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ANTH 210 Cultural Anthropology Credits: (3-0) 3
Introduces the nature of human culture as an adaptive ecological and evolutionary system, emphasizing basic anthropological concepts, principles and problems. Draws data from both traditional and industrial cultures to cover such concepts as values and beliefs, social organization, economic and political order, science, technology, and aesthetic expression.
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Art |
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ART 111 Drawing I Credits: (3-0) 3
Introduces various drawing concepts, media, and processes developing perceptual and technical skills related to accurate observing and drawing.
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ART 112/112L Drawing II Credits: (3-0) 3
Emphasizes the continuing development of essential drawing skills and perceptual abilities as drawing concepts, compositional complexity, and creativity gain importance.
Prerequisites: ART 111
Corequisites: ART 112L
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ART 121 Design I 2D Credits: (3-0) 3
Emphasizes the organization of visual elements and principles while exploring creative thought processes through art theory, concepts, material, and techniques.
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ART 491 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 12
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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ARTH 100 Art Appreciation Credits: (3-0) 3
Explores the nature of art in various aesthetic, formal, and psychological dimensions, involving analysis of art objects for understanding, enjoyment, and life enhancement.
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ARTH 211 History of World Art I Credits: (3-0) 3
Art and architecture in the historical and contextual development of the role of visual arts including crafts, drawing, painting, sculptures and architecture, in the historical and cultural development of world civilizations from prehistory through the 14th century.
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ARTH 321 Modern and Contemporary Art Credits: (3-0) 3
An exploration of technological and cultural influences on materials and content of art from the late 1800s to the present.
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ARTH 491 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 9
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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ARTH 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 6
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: A maximum of 6 credits of special topics will be allowed for degree credit.
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AES 110 Orientation to the Atmospheric Sciences Credits: (1-0) 1
This course represents an introduction to the field of Atmospheric Sciences for first year undergraduate students. Basic skills and concepts to prepare students for future coursework will be presented. Guest lectures and field trips to various local sites will be used to introduce students to a variety of potential careers in the atmospheric sciences. Classroom exercises will be used to help develop critical thinking and analytical skills and to introduce the scientific method for problem solving.
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AES 201 Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences Credits: (3-0) 3
Basic physical principles are applied to the study of atmospheric phenomena. Topics covered include the structure of the atmosphere, radiative processes, atmospheric motions and other meteorological processes, air masses and fronts, weather map analysis, weather forecasting, storm phenomena including tropical and mid-latitude storms, thunderstorms, lightning, hail, tornadoes, and regional and global climate.
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AES 216 Fundamentals of Weather Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
An introduction to weather analysis techniques. Topics include surface and upper air map analysis, interpreting radar and satellite remote sensing data, the use of thermodynamic diagrams for analyzing atmospheric soundings, and qualitative assessment of vertical motion and the evolution of surface and upper-air weather systems. This will include an introduction to various weather analysis software packages and accessing meteorological datasets.
Prerequisites: AES 201
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AES 391 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting frequency depends upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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AES 392 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: May be repeated to a total of 6 credit hours.
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AES 401/501 Atmospheric Physics Credits: (3-0) 3
An introduction to physical processes that govern the behavior of the atmosphere. Topics will include atmospheric thermodynamics; absorption, scattering and radiative transfer; convective motion, troposheric chemistry, cloud and precipitation development; and atmospheric electricity.
Prerequisites:
For AES 401, PHYS 213 , MATH 321 , and AES 404/504 are required. For AES 501, graduate standing is required.
Notes: Students enrolled in AES 501 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in AES 401.
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AES 403/503 Biogeochemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
The earth system is tightly connected through biogeochemical interactions. This course will present a multi-disciplinary array of intermediate and advanced topics in terrestrial, aquatic, and atmospheric biogeochemistry. Instantaneous to decadal time-scale interactions of carbon, water, and multiple nutrient cycles will be discussed, and a critical survey of the state-of-the-art field, modeling, and remote sensing methods for studying biogeochemical cycles will be presented.
Prerequisites: For AES 403, CHEM 106 or CHEM 112 ; BIOL 151 ; PHYS 111 or PHYS 211 . For AES 503, graduate standing.
