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Nutrition and Dietetics |
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NTR 5159 - Behavior Modification for Adult Weight Management
(3-0-3) Plan, promote, implement, and evaluate nutrition education program for various community groups.
Prerequisites & Notes
NTR 2100 Personal Nutrition
Credits: 3
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NTR 5230 - Special Topics in Nutrition
(1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) Study of special topics and emerging areas in nutrition not usually covered in other courses. Study may include readings, reports, and group discussions. Course number includes A, B, D, may be repeated for a total of 3 hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 to 3
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NTR 5235 - International Special Topics in Nutrition
(1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) Focused study of international topics in areas related to nutrition with varaiable course content. Intended to provide international focus and in-depth study of current topics not covered in other courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 to 3
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NTR 5600 - Research Methodologies in Nutrition and Dietetics
(3-0-3) In-depth study and application of research methodologies utilized in nutrition and dietetics.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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NTR 5950 - Thesis
(Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) (Credit/No Credit) Individual direction of research thesis writing. May be repeated once to a maximum of 9 hours credit from a combination of Thesis and Independent Study.
Credits: 3 to 6
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NTR 5951 - Non-Credit Thesis
(0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled and access services required to complete the thesis after completing the maximum number of hours of credit for thesis [5950], research [5900], and independent study [5990] in a thesis option.
Credits: 0
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NTR 5980 - Internship
(Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) An individualized planned work experience in an agency or institution appropriate to the student’s area of specialization. Satisfactory completion of the capstone experience will include mastery and comprehension of the integrative nature of nutrition, application of research, and analysis of current public policy. May be repeated once to a maximum of six semester hours credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Must have completed more than 24 hours of graduate credit or permission of the MS in Nutrition and Dietetics’ Graduate Coordinator.
Credits: 3 to 6
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NTR 5981 - Dietetic Internship
(Arr.-3) A supervised internship at one of the EIU affiliate medical centers using the dietetic internship curriculum. A total of 12 semester hours must be earned to provide “supervised practice” as defined by the American Dietetic Association.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics coursework. A student may request to take one final course in conjunction with the start of the internship, which must be approved by the Dietetic Internship Coordinator.
Credits: 3
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NTR 5982 - Dietetic Internship
(Arr.-3) A supervised internship at one of the EIU affiliate medical centers using the dietetic internship curriculum. A total of 12 semester hours must be earned to provide “supervised practice” as defined by the American Dietetic Association.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics coursework.
Credits: 3
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NTR 5983 - Dietetic Internship
(Arr.-3) A supervised internship at one of the EIU affiliate medical centers using the dietetic internship curriculum. A total of 12 semester hours must be earned to provide “supervised practice” as defined by the American Dietetic Association.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics coursework.
Credits: 3
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NTR 5984 - Dietetic Internship
(Arr.-3) A supervised internship at one of the EIU affiliate medical centers using the dietetic internship curriculum. A total of 12 semester hours must be earned to provide “supervised practice” as defined by the American Dietetic Association.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics coursework.
Credits: 3
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NTR 5990 - Independent Study
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) To offer opportunity and challenge for a student to pursue needed study in the area in which appropriate courses are not being currently offered. Satisfactory completion of the capstone experience will include mastery and comprehension of the integrative nature of Nutrition and Dietetics, application of research, and analysis of current public policy. Course may be repeated once. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of Thesis and Independent Study.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 to 6
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NTR 5991 - Non-Credit Independent Study
(0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled as an auditor and access services required to complete the degree after completing all degree requirements except for completion of examinations or other non-course capstone requirements. Candidates in thesis options use non-credit thesis (5951).
Prerequisites & Notes
Candidates must retain degree-seeking status and secure permission of the department chair or graduate coordinator.
Credits: 0
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Operations and Supply Chain |
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OSC 4810 - Supply Chain and Logistics Management
(3-0-3) The concepts of managing the complete flow of materials, information and financial resources in a supply chain from suppliers to customers are covered. This course covers manufacturing, distribution, service, and retail industries. This includes the fundamental relationships in the design, planning, execution, monitoring, and control that occur.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior, Senior or Graduate standing, BUS 2810 with C or better, or MAT 2250G with C or better, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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OSC 4810A - Supply Chain and Logistics Management
(3-0-3) The concepts of managing the complete flow of materials, information and financial resources in a supply chain from suppliers to customers are covered. This course covers manufacturing, distribution, service, and retail industries. This includes the fundamental relationships in the design, planning, execution, monitoring, and control that occur.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is available only to students in the MBA Online program or by permission of the Coordinator, Business Studies.
