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- Two-week introduction to architecture for rising high school juniors and seniors includes morning programs and introductory lectures in history and theory of architecture, computing and simulation, freehand and extreme drawing, building ecologies, building conservation, and construction systems. There will be field trips and career counseling. Afternoons will have individually critiqued (tutored) design studios, group and individual projects, reviews, and public presentation. Acts as an opportunity for career discovery to decide whether a design education in architecture is appropriate. Summer term annually. Dates TBA. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. + Two-week introduction to architecture for rising high school juniors and seniors includes morning programs and introductory lectures in history and theory of architecture, computing and simulation, freehand and extreme drawing, building ecologies, building conservation, and construction systems. There will be field trips and career counseling. Afternoons will have individually critiqued (tutored) design studios, group and individual projects, reviews, and public presentation. Acts as an opportunity for career discovery to decide whether a design education in architecture is appropriate. Summer term annually. Dates TBA. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-1210.html b/courses/ARCH-1210.html index c64165be4..c610891e3 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-1210.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-1210.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-1210: Advanced Architecture Career Discovery Program - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-1210

- Similar structure as the Beginners program. The Advanced program will continue to cultivate design foundations explored in the Beginners course. Dates: TBA. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. + Similar structure as the Beginners program. The Advanced program will continue to cultivate design foundations explored in the Beginners course. Dates: TBA. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-2150.html b/courses/ARCH-2150.html index 021dbaaee..113f61326 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-2150.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-2150.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-2150: The Ethos of Architecture - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-2150

- This course will examine the spectrum of architectural phenomena and ideas without a specific chronology using examples ranging from antiquity to the contemporary world in western and non-western civilizations and produced in both vernacular and disciplinary cultures. An essential part of this course is to stimulate students' curiosity about architecture and the larger world and introduce them to key issues of architecture regarding space, form, critique, technology, aesthetics, societal and cultural contexts, etc. Particular emphasis will be given to the emergence of modernism in architecture. Crucial to the goals of this course is to encourage students to pursue and develop their own unique vision and voice in architecture throughout their education and practice. Fundamental to this process is making students aware of the necessity to challenge their own subjectivities, biases, and presuppositions. + This course will examine the spectrum of architectural phenomena and ideas without a specific chronology using examples ranging from antiquity to the contemporary world in western and non-western civilizations and produced in both vernacular and disciplinary cultures. An essential part of this course is to stimulate students' curiosity about architecture and the larger world and introduce them to key issues of architecture regarding space, form, critique, technology, aesthetics, societal and cultural contexts, etc. Particular emphasis will be given to the emergence of modernism in architecture. Crucial to the goals of this course is to encourage students to pursue and develop their own unique vision and voice in architecture throughout their education and practice. Fundamental to this process is making students aware of the necessity to challenge their own subjectivities, biases, and presuppositions. Â Â Â

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-2330.html b/courses/ARCH-2330.html index 04747d9d6..13aebce17 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-2330.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-2330.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-2330: Structures 1 - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-2330

- Introduction to Structures introduces the student of Architecture to the principles of structural mechanics and their application to basic architectural structures comprised primarily of wood. The fundamentals of statics are presented in order to gain an understanding of the way in which external forces produce internal stresses in individual members and, in essence, flow through the building system to be resolved at the foundation level. The principles of strength of materials are studied to understand how particular structural materials and configurations manage to resist these forces without unacceptable distortions, or even failure. Wood structural properties are studied in all their complexity as a means to internalize the more theoretical topics broached. Through in-class presentations, reading, homework and project work, computer lab, field trips, and case studies, the student will be aided in developing this intuitive (while practical) understanding. It is recognized that intuitions of building technologies are not acquired quickly but result from much study, observation, and practice. Introduction to Structures makes use of the several approaches above to ensure that the beginning student is provided with a broad, solid base for future structural investigations. WebCT will be used to expand the student's access to course materials and allow for a measure of distance learning. Sustainability: The following notions are introduced as important attributes of sustainable structures and construction: durability and service life and life cycle cost. + Introduction to Structures introduces the student of Architecture to the principles of structural mechanics and their application to basic architectural structures comprised primarily of wood. The fundamentals of statics are presented in order to gain an understanding of the way in which external forces produce internal stresses in individual members and, in essence, flow through the building system to be resolved at the foundation level. The principles of strength of materials are studied to understand how particular structural materials and configurations manage to resist these forces without unacceptable distortions, or even failure. Wood structural properties are studied in all their complexity as a means to internalize the more theoretical topics broached. Through in-class presentations, reading, homework and project work, computer lab, field trips, and case studies, the student will be aided in developing this intuitive (while practical) understanding. It is recognized that intuitions of building technologies are not acquired quickly but result from much study, observation, and practice. Introduction to Structures makes use of the several approaches above to ensure that the beginning student is provided with a broad, solid base for future structural investigations. WebCT will be used to expand the student's access to course materials and allow for a measure of distance learning. Sustainability: The following notions are introduced as important attributes of sustainable structures and construction: durability and service life and life cycle cost.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-2370.html b/courses/ARCH-2370.html index 46b4c8d5d..9657b1d98 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-2370.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-2370.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-2370: Energy, Comfort, and Ecology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-2370

- This course addresses fundamental principles relating the environmental context to human needs and comfort. Topics include the principles of thermodynamics at the architectural scale, optimization versus variability, principles of building sites and orientations, psychometrics, and human comfort, and an introduction to energy modeling. This course is required of all students in the B.Arch. degree program. + This course addresses fundamental principles relating the environmental context to human needs and comfort. Topics include the principles of thermodynamics at the architectural scale, optimization versus variability, principles of building sites and orientations, psychometrics, and human comfort, and an introduction to energy modeling. This course is required of all students in the B.Arch. degree program.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-2466.html b/courses/ARCH-2466.html index 8605e130f..dcae1b135 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-2466.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-2466.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-2466: History and Theory of Building Sciences - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-2466

- The course is required as a foundation for the Building Sciences Program in the 21st century. It will examine a range of architectural projects from the global vernacular, significant historical projects, and contemporary case studies from a broader perspective of energy, climate, materials, resources, health, society and technology. This foundational course aims to contextualize significant built projects and work within the historical shifts in the discipline's roots in building physics originating from an 18th - century mechanical paradigm to a 21st century thermodynamic and eco-systemic view of building sciences. A critical part of this course intends to stimulate the capacity of students to recognize and develop their own insights, voice, and critical appreciation of architectural projects from a broader building sciences perspective. + The course is required as a foundation for the Building Sciences Program in the 21st century. It will examine a range of architectural projects from the global vernacular, significant historical projects, and contemporary case studies from a broader perspective of energy, climate, materials, resources, health, society and technology. This foundational course aims to contextualize significant built projects and work within the historical shifts in the discipline's roots in building physics originating from an 18th - century mechanical paradigm to a 21st century thermodynamic and eco-systemic view of building sciences. A critical part of this course intends to stimulate the capacity of students to recognize and develop their own insights, voice, and critical appreciation of architectural projects from a broader building sciences perspective. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-2468.html b/courses/ARCH-2468.html index 5e75d6935..4bd33c4dc 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-2468.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-2468.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-2468: Digital Constructs for Building Sciences - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-2468

- This course will examine and teach methods for the representation and visual communication of measured data within the built environment with a strong focus on environmental datasets. Students will be introduced to digital modeling, environmental plug-ins and graphic design softwares that effectively translate and visualize information from building environmental surroundings, site, and building performance. Students will demonstrate the capacity to employ methods for data visualization as they pertain to a range of highly contextual case studies and spaces mapping daylight, temperature, humidity, air quality and other sensory information. Skills taught will enable students to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional synthetic data visualizations in digital modeling environments. This course is offered in the fall semester and is required of all first-year undergraduates in the Building Sciences program. B.Arch and M.Arch students can register for this course. Students from other majors will need permission of the instructor. This is a data-intensive course. + This course will examine and teach methods for the representation and visual communication of measured data within the built environment with a strong focus on environmental datasets. Students will be introduced to digital modeling, environmental plug-ins and graphic design softwares that effectively translate and visualize information from building environmental surroundings, site, and building performance. Students will demonstrate the capacity to employ methods for data visualization as they pertain to a range of highly contextual case studies and spaces mapping daylight, temperature, humidity, air quality and other sensory information. Skills taught will enable students to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional synthetic data visualizations in digital modeling environments. This course is offered in the fall semester and is required of all first-year undergraduates in the Building Sciences program. B.Arch and M.Arch students can register for this course. Students from other majors will need permission of the instructor. This is a data-intensive course. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-2469.html b/courses/ARCH-2469.html index e56c80d0a..5e5fa0c6a 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-2469.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-2469.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-2469: Building Sciences Media - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-2469

- This course focuses on the investigative methods of gathering and representing the physically measurable phenomena within the built environment as they pertain to material thermal and moisture performance, heat, daylight, air velocity, air quality and sound. Students will be introduced to both handheld instruments and investigative learning sensor kit networks for studying the built environment. Students will learn to visualize digitally information that is taken from "investigative learning kits". The course will also introduce students to open-source databases of physically measurable phenomena within the built environment. This course is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.S. in Building Sciences program. B.Arch and M.Arch students can register for this course. Students from other majors will need permission of the instructor. This is a data-intensive course. + This course focuses on the investigative methods of gathering and representing the physically measurable phenomena within the built environment as they pertain to material thermal and moisture performance, heat, daylight, air velocity, air quality and sound. Students will be introduced to both handheld instruments and investigative learning sensor kit networks for studying the built environment. Students will learn to visualize digitally information that is taken from "investigative learning kits". The course will also introduce students to open-source databases of physically measurable phenomena within the built environment. This course is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.S. in Building Sciences program. B.Arch and M.Arch students can register for this course. Students from other majors will need permission of the instructor. Â This is a data-intensive course.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-2520.html b/courses/ARCH-2520.html index 263324dd3..e4d8f36be 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-2520.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-2520.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-2520: Digital Constructs 1 - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-2520

- This course will examine and teach methods of representation and the communication of design concepts. Skills taught will enable students to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional digital models, as well as drawings from multiple perspectives. Students will understand virtual environments as they pertain to model making, drawing, scale, and materiality. Students will be introduced to digital modeling and graphic design softwares. This course is offered in the fall semester and is required of all first-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. Coordination of the relationship of course content to Architectural Design Studio 1 will be between the Digital Constructs 1 faculty instructor and the first-year architectural design studio coordinator and faculty. + This course will examine and teach methods of representation and the communication of design concepts. Â Skills taught will enable students to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional digital models, as well as drawings from multiple perspectives. Â Students will understand virtual environments as they pertain to model making, drawing, scale, and materiality. Students will be introduced to digital modeling and graphic design softwares. This course is offered in the fall semester and is required of all first-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. Â Coordination of the relationship of course content to Architectural Design Studio 1 will be between the Digital Constructs 1 faculty instructor and the first-year architectural design studio coordinator and faculty. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-2530.html b/courses/ARCH-2530.html index 2cd0d976e..3cf97d778 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-2530.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-2530.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-2530: Digital Constructs 2 - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-2530

- This course builds upon topics covered in Digital Constructs 1 by focusing upon contemporary means of producing and communicating architectural ideas. Students will use digital methodologies through all phases of a project as well as advanced representation and digital fabrication techniques. The use of digital modeling as a sketch and iterative tool will be emphasized. Tools taught in Digital Constructs 2 will build upon those software programs taught in Digital Constructs 1. This course is required of all first-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. Coordination of the relationship of course content to Architectural Design Studio 2 will be between the Digital Constructs 2 faculty instructor and the first-year architectural design studio coordinator and faculty. + This course builds upon topics covered in Digital Constructs 1 by focusing upon contemporary means of producing and communicating architectural ideas. Â Students will use digital methodologies through all phases of a project as well as advanced representation and digital fabrication techniques. Â The use of digital modeling as a sketch and iterative tool will be emphasized. Â Tools taught in Digital Constructs 2 will build upon those software programs taught in Digital Constructs 1. This course is required of all first-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. Â Coordination of the relationship of course content to Architectural Design Studio 2 will be between the Digital Constructs 2 faculty instructor and the first-year architectural design studio coordinator and faculty.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-2540.html b/courses/ARCH-2540.html index 5a6e0459e..284cf6fbd 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-2540.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-2540.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-2540: Digital Constructs 3 - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-2540

- This course introduces computational and procedural design approaches that are a logical extension to topics covered in Digital Constructs 2. Students will develop an understanding of computational logic through introductory design applications, both as advanced tooling and as generative design techniques. Methodological approaches will be contextualized by a presentation of historical and theoretical precedents. Techniques introduced will include scripting, Java, geospatial mapping. This course is offered in the fall semester and is required of all second-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. Coordination of the relationship of course content to Architectural Design Studio 3 will be between the Digital Constructs 3 faculty instructor and the second-year architectural design studio coordinator and faculty. + This course introduces computational and procedural design approaches that are a logical extension to topics covered in Digital Constructs 2. Students will develop an understanding of computational logic through introductory design applications, both as advanced tooling and as generative design techniques. Methodological approaches will be contextualized by a presentation of historical and theoretical precedents. Â Techniques introduced will include scripting, Java, geospatial mapping. This course is offered in the fall semester and is required of all second-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. Â Coordination of the relationship of course content to Architectural Design Studio 3 will be between the Digital Constructs 3 faculty instructor and the second-year architectural design studio coordinator and faculty. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-2550.html b/courses/ARCH-2550.html index 9582189dd..bb77e7d3d 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-2550.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-2550.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-2550: Digital Constructs 4 - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-2550

- Building on techniques taught in Digital Constructs 3, this course will expand upon the role of technology in architecture by introducing advanced methods of design analysis and resolution. Students will learn to address issues of optimization, environmental surroundings, structure, and site by using various contemporary analytic software programs. This course is offered in the spring semester and is required of all second-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. Coordination of the relationship of course content to Architectural Design Studio 4 will be between the Digital Constructs 4 faculty instructor and the second-year architectural design studio coordinator and faculty. + Building on techniques taught in Digital Constructs 3, this course will expand upon the role of technology in architecture by introducing advanced methods of design analysis and resolution. Â Students will learn to address issues of optimization, environmental surroundings, structure, and site by using various contemporary analytic software programs. This course is offered in the spring semester and is required of all second-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. Â Coordination of the relationship of course content to Architectural Design Studio 4 will be between the Digital Constructs 4 faculty instructor and the second-year architectural design studio coordinator and faculty. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-2800.html b/courses/ARCH-2800.html index 8ca087b80..e336fe4f9 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-2800.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-2800.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-2800: Architectural Design Studio 1 - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-2800

- This course introduces students to design as a way of thinking, creating, and making through a series of short projects. The projects stress critical and creative thinking and invention, interdisciplinary collaboration, observation and perception, communication and visualization. Using sketching, photography, model making, and computing students pursue open-ended investigations of form, space, materials, and the ideas that both generate and are generated by them. This course is required of all first-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. + This course introduces students to design as a way of thinking, creating, and making through a series of short projects. The projects stress critical and creative thinking and invention, interdisciplinary collaboration, observation and perception, communication and visualization. Using sketching, photography, model making, and computing students pursue open-ended investigations of form, space, materials, and the ideas that both generate and are generated by them. This course is required of all first-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-4010.html b/courses/ARCH-4010.html index de7514b8d..edbd4ccd3 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-4010.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-4010.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-4010: Seminar in Sensory Culture - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-4010

- This seminar examines human perception from a designer's perspective. It draws on perspectives from the sciences, arts, and humanities in order to build an understanding of how people perceive and interact with the environments they create. One cannot only read about perception; the seminar will augment reading with a range of direct experiences as source material for discussion. + This seminar examines human perception from a designer's perspective. It draws on perspectives from the sciences, arts, and humanities in order to build an understanding of how people perceive and interact with the environments they create. One cannot only read about perception;Â the seminar will augment reading with a range of direct experiences as source material for discussion. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-4070.html b/courses/ARCH-4070.html index 749c4b9ee..c0dcf5f72 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-4070.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-4070.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-4070: Twisted Siblings: Relationships Between Contemporary Painting and Digital Architecture - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-4070

- Architecture and painting are two of the oldest forms of societal expression and have been historically linked in complex and dynamic ways. In the 20th century, the movements of Cubism, Futurism, Neo-Plasticism, Constructivism, Purism, Surrealism, and Dadaism consisted of dynamic dialogs between architecture and painting. These exchanges allowed each to have a profound and deep impact upon the other. By contrast, in early 21st century, there seems to be all but a mute relationship between the two. This course intends to help break that silence. This course will begin to bridge the divide by establishing new connections between the current preoccupations with materials, procedures, and affects that are emerging in both contemporary painting and architecture. Twisted Siblings seeks to explore and discover new relationships between the most cutting-edge digital technologies and how painting may influence the expressive capacities of these technologies. As contemporary painting and architecture seek to establish future directions, a new dialog and exchange of ideas should be emerging, to ensure a dynamic and radical future for both. The course will consist of a series of lectures, discussions, and presentations. Students will be expected to research a number of individual architects, painters, and writers who are producing work of related interest. Students will be responsible for completing a research project, which synthesizes the content of the course. + Architecture and painting are two of the oldest forms of societal expression and have been historically linked in complex and dynamic ways. In the 20th century, the movements of Cubism, Futurism, Neo-Plasticism, Constructivism, Purism, Surrealism, and Dadaism consisted of dynamic dialogs between architecture and painting. These exchanges allowed each to have a profound and deep impact upon the other. By contrast, in early 21st century, there seems to be all but a mute relationship between the two. This course intends to help break that silence. This course will begin to bridge the divide by establishing new connections between the current preoccupations with materials, procedures, and affects that are emerging in both contemporary painting and architecture. Twisted Siblings seeks to explore and discover new relationships between the most cutting-edge digital technologies and how painting may influence the expressive capacities of these technologies. As contemporary painting and architecture seek to establish future directions, a new dialog and exchange of ideas should be emerging, to ensure a dynamic and radical future for both. The course will consist of a series of lectures, discussions, and presentations. Students will be expected to research a number of individual architects, painters, and writers who are producing work of related interest. Students will be responsible for completing a research project, which synthesizes the content of the course.Â

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-4410.html b/courses/ARCH-4410.html index 0a99d00de..04c84a4a4 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-4410.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-4410.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-4410: Lighting for Intelligent Spaces - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-4410

- The primary objective of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the physics and engineering of light and lighting. It introduces the process and mechanics of vision, some of the important concepts in lighting metrics, calculations, and technologies including light sources, optics, sensors and controls, and luminaires needed to illuminate built environments. This is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.S. in Building Sciences program. B.Arch, MArch students can register for this course. Students from other majors will need permission of the instructor. + The primary objective of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the physics and engineering of light and lighting. It introduces the process and mechanics of vision, some of the important concepts in lighting metrics, calculations, and technologies including light sources, optics, sensors and controls, and luminaires needed to illuminate built environments. This is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.S. in Building Sciences program. B.Arch, MArch students can register for this course. Students from other majors will need permission of the instructor. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-4520.html b/courses/ARCH-4520.html index 3351e33af..66e9f1b96 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-4520.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-4520.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-4520: Construction Industry Seminar 2 - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-4520

- This course continues the examination of the diverse and interconnected aspects of the construction industry as an essential context for realizing architecture. It surveys the history and current developments of the people, organizations, and professional and industry groups involved in design, construction, finance, insurance, and regulation of building. Current issues influencing design quality are identified by the class and are explored in a series of student-organized in-depth seminars with industry participants. This is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.S. in Building Sciences program. + This course continues the examination of the diverse and interconnected aspects of the construction industry as an essential context for realizing architecture. It surveys the history and current developments of the people, organizations, and professional and industry groups involved in design, construction, finance, insurance, and regulation of building. Current issues influencing design quality are identified by the class and are explored in a series of student-organized in-depth seminars with industry participants. This is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.S. in Building Sciences program. Â Â

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-4770.html b/courses/ARCH-4770.html index 06341fd5d..552381ccc 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-4770.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-4770.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-4770: Architectural Design Studio 5 - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-4770

- This is an upper division architectural design studio that explores topics of contemporary interest to the discipline. Students apply for this studio based on their personal interest and professional objectives. Three such studios Architectural Design Studio 5, Architectural Design Studio 6, and Architectural Design Studio 7, are required for the degree. This course is offered in the fall and spring semesters and is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. + This is an upper division architectural design studio that explores topics of contemporary interest to the discipline. Students apply for this studio based on their personal interest and professional objectives. Three such studios Architectural Design Studio 5, Architectural Design Studio 6, and Architectural Design Studio 7, are required for the degree. This course is offered in the fall and spring semesters and is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-4810.html b/courses/ARCH-4810.html index 29069570b..d3f64ab8d 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-4810.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-4810.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-4810: Sonics Research Lab 2 - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-4810

- The second semester of the Sonics Research Lab includes advanced acoustical measurement techniques. Another important part of the semester curriculum concerns noise sources, noise control, and vibration measurements. State-of-the-art, commercial software and the school's research-based software will be used for simulation/analysis/measurement of room acoustics in order to show the students how such technical tools assist in acoustics research and consulting practice for the design of performance and public spaces. The course will also give students a deeper theoretical understanding of architectural acoustics in order to assist them in room acoustics research. There will also be labs to reflect typical measurement procedures and (if time permits) site visits to acoustics research labs and different types of acoustical spaces. The Sonics Research Lab 2 emphasizes more training on independent hands-on and problem-solving skills (than the Sonics Research Lab 1). B.S. and B.Arch., and other school students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.S. in Architecture students must register only for the 6000 level of this course. This course is required of all graduate students in the M.S. in Architectural Sciences with Concentration in Acoustics, and in co-term. Other undergraduate students from Architecture and Engineering can take it as a minor course at the 4000 level. + The second semester of the Sonics Research Lab includes advanced acoustical measurement techniques. Another important part of the semester curriculum concerns noise sources, noise control, and vibration measurements. State-of-the-art, commercial software and the school's research-based software will be used for simulation/analysis/measurement of room acoustics in order to show the students how such technical tools assist in acoustics research and consulting practice for the design of performance and public spaces. The course will also give students a deeper theoretical understanding of architectural acoustics in order to assist them in room acoustics research. There will also be labs to reflect typical measurement procedures and (if time permits) site visits to acoustics research labs and different types of acoustical spaces. The Sonics Research Lab 2 emphasizes more training on independent hands-on and problem-solving skills (than the Sonics Research Lab 1). B.S. and B.Arch., and other school students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.S. in Architecture students must register only for the 6000 level of this course. This course is required of all graduate students in the M.S. in Architectural Sciences with Concentration in Acoustics, and in co-term. Other undergraduate students from Architecture and Engineering can take it as a minor course at the 4000 level. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-4890.html b/courses/ARCH-4890.html index 93027560c..0192e79e9 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-4890.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-4890.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-4890: Engineering Acoustics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-4890

- Introductory materials of engineering acoustics for students with basic knowledge in mathematics (at least one level of first-year college). Much of the course material is taken from the textbook "Acoustics for Engineers" by Blauert and Xiang (2nd Ed.). The course includes mechanic and acoustic oscillations, the wave equations in fluids, governing equations for horns and ducts, spherical sound sources and arrays, piston membranes, diffraction and scattering, dissipation, reflection, refraction and absorption, isolation of air- and structure-borne sounds, noise propagation and noise control. B.S. and B.Arch. students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.S.Arch. Acoustics students must register only for the 6000 level of this course. + Introductory materials of engineering acoustics for students with basic knowledge in mathematics (at least one level of first-year college). Much of the course material is taken from the textbook "Acoustics for Engineers" by Blauert and Xiang (2nd Ed.). The course includes mechanic and acoustic oscillations, the wave equations in fluids,  governing equations for horns and ducts, spherical sound sources and arrays, piston membranes, diffraction and scattering, dissipation, reflection, refraction and absorption, isolation of air- and structure-borne sounds, noise propagation and noise control. B.S. and B.Arch. students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.S.Arch. Acoustics students must register only for the 6000 level of this course.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-4910.html b/courses/ARCH-4910.html index 812773628..f1ab20276 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-4910.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-4910.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-4910: Final Project Design Research Seminar - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-4910

- This seminar is the first required course of the two-semester, 5 th -year Final Project course sequence in the undergraduate program and as such serves as a prerequisite to the spring semester ARCH 4920 Final Project Design Studio. The Design Research Seminar provides a forum for readings and discussions as well as design and/or material experimentation as it relates to the respective Final Project instructor's thematic framework. The seminar also covers fundamentals related to standard methods of research and analysis. This 3-credit course is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. + This seminar is the first required course of the two-semester, 5 th -year Final Project course sequence in the undergraduate program and as such serves as a prerequisite to the spring semester ARCH 4920 Final Project Design Studio. Â The Design Research Seminar provides a forum for readings and discussions as well as design and/or material experimentation as it relates to the respective Final Project instructor's thematic framework. Â The seminar also covers fundamentals related to standard methods of research and analysis. This 3-credit course is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-5140.html b/courses/ARCH-5140.html index 9599f5fa7..a89654067 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-5140.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-5140.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-5140: Structures 1 - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-5140

- Introduction to Structures introduces the student of Architecture to the principles of structural mechanics and their application to basic architectural structures comprised primarily of wood. The fundamentals of statics are presented in order to gain an understanding of the way in which external forces produce internal stresses in individual members and, in essence, flow through the building system to be resolved at the foundation level. The principles of strength of materials are studied to understand how particular structural materials and configurations manage to resist these forces without unacceptable distortions, or even failure. Wood structural properties are studied in all their complexity as a means to internalize the more theoretical topics broached. Through in-class presentations, reading, homework and project work, computer lab, field trips, and case studies, the student will be aided in developing this intuitive (while practical) understanding. It is recognized that intuitions of building technologies are not acquired quickly but result from much study, observation, and practice. Introduction to Structures makes use of the several approaches above to ensure that the beginning student is provided with a broad, solid base for future structural investigations. WebCT will be used to expand the student's access to course materials and allow for a measure of distance learning. Sustainability: the following notions are introduced as important attributes of sustainable structures and construction: durability and service life and life cycle cost. This course is required of all architecture graduate students in the M.Arch. program. + Introduction to Structures introduces the student of Architecture to the principles of structural mechanics and their application to basic architectural structures comprised primarily of wood. The fundamentals of statics are presented in order to gain an understanding of the way in which external forces produce internal stresses in individual members and, in essence, flow through the building system to be resolved at the foundation level. The principles of strength of materials are studied to understand how particular structural materials and configurations manage to resist these forces without unacceptable distortions, or even failure. Wood structural properties are studied in all their complexity as a means to internalize the more theoretical topics broached. Through in-class presentations, reading, homework and project work, computer lab, field trips, and case studies, the student will be aided in developing this intuitive (while practical) understanding. It is recognized that intuitions of building technologies are not acquired quickly but result from much study, observation, and practice. Introduction to Structures makes use of the several approaches above to ensure that the beginning student is provided with a broad, solid base for future structural investigations. WebCT will be used to expand the student's access to course materials and allow for a measure of distance learning. Sustainability: the following notions are introduced as important attributes of sustainable structures and construction: durability and service life and life cycle cost. This course is required of all architecture graduate students in the M.Arch. program.                                         Â

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-5160.html b/courses/ARCH-5160.html index 419e872b5..933b3edc9 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-5160.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-5160.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-5160: Digital Constructs 1 - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-5160

- This course focuses upon contemporary means of producing and communicating architectural ideas. Students will use digital methodologies through all phases of a project as well as advanced representation and digital fabrication techniques. The use of digital modeling as a sketch and iterative tool will be emphasized. Tools taught in Digital Constructs 1 will support softwares taught in Digital Constructs 2. This course is required of all first-year architecture graduate students in the M.Arch. program. Coordination of the relationship of course content to Graduate Architecture Design 1 will be between the Digital Constructs 1 faculty instructor and the architectural design studio coordinator and faculty. + This course focuses upon contemporary means of producing and communicating architectural ideas. Students will use digital methodologies through all phases of a project as well as advanced representation and digital fabrication techniques. The use of digital modeling as a sketch and iterative tool will be emphasized. Tools taught in Digital Constructs 1 will support softwares taught in Digital Constructs 2. This course is required of all first-year architecture graduate students in the M.Arch. program. Coordination of the relationship of course content to Graduate Architecture Design 1 will be between the Digital Constructs 1 faculty instructor and the architectural design studio coordinator and faculty.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-5170.html b/courses/ARCH-5170.html index be2a5dc7e..b7bfdab98 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-5170.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-5170.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-5170: Digital Constructs 2 - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-5170

- Building on techniques taught in Digital Constructs 1, this course will expand upon the role of technology in architecture by introducing advanced methods of design analysis and resolution. Students will learn to address issues of optimization, environmental surroundings, structure, and site by using various contemporary analytic softwares. This course is required of all second-year architecture graduate students in the M.Arch. program. Coordination of the relationship of course content to Graduate Architecture Design 2 will be between the Digital Constructs 2 faculty instructor and the studio coordinator and faculty. + Building on techniques taught in Digital Constructs 1, this course will expand upon the role of technology in architecture by introducing advanced methods of design analysis and resolution. Students will learn to address issues of optimization, environmental surroundings, structure, and site by using various contemporary analytic softwares. This course is required of all second-year architecture graduate students in the M.Arch. program. Coordination of the relationship of course content to Graduate Architecture Design 2 will be between the Digital Constructs 2 faculty instructor and the studio coordinator and faculty.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-5300.html b/courses/ARCH-5300.html index 08c4af3cd..f6436e607 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-5300.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-5300.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-5300: Materials and Construction Systems - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-5300

- This course centers on the development of a technical knowledge of, sensibility to, and intuition for the process by which an architectural design is realized in built form. The interdependence among building materials, acoustic qualities, enclosure systems, interior, finish, and other systems is investigated, with an emphasis on the broader architectural design endeavor. Drawing as a means of understanding forms the basis for a semester-long project to be done in small groups. Case studies will center on concepts and systems that have not yet found their way into mainstream practice. The course approach will involve in-class presentations, project work, field trips and case studies. WebCT will be used to expand the student's access to course materials and allow for a measure of distance learning. Sustainability: the notion that design intentions can be nullified through incorrect construction is stressed. The importance of proper detailing, construction, and maintenance to accomplish lasting and efficient enclosures is highlighted. Skills to diagnose and treat incorrect construction are developed. + This course centers on the development of a technical knowledge of, sensibility to, and intuition for the process by which an architectural design is realized in built form. The interdependence among building materials, acoustic qualities, enclosure systems, interior, finish, and other systems is investigated, with an emphasis on the broader architectural design endeavor. Drawing as a means of understanding forms the basis for a semester-long project to be done in small groups. Case studies will center on concepts and systems that have not yet found their way into mainstream practice. The course approach will involve in-class presentations, project work, field trips and case studies. WebCT will be used to expand the student's access to course materials and allow for a measure of distance learning. Sustainability: the notion that design intentions can be nullified through incorrect construction is stressed. The importance of proper detailing, construction, and maintenance to accomplish lasting and efficient enclosures is highlighted. Skills to diagnose and treat incorrect construction are developed. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-6320.html b/courses/ARCH-6320.html index f4437be26..3148822ed 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-6320.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-6320.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-6320: Built Ecologies 1 - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-6320

- Advanced graduate level course focusing on the collection, analysis, and application of data for the generation of criteria within the design process. Multiple scales will be investigated, from the material and product scale, to the building/architectural scale, and finally to the urban, regional, and global scales. Course taught in New York City. + Advanced graduate level course focusing on the collection, analysis, and application of data for the generation of criteria within the design process. Multiple scales will be investigated, from the material and product scale, to the building/architectural scale, and finally to the urban, regional, and global scales. Course taught in New York City.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-6330.html b/courses/ARCH-6330.html index a67e0b842..98f44188e 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-6330.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-6330.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-6330: Built Ecologies 2 - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-6330

- In this seminar, students develop and analyze an ecologically sensitive built system related to their thesis topic with particular attention to the architectural, social, and political implications of the work and their inter-relationships. An awareness of the political and economic forces that are instrumental in the development of contemporary built ecologies creates opportunities for innovation in the cultures of making. Course taught in New York City. + In this seminar, students develop and analyze an ecologically sensitive built system related to their thesis topic with particular attention to the architectural, social, and political implications of the work and their inter-relationships. An awareness of the political and economic forces that are instrumental in the development of contemporary built ecologies creates opportunities for innovation in the cultures of making. Course taught in New York City. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-6350.html b/courses/ARCH-6350.html index 6656b2e93..5dca43b05 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-6350.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-6350.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-6350: Design Research Studio - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-6350

- This initial studio segment will explore variable phases of data collection, processing, and synthesis through explorative visualization methods. These methods will bear the complexity of mapping dynamic forces present in nature juxtaposed to cultural and economical factors. Course taught in New York City. + This initial studio segment will explore variable phases of data collection, processing, and synthesis through explorative visualization methods. These methods will bear the complexity of mapping dynamic forces present in nature juxtaposed to cultural and economical factors. Course taught in New York City.    Â

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-6360.html b/courses/ARCH-6360.html index 2fa109777..68e0758ee 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-6360.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-6360.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-6360: Interdisciplinary Research Studio - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-6360

- The studio addresses interdisciplinary exchange within research practice, understanding that buildings operate within complex dynamic systems. Buildings and their material systems are composed of interdependent systemic relationships at multiple scales – 'Built Ecologies' – operating as metabolic systems within and upon existent natural and made systems. Design is a method of research, discovering and developing new systems and strategies transferable to many sites. Course taught in New York City. + The studio addresses interdisciplinary exchange within research practice, understanding that buildings operate within complex dynamic systems. Buildings and their material systems are composed of interdependent systemic relationships at multiple scales – 'Built Ecologies' – operating as metabolic systems within and upon existent natural and made systems. Design is a method of research, discovering and developing new systems and strategies transferable to many sites. Course taught in New York City.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-6750.html b/courses/ARCH-6750.html index 79cae293e..727afc1f6 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-6750.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-6750.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-6750: Final Project Design Research Seminar - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-6750

- This seminar is the first required course of the two-semester, 3rd-year Final Project course sequence in the M.Arch program and as such serves as a prerequisite to the spring semester Final Project Design Studio (ARCH 6XXX). The Design Research Seminar provides a forum for readings and discussions as well as design and/or material experimentation as it relates to the respective Graduate Final Project instructor's thematic framework. The seminar also covers fundamentals related to standard methods of research and analysis. This course is required of all architecture graduate students in the M.Arch. program. + This seminar is the first required course of the two-semester, 3rd-year Final Project course sequence in the M.Arch program and as such serves as a prerequisite to the spring semester Final Project Design Studio (ARCH 6XXX). The Design Research Seminar provides a forum for readings and discussions as well as design and/or material experimentation as it relates to the respective Graduate Final Project instructor's thematic framework. The seminar also covers fundamentals related to standard methods of research and analysis. This course is required of all architecture graduate students in the M.Arch. program.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-6810.html b/courses/ARCH-6810.html index 658c0a478..ac2b0b38c 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-6810.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-6810.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-6810: Research Design Seminar - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-6810

- The principal objective of this introductory seminar is to provide stude­­­nts with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of research design. Research design includes: (1) identifying and selecting focused research problems/opportunities/ideas; (2) documenting the state of the art in the selected research area; (3) identifying the critical resources and settings to carry out the research; (4) designing the research program including strategies and tactics for carrying out the research. It is hoped that the knowledge gained in the RD Seminar will assist students in the development of their own individual thesis proposals while they contribute to active research. B.Arch. students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.Arch. students must register only for the 6000 level of this course. + The principal objective of this introductory seminar is to provide stude­­­nts with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of research design. Research design includes: (1) identifying and selecting focused research problems/opportunities/ideas; (2) documenting the state of the art in the selected research area; (3) identifying the critical resources and settings to carry out the research; (4) designing the research program including strategies and tactics for carrying out the research. It is hoped that the knowledge gained in the RD Seminar will assist students in the development of their own individual thesis proposals while they contribute to active research. B.Arch. students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.Arch. students must register only for the 6000 level of this course.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-6830.html b/courses/ARCH-6830.html index b8b436a81..bbd0bb6ed 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-6830.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-6830.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-6830: Graduate Thesis Seminar: Acoustics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-6830

- The Graduate Thesis Seminar: Acoustics is designed to provide support to graduate students who are engaged in independent thesis research projects. It is a required course for all graduate students in the Architectural Acoustics programs. This seminar provides a formal opportunity for students and faculty from a range of concentrations to meet together and discuss thesis work in progress. + The Graduate Thesis Seminar: Acoustics is designed to provide support to graduate students who are engaged in independent thesis research projects. It is a required course for all graduate students in the Architectural Acoustics programs. This seminar provides a formal opportunity for students and faculty from a range of concentrations to meet together and discuss thesis work in progress.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-6840.html b/courses/ARCH-6840.html index 0e8fc3a7f..5a526a371 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-6840.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-6840.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-6840: Engineering Acoustics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-6840

- Introductory materials of engineering acoustics for students with basic knowledge in mathematics (at least one level of first-year college). Much of the course material is taken from the textbook "Acoustics for Engineers" by Blauert and Xiang (2nd Ed.). The course includes mechanic and acoustic oscillations, the wave equations in fluids, governing equations for horns and ducts, spherical sound sources and arrays, piston membranes, diffraction and scattering, dissipation, reflection, refraction and absorption, isolation of air- and structure-borne sounds, noise propagation and noise control. B.S. and B.Arch. students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.S.Arch. Acoustics students must register only for the 6000 level of this course. + Introductory materials of engineering acoustics for students with basic knowledge in mathematics (at least one level of first-year college). Much of the course material is taken from the textbook "Acoustics for Engineers" by Blauert and Xiang (2nd Ed.). The course includes mechanic and acoustic oscillations, the wave equations in fluids, governing equations for horns and ducts, spherical sound sources and arrays, piston membranes, diffraction and scattering, dissipation, reflection, refraction and absorption, isolation of air- and structure-borne sounds, noise propagation and noise control. B.S. and B.Arch. students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.S.Arch. Acoustics students must register only for the 6000 level of this course.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-6860.html b/courses/ARCH-6860.html index 17cd6f4be..aa5c55e42 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-6860.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-6860.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-6860: Applied Psychoacoustics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-6860

- This course covers the fundamentals of psychoacoustics with a focus on Architectural Acoustics. Topics include the functional overview of the auditory system, loudness, pitch, timbre perception, masking, binaural hearing, auditory scene analysis, multi-modal integration, and auditory perception in rooms. Required signal processing methods will be covered as well. The graduate-level course requires an extensive individual project and more advanced analysis. + This course covers the fundamentals of psychoacoustics with a focus on Architectural Acoustics. Topics include the functional overview of the auditory system, loudness, pitch, timbre perception, masking, binaural hearing, auditory scene analysis, multi-modal integration, and auditory perception in rooms. Required signal processing methods will be covered as well. The graduate-level course requires an extensive individual project and more advanced analysis.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-6880.html b/courses/ARCH-6880.html index 56fb608f7..eb423e91f 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-6880.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-6880.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-6880: Sonics Research Laboratory 2 - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-6880

- The second semester of the Sonics Research Lab includes advanced acoustical measurement techniques. Another important part of the semester curriculum concerns noise sources, noise control, and vibration measurements. State-of-the-art, commercial software and school research-based software will be used for simulation/analysis/measurement of room acoustics in order to show the students how such technical tools assist in acoustics research and consulting practice for the design of performance and public spaces. The course will also give students a deeper theoretical understanding of architectural acoustics in order to assist them in room acoustics research. There will also be labs to reflect typical measurement procedures and (if time permits) site visits to acoustics research labs and different types of acoustical spaces. The Sonics Research Lab II emphasizes more training on independent hands-on and problem-solving skills (than the SRL I). B.S. and B.Arch., and other school students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.S.Arch. students must register only for the 6000 level of this course. + The second semester of the Sonics Research Lab includes advanced acoustical measurement techniques. Another important part of the semester curriculum concerns noise sources, noise control, and vibration measurements. State-of-the-art, commercial software and school research-based software will be used for simulation/analysis/measurement of room acoustics in order to show the students how such technical tools assist in acoustics research and consulting practice for the design of performance and public spaces. The course will also give students a deeper theoretical understanding of architectural acoustics in order to assist them in room acoustics research. There will also be labs to reflect typical measurement procedures and (if time permits) site visits to acoustics research labs and different types of acoustical spaces. The Sonics Research Lab II emphasizes more training on independent hands-on and problem-solving skills (than the SRL I). Â B.S. and B.Arch., and other school students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.S.Arch. students must register only for the 6000 level of this course. Â Â

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-6890.html b/courses/ARCH-6890.html index 1b6f3ca7f..3b6876581 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-6890.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-6890.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-6890: Aural Architecture - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-6890

- In this course, design processes in architectural acoustics will be studied from a psychoacoustical perspective. Different concepts to create physical and virtual acoustic spaces will be discussed based on perceptual design goals. Topics include ecological psychoacoustics, sound quality, auditory virtual environments, and auditory computational modeling. + In this course, design processes in architectural acoustics will be studied from a psychoacoustical perspective. Different concepts to create physical and virtual acoustic spaces will be discussed based on perceptual design goals. Topics include ecological psychoacoustics, sound quality, auditory virtual environments, and auditory computational modeling. Â Â

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-6980.html b/courses/ARCH-6980.html index 118db7fe5..d7d7f17f1 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-6980.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-6980.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-6980: Master's Project - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-6980

- Active participation in a master's-level project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master's project report. Grades S or U are assigned at the end of the semester. If recommended by the adviser, the master's project may be accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in the library. + Active participation in a master's-level project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master's project report. Grades S or U are assigned at the end of the semester. If recommended by the adviser, the master's project may be accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in the library.

diff --git a/courses/ARCH-9990.html b/courses/ARCH-9990.html index 7236c62d0..55e8a17bb 100644 --- a/courses/ARCH-9990.html +++ b/courses/ARCH-9990.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARCH-9990: Dissertation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARCH-9990

- Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. + Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.  Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-1050.html b/courses/ARTS-1050.html index fe573bba2..68f34b3f5 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-1050.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-1050.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-1050: Art History - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-1050

- A survey of visual arts from Paleolithic Era to today. Materials are presented in a form accessible to students without previous knowledge of Art History. + A survey of visual arts from Paleolithic Era to today. Materials are presented in a form accessible to students without previous knowledge of Art History.Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-1380.html b/courses/ARTS-1380.html index f885b20ae..efb808429 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-1380.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-1380.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-1380: Fundamentals of Music and Sound - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-1380

- This course is a hands-on introduction to the primary building blocks of music and musicianship in a 21st Century context. No formal musical background is expected. The course will explore acoustics and psychoacoustics, rhythm, pitch, harmony, melody, timbre, improvisation, composition, and music notation through performance, listening, written exercises, and creative projects. + This course is a hands-on introduction to the primary building blocks of music and musicianship in a 21st Century context. No formal musical background is expected. The course will explore acoustics and psychoacoustics, rhythm, pitch, harmony, melody, timbre, improvisation, composition, and music notation through performance, listening, written exercises, and creative projects.Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-2020.html b/courses/ARTS-2020.html index 82aeff55e..e6c78dff2 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-2020.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-2020.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-2020: Music and Technology I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-2020

- Music technology-based research and composition taught in the context of modern computerized production methods. Technical topics include basic principles of music programming languages, digital sound synthesis and sampling, and the use of computer systems for musical control of electronic instruments. Musical topics include a study of important musical works and compositional techniques of the 21st century. Student projects involve hands-on work on a variety of computer programming languages, instruments, and software. This course is a prerequisite for further creative work with Rensselaer's computer music facilities. + Music technology-based research and composition taught in the context of modern computerized production methods. Technical topics include basic principles of music programming languages, digital sound synthesis and sampling, and the use of computer systems for musical control of electronic instruments. Musical topics include a study of important musical works and compositional techniques of the 21st century. Student projects involve hands-on work on a variety of computer programming languages, instruments, and software. This course is a prerequisite for further creative work with Rensselaer's computer music facilities. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-2080.html b/courses/ARTS-2080.html index fe6f6bda3..c163c2131 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-2080.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-2080.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-2080: Contemporary Improvisation Ensemble - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-2080

- This ensemble explores a variety of contemporary non-idiomatic group improvisational practices. Non-idiomatic improvisation is spontaneous music that does not attempt to replicate or realize a particular historical style (such as swing or bebop jazz), but rather emphasizes the unique creative input of the performers to create original music. Among the techniques explored will be conduction, musical games, graphic and text scores, and cell-structure improvisation. Students will also be coached in techniques to expand and develop musical ideas individually and as a framework for group improvisation. No prior experience with improvisation is required, and participants from any musical background, including electronic and computer music, are encouraged to join. Repertoire and practices will be tailored to the make-up of the group. + This ensemble explores a variety of contemporary non-idiomatic group improvisational practices. Non-idiomatic improvisation is spontaneous music that does not attempt to replicate or realize a particular historical style (such as swing or bebop jazz), but rather emphasizes the unique creative input of the performers to create original music. Among the techniques explored will be conduction, musical games, graphic and text scores, and cell-structure improvisation. Students will also be coached in techniques to expand and develop musical ideas individually and as a framework for group improvisation. No prior experience with improvisation is required, and participants from any musical background, including electronic and computer music, are encouraged to join. Repertoire and practices will be tailored to the make-up of the group. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-2090.html b/courses/ARTS-2090.html index 85439e890..79bdceac3 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-2090.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-2090.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-2090: Radical Graphics/Screenprinting - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-2090

- Radical Graphics/Screenprinting seeks to expand on the definition of print graphics from one that traditionally creates multiple images on paper to a practice that includes art-making activities as varied as mud-stenciling, t-shirt printing, "fine art" prints, animation, sculpture, and political protest graphics. Students will focus on the concept of the art "matrix": a template for image-making that can work across media. Students will create matrices that can be applied across multiple art-making platforms. + Radical Graphics/Screenprinting seeks to expand on the definition of print graphics from one that traditionally creates multiple images on paper to a practice that includes art-making activities as varied as mud-stenciling, t-shirt printing, "fine art" prints, animation, sculpture, and political protest graphics. Students will focus on the concept of the art "matrix": a template for image-making that can work across media. Students will create matrices that can be applied across multiple art-making platforms. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-2180.html b/courses/ARTS-2180.html index d454fcbf1..97667cbe6 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-2180.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-2180.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-2180: Deep Listening - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-2180

