May 20, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED]

Course Descriptions


A typical course description in the Undergraduate Bulletin appears like this:

LIT 273 American Multicultural Literature  

The three digits of the course codes refer to the course level. Undergraduate courses are those numbered from 100 to 499. All numbers above that are for graduate credit.The 100 series is primarily for freshmen; 200 – sophomores; 300 – juniors; and 400 – seniors.

Course Planning Information

Information included with the course description helps you as you plan your course schedules. General Education (Gen Ed), Racial and Ethnic Studies (RES), Global Perspective (GLP), repeatability, and terms offered (if known) are indicated.

The terms indicated serve only as a general guide and do not guarantee that a course will be offered during a particular semester. Verify availability of a course in any given term by checking the online Open Courses listing or through Access Stout when planning your schedule.

 

Mathematics Education

  
  • MATHED-365 Mathematics Education Methods


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Content, curriculum, methods, materials, technology, standards and research used in the teaching of mathematics. Design of mathematics instruction for a variety of learners.
    Prerequisites: Take STMED-260  
  
  • MATHED-409 Mathematics Student Teaching


    (2-16 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Student teaching experience in mathematics.
    Prerequisite: Benchmark II completion
  
  • MATHED-488 Internship Teaching - Math Education


    (8-16 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Alternative to student teaching experience: licensed and salaried internship in a cooperating school for one semester.
    Prerequisite: Benchmark II completion

Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science

  
  • MSCS-149 Cooperative Education Experience


    (1-8 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entailing recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
    Department Consent
  
  • MSCS-192 Introductory Bioinformatics


    (2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Introduction to the design, development, and application of bioinformatics tools for genomics and other integrated biological research questions. Some computer programming.
  
  • MSCS-249 Cooperative Education Experience


    (1-8 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entailing recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
    Department Consent
  
  • MSCS-271 Formal Languages and Finite Automata


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Topics on the foundation of the theory of computation, including languages, grammars, regular expressions, finite state machines, Turing machines.
    Prerequisites: Take CS 145  and take either MATH 180  or MATH 270  
  
  • MSCS-280 Graph Theory with Applications in Computer Science


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Principles of graph theory, computer representation of graphs, properties of general graphs, structure and properties of special graphs, flow networks, and computer applications of graph theory.
    Prerequisites: Take CS-145  and take either MATH-180  or MATH-270  
  
  • MSCS-335 Machine Learning


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Methods for supervised learning of labelled data sets, and unsupervised learning of unlabelled data sets. Theory, application, and validation of models, including linear-subset, nearest-neighbor, support-vector machines, forests, neural networks, and other geometric methods.
    Prerequisites: take CS 145 MATH 158  , MATH 275 , and either STAT 330  or STAT 331 .
  
  • MSCS-349 Cooperative Education Experience


    (1-8 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
    Department Consent
  
  • MSCS-380 Cryptography


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Classical and modern encryption methods, including both public-key and symmetric-key cryptosystems; elementary number theory; digital signature schemes and hash functions; introduction to (and countermeasures for) number-theoretic and algebraic cryptanalysis; discrete logarithms; applications to information assurance and cyber-security.
    Prerequisite: take MATH 370  and CS 145  
  
  • MSCS-390 Fourier Transform and Applications


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Fundamental theory of Fourier transform with applications to a variety of ics. Traditional definition of Fourier series, the modern functional definition of Fourier transform and its properties. Discrete and fast Fourier transform. Convolution and Shah-function and their applications to Fourier transform.
  
  • MSCS-390 Topics


    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Topics of current importance in applications of mathematics to problems in business, industry, government or society. May be repeated for additional credit with consent of program director.
  
