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ENSP 6000 - Studies in Environmental Science 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of historical perspectives, attitudes, and government policy within the framework of environmental case studies to illustrate the interaction between human and natural factors as they mutually affect the environment and man’s ability to deal with that environment. Preq: AGRB 3570 or BE 2120 or CHE 2100 or EES 2010 or ENSP 2000 or WFB 4300; or graduate student status.
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ENSP 6720 - Environmental Planning and Control 2 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Application of planning and control to effective environmental quality improvement. Considers water supply and treatment, wastewater treatment and disposal, solid waste disposal, air pollution abatement, and land use and zoning from the standpoint of control. Not intended for graduate students in engineering. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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Environmental Toxicology |
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ETOX 6000 - Wildlife Toxicology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Assessment of impacts of toxic substances on reproduction, health, and well-being of wildlife species; acute and chronic effects of agricultural chemicals, pesticides, hazardous waste, industrial waste, and oil releases are discussed. Preq: [BCHM 3010 or BCHM 3050; or both CH 2230 and CH 2270] and [BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060; or BIOL 1110] and WFB 3500.
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ETOX 6210 - Chemical Sources and Fate in Environmental Systems 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Discusses chemical cycles in the environment on global and microcosm scales. Examines the dependence of fate processes on physical and chemical properties and environmental conditions. Addresses breakdown, movement, and transport of selected toxicants to illustrate the mechanisms that govern chemical fate. Preq: CH 2230 and CH 2270 and CH 3130.
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ETOX 6300 - Toxicology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Basic principles of toxicology, including quantitation of toxicity, toxicokinetics, biochemical action of poisons, and environmental toxicology, are studied. Acute and chronic effects of various classes of poisons (e.g., pesticides, drugs, metals, and industrial pollutants) are discussed in relation to typical routes of exposure and regulatory testing methods.
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ETOX 6370 - Ecotoxicology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of the effects of stressors on the ecosystem. Explores the integrative relationships that comprise the field of ecotoxicology in a hierarchical format that focuses on the various levels of ecological organization. Preq: ETOX 6300 .
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ETOX (GEOL, PES) 6850 - Environmental Soil Chemistry 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of soil chemical processes (sorption, desorption, ion exchange, precipitation, dissolution, and redox reactions) of nutrients and inorganic and organic contaminants in soils and organic matter. Chemical complex equilibria and adsorption phenomena at the solid (soil, sediment, and mineral) water interface are emphasized. May also be offered as GEOL 6850 or PES 6850 . Preq: CH 1020 or PES 2020.
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ETOX (BIOL) 8110 - Immunotoxicology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of how environmental contaminants, drugs and natural biotoxins affect the immune system of man and animals; cellular and molecular mechanisms of action by immunotoxic agents. May also be offered as BIOL 8110 . Preq: AVS 8250 and ETOX 6300 and consent of instructor.
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ETOX 8220 - Analytical Toxicology Laboratory 3 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Laboratory instrumentation, procedures and experimental methods used for identification and quantitation of toxic substances and their transformation products in environmental and biological samples; application of these procedures in the isolation, detection and quantitation of toxicants in authentic samples. Students are expected to have completed coursework in organic and analytical chemistry or to have received consent of instructor before enrolling in this course. It is recommended that students also complete coursework in instrumental analysis before enrolling in this course. Coreq: ETOX 8221 .
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ETOX 8221 - Analytical Toxicology Laboratory 0 Credits (6 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany ETOX 8220 . Coreq: ETOX 8220 .
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ETOX (BIOL) 8300 - Mechanistic Toxicology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Detailed biochemical toxicology: control, regulation and activity of metabolic enzymes; molecular and cellular mechanisms of toxic action; proposed mechanisms for initiation and development of cancer; mode of action and kinetics of cholinesterase inhibitors; structure/activity relationships of ion channel blockers; biochemical and molecular biomarkers. May also be offered as BIOL 8300 . Preq: ENT 4300 or ETOX 4300.
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ETOX (BIOL) 8310 - Biomarkers in Toxicology 3 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Methodology used in biomarker identification and evaluation of the effects of toxic substances on living systems using biomarkers in sentinel organisms and surrogate biomarkers. Students are expected to have completed coursework in organic chemistry and coursework and labwork in biochemistry before enrolling in this course. May also be offered as BIOL 8310 . Preq: ETOX 4000 or ETOX 6000 or ETOX 4300 or ETOX 6300 ; or consent of instructor. Coreq: ETOX 8311 .