- Deep Listening is a practice developed by pioneering composer and humanitarian Pauline Oliveros to enhance and expand listening abilities and to encourage creativity. Students will develop a heightened awareness to sound and their sonic environment through experiential exercises, creative projects, collaborations, readings, lectures, and discussion. Musicians and non-musicians of all abilities and backgrounds are welcome! + Deep Listening is a practice developed by pioneering composer and humanitarian Pauline Oliveros to enhance and expand listening abilities and to encourage creativity. Students will develop a heightened awareness to sound and their sonic environment through experiential exercises, creative projects, collaborations, readings, lectures, and discussion. Musicians and non-musicians of all abilities and backgrounds are welcome! Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-2200.html b/courses/ARTS-2200.html index d1574c700..634307d94 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-2200.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-2200.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-2200: Intermediate Drawing - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-2200

- Intermediate Drawing focuses on the exploration of the possibilities of visual translation using a variety of media and techniques. Over the term, each successive project will provide the student the opportunity to develop and control a particular set of media, technique, and perspective, which reveals a unique and personal approach to image making. Participation in critiques, discussions, and lectures will enable the student to become fluent with the vocabulary and language of drawing, and focus their preferred methods and developed skill-sets into appropriate and actionable processes. + Intermediate Drawing focuses on the exploration of the possibilities of visual translation using a variety of media and techniques. Over the term, each successive project will provide the student the opportunity to develop and control a particular set of media, technique, and perspective, which reveals a unique and personal approach to image making. Participation in critiques, discussions, and lectures will enable the student to become fluent with the vocabulary and language of drawing, and focus their preferred methods and developed skill-sets into appropriate and actionable processes. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-2230.html b/courses/ARTS-2230.html index 125bd357e..2138c21d9 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-2230.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-2230.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-2230: 3D Digital Modeling - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-2230

- A foundational course in concepts and techniques in digital 3D, for animation, games, and digital art. This course focuses on methods and aesthetics in creating digital 3D objects, spaces, and characters, including modeling, texturing, and lighting, as preparation for further courses in the 3D Animation curriculum. + A foundational course in concepts and techniques in digital 3D, for animation, games, and digital art. This course focuses on methods and aesthetics in creating digital 3D objects, spaces, and characters, including modeling, texturing, and lighting, as preparation for further courses in the 3D Animation curriculum. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-2380.html b/courses/ARTS-2380.html index 83cbc51ba..fb28c5597 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-2380.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-2380.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-2380: Music and Sound I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-2380

- The first in a two-course sequence combining music theory, musicianship, and engaged listening practices applicable to a broad range of traditional and contemporary musical styles, with an emphasis on creative practice. This course covers the fundamentals of tonal harmony including scales, chord symbols and figured bass notation, diatonic chord progressions, and counterpoint. Musicianship includes aural identification of intervals, scales, and chords, rhythm and exercises in sight-singing, dictation, and improvisation. Engaged listening practices include responsive listening, reading, and written exercises as well as in-class discussion. Weekly assignments include composition, analysis, and performance. + The first in a two-course sequence combining music theory, musicianship, and engaged listening practices applicable to a broad range of traditional and contemporary musical styles, with an emphasis on creative practice. This course covers the fundamentals of tonal harmony including scales, chord symbols and figured bass notation, diatonic chord progressions, and counterpoint. Musicianship includes aural identification of intervals, scales, and chords, rhythm and exercises in sight-singing, dictation, and improvisation. Engaged listening practices include responsive listening, reading, and written exercises as well as in-class discussion. Weekly assignments include composition, analysis, and performance. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-2500.html b/courses/ARTS-2500.html index def771d97..9966e86b2 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-2500.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-2500.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-2500: Histories of Western Music - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-2500

- This course surveys multiple approaches to the Western art music traditions from a contemporary global, multicultural context. The inter-relationships between music, society and cultural forces is emphasized. Students learn to recognize and describe the basic components of music, like texture, tonality, rhythm, dynamics, and melody Lectures are supplemented by listening assignments and in-class demonstrations. + This course surveys multiple approaches to the Western art music traditions from a contemporary global, multicultural context. The inter-relationships between music, society and cultural forces is emphasized. Students learn to recognize and describe the basic components of music, like texture, tonality, rhythm, dynamics, and melody Lectures are supplemented by listening assignments and in-class demonstrations. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-2510.html b/courses/ARTS-2510.html index 9170776a8..da209ad52 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-2510.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-2510.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-2510: Histories of Jazz and Improvised Music - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-2510

- Since its emergence over a century ago, the energy, vitality, and challenging nature of jazz have had a significant impact on music throughout the world. The question of "what is jazz" remains a lively and contentious discussion to this day. This course charts the emergence, evolution, and expanded influence of jazz and jazz-inspired music, as well as the many controversial musical, social, and philosophical questions it continues to provoke. Through listening, analysis, discussion, writing, and creative projects, students will develop a greater appreciation and understanding of improvised music in a great variety of contexts, and the crucial role American jazz played in revitalizing improvisational practice throughout the 20th and 21st Centuries. No musical background is required. + Since its emergence over a century ago, the energy, vitality, and challenging nature of jazz have had a significant impact on music throughout the world. The question of "what is jazz" remains a lively and contentious discussion to this day. This course charts the emergence, evolution, and expanded influence of jazz and jazz-inspired music, as well as the many controversial musical, social, and philosophical questions it continues to provoke. Through listening, analysis, discussion, writing, and creative projects, students will develop a greater appreciation and understanding of improvised music in a great variety of contexts, and the crucial role American jazz played in revitalizing improvisational practice throughout the 20th and 21st Centuries. No musical background is required. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-2540.html b/courses/ARTS-2540.html index d4002cf7f..d304ef40e 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-2540.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-2540.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-2540: The Multimedia Century - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-2540

- This course will survey the history and theory of the diverse artistic practices of the twentieth century in relation to the development of the mass media and new technologies. Topics will include the Bauhaus, Surrealism, Pop Art, and Postmodernism and will span a spectrum of media from the more traditional, such as painting and photography, to electronic and new media, such as video and digital arts. + This course will survey the history and theory of the diverse artistic practices of the twentieth century in relation to the development of the mass media and new technologies. Topics will include the Bauhaus, Surrealism, Pop Art, and Postmodernism and will span a spectrum of media from the more traditional, such as painting and photography, to electronic and new media, such as video and digital arts.Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-2550.html b/courses/ARTS-2550.html index e5a969dc6..302ee92de 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-2550.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-2550.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-2550: Popular Music and Society - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-2550

- This topics-based course examines popular music in society, considering the ways it may express identities, motivate political movements, and function within various economic, mediated, and technological environments. This course explores popular music representing diverse genres (country, hip hop, EDM, Top 40) as it relates to social life, the intersections of race, gender, class, and sexuality, and media and technology. + This topics-based course examines popular music in society, considering the ways it may express identities, motivate political movements, and function within various economic, mediated, and technological environments. This course explores popular music representing diverse genres (country, hip hop, EDM, Top 40) as it relates to social life, the intersections of race, gender, class, and sexuality, and media and technology. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-2560.html b/courses/ARTS-2560.html index 1efbebdb7..5da6f392e 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-2560.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-2560.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-2560: Game Sound and Musical Play - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-2560

- What makes play musical and music playful? How does game sound and music contribute to gameworld creation, gameplay, and virtual performance? Ludomusicology—the relation of music to play—addresses these questions and challenges us to take play seriously. This course considers the diverse relationships among music, play, media, and performance, including game sound, music-stylistic features of game consoles and systems, children's games, remixing and sampling, the role musical games play in cultural identity, and more. + What makes play musical and music playful? How does game sound and music contribute to gameworld creation, gameplay, and virtual performance? Ludomusicology—the relation of music to play—addresses these questions and challenges us to take play seriously. This course considers the diverse relationships among music, play, media, and performance, including game sound, music-stylistic features of game consoles and systems, children's games, remixing and sampling, the role musical games play in cultural identity, and more. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-2570.html b/courses/ARTS-2570.html index bb200596c..0b84d2377 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-2570.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-2570.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-2570: Music, Sound, & the Environment - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-2570

- This course addresses relationships among society, culture, the more-than-human world, and the environment. We explore the diverse and interconnected ways in which contemporary composers, popular musicians, sound artists, and global music practices draw on natural and built environments to comment on current environmental and energy issues, articulate relationships among the arts, humanities, and science and technology studies, represent past, present and future environments, and engage in social activism. In this course, music is approached as artistic expression as well as a form of knowledge that can heighten our sensitivity and awareness of the environment, incorporating reading and writing assignments, and individual and group creative projects. + This course addresses relationships among society, culture, the more-than-human world, and the environment. We explore the diverse and interconnected ways in which contemporary composers, popular musicians, sound artists, and global music practices draw on natural and built environments to comment on current environmental and energy issues, articulate relationships among the arts, humanities, and science and technology studies, represent past, present and future environments, and engage in social activism. In this course, music is approached as artistic expression as well as a form of knowledge that can heighten our sensitivity and awareness of the environment, incorporating reading and writing assignments, and individual and group creative projects. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-2600.html b/courses/ARTS-2600.html index 23f919439..e0932ecdf 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-2600.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-2600.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-2600: Ensemble Nonlinear - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-2600

- A technology-based performance ensemble, as well as a practice-based studio course, focused on the composition, design, and programming of new musical works and instruments. Students create and perform electronic music using laptops, microprocessors, digital networks and a range of new interfaces for musical expression. ARTS 4600/6600 combines studio and ensemble. The ensemble only section (ARTS 2600) may be taken multiple times as a 1-credit performance ensemble in partial satisfaction of the Music major or minor ensemble requirements or once as a 4-credit seminar at either the 4000 or 6000 level. + A technology-based performance ensemble, as well as a practice-based studio course, focused on the composition, design, and programming of new musical works and instruments. Students create and perform electronic music using laptops, microprocessors, digital networks and a range of new interfaces for musical expression. ARTS 4600/6600 combines studio and ensemble. The ensemble only section (ARTS 2600) may be taken multiple times as a 1-credit performance ensemble in partial satisfaction of the Music major or minor ensemble requirements or once as a 4-credit seminar at either the 4000 or 6000 level.Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-2610.html b/courses/ARTS-2610.html index 3386ec49e..d63f9c3d2 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-2610.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-2610.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-2610: Designing Musical Games - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-2610

- Students will explore the artistic role of music and sound in gaming by building their own interactive sound and music-rich games and 2D/3D rendered environments. Within the context of their own creative game projects, students will learn the basics of designing sound and composing music for interactive game spaces. Using workflow programming languages and software tools, students will program basic gaming interactions, link them to interactive audio software, and create musical gaming experiences. + Students will explore the artistic role of music and sound in gaming by building their own interactive sound and music-rich games and 2D/3D rendered environments. Within the context of their own creative game projects, students will learn the basics of designing sound and composing music for interactive game spaces. Using workflow programming languages and software tools, students will program basic gaming interactions, link them to interactive audio software, and create musical gaming experiences. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-2750.html b/courses/ARTS-2750.html index f7f92976e..32428cb4a 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-2750.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-2750.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-2750: Private Music Lessons - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-2750

- Private applied music lessons provide weekly instruction in instrumental and vocal performance. The goal of this class is to develop the student's musical ability relative to capacity and interest. A supplementary lesson fee is charged. + Private applied music lessons provide weekly instruction in instrumental and vocal performance. The goal of this class is to develop the student's musical ability relative to capacity and interest. A supplementary lesson fee is charged. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-2940.html b/courses/ARTS-2940.html index c0e0773de..3fee68c43 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-2940.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-2940.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-2940: Studies in the Arts - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-2940

- Individual and collaborative projects and assignments at the 2000 level adapted to the needs of individual students. + Individual and collaborative projects and assignments at the 2000 level adapted to the needs of individual students.Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4040.html b/courses/ARTS-4040.html index 7201f3763..25e454c9f 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4040.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4040.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4040: Rethinking Documentary: Video Production - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4040

- This is a production course investigating non-traditional approaches to documentary or non-fiction film/video. Taking a broad look at what defines "documentary" media, this course will incorporate criticism with production. Students will produce a range of video works questioning conventional documentary styles, using radical and interventionist techniques. Students will study traditional documentary works including ethnographic films, cinema verité, propaganda films, "home movies," reality TV, tabloid news, autobiographic and activist videos. + This is a production course investigating non-traditional approaches to documentary or non-fiction film/video. Taking a broad look at what defines "documentary" media, this course will incorporate criticism with production. Students will produce a range of video works questioning conventional documentary styles, using radical and interventionist techniques. Students will study traditional documentary works including ethnographic films, cinema verité, propaganda films, "home movies," reality TV, tabloid news, autobiographic and activist videos.

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4050.html b/courses/ARTS-4050.html index 61efbb853..92d19eacd 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4050.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4050.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4050: Advanced Video Media Studio - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4050

- The course is designed to help students continue to develop as media-makers/filmmakers. Students will work on short video projects that are shot in the studio and in the field. Studio experimentations, including projection work, multi-camera production, generating ideas, and realizing a well-developed final project. Students write their own scripts, learn new technical skills and direct videos. + The course is designed to help students continue to develop as media-makers/filmmakers. Students will work on short video projects that are shot in the studio and in the field. Studio experimentations, including projection work, multi-camera production, generating ideas, and realizing a well-developed final project. Students write their own scripts, learn new technical skills and direct videos.Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4120.html b/courses/ARTS-4120.html index 3db1ce791..e6fe7426a 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4120.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4120.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4120: Biopunk: Arts Lab Practice - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4120

- Biopunk: Arts Lab Practice is a studio, lab and lecture class introducing students to bioart, and microbial life and resilient ecological practices. We use punk, queer and biological laboratory techniques to creatively produce science, design and art works. Students will be required to complete readings, experiment, and create their own visions of a speculative biofuture. Emphasis will be on the history and contemporary investigations of the microbiome and how to culturally explore these scenarios of how we live amongst multiple diverse communities and species. + Biopunk: Arts Lab Practice is a studio, lab and lecture class introducing students to bioart, and microbial life and resilient ecological practices. We use punk, queer and biological laboratory techniques to creatively produce science, design and art works. Students will be required to complete readings, experiment, and create their own visions of a speculative biofuture. Emphasis will be on the history and contemporary investigations of the microbiome and how to culturally explore these scenarios of how we live amongst multiple diverse communities and species. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4130.html b/courses/ARTS-4130.html index 05bfd6403..b0d1c2cf8 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4130.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4130.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4130: New Media Theory - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4130

- This course asks what is really new about New Media, and looks at creative practices, theoretical discourses, and social contexts to find answers. The course concentrates on cutting edge cultural expression using information and communication technologies. The objective to equip students with multiple perspectives - aesthetic, communications, historical - with which to analyze, critique, and develop original concepts about the uses of new media in art and culture. + This course asks what is really new about New Media, and looks at creative practices, theoretical discourses, and social contexts to find answers. The course concentrates on cutting edge cultural expression using information and communication technologies. The objective to equip students with multiple perspectives - aesthetic, communications, historical - with which to analyze, critique, and develop original concepts about the uses of new media in art and culture.Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4150.html b/courses/ARTS-4150.html index fa0471e1b..a783b5273 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4150.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4150.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4150: Media Watch - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4150

- This seminar is an investigation of the successes and failures of the news media, set within historical and contemporary contexts. The title "media watch" is intended to evoke a watch-dog approach found in independent media sources and organizations like human rights watch. Assignments involve analyzing how issues are portrayed in the media, and students choose their topics according to their interests. The course can therefore enhance capstone, thesis, or dissertation work. + This seminar is an investigation of the successes and failures of the news media, set within historical and contemporary contexts. The title "media watch" is intended to evoke a watch-dog approach found in independent media sources and organizations like human rights watch. Assignments involve analyzing how issues are portrayed in the media, and students choose their topics according to their interests. The course can therefore enhance capstone, thesis, or dissertation work.

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4180.html b/courses/ARTS-4180.html index a7d38a0b5..ae39a7489 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4180.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4180.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4180: Topics in Deep Listening - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4180

- This course continues the practice and study of Deep Listening beyond the foundational course "Deep Listening." Topics include a wide range of investigations, research, and creativity in Deep Listening. + This course continues the practice and study of Deep Listening beyond the foundational course "Deep Listening." Topics include a wide range of investigations, research, and creativity in Deep Listening. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4230.html b/courses/ARTS-4230.html index 8d26d25fa..c94bf91ce 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4230.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4230.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4230: Inflatable Sculpture - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4230

- This class studies, creates, and publicly presents inflatable sculptures. The history of inflatables are examined, with special attention paid to how they have been used in political movements that imagine utopian social futures, and how those applications contrast with commercial uses (such as advertising) that have become commonplace in public spaces today. Throughout the class will explore, design, and build inflated structures that may include video and sound elements. + This class studies, creates, and publicly presents inflatable sculptures. The history of inflatables are examined, with special attention paid to how they have been used in political movements that imagine utopian social futures, and how those applications contrast with commercial uses (such as advertising) that have become commonplace in public spaces today. Throughout the class will explore, design, and build inflated structures that may include video and sound elements.Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4250.html b/courses/ARTS-4250.html index db4397d04..41ef33d38 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4250.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4250.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4250: Art, Community, and Technology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4250

- Through direct experience in the community, this course explores the complex roles and relationships of art, education, and technology. Students will develop a plan to work with a media arts center, community organization, or school; final teams will produce real-world arts and education projects that ultimately will be realized as significant additions to their professional portfolio. The projects can include a range from traditional arts practice to creative writing, creative IT models, to community art and activism. + Through direct experience in the community, this course explores the complex roles and relationships of art, education, and technology. Students will develop a plan to work with a media arts center, community organization, or school; final teams will produce real-world arts and education projects that ultimately will be realized as significant additions to their professional portfolio. The projects can include a range from traditional arts practice to creative writing, creative IT models, to community art and activism.

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4280.html b/courses/ARTS-4280.html index b1ab97e72..d45c5272e 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4280.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4280.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4280: 3D Technical Direction - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4280

- In 3D Animation, the technical director (or "TD") covers roles including character rigging, lighting setup, custom tools, and other parts of the pipeline that involve the technical work needed to support artistic creativity. In this course we will focus on rigging, covering basic and intermediate rigging techniques for characters in Maya including bipeds, facial rigs, motion capture and game engine pipelines and basic scripting in MEL and Python. We will emphasize an animator-friendly approach to rig design, utilizing both the technical capabilities of Maya and good UI and UX principles to produce rigs that are both powerful and easy to use. + In 3D Animation, the technical director (or "TD") covers roles including character rigging, lighting setup, custom tools, and other parts of the pipeline that involve the technical work needed to support artistic creativity. In this course we will focus on rigging, covering basic and intermediate rigging techniques for characters in Maya including bipeds, facial rigs, motion capture and game engine pipelines and basic scripting in MEL and Python. We will emphasize an animator-friendly approach to rig design, utilizing both the technical capabilities of Maya and good UI and UX principles to produce rigs that are both powerful and easy to use. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4380.html b/courses/ARTS-4380.html index 5e349fff4..9fd83ace5 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4380.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4380.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4380: Music and Sound II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4380

- The second in a two-course sequence combining music theory, aural skills, and engaged listening practices applicable to a broad range of musical styles, with an emphasis on creative practice. This course covers chromatic, extended, and contemporary tonal harmony and its interrelationship with form. Musicianship exercises include advanced chord identification, rhythm exercises, dictation, and improvisation. Engaged listening practices include responsive listening, reading, and written exercises as well as in-class discussion. Weekly assignments include composition, analysis, and performance. + The second in a two-course sequence combining music theory, aural skills, and engaged listening practices applicable to a broad range of musical styles, with an emphasis on creative practice. This course covers chromatic, extended, and contemporary tonal harmony and its interrelationship with form. Musicianship exercises include advanced chord identification, rhythm exercises, dictation, and improvisation. Engaged listening practices include responsive listening, reading, and written exercises as well as in-class discussion. Weekly assignments include composition, analysis, and performance. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4390.html b/courses/ARTS-4390.html index ff93e739e..36ecab6e8 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4390.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4390.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4390: Composition Seminar - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4390

- This seminar builds on skills acquired in the Music and Sound sequence. Through a series of exercises, students investigate sound as a medium for artistic expression while addressing the basics of orchestration, notation, and the development of musical and sonic ideas. Acoustic, electronic, and non-traditional contemporary approaches to composition will be explored, including performance, intermedia, and sound installation. The course culminates in a final composition project to be performed in an end of semester concert. + This seminar builds on skills acquired in the Music and Sound sequence. Through a series of exercises, students investigate sound as a medium for artistic expression while addressing the basics of orchestration, notation, and the development of musical and sonic ideas. Acoustic, electronic, and non-traditional contemporary approaches to composition will be explored, including performance, intermedia, and sound installation. The course culminates in a final composition project to be performed in an end of semester concert. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4460.html b/courses/ARTS-4460.html index 75ddb85e3..f05f2232e 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4460.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4460.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4460: Animation Production - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4460

- Animation Production is designed to give an animation industry experience by completing the entire process of creating an animated short. Learning long-term time management and finding the key time cost/benefits will be essential to success. The course schedule is setup to replicate the industry model of frequent updates and feedback – dailies. + Animation Production is designed to give an animation industry experience by completing the entire process of creating an animated short. Learning long-term time management and finding the key time cost/benefits will be essential to success. The course schedule is setup to replicate the industry model of frequent updates and feedback – dailies. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4560.html b/courses/ARTS-4560.html index b6663e9fa..69c195db2 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4560.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4560.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4560: Hactivism - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4560

- This course explores the history, methods, and goals of hackers with special attention paid to their role in social movements. It broadly interprets the term "hacktivism" to include computer hacking, media hacking and "reality hacking" in the service of social change. Students will gain an understanding of how and why hackers have emerged as a major social force. + This course explores the history, methods, and goals of hackers with special attention paid to their role in social movements. It broadly interprets the term "hacktivism" to include computer hacking, media hacking and "reality hacking" in the service of social change. Students will gain an understanding of how and why hackers have emerged as a major social force.Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4600.html b/courses/ARTS-4600.html index 6d918b4f7..1c19b6481 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4600.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4600.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4600: Ensemble Nonlinear - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4600

- A technology-based performance ensemble, as well as a practice-based studio course, focused on the composition, design, and programming of new musical works and instruments. Students create and perform electronic music using laptops, microprocessors, digital networks and a range of new interfaces for musical expression. ARTS 4600/6600 combines studio and ensemble. The ensemble only section (ARTS 2600) may be taken multiple times as a 1-credit performance ensemble in partial satisfaction of the Music major or minor ensemble requirements, or once as a 4-credit seminar at either the 4000 or 6000 level. + A technology-based performance ensemble, as well as a practice-based studio course, focused on the composition, design, and programming of new musical works and instruments. Students create and perform electronic music using laptops, microprocessors, digital networks and a range of new interfaces for musical expression. ARTS 4600/6600 combines studio and ensemble. The ensemble only section (ARTS 2600) may be taken multiple times as a 1-credit performance ensemble in partial satisfaction of the Music major or minor ensemble requirements, or once as a 4-credit seminar at either the 4000 or 6000 level. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4620.html b/courses/ARTS-4620.html index ae2c180d3..f2861bc59 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4620.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4620.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4620: Exploring Movement and Sound - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4620

- The exploration of movement often reveals sensitivities concerning the body, identity, gesture, culture, sensory awareness, perception, space, orientation, kinesthesia, time, relationships to people and objects, as well as cultural notions of embodiment and the senses. This course employs practice-based work, creative experimentation, and traditional forms of research (reading, viewing media, writing, discussions) as the primary methods to illuminate the issues concerning enactive (movement) knowledge. This is a Deep Listening-related course. + The exploration of movement often reveals sensitivities concerning the body, identity, gesture, culture, sensory awareness, perception, space, orientation, kinesthesia, time, relationships to people and objects, as well as cultural notions of embodiment and the senses. This course employs practice-based work, creative experimentation, and traditional forms of research (reading, viewing media, writing, discussions) as the primary methods to illuminate the issues concerning enactive (movement) knowledge. This is a Deep Listening-related course.

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4630.html b/courses/ARTS-4630.html index 0ebc4e371..54699762e 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4630.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4630.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4630: Writing and Directing for Video - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4630

- The course introduces students to the art of writing and directing short videos, with an emphasis on generating ideas, and realizing them in a well-developed final project. Major theories and principles are studied through a comparative analysis of scripts and films. Students learn to work with actors, write their own scripts, and direct videos. Two final projects – a script and a video – will integrate all of the elements covered in class. Lecture/Practicum. + The course introduces students to the art of writing and directing short videos, with an emphasis on generating ideas, and realizing them in a well-developed final project. Major theories and principles are studied through a comparative analysis of scripts and films. Students learn to work with actors, write their own scripts, and direct videos. Two final projects – a script and a video – will integrate all of the elements covered in class. Lecture/Practicum.

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4640.html b/courses/ARTS-4640.html index 1411a6fdb..545471d18 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4640.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4640.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4640: Science Fictions - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4640

- Science Fictions is an advanced narrative video production and theory course. The class looks at thematic areas of science fiction, utopia and dystopia, paranormal, and speculative fiction. 'Speculative fiction' is a genre that looks at the real world and extends what is known about it, building on the 'real.' The class has two threads: to study narrative structure and create a series of sci-fi videos; to discuss and analyze mainstream and avant-garde science fiction films and themes from the early 1900s to the present. + Science Fictions is an advanced narrative video production and theory course. The class looks at thematic areas of science fiction, utopia and dystopia, paranormal, and speculative fiction. 'Speculative fiction' is a genre that looks at the real world and extends what is known about it, building on the 'real.' The class has two threads: to study narrative structure and create a series of sci-fi videos; to discuss and analyze mainstream and avant-garde science fiction films and themes from the early 1900s to the present.

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4840.html b/courses/ARTS-4840.html index 022fcdec3..7aae62cae 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4840.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4840.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4840: Creative Seminar I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4840

- This course is for senior EMAC and EART majors and is the core creative forum for the development and presentation of the senior thesis. The course is the first part of a two-semester study provided in two seminar courses. The focus of the course is to develop a proposal for for a written thesis and a creative project that students will execute in the second seminar and exhibit in an exhibition. + This course is for senior EMAC and EART majors and is the core creative forum for the development and presentation of the senior thesis. The course is the first part of a two-semester study provided in two seminar courses. The focus of the course is to develop a proposal for for a written thesis and a creative project that students will execute in the second seminar and exhibit in an exhibition.

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4850.html b/courses/ARTS-4850.html index 73abf0c12..a519ed0c2 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4850.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4850.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4850: Creative Seminar II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4850

- This course is for senior EMAC and EART majors. The goal of the Creative Seminar II is to develop and formulate ideas from Creative Seminar I into a unique project for the artists/communicator that will demonstrate his/her independent ideas, research, writing, and design skills. Students will develop a written thesis, creative project (e.g., art, graphic design, interaction design, music, performance), prepare and present their project in a public exhibition, and design the publicity for the show. + This course is for senior EMAC and EART majors. The goal of the Creative Seminar II is to develop and formulate ideas from Creative Seminar I into a unique project for the artists/communicator that will demonstrate his/her independent ideas, research, writing, and design skills. Students will develop a written thesis, creative project (e.g., art, graphic design, interaction design, music, performance), prepare and present their project in a public exhibition, and design the publicity for the show.

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4880.html b/courses/ARTS-4880.html index 56f80b03b..2e8da8e66 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4880.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4880.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4880: Interdisciplinary Research Seminar - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4880

- This is a course introducing music majors to advanced research topics of the Rensselaer music faculty. Each semester a member of the music faculty will focus the seminar on a research topic or paradigm related to their own body of artistic and technological research. Sample topics might include Spatial music and sound, New Instrument Design, Network Music, Music Information Retrieval, Ethnomusicology, Sonification Art and Science, Music and Logic, Spectralism and Beyond, Music Herstory (feminist music composition), Experimental music and sound history. Through hands-on creative research, students will explore questions of both musical and technological significance while engaging that same topic through their own hands-on creative practice. + This is a course introducing music majors to advanced research topics of the Rensselaer music faculty. Each semester a member of the music faculty will focus the seminar on a research topic or paradigm related to their own body of artistic and technological research. Sample topics might include Spatial music and sound, New Instrument Design, Network Music, Music Information Retrieval, Ethnomusicology, Sonification Art and Science, Music and Logic, Spectralism and Beyond, Music Herstory (feminist music composition), Experimental music and sound history. Through hands-on creative research, students will explore questions of both musical and technological significance while engaging that same topic through their own hands-on creative practice.

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4940.html b/courses/ARTS-4940.html index 6bbba5838..e30a9e836 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4940.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4940.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4940: Studies in the Arts - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4940

- Individual and collaborative projects and assignments at the 4000 level adapted to the needs of individual students. + Individual and collaborative projects and assignments at the 4000 level adapted to the needs of individual students.Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-4990.html b/courses/ARTS-4990.html index 796bf4e71..c9f1552a0 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-4990.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-4990.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-4990: B.S. EARTS Thesis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-4990

- The purpose of this course is to demonstrate the student's capacity for independent work integrating concepts and media from the full range of their studio, history, and theory studies. It is a project-based class, culminating in a written thesis paper and a public presentation of work determined by the student. This course may be taken multiple times, but is a requirement in the student's final two semesters. + The purpose of this course is to demonstrate the student's capacity for independent work integrating concepts and media from the full range of their studio, history, and theory studies. It is a project-based class, culminating in a written thesis paper and a public presentation of work determined by the student. This course may be taken multiple times, but is a requirement in the student's final two semesters.Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6030.html b/courses/ARTS-6030.html index b987442f7..3555df4fa 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6030.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6030.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6030: Multimedia Performance Systems - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6030

- Multimedia Performance Systems explores the composition and programming of real-time performance systems. The course will examine the basics of MIDI, sound synthesis, digital signal processing, and image/video manipulation. Final projects will consist of a real-time performance system or interactive installation. + Multimedia Performance Systems explores the composition and programming of real-time performance systems. The course will examine the basics of MIDI, sound synthesis, digital signal processing, and image/video manipulation. Final projects will consist of a real-time performance system or interactive installation.

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6040.html b/courses/ARTS-6040.html index f18bfa42e..8afbaec1e 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6040.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6040.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6040: Rethinking Documentary: Video Production - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6040

- Rethinking Documentary is a graduate level production course in film and video. Taking a broad look at what defines "documentary" media, this course incorporates criticism with production to examine key issues in the discipline, such as truth versus fiction, personal responsibility, community involvement, the efficacy of video intervention and the authority of mass media. Students are required to produce a range of video works questioning conventional documentary styles, using radical and interventionist techniques to tell compelling or poetic stories. + Rethinking Documentary is a graduate level production course in film and video. Taking a broad look at what defines "documentary" media, this course incorporates criticism with production to examine key issues in the discipline, such as truth versus fiction, personal responsibility, community involvement, the efficacy of video intervention and the authority of mass media. Students are required to produce a range of video works questioning conventional documentary styles, using radical and interventionist techniques to tell compelling or poetic stories.Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6080.html b/courses/ARTS-6080.html index 905fa204b..9423f3abc 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6080.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6080.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6080: Graduate Studio Critique - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6080

- Development and completion of individual creative projects with a focus on studio production, method, and process. Students are expected to foster an environment in which serious and sophisticated peer critique can take place. + Development and completion of individual creative projects with a focus on studio production, method, and process. Students are expected to foster an environment in which serious and sophisticated peer critique can take place.

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6090.html b/courses/ARTS-6090.html index 41d545ac1..24d2f2362 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6090.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6090.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6090: Art and Code and Interactivity - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6090

- This course is primarily concerned with learning how to build any interactive experience or artwork from concept to completion. It will introduce open-source, cross-platform programming libraries and tools used by artists and programmers to create interactive experiences and artworks for museum installations, festivals, VJ-ing, projection mapping, interactive experiences/artworks, and more. Then, the course starts to address the questions: Is code an art form? What is interactive art? Is software art? + This course is primarily concerned with learning how to build any interactive experience or artwork from concept to completion. It will introduce open-source, cross-platform programming libraries and tools used by artists and programmers to create interactive experiences and artworks for museum installations, festivals, VJ-ing, projection mapping, interactive experiences/artworks, and more. Then, the course starts to address the questions: Is code an art form? What is interactive art? Is software art?

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6110.html b/courses/ARTS-6110.html index 85fbc9a82..ba9cb9479 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6110.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6110.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6110: Electronic Arts Overview - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6110

- This seminar will provide a historical context for understanding and analyzing practices and theories of contemporary electronic art. The curriculum is a mix of field surveys, readings of primary sources in aesthetic, media and critical theory, and examination of contemporary topics and controversies. The seminar is also intended to support the development and articulation of the student's creative practice. Open to graduate students across the Institute. + This seminar will provide a historical context for understanding and analyzing practices and theories of contemporary electronic art. The curriculum is a mix of field surveys, readings of primary sources in aesthetic, media and critical theory, and examination of contemporary topics and controversies. The seminar is also intended to support the development and articulation of the student's creative practice. Open to graduate students across the Institute. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6120.html b/courses/ARTS-6120.html index d99b77332..ad0fae2f0 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6120.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6120.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6120: Biopunk: Arts Lab Practice - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6120

- Biopunk: Arts Lab Practice is a studio, lab and lecture class introducing students to bioart, and microbial life and resilient ecological practices. We use punk, queer and biological laboratory techniques to creatively produce science, design and art works. Students will be required to complete readings, experiment, and create their own visions of a speculative biofuture. Emphasis will be on the history and contemporary investigations of the microbiome and how to culturally explore these scenarios of how we live amongst multiple diverse communities and species. + Biopunk: Arts Lab Practice is a studio, lab and lecture class introducing students to bioart, and microbial life and resilient ecological practices. We use punk, queer and biological laboratory techniques to creatively produce science, design and art works. Students will be required to complete readings, experiment, and create their own visions of a speculative biofuture. Emphasis will be on the history and contemporary investigations of the microbiome and how to culturally explore these scenarios of how we live amongst multiple diverse communities and species. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6130.html b/courses/ARTS-6130.html index f8cbe3c6c..7bab23871 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6130.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6130.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6130: New Media Theory - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6130

- This course asks what is really new about New Media, and looks at creative practices, theoretical discourses, and social contexts to find answers. The course concentrates on cutting edge cultural expression using information and communication technologies. The objective is to equip students with multiple perspectives — aesthetic, communications, historical — with which to analyze, critique, and develop original concepts about the uses of new media in art and culture. + This course asks what is really new about New Media, and looks at creative practices, theoretical discourses, and social contexts to find answers. The course concentrates on cutting edge cultural expression using information and communication technologies. The objective is to equip students with multiple perspectives — aesthetic, communications, historical — with which to analyze, critique, and develop original concepts about the uses of new media in art and culture.

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6140.html b/courses/ARTS-6140.html index a236316ee..1b752c7e7 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6140.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6140.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6140: Queer Ecologies - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6140

- Queer Ecologies is an undergraduate and graduate arts course that uses art to think about our eco-futures. We will look at the disruptive nature of Cartesian thinking and binary positioning in relation to sexuality and ecologies. The "queering" is a means to refuse this binary thinking and consider expansive interdisciplinary practices that have evolved from LGBTQ+ and feminist theory, decolonial thinking, extinction and death studies, environmental justice, critiques of science and big pharma, biopolitics, bioethics, biology, science fiction, aesthetics, art and play. + Queer Ecologies is an undergraduate and graduate arts course that uses art to think about our eco-futures. We will look at the disruptive nature of Cartesian thinking and binary positioning in relation to sexuality and ecologies. The "queering" is a means to refuse this binary thinking and consider expansive interdisciplinary practices that have evolved from LGBTQ+ and feminist theory, decolonial thinking, extinction and death studies, environmental justice, critiques of science and big pharma, biopolitics, bioethics, biology, science fiction, aesthetics, art and play. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6180.html b/courses/ARTS-6180.html index 18d6c62f8..48c50f528 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6180.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6180.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6180: Topics in Deep Listening - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6180

- This course continues the practice and study of Deep Listening beyond the foundational course "Deep Listening." Topics include a wide range of investigations, research, and creativity in Deep Listening. + This course continues the practice and study of Deep Listening beyond the foundational course "Deep Listening." Topics include a wide range of investigations, research, and creativity in Deep Listening. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6230.html b/courses/ARTS-6230.html index 5766ed8d5..0030decc3 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6230.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6230.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6230: Inflatable Sculpture - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6230

- This class studies, creates, and publicly presents inflatable sculptures. The history of inflatables are examined, with special attention paid to how they have been used in political movements that imagine utopian social futures, and how those applications contrast with commercial uses (such as advertising) that have become commonplace in public spaces today. Throughout, the class will explore, design, and build inflated structures that may include video and sound elements. Graduate students will also be required to write a paper. + This class studies, creates, and publicly presents inflatable sculptures. The history of inflatables are examined, with special attention paid to how they have been used in political movements that imagine utopian social futures, and how those applications contrast with commercial uses (such as advertising) that have become commonplace in public spaces today. Throughout, the class will explore, design, and build inflated structures that may include video and sound elements. Graduate students will also be required to write a paper.Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6240.html b/courses/ARTS-6240.html index 39b9c8440..63ad6feb1 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6240.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6240.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6240: Eco Chic: Living Art - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6240

- Eco Chic: Living Art is an upper level production and theory class about art, biology, and the study of life covering topics such as environmentalism, land art, food art, sustainable practices with art, body art, bio-art. Part lecture, part hands-on workshop, Eco Chic encourages students to redefine and experimentally express their relationships with the varied aspects of everyday living systems and manipulating life. + Eco Chic: Living Art is an upper level production and theory class about art, biology, and the study of life covering topics such as environmentalism, land art, food art, sustainable practices with art, body art, bio-art. Part lecture, part hands-on workshop, Eco Chic encourages students to redefine and experimentally express their relationships with the varied aspects of everyday living systems and manipulating life.

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6250.html b/courses/ARTS-6250.html index 8ef457419..f36c9d304 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6250.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6250.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6250: Art, Community, and Technology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6250

- This course explores the complex roles and relationships of art, education, and technology by giving students direct experience in the community. Students will develop a plan to work with a media arts center, community organization, or school; final teams will produce real-world arts and education projects that can become significant additions to their professional portfolio. The projects can include a range of practices including but not limited to traditional arts, creative writing, creative IT, community art, and activism. Graduate students who take this course will write a mid-term and final paper, plus offer an independent public presentation of their work. + This course explores the complex roles and relationships of art, education, and technology by giving students direct experience in the community. Students will develop a plan to work with a media arts center, community organization, or school; final teams will produce real-world arts and education projects that can become significant additions to their professional portfolio. The projects can include a range of practices including but not limited to traditional arts, creative writing, creative IT, community art, and activism. Graduate students who take this course will write a mid-term and final paper, plus offer an independent public presentation of their work.Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6400.html b/courses/ARTS-6400.html index 233d72fed..2a758760a 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6400.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6400.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6400: Experimental Game Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6400

- Experimental Game Design is an upper level studio arts course focusing on the creation of innovative, workable game prototypes using a variety of interactive media. Games are considered as a new genre and are analyzed as cultural artifacts. The aesthetics of game design including character development, level design, game play experience, and delivery systems are covered. Flow, game theory, and game play gestalt are considered. Alternate gaming paradigms and emerging forms are encouraged. + Experimental Game Design is an upper level studio arts course focusing on the creation of innovative, workable game prototypes using a variety of interactive media. Games are considered as a new genre and are analyzed as cultural artifacts. The aesthetics of game design including character development, level design, game play experience, and delivery systems are covered. Flow, game theory, and game play gestalt are considered. Alternate gaming paradigms and emerging forms are encouraged.Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6420.html b/courses/ARTS-6420.html index 9f144a049..dcc2ee270 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6420.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6420.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6420: Experimental Telepresence - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6420

- Research, plan, create, and execute portfolio projects involving networked improvisation, composition, and performance via Internet and Internet 2. Study and use telematic technology such as Lola, JackTrip, SKYPE, mobile, and other devices in performances with others in distant locations. Participate in multimedia improvisation ensemble (Tintinnabulate) as a resource for implementing projects. + Research, plan, create, and execute portfolio projects involving networked improvisation, composition, and performance via Internet and Internet 2. Study and use telematic technology such as Lola, JackTrip, SKYPE, mobile, and other devices in performances with others in distant locations. Participate in multimedia improvisation ensemble (Tintinnabulate) as a resource for implementing projects.

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6560.html b/courses/ARTS-6560.html index c48f85385..4ff9dff1d 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6560.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6560.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6560: Hactivism - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6560

- This course explores the history, methods, and goals of hackers with special attention paid to their role in social movements. It broadly interprets the term "hacktivism" to include computer hacking, media hacking, and "reality hacking" in the service of social change. Students will gain an understanding of how and why hackers have emerged as a major social force. Graduate students will produce an ethnographic record and analysis of a publicly recognized hacking event or figure. + This course explores the history, methods, and goals of hackers with special attention paid to their role in social movements. It broadly interprets the term "hacktivism" to include computer hacking, media hacking, and "reality hacking" in the service of social change. Students will gain an understanding of how and why hackers have emerged as a major social force. Graduate students will produce an ethnographic record and analysis of a publicly recognized hacking event or figure.Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6600.html b/courses/ARTS-6600.html index 15169452f..0e59fc251 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6600.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6600.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6600: Ensemble Nonlinear - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6600

- A technology-based performance ensemble, as well as a practice-based studio course, focused on the composition, design, and programming of new musical works and instruments. Students create and perform electronic music using laptops, microprocessors, digital networks and a range of new interfaces for musical expression. ARTS 4600/6600 combines studio and ensemble. The ensemble only section (ARTS 2600) may be taken multiple times as a 1-credit performance ensemble in partial satisfaction of the Music major or minor ensemble requirements, or once as a 4-credit seminar at either the 4000 or 6000 level. + A technology-based performance ensemble, as well as a practice-based studio course, focused on the composition, design, and programming of new musical works and instruments. Students create and perform electronic music using laptops, microprocessors, digital networks and a range of new interfaces for musical expression. ARTS 4600/6600 combines studio and ensemble. The ensemble only section (ARTS 2600) may be taken multiple times as a 1-credit performance ensemble in partial satisfaction of the Music major or minor ensemble requirements, or once as a 4-credit seminar at either the 4000 or 6000 level. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6640.html b/courses/ARTS-6640.html index a0eb9745e..9e692b8cf 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6640.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6640.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6640: Science Fictions - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6640

- Science Fictions is an advanced narrative video production and theory course. The class looks at thematic areas of science fiction, utopia and dystopia, paranormal, and speculative fiction. 'Speculative fiction' is a genre that looks at the real world and extends what we know about it, building on the 'real.' The class has two threads: to study narrative structure and create a series of sci-fi videos; to discuss and analyze mainstream and avant-garde science fictions film and themes from the early 1900s to the present. + Science Fictions is an advanced narrative video production and theory course. The class looks at thematic areas of science fiction, utopia and dystopia, paranormal, and speculative fiction. 'Speculative fiction' is a genre that looks at the real world and extends what we know about it, building on the 'real.' The class has two threads: to study narrative structure and create a series of sci-fi videos; to discuss and analyze mainstream and avant-garde science fictions film and themes from the early 1900s to the present.

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6880.html b/courses/ARTS-6880.html index ca59fecb6..5a8612ac5 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6880.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6880.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6880: Interdisciplinary Research Seminar - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6880

- This is a course introducing upper-year undergraduates and graduate students to advanced research topics of the Rensselaer music faculty. Each semester a member of the music faculty will focus the seminar on a research topic or paradigm related to their own body of artistic and technological research. Sample topics might include Spatial music and sound, New Instrument Design, Network Music, Music Information Retrieval, Ethnomusicology, Sonification Art and Science, Music and Logic, Spectralism and Beyond, Music Herstory (feminist music composition), Experimental music, and sound history. Through hands-on creative research, students will explore questions of both musical and technological significance while engaging that same topic through their own hands-on creative practice. + This is a course introducing upper-year undergraduates and graduate students to advanced research topics of the Rensselaer music faculty. Each semester a member of the music faculty will focus the seminar on a research topic or paradigm related to their own body of artistic and technological research. Sample topics might include Spatial music and sound, New Instrument Design, Network Music, Music Information Retrieval, Ethnomusicology, Sonification Art and Science, Music and Logic, Spectralism and Beyond, Music Herstory (feminist music composition), Experimental music, and sound history. Through hands-on creative research, students will explore questions of both musical and technological significance while engaging that same topic through their own hands-on creative practice. Â

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6900.html b/courses/ARTS-6900.html index d75f30f7d..8eafcd271 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6900.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6900.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6900: Arts Graduate Colloquium - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6900

- This course provides a forum for interdisciplinary graduate discourse and community at Rensselaer. Students will curate a series of presentations by guest speakers, faculty, and graduate students. Related readings and writing assignments will be based on colloquium presentations. Arts Ph.D. students are required to take the colloquium each semester until the semester they take their qualifying examination and enroll for dissertation credits. + This course provides a forum for interdisciplinary graduate discourse and community at Rensselaer. Students will curate a series of presentations by guest speakers, faculty, and graduate students. Related readings and writing assignments will be based on colloquium presentations. Arts Ph.D. students are required to take the colloquium each semester until the semester they take their qualifying examination and enroll for dissertation credits.