Notes: Students enrolled in AES 503 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in AES 403. This course is cross listed with BIOL 403/503 .
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AES 404/504 Atmospheric Thermodynamics Credits: 2 or 3
This course will cover topics related to the thermodynamics of the atmosphere, particularly as they apply to a parcel of air. It will include the ideal gas law, the first and second laws of thermodynamics, adiabatic transformations, entropy, thermodynamic properties of water in its three phases, and effects of water vapor on thermodynamics of atmospheric processes. The final third of the course will introduce vertical stability and atmospheric thermodynamic diagrams.
Prerequisites: PHYS 211 and MATH 225 MEM students may substitute MATH 205 for MATH 225 or permission of instructor. For AES 504, graduate standing is required.
Notes: Students enrolled in AES 504 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in AES 404. The 3 credit section satisfies the general requirements for IS-ATM B.S. program. The 2 credit section satisfies the requirements for the MEM B.S. program.
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AES 405/505 Air Quality Credits: (3-0) 3
Topics covered will include up-to-date science on air pollutants, local and global effects of environmental pollution, effects of meteorological process on pollutant transport and dispersion, effects of air pollutants on meteorological processes, and the chemistry and physics of pollutant production and control. The EPA policy issues, permit requirements for pollution sources, engineering approach on the control methodology and technology are also addressed.
Prerequisites: MATH 125 , CHEM 112 , and PHYS 211
Notes: Students enrolled in AES 505 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in AES 405.
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AES 406/506 Global Environmental Change Credits: (3-0) 3
Major global environmental changes will be addressed using an interdisciplinary approach. Topics will include basic processes and principles of ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, major climate controls, atmospheric chemistry and feedbacks between climate and various earth system processes.
Prerequisites:
For AES 406, CHEM 112 , PHYS 111 or PHYS 113 or PHYS 211 or PHYS 213 and BIOL 311 or permission of instructor. For AES 506, graduate standing is required.
Notes: Students enrolled in AES 506 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in AES 406. This course is cross listed with BIOL 406/506 .
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AES 419/519 High-Performance Computing in Earth Sciences Credits: (3-0) 3
Introduction to the Linux/Unix operating system from the user’s perspective. Fundamentals of the Fortran 95 programming language. Introduction to scientific data formats commonly used in the earth system science community (netCDF, GRIB, Climate and Forecast Metadata Conventions). Introduction to NCAR Command Language (NCL). Introduction to OpenMP.
Prerequisites: For AES 419, CSC 150/150L or CEE 284 , or permission of instructor. For AES 519, there are no prerequisites.
Notes: Students enrolled in AES 519 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in AES 419.
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AES 421/521 Climate and Weather Resiliency in Meteorology and Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
This course presents the intersection of climate change, weather hazards, engineering, and design. Specific topics include applied climatology, extreme weather events, climate change, flood design and loads, sediment mitigation, adaptive design, and the current state of climate-adaptive design and risk management
Notes: This course is cross-listed with CEE 421/521
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AES 430/530 Radar Meteorology Credits: (3-0) 3
Fundamentals of radar, scattering of electromagnetic waves by water drops and other hydrometeors, radar equations and the quantitative study of precipitation echoes, hydrometeor size distributions, Doppler weather radars, and applicants of radar in meteorology.
Prerequisites: For AES 430, MATH 125 and PHYS 213 . For AES 530, graduate standing is required.
Notes: Students enrolled in AES 530 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in AES 430.
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AES 450/450L Synoptic Meteorology I/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Class topics will include but are not limited to analysis of surface synoptic weather, upper air, and vertical temperature-moisture soundings; the structure of extratropical storms, synoptic-scale processes responsible for development of precipitation and severe weather phenomena. Laboratory sections will introduce real-time weather forecast discussions, techniques for manual analysis of surface and upper air charts, basic LINUX computing, and the use of meteorological plotting and analysis software.
