTH 3336. ANTHROPOLOGY OF RELIGION. 3 Hours.

A crosscultural study of magic and religion. Theories of the origin and function of magic and religion in pre-industrial societies.

ANTH 3338. COMPARATIVE KINSHIP AND FAMILY SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Variation in kinship and family systems from crosscultural and evolutionary perspectives. Structure, function, and dynamics of kinship and family systems as adaptations to diverse ecological, social, and historical circumstances. Implications of this approach for understanding kinship and family in American society also addressed. Formerly listed as ANTH 4338. Credit cannot be given for both ANTH 3338 and ANTH 4338. Also offered as GWSS 3338; credit will be granted only once. Offered as AAST 3332 and ANTH 3338; credit will be granted in only one department.

ANTH 3339. URBAN ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Examines main issues, theoretical approaches and ethnographic methods used by anthropologists working in cities. Also discusses relevant contemporary topics such as growth of global cities, gentrification, poverty and inequality, and the economic, social and cultural integration of international immigrants in U.S. cities.

ANTH 3341. RESEARCH METHODS IN CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Observational techniques, participant-observation, hypothesis testing, research design, use of the computer in research, analysis, and report writing, and oral presentations of research reports. Satisfies oral communication and computer use competence requirements. Prerequisite: ANTH 1306 or ANTH 2322 or permission of instructor.

ANTH 3343. APPLIED ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Explores the use of anthropological knowledge and skills to address practical problems in today's global society, and examines how these are used in government, non-profit, and private sector industries. Addresses issues of health, education, environment, human rights, economic development, and others.

ANTH 3345. VISUALIZING CULTURE: MEDIA, IDENTITY AND POLITICS IN THE GLOBAL WORLD. 3 Hours.

Introduces students to key concepts in Visual Anthropology. This course highlights the contribution of anthropological methods in theorizing the visual in everyday life for the construction of nationalist, gender, ethnic, and class identities. Readings are drawn from diverse geographical regions. Visual material discussed in class may include ethnographic films, art, graphic novels, comics, illustrated magazines, virtual exhibitions and soap operas. Assignments include a writing and research component, and team-based exercises. Offered as ANTH 3345 and COMM 3345; credit will be granted only in one department.

ANTH 3346. GLOBAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM. 3 Hours.

Examines the cultural practices of travel and the impact of tourism on both host and guest communities. Various forms of tourism are addressed including, but not limited to, ethnic, historical, regional, health and medical, and ecotourism. Themes of the "tourist gaze" authenticity, identity, consumption, ritual, borders, and pilgrimage will be explored.

ANTH 3348. CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS: MIGRATION AND IDENTITIES. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on the expanding field of migration studies in social and cultural anthropology. It traces the history of migration studies in anthropology, discusses the major theoretical contributions of anthropologists to the interdisciplinary field of migration, and addresses key contemporary topics in migration studies including globalization, transnational communities, gender, identity, and citizenship. The course heavily relies on ethnographic case studies of different immigrant populations in the U.S. written by anthropologists in the recent past.

ANTH 3349. ANTHROPOLOGY OF GLOBALIZATION. 3 Hours.

The forces of economic globalization now reach every corner of the world to the point that few societies have been untouched by their impact. This course examines the forces that drive globalization and their repercussions upon local communities around the world. It examines how economic globalization affects the lives of real people in developing and industrialized countries as well as in small-scale societies traditionally studied by anthropologists.

ANTH 3350. NORTH AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Prehistoric cultural adaptations in North America from human arrival to European contact. Topics treated include the question of when and where the first Native Americans arrived; the beginnings of village and farming life; and the development of Puebloan and "Mound-building" cultures.

ANTH 3351. ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST. 3 Hours.

This course investigates the peoples and places of the prehistoric North American Southwest. The focus is on the period of increasing settlement, diversity, movement, and change from 500 to 1500 C.E. Focuses on the archaeological record, ethnographies and comparative research to understand the past and present peoples of the Southwest.

ANTH 3352. ARCHAEOLOGY OF AFRICA. 3 Hours.

Course follows the African archaeological record from earliest evidence for human behavior through beginnings of state society. Topics may include stone tool technologies, forager strategies, agricultural systems, early iron technology, and trade and social networks. This is a lecture course, with an emphasis on student research. No prerequisites required, but ANTH 2339 is recommended preparation.

ANTH 3353. STONE AGE HUNTERS AND FARMERS. 3 Hours.

Human adaptations and cultural evolution in the Old World from the earliest African sites over two million years ago to the domestication of plants and animals about ten thousand years ago. Formerly ANTH 2353; credit cannot be granted for both ANTH 2353 and ANTH 3353.

ANTH 3354. ANTHROPOLOGY OF HUNTING. 3 Hours.

Covers a broad range of topics exploring hunting through time, from the prehistoric to the present. Topics include cross-cultural issues of meat and diet, hunter-gatherer subsistence behavior, overkill and animal extinction, and sport hunting. Course is relevant to environmental studies and sustainability studies.

ANTH 3355. THE RISE OF CIVILIZATION. 3 Hours.

The development of complex cultures from village farming societies in various regions of the Old and New Worlds. The civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Mesoamerica, among others, will be treated, along with general questions concerning the rise, development, and collapse of early civilizations. Formerly ANTH 2355; credit will not be granted for both ANTH 2355 and ANTH 3355.

ANTH 3356. MESOAMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Covers cultural developments in Mesoamerica through the rise of complex societies and the Spanish conquest. Topics include the emergence of Olmecs, Zapotecs, Maya, Toltecs, and the Aztecs, and explore the factors that contributed to their appearance and decline. New discoveries within the field of Mesoamerican archaeology will be examined.

ANTH 3357. COLLAPSE AND SUSTAINABILITY OF SOCIETIES. 3 Hours.

This course investigates the collapse of past societies. Understanding why and how archaeologically-known societies collapsed may provide insights to help us understand contemporary social and environmental sustainability problems.

ANTH 3358. UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Explores the field of underwater archaeology and research methods. Topics include shipwrecks, submerged terrestrial sites, the use of scuba diving, robots, and sonar in excavation and survey, and the history and development of the discipline.

ANTH 3359. STONE TOOLS. 3 Hours.

Covers the evolution of stone tools from the first modified stone objects to the use of stone tools in complex societies such as the ancient Maya and Egyptians. Introduces students to lithic analysis and manufacture, emphasizing hands-on learning.

ANTH 3360. ARCHAEOLOGY IN PRACTICE. 3 Hours.

Covers the practical aspects of archaeology with a focus on hands-on activities and experiential learning. Students learn archaeological skills and understand the life and research of archaeologists. Topics may include research design, survey, and the laws protecting archaeological sites.

ANTH 3366. SEX, GENDER, AND CULTURE. 3 Hours.

The ways gender and sexuality are culturally constructed. Readings include ethnographies, life histories, and fiction. Debates within anthropology and within specific cultures over maleness and femaleness. Offered as ANTH 3366 and GWSS 3366; credit will be granted only once.

ANTH 3369. MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Medical systems studied cross-culturally to understand how environmental, biological, social, and cultural factors affect disease and health. The cultural dynamics of traditional practitioners and rituals within the health care system. Methods of articulating modern medicine with traditional medicine are discussed.

ANTH 3370. ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE PREHISTORIC AEGEAN. 3 Hours.

Origin, evolution and decline of the first high civilizations in Europe, namely the Minoans on the island of Crete and the Mycenaeans in Greece. Stone Age background and Early Bronze Age seafaring in the Cycladic Islands; Late Bronze Age society, economy, and religion; art and architecture of the Minoan and Mycenaean palaces; Linear A and B tablets; Mycenaean collapse and the beginning of the Iron Age; Homer's Iliad, archaeology and the Trojan War.

ANTH 3371. ARCHAEOLOGY OF GREECE. 3 Hours.

Material evidence relevant to our understanding of classical Greek culture and society from the collapse of the Mycenaean Empire through the Hellenistic Period (ca. 1200-31 B.C.). Examination of the magnificent (temples, sculpture, athletic monuments, ships) and the mundane (domestic architecture, pottery, crafts, coinage, inscriptions, architecture and artifacts of civic life, burials). Archaeological evidence will be considered in light of contemporary historical sources.

ANTH 3372. ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST. 3 Hours.

Survey of the cultures of Mesopotamia, Syria, Palestine, and Anatolia from the earliest agricultural settlements to the late first millennium B.C. based on the surviving archaeological remains. Among the topics covered: Nature of early urbanism; development of religious and economic hierarchies; origins and impact of writing; interrelationships among early states.

ANTH 3373. ARCHAEOLOGY OF EGYPT. 3 Hours.

The culture of ancient Egypt from its earliest occupation until the Arab invasion (7th century A.C.), with emphasis on the first 20 pharaonic dynasties (third and second millennia B.C.). Egyptian social, religious, economic and political development traced through the surviving material culture (architecture, art, industries, artifacts of daily life, funerary remains, etc.) supplemented by historical and literary evidence as pertinent. Egypt's relations with neighboring regions (Crete, Anatolia, Palestine, Nubia and Libya) considered. Offered as AAST 3373 and ANTH 3373; credit will be granted in only one department.

ANTH 3374. ARCHEOLOGY OF EUROPE. 3 Hours.

Ancient Europe is a mosaic of archaeological regionalism whose complexity is arguably unparalleled elsewhere in the world. This course surveys the material remains of several prominent ancient cultures from Iberia to the Danube, from Scandinavia to Greece, dating from stone age to medieval times. Emphasis will be on understanding the various regional traditions and their interactions, and on explicating trends in technology, economy and religion in European society during this long period. Among the topics to be examined: Paleolithic hunters and artists; agricultural origins; megalithic monuments; bronze metallurgy and its ramifications; the first high civilizations in the Mediterranean; the rise of the Celts; the coming of iron; impact of Romanization; the nature of Viking exploration and expansion.

ANTH 3375. NEANDERTHALS AND THE ICE AGE WORLD. 3 Hours.

Explores the archaeological record of Neanderthals, early modern humans, and their contemporaries. Topics include new genetic and isotopic analyses, ancient environments, early art and symbolism, and how the Paleolithic is imagined in modern society.

ANTH 3390. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Selected, specialized topics in anthropology. These may be cultural, archaeological, or biological in focus, and vary each semester. Contact the department or click on the course link to find current course title and description. May be repeated for credit with departmental permission as topics vary.

ANTH 3409. PALEOANTHROPOLOGY. 4 Hours.

Paleoanthropology: an exploration of fossil evidence for human origins and human evolution. Course focuses on the evolution of humans and our close relatives, from our origins as a distinct lineage to "anatomically modern" Homo sapiens, including the relationship between biological and cultural/behavioral evolution. Offered as BIOL 3409 and ANTH 3409; credit will be granted only once.

ANTH 4191. CONFERENCE COURSE. 1 Hour.

Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

ANTH 4291. CONFERENCE COURSE. 2 Hours.

Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

ANTH 4315. GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND EVOLUTION. 3 Hours.

A survey of topics at the nexus of modern human biological research in growth and development and the evolutionary record of hominid subadults. Offered as BIOL 4316 and ANTH 4315; credit will be granted only in one department. Prerequisite is only required for students registering for ANTH 4315. Prerequisite: ANTH 2307 or permission of the instructor.

ANTH 4322. PROBLEMS IN ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Intensive examination of an important problem in anthropological research selected by the instructor. May be repeated for credit whenever the topic varies.

ANTH 4342. TOPICS IN CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Selected topics, to include anthropological theory, population and cultural ecology, semiotics, and humanistic anthropology. May be repeated for credit with departmental permission. Also offered as ANTH 4342. Credit will be granted in only one department.

ANTH 4348. POLITICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Relationships among power, identity, and culture in cross-cultural perspective. Traditional political systems, political symbols and rituals, gender and power, and the relationship between domination and resistance. How culture influences the ways in which men and women get power, use power, and resist power.

ANTH 4358. TOPICS IN ARCHAEOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Selected topics, to include examination of specific archaeological cultures of the Old World, archaeological theory, and archaeology and pseudoscience. May be taken up to four times for a total of 12 hours credit.

ANTH 4391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

ANTH 4392. PRACTICUM IN ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Supervised practicum with anthropology faculty in which students apply practical, career-oriented anthropological skills in archaeology, biological anthropology, or cultural anthropology. Prerequisite: ANTH 2307, ANTH 2322, OR ANTH 2339; permission of the instructor; and junior standing.

ANTH 4393. INTERNSHIP IN ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Supervised internship program, in which students intern at various companies, non-profit and governmental agencies, and museums in the Metroplex. Applied use of anthropology in a non-academic setting. Students will learn skills of career development in anthropology. Requirements include several short assignments and a final report to the instructor. Prerequisite: ANTH 2307, ANTH 2322, OR ANTH 2339; permission of the instructor; and junior standing.

ANTH 4394. HONORS THESIS/SENIOR PROJECT. 3 Hours.

Required of all students in the University Honors College. During the senior year, the student must complete a thesis or project of equivalent difficulty under the direction of a faculty member in the major department.

ANTH 4398. SUMMER FIELD SCHOOL IN ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

(3 or 6 hours credit). Offered only during the summer session. Experience in methods of field research in ethnography or archaeology. May be repeated for credit if research topic changes.

ANTH 4406. HUMAN OSTEOLOGY. 4 Hours.

Detailed examination of human skeletal morphology. Topics include form and function of all skeletal elements in the human body, differentiation of each bone, left and right side identification, identification or fragmented remains, and muscle attachments and articulations. Content useful in forensic anthropology, archaeology, and hominid paleontology. Offered as BIOL 4406 and ANTH 4406; credit will be granted only in one department.

ANTH 4459. BIOARCHAEOLOGY. 4 Hours.

The study of human remains in archaeological contexts in order to reconstruct individual identity, life history, and past population characteristics. No formal prerequisites, but familiarity with the human skeleton is helpful. Lab component is required. Offered as BIOL 4459 and ANTH 4459; credit will be granted only in one department.

ANTH 4460. ZOOARCHAEOLOGY. 4 Hours.

The study of faunal remains from archaeological contexts to understand past human economic strategies and ecological circumstances. Topics include skeletal and taxonomic identification, taphonomic processes, mortality profiles, biometric analyses, and human behavioral ecology. Lab component is required. Offered as BIOL 4460 and ANTH 4460; credit will be granted only once.

ANTH 4698. SUMMER FIELD SCHOOL IN ANTHROPOLOGY. 6 Hours.

(3 or 6 hours credit). Offered only during the summer session. Experience in methods of field research in ethnography or archaeology. May be repeated for credit if research topic changes.

ANTH 5191. CONFERENCE COURSE. 1 Hour.

ANTH 5307. FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Estimating age, sex, race, stature, pathology, cause of death, and time since death from human remains. The role of skeletal biology and physical anthropology in criminal investigation. Case studies will be used to demonstrate application of the methods studied. Requires enrollment in the undergraduate lab section.

ANTH 5310. HISTORY OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL THEORY. 3 Hours.

This course is a critical examination of major theoretical trends in ethnological theory, from mid-19th century to the present.

ANTH 5315. ARCHAEOLOGICAL METHODS. 3 Hours.

An examination of research methods and underlying theory in archaeology and their evolution since the era of European antiquarianism. Origins and development of archaeology as a scholarly discipline. Emphasis on the period 1960-present; consideration of recent trends in analysis and reportage.

ANTH 5317. ARCHAEOLOGY OF EXPLORATION. 3 Hours.

Archaeological evidence for travel in antiquity. Technology of travel (horse/camel, wheeled vehicles, boats) and related topics (navigation; development of trade and trade routes; nature of discovery, settlement and colonization in antiquity). Case studies drawn from ancient cultures of the Old World from the Stone Age through Medieval times.

ANTH 5320. METHODS IN BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

This course covers several topical areas relevant to biological anthropologists specializing in human biology, including osteology and skeletal biology, skeletal maturation (both postcranial and craniofacial), growth and development from birth to biological maturity, and selected topics in forensics, anthropometry, physiology, nutrition, genetics, epidemiology, and demography.

ANTH 5325. QUALITATIVE METHODS. 3 Hours.

Students do fieldwork in anthropology. Students practice participant observation, conduct an interview, collect a kinship chart, map blocks, collect life histories and participate in rituals. Course emphasizes methods of data collection, analysis/interpretation of data, and critical writing.

ANTH 5341. POSTCOLONIAL SOUTH ASIA. 3 Hours.

It approaches the competing and complementary claims on postcolonial theory by mapping the intersections in historical anthropology, literary theory, and cultural analysis. More broadly it brings to focus the shifts from Marxist to Poststructuralist directions. Though the regional focus is on India, the endeavor is also to assess dialogues among varying strands of cultural perspectives and its impact in other postcolonial contexts, both within and beyond the South Asian subcontinent.

ANTH 5342. ADVANCED ETHNOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Seminar based on student reports and critiques of assigned readings. Major emphasis on the areas of ethnology and social anthropology.

ANTH 5344. CULTURES OF LATIN AMERICA. 3 Hours.

An ethnological comparison of societies and cultures in Central and South America. Emphasis on gender, ethnicity, and political economy.

ANTH 5345. RELIGION AND CULTURE. 3 Hours.

An ethnological comparison of native religions to understand non-western belief systems. Emphasis on rituals, myths, totemic systems, taboos, and cosmology.

ANTH 5346. MESOAMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY. 3 Hours.

An examination of the diversities of several prehistoric Mesoamerican cultures including the Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan, Zapotec, and the Aztec. Current issues including the beginnings of agriculture, early village life, the rise of complexity and the institution of kingship, warfare, and Mesoamerican ideology and cosmology will be addressed.

ANTH 5349. TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

May be repeated for credit as the topic changes.

ANTH 5351. EMERGENCE OF HUMANKIND. 3 Hours.

An intensive review of the evidence for, and main outlines of, human biological and cultural evolution up to agricultural origins.

ANTH 5353. MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

An examination of anthropological concepts for understanding curing practices and attitudes toward health programs in various cultures.

ANTH 5355. HUNTERS AND GATHERERS. 3 Hours.

Cross-cultural approach to the ecological, social, and historical contexts of hunters, gatherers, and foragers.

ANTH 5363. ETHNOGRAPHY AND PERSONAL NARRATIVE. 3 Hours.

Focus is on anthropology and autobiography, autoethnography, life history, and narrative constructions of selfhood in different cultural contexts. Development of the life history approach in ethnographic research. Methods in the collections and analysis of life stories.

ANTH 5365. GLOBALIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION. 3 Hours.

Examines how the expansion of global capitalist economy has contributed to the growth of international migration around the world. Focuses on how transnational migration affects the economic, social, political, and cultural practices of immigrants in both their countries of origin and destination.

ANTH 5369. FOLKLORE AND MYTHOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Function, forms, and interpretation of folklore and myth in traditional societies; examination of oral literature as an expression of continuity and change; emphasis on a structural analysis of myth.

ANTH 5370. APPLIED ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Examines the application of anthropological knowledge to solve practical problems in today's global world. We learn how anthropological concepts, methods, and insights are applied to understand and solve important problems related to economic development, health, environmental issues, immigration, international business, and others.

ANTH 5371. RESEARCH PRACTICUM / INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5373. ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD SCHOOL. 3 Hours.

This course, conducted during the summer sessions, consists of on-site and classroom instruction in techniques of archaeological survey, excavation, laboratory, processing, and analysis. Students can receive either three or six hours of credit. Enrollment by permission of instructor only. Prior coursework in anthropology desirable but not necessary.

ANTH 5389. TEACHING ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

To learn strategies of coping with practical problems of teaching undergraduate anthropology, students confer with one or more professors to discuss preparing syllabi and lectures, constructing and evaluating examinations, etc. Not to be counted toward the degree requirement.

ANTH 5392. CONFERENCE COURSE IN ANTHROPOLOGY. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5398. THESIS. 3 Hours.

ANTH 5406. HUMAN OSTEOLOGY. 4 Hours.

Detailed examination of human skeletal morphology. Topics include form and function of all skeletal elements in the human body, differentiation of each bone, left and right side identification, identification of fragmented remains, and muscle attachments and articulations. Content useful in forensic anthropology, archaeology, and hominid paleontology. If taken for undergraduate credit either as ANTH 4306 or ANTH 4406, cannot be repeated for graduate credit.

ANTH 5673. ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD SCHOOL. 6 Hours.

This course, conducted during the summer sessions, consists of on-site and classroom instruction in techniques of archaeological survey, excavation, laboratory, processing, and analysis. Students can receive either three or six hours of credit. Enrollment by permission of instructor only. Prior coursework in anthropology desirable but not necessary.

ANTH 5698. THESIS. 6 Hours.

ARAB 1441. BEGINNING ARABIC I. 4 Hours. (TCCN = ARAB 1411)

Multimedia Immersion in the culture and language of Arabic-speaking countries. Designed to enable students to understand and communicate effectively in Arabic at the beginning level.

ARAB 1442. BEGINNING ARABIC II. 4 Hours. (TCCN = ARAB 1412)

Continuation of beginning Arabic. Prerequisite: ARAB 1441 with a grade of C or better.

ARAB 1491. CONFERENCE COURSE. 4 Hours.

Independent study; consultation with instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ARAB 2310. ARABIC CULTURE IN THE WORLD. 3 Hours.

An overview of the cultures of the Arabic-speaking world in a global context, examining cultural products such as food, art, music, popular culture, literature, and/or film. Taught in English.

ARAB 2313. INTERMEDIATE ARABIC I. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARAB 2311)

Continued immersion in the culture and language of Arabic-speaking countries. Application of strategies and technology in mastering listening, speaking, reading, and writing at the intermediate level. Prerequisite: ARAB 1442 with a grade of C or better.

ARAB 2314. INTERMEDIATE ARABIC II. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARAB 2312)

Continuation of intermediate Arabic. Prerequisite: ARAB 2313 with a grade of C or better.

ARAB 2391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Independent study; consultation with instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ARAB 3303. ARABIC CONVERSATION & CULTURE. 3 Hours.

Practice in oral expression with an emphasis on developing conversational skills and improving language proficiency in reading and writing. This course looks at the differences between classical and regional colloquialisms as well as elements of Middle Eastern culture. Prerequisite: ARAB 1442 with a grade of C or better.

ARAB 3304. ARABIC CONVERSATION & CULTURE II. 3 Hours.

Students continue to develop conversational skills and cultural knowledge through the use of readings, film, and other media. Extensive conversation practice allows students to develop intermediate high level oral skills in a broad range of communicative and cultural contexts. Students learn to express more abstract ideas through description, comparison, and narration. Prerequisite: ARAB 2314 with a grade of C or better.

ARAB 3305. ARABIC READING AND COMPOSITION. 3 Hours.

The analysis of Arabic texts and composition with emphasis on reading comprehension, grammar, writing skills, and compositional techniques. Readings may include newspaper articles, short stories, and essays on various topics of Arabic culture. Prerequisite: ARAB 2314 with a grade of C or better.

ARAB 3306. ARABIC FOR BUSINESS AND THE PROFESSIONS. 3 Hours.

This course develops language skills relevant to high-demand sectors in business, healthcare, Arabic translation, and media communication. Emphasis is placed on bridging linguistic and cultural gaps to prepare students for effective communication and engagement in various professional contexts requiring Arabic proficiency. Prerequisite: ARAB 2314 with a grade of C or better.

ARAB 3310. ARABIC LOCALIZATION AND TRANSLATION. 3 Hours.

Introduction to cultural and linguistic issues in the translation of Arabic language texts. Students will explore current technologies used in various real-world translation contexts and how to adapt texts, products, and services to the locale for which they are intended. Prerequisite: ARAB 2314 or the equivalent with a grade of B or better. May not be repeated for credit.

ARAB 3311. ARABIC LOCALIZATION AND TRANSLATION II. 3 Hours.

Continued study of cultural and linguistic issues in the translation of Arabic and English language texts. Systematic development of advanced skills in localization and computer-aided translation and in using TMX/TBX (international standards for translation memory and terminology exchange) tools. Translation practice, individually and in translation teams, with increasingly longer and more specialized texts. Prepares localization and translation specialists for real-world careers in the language-services industry. May not be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ARAB 3310 with a grade of B or better.

ARAB 3312. TOPICS IN ARABIC LITERATURE AND CULTURE. 3 Hours.

Multimedia immersion in the language and culture of Arabic speaking countries through the study of selected literary texts in various genres and literary structures, with an emphasis on developing language skills of reading, writing, and oral communication. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: ARAB 1442 with a grade of C or better.

ARAB 3345. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSLATION. 3 Hours.

Introduction to computer-assisted translation (CAT), machine translation (MT), translation memory (TM) and terminology management tools in modern translation and localization workflows. Prepares students for real-world careers in the language services industry. Exclusively for students pursuing a minor in Localization and Translation-Arabic. ARAB 3310 is strongly recommended before ARAB 3345.

ARAB 3391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Independent study; consultation with instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.

ARAB 3393. ARABIC INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

A combination of field-related experience in the business or service sector with an academic component. Coursework may include journal writing, outside readings, reflection papers, and formal presentations. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.

ARAB 4393. ARABIC INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

This course is a combination of field-related experience in the business or service sector with an academic component. Coursework may include journal writing in Arabic, outside readings, and formal presentations. Prerequisite: Two ARAB 3000 level courses and permission of the instructor.

ARCH 1101. ACADEMIC SUCCESS SKILLS IN ARCHITECTURE. 1 Hour.

This is a required course intended to establish a solid overview of the School of Architecture and the architecture program for all first semester UTA students who intend to declare as an architecture major. Topics for the class include: critical thinking, presentation techniques, internships, attendance of exhibitions and lectures, navigating the advising process, portfolio review and techniques, and using the library and other university resource sources. Other topics may also be discussed. The course be taken only once for credit.

ARCH 1191. CONFERENCE COURSE. 1 Hour.

Independent study guided by an instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Permission of the instructor and architecture undergraduate advisor required. Restricted to architecture-intended majors.

ARCH 1301. INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN. 3 Hours.

The interrelationships between society, culture, and the built environment. Prerequisite: Department consent.

ARCH 1341. DESIGN COMMUNICATIONS I. 3 Hours.

Design Communications I is an introduction course to analog and digital representation with emphasis on notational techniques of freehand drawing, proportioning strategies, and analysis. Students will also be exposed to physical and digital model-making, craftsmanship, file organization, orthographic and axonometric delineation, line weights, and digital documentation. Prerequisite: Restricted to Architecture-Intended, ARCH_UNIV, Interior Design-Intended and INTD_UNIV majors.

ARCH 1342. DESIGN COMMUNICATIONS II. 3 Hours.

Design Communications II is a continuation of ARCH 1341 with emphasis on refined techniques and more complex drawing problems. This course focuses on scale and proportion, relational design strategies, circulation, spatial hierarchy, design narrative, and digital documentation. Students will also be exposed to in-situ notational drawing. This course is offered as INTD 1342; credit will be granted only once. Prerequisites: "C" or better in ARCH 1301 and ARCH 1341. Restricted to Architecture-Intended, ARCH_UNIV, Interior Design-Intended and INTD_UNIV majors.

ARCH 2300. MASTERWORKS OF WESTERN ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Selected architectural complexes as representative of various periods of Western culture. Stresses cultural relevance rather than stylistic analysis. Intended as humanities elective for non-architecture majors.

ARCH 2303. HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN I. 3 Hours.

A global survey of architecture emphasizing the material and cultural context for design. Focused primarily on the period from prehistory through 1750. Prerequisite: "C" or better in ARCH 1301, ARCH 1341, and ARCH 1342 or INTD 1342. Restricted to Architecture-intended and Interior Design-intended majors.

ARCH 2304. HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN II. 3 Hours.

A global survey of architecture emphasizing the material and cultural context for design. Focused on the period from 1750 to the present. Prerequisites: "C" or better in ARCH 1301, ARCH 1341, ARCH 1342 or INTD 1342, and ARCH 2303. Sophomore standing in the program. Restricted to Architecture-intended and Interior Design-intended majors.

ARCH 2341. DESIGN COMMUNICATION FOR ENGINEERS. 3 Hours.

This course introduces engineering students to design communication skills. Content includes sketching, drawing, graphic layout, diagramming and an introduction to orthographic projections and perspectives. Media will be both analog and digital. Digital tools may include image processing software, graphic design software and computer aided design (CAD) software. Prerequisite: Restricted to AREN students.

ARCH 2391. TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Selected topics in concepts, philosophy, and models of architecture and allied arts of design. Prerequisite: Department Consent.

ARCH 2551. BASIC DESIGN AND DRAWING I. 5 Hours.

Basic Design and Drawing I course, the first design studio in the Basic Studies Foundation, is an introduction to architectural design, basic design theory and methodologies relating to spatial abstractions and forms. The course focuses on heuristic thinking with an emphasis on process and making. Two- and three-dimensional studio exercises develop a sensibility to design fundamentals, architectural vocabulary and design decision based on analysis and critique towards process-based learning strategies. As a continuation to the first-year courses, the role of design communications is reiterated in drawing exercises focusing on form, color theory, texture, and spatial determinants, historical precedence, sketching, orthographic projection and modeling. Prerequisite: "C" or better in ARCH 1342 or INTD 1342, credit or concurrent enrollment in ARCH 2303. Sophomore standing in the program. Restricted to Architecture-intended, ARCH_UNIV, Interior Design-intended, and INTD_UNIV majors.

ARCH 2552. BASIC DESIGN AND DRAWING II. 5 Hours.

Basic Design and Drawing II, the second design studio in the Basic Studies Foundation builds on disciplinary principles of basic design theory, 2D and 3D projects, with emphasis on visual and verbal representation. The course follows established methodologies that develop an understanding of foundational design principles of space, hierarchy, scale, proportion, circulation, and enclosure. Studio exercises and projects develop individual skills and collectively apply analog and digital processes to understand the design of architectural spaces and forms, their constituent parts, and their conditional relationships to the context, as a coherent, inter-related design process. The study of historical and contemporary masterworks of architecture serves to inform the projects toward the role of historical precedent in design. Design communication focuses on accurate orthographic projections, drawing conventions, graphic sensibility, and the exploration of 2D and 3D representation with physical models using a range of techniques, which exhibit understanding of tectonics, craft, materiality, and the representation of ideas. Prerequisite: "C" or better in ARCH 2303, ARCH 2551, and credit or concurrent enrollment in ARCH 2304. Restricted to Architecture-intended and Interior Design-intended majors.

ARCH 3312. HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY THEORY. 3 Hours.

This course will familiarize students with major intellectual paradigms and themes that have informed postwar architectural practice in Western tradition. Through reading primary theoretical texts that have had major impact on practice, students will hone their skills of critical thinking and be better able to position themselves in their navigation of contemporary theoretical issues. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 and ARCH 2304 and Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 3323. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS. 3 Hours.

This course discusses the nature of materials and structural concepts to be used in the construction process. The principles and fundamentals of building construction materials and methods is evaluated, and the project development process and construction delivery systems are introduced. The course provides an understanding of building standards and codes; the impact of materials and buildings on the environment and human health, safety, and welfare; the material properties including structural properties of materials as well as performance properties and the major materials and construction systems such as light wood frame, mass timber, and steel and concrete frame construction. Prerequisite: ARCH 2552. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 3324. STRUCTURES I. 3 Hours.

This course is the foundation for all advanced structures courses in the undergraduate and graduate architecture programs. In an engineering curriculum, this course is offered in two separate courses referred to as: (a) Statics and (b) Strength of Materials, each of one-semester duration. the present course capsules the information yet is rigorous enough and covers all important topics in the two engineering courses including equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, analysis of important structural load bearing items such as cables, beams and Trusses, Definition of Stress and strain and their role in structural design, cross-sectional properties of structural members and analysis of strength for the beams. Prerequisite: ARCH 3323, PHYS 1441 or PHYS 1443, MATH 1327 or MATH 1426. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 3336. STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS FOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERS. 3 Hours.

This course covers the engineering design of various concrete, steel and masonry structural systems used in the construction of buildings. Building types vary from single-story commercial buildings to low-rise and high-rise buildings. Current building codes and project examples are examined from a fundamental structural engineering perspective, in which the rationale for the structural system is analyzed, calculations performed, and systematic construction design processes are developed for gravity loads and lateral loads from start to completion of each project. The project examples culminate with a detailed cost analysis based on current industry trends. Prerequisite: Restricted to CE_AENUCOL, CE_ARENINT, CE_ARENBS, and CE_AREPROB majors.

ARCH 3343. ARCHITECTURE COMPUTER GRAPHICS (DESIGN COMMUNICATION III). 3 Hours.

An advanced course to develop visual sensitivity and awareness of digital techniques to enable the student to study design ideas and present those ideas in the various design disciplines. Emphasis on the relationship of computer graphics with the design process. This course is offered as ARCH 3343 and INTD 2343, credit will only be granted once. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 3354. INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY STUDIES. 3 Hours.

Introduces major topics, questions, issues and methods within interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary environmental studies. Includes a study of some of the most significant texts, studies, practices, and creative works from at least four different fields as they pertain to questions of environment, ecology, and sustainability.

ARCH 3357. DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES - BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING FOR ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM); discussions of the roles and impacts of BIM in the design process, energy assessment, and facility management. The course includes creating building elements such as walls, windows, doors, roof, ceiling, stairs, ramp, and structural and MEP systems. Course provides an overview of BIM applications such as daylight and energy analysis. Prerequisite: AREN 2352. Restricted to CE_AENUCOL, CE_ARENINT, CE_ARENBS, and CE_AREPROB majors.

ARCH 3361. ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENT. 3 Hours.

An overview of sustainable design integrated with natural resource conservation. Prerequisite: ARCH 2552. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 3364. SITE DESIGN. 3 Hours.

The related site design process includes site planning pertaining to land use, case studies, siting of structures, codes, and topography. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 3551. BASIC DESIGN FOR ENGINEERS. 5 Hours.

This course is an introduction to design communication (verbal and graphic), the process of design, architectural principles and the process of navigating the relationship between architectural design and engineering. Precedent studies introduce students to Architecture and two- and three-dimensional studio exercises develop a sensibility to design fundamentals and vocabulary. Prerequisite: ARCH 1301 and ARCH 2341 and restricted to AREN students.

ARCH 3553. DESIGN STUDIO: ARCHITECTURE I. 5 Hours.

The reiteration of basic design principles, formal ordering systems and spatial concepts toward the synthesis of simple building types, with application of materials, introduction of structural systems, rudimentary building systems, limited program, with preliminary understanding of site design, and environmental issues. Projects will investigate small scale institutional, civic, or cultural buildings set in cities of historical significance that respond directly to their context. Research and analysis of influential precedent buildings and cities, whether historical or contemporary will inform the design process and methodologies. Credit will be given for only one of ARCH 3553 or INTD 3553. Prerequisite: ARCH 2552 or INTD 2552. Credit or concurrent enrollment in ARCH 3323 and ARCH 3343 or ARCH 3364. Junior standing in the program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 3554. DESIGN STUDIO: ARCHITECTURE II. 5 Hours.

A continuation of ARCH 3553 with an increased complexity and scale of projects which address buildings within urban contexts. Projects will incorporate design theory with technical, site and structural considerations. Research of local specifics as design imperatives will inform building and site integration, which respond to context. Projects will investigate and subsequently integrate rudimentary building systems including those for formal ordering, spatial organization, structural support, materiality, building assembly, envelopes, building services, life safety, and circulation, with a particular attention towards sustainability, accessibility, efficiency, and code compliance. Design communication will demonstrate understanding of project components by developing an encompassing set of orthographic projections Three dimensional models will test and communicate spatial intentions relating to the context addressing, proportion, massing, materiality, environment, and project character. Prerequisite: ARCH 3323, ARCH 3553, and ARCH 3343 or ARCH 3364. Credit or concurrent enrollment in ARCH 3324 and ARCH 3343 and ARCH 3364. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 3595. SELECTED TOPICS ARCHITECTURE. 5 Hours.

A transitional studio course to explore and present selected topics in architecture and design. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: Department consent. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors.

ARCH 4191. CONFERENCE COURSE. 1 Hour.

Independent study guided by an instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or the Architecture Undergraduate Advisor.

ARCH 4305. THE CITY OF ROME. 3 Hours.

History, topography, and monuments of the city of Rome and its environs from its legendary founding in 753 B.C. until the 20th Century. Urban form and architecture will be inspected in context of contemporaneous culture, with special emphasis on imperial and papal Rome. Prerequisite: Department consent. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design Majors.

ARCH 4306. URBAN DESIGN THEORY. 3 Hours.

Design theory and its application to the urban scale, as applied to historical and contemporary examples. Prerequisite: ARCH 2552. Department consent. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4307. THE LIFE OF CITIES. 3 Hours.

A look at a series of world cities by situating their architectural context, with a particular focus on the impact of 20th century modernism and postmodernism on city fabric. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 and ARCH 2304 and Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors, or Department consent.

ARCH 4308. HISTORY OF URBAN FORM. 3 Hours.

The history of cities as physical form, influenced by political, economic, and social forces. Prerequisite: Department consent. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4309. MUSEUMS: HISTORY, CULTURE, DESIGN. 3 Hours.

This course investigates the historical and cultural forces driving the design of museums in the 19th and 20th centuries with special attention to the development of a diverse range of new museum types beyond traditional art and natural science museums. Field trips to local museum sites are required. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 and ARCH 2304, junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors, or Department consent.

ARCH 4310. SKYSCRAPER HISTORIES. 3 Hours.

This course considers the history of the skyscraper from multiple perspectives, seeking consensus about what a skyscraper really is. This course will allow students to begin to develop their skills in reading, writing, critical thinking, visual memory, and visual analysis using the history of architecture as a medium. Students will also develop basic research skills using primary sources to document architecture. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 and ARCH 2304, junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors, or Department consent.

ARCH 4311. TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURAL THEORY. 3 Hours.

Selected topics in concepts, philosophy, and models of architecture and allied arts of design with specific application to 20th Century problems. May be repeated for credit as specific topics vary. Prerequisites: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4312. WHAT MAKES A CITY: CRITICAL ISSUES IN ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING, AND URBAN DESIGN. 3 Hours.

This class is a critical exploration of the physical environment of the city, looking at a range of issues--mobility, housing, landscape, gentrification, sustainability, health-to understand how the built world shapes the way we live every day. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4313. THE ARCHITECT IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY. 3 Hours.

Readings on the Culture of Architecture The focus of this course is to examine this social construct in the belief that critical self-reflection can assist in improving success within it. This examination will be conducted through readings in a collection of publications both historical and contemporary that offer critical insight into the professional/social culture of architects. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4314. HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION. 3 Hours.