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-6940.html b/courses/ARTS-6940.html index bf85392cf..038e4dcf6 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-6940.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-6940.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-6940: Studies in Electronic Arts - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-6940

- Individual and collaborative projects and assignments adapted to the needs of individual students at the graduate level. + Individual and collaborative projects and assignments adapted to the needs of individual students at the graduate level.

diff --git a/courses/ARTS-9990.html b/courses/ARTS-9990.html index b86b7138f..97809c256 100644 --- a/courses/ARTS-9990.html +++ b/courses/ARTS-9990.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ARTS-9990: Dissertation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ARTS-9990

- Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. + Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.  Â

diff --git a/courses/ASTR-1520.html b/courses/ASTR-1520.html index 8951a95b6..434438c7a 100644 --- a/courses/ASTR-1520.html +++ b/courses/ASTR-1520.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ASTR-1520: Stars, Galaxies, and the Cosmos - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ASTR-1520

- This course serves as an introduction to astronomy, focusing on understanding the physical nature of stars and galaxies, the vastness of the cosmos, and how astronomers have built up a comprehensive picture of the Universe in which we live through meticulous study. + This course serves as an introduction to astronomy, focusing on understanding the physical nature of stars and galaxies, the vastness of the cosmos, and how astronomers have built up a comprehensive picture of the Universe in which we live through meticulous study.Â

diff --git a/courses/ASTR-4240.html b/courses/ASTR-4240.html index 715124510..5c2df20fa 100644 --- a/courses/ASTR-4240.html +++ b/courses/ASTR-4240.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ASTR-4240: Gravitation and Cosmology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ASTR-4240

- Introduction to the physics of gravitation and spacetime. Special relativity, tensor calculus, and relativistic electrodynamics. General relativity with selected applications of Einstein's field equations (gravitational time dilation; gravitational lensing; frame dragging; gravitational radiation). The physics of nonrotating and rotating black holes. Relativistic models for the large-scale structure of the Universe. Observational constraints on the cosmological parameters. Big Bang nucleosynthesis, the Cosmic Background Radiation. A culminating experience project is required. (Meets with PHYS 4240.) + Introduction to the physics of gravitation and spacetime. Special relativity, tensor calculus, and relativistic electrodynamics. General relativity with selected applications of Einstein's field equations (gravitational time dilation; gravitational lensing; frame dragging; gravitational radiation). The physics of nonrotating and rotating black holes. Relativistic models for the large-scale structure of the Universe. Observational constraints on the cosmological parameters. Big Bang nucleosynthesis, the Cosmic Background Radiation. A culminating experience project is required. (Meets with PHYS 4240.)

diff --git a/courses/BCBP-4310.html b/courses/BCBP-4310.html index a8be6a08e..a2d70d483 100644 --- a/courses/BCBP-4310.html +++ b/courses/BCBP-4310.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BCBP-4310: Genetic Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BCBP-4310

- In this course, students will explore the molecular methods and applications of recombinant DNA technology and the issues regarding their use through case studies on the effect of genetic engineering in medicine, agriculture, biology, forensics, and various other areas of technology. The course has three major components: 1) techniques used in the generation of recombinant molecules, 2) application of recombinant technology to diagnostics and therapeutics and 3) genetically modified organisms. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 6310 .) + In this course, students will explore the molecular methods and applications of recombinant DNA technology and the issues regarding their use through case studies on the effect of genetic engineering in medicine, agriculture, biology, forensics, and various other areas of technology. The course has three major components: 1) techniques used in the generation of recombinant molecules, 2) application of recombinant technology to diagnostics and therapeutics and 3) genetically modified organisms. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 6310 .)

diff --git a/courses/BCBP-4550.html b/courses/BCBP-4550.html index fe3602260..fff3b5b70 100644 --- a/courses/BCBP-4550.html +++ b/courses/BCBP-4550.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BCBP-4550: Molecular Modeling - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BCBP-4550

- This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces. Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. BIOL 4550 , BIOL 6420 , BCBP 4550, and BCBP 6420 meet jointly; only one of these courses can be taken for credit. + This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces. Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. BIOL 4550 , BIOL 6420 , BCBP 4550, and BCBP 6420 Â meet jointly; only one of these courses can be taken for credit.

diff --git a/courses/BCBP-4660.html b/courses/BCBP-4660.html index 2cb6440e2..cde0e5319 100644 --- a/courses/BCBP-4660.html +++ b/courses/BCBP-4660.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BCBP-4660: The Biology of Systems - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BCBP-4660

- This course is designed to be a first course in the study of "systems biology", to introduce students to the field, the experimental and computational methods that are used within it, and the type of insights that the field can provide to biology. To fully appreciate the complexity of living systems, researchers gather systematic, quantitative measurements of a system's components using cutting-edge omics techniques. In addition, researchers also leverage computing power to describe, model, and predict dynamic behaviors that could otherwise not be perceived in such large-scale omics data. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. A student cannot get credit for both BCBP 4660 / BIOL 4660 and BCBP 6650 / BIOL 6650 . + This course is designed to be a first course in the study of "systems biology", to introduce students to the field, the experimental and computational methods that are used within it, and the type of insights that the field can provide to biology. To fully appreciate the complexity of living systems, researchers gather systematic, quantitative measurements of a system's components using cutting-edge omics techniques. In addition, researchers also leverage computing power to describe, model, and predict dynamic behaviors that could otherwise not be perceived in such large-scale omics data. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. A student cannot get credit for both BCBP 4660 / BIOL 4660 Â and BCBP 6650 Â / BIOL 6650 .

diff --git a/courses/BCBP-4760.html b/courses/BCBP-4760.html index ec62cba43..bec7fa98b 100644 --- a/courses/BCBP-4760.html +++ b/courses/BCBP-4760.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BCBP-4760: Molecular Biochemistry I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BCBP-4760

- Part I of a two-semester sequence focusing on the chemistry, structure, and function of biological molecules, macromolecules, and systems. Topics covered include protein and nucleic acid structure, enzymology, mechanisms of catalysis, regulation, lipids and membranes, carbohydrates, bioenergetics, and carbohydrate metabolism. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4760 or CHEM 4760 .) + Part I of a two-semester sequence focusing on the chemistry, structure, and function of biological molecules, macromolecules, and systems. Topics covered include protein and nucleic acid structure, enzymology, mechanisms of catalysis, regulation, lipids and membranes, carbohydrates, bioenergetics, and carbohydrate metabolism. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4760 Â or CHEM 4760 .)

diff --git a/courses/BCBP-4770.html b/courses/BCBP-4770.html index 17a371dbf..5251c7b83 100644 --- a/courses/BCBP-4770.html +++ b/courses/BCBP-4770.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BCBP-4770: Molecular Biochemistry II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BCBP-4770

- The second semester of the molecular biochemistry sequence. Topics include lipids and lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and the coenzymes involved in this metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and chemistry, protein synthesis and degradation, integration of metabolism, photobiology, and photosynthesis. This course is taught in studio mode. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4770 or CHEM 4770 .) + The second semester of the molecular biochemistry sequence. Topics include lipids and lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and the coenzymes involved in this metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and chemistry, protein synthesis and degradation, integration of metabolism, photobiology, and photosynthesis. This course is taught in studio mode. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4770 Â or CHEM 4770 .)

diff --git a/courses/BCBP-4780.html b/courses/BCBP-4780.html index c52aae8dd..bed6cd104 100644 --- a/courses/BCBP-4780.html +++ b/courses/BCBP-4780.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BCBP-4780: Protein Folding - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BCBP-4780

- The biophysical mechanism of protein folding and the role of misfolding in human diseases is explored. The course will introduce principles of protein structure, protein folding in the cell, and thermodynamic and kinetic methods for studying protein folding in vitro. The course will also involve a literature-based discussion of human diseases related to protein folding defects, including Alzheimer's and other amyloid diseases, cystic fibrosis, and Prion-related syndromes. + Â The biophysical mechanism of protein folding and the role of misfolding in human diseases is explored. The course will introduce principles of protein structure, protein folding in the cell, and thermodynamic and kinetic methods for studying protein folding in vitro. The course will also involve a literature-based discussion of human diseases related to protein folding defects, including Alzheimer's and other amyloid diseases, cystic fibrosis, and Prion-related syndromes.

diff --git a/courses/BCBP-4870.html b/courses/BCBP-4870.html index 4c11c52b6..85e322490 100644 --- a/courses/BCBP-4870.html +++ b/courses/BCBP-4870.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BCBP-4870: Protein Structure Determination - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BCBP-4870

- X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) are used to determine 3-D structures of biological macromolecules at atomic resolution. The course will cover crystallographic and NMR methods, their theory and practice, along with thermodynamics of structure formation and molecular dynamics. Students will prepare a poster presentation on a protein of their choice. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 6870 .) + X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) are used to determine 3-D structures of biological macromolecules at atomic resolution. The course will cover crystallographic and NMR methods, their theory and practice, along with thermodynamics of structure formation and molecular dynamics. Students will prepare a poster presentation on a protein of their choice. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 6870 .)

diff --git a/courses/BCBP-4940.html b/courses/BCBP-4940.html index f4e50db3c..d54e75fe2 100644 --- a/courses/BCBP-4940.html +++ b/courses/BCBP-4940.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BCBP-4940: Readings in Biochemistry and Biophysics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BCBP-4940

- Selected readings in the biochemistry and biophysics literature to supplement the scientific background of undergraduate students. May be used as a BCBP elective with approval of the BCBP Curriculum Committee. + Selected readings in the biochemistry and biophysics literature to supplement the scientific background of undergraduate students. May be used as a BCBP elective with approval of the BCBP Curriculum Committee.Â

diff --git a/courses/BCBP-6310.html b/courses/BCBP-6310.html index 43d55372a..0901b477c 100644 --- a/courses/BCBP-6310.html +++ b/courses/BCBP-6310.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BCBP-6310: Genetic Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BCBP-6310

- In this course, students will explore the molecular methods and applications of recombinant DNA technology and the issues regarding their use through case studies on the effect of genetic engineering on medicine, agriculture, biology, forensics, and various other areas of technology. The course has three major components: 1) techniques used in the generation of recombinant molecules, 2) application of recombinant technology to diagnostics and therapeutics and 3) genetically modified organisms. + In this course, students will explore the molecular methods and applications of recombinant DNA technology and the issues regarding their use through case studies on the effect of genetic engineering on medicine, agriculture, biology, forensics, and various other areas of technology. The course has three major components: 1) techniques used in the generation of recombinant molecules, 2) application of recombinant technology to diagnostics and therapeutics and 3) genetically modified organisms.

diff --git a/courses/BCBP-6650.html b/courses/BCBP-6650.html index 65ac1a852..d8d94e3a4 100644 --- a/courses/BCBP-6650.html +++ b/courses/BCBP-6650.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BCBP-6650: The Biology of Systems - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BCBP-6650

- This course is designed to be a first course in the study of "systems biology", to introduce students to the field, the experimental and computational methods that are used within it, and the type of insights that the field can provide to biology. To fully appreciate the complexity of living systems, researchers gather systematic, quantitative measurements of a system's components using cutting-edge omics techniques. In addition, researchers also leverage computing power to describe, model, and predict dynamic behaviors that could otherwise not be perceived in such large-scale omics data. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. A student cannot get credit for both BCBP 4660 / BIOL 4660 and BCBP 6650 / BIOL 6650 . + This course is designed to be a first course in the study of "systems biology", to introduce students to the field, the experimental and computational methods that are used within it, and the type of insights that the field can provide to biology. To fully appreciate the complexity of living systems, researchers gather systematic, quantitative measurements of a system's components using cutting-edge omics techniques. In addition, researchers also leverage computing power to describe, model, and predict dynamic behaviors that could otherwise not be perceived in such large-scale omics data. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. A student cannot get credit for both BCBP 4660 Â / BIOL 4660 Â and BCBP 6650 / BIOL 6650 .

diff --git a/courses/BCBP-6910.html b/courses/BCBP-6910.html index 632fc4803..15c0d8050 100644 --- a/courses/BCBP-6910.html +++ b/courses/BCBP-6910.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BCBP-6910: Research Rotation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BCBP-6910

- The student will perform hands on research in the lab of a BCBP faculty to learn basic research methods and techniques, accomplish a small research project and determine whether the lab is a good fit for thesis research. + The student will perform hands on research in the lab of a BCBP faculty to learn basic research methods and techniques, accomplish a small research project and determine whether the lab is a good fit for thesis research. Â

diff --git a/courses/BCBP-9990.html b/courses/BCBP-9990.html index 5556ea010..b3bc8c079 100644 --- a/courses/BCBP-9990.html +++ b/courses/BCBP-9990.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BCBP-9990: Dissertation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BCBP-9990

- Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. + Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.  Â

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4100.html b/courses/BIOL-4100.html index 426177d4e..dc205b033 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4100.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4100.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4100: From Neuron to Behavior - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4100

- A detailed survey of important topics in the neurosciences. Some of the topics to be covered in this class are: basic mechanisms of neural signaling (neurophysiology, synaptic transmission, and molecular signaling); understanding of sensation/movement and in particular how it relates to neuroanatomy; neurodevelopment and how the mature brain can change (plasticity); complex brainfunctions and neurological disease. Taught together with BIOL 6100 . + A detailed survey of important topics in the neurosciences. Some of the topics to be covered in this class are: basic mechanisms of neural signaling (neurophysiology, synaptic transmission, and molecular signaling); understanding of sensation/movement and in particular how it relates to neuroanatomy; neurodevelopment and how the mature brain can change (plasticity);Â complex brainfunctions and neurological disease. Taught together with BIOL 6100 .Â

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4110.html b/courses/BIOL-4110.html index 309e7e94e..c9b5280d9 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4110.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4110.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4110: Investigative Medicine I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4110

- Students will be exposed to real time investigative biomedical research projects that are currently in development, taught the principles of research project development and exposed to clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school. + Students will be exposed to real time investigative biomedical research projects that are currently in development, taught the principles of research project development and exposed to clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school.

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4120.html b/courses/BIOL-4120.html index 0d5d6cc17..0cb83ce8e 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4120.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4120.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4120: Investigative Medicine II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4120

- Students will be exposed to several clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school. + Students will be exposed to several clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school.

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4140.html b/courses/BIOL-4140.html index 53151a250..df2c405af 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4140.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4140.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4140: Cytoskeletal Biology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4140

- This course is an in-depth study of current research within the broad field of cytoskeletal biology. Students will read, interpret, and critique recent primary literature, present new findings, lead discussions, and identify rising questions in the field. + This course is an in-depth study of current research within the broad field of cytoskeletal biology. Students will read, interpret, and critique recent primary literature, present new findings, lead discussions, and identify rising questions in the field.Â

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4200.html b/courses/BIOL-4200.html index 67302fe95..d837394d5 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4200.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4200.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4200: Biostatistics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4200

- An introduction to the concepts and techniques of modern statistics. Computer-based, in-class sessions will emphasize hands-on application of statistical techniques using data and examples drawn from the biological and medical sciences. Pre-class, online exercises will prepare students for in-depth classroom explorations. Topics covered will include sampling, regression, analysis of variance, and factor analysis, MANOVA, maximum likelihood methods, discriminant analysis, time series analysis, and forecasting. The final project requires analysis of a major research-related data set and write-up of results in the format of a scientific paper. + An introduction to the concepts and techniques of modern statistics. Computer-based, in-class sessions will emphasize hands-on application of statistical techniques using data and examples drawn from the biological and medical sciences. Pre-class, online exercises will prepare students for in-depth classroom explorations. Topics covered will include sampling, regression, analysis of variance, and factor analysis, MANOVA, maximum likelihood methods, discriminant analysis, time series analysis, and forecasting. The final project requires analysis of a major research-related data set and write-up of results in the format of a scientific paper.

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4220.html b/courses/BIOL-4220.html index 3dfb74f0e..68d490bf6 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4220.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4220.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4220: Machine Learning for Environmental Biology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4220

- This course is designed to create an applied learning environment to introduce students to large scale datasets in the environmental field and learn advanced techniques for analyzing them. Students will learn multivariate data exploration techniques, evaluate the quality of large datasets, and analyze the data using machine learning techniques. Specifically students will propose, develop, and finalize projects where they will apply machine learning approaches to datasets to understand complex environmental biology processes. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature relevant to their projects. + This course is designed to create an applied learning environment to introduce students to large scale datasets in the environmental field and learn advanced techniques for analyzing them. Students will learn multivariate data exploration techniques, evaluate the quality of large datasets, and analyze the data using machine learning techniques. Specifically students will propose, develop, and finalize projects where they will apply machine learning approaches to datasets to understand complex environmental biology processes. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature relevant to their projects.Â

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4250.html b/courses/BIOL-4250.html index 1ff40ce0c..5a2ed184d 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4250.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4250.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4250: Developmental Biology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4250

- Model systems provide the experimental basis for understanding the conserved principles of developmental biology. This class will cover fundamental topics including axis specification, pattern formation, cell fate and determination, cell differentiation, senescence, and apoptosis. Emphasis will be placed on integrating gene function and cell behavior with development. Model systems include vertebrates (e.g. frog and chick) and genetically tractable invertebrates (e.g. fruit flies and roundworms). + Model systems provide the experimental basis for understanding the conserved principles of developmental biology. This class will cover fundamental topics including axis specification, pattern formation, cell fate and determination, cell differentiation, senescence, and apoptosis. Emphasis will be placed on integrating gene function and cell behavior with development. Model systems include vertebrates (e.g. frog and chick) and genetically tractable invertebrates (e.g. fruit flies and roundworms).

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4260.html b/courses/BIOL-4260.html index 80f0f469e..6f8b69a62 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4260.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4260.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4260: Advanced Cell Biology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4260

- This course is designed to enable students to understand how an organism functions at the cellular and molecular level, and further, how this functioning is regulated so that cells can adapt to changes in their environment. Students will learn the fundamental components of the cell (from protein to organelle), their characteristics, and how these components function in both normal and diseased cells. Students will also learn biochemical, structural, and mechanical aspects of cell functioning and regulation in normal and diseased cells. In addition, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. By reading current literature, students will gain knowledge of the practice and presentation of science, as well as learn about new techniques and findings. +  This course is designed to enable students to understand how an organism functions at the cellular and molecular level, and further, how this functioning is regulated so that cells can adapt to changes in their environment. Students will learn the fundamental components of the cell (from protein to organelle), their characteristics, and how these components function in both normal and diseased cells. Students will also learn biochemical, structural, and mechanical aspects of cell functioning and regulation in normal and diseased cells. In addition, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. By reading current literature, students will gain knowledge of the practice and presentation of science, as well as learn about new techniques and findings.

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4310.html b/courses/BIOL-4310.html index 3ec1a5d98..0289fc641 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4310.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4310.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4310: Microbiology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4310

- Microbiology is the study of "microscopic organisms," including members of all the kingdoms of life. The course has two objectives: 1) Provide an overview of the diversity, genetics, and physiology of microorganisms. 2) Review current topics of investigation in Microbiology in detail. Microbes will be studied from a cellular and molecular perspective. This includes structure, nutrition, growth, control, classification, and genetics. This course will provide biology students the necessary background in bacterial genetics, pathogenic microbiology, prokaryotic physiology, eukaryotic microbiology, molecular biology, and microbial ecology. + Microbiology is the study of "microscopic organisms," including members of all the kingdoms of life. The course has two objectives: 1)Â Provide an overview of the diversity, genetics, and physiology of microorganisms. 2)Â Review current topics of investigation in Microbiology in detail. Microbes will be studied from a cellular and molecular perspective. This includes structure, nutrition, growth, control, classification, and genetics. This course will provide biology students the necessary background in bacterial genetics, pathogenic microbiology, prokaryotic physiology, eukaryotic microbiology, molecular biology, and microbial ecology.

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4540.html b/courses/BIOL-4540.html index 0a2985f51..0675b48ca 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4540.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4540.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4540: Sequence Analysis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4540

- This course covers the theory and practice of biological sequence analysis, including algorithms for pairwise sequence alignment, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and database searching. Concepts covered include homology, sequence similarity, parsimony, mechanisms and metrics of molecular evolution, biological data bases, database search algorithms (BLAST), and statistical significance. Selected topics include hidden Markov models, bootstrap analysis and gene finding. Modern sequence analysis software will be provided. Laptop computers and programming knowledge are required. Meets jointly with BIOL 6410 . + This course covers the theory and practice of biological sequence analysis, including algorithms for pairwise sequence alignment, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and database searching. Concepts covered include homology, sequence similarity, parsimony, mechanisms and metrics of molecular evolution, biological data bases, database search algorithms (BLAST), and statistical significance. Selected topics include hidden Markov models, bootstrap analysis and gene finding. Modern sequence analysis software will be provided. Laptop computers and programming knowledge are required. Meets jointly with BIOL 6410 .

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4550.html b/courses/BIOL-4550.html index 06c29858b..7c23c7aba 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4550.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4550.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4550: Molecular Modeling - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4550

- This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces. Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. BIOL 4550, BIOL 6420 , BCBP 4550 , and BCBP 6420 meet jointly. + This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces. Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. BIOL 4550, BIOL 6420 , BCBP 4550 , and BCBP 6420  meet jointly.

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4620.html b/courses/BIOL-4620.html index 2f0d85efb..23a71e11b 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4620.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4620.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4620: Molecular Biology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4620

- Nucleotide biosynthesis; structure, replication, transcription, and translation of nucleic acids; reassociation of nucleic acids; molecular cloning, sequencing, and endonuclease mapping of DNA; control of gene expression in bacteria and higher organisms. + Nucleotide biosynthesis; structure, replication, transcription, and translation of nucleic acids; reassociation of nucleic acids; molecular cloning, sequencing, and endonuclease mapping of DNA; control of gene expression in bacteria and higher organisms.Â

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4630.html b/courses/BIOL-4630.html index 7aebea926..63a8f3cb9 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4630.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4630.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4630: Molecular Biology II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4630

- Students will use a variety of tools (textbooks, scientific journals, and Internet resources including molecular databases and data mining tools) to increase understanding of genes, their expression, their products, and their inter-relatedness. Meets together with BIOL 6690 . + Students will use a variety of tools (textbooks, scientific journals, and Internet resources including molecular databases and data mining tools) to increase understanding of genes, their expression, their products, and their inter-relatedness. Meets together with BIOL 6690 . Â

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4700.html b/courses/BIOL-4700.html index 1f00d3511..d7569861f 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4700.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4700.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4700: Freshwater Ecology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4700

- Freshwater ecology is the quantitative examination of major biological fresh water communities. Course discussions will delineate the physical and chemical regimes under which aquatic organisms exist. Basic limnological processes are studied to define aquatic systems of differing physical characteristics. Nutrient chemistry analyses of waters of varying acidity, alkalinity, and chemical loadings are related to their trophic status. Lecture and Laboratory are taught at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute at Lake George with field activities at various locations in the Adironacks. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports. This is a communication-intensive course. + Freshwater ecology is the quantitative examination of major biological fresh water communities. Course discussions will delineate the physical and chemical regimes under which aquatic organisms exist. Basic limnological processes are studied to define aquatic systems of differing physical characteristics. Nutrient chemistry analyses of waters of varying acidity, alkalinity, and chemical loadings are related to their trophic status. Lecture and Laboratory are taught at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute at Lake George with field activities at various locations in the Adironacks. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports. This is a communication-intensive course. Â

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4720.html b/courses/BIOL-4720.html index d3ce749d0..87e4a617e 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4720.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4720.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4720: Molecular Biology Laboratory - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4720

- The techniques of gel electrophoresis, restriction enzyme mapping, PCR, and use of a molecular biology software program are applied to the study of bacterial plasmids and mammalian genes. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports. This is a communication-intensive course. + The techniques of gel electrophoresis, restriction enzyme mapping, PCR, and use of a molecular biology software program are applied to the study of bacterial plasmids and mammalian genes. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports. This is a communication-intensive course.

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4740.html b/courses/BIOL-4740.html index cb7d86645..17b2189ac 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4740.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4740.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4740: Advanced Cell Biology Laboratory - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4740

- Students will learn a variety of modern cell biology techniques such as cell culture, genetic analysis, immunocytochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, and live cell imaging. Using these techniques, students will investigate the function of genetically manipulated proteins in cells. In the last third of the semester, students will develop independent experimental research plans to address questions of interest to the student. This is a communication-intensive course. + Students will learn a variety of modern cell biology techniques such as cell culture, genetic analysis, immunocytochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, and live cell imaging. Using these techniques, students will investigate the function of genetically manipulated proteins in cells. In the last third of the semester, students will develop independent experimental research plans to address questions of interest to the student. This is a communication-intensive course.

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4770.html b/courses/BIOL-4770.html index 2cb3c3f6b..5027cd5d0 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4770.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4770.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4770: Molecular Biochemistry II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4770

- The second semester of the molecular biochemistry sequence. Topics include lipids and lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and the coenzymes involved in this metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and chemistry, protein synthesis and degradation, integration of metabolism, photobiology, and photosynthesis. This course is taught in studio mode. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BCBP 4770 or CHEM 4770 . + The second semester of the molecular biochemistry sequence. Topics include lipids and lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and the coenzymes involved in this metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and chemistry, protein synthesis and degradation, integration of metabolism, photobiology, and photosynthesis. This course is taught in studio mode. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BCBP 4770 Â or CHEM 4770 .

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4880.html b/courses/BIOL-4880.html index 3d7694ef2..e0665551e 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4880.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4880.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4880: Global Environmental Change - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4880

- This 4-credit course will explore global environmental cycles, patterns, and changes. It will discuss elemental cycles of phosphorus, nitrogen, and carbon, and pollutants such as mercury, lead, and CFCs, and how changes in these cycles influence organisms and ecosystems. Also discussed will be large-scale biotic processes and theory about ecosystem dynamics. Major environmental issues such as acid rain, eutrophication, climate change, and land use conversation will also be discussed. + This 4-credit course will explore global environmental cycles, patterns, and changes. It will discuss elemental cycles of phosphorus, nitrogen, and carbon, and pollutants such as mercury, lead, and CFCs, and how changes in these cycles influence organisms and ecosystems. Also discussed will be large-scale biotic processes and theory about ecosystem dynamics. Major environmental issues such as acid rain, eutrophication, climate change, and land use conversation will also be discussed.

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4900.html b/courses/BIOL-4900.html index e3a5e4aec..76aaec362 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4900.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4900.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4900: Team Research - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4900

- Independent research by teams under the supervision of a faculty member, including literature search, brief proposal of project design, conduct of project to completion, and writing of a formal report in the form of a scientific paper and presentation of a seminar or poster on the project. + Independent research by teams under the supervision of a faculty member, including literature search, brief proposal of project design, conduct of project to completion, and writing of a formal report in the form of a scientific paper and presentation of a seminar or poster on the project.Â

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4940.html b/courses/BIOL-4940.html index 053bcc862..08c931c96 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4940.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4940.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4940: Readings in Biology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4940

- Selected readings in the biological literature to supplement the scientific background of undergraduate students. May be used as a biology elective with approval of Biology Department Curriculum Committee. + Selected readings in the biological literature to supplement the scientific background of undergraduate students. May be used as a biology elective with approval of Biology Department Curriculum Committee.Â

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-4980.html b/courses/BIOL-4980.html index f8a2baec1..8a47c8ab6 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-4980.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-4980.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-4980: Biomedical Research - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-4980

- Independent research in health sciences, supervised by a faculty member, for the purpose of developing research skills. Such skills include defining a research project, both as a written and oral exercise for a scientific and general audience, and gathering preliminary research data enabling both a written and oral description of the project in the form of a research proposal and an oral defense. Open to students in the accelerated physician-scientist curriculum only. This course is the Culminating Experience for students in this program. This is a communication-intensive course. + Independent research in health sciences, supervised by a faculty member, for the purpose of developing research skills. Such skills include defining a research project, both as a written and oral exercise for a scientific and general audience, and gathering preliminary research data enabling both a written and oral description of the project in the form of a research proposal and an oral defense. Open to students in the accelerated physician-scientist curriculum only. This course is the Culminating Experience for students in this program. This is a communication-intensive course.

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-6100.html b/courses/BIOL-6100.html index 8800d0fc2..151546244 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-6100.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-6100.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-6100: From Neuron to Behavior - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-6100

- A detailed survey of important topics in the neurosciences. Some of the topics to be covered in this class are: basic mechanisms of neural signaling (neurophysiology, synaptic transmission, and molecular signaling; understanding of sensation/movement and in particular how it relates to neuroanatomy; neurodevelopment and how the mature brain can change (plasticity); and complex brain functions and neurological disease. Students prepare analyses and make a presentation of a paper in the original literature. Since there is overlap associated with the 4100 course, both courses may not be taken for credit. + A detailed survey of important topics in the neurosciences. Some of the topics to be covered in this class are: basic mechanisms of neural signaling (neurophysiology, synaptic transmission, and molecular signaling; understanding of sensation/movement and in particular how it relates to neuroanatomy; neurodevelopment and how the mature brain can change (plasticity); and complex brain functions and neurological disease. Students prepare analyses and make a presentation of a paper in the original literature. Since there is overlap associated with the 4100 course, both courses may not be taken for credit.

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-6140.html b/courses/BIOL-6140.html index 0c3438335..b8bf23823 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-6140.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-6140.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-6140: Cytoskeletal Biology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-6140

- This course is an in-depth study of current research within the broad field of cytoskeletal biology. Students will read, interpret, and critique recent primary literature, present new findings, lead discussions, and identify rising questions in the field. + This course is an in-depth study of current research within the broad field of cytoskeletal biology. Students will read, interpret, and critique recent primary literature, present new findings, lead discussions, and identify rising questions in the field.Â

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-6150.html b/courses/BIOL-6150.html index b2a47a3ee..89655931c 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-6150.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-6150.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-6150: Cellular Neuroscience - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-6150

- Neurons are uniquely organized to facilitate signal transmission and information processing in the brain. This course will examine the mechanisms that develop and maintain neurons, the unusual cell-biological problems these cells solve, and the experimental tools that drive modern neuroscience research. Students will read current scientific literature, evaluate it critically, and develop a research project. + Neurons are uniquely organized to facilitate signal transmission and information processing in the brain. This course will examine the mechanisms that develop and maintain neurons, the unusual cell-biological problems these cells solve, and the experimental tools that drive modern neuroscience research. Students will read current scientific literature, evaluate it critically, and develop a research project.Â

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-6260.html b/courses/BIOL-6260.html index cc1a17110..4257b5856 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-6260.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-6260.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-6260: Advanced Cell Biology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-6260

- This course is designed to enable students to understand how an organism functions at the cellular and molecular level, and further, how this functioning is regulated so that cells can adapt to changes in their environment. Students will learn the fundamental components of the cell (from protein to organelle), their characteristics, and how these components function in both normal and diseased cells. Students will also learn biochemical, structural, and mechanical aspects of cell functioning and regulation in normal and diseased cells. In addition, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. By reading current literature, students will gain knowledge of the practice and presentation of science, as well as learn about new techniques and findings. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and BIOL 4260 . + This course is designed to enable students to understand how an organism functions at the cellular and molecular level, and further, how this functioning is regulated so that cells can adapt to changes in their environment. Students will learn the fundamental components of the cell (from protein to organelle), their characteristics, and how these components function in both normal and diseased cells. Students will also learn biochemical, structural, and mechanical aspects of cell functioning and regulation in normal and diseased cells. In addition, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. By reading current literature, students will gain knowledge of the practice and presentation of science, as well as learn about new techniques and findings. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and BIOL 4260 .

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-6310.html b/courses/BIOL-6310.html index 1bf8b29b7..98dcee374 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-6310.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-6310.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-6310: Microbiology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-6310

- Microbiology is the study of "microscopic organisms," including members of all the kingdoms of life. The course has two objectives: 1) Provide an overview of the diversity, genetics, and physiology of microorganisms. 2) Review current topics of investigation in Microbiology in detail. Microbes will be studied from a cellular and molecular perspective. This includes structure, nutrition, growth, control, classification, and genetics. This course will provide biology students the necessary background in bacterial genetics, pathogenic microbiology, prokaryotic physiology, eukaryotic microbiology, molecular biology and microbial ecology. + Microbiology is the study of "microscopic organisms," including members of all the kingdoms of life. The course has two objectives: 1)Â Provide an overview of the diversity, genetics, and physiology of microorganisms. 2)Â Review current topics of investigation in Microbiology in detail. Microbes will be studied from a cellular and molecular perspective. This includes structure, nutrition, growth, control, classification, and genetics. This course will provide biology students the necessary background in bacterial genetics, pathogenic microbiology, prokaryotic physiology, eukaryotic microbiology, molecular biology and microbial ecology.

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-6410.html b/courses/BIOL-6410.html index 7eeecc30a..3c74e9efe 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-6410.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-6410.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-6410: Sequence Analysis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-6410

- This course covers the theory and practice of biological sequence analysis, including algorithms for pairwise sequence alignment, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and database searching. Concepts covered include homology, sequence similarity, parsimony, mechanisms and metrics of molecular evolution, biological data bases, database search algorithms (BLAST), and statistical significance. Selected topics include hidden Markov models, bootstrap analysis, and gene finding. Modern sequence analysis software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. Knowledge of a programming language is strongly suggested. Meets jointly with BIOL 4540 ; both cannot be taken for credit. + This course covers the theory and practice of biological sequence analysis, including algorithms for pairwise sequence alignment, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and database searching. Concepts covered include homology, sequence similarity, parsimony, mechanisms and metrics of molecular evolution, biological data bases, database search algorithms (BLAST), and statistical significance. Selected topics include hidden Markov models, bootstrap analysis, and gene finding. Modern sequence analysis software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. Knowledge of a programming language is strongly suggested. Meets jointly with BIOL 4540 ; both cannot be taken for credit.

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-6420.html b/courses/BIOL-6420.html index e1aef75b5..5a59136c8 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-6420.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-6420.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-6420: Molecular Modeling - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-6420

- This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces. Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. BIOL 4550 , BIOL 6420, BCBP 4550 , and BCBP 6420 meet jointly; only one of these courses can be taken for credit. + This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces. Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. BIOL 4550 , BIOL 6420, BCBP 4550 , and BCBP 6420  meet jointly; only one of these courses can be taken for credit.

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-6510.html b/courses/BIOL-6510.html index 0be5fa395..a976a3225 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-6510.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-6510.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-6510: Biology Core Course I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-6510

- An intensive course designed to provide instruction and stimulate discussion on important topics relevant to biological research. It is loosely divided into three sections: 1) overview of major areas of faculty research; 2) professional development topics such as research ethics and responsible conduct of research, scientific communication, career options, and software tools for science (i.e. structural biology toolkits, bioinformatics tools, graphics packages, etc.); and 3) scientific writing. This course is required of and limited to first year students in the Biology and Biochemistry/Biophysics Ph.D. programs. + An intensive course designed to provide instruction and stimulate discussion on important topics relevant to biological research. It is loosely divided into three sections: 1) overview of major areas of faculty research; 2) professional development topics such as research ethics and responsible conduct of research, scientific communication, career options, and software tools for science (i.e. structural biology toolkits, bioinformatics tools, graphics packages, etc.); and 3) scientific writing. This course is required of and limited to first year students in the Biology and Biochemistry/Biophysics Ph.D. programs.

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-6520.html b/courses/BIOL-6520.html index 3e0703ca4..adb4fa4f4 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-6520.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-6520.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-6520: Biology Core Course II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-6520

- An intensive course designed to provide instruction and stimulate discussion on important topics relevant to biological research. It is loosely divided into three sections: 1) overview of major areas of faculty research; 2) professional development topics such as hypothesis testing and design of experiments, responsible use of statistics, and scientific funding; and 3) scientific writing. This course is required of and limited to first year students in the Biology and Biochemistry/Biophysics Ph.D. programs. + An intensive course designed to provide instruction and stimulate discussion on important topics relevant to biological research. It is loosely divided into three sections: 1) overview of major areas of faculty research; 2) professional development topics such as hypothesis testing and design of experiments, responsible use of statistics, and scientific funding; and 3) scientific writing. This course is required of and limited to first year students in the Biology and Biochemistry/Biophysics Ph.D. programs.

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-6550.html b/courses/BIOL-6550.html index f4e45b8c9..c7d0a8b44 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-6550.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-6550.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-6550: Ethical Issues in Biotechnology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-6550

- This course reviews the principles of ethical behavior and responsible conduct of research and discusses specific areas of biotechnology research, medical research, and societal issues in the context of these principles. Representative topics include genetic engineering, stem cell research, assisted reproduction, human subjects, animal research, and nanotechnology. Active student participation is expected. + This course reviews the principles of ethical behavior and responsible conduct of research and discusses specific areas of biotechnology research, medical research, and societal issues in the context of these principles. Representative topics include genetic engineering, stem cell research, assisted reproduction, human subjects, animal research, and nanotechnology. Active student participation is expected. Â

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-6650.html b/courses/BIOL-6650.html index 6fbd49cfb..bb4d72f61 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-6650.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-6650.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-6650: The Biology of Systems - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-6650

- This course is designed to be a first course in the study of "systems biology", to introduce students to the field, the experimental and computational methods that are used within it, and the type of insights that the field can provide to biology. To fully appreciate the complexity of living systems, researchers gather systematic, quantitative measurements of a system's components using cutting-edge omics techniques. In addition, researchers also leverage computing power to describe, model, and predict dynamic behaviors that could otherwise not be perceived in such large-scale omics data. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. A student cannot get credit for both this course and BIOL 4660 / BCBP 4660 and BCBP 6650 . + This course is designed to be a first course in the study of "systems biology", to introduce students to the field, the experimental and computational methods that are used within it, and the type of insights that the field can provide to biology. To fully appreciate the complexity of living systems, researchers gather systematic, quantitative measurements of a system's components using cutting-edge omics techniques. In addition, researchers also leverage computing power to describe, model, and predict dynamic behaviors that could otherwise not be perceived in such large-scale omics data. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. A student cannot get credit for both this course and BIOL 4660 Â / BCBP 4660 Â and BCBP 6650 .

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-6660.html b/courses/BIOL-6660.html index 813d66eeb..7f2a95d16 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-6660.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-6660.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-6660: Muscle Mechanics and Modeling - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-6660

- This graduate/advanced undergraduate hybrid course examines the structural and physiologic properties of muscle, as well as its force production and overall biomechanical function. Muscle structure and function will be explored at the protein, single fiber, and whole tissue levels. Discussions will focus primarily on skeletal muscle, and topics will include muscle morphology, cross-bridge theory, molecular motor and actomyosin interaction, Hill-type and Huxley-type models, electromyography, fatigue, muscle inhibition, history-dependent phenomena, in vitro and in vivo muscle function, and the response to injury. Each topic will be introduced and developed utilizing seminal articles in the literature as well as excerpts from texts, and further discussion on current problems and state-of-the-art experimental techniques will draw on the current scientific literature. + This graduate/advanced undergraduate hybrid course examines the structural and physiologic properties of muscle, as well as its force production and overall biomechanical function. Muscle structure and function will be explored at the protein, single fiber, and whole tissue levels. Discussions will focus primarily on skeletal muscle, and topics will include muscle morphology, cross-bridge theory, molecular motor and actomyosin interaction, Hill-type and Huxley-type models, electromyography, fatigue, muscle inhibition, history-dependent phenomena, in vitro and in vivo muscle function, and the response to injury. Each topic will be introduced and developed utilizing seminal articles in the literature as well as excerpts from texts, and further discussion on current problems and state-of-the-art experimental techniques will draw on the current scientific literature. Â

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-6700.html b/courses/BIOL-6700.html index d1906b126..fb0feadb4 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-6700.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-6700.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-6700: Freshwater Ecology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-6700

- Freshwater ecology is the quantitative examination of major biological fresh water communities. Course discussions will delineate the physical and chemical regimes under which aquatic organisms exist. Basic limnological processes are studied to define aquatic systems of differing physical characteristics. Nutrient chemistry analyses of waters of varying acidity, alkalinity, and chemical loadings are related to their trophic status. Lecture and Laboratory are taught at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute at Lake George with field activities at various locations in the Adironacks. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports. + Freshwater ecology is the quantitative examination of major biological fresh water communities. Course discussions will delineate the physical and chemical regimes under which aquatic organisms exist. Basic limnological processes are studied to define aquatic systems of differing physical characteristics. Nutrient chemistry analyses of waters of varying acidity, alkalinity, and chemical loadings are related to their trophic status. Lecture and Laboratory are taught at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute at Lake George with field activities at various locations in the Adironacks. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports.Â

diff --git a/courses/BIOL-9990.html b/courses/BIOL-9990.html index 7f4b58264..c48c26550 100644 --- a/courses/BIOL-9990.html +++ b/courses/BIOL-9990.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BIOL-9990: Dissertation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BIOL-9990

- Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. + Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.  Â

diff --git a/courses/BMED-2050.html b/courses/BMED-2050.html index 0eabfeb23..0351e5a7d 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-2050.html +++ b/courses/BMED-2050.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-2050: Programming for BME - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-2050

- Introduction of number systems – decimal, binary and hexadecimal –; variable types including Boolean, integer, float, character and string; general overview of computer architecture and software, programming in "C/C++" including input/output, control statements, operators, functions, arrays, strings, classes, objects, inheritance, pointers, references, file processing, exceptions and operator overloading; overview of other programming languages including Matlab, R and Python; design of algorithms for applications that are relevant for biomedical engineering applications. + Introduction of number systems – decimal, binary and hexadecimal –; variable types including Boolean, integer, float, character and string; general overview of computer architecture and software, programming in "C/C++" including input/output, control statements, operators, functions, arrays, strings, classes, objects, inheritance, pointers, references, file processing, exceptions and operator overloading; overview of other programming languages including Matlab, R and Python; design of algorithms for applications that are relevant for biomedical engineering applications.

diff --git a/courses/BMED-2100.html b/courses/BMED-2100.html index 6b78fc4cd..5143cf44e 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-2100.html +++ b/courses/BMED-2100.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-2100: Biomaterials Science and Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-2100

- Presents structure-property relationships of implant materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, with an emphasis on mechanical and surface properties in the broader context of implant design. Biological performance of biomaterials, case studies of traditional implants—as well as emerging, tissue-engineered materials— are emphasized. + Presents structure-property relationships of implant materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, with an emphasis on mechanical and surface properties in the broader context of implant design. Biological performance of biomaterials, case studies of traditional implants—as well as emerging, tissue-engineered materials— are emphasized.

diff --git a/courses/BMED-2300.html b/courses/BMED-2300.html index 2c4b75925..bb3df8395 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-2300.html +++ b/courses/BMED-2300.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-2300: Bioimaging and Bioinstrumentation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-2300

- This course serves as an introduction to biomedical instrumentation and imaging with focus on the acquisition and monitoring of vital signals. Basic principles for the selection and appropriate use of instruments for solving bioengineering and medical problems such as microscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasounds, among others are addressed. + This course serves as an introduction to biomedical instrumentation and imaging with focus on the acquisition and monitoring of vital signals. Basic principles for the selection and appropriate use of instruments for solving bioengineering and medical problems such as microscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasounds, among others are addressed.Â

diff --git a/courses/BMED-4110.html b/courses/BMED-4110.html index 961b8fea6..4de63ae81 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-4110.html +++ b/courses/BMED-4110.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-4110: Investigative Medicine I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-4110

- Students will be exposed to real time investigative biomedical research projects that are currently in development, taught the principles of research project development and exposed to clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school. + Students will be exposed to real time investigative biomedical research projects that are currently in development, taught the principles of research project development and exposed to clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school.

diff --git a/courses/BMED-4120.html b/courses/BMED-4120.html index e9dfc5374..4b90c9ff6 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-4120.html +++ b/courses/BMED-4120.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-4120: Investigative Medicine II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-4120

- Students will be exposed to several clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school. + Students will be exposed to several clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school.

diff --git a/courses/BMED-4200.html b/courses/BMED-4200.html index 96c017a76..40bed2999 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-4200.html +++ b/courses/BMED-4200.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-4200: Modeling of Biomedical Systems - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-4200

- Introduction of mathematical and computational methods to model physiological systems in biomedical engineering. Mathematical methods include solution techniques for systems of algebraic equations, systems of partial and partial differential equations. Computational methods include finite difference, finite element, and lumped parameter methods. Computational methods are programmed using commercial programming software. + Introduction of mathematical and computational methods to model physiological systems in biomedical engineering. Mathematical methods include solution techniques for systems of algebraic equations, systems of partial and partial differential equations. Computational methods include finite difference, finite element, and lumped parameter methods. Computational methods are programmed using commercial programming software. Â

diff --git a/courses/BMED-4410.html b/courses/BMED-4410.html index 151b64d3f..a7260f427 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-4410.html +++ b/courses/BMED-4410.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-4410: BioMEMs - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-4410

- This course discusses state-of-the-art techniques in patterning biomolecules, biosensors, machining three-dimensional microstructures, and building microfluidic devices (Lab-on-a-Chip). Seminal and current literature will be used to discuss topics in BioMEMs ranging from device fabrication to applications in cell biology and medicine. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4410 and BMED 6410 . + This course discusses state-of-the-art techniques in patterning biomolecules, biosensors, machining three-dimensional microstructures, and building microfluidic devices (Lab-on-a-Chip). Seminal and current literature will be used to discuss topics in BioMEMs ranging from device fabrication to applications in cell biology and medicine. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4410 and BMED 6410 .

diff --git a/courses/BMED-4420.html b/courses/BMED-4420.html index 7f7e08823..6f5ba3730 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-4420.html +++ b/courses/BMED-4420.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-4420: Clinical Orthopaedics and Contemporary Research - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-4420

- An in-depth review of the underlying science, engineering, medicine, and contemporary research related to the nation's highest priorities for musculoskeletal diseases and care. Musculoskeletal anatomy, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and contemporary treatments are covered. Special topics will be presented relating state-of-the-art biomedical research to clinical practice. The clinical perspective of each topic will be presented by practicing clinicians with case studies. Topics conclude with live webcasts or recorded surgery from Albany Medical Center or the Capital Region Bone and Joint Center. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4420 and BMED 6420 . + An in-depth review of the underlying science, engineering, medicine, and contemporary research related to the nation's highest priorities for musculoskeletal diseases and care. Musculoskeletal anatomy, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and contemporary treatments are covered. Special topics will be presented relating state-of-the-art biomedical research to clinical practice. The clinical perspective of each topic will be presented by practicing clinicians with case studies. Topics conclude with live webcasts or recorded surgery from Albany Medical Center or the Capital Region Bone and Joint Center. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4420 and BMED 6420 .