Prerequisites: AES 201 and AES 404/504
Corequisites: AES 450L
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AES 455/455L/555/555L Synoptic Meteorology II/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Study and application of modern techniques for forecasting the development and movement of weather systems and for forecasting various weather phenomena. Includes discussion of numerical weather prediction and suite of forecasting models run daily by the National Centers for Environmental Prediction; use of current software packages such as NCL and GEMPAK for analyzing observed data and model output: interpreting weather phenomena in terms of dynamical theories; forecasting of convective weather phenomena; understanding the use of Model Output Statistics (MOS). Laboratory section to include real-time weather forecast discussions, detailed analysis of example case studies, and the use of various meteorological software packages for analyzing observed data and model output.
Prerequisites: For AES 455, AES 450/450L or permission of instructor. For AES 555, graduate standing.
Corequisites: AES 455L/555L
Notes: Students enrolled in AES 555/555L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in AES 455/455L.
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AES 460/560 Atmospheric Dynamics Credits: (3-0) 3
Equations of motion, kinematics of fluid flow, continuity equation, vertical motion, theorems of circulation and vorticity, quasi-geostrophic systems, and wave motions in the atmosphere.
Prerequisites: For AES 460, MATH 321 and PHYS 211 . For AES 560, graduate standing is required.
Notes: Students enrolled in AES 560 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in AES 460.
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AES 491 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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AES 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: May be repeated to a total of 5 credit hours.
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AES 520 Remote Sensing for Research Credits: (3-0) 3
Radiative transfer with respect to satellite remote sensing. Basic IDL programming. Image processing. Image enhancement. Image classification and interpretation. Satellite operations. Overview of operational and research satellite platforms and select applications. The remote sensing of surface and atmospheric features. Labs and student projects. Includes a laboratory component.
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AES 540 Atmospheric Electricity Credits: (3-0) 3
This course will cover topics in fair weather electricity including ions, conductivity, currents and fields making up the global circuit. In addition, topics in thunderstorm electricity including charge separation theories and the microphysical and dynamic interactions responsible for charging, current balances, and the lightning discharge will be introduced.
Prerequisites: PHYS 213 or equivalent, or graduate standing.
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AES 570 The Wildfire Environment Credits: (3-0) 3
In this course students will learn about basic physical processes related to the wildland fire environment including fire behavior and fire weather. Topics include combustion and heat, forest fuels, fire danger, fire behavior and spread, fire spread models, smoke management, prescribed fire, and case studies of significant large wildfires in recent history. Some outdoor field instruction is included.
Prerequisites: AES 201 or graduate standing.
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AES 591 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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AES 592 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
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AES 603 Biosphere-Atmosphere Interactions Credits: (3-0) 3
The biosphere and the atmosphere are intimately connected. In this course, the biogeochemical sources and sinks of a wide range of gases affecting atmospheric chemistry, climate, and ecosystem health are examined in detail. Microbial, plant, and animal processes relating to nitrogen, sulfur, and carbon trace gas production and consumption will be covered in detail. Relevant biophysical phenomena occurring in vegetation canopies, soils, wetlands, and oceans will be discussed. The role of humans in altering these natural processes will be revisited throughout the course, and overviews of trace gas measurement techniques will be presented.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
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AES 612 Atmospheric Chemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
Topics include radiative, chemical, meteorological and biological processes associated with formation of the major and minor components of the atmosphere. These will be viewed from the perspectives of classical chemistry, classical nucleation theory, instrumentation use in atmospheric chemical studies, and atmospheric chemical modeling.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing
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AES 615 Earth Systems Modeling Credits: (3-0) 3
This course provides the background for environmental modeling using a “Systems Thinking” approach. The course will cover: radiation balance, climate feedback mechanisms, biological, ecological and hydrologic systems as well as systems-based modeling examples applied to select non-environmental problem domains. Course will include familiarization of systems modeling using the STELLA modeling package. Students will also collaborate to develop components of a larger modeling project.
Notes: This course is cross-listed with CEE 615 .
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AES 625 Scaling in Geosciences Credits: (3-0) 3
Issues regarding the scaling of geophysical processes across various problem domains in the geosciences will be presented and explored through lectures, labs and course projects. Topics include Fourier Analysis, Taylor/Moment Expansion Fractals, Power Laws, and Upscaling/Downscaling Techniques. Applications include Climate, Turbulence, Weather and Climate Prediction, Remote Sensing and GIS, Ecosystem Studies, Geology and Hydrology. Includes a computer laboratory component.