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ETOX (BIOL) 8311 - Biomarkers in Toxicology Laboratory 0 Credits (6 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany ETOX 8310 . May also be offered as BIOL 8311 . Coreq: ETOX 8310 .
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ETOX 8410 - Ecological Risk Assessment 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Evaluation and characterization of risks of chemical and non-chemical stressors to wildlife, other species and ecosystem services. Emphasis is on the regulatory framework within which ecological risk assessments are conducted, and their use in management decisions ad policy making as illustrated by case studies. Preq: CH 2230 and CH 2240 and CH 3130; and either STAT 8040 or STAT 8050 ; and ETOX 6300 ; or consent of instructor. Coreq: ETOX 8411 .
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ETOX 8411 - Procedures and Techniques in Ecological Risk Assessment Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Noncredit laboratory to accompany ETOX 8410 . Coreq: ETOX 8410 .
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ETOX 8520 - Ecological Models 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Systems analysis applied to ecology; construction of models which predict ecological consequences of stresses to the environment; frequency response analysis, energy models, information flow, and transfer functions for population interactions. Students are expected to have completed a course in ecology and in computer programming or to have obtained consent of instructor before enrolling in this course. Coreq: ETOX 8521 .
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ETOX 8521 - Ecological Models Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany ETOX 8520 . Coreq: ETOX 8520 .
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ETOX (BIOL) 8540 - Aquatic Toxicology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Combines concepts of solution chemistry with toxicology to establish stressor-response relationships for aquatic organisms at various trophic levels. Bioavailability is a unifying concept and concepts of contaminant exposure and organism response are set in an ecological risk assessment framework. May also be offered as BIOL 8540 .
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ETOX 8550 - Sediment Toxicology and Chemistry 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Focuses on the chemistry and toxicology of contaminants in freshwater sediments. Sediment geochemistry, ecology, toxicity bioassay methodology and sediment sampling are discussed in a course framework that deals directly with contaminant bioavailability questions. Preq: ETOX 8540 or consent of instructor.
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ETOX 8600 - Graduate Seminar 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Recent research in environmental toxicology; presentation, review and discussion of current issues by graduate students in an area of specialization selected by the instructor. May be repeated four times for credit. To be taken Pass/No Pass only.
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ETOX 8610 - Departmental Seminar 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Presents current research by Department of Environmental Toxicology faculty, staff, finishing graduate students and invited speakers. Improves students’ skills in evaluation of research plans and oral presentations and increases their awareness of literature resources and employment opportunities in the field. May be repeated an unlimited number of times for credit.
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ETOX 8630 - Selected Topics 1-4 Credits (1-4 Contact Hours)
Topics in environmental toxicology not covered in other courses. Topics vary with current developments in the discipline. May be repeated, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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ETOX 8910 - Master’s Thesis Research 1-12 Credits (1-12 Contact Hours)
Master’s Thesis Research
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ETOX 9910 - Doctoral Dissertation Research 1-12 Credits (1-12 Contact Hours)
Doctoral Dissertation Research
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Executive Leadership and Entrepreneurship |
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ELE 6000 - Technology Entrepreneurship 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to technology entrepreneurship emphasizing ideation, opportunity assessment, market and technology forecasting, intellectual property protection, financial modeling and business valuation, project management, and cross-functional team building. Preq: Junior standing in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences.
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ELE 8000 - Special Topics in Technology Entrepreneurship 1-6 Credits (1-6 Contact Hours)
Comprehensive study of a topic of current interest in technology entrepreneurship. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: ELE 4000.
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Experimental Statistics |
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STAT 6020 - Introduction to Statistical Computing 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to statistical computing packages. Topics include data importation, basic descriptive statistic computation, basic graphic preparation, and statistical analysis methods and procedures. Students are expected to have completed an introductory statistics course before enrolling in this course.
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STAT 6110 - Statistical Methods for Process Development and Control 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Experimental design techniques for use in process development, application of screening experiments and response surface experiments, techniques for process control with implications for product quality control. Includes discussions of the use of statistical computer analyses and interpretations including computer-generated graphics. Students are expected to have completed a course in multivariable calculus before enrolling in this course.