diff --git a/courses/BMED-4450.html b/courses/BMED-4450.html index 4a6dd3983..920ed69cb 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-4450.html +++ b/courses/BMED-4450.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-4450: Drug and Gene Delivery - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-4450

- The course presents several aspects of drug and gene delivery including: 1) definitions of what drugs or genes are; 2) pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; 3) biomaterial selection considerations; 4) bioactivity considerations; 5) physiological and biochemical barriers to drug delivery; 6) diffusion controlled, dissolution controlled, and osmotic controlled drug delivery systems; 7) polymeric delivery systems; 8) ligand-based targeting and physical targeting; 9) viral mediated gene delivery; 10) non-viral gene delivery; 11) polymers in gene delivery. + The course presents several aspects of drug and gene delivery including: 1) definitions of what drugs or genes are; 2) pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; 3) biomaterial selection considerations; 4) bioactivity considerations;Â 5) physiological and biochemical barriers to drug delivery; 6) diffusion controlled, dissolution controlled, and osmotic controlled drug delivery systems; 7) polymeric delivery systems; 8) ligand-based targeting and physical targeting; 9) viral mediated gene delivery; 10) non-viral gene delivery; 11) polymers in gene delivery.

diff --git a/courses/BMED-4480.html b/courses/BMED-4480.html index c35a89297..ae0d75c8a 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-4480.html +++ b/courses/BMED-4480.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-4480: Biomedical Data Science - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-4480

- Introduction of multivariate statistical methods to model and analyze recorded data from physiological systems in biomedical engineering. Statistical approaches related to applied multivariate statistics, classification and regression. Associated linear methods include principal component analysis, Fisher discriminant analysis, partial least squares, canonical correlation analysis and their nonlinear counterparts. Descriptive tools include scatter diagrams, Hotelling's T2 statistics and contribution plots. The course has a strong emphasis on biomedical applications. + Introduction of multivariate statistical methods to model and analyze recorded data from physiological systems in biomedical engineering. Statistical approaches related to applied multivariate statistics, classification and regression. Associated linear methods include principal component analysis, Fisher discriminant analysis, partial least squares, canonical correlation analysis and their nonlinear counterparts. Descriptive tools include scatter diagrams, Hotelling's T2 statistics and contribution plots. The course has a strong emphasis on biomedical applications.

diff --git a/courses/BMED-4510.html b/courses/BMED-4510.html index f34354176..d29764c53 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-4510.html +++ b/courses/BMED-4510.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-4510: Mechanobiology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-4510

- Mechanical regulation of biological systems. Topics include principles and concepts of mechanobiology; evolution, embryogenesis, and histogenesis of tissues with particular references to skeletal system; mechanical regulation of cellular behavior, tissue growth and organ development; concept and application of strain energy regulation in biology; application of mechanobiology to tissue regeneration; limits of mechanical regulation. + Mechanical regulation of biological systems. Topics include principles and concepts of mechanobiology; evolution, embryogenesis, and histogenesis of tissues with particular references to skeletal system; mechanical regulation of cellular behavior, tissue growth and organ development; concept and application of strain energy regulation in biology; application of mechanobiology to tissue regeneration; limits of mechanical regulation.

diff --git a/courses/BMED-4540.html b/courses/BMED-4540.html index 0b130858e..89e92bfdc 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-4540.html +++ b/courses/BMED-4540.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-4540: Biomechanics II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-4540

- Examines biomechanics of human body movement through developing various models (e.g., lumped mass, planar rigid body, 3D) and exploring current techniques in Forward and Inverse Dynamic approaches. Topics are developed on a classical mechanics foundation, and simulations are constructed using software (e.g., OpenSIM) to describe normal movements, and investigate possible sources of abnormalities due to injury, disease, or dysfunction. + Examines biomechanics of human body movement through developing various models (e.g., lumped mass, planar rigid body, 3D) and exploring current techniques in Forward and Inverse Dynamic approaches. Topics are developed on a classical mechanics foundation, and simulations are constructed using software (e.g., OpenSIM) to describe normal movements, and investigate possible sources of abnormalities due to injury, disease, or dysfunction.

diff --git a/courses/BMED-4590.html b/courses/BMED-4590.html index 898e8caeb..45214f61a 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-4590.html +++ b/courses/BMED-4590.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-4590: Medical Imaging - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-4590

- This course serves as an in-depth overview to medical imaging modalities. First, individual modalities are introduced, including CT, MRI, PET, SPECT, and US. Then, multimodality systems are described. A balance is made among physical, mathematical, algorithmic and architectural contents. Contemporary research and insights to improve the current systems are introduced throughout the course to inspire students and provide an understanding of newer tools under development. + This course serves as an in-depth overview to medical imaging modalities. First, individual modalities are introduced, including CT, MRI, PET, SPECT, and US. Then, multimodality systems are described. A balance is made among physical, mathematical, algorithmic and architectural contents. Contemporary research and insights to improve the current systems are introduced throughout the course to inspire students and provide an understanding of newer tools under development.  Â

diff --git a/courses/BMED-4650.html b/courses/BMED-4650.html index 0083de9d1..016945cf6 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-4650.html +++ b/courses/BMED-4650.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-4650: Intro to Cell and Tissue Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-4650

- The principles and practice of tissue engineering are taught in this course. The principles underlying strategies for employing selected cells, biomaterial scaffolds, soluble regulators or their genes, and biomechanical loading and culture conditions, for the regeneration of tissues and organs in vitro and in vivo are addressed. Bioreactors, enabling technology and biomimetic approach for fabricating tissue-engineered products and devices for implantation are taught. + The principles and practice of tissue engineering are taught in this course. The principles underlying strategies for employing selected cells, biomaterial scaffolds, soluble regulators or their genes, and biomechanical loading and culture conditions, for the regeneration of tissues and organs in vitro and in vivo are addressed. Bioreactors, enabling technology and biomimetic approach for fabricating tissue-engineered products and devices for implantation are taught.Â

diff --git a/courses/BMED-6410.html b/courses/BMED-6410.html index 3ea0a6f97..f0b693484 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-6410.html +++ b/courses/BMED-6410.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-6410: BioMEMs - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-6410

- This course discusses state-of-the-art techniques in patterning biomolecules, biosensors, machining three-dimensional microstructures and building microfluidic devices (Lab-on-a-Chip). Seminal and current literature will be used to discuss topics in BioMEMs ranging from device fabrication to applications in cell biology and medicine. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4410 and BMED 6410. + This course discusses state-of-the-art techniques in patterning biomolecules, biosensors, machining three-dimensional microstructures and building microfluidic devices (Lab-on-a-Chip). Seminal and current literature will be used to discuss topics in BioMEMs ranging from device fabrication to applications in cell biology and medicine. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4410  and BMED 6410.

diff --git a/courses/BMED-6420.html b/courses/BMED-6420.html index cb8bb41b9..1897bd9c0 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-6420.html +++ b/courses/BMED-6420.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-6420: Clinical Orthopaedics and Contemporary Research - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-6420

- An in-depth review of the underlying science, engineering, medicine, and contemporary research related to the nation's highest priorities for musculoskeletal diseases and care. Musculoskeletal anatomy, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and contemporary treatments are covered. Special topics will be presented relating state-of-the-art biomedical research to clinical practice. The clinical perspective of each topic will be presented by practicing clinicians with case studies. Topics conclude with live Webcasts or recorded surgery from Albany Medical Center or the Capital Region Bone and Joint Center. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4420 and BMED 6420. + An in-depth review of the underlying science, engineering, medicine, and contemporary research related to the nation's highest priorities for musculoskeletal diseases and care. Musculoskeletal anatomy, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and contemporary treatments are covered. Special topics will be presented relating state-of-the-art biomedical research to clinical practice. The clinical perspective of each topic will be presented by practicing clinicians with case studies. Topics conclude with live Webcasts or recorded surgery from Albany Medical Center or the Capital Region Bone and Joint Center. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4420  and BMED 6420.

diff --git a/courses/BMED-6450.html b/courses/BMED-6450.html index 9ebb105a2..72cadc696 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-6450.html +++ b/courses/BMED-6450.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-6450: Drug and Gene Delivery - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-6450

- The course presents several aspects of drug and genes delivery including: 1) definitions of what drugs or gene are; 2) pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; 3) biomaterial selection considerations; 4) bioactivity considerations; 5) physiological and biochemical barriers to drug delivery; 6) diffusion controlled, dissolution controlled, and osmotic controlled drug delivery systems; 7) polymeric delivery systems; 8) ligand-based targeting and physical targeting; 9) viral mediated gene delivery; 10) non-viral gene delivery; 11) polymers in gene delivery. + The course presents several aspects of drug and genes delivery including: 1) definitions of what drugs or gene are; 2) pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; 3) biomaterial selection considerations; 4) bioactivity considerations;Â 5) physiological and biochemical barriers to drug delivery; 6) diffusion controlled, dissolution controlled, and osmotic controlled drug delivery systems; 7) polymeric delivery systems; 8) ligand-based targeting and physical targeting; 9) viral mediated gene delivery; 10) non-viral gene delivery; 11) polymers in gene delivery. Â

diff --git a/courses/BMED-6460.html b/courses/BMED-6460.html index 0f0b2c057..1ba4e671a 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-6460.html +++ b/courses/BMED-6460.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-6460: Biological Imaging Analysis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-6460

- Survey of image analysis applications in biology and biotechnology; introduction to biological microscopy and selected biomedical imaging systems; image reconstruction and pre-processing; grayscale and geometric corrections; image segmentation; blob analysis, cell/colony counting, and cell morphometry; vessel and neuron tracing algorithms with applications to neurobiology and medicine; feature extraction, pattern analysis, cluster analysis and classification; image registration algorithms with applications to mosaicing, spatial referencing, motion estimation, and change detection. + Â Survey of image analysis applications in biology and biotechnology; introduction to biological microscopy and selected biomedical imaging systems; image reconstruction and pre-processing; grayscale and geometric corrections; image segmentation; blob analysis, cell/colony counting, and cell morphometry; vessel and neuron tracing algorithms with applications to neurobiology and medicine; feature extraction, pattern analysis, cluster analysis and classification; image registration algorithms with applications to mosaicing, spatial referencing, motion estimation, and change detection.Â

diff --git a/courses/BMED-6480.html b/courses/BMED-6480.html index b7146cdf2..e59091e1e 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-6480.html +++ b/courses/BMED-6480.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-6480: Biomedical Data Science - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-6480

- Introduction of multivariate statistical methods to model and analyze recorded data from physiological systems in biomedical engineering. Statistical approaches related to applied multivariate statistics, classification, and regression. Associated linear methods include principal component analysis, Fisher discriminant analysis, partial least squares, canonical correlation analysis and their nonlinear counterparts. Descriptive tools include scatter diagrams, Hotelling's T2 statistics and contribution plots. The course has a strong emphasis on biomedical applications. + Introduction of multivariate statistical methods to model and analyze recorded data from physiological systems in biomedical engineering. Statistical approaches related to applied multivariate statistics, classification, and regression. Associated linear methods include principal component analysis, Fisher discriminant analysis, partial least squares, canonical correlation analysis and their nonlinear counterparts. Descriptive tools include scatter diagrams, Hotelling's T2 statistics and contribution plots. The course has a strong emphasis on biomedical applications.

diff --git a/courses/BMED-6590.html b/courses/BMED-6590.html index ea29badd1..e3cc3d705 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-6590.html +++ b/courses/BMED-6590.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-6590: Medical Imaging - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-6590

- This course serves as an in-depth overview to medical imaging modalities. First, individual modalities are introduced, including CT, MRI, PET, SPECT, and US. Then, multimodality systems are described. A balance is made among physical, mathematical, algorithmic, and architectural contents. Contemporary research and insights to improve the current systems are introduced throughout the course to inspire students and provide an understanding of newer tools under development. + This course serves as an in-depth overview to medical imaging modalities. First, individual modalities are introduced, including CT, MRI, PET, SPECT, and US. Then, multimodality systems are described. A balance is made among physical, mathematical, algorithmic, and architectural contents. Contemporary research and insights to improve the current systems are introduced throughout the course to inspire students and provide an understanding of newer tools under development. Â

diff --git a/courses/BMED-6650.html b/courses/BMED-6650.html index 0ae556609..e77806bb7 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-6650.html +++ b/courses/BMED-6650.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-6650: Introduction to Cell and Tissue Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-6650

- The principles and practice of tissue engineering are taught in this course. The principles underlying strategies for employing selected cells, biomaterial scaffolds, soluble regulators or their genes, and biomechanical loading and culture conditions, for the regeneration of tissues and organs in vitro and in vivo are addressed. Bioreactor, enabling technology, and biomimetic approach for fabricating tissue-engineered products and devices for implantation are taught. + The principles and practice of tissue engineering are taught in this course. The principles underlying strategies for employing selected cells, biomaterial scaffolds, soluble regulators or their genes, and biomechanical loading and culture conditions, for the regeneration of tissues and organs in vitro and in vivo are addressed. Bioreactor, enabling technology, and biomimetic approach for fabricating tissue-engineered products and devices for implantation are taught.Â

diff --git a/courses/BMED-6700.html b/courses/BMED-6700.html index 7d57120df..01fedbe9d 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-6700.html +++ b/courses/BMED-6700.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-6700: Ethical Issues in Biotechnology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-6700

- This discussion course reviews the principles of ethical behavior and responsible conduct of research and then discusses specific areas of biotechnology research, medical research, and societal issues in the context of these principles. Representative topics include genetic engineering, stem cell research, assisted reproduction, human subjects, animal research, and nanotechnology. Class performance is dependent on active participation and discussion, student presentations, and the submission of analytical essays. + This discussion course reviews the principles of ethical behavior and responsible conduct of research and then discusses specific areas of biotechnology research, medical research, and societal issues in the context of these principles. Representative topics include genetic engineering, stem cell research, assisted reproduction, human subjects, animal research, and nanotechnology. Class performance is dependent on active participation and discussion, student presentations, and the submission of analytical essays.

diff --git a/courses/BMED-6800.html b/courses/BMED-6800.html index cc5b393d2..27b5596aa 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-6800.html +++ b/courses/BMED-6800.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-6800: Discussions in Graduate Research - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-6800

- This is a seminar based graduate level course that provides (a) a broad exposure to contemporary topics of research in biomedical engineering by recognized experts in the field and; (b) hands-on exposure on various aspects of professional development to Ph.D. students including conference/thesis presentations, writing scientific manuscripts and pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship grant applications. Students are required to attend and participate in the departmental seminar and present their own research and grant proposals. + This is a seminar based graduate level course that provides (a) a broad exposure to contemporary topics of research in biomedical engineering by recognized experts in the field and; (b) hands-on exposure on various aspects of professional development to Ph.D. students including conference/thesis presentations, writing scientific manuscripts and pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship grant applications. Students are required to attend and participate in the departmental seminar and present their own research and grant proposals. Â

diff --git a/courses/BMED-9990.html b/courses/BMED-9990.html index 567a3c7af..30ffab0ed 100644 --- a/courses/BMED-9990.html +++ b/courses/BMED-9990.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BMED-9990: Dissertation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BMED-9990

- Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. + Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.  Â

diff --git a/courses/BUSN-6102.html b/courses/BUSN-6102.html index 48fd63237..1b8fb54c9 100644 --- a/courses/BUSN-6102.html +++ b/courses/BUSN-6102.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BUSN-6102: Managing Dynamic Organizations - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BUSN-6102

- In this three-credit, 15-week online graduate course, refine your management, approach, set performance criteria, and make recommendations for change to improve your area of responsibility. Over the course of four projects, you will refine your management capabilities, set performance criteria, and make recommendations for change that will advance your unit's impact within the organization. + In this three-credit, 15-week online graduate course, refine your management, approach, set performance criteria, and make recommendations for change to improve your area of responsibility. Â Over the course of four projects, you will refine your management capabilities, set performance criteria, Â and make recommendations for change that will advance your unit's impact within the organization.

diff --git a/courses/BUSN-6103.html b/courses/BUSN-6103.html index 5c6f26aba..e8e06dc33 100644 --- a/courses/BUSN-6103.html +++ b/courses/BUSN-6103.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BUSN-6103: Markets, Strategy, and People - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BUSN-6103

- In this three-credit, 15-week online graduate course, perform strategic analyses of an organization's market position relative to its competitors and customer needs. Analyze the present state of the market relative to its strategic vision, given the organization's competitive advantage. Articulate goals and tactics that move the organization from today to tomorrow's objectives. Develop highly effective teams to implement strategies and new products. + In this three-credit, 15-week online graduate course, perform strategic analyses of an organization's market position relative to its competitors and customer needs. Analyze the present state of the market relative to its strategic vision, given the organization's competitive advantage. Articulate goals and tactics that move the organization from today to tomorrow's objectives. Develop highly effective teams to implement strategies and new products.

diff --git a/courses/BUSN-6104.html b/courses/BUSN-6104.html index af3ca369c..b31829c9c 100644 --- a/courses/BUSN-6104.html +++ b/courses/BUSN-6104.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BUSN-6104: Evaluating Organizational Performance - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BUSN-6104

- In this three credit, 15-week project-based course, explore how organizations are structured (both formally and informally), how they do what they do, and how they measure and optimize performance. Using your own experience combined with industry case studies and materials, analyze the climate in which you currently operate and apply methods to understand and optimize performance of your team. + In this three credit, 15-week project-based course, explore how organizations are structured (both formally and informally), how they do what they do, and how they measure and optimize performance. Using your own experience combined with industry case studies and materials, analyze the climate in which you currently operate and apply methods to understand and optimize performance of your team.

diff --git a/courses/BUSN-6105.html b/courses/BUSN-6105.html index 0b54cb555..cb50d3491 100644 --- a/courses/BUSN-6105.html +++ b/courses/BUSN-6105.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BUSN-6105: Agile Planning and Execution - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BUSN-6105

- In this three-credit, 15-week online graduate course, apply contemporary change management and project management models to plan and execute sustainable change. Through three projects, develop a better understanding of effective change and how to implement in throughout your organization. Approach projects with a focus on the people impacted by new initiatives and explore ways to gain buy-in while reducing resistance to change. + In this three-credit, 15-week online graduate course, apply contemporary change management and project management models to plan and execute sustainable change. Through three projects, develop a better understanding of effective change and how to implement in throughout your organization. Approach projects with a focus on the people impacted by new initiatives and explore ways to gain buy-in while reducing resistance to change.

diff --git a/courses/BUSN-6106.html b/courses/BUSN-6106.html index 1e4e81cdc..7bccf6d70 100644 --- a/courses/BUSN-6106.html +++ b/courses/BUSN-6106.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BUSN-6106: Leaders as Change Agents - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BUSN-6106

- In this three-credit, 15-week online graduate course, develop mastery as a change-agent leader who evaluates and implements change within complex and dynamic organizations. Perform an environmental evaluation to assess capacity for change that aligns wiht organization's vision and goals. Explore your personal leadership style and how you would develop and inspire others to participate fully in a change initiative. Learn to use the ADKAR change management model to lead a high-performing team, engage stakeholders, and communicate effectively with any audience type. + In this three-credit, 15-week online graduate course, develop mastery as a change-agent leader who evaluates and implements change within complex and dynamic organizations. Perform an environmental evaluation to assess capacity for change that aligns wiht organization's vision and goals. Explore your personal leadership style and how you would develop and inspire others to participate fully in a change initiative. Learn to use the ADKAR change management model to lead a high-performing team, engage stakeholders, and communicate effectively with any audience type.

diff --git a/courses/BUSN-6107.html b/courses/BUSN-6107.html index fe9555730..1d3477581 100644 --- a/courses/BUSN-6107.html +++ b/courses/BUSN-6107.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BUSN-6107: Changing and Innovating - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BUSN-6107

- Change happens through people. In this 3-credit, 15-week online course, master the use of mentoring and coaching tools to evoke the greatest potential from employees. With the support of a Rensselaer at Work Master Mentor who leads the course, refine your personal capacity to use mentorship as a conduit for change. Completion of the course empowers a leadership practice that sustains an organizational culture ready for change and innovation. + Change happens through people. In this 3-credit, 15-week online course, master the use of mentoring and coaching tools to evoke the greatest potential from employees. With the support of a Rensselaer at Work Master Mentor who leads the course, refine your personal capacity to use mentorship as a conduit for change. Completion of the course empowers a leadership practice that sustains an organizational culture ready for change and innovation.

diff --git a/courses/BUSN-6300.html b/courses/BUSN-6300.html index 932bab647..66754193d 100644 --- a/courses/BUSN-6300.html +++ b/courses/BUSN-6300.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BUSN-6300: Leaders and Strategy - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BUSN-6300

- In this course, students develop their capacity as leaders in a dynamic world, planning and executing strategy to achieve organizational objectives. Students develop frameworks for making decisions that enhance the value creation of their organization while demonstrating full commitment to ethical decisions and outcomes. Students learn to plan and execute to achieve goals fully and effectively. Students develop their mentorship capacities to manage and lead the human elements of their organizations. NOTE: Students must attend a Rensselaer Leadership Experience (RLE) as part of this course + In this course, students develop their capacity as leaders in a dynamic world, planning and executing strategy to achieve organizational objectives. Students develop frameworks for making decisions that enhance the value creation of their organization while demonstrating full commitment to ethical decisions and outcomes. Students learn to plan and execute to achieve goals fully and effectively. Students develop their mentorship capacities to manage and lead the human elements of their organizations. NOTE: Students must attend a Rensselaer Leadership Experience (RLE) as part of this course

diff --git a/courses/BUSN-6305.html b/courses/BUSN-6305.html index 904d4dd05..16bf0530b 100644 --- a/courses/BUSN-6305.html +++ b/courses/BUSN-6305.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BUSN-6305: Leaders in Dynamic Markets - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BUSN-6305

- In this course, students analyze markets and clients using quantitative and qualitative analytic frameworks including original research. Students develop market strategies that best communicate value proposition to clients using best channels and messages. Students develop innovation strategies to enhance value to the end client, building budgets and sales forecasts that accurately reflect market conditions. Students align products, platforms, and people to optimally serve the client + In this course, students analyze markets and clients using quantitative and qualitative analytic frameworks including original research. Students develop market strategies that best communicate value proposition to clients using best channels and messages. Students develop innovation strategies to enhance value to the end client, building budgets and sales forecasts that accurately reflect market conditions. Students align products, platforms, and people to optimally serve the client

diff --git a/courses/BUSN-6310.html b/courses/BUSN-6310.html index f78b02fb8..072351640 100644 --- a/courses/BUSN-6310.html +++ b/courses/BUSN-6310.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BUSN-6310: Leaders Making Financial Decisions - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BUSN-6310

- In this course, students use financial analysis to evaluate organizational performance. Students calculate and evaluate financial reports and ratios, drawing recommendations for improving performance from their intemporal and cross-competition analysis. Students use optimization and simulation techniques to model the impact of changes on the organization's financial performance. Students develop budgets for new products and ventures using sound principals and techniques, evaluating capital sourcing options and costs. + In this course, students use financial analysis to evaluate organizational performance. Students calculate and evaluate financial reports and ratios, drawing recommendations for improving performance from their intemporal and cross-competition analysis. Students use optimization and simulation techniques to model the impact of changes on the organization's financial performance. Students develop budgets for new products and ventures using sound principals and techniques, evaluating capital sourcing options and costs.Â

diff --git a/courses/BUSN-6315.html b/courses/BUSN-6315.html index 55a2e0d0d..aba36b91f 100644 --- a/courses/BUSN-6315.html +++ b/courses/BUSN-6315.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BUSN-6315: Leaders Planning and Executing - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BUSN-6315

- In this course, students set, evaluate, and improve achievement of key performance indicators. Students use benchmarking and analytic techniques to determine how operational performance can be optimized, and then plan and execute change to improve efficacy and efficiency. Students evaluate and purposefully transform operational paradigms to impact performance, planning and executing to ensure the organization performs on budget and to specification. + In this course, students set, evaluate, and improve achievement of key performance indicators. Students use benchmarking and analytic techniques to determine how operational performance can be optimized, and then plan and execute change to improve efficacy and efficiency. Students evaluate and purposefully transform operational paradigms to impact performance, planning and executing to ensure the organization performs on budget and to specification.

diff --git a/courses/BUSN-6320.html b/courses/BUSN-6320.html index 19ed9b84c..b011bc276 100644 --- a/courses/BUSN-6320.html +++ b/courses/BUSN-6320.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BUSN-6320: Leaders Leading People - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BUSN-6320

- In this course, students evaluate the formal and informal hierarchical arrangement and culture of the organization relative to its mission and vision and given its geographic dispersion. Students use evaluative tools to make recommendations that improve the arrangement of the organization and to influence culture. Students model the desired culture and develop plans and policies that value the human element of the organization as a key catalyst to attaining desired organizational direction. Students learn to coach and mentor those they lead as a model to develop accountability, recognition, and respect. + In this course, students evaluate the formal and informal hierarchical arrangement and culture of the organization relative to its mission and vision and given its geographic dispersion. Students use evaluative tools to make recommendations that improve the arrangement of the organization and to influence culture. Students model the desired culture and develop plans and policies that value the human element of the organization as a key catalyst to attaining desired organizational direction. Students learn to coach and mentor those they lead as a model to develop accountability, recognition, and respect.Â

diff --git a/courses/BUSN-6325.html b/courses/BUSN-6325.html index fcb8caddf..8d9f8331d 100644 --- a/courses/BUSN-6325.html +++ b/courses/BUSN-6325.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ BUSN-6325: Leaders Charting the Course - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ BUSN-6325

- Leaders create an executable and fundable plan that optimizes people, platforms, products, projects, and resources for a specific organization in a specific market, in either an entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial context. The final plan is presented to a panel of evaluators for viability and fundability. + Leaders create an executable and fundable plan that optimizes people, platforms, products, projects, and resources for a specific organization in a specific market, in either an entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial context. The final plan is presented to a panel of evaluators for viability and fundability.Â

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-1100.html b/courses/CHEM-1100.html index 2992617e5..554bbbbc0 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-1100.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-1100.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-1100: Chemistry I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-1100

- Principles of chemistry, with particular focus on atomic and molecular structure and bonding, periodicity, basic thermodynamic principles, introduction to acid-base chemistry and elementary chemical equilibrium, and introduction to organic chemistry. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 1110 . + Principles of chemistry, with particular focus on atomic and molecular structure and bonding, periodicity, basic thermodynamic principles, introduction to acid-base chemistry and elementary chemical equilibrium, and introduction to organic chemistry. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 1110 . Â

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-1210.html b/courses/CHEM-1210.html index 708d5b199..15998e780 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-1210.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-1210.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-1210: Chemistry II (Without lab) - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-1210

- Continued examination of the principles of chemistry in more depth, considering thermodynamics, advanced concepts in chemical equilibrium and acid-base chemistry, kinetics of chemical reactions, and electrochemistry. This course consists of the lecture portion of CHEM 1200 with no laboratory requirements. Students cannot get credit for this course and CHEM 1200 . + Continued examination of the principles of chemistry in more depth, considering thermodynamics, advanced concepts in chemical equilibrium and acid-base chemistry, kinetics of chemical reactions, and electrochemistry. This course consists of the lecture portion of CHEM 1200 Â with no laboratory requirements. Students cannot get credit for this course and CHEM 1200 .

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-1600.html b/courses/CHEM-1600.html index fd8463da0..423da25d7 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-1600.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-1600.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-1600: Materials Science - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-1600

- Introduction to the scientific principles that dictate the structure and properties of engineering materials, including metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers. Physical properties of materials (mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical) are discussed in terms of the underlying structure, spanning multiple length scales from atomic packing to micron scale defects, in practical engineering materials. Throughout the course, the material behaviors are understood from the viewpoint of thermodynamics and kinetics. + Introduction to the scientific principles that dictate the structure and properties of engineering materials, including metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers. Physical properties of materials (mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical) are discussed in terms of the underlying structure, spanning multiple length scales from atomic packing to micron scale defects, in practical engineering materials. Throughout the course, the material behaviors are understood from the viewpoint of thermodynamics and kinetics. Â

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-1900.html b/courses/CHEM-1900.html index 7704dcf55..2b233d616 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-1900.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-1900.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-1900: Chemistry for Life - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-1900

- This course is intended to provide information about the chemistry major, including the role of chemistry in society, career opportunities, faculty research interests and opportunities for undergraduate research, as well as curriculum options, the Summer Arch experience, and extracurricular professional development opportunities. The course is graded S/U. + This course is intended to provide information about the chemistry major, including the role of chemistry in society, career opportunities, faculty research interests and opportunities for undergraduate research, as well as curriculum options, the Summer Arch experience, and extracurricular professional development opportunities. The course is graded S/U. Â

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-2110.html b/courses/CHEM-2110.html index 3e18ef349..f43c0389a 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-2110.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-2110.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-2110: Equilibrium Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-2110

- This course covers principles of equilibrium chemistry including acid-base and redox equilibria, ideal and nonideal treatments of equilibrium, complex simultaneous equilibria, and equilibrium as it relates to titrations and precipitation reactions in quantitative analysis. It also deals with basic electrochemistry and electro-analytical and spectroscopic methods of quantitative analysis and gravimetric methods. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 4530 . + This course covers principles of equilibrium chemistry including acid-base and redox equilibria, ideal and nonideal treatments of equilibrium, complex simultaneous equilibria, and equilibrium as it relates to titrations and precipitation reactions in quantitative analysis. It also deals with basic electrochemistry and electro-analytical and spectroscopic methods of quantitative analysis and gravimetric methods. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 4530 . Â

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-2250.html b/courses/CHEM-2250.html index 6e253121f..b286aca71 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-2250.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-2250.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-2250: Organic Chemistry I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-2250

- Structure and chemical behavior of organic molecules with particular emphasis on reaction mechanisms as pathways for understanding their reactions. Stereochemistry, synthesis, and spectroscopic methods for the identification of organic functional groups are among the topics included. + Structure and chemical behavior of organic molecules with particular emphasis on reaction mechanisms as pathways for understanding their reactions. Stereochemistry, synthesis, and spectroscopic methods for the identification of organic functional groups are among the topics included. Â

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-4030.html b/courses/CHEM-4030.html index be628a7f5..0a3173545 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-4030.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-4030.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-4030: Experimental Chemistry III Abridged: Physical Methods - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-4030

- Laboratory exploration of physical methods used to characterize the structure and properties of compounds. Involves the experiments in CHEM 4020 that do not depend on the theoretical material of CHEM 4010 . Students can not get credit for both this course and CHEM 4020 . + Laboratory exploration of physical methods used to characterize the structure and properties of compounds. Involves the experiments in CHEM 4020 Â that do not depend on the theoretical material of CHEM 4010 . Students can not get credit for both this course and CHEM 4020 .

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-4110.html b/courses/CHEM-4110.html index 04c1f20de..86ceea46b 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-4110.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-4110.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-4110: Instrumental Methods of Analysis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-4110

- This course will introduce advanced instrumental physicochemical methods of chemical analysis as well as instrument design and data capture/processing. Topics covered include atomic and molecular spectroscopy, chromatography, electroanalytical chemistry and measurement basics. This course is a prerequisite or corequisite for CHEM 4120 / CHEM 4130 . + This course will introduce advanced instrumental physicochemical methods of chemical analysis as well as instrument design and data capture/processing. Topics covered include atomic and molecular spectroscopy, chromatography, electroanalytical chemistry and measurement basics. This course is a prerequisite or corequisite for CHEM 4120 Â / CHEM 4130 .

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-4130.html b/courses/CHEM-4130.html index 71022128d..fe7ac688e 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-4130.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-4130.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-4130: Mass Spectrometry - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-4130

- Survey of modern techniques in and associated with mass spectrometry, including historical perspectives, strengths/weaknesses, detection/quantification of analytes, ionization source/mass analyzer design, and construction of associated technologies including vacuum systems, ion detection, and ion optics. Ion formation processes will also be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both CHEM 4130 and CHEM 6130 . + Survey of modern techniques in and associated with mass spectrometry, including historical perspectives, strengths/weaknesses, detection/quantification of analytes, ionization source/mass analyzer design, and construction of associated technologies including vacuum systems, ion detection, and ion optics. Ion formation processes will also be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both CHEM 4130 and CHEM 6130 . Â

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-4200.html b/courses/CHEM-4200.html index 10b3d9648..64e0c16b7 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-4200.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-4200.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-4200: Industrial Chemistry - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-4200

- This course is designed for students in chemistry and chemical engineering to provide an understanding of the economics and various driving forces for large scale production of chemicals. Students will learn about processes from the refining of raw materials to the manufacturing of common chemicals, polymers, metallurgy, and some pharmaceuticals. In addition, students will be exposed to the patenting process, environmental and safety regulations, project management, ISO9000 and other quality management methodologies. + This course is designed for students in chemistry and chemical engineering to provide an understanding of the economics and various driving forces for large scale production of chemicals. Students will learn about processes from the refining of raw materials to the manufacturing of common chemicals, polymers, metallurgy, and some pharmaceuticals. In addition, students will be exposed to the patenting process, environmental and safety regulations, project management, ISO9000 and other quality management methodologies. Â

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-4300.html b/courses/CHEM-4300.html index c004ce2a2..319e9ccc3 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-4300.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-4300.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-4300: Medicinal Chemistry - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-4300

- This course explores the fundamental principles that define the relationship between chemical structure and the biological action of drug molecules. A major focus of the course is the application of these chemical principles to molecular-targeted drug discovery, molecular mechanisms of pharmacological activity, and the biopharmaceutical properties of drugs. The relationships between drug structure, therapeutic properties, and physicochemical characteristics will be discussed. Structure activity relationships (SAR), structure-property relationships (SPR) and ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) will be explored and presented through case studies. The roles of computational chemistry, molecular modeling, and biophysical methods in the understanding of the relationship between structure and biological activity will also be studied. Although an emphasis will be placed on orally bioavailable small molecules, alternative drug modalities will also be discussed. + This course explores the fundamental principles that define the relationship between chemical structure and the biological action of drug molecules. A major focus of the course is the application of these chemical principles to molecular-targeted drug discovery, molecular mechanisms of pharmacological activity, and the biopharmaceutical properties of drugs. The relationships between drug structure, therapeutic properties, and physicochemical characteristics will be discussed. Structure activity relationships (SAR), structure-property relationships (SPR) and ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) will be explored and presented through case studies. The roles of computational chemistry, molecular modeling, and biophysical methods in the understanding of the relationship between structure and biological activity will also be studied. Although an emphasis will be placed on orally bioavailable small molecules, alternative drug modalities will also be discussed.Â

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-4620.html b/courses/CHEM-4620.html index 4c0d86e59..16e20aaf9 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-4620.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-4620.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-4620: Introduction to Polymer Chemistry - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-4620

- This course will introduce synthetic and kinetic aspects of various polymerization reactions that have been employed to produce commodity and specialty plastic materials. Control and prediction of the molecular weight distribution for different polymerization mechanisms will be discussed along with various characterization techniques of molecular weight distribution and its relation to properties. Thermal/solution properties, chemical/physical properties, and uses of polymers also will be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 6620 . + This course will introduce synthetic and kinetic aspects of various polymerization reactions that have been employed to produce commodity and specialty plastic materials. Control and prediction of the molecular weight distribution for different polymerization mechanisms will be discussed along with various characterization techniques of molecular weight distribution and its relation to properties. Thermal/solution properties, chemical/physical properties, and uses of polymers also will be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 6620 . Â

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-4710.html b/courses/CHEM-4710.html index 64429937a..1085bbe65 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-4710.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-4710.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-4710: Chemical Biology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-4710

- This course introduces the fundamentals of protein structure and function with an emphasis on chemical concepts as applied to biological problems. It provides an introduction to enzymatic reaction mechanisms and includes interactive hands-on computer-aided visualization exercises. The goal is to equip students with an understanding and appreciation for the diversity and versatility of protein function. This course is intended for upper-level undergraduate students in the School of Science and Engineering. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 6710 . + This course introduces the fundamentals of protein structure and function with an emphasis on chemical concepts as applied to biological problems. It provides an introduction to enzymatic reaction mechanisms and includes interactive hands-on computer-aided visualization exercises. The goal is to equip students with an understanding and appreciation for the diversity and versatility of protein function. This course is intended for upper-level undergraduate students in the School of Science and Engineering. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 6710 . Â

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-4760.html b/courses/CHEM-4760.html index 6e359decb..07f572009 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-4760.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-4760.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-4760: Molecular Biochemistry I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-4760

- Part I of a two-semester sequence focusing on the chemistry, structure, and function of biological molecules, macromolecules, and systems. Topics covered include protein and nucleic acid structure, enzymology, mechanisms of catalysis, regulation, lipids and membranes, carbohydrates, bioenergetics, and carbohydrate metabolism. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4760 or BCBP 4760 .) + Part I of a two-semester sequence focusing on the chemistry, structure, and function of biological molecules, macromolecules, and systems. Topics covered include protein and nucleic acid structure, enzymology, mechanisms of catalysis, regulation, lipids and membranes, carbohydrates, bioenergetics, and carbohydrate metabolism. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4760 Â or BCBP 4760 .)

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-4770.html b/courses/CHEM-4770.html index 1ef580ade..d489b8457 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-4770.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-4770.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-4770: Molecular Biochemistry II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-4770

- The second semester of the Molecular Biochemistry sequence. Topics include lipids and lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and the coenzymes involved in this metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and chemistry, protein synthesis and degradation, integration of metabolism, photobiology, and photosynthesis. This course is taught in studio mode. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4770 or BCBP 4770 .) + The second semester of the Molecular Biochemistry sequence. Topics include lipids and lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and the coenzymes involved in this metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and chemistry, protein synthesis and degradation, integration of metabolism, photobiology, and photosynthesis. This course is taught in studio mode. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4770 Â or BCBP 4770 .)

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-6020.html b/courses/CHEM-6020.html index 81925a86a..1e8f050b5 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-6020.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-6020.html @@ -2,9 +2,9 @@ - CHEM-6020: Coordination Chemistry – Fundamentals and Applications + CHEM-6020: Coordination Chemistry – Fundamentals and Applications - + @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@

- Coordination Chemistry – Fundamentals and Applications + Coordination Chemistry – Fundamentals and Applications

CHEM-6020 diff --git a/courses/CHEM-6130.html b/courses/CHEM-6130.html index e0939e52a..407a1ba41 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-6130.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-6130.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-6130: Mass Spectrometry - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-6130

- Survey of modern techniques in and associated with mass spectrometry, including historical perspectives, strengths/weaknesses, detection/quantification of analytes, ionization source/mass analyzer design, and construction of associated technologies including vacuum systems, ion detection, and ion optics. Ion formation processes will also be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both CHEM 4130 and CHEM 6130. + Survey of modern techniques in and associated with mass spectrometry, including historical perspectives, strengths/weaknesses, detection/quantification of analytes, ionization source/mass analyzer design, and construction of associated technologies including vacuum systems, ion detection, and ion optics. Ion formation processes will also be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both CHEM 4130 Â and CHEM 6130.

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-6250.html b/courses/CHEM-6250.html index 661c7fdd0..803bd2c1d 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-6250.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-6250.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-6250: Glycochemistry, Glycobiology, and Glychotechnology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-6250

- This is an advanced graduate level course on carbohydrates covering their physicochemical properties, chemical and biochemical synthesis and analysis. The biological activity of polysaccharides, glycoproteins, proteoglycans, and glycolipids, and the role of glycomics in development and disease will be discussed. The application of glycotechnology and glycoengineering for the preparation of therapeutic glycans and glycan-coated materials will be covered. + This is an advanced graduate level course on carbohydrates covering their physicochemical properties, chemical and biochemical synthesis and analysis. Â The biological activity of polysaccharides, glycoproteins, proteoglycans, and glycolipids, and the role of glycomics in development and disease will be discussed. Â The application of glycotechnology and glycoengineering for the preparation of therapeutic glycans and glycan-coated materials will be covered.

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-6300.html b/courses/CHEM-6300.html index 1f9b82e6b..99c35573a 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-6300.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-6300.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-6300: Medicinal Chemistry - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-6300

- This course explores the fundamental principles that define the relationship between chemical structure and the biological action of drug molecules. A major focus of the course is the application of these chemical principles to molecular-targeted drug discovery, molecular mechanisms of pharmacological activity, and the biopharmaceutical properties of drugs. The relationships between drug structure, therapeutic properties, and physicochemical characteristics will be discussed. Structure activity relationships (SAR), structure-property relationships (SPR) and ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) will be explored and presented through case studies. The roles of computational chemistry, molecular modeling, and biophysical methods in the understanding of the relationship between structure and biological activity will also be studied. Although an emphasis will be placed on orally bioavailable small molecules, alternative drug modalities will also be discussed. + This course explores the fundamental principles that define the relationship between chemical structure and the biological action of drug molecules. A major focus of the course is the application of these chemical principles to molecular-targeted drug discovery, molecular mechanisms of pharmacological activity, and the biopharmaceutical properties of drugs. The relationships between drug structure, therapeutic properties, and physicochemical characteristics will be discussed. Structure activity relationships (SAR), structure-property relationships (SPR) and ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) will be explored and presented through case studies. The roles of computational chemistry, molecular modeling, and biophysical methods in the understanding of the relationship between structure and biological activity will also be studied. Although an emphasis will be placed on orally bioavailable small molecules, alternative drug modalities will also be discussed.Â

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-6540.html b/courses/CHEM-6540.html index 59bed2297..37a984eb4 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-6540.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-6540.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-6540: Electrochemistry - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-6540

- The chief objectives of this course are to build knowledge and practical understanding of electrochemistry. The course will cover the basics of electrode processes and how thermodynamics, electron-transfer kinetics and mass transport control electrochemical reactions. It will also cover how to design electrochemical experiments to solve problems in chemical analysis. Students will learn about ways in which electrochemical methods are used to solve problems in energy and the environment, and how to evaluate the resulting data. + The chief objectives of this course are to build knowledge and practical understanding of electrochemistry. The course will cover the basics of electrode processes and how thermodynamics, electron-transfer kinetics and mass transport control electrochemical reactions. It will also cover how to design electrochemical experiments to solve problems in chemical analysis. Students will learn about ways in which electrochemical methods are used to solve problems in energy and the environment, and how to evaluate the resulting data. Â

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-6550.html b/courses/CHEM-6550.html index a8730caf5..5753f8801 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-6550.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-6550.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-6550: Advanced Physical Chemistry - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-6550

- This course provides a thorough survey of the basics of chemical thermodynamics and quantum mechanics at the graduate level, with advanced applications of these subjects to chemical systems. The basics of statistical thermodynamics, intermolecular interactions, group theory, and applications to spectroscopic methods are also covered. + This course provides a thorough survey of the basics of chemical thermodynamics and quantum mechanics at the graduate level, with advanced applications of these subjects to chemical systems. The basics of statistical thermodynamics, intermolecular interactions, group theory, and applications to spectroscopic methods are also covered. Â

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-6620.html b/courses/CHEM-6620.html index 5374afda9..e8b4623eb 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-6620.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-6620.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-6620: Polymer Chemistry - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-6620

- This course will introduce synthetic and kinetic aspects of various polymerization reactions that have been employed to produce commodity and specialty plastic materials. Control and prediction of the molecular weight distribution for different polymerization mechanisms will be discussed along with various characterization techniques of molecular weight distribution and its relation to properties. Thermal/solution properties, chemical/physical properties, and uses of polymers also will be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 4620 . + This course will introduce synthetic and kinetic aspects of various polymerization reactions that have been employed to produce commodity and specialty plastic materials. Control and prediction of the molecular weight distribution for different polymerization mechanisms will be discussed along with various characterization techniques of molecular weight distribution and its relation to properties. Thermal/solution properties, chemical/physical properties, and uses of polymers also will be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 4620 .