Credits: 3
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OSC 4820 - Business Analytics and Data Mining
(3-0-3) Management of statistical methods and tools for transforming massive amounts of data into new and useful information, uncovering factors that affect purchasing patterns, and identifying potential profitable investments and opportunities. Among the topics are: simple linear regression, multiple regression and correlation, partial regression techniques, model selections, validation, and diagnostics, logistics regression, data mining, decision tree, neural network models, visualization, and methods for model selection. Includes application of statistical software solution techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior, Senior or Graduate standing, BUS 2810 with C or better, or MAT 2250G with C or better, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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OSC 4850 - Project Management
(3-0-3) An introduction to project management principles, methods, tools used to plan, organize, and control projects. Students are required to use project management software.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior standing or Graduate Standing, or permission of the Associate Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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Organizational and Professional Development |
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ODL 4765 - Grant Writing for Organizations
This course prepares students to create competitive proposals and present them successfully to internal management, philanthropic organizations, and public funders by adopting a program design model. Students explore the world of grants experientially by researching prospective funders, designing a program, and preparing a model grant proposal.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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ODL 4800 - Strategies and Processes of Teaching and Training.
(3-0-3) Application of strategies of teaching and training, presentation skills, lesson planning, and instructional technologies such as experiential learning, problem solving, simulation, computerized instruction, and micro-teaching for career and technical teachers and human resource development trainers.
Credits: 3
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ODL 4810 - Principles of Career Development.
(3-0-3) The nature, purpose, and philosophy of career education as it relates to the career development of individuals. Includes an overview of various levels of career development and the contributions various programs make to a total program of career development. Contemporary problems and issues in career development.
Credits: 3
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ODL 4815 - Conflict in Organizations
(3-0-3) Conflict resolution skills are necessary to improve work relationships and accomplish organizational goals within organizations. This course studies conflict as an organizational phenomenon, including conflict dynamics in the workplace and models for conflict resolution systems within organizatons.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course may not be repeated.
Credits: 3
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ODL 4820 - Change Strategies in Organizations
(3-0-3) A study, from the worker’s perspective, of how technology affects social processes in occupational environments; human resource development; open systems theories; diagnosing occupational systems; change strategies; and the worker’s adaptation of occupational settings to changing environmental demands.
Prerequisites & Notes
none
Credits: 3
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ODL 4825 - Ethical Behavior in Organizations
(3-0-3) This course will encompass the major issues surrounding and affecting ethics within an organization, including recognizing ethical issues, making ethical judgments in organizations, and understanding the importance of organizational ethics programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
none
Credits: 3
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ODL 4830 - Occupational Perspectives: Past, Present and Future.
(3-0-3) This course involves the study of the nature of organizations from varying perspectives including historical, philosophical, technological, psychological and sociological with prospects and directions for the future.
Prerequisites & Notes
none
Credits: 3
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ODL 4835 - Supervision in Organizations
(3-0-3) The study of the theories, principles, and practices of supervision in organizations, emphasizing how supervisors organize an effective work unit, initiate change, stimulate individual or group performance, and cope with workplace dynamics.
Credits: 3
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ODL 4840 - Training Program Development.
(3-0-3) In-depth study of the establishment and operation of training programs of human resource development in the public or private sectors with emphasis on needs assessment, program design, proposal preparation, staffing, fiscal budgeting and monitoring, fiscal justification, program evaluation, impact assessment, and applied legalities.
Prerequisites & Notes
COS 4800 plus six semester hours in other COS course work.
Credits: 3
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ODL 4845 - Improvement in Organizations
(3-0-3) This course is designed to acquaint students with methods for understanding and improving organizational performance. Included in this course are techniques for identifying problems, philosophies and techniques for addressing problems, and planning for measurable improvement.
