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GRS 603 - Research Completion
Elective for all students finished with their course work but still working on completing their thesis or capstone. Students enrolled in this course are considered half-time for purposes of academic standing, graduate assistantships, university scholarships, visa compliance, and access to university programs and services. A student may register for this course no more than twice. Requires approval from the student’s academic advisor and the Office of Graduate Studies.
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ATH 500 - Athletic Training Professional Practice I
This course will provide an orientation to athletic training education and the profession. Program and clinical requirements will be reviewed and completed within the course. Students will be introduced to core competencies concepts and definitions in athletic training that will serve as a foundation for future content.
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 501 - Foundations of Patient Safety
This course will focus on patient safety in athletic training. Topics will include: taping, bracing, wrapping, concepts of patient safety, facility maintenance, handwashing, patient consent, assessment of environmental conditions, indications and contraindications of basic preventative interventions. In addition, students will select and fit sports equipment.
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 502 - Acute Care of Injury and Illness
Introduction to presentation and management of acute and catastrophic conditions. Prevention strategies will be discussed for sudden death conditions, including emergency action plans. Certifications in emergency cardiac care and first aid will be obtained.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 503 - Acute Care of Injury and Illness Lab
Simulation and standardized patient experiences will be utilized to apply and synthesize acute care knowledge, skills, and athletic training core competencies into patient cases.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or current enrollment in ATH 502 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 504 - Functional Human Anatomy and Kinesiology
This course will examine functional human anatomy. Topics will include origins, insertions, actions and nerve innervations of muscles, arthrokinematics, boney landmark identification, and basic principles of human movement.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 510 - Examination, Diagnosis and Care I
This course will teach students to examine, diagnose and treat orthopedic injuries of the lower extremity and lumbar spine.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 501 , ATH 502 , and ATH 503 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 511 - Examination, Diagnosis and Care I Lab
This course will teach students to examine, diagnose, and treat orthopedic injuries of the lower extremity and lumbar spine.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 510 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 512 - Examination, Diagnosis and Care II
This course will teach students to examine, diagnose and treat orthopedic injuries of the upper extremity and thoracic and cervical spine.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 510 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 513 - Examination, Diagnosis and Care II Lab
This course will teach students to examine, diagnose and treat orthopedic injuries of the upper extremity and thoracic and cervical spine.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 512 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 514 - Examination and Management of Non-orthopedic Conditions
This course presents knowledge and evaluation skills for non-orthopedic illnesses and injuries. Evaluations will be approached using a reflective, critical reasoning approach and through the lenses of interprofessional collaboration, cultural competence, health literacy, and patient safety.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 501 and ATH 502 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 515 - Examination and Management of Non-orthopedic Conditions Lab
Students will be introduced to general medical evaluation skills, including auscultation and neurological examination. Simulation and standardized patient experiences will be utilized to apply non-orthopedic knowledge and skills, as well as in interprofessional collaboration.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 514 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 520 - Health and Human Performance
This course examines the advanced methods and techniques associated with the design of strength and conditioning programs to enhance human performance in sport and fitness. The course is designed to prepare students for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 521 - Health and Human Performance Lab
This course examines the advanced methods and techniques associated with the design of strength and conditioning programs to enhance human performance in sport and fitness. The course is designed to prepare students for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 520 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 522 - Therapeutic Interventions I
This course will explore foundational theories, principles and clinical application of the therapeutic modalities. Topics for this course will include: cold therapy, hydrotherapy, therapeutic heat, therapeutic ultrasound, electrotherapy, electromagnetic therapy, spinal traction, pharmacological agents and compression.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 501 and ATH 502 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 523 - Therapeutic Interventions I Lab
This course will explore foundational theories, principles and clinical application of the therapeutic modalities. Topics for this course will include: cold therapy, hydrotherapy, therapeutic heat, therapeutic ultrasound, electrotherapy, electromagnetic therapy, spinal traction, pharmacological agents and compression.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 522 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 524 - Therapeutic Interventions II
This course will explore contemporary manual therapy techniques and injury prevention strategies.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 520 , ATH 521 , ATH 522 and ATH 523 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 525 - Therapeutic Interventions II Lab
This course will explore contemporary manual therapy techniques and injury prevention strategies.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 524 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 571 - Clinical 1
Clinical field experience and face-to-face in-class meeting. Focused on practicing and applying acute care and prevention skills.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 501 , ATH 502 , and ATH 503 .