  • MSCS-390 Topics: Introduction to Parallel Processing with CUDA


    (2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Introduction to parallel processing using the Compute Unified Device Architecture (CUDA) system. Overview of CUDA architecture, kernels, grids, threads, memory structure and performance considerations. Basic algorithms and examples of applications to computer graphics, image processing and scientific computing.
    Prerequisites: take CS-244  and MATH-275  
  
  • MSCS-396 Applied Cryptography


    4
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Classical and modern encryption methods, including public-key cryptosystems; elementary number theory; primality testing and some factorization techniques; hash functions; digital signature schemes; introduction to (and countermeasures for) number-theoretic and algebraic cryptanalysis; implementation errors; discrete logarithms; key-exchange algorithms; elliptic curves; one-time pads; the Advanced Encyryption Standard (AES); data privacy and cybersecurity.
    MATH 180 or MATH 270 and MATH 275 or MATH 250 and CS 145
  
  • MSCS-399 Independent Study


    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent
  
  • MSCS-446 Numerical Analysis I


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Theory and applications of numerical methods for linear algebra, non-linear equations and polynomial interpolation.
    Prerequisites: take MATH-158 , MATH-275  and CS-145  
  
  • MSCS-447 Numerical Analysis II


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Theory and applications of numerical methods for approximation, numerical integration and differentiation, differential equations, and Fourier analysis.
    Prerequisites: take MSCS-446  and MATH-255  
  
  • MSCS-449 Cooperative Education Experience


    (1-8 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
    Department Consent
  
  • MSCS-475 Applied Mathematics Internship


    (2-8 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Off-campus work and study in approved position to gain experience in using computer and/or statistical techniques in the analysis and solution of real-world problems. Interns receive salaried appointments with cooperating companies for summer or summer plus one semester.
    Department Consent
    Must be Junior level or higher
  
  • MSCS-492 Mathematical and Computational Foundations of Bioinformatics


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Examination of different types of algorithms employed in bioinformatics, their mathematical foundations, and software implementation. Topics in mapping DNA, sequencing DNA, comparing sequences, predicting genes, finding signals, identifying proteins, repeat analysis, DNA arrays, genome rearrangements, molecular evolution, phylogenetics, machine learning, systems biology, and computational biology.
    Prerequisites: must be Senior level and Applied Math & Computer Science major.
  
  • MSCS-496 Preparation for Industrial Careers in Mathematics


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Case studies in industrial mathematics problems. Students will work in teams to solve problems from industry partners using mathematical techniques. Techniques may come from all areas of the mathematical sciences. 
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval required
  
  • MSCS-499 Independent Study


    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent

Mechanical Engineering

  
  • ME-342 Machine Component Design


    (4 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Analysis and design of machine elements and machines; loads, stresses, deflections, material selection, fatigue failure; fasteners, bonding, and springs; mechanical power transmission components including gearing, bearings, shafting, and frictional devices.
    Prerequisite: take ENGR 294 . Mechanical Engineering students only
  
  • ME-349 Cooperative Education Experience


    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study for a minimum of 320 hours and in an approved paid position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods. 
  
  • ME-352 Introduction to Numerical Methods in Engineering


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Solving engineering problems related to solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and engineering design through the application of numerical methods.
    Prerequisite: take MATH 158 , ETECH 100  and MATH 250  or (MATH 255  and MATH 275 ). Mechanical Engineering students only
  
  • ME-354 Computer-Aided Engineering


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Introductory Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using industry-standard commercial software for design and optimization in engineering fluid and structural problems.
    Prerequisites: take ETECH 201   or ETECH 210  , ENGR 391  , and ENGR 294  
  
  • ME-390 Engineering Thermodynamics


    (3 cr.)
    Engineering applications of thermodynamics.
    Prerequisite: take PHYS 291  and MATH 250  (which may be taken concurrently). Mechanical Engineering students only
  
  • ME-392 Engineering Heat and Mass Transfer


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Introduction to the principles and applications of heat transfer through conduction, convection and radiation, analysis of heat exchangers and fins, and introduction to mass transfer through diffusion.
    Prerequisite: take ENGR 391  and ME 352  . Mechanical Engineering students only 
  
  • ME-396 Introduction to Numerical Methods in Engineering


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Application of existing numerical methods to solve problems in different branches of mechanical engineering.
    Prerequisites: take MATH 158  and ETECH 100  and MATH 250  or (MATH 255  and MATH 275 )
  
  • ME-405 Capstone I: Concurrent Design


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Concurrent design of a product or process to solve an industry problem or answer a research question related to Mechanical Engineering. Defining end-user needs, client needs, design objectives and constraints, and metrics for success. Brainstorming, problem solving, and creativity methods. Requires teamwork, problem solving, effective communication skills, and project management.
    Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering students only
    Corequisites: take ME 342  and ME 392  
  
  • ME-410 Capstone II: System Design


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    A study of process and/or product development through 1) applied research and experimentation, or 2) the design, building, and testing of a product assembly or system, used to perform a useful function or solve an industry-based or independent research problem. Process documentation and experimental analyses will be emphasized.
    Prerequisites: take ME 405 . Mechanical Engineering students only
    Corequisites: take ENGR 363  and ME 492  (or take as prerequisites)
  
  • ME-449 Cooperative Education Experience


    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study for a minimum of 320 hours and in an approved paid position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods. 
  
