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Jim Mitchell, Director,
Physicians Quadrangle, Building N
Linner Griffin, Associate
Director for Educational Programs, 112 Ragsdale
Through the College of Arts and Sciences, the university offers a program of advanced study in aging coordinated through the Center on Aging. The program is designed for the person working in aging practice as well as students in residence who have been admitted to the Graduate School.
The Center on Aging offers a graduate certification program in gerontology (aging studies) for students meeting the admission requirements of the Graduate School. The program is designed to provide students in residence and persons currently working with older adults an opportunity to augment their undergraduate training or graduate degree program with a certificate in gerontology. Elements of the program include required core courses (9 s.h.) and elective courses (12 s.h.). The associate director of the Center on Aging should be consulted for a complete program description prior to beginning course work in the certification program.
5011. Perspectives on Death and Dying (3) Same as NURS 5011, SOCW 5011. Designed to assist the student in understanding the conditions and problems in facing death, dying, and survivorship and to affect awareness, values, and attitudes as they relate to professional practice.
5400. Seminar in Aging Studies (3) Same as CDFR 5400 and SOCW 5400. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Serves as an entry point for the graduate certificate in gerontology and an exit course for the undergraduate minor degree in gerontology. Topics for discussion include a historical perspective on aging issues, normal aging and aging pathology, aging program administration, aging policy development, research in gerontology, rural aging, and aging and ethnicity.
5901, 5902, 5903. Readings in Aging Studies (1,2,3) Same as CDFR 5901, 5902, 5903 and SOCW 5901, 5902, 5903. A maximum of 3 s.h. may count toward the baccalaureate minor in gerontology or the graduate certificate in gerontology. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and chair of instructor's home unit, if applicable. Selected readings taken from monographs or journals in gerontology or aging studies. The focus is on specialized areas in which the student has already take one or more courses in either the baccalaureate minor degree or the graduate certificate in gerontology.
6222. Group Work with the Aged (3) Same as SOCW 6222. Prerequisite: Graduate School admission. Examines case management, group work, and other techniques and approaches used in working with older people.
GERO Banked Courses
6600. Practicum in Aging
Studies (2)
6601. Practicum Seminar (1)
Lauriston R. King, Program Director
PhD IN COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
The PhD program in coastal resources management (CRM) focuses on building skills in acquisition, interpretation, and synthesis of scientific information on coastal environments and populations. These skills are developed through a curriculum of traditional disciplinary course work, dissertation research, special seminars, and internships with government agencies and private sector organizations.
Each student focuses in one of the programs’ four areas of concentration (ecology, geoscience, social science, maritime studies), while developing a fundamental understanding of basic theory and methodology in two of the three other areas. The program provides specific knowledge in either estuarine/coastal ecology, coastal plain/continental margin geology, maritime social science, or maritime cultural heritage; general knowledge of theory and methodology in two related areas; background in the structure and functioning of coastal/marine policy and management; and understanding of the mechanisms by which scientific information is used in the formulation of public policy and site- or resource-specific decisions involving the use of coastal resources.
Curriculum
The doctoral program requires a minimum of 64 s.h. of course work beyond a relevant baccalaureate degree, 22 s.h. of which are general requirements taken by all students in the program. These courses, designed to provide background essential to all four areas, include CRM 6100, 6200, 6300, 9000 (9 s.h.), 9400; MATH 5031.
Students select a primary area of concentration of 18 s.h. and two complementary areas of 9 s.h. each, which provide breadth of knowledge about theory and methodology in disciplines outside the primary area. Elective course work totaling 6 s.h. completes the minimum 64 s.h. specified above.
Please contact the director of CRM for more details concerning application procedures, admission requirements, and specific academic requirements.
COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: CRM
6100. Introduction to Coastal Problems and Their Management (2) Overview of the coastal environment, coastal resources, the structure and role of government in coastal resources policy, critical research issues in coastal and estuarine ecology, coastal geosciences, marine affairs, and policy and maritime studies.
6200. Research Design in Marine and Coastal Studies (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in coastal resources management PhD program or consent of instructor. Study of the fundamentals of research design in marine and coastal related scientific research.
6300. Case Studies of Coastal Management Issues (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in coastal resources management PhD program or consent of instructor. Teams of students with varying disciplinary backgrounds will examine the application of scientific data to specific coastal issues of concern to coastal management agencies and private sector organizations.
9000. Dissertation (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 9 s.h. credit toward the degree.
9400. Coastal Management Internship (3) Prerequisite: Consent of program director. Supervised internship with a government agency, private sector business or organization, or non-profit group that has coastal resources management responsibilities, concerns, or activities.
6610. Legal and Professional Issues in Maritime Studies (3) Same as HIST 6610. Legal and professional issues in maritime studies are examined through study of legal cases, legislation, professional standards, grant writing, and scholarship.
6620. Public Policy and Management of Cultural Resources (3) Same as HIST 6620. Analysis of public laws and policies concerning local, state, national, and international regulations and practices for the management of cultural resources of the maritime and coastal environment.
6630. Seminar in Maritime Studies (3) Same as HIST 6630. Investigation of selected topics in maritime studies.
6640. Maritime Cultural Resources (3) Same as HIST 6640. The study of coastal environmental resources, both under water and above, including their public presentation and display in museums or other public facilities and their impact on tourism and oceanic development.
6650. Management of Coastal Cultural Resources (3) Same as HIST 6650. Management of the cultural resources of the coastal environment, including submerged cultural resources; museums; aquariums; science or other local, state, and federal educational agencies, public as well as private, will be studied.
6660. Maritime Heritage of the Coast (3) Same as HIST 6660. Survey of coastal history, focusing on North Carolina, using comparative examples from other regions to provide a foundation of understanding of coastal maritime heritage, including submerged cultural resources.
6875. Seafaring: Above Water Nautical Archaeology (3) Same as HIST 6875. Includes three weeks intensive shipboard instruction. Prerequisites: HIST 5505 or 5515 or 5520 or 6850; consent of instructor. Relationship of the vessel to its crew and their daily work as related to archaeological elements recovered from submerged sites and the documentary record.
W. Keats Sparrow, Dean, 1002 General Classroom Building
Linda Wolfe, Chairperson, A-215 Brewster
The graduate faculty will review each candidate’s undergraduate grades, GRE scores, a sample of writing, statement of purpose, and three letters of recommendation. Admission to the MA program in anthropology requires the equivalent of an undergraduate major in anthropology. Any student whose undergraduate preparation is deficient in the requirements for the degree program will be required to complete the prescribed courses. Minimum degree requirement is 30-33 s.h. as follows:
Thesis Option: ANTH 7000 . 3 s.h.
The student will write a thesis and present a seminar based on the thesis research. The thesis proposal and the subsequent thesis must be approved by the student's adviser and committee composed of three anthropology faculty members and an outside reviewer, the departmental director of graduate studies, and the departmental chairperson.
Internship Option: ANTH 6994 (ANTH 6994 optional) 3 s.h.
The student will write an internship report and present a seminar based on the internship report. The internship and the subsequent report must be approved by the student's adviser and the committee composed of three anthropology faculty members and external internship supervisor, the departmental director of graduate studies, and the departmental chairperson.
Non-thesis Option: Additional electives 6 s.h.
The student's adviser and committee, the departmental director of graduate studies, and the chairperson must approve the student's course of study.
5010. Advanced Archaeological Methods and Theory (3) Prerequisites: ANTH 3077 or equivalent or consent of instructor. An advanced survey of methodology relevant to analysis of archaeological cultures with emphasis on research design, processes of culture change, and theoretical applications.
5015. Advanced Ethnographic Methods and Theory (3) Three hours per week and field research projects. Prerequisite: ANTH 3050 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Advanced training in ethnographic field methods and theory, with emphasis on individual and group research.
5030. Economic Anthropology (3) Prerequisite: ANTH 2200 or consent of instructor. The production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services from an anthropological perspective. Particular attention is paid to the ways in which society and culture influence economic behaviors in underdeveloped regions.
5065. Maritime Anthropology (3) Prerequisite: ANTH 2200 or consent of instructor. A systematic study of human adaptations to marine environments around the world from prehistoric to contemporary periods with emphasis on cross-cultural examinations of nonindustrial societies.
5120. Archaeology of the Southeastern US (3) Prerequisites: ANTH 2000 or consent of instructor. An intensive study of prehistoric cultures in the Southeastern US with emphasis on cultural dynamics and environmental relationships.
5125. Historical Archaeology (3) Prerequisite: ANTH 2000 or consent of instructor. Development and practice of historical archaeology with theoretical and methodological contributions. Contemporary issues, including on-going projects in North Carolina and the Southeast, will be covered.
5175. Advanced Archaeological Field Training (6) Forty hours per week of actual field research (summer). Prerequisite: ANTH 3077 or 3175 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Research methods applied to specific archaeological field problems.
5201. Special Topics in Archaeology (3) May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Selected topics in archaeology at an advanced level. Topics will vary depending on student interest and the current issues in archaeology.
5202. Special Topics in Cultural Anthropology (3) May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Selected topics in cultural anthropology at an advanced level. Topics will vary depending on student interest and the current issues in anthropology.
5203. Special Topics in Physical Anthropology (3) May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Selected topics in physical anthropology at an advanced level. Topics will vary depending on student interest and the current issues in anthropology.
6020. Advanced Physical Anthropology Methods and Theory (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Advanced training in the methods and theory of physical anthropology including primate behavior, human genetics, anthroposcopy, anthropometry, dermatoglyphics, and osteometry.
6101. Core Course: Archaeology (3) Prerequisite: Admission to anthropology graduate program or consent of instructor. A survey of the methodological concepts, cultural-historical applications, and theoretical orientations appropriate to contemporary research in archaeology.
6102. Core Course: Cultural Anthropology (3) Prerequisite: Admission to anthropology graduate program or consent of instructor. Surveys the subject material of contemporary research in the subfield of cultural anthropology.
6103. Core Course: Physical Anthropology (3) Prerequisite: Admission to anthropology graduate program or consent of instructor. Surveys the subject matter of contemporary research in the subfield of physical anthropology.
6104. Anthropological Research Design (3) Prerequisites: ANTH 5010 or 5015 or 6020 or consent of instructor; enrollment in the MA program in anthropology. Exploration of analytical techniques most useful to anthropologists, as well as the persuasive writing and organizational skills necessary to develop an effective research program.
6501, 6502, 6503. Independent Reading and Research (1,2,3) May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. credit for thesis and internship option and 3 s.h. for non-thesis option. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Intensive research in a selected subdiscipline of anthropology.
6993, 6994. Internship (3,3) 140 hours of supervised field experience. Prerequisite: Admission to the anthropology graduate program.
7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 3 s.h. toward the degree.
ANTH Banked Courses
6105. Anthropological Research Design Analytical Laboratory (1)
Ronald J.
Newton, Chairperson, BN-108 Howell Science Complex
Gerhard W. Kalmus, Director of Graduate Studies, BN-108E Howell Science Complex
As a prerequisite to graduate study in a degree program, the Department of Biology requires that the applicant meet the admission requirements of the university, make satisfactory scores on the aptitude test of the Graduate Record Examination, and show competence in specific related areas. Each entering student should consult the director of graduate studies in biology prior to beginning graduate work.
Students must complete a minimum of 30 s.h. of course work (15 s.h. must be at the 6000-7000 level), a research-based thesis, a written comprehensive examination, a seminar based on thesis research, and a thesis defense and must show competence in teaching.
Successful completion of the comprehensive examination consists of a passing grade on a written examination developed and graded by the student's thesis committee.
Up to 20 percent of required credit hours may be earned at another institution. See the director of graduate studies for acceptable transfer courses or consent to take courses off campus. The department attempts to offer courses on a one- or two-year rotation. However, because of changing interests of graduate students, it is unlikely that all the courses listed below will be offered in a two-year period.
Cell biology:
BIOL 5190, 5450, 5451,
5480, 5481, 5800, 5810, 5821, 5870, 5890, 5900, 5901, 6030, 6082, 6083,
6100, 6120, 6130, 6180, 6181, 6190, 6200, 6230, 6231, 6250, 6251, 6300,
6301, 6504, 6890, 6900.
Environmental and
organismic biology:
BIOL 5150, 5151, 5200,
5201, 5220, 5221, 5260, 5261, 5270, 5351, 5400, 5401, 5550, 5551, 5600,
5601, 5680, 5730, 5731, 5740, 5741, 6010, 6020, 6021, 6040, 6041, 6220,
6514, 6700, 6800, 6820, 6821, 6850, 6860.
*BIOL 7000 may be repeated for registration status, but only 6 s.h. may count toward graduation.
MS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
The candidate must have had undergraduate course work, or otherwise demonstrate competency, equivalent to two semesters of biochemistry, one semester of scientific or technical writing, genetics, and microbiology. Deficiencies in these areas must be made up before a degree is awarded. No more than 3 s.h. of courses at the 5000 and 6000 level taken to acquire basic competency may count toward the degree. The candidate must also take BIOL 3100, 3101 or pass a practical examination in this course. (No graduate credit will be awarded for BIOL 3100, 3101.)
*BIOL 7000 may be repeated for registration status, but only 6 s.h. may count toward graduation.
Internship Option: Qualified students will be encouraged to spend from six months to one year in an internship at an industrial or governmental research laboratory. From 2-5 s.h. of internship credit can be applied toward the degree.
5070, 5071. Ornithology (3,0) Two lectures and one two-hour laboratory or field excursion per week. Prerequisite: Eight s.h. of biology. Recognition of native birds in their natural surroundings; structure, economic importance, seasonal occurrence, and migration.
5150, 5151. Herpetology (4,0) Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Eight s.h. of biology. Taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, distribution, phylogeny, natural history, and ecology of the reptiles and amphibians of the world, with special emphasis on the species of North Carolina and the Atlantic Coastal Plain.
5190. Immunology I (3) Prerequisites: BIOL 2300, 3220, 3221. An introduction to the structure, function, and genetic organization of the body's defense system, including the interactions of immunocompetent cells and their role in infection, disease, and autoimmunity.
5200, 5201. Invertebrate Zoology (4,0) Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Six s.h. of biology. General comparative anatomical and physiological aspects of invertebrate groups; emphasis on similarities, differences, and evolution.
5220, 5221. Limnology (4,0) Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 2250, 225l; or consent of instructor. Physical, chemical, and biological factors of inland waters and their influence on aquatic organisms.
5230, 5231. Phycology (4,0) Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1200, 1201. A systematic survey of algae with emphasis on their role in aquatic ecosystems. Laboratories will emphasize techniques for studying algae and use of systematic keys.
5260, 5261. Microbial Ecology (4,0) Three lectures and two two-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 2250, 2251, 3220, 3221; or consent of instructor. Interactions between microorganisms and their physical, chemical, and biological environment. Microbial involvement in energy flow, nutrient cycling and intra- and inter-specific interactions. Introduction to statistical analyses of biological and ecological data.
5270. Marine Community Ecology (3) Prerequisites: BIOL 2250, 2251; or equivalent; consent of instructor. An advanced examination of the ecology of marine and brackish water communities based on the principles of population biology and community ecology. Emphasis will be placed on current hypotheses concerning the processes structuring major communities.
5351. Biological Processes and the Chemistry of Natural Waters (2) Six laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 2250, 2251; one year of college-level chemistry; or consent of instructor. A study of the interactions of water quality and biological processes in aquatic ecosystems.
5370. Biological Effects of Radiation (3) Same as RONC 5370. Prerequisites: BIOL 1100, 1101, 1200, 1201; or consent of instructor. A survey of the biological effects resulting from the interactions of radiation and matter for scientifically- and technically-oriented students.
5400. Wetland Ecology and Management (3) Prerequisites: BIOL 2250, 2251; or consent of instructor. Study of marshes, swamps, bogs, fens, and other intermittently flooded ecosystems. Emphasis on classification, ecosystem processes, structure, and management of freshwater and saltwater wetlands.
5401. Wetland Ecology Laboratory (1) Prerequisites: 2250, 2251; corequisite: BIOL 5400. Study and application of methods to measure ecological properties, assess the functioning, identify plant communities, and understand the landscape interaction of wetland ecosystems.
5450, 5451. Histology (4,0) Two lectures and two two-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: Two years of biology. The study of the organization of cells, tissues, and organs at the microscopic level.
5480, 5481. Cytology (2,2) Two lectures and two two-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisites: Twelve s.h. of biology. A thorough investigation of the structural components of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, with emphasis on the function of such components.
5510, 5511. Transmission Electron Microscopy (4,0) Two lecture and six laboratory hours per week. Introduction to theory, design, and use of the transmission electron microscope and to the preparation of biological materials for its use.
5520, 5521. Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Analysis (2,0) One lecture and two two-hour laboratories per week. Introduction to the theory and techniques of scanning electron microscopy, X-ray analysis, and to the preparation of materials for both.
5550, 5551. Ichthyology (4,0) Two lectures and two three-hour laboratories per week. A study of the evolution and biology of the major fish groups of the world, with special emphasis on North Carolina species.
5600, 5601. Fisheries Techniques (3,0) Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory or field excursion per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 2250, 2251; or equivalent. Practical training in field and laboratory experimental methods in fisheries techniques. Designed primarily for biology majors interested in marine biology. Field trips and field studies are integral parts of the course.
5630, 5631. Comparative Animal Physiology (4,0) (S) 3 lectures and 1 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: 2 BIOL and 2 organic CHEM courses. Comparative study of the principles of function of the organ systems of the major groups of animals, including nutrition, digestion, respiration, the skin and temperature control, the blood and circulatory systems, excretion, the muscular-skeletal system, nervous coordination, and endocrine system.
5640, 5641. Entomology (4,0) Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Twelve s.h. of biology. Study of insects, including their general anatomy, physiology, ecology, and classification.
5680. Current Topics in Coastal Biology (2) Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. A seminar on environmental issues in coastal biology presented by directed reading, lecture, and discussion.
5730, 5731. Animal Physiological Ecology (4,0) Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 2250, 2251; 3310, 3311 or 3320, 3321 or 5800, 5821; or consent of instructor. Physiological adjustments and responses of animals to their environment with consideration given to the mechanisms involved. Consideration of invertebrate, vertebrate, aquatic, and terrestrial animals.
5740, 5741. Behavioral Ecology (4,0) Three hours of lecture and two hours discussion per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 3520 or 4200, 4201. Examination of the ecology of animal behavior from an evolutionary perspective, including readings from the current scientific literature and weekly discussions.
5750, 5751. Introduction to Regional Field Ecology (2,0) Twenty hours of lecture and thirty-two hours of field trips. May not count toward graduate requirements for biology majors. An introduction to major regional ecosystems for science and environmental studies teachers.
5800, 5810. Principles of Biochemistry I, II (3,3) Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 2750, 2760, 2762. Metabolism and metabolic regulation of the major groups of compounds in living cells. Emphasis on small molecules in 5800 and on macromolecules, especially proteins and nucleic acids, in 5810.
5821. Principles of Biochemistry Laboratory (1) Required for biochemistry majors; recommended for biology majors. A general biochemistry laboratory designed to complement BIOL 5800, 5810.
5870. Molecular Genetics (3) Prerequisite: BIOL 2300; recommended: BIOL 3220, 3221, 5810, 5821. Study of genetics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms at the molecular level. Structure and function of nucleic acids; replication, recombination, and repair; control of gene expression; and other related topics.
5890. Virology (3) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100, 3101; or 5870; 3220, 3221; or consent of instructor. A survey of plant, animal, and bacterial viruses, with emphasis on the distinctive features of viruses as they relate to parasitism, disease, and basic research.