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Credits: 1
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ATH 572 - Clinical 2
Immersive clinical field experience and online meeting with a focus on health promotion. Students will complete a patient or community education project.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 571 .
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Credits: 2
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 573 - Clinical 3
Clinical field experience and face-to-face meeting with a focus on practicing and applying skills related to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and therapeutic modalities.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 510 , ATH 511 , ATH 520 , ATH 521 and ATH 572 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 626 - Therapeutic Interventions III
This course will teach students to select and incorporate therapeutic exercise techniques into comprehensive patient care plans. Students will also identify, refer and give support to patients with behavioral health conditions. Topics will include: therapeutic and corrective exercise, movement training, proprioceptive activities, home care and behavioral health.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 512 , ATH 513 , ATH 524 and ATH 525 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 627 - Therapeutic Interventions III Lab
Students will select and incorporate therapeutic exercise techniques into comprehensive patient care plans. Students will also identify, refer and give support to patients with behavioral health conditions. Topics will include: therapeutic and corrective exercise, movement training, proprioceptive activities, home care and behavioral health.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 626 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 640 - Health Care Administration
Components of developing, implementing, and critiquing policies and procedures related to daily operations and specific conditions, such as mental health and head injuries. Basic business administration practices will be covered, such as budgeting and inventory with an emphasis on concepts on health informatics and quality improvement.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 641 - Health Promotion
In this course, students will be introduced to health promotion and wellness strategies for the general population, as well as for patients with or at risk for chronic health conditions. Students will develop and engage in community-based health education projects, emphasizing health literacy concepts.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 642 - Athletic Training Professional Practice II
Students will prepare for transition to clinical practice by understanding human resource and job orientation processes, developing professional materials. Students will be encouraged to participate in professional advocacy and leadership opportunities. Additionally, topics of program evaluation and planning, and ethical and legal practice will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in all prior athletic training courses and concurrent enrollment in remaining required athletic training courses.
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Credits: 2
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 643 - BOC Preparation
This course will prepare students to sit for the Board of Certification Exam. Test taking and study strategies, sample exams and previous content will be reviewed.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 640 , ATH 641 , and ATH 675 .
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Credits: 1
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ATH 650 - Research Design
This course will introduce concepts of research design including qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches. Students will develop a research question, conduct a review of literature, create methods, determine the appropriate treatment of data for various research designs and interpret statistical results.
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Credits: 3
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ATH 651 - Athletic Training Capstone
Students will design and propose a scholarly capstone project with the intent of contributing to the existing athletic training body of knowledge. Students will obtain necessary approvals and begin their capstone project.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 650 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 652 - Capstone II
Students will complete scholarly capstone projects initiated in Capstone I. Students will present their scholarly contributions and submit for publication.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 651 .
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 673 - Clinical Education
Clinical field experiences in settings with non-sports activities and patients of diverse backgrounds. This course will include a face-to-face meeting with a focus on practicing and applying skills related to assessment, diagnosis, treatment of orthopedic injuries and general medical conditions.
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 674 - Clinical 4
Immersive clinical field experience with online meeting sessions. This course will focus on pre-participation screenings, assessing environmental factors and treating related illness.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 573 .
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Credits: 2
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 675 - Clinical 5
A continuation of clinical 4 field experience with online meeting sessions. This course will focus on application of therapeutic interventions.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 626 , ATH 627 and ATH 674 .
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Credits: 2
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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ATH 676 - Clinical 6
Immersive clinical field experience with online meetings sessions. This course will focus on health care administration and transition to practice.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of B- or higher in ATH 640 , ATH 641 and ATH 675 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Athletic Training
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BIO 501 - Animal Physiology
A study of physiological processes and their regulation in animals.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 502 - Animal Physiology Laboratory
Laboratory examination of physiological mechanisms in animals.
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BIO 505 - Animal Behavior
This course is a study of the principles of behavioral organization in vertebrate and invertebrate animals, with emphasis on behavior under natural conditions.
