Sep 27, 2024  
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Graduate Courses


A list of graduate courses in alphabetical order.

 
  
  • OMIS 671 - Business Forecasting


    Principles, techniques, and applications of forecasting for the business enterprise. Topics include ARIMA (Box-Jenkins) models, exponential smoothing models, and regression models.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: All Phase One courses, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 675 - Internet Computing Applications


    In-depth examination of application of electronic commerce technology and development tools to support business-to-business and business-to-consumer commerce. Focus on the strategic impact of technology decisions in the electronic commerce marketplace. Extensive computer laboratory work required to design advanced electronic commerce applications. A student must earn a grade of C or better in an information systems concepts course prior to enrollment.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 679 - Business Geographics


    Examination of geographic information systems development and use from the perspective of contemporary business. Extensive computer laboratory work designing business geographic systems using commercially available software. Students may not receive credit for OMIS 679 if credit was previously received for OMIS 379.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 680 - Supply Chain Management


    Examination of concepts, issues, and methodologies related to design and administration of supply chain systems. Emphasis on executive-level decision making and the impact of supply chain management on organizational performance. Includes supply chain strategy, strategic alliances, supplier and customer relationships, use of technology, and the integration of logistical operations in the attainment of organizational objectives in a global competitive environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: OMIS 627 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 682 - Advanced Networking and Network Security


    In depth examination of the design, implementation and management of business network systems with an emphasis on network security.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: OMIS 660 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 684 - Advanced Database Management


    In-depth examination of the database administration function, including advanced SQL statements. Laboratory experience in database administration and data mining, with emphasis on creating database applications in the Web environment. Opportunity to take a database administration certification examination at conclusion of course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: OMIS 652 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 685 - Operations Strategy


    Study of operations strategy within the context of manufacturing and service organizations. Emphasis on the use of case analysis in strategy development and policy formulation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: OMIS 627 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 687 - Object-Oriented Business Applications Development


    Object-oriented analysis and design techniques used to develop Webbased business applications. Laboratory experience including development with object-oriented technologies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: OMIS 651 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 690 - Information Technology Project Management


    Application and integration of the project management body of knowledge areas to managing information technology projects. Focus on project management tools and techniques for defining and managing the project goal, scope, schedule, and budget. Other topics include quality management, risk management, and knowledge management as they relate to information technology projects. A student must earn a grade of C or better in an information systems concepts course prior to enrollment.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 692 - Advanced Project Management in Business


    An in-depth study of advanced topics for managing information technology (IT) projects in business. An emphasis on case studies and simulations to provide a deeper understanding of key project management areas such as project selection, project planning, and project decision making.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: OMIS 690 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 694 - Advanced Topics in Information Systems


    In-depth study of some of the advanced topics of contemporary interest related to management information systems including alternative business systems design methodologies, advanced database systems, architectures, and systems quality. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours provided no repetition of topic occurs. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections and topics is permissible with a maximum of 6 semester hours per semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3-9
  
  • OMIS 695 - Internship in Management Information Systems


    Designed primarily for students lacking full-time business experience. Full-time work for a summer or a semester as an intern in a business firm under the supervision of a coordinator from the Department of Operations Management and Information Systems. Should not be permanent employment or taken as last course in program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 697 - Strategic Information Systems


    Study of issues related to the leadership of the information systems function. Emphasis on strategic thinking and alignment of information technology with business objectives. Models and techniques of strategic information management illustrated through case studies. Topics include strategies for application portfolios, technical infrastructure, redesign of business processes, change management, information economics, and other organizational issues related to information systems. A student must earn a grade of C or better in an information systems concepts course prior to enrollment.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 698 - Projects in Management Information Systems


    Instruction focused on supervised student team projects conducted within the information systems area of selected business organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 502 - Community Health Programs and Issues


    Provides conceptual tools for understanding community and school health issues, introduces principles and methods for promoting health, emphasizes community health perspectives based on the multilevel nature of health, discusses development of effective health promotion programs based on interaction and interdependence of factors.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 504 - Drug Education


    Development and evaluation of curricula appropriate for school and other settings. Emphasis on issues, techniques, and resources necessary for the health educator to interact within the school, community, and home environments. Examination of theories underlying preventive and rehabilitative substance abuse programs.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 506 - Sexuality Education


