Courses

    Covers magnetohydrodynamics and a few related areas of plasma physics applied to space and astrophysical systems, including planetary magnetospheres and ionospheres, stars, and interstellar gas in galaxies. Prereq., graduate standing in astrophysical and planetary science or physics. Same as ASTR 5140.

    Advanced course in human cognitive processes. Covers key aspects of cognition, such as perception, attention, learning, memory, language,and thinking. Discusses major theories and ideas in terms of the research they have inspired. Emphasis varies with instructor. One lab per week and a research project is required. Instructor consent required. Same as PSYC 4145. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Same as CLAS 4149 & ARTH 5149. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Same as ANTH 4150.

    Investigates the conjunction of interdisciplinary concepts in the creation of art. Looks beyond traditional media to new sources for art-making. a curious intellect, combined with exceptional research skills, will be the basis for original writing and rigorous discussion. Repeatable for credit up to 18 total credit hours.

    Includes basic phenomena of ionized gases, static and dynamic shielding, linear waves, instabilities, particles in fields, collisional phenomena, fluid equations, collisionless Boltzman equations, Landau damping, scattering and absorption of radiation in plasmas, elementary nonlinear processes, WKB wave theory, controlled thermonuclear fusion concepts, astrophysical applications, and experimental plasma physics (laboratory). Same as PHYS 5150. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Same as EBIO 4150.

    Explores theories and practice of translation of literary texts as applied to Japanese-English translation; strategies for handling a variety of texts; and professional standards and ethics. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Highlights vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and canonical forms. Prereq., MATH 3130. Undergraduates must have approval of the instructor.

    Includes basic phenomena of ionized gases, static and dynamic shielding, linear waves, instabilities, particles in fields, collisional phenomena, fluid equations, collisionless Boltzman equations, Landau damping, scattering and absorption of radiation in plasmas, elementary nonlinear processes, Wkb wave theory, controlled thermonuclear fusion concepts, astrophysical applications, and experimental plasma physics (laboratory). Prereq., PHYS 3310. Same as ASTR 5150.

    Same as PORT 4150.

    Reviews basic kinetics and photochemistry of atmospheric species and stratospheric chemistry with emphasis on processes controlling ozone abundance. Tropospheric chemistry focusing on photochemical smog, acid deposition, oxidation capacity of the atmosphere, and global climate change. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent. ATOC graduate core course. Same as CHEM 5151.

    Lect. Basic kinetics and photochemistry of atmospheric species. Stratospheric chemistry with emphasis on processes controlling ozone abundance. Tropospheric chemistry focusing on photochemical smog, acid deposition, oxidative capacity of the atmosphere,and global climate change. Same as ATOC 5151. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    History of ideas and institutions that have shaped contemporary geographic inquiry. Examines the evolving relations among human geography, physical geography, environment-society relations, and geographic information processing. Designed to situate graduate student research within major subfields and intellectual currents of geography. Prerequisites: Restricted to Geography (GEOG) graduate students only.
    Introduces students to the fundamental techniques used in metalsmithing, including cold and hot fabrication techniques, forming, and coloring. Through projects, discussions, readings, and demonstrations, students will learn how to create, analyze, understand and critique contemporary metalwork. Projects will focus on design and concept development, while enhancing students' technical and problem-solving skills. Same as ARTS 4154. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Examines art and archaeology from the period following the death of Alexander the Great (late fourth century B.C.E.) to the conquest of Greece by the Romans (middle second century B.C.E.). Same as CLAS 5159. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Examines art and archaeology from the period following the death of Alexander the Great (late fourth century B.C.E.) to the conquest of Greece by the Romans (middle second century B.C.E.). Same as ARTH 5159. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Covers the basic physic of lasers. Topics include basics of optical resonators and gaussian beam propagation, stimulated emission, laser threshold conditions, laser linewidth, q-switching and mode locking of lasers, tuning of Cw lasers, and specifics of various common lasers. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    May be repeated up to 18 total credit hours.

    Optical spectrochemical analysis, atmospheric transmittance, including atomic and molecular spectroscopy, line-by-line spectral databases such as HITRAN, absorption, emission, fluorescence, scattering processes of gases, surface enhancements, aerosols, optical spectroscopic instrument components, and techniques, and their applications to atmospheric, and environmental problems. Prereq., undergraduate physical chemistry or instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    The human section reads and discusses contemporary research philosophies and methodologies in human geography. Practices the development of research proposals and presentation of research ideas and results. The physical section reads and discusses contemporary research philosophies and methodologies in physical geography (climatology, geomorphology, biogeography, and soils geography). Practices the development of research proposals and presentation of research ideas. Restricted to geography graduate students.

    Same as CLAS 5169.

    Same as CLAS 4169 and ARTH 4169. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Introduces graduate level study of ethnic American and/or postcolonial writing in English, including relevant theoretical discourse. Emphasizes a wide range of genres, forms, historical background, and secondary criticism. Cultivates research skills necessary for advanced graduate study. Topics will vary. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to English (ENGL) and English Lit- Creative Writing (CRWR) graduate students only.

    Same as ANTH 4170.

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