Prerequisites & Notes
none
Credits: 3
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ODL 4850 - Special Topics in Career and Organizational Studies.
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 3) A study of special topics regarding: instructional systems design and development; emerging audio/visual technology such as interactive laser video, “distance” learning; advancing and ragogical foundations of experiential learning, critical thinking and small group learning; human resource development; and other specialized topics as they emerge.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ODL 4850A - Special Topics in Organizational Development I
(1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) A study of special topics regarding: instructional systems design and development; emerging audio-visual technology such as interactive laser video, “distance” learning; advancing andragogical foundations of experiential learning, critical thinking and small group learning; human resource development; and other specialized topics as they emerge.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ODL 4850B - Special Topics in Organizational Development II
(1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) A study of special topics regarding: instructional systems design and development; emerging audio-visual technology such as interactive laser video, “distance” learning; advancing andragogical foundations of experiential learning, critical thinking and small group learning; human resource development; and other specialized topics as they emerge.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ODL 4850D - Special Topics in Organizational Development III
(1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) A study of special topics regarding: instructional systems design and development; emerging audio-visual technology such as interactive laser video, “distance” learning; advancing andragogical foundations of experiential learning, critical thinking and small group learning; human resource development; and other specialized topics as they emerge.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ODL 4850E - Special Topics in Organizational Development IV
(1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) A study of special topics regarding: instructional systems design and development; emerging audio-visual technology such as interactive laser video, “distance” learning; advancing andragogical foundations of experiential learning, critical thinking and small group learning; human resource development; and other specialized topics as they emerge.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ODL 4850F - Special Topics in Organizational Development V
(1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) A study of special topics regarding: instructional systems design and development; emerging audio-visual technology such as interactive laser video, “distance” learning; advancing andragogical foundations of experiential learning, critical thinking and small group learning; human resource development; and other specialized topics as they emerge.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ODL 4850H - Special Topics in Organizational & Professional Development VI
(1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) A study of special topics regarding: instructional systems design and development; emerging audio-visual technology such as interactive laser video, “distance” learning; advancing andragogical foundations of experiential learning, critical thinking and small group learning; human resource development; and other specialized topics as they emerge.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ODL 4850I - Special Topics in Organizational Development VII
(1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) A study of special topics regarding: instructional systems design and development; emerging audio-visual technology such as interactive laser video, “distance” learning; advancing andragogical foundations of experiential learning, critical thinking and small group learning; human resource development; and other specialized topics as they emerge.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ODL 4850J - Special Topics in Organizational Development VIII
(1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) A study of special topics regarding: instructional systems design and development; emerging audio-visual technology such as interactive laser video, “distance” learning; advancing andragogical foundations of experiential learning, critical thinking and small group learning; human resource development; and other specialized topics as they emerge.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ODL 4850K - Special Topics in Organizational Development IX
(1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) A study of special topics regarding: instructional systems design and development; emerging audio-visual technology such as interactive laser video, “distance” learning; advancing andragogical foundations of experiential learning, critical thinking and small group learning; human resource development; and other specialized topics as they emerge.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ODL 4850L - Special Topics in Organizational Development X
(1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) A study of special topics regarding: instructional systems design and development; emerging audio-visual technology such as interactive laser video, “distance” learning; advancing andragogical foundations of experiential learning, critical thinking and small group learning; human resource development; and other specialized topics as they emerge.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ODL 4850M - Special Topics in Organizational Development XI
(1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) A study of special topics regarding: instructional systems design and development; emerging audio-visual technology such as interactive laser video, “distance” learning; advancing andragogical foundations of experiential learning, critical thinking and small group learning; human resource development; and other specialized topics as they emerge.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ODL 4850N - Special Topics in Organizational Development XII
(1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) A study of special topics regarding: instructional systems design and development; emerging audio-visual technology such as interactive laser video, “distance” learning; advancing andragogical foundations of experiential learning, critical thinking and small group learning; human resource development; and other specialized topics as they emerge.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ODL 4855 - Web-Based Training and Instruction
(3-0-3) This course provides an overview of the fundamental theory and principles of how to design, develop, and manage web-based training (WBT) programs for adult learners within industry, service, and other organizations. Participants will design, develop and implement a web-based course.