Concepts and implementation of the restoration and preservation of historic structures and places, including archaeological, bibliographic, legislative, institutional, and physical parameters to the retention and adaptive re-use of significant architecture. This course is offered as ARCH 4314 and INTD 4314; credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4315. TOPICS IN THE HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Selected topics in architecture and the allied arts of design. Some recent topics include: Architecture of Texas, The Life of Cities, History of Architecture Theory, Developing World Slum Housing, Architecture and Politics, and Contemporary Architecture. Certain topics may be offered every second or third year. The course may be repeated up to four times as the topics change. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 and ARCH 2304, junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors, or Department consent.

ARCH 4316. MODERN ARCHITECTURE I. 3 Hours.

Development of 20th Century architecture from the origins of the modern movement in the 1890s until its diffusion in Europe and America in the 1930s. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors, or Department consent.

ARCH 4317. MODERN ARCHITECTURE II. 3 Hours.

Development of 20th Century architecture from the diffusion of modernism in the 1930s to the present day. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors, or Department consent.

ARCH 4318. ARCHITECTURE ON SCREEN. 3 Hours.

How do the things we watch shape our perceptions of architecture and the city? How do the environments in film and on television frame our vision, shape character, and convey themes? How are architects and other design professionals portrayed? What do they suggest about changes in the physical and technological world in which we live? This course explores those questions and others through screen history, from the earliest films to contemporary television and digital productions. Themes will include the dystopian city, suburbia, the evolving depiction of modernism, architecture as documentary subject, and the history of the city on screen. Students will explore these questions and will have to make their own short films. May be repeated for credit as specific topics vary. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4319. HOUSING PROTOTYPES: 1920s TO PRESENT. 3 Hours.

An extensive investigation of the many states of housing that architects and educators have encountered in the last 100 years. The course is organized through introduction, research, analysis, and case study of various housing typologies, unit design principles, density concerns, site, relationship of inside and outside, zoning and building codes, and new emerging housing building types. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 and ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4320. PERFORMANCE-BASED DESIGN IN ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

An overview of Performance-Based Building Design (PBBD) in architecture and how clients' expectations are translated into performance requirements, how we describe performance objectives, how we define performance indicators, and finally, how we can quantify and assess building performance. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4322. ARCHITECTURE + POLITICS. 3 Hours.

This course examines how notions of national identity are expressed in parliament buildings and other important buildings of state. Throughout the course, questions about what constitutes national identity, capital cities, and how architecture is used as a manifestation of these political aspects will be addressed. Buildings within nations or subnational regions across six continents are examined, giving students a global understanding of these issues. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors, or Department consent.

ARCH 4325. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS I. 3 Hours.

Acoustics and illumination and their significance in the total design. Prerequisite: PHYS 1442. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4326. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS II. 3 Hours.

Climate controls, mechanical and electrical systems, and their significance in the total design. Prerequisite: ARCH 4325 or AREN 3331. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture, Interior Design, and Architectural Engineering majors.

ARCH 4329. TOPICS IN COMPUTERS AND DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Selected topics in the range and potential of digital computer applications in the design professions. May be repeated for credit as specific topics vary. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4332. ENERGY USE AND CONSERVATION IN ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Basic concepts of the efficient use and conservation of energy related to architectural design principles. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4338. CODES AND REGULATIONS. 3 Hours.

A study of accessibility, building and energy codes and related regulations including the architects' responsibility for compliance. This course is offered as ARCH 4338 and INTD 3338; credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4339. DIGITAL FABRICATION METHODOLOGY. 3 Hours.

The history, theory, and methodology framing the discourse for parametric design and digital fabrication with an emphasis on digital fabrication techniques and introduction to parametric modeling software. Prerequisites: Junior standing in program. Open to ARCH and INTD majors.

ARCH 4340. MODERN + CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE IN MEXICO. 3 Hours.

This course examines notions of Mexican national identity as expressed through architecture. Part 1 looks at late 19th and early 20th century architecture during the Porfiriato, as well as that occurring shortly after the Mexican Revolution of 1910-20, including the critical role that cement played. Part 2 considers how the so-called First Generation of architects adapted and transformed Modernism in Mexico. Part 3 examines how the Second and Third Generations moved beyond Modernism, including. The course concludes with Mexico's "First Generation" of women architects as issues of gender are addressed. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors, or Department consent.

ARCH 4341. NOTATIONAL DRAWING. 3 Hours.

Seminar concerned with analytical drawing techniques and how to use the sketchbook as a tool and process for architectural production. Emphasis will be on cultivating drawing strategies that will heighten the ability to make observations through first-hand experience and record them with the correct conventions in order to enable recovery for future use in architectural design. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4344. CONCEPTUAL DRAWING. 3 Hours.

A seminar to explore the aspects of conceptual drawing for the architect and the relationship of design ideas in the drawing process. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4345. DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION. 3 Hours.

A workshop exploring video cartography using photography, animation, motion graphics and digital video. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4346. CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS. 3 Hours.

The techniques of building construction, the communication of technical information, and the process of preparing contract drawings for construction. Prerequisite: ARCH 3343. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4347. DIGITAL TECTONICS & PROTOTYPING. 3 Hours.

The use of digital technology in the architectural design process focusing on the research and fabrication of full-scale production of prototypes. ARCH 4339 Digital Fabrication Methodology is highly recommended. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4348. ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

Basic photography for architects. The use of photography as an investigative and presentation device in architecture. Emphasis on composition and black and white technique. Prerequisite: ARCH 2552. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4349. PORTFOLIO DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Principles and techniques of producing an architectural/interior design portfolio and resume including graphic design, layout, typography, grid systems, model photography as well as use of layout and photographic software. Prerequisite: ARCH 3553, ARCH 3554. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4350. ARCHITECTURE, ENGAGEMENT + COMMUNITY POWER. 3 Hours.

Architecture, Engagement and Community Power will unpack the role of the citizen architect. It will examine participatory design processes that center community voice and shift existing power structures. In this country, constructed systems of oppression including racist practices, policies and financial systems have shaped the way our neighborhoods have developed. These acts have created inequities across communities that impact one's ability to thrive. Starting from the notion that all places are designed, and can therefore be undesigned, this course will explore the ways in which design processes can strengthen community power for marginalized communities. This course will encourage activism as an inherent quality in the development of an architect; encourage students to make connections between classroom learning and the larger community; require students to develop the skill to see and hear multiple voices; and encourage the development of visual, written, & oral communication tools. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4351. WILDERNESS: A CONDITION OF MIND. 3 Hours.

Changing conceptions of wilderness in Western thought, from ancestral prejudices to recent, revolutionary appreciation. Literary and visual documentation. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4352. HOUSING: FROM CAVES TO MANSIONS IN THE CLOUDS. 3 Hours.

This course examines the evolution of American urban settlements as they evolved from French, Spanish and English concepts of town-planning. The course begins with the Native American settlements in the American Southwest, particularly Mesa Verde and Hovenweep, followed by examination of the earliest European capital cities of Rome, Paris and London. Since the wholesale transplanting of European principles of town-planning traditions could not take root in the New World, distinctly American housing settlements evolved such as Savannah, Santa Fe, Taos and St. Augustine. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4353. HISTORY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Development of landscape design from prehistory through 19th century with emphasis upon rural gardens and urban parks as representative of the social, cultural, and intellectual circumstances of the times and places in which they were created. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4354. CONVERGENCES: BETWEEN ART AND ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

This course explores the convergences of artist methods of production with the processes of architectural practices. The course traces the work of leading filmmakers, both artistic and documentarian, whose professional leanings verge on the province of the architect. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4357. BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING & VISUALIZATION. 3 Hours.

To gain a working knowledge of Building Information Modeling software (Revit) and advanced 3D modeling software. This course is offered as ARCH 4357 and INTD 3357, credit will only be granted once. Prerequisite: ARCH 3343, INTD 2343, or INTD 3343; and Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4360. POLITICS AND PRACTICE OF PRESERVATION. 3 Hours.

The history and theory of preservation and of the political context that influence these. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4362. STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGS. 3 Hours.

An overview of various structural systems including those used in long-span and high-rise buildings. Numerical work limited to the explanation of relevant structural concepts. Prerequisite: ARCH 3324. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 4365. CATALYTIC MAPPING. 3 Hours.

An advanced theory elective course and workshop using the potential of mapping as a design, analytic and research mechanism for exploring complex contexts. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Architecture, Interior Design or permission of the advisor.

ARCH 4366. RADICAL URBANISM. 3 Hours.

An advanced theory course focused on the exposure to and critical analysis of some of the most radical, inspirational, and transformative urban design ideas and projects from Vitruvius to today. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Architecture, Interior Design or permission by the advisor.

ARCH 4367. HIGH PERFORMANCE FACADE SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Examines the role of the façade and building envelope as it relates to design, indoor comfort, energy and carbon usage, and overall performance through an exploration of materiality, assembly, and construction. The course also introduces the potential of generative technologies, smart materials, passive-active combinations, and integrated systems. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4368. GREEN DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION. 3 Hours.

Green building design, construction, and operation is an opportunity to reduce negative impacts on the environment, and the health and comfort of building occupants, thereby improving building performance. It provides cost savings to all tax-payers through improved human health and productivity, lower cost building operations, and resource efficiency. Green design and construction focuses on strategies and technologies to improve the energy efficiency and performance of buildings, and to reduce the environmental impact of buildings. The course emphasizes on different aspects of green building during all phases of a building's life-cycle, including design, construction, operation and decommissioning. All LEED categories are covered throughout the course and students get prepared to take LEED Green Associate exam by the end of the semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4369. TERRITORIAL STRATEGIES. 3 Hours.

Territorial Strategies focus on climate resilience of the built environment on the territorial scale. In Territorial Strategies, students explore how macro-level drivers of spatial (trans)formation impact micro-level strategies and actions in distinct climatic regions. Students apply a systems-thinking approach to map, diagram, model, draw, and visualize project outcomes, research findings, and data through various media. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainable Urban Design, or permission by the advisor.

ARCH 4371. FUTURE CITIES. 3 Hours.

Future Cities focus on climate resilience of the built environment on the urban scale. In Future Cities, students explore historical and contemporary concepts of ecological design and combine mitigative and adaptive strategies and actions for urban landscapes in the age of anthropogenic climate change. Students apply a participatory mixed-methods approach to map, diagram, model, draw, and visualize project outcomes, research findings, and data through various media. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainable Urban Design, or permission by the advisor.

ARCH 4372. ADAPTIVE TYPOLOGIES. 3 Hours.

Adaptive Typologies focus on climate resilience of the built environment on the architectural object scale. In Adaptive Typologies, students explore architectural objects, their characteristics, and their performative aspects as integrated parts of the urban ecosystem. Students analyze, transform, and develop hybrid typologies merging physical, digital, and biological concepts and apply a digital mixed-methods approach, utilizing analytical, representational, and generative tools. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainable Urban Design, or permission by the advisor.

ARCH 4377. SPATIAL [IN] JUSTICE. 3 Hours.

Through lectures and discussions, Spatial [in] Justice will provide students with historical perspectives on how American cities became segregated, the creation and lack of inclusivity of 'public space', and the architect's role within a socially engaged practice. The course will begin by studying key philosophies and theories of justice. Students will work with a community partner to produce a community engagement and development plan. They will research publicly available data and organize it into a package for the community and other stakeholders. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303, ARCH 2304. Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4382. URBAN DESIGN SEMINAR. 3 Hours.

The Seminar establishes a basic critical understanding, and a critique of urban design by reviewing its past, present and the future as an academic field and an area of practice. The seminar introduces urban design as a transdisciplinary specialization and professional endeavor that encompasses landscape architecture, architecture, city planning, and real estate to shape and influence the built environment primarily within urban context. Students actively present and lead informed discussions on topics such as urban form, urban landscapes, land-use patterns, population density, circulation, legibility, public art, environmental behavior and urban/rural interchange. Field trips are required. Prerequisite: C or better in UDES 4551, ARCH 3554, or approved equivalent. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 and a minimum major course(s) GPA of 2.8. Department consent.

ARCH 4391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Independent study guided by an instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or the Architecture Undergraduate Advisor.

ARCH 4395. SELECTED TOPICS ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Studio and lecture courses to explore and present selected topics in architecture and design. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: Junior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture and Interior Design majors.

ARCH 4556. DESIGN STUDIO: ARCHITECTURE III. 5 Hours.

Advanced architectural design projects integrating research on contemporary issues intrinsic to architecture. Prerequisites: ARCH 3324, ARCH 3343, ARCH 3364, and ARCH 3554. Senior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 4557. DESIGN STUDIO: ARCHITECTURE IV. 5 Hours.

Advanced architectural projects focusing on contemporary design issues that address topics extrinsic to the disciplines of architecture. Prerequisite: ARCH 3324, ARCH 3343, ARCH 3364, and ARCH 3554. Restricted to Architecture majors. Minimum 2.8 GPAs both cumulative and within the major required.

ARCH 4591. CONFERENCE COURSE. 5 Hours.

Independent study guided by an instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or the Architecture Undergraduate Advisor. Senior standing in program. Restricted to Architecture majors.

ARCH 4595. SELECTED TOPICS ARCHITECTURE. 5 Hours.

A transitional studio course to explore and present selected topics in architecture and design. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: Department consent.

ARCH 5191. CONFERENCE COURSE. 1 Hour.

Special subjects and issues as arranged with individual students and faculty members. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.

ARCH 5291. CONFERENCE COURSE. 2 Hours.

Special subjects and issues as arranged with individual students and faculty members. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.

ARCH 5301. INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN. 3 Hours.

A survey study of the interrelationships between society, culture, and architecture. Concurrent enrollment of ARCH 5591 and ARCH 5342 required.

ARCH 5303. HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN I. 3 Hours.

A global survey of architecture emphasizing the material and cultural context for design. Focused primarily on the period from prehistory through 1750. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ARCH 5304. HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN II. 3 Hours.

A global survey of architecture emphasizing the material and cultural context for design. Focused on the period from 1750 to the present. Prerequisite: ARCH 5303 and permission of the instructor.

ARCH 5305. CITY OF ROME. 3 Hours.

History, topography, and monuments of Rome and its environs from its legendary founding in 753 B.C. until the 20th Century, with special emphasis on imperial and papal Rome.

ARCH 5306. URBAN DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Urban design theory, method, and implementation using contemporary and historic examples.

ARCH 5307. THE LIFE OF CITIES. 3 Hours.

A look at a series of world cities by situating their architectural context, with a particular focus on the impact of 20th century modernism and postmodernism on city fabric. Prerequisites: ARCH 2303 & ARCH 2304 or ARCH 5303 & ARCH 5304.

ARCH 5308. HISTORY OF URBAN FORM. 3 Hours.

The history of cities as physical form, influenced by political, economic, and social forces.

ARCH 5309. MUSEUMS: HISTORY, CULTURE, DESIGN. 3 Hours.

This course investigates the historical and cultural forces driving the design of museums in the 19th and 20th centuries with special attention to the development of a diverse range of new museum types beyond traditional art and natural science museums. Field trips to local museum sites are required. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 or ARCH 5303 and ARCH 2304 or ARCH 5304. Department consent.

ARCH 5310. SKYSCRAPER HISTORIES. 3 Hours.

This course considers the history of the skyscraper from multiple perspectives, seeking consensus about what a skyscraper really is. This course will allow students to begin to develop their skills in reading, writing, critical thinking, visual memory, and visual analysis using the history of architecture as a medium. Students will also develop basic research skills using primary sources to document architecture. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 or ARCH 5303 and ARCH 2304 or ARCH 5304. Department consent.

ARCH 5311. ARCHITECTURAL THEORY. 3 Hours.

A review and analysis of the concepts, philosophy, ideology, and models that promulgated 20th Century architectural design. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 or ARCH 5303, ARCH 2304 or ARCH 5304, and permission of the department.

ARCH 5312. WHAT MAKES A CITY: CRITICAL ISSUES IN ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING, AND URBAN DESIGN. 3 Hours.

This class is a critical exploration of the physical environment of the city, looking at a range of issues--mobility, housing, landscape, gentrification, sustainability, health-to understand how the built world shapes the way we live every day. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 or ARCH 5303, ARCH 2304 or ARCH 5304, and permission of the department.

ARCH 5313. THE ARCHITECT IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY. 3 Hours.

Readings on the Culture of Architecture The focus of this course is to examine this social construct in the belief that critical self-reflection can assist in improving success within it. This examination will be conducted through readings in a collection of publications both historical and contemporary that offer critical insight into the professional/social culture of architects. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 or ARCH 5303 and ARCH 2304 or ARCH 5304.

ARCH 5314. HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION. 3 Hours.

Concepts and implementation of the restoration and preservation of historic structures and places, including archaeological, bibliographic, legislative, institutional, and physical parameters to the retention and adaptive re-use of significant architecture.

ARCH 5315. TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY. 3 Hours.

Courses to explore and present selected topics in architecture and related fields of the Ancient Mediterranean, the Classical World, the Middle Ages, the 19th Century, and the Non-Western Traditions. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 or ARCH 5303 and ARCH 2304 or ARCH 5304. Department consent.

ARCH 5316. MODERN ARCHITECTURE I 1890 TO 1945. 3 Hours.

Origins and development of Modern Architecture in Europe from 1890 to World War II, and its further evolution in Europe and America from 1918 to 1945. Prerequisites: ARCH 2303 and ARCH 2304.

ARCH 5317. MODERN ARCHITECTURE II 1945 TO PRESENT. 3 Hours.

Architectural developments in Europe, Asia, and America since World War II. Prerequisites: ARCH 2303 and ARCH 2304.

ARCH 5318. ARCHITECTURE ON SCREEN. 3 Hours.

How do the things we watch shape our perceptions of architecture and the city? How do the environments in film and on television frame our vision, shape character, and convey themes? How are architects and other design professionals portrayed? What do they suggest about changes in the physical and technological world in which we live? This course explores those questions and others through screen history, from the earliest films to contemporary television and digital productions. Themes will include the dystopian city, suburbia, the evolving depiction of modernism, architecture as documentary subject, and the history of the city on screen. Students will explore these questions and will have to make their own short films. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 or ARCH 5303, ARCH 2304 or ARCH 5304, and permission of the department.

ARCH 5319. HOUSING PROTOTYPES: 1920s TO PRESENT. 3 Hours.

An extensive investigation of the many states of housing that architects and educators have encountered in the last 100 years. The course is organized through introduction, research, analysis, and case study of various housing typologies, unit design principles, density concerns, site, relationship of inside and outside, zoning and building codes, and new emerging housing building types. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 or ARCH 5303 and ARCH 2304 or ARCH 5304.

ARCH 5320. PERFORMANCE-BASED DESIGN IN ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

An overview of Performance-Based Building Design (PBBD) in architecture and how clients' expectations are translated into performance requirements, how we describe performance objectives, how we define performance indicators, and finally, how we can quantify and assess building performance.

ARCH 5321. ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS. 3 Hours.

The study and application of specialized computer programs in environmental design. Prerequisites: ARCH 3343 or INTD 3343 or ARCH 5343, or the equivalent. Department consent.

ARCH 5322. ARCHITECTURE + POLITICS. 3 Hours.

This course examines how notions of national identity are expressed in parliament buildings and other important buildings of state. Throughout the course, questions about what constitutes national identity, capital cities, and how architecture is used as a manifestation of these political aspects will be addressed. Buildings within nations or subnational regions across six continents are examined, giving students a global understanding of these issues. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 or ARCH 5303 and ARCH 2304 or ARCH 5304. Department consent.

ARCH 5323. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS. 3 Hours.

This course discusses the nature of materials and structural concepts to be used in the construction process. The principles and fundamentals of building construction materials and methods is evaluated, and the project development process and construction delivery systems are introduced. The course provides an understanding of building standards and codes; the impact of materials and buildings on the environment and human health, safety, and welfare; the material properties including structural properties of materials as well as performance properties and the major materials and construction systems such as light wood frame, mass timber, and steel and concrete frame construction. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ARCH 5324. STRUCTURES I. 3 Hours.

This course is the foundation for all advanced structures courses in the undergraduate and graduate architecture programs. In an engineering curriculum, this course is offered in two separate courses referred to as: (a) Statics and (b) Strength of Materials, each of one-semester duration. The present course encapsulates the information yet is rigorous enough and covers all important topics in the two engineering courses including equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, analysis of important structural load bearing items such as cables, beams and Trusses, Definition of Stress and strain and their role in structural design, cross-sectional properties of structural members and analysis of strength for the beams. Prerequisite: ARCH 5323 or ARCH 3323.

ARCH 5325. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS I. 3 Hours.

Illumination,acoustics, climate controls, mechanical and electrical systems, and their significance in the total design.

ARCH 5326. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS II. 3 Hours.

Climate controls, mechanical and electrical systems, and their significance in the total design.

ARCH 5327. STRUCTURES II. 3 Hours.

This course is a continuation of ARCH 5324 with an emphasis on structural theory and systems in steel construction. It covers the design and investigation of structural steel. The course begins with a general introduction to structural behavior, strength, and modulus of elasticity of steel material. The elastic and plastic behavior of structural steel material is discussed, and the definition of yield strength is addressed as one of the main structural measures of steel material. Loads and load combinations are the next part of the course. This part describes how the gravity and lateral loads are distributed in a steel structure and what combination of loads should be considered for the design. To address the requirements of the design of structural members, simple methods of structural analysis are covered by which the internal moments and shear in members can be found. The course is continued by formulating and step by step description of the design of decks, beams and girders, open-web steel joists and joist girders as well as columns. Prerequisite: ARCH 5324.

ARCH 5328. STRUCTURES III. 3 Hours.

This course is a continuation of ARCH 5327 with an emphasis on structural theory and systems in concrete construction. It covers the design and investigation of structural concrete. The course begins with a general introduction to structural behavior, strength, and modulus of elasticity of concrete material. To ensure that the concrete has the required minimum strength, special field sampling and tests are necessary. Loads and load combinations are the next part of the course. This part describes how the gravity and lateral loads are distributed in a concrete structure and what combination of loads should be considered for the design. To address the requirements of the design of structural members, a simplified method of structural analysis is defined by which the internal moments and shear in members can be found. Course is continued by formulating and step by step description of the design of beams, columns, and footings in a concrete structure. Prerequisite: ARCH 5327.

ARCH 5329. TOPICS IN COMPUTERS AND DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Computer aided design, drafting and graphic techniques as applied to architecture. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

ARCH 5330. COMPARATIVE STRUCTURES. 3 Hours.

Comparative analysis and design of structural systems and construction techniques, including architectural and economic determinants. Prerequisite: ARCH 5328 or permission of the instructor.

ARCH 5331. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. 3 Hours.

Survey of the administrative functions, and the ethical and legal responsibilities of the architect. Prerequisite: ARCH 5670.

ARCH 5332. ENERGY USE AND CONSERVATION IN ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Basic concepts of the efficient use and conservation of energy related to architectural design principles. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

ARCH 5333. CONSTRUCTION II. 3 Hours.

Advanced construction assemblies and methods, including the principles of cost control. Prerequisites: ARCH 5670.

ARCH 5335. ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II: MARKETING DESIGN SERVICES. 3 Hours.

A study of the strategies and methods for marketing professional services. Presented as case studies of architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture firms.

ARCH 5336. PROGRAMMING AND SITE DESIGN II. 3 Hours.

The course focuses on project programming and the technical aspects of site design. Prerequisite: ARCH 5670.

ARCH 5337. SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS. 3 Hours.

Soil classifications, field and laboratory identification, physical properties and load-bearing characteristics, retaining walls and foundations.

ARCH 5338. CODES AND REGULATIONS. 3 Hours.

A study of accessibility, building and energy codes and related regulations including the architects' responsibility for compliance. Prerequisite: Permission of Department.

ARCH 5339. DIGITAL FABRICATION METHODOLOGY. 3 Hours.

The conceptualizing and making of objects lying outside the traditional scope of architectural practice, including elements of industrial and product design and the development of working prototypes.

ARCH 5340. MODERN + CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE IN MEXICO. 3 Hours.

This course examines notions of Mexican national identity as expressed through architecture. Part 1 looks at late 19th and early 20th century architecture during the Porfiriato, as well as that occurring shortly after the Mexican Revolution of 1910-20, including the critical role that cement played. Part 2 considers how the so-called First Generation of architects adapted and transformed Modernism in Mexico. Part 3 examines how the Second and Third Generations moved beyond Modernism, including. The course concludes with Mexico's "First Generation" of women architects as issues of gender are addressed. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 or ARCH 5303 and ARCH 2304 or ARCH 5304. Department consent.

ARCH 5341. NOTATIONAL DRAWING. 3 Hours.

Seminar concerned with analytical drawing techniques and how to use the sketchbook as a tool and process for architectural production. Emphasis will be on cultivating drawing strategies that will heighten the ability to make observations through first-hand experience and record them with the correct conventions in order to enable recovery for future use in architectural design.

ARCH 5342. DESIGN COMMUNICATIONS. 3 Hours.

Architectural drawing, perception, projections, and three-dimensional representation. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ARCH 5591 is required.

ARCH 5343. ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS II. 3 Hours.

An advanced course to develop visual sensitivity and awareness of digital techniques to enable the student to study design ideas and present those ideas in the various design disciplines. Emphasis on the relationship of computer graphics to the design process. Prerequisite: ARCH 5342 or program approval.

ARCH 5344. CONCEPTUAL DRAWING. 3 Hours.

Seminar to explore aspects of conceptual drawing for the architect and the relationship of design ideas in the drawing process.

ARCH 5345. DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION. 3 Hours.

A workshop exploring video cartography using photography, animation, motion graphics and digital video.

ARCH 5346. CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS I. 3 Hours.

The techniques of building construction, the communication of technical information, and the process of preparing contract drawings for construction.

ARCH 5347. DIGITAL TECTONICS & PROTOTYPING. 3 Hours.

The use of digital technology in the architectural design process focusing on the research and fabrication of full-scale production of prototypes. Completion of ARCH 4339 or ARCH 5339 Digital Fabrication Methodology is highly recommended.

ARCH 5348. ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

The use of photography as an investigative and presentation medium in architecture. Emphasis on composition in black and white technique.

ARCH 5349. ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO. 3 Hours.

Seminar concerned with goal toward the production of a personal design portfolio.

ARCH 5350. ARCHITECTURE, ENGAGEMENT + COMMUNITY POWER. 3 Hours.

Architecture, Engagement and Community Power will unpack the role of the citizen architect. It will examine participatory design processes that center community voice and shift existing power structures. In this country, constructed systems of oppression including racist practices, policies and financial systems have shaped the way our neighborhoods have developed. These acts have created inequities across communities that impact one's ability to thrive. Starting from the notion that all places are designed, and can therefore be undesigned, this course will explore the ways in which design processes can strengthen community power for marginalized communities. This course will encourage activism as an inherent quality in the development of an architect; encourage students to make connections between classroom learning and the larger community; require students to develop the skill to see and hear multiple voices; and encourage the development of visual, written, & oral communication tools. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 or ARCH 5303 and ARCH 2304 or ARCH 5304. Department consent.

ARCH 5351. WILDERNESS: A CONDITION OF MIND. 3 Hours.

Changing conceptions of wilderness in Western thought, from ancestral prejudices to recent, revolutionary appreciation. Literary and visual documentation.

ARCH 5352. HOUSING: FROM CAVES TO MANSIONS IN THE CLOUDS. 3 Hours.

This course examines the evolution of American urban settlements as they evolved from French, Spanish and English concepts of town-planning.

ARCH 5354. CONVERGENCES: BETWEEN ART AND ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

This course explores the convergences of artist methods of production with the processes of architectural practices. The course traces the work of leading filmmakers, both artistic and documentarian, whose professional leanings verge on the province of the architect.

ARCH 5355. HEMISPHERES. 3 Hours.

The study and analysis of Japanese arts and contemporary culture. The arts of ceramics, painting, calligraphy, and sculpture are examined. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

ARCH 5357. BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING & VISUALIZATION. 3 Hours.

To gain a working knowledge of Autodesk Revit and 3D Studio Max. Prerequisites: ARCH 3343 or ARCH 5343 or INTD 3343.

ARCH 5361. ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENT. 3 Hours.

An overview of sustainable design integrated with natural resource conservation.

ARCH 5362. STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS IN BUILDING. 3 Hours.

An overview of various structural systems including those used in long-span and high-rise buildings. Numerical work limited to the explanation of relevant structural concepts. Prerequisite: ARCH 5324.

ARCH 5363. DESIGN RESEARCH. 3 Hours.

Seminar directed toward the understanding of research methods and the programming of an independent design project, leading to the thesis substitute.Graded P/F/R.Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Advisor.

ARCH 5364. SITE DESIGN. 3 Hours.

The related site design process includes site planning pertaining to land use, case studies, siting of structures, codes, and topography.

ARCH 5365. CATALYTIC MAPPING. 3 Hours.

An advanced theory elective course and workshop using the potential of mapping as a design, analytic and research mechanism for exploring complex contexts.

ARCH 5366. RADICAL URBANISM. 3 Hours.

An advanced theory course focused on the exposure to and critical analysis of some of the most radical, inspirational, and transformative urban design ideas and projects from Vitruvius to today.

ARCH 5367. HIGH PERFORMANCE FACADE SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Examines the role of the façade and building envelope as it relates to design, indoor comfort, energy and carbon usage, and overall performance through an exploration of materiality, assembly, and construction. The course also introduces the potential of generative technologies, smart materials, passive-active combinations, and integrated systems.

ARCH 5368. GREEN DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION. 3 Hours.

Green building design, construction, and operation is an opportunity to reduce negative impacts on the environment, and the health and comfort of building occupants, thereby improving building performance. It provides cost savings to all tax-payers through improved human health and productivity, lower cost building operations, and resource efficiency. Green design and construction focuses on strategies and technologies to improve the energy efficiency and performance of buildings, and to reduce the environmental impact of buildings. The course emphasizes on different aspects of green building during all phases of a building's life-cycle, including design, construction, operation and decommissioning. All LEED categories are covered throughout the course and students get prepared to take LEED Green Associate exam by the end of the semester.

ARCH 5369. TERRITORIAL STRATEGIES. 3 Hours.

Territorial Strategies focus on climate resilience of the built environment on the territorial scale. In Territorial Strategies, students explore how macro-level drivers of spatial (trans)formation impact micro-level strategies and actions in distinct climatic regions. Students apply a systems-thinking approach to map, diagram, model, draw, and visualize project outcomes, research findings, and data through various media. Prerequisite: Graduate level in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, and Public Administration and Public Policy majors.

ARCH 5370. ADVANCED DESIGN STUDIO. 3 Hours.

Studio course in the generation and development of architectural ideas in formal and environmental contexts. May be repeated for credit. Two of these courses are equivalent to ARCH 5670.

ARCH 5371. FUTURE CITIES. 3 Hours.

Future Cities focus on climate resilience of the built environment on the urban scale. In Future Cities, students explore historical and contemporary concepts of ecological design and combine mitigative and adaptive strategies and actions for urban landscapes in the age of anthropogenic climate change. Students apply a participatory mixed-methods approach to map, diagram, model, draw, and visualize project outcomes, research findings, and data through various media. Prerequisite: Graduate level in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, and Public Administration and Public Policy majors.

ARCH 5372. ADAPTIVE TYPOLOGIES. 3 Hours.

Adaptive Typologies focus on climate resilience of the built environment on the architectural object scale. In Adaptive Typologies, students explore architectural objects, their characteristics, and their performative aspects as integrated parts of the urban ecosystem. Students analyze, transform, and develop hybrid typologies merging physical, digital, and biological concepts and apply a digital mixed-methods approach, utilizing analytical, representational, and generative tools. Prerequisite: Graduate level in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, and Public Administration and Public Policy majors.

ARCH 5377. SPATIAL [IN] JUSTICE. 3 Hours.

Through lectures and discussions, Spatial [in] Justice will provide students with historical perspectives on how American cities became segregated, the creation and lack of inclusivity of 'public space', and the architect's role within a socially engaged practice. The course will begin by studying key philosophies and theories of justice. Students will work with a community partner to produce a community engagement and development plan. They will research publicly available data and organize it into a package for the community and other stakeholders. Prerequisite: ARCH 2303 or ARCH 5303 and ARCH 2304 or ARCH 5304. Department consent.

ARCH 5381. PRACTICUM. 3 Hours.

Internship program including work done through an approved architect's office, designed to give practical experience leading to a broader knowledge of the profession. Placement in offices must be approved, and in some cases may also be arranged by the school. Students may enroll in ARCH 5381 for half-time employment or ARCH 5681 for full-time employment. Students enrolled in Practicum may also participate in the Intern Development Program of the American Institute of Architects. No more than six total credit hours in Practicum are allowed for degree. Graded P/F/R.

ARCH 5391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Special subjects and issues as arranged with individual students and faculty members. May be repeated for credit as content changes.Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Advisor.

ARCH 5395. TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Studio, lecture or seminar courses to explore and present special topics in architecture and environmental design. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

ARCH 5591. DESIGN STUDIO I. 5 Hours.

An intensive studio course in architectonic theory and operations. Emphasis on analytic, conceptual, and manipulation procedures.

ARCH 5592. DESIGN STUDIO II. 5 Hours.

Continuation of ARCH 5591. Studio course emphasizing the interrelationship of formal/spatial ideas, use, and the building fabric. Prerequisite: ARCH 5591.

ARCH 5593. DESIGN STUDIO III. 5 Hours.

Continuation of ARCH 5592. Studio course emphasizing the interrelationship of formal/spatial ideas, use, and the building fabric with special attention to the urban context. Prerequisite: ARCH 5592.

ARCH 5594. DESIGN STUDIO IV. 5 Hours.

Continuation of ARCH 5593. Emphasis on complex building designs in urban environments. Off campus study may be substituted. Prerequisite: ARCH 5593.

ARCH 5665. INTERMEDIATE DESIGN STUDIO. 6 Hours.

Advanced architectural design problems in programming, schematic organization, synthesis and design of buildings in their environmental context.

ARCH 5670. ADVANCED DESIGN STUDIO. 6 Hours.

Studio course emphasizing the analysis and design of building aggregations within the urban context. May be repeated for credit.

ARCH 5671. INTEGRATIVE DESIGN STUDIO I. 6 Hours.

Introduces the design of a small to moderate scaled architectural building program. Focus on pre-design, site design, structural resolution, building assembly, building performance, detailing and materiality will be made through graphical identification, analysis, and evaluation. Additional considerations of codes, regulations, cost analysis, and life-cycle cost, are areas of emphasis informing the design process. Prerequisite: ARCH 5325 or ARCH 4325, ARCH 5327, and ARCH 5670. Credit or concurrent enrollment in ARCH 5357, ARCH 4357, or INTD 3357.

ARCH 5672. INTEGRATIVE DESIGN STUDIO II. 6 Hours.

Introduces the design of a larger-scaled architectural project with more complex programming requirements. Focus on the integration of environmental stewardship, accessibility, site conditions, life safety, environmental systems, structural systems, and building envelope systems will be made through graphical identification, analysis, and evaluation, and technical documentation. Project demonstration includes problem identification, contextual evaluative criteria, analyzing solutions, and predicting the effectiveness of implementation. Prerequisite: ARCH 5671 with a grade of C or above.

ARCH 5681. PRACTICUM. 6 Hours.

Internship program including work done through an approved architect's office, designed to give practical experience leading to a broader knowledge of the profession. Placement in offices must be approved, and in some cases may also be arranged by the school. Students may enroll in ARCH 5381 for half-time employment or ARCH 5681 for full-time employment. Students enrolled in Practicum may also participate in the Intern Development Program of the American Institute of Architects. No more than six total credit hours in Practicum are allowed for degree. Graded P/F/R.

ARCH 5691. CONFERENCE COURSE. 6 Hours.

Special subjects and issues as arranged with individual students and faculty members. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Advisor.

ARCH 5693. DESIGN THESIS. 6 Hours.

Individual study project conducted by a supervising committee, with program and statement of intent to be filed with the Graduate Advisor during the previous semester. Graded R. Prerequisite: ARCH 5363.

ARCH 5695. TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE. 6 Hours.

Studio, lecture or seminar courses to explore and present special topics in architecture and environmental design. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Advisor.

ARCH 5698. RESEARCH THESIS. 6 Hours.

AREN 1105. INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Introduction to basic architectural engineering practice. There are several writing assignments and an oral presentation. Use of spreadsheet and word processor software in solving architectural engineering problems and presenting solutions. Professional engineering licensure and the various specializations within civil engineering are covered.

AREN 1152. INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION DRAFTING. 1 Hour.

This course will introduce students to basic concepts of construction drafting including an introduction to orthographic drawings (plans, sections, elevations), principles of scale, line weight, drawing types and drawing conventions. The course introduces students to 2-dimensional Computer Aided Design tools which they use to produce the construction drawings. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 1421; or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1426 or HONR-SC 1426; or grade of C or better in MATH 1426 or HONR-SC 1426.

AREN 1205. INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

This course introduces students to the education and practice of architectural engineering, a discipline of engineering that prepares engineers to work effectively on teams that are creating buildings. Course content addresses engineering ethics, professional licensure, sustainability, creative approaches to problem solving and the role of architectural engineering and other engineering disciplines on building construction projects.

AREN 1252. COMPUTER TOOLS - AUTOCAD. 2 Hours.

Introduction to computer aided design, using AutoCAD. Creation of precise two-dimensional engineering drawings and solid models. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 1421.

AREN 2152. COMPUTER TOOLS - MATHCAD. 1 Hour.

Introduction to computer aided mathematics, using Mathcad. Solution of engineering problems involving systems of simultaneous linear and nonlinear equations and elementary calculus, use of the tools for visualization. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PHYS 1443.

AREN 2153. COMPUTER TOOLS - CIVIL 3D. 1 Hour.

Introduction to civil engineering construction documentation and building information modeling (BIM) using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 1252.

AREN 2191. PROBLEMS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Selected problems in architectural engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.

AREN 2213. BUILDING SCIENCE. 2 Hours.

This course introduces the physical phenomena that affect human comfort and building energy performance. The basic principles of thermodynamics applied to building systems are discussed to understand heat and mass transfer analysis techniques. This includes development and application of energy balance equation and psychrometric process with respect to building energy performance. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CHEM 1465 and PHYS 1444.

AREN 2221. DYNAMICS. 2 Hours.