  • ME-492 System Dynamics


    (4 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Modeling and analysis of dynamic systems with a focus on mechanical applications. Analysis of electrical, thermal, and fluid elements conducted through the lens of their mechanical analogs. Techniques for the development of time domain solutions and frequency domain solutions including differential equations, block diagram representation, computer simulation, numerical methods, and linearization.
    Prerequisites: take ENGR 292  and ME 352 . Mechanical Engineering students only
    Corequisites: take ENGR 363  and ME 392  (or take as prerequisites)
  
  • ME-495 Advanced Thermal Systems


    (4 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Application of the fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to the analysis and modeling of thermal engineering components and systems.
    Prerequisites: take ME 392  

Military Science and Leadership

  
  • MSL-101 Introduction to the Army


    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Students will examine the Army Profession and cover an overview of the US Army. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions, attributes and core leader competencies while gaining an understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and advantages for the students.
  
  • MSL-102 Foundations of Agile and Adaptive Leadership


    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Discuss the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, time management, goal setting, communication and how they play a role in the US Army. Understand the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership and receive an introduction to the basics of Army tactics and equipment.
  
  • MSL-199 Independent Study


    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent
  
  • MSL-201 Leadership and Decision Making


    (2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Explores the dimensions of leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and leadership theories. Exercises and discussions in creative thinking and the ability to apply Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) to develop innovative solutions to problems. The Army Profession is also stressed through leadership forums and a leadership self-assessment.
    Instructor’s Consent Required
  
  • MSL-202 Army Doctrine and Team Development


    (2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Study focuses on Army doctrine and team development. Army Values, Teamwork, and Warrior Ethos and their relationship to the Law of Land Warfare and philosophy of military service are stressed. The ability to lead and follow is also covered through Team Building exercises. Students apply their knowledge in a hands-on performance-oriented environment.
  
  • MSL-299 Independent Study


    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent
  
  • MSL-301 Training Management and the Warfighting Functions


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army Leadership, Officership, Army Values, Personal Development, and tactics. Develop planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a mission using OPORD’s. Conduct self and peer review of students’ abilities and how to improve those leader skills that can develop you into a successful officer.
    Instructor’s Consent Required
    Prerequisites: take MSL 201  and MSL 202 
  
  • MSL-302 Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Discussions on applied leadership in small unit operations. Study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of direct level leadership and small unit tactics at the platoon level for offensive and defensive operations.  Emphasis is placed on improving oral and written communication abilities through professional briefings, OPORD production, and mission execution. 
    Instructor’s Consent Required
    Prerequisites: take MSL 201 MSL 202  and MSL 301  
  
  • MSL-304 Military History in the Western Tradition


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    The purpose of this course is to survey and analyze the American military experience from its colonial origins to today’s “war on terrorism.” This course, then, looks most closely at operational military history. We will employ the “new military history” to examine the effect on operations of policy (“ends”) and strategy (“ways”), the human experience in battle (“face of battle”), increasingly complex technology (“means”), and geography (“fields of battle”).  In addition, we will study the effects of U.S. society on its military and the reverse, in particular civil-military relations.
  