Prerequisites: MATH 125 , CSC 150/150L or equivalent
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AES 643 Precipitation Physics and Cloud Modification Credits: (3-0) 3
Topics will include aerosol, water droplet and ice particle microphysical processes and the interactions between these species, including precipitation development, both in natural and artificially modified clouds.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing
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AES 651 Measurement and Instrumentation Credits: (3-0) 3
An overview of the principles of measurement will be covered, in combination with detailed investigations into selected instruments designed to measure some of the following phenomena: radiation, temperature, humidity, wind, precipitation, photosynthesis, surface reflectance, and concentrations and fluxes of trace gases. Multiple scale measurement techniques will be addressed. In the laboratory part of the course, students will learn to collect, log, and format field data for quality control and analysis using both manual and automatic methods. The topics covered in this course will vary depending on the research interests of students enrolled and the contributing professors.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing
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AES 660 Atmospheric Dynamics II Credits: (3-0) 3
Derivation, solution, and physical interpretation of the fundamental hydrothermodynamic equations as applied to atmospheric waves, mesoscale motions, atmospheric energetics, general circulation, tropical and stratospheric flows. Introduction to numerical prediction.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing
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AES 690 Seminar Credits: (1-0) 1
A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. May be repeated for additional credit.
Notes: Enrollment required of all graduate students in residence each spring semester.
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AES 691 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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AES 692 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
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AES 744/744L Numerical Weather & Climate Prediction/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Basic governing equations; wave motions; baroclinic instability; numerical methods; numerical prediction models; boundary layer; moisture and radiation parameterization, and data assimilation. Laboratory includes experience with Numerical Weather Prediction Models, their preparation, operation and post-processing.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing
Corequisites: AES 744L
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AES 770 Boundary Layer Processes Credits: (3-0) 3
Atmospheric structure and processes near the ground. Turbulence and the closure problems, buoyancy and stress-driven mixed layers, mixed layer growth, heat, moisture, and momentum transfer, surface balance of radiation, heat and moisture, parameterization, and modeling of the boundary layer.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing
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AES 773 Mesometeorology Credits: (3-0) 3
Observations and analysis of basic meteorological fields on the mesocale. Dynamics, phenomenology, and forecasting of mesoscale weather phenomena; Internally generated circulations, meoscale convective systems, external forced circulations. Mesoscale modeling and nowcasting.
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing
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AES 775 Applied Freshwater Science Credits: (3-0) 3
This course will be an advanced course in applied freshwater science. We will be focusing on lake and stream/river ecosystems and cover topics that include abiotic and biotic properties. In addition, we will read and discuss articles from the scientific literature.
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AES 780 Stream Ecology Credits: (1-0) 1
This course represents an overview of current stream ecology literature for graduate students in environmental science and engineering disciplines. Overview of general topics and basic stream ecology concepts will be discussed and supplemented with discussion of current literature. Students will read, analyze, and critique peer-reviewed journal articles. An emphasis will be placed on critically analyzing the articles and encouraging scientific curiosity.
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AES 788 Master’s Research Projects Credits: 1 to 3
Independent research problems/projects that lead to a research paper but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. Oral defense of the report and research findings are required at conclusion of AES 788 study project for credit to be awarded.
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AES 790 Seminar Credits: (1-0) 1
A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels.
Notes: Not to exceed 1 credit toward fulfillment of Ph.D. degree requirements.
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AES 791 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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AES 792 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
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AES 798 Thesis Credits: Credit to be arranged.
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee.
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AES 808 Fundamental Problems in Engineering and Science Credits: (3-0) 3
The course, available only for doctoral candidates, involves description, analysis, and proposed methods of attack of long-standing, fundamental problems in science and engineering. Independent work is emphasized with goals of understanding these basic questions and proposing practical designs and experiments for their solution.
Notes: This course is cross listed with CEE 808 and GEOL 808 .