5900, 5901. Biotechniques and Laboratory (2,3) Two one-hour lectures and two four-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 3100, 3101, 5870; consent of instructor; recommended: BIOL 5810, 5821; corequisite for 5901: 5900. Theory and practice of modern genetic engineering technology. Topics include DNA purification, electrophoresis, restriction mapping, use of DNA modifying enzymes, basic cloning in plasmid vectors, and strain construction by conjugation and transduction.
5930, 5931. Microcomputer Applications in Molecular Biology (2,0) One lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 3310, 3311; or 5810, 5821; or 5870. Techniques for the analysis of the biological characteristics of nucleic acid and protein molecules using BASIC with microcomputers.
5950, 5951 Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (4,0) One two-hour lecture and one four-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: 12 s.h. in BIOL, or consent of instructor; Recommended Prerequisites: BIOL 1200, 1201, 2250, 2251. Introduction to plant importance, identification, classification, evolution as well as how plants interact with their living and nonliving environments. Field experiences emphasize the major communities and dominant floral elements of coastal North Carolina.
5995. Internship (1) Three contact hours per week. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Experience in laboratory situations under the direct supervision of a member of the biology faculty.
6003. Seminar (1) Student, staff, and guest speakers on current research.
6010. Estuarine Ecology (2) Prerequisite: BIOL 2250, 2251; or consent of instructor. Physical properties, energy flow, biogeochemical cycling, and biological patterns of estuaries.
6020, 6021. Marine Biology (3,0) Two lectures and two laboratory hours per week (including field trips). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Biology and ecology of marine organisms with at least one field trip to the coast for collection and identification.
6030. Topics in Cell Biology (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Some combination of current work in bioenergetics, membrane biology, immunobiology, cell/organelle differentiation, and functions of specialized cells. Other topics not routinely considered in undergraduate courses will be reviewed also. The exact content of the course will vary with the interests of the instructor.
6040, 6041. Animal Behavior (4,0) Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Presentation of the historical development of animal behavior as a field of study through directed reading, discussion, and practical experience. Presentation of some of the current principles of and experimental approaches to the study of animal behavior.
6082, 6083. Fundamentals of Vertebrate Endocrinology (3,1) Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 3310, 3311; or 3320, 3321; or equivalent; corequisite for 6083: 6082. A study of neurosecretions and endocrine glands. Emphases will be on evolution, development, morphology, and physiology of the endocrine system. Hormone biosynthesis and mechanisms of action will be discussed.
6100, 6120. Advances in Molecular Biology (2,2) May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor. Prerequisites: BIOL 5810, 5821; or 5870; consent of instructor. Indepth focus on problems of current interest in molecular biology and genetic engineering. Topics to change each semester.
6130. Advances in Developmental Biology (2) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Study of recent advances in animal and plant development. Specific discussion of such areas as gene regulation, embryonic induction, hormone action, cell movement, cell growth, photoperiodism, etc., in relation to differentiation.
6180, 6181. Cell Culture and Hybridoma Technology (3,0) One lecture and six laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 5190. Principles and mechanisms of producing monoclonal antibodies. Emphasis is on laboratory techniques in cell culture and hybridoma.
6190. Immunology II (3) Prerequisite: BIOL 5190 or equivalent. An indepth focus on advances in immunology emphasizing effector mechanisms and immunity in defense and disease.
6200. Mechanisms of Genetic Recombination (2) Prerequisites: BIOL 3220, 3221; or 5870; 5810, 5821; consent of instructor. A study of all aspects of genetic recombination, including general and site specific recombination, gene mapping methods, DNA and RNA sequence rearrangements and transposable genetic elements with emphasis on current developments in this growing field.
6220. Evolution: Topics for Advanced Students (3) Prerequisite: One course in genetics. Current concepts of evolution, presented by reading, lecture, and discussion.
6230, 6231. Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology (2,3) Two lectures and two four-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 5870, 5900, 5901; corequisite for 6231: 6230. Advanced genetic engineering techniques for basic and applied research.
6250, 6251. Protein Purification Techniques (4,0) Prerequisites: BIOL 5810, 5821. Purification methods used to isolate enzymes and other proteins from living cells, including recombinant DNA-based enzyme purification techniques.
6300, 6301. Neurophysiology (3,0) Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 3310, 3311 or 3320, 3321 or equivalent. Cellular physiology of neurons and the interrelationships between neurons.
6410. Contemporary Molecular and Cellular Biology for Advanced Placement Teachers (2) An indepth review of energy transformations in cells, cell division, molecular genetics, and enzyme systems, with emphasis on advances in knowledge during the past decade. Course coordinator will arrange lecturers on selected topics.
6420. Contemporary Organismal Biology for Advanced Placement Teachers (2) An indepth review of plant structure and function with emphasis on angiosperms, animal structure and function with emphasis on vertebrates, and reproduction and development of plants and animals. Course coordinator will arrange lecturers on selected topics that emphasize advances in knowledge during the past decade.
6430. Contemporary Population Biology for Advanced Placement Teachers (2) An indepth review of genetics, evolution, behavior, ecology, and social biology, with emphasis on advances in knowledge during the past decade. Course coordinator will arrange lecturers on selected topics.
6504, 6514. Research Problems in Biology (2,2) Four research hours per week. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Research to be completed under the supervision of a faculty member.
6700. Plant Physiological Ecology (2) Prerequisite: One course in ecology. Physiological mechanisms of plants relevant at the individual, community, and ecosystem level. Emphasis will be given to higher plants in stressful environments.
6800. Population Ecology (2) Prerequisites: One course in ecology; consent of instructor. Study of intrinsic and extrinsic controls of microbe, plant, and animal population dynamics.
6820, 6821. Systems Ecology (3,0) Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: One course in ecology; consent of instructor. Study of ecosystem structure and function utilizing systems analysis methods and computer models.
6850, 6860. Advances in Ecology (2,2) Prerequisites: BIOL 2250, 2251; or equivalent; consent of instructor. Advanced treatment of specialized topics in ecology with emphasis on readings from the primary literature.
6880. Introduction to Research (2) Survey of library reference services and cataloging systems currently in use. Discussion of writing techniques and problems encountered in preparation of the thesis and research publications.
6890. Current Literature in Molecular Biology (2) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Review of current research reports related to molecular biology/biotechnology contained in primary literature.
6900. Vertebrate Reproductive Biology (3) Prerequisite: One course in cell and developmental biology or physiology or consent of instructor. An examination of the mechanisms involved in vertebrate reproduction, including the morphology, physiology, and biochemistry of reproductive systems. Topics will include neuroendocrine control, environmental, and other factors regulating reproductive cycles, as well as current research in reproductive technology.
6910. Coastal Ecological Processes (4,0) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Provides PhD students in coastal resources management studies of the concepts of ecology within the context of the coastal zone and with emphasis on local ecosystems. Designed for PhD students without biology backgrounds.
6920. Conservation Biology (2) Two-hour lecture and discussion per week. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor; Recommended Prerequisite: a course in ecology. The application of principles of ecology, biogeography, population genetics, economics, sociology, anthropology and philosophy to the maintenance and restoration of biological diversity and management.
6992, 6993. Internship in Applied Biology (3,2) Variable classroom and/or laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: Completion of basic courses prescribed by a joint screening committee composed of faculty from the biology department closely allied to the proposed area of study and representatives from the specific applied area (industry, government, etc.). Designed to give students experience in classroom, research, governmental, or industrial applications of biology.
6994. Internship (1) Three contact hours per week. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Student obtains experience in classroom and situations under direct supervision of a member of the biology faculty.
7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 6 s.h. toward the degree.
BIOL Banked Courses
5000, 5001. Radio Tracer
Techniques in Biology (3,0)
5020, 5021. Animal Parasitology
(4,0)
5040, 5041. Mycology (4,0)
5050. Applied Ecology (3)
5080, 5081. Plant Anatomy
and Morphology (4,0)
5110, 5111. Plant Growth
and Development (4,0)
5678. Biology of Aging (3)
5850, 5851. Biometry (3,0)
5860, 5861. Biological Applications
to Digital Computers (3,0)
5880, 5881. Microbial Physiology
(4,0)
5910, 5911. Vascular Plant
Systematics (4,0)
5920, 5921. Vertebrate Systematics
(4,0)
6050. Biogeography (3)
6090, 6091. Experimental
Embryology (4,0)
6640, 6641. Ecological Entomology
(4,0)
7530. Readings in Organismic
and Field Biology (2)
7540.Readings in Cell Biology
and Biochemistry (2)
Chia-yu Li, Chairperson,
205 Flanagan
Art A. Rodriguez, Director of Graduate Studies, 315 Flanagan
The Department of Chemistry offers the master of science degree with concentrations in five fields of chemistry (analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and industrial) or in combinations of the five fields (i.e., physical-organic, etc.). The degree requires a minimum of 30 s.h. of graduate work, including the completion of a thesis.
Entrance examinations are administered in four traditional areas of chemistry for advisory purposes. Course selection is based on the student's performance on the entrance examinations, undergraduate background, and area of interest. Students will be required to remove undergraduate deficiencies.
Analytical: CHEM 5350
Biochemical: BIOL 5800
or 5810; 5821
Inorganic: CHEM 5550
Organic: CHEM 5750 or
5760
Physical: CHEM 5970 or
6950
These courses can be
waived on a course-by-course basis if a student has taken an equivalent
course as an undergraduate student and demonstrates proficiency in that
area.
5350, 5351. Instrumental Analysis (3,1) Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3960; corequisites: CHEM 5350, 5351. The theory and practical uses of modern instrumental methods of chemical analysis.
5525, 5526, 5527. Special Topics (1,2,3) May be repeated with a change of topic. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Selected topics of current interest in the areas of analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry.
5550. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3) Prerequisites: CHEM 3450, 3950. A study of the newer theories, developments, and procedures in inorganic chemistry.
5750. Advanced Organic Chemistry (3) Prerequisites: CHEM 2760, 3960. Physical organic topics, including aromaticity, acid/base chemistry, reactive intermediates, and mechanisms of common organic reactions.
5760. Organic Structure Elucidation (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. The application of modern instrumental methods to the elucidation of the structures of organic compounds, with particular regard to the elucidation of complex structures from the combined application of spectral tools.
5993. Industrial Internship in Chemistry (3) Twenty-five to thirty lab hours per week. No more than 3 s.h. can be counted toward chemistry degree requirements. Prerequisites: CHEM 2250, 2760, 3950; selection by a joint Department of Chemistry/industry screening committee. Intended to give students professional experience in industrial application of chemistry.
6103. Chemistry Seminar (1) May be repeated. Presentations of assigned topics on contemporary research and attendance at departmental seminars.
6250. Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3) Prerequisites: CHEM 5350, 5351; or entrance examination. An indepth study of the theory and research applications of statistics and sampling, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, separation science, and quantitative analysis.
6502, 6503, 6504, 6505. Research (2,3,4,5) May be repeated.
6521. Special Topics for Chemistry Teachers (3)
6524, 6525, 6526. Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry (1,2,3) May be repeated for credit with different topic for a given course number. Prerequisite: CHEM 5350 or equivalent. Lectures in a restricted area of contemporary analytical chemistry. Possible topics include spectrometry, chromatography, electrochemical techniques, mass spectrometry, chemometrics, and chemical instrumentation. Variable topics and contents permitted.
6527, 6528, 6529. Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (1,2,3) May be repeated for credit with different topic for a given course number. Prerequisite: CHEM 5550 or equivalent. Lectures in a restricted area of contemporary inorganic chemistry. Possible topics include structure and bonding, transition metal organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis, inorganic kinetics and mechanisms, and physical methods in inorganic chemistry. Variable topics and contents permitted.
6530, 6531, 6532. Special Topics in Organic Chemistry (1,2,3) May be repeated for credit with different topic for a given course number. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Lectures in a restricted area of contemporary organic chemistry. Possible topics include polymer chemistry, photochemistry, stereochemistry, physical-organic chemistry, and modern synthetic techniques. Variable topics and contents permitted.
6533, 6534, 6535. Special Topics in Physical Chemistry (1,2,3) May be repeated for credit with different topic for a given course number. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Lectures in a restricted area of contemporary physical chemistry. Possible topics include kinetics, spectroscopy, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, nuclear chemistry, quantum chemistry, and interfacial and colloid chemistry. Variable topics and contents permitted.
6750. Organic Synthesis (3) Prerequisite: CHEM 2760. Discussion of synthetically useful organic reactions and strategies in organic synthesis.
6950. Introduction to Theoretical Chemistry (3) Prerequisite: CHEM 3960 or equivalent. An introduction to the theory of electronic structure of atoms and molecules. Topics include the variation method, perturbation theory, molecular symmetry, molecular orbital theory, semiempirical treatment of polyatomic molecules.
7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 3 s.h. toward the degree.
CHEM Banked Courses
5390 . Bioanalytical Chemistry
(2)
5450 Industrial Chemistry
(3)
5560 Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms
(2)
5950, 5951.Introduction to
Nuclear Chemistry (2,1)
5970 . Chemical Thermodynamics
(2)
6150. Teaching General Chemistry
(3)
6160. Teaching Analytical
Chemistry (4)
6520 . Teaching an Advanced
Placement Course in Chemistry (5)
6522, 6523. Special Topics
for Chemistry Teachers (3,3)
Paul Gares, Director, A-224 Brewster Building
5000. Shipboard and Underwater Research Techniques (2) One class hour and six hours of shipboard and/or laboratory time per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the coastal marine studies program director. Fundamentals of collecting and treating coastal marine materials, including water, sediment, biological populations, and underwater artifacts.
5001, 5002. Coastal Marine Resources Problem Analysis (3,3) Equivalent of 60 hours of research per semester. Prerequisite: Research project approved by instructor. Analysis of a recognized problem in coastal marine resources in consultation with assigned faculty.
COAS Banked Courses
5025, 5026. Man and the
Sea Seminar (1,1)
5050, 5051. Nautical Charts
and Navigation (3,0)
Carson Bays, Chairperson,
A-428 Brewster
John A. Bishop, Director
of Graduate Studies, A-436 Brewster
MS IN APPLIED AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS
Applicants to the MS in applied and resource economics must meet the admissions requirements of the Graduate School, submit three letters of recommendation, make an acceptable score on the general portion of the Graduate Record Examination, and have had at least one undergraduate course each in introductory statistics and differential calculus. Non-native speakers must make an acceptable score on the TOEFL. Undergraduate courses in intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics are strongly recommended.
Students in this degree program must complete a minimum of 33 s.h. of course work. Core requirements in economics theory, econometric technique, and research methodology constitute 21 s.h. with the remaining 12 s.h. being electives. Up to 6 s.h. of electives may be taken outside the department with the approval of the graduate director.
Research project: The final component, ECON 6390, is a research project. It is the culmination of a student’s analytical work and is designed to demonstrate applied research skills. The project involves a paper and a formal presentation in a faculty-student research workshop.
Certificate in Applied Economics
In addition to the MS in economics, the department offers a certificate in applied economics with five options: econometrics, forecasting/macroeconomics, health policy, public policy, and resource policy. Entry requirements include a degree application for regular admission and a letter to the graduate director, requesting enrollment in the program. The certificate will be awarded after completion of 9 s.h. of B or better work in the respective areas as follows:
Econometrics:
ECON 6201 and two electives
Forecasting: ECON 6353 and
two electives
Health policy: ECON 5910
and two electives
Public policy: ECON 5800
and two electives
Resource policy: ECON 5170
and two electives
5000. General Topics (3) May be taken more than once for credit with change of topic. Consideration of new or advanced topics in economics.
5150. Development (3) Application of microeconomic analysis to investments in human resources, efficient organization of rural economies, intersectoral and international exchange, and interaction between politics and markets, especially in less developed countries.
5170. Resources I (3) Application of microeconomics analysis to the study of the allocation of natural resources.
5360. Mathematical Economics (3) Mathematical analysis applied to economic theory; structure and specification of quantitative models.
5501. Macroeconomic Theory (3) Business cycle fluctuations with emphasis on the determinants of consumption and investment and the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policy.
5800. Public Economics (3) Application of microeconomic analysis to collective choice in democratic societies, government expenditure programs, and taxation.
5910. Health Economics (3) Organizational structure, financing, and regulation of health care delivery and economic measurement of performance.
6000. Advanced Topics (3) May be repeated for credit. Consideration of current topics in economics at an advanced level.
6102. Labor Supply (3) Prerequisites: ECON 6301, 6401. Introduction to the theory and estimation of static labor supply models and to a general theory of the allocation of time.
6125. Regulation (3) Prerequisites: ECON 6401. The market failure rationale for nonmarket allocation; the causes and effects of regulatory action; the behavior of regulatory agencies and regulated firms.
6172. Resources II (3) Application of microeconomic analysis to environmental problems, such as air and water pollution and the formation of environmental policy.
6300. Economics of Coastal Populations (3) Advanced introduction to the application of microeconomic analysis of coastal environmental problems and issues and the economic basis for the formation of coastal and marine policies.
6301. Econometrics I (3) Introduction to the statistical theory and its basic applications to the analysis of economic data.
6302. Econometrics II (3) Prerequisites: ECON 6301, 6401. Development of the general linear model and its extensions for analysis of economic data.
6335. Discrete Choice Econometrics (3) Prerequisites: ECON 6301, 6401. Advanced course in econometrics focusing on regression techniques for analysis of qualitative and limited dependent variables.
6353. Forecasting (3) Prerequisites: ECON 5501, 6301, 6401. Advanced course in econometrics focusing on regression and time series techniques for forecasting of economic variables.
6390. Research (3) Prerequisites: ECON 6301, 6401; consent of graduate director. Objectives and structure of methodologies for the formulation and conduct of empirical research in economics.
6401. Microeconomic Theory I (3) Economic theory of the behavior of households and firms in a market economy.
6402. Microeconomic Theory II (3) Prerequisite: ECON 6401. Extensions of choice theory; efficiency and equilibrium under conditions of uncertainty and imperfect information; welfare under "second best" constraints.
6910. Quantitative Methods in Health Economics (3) Applications of quantitative methods to selected health economics topics of current policy relevance.
Bruce Southard, Chairperson,
2201 General Classroom Building
James C. Holte, Director
of Graduate Studies, 2211 General Classroom Building
As a prerequisite to graduate study in a degree program, the Department of English requires that the applicant meet the admission requirements of the university and submit satisfactory scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination. Applicants should have an undergraduate major, minor, or equivalent record of study in English, or for those applying to technical/professional communication or linguistics/TESL, an appropriate undergraduate degree. Each entering student is to consult with the director of graduate studies in English at the beginning of graduate studies. At the consultation, the director of graduate studies will review curriculum requirements and options, including available concentrations in literature, technical and professional communication, rhetoric and composition, creative writing, multicultural literature, and linguistics/TESL, and will suggest appropriate courses. Students seeking a concentration in creative writing must submit a portfolio of poems, short stories, or essays to the creative writing faculty prior to admission to the concentration.
A minimum of 30 s.h. of course work, all of which may be within the department. Students emphasizing technical and professional communication, rhetoric and composition, and linguistics/TESL may complete a non-thesis option, including 33 s.h. of course work.
Technical and professional communication, rhetoric and composition, and linguistics/TESL students choosing the non-thesis option complete 6 s.h. of additional electives, instead of the 3 s.h. of thesis for a total of 33 s.h.
Research Skills Requirement: A reading knowledge of a foreign language. Students emphasizing technical and professional writing, rhetoric and composition, linguistics/TESL, and other suitable fields may substitute an appropriate level of computer skills.
A comprehensive qualifying examination, to be taken during the second or third semester of residence.