  • MSL-350 Leader Development and Assessment Course Field Experience


    (2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    A 33-day ROTC training event designed to develop and evaluate leadership ability, including judgment, common sense, ingenuity and stamina. Perform complex tasks and make difficult decisions in demanding situations.
    Prerequisites: take MSL-301  and MSL-302  
  
  • MSL-399 Independent Study


    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent
  
  • MSL-401 The Army Officer


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Focuses on development of the Army Officer. Develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, resource, and continuously assess the conduct of training at the small unit level. You will also learn about Army programs that support counseling subordinates and evaluating performance, values and ethics, career planning, and legal responsibilities.
    Instructor’s Consent Required
    Prerequisites: take MSL 301  and MSL 302  
  
  • MSL-402 Company Grade Leadership


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of junior officers pertaining to the Army in Unified Land Operations and Company Grade Officer roles and responsibilities. This course will assist in preparing you for your transition into your military career. Complete an Oral Practicum demonstrating knowledge of their future careers.
    Instructor’s Consent Required
    Prerequisites: take MSL 301 MSL 302  and MSL 401  
  
  • MSL-499 Independent Study


    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent

Music

  
  • MUSIC-101 Class Piano I


    (1 cr.)
    Arts and Humanities - Creative/Performing Arts
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Group instruction in piano technique and repertoire at beginner level. One one-hour lesson per week; additional practice time required.
  
  • MUSIC-112 Advanced Voice I


    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Private instruction in vocal technique and repertoire. One 1/2-hour lesson per week; additional practice time required; optional recital.
    Department Consent
  
  • MUSIC-120 Music Fundamentals


    (3 cr.)
    Arts and Humanities - Art History/Music and Theater Appreciation
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Introduction to the elements of music, with a focus on Western musical notation and theory. Notation, application, and practice of basic theory and music analysis skills.
  
  • MUSIC-130 Music Appreciation


    (2 cr.)
    Arts and Humanities - Art History/Music and Theater Appreciation
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Music materials as they pertain to perceptive listening; music and musicians from medieval times to present; students gain significant awareness of great music. Students do not earn credit for both MUSIC-130 and MUSIC-132 .
  
  • MUSIC-132 Music in Our World


    (3 cr.)
    Global Perspective, Arts and Humanities - Art History/Music and Theater Appreciation
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Music materials as they pertain to perceptive listening and awareness of cultural identity as defined by music.  A survey of Western/American music practice contrasted with other global traditions. 
  
  • MUSIC-134 Rock Music History


    (3 cr.)
    Racial & Ethnic Studies Category B, Arts and Humanities - Art History/Music and Theater Appreciation
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Characteristics and components: examination of a social music style, people who made the music, and its meaning for different groups in America and abroad.
  
  • MUSIC-201 Class Piano II


    (1 cr.)
    Arts and Humanities - Creative/Performing Arts
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Continuation of MUSIC-101  at intermediate level. One one-hour lesson per week; additional practice time required.
  
  • MUSIC-206 Music for the Young Child


    (2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Music elements and experience, methods and materials for guiding the musical growth of children from birth through third grade.
  
  • MUSIC-212 Advanced Voice Ii


    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Continuation of MUSIC-112 .
    Department Consent
  
  • MUSIC-231 Honors Jazz History


    (3 cr.)
    Racial & Ethnic Studies Category A, Arts and Humanities - Art History/Music and Theater Appreciation, Cross-disciplinary Issues
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    American jazz connections to changes in society: jazz origins and characteristics, a development of artists and styles, and a music’s reflection of individual expression, race relations, and acceptance by society.
    Honors Program Students or GPA 3.0 or better
  
  • MUSIC-236 Music in Media


    (3 cr.)
    Arts and Humanities - Art History/Music and Theater Appreciation
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Music as an art and enhancement to communication in entertainment, marketing, and social environments. How music is used to enhance the visual and the experience, affecting the mental and emotional state of individuals in society.
  
  • MUSIC-249 Cooperative Education Experience


    (1-8 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entailing recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
    Department Consent
  
  • MUSIC-264 Jazz Band


    (0-1 cr.)
    Arts and Humanities - Creative/Performing Arts
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Jazz styles and improvisation from the dance band era to the present. Study and performance of contemporary “big band” jazz. Membership is open to all qualified students. Audition may be necessary. Repeatable for additional credit.
  
  • MUSIC-266 Concert Band


    (0-1 cr.)
    Arts and Humanities - Creative/Performing Arts
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Fundamentals of musical expression, tone production and quality, and special problems of technique. Membership is open to all qualified students. Audition may be necessary. Repeatable for additional credit.
  
  • MUSIC-267 Symphonic Singers


    (0-1 cr.)
    Arts and Humanities - Creative/Performing Arts
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Advanced choral techniques, reading and analysis of choral music of all types and periods. A special course fee applies. Repeatable for additional credit.
  