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STAT 8010 - Statistical Methods I 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Role and application of statistics in research; estimation, test of significance, analysis of variance, multiple comparison techniques, basic designs, mean square expectations, variance components analysis, simple and multiple linear regression, and correlation, and nonparametric procedures. Coreq: STAT 8011 .
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STAT 8011 - Statistical Methods I Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany STAT 8010 . Coreq: STAT 8010 .
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STAT 8020 - Statistical Methods II 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Extended coverage of several methods introduced in STAT 8010 : multiple regression model building and diagnostics, experiment design and analysis, and nonparametric methods; mixed models and repeated measures analyses; categorical data analysis; multivariate methods and sampling designs; appropriate use of statistical software. Preq: STAT 8010 .
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STAT 8030 - Regression and Least Squares Analysis 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Regression analysis: simple and multiple linear, curvilinear and multiple curvilinear; curve fitting; least squares and computer techniques for fitting of constants and analysis of planned experiments. Offered spring semester only. Preq: STAT 8010 .
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STAT 8040 - Sampling 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Principles of scientific sampling; finite population sampling; simple random, stratified, multistage and systematic sampling; optimum allocation; methods of obtaining, processing and reporting survey information; sampling as related to the environment, natural resources and social and economic problems. Preq: STAT 8010 .
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STAT 8050 - Design and Analysis of Experiments 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Basic designs and analysis; data transformations; single degree of freedom, orthogonality and responses in ANOVA; covariance; response surfaces; incomplete blocks; introduction to least squares analysis of experiments; uses of standard computer programs for selected analyses. Preq: STAT 8010 .
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STAT 8110 - Special Problems in Experimental Statistics 1-3 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
Statistical aspects of an individualized research problem; determining an appropriate experimental design; performing proper analyses and generating effective reports.
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STAT 8120 - Selected Topics 1-3 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
Topics in applied statistics not covered in other courses. May be repeated, but only if different topics are covered.
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STAT 8150 - Environmental and Ecological Statistics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Overview of statistical techniques in Environmental Science and Ecology. Probability distributions and sampling; population estimation using capture/recapture, line transect and line intercept methods; spatial point pattern analysis; modelling environmental and ecological data; environmental monitoring. Preq: STAT 8010 and STAT 8030 .
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STAT 8160 - Spatial Statistics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to spatial data analysis emphasizing concepts and interpretation, spatial point processes, clustering, spatial autocorrelation, semivariograms, kriging, spatial regression and analysis of variance. Preq: STAT 8010 and STAT 8030 .
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STAT 8170 - Multivariate Statistics in Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Application of multivariate techniques for linear models (MANOVA, Hotellings T2), covariance structure (principal components, factor analysis), classification (discriminant and cluster analyses) and structural equation modeling drawing examples from life sciences, natural resources, tourism and related programs. Preq: STAT 8010 and STAT 8030 .
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STAT 8190 - Biostatistics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Statistical analyses applicable to disease/mortality occurrence. Introduction to epidemiology study designs and appropriate statistical analyses. Statistical methodology applicable to life-tables and survival curves and clinical trials. Preq: STAT 8010 .
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STAT 8420 - Introduction to Statistical Methods 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Online course focused on the role and application of statistics in research: estimation, tests of significance, analysis of variance, multiple comparison techniques, basic experimental designs, simple and multiple linear regression, and correlation procedures. Not open to students who have received credit for MATH 8050 or STAT 8010 . Preq: Consent of instructor.
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Family and Community Studies |
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FCS 8100 - Life in the Global Community 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Examines global perspectives and trends related to social, psychological and physical well being of children, youth, adults, families, primary institutions of society and civil society. Considers accommodation and resistance to globalization as well as analysis and comparative review of the effects of globalization on everyday life in selected countries.
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FCS 8110 - Human Development and Family Life in Cultural Context 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Examines cultural context in human development and family life; the impacts of culture on physical, cognitive and social development; the influences of different environmental experiences on individual and family functioning; practical applications of a cross-cultural human and family development perspective; and the state of human development around the world.
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FCS 8120 - Democracy and the Growth of Civil Society 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of democracy as a political system and a way of life. Examines the nature of civil society and its relation to the development and sustainability of democratic values and institutions and the cultural, economic and political correlates of civic participation at various points in the lifespan. Preq: FCS 8100 or consent of instructor.
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FCS 8130 - Research Methods in International Family and Community Studies I 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey of the process and techniques of social research, with an emphasis on quantitative and mixed designs. Topics include the nature of inquiry and research fundamentals; measurement; sampling; methods of data collection; and research design. Particular attention is given to issues in conducting research in international settings.