Planar and spatial kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies utilizing Newton's Laws of Motion, the principle of work and energy, and the principle of impulse and momentum; introduction to single degree of freedom vibration. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 2311; grade of C or better in MATH 2425.

AREN 2252. INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION DRAFTING. 2 Hours.

This course will introduce students to basic concepts of construction drafting including an introduction to orthographic drawings (plans, sections, elevations), principles of scale, line weight, drawing types and drawing conventions. The course introduces students to 2-dimensional Computer Aided Design tools which they use to produce the construction drawings. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 1421; or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1426 or HONR-SC 1426; or grade of C or better in MATH 1426 or HONR-SC 1426.

AREN 2291. PROBLEMS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Selected problems in architectural engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.

AREN 2311. STATICS. 3 Hours.

Vector algebra; composition and resolution of forces; equivalence of force couple systems; equilibrium of force systems acting on particles, and force - couple systems acting on rigid bodies, and systems of rigid bodies; internal forces in rigid bodies; shear and moment diagrams; centroids and moments of inertia; frictional forces. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PHYS 1443.

AREN 2312. STATICS & DYNAMICS FOR AREN. 3 Hours.

Principles of forces and force systems, resultants and components of force systems, forces due to friction, condition of equilibrium, forces acting on members of trusses and frame structures, centroids and moments of inertia, review of kinematics and kinetics of particle motion, and two-dimensional motion of rigid bodies. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 2425 (or concurrent enrollment) and PHYS 1443 (or concurrent enrollment).

AREN 2313. MECHANICS OF MATERIALS I. 3 Hours.

Concepts of stress and strain; stress-strain relationships. Behavior of members subjected to tension, compression, shear, bending, torsion, and combined loading. Deflections and elastic curves, shear and bending moment diagrams for beams, and column theory. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 2311; Grade of C or better in MATH 2425.

AREN 2315. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS. 3 Hours.

Materials, methods and sequences of the construction process; emphasis on design, specification, purchase and use of concrete, steel, masonry and wood. An understanding of the uses of construction materials. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 1205.

AREN 2321. BUILDINGS AND THE ENVIRONMENT. 3 Hours.

A general engineering course on geological materials and processes that interact with the built environment and are critical to architectural engineering including:1) mineral and rock formation processes; rock mechanics and deformation, weathering, erosion and soils; soil hazards, land subsidence and mass movements; groundwater geology, 2) Interactions between plate tectonics, atmosphere, oceans, and human built environment, 3) Nature and variability of weather and climate, including wind, temperature, clouds and precipitation, droughts, and flooding. Storm systems, fronts, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes. Relevant topics toward the interactions between buildings and the natural environment are included. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 1205.

AREN 2391. PROBLEMS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Selected problems in architectural engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the chair of the department.

AREN 3110. ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS. 1 Hour.

Technical writing, oral communication, professional presentations, and other related topics. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in COMS 2302.

AREN 3143. PROPERTIES AND BEHAVIOR OF SOILS. 1 Hour.

An introduction to determination of civil engineering properties of soil and their behavior, identification, grain size analysis, Atterberg limits, compaction, permeability, consolidation, and shear strength. Also an introduction to sampling of soil materials. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AREN 3343.

AREN 3191. PROBLEMS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Selected problems in architectural engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.

AREN 3218. ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING GEOMETRIC DESIGN TOOLS. 2 Hours.

This course will address principles of Euclidean and non-Euclidean Geometry in the area of architectural engineering. Topics include golden ratio, golden mean, geodesics on surfaces, conic sections, parametric equations with focus on the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for architectural engineering practices. Prerequisite: MATH 1421 or equivalent, AREN 1205.

AREN 3291. PROBLEMS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Selected problems in architectural engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.

AREN 3301. STOCHASTIC MODELS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Basic theory of probability and statistics with practical applications to civil and environmental engineering problems. Emphasis on sampling, distribution functions, tests of significance, and regression modeling. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 2425.

AREN 3305. BASIC FLUID MECHANICS. 3 Hours.

Fundamentals of fluid statics, kinematics of fluid flow, fluid energy, fluid forces, similitude, and dimensional analysis. Related to steady flow of incompressible fluids in confined and free surface systems. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 2311; Grade of C or better in MATH 3319 or concurrent enrollment.

AREN 3311. CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Principles of construction engineering and the project management process, value engineering, specifications, different construction contracts and delivery methods, estimating and scheduling fundamentals and project control, and management of construction process. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in IE 2308.

AREN 3315. BUILDING HYDRAULIC SERVICE SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

This course takes a system-based approach to the analysis and design of hydraulic building systems, ensuring they meet the operational requirements of architectural spaces in compliance with the International Building Code. Topics include: 1) stormwater management & collection system design, 2) sewage management & sanitary plumbing system design, 3) domestic water distribution (cold & hot water systems and water heating system design), 4) gas distribution system design, 5) fire suppression & firefighting water distribution systems, 6) design of retention tanks, clear water storage, fire safety tanks, sump tanks, and temporary detention systems during construction. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3305.

AREN 3330. APPLICATIONS OF BUILDING CODES IN ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

An engineering-based approach to architecture, space planning, and occupant safety focused on the technical aspects associated to engineering an architectural space per the International Building Code. Topics included are: occupant load calculations and sizing of facilities, space programming aspects (room sizing and window sizing), acoustic, noise control, & thermal considerations in space planning, circulation aspects (vertical and horizontal circulations and ADA, elevator specification and stair design), fire safety aspects (emergency egress, fire resistance of the structure & building envelope/enclosures, suppression, detection and alarm, smoke control, first responder considerations), considerations in engineering architectural finishes (smoke development, flame spread, indoor air quality & volatile organic compounds). Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 2315.

AREN 3331. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Mechanical and electrical systems with a major emphasis on estimating and installation, design and control of the electrical, heating, ventilation and cooling system, site planning and acoustical treatments. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PHYS 1444.

AREN 3341. STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

Structural analysis/design process, structural forms, and basic structural elements. Analysis of statically determinate structures including beams, trusses, frames, and composite structures, shear and moment diagrams, influence lines, and moving loads. Methods to compute deflections including double integration, moment area, and virtual work. Methods of analysis for statically indeterminate structures including consistent deformation, slope deflection and moment distribution. Use of structural analysis programs. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 2313.

AREN 3343. SOIL MECHANICS. 3 Hours.

An introduction to the significant geophysical and soil science properties and behavior of materials making up the earth's crust as they apply to civil engineering, sources of materials, classification, plasticity, permeability, stress distribution, consolidation, shear strength, and settlement. Also an introduction to basic foundation engineering concepts. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 2313; Concurrent enrollment in AREN 3143.

AREN 3346. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS & LIGHTING FOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERS. 3 Hours.

Basic fundamentals of electrical principles and electric lighting principles; application of basic electrical science for the design and specification of electrical systems and lighting for buildings using modern techniques; safety and protection systems in buildings and national electrical code and standards. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 2425 (or HONR-SC 2425) and PHYS 1444; Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 3391. PROBLEMS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Selected problems in architectural engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.

AREN 4300. ADVANCED TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Advanced topics of current interest in any one of the various fields of architectural engineering. The subject title to be listed in the class schedule. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor required and Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4301. ADVANCED TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING WITH LAB. 3 Hours.

Advanced topics of current interest in any one of the various fields of architectural engineering. The subject title to be listed in the class schedule. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor required and Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4307. CONSTRUCTION SUSTAINABILITY. 3 Hours.

Types of construction contracts, contractual relationship between general contractor and owner, contractual relationship between general contractor and subcontractors, legal issues in construction administration, insurance, and concepts in value engineering. Reading and evaluating specifications, CSI Master Format. Credit not granted for both AREN 4307 and CE 5382. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3311; Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4309. THERMODYNAMICS FOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERS. 3 Hours.

Basic concepts and definitions of thermodynamics, entropy, and introduction to first law of thermodynamics, second law of thermodynamics, and introduction to conductive, convective, and radiative transfer. Application of thermodynamics to building heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) systems; use of modern techniques for design and specifications of selected thermal and mechanical systems for buildings. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 2425 (or HONR-SC 2425), PHYS 1444, and CHEM 1465 (or concurrent enrollment) or CHEM 1441 and CHEM 1442 (or concurrent enrollment).

AREN 4314. TECHNOLOGIES FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS. 3 Hours.

Post design & construction phase, it is important to continuously monitor, operate, improve building performance for energy efficiency and occupant comfort. This course discusses various topics in high performance buildings with hands-on learning experiences using practical skills, including 1) sensing & control for building environmental systems, 2) post occupancy evaluation for occupant comfort & health, 3) sustainable building retrofits, and 4) smart building systems. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 2213. Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4316. BUILDING STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Structural system-based approach to analysis & design of steel building structural systems under gravity and lateral loads per American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC 360 & AISC 341 & ACI 318) & American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE 7) criteria including: 1) Ordinary Concentrically Braced Frames & Tension Elements, 2) Special Concentrically Braced Frames & Compression Elements, 3) Ordinary/Intermediate Moment Frames & Bending Elements, 4) Truss Moment Frames, 5) Eccentrically Braced Frames & Shear Elements, 6) Special Moment Frames & Axial/Moment Interaction, 7) Floor Systems (Diaphragm and Composite Action), 8) Foundations Systems and Integration of Steel Elements with RC Foundation Elements. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3341 and admission to the AREN professional program.

AREN 4318. MACHINE LEARNING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Machine learning is transforming the way we approach problems across all fields of civil and environmental engineering. This course is designed for students across various concentrations to offer a broad perspective on how data science and machine learning can reshape the future of Civil and Environmental engineering. You will learn how machine learning techniques can be applied to analyze and improve a wide range of engineering systems-from smart buildings and geotechnical infrastructure to water resources and transportation networks. Whether working with big data, such as GPS tracking data for traffic flow, satellite images for environmental monitoring, and IoT sensor data in buildings, or small data, such as soil properties for construction site assessment and water distribution system restoration after disasters, machine learning can uncover patterns and insights to improve efficiency, reliability, and resilience of the components or systems. Students will learn how to select and build models for regression, classification, and clustering, and apply them to tackle real-world challenges across various engineering disciplines. Through case studies and practical exercises in Python and Jupyter Notebooks, you will also gain valuable skills in exploratory data analysis, machine learning model construction and validation, and result visualization. Credit not granted for both AREN 4318 and CE 4318. Prerequisite: Grade of A or better in AREN 3301 or consent of instructor and admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4320. SYSTEM RESILIENCE, RELIABILITY, & PERFORMANCE IN AREN. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on risk & reliability aspects of architectural engineering, applied to design & performance of various building systems. Students will explore probabilistic analysis and reliability-based design principles for hydraulic systems (storm drainage, water distribution, sewage), HVAC systems (thermal loads, system reliability), electrical systems (load factors, redundancy), and structural systems (load combinations, vertical & lateral loads, performance expectations). Emphasis is placed on how uncertainty & variability are quantified in each system to ensure resilience, reliability, and performance. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3301, AREN 3315, AREN 3346, AREN 4331, and AREN 4347 and admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4326. GIS/HYDROLOGIC & HYDRAULIC MODELING. 3 Hours.

Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and design of GIS-developed hydrologic/hydraulic models commonly applied in the water resources field. The course will have three main areas of emphasis including: principles and operations of ArcGIS, design and implementation of standard hydrologic and hydraulic models, and the linkage of these models to engineering analysis of current water resources problems including flooding, water quality and water supply. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3305; Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4331. BUILDING HVAC SYSTEMS DESIGN. 3 Hours.

This course will introduce the fundamental principles and engineering procedures for basic building science; design of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; system and equipment selection; and duct design and layout. This course will also include energy conservation techniques and computer applications, including building energy modeling. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PHYS 1444; Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4334. DRONES & ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY. 3 Hours.

A practical course for technologies and their applications used on construction job sites. Topics include drones (also known as sUAS, or small unmanned aircraft systems), robotics, extended reality, artificial intelligence, blockchain, wearables, etc. Practical sessions are included to train students to operate drones for various construction applications. Credit not granted for both CE 4334 and AREN 4334. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3311; Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4341. SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ENERGY MODELING. 3 Hours.

This course will introduce a whole process of net-zero energy building design in which students work in teams to design, analyze, and provide full documentation for a net-zero energy building. Students are expected to effectively and affordably integrate principles of building science, construction engineering and management, economic analysis, and architectural design in an integrated design process. The course projects will align with a design competition, typically the Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon Design Challenge. The course prepares the next generation of architects, engineers, and construction managers with skills and expertise to start their careers and generate creative solutions for real-world net zero energy buildings. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3213; Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4343. HUMAN INTERACTION IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. 3 Hours.

Understanding human interaction in the built environment is critical for assessing comfort levels and system performance. This course would cover theories of human computer interaction, environmental monitoring, and advanced data analytics. Students would be given a hands-on opportunity to build their own data acquisition system to collect and model human behavior. This course meets the emerging trend in a nexus of computer science and facility management. Prerequisite: Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4347. REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN. 3 Hours.

An analysis, design and synthesis course for concrete structures, emphasizing strength design method. Topics include strength and serviceability requirements, design of one way slabs, rectangular beams, flanged sections and columns, for strength, shear, bond, bearing, and serviceability. Building codes, American Concrete Institute (ACI) specifications, material specifications, test methods, and recommended practice documents are involved. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3341 and admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4348. STRUCTURAL DESIGN IN STEEL. 3 Hours.

A design synthesis course for structural steel structures using Allowable Strength Design and Load Resistance Factor Design. Topics include tension members, compression members, flexural members and simple connections. Building codes, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) specs, material specs, test methods, and recommended practice documents. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3341 and admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4352. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. 3 Hours.

Professional practice issues in the private and public sector are addressed by visiting practitioners. Topics include project management, teamwork, obtaining work, regulatory requirements, specifications, issues in design/build, design alternatives, cost estimation, design and construction drawings, contract and construction law, legal issues, ethics and professionalism, design reports, licensure, lifelong learning, ethical and engineering practice organizations. Learning principles of engineering practice by working as a team is emphasized. Oral and written presentations are required. Prerequisite: Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4356. ADVANCED STEEL DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Covers torsional design of beams, beams with web holes, composite design of beams, lateral-torsional buckling of beams, plate buckling, column design and behavior, frame stability, bracing requirements for compression members. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 4348 and Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4360. DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL MASONRY. 3 Hours.

Covers masonry unit types and mortar types, reinforcing and connections. Design of beams, columns, pilasters, and walls. Structural behavior and construction practices. Includes plain and reinforced masonry. Building Codes, Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC) specifications, material specifications, test methods, and recommended practice documents. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3341; Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4361. ADVANCED REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Advanced topics on structural design of concrete structures. Topics include slender columns, shear walls, torsion, deep beams, brackets, retaining walls, strut and tie model for shear torsion, two-way slabs, and shear friction. Building codes, American Concrete Institute (ACI) specifications, material specifications, test methods, and recommended practice documents are involved. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 4347 and Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4365. STRUCTURAL WOOD DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Covers material grade and properties of wood, design criteria using structural lumber, glue laminated lumber and structural panels. Design of bending and compression members, trusses and diaphragms. Building codes, National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) specifications, material specifications, test methods, and recommended practice documents. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 3341; Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4383. SENIOR PROJECT. 3 Hours.

This course will provide architectural engineering students the opportunity to apply tools, skills and principles of architecture engineering towards the planning, analysis of alternatives, and designs of engineering solutions for projects identified by the instructor. Projects will address engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints. Application of computer-aided design and engineering tools will be utilized for analysis and design. Student presentations will address alternative solutions, application of building code and engineering standards within architectural context. Students will work together and submit a team project. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AREN 4347 and AREN 4352; Completion of all required 3000 level courses; or permission of instructor.

AREN 4391. PROBLEMS IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Selected problems in architectural engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the chair of the department.

AREN 4393. INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

Student to experience industrial internship under supervision of an industrial mentor and internship committee. Prerequisite: Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

AREN 4394. RESEARCH INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

Student to experience research internship under supervision of a CE faculty. Prerequisite: Admission to the AREN Professional Program.

ART 1300. FIRST YEAR SEMINAR IN ART. 3 Hours.

This is a required course intended to establish a solid overview of the Art and Art History Department for all first semester UTA students who intend to declare a studio art or art history major. Topics for the class can include: visiting artist speakers, attendance of exhibitions, writing assignments, surviving the advising process and concentration portfolio review, and library resources. Other topics may be discussed. This course may only be taken once for credit. This course includes student success curriculum and associated content and fulfills the University requirement for either UNIV 1101 or UNIV 1131.

ART 1301. ART APPRECIATION. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 1301)

Intended to develop an understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of art in its many forms. Recommended as a fine arts elective for non-art majors.

ART 1305. TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 1311)

The principles and elements of two-dimensional design as expressed through concepts and problems with various media and techniques.

ART 1306. THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 1312)

Three-dimensional design principles will be explored to expand knowledge of various materials and develop an awareness of spatial elements as a creative expression.

ART 1307. DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 1316)

Basic drawing principles and elements in varied media including such concepts and skills as hand-eye coordination, perceptual acuity, spatial organization, and interpretation of directly observed subjects.

ART 1309. INTRODUCTION TO ART HISTORY I: PREHISTORIC THROUGH 16TH CENTURY. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 1303)

Major developments in the art of the Mediterranean Basin and Europe from prehistory to the end of the 16th century.

ART 1310. INTRODUCTION TO ART HISTORY II: 17TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 1304)

The work of major figures in European and American art from the 17th century to the present.

ART 1317. INTRODUCTION TO ART HISTORY III: AFRICA, ASIA, AMERICAS. 3 Hours.

Introduces visual arts and cultural traditions of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the ancient/indigenous Americas, including how bias from colonial narratives has factored into scholarship on these regions.

ART 2304. DIGITAL MEDIA. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 2348)

This course introduces students to a variety of digital software and hardware as applied to design and artistic concepts.

ART 2308. DRAWING CONCEPTS. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 1317)

Application of specific drawing skills with emphasis on personal expression. Course content will focus on conceptual development and media exploration as outlined by instructor. Previous drawing experience strongly recommended. Formerly listed as ART 1348. Credit will not be granted for both ART 1348 and ART 2308. Prerequisite: ART 1305 and ART 1307 or permission of instructor.

ART 2342. GLASSBLOWING. 3 Hours.

The manipulation, construction, and experimentation of glass as a sculptural medium. Emphasis will be on developing technical and aesthetic expertise in glassblowing and related techniques. Exploration of the conceptual application of the material will be addressed.

ART 2353. VISUAL COMMUNICATION FOUNDATION. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the studio practices in the area of Visual Communications. Focus is on advanced foundation design concepts and exposure to contemporary digital tools. In addition, an introduction to the purpose, industry, and broad history of visual communication will be established. Prerequisite: Art + Art History Major, Permission of Advisor, ART 1305.

ART 2354. TYPOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

Creative problem solving using basic elements of visual communication with an introduction to typography, composition, and materials. Prerequisite: ART 2353 or permission of the instructor.

ART 2355. LAYOUT. 3 Hours.

Development and application of concept, layout, and design as related to visual communication. Prerequisite: ART 2353 or permission of advisor.

ART 2357. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR DESIGNERS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the production of visuals through digital photographic imaging as related to the needs of the Visual Communication Design field. Students will study composition, camera function, studio lighting, and photographic proficiency to create compelling imagery. Students will be expected to incorporate these photographic skills and concepts into their design practice.

ART 2358. CINEMA PRODUCTION 1. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the video and filmmaking production process, techniques, history and aesthetics through the use of digital video, basic film, and basic digital (computer) video and audio editing. Students will write, produce, and edit a number of short original works.

ART 2360. INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHIC CONCEPTS. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 2356)

Introduction to the essentials of photography including digital camera operation, editing software, inkjet printing, and utilizing the principles of photography for artistic expression. Students are encouraged to use their own digital camera; some cameras may be available for check out on a limited basis.

ART 2371. PAINTING. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 2316)

Fundamentals of painting, composition and techniques both traditional and contemporary. Prerequisite: ART 1305 and ART 1307 or permission of the instructor.

ART 2387. FILM ANALYSIS AND AESTHETICS. 3 Hours.

Students will critically engage in screenings of selected significant films and learn concepts and approaches to film analysis and criticism. The course will examine the emergence of the film form, the elements of film language, formal approaches and principles of film analysis, and the workings of motion pictures as a means of narrative expression.

ART 3300. METHODS FOR THE STUDY OF ART HISTORY. 3 Hours.

Sources and procedures of art historical research. Introduction to methodologies of art historical scholarship. Use of computer and data retrieval is emphasized.

ART 3302. ART OF ANTIQUITY. 3 Hours.

Ancient art and architecture of the Mediterranean Basin from the Aegean Bronze Age (3000 BCE) to the Late Roman Empire (4th century CE) with attention to the ritual and political uses of art. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3304. JAPANESE ART AND ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Art and architectural traditions of Japan from the prehistoric to the early modern period. Structured around specific artistic media and techniques that reflect the cultural and social movements informing artistic changes over time. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3305. MID-RENAISSANCE. 3 Hours.

Art and architecture in 15th century Italy, beginning with developments in Renaissance Florence. The relation of humanism and science to the visual arts, patronage, and the social and historical contexts of artistic production. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3306. BYZANTINE AND MEDIEVAL ART. 3 Hours.

Art and architecture of the Mediterranean Basin and Europe beginning with the Early Christian and Byzantine periods (330 CE) to the Gothic Era (14th century). Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3307. THE EARLY RENAISSANCE. 3 Hours.

Art and architecture of the Italian peninsula in the 13th and 14th centuries with attention to cross-cultural exchanges within Europe and across the globe. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3308. HIGH RENAISSANCE. 3 Hours.

Art and architecture of the Italian peninsula in the 16th century with attention to cross-cultural exchanges within Europe and across the globe. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3309. ART OF THE SILK ROADS. 3 Hours.

Exploration of the empires, cultures, and artistic hubs of the overland Silk Roads from the 3rd-10th centuries. Addresses the legacy of Silk Roads art in contemporary society through questions of the ownership of cultural heritage, repatriation of antiquities, and global trade. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3310. FILM AS ART. 3 Hours.

The history and aesthetics of the motion picture from 1895 to the present day. Screening and analysis of film as an artistic medium, focusing on various technical innovations, filmmakers, and landmarks of film history. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3311. AMERICAN ART. 3 Hours.

Focuses on the artists and communities that have shaped American art and national identity from the 18th to 21st centuries, including an emphasis on how contemporary artists amend these today. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3312. NEO-CLASSICISM AND ROMANTICISM. 3 Hours.

European and American art from 1760 to c.1840. Emphasis is placed on cultural and historical contexts. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3313. BACKGROUNDS OF MODERN ART. 3 Hours.

Painting, sculpture, and photography of the period c.1850-1900 in western Europe and the U.S., focusing on Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Symbolism. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3314. MODERN ART. 3 Hours.

The history of European and American art from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. Emphasis on the formal and conceptual evolution of modernism in art and society, and on the rise of the avant-garde. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3315. IMPRESSIONISM. 3 Hours.

The history, theory, and aesthetics of Impressionist painting in France from 1860 to 1900. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3316. ANCIENT EGYPTIAN AND NEAR EASTERN ART. 3 Hours.

Explores the major art and architectural history of ancient Egypt, including relationships to the Near East and Mesopotamia. Religious, political, economic, and social contexts feature prominently as well as contemporary attitudes toward Egyptian antiquities. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3317. ART AND ISLAM. 3 Hours.

Explores the art of regions with significant Muslim populations and/or Muslim political leadership from the period of the Prophet Muhammad's life to the present. Students analyze how culture, religion, and cross-cultural relationships shape arts of these regions. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3318. THE JAPANESE UKIYO-E WOODBLOCK PRINT. 3 Hours.

Japanese art and cultural history seen through the Japanese woodblock print from the 17th century to the modern era. Technical developments, genres, and master designers examined within the context of East Asian visual traditions, the publishing industry, urban culture, and colonialism. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3319. ART AND ARCHITECTURE OF INDIA. 3 Hours.

Explores the art and architecture of the Indian subcontinent, covering prehistoric periods, the Indus Valley culture, the Vedic Period, early through historic Buddhist and Hindu states, the Islamic states/empires, the Colonial period, and contemporary art of independent India. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3320. ART OF THE ANCIENT AMERICAS. 3 Hours.

Explores the art, architecture, and archaeology of the Americas from the Paleoindian period through European colonization across North, Central, and South America. Students critically consider the biases of scholarship, colonial legacies, and contemporary perspectives. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3321. CHINESE ART AND ARCHITECTURE. 3 Hours.

Art and architectural traditions of China from the Neolithic to the early modern period. Structured around artistic media and techniques that reflect the cultural and social movements informing artistic changes over time. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3322. INTRODUCTION TO ART EDUCATION. 3 Hours.

This course studies the theories and outlines the history of art education and provides undergraduate students with the basic knowledge, skills, and strategies for teaching art. Students will be introduced to current issues in art education including multicultural, visual culture, technological art education, creativity, museum collaborations, and arts for special needs. The course will cover TEKS and national visual arts standards, a child's artistic development, learning styles, and philosophy. Also, students will learn and understand professional development resources. Prerequisites: None.

ART 3323. PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTING ART CURRICULA. 3 Hours.

This course reviews and introduces the elements needed to create art education curricula including production, performance and exhibition of visual art and other performing arts practices, historical and cultural contexts as well as critical and aesthetic response. Students will focus on curriculum development for both 2D and 3D artwork for various age levels. Prerequisite: None; however students are highly encouraged to take ART 3322 before, or concurrent with, this course.

ART 3324. 3D MODELING. 3 Hours.

An introduction to manipulating three-dimensional polygonal forms in digital space. Studying the complexities of modeling, texture mapping, and rendering solutions. Prerequisite: ART 1307.

ART 3325. STUDIES IN THE BAROQUE. 3 Hours.

Developments in European art and architecture in the 17th century with attention to cross-cultural exchanges within Europe and across the globe. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3326. SEQUENTIAL ILLUSTRATION. 3 Hours.

The fundamentals of ordering illustrations for both process and finalized works. Focusing on series of images to tell stories and convey the passage of time. Previously offered as ART 2331. Prerequisite: ART 1307.

ART 3330. 18TH CENTURY ART. 3 Hours.

A history of European and American art from the end of the Baroque era through the Rococo and Neoclassical styles to the beginning of Romanticism. Emphasis will be on cultural and global contexts in which paintings, prints, sculptures, and architecture were produced. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3331. BRITISH ART. 3 Hours.

An overview of British art from prehistory to the present with an emphasis on the period from the 17th century to the present. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3332. ART OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. 3 Hours.

An examination of the art and architectural traditions of cultures within and south of the Sahara Desert of Africa. Emphasis is on indigenous visual traditions prior to Muslim and European contact and contextualizing our understanding through anthropological perspectives. This course incorporates critical considerations of the biases involved in the study of sub-Saharan arts. May include participation with local African arts and archival collections and various campus collections to undertake experiential analysis of primary sources. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3333. ALTERNATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSES. 3 Hours.

This class explores the use of hand-made, physical photographic processes, both historical and modern. Techniques may include camera obscura, pinhole, cyanotype, VanDkye brownprint, tintype, and inkjet negatives. May be repeated for up to six hours credit. Prerequisite: Six hours to be selected from: ART 1305, ART 2360, ART 2371, or ART 3343; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3340. KILN FORMED GLASS. 3 Hours.

The exploration of various non-blowing techniques of glass construction and manipulation. Students will use kilns to explore fusing, slumping, pate de verre, and casting. May be repeated for credit.

ART 3341. SCULPTURE. 3 Hours.

An exploration of sculptural forms, concepts, and methods through various media. Emphasis on contemporary processes and individual expression. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1306. For non-art majors, permission of the instructor.

ART 3342. INTERMEDIATE GLASSBLOWING. 3 Hours.

Continued technical and aesthetic development, manipulation, construction, and experimentation with glass as a sculptural medium. Other techniques may be introduced in order to explore a stronger conceptual application of glass. Prerequisite: ART 2342 or permission of the academic advisor.

ART 3343. PRINTMAKING. 3 Hours.

Development in the technical and conceptual practice of printmaking. Emphasis placed on an understanding of the history, theory and philosophy of independently published prints. Both traditional and nontraditional processes for creating printed images will be explored, including: lithography, relief, intaglio, silk screen, monoprints, book arts, and photomechanical technologies. Prerequisite: ART 1305 and ART 1307 or permission of the instructor.

ART 3344. NEON AND ILLUMINATED GLASS ART. 3 Hours.

Basic techniques of luminous glass tube manipulation as a contemporary art form. Emphasis on hot glass bending, design, pattern making and electrical systems. Prerequisite: ART 1306 or permission from the instructor.

ART 3345. WORKS ON PAPER. 3 Hours.

The class will focus on works on paper as a finished work of art as opposed to being preliminary study for paintings, sculptures, and other disciplines. Class may work in a variety of media including watercolor, drawing, collage, painting and mixed media. Personal creativity and development is stressed along with critical thinking and analysis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1306, ART 1307, and ART 2308 or permission of the instructor.

ART 3346. PAPERMAKING. 3 Hours.

Procedures for the understanding and development of both Eastern and Western handmade papers. Focus will be on sheet-forming, casting, and marbleizing papermaking processes. Emphasis placed on personal expression, process, and innovation. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1305, ART 1306.

ART 3347. ADVANCED DRAWING. 3 Hours.

Conceptual and expressive problems to encourage independent thinking with regard to contemporary drawing issues. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2308.

ART 3348. LIFE DRAWING. 3 Hours.

Drawing of the human figure using a variety of media in the solution of figure construction problems with emphasis on perceptual and creative expression. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2308.

ART 3349. WATER MEDIA PAINTING. 3 Hours.

Transparent and opaque water color media and techniques. Emphasis on conceptual and manipulative skills. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1305, ART 1307, and ART 2371 or permission of the instructor.

ART 3350. SCREENWRITING 1. 3 Hours.

Students will learn the principles of storytelling and will apply these principles to the craft of screenwriting. As part of this process students will learn to evaluate and improve their own and other's original stories, characters, dramatic conflict, dialogue and descriptions. All screenplays must use proper screenwriting formatting and all creative projects must demonstrate the use of content introduced in class. Offered as ENGL 4330 when that course is taught as Screenwriting; credit will be granted in only one department. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 or permission of instructor.

ART 3351. ILLUSTRATION FOR DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Practical approach to concepts, techniques, and problem solving for crafting and integrating illustration with typographic elements for successful layout solutions. Prerequisite: ART 2354 and ART 2355.

ART 3352. DIGITAL IMAGING. 3 Hours.

Basic course in computer imaging for art majors. Emphasis is on the introduction and use of the computer as a tool for personal expression. Fundamental principles in electronic media are explored with additional emphasis on experimental and innovative techniques. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2304.

ART 3354. SIGN AND SYMBOL. 3 Hours.

Design and problem solving focusing on transformation of visual elements into logos, logotypes, information and environmental graphics. May only be taken once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2353, or permission of the advisor.

ART 3355. ADVANCED TYPOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

Typographic theory exploring traditional and non-traditional forms, both historical and contemporary typographic achievements. Prerequisite: ART 2354, ART 2355, or permission of the advisor.

ART 3356. INTERACTIVE DESIGN CONCEPTS. 3 Hours.

Guides design students to understand and apply fundamental principles that are required to progress through all interactive design courses in our area. Students will become familiar with key concepts and techniques for web-based typographic systems, information hierarchy, navigation strategies, user connection, and grid applications. This course was formerly titled Web Typography. Prerequisite: ART 2355.

ART 3357. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN. 3 Hours.

An overview of critical environmental issues that affect the contemporary practice of visual communication. Emphasis on ethics, environmental and society responsibility, and creative visual problem solving. Course may include, but is not limited to, lecture, discussion, reading, and creative design exploration. Prerequisite: ART 2354 and ART 2355.

ART 3358. CINEMA PRODUCTION 2. 3 Hours.

Continuation of ART 2358 with emphasis on more advanced concepts, production techniques, film/video history, and aesthetics. May include basic 16mm film production, digital video post-production and studio editing. Students will propose, write, produce and edit a number of short, original works. Prerequisite: ART 2358 or permission from the instructor.

ART 3359. APPLYING AND TEACHING ART CURRICULA. 3 Hours.

This course provides art education students with an overview of teaching in the K-12 art classroom through further exploration in curriculum and instructional methods as well as observation in the DFW area public schools. Students are provided opportunities to observe various work situations, to reflect on their own education, and to examine teaching practices within the arts. Emphasis is placed on both 2D and 3D studio issues. Students are expected to develop professional skills in observation and written and oral communication. The material in this course serves to establish a foundation for building professional awareness and a normative philosophy of art education. Prerequisite: ART 3323.

ART 3360. BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

This course introduces students to black and white photography as a means to express ideas and become more aware of the potential of photographic art. Some coursework may be digitally based but the emphasis will be on analog black and white processes. Students will learn how to use various film camera formats, process film, and produce black and white darkroom prints. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2360 (or equivalent), or permission of instructor.

ART 3361. SITUATIONAL LIGHTING. 3 Hours.

This course is a skills based class that will explore augmenting and improving existing light at photographic locations. Prerequisite:ART 2360 or permission of instructor.

ART 3362. MOTION GRAPHICS AND ANIMATION. 3 Hours.

This course will introduce motion graphics and animation techniques using traditional and computer forms. Theoretical and conceptual approaches to motion graphics design and techniques will be explored using international examples. Students will complete several animation projects with increasing complexity during the semester. Prerequisite: ART 2358 or permission from the instructor.

ART 3363. CLAY. 3 Hours.

The various methods of construction, manipulation, and decoration of clay. The integration of form, design, and concept, emphasizing clay as an expressive medium. Prerequisite: ART 1306. For non-art majors, permission of the instructor.

ART 3364. INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING. 3 Hours.

An exploration of interactive principles and narrative structures. Examining and crafting the flow of consequential decision-making with a non-linear story. Prerequisite: Permission from the instructor.

ART 3365. CONCEPT ART. 3 Hours.

The study of ideating environments, characters, and objects through digital painting. These concepts are utilized during the planning phases of complex projects to set the direction of the assets and experiences. Prerequisite: Permission from the instructor.

ART 3366. 2D ANIMATION. 3 Hours.

An overview of two-dimensional computer animation utilizing animation principles, pose-to-pose and straight-ahead techniques, and digital workflows for the purpose of creating believable kinematics. Prerequisite: ART 2331.

ART 3367. 3D ANIMATION. 3 Hours.

An overview of three-dimensional computer animation utilizing 3-D models, textures, rigging, and key frame animation for the purpose of creating believable kinematics. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2330 and ART 2331.

ART 3368. DIGITAL PAINTING. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on digital painting techniques and methods, to expand student vocabulary of painting terms and ideas, and to develop their pictorial, technical and expressive skills. Prerequisite: ART 2371.

ART 3371. INTERMEDIATE PAINTING. 3 Hours.

Continued development of painting techniques, composition and exploration of traditional and contemporary media. Specific problem solving assignments, creative thinking, and idea development will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ART 2308, ART 2371 or permission of the instructor.

ART 3374. PACKAGING & 3D CAD. 3 Hours.

Packaging structure design, materials, performance, testing and sustainability. The curriculum integrates with the Corrugated Prototype Design and CAD Production Lab (CORRPRO). Students use 3D structural design software, a variety of materials, and a computer-aided design (CAD) table to produce significant packaging solutions. Prerequisite: ART 1306 and ART 2353.

ART 3383. MOLDMAKING & CASTING IN CLAY. 3 Hours.

Continuation of ceramic media techniques and forming processes. The introduction of moldmaking, mold forming, slipcasting, tile design, kiln firing, and glaze techniques. Prerequisite: ART 3363 or permission of the instructor.

ART 3384. CINEMATOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

An intense study of the visual language/style of film imagery through cinematography, lighting, gaffing, gripping, and extensive camerawork. Students will use digital equipment to shoot exercises, light sets and locations, and learn to accurately expose, color correct, and manipulate motion picture film. Students will also learn the proper use of advanced lighting equipment, professional production standards, camera crew responsibilities, and how to interpret a scene through visuals. Students will work in digital video and/or 16mm film format. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2358 and ART 2360 or permission of instructor.

ART 3386. DIRECTING 1: ACTOR LAB. 3 Hours.

This course is designed to help student directors understand how actors approach their craft and will study the language of acting and various techniques and approaches for casting. Directors and actors will work together in rehearsal and on set to craft a performance for film and develop confidence in the skills necessary for collaboration. Prerequisite: ART 2358 or permission of instructor.

ART 3387. DIRECTED SCREENINGS. 3 Hours.

This course will screen significant films. It will examine the emergence of the film form, the elements of film language and the significance of film form and style. Motion pictures will be screened weekly with commentary or discussion by film faculty in class. This course may be taken only once for credit.

ART 3388. DIRECTING 2: VISUAL STORYTELLING. 3 Hours.

This course will cover the relationship of actor performance to the placement and/or movement of the camera and other cinematic techniques. Students will explore approaches to visual style and distinctly cinematic expression and study specific shot compositions, camera movement and blocking dynamics. Prerequisite: ART 3358 or permission from the instructor.

ART 3389. CONTEMPORARY ART. 3 Hours.

A focus on the period from 1980 to the present, exploring global contemporary art themes, across aesthetics and identity, considering the legacies of minimalism, pop and conceptual art, and practices of performance and activist art. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3390. HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN. 3 Hours.

A broad overview of the history and evolution of design from prehistory to the present day. Course emphasis is on the cultural and technological contexts that influenced the practice of graphic design in Europe and the United States. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317 and permission of advisor.

ART 3391. HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

The history of still photography from its inception to the present. Emphasis on the conceptual and technical evolution of photography as an artistic medium. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3393. ART AND GENDER. 3 Hours.

Approaches to the interpretation of art from the stance of gender and feminism. Emphasis is placed on the work of significant female artists and on the gendered representations of art. Offered as ART 3393 and GWSS 3393; credit will be granted only once. Fulfills the Social/Cultural Studies requirement. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 3399. DISABILITY AND ART. 3 Hours.

Explores the many connections between disability and art, including both art created by people with disabilities and the wide variety of artistic representations about disability. Examines the purposes of art-making by people with disabilities: for therapeutic reasons, as a means of self-expression, to achieve professional goals, or as an act of activism. Investigates historical depictions of disability in art as well as art's role as a visual voice for the disability rights movement. Offered as DS 3399 and ART 3399; credit will only be granted once. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor or Disability Studies.

ART 4100. SENIOR EXHIBITION. 1 Hour.