    Emphasis on understanding values and beliefs concerning sexuality and on developing and implementing educational programs in school and community settings.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 508 - Mental and Emotional Health


    Study of personality traits and interpersonal relationships. Emphasis on development and maintenance of positive mental and emotional health.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 510 - Death Education


    Study of death as an integral phase of the life cycle. Examination of values and coping behaviors related to death and dying.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 512 - Consumer Health


    Examination of issues, information, products, and services that influence the quality of life for the individual and community. Emphasis on skills necessary to assess and select appropriate products and services to maintain or improve health.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 533 - Principles of Long-Term Care Administration


    Overview of long-term care services, personnel, and the roles of the administrator. Emphasis on organizational management and operations control. Resident care issues, federal and state regulations, and licensing and certification also addressed.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 535 - Ethical Decision Making for Health Professionals


    Introduction to common ethical dilemmas involved in health services delivery. Emphasis on applied ethical decision making. Formal organizational structures related to ethical dilemmas such as written policies, committee composition, and reporting and documentation requirements.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 537 - Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Addiction


    Drug and alcohol addiction viewed from physiological, interpersonal, and cultural perspectives. Treatment techniques and programs to prevent drug and alcohol addiction.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 539 - Funding for Programs in Public Health


    Seminar in identifying significant public health problems and preparing competitive grant proposals. Students gain experience in writing and evaluating grant proposals and identifying potential funding agencies.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 563 - Public Health Informatics


    Introduction to the systematic application of information and computer science and technology to public health practice, theory, and research.  Information on the various aspects of public health informatics including surveillance, digital literacy, data management, and ethical issues regarding health data.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 572 - Current Issues: Health Education


    Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when subject varies.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • PHHE 573 - Topics in Public Health and Health Education


    Examination of contemporary issues and problems in public health and health education. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • PHHE 600 - Special Topics in School Health Education


    Topics announced. May be repeated as often as desired; however, degree-seeking students may count only 6 semester hours toward the degree and may not repeat topics.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • PHHE 601 - Introduction to Health Systems in the United States


    Evaluation of health care controversies using critical thinking and knowledge of the sources, uses, and analysis of the health literature, especially data. Overview of the structure, function, and evolution of the U.S. health system. Systems approach to the organization, financing and delivery of health care and public health services. Topics include the role of technology, health system structure and labor force, services financing methods, mental health, primary care, inpatient services, insurance and managed care, long-term care, the role of the public policy process, the public health infrastructure and others.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 603 - Behavioral and Social Aspects of Public Health


    Examination of the ways in which psychological, social, cultural, and political structures impact the health of populations. Discussion of the types and distributions of health problems within communities. Introduction to strategies for disease and injury prevention including an overview of needs assessment and theory for public health practice. Discussion of the relationships among concepts of health, disease, and values.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 605 - Biostatistics in Public Health


    Introduction to the use of biostatistical analysis of health indicators, vital statistics, population and demographic variables, and other data important to the practice of public health. Includes basic descriptive and analytical statistical concepts, visual presentation of data, and use of public access data sets with emphasis on the use of biostatistics in designing, implementing, and evaluating public health programs, measures that complement epidemiological techniques, and statistical methods commonly used in biomedical and health research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 4
  
  • PHHE 607 - Health Services Management


    Analysis of techniques in leadership and management applicable to the public health field. Topics include change theory, power dynamics, creative problem solving, marketing concepts and ideas, and leadership image. Emphasis on leadership challenges, research findings on experimental exercises, and case histories involving applied leadership and management skills in health service organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 609 - Problems and Issues in Environmental Health


    Analysis of contemporary environmental problems and issues related to public health. Topics include principles of environmental toxicology, environmental risk assessment and risk communication, food safety, air quality, water contamination, solid and hazardous waste management, occupational injuries and diseases, and environmental health legislation and policy.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 611 - Applied Research Methods in Public Health


    Study of the research process applied to public health practice with the main emphasis on conceptual understanding and skill development. Integration of research methods and statistics applicable to the health setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: PHHE 605 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 613 - Principles and Methods of Epidemiology