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Credits: 3
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BIO 506 - Animal Behavior Laboratory
This course is a laboratory and field examination of behavioral principles in animals.
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BIO 507 - Environmental Modulation of Developmental Mechanisms
This is a molecular genetic analysis of development focusing on an integrative approach toward understanding the evolution of developmental mechanisms.
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BIO 509 - Cell and Molecular Biology
A study of the eukaryotic cell at the level of organelles and molecules. The biochemical aspects of cell growth and reproduction are emphasized.
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Credits: 3
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BIO 510 - Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
A course in which the techniques of cell fractionation and biochemical analyses are applied to the eukaryotic cell.
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BIO 513 - Applied Biostatistics
This course is an introduction to the application of classical and modern statistics to biological problems.
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BIO 515 - Microbial Ecology
The course begins with an examination of microbial evolution and biodiversity, and explores the interactions of microorganisms in populations and communities, with other organisms, and with the environment, including an examination of physiological adaptations and biogeochemical cycles.
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BIO 516 - Microbial Ecology Laboratory
This companion lab course to BIO 515 Microbial Ecology is designed as a hands-on project lab to introduce students to a variety of methods used in microbial ecology. There are field, lab, computer and written components to the projects that will be carried out over the semester. Microscopic, cell culture, molecular, and bioinformatics methods will be employed.
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BIO 517 - Issues in Evolution
This course surveys major issues that motivate current research in evolutionary biology, providing a historical analysis of active areas of controversy and alternative points of view. The course is based on selected readings in the theoretical and experimental literature of the field, from primary and classical sources.
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BIO 519 - Human Evolution
This course explores the fossil, genetic, and paleoanthropological evidence for current reconstructions of the history and evolution of all primates and of one primate in particular, Homo sapiens. Students will retrace the emergence of hominins and Homo sapiens in Africa, out of Africa, and across the world.
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BIO 523 - Topics in Genetics
This course covers selected topics in genetics, including chromosomes, transposons, genetic regulation, genomics, genomic and karyotypic evolution, break repair, meiotic recombination, gene conversion, and some quantitative genetics.
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BIO 531 - Principles of Immunology
An introduction to the fundamentals of immunology, especially as they relate to human diseases. Topics include history of immunology, basic elements of immune systems, principles of natural and acquired immunity, cellular and molecular basis of B cell and T cell development and diversity, and clinical aspects of immunology.
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BIO 532 - Immunology Laboratory
This laboratory course is designed to enable students to gain experience with immunological techniques. Course emphasis will be on experimental design and the clinical and research applications of the procedures used.
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Credits: 2
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 545 - Advanced Pathophysiology
This course is a study of the physiological, genetic, biochemical, and environmental basis of diseases. Systems to be covered include reproductive, gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous, and skeletomuscular.
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BIO 601 - Research Methods in Biology
This course introduces students to faculty members’ research. Students will study the philosophy of science, experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, and writing and assessment of scientific papers.
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BIO 602 - Ethical Issues in Biology
This course examines a variety of ethical issues arising in biology today, including those related to general scientific research, biotechnology, medicine, and the environment.
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BIO 621 - Graduate Seminar
This course reviews the literature pertinent to topics of biology. Graduate students must complete at least two different seminars.
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Credits: 2-3
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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BIO 650 - Internship
In this course, students apply their learning to a practical context under supervision of a faculty member.
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Credits: 1-3.
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BIO 660 - Graduate Independent Study
Independent work on a special topic as arranged by the student, advisor, and committee.
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Credits: 1-6
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BIO 697 - Literature Review
This course involves preparation of a review paper based on current biological literature.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the graduate advisor.
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Credits: 1-6
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 698 - Thesis Research
This course involves thesis research and preparation. Enrollment is required each term in which the thesis is in progress.
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Credits: 1-6
May be repeated for credit, but no more than six credits will apply to the degree.
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CHY 561 - Biochemistry I
Application of chemical methods and principles to understanding biological processes. Topics include structure and action of nucleotides, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates; enzyme kinetics and mechanisms; membranes and transport; and metabolism and energy conversion. This one-semester course provides a survey of the major areas of biochemistry, except for nucleic acids.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Chemistry
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CHY 563 - Biochemistry II
Continuation of CHY 561 . Topics include selected biosynthetic pathways, including photosynthesis; signal transduction applied to hormones, nerve transmission, and the five senses; and methods for structural analysis of macromolecules, including X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, and homology modeling. Participants present a seminar on a topic of current biochemical research.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in CHY 561 .