A final oral examination on the thesis; subject matter from course work may also be part of the examination.
Please refer to Section 7, School of Education, for degree requirements for the master of arts in teaching, which leads to initial teacher licensure, and the degree requirements for the master of arts in education, which leads to advanced licensure.
5060. History of Literary Criticism (3) Readings of the major texts of literary criticism from Plato through Pater.
5070. Twentieth Century Literary Criticism (3) Exploration of major critical approaches of the twentieth century.
5125. The English Novel Through Hardy (3) Development of the English novel: Defoe, Richardson, Fielding, Austen, the Brontes, Dickens, Thackeray, Eliot, Hardy, and others.
5150. The Twentieth Century British and American Novel (3) Representative British and American novelists of the twentieth century, including Joyce, Woolf, Lawrence, Hemingway, Faulkner, and recent writers.
5160. English Drama to 1642 (3) Types and developments of English drama from its beginnings to the Middle Ages until 1642.
5165. English Drama: Dryden to Sheridan (3) Types and developments of English drama from the Restoration to the Romantic period.
5170. Modern Drama (3) Survey of drama from Ibsen to the present, focusing on British and American playwrights.
5230. Southern Regional Literature (3) A survey of Southern writing which represents the attitudes of the region. Confined to literary genres.
5250. The American Novel, 1800-1920 (3) The development of the American novel with attention to such writers as Brown, Cooper, Hawthorne, Melville, Twain, Howells, James, Crane, Dreiser, and Cather.
5260. The Novel Since 1945 (3) Advanced study of the contemporary novel in English, with primary emphasis on American and British works.
5275. Nineteenth Century Poetry (3) Study of major British and American nineteenth century poets.
5280. Twentieth Century Poetry (3) Exploration of the variety of voices that comprise poetry written in English in the twentieth century.
5330. Studies in Women’s Literature (3) May be repeated for credit by graduate students. An advanced course of study in the writings of women within the context of feminist scholarship and criticism. The focus will be related to genre, a literary period, or a specific national/international context.
5350. Special Studies in Film (3) May be repeated for credit by graduate students. A detailed study of some aspects of world film literature. Topics to be announced by the instructor.
5360. Studies in African-American Literature (3) May be repeated for credit by graduate students. An indepth examination of African-American literature, including critical methodologies relating to the development of African-American literature. The focus will be related to genre or historical context.
5500. Linguistic and Cultural History of the English Language (3) The cultural emergence and linguistic development of the English language.
5501. The Structure of English: Phonology and Morphology (3) Contemporary linguistic theory and its practical application to the teaching of the phonological and morphological components of the English language.
5502. The Structure of English: Syntax and Semantics (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Contemporary linguistic theory and its practical application to the teaching of the syntactic and semantic components of the English language.
5503. Teaching English as a Second Language: Theories and Principles (3) A survey of current theories and principles of teaching English to non-native speakers or speakers of nonstandard dialects.
5504. Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers (3) An examination of the pedagogical application of linguistic theory with special attention to teaching English as a second language
5770. Advanced Editing (3) Prerequisite: ENGL 3870 or consent of instructor. Advanced study of, and practice in, various editorial functions as applied to non-fiction books, periodicals, and corporate documents.
5780. Advanced Writing for Business and Industry (3) Prerequisite: ENGL 3880 or consent of instructor. Advanced composition with extensive writing practice for writers in business and industry.
5840. Advanced Poetry Writing (3) Graduate students may repeat the course for a total of 9 s.h. credit. Prerequisite: ENGL 3840 or consent of instructor. Advanced practice in the writing of poetry.
5850. Advanced Fiction Writing (3) Graduate students may repeat the course for a total of 9 s.h. credit. Prerequisite: ENGL 3850 or consent of instructor. Practice in prose fiction writing, with emphasis on publication.
5860. Advanced Non-Fiction Writing (3) Graduate students may repeat the course for a total of 9 s.h. credit. Prerequisite: ENGL 3860 or consent of instructor. Practice in non-fiction prose writing, with emphasis on publication.
5890. Advanced Scriptwriting (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 3830 and consent of instructor. Attention will be given to completing a one-act play or completing a major portion of a full-length play or screenplay.
6005. Bibliography and Methods (3) A study of bibliographical tools and methods of research in English language and literature.
6116. Medieval English Literature (3) Middle English literature from 1100 to 1500, exclusive of Chaucer.
6121. Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature (3) Critical, historical, and bibliographical investigation of principal works of the sixteenth century, including two by Shakespeare, with some attention to the forces shaping the age.
6131. Milton and Seventeenth Century Literature (3) English nondramatic literature from 1600-1660, with emphasis on the metaphysical tradition and on Milton’s poetry.
6151. Eighteenth Century British Literature (3) British nondramatic literature from 1660-1800.
6155. Romantic Literature (3) A study of the major English Romantic writers and lesser known figures, including Blake, Coleridge, Wm. Wordsworth, Keats, Byron, P. Shelley, Godwin, D. Wordsworth, M. Shelley, Wallstonecraft, and DeQuincy.
6175. Victorian Literature (3) A period study course that stresses the major structural genres, the relations among important works and writers of Victorian literature, and the ideas, art, and culture they helped to express and shape. Founded upon three indispensable major writers: Carlyle, Tennyson, and Wilde.
6185. Twentieth Century British Literature (3) The development of British literature from 1900 to the present.
6215. American Literature to 1830 (3) An examination of the varieties of American literature from the time of the earliest European explorations and encounters to the beginnings of the US; writings come from British, Spanish, Native-American, African-American, and other cultural traditions.
6220. The American Renaissance (3) Major and minor writers of the American Renaissance; writers include Poe, Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville, and such secondary figures as Margaret Fuller, Amos Bronson Alcott, and Christopher Cranch.
6250. American Realism (3) An intensive study of themes, problems, and works in American literature and culture from the Civil War to World War I.
6260. Twentieth Century American Literature (3) An advanced course of study in twentieth century American Literature.
6340. Ethnic American Literature (3) An examination of American literature and the excluded writers who have contributed to a multicultural American literature, including African-American, Jewish-American, Native-American, Hispanic-American, and Asian-American.
6350. Studies in Native American Literature (3) An exploration of Native American literatures of the twentieth century.
6360. World Literature Written in English (3) An examination of comparative literatures written in English. The focus of the course will be on post colonial writers and will emphasize anglophone texts from Africa, the Caribbean, South and Central America, Asia, and the Pacific Rim.
6510. Recent Trends in English Education (3) An examination of current developments, issues, and research in the teaching of English in the secondary schools. Designed for the in-service teacher.
6515. Advanced Studies in Children's Literature (3) A study of sources of literature for children with emphasis on excellence and suitability. Attention is also given to trends, problems, and recent research.
6520. Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers (3) An examination of the pedagogical application of linguistic theory, with particular attention given to pragmatics and sociolinguistics.
6530. Descriptive Linguistics (3) A survey of the contemporary models employed in a linguistic analysis on all levels, practical applications of these models to a wide diversity of natural languages, and evaluation of the models with respect to their descriptive and explanatory adequacy and to their universal and cross-cultural application.
6540, 6541. Internship in Teaching English as a Second Language (3,3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A supervised internship in teaching English as a second language, providing practical experience in an ESL teaching environment and requiring parallel reading and study.
6601. Research Design in Rhetoric and Composition (3) Principles and techniques of research design in rhetoric and composition.
6605. Discourse Analysis (3) Study of the principles governing human communicative interaction in written and oral modalities.
6615. Rhetorical Theory (3) Classical and modern theories of rhetorical discourse.
6625. Teaching Composition: Theory and Practice (3) An introduction to composition theory and its applications to college writing instruction.
6630. Studies in the Process of Composition (3) Prerequisite: Teaching certification or consent of instructor. A seminar investigating theories and methods for teaching composition in grades 6-12.
6701. Research Methods in Technical and Professional Writing (3) Applied research in four major areas: library, observation and investigation, experimentation, and survey.
6715. Technical Writing (3) An intensive study of technical writing, with emphasis on technical writing style, technical writing modes, technical reports, instructional manuals, technical proposals.
6725. Directed Readings in Technical and Professional Writing (3) Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and approval of the director of graduate studies. Directed individual study of selected areas of advanced technical and professional writing.
6730. Issues in Technical Communication (3) Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program. The tradition of and current issues in technical communication, including trends in academic, business, and industrial theories and applications of technical communication.
6740, 6741. Internship in Technical and Professional Communication (3,3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Supervised internship in an area of professional writing, providing practical experience in a work environment and requiring parallel reading and study.
6870. Literature: The Writer’s Perspective (3) An advanced study of modern and contemporary works of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction with an emphasis on the writer’s craft. Appropriate for students choosing the literature or the creative writing concentration.
6880. Directed Readings in Creative Writing (3) Prerequisite: Admission to graduate concentration in writing and consent of instructor. Directed individual study of selected areas of advanced creative writing—poetry, fiction, nonfiction.
7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 3 s.h. toward the degree.
Special Studies Seminars (Specific topics to be announced)
The following seminars may be repeated for credit:
6065. Foundations and Literary Criticism (3) Special studies seminars will focus on topics in literary criticism.
6165. English Literature (3) Special studies seminars will focus on author, genre, or period studies in English literature.
6265. American Literature (3) Special studies seminar will focus on author, genre, or period studies in American literature.
6365. Multicultural Literature (3) Special studies seminars will focus on topics in such areas as regional literatures, ethnic literatures, and English literatures from non-English-speaking countries.
6465. Folklore (3) Special studies seminars will focus on the collection, classification, analysis, and/or archiving of traditional folk materials.
6565. Linguistics, Education, and ESL (3) Special studies seminars will focus on topics in linguistics, education, and English as a second language.
6665. Rhetoric and Composition (3) Special studies seminars will focus on topics in rhetoric and composition.
6765. Technical and Professional Communication (3) Special studies seminars will focus on topics in technical and professional communication.
6865. Creative Writing (3) Special studies seminars will focus on topics in creative writing.
ENGL Banked Courses
5120. English Drama (3)Gay Wilentz, Director,
2026 General Classroom Building
Ellen Arnold, Assistant
Director, 2145 General Classroom Building
ETHNIC STUDIES: ETHN
5000. Directed Readings in Ethnic Studies (3) For graduate credit only. Prerequisite: ETHN 2001 or 2002 or 2003 or consent of program director. Indepth exploration of a topic relevant to ethnic studies. A written paper of senior-level or graduate quality will be required.
5500. Studies in Ethnicity (3) For graduate credit only. Prerequisite: ETHN 2001 or 2002 or 2003 or consent of program director. Exploration of theoretical and methodological issues in ethnic studies.
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
Sylvie D. Henning, Chairperson, 3324 General Classroom Building
6000. Foreign Language for Reading Knowledge (3) Provides students with reading skills adequate to successfully conduct research utilizing scholarly texts.
5305. Advanced Syntax (3) Prerequisite: FREN 3300 or graduate standing. Detailed and comprehensive study of the most difficult points of French grammar, with directed practice in analyzing and writing exercises.
5700. Special Topics in French or Francophone Studies (3) (Formerly FREN 5521) May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. credit with change of topic. P: Consent of departmental chairperson. Selected topics relating to the language, literature, culture, or civilization of France or another French-speaking region of the world.
FREN Banked Courses
5350. The French Novel (3)
6000. Advanced Language Skills
I (3)
6001. Advanced Language Skills
II (3)
6100. The Culture and Civilization
of France (3)
6101. The Culture and Civilization
of the Francophone World (3)
6200. Readings in French
Prose (3)
6202. Readings in French
Drama (3)
6410. Old French I (3)
6411. Old French II (3)
6412. Medieval Literature
(3)
6414. Corneille and Racine
(3)
6416. French Poetry from
Chateaubriand to Present (3)
6420. Civilization (3)
6424. Stylistics (3)
6425. Advanced Phonetics
(3)
6428. Applied Linguistics
(3)
6440. Rousseau and Voltaire
(3)
6450. Nineteenth Century
Drama to 1840 (3)
6451. Nineteenth Century
Drama after 1840 (3)
6452. Twentieth Century Drama
(3)
6461. Rabelais and Montaigne
(3)
6472. Seventeenth Century
French Literature (3)
6481. Eighteenth Century
French Literature and the Revolution of 1789 (3)
6488. Bibliography and Methods
of Research (3)
6491. Nineteenth Century
Novel (3)
6521, 6522, 6523. Special
Readings (3,3,3)
7000. Thesis (3)
5700. Selected Topics (3) Formerly GERM 5521 May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. credit. Prerequisite: Consent of departmental chairperson. Selected topics relating to the language, literature, culture, or civilization of a German-speaking country. Topics will vary.
5340. Advanced Translation I (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 4340. Further practice of the translation skills introduced in SPAN 4340, with greater variety of style and subject matter.
5440. Contemporary Issues of the Hispanic World (3) May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. with change of topic. Prerequisite: Consent of departmental chairperson. Selected events, artistic trends, and currents of thought that significantly contribute to life in contemporary Hispanic societies.
5445. Hispanic Cinema (3) May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. with change of topic. Prerequisite: Consent of departmental chairperson. Hispanic cinema as cultural product reflecting social, political, and economic realities as well as in terms of its power to represent, to inform, and to create. Viewing and discussion of films by representative directors.
5550. Hispanic Women Writers (3) May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. with change of topic. May not be repeated for credit by students in WOST program. Prerequisite: Consent of departmental chairperson. Indepth study and discussion of representative writings by women in Hispanic countries, with special attention to the relationships between society and the origin, content, and form of the texts. Works will be selected from a variety of genres.
5700. Special Topics in Hispanic Studies (3) (Formerly SPAN 5521) May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. with change of topic. Prerequisite: Consent of departmental chairperson. Selected topics relating to the language, literature, culture, or civilization of Spain or Latin America.
5940. Advanced Translation II (3) Candidates who successfully complete this course may be allowed to take qualifying exams for award of the Certificate in Spanish Translation. Prerequisite: SPAN 5340. Continuation of the skills practiced in SPAN 4340 and 5340 at an advanced level, including the translation of written texts into a variety of styles and on different topics, from Spanish into English and vice-versa.
6000. Advanced Language Skills I (3) An indepth exploration of the varieties and styles of modern Spanish usage.
6001. Advanced Language Skills II (3) Continuation of SPAN 6000.
6100. Cultural Studies, Spain (3) The history, culture, and civilization of Spain with an indepth exploration of a special topic or theme.
6101. Cultural Studies
of Spanish America (3) Spanish American society and culture before 1492
and up to the time of independence.
6200. Readings in Spanish Literature (3) An exhaustive study of masterpieces of Spanish literature from the Middle Ages to the present.
6202. Readings in Twentieth Century Spanish-American Literature (3) Literary works by recognized Spanish-American writers of the Twentieth Century, reflecting the major artistic movements and socioeconomic/ political realities of the various regions.
6521, 6522, 6523. Special Readings (3,3,3) Intensive reading in an area in which graduate students may already have credit.
SPAN Banked Courses
6410. Old Spanish I (3)
6411. Old Spanish II (3)
6412 . Medieval Literature
(3)
6414 . Lope de Vega and the
Beginnings of Spanish Drama (3)
6415. Calderon and His Contemporaries
(3)
6416 Poetry (3)
6420. Hispanic Civilization
(3)
6424. Stylistics (3)
6425. Advanced Phonetics
(3)
6428. Applied Linguistics
(3)
6451. Romantic and Post-Romantic
Drama (3)
6470. The Latin-American
Novel (3)
6471. The Hispanic-American
Short Story (3)
6488. Bibliography and Methods
of Research (3)
6491. The Regional Novel
(3)
6492. Galdos (3)
6494. The Generation of 1898
(3)
7000. Thesis (3)
Ron Mitchelson, Chairperson,
A-227 Brewster
Yong Wang, Director of Graduate Studies, A-232 Brewster
Students wishing to pursue the MA in geography must present two letters of recommendation and meet the admission standards of the Graduate School. In cases where an admission examination is required, it is the Graduate Record Examination.
The master of arts in the geography thesis option requires a minimum of 30 s.h. of 5000- and 6000-level courses, with 18 s.h. at the 6000 level. The nonthesis/internship option requires 36 s.h., with 21 s.h. at the 6000 level. The master of arts in geography with a planning concentration offers only the nonthesis/internship option and requires a minimum of 36 s.h. at the 5000 and 6000 levels with a minimum of 21 s.h. at the 6000 level.
5220. Physical Geography Field Experience (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Field-based introduction to basic aspects of physical geography research, including development of research questions, field techniques, use of modern instrumentation, and geographic analysis of field data.
5281, 5282, 5283. Selected Topics in Physical Geography (1,2,3) May be repeated for up to 6 s.h. of credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Seminar dealing with a selected topic in physical geography.
5391, 5392, 5393. Seminar in Human Geography (1,2,3) May be repeated for up to 6 s.h. credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Seminar dealing with a selected topic in economic-human geography.
5491, 5492, 5493. Seminar in Geographic Techniques (1,2,3) May be repeated for up to 6 s.h. credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A selected topic in geographic techniques.
6100. History and Philosophy of Geography (3) Explores the major paradigms constituting the discipline of geography and examines research frameworks within these paradigms.
6110. Research Design in Geography (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Provides beginning graduate students with an analysis of research procedures, including research objectives, literature searches, data collection design, data analysis techniques, and modes of presentation.
6150. Quantitative Methods in Geography (3) Prerequisite: An introductory course in statistics or GEOG 3400. Advanced statistical methods which apply to the field of geography.
6160. Field Geography (3) Prerequisite: Departmental consent. An advanced inquiry into the development of field techniques and research methods in geography. Experience in data collection and analysis and in writing from field sources.
6200. Seminar in Physical Geography (3) A seminar designed to provide beginning graduate students with a comprehensive exposure to the concepts, principles, and terminology of physical geography. Exposure to problem solving and research will be provided through required papers.
6210. Advanced Fluvial and Hydrological Processes (3) Comprehensive examination of the principles of surface water hydrology and fluvial geomorphology and their application to environmental problems.
6230. Advanced Land Form Analysis (3) Advanced examination of Earth’s surface land forms, the processes that create and change them, and their influence of human activities.
6291, 6292, 6293. Independent Study in Physical Geography (1,2,3) May be repeated for up to 6 s.h. of credit but may not be applied toward thesis research. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Analysis of a specific problem in physical geography under the direct supervision of a graduate faculty member.
6300. Seminar in Cultural Geography (3) A seminar designed to provide beginning graduate students with a comprehensive exposure to the concepts, principles, and terminology of cultural geography. Exposure to problem solving and research will be provided through required papers.
6310. Seminar in Economic Geography (3) A seminar designed to provide beginning graduate students with a comprehensive exposure to the concepts, principles, and terminology of economic geography. Exposure to problem solving and research will be provided through required papers.
6320. Feminist Theories of Economy (3) Examines economy and development from a feminist and geographical perspective.
6390. Political Geography (3) Geographic factors in current national and world problems at an advanced level.
6391, 6392, 6393. Independent Study in Human Geography (1,2,3) May be repeated for up to 6 s.h. of credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Analysis of a specific problem in human geography under the direct supervision of a graduate faculty member.
6400. Seminar in Geographic Information and Analysis (3) Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Comprehensive exposure to the concepts, principles, applications, and social implications of remote sensing, geographic information systems, and cartography.
6410. Advanced Cartography (3) Prerequisite: Undergraduate course work in digital cartographic methods or consent of instructor. Readings, discussion, and independent investigation of cartography topics, including analytic cartography, spatial analysis, and visualization techniques.