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FCS 8200 - International Human Rights Law 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Examines international human rights law, the origins of international human rights, the emergence of international human rights law, issues related to the implementation, the position of the U.S. regarding ratification of human rights treaties, processes for monitoring and implementing human rights and treatment of human rights in the courts.
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FCS (PADM) 8270 - Public Personnel Administration 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Organization, techniques and theories of personnel management; interpersonal relations in organizations; personnel change and development; changing conditions in the public service; educational specializations, unions, collective bargaining, etc.; ethics for the public service. May also be offered as PADM 8270 .
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FCS (PADM) 8290 - Public Financial Management 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Organization and techniques of governmental financial management; budgetary theories; intergovernmental financial relations. May also be offered as PADM 8290 .
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FCS 8300 - Community Development: Principles and Practices 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Comparative theory and practice of community development, community building and community transformations that support child, youth and family well-being. Includes U.S. community development examples with selected examples from other nations.
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FCS 8310 - Community Transformation 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Advanced course on community transformation theories, theologies and practice. Discusses and illustrates major paradigm shifts within the last three decades in the way community development is thought about and done. Case studies on community transformation from selected nations are utilized.
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FCS 8320 - Policies and Programs in Human Services 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Philosophy, theories and principles for organizing human services in and across selected nations, emphasizing strategies for and barriers to the development of collaborations among and between governmental and nongovernmental organizations. Discusses community-level child and family support, poverty alleviation, health care, early childhood education care and old-age assistance. Preq: Graduate standing.
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FCS 8330 - Humanitarian Assistance 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to humanitarian assistance. Topics include historical background, current status, determinants, legal issues, and health and social service delivery to current and past refugee and internally-displaced people, and ethnopolitical conflicts and terrorism as major sources of humanitarian crises.
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FCS 8340 - Research Methods in International Family and Community Studies II 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Through a combination of lecture and discussion, this course covers topics in multivariate research design, emphasizing the elements of research critical to selecting an appropriate design. The course reviews the principal research designs. Special attention is given to community-based and field research, as well as research in international settings. Preq: FCS 8130 .
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FCS 8350 - Institutions in Community Life 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Interdisciplinary review of core community institutions and their impact on families and communities. Focuses on four institutions: education, religion, health and government. Each institution is examined both individually and from a systems perspective for its relationship with other institutions and with families and communities.
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FCS 8360 - Area Studies 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Expands students’ knowledge of the nature of family and community life in various regions of the world (e.g., Eastern Europe; Middle East; Latin America; the Caribbean). Topics include political, social and economic trends; social and political transformation; cross cultural issues; globalization; human rights; and civil society. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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FCS 8400 - Topics in Social Research 1-3 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
Covers selected topics in research design and data analysis with attention to community-based and field research, and research in international settings. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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FCS 8410 - Secondary Data Analysis 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Focuses on secondary data analysis, ranging from its advantages and disadvantages, data preparation, data analysis, and writing of secondary data. The course is a combination of lecture, discussion, and practical application.
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FCS 8510 - International Law and Policy on Children’s Issues 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Comparative analysis of law and policy on children’s issues. Attention is given to relevant international instruments, particularly the Convention on the Rights of the Child and to related concepts in the law and policy of various nations, including the United States.
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FCS 8520 - Right to Health 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Examination of the relationship between health and human rights emphasizing the application of a rights-based approach to health-related interests of children, families and communities. Topics include discussion of the content and contours of a right to health and of emerging trends in health and human rights.
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FCS (PADM) 8620 - Administrative Leadership 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Foundations of leadership in public organizations; personal and organizational values underlying decision processes in the public service. May also be offered as PADM 8620 .
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FCS (PADM) 8780 - Selected Topics in Public Administration 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
In-depth study of an applied problem in public administration as seen through the practitioner’s eyes; investigates the methods used to address these problems. May be repeated for credit, but only if different topics are covered. May also be offered as PADM 8780 .
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FCS 8900 - Research Project 1-6 Credits (1-6 Contact Hours)
Research in Family and Community Studies not related to a thesis.
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FCS 8920 - Special Topics 1-3 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
Selected current and classic topics not covered in other courses. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits, but only if different topics are covered.