    Presentation and discussion of the principles and methods of the design, conduct, and interpretation of epidemiological studies. Focus on the evaluation and interpretation of the validity of findings from published epidemiological research. Examples from public health and biomedical literature used to illustrate concepts, methods, and interpretation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHHE 605 and consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 620 - Current Issues in Health Theories and Concepts


    Introduction to the health education profession including philosophy, aims, history, principles, theories, concepts and skills central to health education as applied to the school setting. Critical analysis of the role of theory in health promotion and health education. Application of appropriate interventions for current health issues.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 621 - Theories and Principles in Health Promotion


    In-depth analysis of primary prevention and health education theories, principles, and data including cultural, social, and behavioral factors that influence health behaviors. Using an ecological perspective, students will develop plans for implementing and evaluating research-based health interventions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: PHHE 611 or consent of school.  PRQ: PHHE 603 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 622 - Curriculum Development in School Health Education


    Application of fundamental principles and concepts of curriculum development to comprehensive school health education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 624 - School Health Programs: Planning, Managing, and Evaluating


    Analysis of the principles of initiating, implementing, conducting, and maintaining effective school health education programs including pertinent supervision and staffing issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 626 - Methods and Materials in School Health Education


    Health education programs in middle and secondary schools. Methodologies, strategies, materials, and resources for teaching health education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 631 - Community Health Promotion Programs


    Overview of the major components of health promotion practice with emphasis on planning health promotion interventions. Includes experiential involvement in health promotion programming, community assessment, material development, community capacity building, and preparation of health promotion activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHHE 621 and consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 641 - Health Disparities in the United States


    Exploration of social and cultural determinants of health and health inequities. Includes the definition, measurement, and amelioration of health disparities. Concentration predominantly on disparities based on gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, geography, and their intersection.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 651 - Health Economics for Health Services Managers


    Study of principles, concepts, and methods of economic analysis applicable to the U. S. health sector. Applications include special characteristics of health care as a commodity and of the patient as a consumer; health insurance; determinants of cost and utilization; and effects on performance of different market structures, regulatory policies, and payment mechanisms.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 653 - Financial Decision Making for Health Services Managers


    Theory, principles, concepts, and tools necessary to participate in the financial management process of health services organizations. Emphasis on assisting line managers to make informed decisions regarding the financial resources of any health services organization. Discussion of health care financing via third-party payers, cash flow, capital projects, analysis and forecasting, budgeting, and other relevant topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 655 - Human Resource Management in the Health Care Setting


    Reading, discussion, and practice of techniques in the field of human resource management. Organizational practices to improve employee morale, health, motivation, and productivity.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 661 - Public Health Policy and Law


    Introduction to the policymaking and legal processes that underpin the individual healthcare and public health systems. Key topics include covering the uninsured, expanding prescription drug coverage, addressing rising healthcare costs, improving quality of care, providing services for long-term care, and preparing for public health emergencies.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 669 - Community Health Planning


    Study of the development of community health planning goals, objectives, and activities through understanding of data collection, analysis, and evaluation. Discussion of social values and political processes in planning and plan implementation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHHE 601, PHHE 603, PHHE 607, PHHE 609, PHHE 611, and PHHE 613, and consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHHE 673 - Special Topics in Public Health and Health Education


    Examination of issues and problems in public health and health education. Content varies to provide the opportunity to study public health and health education topics. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • PHHE 682 - Clinical/Field Experience in School Health Education


    Supervised clinical/field experience in school health education with emphasis on health instruction, health facilities, and a healthful environment. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to health education licensure program or consent of school.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • PHHE 684 - Middle School Student Teaching in Health Education


    Student teaching for eight weeks in middle school health education. Includes seminars of current issues in teaching. Assignments to be arranged with the health education educator licensure coordinator. See “Educator Licensure Requirements.” S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Pass ILTS Subject Area Test of Content Knowledge in Health Education, complete all other licensure requirements, and consent of school.

    Credits: 3-6
  
  • PHHE 686 - Secondary School Student Teaching in Health Education


    Student teaching for eight weeks in secondary school health education. Includes seminars of current issues in teaching. Assignments to be arranged with the health education educator licensure coordinator. See “Educator Licensure Requirements.” S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Pass ILTS Subject Area Test of Content Knowledge in Health Education, complete all other licensure requirements, and consent of school.