6420. Advanced Remote Sensing (3) (Formerly GEOG 5400) Prerequisite: Geog 3420 or consent of instructor. The interpretation of environmental phenomena recorded in digital data formats by remote sensing instruments. Emphasis on learning advanced techniques of digital image processing for remotely sensed images.
6430. Advanced Geographic Information Systems (3) Prerequisite: GEOG 3430 or consent of instructor. Advanced topics in geographic information systems.
6491, 6492, 6493. Independent Study in Geographic Techniques (1,2,3) May be repeated for up to 6 s.h. of credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Analysis of a specific problem in geographic techniques under the direct supervision of a graduate faculty member.
6801, 6802, 6803. Internship in Geography (1,2,3) Sixty hours of work responsibility are required per semester hour of credit. Prerequisites: Eighteen s.h. of graduate work in geography and consent of the director of geography must be obtained during the semester prior to the internship. Provides graduate students an opportunity to apply advanced geographic principles in an industrial, governmental, or business setting.
7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 6 s.h. toward the degree.
GEOG Banked Courses
5009. Geography of Public
and Private Park Land Use (2)
5020. Spatial Efficiency
Analysis (3)
5022. Theories of Industrial
Location (3)
5024. Regional Development
(3)
5050, 5051. Nautical Charts
and Navigation (3,0)
5084. Map Compilation and
Design (3)
5098. Hydrology and Water
Resources (3)
5191, 5192, 5193. Seminar
in Regional Geography (1,2,3)
5200. Climatology: Regions
and Applications (3)
5210. Terrain Analysis (3)
6010. Resources and Conservation
(3)
6023. Seminar in Teaching
Methods (3)
6191, 6192, 6193. Independent
Study in Regional Geography (1,2,3)
(Summer Field Trips are cross-listed under School of Education, Department of Elementary and Middle Grades Education, as Materials of Instruction.)
ELEM
5350. Northeastern United
States and Canada (6)
5351. Southwestern United
States (6)
5352. Northwestern United
States (6)
5353. Europe (6)
5354. Southern United States
and Mexico (6)
5355. Around the World (6)
5356. South America (6)
5357. Mediterranean Lands
(6)
Stephen J. Culver, Chairperson,
101 Graham
Terri L. Woods, Director
of Graduate Studies, 103 Graham
Course prerequisites are for East Carolina University courses; the equivalents from other schools will be accepted.
The Department of Geology is a participating department in the East Carolina University Institute for Coastal and Marine Resources and in the coastal resources management PhD program. Some departmental courses may be taught in conjunction with them.
5000, 5001. Geomorphology (3,0) Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: GEOL 1500, 1501; plus an additional 4 s.h. in introductory GEOL sequences; or consent of instructor. Advanced study of landforms, the stages of their development, and the agencies which have shaped them.
5150. The Geologic Component of Environmental Science (3) Prerequisite: Introductory GEOL course or consent of instructor. The study and acquisition of basic geologic knowledge and insights that support sound, rational, science-based environmental decisions and policies in regard to land and water use. Topics include pollution abatement, cleanup, and prevention; resource extraction, use, and conservation; and hazardous geologic processes.
5300. Geology of Coastal Processes and Environments (3) Prerequisites: GEOL 1550, 4010, 4011; or consent of instructor. An analysis of modern coastal systems including their diversity and distribution, the complexity and dynamics of the interacting processes and responses, their origin and evolutionary history, and the role of man as a major modifying force. Lectures will be supplemented by field trips to various coastal systems.
5350. Marine Geology (3) Prerequisites: GEOL 1550, 4010, 4011; or consent of instructor. A general course concerned with the geology of the world's ocean basins. Geophysical, geochemical, and geobiological principles are brought to bear on the concepts of the origin and evolution of the ocean basins; source, transportation, and deposition of marine sediments and their formation of the marine stratigraphic record; and the role of oceanographic processes affecting earth history such as sea level fluctuation, plate tectonics, paleogeography, and paleoclimatology.
5400, 5401. Optical Mineralogy (3,0) Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: GEOL 3000, 3001. The theory and basic techniques for determining the optical constants of crystals using a polarizing microscope and thin sections.
5450. Introduction to Aqueous Geochemistry (3) 2 lectures and 1 three-hour laboratory per week. P: CHEM 1150, 1151, 1160, 1161; or equivalent. Application of chemical principles to the study of elements at the Earth's surface; their transportation in aqueous solutions; and weathering, groundwater, and surface-water chemistry, geochemical cycles, and distribution of stable isotopes.
5500, 5510, 5520. Directed Studies in Geology (2,2,2) Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in geology or consent of instructor. Designed to allow a student to pursue independent study in a given subject. Studies may include field work, directed readings, or some combination thereof. Occasionally a special field study or course will be offered using one of these three course numbers.
5600, 5601. Economic Geology (3,0) Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: GEOL 3000, 3001. The genesis, mode of occurrence, and utilization of mineral resources, including metals, nonmetals, and basic energy resources, such as petroleum, coal, and uranium. Emphasis is placed on the geology of these resources and their relationship to modern technological society.
5710, 5711. Ground Water Hydrology (3,0) Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: GEOL 1500, 1501; or consent of instructor. Origin, occurrence, movement, quality, regional analysis, and management of ground water and its interrelationship with surface water. Aquifer test data collection and interpretation are emphasized in the lab.
6020, 6021. Magmas and Igneous Rocks (3,0) Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: GEOL 5400, 5401; or equivalent. Magmas are studied from their generation to emplacement as intrusive and volcanic rocks. Laboratory studies include recognition and textural interpretations utilizing rock thin sections and polarized-light microscopes.
6040, 6041. Metamorphic Petrology (3,0) Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: GEOL 5400, 5401; or equivalent. An advanced course in the petrology of metamorphic rocks, emphasizing chemical systems, pressure and temperature of mineral formation, and tectonic significance of metamorphic assemblages. Petrographic studies will be emphasized in the laboratory.
6200, 6201. Sedimentary Petrology (3,0) Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Field trip. Prerequisites: GEOL 5400, 5401; or consent of instructor. The study of terrigenous and carbonate rocks using hand specimen and optical petrographic techniques.
6250. Stratigraphic Analysis (3) Prerequisites: GEOL 4020, 4021; or equivalent. The interpretation of stratified sedimentary rocks. Emphasis on principles and methodology.
6300, 6301. Sedimentary Environments (3,0) Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: GEOL 4010, 4011, 4200, 4201; or consent of instructor. Emphasis on the study of the recent environments of sediment deposition. The products of sedimentary processes will be related to their analogs in the stratigraphic record.
6310, 6311. Principles of Paleoecology (3,0) Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: GEOL 4200, 4201. Interpretation of ecological relationships of ancient organisms and their environments. Emphasis is upon principles and methodology. Importance of ecological studies of modern animals and plants and the extrapolation of such information to similar ancient groups are stressed.
6400. Geochemistry (4,0) Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 1150, 1151, 1160, 1161; or equivalent. Introduction to the principles which determine the distribution, organization, and abundance of the elements.
6522, 6532. Readings in Selected Geology Topics (1,1) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in geology or consent of instructor. A directed readings course intended for graduate students who wish to study geologic topics not now covered in our graduate course offerings or for those who desire more advanced study in a field they began in a formal course.
6523, 6533. Readings in Selected Geologic Topics (2,2) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in geology or consent of instructor. These directed readings courses are intended for graduate students who wish to study geologic topics not covered now in graduate course offerings or for those who desire more advanced study in a field they began in a formal course.
6550, 6551. Principles of Geophysics (3,0) Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: GEOL 3300, 3301; PHYS 1250, 1260 or equivalent. Includes topics from seismology, gravity, rock magnetism, and heat flow, as applied to the whole earth. The relationships between large-scale features of the earth and their geophysical characteristics are emphasized. The laboratory is an introduction to geophysical instrumentation, data processing, and interpretation.
6703. Seminar in Geology (1) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in geology or consent of instructor. Consideration and discussion of selected topics of current geological interest.
6704. Seminar in Geology (2) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in geology or consent of instructor. Consideration and discussion of selected topics of current geological interest.
6705. Seminar in Geology (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in geology or consent of instructor. Consideration and discussion of selected topics of current geological interest.
6900. Preparation of Geological Manuscripts (3) Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Emphasis on grammatical style, syntax, and organization of manuscripts, with supplementary exercises to develop skills in preparing illustrations (computer graphics, drafting, photographic techniques). Steps involved in the publication process will be presented in detail.
6910, 6911. Sediment Transport and Depositional Processes (4,0) Prerequisite: GEOL 4010 or consent of instructor. Examination of the processes involved in the transport and deposition of sediment. Focus will be on fundamental principles and how they apply to active processes, recent sediments, and environmental applications.
6920, 6921. Advanced Surface Water/Ground Water Hydrology (4,0) Prerequisite: GEOL 5710, 5711 or consent of instructor. Examination of advanced hydrologic topics with an emphasis on computer applications and modeling. Steady state and non-steady state models will be evaluated. Applied aspects of hydrology as they relate to management of our water resources will be stressed.
6950. Geological Data Analysis (3,0) Two lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in geology or consent of instructor. Discussion and implementation of the various methods of geological data analysis, with special emphasis on the methods most applicable to research topics in geology. Topics include data collection and project design, box models, uni- and multi-variate analysis of geological data, and time-series analysis.
7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 6 s.h. toward the degree.
GEOL Banked Courses
5050. Regional Geomorphology
of the US (2)
5250, 5251. Stratigraphy
(3,0)
5700, 5701. Geohydrology
of Drainage Basins (3,0)
5750, 5751. Introduction
to Engineering Geology (3,0)
6100, 6101. Igneous and Metamorphic
Petrology (4,0)
6210, 6211. Sandstone Petrology
(3,0)
6220, 6221. Carbonate Petrology
(3,0)
6230, 6231. Clay Mineralogy
(3,0)
6240. Diagenesis (2)
6330. The Pleistocene (2)
6340, 6341. Micropaleontology
(3,0)
6500. Tectonics (3)
6560. Tectonostratigraphy
(2)
6570. Tectonic Analysis of
North America (2)
Michael Palmer, Chairperson,
A-315 Brewster
Carl E. Swanson, Director
of Graduate Studies, A-319 Brewster
As a prerequisite to graduate study in a degree program, the Department of History requires that the applicant meet the admission requirements of the university and make a satisfactory score on the entrance examination designated for the program selected: Graduate Record Examination aptitude section for the MA in history; Graduate Record Examination aptitude section or Miller Analogies Test for the MAEd; and the Graduate Record Examination aptitude section for the MA in maritime studies. Each entering student should consult with the director of graduate studies in history prior to beginning graduate work.
MA
IN HISTORY
American History, European,
or Military History
The master of arts in history requires a total of 30 s.h. of course work. The department offers three areas of concentration: American history, European history, or military history. The student is required to take a minimum of 24 s.h. in one of these areas to which the historiography course, the seminar, and the thesis will contribute 12 s.h. of credit. The student must also take a total of 6 s.h. either in a related field of history outside of the major concentration or (at the recommendation of the adviser and director of graduate studies, and with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of History) outside the Department of History.
In addition to the 30 s.h. of course work described above, students must fulfill the department’s research skills requirement by: a) successful demonstration of reading knowledge in a foreign language (FORL 6000 satisfies this requirement); or b) successful completion of HIST 5950, 5951 (Introduction to Quantitative History/Directed Readings and Research in Quantitative History); or c) CSCI 5774 (Programming for Research) or CSCI 2600 (Introduction to Digital Computation). If HIST 5950, 5951 are used to satisfy the research skills requirement, they may not be counted toward the 30 s.h. requirement for the degree. Students who intend to pursue a PhD program are strongly advised to fulfill the foreign language requirement.
An oral comprehensive examination will be a component of the thesis defense. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their knowledge of their field of concentration as well as establish how their thesis contributes to that field of study.
Minimum degree requirement is 30 s.h. of credit as follows:
The master of arts in maritime studies requires a total of 36 s.h. of course work, 26 s.h. of which must be taken in history. The student may take the additional 10 s.h. in history or related fields outside the Department of History. The core course work is divided into three broad areas of inquiry as follows: maritime history, nautical archaeology, and thesis and account for 18 s.h. History electives account for 6-12 s.h. and professional phase courses account for 6-12 s.h.
In addition to the 36 s.h. of course work described above, students must fulfill the department’s research skills requirement by one of the following: a) successful demonstration of reading knowledge in a foreign language (FORL 6000 satisfies this requirement); b) successful completion of HIST 5950, 5951 (Introduction to Quantitative History/Directed Readings and Research in Quantitative History); or c) CSCI 5774 (Programming for Research) or CSCI 2600 (Introduction to Digital Computation). If HIST 5950, 5951 are used to satisfy the research skills requirement, they may not be counted toward the 36 s.h. requirement for the degree. Students who intend to pursue a PhD program are strongly advised to fulfill the foreign language requirement.
An oral comprehensive examination will be a component of the thesis defense. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their knowledge of their field of concentration as well as establish how their thesis contributes to that field of study.
Minimum degree requirement is 36 s.h. of credit as follows:
(Social
Studies Licensure)
American History, European History
The MAEd program in history, education requires 39 s.h. in history and education. The department offers two areas of concentration: American history and European history. The student is required to take a minimum of 21 s.h. in one of these areas to which the historiography course, the seminar in issues and topics, and the directed research project will contribute 9 s.h. of credit. The student must also take a total of 6 s.h. in a related field of history outside of the major concentration. At least 3 s.h. must be in the area of culturally diverse or multicultural populations. Students must also complete 12 s.h. professional education core.
An oral comprehensive examination will be a component of the directed research project defense. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their knowledge of their field of concentration as well as establish how their research project contributes to that field of study. The School of Education also requires comprehensive examinations in education for all MAEd programs.
Minimum degree requirement is 39 s.h. of credit as follows:
5005. Selected Topics (3) May be repeated with change of topic. Only 3 s.h. may be counted for credit toward graduate or undergraduate major or minor requirements in history. An intensive study of selected topics from a historical perspective.
5122. Social and Cultural History of the United States Since 1865 (3) A selective treatment of the main currents in American thought, involving social and intellectual activity, since 1865.
5125. American Political Development in the Nineteenth Century (3) Evolution of major political part conflict from the mellowing of the first party system to the realignment of the 1890s.
5130. Comparative History of New World Slavery and Race Relations (3) Comparative perspectives on the origin and development of slavery and race relations in the United States and various societies in the Western Hemisphere.
5135. Problems in North Carolina History (3) Prerequisites: HIST 1050, 1051; or consent of instructor. The process by which North Carolina evolved from an isolated English colony into a part of the modern United States. Course will emphasize bibliographic work and require research in archival and manuscript sources.
5140. The Old South (3) The development of the Southern United States to the outbreak of the Civil War.
5141. The South Since 1877 (3) The development of the Southern United States from the end of the Civil War to recent years.
5220. Selected Topics in US Women's History (3) Indepth exploration of selected topics in U S women's history including analysis of major themes, documents, and theoretical work.
5230. Themes in African American History (3) An intensive examination of pivotal themes and writings in African American history.
5300. Comparative History of Non-Western Civilizations (3) A survey of the historical evolution of the major civilizations of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, with emphasis on the comparative cultural foundations of the civilizations studied.
5310. Intellectual History of Europe (3) The major themes of the intellectual history of modern Europe; An analysis of selected readings from representative nineteenth and twentieth century thinkers.
5340. The Ancient Near East (3) The Near East civilizations from the lower paleolithic age to the conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great.
5350. The Renaissance in European History (3) A study of the cultural and intellectual developments of Western Europe from about 1300 to about 1600.
5360. The Reformation, 1450-1598 (3) The developments in European history from 1450 to 1598. Renaissance materials will be included only as background.
5440. Twentieth Century England (3) England in the two great wars–World Wars I and II; the coming of socialism, its results; the breakup of the British Empire, the British Commonwealth of Nations; and English development since 1945.
5450. Tudor-Stuart England (3) The emergence of England into a position of world leadership and the internal developments which shaped the political, economic, and social life of its people in the sixteenth, seventeenth, and early eighteenth centuries.
5470. History of Soviet Russia Since 1917 (3) The Russian revolutions of 1917 and the rise of the Soviet Union to superpower status in the world.
5480. Weimar and the Rise of Hitler (3) Society, culture, and politics of Germany during the Weimar Republic, the failure of democracy, and establishment of the Nazi state.
5505. Maritime History of the Western World to 1415 (3) Maritime activities in the Western World from classical antiquity through the middle ages. Emphasis on the development of maritime commerce, piracy, and naval warfare. Designated as a European history course.
5515. Maritime History of the Western World 1415-1815 (3) Maritime activities in the Western World from the age of discovery to 1815. Emphasis on European voyages of discovery, expansion of maritime commerce, establishment of overseas possessions, and domination of the world's sea lanes. Designated as a European history course.
5520. Maritime History of the Western World Since 1815 (3) Maritime activities in the Western World since 1815 and their impact on political, diplomatic, economic, and military affairs. Emphasis on technology. Designated as an American history course.
5525. Sea Power: 480 BC to the Present (3) A history of sea power from the classical era to the nuclear age. The course will survey the nature of warfare at sea and the changing role of sea power in eras of peace and war.
5530. Field School in Maritime History and Underwater Research (2) Twenty classroom/laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: Scientific diving certification and consent of instructor. Early field experience in maritime history and underwater research.
5555. Constitutionalism and Kingship in Early Modern Europe (3) Analysis of royal absolutism as the dominant philosophy in state building in the seventeenth century. Exploration of the role of Continental political ideologies in the development of English constitutional government.
5660. Imperialism in Theory and Practice, 1800 to the Present (3) European expansion, primarily in Africa and Asia, will be examined from theoretical and empirical perspectives. Political, economic, social, and non-European origins of imperialism will be analyzed.
5670. Diplomatic History of Europe, 1815 to the Present (3) A survey of the international relations of the great European powers from 1815 to the present.
5680. Diplomatic History of Modern Asia (3) An analysis of the role of diplomacy in the evolution of modern Asia, with particular attention given to the conflict between East and West since 1800.
5765. Latin America: 1492 to the Present (3) An analysis of selected historical problems in Latin-American society and economy including conquests and settlement, the role of indigenous people in the formation of Latin-American society, reform and revolution, independence, and organization of nation states.
5910. Introduction to the Administration of Archives and Historical Manuscripts (3) A study of the background, preservation, and use of archives and historical manuscripts. Particular emphasis will be placed on the historical evolution of the archival profession and the administration of archives and manuscript repositories.
5920, 5921. Techniques of Museum and Historic Site Development (3,0) A survey of the history and theory of museology and the techniques of museum and historic site management.
5930, 5931. Field and Laboratory Studies in Museum and Historic Site Development (3,0) The development of practical methods for the operation and management of history museums and historic sites.
5950. Introduction to Quantitative History (2) Prerequisite: Twenty s.h. of undergraduate history. Introduction to the categories of quantitative history and the role of the computer and the techniques of its implementation in historical research.
5951. Directed Readings and Research in Quantitative History (1) Prerequisite: HIST 5950. Intensive examination of a special historical field based on the needs and concerns of the individual student. Research projects will be limited to quantitative assessments of historical eras following the completion of HIST 5950.
5960. Introduction to Oral History (3) Introduction to the theory and methodology of oral history interviewing and the interpretation of oral history materials, with an emphasis on fieldwork projects.
5970. Living History (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Introduction to interpretations of past events, focusing on seventeen through nineteenth century event specifics, world view, clothing, and accouterments.
5985. Historic Preservation Planning (3) Same as PLAN 5985. An introduction to historic preservation planning. Included is an examination of the theoretical, legal, historical, and design bases of preservation planning.