Prerequisites & Notes
none
Credits: 3
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ODL 4860 - Facilitating Learning and Project Groups.
(3-0-3) People at all organizational levels accomplish their work alongside and through others. A fundamental workplace competency is the capacity to facilitate learning and project groups. Participants will practice facilitation principles and strategies, including how to deal with common facilitation problems.
Credits: 3
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ODL 4864 - Strength-Based Organizational Development Methods
(3-0-3) This course provides background in the theoretical basis for strength-based approaches, while specifically focusing on Appreciative Inquiry and Relationship Awareness Theory. Students will gain an understanding of the principles and practices of Appreciative Inquiry as an organizational development method as well as applications of Relationship Awareness Theory to professional development, conflict management, coaching, and supervision.
Credits: 3
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ODL 4865 - Diversity in Organizations
(3-0-3) The study of the differences between employees’ cultural values and how these differences affect the work environment. This course will help in developing potential skills to analyze and improve an organization’s performance in managing diversity.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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ODL 4870 - Coaching and Mentoring for Critical Thinking in the Workplace
(3-0-3) People in the workplace are increasingly expected to think critically about their work rather than simply follow a supervisor’s instructions. Participants will explore and apply principles of coaching and mentoring for critical thinking to the workplace, classroom, and training room.
Credits: 3
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ODL 4880 - Productive Work Teams.
(3-0-3) The multiple roles and responsibilities needed to function effectively in productive work teams are stressed by being a member of class teams and studying teams. This highly experiential, research-based, and applications-oriented course emphasizes assessment of self, team effectiveness, and organizational readiness for teams.
Credits: 3
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ODL 4890 - Accelerated Learning and Training.
(3-0-3) This researched-based, applications-oriented, highly experiential course connects research to practice by using accelerated learning (AL) principles to accelerate learning and training. Proven AL methods are practiced in the class. Brainbased research, learning theory, and AL best practices are used as the basis for designing and facilitating learning.
Credits: 3
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Philosophy |
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RLS 4900 - Independent Study in Religious Studies
(Arr.- Arr.- 1 to 6) Intensive individual study of a topic in Religious Studies selected by the student under supervision of the instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of department chair and submission of study plan
Credits: 1-6
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Physics |
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PHY 4750 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics.
(4-0-4) Thermometry, thermodynamic laws, kinetic theory, Maxwell-Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein, and Fermi-Dirac statistics and applications.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 1361/1362 and MAT 2442.
Credits: 4
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PHY 4800A - Advanced Independent Study A
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800B - Advanced Independent Study B
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800D - Advanced Independent Study D
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800E - Advanced Independent Study E
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800F - Advanced Independent Study F
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permision of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800H - Advanced Independent Study H
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800I - Advanced Independent Study I
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800J - Advanced Independent Study J.
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800K - Advanced Independent Study K
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800L - Advanced Independent Study L
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800M - Advanced Independent Study M
(Arr.-Arr.- 1-6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800O - Advanced Independent Study O
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800P - Advanced Independent Study P
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800Q - Advanced Independent Study Q
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800R - Advanced Independent Study R
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800T - Advanced Independent Study T
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800U - Advanced Independent Study U
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800V - Advanced Independent Study V
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800W - Advanced Independent Study W
(Arr.-Arr.- 1-6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800X - Advanced Independent Study X
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800Y - Advance Independent Study Y
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4800Z - Advanced Independent Study Z
(Arr.-Arr.-1- 6) On Demand. Selected problems based on the student’s interests. Admission and assignment of problems by arrangement. Laboratory, reading, and conference. A maximum of 6 hours of Advanced Independent Study may be counted.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PHY 4850 - Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics I.
(4-0-4) Schrodinger equation applied to one-, two-, and three-dimensional problems, harmonic oscillator and hydrogen atom, uncertainty principle.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 2400 and 3080; MAT 2443 and 3501.
Credits: 4
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PHY 4855 - Quantum Mechanics
(3-0-3) Wave functions, probabilities, spin, the uncertainty principle, and the exclusion principle will be discussed. The mathematical formalisms of Quantum Mechanics will be developed. The Schrödinger equation will be applied to one-, two-, and three-dimensional problems including the square well, the harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 1371, PHY 2450, and MAT 2443 Also MAT 3501 should be prerequisite or concurrent
Credits: 3
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PHY 4860 - Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics II.