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FCS 8930 - Practicum 1-6 Credits (1-6 Contact Hours)
Students synthesize, integrate and apply knowledge and skills learned through courses to family and community issues, working with faculty and community leaders to gain professional experience. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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FCS 8960 - Independent Study 1-6 Credits (1-6 Contact Hours)
Individual readings or research on a topic selected according to the student’s interests or professional development needs. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. Preq: Consent of coordinator of graduate studies.
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FCS 9910 - Doctoral Research 1-18 Credits (1-18 Contact Hours)
Doctoral Research
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Finance |
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FIN 6020 - Corporate Valuation 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of the decision process and analytical techniques used in evaluating corporate investment and financing decisions. Topics include capital budgeting, capital structure and bankruptcy, valuation, corporate governance, executive compensation, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring. Preq: FIN 3120 with a C or better.
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FIN 6060 - Analysis and Use of Derivatives 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Consideration of the option pricing theory and strategy techniques most commonly used in the market for options. Also considers an overview of the futures markets. Special emphasis is given to interest-rate futures, stock-index futures, and foreign-exchange futures. Preq: FIN 3050 with a C or better.
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FIN 6150 - Real Estate Investment 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Focuses on the structure and analysis of real estate investment emphasizing financial theory and analysis technique. Case study and project-oriented homework assignments facilitate the understanding of real estate investments. Preq: FIN 3070 with a C or better.
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FIN 6160 - Real Estate Valuation 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Advanced course in commercial real estate valuation. Topics include income capitalization, cash equivalency, highest and best use analysis, the cost approach, the direct sales comparison approach, and DCF analysis. Preq: FIN 3070 with a C or better.
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FIN 6170 - Real Estate Finance 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Advanced course applying financial analysis and theory to real estate. Emphasizes mortgage credit analysis and current financing techniques for residential and commercial properties. Topics include financial institutions, syndications, and construction financing. Preq: FIN 3070 with a C or better.
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FIN (MBA) 8320 - International Financial Management 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Factors that influence the financial management of multinational corporations. Topics include international parity conditions, currency exposure management, capital budgeting of international projects and political risks. May also be offered as MBA 8320 . Preq: MBA 8070 or consent of instructor.
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FIN (MBA) 8360 - Real Estate Principles 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Advanced survey course to acquaint students with the theories, practices and principles of real estate. Topics include urban economics, real estate law, brokerage, real estate valuation, financial institutions, tax issues, investment analysis, and development. May also be offered as MBA 8360 . Preq: MBA 8070 or MBA 8190 ; or consent of instructor.
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Food Science |
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FDSC 6010 - Food Chemistry I 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Basic composition, structure, and properties of food and the chemistry of changes occurring during processing utilization. Preq: BCHM 3050 or consent of instructor.
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FDSC 6020 - Food Chemistry II 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Application of theory and procedures for quantitative and qualitative analysis of food ingredients and food products. Methods for protein, moisture, lipid, carbohydrate, ash, fiber, rancidity, color, and vitamin analyses and tests for functional properties of ingredients are examined. Preq: BCHM 3050 or consent of instructor.
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FDSC 6030 - Food Chemistry and Analysis 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Principles of analytical procedures and techniques used to quantitatively and qualitatively determine chemical composition of foods, and elucidate the physio-chemical properties of food materials. Laboratories provide experience in critical thinking, performing food analysis, and analyzing data. Preq: BCHM 3050 and BIOL 4340 and FDSC 2140; or consent of instructor. Coreq: FDSC 6031 .
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FDSC 6031 - Food Chemistry and Analysis Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FDSC 6030 . Coreq: FDSC 6030 .
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FDSC 6040 - Food Preservation and Processing 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Principles of food preservation applied to flow processes, ingredient functions, and importance of composition and physical characteristics of foods related to their processing; product recalls and product development concepts. Preq: BCHM 3050; and one of FDSC 2140 or FDSC 3010; and one of PHYS 1220 or PHYS 2000 or PHYS 2070; or consent of instructor.
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FDSC 6060 - Food Preservation and Processing Laboratory I 1 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Laboratory exercises on preservation methods, equipment utilized, and processes followed in food manufacture. Preq: FDSC 4040.
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FDSC 6070 - Quantity Food Production 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Principles of the production of food in quantity for use in food service systems. Emphasizes functions of components of foods and of ingredients in food, and focuses on the quality of the final product, on safe production of food, and on proper use of equipment. Coreq: FDSC 6071 .