    Credits: 3-6
  
  • PHHE 695 - Internship in Public Health and Health Education


    Work individually in practical public health and health education situations under the guidance of an agency staff member and a university supervisor. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-9
  
  • PHHE 697 - Independent Study in Public Health and Health Education


    Independent study of current topics in public health and health education under faculty supervision. May be repeated or taken concurrently to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • PHHE 698 - Master’s Comprehensive Examination


    Independent project completed over a time period specified by the school. May be repeated only once. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHHE 669 and consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • PHHE 699 - Master’s Thesis


    May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Continuous enrollment required until completion of the thesis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • PHIL 502 - Philosophy of Logic


    A consideration of various philosophical issues concerning logic and its applications, for example, the nature of validity, theories of truth, paradoxes of reasoning, and classical versus non-standard logics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHIL 505 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 503 - Philosophy of Mathematics


    A study of the nature of mathematics based on a philosophical examination of its fundamental subject-matter, concepts and methods.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHIL 505 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 504 - Philosophy of Language


    Study of philosophical problems concerning language, including issues of syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and hermeneutics. Topics may include meaning, communication, reference, logical form, modalities, tenses, metaphor, indexical terms, indirect discourse, anaphora, theories of truth, and semantic paradoxes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHIL 505 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 505 - Intermediate Logic


    Review of symbolic logic including propositional logic, quantification theory, relations, and identity. Additional topics in formal logic and the philosophy of logic selected by the instructor such as proof theory, modal logic, theory of types, formal semantics, and the relation between the formal and the informal understanding of validity.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 506 - Advanced Logic


    Topics selected from major results of metalogic, including basic proof theory and model theory, soundness, completeness, the Löwenheim-Skolem theorem, computability, Gödel’s incompleteness theorem, and Church’s theorem.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHIL 505 and consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 510 - Topics in Metaphysics or Epistemology


    Intensive study of a major theory or issue in metaphysics or epistemology. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 520 - Topics in the History of Philosophy


    May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 521 - Major Philosophers


    Intensive study of a single figure in the history of philosophy such as Plato, Aristotle, Hume, or Kant. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 523 - Medieval Philosophy


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 526 - American Philosophy


    Study of some of the major traditions and thinkers in American philosophy. Readings may include selections from Edwards, Jefferson, Emerson, Peirce, James, Royce, Dewey, and more recent figures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 527 - 19th Century Philosophy


    Examination of selected writings by 19th century philosophers, such as Hegel, Schopenhauer, Marx, Kierkegaard, Mill, and Nietzsche.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 528 - 20th Century Phenomenology


    Examination of selected writings by philosophers in the phenomenological tradition, such as Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, and Merleau-Ponty.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 529 - 20th Century Analytic Philosophy


    Examination of selected writings by philosophers in the analytic tradition, such as Moore, Russell, Wittgenstein, Carnap, Ryle, and Quine.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 530 - Topics in Ethics


    Intensive study of a major theory, issue, or movement in ethics. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 550 - Topics in Social and Political Philosophy


    Intensive study of a major theory, issue, or movement in social and political philosophy. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 561 - Metaphysics of Science


    Examination of ontological issues within the sciences. Topics may include properties and other ontological categories, reduction and emergence, laws of nature, essentialism, and realism.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 564 - Philosophy of Physics


    Survey of philosophical problems specific to physics. Topics may include the nature of space and time in relativity theories; probability and irreversibility in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics; locality, causality, and objectivity in quantum theory; ontology, and attitudes toward infinities in quantum field theory. Presupposes neither technical knowledge of physical theories nor advanced competence in mathematics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 570 - Topics in Philosophy of Religion


    Detailed analysis of one or more key issues in contemporary analytic philosophy of religion, or in important recent theories of the nature and function of religion. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 590 - Topics in Philosophy


    Intensive study of one major philosophical problem or position. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 591 - Directed Readings


    Enrollment contingent on student’s proposed course of study and approval of it by the faculty member selected to supervise the reading. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours toward any one degree provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-4
  
  • PHIL 601 - Graduate Writing Seminar


    Writing workshop in which students further research and polish a previously written paper for submission to a professional conference or for use as a writing sample in applying to doctoral programs. Students will present drafts of their papers to one another and provide one another with feedback on those drafts. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • PHIL 602 - Topics in Philosophy of Logic