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Chemistry
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COS 527 - Computational Text Analytics
This course provides students with a broad exposure to concepts, theories, underlying algorithms, and methodologies in computational text analytics. In this course, students are introduced to the landscape of computational linguistics and text analytics; natural language understanding; topic modeling; sentiment analysis; quantitative and probabilistic explanation in linguistics; word embeddings; and state-of-the-art tools, methods and computational strategies so they can turn text data to information.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 3
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COS 532 - Deep Learning
An introduction to the theory and applications of deep learning. Topics include basic neural networks, convolutional and recurrent networks, and applications in computer vision and language interpretation. Students will learn to design neural network architectures and training procedures via hands-on assignments.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 4
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 540 - Computer Networks
An introduction to computer networks, computer network architecture is described. Other topics include digital data communication, local area networks, wide area networks, internetworks, and the Internet. Specific technologies, including Ethernet and ATM, and protocols, including TCP/IP, will be considered in detail.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 542 - Distributed Systems
An introduction to the design and operation of distributed systems. Topics include client-server models, interprocess communications, RPC, replication and consistency, online transaction processing, error and fault recovery, encryption, and security. Examples will be taken from extant distributed systems. Students will design and implement a distributed system.
Prerequisite(s): COS 450 and COS 460 or their equivalents, or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 544 - Software Project Management
The course covers project life cycle, including developing the charter, plans and justification, outsourcing and procurement decisions, scope management, time and cost estimation, quality control, personnel management, risk assessment, and the critical role of communication, both internal and external, to the project. Students will learn to lead and participate in significant software projects. Experienced professionals from industry will visit the class.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 550 - Operating Systems
Topics include concurrent processes, process management, I/O, virtual memory, file management, resource scheduling and performance measurement.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 558 - Database Systems
Study of the methods and principles of database management systems (DBMS). Topics addressed include DBMS objectives and architecture, data models, data definition and manipulation languages (in particular, SQL) and providing internet access to databases. The entity-relationship and relational models are emphasized and their use required in a design project.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 569 - Compiler Construction
Definition of languages via context-free grammars. Organization of a compiler into phases of lexical analysis, parsing, code generation, and optimization. Students will implement a compiler for a Pascal-like language.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 570 - Seminar: Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Topics vary from year to year and will include current research, emerging technologies, and case studies.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 572 - Artificial Intelligence and Data Mining
An introduction to the underlying concepts and applications of intelligent systems. Topics include heuristic search techniques, pattern matching, rule-based systems, computer representations of knowledge, and machine learning and data mining techniques. Course work includes regular labs and large projects. Students will learn to conduct research in artificial intelligence and will complete a modest research project.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 575 - Machine Learning
The basic theory, algorithms, and applications of Machine Learning are covered in this course. Students will develop an understanding of learning theory, supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms, and reinforcement learning techniques. The course will also explore recent practical applications of machine learning.
Prerequisite(s): COS 285 and MAT 295 or their equivalents, or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 4
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 576 - Advanced Object-Oriented Design
This course considers developing object-oriented, multi-tier, Web-based applications. Topics will include object-oriented design patterns in distributed environments, software components, and software frameworks. The course has a significant hands-on implementation component, and, after completing the course, students will have practical experience with several leading-edge distributed object technologies, including AJAX, Web Services, Enterprise JavaBeans, JDBC, and Servlets. Students will work in teams to develop a medium-sized, multi-tier application that incorporates several of the technologies mentioned above. Lectures will provide an introduction to the technologies and discuss principled ways to apply these technologies.
Prerequisite(s): COS 420 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 4
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 582 - Design and Analysis of Computing Algorithms
Techniques for designing algorithms, such as divide-and-conquer, greedy method, dynamic programming, and backtracking are emphasized and illustrated. Many problems of practical importance are covered, including minimum spanning tree, single source shortest path, traveling salesperson, and graph search. The concepts of NP-completeness are also considered.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 598 - Internship
Students apply their learning to a specific problem in a practical context under faculty and managerial supervision. See Departmental guidelines for more details.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and prior approval of proposal by the Department chair and instructor.