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-6710.html b/courses/CHEM-6710.html index 2070966aa..9ebcdb9c5 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-6710.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-6710.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-6710: Chemical Biology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-6710

- This course introduces the fundamentals of protein structure and function with an emphasis on chemical concepts as applied to biological problems. It provides an introduction to enzymatic reaction mechanisms and includes interactive hands-on computer-aided visualization exercises. The goal is to equip students with an understanding and appreciation for the diversity and versatility of protein function. This course is intended for graduate or upper-level undergraduate students in the School of Science and Engineering. + This course introduces the fundamentals of protein structure and function with an emphasis on chemical concepts as applied to biological problems. It provides an introduction to enzymatic reaction mechanisms and includes interactive hands-on computer-aided visualization exercises. The goal is to equip students with an understanding and appreciation for the diversity and versatility of protein function. This course is intended for graduate or upper-level undergraduate students in the School of Science and Engineering. Â

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-6750.html b/courses/CHEM-6750.html index f299f17d1..91b9fee66 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-6750.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-6750.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-6750: Biocatalysis: Fundamentals and Applications - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-6750

- This course provides an introduction to the field of biocatalysis that includes both free enzyme and whole cell processes. Lectures on free enzymes will discuss their catalytic mechanism(s), immobilization and use in aqueous and organic media. Lectures on biocatalytic transformations by whole cells will discuss metabolic pathways to products, fermentation processes, and whole cell immobilization. Integrated within the course will be discussions of the relative merits of biocatalysis vs. chemical catalysis for chemical conversions as well as examples of current uses of biocatalytic processes by industry. + This course provides an introduction to the field of biocatalysis that includes both free enzyme and whole cell processes. Lectures on free enzymes will discuss their catalytic mechanism(s), immobilization and use in aqueous and organic media. Lectures on biocatalytic transformations by whole cells will discuss metabolic pathways to products, fermentation processes, and whole cell immobilization. Integrated within the course will be discussions of the relative merits of biocatalysis vs. chemical catalysis for chemical conversions as well as examples of current uses of biocatalytic processes by industry. Â

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-6950.html b/courses/CHEM-6950.html index d98d5a767..7bb0c948e 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-6950.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-6950.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-6950: Introduction to Research - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-6950

- A course for first semester chemistry graduate students that involves rotations of four weeks each through three research groups to become familiar with research in the department. Students will participate in various research-related activities, including group meetings, reading papers, exploring potential thesis projects, and shadowing or assisting graduate students working in the lab. The main goal of the course is to assist graduate students in their selection of a research adviser. + A course for first semester chemistry graduate students that involves rotations of four weeks each through three research groups to become familiar with research in the department. Students will participate in various research-related activities, including group meetings, reading papers, exploring potential thesis projects, and shadowing or assisting graduate students working in the lab. The main goal of the course is to assist graduate students in their selection of a research adviser. Â Â

diff --git a/courses/CHEM-9990.html b/courses/CHEM-9990.html index 03f9705da..6cd393646 100644 --- a/courses/CHEM-9990.html +++ b/courses/CHEM-9990.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHEM-9990: Dissertation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHEM-9990

- Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. + Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.  Â

diff --git a/courses/CHME-1010.html b/courses/CHME-1010.html index 463d07470..f4c643627 100644 --- a/courses/CHME-1010.html +++ b/courses/CHME-1010.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHME-1010: Introduction to Chemical Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHME-1010

- This is an elective course suitable for first-year students interested in chemical engineering. It introduces students to the profession, including the technical content, career opportunities, and societal impact. + This is an elective course suitable for first-year students interested in chemical engineering. It introduces students to the profession, including the technical content, career opportunities, and societal impact.

diff --git a/courses/CHME-2100.html b/courses/CHME-2100.html index a91e96f4f..2b29459af 100644 --- a/courses/CHME-2100.html +++ b/courses/CHME-2100.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHME-2100: Chemical Process Safety - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHME-2100

- This is a course designed to supplement RPI's personal lab safety courses and covers the safety protocols and practices associated with chemical process plants. It is designed to provide information necessary for an ABET accredited degree and to assist students in finding an internship and a job. The course uses material offered on-line by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. It is part of the Safety and Chemical Engineering (SAChE) Certificate program offered by the society and provides continuing education credits for working engineers. + This is a course designed to supplement RPI's personal lab safety courses and covers the safety protocols and practices associated with chemical process plants. It is designed to provide information necessary for an ABET accredited degree and to assist students in finding an internship and a job. The course uses material offered on-line by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. It is part of the Safety and Chemical Engineering (SAChE) Certificate program offered by the society and provides continuing education credits for working engineers.

diff --git a/courses/CHME-4010.html b/courses/CHME-4010.html index 10b10e7c5..4865beb08 100644 --- a/courses/CHME-4010.html +++ b/courses/CHME-4010.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHME-4010: Transport Phenomena I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHME-4010

- An introductory course in transport phenomena covering fluid statics, and one-dimensional diffusive processes including laminar flow, heat conduction, and mass diffusion. Course focuses on developing the equations of change, introducing sum-of-resistance concepts and couple fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass transfer problems. The concept of extended surfaces as a means of enhancing transport process is included. The course introduces numerical simulation concepts for solving simple, one-dimensional transport problems. Credit not allowed for both this course and ENGR 2250 . + An introductory course in transport phenomena covering fluid statics, and one-dimensional diffusive processes including laminar flow, heat conduction, and mass diffusion. Course focuses on developing the equations of change, introducing sum-of-resistance concepts and couple fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass transfer problems. The concept of extended surfaces as a means of enhancing transport process is included. The course introduces numerical simulation concepts for solving simple, one-dimensional transport problems. Credit not allowed for both this course and ENGR 2250 .

diff --git a/courses/CHME-4011.html b/courses/CHME-4011.html index 5958d5144..661f1ac5f 100644 --- a/courses/CHME-4011.html +++ b/courses/CHME-4011.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHME-4011: Semiconductor Electrochemistry - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHME-4011

- An interdisciplinary course focusing on the fundamentals and applications of semiconductor electrochemistry, and will serve as a bridge between classical electrochemistry and solid state physics. Topics include fundamentals of semiconductor physics, principles of electrochemistry, nature of semiconductor/electrolyte interfaces, current flow, and the applications of above principles to environment remediation and renewable energy devices such as solar cells, photocatalysis, and battery technologies. This course is cross listed with CHME 6011 . + An interdisciplinary course focusing on the fundamentals and applications of semiconductor electrochemistry, and will serve as a bridge between classical electrochemistry and solid state physics. Topics include fundamentals of semiconductor physics, principles of electrochemistry, nature of semiconductor/electrolyte interfaces, current flow, and the applications of above principles to environment remediation and renewable energy devices such as solar cells, photocatalysis, and battery technologies. This course is cross listed with CHME 6011 . Â

diff --git a/courses/CHME-4020.html b/courses/CHME-4020.html index 7183e0474..b6f95fcc2 100644 --- a/courses/CHME-4020.html +++ b/courses/CHME-4020.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHME-4020: Transport Phenomena II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHME-4020

- A continuation of CHME 4010 . Course includes topics on multi-dimensional transport processes, potential, boundary layer and turbulent fluid flows, convective heat and mass transfer processes, friction factors and drag in and around solid objects, heat and mass exchangers, and radiation heat transfer. The course extends the use of numerical methods to apply to multidimensional problems, convective heat and mass transfer problems, and the simulation of more complicated fluid flows including turbulence approximations. Credit not allowed for both this course and ENGR 2250 . + A continuation of CHME 4010 . Course includes topics on multi-dimensional transport processes, potential, boundary layer and turbulent fluid flows, convective heat and mass transfer processes, friction factors and drag in and around solid objects, heat and mass exchangers, and radiation heat transfer. The course extends the use of numerical methods to apply to multidimensional problems, convective heat and mass transfer problems, and the simulation of more complicated fluid flows including turbulence approximations. Credit not allowed for both this course and ENGR 2250 .

diff --git a/courses/CHME-4060.html b/courses/CHME-4060.html index ea5ea9fcf..463e8b703 100644 --- a/courses/CHME-4060.html +++ b/courses/CHME-4060.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHME-4060: Chemical Process Design: Applications - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHME-4060

- A continuation of CHME 4050 . Topics include chemical plant design including full economic analysis, implementation of safety protocols, plant layout design, and complete feasibility study. Projects can be chosen from a wide variety of chemical and bioprocesses to study different aspects of chemical industry. + A continuation of CHME 4050 Â . Topics include chemical plant design including full economic analysis, implementation of safety protocols, plant layout design, and complete feasibility study. Projects can be chosen from a wide variety of chemical and bioprocesses to study different aspects of chemical industry.

diff --git a/courses/CHME-4400.html b/courses/CHME-4400.html index 0daff3f78..b133538ba 100644 --- a/courses/CHME-4400.html +++ b/courses/CHME-4400.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHME-4400: Chromatographic Separation Processes - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHME-4400

- Theory and practice of chromatographic separation processes. Topics include chromatographic dispersion, adsorption isotherms, solute movement analysis, chromatographic techniques (reversed-phase, HIC, ion exchange, affinity, and size exclusion), modes of operation (gradient, elution, displacement, and continuous systems), novel morphologies and chromatographic applications in biotechnology. Includes critical reviews of the current literature and computer simulations. Suitable for graduate students in chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, and biomedical engineering. Students cannot receive credit for both CHME 4400 and CHME 6440 . + Theory and practice of chromatographic separation processes. Topics include chromatographic dispersion, adsorption isotherms, solute movement analysis, chromatographic techniques (reversed-phase, HIC, ion exchange, affinity, and size exclusion), modes of operation (gradient, elution, displacement, and continuous systems), novel morphologies and chromatographic applications in biotechnology. Includes critical reviews of the current literature and computer simulations. Suitable for graduate students in chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, and biomedical engineering. Students cannot receive credit for both CHME 4400 and CHME 6440 .

diff --git a/courses/CHME-4430.html b/courses/CHME-4430.html index a5f3e740c..dce0b1302 100644 --- a/courses/CHME-4430.html +++ b/courses/CHME-4430.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHME-4430: Introduction to Biochemical Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHME-4430

- Description, fundamentals, and engineering features of processes using microbial, plant or animal cells or their enzymes. Topics include review of biochemistry, review of microbiology, computer simulation, growth, death, aseptic techniques, continuous culture, fermenter design, sterilization, mixed cultures, process scale up, immobilized cells and enzymes, recovery of products, and process economics. Weekly exercises requiring personal computers. + Description, fundamentals, and engineering features of processes using microbial, plant or animal cells or their enzymes. Topics include review of biochemistry, review of microbiology, computer simulation, growth, death, aseptic techniques, continuous culture, fermenter design, sterilization, mixed cultures, process scale up, immobilized cells and enzymes, recovery of products, and process economics. Weekly exercises requiring personal computers.

diff --git a/courses/CHME-4480.html b/courses/CHME-4480.html index d62bda4f1..035163198 100644 --- a/courses/CHME-4480.html +++ b/courses/CHME-4480.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHME-4480: Single Molecules Complex Fluid - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHME-4480

- This course will focus on the connections between the behavior of single molecules and their interactions and macroscopic non-Newtonian behavior. It will discuss microscopic models of these systems, techniques for measuring and manipulating the microstructure, and the impact on macroscopic behavior. Students may not receive credit for both this course and CHME 6480 . + This course will focus on the connections between the behavior of single molecules and their interactions and macroscopic non-Newtonian behavior. It will discuss microscopic models of these systems, techniques for measuring and manipulating the microstructure, and the impact on macroscopic behavior. Students may not receive credit for both this course and CHME 6480 .

diff --git a/courses/CHME-6011.html b/courses/CHME-6011.html index 8713deac7..307b100c8 100644 --- a/courses/CHME-6011.html +++ b/courses/CHME-6011.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHME-6011: Semiconductor Electrochemistry - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHME-6011

- An interdisciplinary course focusing on the fundamentals and applications of semiconductor electrochemistry, and will serve as a bridge between classical electrochemistry and solid state physics. Topics include fundamentals of semiconductor physics, principles of electrochemistry, nature of semiconductor/electrolyte interfaces, current flow, and the applications of above principles to environment remediation and renewable energy devices such as solar cells, photocatalysis, and battery technologies. + An interdisciplinary course focusing on the fundamentals and applications of semiconductor electrochemistry, and will serve as a bridge between classical electrochemistry and solid state physics. Topics include fundamentals of semiconductor physics, principles of electrochemistry, nature of semiconductor/electrolyte interfaces, current flow, and the applications of above principles to environment remediation and renewable energy devices such as solar cells, photocatalysis, and battery technologies.

diff --git a/courses/CHME-6440.html b/courses/CHME-6440.html index 3ade2950a..378973e91 100644 --- a/courses/CHME-6440.html +++ b/courses/CHME-6440.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHME-6440: Chromatographic Separations - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHME-6440

- Theory and practice of chromatographic separation processes. Topics include chromatographic dispersion, adsorption isotherms, solute movement analysis, chromatographic techniques (reversed-phase, HIC, ion exchange, affinity, and size exclusion), modes of operation (gradient, elution, displacement, and continuous systems), novel morphologies and chromatographic applications in biotechnology. Includes critical reviews of the current literature and computer simulations. Suitable for graduate students in chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, and biomedical engineering. Students cannot receive credit for both CHME 4400 and CHME 6440. + Theory and practice of chromatographic separation processes. Topics include chromatographic dispersion, adsorption isotherms, solute movement analysis, chromatographic techniques (reversed-phase, HIC, ion exchange, affinity, and size exclusion), modes of operation (gradient, elution, displacement, and continuous systems), novel morphologies and chromatographic applications in biotechnology. Includes critical reviews of the current literature and computer simulations. Suitable for graduate students in chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, and biomedical engineering. Students cannot receive credit for both CHME 4400  and CHME 6440.

diff --git a/courses/CHME-6480.html b/courses/CHME-6480.html index 92bacdff1..d99ed4cad 100644 --- a/courses/CHME-6480.html +++ b/courses/CHME-6480.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHME-6480: Single Molecules Complex Fluid - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHME-6480

- This course will focus on the connections between the behavior of single molecules and their interactions and macroscopic non-Newtonian behavior. Among the topics discussed are microscopic models of these systems, techniques for measuring and manipulating the microsctructure, and the impact on macroscopic behavior. Students may not receive credit for both this course and CHME 4480 . + This course will focus on the connections between the behavior of single molecules and their interactions and macroscopic non-Newtonian behavior. Among the topics discussed are microscopic models of these systems, techniques for measuring and manipulating the microsctructure, and the impact on macroscopic behavior. Students may not receive credit for both this course and CHME 4480 .

diff --git a/courses/CHME-6830.html b/courses/CHME-6830.html index 1957870a2..8d0a9df18 100644 --- a/courses/CHME-6830.html +++ b/courses/CHME-6830.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHME-6830: Combustion - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHME-6830

- Review of fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, fluid mechanics, and modern diagnostics. Discussion of flame propagation, thermal and chain explosions, stirred reactors, detonations, droplet combustion, and turbulent jet flames. + Review of fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, fluid mechanics, and modern diagnostics. Discussion of flame propagation, thermal and chain explosions, stirred reactors, detonations, droplet combustion, and turbulent jet flames. Â

diff --git a/courses/CHME-6900.html b/courses/CHME-6900.html index 954c33462..9e5f8ac73 100644 --- a/courses/CHME-6900.html +++ b/courses/CHME-6900.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHME-6900: Chemical and Biological Engineering Seminar - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHME-6900

- This seminar-based graduate level course provides a broad exposure to the chemical and biological engineering discipline. Attending and participating in seminars from recognized experts will form the core of the course. Topics include energy and the environment, nano and biotechnologies, computational molecular science, polymers and advanced materials, synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, and the future of our discipline. The course is required for chemical engineering Ph.D. students. + This seminar-based graduate level course provides a broad exposure to the chemical and biological engineering discipline. Attending and participating in seminars from recognized experts will form the core of the course. Topics include energy and the environment, nano and biotechnologies, computational molecular science, polymers and advanced materials, synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, and the future of our discipline. The course is required for chemical engineering Ph.D. students. Â

diff --git a/courses/CHME-9990.html b/courses/CHME-9990.html index e3793eb65..e899f8b07 100644 --- a/courses/CHME-9990.html +++ b/courses/CHME-9990.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CHME-9990: Dissertation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CHME-9990

- Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. + Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.  Â

diff --git a/courses/CIVL-1100.html b/courses/CIVL-1100.html index b5405760a..ed644adbd 100644 --- a/courses/CIVL-1100.html +++ b/courses/CIVL-1100.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CIVL-1100: Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CIVL-1100

- Deals with the practice of civil and environmental engineering. Not a highly analytical course, as the course is primarily intended for first year students. Some topics include: history of civil engineering; present practice; typical employers; typical projects; design philosophy; professional topics including organizations, registrations, ethics. Discuss case histories, bring in outside speakers. Students attend CE Capstone presentations. + Deals with the practice of civil and environmental engineering. Not a highly analytical course, as the course is primarily intended for first year students. Some topics include: history of civil engineering; present practice; typical employers; typical projects; design philosophy; professional topics including organizations, registrations, ethics. Discuss case histories, bring in outside speakers. Students attend CE Capstone presentations.

diff --git a/courses/CIVL-1300.html b/courses/CIVL-1300.html index 5b9d571e1..18a6c9bd7 100644 --- a/courses/CIVL-1300.html +++ b/courses/CIVL-1300.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CIVL-1300: Beginning Programming in Civil and Environmental Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CIVL-1300

- This course teaches elementary programming concepts using the Python environment. Students are expected to have little or no prior programming experience. Topics include Python language syntax, variables, looping, function calls, manipulating arrays, performing statistical calculations, and plotting results. + This course teaches elementary programming concepts using the Python environment. Students are expected to have little or no prior programming experience. Topics include Python language syntax, variables, looping, function calls, manipulating arrays, performing statistical calculations, and plotting results.

diff --git a/courses/CIVL-2050.html b/courses/CIVL-2050.html index 3c292cead..f5b0ee130 100644 --- a/courses/CIVL-2050.html +++ b/courses/CIVL-2050.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CIVL-2050: Fluid Mechanics for Civil and Environmental Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CIVL-2050

- Hydrostatics; Pressure Measurement; Fluid Properties; Application of Control Volume Analysis to Conservation of Mass, Energy and Momentum Principles; Bernoulli Equation for Ideal Flow; Dimensional Analysis; Pipe Flow and Pipe Networks; Pump Performance; Pipes in Pipelines. A laboratory component will illustrate the topics studied. + Hydrostatics; Pressure Measurement; Fluid Properties; Application of Control Volume Analysis to Conservation of Mass, Energy and Momentum Principles; Bernoulli Equation for Ideal Flow; Dimensional Analysis; Pipe Flow and Pipe Networks; Pump Performance; Pipes in Pipelines.  A laboratory component will illustrate the topics studied. Â

diff --git a/courses/CIVL-2060.html b/courses/CIVL-2060.html index 770497ebf..f0c0916af 100644 --- a/courses/CIVL-2060.html +++ b/courses/CIVL-2060.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CIVL-2060: Introduction to Water Resources Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CIVL-2060

- This course provides a foundational treatment of water resources engineering through theory, analysis and design. Hydrologic cycle, water resources sustainability, and water resources planning. Pipe flow and pipe networks, with application to distribution systems. Hydraulics of open-channel flow and control structures such as culverts, gates, weirs, spillways and stilling basins. Reservoir routing and design of storage. Contemporary issues including green infrastructure, storm surge and climate change. Experimental laboratory sessions reinforce lectures and provide hands‐on learning opportunities. + This course provides a foundational treatment of water resources engineering through theory, analysis and design. Hydrologic cycle, water resources sustainability, and water resources planning. Pipe flow and pipe networks, with application to distribution systems. Hydraulics of open-channel flow and control structures such as culverts, gates, weirs, spillways and stilling basins. Reservoir routing and design of storage. Contemporary issues including green infrastructure, storm surge and climate change. Experimental laboratory sessions reinforce lectures and provide hands‐on learning opportunities.

diff --git a/courses/CIVL-4020.html b/courses/CIVL-4020.html index 1fe1e7015..2e6125ca2 100644 --- a/courses/CIVL-4020.html +++ b/courses/CIVL-4020.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CIVL-4020: Bedford Seminar - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CIVL-4020

- The seminar will be interdisciplinary with students from both architecture and civil engineering departments. The content of the lectures bears direct relation to practical experience and is considered to be supplementary to the other courses in the respective engineering and architecture schools. Specific types of structures will be examined with the help of suitable existing project examples clarifying and critically analyzing the basic engineering principles behind them. Students will be exposed to the collaborative methods inherent within the architect/engineer relationship. + The seminar will be interdisciplinary with students from both architecture and civil engineering departments. The content of the lectures bears direct relation to practical experience and is considered to be supplementary to the other courses in the respective engineering and architecture schools. Specific types of structures will be examined with the help of suitable existing project examples clarifying and critically analyzing the basic engineering principles behind them. Students will be exposed to the collaborative methods inherent within the architect/engineer relationship.

diff --git a/courses/CIVL-4570.html b/courses/CIVL-4570.html index 4b1b94cd0..8c1b8895f 100644 --- a/courses/CIVL-4570.html +++ b/courses/CIVL-4570.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CIVL-4570: System Modeling for Civil and Environmental Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CIVL-4570

- This course is an applications-oriented course covering basic analytical tools for modeling and optimization of large-scale civil and environmental engineering systems. Application domains that will be discussed include: scheduling in large systems, construction management, multi-purpose reservoir operation, transportation and logistics planning, as well as other civil and environmental engineering systems. An overview of different optimization techniques, with a particular focus on network flow problems and introductory stochastic analysis will be provided. Software to solve these problems will be used throughout the course. + This course is an applications-oriented course covering basic analytical tools for modeling and optimization of large-scale civil and environmental engineering systems. Application domains that will be discussed include: scheduling in large systems, construction management, multi-purpose reservoir operation, transportation and logistics planning, as well as other civil and environmental engineering systems. An overview of different optimization techniques, with a particular focus on network flow problems and introductory stochastic analysis will be provided. Software to solve these problems will be used throughout the course.Â

diff --git a/courses/CIVL-4640.html b/courses/CIVL-4640.html index f67fe6746..d97223725 100644 --- a/courses/CIVL-4640.html +++ b/courses/CIVL-4640.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CIVL-4640: Transportation System Planning - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CIVL-4640

- Introduction to the analysis and planning of transportation systems. Study of the basic interaction between transportation supply and demand. Role of transportation systems analysis in the social, environmental, and policy making. Trip generation. Trip distribution. Mode split. Traffic Assignment. Computer applications (meets with CIVL 6250 Transportation System Planning). Students cannot obtain credit for this course and CIVL 6250 . + Introduction to the analysis and planning of transportation systems. Study of the basic interaction between transportation supply and demand. Role of transportation systems analysis in the social, environmental, and policy making. Trip generation. Trip distribution. Mode split. Traffic Assignment. Computer applications (meets with CIVL 6250 Â Transportation System Planning). Students cannot obtain credit for this course and CIVL 6250 .

diff --git a/courses/CIVL-6220.html b/courses/CIVL-6220.html index c416d4ac8..54029277c 100644 --- a/courses/CIVL-6220.html +++ b/courses/CIVL-6220.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CIVL-6220: Critical Issues in Transportation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CIVL-6220

- To provide the students with a broad understanding of cutting edge methodologies in transportation modeling and economics not thoroughly covered in other courses and emerging issues pertaining to transportation research and practice. + To provide the students with a broad understanding of cutting edge methodologies in transportation modeling and economics not thoroughly covered in other courses and emerging issues pertaining to transportation research and practice.

diff --git a/courses/CIVL-6240.html b/courses/CIVL-6240.html index 6f4826717..4ac41cd42 100644 --- a/courses/CIVL-6240.html +++ b/courses/CIVL-6240.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CIVL-6240: Intelligent Transportation Systems - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CIVL-6240

- The course discusses Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies and their application areas. ITS technologies. ITS Architecture. ITS applications. A number of outside speakers will complement the lectures. The students are expected to give at least two technical presentations and write a final paper on an ITS topic of their choosing. + The course discusses Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies and their application areas. ITS technologies. ITS Architecture. ITS applications. A number of outside speakers will complement the lectures. The students are expected to give at least two technical presentations and write a final paper on an ITS topic of their choosing.

diff --git a/courses/CIVL-6250.html b/courses/CIVL-6250.html index ae6b82fb8..2ab46d38b 100644 --- a/courses/CIVL-6250.html +++ b/courses/CIVL-6250.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CIVL-6250: Transportation Systems Planning - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CIVL-6250

-  The analysis and planning of transportation systems. Study of the basic interaction between transportation supply and demand. Role of transportation systems analysis in social, environmental, and policy making. Trip generation. Trip distribution. Mode split. Traffic assignment. Computer applications. Students cannot obtain credit for this course and CIVL 4640 . +  The analysis and planning of transportation systems. Study of the basic interaction between transportation supply and demand. Role of transportation systems analysis in social, environmental, and policy making. Trip generation. Trip distribution. Mode split. Traffic assignment. Computer applications. Students cannot obtain credit for this course and CIVL 4640 .Â

diff --git a/courses/CIVL-6340.html b/courses/CIVL-6340.html index ef6619aae..8e5f424b7 100644 --- a/courses/CIVL-6340.html +++ b/courses/CIVL-6340.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CIVL-6340: Bedford Design Studio - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CIVL-6340

- Open-ended design project in which students work in teams of four (two engineers and two architects) to replicate the Architecture/Structural Engineering integrated design of buildings. Oral presentations and written reports and studio critics cover alternatives considered, design assumptions, and cost estimates. This is a communication-intensive course. + Open-ended design project in which students work in teams of four (two engineers and two architects) to replicate the Architecture/Structural Engineering integrated design of buildings. Oral presentations and written reports and studio critics cover alternatives considered, design assumptions, and cost estimates. This is a communication-intensive course.

diff --git a/courses/CIVL-6350.html b/courses/CIVL-6350.html index 8ad403b3d..15c8168a3 100644 --- a/courses/CIVL-6350.html +++ b/courses/CIVL-6350.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CIVL-6350: Masonry Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CIVL-6350

- The goal of this course is to develop a general familiarity with the structural design of masonry elements and structures. This includes exposure to the historical development of design specifications as well as specific design procedures unique to this material. + The goal of this course is to develop a general familiarity with the structural design of masonry elements and structures. This includes exposure to the historical development of design specifications as well as specific design procedures unique to this material.

diff --git a/courses/CIVL-6360.html b/courses/CIVL-6360.html index afc77406b..7aaea08e2 100644 --- a/courses/CIVL-6360.html +++ b/courses/CIVL-6360.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CIVL-6360: Timber Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CIVL-6360

- The goal of this course is to develop a general familiarity with the structural design of wood elements and structures. This includes exposure to the historical development of design specifications as well as specific design procedures unique to this material. + The goal of this course is to develop a general familiarity with the structural design of wood elements and structures. This includes exposure to the historical development of design specifications as well as specific design procedures unique to this material.

diff --git a/courses/CIVL-6380.html b/courses/CIVL-6380.html index 9d74058d6..6aa46ec0c 100644 --- a/courses/CIVL-6380.html +++ b/courses/CIVL-6380.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CIVL-6380: Advanced Concrete Mechanics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CIVL-6380

- Mechanics of concrete failure under uniaxial and multiaxial stress states. Strain-softening behavior and damage localization in tension and compression. Nonlinear strain-hardening behavior under triaxial compression. Tensile fracture and size-effect. Constitutive modeling of concrete mechanical behavior. Cohesive crack model. Plasticity models, damage models, microplane models, and discrete models. + Mechanics of concrete failure under uniaxial and multiaxial stress states. Strain-softening behavior and damage localization in tension and compression. Nonlinear strain-hardening behavior under triaxial compression. Tensile fracture and size-effect. Constitutive modeling of concrete mechanical behavior. Cohesive crack model. Plasticity models, damage models, microplane models, and discrete models. Â

diff --git a/courses/CIVL-9990.html b/courses/CIVL-9990.html index 7392efbbd..62889a2f6 100644 --- a/courses/CIVL-9990.html +++ b/courses/CIVL-9990.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CIVL-9990: Dissertation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CIVL-9990

- Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. + Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.  Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-2120.html b/courses/COGS-2120.html index c6f0a9fe6..6fa8ae256 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-2120.html +++ b/courses/COGS-2120.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-2120: Introduction to Cognitive Science - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-2120

- This course is an introduction to the new and quickly growing field of cognitive science. Cognitive Science is a highly interdisciplinary field of study of mind at the intersection of philosophy, psychology, computer science, neuroscience, linguistics, and anthropology. + This course is an introduction to the new and quickly growing field of cognitive science. Cognitive Science is a highly interdisciplinary field of study of mind at the intersection of philosophy, psychology, computer science, neuroscience, linguistics, and anthropology.Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-2340.html b/courses/COGS-2340.html index 53d772243..1c275cc55 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-2340.html +++ b/courses/COGS-2340.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-2340: Introduction to Linguistics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-2340

- This course offers a survey of scientific and applied approaches to the study of human language, highlighting the endlessly surprising nature of this sophisticated mode of communication. A sampling of the topics to be covered: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, lexicography, psycholinguistics, and historical linguistics. Lecture course. + This course offers a survey of scientific and applied approaches to the study of human language, highlighting the endlessly surprising nature of this sophisticated mode of communication. A sampling of the topics to be covered: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, lexicography, psycholinguistics, and historical linguistics. Lecture course. Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-4210.html b/courses/COGS-4210.html index 6ba6ac9a4..a73ba3ebf 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-4210.html +++ b/courses/COGS-4210.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-4210: Cognitive Modeling - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-4210

- Recent advances in Cognitive Science, Computer Science and Mathematics, have resulted in the ability to develop computer programs that implement Probabilistic Cognitive Models (PCMs). The cognitive models that this course covers are based on approximate Bayesian Inference implemented by Markov Chain Monte Carlo and Variational techniques that have made this approach tractable. The objective of this course is to enable the student to develop models of cognition in a Bayesian framework. + Recent advances in Cognitive Science, Computer Science and Mathematics, have resulted in the ability to develop computer programs that implement Probabilistic Cognitive Models (PCMs). The cognitive models that this course covers are based on approximate Bayesian Inference implemented by Markov Chain Monte Carlo and Variational techniques that have made this approach tractable. The objective of this course is to enable the student to develop models of cognition in a Bayesian framework. Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-4220.html b/courses/COGS-4220.html index ceb1a7e99..772c12dca 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-4220.html +++ b/courses/COGS-4220.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-4220: Animal Cognition and Interaction with Humans - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-4220

- In this course, students will deepen their understanding of research principles and experimental practices in cognitive and behavioral science, and they will gain experience in applying concepts often discussed in human-oriented contexts (e.g., learning, theory of mind) to the animal world. In addition, they will be prepared to participate in revolutionizing our treatment of both the animals and the people with whom we share our lives. + In this course, students will deepen their understanding of research principles and experimental practices in cognitive and behavioral science, and they will gain experience in applying concepts often discussed in human-oriented contexts (e.g., learning, theory of mind) to the animal world. In addition, they will be prepared to participate in revolutionizing our treatment of both the animals and the people with whom we share our lives. Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-4330.html b/courses/COGS-4330.html index 4ed472d60..8dec0d951 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-4330.html +++ b/courses/COGS-4330.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-4330: Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-4330

- This survey course is intended as an introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience. The topics covered will focus on exploring the neural underpinnings for cognitive processes, such as sensation, language, attention, motor control, executive functions, social communication, emotions, consciousness, and learning/memory. Basic aspects of nervous system function and neuroanatomy, brain development/evolution, structural and functional imaging techniques, and other research methods used in Cognitive Neuroscience will be discussed. + This survey course is intended as an introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience. The topics covered will focus on exploring the neural underpinnings for cognitive processes, such as sensation, language, attention, motor control, executive functions, social communication, emotions, consciousness, and learning/memory. Basic aspects of nervous system function and neuroanatomy, brain development/evolution, structural and functional imaging techniques, and other research methods used in Cognitive Neuroscience will be discussed. Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-4340.html b/courses/COGS-4340.html index b56c0e624..8d90f89ca 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-4340.html +++ b/courses/COGS-4340.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-4340: The Linguistics of Computational Linguistics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-4340

- This course will explore how linguistics, the scientific study of the properties of human language and languages, can be applied to the development of intelligent agents that can fluently and meaningfully communicate with people in natural language. It will focus on linguistic phenomena that have so far been particularly resistant to effective machine processing, such as lexical ambiguity resolution, reference resolution, ellipsis, indirect speech acts, implicature, and non-literal language (e.g., metaphor and irony). + This course will explore how linguistics, the scientific study of the properties of human language and languages, can be applied to the development of intelligent agents that can fluently and meaningfully communicate with people in natural language. It will focus on linguistic phenomena that have so far been particularly resistant to effective machine processing, such as lexical ambiguity resolution, reference resolution, ellipsis, indirect speech acts, implicature, and non-literal language (e.g., metaphor and irony).Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-4410.html b/courses/COGS-4410.html index e92f5a018..eab3351d9 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-4410.html +++ b/courses/COGS-4410.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-4410: Programming for Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-4410

- Research in Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driven by data. Researchers in these fields collect, manipulate, model and analyze data generated by real-world processes. Since the amount of data available has grown exponentially, the ability to automate these tasks through computer programs is essential. Specifically, probabilistic and statistical computing are needed to learn from the data. The objectives of this course are for the student to perform exploratory data analysis and to acquire the basics of statistical and machine learning in order to model real-world datasets. + Research in Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driven by data. Researchers in these fields collect, manipulate, model and analyze data generated by real-world processes. Â Since the amount of data available has grown exponentially, the ability to automate these tasks through computer programs is essential. Specifically, probabilistic and statistical computing are needed to learn from the data. The objectives of this course are for the student to perform exploratory data analysis and to acquire the basics of statistical and machine learning in order to model real-world datasets. Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-4430.html b/courses/COGS-4430.html index 1c176bd2a..b5382ab4f 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-4430.html +++ b/courses/COGS-4430.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-4430: Learning and Advanced Game AI - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-4430

- Digital gaming is one of the most rapidly developing fields. The effort required for developing games is not trivial. To make a game fun to play, the design of the game levels and/or the AI-driven opponents need to be intelligent and adaptive to the players' strategies and skills. In this course, students will learn and explore using machine learning techniques to automate the design process of digital games. The course will cover basic and advanced topics in Artificial Intelligence and Learning, such as Decision Trees, Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms, and Reinforcement Learning. Students will gain hands-on experience in applying these techniques in computer games. The course will also introduce psychological theories and studies about people's decision-making and emotional processes and how they are related to the players' experience in games. This course will take the form of a combination of lectures, presentations by students, class discussions, and independent study. + Digital gaming is one of the most rapidly developing fields. The effort required for developing games is not trivial. To make a game fun to play, the design of the game levels and/or the AI-driven opponents need to be intelligent and adaptive to the players' strategies and skills. In this course, students will learn and explore using machine learning techniques to automate the design process of digital games. The course will cover basic and advanced topics in Artificial Intelligence and Learning, such as Decision Trees, Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms, and Reinforcement Learning. Students will gain hands-on experience in applying these techniques in computer games. The course will also introduce psychological theories and studies about people's decision-making and emotional processes and how they are related to the players' experience in games. This course will take the form of a combination of lectures, presentations by students, class discussions, and independent study. Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-4440.html b/courses/COGS-4440.html index cae8e4f3d..af164f9ad 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-4440.html +++ b/courses/COGS-4440.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-4440: Sensibilities - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-4440

- "Sensibilities"—a special ART_X@Rensselaer (Art Across the Curriculum) seminar—draws from the tremendous resource of EMPAC to inspire students to cultivate writing skills through the cross-disciplinary theme of the senses/perception. During the semester students will have opportunities to observe unique art/science presentations and performances in an intimate setting at EMPAC, providing rich experiences for discussions and writing. Classes include reading science and art texts, as well as writing workshops to develop authorial voice and experimentation. + "Sensibilities"—a special ART_X@Rensselaer (Art Across the Curriculum) seminar—draws from the tremendous resource of EMPAC to inspire students to cultivate writing skills through the cross-disciplinary theme of the senses/perception. During the semester students will have opportunities to observe unique art/science presentations and performances in an intimate setting at EMPAC, providing rich experiences for discussions and writing. Classes include reading science and art texts, as well as writing workshops to develop authorial voice and experimentation. Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-4560.html b/courses/COGS-4560.html index d1d11d480..78472b92d 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-4560.html +++ b/courses/COGS-4560.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-4560: Cross-linguistic Perspectives - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-4560

- This course will explore the different strategies used by different languages to fulfill the same needs of human communication. A sampling of topics: quickly learning the basics of a new language using linguistic principles; cross-linguistic knowledge elicitation and engineering; principles of generative grammar; space, time, agency, and other linguistic phenomena viewed cross-linguistically. + This course will explore the different strategies used by different languages to fulfill the same needs of human communication. A sampling of topics: quickly learning the basics of a new language using linguistic principles; cross-linguistic knowledge elicitation and engineering;Â principles of generative grammar; space, time, agency, and other linguistic phenomena viewed cross-linguistically.

diff --git a/courses/COGS-4610.html b/courses/COGS-4610.html index d74243a5b..c49c1c1f2 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-4610.html +++ b/courses/COGS-4610.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-4610: Stress and the Brain - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-4610

- This seminar course is a detailed examination of the mind-brain relationship, through study of the stress response. Stress is simply defined as any challenge to an individual's homeostasis or balance. This course will explore the neurobiological underpinnings of the stress response, with particular focus on how stressors can alter perception, affective and cognitive processing in the individual, which can in turn feedback to alter the general health of the individual (body and mind/brain). + This seminar course is a detailed examination of the mind-brain relationship, through study of the stress response. Stress is simply defined as any challenge to an individual's homeostasis or balance. This course will explore the neurobiological underpinnings of the stress response, with particular focus on how stressors can alter perception, affective and cognitive processing in the individual, which can in turn feedback to alter the general health of the individual (body and mind/brain). Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-4700.html b/courses/COGS-4700.html index 20a3cc55d..a0a432f0c 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-4700.html +++ b/courses/COGS-4700.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-4700: Hormones, Brain, and Behavior - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-4700

- This course will examine hormone and brain/behavior relationships across the lifespan. Hormones are molecules that are secreted by glands (the majority of which are located outside the brain) and have distal effects on their targets, such as the brain, throughout development. A focus will be on hormones' effects, mechanisms, and brain regions of interest for behavior and cognitive processes, such as perception, learning/memory, social cognition, motivation, and emotion. + This course will examine hormone and brain/behavior relationships across the lifespan. Hormones are molecules that are secreted by glands (the majority of which are located outside the brain) and have distal effects on their targets, such as the brain, throughout development. A focus will be on hormones' effects, mechanisms, and brain regions of interest for behavior and cognitive processes, such as perception, learning/memory, social cognition, motivation, and emotion. Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-4780.html b/courses/COGS-4780.html index b6f101659..2736f2c49 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-4780.html +++ b/courses/COGS-4780.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-4780: Advanced Topics in Linguistics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-4780

- This course will serve as a seminar for advanced students of linguistics. The material to be covered will be selected collaboratively by the instructor and each cohort of students. Students, who ideally will have taken at least two linguistics-oriented courses previously, will be guided in pursuing topics that they have found particularly compelling in previous courses. + This course will serve as a seminar for advanced students of linguistics. The material to be covered will be selected collaboratively by the instructor and each cohort of students. Students, who ideally will have taken at least two linguistics-oriented courses previously, will be guided in pursuing topics that they have found particularly compelling in previous courses.Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-4990.html b/courses/COGS-4990.html index 1461fbd3c..0ed4436a5 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-4990.html +++ b/courses/COGS-4990.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-4990: Undergraduate Thesis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-4990

- Students conduct original scholarly projects: original research, theoretical or analytical reviews of the literature, or computer simulations. Students prepare written reports relating to this project, under the supervision of a faculty member. + Students conduct original scholarly projects: original research, theoretical or analytical reviews of the literature, or computer simulations. Students prepare written reports relating to this project, under the supervision of a faculty member.Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-6220.html b/courses/COGS-6220.html index 9318c68e4..c0b99309b 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-6220.html +++ b/courses/COGS-6220.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-6220: Cognitive Modeling II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-6220

- This is a graduate level course that extends the objectives of Cognitive Modeling I to additional cognitive architectures. The first part of the course is a survey of cognitive modeling paradigms. The second part will be a more in-depth coverage of two or three architectures and will be done by teams of students. Each team will study one architecture including the development of a model. + This is a graduate level course that extends the objectives of Cognitive Modeling I to additional cognitive architectures. The first part of the course is a survey of cognitive modeling paradigms. The second part will be a more in-depth coverage of two or three architectures and will be done by teams of students. Each team will study one architecture including the development of a model.

diff --git a/courses/COGS-6340.html b/courses/COGS-6340.html index 628a1c4eb..c4e79374b 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-6340.html +++ b/courses/COGS-6340.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-6340: The Linguistics of Computational Linguistics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-6340

- This course will explore how linguistics, the scientific study of the properties of human language and languages, can be applied to the development of intelligent agents that can fluently and meaningfully communicate with people in natural language. It will focus on linguistic phenomena that have so far been particularly resistant to effective machine processing, such as lexical ambiguity resolution, reference resolution, ellipsis, indirect speech acts, implicature, and non-literal language (e.g., metaphor and irony). + This course will explore how linguistics, the scientific study of the properties of human language and languages, can be applied to the development of intelligent agents that can fluently and meaningfully communicate with people in natural language. It will focus on linguistic phenomena that have so far been particularly resistant to effective machine processing, such as lexical ambiguity resolution, reference resolution, ellipsis, indirect speech acts, implicature, and non-literal language (e.g., metaphor and irony).Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-6560.html b/courses/COGS-6560.html index 92720456d..b510f13a3 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-6560.html +++ b/courses/COGS-6560.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-6560: Cross-linguistic Perspectives - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-6560

- This course will explore the different strategies used by different languages to fulfill the same needs of human communication. A sampling of topics: quickly learning the basics of a new language using linguistic principles; cross-linguistic knowledge elicitation and engineering; principles of generative grammar; space, time, agency, and other linguistic phenomena viewed cross-linguistically. + This course will explore the different strategies used by different languages to fulfill the same needs of human communication. A sampling of topics: quickly learning the basics of a new language using linguistic principles; cross-linguistic knowledge elicitation and engineering; principles of generative grammar; space, time, agency, and other linguistic phenomena viewed cross-linguistically.Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-6780.html b/courses/COGS-6780.html index 693a7da55..fc479406b 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-6780.html +++ b/courses/COGS-6780.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-6780: Advanced Topics in Linguistics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-6780

- This course will serve as a seminar for advanced students of linguistics. The material to be covered will be selected collaboratively by the instructor and each cohort of students. Students, who ideally will have taken at least two linguistics-oriented courses previously, will be guided in pursuing topics that they have found particularly compelling in previous courses. + This course will serve as a seminar for advanced students of linguistics. The material to be covered will be selected collaboratively by the instructor and each cohort of students. Students, who ideally will have taken at least two linguistics-oriented courses previously, will be guided in pursuing topics that they have found particularly compelling in previous courses.Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-6880.html b/courses/COGS-6880.html index d9c5d1c3d..ee3144fad 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-6880.html +++ b/courses/COGS-6880.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-6880: Language-Endowed Intelligent Agents - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-6880

- This course will concentrate on the knowledge-based modeling of intelligent agents, with a special emphasis on semantically-oriented language processing. Theoretical and conceptual discussions will be balanced by practical work within the implemented OntoAgent cognitive architecture. The course will cover the modeling of decision-making, the various aspects of natural-language processing, and the art of knowledge engineering. + This course will concentrate on the knowledge-based modeling of intelligent agents, with a special emphasis on semantically-oriented language processing. Theoretical and conceptual discussions will be balanced by practical work within the implemented OntoAgent cognitive architecture. The course will cover the modeling of decision-making, the various aspects of natural-language processing, and the art of knowledge engineering.Â

diff --git a/courses/COGS-9990.html b/courses/COGS-9990.html index d1844cc88..e72309c2d 100644 --- a/courses/COGS-9990.html +++ b/courses/COGS-9990.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COGS-9990: Doctoral Thesis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COGS-9990

- Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. + Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.  Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-2410.html b/courses/COMM-2410.html index 4fe3e5b4e..6c6cc4607 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-2410.html +++ b/courses/COMM-2410.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-2410: Perspectives on Photography - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-2410

- This course helps students understand the meaning and emotional complexity of visual images in their culture. Students examine photographic imagery through three perspectives. The first—formal—addresses the design components of the image, such as vantage point and contrast. The second—psychodynamic—concerns the emotional dynamics of viewing. The third—social political— explores photographs as instruments for preserving or challenging cultural values. No technical knowledge of photography is needed. + This course helps students understand the meaning and emotional complexity of visual images in their culture. Students examine photographic imagery through three perspectives. The first—formal—addresses the design components of the image, such as vantage point and contrast. The second—psychodynamic—concerns the emotional dynamics of viewing. The third—social political— explores photographs as instruments for preserving or challenging cultural values. No technical knowledge of photography is needed.

diff --git a/courses/COMM-2520.html b/courses/COMM-2520.html index 39d045935..e08ced04c 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-2520.html +++ b/courses/COMM-2520.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-2520: Communication Theory and Practice - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-2520

- This course introduces students to basic topics in communication theory and research. It includes topics in interpersonal, group, organizational, mediated, and mass communication. Students will study and apply theories to real world situations and events and explore the social and cultural impact of new media technology. + This course introduces students to basic topics in communication theory and research. It includes topics in interpersonal, group, organizational, mediated, and mass communication. Students will study and apply theories to real world situations and events and explore the social and cultural impact of new media technology.Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-2616.html b/courses/COMM-2616.html index c9832048b..ccf77fd85 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-2616.html +++ b/courses/COMM-2616.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-2616: Superheroes in the Classroom - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-2616

- This course engages students with the transmedial genre of superheroes, which has become one the most influential genres in film, television, video games, toys, and of course comics—not to mention the cultural artifacts that are associated with its iconography. Through an examination of the genre's origins and history, its economic and aesthetic aspects, and the ideological issues that surround its narratives—including representational dynamics of race, class, gender, sexuality and other vectors of identity—students in this course will become more critically aware consumers of popular culture media. + This course engages students with the transmedial genre of superheroes, which has become one the most influential genres in film, television, video games, toys, and of course comics—not to mention the cultural artifacts that are associated with its iconography. Through an examination of the genre's origins and history, its economic and aesthetic aspects, and the ideological issues that surround its narratives—including representational dynamics of race, class, gender, sexuality and other vectors of identity—students in this course will become more critically aware consumers of popular culture media. Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-2660.html b/courses/COMM-2660.html index ad2e8fbfb..f448fdf6a 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-2660.html +++ b/courses/COMM-2660.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-2660: Introduction to Graphic Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-2660

- This course introduces students to the practice of graphic design with a variety of hands-on projects. Studies include the principles and theories of 2D design and the integration of form, color, type, image, and content. Students will develop a heightened visual awareness and an understanding of how design influences meaning. The course emphasizes strategic and critical thinking in the solving of graphic design problems for the purposes of professional communication across a range of media platforms. + This course introduces students to the practice of graphic design with a variety of hands-on projects. Studies include the principles and theories of 2D design and the integration of form, color, type, image, and content. Students will develop a heightened visual awareness and an understanding of how design influences meaning. The course emphasizes strategic and critical thinking in the solving of graphic design problems for the purposes of professional communication across a range of media platforms.Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-2750.html b/courses/COMM-2750.html index 74d0d71c2..804758e7a 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-2750.html +++ b/courses/COMM-2750.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-2750: Critical Television - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-2750

- This course engages students in a critical examination of television and its historical and present status as a dominant popular culture medium. Television in this context is broadly understood as an evolving medium for motion pictures in the age of technological convergence. Using a variety of analytical and theoretical approaches, we'll consider the significant influence television has on individual, social, and cultural experiences—addressing questions of representation, identity, economics, and ideology. The class uses a collaborative learning process, allowing students to influence the content and emphasis of the class and thereby reflecting the democratic nature of popular culture media. + This course engages students in a critical examination of television and its historical and present status as a dominant popular culture medium. Television in this context is broadly understood as an evolving medium for motion pictures in the age of technological convergence. Using a variety of analytical and theoretical approaches, we'll consider the significant influence television has on individual, social, and cultural experiences—addressing questions of representation, identity, economics, and ideology. The class uses a collaborative learning process, allowing students to influence the content and emphasis of the class and thereby reflecting the democratic nature of popular culture media. Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-4188.html b/courses/COMM-4188.html index 80869ca2b..686beb667 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-4188.html +++ b/courses/COMM-4188.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-4188: Social Media & Strategic Communication - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-4188