6020. American Colonial History (3) A consideration in some depth of selected aspects of the colonial period of American history.
6025. American Revolution and Early Republic (3) Traces the evolution of the Federal Union out of the events and experiences of the colonial, revolutionary, and confederation periods.
6030. Middle Period of American History (3) A study of selected topics of American history between the years 1815 and 1860.
6035. Civil War (3) An examination of selected political, military, economic, and diplomatic problems relating to the Civil War.
6040. United States History, 1865-1898 (3) An indepth study of selected topics covering the history of the United States between the Civil War and the Spanish-American War.
6045. Progressive Movements and the Age of Normalcy in American History (3) United States domestic history from 1900 to 1929, covering the Progressive Era and the Twenties.
6050. The Great Depression, New Deal, and World War II (3) Historical assessment of the course of US history between 1929 and 1945.
6055. The United States Since 1945 (3) A detailed study of selected topics covering the history of the US since 1945.
6080. Studies in European Maritime History and Archaeology (3) European maritime history and archaeology from Vikings through age of Atlantic exploration and colonization, including studies of shipwrecks and the results of archaeological research.
6180. Diplomatic History of the United States to 1898 (3) The major episodes, principal interpretative conflicts, and significant personalities in the American diplomatic experience to 1898.
6181. Diplomatic History of the United States Since 1898 (3) The major episodes, principal interpretative conflicts, and significant personalities in the American diplomatic experience since 1898.
6205. Topics in Military History (3) May be repeated with change of topic. Only 3 s.h. credit may count toward degree. Intensive study of selected military topics from a historical perspective.
6210. War and Society (3) A survey of the interrelationship between society and warfare from the dawn of civilization to the present.
6221. American Military History to 1900 (3) May not be taken by students who have earned credit for HIST 3121. The history of military thought and institutions in the US from the era of the American Revolution through the nineteenth century. Emphasizes the interrelationships between war and society by studying the political, economic, and social aspects of military affairs.
6222. American Military History Since 1900 (3) May not be taken by students who have earned credit for HIST 3122. The history of American military thought and institutions since 1900. Emphasizes the interrelationship between war and society by studying the political, economic, and social aspects of military affairs.
6230. Warfare and Society in Ancient Greece and Rome, 750 BC to 500 AD (3) Examines war as a common phenomenon in ancient Greece and Rome.
6280. Eighteenth Century Warfare (3) Examination of land and sea warfare between 1650 and 1790. Global perspective, concentrating on the European and North American military, social and political experiences.
6350. History of Ancient Greece (3) A detailed study of certain selected aspects of the history of ancient Greece.
6355. History of Ancient Rome (3) A detailed study of certain aspects of the history of ancient Rome.
6360. Medieval History (3) A detailed study of certain selected aspects of Medieval history.
6365. Early Modern Europe, 1598-1815 (3) A study of selected topics in the history of continental Europe from the beginning of the seventeenth century to the Congress of Vienna.
6370. Nineteenth Century European History (3) An intensive study of selected problems dealing with crucial issues of the nineteenth century.
6375. Twentieth Century European History (3) Europe since 1900, with emphasis on social and intellectual processes and the effects of the two world wars.
6450. Imperial Britain, 1651-1965 (3) History of Britain during its period of Empire, focusing on the ideological, political, social, and economic impact of the Empire on Britain itself from Cromwell to Churchill.
6510. Issues and Topics in Social Studies Education (3) An examination of issues, topics, and research in teaching social studies. Designed for in-service teachers.
6610. Legal and Professional Issues in Maritime Studies (3) Same as MAST 6610. Legal and professional issues in maritime studies are examined through study of legal cases, legislation, professional standards, grant writing, and scholarship.
6620. Public Policy and Management of Cultural Resources (3) Same as MAST 6620. Analysis of public laws and policies concerning local, state, national, and international regulations and practices for the management of cultural resources of the maritime and coastal environment.
6630. Seminar in Maritime Studies (3) Same as MAST 6630. Investigation of selected topics in maritime studies.
6640. Maritime Cultural Resources (3) Same as MAST 6640. The study of coastal environmental resources, both under water and above, including their public presentation and display in museums or other public facilities and their impact on tourism and oceanic development.
6650. Management of Coastal Cultural Resources (3) Same as MAST 6650. Management of the cultural resources of the coastal environment, including submerged cultural resources; museums; aquariums; science or other local, state, and federal educational agencies, public as well as private, will be studied.
6660. Maritime Heritage of the Coast (3) Same as MAST 6660. Survey of coastal history, focusing on North Carolina, using comparative examples from other regions to provide a foundation of understanding of coastal maritime heritage, including submerged cultural resources.
6805. History and Theory of Nautical Archaeology (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A detailed introduction to the historical and theoretical foundations of nautical archaeology.
6810. History of Marine Architecture and Ship Construction (3) A survey of transitions in the development of marine architecture designed to trace the evolution of ship design from its origins in the Mediterranean through the twentieth century. Emphasis to be placed on those traditions influencing and/or developed in the United States. Within this framework associated construction techniques will be examined in detail and modeled.
6820. Research Methodology in Nautical Archaeology (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A detailed introduction to the research methods and equipment currently employed in nautical archaeology.
6825. American Maritime Material Culture (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Exposes students to the concept of culture and the various approaches used to examine material objects within the human maritime experience.
6840. Conservation of Material from an Underwater Environment (3) Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A comprehensive introduction to and preliminary laboratory experience in the conservation of material recovered from an underwater environment.
6850. Field Research in Maritime History (6) Prerequisites: HIST 5530 and consent of instructor. Involves the student in closely supervised on-site investigation of one or more selected underwater archaeological sites during the first half of the semester and laboratory cleaning, cataloging, analysis, and conservation of material from the test site during the second half of the semester. Historical, field, and laboratory research data will be developed for use in a report on the project.
6875. Seafaring: Above Water Nautical Archaeology (3) Same as MAST 6875. Includes three weeks intensive shipboard instruction. Prerequisites: HIST 5505 or 5515 or 5520 or 6850; consent of instructor. Relationship of the vessel to its crew and their daily work as related to archaeological elements recovered from submerged sites and the documentary record.
6885. Recording Watercraft (1) Prerequisites: HIST 6810 and consent of instructor. Practical instruction in the documentation of watercraft using traditional measurement, photogrammetry, and computer-assisted drawing in accordance with the standards used by national agencies.
6900. Historiography: Introduction to Research (3) Designed to introduce the student to the problems of historical research and to acquaint him or her with major historians, historical writings, and trends in the field of history since the days of Herodotus. Required of all candidates for the master's degree in history.
6910. Seminar in American History (3) Introduction to research methodology and writing in US history.
6920. Seminar in European History (3) Introduction to research methodology and writing in European history.
6940, 6941, 6942. Graduate Internship in Archives and Historical Records Administration (3,6,9) May count 3 s.h. toward internship (HIST 6940-6948) degree requirement. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Supervised practical field experience in archival and manuscript agencies.
6943, 6944, 6945. Graduate Internship in Museum Administration (3,6,9) May count 3 s.h. toward internship (HIST 6940-6948) degree requirement. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Supervised practical field experience in museums.
6946, 6947, 6948. Graduate Internship in Historic Site Administration (3,6,9) May count 3 s.h. toward internship (HIST 6940-6948) degree requirement. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Supervised practical field experience in historic sites.
6990, 6991, 6992. Directed Studies in History (1,2,3) No more than 10 percent of the required hours in history can be taken by directed study courses. Prerequisite: Consent of director of graduate studies in history and supervising professor. Designed to provide graduate students in history the opportunity for advanced indepth study on special topics under the direction of a graduate faculty member.
6993. Directed Research Project (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 3 s.h. credit toward a degree. A directed reading and research program for the MAEd candidates in history.
7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 6 s.h. toward the degree.
HIST Banked Courses
5120. American Social and Cultural History to 1787 (3)
5121. American Social and Cultural History, 1787-1865 (3)
5150. The American West (3)
5210. History of American Urban Life (3)
5460. History of the Balkans in the Twentieth Century (3)
5770. The Relation of Latin America to World History (3)
6405. Proseminar in the History of England (3)
Lester Zeager, Director, 434 Brewster
The master of arts in international studies is a multidisciplinary program designed to prepare students for professional careers in international business, the foreign service, the military, international humanitarian agencies, and other settings involving interaction with people from other cultures. The program provides global perspectives on economic, political, environmental, and cultural issues. Students acquire skills in a foreign language, communicating across cultures, decision making, and conflict resolution and choose a concentration in a professional or academic specialty or area studies (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America).
The minimum requirement for the degree is 36 s.h. of credit as follows:
5000. Senior Seminar in International Studies (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or graduate standing. A survey and analysis of diverse contemporary international issues. Topics may include ethical/normative perspectives in the world community; demographic trends–population, food, and health; energy policies; environmental hazards–climate and pollution; economic development; selected regional conflicts; and initiatives in transnational cooperation. Specific topics to be determined by instructor.
6005. Communications Across Cultures (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An investigation of different modes of human communication and how they relate to varying cultural contexts.
6105. Global Systems (3) A broad survey and investigation of systems models and approaches employed in global studies. Examination of structures, processes, and outputs of various systems, including global social, political, economic, and environmental systems and the global telecommunications/technological system.
6500. International Problem Solving and Decision Making (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Focuses on an understanding and the application of the process of problem solving and decision-making at the organizational level as well as selected analytical models appropriate to both the public and private sectors. Applies such tools to international cases. Analytical models may include, but are not limited to, project management, cost/benefit analysis, mathematical programming, and simulation in international settings.
6510. Seminar on International Professional Practice (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Synthesis of students’ experiences and analysis of professional practices in a global community context through examination of program components and their application to foreign internship/research projects. Groups of students will cooperatively examine present and future issues in a global/regional context.
6930, 6940. International Field Experience (3,3) International experience relevant to the student’s field of study and professional activities. Second-culture study, practical training, internship, research, and/or employment.
7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum 6 s.h. credit toward the degree.
Robert L. Bernhardt,
Chairperson, 129 Austin
John P. Daughtry, Director
of Graduate Studies, 331 Austin
The Department of Mathematics requires that the applicant meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School, have an undergraduate major in mathematics or its near equivalent or (in the case of the MAEd pre-secondary concentration) a concentration in mathematics, and submit satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination or the Miller Analogies Test. Each applicant’s credentials will be reviewed by the director of graduate studies, who will determine if undergraduate deficiencies are present and, if so, will prescribe the method of their removal and determine a precondition for admission.
The department currently offers seven areas of concentration at the graduate level: algebra, analysis, applied mathematics, differential equations, geometry, number theory, and topology. All students are required to complete successfully MATH 5101, 5102, Advanced Calculus I and II, if they have not previously completed equivalent courses. Applicants to a graduate program should normally have completed an undergraduate major, or its equivalent, in mathematics.
A student enrolled in the MA program who wishes to write a thesis and to receive the 6 s.h. credit for thesis work must register for and successfully complete MATH 7000.
The research skills requirement for students enrolled in the MA program is satisfied by demonstrating sufficient competency in an appropriate foreign language or by having earned a minimum grade of C in CSCI 2510 or 2600 and either MATH 5031 or CSCI 5774, provided that these courses were completed no more than five years from the date of acceptance to graduate studies at East Carolina University.
Additional requirements are given below:
The MAEd in mathematics is designed for a teacher whose primary teaching assignment has been in the area of pre-secondary or secondary mathematics. Prior teaching experience is not necessary for admission to this program.
Students holding the equivalent of an undergraduate mathematics major and certified to teach at the secondary level will complete the secondary level concentration. Students who earned the equivalent of an undergraduate concentration in mathematics and are certified to teach at the pre-secondary level will complete the pre-secondary-level concentration. In addition to the general requirements for admission to graduate studies in the Department of Mathematics, admissions materials must include a letter of recommendation from someone aware of the applicant’s performance or potential as a classroom teacher.
Degree Requirements
Minimum degree requirement is 39 s.h. of credit.
Applicants to the master of science degree in computer science must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School, have an undergraduate degree in computer science or a related field, be able to demonstrate significant study in computer science including a study of computer architecture and software design, be proficient programmers in at least one high-level programming language, submit three letters of recommendation, and have satisfactory scores on the general portion of the Graduate Record Examination. Applicants whose native language is not English must additionally submit a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Second Language (TOEFL).
Each applicant’s credentials will be reviewed by the director of graduate studies and the coordinator for computer science, who will jointly determine if undergraduate deficiencies are present and, if so, will prescribe a method for their removal and determine a precondition for admission.
Requirements for completing the master of science in computer science are as follows:
Twelve s.h. of graduate course work for the statistics minor is required as follows: MATH 5031, 5801, 6802; one additional graduate-level statistics course.
The statistics certification requires a minimum of 9-15 s.h. credit as follows:
Students who have successfully completed MATH 3307, 3308 must complete 9 s.h. as follows: CSCI 5774; MATH 5000, 5031.
Students who have successfully completed MATH 3307 must complete 12 s.h. as follows: CSCI 5774; MATH 5000, 5031, 6802.
Students who have not successfully completed MATH 3307 must complete 15 s.h. as follows: CSCI 5774; MATH 5000, 5031, 5801, 6802.
5000. Introduction to Sampling Design (3) Prerequisite: MATH 3308 or 3229 or consent of instructor. Fundamental principles of survey sampling, including data sources, questionnaire design, sampling schemes, sampling and nonsampling errors, and statistical analysis.
5002. Logic for Mathematics and Computer Science (3) (S) Same as CSCI 5002. P: CSCI 3510 or MATH 2427 or 2775 or 3223 or 3256 or Phil 3580 or equivalent. Introduction to methods of mathematical logic that have important applications in mathematics and computer science.
5021, 6022. Theory of Numbers I, II (3,3) Prerequisite for 5021: MATH 3263 or consent of instructor; for 6022: MATH 5021. Topics in elementary theory of numbers such as properties of integers residues, congruences, and certain fundamental theorems. Also, binary quadratic forms, algebraic numbers, and irrationality and transcendence of numbers are studied.
5031. Applied Statistical Analysis (3) May not be counted toward mathematics hours required for MA in mathematics. Prerequisites: MATH 2228, 2584; or equivalent; or consent of instructor. Topics include analysis of variance and covariance, experimental design, multiple and partial regression and correlation, nonparametric statistics, and use of a computer statistical package.
5064. Introduction to Modern Algebra II (3) May not be taken for credit by those having completed MATH 6011. Prerequisite: MATH 3263 or consent of instructor. A continuation of the development of topics begun in MATH 3263, including normal subgroups, factor groups, homomorphism, rings, ideals, quotient rings, and fields.
5101, 5102. Advanced Calculus I, II (3,3) Prerequisite for 5101: MATH 2173 or consent of instructor; for 5102: 3256, 5101; consent of instructor. Treats the basic properties of the real number system, point sets, theory of limits, ordinary and uniform continuity, the fundamental theorems of calculus, infinite series and regions of convergence, and improper integrals.
5110. Elementary Complex Variables (3) May not be taken for credit by those having completed MATH 6111. Prerequisite: MATH 2173. A study of complex numbers, analytic functions, mapping by elementary functions, integrals, residues, and poles.
5121. Numerical Analysis in One Variable (3) Prerequisites: MATH 2173; CSCI 2600 or equivalent knowledge of Pascal or PL/1. Numerical analysis of problems with one independent variable, including solution of nonlinear equations in one unknown, interpolation and approximation of functions of one variable, numerical integration, and numerical differentiation and optimization.
5122. Numerical Analysis in Several Variables (3) Prerequisites: MATH 2173, 3256, 4331; CSCI 2600 or an equivalent knowledge of Pascal or PL/1. Numerical analysis of problems with several independent variables, including numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, systems of linear equations, numerical linear algebra and matrix algebra, systems of nonlinear equations, and systems of ordinary differential equations.
5131. Deterministic Methods in Operations Research (3) Prerequisites: MATH 2173; 3307 or 5801; CSCI 2600 or an equivalent knowledge of Pascal or PL/1. Introduction to deterministic techniques in operations research, including mathematical models; linear programming; the simplex method, with applications to optimization; the duality theorem; project planning and control problems; and elementary game theory.
5132. Probabilistic Methods in Operations Research (3) Prerequisites: MATH 2173, 3256; 3307 or 5801; CSCI 2600 or an equivalent knowledge of Pascal or PL/1. Introduction to probabilistic techniques in operations research, including an introduction to stochastic processes; queuing theory with applications to inventory theory and forecasting; Poisson and Markov processes; reliability simulation; decision analysis; integer programming; and nonlinear programming.
5251. Modern Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (3) Not open to undergraduate or graduate majors or minors in mathematics. A teacher taking this course would receive certificate renewal credit and/or 3 s.h. of graduate elective credit in elementary education. Prerequisites: MATH 2127, 2129; 3219 or 3221; or equivalent; or consent of instructor. Numeration systems and the real numbers from an axiomatic approach. Topics in geometry, algebra, probability theory, and number theory. Emphasis is upon the relationship between these topics and school mathematics.
5263, 5264. Modern Mathematics for Junior High School Teachers I, II (3,3) Prerequisite for 5263: Consent of instructor; for 5264: MATH 5263 or consent of instructor. An introduction to set theory, mathematical systems and proofs, number systems, elementary number theory, applications of mathematics in business, science, and other areas; basic concepts of geometry, algebra, probability, and statistics.
5265, 5266. Microcomputers in Secondary Education (3,0) Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week. May not be counted toward a mathematics or computer science major or minor. Prerequisites: MATH 1075 or 1085 or 3166; consent of instructor. An introduction to the operation and programming of microcomputers in the secondary school system.
5267, 5268. LOGO: A Computer Language for Educators (3,0) Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week. May not be counted toward a mathematics major or minor. Prerequisite: MATH 3166 or consent of instructor. A study of the language LOGO and its uses with students K-12.
5270. Pascal Using the Microcomputer (3) May not be taken by students who have successfully completed CSCI 2610. Prerequisite: MATH 1065 or equivalent. A study of the Pascal language and use in problem solving utilizing a microcomputer. May not be counted toward a computer science major or minor or a major or minor in mathematics.
5311. Mathematical Physics (3) Same as PHYS 5311. Prerequisites: MATH 4331; PHYS 2360; or consent of instructor. Mathematical methods that are important in physics with emphasis on application. Includes functions of complex variables, ordinary and partial differential equations, integrals and integral transforms, and special functions.
5322. Foundations of Mathematics (3) Prerequisites: MATH 3233, 3263; or equivalent. The fundamental concepts and structural development of mathematics. An introduction to non-Euclidean geometries, logic, Boolean algebra, and set theory. The construction of the complex number systems. Transfinite cardinal numbers and a study of relations and functions. Throughout the course, the topics in mathematics are developed as postulational systems.
5521. Readings and Lectures in Mathematics (3) Involves individual work with the student.
5551. The Historical Development of Mathematics (3) Prerequisite: MATH 3233; corequisite: MATH 2172 or consent of instructor. Introduction to the history of mathematics from antiquity to the current time. Emphasis on the study of significant problems which prompted the development of new mathematics. Involves use of computer resources and the library for research of topics and solutions.
5581. Theory of Equations (3) Prerequisite: MATH 2173 or consent of instructor. Operations with complex numbers, De Moivre's Theorem, properties of polynomial functions, roots of the general cubic and quartic equations, methods of determining the roots of equations of higher degree, and methods of approximating roots are among the topics treated.
