Devoted to experimental methods for understanding mechanisms of signal transduction in mammalian cells through pathways involving regulation of protein phosphorylation. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department consent required. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Studies structure and folding of proteins and protein complexes using biophysical methods, including nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), circular dichroism, and fluorescence spectroscopies. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department consent required. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Studies the regulation of transcription by RNA Polymerase II from human promoters. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department consent required. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Reading of interdisciplinary innovative theories and methodologies of cognitive science. Students participate in the ICS Distinguished Speakers series that hosts internationally recognized cognitive scientists who share and discuss their current research. Session discussions include analysis of leading edge and controversial new approaches in cognitive science. Same as PSYC 7775, CSCI 7772, EDUC 7775, SLHS 7775, and PHIL 7810. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Reading of interdisciplinary innovative theories and methodologies of cognitive science. Students participate in the LCS Distinguished Speakers series that hosts internationally recognized cognitive scientists who share and discuss their current research. Session discussions include analysis of leading edge and controversial new approaches in cognitive science. Restricted to students enrolled in LCS Cognitive Science Academic Programs. Same as LING 7775, CSCI 7772, EDUC 7775, SLHS 7775, and PHIL 7810.
Reading of interdisciplinary innovative theories and methodologies of cognitive science. Students participate in the ICS Distinguished Speakers series that hosts internationally recognized cognitive scientists who share and discuss their current research. Session discussions include analysis of leading edge and controversial new approaches in cognitive science. Same as LING 7775, CSCI 7772, EDUC 7775, PSYC 7775, and PHIL 7810. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Discussion of advances and developments in structural biology with emphasis on new methods for protein expression, purification and crystallization; and structure solution implementation. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Studies aspects of the biochemical and structural analysis of ribonucleic acid (RNA) and its interactions with proteins and assemblies into functional ribonucleoprotein (RNP) enzymes. Techniques focus on x-ray crystallography, spectroscopic methods, and biochemical probing. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Allows students who have already learned adult assessment measures to broaden their knowledge and skills in order to complete psychoeducational evaluations with children. The course covers the background of common childhood disorders, general testing strategies with children, and specific test administration. Recommended prereq., PSYC 7683.
Various topics not normally covered in the curriculum Requisites: offered intermittently depending on student demand and availability of instructors. Contact the department office for information.
Reading of interdisciplinary innovative theories and methodologies of cognitive science. Students participate in the ICS Distinguished Speakers series that hosts internationally recognized cognitive scientists who share and discuss their current research. Session discussions include analysis of leading edge and controversial new approaches in cognitive science. Same as LING 7775, CSCI 7772, EDUC 7775, PSYC 7775 and SLHS 7775. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Various topics not normally covered in the curriculum Requisites: offered intermittently depending on student demand and availability of instructors. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours.
Provides the mathematical foundation for Ph.D. level statistical inference in economic research. The primary topics of the course are probability theoryand mathematical statistics including hypothesis testing and classical estimation with an emphasison the method of maximum likelihood. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Teaches strategies used in scientific writing with emphasis on problem statement, audience analysis, and principles of sound argument; reviews and reinforces essential writing skills, stressing the need for careful and strategic revision; provides experience in writing academic and professional communications; presentation skills and proposal writing. Most appropriate for students beginning to write journal articles, Comps II paper, or dissertation chapter. May be repeated for a total of 7 credit hours.
Continuation of ECON 7818. Topics include regression analysis and extensions of the linear regression model to generalized least squares, time series data, and systems of equations. Department enforced prereq., ECON 7818.
One credit 'journal club' style course covering current and significant historical advances in plasma physics research. Each week the class is assigned a journal article to read in advance of the meeting, and one student is selected (on a rotating basis) to present a synopsis and lead a round-table discussion. Course cannot be used for minimum credit hour requirements of graduate program. See also PHYS 7810 and PHYS 7820. May be repeated for a total of 7 credit hours. Graded pass/fail.
Offers independent research for doctoral students only. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Instructor consent required. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