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AES 898D Dissertation Credits: Credit to be arranged.
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee. Oral defense of dissertation and research findings is required.
Notes: Credit to be arranged. Open only to doctoral candidates.
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BIOL 111 Introduction to Chemistry and Applied Biological Sciences Credits: (1-0) 1
An introduction to the fields of chemistry and applied biological sciences, and opportunities therein, intended for first year students. Methods and concepts utilized in the fields will be presented, as will discussions of academic and scientific resources utilized in education in chemistry and applied biological sciences. Students will also engage in academic planning to meet their individual career goals. Research opportunities in the fields will also be presented.
Notes: BIOL 111 is cross-listed with CHEM 111 .
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BIOL 121 Basic Anatomy Credits: (3-0) 3
Anatomy of the human body to include basic biological principles and medical nomenclature. This course is specifically designed for students in the pre-nursing curriculum.
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BIOL 121L Basic Anatomy Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 121 . Exercises to complement material in BIOL 121 with special emphasis on the anatomy of the cat.
Pre or Corequisites: BIOL 121
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BIOL 151 General Biology I Credits: (3-0) 3
The introductory course for those majoring in biology and microbiology. Presents the concepts of cell biology, evolution, heredity, molecular genetics, and ecology.
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BIOL 151L General Biology I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 151 . Laboratory exercises designed to reinforce subject material covered in BIOL 151 lectures.
Pre or Corequisites: BIOL 151
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BIOL 153 General Biology II Credits: (3-0) 3
A continuation of BIOL 151 , the introductory course for those majoring in biology and microbiology. Presents the concepts of animal and plant structure and function, energetics, and reproduction.
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BIOL 153L General Biology II Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 153 . Laboratory exercises designed to reinforce subject material covered in BIOL 153 lectures.
Pre or Corequisites: BIOL 153
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BIOL 221 Human Anatomy Credits: (3-0) 3
Structures of various systems in the human body are presented as a structural basis for physiology.
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BIOL 221L Human Anatomy Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 221.
Pre or Corequisites: BIOL 221
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BIOL 298 Undergraduate Research Credits: 1 to 3
Includes senior project, and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses that are theoretical.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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BIOL 311 Principles of Ecology Credits: (3-0) 3
Basic principles of ecology including the sub disciplines of physiological ecology, population ecology, community ecology, evolutionary ecology, and ecosystems ecology from both a theoretical and applied aspect.
Prerequisites: BIOL 151 or BIOL 153
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BIOL 311L Principles of Ecology Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 311.
Pre or Corequisites: BIOL 311 or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 326 Biomedical Physiology Credits: (3-0) 3
Human physiology integral to the fields of biomedical sciences, bioengineering, and health professions. Topics include the scientific principles of cell transport, cell signaling, and major organ systems including nerve, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive endocrine, metabolic, and reproductive systems. An emphasis is placed on the integrative nature of physiology and the ability to think critically as students apply physiology to real-world situations and processes.
Prerequisites: CHEM 114 , CHEM 114L , BIOL 153 or BIOL 221
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BIOL 326L Biomedical Physiology Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Lab to accompany BIOL 326 Biomedical Physiology. Lab designed to provide students with hands-on experience that reinforces information presented in lecture. Lab will familiarize students with various lab techniques and equipment used in physiological experimentation and clinical settings.
Pre or Corequisites: BIOL 326
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BIOL 331 Microbiology Credits: (3-0) 3
This course will be a study of the morphology and physiology of representatives of various groups of microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria.
Prerequisites: BIOL 151
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BIOL 331L Microbiology Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 331.
Pre or Corequisites: BIOL 331
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BIOL 333/333L Aquatic Ecology & Watershed Management Credits: (4-0) 4
This course will provide a detailed introduction to aquatic ecology and the field of watershed management. Selected topics include watershed ecology, ecosystem services, nonpoint source pollution, aquatic invasive species, and watershed planning, monitoring, and protection.