5601. Non-Euclidean Geometry (3) Prerequisite: MATH 3233 or consent of instructor. The study of non-Euclidean geometries, finite geometries, and an analysis of other geometries from the point of view of properties which remain invariant under certain transformations.
5650. Elementary Topology (3) May not be taken for credit by those having completed MATH 6651. Prerequisite: MATH 2173 or 3256. Introduction to metric spaces and basic point-set topology; open sets, closed sets, connectedness, compactness, and limit points.
5801. Probability Theory (3) Prerequisite: MATH 2173 or 3307. The axioms of probability, random variables and expectations, discrete and continuous distributions, moment generating functions, functions of random variables, the Central Limit Theorem and applications.
6001. Matrix Algebra (3) Prerequisite: MATH 3256 or consent of instructor. The properties of vectors and matrices and their applications.
6011, 6012. Modern Algebra I, II (3,3) Prerequisite for 6011: MATH 3263 or equivalent; for 6012: MATH 6011. A survey of the basic algebraic structures including groups, rings, modules, integral domains, and fields.
6111, 6112. Introduction to Complex Variables I, II (3,3) Prerequisite for 6111: MATH 5102; for 6112: MATH 6111. I. Analytic functions, mapping of functions, differentiation and integration, power series, and residues. II. Integral functions, infinite products, Mittag-Leffler expansion, maximum modulus theorem, convex functions, the Schwarz-Christoffel transformation, analytic continuation, Riemann surfaces, and selected topics in functions of a complex variable.
6121, 6122. Real Variables I, II (3,3) Prerequisite for 6121: MATH 5101 or consent of instructor; for 6122: 6121 or consent of instructor. I. A study of functions of one real variable and convergence of sequences and series of functions: functions of bounded variation, measures, measurable sets, measurable functions, convergence almost everywhere, absolutely continuous functions, Lebesque integration, differentiation, and the Fundamental Theorem of the Calculus. II. Lebesque spaces and associated inequalities, measures in Rn, measure spaces and the associated theory of integration and differentiation; the Radon-Nikodym Theorem with applications to probability and statistics.
6200. Mathematics Assessment for the Classroom Teacher (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Theory, methods, and techniques of assessment for improving mathematics learning will be examined. Students will plan and conduct an assessment and intervention project adapted to their local classroom setting.
6206. Leadership in Mathematics Education (3) Prerequisite: Admission to the MAEd program and consent of instructor. Designed to provide some of the mathematics content and information necessary to serve as a leader in a public school in the area of mathematics education.
6211. Research in Mathematics Education (3) Overview of research on the teaching and learning of K-12 mathematics. Readings, reports, and syntheses of the research literature and projects based on this literature are integral parts of this course.
6221, 6222, 6223. Current Topics in Mathematics Education (1,2,3) May be repeated once with change of topic. May not be counted toward the mathematics hours required in the program for the MA or MAEd in mathematics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Exhaustive study of a current topic in mathematics education.
6226, 6227, 6228. Leadership in Mathematics (1,2,3) Each course may be repeated once with change of topic. May not be counted toward the mathematics hours required in the program for the MA or MAEd in mathematics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Each of these courses is designed to provide some of the mathematical content and information necessary to serve as a leader in a public school in the area of mathematics education.
6229. Leadership in Mathematics Education (4) May not be counted toward the mathematics hours required in the program for the MA or MAEd in mathematics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Designed to provide a selected participant the mathematical content and information necessary to serve as a leader in a public school in the area of mathematics education.
6251, 6252. Advanced Placement Mathematics for Secondary Teachers I, II (3,3) May be used for certificate renewal or for certification in teaching gifted and talented students but cannot count toward the mathematics hours required for any graduate degree in mathematics. An intensive study of topics covered in Calculus AB and Calculus BC of Advanced Placement Mathematics.
6261, 6262. Diagnostic Approach to Teaching Elementary Mathematics I, II (3,2) Cannot count toward the mathematics hours required in the program for the MA in mathematics but may be used as elective credit in other programs. Prerequisite for 6261: MATH 5251 or 5263 or consent of instructor; for 6262: 6261 or consent of instructor. Methods of diagnosing and prescribing for individual difficulties in mathematics at the elementary and secondary school levels. Clinical work affords experience in applying principles and techniques.
6263. Hierarchy of Arithmetic Tasks (2) Prerequisite: MATH 5251 or 5263 or consent of instructor. A detailed study of sequencing of mathematical skills necessary for children to be successful in learning pre-high school level mathematics.
6264. Classroom Management in Individualizing the Teaching of Mathematics (2) Prerequisite: MATH 5263 or consent of instructor. Organization of data and materials that facilitate individualized learning of mathematics. Motivational techniques and communication skills necessary in such a program. Working successfully with teacher aides, volunteers, and other teachers.
6265, 6266, 6267. Mathematics Specialist, Seminars I, II, III (1,1,1) Prerequisite: MATH 5263 or consent of instructor. Seminars designed for indepth study of available individualized mathematics programs, learning styles and theories, and current research in mathematics education.
6271. Teaching Collegiate Mathematics (2) Prerequisite: MATH 4323. Curricula and methods of teaching mathematics to adults in colleges and technical schools are considered.
6281, 6282. Seminars in Mathematics Education I, II (1,1) Prerequisite for 6281: MATH 6271 or consent of instructor; for 6282: 6281. Seminar designed to increase student's perspective of the entire mathematics program and his or her role in its improvement.
6291. Teaching Seminar in Mathematics (2) Prerequisite: MATH 6271. Students gain experience in planning and presenting topics from mathematics taught in two-year colleges and technical schools.
6320. Advanced Elementary Mathematics Methods (3) May not be counted toward the mathematics requirements for the MA or MAEd in mathematics. Prerequisite: Certification in elementary education at the undergraduate level. Current research, materials, methods, and curricula for the teaching and learning of elementary school mathematics will be studied and discussed.
6321. Advanced Middle-Level Mathematics Methods (3) May not be counted toward the mathematics requirements for the MA or MAEd in mathematics. Prerequisite: Certification in mathematics at the middle grades undergraduate level. Current research, materials, methods, and curricula for the teaching and learning of middle-level mathematics will be studied and discussed.
6323. Issues and Trends in Mathematics Education (3) May not be counted toward the mathematics requirement for the MA or MAEd in mathematics. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and certification in secondary mathematics. Current research, materials, methods, and curricula for the teaching and learning of high school mathematics will be studied and discussed.
6401, 6402. Introduction to Partial Differential Equations I, II (3,3) Prerequisite for 6401: MATH 4331 or consent of instructor; for 6402: 6401 or consent of instructor. I. A study of linear and nonlinear partial differential equations of the first order with emphasis on the formal aspects of these equations. Also, use of partial differential equations in analysis, geometry, and physical sciences is considered where appropriate. II. A continuation of MATH 6401 to include nonlinear partial differential equations of the second order and higher orders. Certain theoretical aspects of partial differential equations and a limited amount of Fourier Series, Fourier Transforms, Laplace Transforms, and Boundary Value Problems are included.
6411, 6412. Ordinary Differential Equations I, II (3,3) Prerequisite for 6411: MATH 4331 or consent of instructor; for 6412: MATH 6411 or consent of instructor. I. Existence, uniqueness, and technique of solutions to first and second order differential equations are considered. Bases for linear equations, stability, and series solutions about an ordinary point are considered. II. Autonomous systems, series solutions about a regular singular point, and Sturm-Liouville Systems are examined.
6561. Properties of Infinite Series (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A treatment of infinite series beyond the advanced calculus level.
6571. Elements of Probability (3) Cannot count toward the mathematics hours required for an MA in mathematics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Deals with the axiomatic development of probability from a set operations viewpoint, and the use of probability measures in the construction of elementary density functions.
6601. An Introduction to Differential Geometry (3) Prerequisites: MATH 2173, 3256. An introduction to the basic ideas of differential geometry through the study of curves and surfaces in three-dimensional space. Topics include regular curves, regular surfaces, the Gauss Map, and the intrinsic and global differential geometry of surfaces.
6611, 6612. Introduction to Higher Geometry I, II (3,3) Prerequisite for 6611: MATH 3233 or consent of instructor; for 6612: 6611. I. Homogeneous linear equations and linear dependence; projections and rigid motions, homogeneous Cartesian coordinates; linear dependence of points and lines; point geometry and line geometry; harmonic division and cross ratio; one- and two-dimensional projective transformations. II. A continuation of the study of projective coordinates in the plane; an introduction to various types of geometries; a study of point curves and line curves with intensive study of point conics and line conics.
6651, 6652. Introduction to Topology I, II (3,3) Prerequisite for 6651: MATH 5650 or consent of instructor; for 6652: MATH 6651 or consent of instructor. Basic concepts of the real line are defined and studied along with an introduction to the area of algebraic topology.
6802. Statistical Inference (3) Prerequisite: MATH 3307 or 5801; consent of instructor. Estimation and hypothesis testing from both the classical and Bayesian points of view. Use of the t, F, and chi-squared distributions; least squares procedures.
6803. The Linear Model (3) Prerequisites: MATH 3256, 5801. Topics include the general linear model, regression models, design models, estimation of parameters, theory of least squares, testing general linear hypotheses.
6804. Stochastic Processes (3) Prerequisites: MATH 3256, 5801. An introduction to the most widely used models for random phenomena which vary with time. Topics include Markov, Poisson, birth and death, and stationary processes.
6805. Topics in Mathematical Statistics (3) Prerequisites: MATH 3256, 5801. The mathematical theory of certain topics in statistics which are outside the range of MATH 6802. Topics vary according to the interest of faculty and students.
7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 6 s.h. credit toward the degree.
MATH Banked Courses
5252. Modern Mathematics
for Elementary Teachers II (3)
5261, 5262. Modern Mathematics
for Secondary Teachers I, II (3,3)
5301, 5302. Analytical Mechanics
I, II (3,3)
5321, 6322. Applied Mathematics
I, II (3,3)
5331. Introduction to Celestial
Mechanics (3)
5610. Applied Analysis (3)
5002. Logic for Mathematics and Computer Science (3) (S) Same as CSCI 5002. P: CSCI 3510 or MATH 2427 or 2775 or 3223 or 3256 or Phil 3580 or equivalent. Introduction to methods of mathematical logic that have important applications in mathematics and computer science.
5210. Operating System (3) Prerequisite: CSCI 4630 or consent of instructor. Theory and practice of concurrent processes. Process scheduling. Memory and auxiliary storage management.
5220. Program Translation (3) Prerequisites: CSCI 4627 or consent of instructor. Formal language specification. Advanced parsing techniques. Code generation and optimization.
5501, 5502, 5503. Independent Study (1,2,3) Three to six or more hours per week depending on the nature of the work assigned. Prerequisites: CSCI 3601 or equivalent and consent of instructor. Designed to provide advanced computer students an opportunity to study topics supplementing the regular curriculum.
5774. Programming for Research (3) May not be used for any major or minor degree program in mathematics. Prerequisite: General course in statistics or consent of instructor. Designed for the graduate student who wishes to use the computer science option in meeting research skills as required by his or her department. Emphasizes a minimum level of programming skill and use of statistical packages.
5800. Artificial Intelligence (3) Prerequisite: CSCI 3510 or consent of instructor. Fundamental problems and techniques of artificial intelligence. Heuristic search. Concepts of expert systems.
6120. Computer Systems Architecture (3) Prerequisite: CSCI 4520 or consent of instructor. Study of sequential architectures, instruction sets, addressing modes, and control structures. Introduction to parallel architectures.
6130. Networking and Telecommunication (3) Prerequisite: CSCI 6120 or consent of instructor. Theory and case studies of modern networking protocols and telecommunication methods. Local area and long haul networks.
6220. Topics in Language Design (3) Prerequisite: CSCI 3675 or consent of instructor. Semantics and implementation characteristics of languages supporting modern computing paradigms such as functional programming, logic programming, constraint programming, and object-oriented programming.
6230. Software Development (3) Prerequisite: CSCI 4200 or consent of instructor. Study of management techniques for development of software systems. Project scheduling, cost estimation, personnel management. Practical experience in high-level system integration.
6410. Design and Analysis of Algorithms (3) Prerequisite: CSCI 3650 or consent of instructor. Methods of designing efficient algorithms, case studies. Analysis of the complexity of an algorithm.
6420. Computability and Complexity (3) Prerequisite: CSCI 4602 or consent of instructor. Computability, Church’s thesis, formal models of computation. Introduction to complexity theory.
6600. Data Base Management Systems (3) Prerequisite: CSCI 2618 or equivalent. The theory and techniques of data base management systems are introduced. Current implementations of DBMS are examined.
6601. Computer Systems Architecture (3) Prerequisite: CSCI 3526 or equivalent. An overview of computer system architecture as it relates to firmware and software.
6603. Microcomputer Programming (3) Prerequisite: CSCI 3601 or equivalent. Various phases of microcomputer programming will be studied: machine language, assembly language, high level machine-oriented languages, real time considerations, instruction execution timing, programmable peripheral devices, and data transmission formats.
6605. Data Structure and Algorithm Design (3) Prerequisite: Fluency in a high-level procedural language such as ALGOL, Pascal, PL/l. Various data structures are introduced together with algorithms for their manipulation. Efficiency, complexity, and techniques of implementation are discussed.
6702. Introduction to Information Processing (3) May not count toward the mathematics hours for an MA or MAEd in mathematics. A general survey course to provide an overview of computer data processing techniques and requirements. It is not intended to produce skilled programmers, but should provide a vocabulary and working knowledge of general data processing concepts to persons who have had no contact with computers.
6810. Topics in Artificial Intelligence (3) Prerequisite: CSCI 5800 or consent of instructor. A study of the state of the art in a selected topic in artificial intelligence.
6820. Computer Graphics (3) Prerequisite: CSCI 3800 or consent of instructor. Principles and Techniques of image rendering. Use of image rendering software.
6905. Topics in Computer Science (3) May be repeated once with a change of topic. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A current topic in computer science.
6995. Research Project (3) Prerequisite: Approval of director of graduate studies. A challenging research project is selected and investigated by the student and reported to the faculty.
7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 3 s.h. credit toward the degree.
CSCI Banked Courses
5726. Scientific Programming (1)
MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE STUDIES
Bodo Nischan, Director, A-315 Brewster
MIDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE: MRST
5000. Medieval and Renaissance Studies Seminar (3) Prerequisite: Nine s.h. in Medieval and/or Renaissance courses or consent of coordinator. An interdisciplinary seminar in Medieval and Renaissance studies.
George Bailey, Chairperson, A-330 Brewster
The members of the Department of Philosophy encourage graduate students to consider the possibility of completing a minor program of study selected from the courses below. Each member of the department is willing to discuss such a possibility with graduate students from any area of study.
PHILOSOPHY: PHIL
5531, 5532, 5533. Directed Readings (1,2,3) May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor and approval of departmental chairperson. Prerequisite: Consent of departmental chairperson and directing professor.
PHIL Banked Courses
5273. Reasoning Skills in
Elementary Education (3)
5285. Philosophical Problems
in the Health Care Professions (3)
Charles E. Bland, Interim
Chairperson, N-209 Howell Science Complex
L. H. Toburen, Director of
Graduate Studies, E-110 Howell Science Complex
The Department of Physics offers the master of science in physics with concentrations in applied physics and medical physics. The applied physics concentration requires the completion of a thesis whereas the medical physics concentration requires 6 s.h. of clinical study in lieu of thesis. A satisfactory knowledge of an acceptable computer language or of an acceptable foreign language is required. Attendance at a minimum of one-half of the regular Department of Physics seminars given during the student’s residence in the graduate program is required.
*Students in the medical physics concentration who have had an undergraduate course in quantum mechanics may substitute the 3 s.h. elective, listed above, for PHYS 5400.
In addition, a student in the medical physics concentration must demonstrate a satisfactory knowledge of medical terminology through taking BIOL 2130 (preferred) or HIMA 3000.
Termination rules:
The primary objective of the PhD program in biomedical physics is to graduate scientists who can apply the tools and concepts of physics to solve significant biological and medical problems and advance our understanding of fundamental biomedical processes. Core curricula in both applied physics and biomedical areas are designed to provide training for students with diverse backgrounds in physics, applied physics, biochemistry and engineering. All students are required to complete a dissertation project under supervision of a faculty advisor.
Admission
The applicant must have a master's degree in physics, applied physics, medical physics, or related fields or must have shown a significant progress towards obtaining a master's degree in the above fields. Acceptable performance on the GRE and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in graduate work are required.
The following documents are required before final admission is approved: completed application form for admission to Graduate School, official transcripts from colleges and universities attended, official or certified copy of score reports of the GRE and TOEFL (if applicable), letters of reference from three persons who can attest to the applicant's academic competence, and an essay describing the applicant's career goals and research interests which are consistent with the educational opportunities offered in the PhD program.
Course and Residence Requirements
The PhD program requires a minimum of 30 s.h. of courses beyond the master’s degree. The student will take a minimum of 6 s.h. of courses from a physics core, a minimum of 6 s.h. of courses from a biomedical core, and a minimum of 18 s.h. of dissertation research courses. Additional courses may be required by the executive committee, depending on the individual student's preparation. Students must demonstrate a working knowledge of at least one high-level computer language, such as FORTRAN or C. Students must pass doctoral candidacy exam and write and successfully defend a doctoral dissertation.
Students must complete at least five consecutive semesters in residence (excluding summers).
Transfer Credits
Because of the broad interest and collaborative nature of the PhD program, the executive committee will evaluate transfer credits on a case-by-case basis. A maximum of 6 s.h. of transfer credit may be accepted.
If a student enrolls in this program and already has the equivalent of the 12 s.h. beyond the master's degree, he or she may petition the executive committee for a waiver of or substitution for these courses. After a majority of the core courses have been completed, students in this program must pass the doctoral candidacy examination before being admitted to candidacy for the PhD in biomedical physics.
Other Requirements
The PhD program should be completed by the end of three years following the student's initial enrollment. With the endorsement of the advisory committee, a student having deficiencies in preparation may request an extension of no more than two years.
5311. Mathematical Physics I (3) Same as PHYS 5311. Prerequisites: MATH 4331; PHYS 2360; or consent of instructor. Mathematical methods that are important in physics with emphasis on application. Includes functions of complex variables, ordinary and partial differential equations, integrals and integral transforms, and special functions.
5400. Quantum Mechanics I (3) Prerequisite: Intermediate modern physics. The fundamentals of quantum theory are applied to atomic and molecular systems.
5600, 5601. Modern Electronics (3,0) Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 4610. Theory and application of modern electronic devices including circuit design using linear, nonlinear, and hybrid integrated circuits and their application in a graphical (GUI), computer-based environment for scientific instrument and process control.
5700. Health Physics (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 2600, 4417; or consent of instructor. Covers broad spectrum of topics in radiation protection with special attention given to interactions of radiation with matter, methods of radiation detection, dosimetry, principles of shielding, and regulations pertaining to work with radiation.
5715. Biomedical Physics (3) Prerequisites: BIOL 1050; CHEM 1160; PHYS 2360; or consent of instructor. Study of applications of physics principles in biology and medicine. Topics include statistical analysis, biomechanics, structure of cells and membranes, transport in medium and through membranes, interaction of photons and charged particles with biological systems.
5900, 5901. Computational Physics (3,0) Prerequisite: MATH 4331; PHYS 2360 or 5311. Application of modern computer program with symbolic, numerical, and graphical capabilities to problems in physics.
6100. Mathematics Physics II (3) Prerequisites: MATH/PHYS 5311 or consent of instructor. Mathematics methods important in physics with emphasis on application. Includes conformal mapping, eigenfunctions, eigenvalues, and Green’s functions, integral equations, calculus of variations, numerical methods, probability and statistics, and group therapy.