- The purpose of this course is to introduce the basics of strategic communication in digital and social media platforms, with a specific interest in the applications of digital and social media for communication professionals. In this course, students will learn key principles and techniques for digital content creation and promotion. Students will brainstorm, conceptualize, and develop an online presence and apply writing, research, and critical thinking to the practice of strategic communication. + The purpose of this course is to introduce the basics of strategic communication in digital and social media platforms, with a specific interest in the applications of digital and social media for communication professionals. In this course, students will learn key principles and techniques for digital content creation and promotion. Students will brainstorm, conceptualize, and develop an online presence and apply writing, research, and critical thinking to the practice of strategic communication. Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-4470.html b/courses/COMM-4470.html index 0183940f5..57e08a6bf 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-4470.html +++ b/courses/COMM-4470.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-4470: Information Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-4470

- This course examines the design of technical information systems and their output in useful and well-designed documents and interfaces. The course includes the history of data visualization, visual rhetoric, and information systems such as DITA. + This course examines the design of technical information systems and their output in useful and well-designed documents and interfaces. The course includes the history of data visualization, visual rhetoric, and information systems such as DITA. Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-4530.html b/courses/COMM-4530.html index f5f9cf0d0..d3af6dbce 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-4530.html +++ b/courses/COMM-4530.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-4530: Post-Factual Media - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-4530

- his course considers the sociopolitical and ethical dimensions of post-factual media content, including the staged actuality of reality television. Topics include: fake news; disinformation; science denial; cognitive bias; political spin; reality TV performance and celebrity. + his course considers the sociopolitical and ethical dimensions of post-factual media content, including the staged actuality of reality television. Topics include: fake news; disinformation; science denial; cognitive bias; political spin; reality TV performance and celebrity. Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-4540.html b/courses/COMM-4540.html index 55f4b46be..c9e32bcca 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-4540.html +++ b/courses/COMM-4540.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-4540: Visual Culture - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-4540

- Humans inhabit a culture of visual images. Images bombard them on television, the Internet, and in films; they surround everyone as architecture and fashion; they provide essential resource data in science, engineering, and business. This course will help students better understand how images communicate information, arouse emotions, and shape values. Students will primarily do readings in cultural history/theory with some viewing of films. + Humans inhabit a culture of visual images. Images bombard them on television, the Internet, and in films; they surround everyone as architecture and fashion; they provide essential resource data in science, engineering, and business. This course will help students better understand how images communicate information, arouse emotions, and shape values. Students will primarily do readings in cultural history/theory with some viewing of films.Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-4550.html b/courses/COMM-4550.html index 997774dec..4aa414750 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-4550.html +++ b/courses/COMM-4550.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-4550: Religion, Politics, & Media - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-4550

- At a time when the resurgence of religious identities, public expression, and action is driving national politics, this course explores, through a media frame, "the return of religion" within the secular consensus of modernity. We examine how various religious groups use media to strategically articulate and institutionalize their political messages, and how media portray religion in relation to the secular world. A central problem is the logic of fundamentalism in relation to mainstream or liberal religion. + At a time when the resurgence of religious identities, public expression, and action is driving national politics, this course explores, through a media frame, "the return of religion" within the secular consensus of modernity. We examine how various religious groups use media to strategically articulate and institutionalize their political messages, and how media portray religion in relation to the secular world. A central problem is the logic of fundamentalism in relation to mainstream or liberal religion. Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-4580.html b/courses/COMM-4580.html index 21d03b181..cd9db8f1c 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-4580.html +++ b/courses/COMM-4580.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-4580: Advertising and Culture - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-4580

- An examination of the cultural impact of advertising in various media: TV, radio, print, and the Web. How does advertising inform human experience and identity? How has it shaped the culture? Who pays for it and why? Note: This is not a How-To course. The focus is critical analysis, not acquiring skills for producing advertising. + An examination of the cultural impact of advertising in various media: TV, radio, print, and the Web. How does advertising inform human experience and identity? How has it shaped the culture? Who pays for it and why? Note: This is not a How-To course. The focus is critical analysis, not acquiring skills for producing advertising.Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-4690.html b/courses/COMM-4690.html index 2c568e6a3..b5f263fac 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-4690.html +++ b/courses/COMM-4690.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-4690: Interface Design: Hypermedia Theory and Application - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-4690

- This course covers theory, research, and practice in interactive, multimedia interface design. Topics include visual perception, information architecture, rapid prototyping, usability testing, cross-cultural design, interactive data visualization, augmented reality, and intellectual property. + This course covers theory, research, and practice in interactive, multimedia interface design. Topics include visual perception, information architecture, rapid prototyping, usability testing, cross-cultural design, interactive data visualization, augmented reality, and intellectual property. Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-4730.html b/courses/COMM-4730.html index 7d3a5eaaa..71518703d 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-4730.html +++ b/courses/COMM-4730.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-4730: Brand Identity Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-4730

- A brand is more than just a cool logo design. "A brand is a perception or set of associations consumers have of a business." - (Felicia C. Sullivan) These perceptions originate from a consistent verbal and visual story communicated through a multitude of media platforms. In this class we'll define the brand story, create messaging, and design the logo, stationery, signage, packaging, advertising, schwag, motion graphics etc. The course culminates with the design of an identity standards manual defining the rules and principles to effectively communicate a consistent brand image. + A brand is more than just a cool logo design. "A brand is a perception or set of associations consumers have of a business." - (Felicia C. Sullivan) These perceptions originate from a consistent verbal and visual story communicated through a multitude of media platforms. In this class we'll define the brand story, create messaging, and design the logo, stationery, signage, packaging, advertising, schwag, motion graphics etc. The course culminates with the design of an identity standards manual defining the rules and principles to effectively communicate a consistent brand image. Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-4780.html b/courses/COMM-4780.html index 3ffbc6b1d..b0be39d7d 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-4780.html +++ b/courses/COMM-4780.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-4780: Interactive Narrative - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-4780

- This course introduces students to narrative theory and interactive narratives in a variety of genres such as oral story-telling, literature, poetry, film, artists' books, historical narrative, hypertext fiction, Net Art, social media narratives, and computer games. Students will have the opportunity to design and develop an original interactive narrative. + This course introduces students to narrative theory and interactive narratives in a variety of genres such as oral story-telling, literature, poetry, film, artists' books, historical narrative, hypertext fiction, Net Art, social media narratives, and computer games. Students will have the opportunity to design and develop an original interactive narrative.

diff --git a/courses/COMM-4930.html b/courses/COMM-4930.html index f03765ca2..d15d5e63c 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-4930.html +++ b/courses/COMM-4930.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-4930: Pro-Seminar in Communication, Media, and Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-4930

- Designed for first-semester senior Communication, Media, and Design majors, Pro-Seminar is the capstone course for the development of the Senior Project. Students will create a professional portfolio piece that showcases their work in the diverse disciplines of communication and media + Designed for first-semester senior Communication, Media, and Design majors, Pro-Seminar is the capstone course for the development of the Senior Project. Students will create a professional portfolio piece that showcases their work in the diverse disciplines of communication and media Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-6200.html b/courses/COMM-6200.html index c6cc1599c..16b140f4b 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-6200.html +++ b/courses/COMM-6200.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-6200: Foundations of Technical Communication - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-6200

- Technical communication today has a remarkably broad scope, including almost every area of life that involves technology, such as health, business, government, and scientific communication. This course addresses an essential part of communication studies and human-computer interaction: the authorship of the signifying level of interface design. Technical communication has grown way beyond people sitting in front of beige boxes writing manuals on how to operate other beige boxes. Instead, it has emerged as a central collection of skills aimed at how to get the right information to the right people at the right time, in a usable form. It has as much to do with information architecture, knowledge management, and information design as with writing reports and instructions. In addition, RPI has a long-standing heritage in technical communication, as the first academic degree in the field was offered here. In technical communication, RPI still maintains a high level of respect and market value for students and faculty at other institutions. + Technical communication today has a remarkably broad scope, including almost every area of life that involves technology, such as health, business, government, and scientific communication. This course addresses an essential part of communication studies and human-computer interaction: the authorship of the signifying level of interface design. Technical communication has grown way beyond people sitting in front of beige boxes writing manuals on how to operate other beige boxes. Instead, it has emerged as a central collection of skills aimed at how to get the right information to the right people at the right time, in a usable form. It has as much to do with information architecture, knowledge management, and information design as with writing reports and instructions. In addition, RPI has a long-standing heritage in technical communication, as the first academic degree in the field was offered here. In technical communication, RPI still maintains a high level of respect and market value for students and faculty at other institutions. Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-6320.html b/courses/COMM-6320.html index d310ecf3b..e52b77b87 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-6320.html +++ b/courses/COMM-6320.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-6320: Visual Poetics and Narrative - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-6320

- This studio course explores new directions in art and design that include visual poetry (visual expression in which the shape and arrangement of text, images, and symbols covey the message) and interactive narrative. Visual poetics and narrative appear in advertisement, music videos, and other forms of communication. Students will experiment with these forms of communication and learn how these concepts apply in artistic and commercial contexts. The class format includes lectures, discussions, and studio work. + This studio course explores new directions in art and design that include visual poetry (visual expression in which the shape and arrangement of text, images, and symbols covey the message) and interactive narrative. Visual poetics and narrative appear in advertisement, music videos, and other forms of communication. Students will experiment with these forms of communication and learn how these concepts apply in artistic and commercial contexts. The class format includes lectures, discussions, and studio work.Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-6420.html b/courses/COMM-6420.html index df3735878..0b5f7099e 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-6420.html +++ b/courses/COMM-6420.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-6420: Foundations of Human-Computer Interaction Usability - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-6420

- This course will consider methods for gathering users' requirements for product functions and information, ways to test products and information for usability and suitability, and procedures for incorporating the results learned through testing. Students will design and conduct usability tests on products, documents, and interfaces of interest. + This course will consider methods for gathering users' requirements for product functions and information, ways to test products and information for usability and suitability, and procedures for incorporating the results learned through testing. Students will design and conduct usability tests on products, documents, and interfaces of interest.

diff --git a/courses/COMM-6510.html b/courses/COMM-6510.html index a09920822..ca2761845 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-6510.html +++ b/courses/COMM-6510.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-6510: Communication Theory and Practice - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-6510

- Provides students an opportunity to enact communication practice from a strong foundation of textual and visual communication theory. Focuses on theories of text-making and distribution across media, qualitative and quantitative approaches to communication research, and applied rhetoric. + Provides students an opportunity to enact communication practice from a strong foundation of textual and visual communication theory. Focuses on theories of text-making and distribution across media, qualitative and quantitative approaches to communication research, and applied rhetoric. Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-6530.html b/courses/COMM-6530.html index 0798e6560..25f2541dc 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-6530.html +++ b/courses/COMM-6530.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-6530: Post-Factual Media - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-6530

- This course considers the sociopolitical and ethical dimensions of post-factual media content, including the staged actuality of reality television. Topics include: fake news; disinformation; science denial; cognitive bias; political spin; reality TV performance and celebrity. + This course considers the sociopolitical and ethical dimensions of post-factual media content, including the staged actuality of reality television. Topics include: fake news; disinformation; science denial; cognitive bias; political spin; reality TV performance and celebrity. Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-6730.html b/courses/COMM-6730.html index ed4701ba9..e6dbb99cd 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-6730.html +++ b/courses/COMM-6730.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-6730: Brand Identity Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-6730

- A brand is more than just a cool logo design. "A brand is a perception or set of associations consumers have of a business." -(Felicia C. Sullivan) These perceptions originate from a consistent verbal and visual story communicated through a multitude of media platforms. In this class, we'll define the brand story, create messaging, and design the logo, stationery, signage, packaging, advertising, schwag, motion graphics, etc. The course culminates with the design of an identity standards manual defining the rules and principles to effectively communicate a consistent brand image. + A brand is more than just a cool logo design. "A brand is a perception or set of associations consumers have of a business." -(Felicia C. Sullivan)Â These perceptions originate from a consistent verbal and visual story communicated through a multitude of media platforms. In this class, we'll define the brand story, create messaging, and design the logo, stationery, signage, packaging, advertising, schwag, motion graphics, etc. The course culminates with the design of an identity standards manual defining the rules and principles to effectively communicate a consistent brand image. Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-6780.html b/courses/COMM-6780.html index 3699121d7..947d494a5 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-6780.html +++ b/courses/COMM-6780.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-6780: Interactive Narrative - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-6780

- This course introduces students to narrative theory and interactive narratives in a variety of genres such as oral story-telling, literature, poetry, film, artists' books, historical narrative, hypertext fiction, Net Art, social media narratives, and computer games. Students will have the opportunity to design and develop an original interactive narrative. + This course introduces students to narrative theory and interactive narratives in a variety of genres such as oral story-telling, literature, poetry, film, artists' books, historical narrative, hypertext fiction, Net Art, social media narratives, and computer games. Students will have the opportunity to design and develop an original interactive narrative.

diff --git a/courses/COMM-6880.html b/courses/COMM-6880.html index ce64dc443..9da19994b 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-6880.html +++ b/courses/COMM-6880.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-6880: Interactive Data Visualization - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-6880

- This course covers interactive, multimedia interface design (for Web sites and apps) for data visualization or other forms of interactive information design. Innovative designs that explore new directions in interactive data design are highlighted. Topics include multisensory information design using graphics, sound, touch, and large-scale data projection. Interface design topics include user-centered design, information architecture, rapid prototyping, cross-cultural design, and intellectual property. Students may choose the applications they want to design for the class project. + This course covers interactive, multimedia interface design (for Web sites and apps) for data visualization or other forms of interactive information design. Innovative designs that explore new directions in interactive data design are highlighted. Topics include multisensory information design using graphics, sound, touch, and large-scale data projection. Interface design topics include user-centered design, information architecture, rapid prototyping, cross-cultural design, and intellectual property. Students may choose the applications they want to design for the class project.Â

diff --git a/courses/COMM-9990.html b/courses/COMM-9990.html index d8ec00ebc..82f220594 100644 --- a/courses/COMM-9990.html +++ b/courses/COMM-9990.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ COMM-9990: Dissertation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ COMM-9990

- Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. + Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.  Â

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-1100.html b/courses/CSCI-1100.html index 7cba3b75d..fe952487d 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-1100.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-1100.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-1100: Computer Science I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-1100

- An introduction to computer programming algorithm design and analysis. Additional topics include basic computer organization; internal representation of scalar and array data; use of top-down design and subprograms to tackle complex problems; abstract data types. Enrichment material as time allows. Interdisciplinary case studies, numerical and nonnumerical applications. Students who have passed CSCI 1200 cannot register for this course. + An introduction to computer programming algorithm design and analysis. Additional topics include basic computer organization; internal representation of scalar and array data; use of top-down design and subprograms to tackle complex problems; abstract data types. Enrichment material as time allows. Interdisciplinary case studies, numerical and nonnumerical applications. Students who have passed CSCI 1200 Â cannot register for this course.

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-1190.html b/courses/CSCI-1190.html index 863ab595a..5642eb21c 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-1190.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-1190.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-1190: Beginning Programming for Engineers - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-1190

- This course teaches elementary programming concepts using the MATLAB environment for engineering students with little or no prior programming experience. Concepts include variables, looping, and function calls. Students cannot get credit for CSCI 1190 after earning credit for CSCI 1100 or any higher-level CSCI course. + This course teaches elementary programming concepts using the MATLAB environment for engineering students with little or no prior programming experience. Concepts include variables, looping, and function calls. Students cannot get credit for CSCI 1190 after earning credit for CSCI 1100 Â or any higher-level CSCI course.

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-4100.html b/courses/CSCI-4100.html index 44d1e59a9..903438de4 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-4100.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-4100.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-4100: Machine Learning from Data - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-4100

- Introduction to the theory, algorithms, and applications of machine learning (supervised, reinforcement, and unsupervised) from data: What is learning? Is learning feasible? How can we do it? How can we do it well? The course offers a mix of theory, technique, and application with additional selected topics chosen from Pattern Recognition, Decision Trees, Neural Networks, RBF's, Bayesian Learning, PAC Learning, Support Vector Machines, Gaussian processes, and Hidden Markov Models. + Introduction to the theory, algorithms, and applications of machine learning (supervised, reinforcement, and unsupervised) from data: What is learning? Is learning feasible? How can we do it? How can we do it well? The course offers a mix of theory, technique, and application with additional selected topics chosen from Pattern Recognition, Decision Trees, Neural Networks, RBF's, Bayesian Learning, PAC Learning, Support Vector Machines, Gaussian processes, and Hidden Markov Models.

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-4230.html b/courses/CSCI-4230.html index 3f78304f9..ec154afc7 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-4230.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-4230.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-4230: Cryptography and Network Security I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-4230

- A self-contained course that includes topics from number theory, basic cryptography, and protocol security. This is a hybrid course with sufficient depth in both theory and hands-on experience with network protocols. Topics include: Classical Cryptography, Block Ciphers (DES, AES), Information Theoretical Cryptography, Randomness, RNG and Stream Ciphers, Hash and MAC Algorithms, Public-Key Cryptography, Elliptic Curve Cryptography, Digital Signatures and Identification, Internet Attacks, Web Security, SSL and PGP. This is a communication-intensive course. + A self-contained course that includes topics from number theory, basic cryptography, and protocol security. This is a hybrid course with sufficient depth in both theory and hands-on experience with network protocols. Topics include: Classical Cryptography, Block Ciphers (DES, AES), Information Theoretical Cryptography, Randomness, RNG and Stream Ciphers, Hash and MAC Algorithms, Public-Key Cryptography, Elliptic Curve Cryptography, Digital Signatures and Identification, Internet Attacks, Web Security, SSL and PGP. This is a communication-intensive course.

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-4270.html b/courses/CSCI-4270.html index ff2721211..75c9b7388 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-4270.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-4270.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-4270: Computational Vision - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-4270

- The goal of this course is to introduce students to the problems, challenges, and applications of computer vision from a computational perspective. Topics include camera modeling and image formation, feature extraction, object and face recognition, image mosaic construction, stereo and three-dimensional imaging, motion, and tracking. Machine learning methods, including deep convolutional neural networks, will be studied and applied throughout the course. + The goal of this course is to introduce students to the problems, challenges, and applications of computer vision from a computational perspective. Topics include camera modeling and image formation, feature extraction, object and face recognition, image mosaic construction, stereo and three-dimensional imaging, motion, and tracking. Machine learning methods, including deep convolutional neural networks, will be studied and applied throughout the course.

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-4310.html b/courses/CSCI-4310.html index 896ce9d6a..e233cec63 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-4310.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-4310.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-4310: Networking in the Linux Kernel - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-4310

- This course introduces Linux kernel programming basics and starts by examining how Berkeley sockets bridge the user-kernel gap. The remainder of the course is spent looking into transport layer (e.g., TCP) and network layer (e.g., IP) implementations. Students do both individual and group programming projects. In addition to coding, there are detailed write-ups and peer reviews in this course. This is a communication-intensive course. + This course introduces Linux kernel programming basics and starts by examining how Berkeley sockets bridge the user-kernel gap. The remainder of the course is spent looking into transport layer (e.g., TCP) and network layer (e.g., IP) implementations. Students do both individual and group programming projects. In addition to coding, there are detailed write-ups and peer reviews in this course. This is a communication-intensive course.

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-4370.html b/courses/CSCI-4370.html index b62434f7c..5261e3e56 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-4370.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-4370.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-4370: Data and Society - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-4370

- Data and Society provides a broad overview of how society is leveraging and responding to the social, organizational, policy, and technical opportunities and challenges of a data-driven world. Course themes focus on various aspects of the data ecosystem, data and innovation, and data and the broader community. Assignments build writing, presentation, and critical thinking, and assessment skills, all of which are important for professional success. This is a communication-intensive course. + Data and Society provides a broad overview of how society is leveraging and responding to the social, organizational, policy, and technical opportunities and challenges of a data-driven world. Course themes focus on various aspects of the data ecosystem, data and innovation, and data and the broader community. Assignments build writing, presentation, and critical thinking, and assessment skills, all of which are important for professional success. This is a communication-intensive course.

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-4460.html b/courses/CSCI-4460.html index 9f0814668..937651bbe 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-4460.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-4460.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-4460: Large-Scale Programming and Testing - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-4460

- This course focuses on software development techniques in support of large-scale software projects and maintenance. Specific topics include various programming paradigms and techniques, approaches to testing and automation, debugging, refactoring, and inheriting code. Individual and team assignments are required, including programming assignments. Project topics include text processing, building a search engine, and the like. This is a communication-intensive course. + This course focuses on software development techniques in support of large-scale software projects and maintenance. Specific topics include various programming paradigms and techniques, approaches to testing and automation, debugging, refactoring, and inheriting code. Individual and team assignments are required, including programming assignments. Project topics include text processing, building a search engine, and the like. This is a communication-intensive course.

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-4480.html b/courses/CSCI-4480.html index 0be88c9f1..d8aa4ea62 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-4480.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-4480.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-4480: Robotics I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-4480

- A survey of the fundamental issues necessary for the design, analysis, control, and implementation of robotic systems. The mathematical description of robot manipulators in terms of kinematics and dynamics. Hardware components of a typical robot arm. Path following, control, and sensing. Examples of several currently available manipulators. + A survey of the fundamental issues necessary for the design, analysis, control, and implementation of robotic systems. The mathematical description of robot manipulators in terms of kinematics and dynamics. Hardware components of a typical robot arm. Path following, control, and sensing. Examples of several currently available manipulators. Â

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-4560.html b/courses/CSCI-4560.html index 3337c9db3..23edc36bc 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-4560.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-4560.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-4560: Computational Geometry - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-4560

- We will study theoretical and practical solutions to computational geometry problems found in computer graphics, visualization, vision, robotics, engineering, manufacturing, and geographic information systems. Topics include convex hulls, half-planes, Voronoi diagrams, Delaunay triangulations, binary space partitions, motion planning, visibility, and meshes. Course activities include programming assignments, written homework with proofs of computational complexity, and a term project with presentation. + We will study theoretical and practical solutions to computational geometry problems found in computer graphics, visualization, vision, robotics, engineering, manufacturing, and geographic information systems. Â Topics include convex hulls, half-planes, Voronoi diagrams, Delaunay triangulations, binary space partitions, motion planning, visibility, and meshes. Course activities include programming assignments, written homework with proofs of computational complexity, and a term project with presentation. Â Â Â Â

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-4700.html b/courses/CSCI-4700.html index 52ba37390..1b93b8e27 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-4700.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-4700.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-4700: Technical Writing and Communication in Computer Science - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-4700

- The course is intended to provide a computational perspective on one or more topics chosen from theory and algorithms; systems and software; artificial intelligence and data; or vision, graphics, robotics, and games. Students will read classic and recent research results in the field, write critical reviews of these publications, engage in in-class presentations and discussions, and/or write a publication-quality report on an innovative final project of their choice. + The course is intended to provide a computational perspective on one or more topics chosen from theory and algorithms; systems and software; artificial intelligence and data; or vision, graphics, robotics, and games. Students will read classic and recent research results in the field, write critical reviews of these publications, engage in in-class presentations and discussions, and/or write a publication-quality report on an innovative final project of their choice.

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-6100.html b/courses/CSCI-6100.html index 16e09409b..bbc826960 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-6100.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-6100.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-6100: Machine Learning from Data - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-6100

- Introduction to the theory, algorithms, and applications of machine learning (supervised, reinforcement, and unsupervised) from data: What is learning? Is learning feasible? How can it be done? How can it be done well? The course offers a mix of theory, technique, and application with additional selected topics chosen from Pattern Recognition, Decision Trees, Neural Networks, RBF's, Bayesian Learning, PAC Learning, Support Vector Machines, Gaussian processes, and Hidden Markov Models. + Introduction to the theory, algorithms, and applications of machine learning (supervised, reinforcement, and unsupervised) from data: What is learning? Is learning feasible? How can it be done? How can it be done well? The course offers a mix of theory, technique, and application with additional selected topics chosen from Pattern Recognition, Decision Trees, Neural Networks, RBF's, Bayesian Learning, PAC Learning, Support Vector Machines, Gaussian processes, and Hidden Markov Models.

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-6110.html b/courses/CSCI-6110.html index 74d196de0..61f84781c 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-6110.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-6110.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-6110: Computational Social Processes - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-6110

- Introduction to the computational and algorithmic aspects of social processes. Topics covered will be selected to illustrate the diverse challenges in algorithmic social process analysis: social networks and their dynamics; information flow; hidden networks. Algorithms involving social and selfish agents, social choice theory, voting, and auctions. Ranking actors in networks, recommendation systems, peer-review, and aggregation of rankings/reviews. Students cannot receive credit for both CSCI 4110 and CSCI 6110. + Introduction to the computational and algorithmic aspects of social processes. Topics covered will be selected to illustrate the diverse challenges in algorithmic social process analysis: social networks and their dynamics; information flow; hidden networks. Algorithms involving social and selfish agents, social choice theory, voting, and auctions. Ranking actors in networks, recommendation systems, peer-review, and aggregation of rankings/reviews. Students cannot receive credit for both CSCI 4110 Â and CSCIÂ 6110.

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-6120.html b/courses/CSCI-6120.html index 680eadb0b..ea301aa69 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-6120.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-6120.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-6120: Computational Finance - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-6120

- Introduction to the computational and mathematical techniques for practical financial applications. The course will emphasize the algorithmic side of finance. Topics will be selected from pricing (options and derivatives), trading, risk-evaluation, selfish agents, sequential decisions, and portfolio optimization. Examples of the mathematical and algorithmic techniques covered are martingale measures, risk-neutral pricing and Monte Carlo, dynamic programing, and stochastic processes. Students cannot receive credit for both CSCI 4120 and CSCI 6120. + Introduction to the computational and mathematical techniques for practical financial applications. The course will emphasize the algorithmic side of finance. Topics will be selected from pricing (options and derivatives), trading, risk-evaluation, selfish agents, sequential decisions, and portfolio optimization. Examples of the mathematical and algorithmic techniques covered are martingale measures, risk-neutral pricing and Monte Carlo, dynamic programing, and stochastic processes. Students cannot receive credit for both CSCI 4120 Â and CSCI 6120.

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-6220.html b/courses/CSCI-6220.html index 2a85620cb..83e2360de 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-6220.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-6220.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-6220: Randomized Algorithms - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-6220

- State-of-the-art in contemporary algorithm design, randomized algorithms are algorithms that use randomness as part of their functioning. They are typically simple, often easy to analyze, and work well in practice. They have numerous applications in many fields of computer science and mathematics. Randomized algorithms represent an active and vibrant research area with many exciting new results contributed every year. Students cannot receive credit for both CSCI 4030 and CSCI 6220. + State-of-the-art in contemporary algorithm design, randomized algorithms are algorithms that use randomness as part of their functioning. They are typically simple, often easy to analyze, and work well in practice. They have numerous applications in many fields of computer science and mathematics. Randomized algorithms represent an active and vibrant research area with many exciting new results contributed every year. Students cannot receive credit for both CSCI 4030 Â and CSCI 6220.

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-6230.html b/courses/CSCI-6230.html index e9edfbd2b..e4361569e 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-6230.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-6230.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-6230: Cryptography and Network Security I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-6230

- A self-contained course that includes topics from number theory, basic cryptography, and protocol security. This is a hybrid course with sufficient depth in both theory and hands-on experience with network protocols. Topics include: Classical Cryptography, Block Ciphers (DES, AES), Information Theoretical Cryptography, Randomness, RNG and Stream Ciphers, Hash and MAC Algorithms, Public-Key Cryptography, Elliptic Curve Cryptography, Digital Signatures and Identification, Internet Attacks, Web Security, SSL and PGP. + A self-contained course that includes topics from number theory, basic cryptography, and protocol security. This is a hybrid course with sufficient depth in both theory and hands-on experience with network protocols. Topics include: Classical Cryptography, Block Ciphers (DES, AES), Information Theoretical Cryptography, Randomness, RNG and Stream Ciphers, Hash and MAC Algorithms, Public-Key Cryptography, Elliptic Curve Cryptography, Digital Signatures and Identification, Internet Attacks, Web Security, SSL and PGP.

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-6250.html b/courses/CSCI-6250.html index 83c5a8148..bd35f54b7 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-6250.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-6250.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-6250: Frontiers of Network Science - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-6250

- This course will offer an introduction to network science and a review of current research in this area. Classes will interchangeably present chapters from the textbook and related current research. The emphasis will be on the mathematical background of network science: graphs and networks; random networks and various types of scale-free networks; network properties such as assortativity, mobility, robustness, social networks, and communities; and dynamics of spreading in networks. + This course will offer an introduction to network science and a review of current research in this area. Classes will interchangeably present chapters from the textbook and related current research. The emphasis will be on the mathematical background of network science: graphs and networks; random networks and various types of scale-free networks; network properties such as assortativity, mobility, robustness, social networks, and communities; and dynamics of spreading in networks.

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-6270.html b/courses/CSCI-6270.html index dbe09fc2e..0b560c680 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-6270.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-6270.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-6270: Computational Vision - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-6270

- The goal of this course is to introduce students to the problems, challenges, and applications of computer vision from a computational perspective. Topics include camera modeling and image formation, feature extraction, object and face recognition, image mosaic construction, stereo and three-dimensional imaging, motion, and tracking. Machine learning methods, including deep convolutional neural networks, will be studied and applied throughout the course. + The goal of this course is to introduce students to the problems, challenges, and applications of computer vision from a computational perspective. Topics include camera modeling and image formation, feature extraction, object and face recognition, image mosaic construction, stereo and three-dimensional imaging, motion, and tracking. Machine learning methods, including deep convolutional neural networks, will be studied and applied throughout the course.Â

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-6370.html b/courses/CSCI-6370.html index 7410e0025..bafd6a075 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-6370.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-6370.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-6370: Data and Society - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-6370

- Data and Society provides a broad overview of how society is leveraging and responding to the social, organizational, policy, and technical opportunities and challenges of a data-driven world. Course themes focus on various aspects of the data ecosystem, data and innovation, and data and the broader community. Assignments build writing, presentation, and critical thinking and assessment skills, all of which are important for professional success. This is a communication-intensive course. + Data and Society provides a broad overview of how society is leveraging and responding to the social, organizational, policy, and technical opportunities and challenges of a data-driven world. Course themes focus on various aspects of the data ecosystem, data and innovation, and data and the broader community. Assignments build writing, presentation, and critical thinking and assessment skills, all of which are important for professional success. This is a communication-intensive course.

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-6400.html b/courses/CSCI-6400.html index f2b1f5ed0..8d60fcc46 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-6400.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-6400.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-6400: X-informatics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-6400

- Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. Xinformatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines, e.g. X=astro, geo. Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments. + Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. Xinformatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines, e.g. X=astro, geo. Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments.Â

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-6530.html b/courses/CSCI-6530.html index 6761684bc..e797a539c 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-6530.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-6530.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-6530: Advanced Computer Graphics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-6530

- In this course, there will be a survey of classic papers and current research in computer graphics. Topics include: advanced ray tracing, global illumination, photon mapping, subsurface scattering, mesh generation and simplification, subdivision surfaces, volumetric modeling, procedural modeling and texturing, weathering, physical simulation, appearance models. Course activities include programming assignments, oral presentations, and a term project. This is a communication-intensive course. + In this course, there will be a survey of classic papers and current research in computer graphics. Topics include: advanced ray tracing, global illumination, photon mapping, subsurface scattering, mesh generation and simplification, subdivision surfaces, volumetric modeling, procedural modeling and texturing, weathering, physical simulation, appearance models. Course activities include programming assignments, oral presentations, and a term project. This is a communication-intensive course.

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-6560.html b/courses/CSCI-6560.html index fc61a5c10..037099e81 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-6560.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-6560.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-6560: Computational Geometry - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-6560

- We will study theoretical and practical solutions to computational geometry problems found in computer graphics, visualization, vision, robotics, engineering, manufacturing, and geographic information systems. Topics include convex hulls, half-planes, Voronoi diagrams, Delaunay triangulations, binary space partitions, motion planning, visibility, and meshes. Course activities include programming assignments, written homework with proofs of computational complexity, and a term project with presentation. + We will study theoretical and practical solutions to computational geometry problems found in computer graphics, visualization, vision, robotics, engineering, manufacturing, and geographic information systems. Â Topics include convex hulls, half-planes, Voronoi diagrams, Delaunay triangulations, binary space partitions, motion planning, visibility, and meshes. Course activities include programming assignments, written homework with proofs of computational complexity, and a term project with presentation. Â

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-6840.html b/courses/CSCI-6840.html index 96445d52d..cc818b5d9 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-6840.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-6840.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-6840: Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-6840

- Numerical methods and analysis for linear and nonlinear PDEs with applications from heat conduction, wave propagation, solid and fluid mechanics, and other areas. Basic concepts of stability and convergence (Lax equivalence theorem, CFL condition, energy methods). Methods for parabolic problems (finite differences, method of lines, ADI, operator splitting), methods for hyperbolic problems (vector systems and characteristics, dissipation and dispersion, shocks capturing and tracking schemes), methods for elliptic problems (finite difference and finite volume methods). + Numerical methods and analysis for linear and nonlinear PDEs with applications from heat conduction, wave propagation, solid and fluid mechanics, and other areas. Basic concepts of stability and convergence (Lax equivalence theorem, CFL condition, energy methods). Methods for parabolic problems (finite differences, method of lines, ADI, operator splitting), methods for hyperbolic problems (vector systems and characteristics, dissipation and dispersion, shocks capturing and tracking schemes), methods for elliptic problems (finite difference and finite volume methods).Â

diff --git a/courses/CSCI-6980.html b/courses/CSCI-6980.html index 6de1fa87a..ceb0accb4 100644 --- a/courses/CSCI-6980.html +++ b/courses/CSCI-6980.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ CSCI-6980: Master's Project - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ CSCI-6980

- Active participation in a master's-level project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master's project report. Grades S or U are assigned at the end of the semester. If recommended by the adviser, the master's project may be accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in the library. + Active participation in a master's-level project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master's project report. Grades S or U are assigned at the end of the semester. If recommended by the adviser, the master's project may be accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in the library.

diff --git a/courses/ECON-1200.html b/courses/ECON-1200.html index 9a38f6dff..9ff9cc5a7 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-1200.html +++ b/courses/ECON-1200.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-1200: Introductory Economics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-1200

- This course is designed to introduce a wide variety of concepts and applications in the broad subject of economics, economics being the study of people's choices. Traditionally, these choices have been framed as how to best employ scarce resources to produce goods and services and distribute them for consumption. To describe these choices the cause will introduce the concepts of opportunity cost, demand and supply theory, and market structures. It will consider the role of government in making resource allocation choices. Students will also study important macroeconomic data such as gross domestic product, economic growth rates, inflation, and unemployment. Additionally, studied will be the role of money and banking in the economy and short-run events such as recessions and expansions. Overall, the course will provide the student with an encompassing view of how economic principles and concepts relate to the broader economy and society. Credit cannot be obtained for both IHSS 1200 and ECON 1200 + This course is designed to introduce a wide variety of concepts and applications in the broad subject of economics, economics being the study of people's choices. Traditionally, these choices have been framed as how to best employ scarce resources to produce goods and services and distribute them for consumption. To describe these choices the cause will introduce the concepts of opportunity cost, demand and supply theory, and market structures. It will consider the role of government in making resource allocation choices. Students will also study important macroeconomic data such as gross domestic product, economic growth rates, inflation, and unemployment. Additionally, studied will be the role of money and banking in the economy and short-run events such as recessions and expansions. Overall, the course will provide the student with an encompassing view of how economic principles and concepts relate to the broader economy and society. Â Credit cannot be obtained for both IHSS 1200 Â and ECON 1200 Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-2010.html b/courses/ECON-2010.html index 3dbd1bdfe..d25e18695 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-2010.html +++ b/courses/ECON-2010.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-2010: Intermediate Microeconomic Theory - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-2010

- This course combines demand, derived from consumer preferences, and supply, based on firms' production functions, to establish market prices for goods and services. Calculus-based techniques are used to minimize costs and maximize utility and profits across differing industry structures. Product pricing strategies are examined. The course also provides an introduction to topics such as the pricing of stocks and bonds, game theory, positive and negative externalities, asymmetric information, and behavioral economics. Applies the microeconomic theory of the firm to price, cost, and output decisions of business enterprises under different market structures. Regression analysis of demand and cost, linear programming of production and simulation analysis of risk, and capital budgeting are also presented. + This course combines demand, derived from consumer preferences, and supply, based on firms' production functions, to establish market prices for goods and services. Calculus-based techniques are used to minimize costs and maximize utility and profits across differing industry structures. Product pricing strategies are examined. The course also provides an introduction to topics such as the pricing of stocks and bonds, game theory, positive and negative externalities, asymmetric information, and behavioral economics. Applies the microeconomic theory of the firm to price, cost, and output decisions of business enterprises under different market structures. Regression analysis of demand and cost, linear programming of production and simulation analysis of risk, and capital budgeting are also presented.

diff --git a/courses/ECON-4010.html b/courses/ECON-4010.html index 6538f5b23..cc641bd0c 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-4010.html +++ b/courses/ECON-4010.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-4010: Applied Microeconomics and Public Policy - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-4010

- We study foundational theory for a diverse set of topics including models of consumer choice and decision-making, decisions under uncertainty and risk, firm strategy, market structure, information asymmetries, market failure, and intellectual property rights. Using this theory, we examine real world policy applications in areas such as innovation policy, environmental policy, international trade regulations, contract design, and insurance markets. + We study foundational theory for a diverse set of topics including models of consumer choice and decision-making, decisions under uncertainty and risk, firm strategy, market structure, information asymmetries, market failure, and intellectual property rights. Using this theory, we examine real world policy applications in areas such as innovation policy, environmental policy, international trade regulations, contract design, and insurance markets. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-4110.html b/courses/ECON-4110.html index 3e5872afa..2d5fda1f5 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-4110.html +++ b/courses/ECON-4110.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-4110: Economics of Innovation and New Technologies - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-4110

- Technological innovation is responsible for most economic growth and is crucial to deal with major societal concerns. This course examines the economics of innovation and new technologies. It shows how technologies are created and put to use, from basic science through invention and development to diffusion and practical use. Additional topics include R&D determinants, sources of innovation, product improvement, cost reduction, incentivizing and stimulating innovation, patents, evolution of innovation and technology, innovative competition in industry, and the national innovation environment. + Technological innovation is responsible for most economic growth and is crucial to deal with major societal concerns. This course examines the economics of innovation and new technologies. It shows how technologies are created and put to use, from basic science through invention and development to diffusion and practical use. Additional topics include R&D determinants, sources of innovation, product improvement, cost reduction, incentivizing and stimulating innovation, patents, evolution of innovation and technology, innovative competition in industry, and the national innovation environment. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-4140.html b/courses/ECON-4140.html index 9b951da6b..b6f990103 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-4140.html +++ b/courses/ECON-4140.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-4140: Structure of Industry: Competition, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Policy - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-4140

- Acquaints students with the structural characteristics and philosophical foundations of enterprise and industry. Several important industries are considered from the viewpoint of market structure, conduct, and performance. Such concepts as the corporation, entrepreneurial outcomes, technological innovation, private property, and public policy toward business are examined to orient the student to contemporary industrial activity. + Acquaints students with the structural characteristics and philosophical foundations of enterprise and industry. Several important industries are considered from the viewpoint of market structure, conduct, and performance. Such concepts as the corporation, entrepreneurial outcomes, technological innovation, private property, and public policy toward business are examined to orient the student to contemporary industrial activity.

diff --git a/courses/ECON-4150.html b/courses/ECON-4150.html index dcb113f46..e00a74776 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-4150.html +++ b/courses/ECON-4150.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-4150: Economics of Government Regulation and Firm Strategy - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-4150

- Examine regulations related to the environment, intellectual property rights, healthcare, and antitrust. Examine the interaction between regulatory policies and how businesses respond to them with respect to innovation, production, and pricing. Some of the industries and markets examined to highlight the regulatory policy issues include automobiles, information technology, telecommunications and media, healthcare services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, retail sector, high-speed rail, and taxi and ridesharing. + Examine regulations related to the environment, intellectual property rights, healthcare, and antitrust. Examine the interaction between regulatory policies and how businesses respond to them with respect to innovation, production, and pricing. Some of the industries and markets examined to highlight the regulatory policy issues include automobiles, information technology, telecommunications and media, healthcare services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, retail sector, high-speed rail, and taxi and ridesharing. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-4170.html b/courses/ECON-4170.html index 3387ffe7e..55a93c1da 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-4170.html +++ b/courses/ECON-4170.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-4170: Health Economics and Policy - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-4170

- Examine various facets of the healthcare industry. Application of microeconomic theory and tools will be used to: analyze healthcare demand and supply; examine the impact of public policies; study market segments such as health insurance and pharmaceuticals; explore economic choices of healthcare professionals; identify potential socioeconomic and demographic determinants of health status and healthcare; and gain insights into issues related to the ongoing healthcare policy reform. + Examine various facets of the healthcare industry. Application of microeconomic theory and tools will be used to: analyze healthcare demand and supply; examine the impact of public policies; study market segments such as health insurance and pharmaceuticals; explore economic choices of healthcare professionals; identify potential socioeconomic and demographic determinants of health status and healthcare; and gain insights into issues related to the ongoing healthcare policy reform. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-4200.html b/courses/ECON-4200.html index 480b8c658..5007664e6 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-4200.html +++ b/courses/ECON-4200.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-4200: Open Economy Macroeconomics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-4200

- This course is an introduction to open economy macroeconomics and international finance. The core objective of the course is to teach students macroeconomic models and enable them to analyze international economic phenomena. Topics covered include theories of intertemporal trade, sources of global imbalances and their adjustment mechanisms, the determination of exchange rates, the effect of fiscal and monetary policies under different exchange rate regimes, balance of payment crisis, consequences of financial globalization. + This course is an introduction to open economy macroeconomics and international finance. The core objective of the course is to teach students macroeconomic models and enable them to analyze international economic phenomena. Topics covered include theories of intertemporal trade, sources of global imbalances and their adjustment mechanisms, the determination of exchange rates, the effect of fiscal and monetary policies under different exchange rate regimes, balance of payment crisis, consequences of financial globalization. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-4210.html b/courses/ECON-4210.html index 4d5c188dd..3e723d54d 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-4210.html +++ b/courses/ECON-4210.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-4210: Cost-Benefit Analysis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-4210

- The techniques necessary to appraise the economic desirability and private-sector impact of various public projects and policies are studied. Concepts such as discounting, capital rationing, project selection, shadow pricing, risk assessment, unpriced goods, and economic surplus are developed. Among the topics from which illustrative case studies are drawn are urban and transport planning, energy, water resources, government regulation, and the environment. + The techniques necessary to appraise the economic desirability and private-sector impact of various public projects and policies are studied. Concepts such as discounting, capital rationing, project selection, shadow pricing, risk assessment, unpriced goods, and economic surplus are developed. Among the topics from which illustrative case studies are drawn are urban and transport planning, energy, water resources, government regulation, and the environment. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-4270.html b/courses/ECON-4270.html index d9a620510..45cf38d15 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-4270.html +++ b/courses/ECON-4270.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-4270: Behavioral Economics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-4270

- Integrates theory from psychology, neuroscience, and other social sciences into traditional economic models of human behavior. By relaxing the standard assumptions of perfect rationality and selfishness, more realistic modeling features such as loss aversion, present-bias, social norms, and habit formation improve economic analyses. These techniques are used to analyze individuals' health behaviors, health insurance markets, and healthcare policy. + Integrates theory from psychology, neuroscience, and other social sciences into traditional economic models of human behavior. By relaxing the standard assumptions of perfect rationality and selfishness, more realistic modeling features such as loss aversion, present-bias, social norms, and habit formation improve economic analyses. These techniques are used to analyze individuals' health behaviors, health insurance markets, and healthcare policy. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-4280.html b/courses/ECON-4280.html index a74db4573..d91ce01fd 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-4280.html +++ b/courses/ECON-4280.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-4280: Econometric Methods for Big Data - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-4280

- Examine advanced econometric and statistical methods for the analysis of high-dimensional data, otherwise known as "Big Data." In this setting, detailed information for each unit of observation informs machine learning techniques such as classification and regression trees; random forests; penalized regressions; and boosted estimation. These prediction methods are then utilized to improve causal modeling, with applications in the study of healthcare demand and supply modeling, and behavior of consumers and businesses. + Examine advanced econometric and statistical methods for the analysis of high-dimensional data, otherwise known as "Big Data." In this setting, detailed information for each unit of observation informs machine learning techniques such as classification and regression trees; random forests; penalized regressions; and boosted estimation. These prediction methods are then utilized to improve causal modeling, with applications in the study of healthcare demand and supply modeling, and behavior of consumers and businesses. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-4310.html b/courses/ECON-4310.html index be8de7eb8..7b492d9bd 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-4310.html +++ b/courses/ECON-4310.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-4310: Law and Economics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-4310

- Market-based economies depend upon legal systems that establish and protect property rights. In this and many other instances the law is designed to encourage and support economic activity; in others it is designed to restrain certain types of otherwise rational economic behavior. This course will apply fundamental economic concepts, such as supply and demand, competition, monopoly, externalities, and Pareto efficiency to a range of legal topics, including contracts, torts, criminal, and intellectual property law to explain the economic motivation and consequences of the legal framework. For those students considering law school, this course offers an exposure to many of the legal concepts found in the first year law school curriculum. + Market-based economies depend upon legal systems that establish and protect property rights. In this and many other instances the law is designed to encourage and support economic activity; in others it is designed to restrain certain types of otherwise rational economic behavior. This course will apply fundamental economic concepts, such as supply and demand, competition, monopoly, externalities, and Pareto efficiency to a range of legal topics, including contracts, torts, criminal, and intellectual property law to explain the economic motivation and consequences of the legal framework. For those students considering law school, this course offers an exposure to many of the legal concepts found in the first year law school curriculum. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-4320.html b/courses/ECON-4320.html index f786e1f93..f4c0bb2c6 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-4320.html +++ b/courses/ECON-4320.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-4320: Economic Models of Decision-Making - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-4320