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Credits: 1-3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 696 - Master’s Project
A 3-credit project that is one of two options for completing the Master’s degree requirements. The project must be supervised by a committee and the project proposal approved in advance. Offered only as a pass/fail course.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and faculty approval.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 697 - Independent Study
An opportunity for graduate students to pursue areas not currently offered in the graduate curriculum.
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Credits: 1-4
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Course Type: Computer Science
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COS 698 - Master’s Thesis
A 6-credit thesis that is one of two options for completing the Master’s degree requirements. The thesis project must be supervised by a committee and the project proposal approved in advance. Offered only as a pass/fail course.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and faculty approval.
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Credits: 6
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Course Type: Computer Science
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Creative Writing Each student must complete four workshop residencies and four semester projects along with a fifth graduation residency.
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CRW 501 - Residency Course I
An advanced workshop that focuses on the development of the student’s writing through the use of faculty-guided workshops and topical seminars, round tables, panels, readings, and discussion of major traditional and contemporary work in the genre. Workshop tracks include poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or popular fiction. Students are expected to submit an “in-progress” manuscript in advance of the residency. The manuscript(s) submitted will be analyzed during the faculty-guided workshops.
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Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 6
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 502 - Residency Course II
This course is considered to be the completion of the first year’s residency requirements. See description of Workshop Residency I.
Prerequisite(s): CRW 501 and completion of Semester Project I in student’s chosen genre.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 6
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 510 - Poetry Semester Project I
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the first residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. As part of the study plan, students will be expected to exchange four packets of manuscripts with the faculty mentor. The packets will vary depending on the study track, but should include both creative work and critical annotations of readings. The faculty mentor will then respond with constructive critiques for revision as well as additional reading suggestions and relevant observations on craft and theory.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): CRW 501
Credits: 9
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 512 - Poetry Semester Project II
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the second residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. As part of the study plan, students will be expected to exchange four packets of manuscripts with the faculty mentor. The packets will vary depending on the study track, but should include both creative work and critical annotations of readings. The faculty mentor will respond with constructive critiques for revision as well as additional reading suggestions and relevant observations on craft and theory.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): CRW 502
Credits: 9
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 520 - Fiction Semester Project I
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the first residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. As part of the study plan, students will be expected to exchange four packets of manuscripts with the faculty mentor. The packets will vary depending on the study track, but should include both creative work and critical annotations of readings. The faculty mentor will then respond with constructive critiques for revision as well as additional reading suggestions and relevant observations on craft and theory.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): CRW 501
Credits: 9
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 522 - Fiction Semester Project II
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the second residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. As part of the study plan, students will be expected to exchange four packets of manuscripts with the faculty mentor. The packets will vary depending on the study track, but should include both creative work and critical annotations of readings. The faculty mentor will respond with constructive critiques for revision as well as additional reading suggestions and relevant observations on craft and theory.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): CRW 502
Credits: 9
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 530 - Creative Nonfiction Semester Project I
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the first residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. As part of the study plan, students will be expected to exchange four packets of manuscripts with the faculty mentor. The packets will vary depending on the study track, but should include both creative work and critical annotations of readings. The faculty mentor will respond with constructive critiques for revision as well as additional reading suggestions and relevant observations on craft and theory.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): CRW 501
Credits: 9
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 532 - Creative Nonfiction Semester Project II
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the second residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. As part of the study plan, students will be expected to exchange four packets of manuscripts with the faculty mentor. The packets will vary depending on the study track, but should include both creative work and critical annotations of readings. The faculty mentor will respond with constructive critiques for revision as well as additional reading suggestions and relevant observations on craft and theory.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): CRW 502
Credits: 9
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 540 - Popular Fiction Semester Project I
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the first residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. As part of the study plan, students will be expected to exchange four packets of manuscripts with the faculty mentor. The packets will vary depending on the study track, but should include both creative work and critical annotations of readings. The faculty mentor will respond with constructive critiques for revision as well as additional reading suggestions and relevant observations on craft and theory.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): CRW 501
Credits: 9
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 542 - Popular Fiction Semester Project II
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the second residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. As part of the study plan, students will be expected to exchange four packets of manuscripts with the faculty mentor. The packets will vary depending on the study track, but should include both creative work and critical annotations of readings. The faculty mentor will respond with constructive critiques for revision as well as additional reading suggestions and relevant observations on craft and theory.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): CRW 502
Credits: 9
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 601 - Residency Course III
This course is considered to be the first half of the second year’s program. See description of Workshop Residency I.