Corequisites: BIOL 333L
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BIOL 341 Microbial Processes in Engineering and Natural Sciences Credits: (3-0) 3
This course introduces and develops important fundamental topics including: microbial structure and chemistry; cellular metabolism; and intercellular processes and extracellular conditions that control microbial behavior, leading to applications such as biocatalysis, biofuels production, environmental bioremediation, food processing, microbial ecology, pharmaceuticals production, environmental microbiology, and wastewater renovation.
Prerequisites: CHEM 112
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BIOL 341L Microbial Processes Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
Most of the sustainable and environmental friendly processes used for food processing, site remediation, and biofuel synthesis using nonfood organic wastes rely on biological systems. In this context, this laboratory courses provides hands-on experience in microbial culture techniques used in various industrial sectors e.g., fermentation, metabolic engineering, techniques, functional type growth media preparation; enrichment and isolation of indigenous microorganisms; microbial production of biofuels and value-added products including industrial potential enzymes, bioethanol, biogas, and exopolysaccharides; and bioremediation.
Prerequisites: CHEM 106L or CHEM 112L
Pre or Corequisites: BIOL 341 or BIOL 331 or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 371 Genetics Credits: (3-0) 3
Principles governing the nature, transmission, and function of hereditary material with application to plants, animals, humans, and microorganisms.
Prerequisites: BIOL 151
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BIOL 371L Genetics Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory experience that accompanies BIOL 371.
Corequisites: BIOL 371
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BIOL 372L Molecular Genetics Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
Molecular genetics has brought powerful gene/DNA technologies which are currently being used for human benefits. Therefore, this molecular genetics laboratory course provides hands-on experience in the basic principles of molecular biology techniques. Laboratory exercises may include gene cloning and sequencing, gene amplification, restriction endonuclease mapping, gene detection, gene transfer, and bioinformatics.
Prerequisites: CHEM 106L or CHEM 112L
Pre or Corequisites: BIOL 371 or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 375 Current Bioethical Issues Credits: (3-0) 3
Designed to introduce students to the range of ethical issues related to the research, development and application of modern biotechnology and biomedical sciences. The combination of lectures, readings, case discussions and seminars will help students to develop an understanding of the topic and to think critically about the future of the technology and the ethical issues that it presents.
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BIOL 383 Bioethics Credits: (3-0) 3
Ethical, social, and policy dilemmas in medicine and biology.
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BIOL 403/503 Biogeochemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
The earth system is tightly connected through biogeochemical interactions. This course will present a multi-disciplinary array of intermediate and advanced topics in terrestrial, aquatic, and atmospheric biogeochemistry. Instantaneous to decadal time-scale interactions of carbon, water, and multiple nutrient cycles will be discussed, and a critical survey of the state-of-the-art field, modeling, and remote sensing methods for studying biogeochemical cycles will be presented.
Prerequisites: For BIOL 403: CHEM 106 or CHEM 112 ; BIOL 151 ; PHYS 111 or PHYS 211 . BIOL 503, graduate standing.
Notes: Students enrolled in BIOL 503 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in BIOL 403. This course is cross listed with AES 403/503 .
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BIOL 406/506 Global Environmental Change Credits: (3-0) 3
Major global environmental changes will be addressed using an interdisciplinary approach. Topics will include basic processes and principles of ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, major climate controls, atmospheric chemistry, and feedbacks between climate and various earth system processes.
Prerequisites:
For BIOL 406, CHEM 112 , PHYS 111 or PHYS 113 or PHYS 211 or and BIOL 311 , or permission of instructor. For BIOL 506, graduate standing is required.
Notes: Students enrolled in BIOL 506 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in BIOL 406. This course is cross listed with AES 406/506 .
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BIOL 423 Pathogenesis Credits: (3-0) 3
Lecture/discussion course on principles of medical microbiology including the molecular basis of pathogenesis, host-parasite relationship, and pathology of animal and human diseases. Emphasis on current literature in pathogenesis.
Prerequisites: BIOL 331
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BIOL 423L Pathogenesis Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Basic laboratory skills necessary for pathogenic microbiology. Emphasis is on bacteriological, biochemical, and serological tests of medically important pathogens.
Prerequisites: BIOL 331 and BIOL 331L or equivalent.