- An exploration of models of decision-making under alternative assumptions, expanding on "rational" models of introductory economics. The course will discuss the assumptions of these standard models and their shortcomings. The shortcomings will be addressed through the exploration of limited attention and considerations of fairness, uncertainty, and strategic interaction. Applications in areas such as consumer and household finance, marketing, and public policy will be emphasized throughout. + An exploration of models of decision-making under alternative assumptions, expanding on "rational" models of introductory economics. The course will discuss the assumptions of these standard models and their shortcomings. The shortcomings will be addressed through the exploration of limited attention and considerations of fairness, uncertainty, and strategic interaction. Applications in areas such as consumer and household finance, marketing, and public policy will be emphasized throughout. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-4330.html b/courses/ECON-4330.html index e6e6a7321..5989db36d 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-4330.html +++ b/courses/ECON-4330.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-4330: Economics of Financial Institutions and Markets - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-4330

- This course will examine a wide range of financial markets and institutions and the micro-and macroeconomic forces that relate to them. Topics include the use of derivative securities such as future, options, and swap agreements, and their roles in distributing financial risk. The course will be driven by textbook readings, supplemented by current news stories, articles from the financial press, and research articles. + This course will examine a wide range of financial markets and institutions and the micro-and macroeconomic forces that relate to them. Topics include the use of derivative securities such as future, options, and swap agreements, and their roles in distributing financial risk. The course will be driven by textbook readings, supplemented by current news stories, articles from the financial press, and research articles.  Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-4360.html b/courses/ECON-4360.html index 6a32b458d..5edb2872e 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-4360.html +++ b/courses/ECON-4360.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-4360: Experimental Economics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-4360

- This course explores human motivation and behavior across different settings and experimental paradigms. The course familiarizes students with previous work in selected topics in behavioral and experimental economics such as charitable giving, individual decision making and preferences, health, scarcity, and worker motivation. It also prepares students to design, implement and analyze their own economics experiments. + This course explores human motivation and behavior across different settings and experimental paradigms. The course familiarizes students with previous work in selected topics in behavioral and experimental economics such as charitable giving, individual decision making and preferences, health, scarcity, and worker motivation. It also prepares students to design, implement and analyze their own economics experiments. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-4430.html b/courses/ECON-4430.html index 3ed7c45ac..a8fe7e135 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-4430.html +++ b/courses/ECON-4430.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-4430: Economics of Growth & Innovation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-4430

- Dynamic models of national and international economic growth are introduced and analyzed. Technological innovation is central to growth, and models consider the endogenous determinants of technological innovation and diffusion. National institutions that affect growth, such as law, education, and infrastructure, are considered. Variation in intellectual property rights across countries are examined, together with their effects on economic growth and development. Theories of growth are compared to empirical fact. + Dynamic models of national and international economic growth are introduced and analyzed. Technological innovation is central to growth, and models consider the endogenous determinants of technological innovation and diffusion. National institutions that affect growth, such as law, education, and infrastructure, are considered. Variation in intellectual property rights across countries are examined, together with their effects on economic growth and development. Theories of growth are compared to empirical fact. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-4570.html b/courses/ECON-4570.html index a3a6e6a15..470f29ded 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-4570.html +++ b/courses/ECON-4570.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-4570: Econometrics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-4570

- This course is an introduction to econometric data analysis. The statistical methods covered enable analysis of relationships between variables in data, with special attention to identification of true casual effects. Topics covered include linear and simple nonlinear regression models, internal and external validity, methods for panel data and binary dependent variables, instrumental variable methods, use of experimental and quasi-experimental data, and basic time series methods. The course included hands-on data analysis and report writing. + This course is an introduction to econometric data analysis. The statistical methods covered enable analysis of relationships between variables in data, with special attention to identification of true casual effects. Topics covered include linear and simple nonlinear regression models, internal and external validity, methods for panel data and binary dependent variables, instrumental variable methods, use of experimental and quasi-experimental data, and basic time series methods. The course included hands-on data analysis and report writing.Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-4580.html b/courses/ECON-4580.html index 0d81e6bca..74986cca5 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-4580.html +++ b/courses/ECON-4580.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-4580: Data Analysis in Economics and Finance - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-4580

- For students who are interested in empirical research in economic- and finance-oriented institutions, this course provides a wide range of econometric tools for the specification, estimation, prediction, and evaluation of economic and financial models. Methods to identify causal effects are emphasized. Mathematical methods of econometrics are developed for tools such as instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, and difference-in-differences. Advanced topics including time series, panel data, and quantile regression will also be addressed. In particular, we examine how the quantile regression can potentially improve the predictability of the stock market and relate it to the current development in this area. + For students who are interested in empirical research in economic- and finance-oriented institutions, this course provides a wide range of econometric tools for the specification, estimation, prediction, and evaluation of economic and financial models. Methods to identify causal effects are emphasized. Mathematical methods of econometrics are developed for tools such as instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, and difference-in-differences. Advanced topics including time series, panel data, and quantile regression will also be addressed. In particular, we examine how the quantile regression can potentially improve the predictability of the stock market and relate it to the current development in this area. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-4590.html b/courses/ECON-4590.html index ba84575a4..f8f7be059 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-4590.html +++ b/courses/ECON-4590.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-4590: Advanced Data Analytics & Policy Evaluation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-4590

- Covers advanced estimation and inference techniques for data analysis and policy evaluation. Topics will vary from year to year to introduce advanced statistical methods used in recent literature. Topics may include visualization techniques to summarize and display high dimensional data, selected topics in discrete choice models, spatial analysis, and analysis of panel data. Particularly, methods for panel data will be emphasized. This includes fixed, random, mixed, and multi-level effects models to control for or account for variation from individual characteristics. Dynamic panel data models consider lagged dependent variables as regressors. + Covers advanced estimation and inference techniques for data analysis and policy evaluation. Topics will vary from year to year to introduce advanced statistical methods used in recent literature. Topics may include visualization techniques to summarize and display high dimensional data, selected topics in discrete choice models, spatial analysis, and analysis of panel data. Particularly, methods for panel data will be emphasized. This includes fixed, random, mixed, and multi-level effects models to control for or account for variation from individual characteristics. Dynamic panel data models consider lagged dependent variables as regressors. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-6010.html b/courses/ECON-6010.html index e893473f9..ed70da79b 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-6010.html +++ b/courses/ECON-6010.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-6010: Applied Microeconomics and Public Policy - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-6010

- We study foundational theory for a diverse set of topics including models of consumer choice and decision-making, decisions under uncertainty and risk, firm strategy, market structure, information asymmetries, market failure, and intellectual property rights. Using this theory, we examine real world policy applications in areas such as innovation policy, environmental policy, international trade regulations, contract design, and insurance markets. + We study foundational theory for a diverse set of topics including models of consumer choice and decision-making, decisions under uncertainty and risk, firm strategy, market structure, information asymmetries, market failure, and intellectual property rights. Using this theory, we examine real world policy applications in areas such as innovation policy, environmental policy, international trade regulations, contract design, and insurance markets. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-6030.html b/courses/ECON-6030.html index c91726752..8a407681c 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-6030.html +++ b/courses/ECON-6030.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-6030: Data Analysis in Economics and Finance - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-6030

- For students who are interested in empirical research in economic- and finance-oriented institutions, this course provides a wide range of econometric tools for the specification, estimation, prediction, and evaluation of economic and financial models. Methods to identify causal effects are emphasized. Mathematical methods of econometrics are developed for tools such as instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, and difference-in-differences. Advanced topics including time series, panel data, and quantile regression will also be addressed. In particular, we examine how the quantile regression can potentially improve the predictability of the stock market and relate it to the current development in this area. + For students who are interested in empirical research in economic- and finance-oriented institutions, this course provides a wide range of econometric tools for the specification, estimation, prediction, and evaluation of economic and financial models. Methods to identify causal effects are emphasized. Mathematical methods of econometrics are developed for tools such as instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, and difference-in-differences. Advanced topics including time series, panel data, and quantile regression will also be addressed. In particular, we examine how the quantile regression can potentially improve the predictability of the stock market and relate it to the current development in this area. Â Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-6110.html b/courses/ECON-6110.html index 42495d87c..7b696dc21 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-6110.html +++ b/courses/ECON-6110.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-6110: Economics of Innovation and New Technologies - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-6110

- Technological innovation is responsible for most economic growth and is crucial to deal with major societal concerns. This course examines the economics of innovation and new technologies. It shows how technologies are created and put to use, from basic science through invention and development to diffusion and practical use. Additional topics include R&D determinants, sources of innovation, product improvement, cost reduction, incentivizing and stimulating innovation, patents, evolution of innovation and technology, innovative competition in industry, and the national innovation environment. + Technological innovation is responsible for most economic growth and is crucial to deal with major societal concerns. This course examines the economics of innovation and new technologies. It shows how technologies are created and put to use, from basic science through invention and development to diffusion and practical use. Additional topics include R&D determinants, sources of innovation, product improvement, cost reduction, incentivizing and stimulating innovation, patents, evolution of innovation and technology, innovative competition in industry, and the national innovation environment. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-6130.html b/courses/ECON-6130.html index 050e07f41..e857cf97b 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-6130.html +++ b/courses/ECON-6130.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-6130: Economics of Growth and Innovation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-6130

- Dynamic models of national and international economic growth are introduced and analyzed. Technological innovation is central to growth, and models consider the endogenous determinants of technological innovation and diffusion. National institutions that affect growth, such as law, education, and infrastructure, are considered. Variation in intellectual property rights across countries are examined, together with their effects on economic growth and development. Theories of growth are compared to empirical fact. + Dynamic models of national and international economic growth are introduced and analyzed. Technological innovation is central to growth, and models consider the endogenous determinants of technological innovation and diffusion. National institutions that affect growth, such as law, education, and infrastructure, are considered. Variation in intellectual property rights across countries are examined, together with their effects on economic growth and development. Theories of growth are compared to empirical fact. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-6170.html b/courses/ECON-6170.html index cb243561e..bf720647a 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-6170.html +++ b/courses/ECON-6170.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-6170: Health Economics and Policy - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-6170

- Examine various facets of the healthcare industry. Application of microeconomic theory and tools will be used to: analyze healthcare demand and supply; examine the impact of public policies; study market segments such as health insurance and pharmaceuticals; explore economic choices of healthcare professionals; identify potential socioeconomic and demographic determinants of health status and healthcare; and gain insights into issues related to the ongoing healthcare policy reform. + Examine various facets of the healthcare industry. Application of microeconomic theory and tools will be used to: analyze healthcare demand and supply; examine the impact of public policies; study market segments such as health insurance and pharmaceuticals; explore economic choices of healthcare professionals; identify potential socioeconomic and demographic determinants of health status and healthcare; and gain insights into issues related to the ongoing healthcare policy reform. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-6190.html b/courses/ECON-6190.html index 4e54b63a6..ec98af2fb 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-6190.html +++ b/courses/ECON-6190.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-6190: Advanced International Economics and Globalization - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-6190

- This course investigates the significance of economic globalization, covering the following topics: international trade and financial flows, technological innovation and intellectual property, technology transfer, national governments and transnational corporations, natural resources, health and the environment, impacts on selected industries and countries, and roles of the World Trade Organization and International Monetary Fund. The major controversies surrounding globalization are identified, and alternative arguments are evaluated based on available evidence. + This course investigates the significance of economic globalization, covering the following topics: international trade and financial flows, technological innovation and intellectual property, technology transfer, national governments and transnational corporations, natural resources, health and the environment, impacts on selected industries and countries, and roles of the World Trade Organization and International Monetary Fund. The major controversies surrounding globalization are identified, and alternative arguments are evaluated based on available evidence.

diff --git a/courses/ECON-6270.html b/courses/ECON-6270.html index 2fd5746bd..ab93e4bfd 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-6270.html +++ b/courses/ECON-6270.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-6270: Behavioral Economics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-6270

- Integrates theory from psychology, neuroscience, and other social sciences into traditional economic models of human behavior. By relaxing the standard assumptions of perfect rationality and selfishness, more realistic modeling features such as loss aversion, present-bias, social norms, and habit formation improve economic analyses. These techniques are used to analyze individuals' health behaviors, health insurance markets, and healthcare policy. + Integrates theory from psychology, neuroscience, and other social sciences into traditional economic models of human behavior. By relaxing the standard assumptions of perfect rationality and selfishness, more realistic modeling features such as loss aversion, present-bias, social norms, and habit formation improve economic analyses. These techniques are used to analyze individuals' health behaviors, health insurance markets, and healthcare policy. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECON-6280.html b/courses/ECON-6280.html index 6c09a02fa..21c4fe39f 100644 --- a/courses/ECON-6280.html +++ b/courses/ECON-6280.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECON-6280: Econometric Methods for Big Data - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECON-6280

- Examine advanced econometric and statistical methods for the analysis of high-dimensional data, otherwise known as "Big Data." In this setting, detailed information for each unit of observation informs machine learning techniques such as classification and regression trees; rECandom forests; penalized regressions; and boosted estimation. These prediction methods are then utilized to improve causal modeling, with applications in the study of healthcare demand and supply modeling, and behavior of consumers and businesses. + Examine advanced econometric and statistical methods for the analysis of high-dimensional data, otherwise known as "Big Data." In this setting, detailed information for each unit of observation informs machine learning techniques such as classification and regression trees; rECandom forests; penalized regressions; and boosted estimation. These prediction methods are then utilized to improve causal modeling, with applications in the study of healthcare demand and supply modeling, and behavior of consumers and businesses. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECSE-1090.html b/courses/ECSE-1090.html index 86256d45b..b68100c33 100644 --- a/courses/ECSE-1090.html +++ b/courses/ECSE-1090.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECSE-1090: Introduction to Mechatronics Hardware and Software - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECSE-1090

- A laboratory introduction to simulation and hardware programming with MATLAB and Simulink. Course covers: fundamental theory and programming tools for common sensors and actuators: gyroscopes, accelerometers, magnetometers, encoders, analog sensors, DC Motors, and motor drivers. Including: discretization, sampling, integration, differentiation, delays, saturation, and control. Material covered in a hands on, observable, and application specific way. Weekly one-hour lab/lectures introduce basic topics. Labs reinforce covered topics and are performed at home with provided hardware kits. + A laboratory introduction to simulation and hardware programming with MATLAB and Simulink. Course covers: fundamental theory and programming tools for common sensors and actuators: gyroscopes, accelerometers, magnetometers, encoders, analog sensors, DC Motors, and motor drivers. Including:  discretization, sampling, integration, differentiation, delays, saturation, and control. Material covered in a hands on, observable, and application specific way. Weekly one-hour lab/lectures introduce basic topics. Labs reinforce covered topics and are performed at home with provided hardware kits. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECSE-2410.html b/courses/ECSE-2410.html index 3191751b1..0d6446c94 100644 --- a/courses/ECSE-2410.html +++ b/courses/ECSE-2410.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECSE-2410: Signals and Systems - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECSE-2410

- Time and frequency-domain representation of continuous- and discrete-time signals and systems. Response of linear, time-invariant systems. Convolution, Fourier series, Fourier transform, Laplace transform, and z-transform. Applications in communication, feedback control, and filtering. + Time and frequency-domain representation of continuous- and discrete-time signals and systems. Â Response of linear, time-invariant systems. Convolution, Fourier series, Fourier transform, Laplace transform, and z-transform. Applications in communication, feedback control, and filtering.

diff --git a/courses/ECSE-4050.html b/courses/ECSE-4050.html index 95dbe47e2..92a001b89 100644 --- a/courses/ECSE-4050.html +++ b/courses/ECSE-4050.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECSE-4050: Advanced Electronic Circuits - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECSE-4050

- Linear and non-linear applications of operational amplifiers, with an emphasis on circuit design. Non-ideal operational amplifier behavior, including both static and dynamic characteristics. Amplifier stability and frequency compensation techniques. Operational amplifier-based oscillators. Circuit noise. + Linear and non-linear applications of operational amplifiers, with an emphasis on circuit design. Non-ideal operational amplifier behavior, including both static and dynamic characteristics. Amplifier stability and frequency compensation techniques. Operational amplifier-based oscillators. Circuit noise.

diff --git a/courses/ECSE-4110.html b/courses/ECSE-4110.html index 89983c80a..59d9ef59f 100644 --- a/courses/ECSE-4110.html +++ b/courses/ECSE-4110.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECSE-4110: Power Engineering Analysis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECSE-4110

- AC steady-state analysis, three-phase networks, and complex power (brief review). Per-unit system. Practical transformer equivalent circuits. AC power transmission-lines: parameters; equivalent circuits; and steady-state operation. Power flow with transfer limits in balanced three-phase systems. Network power flow problem with solution by numerical methods. Symmetrical components: analysis including sequence networks for three-phase systems. Fault analysis. + AC steady-state analysis, three-phase networks, and complex power (brief review). Per-unit system. Practical transformer equivalent circuits. AC power transmission-lines: parameters; equivalent circuits; and steady-state operation. Power flow with transfer limits in balanced three-phase systems. Network power flow problem with solution by numerical methods. Symmetrical components: analysis including sequence networks for three-phase systems. Fault analysis. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECSE-4141.html b/courses/ECSE-4141.html index c168d7e47..644de1a8c 100644 --- a/courses/ECSE-4141.html +++ b/courses/ECSE-4141.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECSE-4141: Renewable Power Generation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECSE-4141

- Generation of electric power from renewable sources and its integration into the power grid. Topics include fundamentals of photovoltaic and wind energy; power converters and their control for renewable energy conversion and grid integration; solar power plants, solar inverters, and their control; wind turbines based on synchronous generators, wind turbines based on doubly-fed induction generators (DFIG), wind power plants, and offshore wind; operation and control of power systems with renewables. + Generation of electric power from renewable sources and its integration into the power grid. Topics include fundamentals of photovoltaic and wind energy; power converters and their control for renewable energy conversion and grid integration; solar power plants, solar inverters, and their control; wind turbines based on synchronous generators, wind turbines based on doubly-fed induction generators (DFIG), wind power plants, and offshore wind; operation and control of power systems with renewables. Â Â

diff --git a/courses/ECSE-4310.html b/courses/ECSE-4310.html index 8a62c7ee7..75249fd1b 100644 --- a/courses/ECSE-4310.html +++ b/courses/ECSE-4310.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECSE-4310: Fundamentals of RF/Microwave Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECSE-4310

- Study of transmission lines, impedance matching, passive and active microwave systems. Work with S-parameters and experiment with the use of Smith chart. Introduction to microwave CAD tools for 2D electromagnetic (EM) simulations and microwave testing. Emphasis on physical understanding, quantitative performance evaluation using both hand calculations and EM simulations. + Study of transmission lines, impedance matching, passive and active microwave systems. Work with S-parameters and experiment with the use of Smith chart. Introduction to microwave CAD tools for 2D electromagnetic (EM) simulations and microwave testing. Emphasis on physical understanding, quantitative performance evaluation using both hand calculations and EM simulations.

diff --git a/courses/ECSE-4510.html b/courses/ECSE-4510.html index c6ded456f..67cad8a45 100644 --- a/courses/ECSE-4510.html +++ b/courses/ECSE-4510.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECSE-4510: Digital Control Systems - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECSE-4510

- Sampling, quantization, and reconstruction of signals. Mathematical tools used in the modeling, analysis, and synthesis of discrete-time control systems. Analysis tools include z-transforms, difference equation solutions, state variables, and transfer function techniques. Design tools digital PID controller, root locus, bilinear transformations, compensation techniques and full-state feedback. Applications to sampled-data control. + Sampling, quantization, and reconstruction of signals. Mathematical tools used in the modeling, analysis, and synthesis of discrete-time control systems. Analysis tools include z-transforms, difference equation solutions, state variables, and transfer function techniques. Design tools digital PID controller, root locus, bilinear transformations, compensation techniques and full-state feedback. Applications to sampled-data control.

diff --git a/courses/ECSE-4670.html b/courses/ECSE-4670.html index b5c4f6f30..3042cdc0b 100644 --- a/courses/ECSE-4670.html +++ b/courses/ECSE-4670.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECSE-4670: Computer Communication Networks - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECSE-4670

- Introduction to the basic concepts of computer and communication networks, like flow control, congestion control, end-to-end reliability, routing, framing, error-recovery, multiple access, and statistical multiplexing. In-depth presentation of the different networking layers, with emphasis on the Internet reference model. Protocols and architectures such as TCP, IP, Ethernet, wireless networks, etc. are described in order to illustrate important networking concepts. Introduction to quantitative analysis and modeling of networks. + Introduction to the basic concepts of computer and communication networks, like flow control, congestion control, end-to-end reliability, routing, framing, error-recovery, multiple access, and statistical multiplexing. In-depth presentation of the different networking layers, with emphasis on the Internet reference model. Protocols and architectures such as TCP, IP, Ethernet, wireless networks, etc. are described in order to illustrate important networking concepts. Introduction to quantitative analysis and modeling of networks.

diff --git a/courses/ECSE-6050.html b/courses/ECSE-6050.html index d177b45a8..97a2d5ce6 100644 --- a/courses/ECSE-6050.html +++ b/courses/ECSE-6050.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECSE-6050: Advanced Electronic Circuits - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECSE-6050

- Linear and non-linear applications of operational amplifiers, with an emphasis on circuit design. Non-ideal operational amplifier behavior, including both static and dynamic characteristics. Amplifier stability and frequency compensation techniques. Operational amplifier-based oscillators. Circuit noise. + Linear and non-linear applications of operational amplifiers, with an emphasis on circuit design. Non-ideal operational amplifier behavior, including both static and dynamic characteristics. Amplifier stability and frequency compensation techniques. Operational amplifier-based oscillators. Circuit noise.

diff --git a/courses/ECSE-6110.html b/courses/ECSE-6110.html index 9aa2916f7..225500f80 100644 --- a/courses/ECSE-6110.html +++ b/courses/ECSE-6110.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECSE-6110: Power Engineering Analysis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECSE-6110

- AC steady-state analysis, three-phase networks, and complex power (brief review). Per-unit system. Practical transformer equivalent circuits. AC power transmission-lines: parameters; equivalent circuits; and steady-state operation. Power flow with transfer limits in balanced three-phase systems. Network power flow problem with solution by numerical methods. Symmetrical components: analysis including sequence networks for three-phase systems. Fault analysis. + AC steady-state analysis, three-phase networks, and complex power (brief review). Per-unit system. Practical transformer equivalent circuits. AC power transmission-lines: parameters; equivalent circuits; and steady-state operation. Power flow with transfer limits in balanced three-phase systems. Network power flow problem with solution by numerical methods. Symmetrical components: analysis including sequence networks for three-phase systems. Fault analysis. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECSE-6180.html b/courses/ECSE-6180.html index e8b4b1ddf..1c92c5318 100644 --- a/courses/ECSE-6180.html +++ b/courses/ECSE-6180.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECSE-6180: Advanced Power System Modeling and Control - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECSE-6180

- Modeling of power system components including HVDC systems, flexible AC transmission systems, and wind turbines. Analysis and control techniques such as reactive power control, coherency, and model reduction. Synchrophasor technology – measurement, communication, and control. + Modeling of power system components including HVDC systems, flexible AC transmission systems, and wind turbines. Analysis and control techniques such as reactive power control, coherency, and model reduction. Synchrophasor technology – measurement, communication, and control.Â

diff --git a/courses/ECSE-6280.html b/courses/ECSE-6280.html index 20f9c29d5..cfddcbb73 100644 --- a/courses/ECSE-6280.html +++ b/courses/ECSE-6280.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECSE-6280: Light Emitting Diodes - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECSE-6280

- This course offers a comprehensive explanation of the technology and physics of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) such as infrared, visible-spectrum, ultraviolet, and white LEDs made from III–V semiconductors. The elementary properties of LEDs and material on device structure, packaging, reflectors, phosphor materials, light extraction, and junction temperature are discussed. Applications of the LED focus on illumination, fiber, and free-space communication. + This course offers a comprehensive explanation of the technology and physics of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) such as infrared, visible-spectrum, ultraviolet, and white LEDs made from III–V semiconductors. The elementary properties of LEDs and material on device structure, packaging, reflectors, phosphor materials, light extraction, and junction temperature are discussed. Applications of the LED focus on illumination, fiber, and free-space communication.Â

diff --git a/courses/ECSE-6290.html b/courses/ECSE-6290.html index 2d40f777a..96214b1f8 100644 --- a/courses/ECSE-6290.html +++ b/courses/ECSE-6290.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECSE-6290: Semiconductor Devices and Models II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECSE-6290

- A continuation of ECSE 6230 . Physical operation and modeling of charge-coupled devices, junction field-effect transistors, bipolar junction transistors and heterojunction devices. Studies of heterojunction devices emphasize the exploitation of particular quantum-mechanical phenomena to achieve unique device behavior. + A continuation of ECSE 6230 . Physical operation and modeling of charge-coupled devices, junction field-effect transistors, bipolar junction transistors and heterojunction devices. Studies of heterojunction devices emphasize the exploitation of particular quantum-mechanical phenomena to achieve unique device behavior. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECSE-6310.html b/courses/ECSE-6310.html index b1f7056d8..cffbff6b9 100644 --- a/courses/ECSE-6310.html +++ b/courses/ECSE-6310.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECSE-6310: Fundamentals of RF/Microwave Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECSE-6310

- Study of transmission lines, impedance matching, passive and active microwave systems. Work with S-parameters and experiment with the use of Smith chart. Introduction to microwave CAD tools for 2D electromagnetic (EM) simulations and microwave testing. Emphasis on physical understanding, quantitative performance evaluation using both hand calculations and EM simulations. + Study of transmission lines, impedance matching, passive and active microwave systems. Work with S-parameters and experiment with the use of Smith chart. Introduction to microwave CAD tools for 2D electromagnetic (EM) simulations and microwave testing. Emphasis on physical understanding, quantitative performance evaluation using both hand calculations and EM simulations.

diff --git a/courses/ECSE-6470.html b/courses/ECSE-6470.html index 27da653a9..52f4931d1 100644 --- a/courses/ECSE-6470.html +++ b/courses/ECSE-6470.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECSE-6470: Robotics I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECSE-6470

- A survey of the fundamental issues necessary for the design, analysis, control, and implementation of robotic systems. The mathematical description of robot manipulators in terms of kinematics and dynamics. Hardware components of a typical robot arm. Path following, control, and sensing. Examples of several currently available manipulators. + A survey of the fundamental issues necessary for the design, analysis, control, and implementation of robotic systems. The mathematical description of robot manipulators in terms of kinematics and dynamics. Hardware components of a typical robot arm. Path following, control, and sensing. Examples of several currently available manipulators. Â

diff --git a/courses/ECSE-6490.html b/courses/ECSE-6490.html index 1ab614017..41cc3017b 100644 --- a/courses/ECSE-6490.html +++ b/courses/ECSE-6490.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECSE-6490: Robotics II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECSE-6490

- This course introduces methods to develop numerical and algorithmic techniques needed to endow robots with the "intelligence" to devise strategies to solve problems they will encounter. Once these abilities are sufficiently well developed, robots will become safe and autonomous, thus paving the way for pervasive personal robots. Topics include: configuration space representation, cell decomposition, roadmap methods, rapidly-exploring random trees, simultaneous localization and mapping, contact modeling, grasping, and dexterous manipulation. + This course introduces methods to develop numerical and algorithmic techniques needed to endow robots with the "intelligence" to devise strategies to solve problems they will encounter. Once these abilities are sufficiently well developed, robots will become safe and autonomous, thus paving the way for pervasive personal robots. Topics include: configuration space representation, cell decomposition, roadmap methods, rapidly-exploring random trees, simultaneous localization and mapping, contact modeling, grasping, and dexterous manipulation.

diff --git a/courses/ECSE-6560.html b/courses/ECSE-6560.html index a4388dc23..0bb900e29 100644 --- a/courses/ECSE-6560.html +++ b/courses/ECSE-6560.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ECSE-6560: Modern Communication Systems - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ECSE-6560

- A broad introduction to modern communication systems, with applications to emerging wireless communication technologies. Fundamental principles of wireless channel modeling; performance limits of communication systems; analog and digital modulation techniques; source and channel coding; multi-antenna communication systems; multi-carrier modulation; multi-user communication systems. Emerging wireless technologies such as MIMO and OFDM, with applications to cellular and wireless LAN communication standards. Complemented with computational exercises. + A broad introduction to modern communication systems, with applications to emerging wireless communication technologies. Fundamental principles of wireless channel modeling; performance limits of communication systems; analog and digital modulation techniques; source and channel coding; multi-antenna communication systems; multi-carrier modulation; multi-user communication systems. Emerging wireless technologies such as MIMO and OFDM, with applications to cellular and wireless LAN communication standards. Complemented with computational exercises.  Â

diff --git a/courses/ENGR-1400.html b/courses/ENGR-1400.html index 178669347..f86280f70 100644 --- a/courses/ENGR-1400.html +++ b/courses/ENGR-1400.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENGR-1400: Engineering Communications - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENGR-1400

- This is an undergraduate introductory course covering basic concepts and skills in engineering communication. Topics include technical writing, project planning and proposal writing, data visualization, system modeling and simulation, engineering graphics and CAD, and effective uses of software tools. Note: This course is recommended as an alternative to ENGR 1200 for the following disciplines only: biomedical, chemical, industrial and systems, materials, electrical and computer systems, and nuclear engineering. + This is an undergraduate introductory course covering basic concepts and skills in engineering communication. Topics include technical writing, project planning and proposal writing, data visualization, system modeling and simulation, engineering graphics and CAD, and effective uses of software tools. Note: This course is recommended as an alternative to ENGR 1200 Â for the following disciplines only: biomedical, chemical, industrial and systems, materials, electrical and computer systems, and nuclear engineering.

diff --git a/courses/ENGR-4200.html b/courses/ENGR-4200.html index 7a4c7f028..2f49572b1 100644 --- a/courses/ENGR-4200.html +++ b/courses/ENGR-4200.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENGR-4200: Fortran Programming - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENGR-4200

- This course provides a practical introduction to computer programming in Classical Fortran, emphasizing selected language features that are useful in performing numerical calculations. It is intended mainly for graduate students in engineering and science who need to use Fortran in research projects and in courses that assume a knowledge of the language or of programming. Grading is based primarily on the student's use of Fortran in a significant project, which may be for thesis research or for another course. Required reading (about 17 pages per week) is assigned from the textbook "Classical Fortran Second Edition" and there might be short in-class quizzes on the reading. + This course provides a practical introduction to computer programming in Classical Fortran, emphasizing selected language features that are useful in performing numerical calculations. It is intended mainly for graduate students in engineering and science who need to use Fortran in research projects and in courses that assume a knowledge of the language or of programming. Grading is based primarily on the student's use of Fortran in a significant project, which may be for thesis research or for another course. Required reading (about 17 pages per week) is assigned from the textbook "Classical Fortran Second Edition" and there might be short in-class quizzes on the reading.

diff --git a/courses/ENGR-4710.html b/courses/ENGR-4710.html index dc3443e42..15210b64f 100644 --- a/courses/ENGR-4710.html +++ b/courses/ENGR-4710.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENGR-4710: Manufacturing Processes and Systems Laboratory I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENGR-4710

- Manufacturing theory, laboratory experimentation, and manufacturing systems design and development comprised of selected modern manufacturing technologies. Technologies include robotics and automation, injection molding, computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining, metal forming, inspection, rapid prototyping, and advanced manufacturing topics. Student teams apply lessons to develop a proposal to produce a product requiring multiple coordinated manufacturing processes. Students prepare technical documentation for communicating key engineering and management aspects of the developed manufacturing system to a separate fabrication group. + Manufacturing theory, laboratory experimentation, and manufacturing systems design and development comprised of selected modern manufacturing technologies. Technologies include robotics and automation, injection molding, computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining, metal forming, inspection, rapid prototyping, and advanced manufacturing topics. Student teams apply lessons to develop a proposal to produce a product requiring multiple coordinated manufacturing processes. Students prepare technical documentation for communicating key engineering and management aspects of the developed manufacturing system to a separate fabrication group. Â

diff --git a/courses/ENGR-4720.html b/courses/ENGR-4720.html index fd915beb6..6a7b47492 100644 --- a/courses/ENGR-4720.html +++ b/courses/ENGR-4720.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENGR-4720: Manufacturing Processes and Systems Laboratory II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENGR-4720

- Student teams finalize manufacturing system plans from select ENGR 4710 projects, build a manufacturing system to complete several hundred units of a product, optimize the system, manage a project budget, modify manufacturing and packaging plans, and conform to a project schedule as proposed in the associated project Technical Data Packages produced by ENGR 4710 teams. In addition, students will learn new advanced manufacturing topics to increase their breath and depth of manufacturing. + Student teams finalize manufacturing system plans from select ENGR 4710 Â projects, build a manufacturing system to complete several hundred units of a product, optimize the system, manage a project budget, modify manufacturing and packaging plans, and conform to a project schedule as proposed in the associated project Technical Data Packages produced by ENGR 4710 Â teams. In addition, students will learn new advanced manufacturing topics to increase their breath and depth of manufacturing.

diff --git a/courses/ENGR-4750.html b/courses/ENGR-4750.html index ae7cd6dc1..38d311379 100644 --- a/courses/ENGR-4750.html +++ b/courses/ENGR-4750.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENGR-4750: Engineering Economics and Project Management - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENGR-4750

- This course deals with cost analysis in engineering decision making and the management and control of complex projects. Engineering economics topics include interest formulas and equivalence calculations, inflation, measures of investment worth, after tax analysis, depreciation accounting and replacement analyses, life-cycle costing and design economics, risk analysis and cost-benefit analysis. Engineering project management topics include methods for planning, evaluation, organization, budgeting, cost estimating, scheduling, expediting, reporting, monitoring, and implementation of projects. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either ENGR 4760 or ISYE 4240 . + This course deals with cost analysis in engineering decision making and the management and control of complex projects. Engineering economics topics include interest formulas and equivalence calculations, inflation, measures of investment worth, after tax analysis, depreciation accounting and replacement analyses, life-cycle costing and design economics, risk analysis and cost-benefit analysis. Engineering project management topics include methods for planning, evaluation, organization, budgeting, cost estimating, scheduling, expediting, reporting, monitoring, and implementation of projects. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either ENGR 4760 Â or ISYE 4240 .

diff --git a/courses/ENGR-6205.html b/courses/ENGR-6205.html index 5ed00bad1..df01b47d3 100644 --- a/courses/ENGR-6205.html +++ b/courses/ENGR-6205.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENGR-6205: Production and Logistic Analysis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENGR-6205

- Students use visualization and cluster analysis tools to gain deeper insights into production and logistic relationships. Students apply data analytic process to real-world production problems and questions, including evaluating production throughput, factor isolation and output risk analysis, modeling production changes, forecasting environmental control factor changes, and minimization of defects and shortages. Students tune models to represent current-state and adjust models as underlying assumptions change. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6210 or ENGR 6215 . + Students use visualization and cluster analysis tools to gain deeper insights into production and logistic relationships. Students apply data analytic process to real-world production problems and questions, including evaluating production throughput, factor isolation and output risk analysis, modeling production changes, forecasting environmental control factor changes, and minimization of defects and shortages. Students tune models to represent current-state and adjust models as underlying assumptions change. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6210 Â or ENGR 6215 .

diff --git a/courses/ENGR-6206.html b/courses/ENGR-6206.html index 97e0ab5e3..9fc0a4c76 100644 --- a/courses/ENGR-6206.html +++ b/courses/ENGR-6206.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENGR-6206: Modeling Production Decisions - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENGR-6206

- Working with a faculty member, students develop a big data inquiry model for a production related issue, question, or problem of their choosing. Over the semester, the student frames the question to be analyzed, collects and prepares data for analysis, performs the analysis and presents actionable results and recommendations back to the organization. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6211 or ENGR 6216 . + Working with a faculty member, students develop a big data inquiry model for a production related issue, question, or problem of their choosing. Over the semester, the student frames the question to be analyzed, collects and prepares data for analysis, performs the analysis and presents actionable results and recommendations back to the organization. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6211 Â or ENGR 6216 .

diff --git a/courses/ENGR-6210.html b/courses/ENGR-6210.html index d717a9a64..a48fafd05 100644 --- a/courses/ENGR-6210.html +++ b/courses/ENGR-6210.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENGR-6210: Health Industry Analytics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENGR-6210

- Students use visualization and cluster analysis tools to gain deeper insight into health industry relationships. Students apply data analytic process to real-world health care problems and questions, including resources scheduling optimization, therapeutic effectiveness analysis, population intervention studies, demographically-related health trends, and benchmark setting for standard of care dashboard development. Students tune models to represent current-state and adjust models as underlying assumptions change. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6205 or ENGR 6215 . + Students use visualization and cluster analysis tools to gain deeper insight into health industry relationships. Students apply data analytic process to real-world health care problems and questions, including resources scheduling optimization, therapeutic effectiveness analysis, population intervention studies, demographically-related health trends, and benchmark setting for standard of care dashboard development. Students tune models to represent current-state and adjust models as underlying assumptions change. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6205 Â or ENGR 6215 .

diff --git a/courses/ENGR-6211.html b/courses/ENGR-6211.html index fcf8cae8f..6390098d2 100644 --- a/courses/ENGR-6211.html +++ b/courses/ENGR-6211.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENGR-6211: Modeling Health Decisions - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENGR-6211

- Working with a faculty member, students develop a big data health industry model for an issue, question, or problem of their choosing. Over the semester, the student frames the question to be analyzed, collects and prepares business data for analysis, performs the analysis, and presents actionable results and recommendations back to the organization. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6206 or ENGR 6216 . + Working with a faculty member, students develop a big data health industry model for an issue, question, or problem of their choosing. Over the semester, the student frames the question to be analyzed, collects and prepares business data for analysis, performs the analysis, and presents actionable results and recommendations back to the organization. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6206 Â or ENGR 6216 .

diff --git a/courses/ENGR-6215.html b/courses/ENGR-6215.html index 25e96cea6..52680cdf1 100644 --- a/courses/ENGR-6215.html +++ b/courses/ENGR-6215.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENGR-6215: Business Intelligence Analysis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENGR-6215

- Students use visualization and cluster analysis tools to gain deeper insights into complex business relationships. Students apply data analytic process to real-world business problems and questions, including pricing decisions, customer analysis, competitive analysis, financial forecasts, customer decision models, organizational performance dashboards. Students tune models to represent current-state and adjust models as underlying assumptions change. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6205 or ENGR 6210 . + Students use visualization and cluster analysis tools to gain deeper insights into complex business relationships. Students apply data analytic process to real-world business problems and questions, including pricing decisions, customer analysis, competitive analysis, financial forecasts, customer decision models, organizational performance dashboards. Students tune models to represent current-state and adjust models as underlying assumptions change. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6205 Â or ENGR 6210 .

diff --git a/courses/ENGR-6216.html b/courses/ENGR-6216.html index 7cae7c22d..6c3aea735 100644 --- a/courses/ENGR-6216.html +++ b/courses/ENGR-6216.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENGR-6216: Modeling Business Decisions - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENGR-6216

- Working with a faculty member, students develop a big data inquiry model for a complex business issue, question, or problem of their choosing. Over the semester, the student frames the question to be analyzed, collects and prepares business data for analysis, performs the analysis, and presents actionable results and recommendations back to the organization. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6206 or ENGR 6211 . + Working with a faculty member, students develop a big data inquiry model for a complex business issue, question, or problem of their choosing. Over the semester, the student frames the question to be analyzed, collects and prepares business data for analysis, performs the analysis, and presents actionable results and recommendations back to the organization. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6206 Â or ENGR 6211 .

diff --git a/courses/ENVE-2110.html b/courses/ENVE-2110.html index bc65a79e9..f68b9b597 100644 --- a/courses/ENVE-2110.html +++ b/courses/ENVE-2110.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENVE-2110: Introduction to Environmental Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENVE-2110

- Classes of pollutants and standards that define water, air and soil quality. Risk concepts and regulations to protect public health and ecosystems. Application of physics, chemistry and biology to describe and assess environmental systems. Application of mass and energy balances to design and analyze processes that purify water, air and land. Selected topics in water resources and management of solid and hazardous wastes. + Classes of pollutants and standards that define water, air and soil quality. Risk concepts and regulations to protect public health and ecosystems. Application of physics, chemistry and biology to describe and assess environmental systems. Application of mass and energy balances to design and analyze processes that purify water, air and land. Selected topics in water resources and management of solid and hazardous wastes.

diff --git a/courses/ENVE-4310.html b/courses/ENVE-4310.html index 7f2e01347..636fcd179 100644 --- a/courses/ENVE-4310.html +++ b/courses/ENVE-4310.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENVE-4310: Applied Hydrology and Hydraulics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENVE-4310

- Physical processes governing occurrence and distribution of precipitation, infiltration, evaporation, and surface water runoff. Statistical hydrology, unit hydrograph theory, and watershed modeling. Floodplain hydrology and open channel hydraulics. Urban hydrology, hydraulics and design of storm sewers, and design of detention structures for flood control. Design project using the Army Corps of Engineers Hydraulic Engineering Center HEC-1 flood hydrograph package. + Physical processes governing occurrence and distribution of precipitation, infiltration, evaporation, and surface water runoff. Statistical hydrology, unit hydrograph theory, and watershed modeling. Floodplain hydrology and open channel hydraulics. Urban hydrology, hydraulics and design of storm sewers, and design of detention structures for flood control. Design project using the Army Corps of Engineers Hydraulic Engineering Center HEC-1 flood hydrograph package.

diff --git a/courses/ENVE-4320.html b/courses/ENVE-4320.html index 781c5377d..516f23a45 100644 --- a/courses/ENVE-4320.html +++ b/courses/ENVE-4320.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENVE-4320: Environmental Chemodynamics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENVE-4320

- The movement of chemicals in air, water, and soil is presented to demonstrate the relation of physiochemical principles in the behavior of chemicals in the environment. Topics include chemical and thermal equilibrium at environmental interfaces, transport fundamentals, and the fate and transport of chemicals in various environmental compartments. Includes experimental analysis of natural and engineered chemical and thermodynamic processes, emphasizing experimental design, data evaluation, and report writing. + The movement of chemicals in air, water, and soil is presented to demonstrate the relation of physiochemical principles in the behavior of chemicals in the environment. Topics include chemical and thermal equilibrium at environmental interfaces, transport fundamentals, and the fate and transport of chemicals in various environmental compartments. Includes experimental analysis of natural and engineered chemical and thermodynamic processes, emphasizing experimental design, data evaluation, and report writing. Â

diff --git a/courses/ENVE-4330.html b/courses/ENVE-4330.html index 9f4b93204..0eec98cd3 100644 --- a/courses/ENVE-4330.html +++ b/courses/ENVE-4330.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENVE-4330: Introduction to Air Quality - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENVE-4330

- Quantitative introduction to the engineering methods for the study of air quality. Topics include but are not limited to: estimation procedures for air pollution emissions; indoor air quality problems, impacts and control strategies; sources, impacts and control strategies for greenhouse gases; dispersion modeling for point sources; pollutant acidification of lakes; chemistry of stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric combustion; assessment methods for human exposure to air pollutants. + Quantitative introduction to the engineering methods for the study of air quality. Topics include but are not limited to: estimation procedures for air pollution emissions; indoor air quality problems, impacts and control strategies; sources, impacts and control strategies for greenhouse gases; dispersion modeling for point sources; pollutant acidification of lakes; chemistry of stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric combustion; assessment methods for human exposure to air pollutants.Â

diff --git a/courses/ENVE-4340.html b/courses/ENVE-4340.html index 56a01b589..f97b530eb 100644 --- a/courses/ENVE-4340.html +++ b/courses/ENVE-4340.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENVE-4340: Physicochemical Processes in Environmental Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENVE-4340

- Physical and chemical processes governing water quality in natural and engineered systems with applications to potable water treatment. Topics include reactor dynamics, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, gas transfer, adsorption and ion exchange, and membrane processes. A design project for which students develop a computer model of an environmental process is required. Includes laboratory experiments to measure physicochemical process parameters, emphasizing experimental design, data evaluation, and report writing. + Physical and chemical processes governing water quality in natural and engineered systems with applications to potable water treatment. Topics include reactor dynamics, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, gas transfer, adsorption and ion exchange, and membrane processes. A design project for which students develop a computer model of an environmental process is required. Includes laboratory experiments to measure physicochemical process parameters, emphasizing experimental design, data evaluation, and report writing. Â

diff --git a/courses/ENVE-4350.html b/courses/ENVE-4350.html index 55394d66f..89185c31e 100644 --- a/courses/ENVE-4350.html +++ b/courses/ENVE-4350.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENVE-4350: Biological Processes in Environmental Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENVE-4350

- The study of biochemical and biological processes common to environmental engineering. Introductory physiology, biochemistry and ecology of bacteria, yeasts, fungi. Laboratory work in microbial techniques. Development of reaction rate and mass balances on biological processes for pollution control. Includes experimental analysis of natural and engineered biological processes, emphasizing experimental design, data evaluation, and report writing. + The study of biochemical and biological processes common to environmental engineering. Introductory physiology, biochemistry and ecology of bacteria, yeasts, fungi. Laboratory work in microbial techniques. Development of reaction rate and mass balances on biological processes for pollution control. Includes experimental analysis of natural and engineered biological processes, emphasizing experimental design, data evaluation, and report writing. Â

diff --git a/courses/ENVE-4360.html b/courses/ENVE-4360.html index 9774c4c5f..b7864fbbc 100644 --- a/courses/ENVE-4360.html +++ b/courses/ENVE-4360.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENVE-4360: Geomicrobiology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENVE-4360