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FDSC 6071 - Quantity Food Production Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FDSC 6070 . Coreq: FDSC 6070 .
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FDSC 6080 - Food Process Engineering 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of basic engineering principles and their application in food processing operations. Emphasizes the relation between engineering principles and fundamentals of food processing. Preq: CH 1020 and FDSC 2140; and one of MATH 1020 or MATH 1060; and one of PHYS 1220 or PHYS 2000 or PHYS 2070. Coreq: FDSC 6081 .
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FDSC 6081 - Food Process Engineering Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FDSC 6080 . Coreq: FDSC 6080 .
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FDSC 6090 - Total Quality Management for the Food and Packaging Industries 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to the principles of modern quality management emphasizing quality standards and issues and the practices necessary for food processing and packaging companies to survive in a customer-driven marketplace.
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FDSC 6100 - Food Product Development 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
A strategic and systems approach to integrated product development practices for developing new food products within a team setting. Focuses on the Stage-Gate process for moving from product idea to launch and application of sensory analysis techniques. Coreq: FDSC 6101 .
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FDSC 6101 - Food Product Development Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FDSC 6100 . Coreq: FDSC 6100 .
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FDSC 6300 - Dairy Processing and Sanitation 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Processing, manufacture and distribution of fluid, frozen, cultured and other dairy products. Emphasizes sanitation in a commercial food processing plant environment, chemical and microbiological aspects, processing procedures, equipment operation, ingredient applications, formulation and functional properties. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 and CH 1020. Coreq: FDSC 6301 .
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FDSC 6301 - Dairy Processing and Sanitation Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FDSC 6300 . Coreq: FDSC 6300 .
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FDSC 8020 - Nutraceuticals and Functional Food 2 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Identifies sources, formulations, functional properties, and processing regulations for nutraceuticals and functional foods, and review the chemistry or separation and identification of bioactive ingredients. Preq: FDSC 6010 and FDSC 6020 ; or consent of instructor.
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FDSC 8100 - Chemical and Biochemical Aspects of Foods 4 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Chemical, biochemical and functional properties of food components and their interactions in food emulsions, foams, colloids, and gel and solution states; the influences of processing on isolation, utilization and production of the constituents using techniques based on constituent properties. Preq: BCHM 6230 and FDSC 4010; or consent of instructor.
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FDSC 8110 - Physical and Thermophysical Properties of Foods 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Principles involved in relating physical and thermophysical properties to food quality. Includes standard methods and instruments to determine texture and the relationship of physical properties to sensory evaluation; interrelationships of chemical structure and physical properties in food processing operations. Preq: FDSC 8100 or consent of instructor.
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FDSC 8120 - Microbiological Aspects of Food Systems 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Function and characteristics of microorganisms in the utilization and manufacture of food products; food fermentations, microbially induced chemical and physical changes, environmental aspects, and production of food ingredients and resources. Preq: MICR 4070 or consent of instructor.
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FDSC 8150 - Food Service Systems Management 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Management of the procurement, production, distribution and service of food that meets nutrition guidelines, cost parameters and consumer acceptance criteria; supervision of customer satisfaction systems, marketing functions and human resource systems. Coreq: FDSC 8151 .
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FDSC 8151 - Food Service Systems Management Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FDSC 8150 . Coreq: FDSC 8150 .
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FDSC 8200 - Selected Topics in Food Science 1-3 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
Special topics in food science not covered in other courses. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits.
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FDSC 8210 - Selected Topics 1-4 Credits (1-4 Contact Hours)
Independent research investigation in food science areas not conducted in other courses. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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FDSC 8510 - Food Science Seminar 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Current research and related developments in food science reviewed by faculty, students and invited lecturers. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits, but only if different topics are covered.
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FDSC 8550 - Practicum Teaching Experience 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Students integrate and apply knowledge and skills in assisting a faculty member in the teaching of an undergraduate lecture or laboratory course in food, nutrition and/or packaging science. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits. To be taken Pass/No Pass only.
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FDSC 8910 - Master’s Thesis Research 1-12 Credits (1-12 Contact Hours)
Master’s Thesis Research
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Food Technology |
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FDTH 8510 - Food Technology Seminar 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Current and ongoing research and developments in food technology reviewed by faculty, students and invited lecturers. Preq: Enrollment in the Food Technology PhD program or consent of instructor.
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