Application of professional practices for graduating BFA art majors. Primary concentration is preparation for BFA exhibition/presentation. Prerequisite: ART 4300 or, for Design students, ART 4356.

ART 4101. PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION. 1 Hour.

This course is the capstone of the Bachelor of Arts track. Working with their advisor, students will prepare an artist's talk about their work and deliver this presentation at an advertised public lecture. This course is to be taken in the student's last semester before graduation.

ART 4191. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 1 Hour.

Mature, capable students may be permitted to pursue individual art problems. Problems must be stated in writing, a definite conference schedule arranged, and the paperwork must be approved by both the supervising faculty member and the department chair prior to registration. May be repeated for credit for varied subject matter. Prerequisite: B average in art concentration.

ART 4291. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 2 Hours.

Mature, capable students may be permitted to pursue individual art problems. Problems must be stated in writing, a definite conference schedule arranged, and the paperwork must be approved by both the supervising faculty member and the department chair prior to registration. May be repeated for credit for varied subject matter. Prerequisite: B average in art concentration.

ART 4300. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES. 3 Hours.

Professional practices for upcoming graduating BFA art majors in studio and media concentration, excluding design students. Exploration of professional capabilities applied to media and studio areas. Emphasis on complex professional skills, knowledge and presentation.

ART 4302. VISUAL CULTURE & CREATIVITY. 3 Hours.

A critical investigation of personal, national, and global identities. Personal and communal narratives surrounding visual culture define and construct meaning in our everyday lives. Visual culture is investigated as a site through which social and cultural definitions, norms and values, and expectations are reinforced, constructed as well as challenged. The goals for this course are to develop students' skills in critical thinking that revolve around artwork, writing, reading, and oral expression and foster an understanding of the pluralistic nature of institutions, society, and culture(s) of the United States and beyond. Prerequisite: 6 credits from the following Art Foundations courses: ART 1305, ART 1306, ART 1307, or ART 2304.

ART 4304. ART AND THE HUMAN CONDITION. 3 Hours.

A seminar offered to students in majors across campus, undergraduate and graduate. Practice in the analysis of visual information and discussion of topics which relate to medical humanities, disability studies, the impact of race and ethnicity, the representation of aging, narrative medicine, and art therapy. Students engage in research and creative projects and present their works to the class. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor, Medical Humanities, or Disability Studies.

ART 4307. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ASIAN ART. 3 Hours.

Special studies seminar dealing with various aspects of the history and development of Asian art, architecture, and archeology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4308. FINE ART MUSEUMS AND RESEARCH COLLECTIONS. 3 Hours.

Examines current issues and developments in museum practice. This course uses area museums, auction houses, and research collections as a learning resource. This course is supplemented by on-site visits and readings. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4310. TOPICS IN CINEMA STUDY. 3 Hours.

Historical surveys of nonfiction film, experimental cinema, and genres (e.g., the western, the gangster film, science-fiction films), as well as geographical or national movements (e.g., German expressionism, Italian neo-realism, French new wave) and film theory and criticism. The particular subject will change from year to year. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission of the instructor.

ART 4311. SCRIPT TO SCREEN. 3 Hours.

This course for Cinematic Arts majors is a high energy merger of a production class and a short film writing class to both write and produce a film per week during the Summer sessions. Students in this class will have a realistic view of the production consequences of writing for the screen. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3350 or permission of instructor.

ART 4312. TOPICS IN 19TH CENTURY ART. 3 Hours.

Topics from c.1780 to 1900, such as the analysis of an individual movement, medium, or theme. May be repeated for credit as course content changes. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4313. COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT. 3 Hours.

This course will examine the history of museum and research collections, long-term care and sustainability of works, and the concerns of ethics and law in relation to acquisition and management of these collections. This course is enriched by guest speakers and on-site visits to area collections. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4314. TOPICS IN 20TH CENTURY ART. 3 Hours.

Topics from c. 1900 to c. 2000, such as analysis of an individual movement, medium, or theme. May be repeated for credit as course content changes. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4315. ASPECTS OF CONTEMPORARY ART. 3 Hours.

Topics from c. 1970 to the present, such as performance and conceptual art, art in and about the natural environment, post-modernism and critical perspectives, art in the social context, and the genres of the 1980s. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4316. COLLECTING ASIA: THE HISTORIOGRAPHY OF COLLECTING ASIAN ART. 3 Hours.

This seminar explores the complicated history of the collecting of Asian art over the past two centuries. From the 19th century European fascination with Japanese woodblock prints to the rush to remove Buddhist artifacts from Central Asia at the turn of the twentieth century, this course examines significant moments in the collecting of Asian art through case studies drawn from major international museums. Students will have the opportunity to work directly with primary source objects and documents as they learn more about the complex lives of museum artwork. Prerequisite: Any two of these three courses: ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4317. ART AND ISLAM. 3 Hours.

This upper level art history course studies Islamic art and architecture from the seventh century to the present, covering arts from the Arabian peninsula, north and west Africa, southern Europe, central Asia, and south Asia. Emphasis may also be given to the cultural and religious aspects that shape Islamic art including sacred architecture, calligraphy, and pilgrimage. Prerequisites:Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4318. ADVANCED DIGITAL IMAGING. 3 Hours.

Advanced level course in computer imaging for art majors. Conceptual as well as expressive problems are introduced to encourage independent and creative problem solving in digital imaging. Emphasis is placed on both manipulation of photo-based media and creation of two-dimensional animation. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3352.

ART 4320. EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC FORMS AND METHODS. 3 Hours.

Students will explore different approaches to photography that emphasize photographs as objects and/or as projected imagery. Projects may include use of collage, appropriation, installation, found objects, and other techniques. Lectures and discussions will examine experimental uses of photography in historical and contemporary art. Prerequisite: 6 hours to be selected from ART 3333, ART 3360, ART 4359, ART 4360, ART 4363, or ART 4370; or permission of instructor.

ART 4321. EXHIBITION DESIGN. 3 Hours.

An overview of exhibition design techniques and practices using hands-on experiential learning in collaborative and individual exhibition tasks. Students will learn how to conceptualize, design, plan, and prepare exhibits in a variety of styles, including, fine art, historical, contemporary, and satellite. Exhibition design will also be explored in a variety of formats, which may include digital design of exhibitions, exhibition and museum presence on social media platforms, online marketing techniques, and interactive engagement of exhibition audiences through digital and electronic media. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4323. CRITICAL WRITING FOR MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES. 3 Hours.

Explores the critical writing skills and formats most frequently utilized with museum, gallery, and institutional workplaces. An examination of the styles of writing employed within fine art settings and focus on didactics, exhibition reviews, promotional and publication materials, and museum/gallery research analysis. Alongside a variety of skill-building activities, an intensive artifact/artwork investigation resulting in a written component will be created. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4324. MONUMENTS AND LIVING HISTORY. 3 Hours.

Immerses students in broad forms of art historical and museum studies engagement via interactive experiences with "living" history. Students will visit locations of historical and art historical importance and work directly with art historians, artists, reenactors, and specialists who focus on bringing cultural history to life for the public. Includes engagement with Texas-based living historical monuments located in the greater DFW area. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4325. ART DIRECTION. 3 Hours.

An advanced workshop researching, exploring, and applying multi-dimensional cinematic visual design concepts used to render and achieve the look, dynamics, and visual style of cinematic work in service of a director's vision. Prerequisite: ART 2358 and ART 2387; or with permission from the instructor.

ART 4330. 2D GAME CREATION. 3 Hours.

The principles of 2D game design and production as a multidisciplinary field for creating interactive experiences with an emphasis on win-lose scenarios, cognitive flow, and reward-based systems. Prerequisite: ART 3364 or permission from the instructor.

ART 4331. TOPICS IN EARLY MODERN ART. 3 Hours.

An in-depth study of topics in European art from the 14th through the 17th centuries, including cross-cultural exchange. May be repeated for credit as course content changes. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4332. RACE, GENDER, AND DISABILITY IN EARLY MODERN ART. 3 Hours.

An in-depth study of the varied ways in which race, gender, and disability find expression in art from the 14th through 17th centuries. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; and permission from the instructor.

ART 4333. 3D GAME CREATION. 3 Hours.

This course covers the principles of 3D game design and production as a multidisciplinary field, creating an interactive experience with an emphasis on win-lose scenarios, cognitive flow, and reward-based systems. Prerequisite: ART 3367 3D Animation and ART 3364 Interactive Storytelling.

ART 4334. UX/UI FOR DESIGNERS. 3 Hours.

Concentrated study in User Experience Design research and processes as applied to user interfaces and digital products. Students will incorporate the use of recognized industry standards such as Design Thinking (DT) and Human Centered Design (HCD) to deepen their understanding of UX/UI Design principles and processes. Students will create projects showcasing their ability to strategically design user-centric solutions that effectively meet the needs of diverse audiences by bridging the gap between platforms and users. Prerequisite: ART 3356 Interactive Design Concepts.

ART 4339. MOTION DESIGN & KINETIC TYPE. 3 Hours.

Introduces students to effective and engaging communication design using motion graphics, including applications in advertising, broadcast, web/app integration, and social media. The integration of moving design elements and dynamic typography are explored and matched to audio cues following the theories of kinetic composition and aesthetics. Students will study the history of pioneers in the field. Prerequisite: ART 2354 & ART 3356.

ART 4340. ADVANCED KILN FORMED GLASS. 3 Hours.

Continuation of ART 3340. This class focuses on glass kiln forming techniques and concepts including kiln casting, fusing, slumping, and various cold working processes. Emphasis is on using glass as an expressive and creative art media. Prerequisite: ART 3340 or permission of instructor.

ART 4341. ADVANCED SCULPTURE. 3 Hours.

Advanced work in continuation of ART 3341. Students are encouraged to develop a creative style in their own personal direction. A variety of materials and techniques is explored. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3341 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4342. ADVANCED GLASS. 3 Hours.

Continued development of ART 3342 with emphasis on advanced technique, manipulation and form development. Course assignments will emphasize personal creativity and exploration. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3342 or permission of instructor.

ART 4343. ADVANCED CLAY. 3 Hours.

Further development and focus on techniques and personal expression in sculptural, hand-built, and wheel thrown clay forms. Continuation of kiln firing, moldmaking, slipcasting, and glazemaking. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3363 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4345. ADVANCED PRINTMAKING. 3 Hours.

Continued study and development of both conceptual and technical practice of printmaking. Emphasis placed on personal expression of ideas as well as the broader implications of printed images. Explorations and innovations will be encouraged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1305, ART 1307, and ART 3343 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4346. GRAPHICS: PORTFOLIO PREPARATION. 3 Hours.

This course concentrates on the creation, development, and evaluation of the graphic design portfolio. Course work will include advanced level conceptual assignments and various methods of presentation. Prerequisite: ART 3355 and ART 4355 with grades of B or better, or permission of the instructor.

ART 4347. PUBLICATION DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Philosophy, concepts, and structures of magazine and book design. Prerequisite: ART 2354 and ART 2355.

ART 4348. INFORMATION VISUALIZATION. 3 Hours.

This course is an exploration of the graphic visualization and representation of data driven information sets through the crafting of infographics and varied visual solutions to achieve insights into the cognitive and perceptive complexities of the world around us. Prerequisite: ART 2355.

ART 4349. ADVANCED CINEMA PRODUCTION (ACP): VIDEO ART & NEW GENRES. 3 Hours.

Advanced work involving production, postproduction, and distribution with a special emphasis on experimental and innovative applications. Instruction may include video integrated with performance, installation, audio/sound art, and computer graphics appropriate to the medium. Lectures, readings, and screenings will frame video art within an historical and critical survey of new genres. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3358 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4350. ADVANCED CINEMA PRODUCTION (ACP): DOCUMENTARY. 3 Hours.

Using film and video as a tool for creative research, students will produce, write, direct and edit original documentaries or nonfiction films/videos under supervision of the instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3358 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4351. ADVANCED CINEMA PRODUCTION (ACP): COMMERCIAL. 3 Hours.

Commercial and corporate applications of video. Students produce original individual projects integrating concepts and technical skills under supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3358 or permission of instructor.

ART 4352. ADVANCED CINEMA PRODUCTION (ACP): FICTION. 3 Hours.

Narrative storytelling film/video techniques. Students write, produce, direct and edit original, short narrative film/video projects under supervision of the instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2358 or ART 3350 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4353. FOUNDRY. 3 Hours.

This advanced studio class will explore work in sculpture methods specific to casting and related mold making processes. Students will develop expertise in model preparation, silica-based slurry mold processes, and chasing metal castings.

ART 4354. SCREENWRITING 2. 3 Hours.

A continuation of ART 2350 focusing on writing an original (no adaptations), narrative, full-length screenplay through all stages to final draft status primarily focusing on the development of a polished first act. Students study screenplays, view films, conduct actor readings, and complete various other assignments. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3350 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4355. VISUAL IDENTITY SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Creative exploration and application of complex visual communication skills to the development of a visual identity system. Prerequisite: ART 2354 and ART 3354.

ART 4356. PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION. 3 Hours.

Exploration and development of the visual communication portfolio. Course work includes advanced level conceptual assignments. Emphasis on complex professional skills. Capstone course for Design Area BFA students, required during final semester (graduation semester). Prerequisite: ART 4355 and permission of the advisor.

ART 4357. ADVERTISING DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Typography, layout, visualization, and conceptual problem solving as applied to advertising. Prerequisite: ART 3355.

ART 4358. ADVANCED CINEMA PRODUCTION (ACP): EDITING. 3 Hours.

An advanced workshop in video editing and post production. Emphasis will be placed on long form editing, the aesthetics of editing, and editing work flow. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisite:ART 3358 or permission of instructor.

ART 4359. ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

This course encourages students to use a variety of photographic processes (black & white, color, non-silver, computer imaging, etc.) with an emphasis on the development of a personal stance. Students will work on individual projects and present work in an environment of critical discussion. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Three hours to be selected from ART 3333, ART 4360, ART 4363, or permission of the instructor.

ART 4360. COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

This course will direct students to an understanding of color photography as a contemporary art medium. Students will utilize various digital photographic techniques including color correction and digital printing. Color theory, use of color as an element in image making, and the psychology of color may be covered. Prerequisite: ART 2360 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4361. CINEMATIC ANIMATION 1. 3 Hours.

Intensive exploration of the art and craft of animated cinema. Through directed productions, screenings, readings, and workshops, students develop experience in a range of processes, compositing techniques, as well as digital and traditional methods. Prerequisite: ART 3362 or permission from the instructor.

ART 4362. CINEMA THESIS PRODUCTION. 3 Hours.

This capstone course is designed to bring together ideas, processes, practices, and theories in the service of the production of a substantial work of cinema. Students will pursue an entire project from conception to completion, combining intensive preproduction, production, and post-production with in-depth instruction on lab work, distribution, and exhibition. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on instructor, peer, and self-critique. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3358 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4363. STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

The theory and practice of studio photography. Students will master studio strobe lighting, large format film camera, and digital camera techniques. Prerequisite: ART 2360 or permission from the instructor.

ART 4364. MOBILE APP DESIGN. 3 Hours.

An overview of the development and design process for mobile web applications and portable technologies. Exploration of best practices for mobile app design and brand strategy, user experience, concept development, mobile content strategy, information architecture, interaction/interface design, visual design, and rapid prototyping. No coding is required or expected with this course. Prerequisite: ART 3356.

ART 4365. TECHNOLOGY IN ART EDUCATION. 3 Hours.

This course provides digital media presentation strategies to enhance teacher effectiveness and explores how to incorporate the use of digital media in curriculum development. It also enables students to develop an electronic teaching portfolio to prepare students for job interviews and to showcase both personal and student artwork. Reading assignments, research, hands-on experiences, and in-class discussion provide students with an understanding of technology and its application to an art education classroom. Students will gain a working knowledge of current best practice digital technology, including the internet and video software. Prerequisite: None; however students are highly encouraged to take ART 3323 before, or concurrent with, this course.

ART 4366. WEB DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Concentrated study in the use of design, creation, and strategic planning of websites. Emphasis is placed on creative concepts, information architecture, user experience, and site development. Course work will explore issues of differing perspectives of technology as a tool, a medium, and/or an environment. Prerequisite: ART 3356.

ART 4367. CINEMATIC ANIMATION 2. 3 Hours.

Builds on animation fundamentals while giving students an opportunity to develop and create more ambitious animated projects. In the context of these projects, we will continue to discuss industry production methods, watch contemporary animators' work and examine the role technological changes play in production. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 4361 or permission from the instructor.

ART 4368. ADVANCED DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

This advanced level course explores the use of medium and large format film cameras, film development, gelatin silver printing techniques, and archival presentation. May be repeated for up to 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: ART 3360.

ART 4370. STAGED ENVIRONMENTS. 3 Hours.

This course concentrates on the conceptualization, development and execution of tableaus designed exclusively for the camera. Lectures, readings and presentations will cover view cameras, studio lighting, set design, scouting locations, using props, and working with models. Prerequisite: ART 2360 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4371. ADVANCED PAINTING. 3 Hours.

Students will be encouraged to develop a personal direction which complements their development as visual thinkers. The student will be required to plan a course outline of conceptual development with the instructor at the beginning of each semester. May be repeated for credit. Student must earn a grade of "B" or above in the course to repeat it. Prerequisite: ART 2308, ART 2371 and a grade of B or above in ART 3371 or permission of the instructor. Transfer students will be required to schedule a portfolio review with the painting instructor to gain permission to enroll in the class.

ART 4373. ADVANCED THREE-DIMENSIONAL STUDIES. 3 Hours.

Class is designed for students to continue the development of advanced three-dimensional work and engage in a cross section of various media. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 12 hours to be selected from ART 3341, ART 3342, ART 3363, ART 4341, ART 4342, ART 4343, ART 4353, or permission of the instructor. Formerly ART 4366. Credit will be granted for both.

ART 4374. ADVANCED CONCEPT ART. 3 Hours.

Advanced topics in character, creature, prop, and environment designs to visualize storytelling of fictional worlds. Students will simulate real-world applications of conceptualized art in preproduction team-based pipelines processes. Prerequisite: ART 3365.

ART 4375. DESIGN TEXAS. 3 Hours.

Visual Communication outreach and problem solving. Classroom operates like a design agency to complete real projects for clients and nonprofits as selected by the instructor. Provides advanced undergraduate students an opportunity to interact with clients on the development and completion of complex communication design problems. Prerequisite: ART 3355 and permission from advisor.

ART 4376. ADVANCED CINEMA PRODUCTION (ACP): SOUND. 3 Hours.

An advanced workshop in sound recording, sound design, and editing. Through lectures, lab, class demonstrations, and projects, students develop skills and knowledge in the technical and artistic aspects of sound techniques for film. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3358 or permission from the instructor.

ART 4377. ADVANCED CINEMA PRODUCTION (ACP): PRODUCING. 3 Hours.

This course investigates real-world methodologies and best practices used in the art of producing. Topics may include cinematic, episodic, and documentary formats, as well as evolving formats such as VR/AR. Students develop a professional regard for the three vital elements of production: Time, Money, and Labor. With an eye on the intersection of aesthetic, legal, and practical considerations, students take a methodical approach to development and production through distribution and profit participation. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3358 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4378. TOPICS IN SCREENWRITING. 3 Hours.

This course will focus on specialized areas of screenwriting beyond foundational and developmental content. The content covered may include screenwriting adaptation, non-linear storytelling, and serial/episodic screenwriting. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: ART 3350 or permission from the instructor.

ART 4380. APPLIED INTERACTIVITY. 3 Hours.

Engaging the principles of interaction to study their impact on user experience across a range of situational activities. Exploring applied user interface for the purpose of service learning or speculative design through the development of informative digital experiences. Prerequisite: ART 3367 3D Animation and ART 3364 Interactive Storytelling.

ART 4381. THE MURAL. 3 Hours.

Students are required to complete a variety of mural exercises and projects. This is a hands on art class in which you will develop a visual understanding of history, planning, scaling mediums, materials and documentation of murals. A variety of techniques and materials will be explored and students will be expected to develop a confidence on how to approach this art form. Prerequisite: ART 2371, ART 3371.

ART 4382. ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE ARTS. 3 Hours.

Students will apply creativity, imagination, and innovation as they explore opportunities for entrepreneurship in the arts. Prerequisite: Student must have completed 60 credit hours or have the permission of the instructor.

ART 4383. INDEPENDENT CINEMA PRODUCTION. 3 Hours.

Students will produce a major film or video in the genre of their choosing (narrative, documentary, commercial, or animation). Students may elect to work in a variety of media (including 16 mm film, digital video or installation) to produce original works. Students will be individually mentored as their productions move through preparation, shooting and post-production. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3358 or permission of instructor.

ART 4384. ADVANCED CINEMA PRODUCTION (ACP): DIGITAL VISUAL EFFECTS. 3 Hours.

Analysis of the shooting requirements, set and location considerations, and software choices and techniques used for various visual effects treatments. Includes digital compositing and techniques such as matte generation, camera tracking, color correction, roto-scoping, Chroma Key, set extension, and 3D integration. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2304 and ART 2358, or permission of the instructor.

ART 4390. CONFERENCE COURSE: ART HISTORY. 3 Hours.

Independent study or research in an area of art history agreed upon in advance with the instructor. Written permission and the determination of obligations and objectives are required before registration. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4391. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 3 Hours.

Mature, capable students may be permitted to pursue individual art problems. Problems must be stated in writing, a definite conference schedule arranged, and the paperwork must be approved by both the supervising faculty member and the department chair prior to registration. May be repeated for credit for varied subject matter. Prerequisite: B average in art concentration.

ART 4392. SPECIAL STUDIES. 3 Hours.

Special course work in new or experimental offerings for which there is immediate need and for which special resources are available. May be repeated for credit. Primarily for art majors.

ART 4394. HONORS THESIS/SENIOR PROJECT. 3 Hours.

Required of all students in the University Honors College. During the senior year, the student must complete a thesis or a project under the direction of a faculty member in the major department.

ART 4395. ART INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

An opportunity to apply academic training as participant/observer in a professional organization relevant to a major area of concentration. With permission of advisor, internships may be repeated for up to a maximum of nine hours credit. Internships must be arranged with the internship supervisor in the semester prior to enrolling for this course. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

ART 4396. SPECIAL STUDIES IN ART HISTORY. 3 Hours.

Subjects of immediate interest in various fields of art history; to complement temporary museum exhibitions and/or faculty research specializations. May be repeated for credit as course content changes. Prerequisite: Any two of the three courses ART 1309, ART 1310, and ART 1317; or permission from the instructor.

ART 4397. ADVANCED CINEMA PRODUCTION (ACP): SPECIAL TOPICS. 3 Hours.

Topics in this course respond to emerging technologies, immediate needs, and specialized processes. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 3358 or permission of the instructor.

ART 4695. ART INTERNSHIP. 6 Hours.

An opportunity to apply academic training as participant/observer in a professional organization relevant to a major area of concentration. With permission of advisor, internships may be repeated for up to a maximum of nine hours credit. Internships must be arranged with the internship supervisor in the semester prior to enrolling for this course. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

ART 5000. SUPERVISED TEACHING STUDIO ART. 0 Hours.

Training in teaching methods and procedures for studio art classes, including weekly group meetings with the instructor and individual consultations. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art, or graduate standing and appointment as a teaching assistant. May be repeated.

ART 5320. ART CRITICISM & THEORY. 3 Hours.

A discussion of placing art within the context of the history of ideas.

ART 5321. CREATIVE STRATEGIES. 3 Hours.

This is a seminar class for graduate students and will focus on exploring research strategies including the collection, interpretation and presentation of visual information. Students will read selected writings by artists, film and video makers, art historians, critics, designers and arts professionals on a weekly basis, contribute to class discussions, and examine their own creative strategies.

ART 5322. ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ARTS MANAGEMENT AND ARTS BRANDING. 3 Hours.

Entrepreneurship in Arts Management and Arts Branding will offer students the opportunity to create, imagine, develop and implement individualized and collaborative entrepreneurial strategies that will strengthen their potential for success in their careers.

ART 5323. RESEARCH FILM/VIDEO: EAST-WEST CINEMA. 3 Hours.

Study of the cinema production process using significant works representative of important historic and contemporary ideas and movements from East and West.

ART 5330. CRITICAL PERSPECTIVE IN THE VISUAL ARTS & VISUAL COMMUNICATION. 3 Hours.

Seminar course that focuses on graduate student interaction with visiting artists, scholars, curators, critic, designers, and filmmakers.

ART 5340. RESEARCH IN STUDIO INTERMEDIA. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and graduate advisor.

ART 5341. RESEARCH IN SCULPTURE. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5342. RESEARCH IN GLASS. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5343. RESEARCH IN PRINTMAKING. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and graduate advisor.

ART 5347. RESEARCH IN DRAWING. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and graduate advisor.

ART 5355. RESEARCH IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and graduate advisor.

ART 5359. RESEARCH IN PHOTOGRAPHY DIGITAL IMAGING. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and graduate advisor.

ART 5360. TOPICS IN THE HISTORY OF ART & DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Special seminar/topics course focusing on enhancing the art and design knowledge base of MFA candidates in the areas of film/video, visual communication, intermedia-expanded studio, and glass as art.

ART 5363. RESEARCH IN CLAY. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5371. RESEARCH IN PAINTING. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5383. RESEARCH IN FILM/VIDEO: SCREENWRITING. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5384. RESEARCH IN FILM/VIDEO: CINEMATOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

Emphasis is given to individual application of technical skills and aesthetic abilities of cinematography to develop students' "creative eye." Prerequisite: Graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5385. RESEARCH FILM/VIDEO: EDITING. 3 Hours.

An advanced workshop in video editing and post production. Emphasis will be placed on diverse editing genres and styles and the aesthetics of editing and post-production workflow. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5386. RESEARCH FILM/VIDEO: SHORT FILM PRODUCTION. 3 Hours.

This course will concentrate on the narrative form with the goal of directing a 3-5-minute original short film exploring dramatic beats and the use of blocking and camera as narrator. The course involves the planning, production, and post-production of short narrative films. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5387. RESEARCH IN FILM/VIDEO: PRE THESIS FILM PRODUCTION I. 3 Hours.

Students will develop scripts or treatment and finish all the major pre-production works and production for pre-thesis films to be edited in pre-thesis Film Production. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5388. RESEARCH FILM/VIDEO: PRE THESIS FILM PRODUCTION II. 3 Hours.

Students will finish all the major post-production works for pre-thesis films. The class will work through a number of topics relating to digital post-production including video editing, sound design, basic compositing, color correction, and exporting final projects for various exhibition platforms with an exploration of the aesthetics and guiding principles behind each area. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5389. RESEARCH FILM/VIDEO: SPECIAL TOPICS TECHNIQUES. 3 Hours.

The class will provide a foundation for the student in learning the art of Producing and Production Management. It will encompass the four phases of film making:development, production, post production and distribution. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

ART 5390. RESEARCH FILM/VIDEO: SPECIAL TOPICS IN FILM STUDIES. 3 Hours.

Exploration of a specific area of cinema studies, designed to enhance and enrich the traditional production curriculum and provide significant professional research for an ever-changing discipline. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

ART 5391. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the area of Studio Intermedia. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5392. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the study of Visual Communication.

ART 5393. INDEPENDENT AND DIRECTED RESEARCH IN FILM AND VIDEO. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in Film and Video.

ART 5394. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GLASS. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the study of glass.

ART 5395. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ART HISTORY AND CRITICISM. 3 Hours.

Independent and directed research in art history and criticism.

ART 5396. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART HISTORY. 3 Hours.

Subjects of immediate interest in various fields of art history; to compliment faculty research specializations. May be repeated for credit as course content changes. Permission of the instructor required.

ART 5397. MASTER OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION. 3 Hours.

This course is intended to be the final course in the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) students program of study. Here, students will concentrate their studio activity towards the completion of a body of work to be exhibited, complete the written component of the degree as well as oral examinations. Students must have 30 hours of coursework in the concentration completed in their program of study prior to enrolling for this course.

ART 5640. RESEARCH IN STUDIO INTERMEDIA. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5641. RESEARCH IN SCULPTURE. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5642. RESEARCH IN GLASS. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5643. RESEARCH IN PRINTMAKING. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5647. RESEARCH IN DRAWING. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5655. RESEARCH IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5659. RESEARCH IN PHOTOGRAPHY DIGITAL IMAGING. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5663. RESEARCH IN CLAY. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5671. RESEARCH IN PAINTING. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5683. RESEARCH IN FILM/VIDEO: FILM PRODUCTION. 6 Hours.

Independent and directed research in the student's area of concentration. Studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in studio art and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.

ART 5697. MASTER OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION. 6 Hours.

This course is intended to be the final course in the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) student's program of study. Here, students will concentrate their studio activity towards the completion a body of work to be exhibited, complete the written component of the degree as well as oral examinations. Students must have 30 hours of coursework in the concentration completed in their program of study prior to enrolling for this course.

AS 1121. FOUNDATION OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. 1 Hour.

(AS 1121 in the fall and AS 1122 in the spring) AS 100 is a survey course designed to introduce students to the U.S. Air Force and Air Force ROTC. Featured topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and an introduction into communication skills. Leadership Laboratory (AS 1001) complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.

AS 1122. FOUNDATION OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. 1 Hour.

(AS 1121 in the fall and AS 1122 in the spring) AS 100 is a survey course designed to introduce students to the U.S. Air Force and Air Force ROTC. Featured topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and an introduction into communication skills. Leadership Laboratory (AS 1001) complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.

AS 1181. LEADERSHIP LABORATORY. 1 Hour.

(LLAB) (Every semester). The AS 100 and AS 200 LLabs include a study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military commands. The LLAB also includes studying the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunity available to commissioned officers. The AS 300 and AS 400 LLAB consist of activities classified as leadership and management experiences. They involve the planning and controlling of military activities of the cadet corps; and the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications. LLAB also include interviews, guidance, and information that will increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets.

AS 2121. TEAM AND LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS. 1 Hour.

(AS 2121 in the fall and 2122 in the spring): A survey course designed to provide a basic understanding of both leadership and team building fundamentals. In this course, students will apply learned leadership perspectives while completing team building activities and discussing various leadership topics (i.e., conflict management, motivation, ethical decision-making, etc.). Additionally, students will be introduced to, and practice, basic verbal and written communication skills to develop effective thinking, writing, and speaking proficiencies. Students are taught from the beginning that there are many layers to leadership, including aspects that are not typically associated with these topics. Such aspects include listening, self-assessment/self-reflection, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently. As a whole, this course provides the student with a knowledge level understanding of the general elements of leader development and effective teamwork. Furthermore, students will continue to discuss the importance of the Air Force Core Values with the use of operational examples and historical Air Force leaders. Leadership Laboratory (AS 1001) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.

AS 2122. TEAM AND LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS. 1 Hour.

(AS 2121 in the fall and 2122 in the spring): A survey course designed to provide a basic understanding of both leadership and team building fundamentals. In this course, students will apply learned leadership perspectives while completing team building activities and discussing various leadership topics (i.e., conflict management, motivation, ethical decision-making, etc.). Additionally, students will be introduced to, and practice, basic verbal and written communication skills to develop effective thinking, writing, and speaking proficiencies. Students are taught from the beginning that there are many layers to leadership, including aspects that are not typically associated with these topics. Such aspects include listening, self-assessment/self-reflection, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently. As a whole, this course provides the student with a knowledge level understanding of the general elements of leader development and effective teamwork. Furthermore, students will continue to discuss the importance of the Air Force Core Values with the use of operational examples and historical Air Force leaders. Leadership Laboratory (AS 1001) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.

AS 3301. LEADERSHIP STUDIES. 3 Hours.

(AS 3301 in the fall and AS 3311 in the spring). AS 300 is a study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required for an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory (AS 1001) complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles of this course.

AS 3311. LEADERSHIP STUDIES. 3 Hours.

(AS 3301 in the fall and AS 3311 in the spring). AS 300 is a study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required for an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory (AS 1001) complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles of this course.

AS 4301. NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS/PREPARATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY. 3 Hours.

(AS 4301 in the fall and 4311 in the spring). AS 400 examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. An additional Leadership Laboratory (AS 1001) complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course.

AS 4311. NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS/PREPARATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY. 3 Hours.

(AS 4301 in the fall and AS 4311 in the spring). AS 400 examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. An additional Leadership Laboratory (AS 1001) complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course.

ASA 1191. AFFILIATED STUDY ABROAD. 1 Hour.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 1291. AFFILIATED STUDY ABROAD. 2 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 1391. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 3 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 1491. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 4 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 1591. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 5 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 2191. AFFILIATED STUDY ABROAD. 1 Hour.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 2291. AFFILIATED STUDY ABROAD. 2 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 2391. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 3 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 2491. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 4 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 2591. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 5 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 3191. AFFILIATED STUDY ABROAD. 1 Hour.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 3291. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 2 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 3391. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 3 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 3491. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 4 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 3591. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 5 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 4191. AFFILIATED STUDY ABROAD. 1 Hour.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 4291. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 2 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 4391. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 3 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 4491. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 4 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 4591. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 5 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 4691. AFFILIATED STUDY ABROAD. 6 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 5291. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 2 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 5391. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 3 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 5491. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 4 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 5591. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 5 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASA 5691. AFFILIATED STUDIES ABROAD. 6 Hours.

For students participating in an affiliated program.

ASDS 5100. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 1 Hour.

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop and execute individualized research projects in collaboration with faculty mentors. Students will engage in hands-on, faculty-guided research across various disciplines, learning to design studies, collect and analyze data, and present their findings effectively. Through a combination of independent work and structured mentorship, students will gain practical experience in research methodologies, critical thinking, and academic writing. The course emphasizes skill development in project management, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing students for advanced studies and professional careers. Students will showcase their research in presentations or written reports, contributing to a deeper understanding of their chosen field and fostering meaningful academic connections with faculty members.

ASDS 5301. STATISTICAL THEORY AND APPLICATIONS. 3 Hours.

An introduction to statistical theory and applications using R/SAS software. Topics may include descriptive statistics, numeracy, statistical concepts in estimation and testing, basic principles of design of experiments, analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, and some nonparametric statistical methods. Prerequisite: MATH 3330.

ASDS 5302. PRINCIPLE OF DATA SCIENCE. 3 Hours.

An introduction to the end-to-end process of going from unstructured, messy data to knowledge and actionable insights. Provides a broad overview of what data science means and systems and tools commonly used for data science and illustrates the principles of data science through several case studies, including business, marketing, medical imaging, and biology, among others. Prerequisite: MATH 3330.

ASDS 5303. STATISTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING I. 3 Hours.

Statistical and scientific computing focusing on programming in Python or R. Concepts in statistical computing include Monte Carlo techniques, Jackknife, Bootstrapping, Cross-Validation, and others. Concepts in scientific computing include computational and randomized linear algebra, principal component analysis, and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 3330.

ASDS 5304. APPLIED MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

Statistical analysis for data collected in several variables. Topics include sampling from the multivariate normal distribution, multivariate analysis of variance, discriminant analysis, principal components, and factor analysis. Basic knowledge of programming in SAS or R is required. Prerequisite: ASDS 5301, ASDS 5302, ASDS 5303.

ASDS 5305. DEEP LEARNING AND ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to artificial neural networks and deep learning. Topics include DL basics, history, and introduction to Pytorch; Perceptrons and their inspiration from neuroscience; Gradients, Autograd, designing deep linear systems; Training and testing neural networks, backpropagation, stochastic gradient descent; Applying Optimization and regularization to neural nets; Convolutional Neural Networks (ConvNets/CNNs); Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs); and Modern Networks and their applications. Prerequisite: ASDS 5301, ASDS 5302, ASDS 5303.

ASDS 5306. APPLIED TIME SERIES ANALYSIS IN DATA ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

An introduction to the theory and applications of time series modeling with an emphasis on modeling and forecasting using the software. Topics include stationarity and autocorrelation, autoregressive, moving average, ARMA and ARIMA; forecasting and estimation; spectral analysis. Computational implementation in R. Basic programming skills is preferred. Prerequisite: ASDS 5301, ASDS 5302, ASDS 5303.

ASDS 6300. SPECIAL TOPICS. 3 Hours.

Special Topics in Data Science offers students a dynamic learning experience through a series of guest lectures by industry leaders and practitioners. The course explores the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in data science across various industries. Through interactive lectures, case studies, and industry-sponsored projects, students will gain exposure to real-world data science applications, learn how to tackle complex business problems, and understand the tools and technologies shaping the future of the field. The course emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving while providing students with networking opportunities to connect with professionals in the industry. Prerequisite: ASDS 5301, ASDS 5302, ASDS 5303.

ASDS 6301. ADVANCE REGRESSION ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

Topics include multiple linear regression, ordinary and generalized least squares, partial and multiple correlation, regression diagnostics, collinearity, model building, and nonlinear regression. The course provides an extended introduction to the computer package widely used for statistical analysis. Basic knowledge of programming is required. Prerequisite: MATH 3330.

ASDS 6302. MACHINE LEARNING WITH APPLICATIONS. 3 Hours.

Topics include but are not limited to supervised learning methods: linear model, generalized linear model, logistic regression, linear discriminant analysis (LDA), quadratic discriminant analysis (QDA), nearest neighbor classifier, support vector machines, tree-based methods (decision tree, random forest, XGBoost), and neural networks; and unsupervised learning methods: clustering, principal component analysis, and independent component analysis. The course provides an extended introduction to tools widely used for statistical machine learning. Basic programming skills are preferred. Prerequisite: MATH 3330.

ASDS 6303. DATA MINING WITH INFORMATION VISUALIZATION. 3 Hours.

Introduction to statistical pattern recognition. The main topics include Bayes decision theory, discriminant functions, maximum likelihood estimation, PCA, LDA, semi-supervised kernel learning, and graph embedding. This course will discuss some applications of data mining in different application fields, such as business, marketing, medical imaging, biology. Prerequisite: MATH 3330.

ASDS 6304. OPTIMIZATION AND BIG DATA ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

Topics include an introduction to big data analysis, real-world applications of data science, linear system solutions, linear programming, duality theory, convex sets, convex functions, optimality conditions, unconstrained Optimization, constraint optimization, conjugate direction methods, alternating direction method of multipliers, classification/regression models and algorithms, dimensionality reduction for visualization and projects on real data. Prerequisite: ASDS 5301, ASDS 5302, ASDS 5303.

ASDS 6305. STATISTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING II. 3 Hours.