Pre or Corequisites: BIOL 423
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BIOL 438/538 Industrial Microbiology Credits: (3-0) 3
The roles of microbes in nature, industry, and public health are considered. Application of microbiology to engineering is emphasized.
Prerequisites: BIOL 331 or BIOL 341
Notes: Students enrolled in BIOL 538 are held to a higher standard than those enrolled in BIOL 438.
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BIOL 446/546 Molecular Cell Biology Credits: (3-0) 3
Development of modern molecular biology and applications to understanding mechanisms underlying cellular structure and physiology. Emphasis on molecular control of processes such as the cell cycle, replication, cellular movement, and regulation of gene expression, specifically with respect to eukaryotic cells.
Prerequisites: BIOL 151 and BIOL 371 , or permission of instructor
Notes: Students enrolled in BIOL 546 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in BIOL 446.
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BIOL 455/555 DNA Structure and Function Credits: (3-0) 3
Detailed examination of the basics of DNA structures, including alternative conformations of DNA, such as left-handed DNA, triplex DNA, quadruplex DNA, unwound DNA, slipped strand structures, and others. DNA supercoiling and the dynamics of alternative structure formation are also covered. The biology associated with alternative DNA conformations is also explored.
Prerequisites: BIOL 151 and CHEM 326
Notes: Students enrolled in BIOL 555 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in BIOL 455.
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BIOL 470/570 Cancer Biology Credits: (3-0) 3
This course will address the current research directed at understanding the molecular and cellular basis of cancer and explore potential therapuetic targets. Topics covered will emphasize cell cycle regulation and apoptosis, cellular control of proliferation and differentiation, genetic alterations, growth factors and signal transduction, invasion and metastasis, and angiogenesis.
Prerequisites: BIOL 371 or BIOL 446/546
Notes: Students enrolled in BIOL 570 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in BIOL 470.
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BIOL 478/578 Microbial Genetics Credits: (3-0) 3
Study of the genetics of prokaryotic microorganisms, with a focus on historical discoveries and their applications to new molecular genetic and bioengineering technologies.
Prerequisites: BIOL 331 and BIOL 371
Notes: Students enrolled in BIOL 578 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in BIOL 478.
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BIOL 480/580 Bioinformatics Credits: (3-0) 3
Bioinformatics is a rapidly growing field that comprises computational methods for collecting, organizing, and analyzing large amounts of biological data. This course introduces computational tools for study of biological sequence data. For example, several modules including sequence-based similarity, sequence pairwise and multiple alignments, cellular localization, alternative open reading frame, structure-based evidence, enzymatic function, duplication and degradation, horizontal gene transfer (constructing phylogenetic trees), genomics, and proteomics will be introduced.
Prerequisites: BIOL 331 , BIOL 341 , or BIOL 371 ; CHEM 464/564 ; or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in BIOL 580 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in BIOL 480.
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BIOL 487/587 Diagnostic Parasitology Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is designed to expose students to the field of Parasitology from the major impacts parasites have on health to identifying parasites and investigating life-cycles. Focus areas include parasites of the Great Plains and Black Hills region, the evolutionary and ecological roles of parasites, host-parasite interactions, and newly (re-)emerging and medically relevant parasites. The importance of parasites in scientific research will be emphasized.
Pre or Corequisites: BIOL 151
Notes: Students enrolled at the 500 level will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled at the 400 level.
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BIOL 490 Seminar Credits: 1 to 3
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.
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BIOL 491 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 4
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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BIOL 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 5
Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
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BIOL 497 Cooperative Education Credits: 1 to 12
Applied, monitored, and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor, and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.
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BIOL 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Credits: 1 to 12
Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
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BIOL 591 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 4
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
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BIOL 592 Topics Credits: 1 to 5
Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
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BIOL 691 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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BIOL 692 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
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BME 101/101L Introduction to Biomedical Engineering/Lab Credits: (1-1) 2
An introduction to biomedical engineering that includes lectures and hands-on laboratory design projects. The principles of problem definition, engineering inventiveness, team design, prototyping, and testing, as well as information access, engineering standards, communication, ethics, and social responsibility will be emphasized.
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