Apr 24, 2024  
2021-2022 EIU Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music

  
  • MUS 5990B - Independent Study II


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) Student must submit an outline of his/her plan of work to the Department of Music chair for approval and assignment to an instructor. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5990 and 5950 or 5940.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • MUS 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

Nutrition and Dietetics

  
  • NTR 4750 - Advanced Human Nutrition.


    (3-0-3) Emphasis on biochemical functions of nutrients in the study of human nutrition.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C or better in NTR 3755 or FCS 3755 or permission of the DPD Coordinator. Restricted to students in the BS in Nutrition and Dietetics and MSND: Nutrition Education Option.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 4752 - Focus on Diabetes.


    (1-0-1) Overview of the management of diabetes mellitus in various sections of the American population.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NTR 2100 or HSL 2100 or its equivalent.

    Credits: 1
  
  • NTR 4753 - Nutrition and the Addicted Person.


    (1-0-1) Consideration of nutrition needs and eating problems of addicted persons; nutrition management and treatment plans. Credit will not be granted for both NTR 4753 and HSL 4753.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NTR 2100 or HSL 2100 or its equivalent.

    Credits: 1
  
  • NTR 4754 - Social Marketing for Nutrition Education Professionals


    (1-0-1) Students are provided with a foundation of social marketing and media strategy as applied to nutrition education and research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NTR 2100 or NTR 2190

    Credits: 1
  
  • NTR 4757 - Food Product Development


    (2-1-3) Application of statistical and research methodologies to food science principles for the development of an altered food product. Credit will not be granted for both NTR 4757 and HSL 4757.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C or better in NTR 3120 or HSL 3120, CHM 2430, and MAT 2250G.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 4940 - Food Service Systems Management.


    (3-0-3) Organization and administration of food service systems, human resource management, cost control, food purchasing, facility, and equipment planning. Credit will not be granted for both NTR 4940 and HSL 4940.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BUS 3010, NTR 1120 or HSL 1120, NTR 1121 or FCS 1121, or permission of the DPD coordinator.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 5150 - Medical Nutrition Therapy.


    (3-1-3) Based on the Nutrition Care Process, advanced medical nutrition therapy and specific nutrition intervention techniques are applied to various disease states.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 5151 - Nutrition and Dietetics in Public Health


    (3-0-3) Using public health approaches to identify diet-related health problems among diverse population groups by identifying the social, cultural, economic, environmental, and institutional factors that contribute to the risk of undernutrition and over nutrition among populations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NTR 2100 or its equivalent

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 5153 - Nutrition Education Throughout the Life Cycle


    (3-0-3) Study of nutrition as a factor in human growth and development with a focus on educating individuals, families, and communities on healthy eating behaviors

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NTR 3756

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 5154 - Medical Nutrition Therapy


    (3-1-3) Based on the Nutrition Care Process, advanced medical nutrition therapy and specific nutrition intervention techniques are applied to various disease states.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     None

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 5155 - Principles of Nutrition Education and Behavior


    (3-0-3) Plan, promote, implement, and evaluate nutrition education program for various community groups.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 5156 - Leadership Development in Nutrition and Dietetics


    (3-0-3) This course provides critical instruction in aspects of leadership and its applications to the nutrition and dietetics field. Leadership principles and theories will be investigated and applied to various facets of nutrition and dietetics careers.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 5158 - Implications of Childhood Obesity


    (1-0-1) Investigation of the causes and potential ramifications of childhood obesity in the context of the family unit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    This course is restricted to MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Students.

     

    FCS 2100 or its equivalent.

    Credits: 1

  
  • NTR 5159 - Behavior Modification for 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
  
  • 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
  
  • NTR 5230A - Special Topics in Nutrition and Dietetics


    (Arr.-Arr. 1-3) Study of special topics in nutrition and dietetics with variable course content. Intensive study of topics through scholarly readings, and group discussions. Courses 5230B, D, E, F, H, I and J are also approved.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NTR 2100 or its equivalent. May be repeated up to 3 credits.

    Credits: 1
  
  • 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 the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • NTR 5600 - Research Methodologies in Nutrition and Dietetics


    (3-0-3) In-depth study and application of research methodologies utilized in nutrition and dietetics.  Students are provided a foundation of needs assessment as it applies to the development and assessment of nutrition education programming.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 5610 - Systematic Reviews in Nutrition and Dietetics


    (3-0-3) Application of research methodologies and utilization of evidence-based practice in the drafting of a systematic review in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NTR 5600 Research Methods in Nutrition and Dietetics

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • NTR 5991 - Non-Credit Independent Study


    (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 and Dietetics , application of research, and analysis of current public policy. May be repeated once to a maximum of six semester hours credit. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Candidates must retain degree-seeking status and secure permission of the department chair or graduate coordinator.

    Credits: 0
  
  • 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).

    Credits: 0

Operations and Supply Chain

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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

Organizational and Professional Development

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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

Philosophy

  
  • 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

Physics

  
  • 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
  
  • PHY 4780 - Introduction to Plasma Physics


    (3-0-3) Plasma is sometimes called the fourth state of matter. It occurs when the material is hot enough that thermal collisions can free electrons from the atoms. In this course the implications and applications of plasma will be studied. The course will cover many different interactions between plasmas and electric and magnetic fields.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PHY 2450, PHY 3410

    Cross listed as EEN 4780

    Credits: 3

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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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