Introduces the fundamental physical principles that govern the atmosphere, and provides an elementary description and interpretation of a wide range of atmospheric phenomena. Topics include atmospheric structure and composition, electromagnetic radiation, clouds, precipitation, energy balance, atmospheric motion, and climate. Department enforced prereqs., one year of calculus and one year of physics with calculus.
Covers energy metabolism and anabolic/catabolic pathways; metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleic acids; photosynthesis; special topics on human diseases with pathologies and metabolic pathways. Same as CHEM 5720. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of CHEM 4700 or CHEM 4711 (minimum grade C-).
Explores the function of the nervous system, including how the properties of neurons influence nervous system activity, how the nervous system controls the activity of muscles and how the sensory effects of muscle activity influence the function of the nervous system. Department enforced requisites: IPHY 2800 and IPHY 3410 (min. grade C). Same as IPHY 5720. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of IPHY 3470 (minimum grade C). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Integrative Physiology (IPHY) or Integrative Physiology Concurrent Degree or Neuroscience (NRSC) majors only.
Analysis of active geologic structures, including strike slip fault systems, secondary structures in stepovers and related eruptive centers. Includes the use of digital imagery, elevation models, offset geomorphic features and Quaternary deposits to determine local deformation rates and their relation to plate motions. Department enforced prereqs., GEOL 2001 or GEOL 2700 and GEOL 3120. Recommended prereq., GEOL 4712.
Examines research methods associated with field work in human geography. Prepares students for fieldwork by focusing on geographic and interdisciplinary field work techniques; interpretation of field data; and discussion of the politics, ethics and gender, race, class, and cross-cultural issues related to field work. Department enforcef prereq., 15 credit hours in human geography. Same as GEOG 5722.
Surveys major cultural, social, and economic changes from the reign of Peter the Great through World War I. Recommended prereq., HIST 1020. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Examines the shifting kaleidoscope of immigration to the United Sates in the 19th and 20th centuries. Considers immigrant motives, cultures and experiences; changing cultural and political ideas about the value of immigration; the relationship of immigration and immigration policy to ideas about the American national project; the creation and consequences of immigration law. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Begins with early modern Japan, proceeds through the era of rapid modernization after the Meiji Restoration in the mid-19th century, and concludes with Japan's gradual descent into prolonged war, first with China and then in the Pacific. HIST 4728 and 5728 are the same course. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Introduces students to the political cultures and societies of Latin America. Through historical and ethnographic text, and documentary and non-documentary cinema, this course will explore class relations, ideology, and resistance from the conquest to the present. Recommended prereq., ANTH 2100. Same as ANTH 5730. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Studies Italian women writers, artists, and film makers of this century. Literary and visual texts are analyzed in dialogue with readings of leading Italian gender theorists. Italian history and culture is reread by following the development of a discourse about women. Taught in English; readings in Italian for Italian majors. Same as ITAL 4730. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.
Investigates human motor contorl by integrating concepts from exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sport psychology. Applications are made to clinical and ducational exercise contexts. Recommended prereqs., IPHY 3410 and IPHY 3470. Same as IPHY 5730.
Studies Italian women writers, artists, and filmmakers. Literary and visual texts are analyzed in dialogue with readings of leading Italian gender theorists. Italian history and culture is reread by following the development of a discourse about women. Taught in English; readings in Italian for Italian majors. Same as HUMN 4730. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.
Studies in detail the theory of cardinal and ordinal numbers, definition by recursion, the statement of the continuum hypothesis, simple cardinal arithmetic, and other topics chosen by the instructor. Same as MATH 5730. Requisites: Prereq. courses of MATH 2001 and one of the following: MATH 3001, 3110, 3120, 3130, 3140, 3170, 3210, 3510, 3850, 4000, 4001, 4120, 4140, 4200, 4210, 4230, 4320, 4330, 4430, 4440, 4450, 4710, 4510, 4520, 4540, 4650, 4660 or 4820 (all min grade C-).
Covers metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleic acids; photosynthesis; biosynthesis and function of macromolecules including DNA, RNA, and proteins; biochemistry of subcellular systems; and special topics. Continuation of CHEM 4711. Same as CHEM 5731. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of CHEM 4700 (formerly CHEM 4711
Closely examines the various understandings of democracy, the arguments for and against democracy, and the progress of and prospects for democratic politics in the United States. Particular attention is paid to economic, social, and political developments in the United States that affect popular sovereignty, political equality, and liberty. Recommended prereq., PSCI 1101. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Emphasizes spatial aspects of population characteristics including fertility, mortality, migration, distribution, and composition. Includes both theoretical and empirical considerations, in addition to field work and computer simulations. Changed descrpt to: Recommended prereq., GEOG 1982 or GEOG 1992 or GEOG 2002 or GEOG 2412. Same as GEOG 5732.
Exposes students to current issues in the political economy of development. Subjects range from globalization, democratization, and economic development. Specifically, the course explores the international and domestic determinants of economic development with special reference to currency markets, foreign direct investment, trade, and democratization. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2012. Same as INVS 4302. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Covers in detail the significant social, economic, and political events of Soviet Russia from the February Revolution of 1917 to the present. Recommended prereq., HIST 1020. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Provides an overview of issues central to testing and assessment of psychological constructs, including types of evaluation instruments currently in use inthe field, their applications, and design. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of PSYC 1001 and PSYC 2111 or 3111 (all minimum grade C-).
Broadly examines political topics as they are presented in important literary works and analyzes the possibilities involved in using the literary mode to present political teachings. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2004. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Covers the history of early modern Japan (1590-1868). Explores the political, social, cultural, and economic context of Japan's history from the era of Warring States through the rise and fall of the Tokugawa military government (Shogunate). Same as HIST 5738. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Studies critical issues raised in the literature on art, focusing on Renaissance interpretations of key historical themes such as imitation and decorum. Carefully examines the language used in primary sources (available in English). Requisites: Requires prerequisite of one 3000-level ARTH course (minimum grade D-).
Thematically surveys theoretical and ethnographic issues that have been important in understanding Brazil. Read and write critically about textual and visual representations of Brazil presented in the course. Recommended prereqs., ANTH 2100 and three or more cultural anthropology courses. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Comparative morphology, taxonomy, ecology, behavior, and geographic distribution of amphibians and reptiles. This course uses animals and animal tissue. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 and EBIO 1230 and EBIO 1240 (min. grade C-). Same as EBIO 5740.
Offers a critical analysis of motor learning theories, including Adam's closed loop theory, Schmidt's schema theory, and the influence of contextual interference on learning and performance. Also covers feedback and practice organization. Projects and presentations required. Same as IPHY 5740. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