(2-0-2) Applications of the Schrodinger equation to nuclear, solid state, exclusion principle, angular momentum, atomic spectroscopy.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 4850.
Credits: 2
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PHY 4865 - Advanced Quantum Mechanics
(3-0-3) Advanced topics in Quantum Mechanics will be discussed. Applications of Quantum Mechanics are used as examples. Coupled angular momentum, time dependence, and perturbations are some of the topics covered.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 4855 and MAT 3501
Credits: 3
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PHY 4870 - Mathematical Methods of Physics.
(3-0-3) Selected topics from dynamics (Lagrangian, Hamiltonian), electromagnetic theory (Maxwell’s equations), etc.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 2400, MAT 2443 and 3501.
Credits: 3
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PHY 5090A - Special Topics in Physics for Natural Science Teachers A
(Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 3) Intensive investigation of relevant topics of student/faculty interest. May be repeated once. No more than 3 hours of PHY 5090A, 5090B, and 5090D may be applied to major.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in the MS in Natural Sciences program and permission of the instructor and department chair.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PHY 5090B - Special Topics in Physics for Natural Science Teachers B
(Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 3) Intensive investigation of relevant topics of student/faculty interest. May be repeated once. No more than 3 hours of PHY 5090A, 5090B, and 5090D may be applied to major.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in the MS in Natural Sciences program and permission of the instructor and department chair.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PHY 5090D - Special Topics in Physics for Natural Science Teachers D
(Arr.-Arr.- 1 to 3) Intensive investigation of relevant topics of student/faculty interest. May be repeated once. No more than 3 hours of PHY 5090A, 5090B, and 5090D may be applied to major.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in the MS in Natural Sciences program and permission of the instructor and department chair.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PHY 5120 - Classical Mechanics for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-1-3) An in-depth study of the fundamental concepts of classical mechanics. Applications from Newton’s laws of motion, conservation of energy and momentum, rotational motion, angular momentum, moment of inertia and torque, universal law of gravitation, etc.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 1161 and 1162; or PHY 1371 and 1372; or permission of the department chair. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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PHY 5130 - Electrodynamics and Thermodynamics for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-1-3) Topics of special interest for natural science teachers selected from electricity, magnetism and thermodynamics including: sources of electric and magnetic fields, charge and current sources, electromagnetic waves, Maxwell’s equations, heat transfer, entropy, conservation of energy and the Laws of Thermodynamics.
Prerequisites & Notes
General college physics and high school science teaching experience or permission of the department chair. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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PHY 5140 - Electronics for Natural Science Teachers.
(1-2-3) Topics include circuit analysis and design, circuits involving diodes, transistors, integrated circuits, operational amplifiers, tubes. Laboratory experience will be heavily emphasized throughout this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
General college physics and high school science teaching experience or permission of the department chair. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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PHY 5150 - Astronomy for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-1-3) Topics from modern astronomy selected from three central areas: planetary astronomy, stellar astronomy and cosmology. Topics include general features of planetary systems, stellar evolution and collapse, black hole formation, galaxy classification, quasars, curved spacetime, big bang cosmology, inflation, etc.
Prerequisites & Notes
General college physics and high school science teaching experience or permission of the department chair. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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PHY 5160 - Modern Physics for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-1-3) An introduction to the principles of modern physics using the principles of relativity and quantum mechanics. Topics include special relativity, black body radiation, atomic, nuclear and quark physics, strong, weak, electromagnetic and electro-weak forces, grand unified theories, general relativity.
Prerequisites & Notes
General college physics and high school science teaching experience or permission of the department chair. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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PHY 5170 - Optics for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-1-3) Principles of optics are developed through the general theories of geometrical, wave and quantum optics. Applications include thin and thick lenses, interferences, diffraction, emission and absorption, spectroscopy, lasers, holography.