Advanced topics in statistical and scientific computing, emphasizing complex data analysis, such as high-dimensional and functional data. Topics include Expectation-Maximization (EM), Stochastic and Monte Carlo EM, Metropolis-Hastings algorithm, Gibbs sampling, functional principal component analysis, tensors, and tensor decompositions. Prerequisite: ASDS 5301, ASDS 5302, ASDS 5303.

ASDS 6306. INTERNSHIP/CAPSTONE RESEARCH PROJECT. 3 Hours.

The capstone project aims to give students a "hands-on" experience in analyzing interesting datasets with cutting-edge techniques of their interest. While students are encouraged to get feedback and mentoring from faculty, they should work as independently as possible with their teams. Progress will be monitored by completing the following quarterly milestones: (1) Acquisition of dataset, data pre-processing, and clear statement/justification of the proposed analysis. (2) Preliminary results and discussion of the plausibility of the results, (3) Refinement of codes, analysis, and results. (4) Submission of a written 5+ page report including introduction, background, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. (5) Final oral presentation chaired by an ASDS faculty who read the written report. The project team members are expected to answer project-related questions from faculty and peers satisfactorily. Prerequisite: ASDS 5301, ASDS 5302, ASDS 5303, ASDS 6301, ASDS 6302, ASDS 6303.

ASL 1441. BEGINNING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I. 4 Hours.

Introduction to the basic production (expressive skills) and comprehension (receptive skills) of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes the manual alphabet and numbers, develops conversational ability, introduces Deaf culture, and exposes students to ASL grammar.

ASL 1442. BEGINNING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II. 4 Hours.

Builds on production (expressive skills) and comprehension (receptive skills) of American Sign Language (ASL) developed in ASL 1441. Includes the manual alphabet and numbers, conversational skills, in-depth discussion of Deaf culture, and continuous exposure to ASL grammar. Prerequisite: ASL 1441, or the equivalent, with a grade of C or better.

ASL 1491. CONFERENCE COURSE. 4 Hours.

Independent study; consultation with instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ASL 2313. INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I. 3 Hours.

Expands on expressive and receptive skills of American Sign Language (ASL) developed in ASL 1442, adding more complex grammatical features, vocabulary, and communicative activities, as well as continued discussion of Deaf culture. Prerequisite: ASL 1442, or the equivalent, with a grade of C or better.

ASL 2314. INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II. 3 Hours.

Expands on the expressive and receptive skills, grammar, and vocabulary of American Sign Language (ASL) developed in ASL 2313, including more complex communicative activities and discussion of the use of culturally significant topics relating to the Deaf Community. This course satisfies the University of Texas at Arlington core curriculum requirement in language, philosophy and culture. Prerequisite: ASL 2313, or the equivalent, with a grade of C or better.

ASL 2391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Independent study; consultation with instructor on a regular basis. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ASL 3301. AMERICAN DEAF CULTURE AND COMMUNITY. 3 Hours.

This course provides a multidisciplinary overview of Deaf Culture and C/community, exploring concepts and issues such as language, identity, and cultural norms. Taught in English.

ASL 3315. ADVANCED AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE. 3 Hours.

This course expands on the expressive and receptive skills, grammar, and vocabulary of American Sign Language (ASL) developed in ASL 2314, including increasingly complex communicative activities, discussion of culturally significant topics relating to the Deaf Community, and exploring a wide range of ASL nuances. Prerequisite: ASL 2314 with a grade of C or better.

ASL 3333. ASL DEPICTION. 3 Hours.

This course examines the use of ASL classifiers, visual vernacular, mime, gesture, role shifting, eye gaze, non-manual markers, location, embodiment, and performativity to communicate visually. Students will learn to go beyond using conventional vocabulary and better use their bodies and the signing space around them to depict the concepts they convey and stories they tell. Prerequisite: ASL 2313 with a grade of C or better, or concurrent enrollment in ASL 2313.

ASL 4330. LINGUISTICS OF ASL. 3 Hours.

This course explores the linguistic structure and features of American Sign Language (ASL). Students will study the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of ASL. Variation, code-switching, historical change, language contact signing, and related phenomena will also be examined. Prerequisite: ASL 2314 with a grade of C or better.

ASTR 1345. INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY I. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ASTR 1303)

ASTR 1345 and ASTR 1346 constitute a one-year sequence for any student who is interested in learning his/her place within the astronomical universe. The first semester consists of an essentially descriptive treatment of the apparent motions and properties of members of the Solar System including the Sun, the planets and their moons, comets and rockets, and satellites as well as the mechanics and evolution of the Solar System. The laboratory work includes the use of astronomical telescopes for observation.

ASTR 1346. INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY II. 3 Hours. (TCCN = ASTR 1304)

Follows ASTR 1345 and focuses on the science of stars and galaxies. Properties of light are applied to the understanding and classification of stars and to determining their distances. Topics include nuclear reactions, binary stars, variable stars, exploding stars, black holes, and star clusters. The course concludes with the structure of the Milky Way and the role galaxies play in modern cosmological theories. The laboratory work includes telescopic observations.

ASTR 2345. ARCHAEOASTRONOMY. 3 Hours.

This is a one semester course on astronomy and archaeology intertwining with an emphasis on the interesting relationship between ancient constructions and the sky. It provides a better understanding of the ideas of the architects of the past and of their religious and symbolic worlds. Many examples show how ancient astronomy still related to current astronomy in so many ways and events, such as the total lunar eclipse that led to the Athenian defeat at Syracuse, or the relation of the Easter/Passover/Chinese New Year to lunar cycles, or Polynesian sailors who populated the Pacific with the stars as a guide. This course is divided into three sections, the first of which explores the past relations between astronomy and people, power, the afterworld, architecture, and landscape. Secondly, the fundamentals of archeoastronomy are then addressed in detail, with coverage of the celestial coordinates; the apparent motion of the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets; observation of celestial bodies at the horizon; the use of astronomical software in archeoastronomy; and current methods for making and analyzing measurements. The final section reviews what archeoastronomy can now tell us about the nature and purpose of such sites and structures as Stonehenge, the Pyramids of Giza, Chichen Itza, the Campus Martius, and the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento. Prerequisite: high school math.

BANA 3308. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

This course introduces students to data mining and business analytics techniques that will enable them to draw actionable insights from data. In addition to tracing the evolution of ideas in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL), the course provides hands-on exposure to state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms-such as linear, ensemble, and neural network models-that organizations rely on to derive business value. Prerequisite: BSTAT 3321 and INSY 3300.

BANA 3309. DATA VISUALIZATION AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE. 3 Hours.

This course introduces students to cutting-edge techniques for visualizing data and creating dashboards to facilitate data-driven decision making. Topics include fundamentals of SQL, preprocessing of data, examining principles and concepts underlying visual characteristics of data, exploring graphs and charts to draw insight from data, assessing the quality of datasets, and performing exploratory analysis. Creating dashboards and storytelling to communicate business insight will also be emphasized. Prerequisite: BSTAT 3321 and INSY 3300.

BANA 4308. ADVANCED DATA SCIENCE. 3 Hours.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms using Python. Students will receive hands-on training on supervised learning algorithms such as KNN, Naïve Bayes, Linear and Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machines, Decision Trees and Ensembles, and Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs). The course will also cover foundations of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and unsupervised learning algorithms such as K-Means, Hierarchical Clustering, and DBSCAN. Prerequisite: BANA 3308 and BANA 3309.

BANA 4311. ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN DATA SCIENCE. 3 Hours.

This course discusses ethical concerns and social issues related to the creation, storage, analysis, use, and dissemination of data arising from business applications of machine learning, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics and data science. Topics include fairness, validity, anonymity, privacy, ownership, human subject research and societal consequences of data analysis and use by business organizations. Prerequisite: BANA 3308.

BANA 4326. CAPSTONE IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

This course covers advanced analytics techniques, such as Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, and Reinforcement Learning. It also provides students an opportunity to apply their analytics skills to solve a real-world problem and present the efficacy of their solution from a business perspective. Communication and presentation skills will be emphasized. Prerequisite: BANA 4308.

BANA 4331. SEMINAR IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

The course will be taught in a seminar style and will involve readings and discussions on advanced/special topics in Business Analytics. It may be repeated for credit with the consent of the department. Prerequisite: 60 or 90 credit hours and consent of instructor.

BANA 4393. BUSINESS ANALYTICS INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

The course will allow students to apply analytics concepts and principles to problems in a real-world setting. The course may be used as an advanced business elective only and will be graded on a pass/fail basis. No credit will be given for previous experience or activities. The course may not be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of department internship advisor.

BCMN 2347. BROADCAST WRITING AND REPORTING. 3 Hours. (TCCN = COMM 2339)

Writing non-dramatic scripts for radio and television. Emphasis is on writing for time and under deadline pressure as well as writing in active voice.

BCMN 2357. RADIO PRODUCTION I. 3 Hours. (TCCN = COMM 2303)

The fundamentals of radio broadcasting. The techniques of announcing, interviewing, script writing, programming, types of radio production, audience analysis, and vocational opportunities. Students participate in typical broadcasting activities.

BCMN 2358. VIDEO PRODUCTION. 3 Hours. (TCCN = COMM 1336)

Fundamentals of video production and television broadcasting, including camera operation, video editing, writing, and lighting.

BCMN 2360. INTRODUCTION TO BROADCASTING. 3 Hours. (TCCN = COMM 1335)

A survey of historical and contemporary operations and functions of broadcasting. How radio, television, podcasting, and streaming media operate, including understanding of stations, distribution methods and facilities, regulation and the FCC, networks, advertising agencies, audience ratings, and new technologies.

BCMN 2366. AERIAL VIDEOGRAPHY AND PHOTOGRAPHY. 3 Hours.

Producing aerial photography and videography using drones. Preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration's remote pilot certification process. Prerequisite: 30 hours earned.

BCMN 3319. BROADCAST MANAGEMENT. 3 Hours.

Management procedures, policies, and responsibilities in the successful operation of telecommunication industries. Areas covered are planning, problem-solving, personnel, facilities, government, financial resources, and public service. Prerequisite: A grade of C (2.0/4.0 scale) or better in BCMN 3340.

BCMN 3340. ELECTRONIC NEWS. 3 Hours.

News writing and gathering for radio, television, podcasting and streaming media; studio production and switching practices; use of basic audio and video electronic equipment; editing of news stories for analysis and criticism. Prerequisite: Three hours of Math, COMM 2311 (or concurrent enrollment), and a grade of C or better in the following courses: BCMN 2347, BCMN 2357, BCMN 2358, and BCMN 2360.

BCMN 3350. SPECIALIZED TELEVISION REPORTING. 3 Hours.

Producing and reporting of news information for the television media on specialized topics. Students will participate in news gathering, writing, and shoot packages for television. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BCMN 3340.

BCMN 3355. BROADCAST ANNOUNCING. 3 Hours.

Concentrated study of phrasing, timing, voice modulation, pronunciation and articulation. Analysis and interpretation of all types of broadcast copy. Integration of current industry standard announcing and performance into radio, television, podcasting and other digital productions. Prerequisite: COMM 2311 and a grade of C or better in the following courses: BCMN 2347, BCMN 2357, BCMN 2358, BCMN 2360.

BCMN 3360. SPORTS REPORTING. 3 Hours.

Reporting on sports across multiple platforms. Credit will not be given for both BCMN 3360 and JOUR 3360. Prerequisite: COMM 2311 (previously listed as JOUR 1345) and a grade of C or better (2.0/4.0 scale) in both BCMN 2347 and BCMN 2358.

BCMN 3370. MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION. 3 Hours.

Digital audio and video production applicable to various communication professions. This course is for non-broadcast majors and may not be substituted for BCMN 2357 or BCMN 2358.

BCMN 3380. PODCAST PRODUCTION. 3 Hours.

The fundamentals of podcast production including show design and content, audio-video recording and editing techniques, distribution, market analysis and promotion. Prerequisite: 45 hours earned.

BCMN 4191. MEDIA WORKSHOP. 1 Hour.

Contemporary activities in broadcasting. Topics will vary. May be repeated up to three times. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

BCMN 4192. VIDEO PRODUCTION WORKSHOP. 1 Hour.

Studio production for news, entertainment, and original shows. Can be repeated for credit up to three times. Prerequisite: BCMN 2358.

BCMN 4193. TELEVISION PRODUCTION WORKSHOP. 1 Hour.

Television production for Spanish language audiences. Can be repeated for credit up to three times. Prerequisite: BCMN 2358.

BCMN 4194. AUDIO PRODUCTION WORKSHOP. 1 Hour.

Producing radio and other audio projects. Can be repeated for credit up to three times.

BCMN 4320. CURRENT ISSUES IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS. 3 Hours.

Recent and current literature in radio and television broadcasting, cablecasting, industrial video, satellite distribution, and national and international telecommunications policies. Current problems and possible solutions. Prerequisite: COMM 3315, a grade of C or better in BCMN 3319, and BCMN 3340.

BCMN 4322. CORPORATE VIDEO PRODUCTION. 3 Hours.

Producing video for nonprofit, municipal, and corporate community partners. Includes professional client interaction, project proposals and contracts, team dynamics and leadership, and video distribution guidelines. Prerequisite: COMM 3315 and a grade of C or better in BCMN 3340.

BCMN 4350. ADVANCED TELEVISION REPORTING. 3 Hours.

Production and evaluation of news programs for transmission on electronic media. Students will participate in production of newscasts for airing via broadcast and cable systems. Prerequisite: COMM 3315, a grade of C or better in BCMN 3340.

BCMN 4391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Topic assigned on an individual basis, covering individual research or study in the designated areas. May be repeated when topic changes. Prerequisite: 60 or more hours earned and permission of the department.

BCMN 4393. SPECIAL TOPICS. 3 Hours.

Special studies in broadcasting. Topic varies from semester to semester. May be repeated when topics change, for a maximum of six credit hours. Prerequisite: BCMN 3340 and 60 hours earned, and permission of department.

BCMN 4395. PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

Individual research in broadcasting while working with business and industry. Individual conference to be arranged. Prerequisite: 60 or more hours earned and permission of department.

BCOM 3360. EFFECTIVE BUSINESS COMMUNICATION. 3 Hours.

Principles and practice of effective communication with business organizations. Students will be exposed to theories of persuasion, argumentation and advocacy. Techniques to achieve group compromise and conflict resolution are also emphasized. A business professionalism lab is required. The grade for this course requires the completion of both the lecture component and the professionalism lab. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours.

BCOM 4380. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS FOR BUSINESS. 3 Hours.

Students develop written and oral communication skills. Multiple individual professional writing projects will be produced and critiqued. Grammar, sentence structure, and word choice in the business setting will be developed. Students will deliver multiple oral presentations and learn their strategy, techniques, and tips for succinct communications. Non-verbal communication will be reviewed. Prerequisite: BCOM 3360.

BCOM 5175. BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS. 1 Hour.

Course focuses on effective oral and written communication skills for business leaders. Discusses advanced techniques for improved business writing and presentation skills. Also stresses presentation media and computer graphics for reports and presentations.

BCOM 5375. ADVANCED BUSINESS COMMUNICATION THEORY & PRACTICE. 3 Hours.

Examines theories of effective oral and written communication for managers, including conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and others. Discusses techniques for improved research, report writing and presentation. Integrates presentation media and computer graphics for reports and presentations.

BE 1000. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 0 Hours.

Freshman level undergraduate research. Prerequisite: Departmental good standing and permission of instructor. May be taken a maximum of 3 times.

BE 1105. MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Introduction to basic biology and engineering problems associated with living systems and health care delivery. Examples will be used to illustrate how basic concepts and tools of science & engineering can be brought to bear in understanding, mimicking and utilizing biological processes.

BE 1325. INTRODUCTION TO BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Topics include introduction to basic engineering principles and quantitative methods, their applications in analyzing and solving problems in biology and medicine. Also includes new trends in the development of bioengineering and biotechnology.

BE 2000. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 0 Hours.

Sophomore level undergraduate research. Prerequisite: Departmental good standing and permission of instructor. May be taken a maximum of 3 times.

BE 2300. SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

A study of selected topics in Bioengineering. May be repeated when topics vary.

BE 2310. ENGINEERING APPROACHES TO SOLVING CLINICAL CHALLENGES. 3 Hours.

In this sophomore course, students will apply engineering principles to find solutions to current clinical problems presented to the class. As small groups, students will work as teams to design a process or system to meet the desired needs of the given clinical challenges based on the necessary constraints. As a final project presentation, students will use what they have learned to identify a new clinical challenge and work to define a meaningful set of manufacturing, fiscal, safety, ethical, and health-related constraints associated with the problem. Students will be highly encouraged to identify solutions to these newly derived clinical problems and to integrate this clinical challenge as part of their future senior design project. Prerequisite: C or better in BE 1105, BE 1325, MATH 2425, CHEM 1442, and BE 2315 or consent of BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 2315. INTRODUCTORY COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS FOR BIOENGINEERS. 3 Hours.

Students learn programming concepts (variable, array, command, logics, do-loop, etc.) through the use of SolidWorks, MatLab, and Image J, etc. Students learn to use these computational tools by working on problems and exercises of biological, physiological relevance and clinical applications. Prerequisite: A course grade of C or better in BE 1325, and MATH 1426 or consent of BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3000. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 0 Hours.

Junior level undergraduate research. Prerequisite: Departmental good standing and permission of instructor. May be taken a maximum 3 times.

BE 3101. SEMINAR IN BIOENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

University and guest lecturers speak on topics of current research interest in the field of bioengineering. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3180. INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND QUALITY STANDARDS. 1 Hour.

Topics include introduction to fundamentals of regulatory requirements for medical devices, broadly defined as mechanical and electronic equipment or tissue-implantable constructs. Familiarization with national and international regulatory agencies, and presentation of the processes of securing regulatory approvals for medical devices. Emphasis will be on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but examples from other regulatory agencies will also be presented. The course also introduces students to the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology as well as various professional engineering societies that provide quality standards for bioengineering design. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3191. DIRECTED RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Student participates in a research project under the individual instruction of a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor and the instructor.

BE 3195. INTERNSHIP IN BIOENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Students receive training in a bioengineering company or a hospital to gain firsthand industrial or clinical engineering experience. The company or hospital assign projects and a faculty member monitors the student's progress. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 70 undergraduate credit hours in BE and good standing in the undergraduate program. Permission of Undergraduate Academic Advisor.

BE 3280. INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS & QUALITY STANDARDS. 2 Hours.

Topics include introduction to fundamentals of regulatory requirements for medical devices, broadly defined as mechanical and electronic equipment or tissue-implantable constructs. Familiarization with national and international regulatory agencies, and presentation of the processes of securing regulatory approvals for medical devices. Emphasis will be on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but examples from other regulatory agencies will also be presented. The course also introduces students to the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology as well as various professional engineering societies that provide quality standards for bioengineering design. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3295. INTERNSHIP IN BIOENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Students receive training in a bioengineering company or a hospital to gain first hand industrial or clinical engineering experience. The company or hospital assigns projects and a faculty member monitors the student's progress. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 70 undergraduate credit hours in BE and good standing in the undergraduate program. Permission of Undergraduate Academic Advisor.

BE 3301. CELL PHYSIOLOGY FOR BIOENGINEERS. 3 Hours.

This course will cover principles of molecular omics (i.e., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and synthetic biology); the field of molecular bioengineering and processes involving inducible transcription and chimeric proteins; the composition of cell membranes, ion transport and the application of optogenetics in cell physiology regulation; the way cells communicate and integrate signals and translate them in intracellular metabolic cascades through the understanding of phosphoproteomics, energy metabolism, metabolomics, cellular motility, and molecular motors; the processes involved in cell proliferation, abnormal cell division dysregulation in cancer, and nanotechnology techniques for tumor treatment. Preferred background: basic understanding of general biology and general chemistry. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3310. BIOMECHANICS AND FLUID FLOW WITH COMPUTATIONAL LABORATORY. 3 Hours.

Following an introduction to the basics of solid, fluid mechanics, student learn the fundamental behavior of various biological materials, flow properties of blood, viscoelastic properties of cells, tissue matrix, as well as their roles in human physiology at normal and disease states. Examples also include the design aspects of medical prosthetic devices. The course will cover biomechanics across a wide range of scales from organism, organ, tissue, cell and to protein levels. Students learn computational modeling to formulate and solve bioengineering problems. Preferred background: basic understanding of general physics, general biology and basic calculus. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3317. LINEAR SYSTEMS IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Time-domain transient analysis, convolution, Laplace Transforms, Fourier Series, Transforms and their applications, transfer functions, signal flow diagrams, Bode plots, stability criteria, sampling, filter designs, and Discrete-time signals and systems. Examples with applications in bioengineering will be emphasized. Preferred background: basic understanding of general physics, general biology and basic calculus. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3320. BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

This course introduces basic technical skills for the acquisition and analysis of biomedical signals in living systems. Students will explore the principles of sensors, signal transformation, and simple signal processing with physiological signal applications. The course also includes hands-on programming in computer-based data acquisition platforms, focusing on sensor integration for experimental data collection, processing, and analysis. Key topics include error analysis, repeatability, resolution, and the interpretation of data from living systems, emphasizing clinical applications. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MATH 2326, BE 2315, and PHYS 1444 (PHYS 1444 may be taken concurrently) or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3325. FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPY. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the anatomy of fluorescence microscopy and the physical principles of its operation; confocal and multi-photon microscopy; molecular imaging applications based on Forster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET), Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM), Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS), Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching (FRAP) and Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) Microscopy. Preferred background: basic understanding of general physics, general chemistry, general biology and basic calculus. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3327. TISSUE OPTICS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the science and technology behind tissue optical imaging systems and their design requirements for different clinical applications; diffuse optical tomography; fluorescence tomography; bioluminescence tomography; multi-modality imaging. Preferred background: basic understanding of general physics, general chemistry, general biology and basic calculus. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3343. MATLAB AND APPLICATIONS FOR BIOENGINEERS. 3 Hours.

This course consists of two parts: the first part teaches students how to use MATLAB for engineering computation, quantitative analysis, scientific plotting/graphing presentation, and numerical modeling in solving real-world problems. After enabling students to generate arrays, files, functions, and to write MATLAB programs, the course will focus on using MATLAB for bioengineering applications, including 2D and 3D graphing for biological images, data processing for time-varying signals, and 2D Fourier transform for medical image processing. A variety of examples often encountered in the biological, biomedical engineering field will be used as class demonstration, presentation and project assignments. Preferred background: basic programming skills. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3344. BIOINSTRUMENTATION. 3 Hours.

Fundamental principles of bioinstrumentation, including operational amplifiers and instrumentation amplifiers; measurements of biopotentials; signals and noise in biological systems; mechanical transducers; resistive, inductive, capacitive transducers; measurement of temperature, blood pressure and flow; electrical safety. Prerequisite: C or better in EE 2440 or CSE 2440; accepted in BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3346. MEDICAL IMAGING. 3 Hours.

This course introduces basic medical imaging modalities, including X-ray Computed Tomography (CT), Nuclear Medicine Imaging (PET and SPECT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and image-guided interventions. Through this course, the students will learn fundamental knowledge on how medical images are obtained and how they can be used for diagnosis, therapy, and surgery. Preferred background: basic understanding of general physics, general biology and basic calculus. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3352. DIGITAL PROCESSING OF BIOLOGICAL SIGNALS. 3 Hours.

Fundamental techniques for extraction of useful information from signals acquired from biological systems. Topics include time and frequency domain analysis, cross correlation, spectrum analysis, and convolution. Design of finite impulse response (FIR) and infinite impulse response (IIR) filters for processing biological signals are described. Examples include cardiac, respiratory, and biomechanical movements. Preferred background: basic understanding of general physics and differential equations. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program and BE 3317 (or equivalent course) or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3367. CELL CULTURE AND BIOMATERIAL LABORATORY. 3 Hours.

This course will cover common techniques used in cell culture including aseptic techniques, culture media preparation, cell culture/subculture, cell counting, cell freezing, as well as transfection techniques. The course will also include synthesis of biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles for drug delivery and study of the drug releasing profile. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3380 (may be taken concurrently). Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3380. HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY IN BE. 3 Hours.

An introduction to human physiology emphasizing biomedical engineering related topics. The course focuses on understanding basic function with the relationships on the cellular as well as organ level in both healthy and diseased states. Preferred background: basic understanding of general biology. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 3395. INTERNSHIP IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Students receive training in a bioengineering company or a hospital to gain first hand industrial or clinical engineering experience. The company or hospital assigns projects and a faculty member monitors the student's progress. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 70 undergraduate credit hours in BE and good standing in the undergraduate program. Permission of Undergraduate Academic Advisor.

BE 3415. FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING. 4 Hours.

The course will introduce the principles of engineering living systems at the atomic, molecular, and cellular levels. Fundamentals covered in the course will include topics such as chemical bonding and reactions; synthesis, structure and function of carbohydrates, polypeptides, nucleic acids, and lipids; as well as analytical and engineering tools for characterization, design, and production of synthetic biological systems. A laboratory component will provide hands on experience including methods important to synthetic biochemistry, protein engineering, cellular reprogramming, and metabolic engineering. Knowledge of college level general chemistry is required. Prerequisite: C or better in BE 1105, BE 1325, BIOL 1441, CHEM 1442, and MATH 2425, or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4000. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 0 Hours.

Senior level undergraduate research. Prerequisite: Departmental good standing and permission of instructor. May be taken a maximum of 3 times.

BE 4191. DIRECTED RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Student participates in a research project under the individual instruction of a faculty supervisor.

BE 4291. DIRECTED RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Student participates in a research project under the individual instruction of a faculty supervisor.

BE 4300. SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

A study of selected topics in Bioengineering. May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and undergraduate advisor.

BE 4312. TISSUE BIOMECHANICS AND BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

This course introduces biomechanics as a means to describe mechanical behavior of biological tissues. A comprehensive course, it covers the fundamental concepts, experimental and theoretical approaches of biomechanics, and their applications in modern bioengineering, including mechano signal transduction, pathophysiology, tissue engineering and regeneration, medical implants, surgical intervention. Structural-mechanical properties of specific tissues, such as heart valves, cardiac tissues, blood vessels, tendon/ligament, skeletal muscles, cartilage, and meniscus will be discussed in great details. This course integrates the concepts of biomechanics, the underlying structural and biological mechanisms, illustrates how experimental, analytical and computational methods have been used to address clinical needs in enhancing the quality of health care delivery. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3380. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4314. BIOMEDICAL IMPLANTS. 3 Hours.

A comprehensive course covers the essential knowledge in biomedical implants. The goal is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand the clinical needs, the engineering principles, methodologies used in implant design, the resulting host-implant interaction, and the constraints, limitations on engineering design optimization, as well as the evaluation and assessment of the implant performance and clinical outcomes. Case studies include mechanical, bio-prosthetic and trans-catheter heart valves, vascular grafts, stents, pacemakers, orthopedic implants, dental implants, etc. The course also covers topics on regulatory issues, patent protection, design validation in animal models and clinical trials, IACUC, IRB, Good Manufacture Practice (GMP), and FDA regulations and approvals. Students are expected to be able to apply the learning to solve problems in the rapidly growing field of biomedical engineering. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3380. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4318. MEDICAL DEVICE PROTOTYPING. 3 Hours.

The course will introduce the laboratory techniques commonly used for designing and prototyping medical devices and implants. The course will also cover the incorporation of tissue bioengineering scaffold into the medical implant design and explore the use of 3D printing technology for medical device prototyping. The design of medical devices and implants will be taught using SolidWorks, one of the most popularly used software for computer-aided 3D modeling. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate adviser.

BE 4324. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS LABORATORY. 3 Hours.

The primary objective of this course is to provide students hands-on experience with fundamental optical techniques and instrumentation used in modern biomedical research and applications. The skills learned will be valuable to anyone who intends to work in an experimental setting that requires working knowledge of optical instrumentation and techniques. The course is divided into ten core lab modules that cover topics ranging from basic optical techniques to advanced imaging and spectroscopy techniques. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3320. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4325. FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Topics cover fundamentals of biosensors, bio-signal processing, and bioinstrumentation. An introduction to various imaging modalities such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance, optical tomography, and x-ray radiography is also presented. Other bioengineering topics may be included as time allows or as is appropriate. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3380. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4326. TISSUE ULTRASOUND-OPTICAL IMAGING. 3 Hours.

This course will introduce the fundamental principles of ultrasound and optical related imaging techniques, such as ultrasonic, tissue optical, and photoacoustic imaging techniques. Some topics related to the new progresses and applications in the related fields will be introduced. Students are expected to know the principles of these imaging techniques, and use mathematical, numerical simulation and experimental methods to understand these technologies and their biomedical applications. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of PHYS 1443, PHYS 1444 and BE 3380. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4329. NEURAL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

This course consists of both lecture/discussion and laboratory. Lecture topics include central and peripheral nervous system injury and regeneration, brain/machine interfacing, primary culture of neural cells, neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative disease. Laboratories include embryonic and neonatal rat derived neuronal culturing, immunostaining and quantitative analysis. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3367 and BE 3380. Prerequisites: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4330. MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING. 3 Hours.

Principles and computational methods in digitally processing medical images are presented. Topics include image reconstruction, two and three dimensional visualization, image registration, quantitative image analysis, image enhancement, and statistical processing methods including Monte Carlo methods. Prerequisites: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4331. BIOPOLYMERS AND BIOCOMPATIBILITY. 3 Hours.

The course introduces fundamental knowledge in biomaterials, structure-property-function relationships of the polymers, and their interactions with the host in-vitro and in-vivo. Specific topics include polymer-based biomaterials, polymer synthesis, property characterization, types of biodegradable polymer, their processes, and the evaluation for biocompatibility and host responses. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4333. NANO BIOMATERIALS AND LIVING-SYSTEMS INTERACTION. 3 Hours.

The course introduces basic and applicable knowledges in nanoparticle design and their applications in biomedicine. Specific topics include basic knowledge of nanomaterials, nano-polymer, nanoparticle design, manufacturing, property characterizations, and their applications in drug delivery, tissue repair, cancer treatment, among others. Through course requirement, students learn the skills in project design, proposal writing, and results presentation. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4337. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Principles of momentum, mass and heat transfer; description of blood flow, trans-capillary, interstitial, lymphatic fluid transport and pulmonary gas exchange. Applications in the design of blood oxygenator, dialysis devices, and strategies in drug delivery, hyperthermia treatment. Preferred background: basic understanding of general physics, biology and calculus, and successful completion of BE 3380. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4345. BIOSENSORS. 3 Hours.

The course will cover major classes of bio-sensing technologies currently used in practice and the emerging ones that are currently being evaluated. The basic operating principle behind bio-sensing technologies will be explained and its implementation in medical devices will be discussed. Explanation of biosensor operation will involve understanding the mechanism of bio-signal transduction (bio-parameter to biomechanical, electrical, optical or chemical signal), detection method, and their analysis. Methodology for device calibration and data interpretation of physiological parameters will be discussed. The course material will be derived from book chapters and review papers. Course includes hand-on learning experience in laboratory by deconstructing commercially available biosensors and using experimental bio-sensing instruments. Students will be required to design and implement a point-of-care biosensor. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of EE 2440 or CSE 2440. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4350. SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT I. 3 Hours.

First of two courses in design of biomedical systems and processes. Major design project in biomedical engineering, incorporating engineering standards and realistic design constraints. This course prepares students through a major design experience incorporating engineering principles and realistic constraints that include most of the following considerations: economic, environmental, sustainability, manufacturability, ethical, health and safety, and social consideration. Prerequisite: C or better in BE 3317, BE 3380 and BE 4382; accepted into the BE Professional Program, and consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4355. SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT II. 3 Hours.

Second in two courses in design of biomedical systems. Proposals approved in BE 4350 will be completed. Teams will address, resolve limitations in the design and present final results through an oral presentation. Teams are required to submit a final project report with their design notebooks to the course instructors. Prerequisite: C or better in BE 4350.

BE 4360. FUNDAMENTALS OF ULTRASOUND IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

This course instructs the students in the physics of ultrasound transducers, their operation, and their biomedical applications. The material includes modeling of the interaction of acoustic waves with various types of tissue and cells. Mathematical methods for analyzing the reflected and refracted waves as well as constructing images from the waves will be covered. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program and EE 2440 or CSE 2440, BE 3344, or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4364. TISSUE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Tissue engineering research continues to make significant progress in the field of regenerative medicine. The advanced course will provide practical knowledge related to the designs, fabrications, and enabling technologies for engineered tissue and organs currently under development for regenerative medicine applications. The lecture content will also cover patent development, clinical trial design, and FDA regulation of tissue engineering devices and products required for the commercialization of these products. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4365. TISSUE ENGINEERING LABORATORY. 3 Hours.

Each student will be given the opportunity to perform the techniques commonly used in tissue engineering and biomaterial research. These techniques are culture media preparation, cell culture/subculture, degradable scaffold preparation, scaffold modification, histological sections and staining, and cell imaging analyses. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4366. PROCESS CONTROL IN BIOTECHNOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Principles and methods and measurement, data acquisition, and analysis. Application of control theory in biological systems and in biotechnology processes; control of pressure, flow, temperature, and pH. Prerequisite: Accepted into the Professional Program and BE 3317 (or equivalent course) or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4368. AN INTRODUCTION TO TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE. 3 Hours.

This course introduces the fundamentals of scaffold-based tissue engineering techniques including cellular signaling, ECM bio-scaffolds, polymer scaffolds, cell-material interactions, soft and hard tissue wound healing, and nerve regeneration. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3380 (may be taken concurrently). Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4372. DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM. 3 Hours.

This class will introduce students to the concept of drug delivery systems that provide pharmaceutical agents at target tissues, the mechanism of pharmacokinetic regulation, the basics, technology, and applications of drug delivery systems. The emphasis is on understanding the principles of pharmacokinetics and drug delivery systems to improve clinical efficacy as well as to reduce side effects and on realizing the importance of the field, drug delivery. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3380. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4373. FORMULATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

This class will provide students with hands-on experience in developing drug delivery systems such as hydrogels, liposomes, microparticles and/or nanoparticles that can be loaded with and release pharmaceutical agents to effectively treat various diseases. The emphasis is synthesis, characterization, and pharmacokinetic studies of these drug delivery systems. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 4372. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Engineering Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4382. LABORATORY PRINCIPLES. 3 Hours.

Introduction to fundamental biomedical engineering laboratory procedures including human studies and animal surgery; includes clinical laboratory projects, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Preferred background: satisfactory completion of BE 3320 and BE 3380. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4385. STEM CELL TISSUE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Students will gain experience and expertise in stem cell culture and differentiation, and engineering stem cell-based 2D and 3D tissue constructs. Using phenotypic markers and appropriately integrating with biocompatible scaffolds, the engineered tissue constructs will be differentiated to several tissue types and functionally validated. Lectures will cover stem cells, designing scaffolds and multimodal imaging techniques. The final projects may include acquisition of big data images, data mining and development of pattern recognition algorithms. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program and BE 3380, BE 3301, BE 3367, or consent of the undergraduate advisor.

BE 4388. MEDICAL PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT. 3 Hours.

This course aims to provide, 1) A comprehensive knowledge of biomedical product design and development life cycle, 2) Basic knowledge on developing business plan, securing funding, designing product and process, conducting preclinical and clinical studies, 3) Basic training and classroom exercises on various biomedical product design and development tools, 4) Basic knowledge of FDA regulation and quality control, 5) Basic training on intellectual property and industrial project management. Prerequisite: Accepted into the BE Professional Program or consent of the BE undergraduate advisor.

BE 4390. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT. 3 Hours.

Student works on an independent, individual research or development project under supervision of faculty instructor. A final project report is required. Prerequisite: Permission from Instructor.

BE 4391. DIRECTED RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Student participates in a research project under the individual instruction of a faculty supervisor.

BE 5101. SEMINAR IN BIOENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

University and guest lecturers speak on topics of current interest in the field of bioengineering.

BE 5191. DIRECTED RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Student participates in a research project under the individual instruction of a faculty supervisor.

BE 5193. MS COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION. 1 Hour.

Individual instruction, directed study, consultation, and comprehensive examination over coursework leading to the Thesis-Substitute Master of Science degree in bioengineering. Graded P/F/R. Required of all Thesis-Substitute MS students.

BE 5201. SEMINAR IN BIOENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

University and guest lecturers speak on topics of current research interest in the field of bioengineering. Students are expected to write a report for each topic to summarize the presentation and to offer critiques. Prerequisite: Graduate admission to the BE MS program.

BE 5281. BEST PRACTICES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING. 2 Hours.

Introduction to approaches and activities that can facilitate learning. Students gain insight into specific challenges of teaching, basics of designing a course, role of assessments and evaluations, good presentation skills and comparisons of various engagement levels. Students teach mock lessons and are given feedback.

BE 5291. DIRECTED RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Student participates in a research project under the individual instruction of a faculty supervisor.

BE 5293. MASTERS COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION. 2 Hours.

Individual instruction, directed study, consultation, and comprehensive examination over coursework leading to the Master of Science degree in bioengineering. Required of all MS students.

BE 5300. SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Material may vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit if different topics are covered for each registration. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

BE 5301. CELL PHYSIOLOGY FOR BIOENGINEERS. 3 Hours.

This course will cover principles of molecular omics (i.e., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and synthetic biology). The field of Molecular bioengineering and processes involving inducible transcription and chimeric proteins. The composition of cell membranes, ion transport and the application of optogenetics in cell physiology regulation. The way cells communicate and integrate signals and translated them in intracellular metabolic cascades through the understanding of phosphoproteomics, energy metabolism, metabolomics, cellular motility, and molecular motors. The processes involved in cell proliferation, abnormal cell division dysregulation in cancer, and nanotechnology techniques for tumor treatment. Prerequisite: Graduate Level or Instructor Permission.

BE 5309. HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

An introduction to human physiology emphasizing biomedical engineering related topics. The course focuses on understanding basic function with the relationships on the cellular as well as organ level both in healthy and diseased states.

BE 5310. BIOMECHANICS AND FLUID FLOW WITH COMPUTATIONAL LAB. 3 Hours.

Follow an introduction to the basics of solid, fluid mechanics, student learn the fundamental behavior of various biological materials, flow properties of blood, viscoelastic properties of cells, tissue matrix, as well as their roles in human physiology at normal and disease states. Examples also include the design aspects of medical prosthetic devices. The course will cover biomechanics across a wide range of scales from organism, organ, tissue, cell and to protein levels. Students learn computational modeling to formulate and solve bioengineering problems. Prerequisite: Undergraduate solid and fluid mechanics courses or consent of the instructor.