  • MUSIC-268 Solo and Ensemble


    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Coaching of advanced vocal and instrumental performers for public performance.
  
  • MUSIC-269 Chamber Choir


    (0-1 cr.)
    Arts and Humanities - Creative/Performing Arts
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Performance of advanced choral music with and without accompaniment, in a select choral ensemble. Enrollment is by audition only. Repeatable for additional credit.
  
  • MUSIC-270 Vocal Jazz Ensemble


    (1 cr.)
    Arts and Humanities - Creative/Performing Arts
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Performance of vocal jazz in a select choral ensemble. Membership by audition only.
  
  • MUSIC-299 Independent Study


    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent
  
  • MUSIC-300 Special Topics in Music


    (3 cr.)
    Arts and Humanities - Art History/Music and Theater Appreciation
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Current issues or historical topics related to music. Specific topics will be advertised prior to the semester offered. Course is repeatable up to three times with different topics or issues.
  
  • MUSIC-300 Special Topics in Music: Music In Drama


    3
    Survey of theater traditions where music is integral, including operas, operettas, Broadway musicals, zarzuelas, wajang kulit, and more.
  
  • MUSIC-312 Advanced Voice III


    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Continuation of MUSIC-212 .
    Department Consent
  
  • MUSIC-320 Music Theory


    (3 cr.)
    Arts and Humanities - Art History/Music and Theater Appreciation
    Continuation of MUSIC-120; in-depth study of Western music theory through analysis and ear training.
    Prerequisite: take MUSIC 120   or instructor consent
  
  • MUSIC-330 Survey of Western Music History


    (3 cr.)
    Arts and Humanities - Art History/Music and Theater Appreciation
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Significant compositions and composers that shaped Western music. Resulting period style characteristics, developments, and innovations that occurred from the medieval to modern and the role of music in society.
    MUSIC 132  , MUSIC 134  , MUSIC 231   or MUSIC 236  
  
  • MUSIC-349 Cooperative Education Experience


    (1-8 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
    Department Consent
  
  • MUSIC-350 Digital Sound Studio


    (3 cr.)
    Arts and Humanities - Creative/Performing Arts
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Study and application of audio-visual synergy in animations, films, television, games and other time-based multimedia forms.
  
  • MUSIC-449 Cooperative Education Experience


    (1-8 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
    Department Consent
  
  • MUSIC-499 Independent Study


    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent

Nanoscience/Nanotechnology

  
  • NANO-101 Explorations in Nanotechnology


    (3 cr.)
    Analytic Reasoning and Natural Sciences - Natural Science with Lab, Cross-disciplinary Issues, Social Responsibility & Ethical Reasoning
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Discussion of the main concepts in nanoscience with an exploration of societal and environmental impacts.
  
  • NANO-110 Introduction to Vacuum Technology


    (2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Principle concepts associated with vacuum technology and the critical components of a vacuum system. Basic vacuum system functions and characteristics. Lab course with a model vacuum system.
  
  • NANO-230 Microscopy and Materials Characterization


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Laboratory-based course that covers theory and techniques of modern characterization methods of nanoscale molecules and materials.  Optical, electron, and scanning probe microscopy; dynamic light scattering, diffraction, and emission spectroscopy.
    Prerequisites: take CHEM 135  or NANO 101   
  
  • NANO-301 Synthesis and Fabrication of Nanostructured Materials


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Fabrication and design processes for nanostructured materials with lab.
    Prerequisite(s): take NANO 230   or CHEM-2XX or higher or PHYS 281   or higher
  
  • NANO-349 Cooperative Education Experience


    (1-8 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
    Department Consent
  
  • NANO-401 Materials and Nanoscience Capstone


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Capstone course for Applied Science majors in any concentration, especially Materials and Nanoscience.  Nanoscale manufacturing design related to an industrially motivated material in a team project. Nanoscale manufacturing processes (synthesis, fabrication, and/or processing), materials selection, documentation standards, team dynamics, and communication skills are applied to a nanoscale materials manufacturing design project.
    Prerequisite: take NANO 301  or CHEM 245  or CHEM 241  

Packaging

  
  • PKG-150 Packaging Fundamentals


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Explore the purpose of packaging materials and manufacturing methods, including global perspectives, history, environment, market and consumer needs.
  