Prerequisites & Notes
General college physics and high school science teaching experience or permission of the department chair. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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PHY 5233 - Energy and the Environment
(3-0-3) This course will delve into various forms of energy production for the modern world with emphasis given to the physical principles involved. The environmental consequences of energy use in its various forms will be studied. Renewable sources of energy will be considered as well as fossil fuels and nuclear fuels.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the Multidisciplinary MS in Sustainable Energy Graduate Program or permission of Physics Department Chair
Credits: 3
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PLS 4763 - Environmental Politics and Policy
(3-0-3) The study of environmental, energy, and sustainability issues from the perspective of public policy and political science research, including policy models, alternative tools, case studies, and the role of political institutions, actors, organizations, and citizens.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PLS 4774 - American Constitutional Law.
(3-0-3) An analysis of Supreme Court decisions on federalism; powers of
the President, Congress and the Supreme Court; commerce; taxation; and
the civil liberties of the individual.
Prerequisites & Notes
PLS 1153G or permission of the instructor; junior standing or above.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4793 - Civic and Nonprofit Leadership
(3-0-3) The application of organization and leadership theory to administrative structures, processes and behavior in government bureaucracies and community non-profit organizations. Includes an examination of organizational politics and policymaking, administrative leadership and alternative models of public organization and management.
Prerequisites & Notes
PLS 1153G/PLS 1193G or permission of the instructor; junior standing and above.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4823 - International Policy Issues.
(3-0-3) An analysis of contemporary world problems from the point of
view of different nation-states. Students will help select the issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours in the social sciences or permission of the instructor; junior standing or above.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4853 - The Supreme Court
(3-0-3) An analysis of the Supreme Court as a political and legal institution, with emphasis on the decision-making of the Justices in recent Court decisions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours in public law or permission of the instructor; these include PLS 2513, PLS 3513; PLS 3523; PLS 3543; PLS 4774; PHI 3070; JOU 4771; HIS 3600G; HIS 4910
Credits: 3
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PLS 4873 - Human Resource Management in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
(3-0-3) An examination of the political environment’s impact on personnel policies of nonprofit organizations and local, state and federal agencies. Policies ranging from rights of government and non-profit employees to affirmative action programs and handling a volunteer workforce will be explored.
Prerequisites & Notes
None.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4893 - Budgeting in Government and Nonprofit Organizations
(3-0-3) Processes, techniques and strategies of budgeting in government and nonprofit organizations. The course includes analysis of political and policy environments; revenues, from taxes to grants; spending priorities and decision-making; major types of budgets; capital budgeting; and financial management.
Prerequisites & Notes
PLS 1153G or PLS 1193G or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4903 - Classic Political Theory.
(3-0-3) The origins and evolution of major concepts in political thought from the time of Pericles through Rousseau.
Prerequisites & Notes
Six semester hours of political science or permission of the instructor; junior standing or above.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4913 - Contemporary Political Theory.
(3-0-3) Concepts in political thought with an emphasis on the
development of communist, fascist, social democratic and contemporary
theory.
Prerequisites & Notes
Six semester hours of political science or permission of the instructor; junior standing or above.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4923 - African American Political Thought
(3-0-3) This course investigates the history of African American thought with reference to the ideologies and strategies African Americans have used to engage the political system, including Black Nationalism, Black Feminism, Black Conservatism, and Black Marxism. This course also studies the role of American political thought in the development of African American political philosophy.
Prerequisites & Notes
PLS 1153G or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4933 - Ideologies of the Developing World.
(3-0-3) Survey of Developing World political thought with a focus on the ideologies of nationalism, revolution, socialism, and democratic reform.
Prerequisites & Notes
Three semester hours of political science or permission of the instructor; junior standing or above.
Credits: 3
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PLS 4943 - American Political Thought
(3-0-3) This course investigates the evolution of American political thought and examines the social and political ideologies that have shaped the American political system, including Puritanism, Populism, Progressivism, and Reform Liberalism. This course studies the role of American political thought in the development of American politics and policy.
Prerequisites & Notes
PLS 1153G or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 5023 - Proseminar in International Politics.
(3-0-3) Approaches to the study of international politics and contemporary world problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours in the social sciences or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLS 5033 - Comparative Institutional Analysis.
(3-0-3) This course provides a comparative analysis of political systems, focusing on various political institutions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours in the social sciences or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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