BE 5312. TISSUE BIOMECHANICS AND BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

This course introduces biomechanics as a means to describe mechanical behavior of biological tissues. A comprehensive course, it covers the fundamental concepts, experimental and theoretical approaches of biomechanics, and their applications in modern bioengineering, including mechano signal transduction, pathophysiology, tissue engineering and regeneration, medical implants, surgical intervention. Structural-mechanical properties of specific tissues, such as heart valves, cardiac tissues, blood vessels, tendon/ligament, skeletal muscles, cartilage, and meniscus will be discussed in great details. This course integrates the concepts of biomechanics, the underlying structural and biological mechanisms, illustrates how experimental, analytical and computational methods have been used to address clinical needs in enhancing the quality of health care delivery.

BE 5314. BIOMEDICAL IMPLANTS. 3 Hours.

A comprehensive course covers the essential knowledge in biomedical implants. The goal is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand the clinical needs, the engineering principles, methodologies used in implant design, the resulting host-implant interaction, and the constraints, limitations on engineering design optimization, as well as the evaluation and assessment of the implant performance and clinical outcomes. Case studies include mechanical, bio-prosthetic and trans-catheter heart valves, vascular grafts, stents, pacemakers, orthopedic implants, dental implants, etc. The course also covers topics on regulatory issues, patent protection, design validation in animal models and clinical trials, IACUC, IRB, Good Manufacture Practice (GMP), and FDA regulations and approvals. Students are expected to be able to apply the learning to solve problems in the rapidly growing field of biomedical engineering.

BE 5315. FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

The course will introduce the principles of engineering living systems at the atomic, molecular, and cellular levels. Fundamentals covered in the course will include topics such as chemical bonding and reactions; synthesis, structure and function of carbohydrates, polypeptides, nucleic acids, and lipids; as well as analytical and engineering tools for characterization, design, and production of synthetic biological systems.

BE 5316. FUNDAMENTAL MATH AND PHYSICS FOR BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

This course introduces the basic physics concepts such as introduction to electromagnetism, Maxwell's equations, computation of Fresnel coefficients, interference and diffraction of light, waveguides and optical fibers, photon counting statistics, and Beer-Lambert law. It also covers basic mathematical concepts such as curvilinear coordinates, vector calculus, Stokes theorem and solving differential equations with initial conditions and the diffusion equation.

BE 5318. MEDICAL DEVICE PROTOTYPING. 3 Hours.

The course will introduce the laboratory techniques commonly used for designing and prototyping medical devices and implants. The course will also cover the incorporation of tissue bioengineering scaffold into the medical implant design and explore the use of 3D printing technology for medical device prototyping. The design of medical devices and implants will be taught using SolidWorks, one of the most popularly used software for computer-aided 3D modeling.

BE 5323. INTRODUCTION TO BIOPHOTONICS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to properties of light, light-cell/tissue interactions, optical techniques, and optical instrumentation, in the context of biophotonic medical applications. Topics that will be covered include fundamental properties of optical wave fields, basic properties and characterization of laser sources and detectors used in modern biomedicine, interferometry, linear and nonlinear light-tissue interactions exploited for biomedical imaging and sensing applications, and spectroscopy.

BE 5324. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS LABORATORY. 3 Hours.

The primary objective of the Biomedical Optics Laboratory course is to provide students hands-on experience with fundamental optical techniques and instrumentation used in modern biomedical research and applications. The skills learned will be valuable to anyone who intends to work in an experimental setting that requires working knowledge of optical instrumentation and techniques. The course is divided into ten core lab modules that cover topics ranging from basic optical techniques to advanced imaging and spectroscopy techniques.

BE 5325. FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPY. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the anatomy of a fluorescence microscope and the physical principles of its operation. Confocal and multi-photon microscopy. Molecular imaging applications based on Forster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET), Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM), Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS), Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching (FRAP) and Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) Microscopy.

BE 5326. TISSUE ULTRASOUND OPTICAL IMAGING. 3 Hours.

This course will introduce the fundamental principles of ultrasound and optical related imaging techniques, such as ultrasound, tissue optical, photo-acoustic and ultrasound-modulated optical imaging techniques. Lectures, laboratories, simulations, and paper presentations and discussion will be adopted in this course. Some topics related to the new progresses and applications in the related fields will be introduced. Prerequisite: Graduate level or instructor permission.

BE 5327. TISSUE OPTICS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the science and technology behind tissue optical imaging systems and their design requirements for different clinical applications. Diffuse optical tomography, fluorescence tomography, bioluminescence tomography, multi-modality imaging.

BE 5329. NEURAL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

This course consists of both lecture/discussion and laboratory. Lecture topics include central and peripheral nervous system injury and regeneration, brain/machine interfacing, primary culture of neural cells, neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative disease. Laboratories include embryonic and neonatal rat derived neuronal culturing, immunostaining and quantitative analysis.

BE 5331. POLYMERS AND BIOCOMPATIBILITY. 3 Hours.

The course introduces fundamental knowledge in biomaterials, structure-property-function relationships of the polymers, and their interactions with the host in-vitro and in-vivo. Specific topics include polymer-based biomaterials, polymer synthesis, property characterization, types of biodegradable polymer, their processes, and the evaluation for biocompatibility and host responses.

BE 5333. NANO BIOMATERIALS AND LIVING-SYSTEMS INTERACTIONS. 3 Hours.

The course introduces basic and applicable knowledges in nanoparticle design and their applications in biomedicine. Specific topics include basic knowledge of nanomaterials, nano-polymer, nanoparticle design, manufacturing, property characterizations, and their applications in drug delivery, tissue repair, cancer treatment, among others. Through course requirement, students learn the skills in project design, proposal writing, and results presentation.

BE 5335. BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS, MECHANICS, & PROCESSES. 3 Hours.

Typical functional behavior of various biological materials, flow properties of blood, bioviscoelastic fluids and solids, mass transfer in cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.

BE 5337. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Principles of momentum, mass and heat transfer; description of blood flow, trans-capillary, interstitial, lymphatic fluid transport and pulmonary gas exchange. Applications in the design of blood oxygenator, dialysis devices, and strategies in drug delivery, hyperthermia treatment. Prerequisite: undergraduate courses in CE 2312 Statics/Dynamics, MAE 2314 Fluid Mechanics I or CE 3305 and MAE 3310 Thermodynamics I or CHEM 3321.

BE 5340. FINITE ELEMENT APPLICATIONS IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

The course describes the fundamental principles of the finite element method and various numerical modeling techniques. Topics include variational and Galerkin formulations, linear and Hermitian elements, accuracy and convergence. Applications in biological systems and to the design of prosthetic devices are emphasized. Topic areas include linear elasticity, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transport processes.

BE 5343. IMAGE PROCESSING WITH MATLAB: APPLICATIONS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on introduction to image processing for applications in medicine and biology. After a review of how to use MATLAB arrays, files, functions, and to write MATLAB programs for quantitative computation and graphing, students will learn the fundamental tools in image processing, image analysis, and two-dimensional Fourier transform, using MATLAB functions available in the textbook. Topics also include image segmentation. Real-world research-based examples will be presented, and discussed in the course. With hands-on exercises, students will learn the basic skills, knowledge on MATLAB usage and the problem-solving techniques required for medical image processing.

BE 5344. BIOINSTRUMENTATION I. 3 Hours.

Fundamental principles of bioinstrumentation, including operational amplifiers and instrumentation amplifiers; measurements of biopotentials; signals and noise in biological systems; mechanical transducers; resistive, inductive, capacitive transducers; measurement of temperature, blood pressure and flow; electrical safety.

BE 5345. BIOSENSOR. 3 Hours.

The course will cover major classes of bio-sensing technologies currently used in practice and the emerging ones that are currently being evaluated. The basic operating principle behind bio-sensing technologies will be explained and its implementation in medical devices will be discussed. Explanation of biosensor operation will involve understanding the mechanism of bio-signal transduction (bio-parameter to biomechanical, electrical, optical or chemical signal), detection method, and their analysis. Methodology for device calibration and data interpretation of physiological parameters will be discussed. The course material will be derived from book chapters and review papers. Course includes hand-on learning experience in laboratory by deconstructing commercially available biosensors and using experimental bio-sensing instruments. Students will be required to design and implement a point-of-care biosensor. Prerequisite: Undergraduate instrumentation courses or consent of the instructor.

BE 5346. MEDICAL IMAGING. 3 Hours.

This course introduces basic medical imaging modalities, including X-ray Computed Tomography (CT), Nuclear Medicine Imaging (PET and SPECT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and image-guided interventions. Through this course, the students will learn fundamental knowledge on how medical images are obtained and how they can be used for diagnosis, therapy, and surgery.

BE 5347. PRINCIPLES OF FUNCTIONAL MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING. 3 Hours.

This course introduces basic principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and functional MRI (fMRI) for brain functional imaging. After taking this course, the students will gain basic knowledge on how functional brain images are obtained from MRI and fMRI as well as how they can be used for diagnosis, therapy, and surgery. The emphasis in this course is on fMRI . This course will include lecture and some laboratory exercises involving actual fMRI measurement data.

BE 5350. MODELING AND CONTROL OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to fundamental methods of modeling, analysis and control of biological systems. Linear system modeling, state space modeling, stability analysis, basic identification techniques. Examples from cardiopulmonary, visual, and motor control systems. Prerequisite: an undergraduate course in linear systems, control theory, or consent of the instructor.

BE 5352. DIGITAL PROCESSING OF BIOLOGICAL SIGNALS. 3 Hours.

Fundamental techniques for extraction of useful information from signals acquired from biological systems. Topics include time and frequency domain analysis, cross correlation, spectrum analysis, and convolution. Design of FIR and IIR filters for processing biological signals are described. Examples include cardiac, respiratory, and biomechanical movements. Prerequisite: an undergraduate engineering course in signals and systems analysis or consent of the instructor.

BE 5360. DESIGN AND APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL ORGANS. 3 Hours.

Fundamental principles of fluid mechanics, mass transfer and chemical reaction in engineered biological systems. Simple solutions are developed for the design of artificial ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts, lungs and kidneys.

BE 5361. BIOMATERIALS AND BLOOD COMPATIBILITY. 3 Hours.

This course is an introduction to polymer structure and fabrication methods. Blood and tissue interactions with materials, and methods to improve the biocompatibility of materials are discussed.

BE 5364. TISSUE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Tissue engineering research continues to make significant progress in the field of regenerative medicine. The advanced course will provide practical knowledge related to the designs, fabrications, and enabling technologies for engineered tissue and organs currently under development for regenerative medicine applications. The lecture content will also cover patent development, clinical trial design, and FDA regulation of tissue engineering devices and products required for the commercialization of these products.

BE 5365. TISSUE ENGINEERING LAB. 3 Hours.

Each student will be given the opportunity to perform the techniques commonly used in tissue engineering and biomaterial research. These techniques are culture media preparation, cell culture/subculture, degradable scaffold preparation, scaffold modification, histological sections and staining, and cell imaging analyses.

BE 5366. PROCESS CONTROL IN BIOTECHNOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Principles and methods of measurement, data acquisition and analysis. Application of control theory in biological systems and in biotechnology processes; control of pressure, flow, temperature, and pH. Prerequisite: an undergraduate course in control theory or consent of the instructor.

BE 5370. BIOMATERIAL - LIVING SYSTEMS INTERACTION. 3 Hours.

This course describes current developments in molecular structure and organization at synthetic material interfaces with tissues and the subsequent influences on cells and cell membranes. It is designed to lay the groundwork for an improved understanding of events at the biomaterial-living system interface.

BE 5372. DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM. 3 Hours.

This class will introduce students to the concept of drug delivery systems that provide pharmaceutical agents at target tissues, the mechanism of pharmacokinetic regulation, the basics, technology, and applications of drug delivery systems. The emphasis is on understanding the principles of pharmacokinetics and drug delivery systems to improve clinical efficacy as well as to reduce side effects and on realizing the importance of the field, drug delivery.

BE 5373. FORMULATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS. 3 Hours.

This class will provide students with hands-on experience in developing drug delivery systems such as hydrogels, liposomes, microparticles and/or nanoparticles that can be loaded with and release pharmaceutical agents to effectively treat various diseases. The emphasis is synthesis, characterization, and pharmacokinetic studies of these drug delivery systems.

BE 5382. LABORATORY PRINCIPLES. 3 Hours.

Introduction to fundamental biomedical engineering laboratory procedures including human studies and animal surgery; includes clinical laboratory projects; data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

BE 5385. STEM CELL TISSUE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Students will gain experience and expertise in stem cell culture and differentiation, and engineering stem cell-based 2D and 3D tissue constructs. Using phenotypic markers and appropriately integrating with biocompatible scaffolds, the engineered tissue constructs will be differentiated to several tissue types and functionally validated. Lectures will cover stem cells, designing scaffolds and multimodal imaging techniques. The final projects may include acquisition of big data images, data mining and development of pattern recognition algorithms.

BE 5386. MEDICAL PRODUCT DESIGN CONTROL AND RISK MANAGEMENT. 3 Hours.

This course presents a thorough description of the design control for medical device development, starting with documenting the product requirements and concluding with design verification and validation that the design output meets the design meets product specifications and user needs. The role and scope of standard operating procedures (SOP) and representative content of an SOP are described. The students are introduced to elements of design history file and documentation.

BE 5387. MEDICAL DEVICE PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT. 3 Hours.

Students in this course are grouped in small teams to practice the design and development of a medical device that strictly adheres to the needed controls for regulatory affair approval of the product. The teams will be provided with a typical medical device manufacturer's standard operating procedure (SOP) and will be asked to apply that to their design. The teams demonstrate their understanding and implementation of design input, history file documentation, verification, and validation.

BE 5388. MEDICAL PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT. 3 Hours.

This course aims to provide 1) A comprehensive knowledge of biomedical product design and development life cycle, 2) Basic knowledge on developing business plan, securing funding, designing product and process, conducting preclinical and clinical studies, 3) Basic training and classroom exercises on various biomedical product design and development tools, 4) Basic knowledge of FDA regulation and quality control, 5) Basic training on intellectual property and industrial project management.

BE 5390. RESEARCH PROJECT. 3 Hours.

Taken by students enrolled in the non-thesis option for the MS degree. Individual instruction in research and/or instrumentation development and evaluation conducted under supervision of the instructor. A final report required. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

BE 5391. DIRECTED RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Student participates in a research project under the individual instruction of a faculty supervisor.

BE 5395. INTERNSHIP IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Students receive training in a Bioengineering company or a hospital to gain firsthand industrial or clinical engineering experience. The company or hospital assigns projects, and a faculty member monitors the student's progress. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 9 graduate credit hours in BE with good standing in the graduate program. International students need to complete at least 2 full semesters and comply with OIE/CPT rules to enroll. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 9 graduate credit hours in BE with good standing in the graduate program. Permission of Graduate Academic Advisor.

BE 5398. THESIS. 3 Hours.

Prerequisite: graduate standing in biomedical engineering.

BE 5691. DIRECTED RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING. 6 Hours.

Student participates in a research project under the individual instruction of a faculty supervisor.

BE 5698. THESIS. 6 Hours.

Graded P/F/R. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Biomedical Engineering.

BE 6101. PhD SEMINAR IN BIOENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

University and guest lecturers speak on topics of current research interests in the field of bioengineering. Prerequisite: Graduate admission to BE PhD program.

BE 6102. PhD SEMINAR IN BIOENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

University and guest lecturers speak on topics of current research interests in the field of bioengineering. Prerequisite: Graduate admission to BE PhD program.

BE 6103. PhD SEMINAR IN BIOENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

This course serves as a forum to present recent scientific and technological topics in Bioengineering and as a practical guide to organize and deliver proper and effective scientific oral presentations. Prerequisite: PhD student status.

BE 6194. DOCTORAL DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION. 1 Hour.

Individual instruction, directed study, consultation, and diagnostic examination. Required of all doctoral students in the semester when they take any portion of the diagnostic examination.

BE 6195. DOCTORAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION. 1 Hour.

Individual instruction, directed study, consultation, and comprehensive examination on a detailed prospectus of proposed dissertation research as well as an oral examination. Required of all doctoral students in the semester when they take the comprehensive examination. Prerequisite: BE 6194.

BE 6197. RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Individually approved research projects leading to a doctoral dissertation in the area of biomedical engineering.

BE 6297. RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Individually approved research projects leading to a doctoral dissertation in the area of biomedical engineering.

BE 6395. INTERNSHIP IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Students receive training in a bioengineering company or a hospital to gain firsthand industrial or clinical engineering experience. The company or hospital assigns projects, and a faculty member monitors the student's progress. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 9 graduate credit hours in BE with good standing in the graduate program. International students need to complete at least 2 full semesters and comply with OIE/CPT rules to enroll. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 9 graduate credit hours in BE and good standing in the graduate program.

BE 6397. RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Individually approved research projects leading to a doctoral dissertation in the area of bioengineering.

BE 6399. DISSERTATION. 3 Hours.

Preparation and submission of a doctoral dissertation in an area of bioengineering. Graded R/F only. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering.

BE 6499. DISSERTATION. 4 Hours.

Preparation and submission of a doctoral dissertation in an area of bioengineering. This course is only to be taken by students preparing a dissertation for submission that is supervised primarily by a University of Texas Southwestern Medical School faculty member and must be taken concurrently with a 5-hour dissertation course at that institution. To satisfy requirement that a P be awarded in a 9-hour dissertation course in their final semester of enrollment, a student must be concurrently enrolled in this course and the 5-hour dissertation course at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and receive a P in both courses at the end of that semester. If a P is not awarded in both classes, the two classes must be repeated until P grades are concurrently awarded.

BE 6695. INTERNSHIP IN BIOENGINEERING. 6 Hours.

Students receive training in a bioengineering company or a hospital to gain firsthand industrial or clinical engineering experience. The company or hospital assigns projects, and a faculty member monitors the student's progress. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 9 graduate credit hours in BE with good standing in the graduate program. International students need to complete at least 2 full semesters and comply with OIE/CPT rules to enroll. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 9 graduate credit hours in BE and good standing in the graduate program.

BE 6697. RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING. 6 Hours.

Individually approved research projects leading to a doctoral dissertation in the area of bioengineering.

BE 6699. DISSERTATION. 6 Hours.

Preparation and submission of a doctoral dissertation in an area of bioengineering. Graded R/F only. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering.

BE 6995. INTERNSHIP IN BIOENGINEERING. 9 Hours.

Students receive training in a bioengineering company or a hospital to gain firsthand industrial or clinical engineering experience. The company or hospital assigns projects, and a faculty member monitors the student's progress. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 9 graduate credit hours in BE with good standing in the graduate program. International students need to complete at least 2 full semesters and comply with OIE/CPT rules to enroll. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 9 graduate credit hours in BE and good standing in the graduate program.

BE 6997. RESEARCH IN BIOENGINEERING. 9 Hours.

Individually approved research projects leading to a doctoral dissertation in the area of bioengineering.

BE 6999. DISSERTATION. 9 Hours.

Preparation and submission of a doctoral dissertation in an area of bioengineering. Graded P/R/F. Prerequisite: admission to candidacy for the Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering.

BE 7399. DOCTORAL DEGREE COMPLETION. 3 Hours.

This course may be taken during the semester in which a student expects to complete all requirements for the doctoral degree and graduate. Enrolling in this course meets minimum enrollment requirements for graduation, for holding fellowships awarded by The Office of Graduate Studies and for full-time GTA or GRA positions. Students should verify that enrollment in this course meets other applicable enrollment requirements. To remain eligible in their final semester of study for grants, loans or other forms of financial aid administered by the Financial Aid Office must enroll in a minimum of 5 hours as required by the Office of Financial Aid. Other funding sources may also require more than 3-hours of enrollment. Additional hours may also be required to meet to requirements set by immigration law or by the policies of the student's degree program. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office, other sources of funding, Office of International Education and/or their graduate advisor to verify enrollment requirements before registering for this course. This course may only be taken twice. Students who do not complete all graduation requirements while enrolled in this course must enroll in a minimum of 6 dissertation hours (6699 or 6999) in their graduation term. Graded P/F/R.

BEEP 3381. INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMS. 3 Hours.

Legal foundations and historical development of bilingual education, dual language, and special language programs will be introduced. Various models of bilingual education and English as a Second Language will be examined. An overview of special education, gifted and talented, and compensatory education legislation and its impact on the implementation of special language programs will be examined.

BEEP 4302. IMPLEMENTATION OF EC-6 DUAL LANGUAGE CURRICULUM MODELS. 3 Hours.

This course addresses programmatic, cultural, academic and linguistic considerations for the creation, implementation and maintenance of dual language curriculum models in EC-6 settings. In the course students will explore and implement various research-based teaching methods and strategies used in effective programs. It will also cover key components of dual language teaching and learning, including curriculum alignment (e.g., horizontal, vertical, spiral), language separation, and parent collaboration. Prerequisite: BEEP 4305.

BEEP 4305. BILITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMS. 3 Hours.

Analysis of the structure of English and Spanish including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, lexicon, and pragmatics. Topics also include language interference and cross-linguistic transfer to promote biliteracy.

BEEP 4306. FAMILY LITERACY AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION. 3 Hours.

Examines the relationships among family literacy, second-language acquisition, and literacy development in children. The course provides opportunities for students to explore a variety of home-school literacy programs designed to facilitate the development of literacy skills in parents and support reading and writing at home. Specific focus on theories regarding the relationship between first and second language acquisition and early education. Prerequisite: BEEP 3381.

BEEP 4311. MATH IN DUAL LANGUAGE SETTINGS. 3 Hours.

Integration of mathematic concepts in relation to the cognitive and linguistic development of English learners (ELs). Analysis of the State curriculum for mathematics in K-6. Design and implementation of instruction in dual language settings. Field experience required. Prerequisite: BEEP 3381.

BEEP 4312. SCIENCE AND HEALTH EDUCATION IN DUAL LANGUAGE SETTINGS. 3 Hours.

Integration of science and health concepts in relation to the cognitive and linguistic development of English learners (ELs). Analysis of the State curriculum for health and science in K-6. Design and implementation of instruction in dual language settings. Field experience required.

BEEP 4314. CREATIVE ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES IN DUAL LANGUAGE SETTINGS. 3 Hours.

Integration of visual arts, music, and social studies with a focus on instructional processes and skills for increasing children's understanding and appreciation of aesthetics. Implementation of the Texas Curriculum in Social Studies and Art Education in EC-6 dual-language classrooms; field experience required.

BEEP 4319. ASSESSMENT OF CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE STUDENTS IN EC-6 SETTINGS. 3 Hours.

Study of formal and informal assessment instruments and techniques for assessing the language development and literacy of English Learners(ELs) in EC-6 classrooms. Also, focus on diagnosing literacy learning strengths and needs.

BEEP 4366. SPANISH FOR TEACHERS IN DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: AN IMMERSION APPROACH. 3 Hours.

Development of Spanish proficiency for bilingual education teacher candidates through an immersion approach. Emphasis on concepts, functions and the scenarios used in the Spanish proficiency examination required for bilingual education teacher candidates.

BEEP 4382. LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN SPANISH FOR THE BILINGUAL CLASSROOM. 3 Hours.

Focuses on the development of literacy for bilingual children. Specific emphasis will be placed on the rationale, methods, and materials for literacy instruction in Spanish. The successful transition from first-language literacy instruction to literacy instruction in English will also be addressed. The course will be delivered in Spanish and students will be exposed to content and techniques to master the oral and written components of the Spanish language proficiency test required to become certified in bilingual education. Prerequisite: BEEP 4305, BEEP 4302.

BEEP 4384. LITERACY METHODS FOR ESL/BILINGUAL CLASSROOMS. 3 Hours.

The rationale and implementation of various instructional methods for English learners (ELs) will be discussed. Examination of language instruction for students at different stages of development. Sheltered English instruction for the teaching of content areas will also be presented. Students will be assigned to a special language program to examine methods of instruction and modifications for language minority children. Prerequisite: BEEP 3381, BEEP 4306.

BEEP 4385. SHELTERED ENGLISH INSTRUCTION. 3 Hours.

Analysis of the linguistic, cognitive, academic and cultural considerations required to provide meaningful and developmentally appropriate content area instruction to English language learners (ELLs) in PK-6. Prerequisite: BEEP 3381.

BEEP 4687. CLINICAL TEACHING IN EC-6 BILINGUAL/ESL CLASSROOMS. 6 Hours.

Full-time supervised and directed clinical teaching in EC-6 bilingual and ESL classrooms. Clinical teaching must immediately follow the field experience semester. Prerequisites: BEEP 4311, BEEP 4312, and BEEP 4314.

BEEP 5315. CLINICAL TEACHING. 3 Hours.

Clinical teaching in candidate's certification area(s). This semester-long experience will help candidates apply theory and research to practice.

BEEP 5318. FOUNDATIONS IN BILINGUAL EDUCATION. 3 Hours.

Analyzes the development of bilingual education in the United States. Introduces bilingual education program models and discusses research findings on their effectiveness.

BEEP 5321. ESL METHODS FOR EC-6 LEARNERS. 3 Hours.

Compares first and second-language acquisition processes. Identifies effective teaching practices to meet the needs of English learners (ELs). Analyzes elements from Spanish that can affect the acquisition of literacy in English. Offered as BEEP 5321 and LIST 5361. Credit will only be counted towards one program.

BEEP 5361. LANGUAGE LEARNING: EDUCATIONAL PERSPECTIVES PRACTICUM II. 3 Hours.

The practicum provides opportunities to apply effective instructional practices in teaching ESL students. Deals with the relationship between first and second language acquisition and literacy, dialect, linguistics, culture; nature and definition of language; overview of linguistic science and language with pedagogical applications.

BEEP 5362. LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN ESL/BILINGUAL SETTINGS. 3 Hours.

This course bridges theory to practice, stressing how the relationship between first and additional language acquisition and development can inform teaching ESL/bilingual students. Provides opportunities to apply effective instructional practices in teaching students to foster development in speaking, listening, reading, and writing within a framework of cultural understanding.

BEEP 5363. LITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. 3 Hours.

Focuses on the development of literacy in bilingual students with specific emphasis on the rationale, methods, and materials for literacy instruction in the student's home language. Attention to evaluating and supplementing first-language literacy materials and supporting the successful transition from first-language literacy instruction to literacy instruction in English.

BEEP 5364. LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN SPANISH IN THE CONTENT AREAS. 3 Hours.

Focuses on methods and materials for teaching content-area subjects in the student's home language. Additional focus on supporting the transition from home-language instruction to English-language instruction.

BEEP 5365. ORGANIZATION & ADMINISTRATION OF DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMS. 3 Hours.

Analysis of the research background and implementation of various models of dual language instruction. Insight of the process, data collection, and reporting requirements of the state and federal special populations legislation. This course requires an internship with the office of Federal Programs and/or the office of Bilingual/ESL Education in local school districts. Prerequisite: BEEP 5318.

BEEP 5366. SPANISH FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS & TEACHERS. 3 Hours.

Development of Spanish proficiency for teachers and administrators through an immersion approach. Emphasis on concepts and terminology related to education, program administration, community involvement, and communication with Spanish-speaking parents. This course can be repeated.

BEEP 5391. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. 3 Hours.

Research for course substitution or a topic agreed upon between the student and instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission.

BHNR 4330. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND PRACTICE. 3 Hours.

Designed for undergraduate students from a variety of disciplines. Goals: to understand the commonalities of research across disciplinary boundaries, to develop research skills. Topics: framing a research question, literature review, introductory statistical skills, organization and presentation of results. Using a computer for bibliographic searches, word processing, and statistical analysis.

BHNR 4393. BUSINESS HONORS INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

Supervised practical training in the student's major or concentration in business. May be used as an advanced business elective only and is letter graded. No credit will be given for previous experience or activities. Prerequisites: Honors College student, declared business major with junior standing, and approval of their respective department internship coordinator and Honors College advisor.

BHNR 4394. HONORS THESIS/SENIOR PROJECT. 3 Hours.

Required of all undergraduate Business Administration students in the University Honors College. During the senior year, the student must complete a thesis or project of equivalent difficulty under the direction of a faculty member in the major department.

BIOL 1131. BIOLOGY FOUNDATIONS. 1 Hour.

This onboarding course is designed to help you navigate your first year by introducing you to the department, key resources, and an overview of what you'll learn in your biology courses. Through engaging workshops and small-group discussions, you'll meet faculty, learn about research opportunities, and build connections with fellow students. You'll also gain valuable insights into college study skills, lab expectations, and career pathways in biology, setting you up for a confident and successful start in your program.

BIOL 1301. NUTRITION. 3 Hours. (TCCN = BIOL 1322)

This course offers a foundation in nutrition science and explores how food relates to the overall health of an individual. The curriculum includes functions of nutrients, food sources, digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Food labels and nationally established nutrition guidelines are addressed. By understanding classes of nutrients and their respective guidelines, students will gain the skills to make informed dietary choices that promote a healthy lifestyle. May not be used for biology grade point calculation or biology credit toward a degree in biology, microbiology, or medical technology. Credit will be granted in only one department.

BIOL 1333. BIOLOGY FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS: CELLS AND DISEASE. 3 Hours. (TCCN = BIOL 1308)

Scientific literacy is crucial for navigating health-related issues in today's society. In this lecture and lab course, non-science majors will learn about the molecules of life, the cell, energy and metabolism, cell division, genetics and inheritance and diseases, such as cancer and diabetes. This course will satisfy the laboratory science requirements for students in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Business Administration, and in the School of Social Work. Formerly listed as BIOL 1433, credit will not be given for both.

BIOL 1334. BIOLOGY FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS: LIFE ON EARTH. 3 Hours. (TCCN = BIOL 1309)

Scientific literacy is crucial for understanding the natural world and our relationship to it. In this lecture and lab course, non-science majors will learn about biologically-based problems facing today's society. Course themes include evolution, antibiotic resistance, genetic diversity, animal and bacterial and plant diversity, ecosystems, ecology and global change. This course will satisfy the laboratory science requirements for students in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Business Administration, and in the School of Social Work. Formerly listed as BIOL 1434, credit will not be given for both.

BIOL 1345. INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on the chemical and molecular basis of life, including metabolism, cell structure and function, and genetics to provide knowledge of these subjects for those pursuing degrees in nursing and health. Note: This course cannot be applied for credit toward a degree in Biology.

BIOL 1441. BIOLOGY I FOR SCIENCE MAJORS: CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY. 4 Hours. (TCCN = BIOL 1406)

(BIOL 1406) This course focuses on the chemical and molecular basis of life, including metabolism, cell structure and function, and genetics. Laboratory experiments are designed to complement theory presented in lecture. Formerly listed as BIOL 1449; credit will not be given for both.

BIOL 1442. BIOLOGY II FOR SCIENCE MAJORS: ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION. 4 Hours. (TCCN = BIOL 1407)

Reviews significant aspects of organismal biology and presents current hypotheses concerning the origin and diversification of life on earth. The ecological and behavioral interactions between organisms and their biotic/abiotic environments are considered from an evolutionary perspective. The laboratory will examine evolution, ecology and the diversity of life using hands-on observational and experimental approaches. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441.

BIOL 2317. BASIC CONCEPTS IN HUMAN SEXUALITY. 3 Hours.

The physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of human sexuality. Offered as BIOL 2317, HEED 2317, PSYC 2317, and GWSS 2317. Credit will be granted for one of these courses only. Students seeking certification in Health Education must enroll in HEED 2317. Students seeking credit toward their science requirement must enroll in BIOL 2317. May not be used for biology grade point calculation or biology credit toward a BS degree in biology, microbiology, medical technology, psychology, or sociology.

BIOL 2444. GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY. 4 Hours. (TCCN = BIOL 2421)

Fundamental principles of microbiology including the structure and function of microbial cells and their activities in nature. Bacteria will be used in the laboratory to provide training and experimental methodology. Formerly listed as BIOL 3444; credit will not be granted for both. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, CHEM 1441 or CHEM 1341.

BIOL 2457. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I. 4 Hours. (TCCN = BIOL 2401)

Functional morphology of humans, cellular function, principles of support and movement, and neural control systems. Laboratory exercises involve both anatomical and physiological aspects of principles introduced in the lecture. This class is designed for students in sport activities (EXSA), nursing, and health. Prerequisite: BIOL 1345 or BIOL 1441 or equivalent, or approval of the department. May not be used for biology grade point calculation or biology credit toward a degree in biology or microbiology.

BIOL 2458. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II. 4 Hours. (TCCN = BIOL 2402)

Functional morphology of humans, maintenance of the human body, and continuity of life. Topics will include the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, and reproductive systems. Laboratory exercises explore both anatomical and physiological aspects of principles introduced in the lecture. This class is designed for students in sport activities (EXSA), nursing, and health. Prerequisite: BIOL 2457 or equivalent. May not be used for biology grade point calculation or biology credit toward a degree in biology or microbiology.

BIOL 2460. MICROBIOLOGY FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS. 4 Hours. (TCCN = BIOL 2420)

This course covers basic microbiology and immunology and is primarily directed at pre-nursing, pre-allied health, and non-science majors. It includes the nature of microorganisms, microbial diversity, the importance of microorganisms and acellular agents in the biosphere, and their roles in human and animal diseases. Major topics include microorganism structure, growth, physiology, pathogenesis, and biochemistry. Emphasis is on medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and public health. The laboratory component covers essential microbiology laboratory skills including aseptic technique, assessment of antimicrobial agents, microscopy, and staining techniques. This course cannot be applied for credit toward a degree in Biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 1345, or BIOL 1441 or equivalent.

BIOL 3101. CURRENT TOPICS IN BIOLOGY. 1 Hour.

Seminar on significant topics and issues in modern biology. Students will attend seminars on selected topics. Topics will vary each semester. May be repeated once for biology credit.

BIOL 3131. SERVICE LEARNING. 1 Hour.

Service learning is a credit-bearing learning experience; therefore, credit is awarded for academic learning and not for service hours. Students engage in classroom activities, assignments, and discussions and in addition, integrate course content and learning outcomes with genuine community needs or issues. Collaborations with the community result in relationship-building and partnerships through intentional, structured service experiences. Students are required to analyze and evaluate these experiences by engaging in reflective activities, such as discussion and journaling. This process of structured service and learning in the community promote a sense of civic responsibility and commitment to others. Students commit to serve weekly time resulting in at least fifteen hours during one semester. This time is agreed upon by student, faculty, and community agency. Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor.

BIOL 3149. COOPERATIVE PROGRAM IN BIOLOGY. 1 Hour.

The purpose of this course is to allow students to earn college credit for relevant field work in the areas of biology and microbiology. Students must apply for the program and be cleared for registration during the semester prior to enrollment.

BIOL 3231. SERVICE LEARNING. 2 Hours.

Service learning is a credit-bearing learning experience; therefore, credit is awarded for academic learning and not for service hours. Students engage in classroom activities, assignments, and discussions and in addition, integrate course content and learning outcomes with genuine community needs or issues. Collaborations with the community result in relationship-building and partnerships through intentional, structured service experiences. Students are required to analyze and evaluate these experiences by engaging in reflective activities, such as discussion and journaling. This process of structured service and learning in the community promote a sense of civic responsibility and commitment to others. Students commit to serve weekly time resulting in at least fifteen hours during one semester. This time is agreed upon by student, faculty, and community agency. Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor.

BIOL 3249. COOPERATIVE PROGRAM IN BIOLOGY. 2 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to allow students to earn college credit for relevant field work in the areas of biology and microbiology. Students must apply for the program and be cleared for registration during the semester prior to enrollment.

BIOL 3300. BIOSTATISTICS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the collection, description, and analysis of data with statistical methods appropriate for biological sciences. Specific topics covered include but are not limited to: descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, random sampling, probabilities, binomial distribution, normal distribution theory and calculations, confidence intervals, t-tests (independent sample and paired designs), Chi-square tests (one-way and two-way analysis), analysis of variance, correlation and linear regression. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441.

BIOL 3301. CELL PHYSIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

An introduction to the basic physical, chemical, and biological principles which govern function in eukaryotic cells, and the relationships between cells and their environments. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441. CHEM 2181 and CHEM 2321 are recommended.

BIOL 3302. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE. 3 Hours.

In this laboratory course, students will learn core concepts in Biology through an intense research experience. Students will master skills including quantitative data analysis, oral and written communication, and critical thinking. Permission is required to enroll in this course.

BIOL 3303. DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR. 3 Hours.

A survey of the psychoactive agents, their therapeutic uses, and social abuses. Alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, narcotics, hallucinogens, stimulants, and tranquilizers. Offered as BIOL 3303, HEED 3303, and PSYC 3303; credit will be granted only once. May not be used for biology grade point calculation or biology credit toward a B.S. degree in biology, microbiology, or medical technology. Students seeking certification in health education must enroll in HEED 3303.

BIOL 3304. MICROBIAL GENETICS. 3 Hours.

Consideration of the physical, chemical, and functional nature of genetic processes in micro-organisms. Prerequisite: BIOL 2444, or permission of instructor.

BIOL 3306. BACTERIAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANTIBIOTICS. 3 Hours.

This course will cover the fundamentals of how bacterial cells work, and how antibiotics interfere with essential functions to stop bacterial cells from working. This class is taught largely through reading and discussion of the primary literature, and with active learning and writing assignments. Prerequisite: BIOL 2444.

BIOL 3307. EVOLUTIONARY MEDICINE. 3 Hours.

The application of evolutionary theory to the practice of medicine from an anthropological perspective. Topics include diet/paleodiets, sleep habits, infectious diseases, the developmental origins of health and disease, mental health, women's health and reproduction, and aging/senescence, among others. Offered as BIOL 3307 and ANTH 3307; credit will only be granted in one department.

BIOL 3308. MICROBIAL ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION. 3 Hours.

The diversity, ecology and evolution of microorganisms in natural systems. Topics will include the role of bacteria and fungi in the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems; microbial biogeography; taxonomic and metabolic diversity; evolutionary diversification; and interactions among microbes and with plant and animal hosts. Prerequisite: BIOL 2444.

BIOL 3310. SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Topics in biology not treated in the regular curriculum. Topic, format, and prerequisites to be determined by the instructor. May be repeated for biology elective credit as different topics are offered. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 1442.

BIOL 3311. SELECTED TOPICS IN MICROBIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Topics in microbiology not treated in the regular curriculum. Topic, format, and prerequisites to be determined by the instructor. May be repeated for microbiology elective credit as different topics are offered. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 2444.