  • PKG-210 Packaging Materials: Paper, Wood, Adhesives, and Metal


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Technical exploration of paper, wood, adhesives and metal used in packaging worldwide. Material properties and international production processes, applications, environmental impacts of paper, wood, adhesives, and metal.
    Prerequisites: take PKG-150  (C+ or better) and CHEM-135  (C or better); Packaging majors only.
  
  • PKG-220 Packaging Materials: Polymers and Glass


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Technical exploration of polymers and glass used for packaging worldwide. Material properties, production processes, applications, environmental impacts of polymers and glass.
    Prerequisites: take PKG-150  (C+ or better) and CHEM-135  (C or better), BS Packaging students only
  
  • PKG-250 Consumer Packaging Systems


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    The study of packaging from the design concept through production. Lab work on structural design, sample making, and machine operation. Discussions on standard packages and their applications.
    Prerequisites: take ENGGR-112 OR ETECH 201  (C or better), PKG-210  (C+ or better) and PKG-220  (C+ or better), Packaging majors only.
  
  • PKG-260 Distribution Packaging


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Packaging systems to support the distribution functions. Topics will include shipping containers, palletizing, unitizing, barrier problems, marking and coding for shipment, freight regulations, military specifications and hazardous materials regulations.
    Prerequisites: take PKG-210  (C+ or better) and PKG-220  (C+ or better), Packaging majors only.
  
  • PKG-335 Packaging Machinery


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Weighing, forming, filling, sealing, cartoning, capping, labeling, wrapping, casing, uncasing, palletizing/depalletizing machines as applies to the functional capabilities of speed, materials, containers, and operating functions.
    Prerequisites: take PKG-210  (C+ or better), PKG-220  (C+ or better), PKG 260  (C+ or better), Packaging majors only.
  
  • PKG-349 Cooperative Education Experience


    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study for a minimum of 320 hours and in an approved paid position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods. 
    Department Consent
  
  • PKG-350 Packaging Design and Evaluation


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Chemical and physical protection problems; materials, structure, graphics and regulations in package design; shock and vibration forces in package evaluation; practical applications of evaluation using electronic instrumentation.
    Prerequisites: take PKG-250  (C+ or better), PKG-260  (C+ or better), MATH 153  OR MATH 150  and MATH 151  (C or better), and take PHYS-241  (C or better) or PHYS-281  (C or better); Packaging majors only.
  
  • PKG-385 Medical Packaging


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Practical knowledge of special requirements for medical devices and pharmaceuticals packaging. Discussion and evaluation of package systems, packaging procedures.
    Prerequisite: take PKG-250  (C+ or better), Packaging majors only.
  
  • PKG-399 Independent Study


    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent
  
  • PKG-449 Cooperative Education Experience


    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study for a minimum of 320 hours and in an approved paid position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods. 
    Department Consent
  
  • PKG-490 Packaging Development


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Applications of packaging functions: developing a product’s complete packaging system, from final production of product to consumer.
    Prerequisites: take PKG-349  (C+ or better)and PKG-350  (C+ or better), Packaging students only.
  
  • PKG-495 Packaging Seminar


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Current packaging problems or developments (subject based on students’ interests and current issues).
    Prerequisites: PKG-349  (C+ or better), Senior Standing, Packaging majors only.
  
  • PKG-496 Great Northern Corporation Collaboration Experience


    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    This Great Northern Corporation sponsored course is an experiential learning environment bringing students from two disciplines together to design solutions while simulating the real-world challenges of creative problem-solving.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent
  
  • PKG-499 Independent Study


    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent

Peace Studies

  
  • PAX-201 Introduction to Applied Peace Studies


    (3 cr.)
    Cross-disciplinary Issues, Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    A general introduction to peace studies as an area of inquiry. The nature and dynamics of violent conflict, the conditions and practices of peace in its many forms, emphasis on peace building and nonviolent conflict transformation.
  
  • PAX-210 Nonviolence and the Civil Rights Movement


    (3 cr.)
    Racial and Ethnic Studies Category A, Cross-disciplinary Issues
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Introduction to theory and practice of nonviolence and its application in the American Civil Rights movement. Includes a required field trip over spring break to significant locations linked to the Civil Rights movement.
 

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