6200. Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics (3) Prerequisite: Intermediate thermodynamics. Classical thermodynamics with applications and an introduction to statistical thermodynamics. Topics include heat engines, thermodynamic potentials, Maxwell relations, phase changes, ideal gases, kinetic theory of gases, and quantum statistics.
6250. Classical Mechanics (3) Prerequisite: Intermediate mechanics. A study of theoretical classical mechanics including Lagrange's equations, central force motion, rigid body motion, special relativity, and oscillations.
6300. Electrodynamics I (3) Prerequisite: Intermediate electromagnetic theory. Introduction to electrostatics: boundary value problems in electrostatics; emphasis on the use of Green’s functions and special functions; multipoles and dielectrics; magnetostatics Maxwell’s equations; plane EM waves, wave guides and resonant cavities.
6310. Electrodynamics II (3) Prerequisite: PHYS 6300. Advanced electromagnetic theory, including dynamics of relativistic particles, collisions between charged particles, and scattering and absorption of radiation.
6400. Quantum Mechanics II (3) Prerequisite: PHYS 5400. An introduction to relativistic quantum theory and to theories of second quantization and angular momentum with applications to the structure of light nuclei.
6450. Solid State Physics (3) Prerequisite: PHYS 5400 or consent of instructor. Provides a coherent picture for understanding the complex properties of solids. Topics discussed include periodic structure of crystal lattice, phonons, electronic properties in framework of energy band theory, basic concepts of quasiparticles and their interactions in solid materials.
6526, 6527, 6528. Readings in Physics I, II, III (1,2,3) Equivalent of one classroom hour per week, per credit hour. Prerequisite: Consent of departmental chairperson. Intensive readings or problem research in some physics-related field under the supervision of the faculty.
6620, 6621. Advanced Techniques in Experimental Physics (2,1) Two classroom and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in physics or chemistry. Experimental techniques in radio frequency spectroscopy (NMR, ESR, and NEQR), microwave applications, and accelerator-based atomic physics (trace element analysis using x-rays), which includes both the theory of the phenomena and the operation of laboratory instruments.
6710. Nuclear Medicine Physics (3) Prerequisite: PHYS 4417; or consent of director of medical physics. Comprehensive overview of the physical aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic applications of radionuclides, radiation beams and measurements, imaging systems, and related equipment with laboratory activities in facility design, instrumentation essentials, quality assurance, and survey techniques.
6718. Therapeutic Radiological Physics (3) Same as RONC 6718. Prerequisite: Consent of director of medical physics. A detailed study of the production, application, and measurement of electromagnetic radiation and high energy particle beams in therapeutic practice, with emphasis on conceptual, instrumental, and methodological aspects of therapeutic radiology.
6720. Physics of Medical Imaging (3) Prerequisite: PHYS 6710 or consent of director of medical physics program. Physical principles of diagnostic radiology: analog and digital x-ray radiography (including mammography), fluoroscopy, computed tomography. Principles and applications of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, diagnostic calibration, radionuclide sources, counters, scanners, cameras, dosimetry, recording media, film densitometry, non-film media, and image evaluation.
6810. Topics in Atomic Collisions (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A review of processes in atomic collisions and their quantitative understanding; an introduction to the theories required to describe the experimentally-observed behavior in electron-atom, ion-atom, and/or molecule collisions and the methods by which such observations are made. Emphasis is on general topics of interest as found in the current literature as well as on particular areas of research at the ECU Accelerator Laboratory.
6816, 6817. Seminar (1,1) Equivalent of one lecture hour per week. An introduction to the various areas in which research is in progress in the Department of Physics.
6900. Introduction to Research (3) Literature and laboratory research on individual problems in the major field.
6910. Research Problems in Biomedical Physics (3) May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department chair. Research on a specialized topic or topics related to the biomedical application of physics under the supervision of a faculty member.
6992. Radiation Therapy Physics (3) Same as RONC 6992. Prerequisite: PHYS 6718 or RONC 6718. Study of radiation dose calculation and measurement of high energy photon and electron beams, high and low dose rate brachytherapy sources in clinical radiation therapy, cavity theory in ion chamber calibrations of photon and electron beams. Quality assurance, acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment for clinical radiation therapy (linear accelerators, HDR, TLD, simulator, CT scanner).
6993. Clinical and Medical Dosimetry (3) Same as RONC 6993. Prerequisite: PHYS 6992 or RONC 6992. Practical patient dosimetry problems in radiation oncology including irregular field calculations, two-and three-dimensional treatment planning, isodose distribution, high and low dose rate brachytherapy planning for intracavitary and interstitial radioactive sources.
7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 6 s.h. credit toward the degree.
9000. Dissertation (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 18 s.h. credit toward the degree.
PHYS Banked Courses
5060. The Conceptual Development
of Physics (3)
5321. Applied Mathematics
I (3)
5350. Modern Optics (3)
5610. Applied Electromagnetism
(3)
5630. Gaseous Conductors
(3)
5640, 5641. Solar Energy
(3,0)
5710, 5711. Topics in Health
Physics I (3,0)
5720, 5721. Topics in Health
Physics II (3,0)
5800. Biophysics (2)
6322. Applied Mathematics
II (3)
6991. Clinical Rotation
in Diagnostic Physics (3)
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
Richard C. Kearney, Chairperson,
A-125 Brewster
Carmine Scavo, Director of
Graduate Studies, A-121 Brewster
The master of public administration program is designed to provide students with basic administrative skills which can be utilized in a variety of administrative careers. It is based on a core curriculum of required public administration and quantitative analysis courses with a variety of related electives that will provide students with a choice of emphases depending upon career objectives.
All students applying for the MPA program must take the GRE regardless of whether they have a master's degree from another institution or are currently enrolled in another master's degree program at East Carolina University.
Students may transfer up to 15 s.h. from a regionally accredited institution with the approval of the director of the MPA program and the dean of the Graduate School. Requests for transfer credit should be made at the time of admission.
Students may earn the MPA degree by completing 45 s.h. as follows: 24 s.h. in core public administration and quantitative analysis courses, 3 s.h. of internship work for pre-service students, 15 s.h. elective credit in an area of emphasis to be approved by the director of the MPA program, and 3 s.h. for the MPA professional paper.
Public Administration Required Core Courses: PADM 6100, 6110, 6120, 6140, 6160, 6161, 6230, 6260 24 s.h.
Internship 3 s.h.
Pre-service students seeking the MPA are required to complete a 3 s.h. internship in a local, state, federal, or approved not-for-profit agency. Students with relevant work experience in excess of one year may apply to the director of the MPA program for exemption from this requirement. Those students who are exempted from this requirement will complete 42 s.h. instead of 45 s.h. However, no academic credit will be awarded for work experience.
MPA Professional Paper 3 s.h.
All students must enroll in PADM 6900 and complete an MPA professional paper in which they identify a public management problem or policy issue and develop a problem-resolution strategy. The completed paper must be defended successfully before a 3-member committee of MPA faculty members (one member may be from outside the MPA faculty upon approval of the director of the MPA program).
Electives (MPA) 15 s.h.
Recommended Elective Courses: POLS 6345; PADM 6111, 6150, 6163, 6170, 6187, 6188, 6198, 6199; PLAN 6000, 6010, 6020; PSYC 5343, 6421, 6422; COHE 6000, 6502; BIOS 5010; REHB 5793, 5795.
Other courses may be substituted if approved by the director of the MPA program.
5000. American Government and Politics (3) Will not be acceptable for credit toward POLS major or minor or MPA degree. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An introductory survey of readings in American national government and politics for students interested in graduate work, but who have no undergraduate background in political science or public administration.
6040. Problems in State Government (3) An intensive study of significant problems confronting American state governments.
6080. American Foreign Relations (3) A study of the most important events and characteristics of American foreign policy since World War II.
6310. Comparative Government I (3) Theoretical and comparative study of the major parliamentary governments of Western Europe.
6320. Comparative Government II (3) Theoretical and comparative study of the former USSR and the East European Communist states.
6330. Political Modernization and the Non-Western World (3) Theoretical analysis of developmental processes in the politics of Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
6345. Comparative Public Policy (3) A cross-national study of selected major policy issues, their development and implementation through an analysis of policy substance and its linkage to the policy process.
6430. Seminar in International Politics (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Concentrated study of the major theories of international politics and/or selected case studies.
6440. Seminar in International Organization (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Advanced study of selected aspects of international organizations.
6524. Readings in American Foreign Relations (3) Prerequisite: POLS 6080. Intensive study in one area of American foreign relations.
POLS Banked Courses
5030. Seminar in American
Government (3)
5050. Seminar in Political
Participation and Behavior (3)
5381. Seminar in Comparative
Politics (3)
5410. Seminar in International
Relations (3)
6010. President and Congress
(3)
6020. Judicial Systems (3)
6060. Constitutional Law:
Structure and Powers (3)
6070. Constitutional Law:
Civil Liberties (3)
6230. Seminar in Political
Theory (3)
6240. American Political
Thought (3)
6250. Research in Political
Science (3)
6260. Seminar in Behavioral
Methodology (3)
6520. Readings in American
National Government (3)
6522. Readings in State
Government (3)
6523. Readings in Constitutional
Law (3)
6529. Readings in American
Political Thought (3)
6100. Politics and Management in Public Agencies (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Introduction to the study, functions, structures, and processes of public administration at all levels of government. Explores general management issues in public agencies with particular attention given to political institutions and their impact on the policy process.
6110. Human Resource Management in Public Agencies (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Emphasis on assessment skills required for recruitment and maintenance of personnel in the public sector. A comparative study of all phases of human resource management in federal, state, and local governments.
6111. Contemporary Problems in Public Personnel Administration (3) Problems faced by public personnel administrators stemming from changes in the social, political, and technological environment with a focus on the merit system.
6112. Productivity in the Public Sector (3) Prerequisite: PADM 6110. An examination of the various approaches that can be used to increase the efficiency with which resources (especially human resources) may be converted into products or services. Barriers to productivity will be examined and solutions explored, with an emphasis on the motivation of public employees.
6115. Readings in Public Personnel Administration (3) Prerequisites: PADM 6110, 6111. An intensive study of an area of public personnel administration.
6116. Women, Public Policy, and Administration (3) Analysis of significant works, discussion of timely problems, and guided individual research on women, public policy, and administration.
6120. Public Budgeting and Finance (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Comparative study of the budgetary and revenue systems in the United States.
6122. Local Government Budgeting and Financing (3) Prerequisite: PADM 6120. Intensive study of theory and practice of government budgeting and finance at the local level including topics such as operating and capital budget making, revenue sources and forecasting, intergovernmental transfers, accounting and auditing systems, borrowing, and cash management.
6125. Readings in Public Budgeting and Finance (3) Prerequisite: PADM 6120. An intensive study of an area in public budgeting and finance.
6130. Urban Policy and Administration (3) A policy-oriented study of urban government, leadership styles, and problems.
6140. Administrative Law and Ethics (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An analysis of the structure and processes of administrative agency rule making and adjudication in the United States. Additional emphasis given to administrative ethics and the role of values in the practice of public administration.
6150. Seminar in Public Administration (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 6 s.h. credit toward the MPA degree with change in topics. Intensive study of various topics in public administration. Topics vary by semester.
6160. Public Policy Formulation and Implementation (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Analysis of the formulation and implementation of public policy at the federal, state, and local levels of government. Application of various models and theories of policy formation and implementation to substantive policy areas.
6161. Applied Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Emphasis on the analysis of public policy at all levels of government; involves program charting, budget examination, management analysis, systems analysis, program evaluation, implementation analysis, and cost-benefit analysis.
6162. Environmental Administration (3) A course or other background in public policy is desirable, but is not required. A study of political and bureaucratic constraints reflecting the conflicting objectives of energy independence and a pollution-free environment.
6163. Environmental Policy Analysis (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Analysis of political, economic, and regulatory issues associated with the protection and enhancement of the quality of the physical environment. Examines formation, implementation, and evaluation of environmental and natural resource policies. Emphasis on development of research skills that allow students to become reasonably knowledgeable about the manner in which environmental policies are formulated, changed, and terminated.
6164. State and Local Environmental Policy (3) Prerequisite: PADM 6162 or consent of instructor. Comparative study of state and local government structures and processes concerning environmental laws, regulations, organizational structures, and implementation results.
6170. Intergovernmental Relations (3) Considers the patterns of relations between officials of various governmental units in the United States.
6187, 6188, 6189. Internship in Public Administration (1,2,3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Experiential learning approximately six hours per week per credit hour in a public agency setting under academic supervision.
6198, 6199. Independent Research (3,3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Individual research by graduate students with a minimum of 12 s.h. completed.
6210. Organization Theory in the Public Context (3) Study of the behavior and interaction of individuals and groups in complex organizations in the public context. Analysis of processes, conditions, and constraints in the formulation and implementation of public policy.
6220. Leadership in the Public Sector (3) Survey of techniques involved in the leadership of public sector organizations focusing on direct supervision of employees. Emphasis on use of power and authority to accomplish publicly determined goals and objectives.
6230. Quantitative Methods for Public Administration (3) Prerequisite: An undergraduate course in statistics or consent of instructor. Introduces basic statistical methods and their applications in the area of public administration and policy analysis. Familiarity with algebra and descriptive statistics is presumed.
6260. Computer Applications for Public Administration (3) Basic knowledge and skills in computerized data management, foundations of scientific policy analysis, and experience in the applications of basic descriptive statistics. Emphasis on microcomputer-based information management principles and skills.
6300. Marine and Coastal Policy (3) Prerequisite: PADM 6162 or consent of instructor. Analysis and evaluation of contemporary marine and coastal resource issues and conflicts. Examination of mechanisms used to manage resource use in the coastal zone.
6900. MPA Professional Paper (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 3 s.h. credit toward the MPA degree requirements. Prerequisites: Consent of director of master of public administration program and admission to the master of public administration degree program. MPA students identify a public management or policy issue and develop a problem-resolution strategy. The completed paper must be defended before a three-member committee of MPA faculty members.
PADM Banked Courses
6175. Public Policy and Management in Rural Areas (3)
Ronald
Nowaczyk, Chairperson and Director of Graduate Studies, 115 Rawl
Program Directors:
Thomas W. Durham, Clinical
Psychology
John G. Cope, General Psychology
Michael B. Brown, School
Psychology
The Department of Psychology offers degrees in three graduate areas. All three areas require the completion of a research skills course (PSYC 6430), completion of a thesis, and written and oral examinations over the field and the thesis. The student will consult with his or her program director in order to decide which approved elective courses best meet the needs of his or her program. Additional alternative courses may be considered, subject to the approval of the student's program director and the departmental chairperson. It is important to note that requirements of both the Graduate School and the Department of Psychology must be met before a degree is awarded.
MA in Psychology, General and Theoretic
The general psychology program offers students the opportunity to specialize in one of three concentrations. The academic concentration (42 s. h.) is designed to provide the preparation necessary to teach psychology at the community college level. The research concentration (42 s. h.) focuses on courses for those who wish to conduct research or prepare for doctoral training. The industrial/organizational concentration (45 s. h.) is designed for students wishing who intend to apply psychological expertise to situations involving human resources in organizations.
The industrial/organizational concentration requires a summer internship between the first and second year.
Program requirements include:
The clinical psychology program of study leads to a master of arts degree in psychology and eligibility for licensure in North Carolina as a licensed psychological associate. Students are admitted into one of two concentration areas within the program: child clinical psychology (including MR/DD) or adult clinical psychology. The program requires a minimum of 51 s.h. of instruction and is generally completed in two years. During the second year, the student will spend 1000 hours in an on-site internship placement under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. The program provides classroom training in ethics, psychological assessment and diagnosis, and psychotherapy. In addition to classroom learning, the student will also engage in supervised practica experiences during the first-year of training in addition to the second-year practicum. Finally, students will gain research experience through the completion of a master’s thesis project during the second year of training.
Admission to the clinical program follows a review of credentials as well as an on-site interview. Continuation in the program is based upon satisfactory course work and effective personal functioning and ethical behavior. At the end of each semester of the student's enrollment, the clinical faculty will conduct a review of student performance. Continuation in the program is contingent upon a favorable review during these evaluations. Students who consistently show borderline course performance, who are not developing good applied skills in the practice of psychology, who fail to complete course work on a timely basis, or who otherwise perform unprofessionally or unsatisfactorily, may be required to complete additional courses or practicum work, or may be removed from the program.
Program requirements are as follows:
MA in School Psychology/CAS in School Psychology (Level II)
The graduate program in school psychology is a three-year program to train psychologists for practice in public school and related settings and requires 63 s.h. credit. The program requires full-time attendance, and students must complete both the MA and CAS degrees. The first two years of the program provide classroom training and field experiences in assessment, consultation, and interventions for children, adolescents, families, and systems. The third year consists of a full-time paid internship in a public school setting.
Program completion meets the current requirements for licensure by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as a Level II school psychologist, for certification by the National School Psychology Certification Board, and satisfies the educational requirements for licensure by the North Carolina Psychology Board as a licensed psychological associate. The program is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs, and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Program requirements include:
5250. Topics in Psychology (3) Prerequisite: Minimum of 9 s.h. in psychology. The study of selected topics in psychology at an advanced level. Topics will vary, and may include cognitive development, molecular changes that modify behavior, or psychological issues in sexual abuse.
5311. Sensation and Perception (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 3310, 3311; or consent of instructor. A survey of the psychophysics and psychophysiology of the various sense systems together with current theoretical approaches to perception.
5312, 5313. Laboratory Methods in Physiological Psychology (3,0) One lecture and four laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: PSYC 3310, 3311; or consent of instructor. Introduction to basic techniques used in physiological psychology including basic surgery, stereotaxic, histological, and behavioral testing techniques.
5315, 5316. Behavioral Neuroscience: Literature and Laboratory Experience I, II (3,3) Prerequisites: PSYC 2210; 3310 or 3311; consent of instructor. Weekly participation in a one-hour seminar on recently published research in behavioral neuroscience and eight hours per week of laboratory work on an ongoing research project.
5320. Behavioral Pharmacology Seminar (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 3310, 3311; or consent of instructor. Exploration of the behavioral and neurophysiological effects of psychoactive drugs in experimental animals and clinical populations.
5325. Introduction to Psychological Testing (3) Prerequisite: A course in statistics. Principles of psychological testing, including requirements for validity, reliability, and norm samples.
5336. Introduction to Programming in Mental Retardation (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 3225 or 3226; 4333. Overview of factors critical to effective program development in mental retardation through participation in the programming process for a mental retardation facility.
5380. Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3) A study of children who are markedly superior or inferior to the average child in physical, mental, emotional, academic, or social characteristics.
5400. Advanced Gerontology (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 or 1060; GERO 2400 or consent of instructor. A seminar on psychological research and its applications for the aged.
5990, 5991, 5992. Field Experience in Psychology (1,1,1) May be taken concurrently. Accepted graduate psychology students will spend approximately 10 hours per week per credit hour in laboratory/field experiences under the joint supervision of a field supervisor and a university instructor. Only 3 s.h. of field experience may be counted for credit toward the BA or MA major requirement in psychology. Additional hours may be used as general elective credit. Prerequisites for undergraduate: Psychology major; 9 s.h. of credit in psychology courses; minimum cumulative and major GPA of 2.0 in psychology courses; departmental consent. Prerequisites for graduate: Psychology major; minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 in psychology courses; departmental consent. Emphasis will be on the application of concepts and principles from related courses to applied situations in the field.