BIOL 3312. IMMUNOLOGY. 3 Hours.

An introduction to the components, properties, and manifestations of the adaptive immune response that occurs in vertebrates. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 2444. CHEM 2181, CHEM 2321 are recommended.

BIOL 3313. HUMAN ADAPTATION AND THE CONCEPT OF RACE. 3 Hours.

The study of modern human biological variation in the context of the history of the concept of race. Detailed historical review explores changing perspectives on variation within our species. Course examines physiological adaptations to environmental stress among a variety of human populations and implications of recent genetic research. Offered as BIOL 3313 and ANTH 3311; credit will only be granted in one department.

BIOL 3314. PRIMATE EVOLUTION AND BEHAVIOR. 3 Hours.

An overview of the Primate Order covering primate origins, evolution, ecology, adaptation, and behavior. Examination of the environmental context within which primates live, how the form of their bodies reflects their activities, and how they relate behaviorally to their environments and to one another. Offered as BIOL 3314 and ANTH 3313; credit will only be granted in one department.

BIOL 3315. GENETICS. 3 Hours.

Principles of molecular and classical genetics. The function and transmission of hereditary material in microorganisms, plants, and animals, including humans. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441.

BIOL 3316. ASTROBIOLOGY I. 3 Hours.

This is an interdisciplinary course between astrophysics, biology and geology. Topics include properties of life, origin and evolution of life on Earth, terrestrial geology and habitability, environmental forcings, extremophiles, mass extinctions, meteorites, searches for life in the solar system. Offered as BIOL 3316, GEOL 3316 and PHYS 3316; credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: PHYS 1441 & PHYS 1442 or equivalent and PHYS 2315 or PHYS 3315, or permission from instructor. Prerequisites for Biology majors: PHYS 1441 & PHYS 1442 or equivalent.

BIOL 3317. GENOMICS. 3 Hours.

This course presents an integrative approach to genome science, combining elements of genetics, state of the art technologies in genomic analysis. A basic knowledge of genetics and probability concepts is required. Use of the World Wide Web will be an essential part of the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 3315 or permission of instructor.

BIOL 3318. LIMNOLOGY. 3 Hours.

The living and nonliving components of inland waters. An introduction to the geological, physical, and chemical background, and to the major organisms and ecological processes. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441.

BIOL 3319. HUMAN GENETICS. 3 Hours.

This course will enable students to comprehend the basic principles of genetics applied to human inheritance and disease, to interpret the research strategies aimed to identify and study the genes responsible for diverse functions and traits, as well as to assess the consequences of the genetic technologies in our society. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441 and BIOL 3315.

BIOL 3320. BIOLOGY OF TEXAS. 3 Hours.

This course is an introduction to habitat diversity and the number of species found in the state of Texas. Students will learn about the physical, climatological, and human geography of Texas and how that affects animal and plant life within the state. Descriptions of state and federal endangered species listing processes will also be covered. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441 and BIOL 1442.

BIOL 3321. INFECTIOUS DISEASE. 3 Hours.

This course will cover key concepts that relate to the history and background of infectious diseases, as well as the emergence, spread, and control of infectious disease epidemics. Vaccination, antibiotic resistance, and eradication of diseases will also be discussed. Prerequisite: BIOL 3444.

BIOL 3322. BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR. 3 Hours.

An introduction to the anatomical structures and physiological processes that determine behavior. Topics include the acquisition and processing of sensory information, the neural control of movement, and the biological bases of complex behaviors (such as learning, memory, sex, language, and addiction), as well as the basic functioning of the nervous system. Offered as BIOL 3322 and PSYC 3322. Credit will be granted only once. BIOL 3322 prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 1442. PSYC 3322 prerequisite: BIOL 1441 or PSYC 1315.

BIOL 3323. NEUROBIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

General principles of the function, structure, and organization of the nervous system. Topics include the gross and microscopic anatomy of nervous tissues; physical and chemical basis for action potentials and synaptic transmission; sensory and motor pathways of transduction; molecular, cellular, and systems study of learning and memory; development; and a study of neural diseases and disorders. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 1442.

BIOL 3324. HUMAN ECOLOGY OF FOOD. 3 Hours.

Modern food production and consumption is a complex, interdisciplinary topic directly relevant to global environmental and public health issues. This course will examine our place in the food web from ecological, biogeographical, historical, cultural, and sociopolitical perspectives. Course participants will examine the implications of our everyday decisions as consumers who play a key role in an intricate ecological system. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441 and BIOL 1442.

BIOL 3326. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR. 3 Hours.

A survey of research and theory comparing behavior at various phyletic levels. Offered as BIOL 3326 and PSYC 3326. Credit will be granted for only one of these courses. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 1442.

BIOL 3327. MICROBIAL DIVERSITY. 3 Hours.

This course is an introduction to the great diversity of microbial life. The topic material explores this diversity by considering the great age of bacteria, their evolution, biochemistry, habitat and form. The course of study focuses attention on organisms not commonly encountered in General Microbiology laboratories. Prerequisite: BIOL 3444 Microbiology.

BIOL 3328. ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

An introduction to the principles, methodology, and practical applications and implications of environmental microbiology. Lecture topics include habitat and community approaches to environmental microbiology, measures of microbial populations and activities, interactions among microbial communities, the role of microorganisms in the origin of mineral resources, microorganisms and pollution, and current developments on energy flow through microbial communities. Prerequisite: BIOL 3444.

BIOL 3331. SERVICE LEARNING. 3 Hours.

Service learning is a credit-bearing learning experience; therefore, credit is awarded for academic learning and not for service hours. Students engage in classroom activities, assignments, and discussions and in addition, integrate course content and learning outcomes with genuine community needs or issues. Collaborations with the community result in relationship-building and partnerships through intentional, structured service experiences. Students are required to analyze and evaluate these experiences by engaging in reflective activities, such as discussion and journaling. This process of structured service and learning in the community promote a sense of civic responsibility and commitment to others. Students commit to serve weekly time resulting in at least fifteen hours during one semester. This time is agreed upon by student, faculty, and community agency. Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor.

BIOL 3333. GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

This course covers global-scale environmental changes and their consequences for species and ecological communities. We will focus on climate change, habitat loss, and species invasion, with special emphasis on combining physiology, ecology, and evolution to understand past responses and predict future outcomes. Prerequisite: BIOL 1442.

BIOL 3339. INTRODUCTION TO EVOLUTION. 3 Hours.

The goals of this course are: to introduce students to the process of evolution, the patterns that result, and the way that evolutionary history has shaped the diversity of organisms on Earth; to explore how evolutionary biologists formulate and test hypotheses; to investigate applications of evolutionary biology to mainstream medical research; and to investigate current controversies in evolutionary biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441 and BIOL 3315 (or equivalent), or permission of instructor.

BIOL 3340. BIOINFORMATICS. 3 Hours.

This course is an applied introduction to bioinformatics and computational genomics. The course is geared toward the student with a biology background and limited programming experience. The course provides an entrance to commonly used programming/scripting languages and an introduction to numerous aspects of modern genomic data analyses (e.g. identification of coding and regulatory features in novel sequences, expression analysis, and comparative/phylogenetic analyses). Prerequisite: BIOL 1442 and BIOL 3315, or permission of instructor.

BIOL 3342. DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY IN HEALTH AND DISEASE. 3 Hours.

An introduction to fundamental developmental events that form complex organisms with an emphasis on human health and disease. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441 and 1442. BIOL 3301 is recommended.

BIOL 3349. COOPERATIVE PROGRAM IN BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to allow students to earn college credit for relevant field work in the areas of biology and microbiology. Students must apply for the program and be cleared for registration during the semester prior to enrollment.

BIOL 3352. INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC LAB SCIENCE. 3 Hours.

An introduction to the various disciplines of Forensic Science including DNA analysis, drug analysis, and firearms basics. Laboratory consists of hands-on investigation of mock crime scenes, fingerprint enhancement methods, and biological analysis of fluids. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 1442, CHEM 1441.

BIOL 3353. FUNDAMENTAL MEDICAL MYCOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Medical mycology deals with those infections in humans, and animals resulting from pathogenic fungi. As a separate discipline, the concepts, methods, diagnosis, and treatment of fungal diseases of humans are specific. Fundamental Medical Mycology balances clinical and laboratory knowledge to provide students with in-depth coverage of the most common fungal diseases and its etiologic agents from both the laboratory and clinical perspective. Prerequisite: BIOL 2444.

BIOL 3355. TOXICOLOGY. 3 Hours.

An introduction to the general principles of toxicology with an emphasis on certain classes of toxic agents, their sources and toxic effects, as well as their environmental fates. Pollution of various media (air, water and soil) and the differences between them will be discussed. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 1442, CHEM 1441 and CHEM 1442.

BIOL 3356. ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS. 3 Hours.

Biological components of environmental systems. Population dynamics, species interactions, community structure, biodiversity, bioenergetics, nutrient cycling and human impacts are reviewed. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 1442.

BIOL 3358. ASTROBIOLOGY II. 3 Hours.

This is an interdisciplinary course between astrophysics, biology and geology. Topics include basic properties of life, habitability of Earth, studies of possible life regarding Mars, Europa & Titan, space missions, exoplanets and exomoons, stellar habitable zones, multistellar systems, exoEarths, biomarkers, SETI, Fermi paradox, Drake equation, cosmology. Offered as BIOL 3358, GEOL 3358, and PHYS 3358; credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: PHYS 1441 & PHYS 1442 or equivalent and PHYS 2315 or PHYS 3315, or permission from instructor. Prerequisites for Biology majors: PHYS 1441 & PHYS 1442 or equivalent. Note that Astrobiology I is strongly recommended to students to be taken prior to Astrobiology II, but is not a prerequisite.

BIOL 3359. MEDICAL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

This course is an introduction to modern molecular biology and human diseases. This course will use medical diseases, class projects, and problem sets to explore and learn modern molecular biology. The molecular mechanisms and underpinnings for several human diseases will be covered. Topics may include, gene regulation, the dynamic genome and how to rewrite it, modern cloning schemes, synthetic biology, and drug design. BIOL 3315 or BIOL 2444 are recommended, but not required. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441.

BIOL 3409. PALEOANTHROPOLOGY. 4 Hours.

Paleoanthropology: an exploration of fossil evidence for human origins and human evolution. Course focuses on the evolution of humans and our close relatives, from our origins as a distinct lineage to "anatomically modern" Homo sapiens, including the relationship between biological and cultural/behavioral evolution. Offered as BIOL 3409 and ANTH 3409; credit will be granted only once.

BIOL 3410. SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOLOGY. 4 Hours.

Topics in biology not treated in the regular curriculum. Topic, format, and prerequisites to be determined by the instructor. May include lab, service learning or any other experiential learning module. May be repeated for biology elective credit as different topics are offered. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441 or BIOL 1442.

BIOL 3420. GENETICS METHODS LAB. 4 Hours.

This course combines computational and experimental approaches to study genome composition, evolution, and disease. Students will learn contemporary laboratory techniques while exploring transposable elements as tools for genetic analysis. Topics include genetic variation, Mendelian genetics, gene regulation, and gene-directed therapy. Prerequisite: BIOL 3315.

BIOL 3427. PLANT SCIENCE. 4 Hours.

A survey of plant science including the importance of plants to people and the human side of botany: the structure, reproduction, physiology, and classification of plants. The laboratory includes the study of structure, function, reproduction, and classification of plants. Replaces BIOL 3327 and BIOL 3183. Credit cannot be given for BIOL 3427 and BIOL 3327 and 3183. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 1442 or equivalent.

BIOL 3442. HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY. 4 Hours.

A comparative study of vertebrate function. The general principles of physiological mechanisms on the cellular, tissue, organ, and organismal levels will be examined. Laboratory studies will complement lecture material and will stress experimental design, data analysis, and the understanding of critical research in physiology. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 1442.

BIOL 3445. METHODS IN MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY. 4 Hours.

An overview of different techniques used during manipulation of microorganisms. It will allow students to gain an historical perspective of techniques used in microbiology as well as learn state of the art molecular characterization of microorganisms and their genetic manipulation. Introduces biochemical, physiological, and molecular biology methods to assess community diversity and microbial activity in a variety of ecosystems. Bacterial growth and survival, population biology, and microbial interactions will also be discussed. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441 and BIOL 3444.

BIOL 3446. HUMAN ANATOMY. 4 Hours.

Study of the gross functional anatomy of the human body. Students will participate in laboratory exercises designed to familiarize them with human anatomical structures and their functions. Use of eponyms for anatomical terms will be minimized. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 1442 or 8 hours of Bioltran.

BIOL 3454. GENERAL ZOOLOGY. 4 Hours.

An overview of animal life including the diversity and evolution of major animal phyla, reproduction, development and aspects of physiological function. The laboratory examines form, function and phyletic relationships in a wide variety of animal types. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 1442, or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

BIOL 3457. GENERAL ECOLOGY. 4 Hours.

An examination of the theoretical and experimental aspects of the relationship between the biological and physical environments (organisms, food, space, and time) at the individual, population, community, and ecosystem levels. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 1442.

BIOL 4089. RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY. 0 Hours.

Research problems on an individual basis, conducted under the direction of a member of the biology faculty. Prerequisite: written permission of the supervising instructor prior to registration. This is a non-credit course. Prerequisite: Written permission of the supervising instructor prior to registration.

BIOL 4101. CAREER READINESS CAPSTONE. 1 Hour.

This is a career-readiness capstone course for students approaching graduation. Students will build a professional portfolio to be used towards post graduate prospects such as a scientific industry jobs or application to a graduate program.

BIOL 4179. RESEARCH AND DIRECTED STUDY. 1 Hour.

Research or independent study by individual students in biology under the supervision of a biology faculty member. Topics must be approved by the supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 1442, and permission of instructor.

BIOL 4189. RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY. 1 Hour.

Research problems on an individual basis, conducted under the direction of a member of the biology faculty. A limit of two hours per semester is imposed and only a total of three hours may be counted toward degree requirements. These courses are offered only on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite:written permission of the supervising instructor prior to registration.

BIOL 4279. RESEARCH AND DIRECTED STUDY. 2 Hours.

Research or independent study by individual students in biology under the supervision of a biology faculty member. Topics must be approved by the supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 1442, and permission of instructor.

BIOL 4289. RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY. 2 Hours.

Research problems on an individual basis, conducted under the direction of a member of the biology faculty. A limit of two hours per semester is imposed and only a total of three hours may be counted toward degree requirements. These courses are offered only on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite:written permission of the supervising instructor prior to registration.

BIOL 4303. MICROBIOMES: HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. 3 Hours.

The development, interactions, and change of polymicrobial communities in both humans and the environment with implications in health, nutrition, disease, research, ecology and agriculture. Prerequisite: BIOL 2444.

BIOL 4307. MOLECULAR EVOLUTION. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on understanding how genes and genomes evolve at the molecular level. Molecular biology provides the data while population genetics provides the theoretical framework. Prerequisite: BIOL 3315, BIOL 3339.

BIOL 4309. NEUROPHARMACOLOGY. 3 Hours.

A survey of how drugs affect the nervous system. General topics will include cellular and molecular foundations of neuropharmacology, receptors and modulation of neural signaling. The specific role of neurotransmitter systems (i.e. acetylcholine, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and opiate) will be explored. Offered as BIOL 4309 and PSYC 4309; credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: one or more of the following courses or permission of instructor: BIOL 1441 or PSYC 3322/BIOL 3322 or BIOL 3301.

BIOL 4311. HISTOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Histology is a branch of biological science concerned with structure and function of the organism on a cellular level. The objective in this class is to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to identify and describe tissues and organs in the microscopic images based on the characteristic morphologies of cells and arrangement of tissues. Students will learn about basic histological techniques used in slide preparation, four basic tissue types and types of tissue, followed by the survey of microscopic images of all organ systems. This course bridges the "whole body" disciplines of anatomy and physiology and cell-level sciences such as cell physiology and genomics. It will help students understand how the differential expression of the genome leads to different cell morphology that in turn leads to different functions. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 1442.

BIOL 4312. INTRODUCTION TO VIROLOGY. 3 Hours.

The nature, reproduction, and host cell interactions of viruses and virus-like agents of bacteria, animals, and plants. Prerequisite: BIOL 2444.

BIOL 4315. HORMONES AND BEHAVIOR. 3 Hours.

A study of the interaction between hormones and behavior. Specific topics covered include; examination of the hormonal influences on sex determination, reproductive behaviors, parental behavior, dominance and aggression, responses to stressful stimuli, homeostasis, and learning and memory. This course uses a comparative approach and draws examples of neuroendocrine function from throughout the animal kingdom including fish, birds, reptiles, and mammals (including humans). Offered as PSYC 4315 and BIOL 4315. Credit will be granted only once. Prerequisite: PSYC 3322/BIOL 3322 or BIOL 1441 or BIOL 3301.

BIOL 4316. GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND EVOLUTION. 3 Hours.

A survey of topics at the nexus of modern human biological research in growth and development and the evolutionary record of hominid subadults. Offered as BIOL 4316 and ANTH 4315; credit will be granted only in one department. Prerequisite is only required for students registering for ANTH 4315. Prerequisite: ANTH 2307 or permission of the instructor.

BIOL 4317. BACTERIAL PATHOGENESIS. 3 Hours.

Host-pathogen relationships in microbial diseases. Topics include bacterium-host interactions; pathogens and pathogenic factors; techniques in pathogenesis research; molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis by major bacterial pathogens; antimicrobial compounds and resistance to antibiotics; and discussion of human genomics and susceptibility to infections. Prerequisites: BIOL 3312, BIOL 2444.

BIOL 4321. ADVANCED PROBLEM SOLVING IN BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

This course will focus on crucial techniques needed to solve application-based questions in biology. Students will develop and practice reading comprehension, problem solving, critical thinking, and reasoning skills while deepening their understanding of core biological concepts, including cell and molecular biology; biochemistry; anatomy and physiology; and behavior. The goal of this course is to improve students' critical reasoning skills to prepare them for problem-based exams. BIOL 3442 is recommended. Prerequisite: BIOL 1442, BIOL 3301, BIOL 3315.

BIOL 4327. BEHAVIORAL GENETICS. 3 Hours.

Genetic influences on behavioral phenotypes. Research strategies, quantitative methods, and pharmacogenetic approaches to the brain; sociality and altruism; the personality, emotionality and intelligence; psychopathology; chromosomal abnormalities; forensic implications of genetic counseling. Offered as BIOL 4327 and PSYC 4327; credit will be granted only once. Students seeking credit toward the science requirement must enroll in BIOL 4327. Prerequisite: PSYC 1315 or BIOL 1441.

BIOL 4329. NEURAL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

This course consists of both lecture/discussion and laboratory. Lecture topics include central and peripheral nervous system injury and regeneration, brain/machine interfacing, primary culture of neural cells, neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative disease. Laboratories include embryonic and neonatal rat derived neuronal culturing, immunostaining and quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: BIOL 3301, CSE 1310, CHEM 2322, and MATH 3319.

BIOL 4332. POLYMERS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

This is a foundation course in polymeric biomaterial design, synthesis, characterization, and processing. The topics include design, surface-engineering, functionalization, characterization, as well as micro- and nano-fabrication of polymeric biomaterials. The biomedical applications of the polymeric biomaterials and their interaction with cell/tissue is discussed. Prerequisite: BIOL 3301, CSE 1310, CHEM 2322 and MATH 3319.

BIOL 4333. NANOBIOMATERIALS. 3 Hours.

Synthesis, fabrication, characterization, and biomedical applications of nanobiomaterials. Topics include synthetic nanobiomaterials, biological nanobiomaterials (DNA nanomaterials, protein and peptide nanomaterials, etc.), biofunctionalization of nanobiomaterials, use of nanobiomaterials in tissue engineering, drug delivery, gene delivery. Prerequisites: BIOL 3301, CSE 1310, CHEM 2322, and MATH 3319.

BIOL 4343. RESEARCH METHODS - UTEACH. 3 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to present UTeach students with the tools scientists use to solve scientific problems. These tools enable scientists to develop new knowledge and insights, the most important of which are eventually presented in textbooks and taught in more conventional science classes. These tools include: design of experiments to answer scientific questions; use of statistics to interpret experimental results and deal with sampling errors; mathematical modeling of scientific phenomena; finding and reading articles in the current scientific literature; applying scientific arguments in matters of social importance; writing scientific papers; reviewing scientific papers; oral presentation of scientific work; use of probes and computers to gather and analyze data; ethical treatment of human subjects; laboratory safety. Research Methods is primarily a laboratory course, and most of these topics are developed in connection with 4 independent inquiries UTeach students design and carry out. Written inquiries will be evaluated as examples of scientific writing. Prerequisite: SCIE 1201 or SCIE 1334 or concurrent enrollment; junior or senior standing.

BIOL 4345. MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

This course considers the anatomy and physiology of the bacterial cell in detail. Lecture topics consider the molecular architecture of cell walls, membranes and organelles, synthesis of wall material and membranes, insertion of proteins into membranes and regulation of biosynthetic systems at the whole cell level. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441 and BIOL 3444. CHEM 4311 recommended.

BIOL 4350. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Introduction to theory and practice of conservation biology, with emphasis on applications of modern quantitative and genetic techniques to preservation of organisms and habitats. Topics include identification and prioritization of units for protection; conservation genetics; preserve design; public policy issues; and case studies. Prerequisite: BIOL 3315 or equivalent (Genetics), or permission of the instructor.

BIOL 4352. FORENSIC BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

A comprehensive review of biological principles, applied to forensic science, including sample recovery and handling, analytical techniques, profile matching/exclusion, reporting, and testimony. Prerequisite: BIOL 3315; statistics course recommended; or permission of instructor.

BIOL 4355. METHODS IN FORENSIC BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Analysis of typical biological evidentiary samples including extraction of DNA, quantitation, amplification and electrophoresis of examples. Instrumentation utilized includes thermal cyclers and ABI 377 genetic analyzer. Prerequisite: BIOL 4352 or concurrent enrollment.

BIOL 4357. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY. 3 Hours.

This course provides a broad introduction to health psychology and its interface with the medical world. The course provides a balanced presentation of the important issues in the field, as well as specific content topics that are especially relevant today to better understand health and illness. Offered as BIOL 4357, HEED 4357, and PSYC 4357. Students seeking science requirement credit must enroll in BIOL 4357; students seeking Certification in Health must enroll in HEED 4357. Prerequisite: PSYC 1315 or BIOL 1333 or BIOL 1441 or BIOL 2457; junior standing recommended.

BIOL 4365. TISSUE ENGINEERING LAB. 3 Hours.

Each student will be given the opportunity to perform the techniques commonly used in tissue engineering and biomaterial research. These techniques are culture media preparation, cell culture/subculture, degradable scaffold preparation, scaffold modification, histological sections and staining, and cell imaging analyses. Prerequisites: BIOL 3301, CSE 1310, CHEM 2322, and MATH 3319.

BIOL 4379. RESEARCH AND DIRECTED STUDY. 3 Hours.

Research or independent study by individual students in biology under the supervision of a biology faculty member. Topics must be approved by the supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 1442, and permission of instructor.

BIOL 4388. INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES IN BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Students will participate in laboratory instruction and student recitation sessions under the supervision of a faculty member. A maximum of 3 hours can be applied to the major for biology or microbiology credit. Enrollment by departmental permission only. A maximum of 6 hours credit from this class will be used to calculate a student's grade point average. Students on probation or who have not qualified for major status may not enroll in this course.

BIOL 4389. RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Research problems on an individual basis, conducted under the direction of a member of the biology faculty. A limit of two hours per semester is imposed and only a total of three hours may be counted toward degree requirements. These courses are offered only on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: written permission of the supervising instructor prior to registration.

BIOL 4390. INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES IN MICROBIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Students will participate in laboratory instruction and laboratory preparation under the supervision of the lab coordinator. A maximum of 3 hours can be applied to the major for biology or microbiology credit. Enrollment by departmental permission only. A maximum of 6 hours credit from this class will be used to calculate a student's grade point average. Students on probation or who have not qualified for major status may not enroll in this course.

BIOL 4392. INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES IN MICROBIOLOGY LEADER. 3 Hours.

Students will take on a leadership role in laboratory instruction and preparation under the supervision of the lab coordinator. Students will strengthen their skill set and gain experience in a supervisory role. A maximum of 3 hours can be applied to the major for biology or microbiology credit. Enrollment by departmental permission only. A maximum of 6 hours credit from this class will be used to calculate a student's grade point average. Students on probation or who have not qualified for major status may not enroll in this course.

BIOL 4393. HONORS SENIOR PROJECT IN BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

A topic will be selected after consultation with a supervising professor and will involve both original research and writing a formal report. The work will be evaluated by a faculty honors committee. Completion of this course will satisfy the thesis requirement for the Honors College described elsewhere in this catalog.

BIOL 4395. FORENSICS-EL PA. 3 Hours.

BIOL 4406. HUMAN OSTEOLOGY. 4 Hours.

Detailed examination of human skeletal morphology. Topics include form and function of all skeletal elements in the human body, differentiation of each bone, left and right side identification, identification or fragmented remains, and muscle attachments and articulations. Content useful in forensic anthropology, archaeology, and hominid paleontology. Offered as BIOL 4406 and ANTH 4406; credit will be granted only in one department.

BIOL 4421. ADVANCED TOPICS IN NEUROSCIENCE. 4 Hours.

This course will cover current topics in Neuroscience using an interactive, participatory format that includes a lecture portion and a laboratory section. The course will focus on specific content topics that are especially relevant today to better understand and use advanced concepts in Neuroscience research. Completion of this course is essential for students who are interested in pursuing a career in Neuroscience research. Offered as BIOL 4421 or PSYC 4421. Credit will be granted only once. Junior standing recommended. Prerequisite: C or better in BIOL 3322 or PSYC 3322.

BIOL 4440. LABORATORY METHODS IN BACTERIAL PATHOGENESIS. 4 Hours.

This course is intended to expose students to research techniques for studying bacterial pathogens. Students will use molecular and classical techniques to isolate, identify, and characterize bacteria and their response to stimuli. Techniques will range from polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gene sequencing, sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Immunofluorescence Microscopy. Prerequisites: BIOL 3312, BIOL 3444, BIOL 4317, or permission of instructor.

BIOL 4441. ADVANCED MICROBIOLOGY LAB. 4 Hours.

An overview of advanced microbiology techniques used in microbial genetics and physiology. It will allow students not only to gain an advanced and applicable perspective of techniques used in microbiology, but also to learn current state-of-the-art molecular techniques for genetic manipulation and physiological characterization of microorganisms. Included are molecular, physiological, and biochemical methods as well as metagenomics approaches and basic analysis of sequencing data for studying microbiomes. Enrollment requirements: BIOL 1441, General Microbiology (BIOL 2444), and Microbial Genetics (BIOL 3304). Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, BIOL 2444, BIOL 3304.

BIOL 4459. BIOARCHAEOLOGY. 4 Hours.

The study of human remains in archaeological contexts in order to reconstruct individual identity, life history, and past population characteristics. No formal prerequisites, but familiarity with the human skeleton is helpful. Lab component is required. Offered as BIOL 4459 and ANTH 4459; credit will be granted only in one department.

BIOL 4460. ZOOARCHAEOLOGY. 4 Hours.

The study of faunal remains from archaeological contexts to understand past human economic strategies and ecological circumstances. Topics include skeletal and taxonomic identification, taphonomic processes, mortality profiles, biometric analyses, and human behavioral ecology. Lab component is required. Offered as BIOL 4460 and ANTH 4460; credit will be granted only once.

BIOL 5101. SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY. 1 Hour.

Seminar on significant biological research. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.

BIOL 5102. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. 1 Hour.

This course will provide senior graduate students with important information regarding various aspects of their professional development including job searching, interviewing, stress and time management, and professional ethics.

BIOL 5193. RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY. 1 Hour.

Conference course in which the student undertakes intensive investigation of topics under the supervision of a staff member. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Graded P/F/R.

BIOL 5291. INDIVIDUAL PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY. 2 Hours.

Individual research projects supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.

BIOL 5293. RESEARCH. 2 Hours.

BIOL 5301. LABORATORY ROTATION. 3 Hours.

This course is an elective designed to enable students to choose a major advisor and laboratory. Rotations among two or three faculty laboratories will familiarize students with faculty research interests, sharpen individual research skills, and expose students to different study systems, instruments, and research methods. May only be taken once for credit by MS students; may be repeated for credit once by Ph.D. students.

BIOL 5302. MICROBIAL GENETICS. 3 Hours.

Consideration of the nature, expression and regulation of the genetic processes in micro-organisms.

BIOL 5303. MICROBIOMES: HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. 3 Hours.

The development, interactions, and change of polymicrobial communities in both humans and the environment with implications in health, nutrition, disease, research, ecology and agriculture.

BIOL 5304. VIROLOGY. 3 Hours.

The nature, reproduction and host-cell interactions of viruses and animals. Emphasizes molecular aspects of viral replication and the molecular basis of pathogenesis. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.

BIOL 5307. NEUROBIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

General principles of the function, structure, and organization of the nervous system. Topics include the gross and microscopic anatomy of nervous tissues; physical and chemical basis for action potentials and synaptic transmission; sensory and motor pathways of transduction; molecular, cellular, and systems study of learning and memory; development; and a study of neural diseases and disorders.

BIOL 5309. IMMUNOLOGY. 3 Hours.

This course is designed to acquaint students with the cellular processes involved in the generation of an immune response. It will provide students with detailed knowledge of the cells and organs of the immune system, their organization and diversity and their specialized functions at different anatomical locations. The importance of immune cell receptors and cytokines in cellular interactions and co-ordination of immunological mechanisms is also emphasized.

BIOL 5310. SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Topics may vary depending on the needs and interests of the students. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of the student's thesis committee and the current course instructor.

BIOL 5311. EVOLUTION. 3 Hours.

Study of the origin of living systems and the mechanism of their evolution.

BIOL 5312. ADVANCED GENETICS. 3 Hours.

Mechanisms of transmission and function of genetic material. Covers fundamental concepts in transmission genetics including: genotype/phenotype relationships; inheritance; linkage; genome organization; and gene expression. Experimental and quantitative approaches to genetic analyses are emphasized. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.

BIOL 5314. BIOMETRY. 3 Hours.

An examination of statistical methods and procedures in relation to the design of biological experiments and the analysis of their results. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.

BIOL 5315. COMMUNITY ECOLOGY. 3 Hours.

An investigation of the effects of interspecific interactions on the distribution and abundance of organisms. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.

BIOL 5317. BACTERIAL PATHOGENESIS. 3 Hours.

Host-pathogen relationships in microbial diseases. Topics include bacterium-host interactions, pathogens and pathogenic factors: techniques in pathogenesis research: molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis by major bacterial pathogens; antimicrobial compounds and resistance to antibiotics; and discussion of human genomics and susceptibility to infections.

BIOL 5319. HUMAN GENETICS. 3 Hours.

This course will enable students to comprehend the basic principles of genetics applied to human inheritance and disease, to interpret the research strategies aimed to identify and study the genes responsible for diverse functions and traits, as well as to assess the consequences of the genetic technologies in our society.

BIOL 5321. ADVANCED PROBLEM SOLVING IN BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

This course will focus on crucial techniques needed to solve application-based questions in biology. Students will develop and practice reading comprehension, problem solving, critical thinking, and reasoning skills while deepening their understanding of core biological concepts, including cell and molecular biology; biochemistry; anatomy and physiology; and behavior. The goal of this course is to improve students' critical reasoning skills to prepare them for problem-based exams. BIOL 3442 is recommended. Prerequisite: BIOL 1442, BIOL 3301, BIOL 3315.

BIOL 5325. PLANT ECOLOGY. 3 Hours.

An introduction to plant ecology including physiological, population, community and ecosystem ecology.

BIOL 5335. ESSENTIALS OF GENOMICS. 3 Hours.

An integrative approach to genome science, combining elements of genetics, statistics and bioinformatics. Current technologies used in genomics analysis will be presented.

BIOL 5336. MOLECULAR EVOLUTION. 3 Hours.

An exploration of how genes and genomes evolve at the molecular level. The presentation uses the theoretical framework provided by population genetics to analyze molecular biology data.

BIOL 5340. BIOINFORMATICS. 3 Hours.

This course is an applied introduction to bioinformatics and computational genomics. The course is geared toward the student with a biology background and limited programming experience. The course provides an entrance to commonly used programming/scripting languages and an introduction to numerous aspects of modern genomic data analyses (e.g. identification of coding and regulatory features in novel sequences, expression analysis, and comparative/phylogenetic analyses).

BIOL 5341. HISTOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Histology is a branch of biological science concerned with structure and function of the organism on a cellular level. The objective in this class is to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to identify and describe tissues and organs in the microscopic images based on the characteristic morphologies of cells and arrangement of tissues. Students will learn about basic histological techniques used in slide preparation, four basic tissue types and types of tissue, followed by the survey of microscopic images of all organ systems.

BIOL 5342. DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY IN HEALTH AND DISEASE. 3 Hours.

An introduction to fundamental developmental events that form complex organisms with an emphasis on human health and disease.

BIOL 5349. COOPERATIVE PROGRAM IN BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to allow students to earn credit for relevant field work in the areas of biology and microbiology. Students must apply for the program and be cleared for registration during the semester prior to enrollment.

BIOL 5350. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Theory and practice of conservation biology, with emphasis on applications of modern quantitative and molecular genetic techniques to preservation of organisms and habitats. Includes: identification and prioritization of units for protection; conservation genetics; preserve design; public policy; and current case studies. Prerequisites: BIOL 3315 or equivalent or consent of the instructor.

BIOL 5351. ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Principles, methodology, and practical applications of environmental microbiology. Topics include: habitat and community approaches to environmental microbiology; measures of microbial populations and activities; interactions among microbial communities; role of microorganisms in the origin of mineral resources and pollution and energy flow through microbial communities. Prerequisite: BIOL 3444 or equivalent or consent of the instructor.

BIOL 5353. FUNDAMENTAL MEDICAL MYCOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Medical mycology deals with those infections in humans, and animals resulting from pathogenic fungi. As a separate discipline, the concepts, methods, diagnosis, and treatment of fungal diseases of humans are specific. Fundamental Medical Mycology balances clinical and laboratory knowledge to provide students with in-depth coverage of the most common fungal diseases and its etiologic agents from both the laboratory and clinical perspective.

BIOL 5354. LIMNOLOGY. 3 Hours.

The study of biotic and abiotic components of inland waters. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.

BIOL 5355. TOXICOLOGY. 3 Hours.

An introduction to the general principles of toxicology with an emphasis on certain classes of toxic agents, their sources and toxic effects, as well as their environmental fates. Pollution of various media (air, water and soil) and the differences between them will be discussed.

BIOL 5359. MEDICAL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

This course is an introduction to modern molecular biology and human diseases. This course will use medical diseases, class projects, and problem sets to explore and learn modern molecular biology. The molecular mechanisms and underpinnings for several human diseases will be covered. Topics may include, gene regulation, the dynamic genome and how to rewrite it, modern cloning schemes, synthetic biology, and drug design.

BIOL 5366. ADVANCED ORGANISMAL PHYSIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

In this course, the fundamentals of the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of "higher" plants and animals are discussed. Cellular, tissue, organ, and organismal levels will be the focus. General topics will include energy acquisition, distribution of nutrients, fluid transport, gas exchange, defense, sensing and responding to the environment, and reproduction. An understanding of basic biological concepts is expected.

BIOL 5370. THESIS RESEARCH IN CELL BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Faculty supervised thesis research.

BIOL 5371. THESIS RESEARCH IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION. 3 Hours.

Faculty supervised thesis research.

BIOL 5372. THESIS RESEARCH IN BIOINFORMATICS. 3 Hours.

Faculty supervised thesis research.

BIOL 5373. THESIS RESEARCH IN MICROBIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Faculty supervised thesis research.

BIOL 5374. THESIS RESEARCH IN GENETICS AND GENOMICS. 3 Hours.

Faculty supervised thesis research.

BIOL 5391. INDIVIDUAL PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Individual research projects supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.

BIOL 5392. MASTER'S NON-THESIS CAPSTONE. 3 Hours.

The Master of Science in Biology Non-Thesis (MSNT) capstone course creates opportunities for students to integrate, reflect on, and apply what they have learned in their coursework. Students also practice professional competencies including communication, teamwork, critical thinking, research, problem-solving, and analytical thinking. This course satisfies the capstone requirement for the MS in Biology (non-thesis) degree.

BIOL 5393. RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Conference course in which the student undertakes intensive investigation of topics under the supervision of a staff member. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Graded P/F/R.

BIOL 5398. THESIS. 3 Hours.

Graded R/F only. Prerequisite: consent of faculty.

BIOL 5420. GENETICS METHODS LAB. 4 Hours.

This course combines computational and experimental approaches to study genome composition, evolution, and disease. Students will learn contemporary laboratory techniques while exploring transposable elements as tools for genetic analysis. Topics include genetic variation, Mendelian genetics, gene regulation, and gene-directed therapy.

BIOL 5421. METHODS IN MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY. 4 Hours.

This course will provide an overview of different techniques used during manipulation of microorganisms. It will allow students to gain a historical perspective of techniques used in microbiology (Winogradsky column, Koch solid agar plating) as well as learn state of the art molecular characterization of microorganisms and their genetic manipulation. This course introduces current biochemical, physiological and molecular biology methods to assess community diversity and microbial activity in a variety of ecosystems. Other topics discussed include bacterial growth and survival, population biology, and microbial interactions.

BIOL 5440. LABORATORY METHODS IN BACTERIAL PATHOGENESIS. 4 Hours.

This course is intended to expose students to research techniques for studying bacterial pathogens. Students will use molecular and classical techniques to isolate, identify and characterize bacteria and their response to stimuli. Techniques will range from PCR, Gene Sequencing, SDS_PAGE and Immunofluorescence Microscopy. Prerequisite: BIOL 3312, BIOL 3444, BIOL 4317.

BIOL 5493. RESEARCH. 4 Hours.

BIOL 5593. RESEARCH. 5 Hours.

BIOL 5693. RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY. 6 Hours.

Conference course in which the student undertakes intensive investigation of topics under the supervision of a staff member. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Graded P/F/R.

BIOL 5698. THESIS. 6 Hours.

Graded P/F/R. Prerequisite: consent of faculty.

BIOL 5998. THESIS. 9 Hours.

Graded P/F/R. Prerequisite: consent of faculty.

BIOL 6101. GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT. 1 Hour.