Prerequisite(s): CRW 502 and completion of Semester Project II in the student’s chosen genre.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 6
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 602 - Residency Course IV
This course is considered to be the second half of the second year’s program. See description of Workshop Residency I.
Prerequisite(s): CRW 601 and completion of Semester Project III in the student’s chosen genre.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 6
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 603 - Graduation Residency
This residency is the culmination of the MFA in creative writing degree program. Prior to the residency, a student must have submitted a creative thesis deemed by a faculty committee to be of publishable quality. At the residency, the student must lead a presentation or participate in a panel on an issue of craft, theory, publishing, teaching/pedagogy, interdisciplinary artistic collaboration, or literacy/community services. The student must also give a public reading from the creative thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Semester Project IV in the student’s chosen genre.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 0
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 610 - Poetry Semester Project III
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the third residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. Each student undertakes a special project under the guidance of the mentor in one of five concentrations: craft, literary theory, interdisciplinary artistic collaboration, publishing, or literacy/community services.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): CRW 601
Credits: 9
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 612 - Poetry Semester Project IV
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the fourth residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. Each student completes a book-length creative thesis, and prepares for the student reading and for the teaching of a seminar or panel presentation during the fifth and final graduation residency.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): CRW 602
Credits: 9
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 620 - Fiction Semester Project III
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the third residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. Each student undertakes a special project under the guidance of the mentor in one of five concentrations: craft, literary theory, interdisciplinary artistic collaboration, publishing, or literacy/community services.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): CRW 601
Credits: 9
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 622 - Fiction Semester Project IV
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the fourth residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. Each student completes a book-length creative thesis, and prepares for the student reading and for the teaching of a seminar or panel presentation during the fifth and final graduation residency.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): CRW 602
Credits: 9
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 630 - Creative Nonfiction Semester Project III
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the third residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. Each student undertakes a special project under the guidance of the mentor in one of five concentrations: craft, literary theory, interdisciplinary artistic collaboration, publishing, or literacy/community services.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): CRW 601
Credits: 9
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 632 - Creative Nonfiction Semester Project IV
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the fourth residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. Each student completes a book-length creative thesis, and prepares for the student reading and for the teaching of a seminar or panel presentation during the fifth and final graduation residency.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): CRW 602
Credits: 9
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 640 - Popular Fiction Semester Project III
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the third residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. Each student undertakes a special project under the guidance of the mentor in one of five concentrations: craft, literary theory, interdisciplinary artistic collaboration, publishing, or literacy/community services.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): CRW 601
Credits: 9
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CRW 642 - Popular Fiction Semester Project IV
The focus of this course, which immediately follows the fourth residency, is on the completion of a negotiated study plan developed between the student and the faculty member. Each student completes a book-length creative thesis, and prepares for the student reading and for the teaching of a seminar or panel presentation during the fifth and final graduation residency.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): CRW 602
Credits: 9
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Creative Writing
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CYB 501 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals
This course explores fundamental concepts of cybersecurity. The course will examine risk assessment and policy development to protect enterprise assets, basic security requirements of modern computing environments, and defense tools and methods used to apply a cyber-defense. The role of cryptology to protect information, access control methods, business continuity, and disaster recovery will be discussed. Topics will include incident response, secure design principles for networks and software, digital forensics, security operations, and legal aspects of security.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Cybersecurity
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CYB 515 - Research Methods
This course examines methods for conducting research. It teaches students the research methodologies of qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and Design Science Research (DSR). The course covers basic processes of choosing a research topic, choosing the research methodology, forming the research question, conducting a literature review, forming the conceptual concept, conducting and documenting the research, ensuring validity and reliability, communicating the research results, and ensuring all research compliance documents are completed.
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Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Cybersecurity
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