6327. Methods in Human Measurement (3) Formerly PSYC 5327 Prerequisite: Statistics course or consent of instructor. Focuses on the rationale and techniques of psychological measurement. Emphasis on determination of different estimates of reliability and validity, with an introduction to questionnaire and test construction and fair employment procedures.
6333. Applied Behavior Analysis (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 3225 or 3226; 4333 or consent of instructor. Advanced study of principles, applications, and research methodology of behavior analysis.
6343. Psychology of Organizational Behavior (3) Formerly PSYC 5343 Prerequisite: PSYC 3241 or graduate standing or consent of instructor. A systems approach is used to understand behavior in work organizations. Emphasis on recent research on job satisfaction and motivation to work. Cases and simulations used to illustrate principles of leadership, decision-making, and organizational design. Topics will vary as new research appears.
6350. Psychology of Sexual Behavior (3) Prerequisites: Graduate standing; 6 s.h. of psychology courses or consent of instructor. A survey of the research relating to psychological aspects of sexual behavior. Conventional and unconventional sexual expression will be included. Research regarding treatment methods for sexual problems will be surveyed.
6380. Interdisciplinary Practice: Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances and Their Families (3) Same as CDFR 6380, NURS 6380, SOCW 6380. Overview of a system of care model to be used across disciplines in mental health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and their families. Prepares professionals to participate in holistic, interdisciplinary team practice in a variety of settings.
6402. School Consultation (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in school psychology, clinical psychology, or counselor education or consent of instructor. Theory, models, and methods of consultation and systems change in schools.
6404. Professional School Psychology (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in school psychology or consent of instructor. History, foundations, models of service delivery, and legal/ethical issues in school psychology and the role and function of the school psychologist.
6405. Advanced Educational Psychology (3) A comprehensive study of psychological principles and techniques as applied to various aspects of human learning. Some emphasis given to relationships between brain functions and learning processes.
6406. Advanced Developmental Psychology (3) Review of theories and research dealing with developmental change, emphasizing life span development and the application of developmental psychology to social service professions.
6408. Fundamental Psychological Concepts (2) Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. A review of basic psychological thought in areas which are especially related to human interaction. Emphasis will vary depending upon theoretical orientation of instructor.
6409. School Assessment I (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in school psychology or consent of instructor. Standardized testing procedures, applied psychometrics, and the selection, administration, and interpretation of individual measures of intelligence and visual-motor abilities.
6410. School Assessment II (3) School Assessment II (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 6409. Selection, administration, and interpretation of measures of children' s academic, behavioral, emotional, and social functioning.
6411. School Assessment III (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 6410. Selection, administration, and interpretation of instruments and measures to assess preschool children and children with low-incidence handicaps.
6412. Advanced Physiological Psychology (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 2210, 3310. Advanced study of research and theory on the neurophysiology of learning, drives, emotions, perception, and attention.
6413. Clinical Child Neuropsychology (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in school psychology or clinical psychology or consent of instructor. An introduction to brain structure, function, and dysfunction, with an emphasis on practical assessment and intervention strategies.
6420. Issues in Personnel Selection (3) The application of psychological research and theory to personnel selection and training. Emphasis will be placed on the theoretical and practical considerations of job analysis, selection, performance appraisal, and training. The course will address current issues in criterion development, test validation, and federal guidelines.
6421. Social Psychology (3) Current research and theory in selected topics such as attitudes, dehumanization and conformity, aggression, and effective group functioning and change.
6422. Group Dynamics (3) An examination of the psychological nature of task-oriented groups, the dynamics and principles of group processes, including consideration of the relationship between groups and individuals, group structure, group performance, leadership, group tasks, and communication patterns.
6426. Motivation (3) Research and theory in motivation.
6427. Advanced Principles of Learning (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in psychology or consent of instructor. An intensive review of elementary principles of learning and more advanced study of the field of learning. Emphasis will be on principles rather than theory.
6428. Cognitive Psychology (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in psychology or consent of instructor. A survey of research and theory in cognition, including attention, memory, imagery, language, conceptual behavior, and problem solving.
6430. Statistics and Research Design (3) Two classroom and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in psychology or consent of instructor. Statistical inference, including special correlational techniques, significance tests, and analysis of variance. Coordination of statistics with principles, methods, and design. Computation of descriptive and inferential statistics.
6431. Design and Analysis (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in psychology or consent of instructor and one graduate-level (inferential) statistics course. Designed for the student who is preparing to engage in research. The analysis and design covered represent a large portion of the research conducted in the experimental areas of the behavioral sciences.
6433. Computation of Behavioral Statistics (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 6430, 6431. Computation of behavioral statistics using hand calculators, microprocessors, and mainframe statistical packages.
6440. Individual and Group Counseling Theory (2) This course will carry no degree credit unless PSYC 6441 is completed. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in school psychology program or consent of instructor. Basic theory and application of principles involved in individual and group counseling. Emphasis on the application of theoretical and practical approaches of group and individual counseling for the school psychologist.
6441. Individual and Group Counseling Theory and Practice (1) School psychology students will work three hours per week in a school setting under academic supervision. Prerequisite: PSYC 6440. Emphasis will be placed on the application of concepts and principles of group processes by the school psychologist.
6442. Psychological and Educational Interventions (3) Prerequisites: Graduate standing in school psychology; PSYC 6409, 6410. Plan, implement, and evaluate psychological and educational interventions for children’s academic and behavior problems. Integration of instructional and behavioral psychology, instructional design, remedial instructional strategies, and behavior management techniques.
6450. Advanced Psychopathology (3) Prerequisite: Admission to clinical psychology graduate program. Study of psychopathology with emphases placed on diagnosis, etiology from several theoretical viewpoints, and implications for interventions. Employs a broad biopsychosocial framework.
6452. Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in school psychology, clinical psychology, or counselor education or consent of instructor. Study of the major childhood emotional disorders, with an emphasis on assessment and diagnosis.
6460. Clinical Psychology Practicum I (2) Corequisite: PSYC 6466. Practicum opportunities to develop skills in intake interviewing, mental status examination, diagnostic interviewing, and other specialized assessment interviews.
6461. Clinical Psychology Practicum II (2) Corequisite: PSYC 6484 or 6485. Practicum opportunities to develop skills in intellectual, visual-motor, behavior ratings, and personality evaluation with major psychological assessment instruments.
6462. Clinical Psychology Practicum III (2) Corequisite: PSYC 6467 or 6468. Practicum opportunities to develop skills in individual psychotherapy with either adults or children, including placement in a mental health facility.
6465. Ethics and Professional Practice (3) Prerequisite: Admission to psychology graduate program. Seminar to review ethical principles and practice issues relevant to professional psychology.
6466. Psychotherapy Concepts and Techniques (3) (Formerly PSYC 6451) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Presentation of basic theory, emphasizing object relations, self-psychology or interpersonal specialties, plus cultural awareness and research. Live training in intake procedures and case management.
6467. Psychotherapeutic Interventions with Children and Families (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 6452 or consent of instructor. Survey of theoretical models, system of care components, and therapy techniques for working with children with emotional problems and their families. Includes ecological interpersonal and behavioral approaches.
6468. Psychotherapy: Theories, Research, and Practice (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 6450 or consent of instructor. Survey of psychotherapy research, theories, and techniques, including professional issues and ethical and value considerations.
6475. Personality Theory (3) An indepth evaluation of major theories of personality, past and present.
6477. Seminar in Group Psychotherapy (3) Prerequisite: Psychotherapy or counseling course or consent of instructor. Survey of the principles of existential and other group psychotherapies with an emphasis on specific populations, research, and cultural issues. Training group experience will be offered.
6484. Psychological Assessment of Children and Adolescents (3) Corequisite: PSYC 6461. Introduction to intellectual and personality assessment for children aged birth to sixteen.
6485. Psychological Assessment of Adults and Older Adolescents (3) Corequisite: PSYC 6461. Selection and use of appropriate psychological assessment procedures leading to an integrated report of findings for the evaluation of intelligence, emotional disorder, and personality of persons over age seventeen with a wide variety of presenting problems.
6486. The Rorschach Technique (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Intensive study of the Rorschach technique with emphasis upon Exner's administration, scoring, and interpretive system to assess the personality functioning of the individual.
6501, 6502, 6503. Problems in Psychology (1,1,1) Psychology majors and minors only. Prerequisite: Consent of the departmental chairperson. Individual study under supervision of a member of the staff.
6510. Assessment in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities I (3) Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program in MR/DD; PSYC 5325. Selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of several measures of intellectual, adaptive, and language development functioning. Emphasis on the benefits and limitations of comprehensive psychological assessment information in the programming of individuals with mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities.
6511. Assessment in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities II (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 6510. Selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of several measures of intellectual, adaptive, and language development functioning. Specifically geared toward or adapted for individuals who are significantly impaired, which includes the following disabilities: visual, auditory, and motor handicaps; autism; and severe and profound mental retardation.
6519, 6520. Directed Research I, II (3,3) Prerequisite: Consent of departmental chairperson and major professor. Individual research.
6521. Special Topics in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3) Basic understanding of current theoretical and applied issues relevant to the study and practice of industrial/organizational psychology. Emphasis on newly developing technology and research in areas such as organizational theory, small group theories and processes, teams, and organizational development. Topics will vary as new research appears.
6800. Teaching Psychology (3) Development of lesson plans, course delivery systems, and effective teaching approaches as well as methods of classroom management, testing, and lecture development. Examines course format, goals, evaluation procedures, tests, teaching of specific areas, and related matters. Provides the information, theory, and training necessary to teach (under supervision) 2000-level or below psychology courses.
6810. Practicum in Teaching Psychology (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 6800 and admission to the general psychology program. Assists assigned faculty member in all aspects of course instruction, including lesson plans, course delivery systems, the provision of class lectures, and the design and implementation of all student evaluations and tests.
6950. Practicum in Therapeutic Approaches with Children (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 6440; corequisite: PSYC 6441. Supervised practicum in counseling with individuals and groups. Instruction and practice in intervention techniques with an emphasis on initial interviews, social and interpersonal problem solving, psychological investigation, reflection, confrontation, disclosure, and termination of therapy.
6951. Practicum in Psychoeducational Assessment (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 6409. Practicum experiences in psychoeducational techniques, procedures, and the analysis and interpretation of psychological tests results. Emphasis on various techniques, including psychometric diagnostics, curriculum-based assessment, behavioral observational techniques, and development of writing skills.
6960, 6961. Internship in Mental Retardation/ Developmental Disabilities I, II (2,2) Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the graduate program in general psychology with a concentration in mental retardation/developmental disabilities; for 6961 only: PSYC 6510, 6511. Application of behavioral technology and assessment and behavioral programming techniques in facilities serving individuals with mental retardation/ developmental disabilities.
6970. Internship in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3) Experience in organizational application of psychological techniques and principles.
6980, 6981, 6982. Field Experience in Psychology (1,1,1) These courses may be taken concurrently. Only 3 s.h. of field experience may be counted for credit toward the MA major requirement in psychology. Additional hours may be used as general elective credit. Prerequisites: Psychology major; a minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0; departmental consent. Accepted psychology students will spend approximately 10 hours per week per credit hour in laboratory/field experiences under the joint supervision of a field supervisor and a university instructor. Emphasis will be on the application of concept and principles from related courses to applied situations in the field.
6990, 6991. Clinical Psychology Internship (3,3) Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the clinical psychology graduate program. A 1000-hour internship in a human services facility utilizing, developing, and integrating the techniques acquired in the clinical program.
6994. Seminar for School Psychology Practicum (2) Discussions and experiences designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the organization and operation of public schools.
7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 6 s.h. credit toward the degree.
7992. School Internship I (3) Prerequisite: Completion of requirements in MA in school psychology and current standing in CAS in school psychology program. Full-time supervised experience, providing school psychological services in a public school setting.
7993. School Internship II (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 7992. Full-time supervised experience, providing psychological services in a public school setting.
PSYC Banked Courses
5370. Mental Hygiene in
Schools (2)
6401. Advanced Child Psychology
(3)
6403. Seminar in School Psychology
(2)
6445. Sport Psychology (3)
6469. Behavior Therapy: Research
and Techniques (3)
6988, 6989. School Internship
I, II (3,3)
Calvin Mercer, Director, A-440 Brewster
RELIGIOUS STUDIES : RELI
5000. Religious Studies Seminar (3) May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or director of religious studies. An interdisciplinary seminar designed to examine selected topics in religious studies.
Richard Caston, Chairperson,
A-416 Brewster
Robert
H. Edwards, Director of Graduate Studies, A-410 Brewster
In addition to a traditional liberal arts master’s program, students may choose to pursue one of three areas of concentration: health services and research, social issues in regional development, and environment and society. Through graduate assistantships, practica, and participation in faculty research, students in these concentrations are expected to become affiliated with one of the following university institutes: the Center for Health Services Research and Development or the Center on Aging, Regional Development Services, or the Institute for Coastal and Marine Resources.
Admission Requirements: Two letters of recommendation and meet the admission standards of the Graduate School. Where an admission examination is required, it is the Graduate Record Examination.
The MA degree requires 33 s.h. if a student elects to complete a capstone practicum or thesis; otherwise, the degree requires 39 s.h.
5100. Seminar in Social Inequality and Diversity (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in sociology or consent of instructor. Critical examination of theory and research on stratification; consequences for industrial and nonindustrial societies emphasizing method and design for analysis.
5200. Seminar in the Sociology of Health (3) Prerequisite: SOCI 2110 or consent of instructor. Sociological principles and theories of health-related behavior.
5300. Seminar in Juvenile Delinquency (3) Prerequisite: SOCI 2110 or consent of instructor. Juvenile delinquency in American communities: causes, extent, social impact, and methods of controlling juvenile deviant behavior. Emphasis upon personality of the delinquent, social forces and the subculture of adolescent society, and programs of juvenile corrections.
5318. Social Aspects of Death and Dying (3) Prerequisite: SOCI 2110 or consent of instructor. Systematic study of death and dying in a sociological perspective with a focus on the organizational aspects of death and dying as process and status.
5335. Sociology of Marriage Problems (3) Prerequisites: SOCI 2110 and consent of instructor. An advanced study of the nature, causes, consequences, and treatment of marriage problems; supervised individual experience in sociological and counseling techniques. Designed for students planning to work in the area of marriage counseling.
5400. Seminar in Gender Roles (3) Prerequisite: SOCI 2110 or graduate standing or consent of instructor. Focuses on the origin, social, and personal consequences, maintenance, and redefinition of gender roles.
5500. Seminar on Population (3) Prerequisite: SOCI 3222 or 3225 or 3235 or consent of instructor. An intensive study of substantive theory, methods of population analysis, and select problems of population dynamics, communities, and regions.
5600. Seminar in Aging (3) Prerequisite: SOCI 2111 or consent of instructor. Gerontological analysis of American society. Emphasis upon ecological, economic, political, and personality patterns of persons over 65. Attention also given to personal philosophies, social adjustment, and planning for post-retirement.
5700. Seminar in Social Interaction (3) Prerequisite: SOCI 2110 or graduate standing. An advanced sociological survey of the empirical research on interaction in small groups, relations between group structure, and personality. Special attention is paid to micro-sociological research methods and results.
5800. Seminar in the Family (3) Prerequisite: SOCI 2110 or graduate standing or consent of instructor. A comprehensive examination of sociological theories, methods, and applications involving the family and social policies. Special attention is given to comparative and social historical perspectives for understanding the family in social context and change.
5900. Special Topics Seminar (3) Prerequisite: SOCI 2110 or graduate standing or consent of instructor. The study of selected topics in sociology at an advanced level. Topics will vary depending on student interest and current issues in sociology.
6212, 6213. Social Statistics (3,0) Systematic introduction to the principles underlying the application of statistical techniques to sociological research data; application of packaged computer programs to problems.
6300. Seminar in Environment and Society (3) An indepth treatment of the human dimensions of environmental conditions and issues. Emphasis is on both society as the cause of environmental problems and on the social impacts of these problems at the regional, national, and international levels.
6312, 6313. Multivariate Techniques and Analysis (3,0) Prerequisites: SOCI 6212, 6213. Beginning with multiple regression, this course covers multivariate techniques used in sociology today. Students learn to evaluate published research using multivariate techniques as well as learn how to apply the techniques to real data. The course will include the integration of sociological theory and statistics.
6400. Social Issues in Regional Development (3) The social, cultural, and development issues facing regions such as eastern North Carolina are discussed within the context of the social changes occurring in American society. Macro and micro sociological theories are used to explore the relationships between local issues (e.g., gender, race, class, power, poverty, and community) and national and international trends (e.g., demographic, social, and cultural).
6430. Society and the Individual (3) The influence of culture and social relations upon character structure and the development of human personality. Anthropological, sociological, and psychological materials are drawn upon.
6459. Seminar on Modern Sociological Theory (3) Comparison and analysis of concepts, conceptual schemes, and theories of leading contemporary theorists in relation to modern research.
6488. Seminar in Research Methods and Design (3) Prerequisites: SOCI 6312, 6313. An overview of research methodology; experimental and survey designs; scaling and sampling techniques. Field projects will be designed and carried out by the class, with critical analysis of techniques and results.
6521. Readings in Sociology (1) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and departmental chairperson. Readings from modern sociological research monographs or in specialized areas of sociology in which the student has already taken one or more courses.
6523. Readings in Sociology (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and departmental chairperson. Extensive readings from modern sociological research monographs or in specialized areas of sociology in which the student has already taken one or more courses.
6992. Practicum (6) Prerequisite: Approval of departmental graduate faculty and student's practicum committee. An individual project of applied sociology which involves planning, implementing, and evaluating the project and 135 hours of relevant field work.
7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 6 s.h. credit toward the degree.
SOCI Banked Courses
5311. Contemporary Social
Problems (3)
5314. Sociological Concepts
(3)
6411. Seminar on Teaching
Sociology and Anthropology (1)
6418. Research in Marriage
and the Family (3)
6429. Seminar in Social Organization
(3)
6431. Seminar on Deviant
Behavior (3)
6441. Seminar on Social Systems
(3)
6445. Seminar on Racial and
Cultural Contacts (3)
6480. Techniques of Population
Analysis (3)
6490. Small Group Research
(3)
6521, 6522. Readings in
Sociology (1,2)
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE
John Shearin, Chairperson, 105 Messick
THEATRE ARTS : THEA
5000. Dramatic Arts Workshop (3) Presentation and evaluation of workshop projects in various aspects of theatre arts.
Cheryl Dudasik-Wiggs,
Co-Director, 2108 General Classroom Building
Christa Reiser, Co-Director,
A-407 Brewster Building
The graduate women's studies minor consists of 9 s.h. of graduate-level course work designed to complement the student's major field by exploring the experience of women in relationship to issues of gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, political structures, and social systems. The minor encourages critical thinking, seeks new knowledge, and explores feminist theory across cultural and disciplinary boundaries.
The minor includes the theoretical foundations course, WOST 5000, and at least two courses from the following: SOCI 5400, CDFR 5300, NURS 5327, SOCW 5007, WOST 6100, a maximum of 3 s.h. in WOST 6101, 6102, 6103, or approved courses at the graduate level.
WOMEN'S STUDIES: WOST
5000. Advanced Seminar in Women's Studies (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An interdisciplinary course designed to analyze the history and development of feminist theories which shape the field of women's studies. Readings will reflect an international and multi-ethnic perspective by including materials from a variety of countries and cultures.
6100. Special Topics in Women's Studies (3) Selected topics in women's studies at an advanced level. Topics will vary depending on student interest and current issues in women's studies.
6101, 6102, 6103. Independent Study (1,2,3) Intensive research in a selected area of women's studies.