    May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 604 - Topics in Philosophy of Language


    May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 611 - Epistemology


    A. Survey of Contemporary Problems
    B. Special Topics
    PHIL 611B may be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Graduate standing in philosophy or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 612 - Metaphysics


    A. Survey of Contemporary Problems
    B. Special Topics
    PHIL 612B may be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Graduate standing in philosophy or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 620 - Topics in the History of Philosophy


    May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 631 - Ethical Theory


    A. Survey of Contemporary Problems
    B. Special Topics
    PHIL 631B may be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Graduate standing in philosophy or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 642 - Aesthetics


    A. Survey of Contemporary Problems
    B. Special Topics
    PHIL 642B may be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 651 - Social and Political Philosophy


    A. Survey of Contemporary Problems
    B. Special Topics
    PHIL 651B may be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 660 - Philosophy of Science


    A. Survey of Contemporary Problems
    B. Special Topics
    PHIL 660B may be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 663 - Philosophy of Mind


    A. Survey of Contemporary Problems
    B. Special Topics
    PHIL 663B may be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours provided no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 691 - Special Topics in Recent Philosophy


    May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours as topic changes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Graduate standing in philosophy or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHIL 695 - Special Studies and Research


    Guided research for students wishing to do special studies of an advanced nature. Students expected to write a number of short papers with research topics selected in consultation with the instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours, providing no repetition of subject matter occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Graduate standing in philosophy or consent of department.

    Credits: 1-4
  
  • PHIL 699 - Thesis


    Guidance in the writing of the master’s thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Graduate standing in philosophy or consent of department.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • PHYS 500 - Analytical Mechanics II


    Motion of complex systems. Study of oscillating, rotating, and vibrating systems, nonlinear mechanics, mechanics of continuous media, and relativistic mechanics. Use of Fourier analysis, tensors, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHYS 300 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHYS 510 - Computational Physics


    Techniques of physics problem solving using computers. Application of numerical analysis, linear analysis, iterative methods, and Monte Carlo simulation to problems in classical and modern physics. Use of equation-solving software and high-level programming languages.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CSCI 240, PHYS 300, and PHYS 370, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHYS 520 - Acoustics I


    Vibrating strings, bars and plates, acoustic wave equation, transmission and absorption of sound, radiation, and filters.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHYS 367 or MEE 322; and MATH 334 or MATH 336; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHYS 530 - Optics


    Geometrical, physical, quantum, and experimental optics with emphasis on topics of current interest. Three lectures plus a threehour laboratory weekly.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHYS 370 or consent of department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • PHYS 531 - Medical Imaging I


    Basic principles of imaging science for diagnostic applications and therapy planning in radiation therapy. Imaging technology including 2-D x-ray imaging and 3-D imaging using CT, MRI, and ultrasound. Mathematical methods of image reconstruction and anatomical structure identification.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHYS 534 - Radiation Physics I


    Radiation from nuclear reactions and accelerators and the interaction of radiation with matter. Theory of particle interactions including photons, electrons, protons, neutrons, and heavy nuclei. Natural and artificial radioactivity, radiation detection, dose determinations, and shielding.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHYS 383, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHYS 560 - Quantum Physics


    Schrodinger wave equation, eigen-values and eigen-functions, methods of approximation, and applications to the square well, the harmonic oscillator, and hydrogen-like atoms.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHYS 300 and PHYS 370, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHYS 561 - Modern Physics


    Applications of quantum physics to atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei, and elementary particles.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHYS 560 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHYS 563 - Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, and Statistical


    Review of such topics as the laws of thermodynamics, the entropy concept, and thermodynamic potentials. Probability, distribution functions, and transport phenomena. Introductory treatment of classical and quantum-mechanical statistical mechanics. Emphasis on applications to areas of modern physics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHYS 320 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHYS 570 - Electricity and Magnetism II


    Maxwell’s equations; propagation, reflection, and transmission of electromagnetic waves; wave guides; dipole radiation; radiation by point charges; electrodynamics in special relativity.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHYS 300 and PHYS 370, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHYS 572 - Physical Measurements


    Special laboratory problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 2
 

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