An introduction to graduate school for incoming students. Students will learn basic science communication skills (oral presentation, abstract writing etc.), an overview of university infrastructure, and an introduction to grant management.

BIOL 6102. RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT IN RESEARCH. 1 Hour.

An overview of bioethics and responsible conduct in research according to standards set by the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. This includes establishing conflicts of interest, mentor and trainee proper practices, data acquisition and management, and proper practices as an author when publishing.

BIOL 6103. CAREER DEVELOPMENT. 1 Hour.

Students will learn valuable skills when applying for academic and non-academic jobs. This includes CV preparation, interview skills, presenting a job seminar, and resources for searching jobs.

BIOL 6191. ADVANCED RESEARCH. 1 Hour.

Faculty supervised individual research. May be repeated for credit. Graded P/F/R.

BIOL 6291. ADVANCED RESEARCH. 2 Hours.

Faculty supervised individual research. May be repeated for credit. Graded P/F/R.

BIOL 6301. ESSENTIAL TOPICS IN GENOMICS. 3 Hours.

This course will explore diverse aspects of genome biology, including the evolutionary principles that influence how genomes change through time, genome structure, and genome function. Emphasis will be given on how genome technology influences the way we do modern biology and how genomics influences the world around us.

BIOL 6302. MICROBIOLOGY, MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY. 3 Hours.

Using model microorganisms, this course will investigate their (1)Physiology, biochemistry, and genetics, (2)The hosts innate and adaptive immune responses, (3)The molecular basis for virulence and pathogenesis and (4)The ecological and economic impact of microbial pathogens including epidemics and pandemics.

BIOL 6303. ECOLOGICAL AND EVOLUTIONARY ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

Analysis-based/applied course with instruction on advanced statistical approaches. Topics to be covered include Poisson and Binomial Error Distribution, mixed effect models, phylogenetic comparative methods, structural equation modeling, power analysis, Bayesian analysis, study/sampling design, and generating publication-ready figures.

BIOL 6310. SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOLOGY FOR PhD STUDENTS. 3 Hours.

Topics may vary depending on the needs and interests of the students. May be repeated for credit. This course is specific to students in the PhD program.

BIOL 6391. ADVANCED RESEARCH. 3 Hours.

Faculty supervised individual research. May be repeated for credit. Graded P/F/R.

BIOL 6399. DISSERTATION. 3 Hours.

BIOL 6399 and BIOL 6699 graded R/F only; BIOL 6999 graded P/F/R. Prerequisite: admission to candidacy for the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Quantitative Biology.

BIOL 6491. ADVANCED RESEARCH. 4 Hours.

Faculty supervised individual research. May be repeated for credit. Graded P/F/R.

BIOL 6591. ADVANCED RESEARCH. 5 Hours.

Faculty supervised individual research. May be repeated for credit. Graded P/F/R.

BIOL 6691. ADVANCED RESEARCH. 6 Hours.

Faculty supervised individual research. May be repeated for credit. Graded P/F/R.

BIOL 6699. DISSERTATION. 6 Hours.

BIOL 6399 and BIOL 6699 graded R/F only; BIOL 6999 graded P/F/R. Prerequisite: admission to candidacy for the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Quantitative Biology.

BIOL 6999. DISSERTATION. 9 Hours.

BIOL 6399 and BIOL 6699 graded R/F only; BIOL 6999 graded P/F/R. Prerequisite: admission to candidacy for the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Quantitative Biology.

BIOL 7399. DOCTORAL DEGREE COMPLETION. 3 Hours.

This course may be taken during the semester in which a student expects to complete all requirements for the doctoral degree and graduate. Enrolling in this course meets minimum enrollment requirements for graduation, for holding fellowships awarded by The Office of Graduate Studies and for full-time GTA or GRA positions. Students should verify that enrollment in this course meets other applicable enrollment requirements. To remain eligible in their final semester of study for grants, loans or other forms of financial aid administered by the Financial Aid Office must enroll in a minimum of 5 hours as required by the Office of Financial Aid. Other funding sources may also require more than 3-hours of enrollment. Additional hours may also be required to meet to requirements set by immigration law or by the policies of the student's degree program. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office, other sources of funding, Office of International Education and/or their graduate advisor to verify enrollment requirements before registering for this course. This course may only be taken twice. Students who do not complete all graduation requirements while enrolled in this course must enroll in a minimum of 6 dissertation hours (6699 or 6999) in their graduation term. Graded P/F/R.

BLAW 3310. LEGAL AND ETHICAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS. 3 Hours.

The basic structure and processes of the legal system are reviewed followed by coverage of key common law areas and major regulatory rules that impact business. The focus is on a working knowledge of the law that has the greatest impact on business today and the social and ethical issues that may be related to legal issues. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours.

BLAW 3311. LAW I. 3 Hours.

The law relevant to business transactions of large and small business firms and individuals. The history and development of our legal system, (e.g. increased government regulation of business) reviewed to help the student understand political and social influences on law. Topics covered include common law and Uniform Commercial Code, and contractual relationships (contracts, assignments, commercial papers, sales, and bailments). Prerequisite: 30 credit hours.

BLAW 3312. LAW II. 3 Hours.

The law of property (real and personal), business associations (agency, partnership, corporation, bankruptcy), wills and trusts. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours.

BLAW 3314. REAL ESTATE LAW. 3 Hours.

Development of real estate law and the legal constraints within which real estate decisions are made. Prerequisite: 60 credit hours.

BLAW 4310. BASIC INTERNATIONAL LAW FOR BUSINESS. 3 Hours.

The basic principles of law related to international transactions and relations as may be applicable to business dealings. Laws related to persons and property in the foreign environment. Prerequisite: 60 credit hours.

BLAW 4332. BUSINESS LAW FOR ACCOUNTANTS. 3 Hours.

This course provides the basic legal principles of business organizations and operations, with coverage including the law of contracts (both common law and the law of sales of goods), commercial paper, property (including bailments, documents of title, patents and copyrights), employment law, agency, business organizations, selected topics of government regulation of business (securities regulation, antitrust, and bankruptcy), money laundering, suretyship and creditors' rights, the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and CPA professional responsibility and liability. Prerequisite: 60 Credit hours completed.

BLAW 5330. LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS. 3 Hours.

The basic structure and processes of the legal system are reviewed followed by coverage of key common law areas and major regulatory rules that impact business. The focus is on a working knowledge of the law that has the greatest impact on business today and the social and ethical issues that may be related to legal issues.

BLAW 5331. LAW OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. 3 Hours.

General principles of law applicable to international business including case law, statutory law, treaties, administrative law, and international agreements.

BLAW 5332. BUSINESS LAW FOR ACCOUNTANTS. 3 Hours.

This course provides the basic legal principles of business organizations and operations, with coverage including the law of contracts (both common law and the law of sales of goods), commercial paper, property (including bailments, documents of title, patents and copyrights), employment law, agency, business organizations, selected topics of government regulation of business (securities regulation, antitrust, and bankruptcy), money laundering, suretyship and creditors' rights, the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and CPA professional responsibility and liability.

BLAW 5392. SELECTED TOPICS IN BUSINESS LAW. 3 Hours.

In-depth study of selected topics in business law. May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

BSAD 6182. INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. 1 Hour.

This independent study course is centered on the application of content related to teaching in higher education settings. Students will be expected to design a lesson, present a lecture, and arrange for a final feedback report following an observed teaching demonstration. The focus will be on reflective teaching, sound lesson design, and receiving feedback towards improved teaching practice in higher education.

BSAD 6310. FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY. 3 Hours.

The evolution of the modern corporation is briefly addressed. The core topics include the structure of explanation, the structure of scientific laws, theory building, philosophy of science and relativistic/post-relativistic philosophies of science.

BSAD 6311. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND RESEARCH METHODS. 3 Hours.

In-depth coverage of selected topics in the design of research; topics include philosophy of science, theory of measurement, complex experimental and quasi-experimental designs.

BSAD 6312. REGRESSION. 3 Hours.

The theoretical and practical aspects of regression analysis. Topics include simple and multiple linear regression, the matrix formulation of regression models, regression diagnostics and remedial measures, collinearity and ridge regression, normal correlation models, and non-linear least squares, time series including ARIMA models are covered. Practical applications of statistical software packages are emphasized.

BSAD 6313. ANOVA. 3 Hours.

Experimental design and data analysis, especially as related to business and economic research. Topics include completely randomized designs, complete and incomplete blocks, nested designs, estimation and testing of fixed, random and mixed effects, sampling, nonparametric statistics and analysis of variance.

BSAD 6314. MULTIVARIATE STATISTICS. 3 Hours.

Topics include commonly applied multivariate methods such as multiple analysis of variance, factor analytic methods, discriminant analysis, logistic regression, canonical correlations, profile analysis, cluster analysis, and repeated measures. The use available computer packages to conduct data analysis will be stressed.

BSAD 6315. TIME SERIES. 3 Hours.

Univariate and multivariate time series; analysis of economic and financial data; out-of-sample forecasting using computer software. Autoregressive-moving average models, vector autoregression, unit roots, co-integration, ARCH and GARCH.

BSAD 6316. FINANCIAL ECONOMETRICS. 3 Hours.

In-depth study of the econometric tools and techniques used in empirical finance research. Course emphasizes data extraction and analysis of common finance databases, as well as the theoretical basis for current empirical finance techniques and methods.

BSAD 6317. APPLIED BUSINESS & ECONOMICS DATA ANALYSIS I. 3 Hours.

The course develops an understanding of basic statistical and econometric techniques. Participants exploit real data and computational power to uncover patterns/trends and examine relationships. There is a focus on conceptual frameworks and the application of techniques to data sets in various fields. Participants learn how to use statistical packages such as R, SAS, and STATA to apply the tools to real data. Participants will complete an empirical analysis paper. Prerequisite: BSTAT 5325 or consent of instructor.

BSAD 6318. APPLIED BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS DATA ANALYSIS II. 3 Hours.

The course covers cross-section, panel data, and limited dependent variables methods. Topics may include analysis of natural experiments/differences-in-differences, panel data methods, instrumental variable estimation, simultaneous equation models, sample selection corrections, and limited dependent variable and hierarchical models. Participants learn how to use statistical packages such as R and SAS, to apply these methods to data to examine causal relationships. They build an understanding of appropriate methods for different research design. Participants will complete an empirical research paper. Prerequisite: ECON 5336 or BSAD 6317 or consent of the instructor; cross referenced with ECON 5339.

BSAD 6319. BUSINESS & ECONOMIC FORECASTING. 3 Hours.

This applied course provides students the foundation to analyze business, economic, and financial data to develop forecasts using current statistical and computing tools. Emphasis is on methods that allow students to capture trending and seasonal patterns present in the data and other predictable variations hiding in plain sight, including temporal correlation. Once equipped with appropriate models, including ARIMA methods, students learn how to use the extracted information to project into the future. Critical thinking will be strengthened, as students will select an appropriate forecasting model and demonstrate its efficacy against reasonable alternatives. Prerequisite: ECON 5336 or BSAD 6317 or consent of the instructor.

BSAD 6320. CAUSAL INFERENCE FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS. 3 Hours.

Students learn methods to identify and measure the outcomes of business decisions. In particular, students will learn various issues pertaining to the misattribution of causal effects. The course surveys multiple methods to overcome the misidentification problem. Students will engage in empirical analysis. Prerequisite: ECON 5336 or BSAD 6317 and ECON 5339 or BSAD 6318.

BSAD 6321. FOUNDATIONS OF STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING. 3 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation into structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques and issues as well as hands-on training with SEM software. Application of basic techniques such as confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), mediation and moderation in SEM, and multi-group analyses will be covered. Students must have taken a graduate course on regression. Prerequisite: Multivariate.

BSAD 6322. MODELING IN BUSINESS RESEARCH. 3 Hours.

A wide range of modeling techniques such as game theory in economics, discrete choice models in marketing and dynamical stochastic models will be discussed. The course focuses on model development to match mathematical framework and features to the underlying research setting and estimation/model selection techniques. Examples drawing from multiple research disciplines will be used to demonstrate relevant techniques and design principles step by step.

BSAD 6323. DATA ANALYTICS SEMINAR. 3 Hours.

The imperative to harness vast amounts of data has spawned a number of tools and techniques that complement traditional statistical approaches. From a research perspective, these tools and techniques afford new ways of collecting and analyzing data. This seminar will introduce students to contemporary data analytic techniques, including social network analysis, text analysis, machine learning and AI, and their applications in research.

BSAD 6330. NONPARAMETRIC STATISTICS. 3 Hours.

A survey of statistical tools which may be used when the normal assumptions of parametric statistics cannot be made; including procedures for categorical data, methods involving ranks, bootstrapping, and Kolmogorov-Smirnov type techniques. Cross listed with BSTAT 5330. Prerequisite: BSTAT 5325 or equivalent.

BSAD 6392. DOCTORAL RESEARCH AND TEACHING COLLOQUIUM. 3 Hours.

Review of the research process and contemporary developments in the methodology and design of empirical research in the major fields of study represented in the doctoral program. Review of teaching methods for effective classroom instruction. May be repeated for credit.

BSAD 6399. DISSERTATION. 3 Hours.

BSAD 6699. DISSERTATION. 6 Hours.

BSAD 6999. DISSERTATION. 9 Hours.

BSAD 7399. DOCTORAL DEGREE COMPLETION. 3 Hours.

This course may be taken during the semester in which a student expects to complete all requirements for the doctoral degree and graduate. Enrolling in this course meets minimum enrollment requirements for graduation, for holding fellowships awarded by The Office of Graduate Studies and for full-time GTA or GRA positions. Students should verify that enrollment in this course meets other applicable enrollment requirements. To remain eligible in their final semester of study for grants, loans or other forms of financial aid administered by the Financial Aid Office must enroll in a minimum of 5 hours as required by the Office of Financial Aid. Other funding sources may also require more than 3-hours of enrollment. Additional hours may also be required to meet to requirements set by immigration law or by the policies of the student's degree program. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office, other sources of funding, Office of International Education and/or their graduate advisor to verify enrollment requirements before registering for this course. This course may only be taken twice. Students who do not complete all graduation requirements while enrolled in this course must enroll in a minimum of 6 dissertation hours (6699 or 6999) in their graduation term. Graded P/F/R.

BSTAT 2305. INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS. 3 Hours. (TCCN = BUSI 2305)

Guiding business and economic decision-making with the use of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Topics include the collection, description and summarization of business and economic data; probability as a foundation of business intelligence; discrete and continuous random variables, their probability and sampling distributions, and their application in business analytics; estimation and confidence intervals for (and tests of hypotheses regarding) the population mean in business settings; and correlation and linear regression analysis as business decision-making tools. Software is used to conduct analyses throughout the course.

BSTAT 3321. INTERMEDIATE STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

Informing business and economic decision-making with intermediate-level tools of business analytics. Topics can include the quality and representativeness of data; conditional probability; statistical independence; business applications of discrete and continuous probability distributions at the intermediate level; multiple-population inference; non-parametric methods; and intermediate regression analysis. Both spreadsheet and statistical software are used to conduct analyses throughout the course. Prerequisite: MATH 1308 or BSTAT 2305.

BSTAT 3322. ADVANCED STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

Advanced statistical methods oriented toward predictive analytics and multivariate methods in business settings. Topics can include experimental design; regression cross-validation; logistic regression; classification and regression trees; cluster analysis; factor analysis and multi-dimensional scaling; and time series analysis and forecasting. Prerequisite: BSTAT 3321.

BSTAT 5301. FOUNDATIONS OF ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

Introduction to statistical learning for business analytics, designed to prepare graduate students to become competent consumers of data analytics and statistical information that they will encounter in their professional and personal lives. Students should be able to perform basic statistical analyses and to think critically when interpreting statistical results. Topics include data visualization, spreadsheet analytics, descriptive statistics, probability, estimations, hypothesis testing, and simple regression.

BSTAT 5303. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

Study of the methods of quantitative analysis used in business administration. Topics include matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, differential and integral calculus, linear programming, classical optimization, and a survey of management science models. Prerequisite: MATH 1315.

BSTAT 5325. ADVANCED METHODS FOR ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

Advanced statistical learning for business analytics designed to prepare graduate students to become competent producers and consumers of predictive analytics and statistical information and to use evidenced based managerial decision making in their careers. They should be able to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of applicable techniques and when additional expertise is required. Topics include multiple regression, correlation, logistic regression, discriminant analysis, clustering, and classification and regression trees. It is strongly recommended that students who have no recent courses in statistics take BSTAT 5301 prior to BSTAT 5325.

BSTAT 5330. Nonparametric Statistics. 3 Hours.

A survey of statistical tools which may be used when the normal assumptions of parametric statistics cannot be made; including procedures for categorical data, methods involving ranks, bootstrapping, and Kolmogorov-Smirnov type techniques. Cross-listed with BSAD 6330. Prerequisite: BSTAT 5325 or equivalent.

BSTAT 5360. COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.

Computer software is the primary analytical tool for business analytics and modern research methods. Data analysts, statisticians, and researchers need technologies and skills using the computer as a tool for structuring and cleaning data sets, creating validation samples, conducting analyses, fitting models, simulating stochastic systems, model validation, and model presentation. Emphasis is placed on the use of data analytic software. Cross-listed with INSY 5360. Prerequisite: BSTAT 5325 or equivalent.

BSTAT 5392. SELECTED TOPICS IN BUSINESS STATISTICS. 3 Hours.

In-depth study of selected topics in business statistics. May be repeated when topics vary.

BSTAT 5399. GRADUATE BUSINESS ANALYTICS INTERNSHIP. 3 Hours.

Practical training in business statistics. Analysis of theory applied to real life situations. Course counts as an elective and has a pass/fail grade. No credit will be given for previous experience or activities.

BSTAT 6382. INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN BUSINESS STATISTICS. 3 Hours.

Extensive analysis of a business statistics topic.

BUSA 2211. BUSINESS DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION. 2 Hours.

This course is designed to introduce business data literacy and business data visualization. The course will cover data fundamentals including both the principles and techniques needed to effectively validate business data, draw insights from business data, and communicate the results. Students will learn the value of visualizations, specific techniques in visualization, and how to best leverage visualization methods to tell engaging business data stories.

BUSA 4344. SAS TOOLS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS. 3 Hours.

SAS is used by many businesses to generate analysis and reports they rely on to make good decisions. This course teaches students the skills needed to use SAS to clean data, visualize data, conduct basic business and economic analysis, and present that information in business-friendly reports using the tools in SAS for effective communication. Prerequisite: BSTAT 3321.

BUSA 4345. R FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

This course teaches students how to analyze, visualize, and summarize data analysis using R. It covers the preliminaries of coding, data cleaning and visualization, and report writing using RStudios markdown package. Students will then use the techniques learned in the course to write a modern, data analysis report using contemporary business or economic data. Prerequisite: BSTAT 3321.

BUSA 5322. DATA ANALYTICS WITH PYTHON AND MACHINE LEARNING. 3 Hours.

This course uses Python to give students hands-on experience with web scraping and machine learning. Web scraping gives students the ability to collect data from webpages that would be difficult to acquire otherwise. Machine learning techniques covered in this class include linear regression and classification, trees and tree-based methods such as random forests, neural networks, support vector machines, clustering, and dimension reduction methods. This class will help students learn to use Python in a professional context, and students will add supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques to their economic analysis toolkit. Prerequisite: ECON 5336 or BSTAT 5325 or consent of instructor.

BUSA 5344. SAS TOOLS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS. 3 Hours.

SAS is used by many businesses to generate analysis and reports they rely on to make good decisions. This course teaches students the skills needed to use SAS to clean data, visualize data, conduct basic business and economic analysis, and present that information in business-friendly reports using the tools in SAS for effective communication. Prerequisite: BSTAT 3321.

BUSA 5345. R FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

This course teaches students how to analyze, visualize, and summarize data analysis using R. It covers the preliminaries of coding, data cleaning and visualization, and report writing using RStudios markdown package. Students will use the techniques learned in the course to write a modern, data analysis report using contemporary business or economic data. Prerequisite: BSTAT 3321.

CE 1000. FRESHMAN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 0 Hours.

Freshman level undergraduate research. Prerequisite: Departmental good standing and permission of instructor. May be taken a maximum of 3 times.

CE 1105. INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Introduction to basic civil engineering practice. There are several writing assignments and an oral presentation. Use of spreadsheet and word processor software in solving civil engineering problems and presenting solutions. Professional engineering licensure and the various specializations within civil engineering are covered.

CE 1252. COMPUTER TOOLS - AUTOCAD. 2 Hours.

Introduction to computer aided design, using AutoCAD. Creation of precise two-and/or three- dimensional engineering drawings and solid models. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 1302.

CE 1353. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN TOOLS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

An introduction to computer aided design using AutoCAD interface built in Civil 3D. Students will be taught CAD commands, tools, 2D drawing objects, multi-view drawing, layer management, linetypes, object snap, polar tracking, and annotation. Civil 3D concepts and essential functions for creating, designing, and analyzing civil engineering drawings will be covered. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 1421 (or concurrent enrollment) or MATH 1426 (or concurrent enrollment).

CE 2000. SOPHOMORE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 0 Hours.

Sophomore level undergraduate research. Prerequisite: Departmental good standing and permission of instructor. May be taken a maximum of 3 times.

CE 2152. COMPUTER TOOLS - MATHCAD. 1 Hour.

Introduction to computer aided mathematics, using Mathcad. Solution of engineering problems involving systems of simultaneous linear and nonlinear equations and elementary calculus, use of the tools for visualization. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PHYS 1443.

CE 2153. COMPUTER TOOLS - CIVIL 3D. 1 Hour.

Introduction to civil engineering construction documentation and building information modeling (BIM) using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 1252.

CE 2191. PROBLEMS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Selected problems in civil engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: permission of the chair of the department and sophomore classification in civil engineering.

CE 2221. DYNAMICS. 2 Hours.

Planar and spatial kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies utilizing Newton's Laws of Motion, the principle of work and energy, and the principle of impulse and momentum; introduction to single degree of freedom vibration. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 2311; grade of C or better in MATH 2425.

CE 2291. PROBLEMS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Selected problems in civil engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: permission of the chair of the department and sophomore classification in civil engineering.

CE 2311. STATICS. 3 Hours.

Vector algebra; composition and resolution of forces; equivalence of force couple systems; equilibrium of force systems acting on particles, and force - couple systems acting on rigid bodies, and systems of rigid bodies; internal forces in rigid bodies; shear and moment diagrams; centroids and moments of inertia; frictional forces. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PHYS 1443.

CE 2312. STATICS AND DYNAMICS FOR NON-CE MAJORS. 3 Hours.

Principles of forces and force systems, resultants and components of force systems, forces due to friction, condition of equilibrium, forces acting on members of trusses and frame structures, centroids and moments of inertia, review of kinematics and kinetics of particle motion, and two-dimensional motion of rigid bodies. CE 2312 cannot be substituted for CE 2221 and CE 2311. Prerequisite: PHYS 1443 and MATH 2425 or concurrent enrollment.

CE 2313. MECHANICS OF MATERIALS I. 3 Hours.

Concepts of stress and strain; stress-strain relationships. Behavior of members subjected to tension, compression, shear, bending, torsion, and combined loading. Deflections and elastic curves, shear and bending moment diagrams for beams, and column theory. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 2311; Grade of C or better in MATH 2425.

CE 2331. ENGINEERING MEASUREMENT AND COMPUTER MODELING. 3 Hours.

Principles and theories of physical measurements of spatial quantities; the use of surveying instruments; introduction to engineering using computer modeling programs; and organization and programming for computer solutions. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 2153.

CE 2391. PROBLEMS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Selected problems in civil engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the chair of the department.

CE 3000. JUNIOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 0 Hours.

Junior level undergraduate research. Prerequisite: Departmental good standing and permission of instructor. May be taken a maximum of 3 times.

CE 3131. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS. 1 Hour.

Laboratory examinations of water, wastewater, and air. Water and air quality parameters and their significance. Sources and types of pollutants and their effects. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CE 3334 and Permission of the CE Chair or Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 3142. APPLIED FLUID MECHANICS LAB. 1 Hour.

Fluid flow measurements studied by means of performed laboratory experiments and/or digital computer programming of relevant equations. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CE 3305 and Permission of the CE Chair or Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 3143. PROPERTIES AND BEHAVIOR OF SOILS. 1 Hour.

An introduction to determination of civil engineering properties of soil and their behavior, identification, grain size analysis, Atterberg limits, compaction, permeability, consolidation, and shear strength. Also an introduction to sampling of soil materials. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CE 3343 and Permission of the CE Chair or Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 3210. CIVIL ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS. 2 Hours.

Technical writing, oral communication, professional presentations, and other related topics. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in COMS 2302 and Permission of the CE Chair or Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 3253. APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTER-BASED DESIGN PROGRAMS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Applications of computer-based design programs including AutoCAD Civil 3D in civil engineering projects. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 2153 and CE 2331, and Permission of the CE Chair or Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 3300. INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Introduction to key sustainability concepts and challenges. The engineering design process and consideration of sustainability. Techniques for generating creative and innovative alternative solutions to sustainability problems. Use of life cycle assessment to quantify environmental, economic, and social impacts of various alternatives. Methods to incorporate life cycle assessment into alternatives evaluation. Case study project. Prerequisite: Admission to an Engineering Professional Program or Junior Level Standing.

CE 3301. STOCHASTIC MODELS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Basic theory of probability and statistics with practical applications to civil and environmental engineering problems. Emphasis on sampling, distribution functions, tests of significance, and regression modeling. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 2425; Permission of the CE Chair or Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 3302. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Planning, design, and operation of transportation facilities. Characteristics of vehicle movement; basic geometric design of highways; traffic flow relations in traffic streams; highway capacity; traffic engineering; and procedures for transportation planning. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 2331; and Grade of C or better in either CE 3301 or IE 3301 and Permission of the CE Chair or Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 3305. BASIC FLUID MECHANICS. 3 Hours.

Fundamentals of fluid statics, kinematics of fluid flow, fluid energy, fluid forces, similitude, and dimensional analysis. Related to steady flow of incompressible fluids in confined and free surface systems. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 2311; Grade of C or better in MATH 3319 or concurrent enrollment; Permission of the CE Chair or Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 3311. CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Principles of construction engineering and the project management process, value engineering, specifications, different construction contracts and delivery methods, estimating and scheduling fundamentals and project control, and management of construction process. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in IE 2308 and Permission of the CE Chair or Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 3334. PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Physical, chemical, and biological unit operations and processes in an air, water, and land environment. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CHEM 1465 or CHEM 1442; Grade of C or better in CE 3305; concurrent enrollment in CE 3131 and Permission of the CE Chair or Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 3341. STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS. 3 Hours.

Structural analysis/design process, structural forms, and basic structural elements. Analysis of statically determinate structures including beams, trusses, frames, and composite structures, shear and moment diagrams, influence lines, and moving loads. Methods to compute deflections including double integration, moment area, and virtual work. Methods of analysis for statically indeterminate structures including consistent deformation, slope deflection and moment distribution. Use of structural analysis programs. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 2313 and Permission of the CE Chair or Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 3342. WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evapotranspiration, water budget, rainfall-runoff, hydrograph, reservoir and streamflow routing, groundwater flow, catchment hydrology, probability concepts in design, hydrologic modeling, open channel and pipe network hydraulics, pumps, urban stormwater drainage. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3301; grade of C or better in CE 3305; concurrent enrollment in CE 3142 and Permission of the CE Chair or Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 3343. SOIL MECHANICS. 3 Hours.

An introduction to the significant geophysical and soil science properties and behavior of materials making up the earth's crust as they apply to civil engineering, sources of materials, classification, plasticity, permeability, stress distribution, consolidation, shear strength, and settlement. Also an introduction to basic foundation engineering concepts. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 2313; concurrent enrollment in CE 3143 and Permission of the CE Chair or Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 3361. PROPERTIES & BEHAVIOR OF CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS. 3 Hours.

The nature and properties of materials used in civil engineering such as structural metals, concrete, timber, and bituminous materials. The engineering application and performance of materials are emphasized. Laboratory experimentation is also used to investigate properties and behavior of civil engineering materials. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 2313; Grade of C or better in CE 3143; Permission of the CE Chair or Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4000. SENIOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 0 Hours.

Senior level undergraduate research. Prerequisite: Departmental good standing and permission of instructor. May be taken a maximum of 3 times.

CE 4191. PROBLEMS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 1 Hour.

Selected problems in civil engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: permission of the chair of the department and sophomore standing in civil engineering.

CE 4291. PROBLEMS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 2 Hours.

Selected problems in civil engineering on an individual or group basis. Reference material is assigned and progress conferences are held frequently, by arrangement, with a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson and sophomore standing in civil engineering.

CE 4300. ADVANCED TOPICS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Advanced topics of current interest in any one of the various fields of civil engineering. The subject title to be listed in the class schedule. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite: changes with topic; consent of instructor required and Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4301. ADVANCED TOPICS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING WITH LAB. 3 Hours.

Advanced topics of current interest in any one of the various fields of civil engineering. The subject title to be listed in the class schedule. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite: Changes with topic; Consent of instructor required and Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4302. ADVANCED CONCRETE MATERIALS. 3 Hours.

Providing a practical understanding of design and characterization of advanced concrete materials, this course is intended for graduate and senior undergraduate students who want to advance their knowledge in new concepts of materials in construction. Topics include the study of properties at the nanoscale and how they affect the material's properties at the macro level. Lectures will focus on the advances in the design and technology of cement based materials, with particular emphasis on the evolution of nanotechnology in construction. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3361 and admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4303. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ADMINISTRATION. 3 Hours.

Topics in construction management and project administration, such as project delivery system, documentation and specification, electronic project administration, construction safety, risk allocation and liability sharing, changes and extra work, claims and disputes, and project closeout. Credit not granted for CE 4303 and CE 5342. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3311 and admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4304. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, SPECIFICATIONS, & ADMINISTRATION. 3 Hours.

Types of construction contracts, contractual relationship between general contractor and owner, contractual relationship between general contractor and subcontractors, legal issues in construction administration, insurance, and concepts in value engineering. Reading and evaluating specifications, CSI Master Format. Credit not granted for both CE 4304 and CE 5378. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3311 and admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4305. TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY METHODS. 3 Hours.

Pipeline and utility design, construction and renewal. Topics include pipeline infrastructure structural considerations, planning and construction considerations, pipe materials, and trenchless technologies. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3311 and admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4306. INFRASTRUCTURE ASSET MANAGEMENT. 3 Hours.

Infrastructure inventory, inspection, and life cycle costs. Topics include pipeline deterioration parameters, asset management technologies, risk assessment, government regulations and case studies. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3311 and admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4307. CONSTRUCTION SUSTAINABILITY. 3 Hours.

Types of construction contracts, contractual relationship between general contractor and owner, contractual relationship between general contractor and subcontractors, legal issues in construction administration, insurance, and concepts in value engineering. Reading and evaluating specifications, CSI Master Format. Credit not granted for both CE 4307 and CE 5382. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3311 and admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4308. TEMPORARY STRUCTURES. 3 Hours.

Analysis and design of temporary structures. Topics include loads on temporary structures, shoring, formwork, falsework, scaffolding, bracing, soldier beam and lagging, sheet piling, equipment bridges, and support of existing structures. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3341 and CE 3343; Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4309. ADVANCED MATERIALS MECHANICAL TESTING AND CHARACTERIZATION. 3 Hours.

Providing comprehensive understanding of the mechanical property characterization of advanced materials and composites, this course is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students who want to improve their knowledge in new applications of materials in engineering concepts. Topics include the study and examination of the principles, procedures, and applications of experimental methods for characterizing the deformation and failure behavior of materials at the nano-, micro- and macro- scale. The course consists of lectures and lab sessions. Lectures will focus on an in-depth analysis of the failure of advanced materials with linear/elastic and non-linear behavior, e.g., concrete, engineering metals and alloys, polymers, and advanced ceramics. Laboratory sessions provide hands-on experience on advanced methods for tensile, compression, bending, torsion, multiaxial, indentation, fracture, fatigue, creep, high strain rate and nondestructive testing and evaluation using standards/codes. The course features special sessions focusing on the unique aspects associated with the mechanical property characterization and simulation of advanced composite and nanocomposite materials. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3361 and admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4310. SYSTEM EVALUATION IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Techniques necessary to perform economic and multi-criteria evaluations of civil engineering projects. These will be used to assess the strengths and weaknesses of different decision-making strategies and analyze contemporary topics and case studies in making civil engineering decisions. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in IE 2308; Grade of C or better in CE 3301.

CE 4311. URBAN TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING. 3 Hours.

Urban transportation system design, planning, transportation modeling, economic theory, travel demand and travel estimation techniques. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3302 and Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4312. STREET AND HIGHWAY DESIGN. 3 Hours.

The geometric design concepts for urban and rural roadways. Consideration of vehicle and road user characteristics in roadway design, including horizontal and vertical alignments, intersections, interchanges, and roadway cross-section and right-of-way considerations. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3302 and Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4313. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Design and control of fixed-time, actuated, and computer-controlled traffic signals; optimization of traffic flow at intersections; capacity analysis of intersections, legal requirements and traffic studies for installation of traffic control devices; characteristics of signs, signals, and markings; traffic laws. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3302 and Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4314. INTRODUCTION TO RAILROAD ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Overview of the railroad industry in the United States; structure of track, base, and foundation; drainage, railroad structures (bridges and retaining walls); geometric design; communications and signaling; maintenance. Credit not granted for both CE 4314 and CE 5334. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3302 and Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4318. MACHINE LEARNING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Machine learning is transforming the way we approach problems across all fields of civil and environmental engineering. This course is designed for students across various concentrations to offer a broad perspective on how data science and machine learning can reshape the future of Civil and Environmental engineering. You will learn how machine learning techniques can be applied to analyze and improve a wide range of engineering systems-from smart buildings and geotechnical infrastructure to water resources and transportation networks. Whether working with big data, such as GPS tracking data for traffic flow, satellite images for environmental monitoring, and IoT sensor data in buildings, or small data, such as soil properties for construction site assessment and water distribution system restoration after disasters, machine learning can uncover patterns and insights to improve efficiency, reliability, and resilience of the components or systems. Students will learn how to select and build models for regression, classification, and clustering, and apply them to tackle real-world challenges across various engineering disciplines. Through case studies and practical exercises in Python and Jupyter Notebooks, you will also gain valuable skills in exploratory data analysis, machine learning model construction and validation, and result visualization. Credit not granted for both AREN 4318 and CE 4318. Prerequisite: Grade of A or better in CE 3301 or consent of instructor and admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4319. CIVIL ENGINEERING INFORMATICS. 3 Hours.

The course introduces students to computer tools, software systems, and AI/machine learning models for collection, analysis, visualization, and interpretation of civil engineering (CE) data. Students will learn Python programming, and importantly their use in cloud computing systems using state of the science, industry-standard platforms from Microsoft and Google. Students will explore wide-ranging data from all CE disciplines. Topics will generally include: (i) creating automated workflows for collecting data from public sources, (ii) working with databases, (iii) understanding data and metadata file formats and standards, (iv) statistical analysis, (v) time-series and spatial analysis, (vi) integration of various data, (vii) basic machine learning models, (viii) interactive data visualizations, and (ix) running programs and tools in cloud computing systems. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in CE 3301 and admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4320. EARTH STRUCTURES DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Study of the states of stress and analysis/design techniques associated with cuts, fills, and retaining structures. Includes slope stability, conventional and reinforced earth retaining walls, excavation bracing, and sheet pile wharf structures. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3343 and Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4321. FOUNDATION ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

Aspects of design and construction considerations for all types of foundation systems in most soil/rock support conditions, interactions between soils and structures, bearing capacity theories, consolidation, shrink-swell, and settlement. Numerical analyses of design are applied to most of the situations. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in both CE 3341 and CE 3343 and Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4322. APPLICATIONS WITH GEOSYNTHETICS. 3 Hours.

Definitions and properties of geotextiles, geogrids, geonets, geocomposites and geomembranes; reinforcement design applications in rigid and flexible pavements, foundations, embankments, slopes and retaining walls; drainage and filtration application designs, AASHTO design criteria; construction methods. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3343 and Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4323. LANDFILL DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Introduction and types of landfills, landfill site selection, siting and configuration, compacted and geosynthetic clay liners, final cover design, landfill settlement and slope stability, post closure uses of landfills, leachate and gas generation, collection and removal system, bioreactor landfills and future trends. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3343 and Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4324. MECHANICS OF MATERIALS II. 3 Hours.

Theories of stress and deformation, stress-strain tensors, stress and strain relationships, stresses due to various loading conditions, theories of failure, energy methods, shear-center, unsymmetrical bending, curved beams, torsion in closed and open cell cross-sections and buckling analysis. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 2313 and Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4325. FUNDAMENTALS OF FINITE ELEMENT METHOD. 3 Hours.

Stiffness method using basic equations and virtual work; element equations using shape functions for axial, beam, frame, two dimensional elements; stiffness methods for three dimensional structures. Flexibility method; finite elements modeling and optimization of idealized structures. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3341 and Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4326. GIS/HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRAULIC MODELING. 3 Hours.

Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and design of GIS-developed hydrologic/hydraulic models commonly applied in the water resources field. The course will have three main areas of emphasis including: principles and operations of ArcGIS, design and implementation of standard hydrologic and hydraulic models, and the linkage of these models to engineering analysis of current water resources problems including flooding, water quality and water supply. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3342 and Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4327. SITE REMEDIATION ENGINEERING. 3 Hours.

This course provides practical understanding of the engineering principles and practices associated with the characterization and remediation of contaminated sites. Methods for site characterization and risk assessment will be highlighted while the emphasis will be on remedial action screening processes and technology principles and conceptual design. In-situ and ex-situ treatment processes will be covered, including unit operations, coupled processes, and complete systems within the context of community implementation. Case studies with focus on developing communities will be used and computerized tools for process selection and design will be presented. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3334 and Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4328. WATER SYSTEM DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Hydraulic/hydrologic analysis and design of municipal water distribution, stormwater collection, and wastewater collection systems. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3342 and Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4330. HYDRAULIC DESIGN. 3 Hours.

Design methods for appurtenances of water conveyance systems under open channel and pressure flow conditions. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3342 and Admission to the CE Professional Program.

CE 4332. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, METHODS, & MANAGEMENT. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the construction industry and the methods, equipment, and management techniques used. Topics include equipment operating characteristics, underground construction, job site safety, and field management. Credit not granted for both CE 4332 and CE 5344. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 3311 and Admission to the CE Professional Program.