- This course examines relationships between microorganisms and Earth processes. Topics include the origins of life on earth, surface metabolism theory, biological and biochemical benchmarks. Earth is considered as a microbial habitat with emphasis on the lithosphere and hydrosphere, including soils, seawater, lakes, rivers, and groundwater. Geomicrobial processes, including microbial conversion of inorganics and metals and mineralization of organics, are discussed. Molecular and non-molecular methods for detection, isolation, and identification of geo-microbially active organisms are introduced. + This course examines relationships between microorganisms and Earth processes. Topics include the origins of life on earth, surface metabolism theory, biological and biochemical benchmarks. Earth is considered as a microbial habitat with emphasis on the lithosphere and hydrosphere, including soils, seawater, lakes, rivers, and groundwater. Geomicrobial processes, including microbial conversion of inorganics and metals and mineralization of organics, are discussed. Molecular and non-molecular methods for detection, isolation, and identification of geo-microbially active organisms are introduced.

diff --git a/courses/ENVE-4560.html b/courses/ENVE-4560.html index 9e1984a8b..84c13b22e 100644 --- a/courses/ENVE-4560.html +++ b/courses/ENVE-4560.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENVE-4560: Isotope Geochemistry - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENVE-4560

- Fundamentals of Isotope geochemistry as applied to biogeochemical systems in modern and ancient environments. This course covers the principles of both radiogenic and stable isotope distribution, decay, and transfer through Earth's exchangeable reservoirs. The course will emphasize stable isotopes, equilibrium and kinetic isotope fractionation, distribution, isotope mass balance, and using these systems to track global biogeochemical cycles in the modern environment and in deep time. + Fundamentals of Isotope geochemistry as applied to biogeochemical systems in modern and ancient environments. This course covers the principles of both radiogenic and stable isotope distribution, decay, and transfer through Earth's exchangeable reservoirs. The course will emphasize stable isotopes, equilibrium and kinetic isotope fractionation, distribution, isotope mass balance, and using these systems to track global biogeochemical cycles in the modern environment and in deep time. Â

diff --git a/courses/ENVE-4710.html b/courses/ENVE-4710.html index daa5041cc..7eedc76d2 100644 --- a/courses/ENVE-4710.html +++ b/courses/ENVE-4710.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENVE-4710: Groundwater Hydrology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENVE-4710

- Study of hydrologic, geologic, and other factors controlling groundwater flow, occurrence, development, chemistry, and contamination. Groundwater flow theory and aquifer test methods are introduced. Interactions between surface and subsurface hydrologic systems are covered. Some field trips are possible. Students cannot receive credit for both ENVE 4710 and ENVE 6110 . + Study of hydrologic, geologic, and other factors controlling groundwater flow, occurrence, development, chemistry, and contamination. Groundwater flow theory and aquifer test methods are introduced. Interactions between surface and subsurface hydrologic systems are covered. Some field trips are possible. Students cannot receive credit for both ENVE 4710 and ENVE 6110 . Â

diff --git a/courses/ENVE-6360.html b/courses/ENVE-6360.html index f858ae497..2fc8f8789 100644 --- a/courses/ENVE-6360.html +++ b/courses/ENVE-6360.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ENVE-6360: Geomicrobiology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ENVE-6360

- This course examines relationships between microorganisms and Earth processes. Topics include the origins of life on Earth, surface metabolism theory, biological and biochemical benchmarks. Earth is considered as a microbial habitat with emphasis on the lithosphere and hydrosphere, including soils, seawater, lakes, rivers, and groundwater. Geomicrobial processes, including microbial conversion of inorganics and metals and mineralization of organics, are discussed. Molecular and non-molecular methods for detection, isolation, and identification of geo-microbially active organisms are introduced. + This course examines relationships between microorganisms and Earth processes. Topics include the origins of life on Earth, surface metabolism theory, biological and biochemical benchmarks. Earth is considered as a microbial habitat with emphasis on the lithosphere and hydrosphere, including soils, seawater, lakes, rivers, and groundwater. Geomicrobial processes, including microbial conversion of inorganics and metals and mineralization of organics, are discussed. Molecular and non-molecular methods for detection, isolation, and identification of geo-microbially active organisms are introduced.

diff --git a/courses/ERTH-1200.html b/courses/ERTH-1200.html index 3b573c4a8..4c44ad12f 100644 --- a/courses/ERTH-1200.html +++ b/courses/ERTH-1200.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ERTH-1200: Geology II: Earth's Surface - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ERTH-1200

- The geological environment of humankind: the atmosphere, oceans, groundwater, rivers, glaciers, deserts, and soils. The course explores the processes by which these and other features develop and change, both naturally and as a result of human activity. + Â The geological environment of humankind: the atmosphere, oceans, groundwater, rivers, glaciers, deserts, and soils. The course explores the processes by which these and other features develop and change, both naturally and as a result of human activity.

diff --git a/courses/ERTH-1510.html b/courses/ERTH-1510.html index b374e3505..b507bbc18 100644 --- a/courses/ERTH-1510.html +++ b/courses/ERTH-1510.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ERTH-1510: Introduction to Astrobiology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ERTH-1510

- The field of Astrobiology considers the emergence and evolution of life on Earth, and the potential for life elsewhere. This course explores fundamental concepts in Astrobiology including the creation of the chemical elements, origin and evolution of the solar system, the definition and requirements for life, early Earth environments and life's emergence on this planet. Additionally, students explore habitability on other extraterrestrial bodies — including Mars, Icy worlds and exoplanets, through self-directed research. + The field of Astrobiology considers the emergence and evolution of life on Earth, and the potential for life elsewhere. This course explores fundamental concepts in Astrobiology including the creation of the chemical elements, origin and evolution of the solar system, the definition and requirements for life, early Earth environments and life's emergence on this planet. Additionally, students explore habitability on other extraterrestrial bodies — including Mars, Icy worlds and exoplanets, through self-directed research.

diff --git a/courses/ERTH-4180.html b/courses/ERTH-4180.html index 7901a5848..b5e9b8447 100644 --- a/courses/ERTH-4180.html +++ b/courses/ERTH-4180.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ERTH-4180: Environmental Geology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ERTH-4180

- A consideration of technical and scientific aspects of key geo-societal issues. Case studies and analysis of current and historic data bases will be used to illustrate topics including, but not limited to, climate modification, energy resources, future energy, water resources, water pollution, and health risks posed by lead, mercury, and emerging pollutants. + A consideration of technical and scientific aspects of key geo-societal issues. Case studies and analysis of current and historic data bases will be used to illustrate topics including, but not limited to, climate modification, energy resources, future energy, water resources, water pollution, and health risks posed by lead, mercury, and emerging pollutants.

diff --git a/courses/ERTH-4200.html b/courses/ERTH-4200.html index e15f51442..2aab4a981 100644 --- a/courses/ERTH-4200.html +++ b/courses/ERTH-4200.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ERTH-4200: Applied Micropaleontology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ERTH-4200

- This course will encompass marine, freshwater, and terrestrial microfossils (with emphasis on foraminifera), including taxonomy, evolutionary history, ecology and paleoenvironments, and a broad spectrum of micropaleontological applications, such as sea-level and climate reconstructions, geochemical analyses, oil industry research and production, and forensic geology. This course will also cover concepts of biostratigraphy and micropaleontological applications to stratigraphic correlation and time scale construction. Extensive hands-on microscope and lab work will be required. + This course will encompass marine, freshwater, and terrestrial microfossils (with emphasis on foraminifera), including taxonomy, evolutionary history, ecology and paleoenvironments, and a broad spectrum of micropaleontological applications, such as sea-level and climate reconstructions, geochemical analyses, oil industry research and production, and forensic geology. This course will also cover concepts of biostratigraphy and micropaleontological applications to stratigraphic correlation and time scale construction. Extensive hands-on microscope and lab work will be required. Â

diff --git a/courses/ERTH-4350.html b/courses/ERTH-4350.html index 1ee1be7c8..c6f9eb72c 100644 --- a/courses/ERTH-4350.html +++ b/courses/ERTH-4350.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ERTH-4350: Data Science - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ERTH-4350

- Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity, and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught. This course meets with CSCI 4350 / ITWS 4350 and CSCI 6350 / ITWS 6350 . A student can get credit for only one of these courses. + Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity, and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught. This course meets with CSCI 4350 Â / ITWS 4350 Â and CSCI 6350 Â / ITWS 6350 . A student can get credit for only one of these courses. Â

diff --git a/courses/ERTH-4400.html b/courses/ERTH-4400.html index 230f8bc8d..f97504cb0 100644 --- a/courses/ERTH-4400.html +++ b/courses/ERTH-4400.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ERTH-4400: Xinformatics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ERTH-4400

- Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. Xinformatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines (e.g. X=astronomy, geology). Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments. Students cannot obtain credit for more than one of ERTH 4400 / ITWS 4400 / CSCI 4400 . + Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. Xinformatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines (e.g. X=astronomy, geology). Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments. Students cannot obtain credit for more than one of ERTH 4400 / ITWS 4400 Â / CSCI 4400 .

diff --git a/courses/ERTH-4500.html b/courses/ERTH-4500.html index f3600f8b8..0933807de 100644 --- a/courses/ERTH-4500.html +++ b/courses/ERTH-4500.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ERTH-4500: Earth's Climate: Past, Present, and Future - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ERTH-4500

- Overview of physical components of Earth's climate system; builds on this foundation by examining the roles of both natural Earth system processes and anthropogenic influences in determining Earth's climate and climate changes in the past, present, and future. Initial focus is on recent and future climate change. Remainder of course will emphasize the study and reconstruction of climates and climate change through geologic history. + Overview of physical components of Earth's climate system; builds on this foundation by examining the roles of both natural Earth system processes and anthropogenic influences in determining Earth's climate and climate changes in the past, present, and future. Initial focus is on recent and future climate change. Remainder of course will emphasize the study and reconstruction of climates and climate change through geologic history.

diff --git a/courses/ERTH-4750.html b/courses/ERTH-4750.html index f13324174..2b65902d1 100644 --- a/courses/ERTH-4750.html +++ b/courses/ERTH-4750.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ERTH-4750: Geographic Information Systems in the Sciences - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ERTH-4750

- Introduction to analysis and interpretation of spatial data and their presentation on maps. In this computationally intensive course, students will obtain practical skills and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art GIS applications. Concepts covered include map projections, geoprocessing, cartography, raster algebra, terrain modeling, multi-spectral image analysis, georeferencing, interpolation, web mapping, and GPS. + Introduction to analysis and interpretation of spatial data and their presentation on maps. In this computationally intensive course, students will obtain practical skills and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art GIS applications. Concepts covered include map projections, geoprocessing, cartography, raster algebra, terrain modeling, multi-spectral image analysis, georeferencing, interpolation, web mapping, and GPS. Â

diff --git a/courses/ERTH-6200.html b/courses/ERTH-6200.html index 5cb2ca084..0abaa1d99 100644 --- a/courses/ERTH-6200.html +++ b/courses/ERTH-6200.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ERTH-6200: Advanced Applied Micropaleontology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ERTH-6200

- This course will encompass marine, freshwater, and terrestrial microfossils (with emphasis on foraminifera), including taxonomy, evolutionary history, ecology and paleoenvironments, and a broad spectrum of micropaleontological applications, such as sea-level and climate reconstructions, geochemical analyses, oil industry research and production, and forensic geology. This course will also cover concepts of biostratigraphy and micropaleontological applications to stratigraphic correlation and time scale construction. Extensive hands-on microscope and lab work will be required. + This course will encompass marine, freshwater, and terrestrial microfossils (with emphasis on foraminifera), including taxonomy, evolutionary history, ecology and paleoenvironments, and a broad spectrum of micropaleontological applications, such as sea-level and climate reconstructions, geochemical analyses, oil industry research and production, and forensic geology. This course will also cover concepts of biostratigraphy and micropaleontological applications to stratigraphic correlation and time scale construction. Extensive hands-on microscope and lab work will be required. Â

diff --git a/courses/ERTH-6350.html b/courses/ERTH-6350.html index 29a09a010..437e98871 100644 --- a/courses/ERTH-6350.html +++ b/courses/ERTH-6350.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ERTH-6350: Data Science - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ERTH-6350

- Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity, and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught. This course meets with ERTH 4350 / CSCI 4350 / ITWS 4350 and CSCI 6350 / ITWS 6350 . + Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity, and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught. This course meets with ERTH 4350 Â / CSCI 4350 Â / ITWS 4350 Â and CSCI 6350 Â / ITWS 6350 .

diff --git a/courses/ERTH-6400.html b/courses/ERTH-6400.html index 3ebc44128..ce0d1b53d 100644 --- a/courses/ERTH-6400.html +++ b/courses/ERTH-6400.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ERTH-6400: Xinformatics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ERTH-6400

- Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. Xinformatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines (e.g. X=astronomy, geology). Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments. Students cannot obtain credit for more than one of ERTH 6400 / ITWS 6400 / CSCI 6400 . + Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. Xinformatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines (e.g. X=astronomy, geology). Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments. Students cannot obtain credit for more than one of ERTH 6400 / ITWS 6400 Â / CSCI 6400 .

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-1600.html b/courses/GSAS-1600.html index cca32b799..eb4be418f 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-1600.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-1600.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-1600: History and Culture of Games - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-1600

- This course surveys 5000 years of game history, from ancient Sumer/Sumerian to the latest next-generation consoles and MMOGs. In parallel with this historical tour, several major theories will be examined about the nature of play and the nature of games. Along the way, it will also look at how games and play influence the cultures they are found in, and how culture in turn influences how people structure their leisure time will also be considered. + This course surveys 5000 years of game history, from ancient Sumer/Sumerian to the latest next-generation consoles and MMOGs. In parallel with this historical tour, several major theories will be examined about the nature of play and the nature of games. Along the way, it will also look at how games and play influence the cultures they are found in, and how culture in turn influences how people structure their leisure time will also be considered. Â

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-2540.html b/courses/GSAS-2540.html index 87ac8bc94..1fa10cfc2 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-2540.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-2540.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-2540: Introduction to Game Programming - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-2540

- This hands-on class introduces many fundamental concepts in game development. Students will learn to program multiple video games. Topics include render loops, rigid body dynamics, interfaces, event and messaging systems, and co-routines. + This hands-on class introduces many fundamental concepts in game development. Students will learn to program multiple video games. Topics include render loops, rigid body dynamics, interfaces, event and messaging systems, and co-routines. Â

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-2560.html b/courses/GSAS-2560.html index 8a94bacb6..7ae7a2da9 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-2560.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-2560.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-2560: Game Sound and Musical Play - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-2560

- What makes play musical and music playful? How does game sound and music contribute to gameworld creation, gameplay, and virtual performance? Ludomusicology—the relation of music to play—addresses these questions and challenges us to take play seriously. This course considers the diverse relationships among music, play, media, and performance, including game sound, music-stylistic features of game consoles and systems, children's games, remixing and sampling, the role musical games play in cultural identity, and more. + What makes play musical and music playful? How does game sound and music contribute to gameworld creation, gameplay, and virtual performance? Ludomusicology—the relation of music to play—addresses these questions and challenges us to take play seriously. This course considers the diverse relationships among music, play, media, and performance, including game sound, music-stylistic features of game consoles and systems, children's games, remixing and sampling, the role musical games play in cultural identity, and more. Â

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-2610.html b/courses/GSAS-2610.html index a01eb4c28..23757d2e7 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-2610.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-2610.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-2610: Designing Musical Games - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-2610

- Students will explore the artistic role of music and sound in gaming by building their own interactive sound and music-rich games and 2D/3D rendered environments. Within the context of their own creative game projects, students will learn the basics of designing sound and composing music for interactive game spaces. Using workflow programming languages and software tools, students will program basic gaming interactions, link them to interactive audio software, and create musical gaming experiences. + Students will explore the artistic role of music and sound in gaming by building their own interactive sound and music-rich games and 2D/3D rendered environments. Within the context of their own creative game projects, students will learn the basics of designing sound and composing music for interactive game spaces. Using workflow programming languages and software tools, students will program basic gaming interactions, link them to interactive audio software, and create musical gaming experiences. Â

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-4200.html b/courses/GSAS-4200.html index 7171ab68e..af1c38814 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-4200.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-4200.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-4200: Lighting, Rendering, & Cinematography - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-4200

- A course exploring methods for 3D computer lighting, rendering, and camera authoring. We will discuss strong foundational theory from film in regards to lighting and cinematography. The course will focus on producing high fidelity rendered images and video for animation, games, and digital art. + A course exploring methods for 3D computer lighting, rendering, and camera authoring. We will discuss strong foundational theory from film in regards to lighting and cinematography. The course will focus on producing high fidelity rendered images and video for animation, games, and digital art. Â

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-4230.html b/courses/GSAS-4230.html index 81355c44b..bd9931d8c 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-4230.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-4230.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-4230: Game Animation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-4230

- A course building on the fundamentals of animation and focusing on implementing these fundamentals in the process of making games for 3D engines like Unreal, which involves hand-keyed cycle animation as well as utilizing motion capture data. + A course building on the fundamentals of animation and focusing on implementing these fundamentals in the process of making games for 3D engines like Unreal, which involves hand-keyed cycle animation as well as utilizing motion capture data. Â

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-4260.html b/courses/GSAS-4260.html index 0510dd5cd..f6a4289fd 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-4260.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-4260.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-4260: Game Narrative Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-4260

- Game Narrative Design moves the focus more squarely onto the design elements of game writing – most especially integration with gameplay design structure – and away from line-by-line writing.​ + Game Narrative Design moves the focus more squarely onto the design elements of game writing – most especially integration with gameplay design structure – and away from line-by-line writing.​

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-4270.html b/courses/GSAS-4270.html index 304e45747..26c9f7242 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-4270.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-4270.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-4270: Level Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-4270

- This project-based course introduces students to the tools and concepts used to create levels for games and simulations. It explores how various fields and theories (architecture, psychogeography, and theory of the Dérive, player psychology), influence the level design and alter or enhance the ludic concepts (flow and critical path, risks-rewards, tutoring, balance of difficulty, and storytelling). Level analysis will help students to recall these concepts. Students will demonstrate their understanding by designing three "paper" maps (stealth, puzzle adventure, 3rd person) and implementing two developed levels (2D and 3D). + This project-based course introduces students to the tools and concepts used to create levels for games and simulations. It explores how various fields and theories (architecture, psychogeography, and theory of the Dérive, player psychology), influence the level design and alter or enhance the ludic concepts (flow and critical path, risks-rewards, tutoring, balance of difficulty, and storytelling). Level analysis will help students to recall these concepts. Students will demonstrate their understanding by designing three "paper" maps (stealth, puzzle adventure, 3rd person) and implementing two developed levels (2D and 3D). Â

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-4530.html b/courses/GSAS-4530.html index 86340add7..17c73a5b8 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-4530.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-4530.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-4530: Computer Graphics for Games - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-4530

- This course covers the history and practice of traditional computer graphics but emphasizes modern techniques for modeling, viewing, and rendering techniques in 3D computer graphics systems, including modern shader pipeline programming in OpenGL using C++. Topics include raster graphics techniques as well as the mathematical foundations and matrix transformations relevant to 3D graphics; clipping and projection; hidden surface removal; managing 3D graphics data structures; hierarchical systems; rasterization; culling; 2D and 3D texture mapping; methods for building and using 3D models; lighting and material models and implementation; shadows, shadow mapping, and generating soft shadows; skyboxes, skydomes, and environment mapping; normal, bump, and height mapping; parametric surface representation; introduction to animation; tessellation and geometry shaders; compositing; terrain generation; atmospheric effects such as fog and clouds; generating and applying 3D noise; performance issues such as minimizing dynamic allocation and controlling the level of detail; special effects. + This course covers the history and practice of traditional computer graphics but emphasizes modern techniques for modeling, viewing, and rendering techniques in 3D computer graphics systems, including modern shader pipeline programming in OpenGL using C++. Topics include raster graphics techniques as well as the mathematical foundations and matrix transformations relevant to 3D graphics; clipping and projection; hidden surface removal; managing 3D graphics data structures; hierarchical systems; rasterization; culling; 2D and 3D texture mapping; methods for building and using 3D models; lighting and material models and implementation; shadows, shadow mapping, and generating soft shadows; skyboxes, skydomes, and environment mapping; normal, bump, and height mapping; parametric surface representation; introduction to animation; tessellation and geometry shaders; compositing; terrain generation; atmospheric effects such as fog and clouds; generating and applying 3D noise; performance issues such as minimizing dynamic allocation and controlling the level of detail; special effects. Â

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-4540.html b/courses/GSAS-4540.html index 28bafe2f2..0ba7c2ba8 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-4540.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-4540.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-4540: Game Development II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-4540

- This course follows Game Development I. Students work in interdisciplinary teams to create one large-scale 3D game, working from concept to public release. Projects may include games, educational games, serious games and simulations, and interactive artworks, and will focus on creative design, technical execution, and use of game design principles. The course builds on skills and knowledge in previous courses in the GSAS core, including game design, game mechanics, game programming, art, and narrative. + This course follows Game Development I. Students work in interdisciplinary teams to create one large-scale 3D game, working from concept to public release. Projects may include games, educational games, serious games and simulations, and interactive artworks, and will focus on creative design, technical execution, and use of game design principles. The course builds on skills and knowledge in previous courses in the GSAS core, including game design, game mechanics, game programming, art, and narrative. Â

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-4550.html b/courses/GSAS-4550.html index d7af96f60..048ecdd0a 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-4550.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-4550.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-4550: Game Architecture - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-4550

- This is a class on the composition of game engines, the substrate between hardware and scripting. Topics include entity/component systems, multithreading, event management, graphics and shader programming, rigid body dynamics, collision detection, multiplayer networking, audio, and other elements of modern game engines. + This is a class on the composition of game engines, the substrate between hardware and scripting. Topics include entity/component systems, multithreading, event management, graphics and shader programming, rigid body dynamics, collision detection, multiplayer networking, audio, and other elements of modern game engines. Â

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-4990.html b/courses/GSAS-4990.html index 87f941b5b..f93d88ecb 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-4990.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-4990.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-4990: GSAS Capstone - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-4990

- Senior capstone project course for GSAS majors. Students work individually or in teams, supervised by a faculty member, to complete a self-directed project in games that is innovative, experimental, or artistically engaged. The course emphasizes the complete development cycle, through continual iteration and critique towards completion and public release. + Senior capstone project course for GSAS majors. Students work individually or in teams, supervised by a faculty member, to complete a self-directed project in games that is innovative, experimental, or artistically engaged. The course emphasizes the complete development cycle, through continual iteration and critique towards completion and public release. Â

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-6100.html b/courses/GSAS-6100.html index ee08c2bc9..00b542a70 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-6100.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-6100.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-6100: Game Studies Theory and Praxis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-6100

- As foundational course in the practice of critical game design, this course introduces students to major theorists in the field of game studies and topics including theories of play, space, narratology, ludology, identity, representation, culture and society. Students make integrative connections between theory and practice with a semester-long iterative design project, including critical writing, paper prototyping and peer feedback. Students explore game studies concepts both in a traditional research paper format, and in design practice. + As foundational course in the practice of critical game design, this course introduces students to major theorists in the field of game studies and topics including theories of play, space, narratology, ludology, identity, representation, culture and society. Students make integrative connections between theory and practice with a semester-long iterative design project, including critical writing, paper prototyping and peer feedback. Students explore game studies concepts both in a traditional research paper format, and in design practice. Â

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-6200.html b/courses/GSAS-6200.html index 9fee9567a..63b523102 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-6200.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-6200.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-6200: Topics in Game Research - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-6200

- Topics in Games Research is a special topics course for the Critical Game Design MS and PhD program in which students are exposed to cutting-edge research being conducted by faculty, learn advanced scholarly research methods, and experience a research-infused pedagogy. The content of this course will shift each semester, reflecting the research focus of the faculty member who offers it. This course may also be used to develop new curriculum. May be taken multiple times for credit. + Topics in Games Research is a special topics course for the Critical Game Design MS and PhD program in which students are exposed to cutting-edge research being conducted by faculty, learn advanced scholarly research methods, and experience a research-infused pedagogy. The content of this course will shift each semester, reflecting the research focus of the faculty member who offers it. This course may also be used to develop new curriculum. May be taken multiple times for credit. Â

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-6300.html b/courses/GSAS-6300.html index 88f680bb4..8916a2bfa 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-6300.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-6300.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-6300: Research Methods in Critical Game Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-6300

- This multidisciplinary course provides theoretical and methodological orientation to critical games research, and seeks to address both the broad and pragmatic implications of the question, "What does it mean to conduct research via games?" Through a hybrid lecture-workshop class format, students will engage with methodological research techniques in the various disciplines that game design draws upon--Visual Arts, Humanities and Media Studies, Social Science, and Computer Science--as well as experiment with independent research design and proposal writing. + This multidisciplinary course provides theoretical and methodological orientation to critical games research, and seeks to address both the broad and pragmatic implications of the question, "What does it mean to conduct research via games?" Through a hybrid lecture-workshop class format, students will engage with methodological research techniques in the various disciplines that game design draws upon--Visual Arts, Humanities and Media Studies, Social Science, and Computer Science--as well as experiment with independent research design and proposal writing. Â

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-6400.html b/courses/GSAS-6400.html index a160a8dad..85bbecdf3 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-6400.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-6400.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-6400: Critical Game Design: History/Theory/Futures - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-6400

- A seminar course that focuses on the history and theory of alternative and socially-engaged design for interactive media. Students will read and discuss design history, art history, conceptual artistic practice, and new and emerging theories about digital, critical, and speculative design and the digital humanities. The course is designed to advance students' understanding of bodies of academic literature and theory that explore the hybridization of hermeneutic analysis and design and making practice. + A seminar course that focuses on the history and theory of alternative and socially-engaged design for interactive media. Students will read and discuss design history, art history, conceptual artistic practice, and new and emerging theories about digital, critical, and speculative design and the digital humanities. The course is designed to advance students' understanding of bodies of academic literature and theory that explore the hybridization of hermeneutic analysis and design and making practice. Â

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-6500.html b/courses/GSAS-6500.html index 7df8b24ce..7cdf79ca1 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-6500.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-6500.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-6500: Advanced Game Design/User-Experience Methods - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-6500

- Advanced Game Design/User-Experience Methods is a blended theory and production studio course where students apply critical theory towards the design of games. The course provides students with the opportunity to design and develop their own game concepts, and also gives students foundational design principles ranging from user experience design, human-computer interaction, co- design, and product testing. The goal of the course is for students to acquire critical design and evaluation skills for the understanding and creating digital artifacts that will remain valid over a long period of technological innovation, equipping them to design for the post-VR landscape and beyond. + Advanced Game Design/User-Experience Methods is a blended theory and production studio course where students apply critical theory towards the design of games. The course provides students with the opportunity to design and develop their own game concepts, and also gives students foundational design principles ranging from user experience design, human-computer interaction, co- design, and product testing. The goal of the course is for students to acquire critical design and evaluation skills for the understanding and creating digital artifacts that will remain valid over a long period of technological innovation, equipping them to design for the post-VR landscape and beyond. Â

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-6980.html b/courses/GSAS-6980.html index cb6b778db..0544c7b63 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-6980.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-6980.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-6980: Master's Project - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-6980

- The CGD Master's Project is an independent, individual student project undertaken throughout the student's Master's education. Master's Projects include a production aspect, such as a deliverable game, interactive installation, or tech demo, as well as a written document that firmly establishes the project's methods and grounding as research-driven through an academic literature review and design document. The design document and literature review may pull from disciplines that contribute to game design, including, but not limited to, Visual Arts, Humanities and Media Studies, Social Science, Psychology, and Computer Science. The student will be advised by a member of the GSAS faculty. A committee of the student's advisor, a second GSAS faculty member, and a third faculty member from outside the program or Institution will approve the student's Master's Proposal document, which contains the literature review and design proposal, and is to be completed no later than the end of the first Master's semester. + The CGD Master's Project is an independent, individual student project undertaken throughout the student's Master's education. Master's Projects include a production aspect, such as a deliverable game, interactive installation, or tech demo, as well as a written document that firmly establishes the project's methods and grounding as research-driven through an academic literature review and design document. The design document and literature review may pull from disciplines that contribute to game design, including, but not limited to, Visual Arts, Humanities and Media Studies, Social Science, Psychology, and Computer Science. The student will be advised by a member of the GSAS faculty. A committee of the student's advisor, a second GSAS faculty member, and a third faculty member from outside the program or Institution will approve the student's Master's Proposal document, which contains the literature review and design proposal, and is to be completed no later than the end of the first Master's semester. Â

diff --git a/courses/GSAS-9990.html b/courses/GSAS-9990.html index 00f40d194..f13bf8245 100644 --- a/courses/GSAS-9990.html +++ b/courses/GSAS-9990.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ GSAS-9990: Dissertation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ GSAS-9990

- Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. The Critical Game Design dissertation is expected to include both traditional scholarly methods in writing and/or experimental design as engagement with the game studies field, as well as a research-as-practice component, meaning the student is expected to also design and build an interactive project component as part of the dissertation work. This combination of scholarship and practice could take many forms. For example, a written portion might focus on analysis of philosophical perspectives on game design, while the accompanying project portion might be a game that embodies a particular philosophical point of view. + Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. The Critical Game Design dissertation is expected to include both traditional scholarly methods in writing and/or experimental design as engagement with the game studies field, as well as a research-as-practice component, meaning the student is expected to also design and build an interactive project component as part of the dissertation work. This combination of scholarship and practice could take many forms. For example, a written portion might focus on analysis of philosophical perspectives on game design, while the accompanying project portion might be a game that embodies a particular philosophical point of view.

diff --git a/courses/IENV-1910.html b/courses/IENV-1910.html index 53def2296..246308751 100644 --- a/courses/IENV-1910.html +++ b/courses/IENV-1910.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IENV-1910: Environmental Seminar - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IENV-1910

- Topical issues in environmental sciences covered in a seminar and discussion format, with field trips. Seminar includes guest speakers from academics, industry, non-profits, and government who are experts in an array of environment-related fields. Each class includes weekly reading and short writing assignments. A short, final research paper is required (~10 pgs.). + Topical issues in environmental sciences covered in a seminar and discussion format, with field trips. Seminar includes guest speakers from academics, industry, non-profits, and government who are experts in an array of environment-related fields. Each class includes weekly reading and short writing assignments. A short, final research paper is required (~10 pgs.).

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1030.html b/courses/IHSS-1030.html index ca96d8508..db76ee60d 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1030.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1030.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1030: Behind the TV Screen - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1030

- Television is considered a defining social, political and cultural feature of consumer culture. Television is morphing into something more expansive and diverse. In this course, we will study the impact of television and learn to make it. Through hands-on experience, students produce and direct their own multi-camera projects. Students work on technical and creative aspects of production. Students learn to operate studio gear including green screen, live switcher, cameras, audio, teleprompter, lights, etc. + Television is considered a defining social, political and cultural feature of consumer culture. Television is morphing into something more expansive and diverse. In this course, we will study the impact of television and learn to make it. Through hands-on experience, students produce and direct their own multi-camera projects. Students work on technical and creative aspects of production. Students learn to operate studio gear including green screen, live switcher, cameras, audio, teleprompter, lights, etc. Â

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1040.html b/courses/IHSS-1040.html index 9200198e2..3c517804a 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1040.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1040.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1040: Documentary in the 21st Century: Identity Production - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1040

- Documentary in the 21st Century: Identity Production is a production course investigating the course of documentary history leading to a focus on digital media representations today. This course will incorporate critical thinking with production. With focus on aesthetic and formal considerations, students will be asked to produce a series of multimedia projects investigating their vision of themselves in the world. + Documentary in the 21st Century: Identity Production is a production course investigating the course of documentary history leading to a focus on digital media representations today. This course will incorporate critical thinking with production. With focus on aesthetic and formal considerations, students will be asked to produce a series of multimedia projects investigating their vision of themselves in the world.

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1130.html b/courses/IHSS-1130.html index b5a67d9b0..ca5c16357 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1130.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1130.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1130: Philosophy, Technology, & the Human Future - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1130

- This course explores the philosophical and ethical implications of technological developments that promise to shape ‒ and perhaps to jeopardize ‒ human life and society in the 21st Century: Artificial Intelligence. Robots as social companions. Robots in military and medical settings. Cloning. Genetic modification and technological implants for superhuman abilities. Students will improve their insight as well as their critical reasoning skills as we examine, analyze, and evaluate such controversial topics through the lens of philosophical reasoning. Throughout the course we will ask what sort of beings do we want to be and what sort of society do we want to have. + This course explores the philosophical and ethical implications of technological developments that promise to shape ‒ and perhaps to jeopardize ‒ human life and society in the 21st Century: Artificial Intelligence. Robots as social companions. Robots in military and medical settings. Cloning. Genetic modification and technological implants for superhuman abilities. Students will improve their insight as well as their critical reasoning skills as we examine, analyze, and evaluate such controversial topics through the lens of philosophical reasoning. Throughout the course we will ask what sort of beings do we want to be and what sort of society do we want to have. Â

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1140.html b/courses/IHSS-1140.html index 62ec33170..3426b6e14 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1140.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1140.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1140: Minds and Machines - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1140

- This course is an introduction to the philosophy of mind and cognitive science. Students meet in small sections to have class discussions and debates about questions like: What are minds? Are minds physical or non-physical? Do humans have free will? Does reliance on technology turn humans into cyborgs? How close are humans to building an intelligent robot or machine? Do we want this to be a goal? Students will learn how make a philosophical argument, and how to express them in writing or through an oral presentation. + This course is an introduction to the philosophy of mind and cognitive science. Students meet in small sections to have class discussions and debates about questions like: What are minds? Are minds physical or non-physical? Do humans have free will? Does reliance on technology turn humans into cyborgs? How close are humans to building an intelligent robot or machine? Do we want this to be a goal? Students will learn how make a philosophical argument, and how to express them in writing or through an oral presentation.

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1150.html b/courses/IHSS-1150.html index 13309863c..ec9fe4dc4 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1150.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1150.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1150: The Genome and You - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1150

- The ability to sequence complete genomes has had a revolutionary impact on medicine, agriculture, our environment and the very idea of what it means to be "human". Genomic medicine will impact virtually everyone in the United States in the coming decades. As informed citizens, it is important that we have a working understanding of genomics and its implications for individuals and for society at large. These conversations are critical to ensure the ethical and accessible use of genomics and to allow us to make informed decisions on both personal and public-policy levels. This course will explore the science, ethics, and history of genetic research and genomics, using case studies to illustrate and personalize the issues at hand. + The ability to sequence complete genomes has had a revolutionary impact on medicine, agriculture, our environment and the very idea of what it means to be "human". Genomic medicine will impact virtually everyone in the United States in the coming decades. As informed citizens, it is important that we have a working understanding of genomics and its implications for individuals and for society at large. These conversations are critical to ensure the ethical and accessible use of genomics and to allow us to make informed decisions on both personal and public-policy levels. This course will explore the science, ethics, and history of genetic research and genomics, using case studies to illustrate and personalize the issues at hand.

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1160.html b/courses/IHSS-1160.html index a2d6d82f2..1d4a32d62 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1160.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1160.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1160: Science and Scientific Misconduct - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1160

- This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of ethics of scientific research. Why do seemingly good people do bad things? What is science? What is "bad" science? What constitutes scientific misconduct? We will explore the answers to these questions through fields such as Sociology, History, Philosophy, Psychology etc. Using evidence from contemporary and historical scientific experiments we will try to understand why researchers might commit scientific misconduct such as fabrication of results, plagiarism, and falsification of data. A brief overview some philosophical theories of ethics and several professional/scientific codes of ethics will be covered. + This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of ethics of scientific research. Â Why do seemingly good people do bad things? Â What is science? Â What is "bad" science? What constitutes scientific misconduct? Â We will explore the answers to these questions through fields such as Sociology, History, Philosophy, Psychology etc. Â Using evidence from contemporary and historical scientific experiments we will try to understand why researchers might commit scientific misconduct such as fabrication of results, plagiarism, and falsification of data. Â A brief overview some philosophical theories of ethics and several professional/scientific codes of ethics will be covered.

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1170.html b/courses/IHSS-1170.html index c12ffeee2..f35cbe9a8 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1170.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1170.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1170: History of Animation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1170

- This course is an exploration of the history of animation. We will begin with a look at precursors to the medium, its formation, and development, trace its development through both mainstream and experimental animation, to the current state of the medium across film, interactive media and other forms. The course will be based around screenings, readings, discussions and response and research papers. + This course is an exploration of the history of animation. We will begin with a look at precursors to the medium, its formation, and development, trace its development through both mainstream and experimental animation, to the current state of the medium across film, interactive media and other forms. The course will be based around screenings, readings, discussions and response and research papers. Â

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1175.html b/courses/IHSS-1175.html index d513e1f4d..c2917da1e 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1175.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1175.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1175: Well-being: Cultivating Curiosity - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1175

- How do people maintain a sense of well-being in their lives? Each person's path to well-being in body and mind is unique—arising from an awareness of our needs, goals and what each finds fulfilling. The theme of curiosity will be used to explore what makes people tick, what makes them feel balanced, stressed, or calm. This interdisciplinary course uses practice-based learning, in-class writing, lectures, creative play, and reading. + How do people maintain a sense of well-being in their lives? Each person's path to well-being in body and mind is unique—arising from an awareness of our needs, goals and what each finds fulfilling. The theme of curiosity will be used to explore what makes people tick, what makes them feel balanced, stressed, or calm. This interdisciplinary course uses practice-based learning, in-class writing, lectures, creative play, and reading.

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1180.html b/courses/IHSS-1180.html index 4091c7549..cab65dc64 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1180.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1180.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1180: The Art of Listening - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1180

- Listening to each other, ourselves, and our surroundings can be a transformative experience that enhances well-being. In this course, a heightened awareness to sound will be developed through experiential exercises, creative projects, collaborations, readings, lectures, and discussion. The course introduces "Deep Listening," a practice developed by pioneer composer and humanitarian Pauline Oliveros to enhance and expand listening abilities and to encourage creative work. + Listening to each other, ourselves, and our surroundings can be a transformative experience that enhances well-being. In this course, a heightened awareness to sound will be developed through experiential exercises, creative projects, collaborations, readings, lectures, and discussion. The course introduces "Deep Listening," a practice developed by pioneer composer and humanitarian Pauline Oliveros to enhance and expand listening abilities and to encourage creative work. Â

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1200.html b/courses/IHSS-1200.html index 99be93a6a..5d9078dfd 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1200.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1200.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1200: Principles of Economics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1200

- This course is designed to introduce a wide variety of concepts and applications in the broad subject of economics, economics being the study of people's choices. Traditionally, these choices have been framed as how to best employ scarce resources to produce goods and services and distribute them for consumption. To describe these choices the cause will introduce the concepts of opportunity cost, demand and supply theory, and market structures. It will consider the role of government in making resource allocation choices. Students will also study important macroeconomic data such as gross domestic product, economic growth rates, inflation, and unemployment. Additionally, studied will be the role of money and banking in the economy and short-run events such as recessions and expansions. Overall, the course will provide the student with an encompassing view of how economic principles and concepts relate to the broader economy and society. Credit cannot be obtained for both IHSS 1200 and ECON 1200 + This course is designed to introduce a wide variety of concepts and applications in the broad subject of economics, economics being the study of people's choices. Traditionally, these choices have been framed as how to best employ scarce resources to produce goods and services and distribute them for consumption. To describe these choices the cause will introduce the concepts of opportunity cost, demand and supply theory, and market structures. It will consider the role of government in making resource allocation choices. Students will also study important macroeconomic data such as gross domestic product, economic growth rates, inflation, and unemployment. Additionally, studied will be the role of money and banking in the economy and short-run events such as recessions and expansions. Overall, the course will provide the student with an encompassing view of how economic principles and concepts relate to the broader economy and society.  Credit cannot be obtained for both IHSS 1200 and ECON 1200 Â

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1492.html b/courses/IHSS-1492.html index 4ef1da594..6665b2147 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1492.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1492.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1492: Language and Power - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1492

- Language is one of the most powerful forces in the human experience and shapes the production of social identities and cultural assumptions about the world. This course examines the role that language plays in articulating, maintaining, and subverting power relations in society. Topics include language ideology, politics, gender, race/ethnicity, linguistic engineering, language death and revitalization, and disinformation. + Language is one of the most powerful forces in the human experience and shapes the production of social identities and cultural assumptions about the world. This course examines the role that language plays in articulating, maintaining, and subverting power relations in society. Topics include language ideology, politics, gender, race/ethnicity, linguistic engineering, language death and revitalization, and disinformation. Â

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1510.html b/courses/IHSS-1510.html index 3aae2a2f9..c526fce7a 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1510.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1510.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1510: War and Society - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1510

- This course examines how culture and society shape war, and inversely, how war shapes culture and society. It views war through the lens of social sciences with case studies ranging from the role of war in non-western societies to the ways in which war has affected American culture. Some of the issues covered in the course include the study of different types of war, the relations between war and the nation-state, between weapons technology and culture, the notions of pacification and nation-building, and the role of rituals in the military institution. + This course examines how culture and society shape war, and inversely, how war shapes culture and society. It views war through the lens of social sciences with case studies ranging from the role of war in non-western societies to the ways in which war has affected American culture. Some of the issues covered in the course include the study of different types of war, the relations between war and the nation-state, between weapons technology and culture, the notions of pacification and nation-building, and the role of rituals in the military institution. Â

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1550.html b/courses/IHSS-1550.html index 1e6ff2490..bf427f90e 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1550.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1550.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1550: Fiction: From Film to the Internet - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1550

- A study of novels and short stories exploring the cultural contexts, social impacts, and ethical implications of film, television, robotics, simulations, info/bio technologies, the World Wide Web, Internet privacy, social media, mass advertising and entertainment, and fake news. Discussions, reading quizzes, written essays, and oral presentations based on the readings. + A study of novels and short stories exploring the cultural contexts, social impacts, and ethical implications of film, television, robotics, simulations, info/bio technologies, the World Wide Web, Internet privacy, social media, mass advertising and entertainment, and fake news. Discussions, reading quizzes, written essays, and oral presentations based on the readings. Â

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1562.html b/courses/IHSS-1562.html index 8ecfc29aa..626bb7c39 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1562.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1562.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1562: Life in Color - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1562

- Color is used every day to help us decode information, inform communications, influence our buying decisions, distinguish scientific properties, and impact our emotions and health. In this course, we'll study the impact of color and learn how to use it effectively. Through a series of creative hands-on graphic design projects, we will investigate color memory, relativity, and subjectivity, communicating with color, physiological and psychological responses to color, and color across cultures. + Color is used every day to help us decode information, inform communications, influence our buying decisions, distinguish scientific properties, and impact our emotions and health. In this course, we'll study the impact of color and learn how to use it effectively. Through a series of creative hands-on graphic design projects, we will investigate color memory, relativity, and subjectivity, communicating with color, physiological and psychological responses to color, and color across cultures. Â

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1570.html b/courses/IHSS-1570.html index 3f90a9231..41d85a082 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1570.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1570.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1570: War and Technology: Past, Present, and Future - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1570

- This course investigates the relationship between warfare and technology in historical and present-day settings. It will also cover how military technology might evolve in the future. In addition to considering the ways in which technology has changed the practices of warfare, the course will examine the ethical, political, social and economic problems and developments that have arisen from the intersection of military and technological change. + This course investigates the relationship between warfare and technology in historical and present-day settings. It will also cover how military technology might evolve in the future. In addition to considering the ways in which technology has changed the practices of warfare, the course will examine the ethical, political, social and economic problems and developments that have arisen from the intersection of military and technological change. Â

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1610.html b/courses/IHSS-1610.html index 5a0ca58a2..755068ab9 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1610.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1610.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1610: Design and Innovation Studio I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1610

- The first design studio in the Design, Innovation, and Society studio series introduces DIS majors to general design through a series of short projects. We learn the basic steps of design processes, from problem definition to concept ideation and selection, to quick low-resolution prototyping. The projects stress creative thinking and critical analysis, partnered with close discussions of how design and society intersect. This is a communication-intensive course. + The first design studio in the Design, Innovation, and Society studio series introduces DIS majors to general design through a series of short projects. We learn the basic steps of design processes, from problem definition to concept ideation and selection, to quick low-resolution prototyping. The projects stress creative thinking and critical analysis, partnered with close discussions of how design and society intersect. This is a communication-intensive course. Â

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1666.html b/courses/IHSS-1666.html index c402a1073..f8df99a6c 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1666.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1666.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1666: Religion in a Global World - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1666

- This course explores the role of religion in different cultures and in the everyday lives of people around the world. It will introduce students to key concepts, themes, and debates in social science. The role of religion and rituals will be examined through classic texts in anthropology, sociology, political science, and in ethnographic cases relating to different types of societies, from traditional to modern American cultures. It will begin with some basic theoretical issues before discussing contemporary issues such as the relations between nation and religion, violence and religion, climate change and religion, and "magical thinking" in technology and science. + This course explores the role of religion in different cultures and in the everyday lives of people around the world. It will introduce students to key concepts, themes, and debates in social science. The role of religion and rituals will be examined through classic texts in anthropology, sociology, political science, and in ethnographic cases relating to different types of societies, from traditional to modern American cultures. It will begin with some basic theoretical issues before discussing contemporary issues such as the relations between nation and religion, violence and religion, climate change and religion, and "magical thinking" in technology and science. Â

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-1776.html b/courses/IHSS-1776.html index a0aa495b2..b92ba8f14 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-1776.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-1776.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-1776: The American Dream - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-1776

- The term "American Dream" is familiar, but what role, specifically, does the imaginative play in American literature and culture, past and present? This course focuses on the power of imagination to shape a nation through the analysis of fiction, poetry, film, essays, comics, advertising, and historical documents. We will use diverse social histories as a means to explore contemporary experience, focusing on the tension between American dreams and American realities. Requirements include reading/viewing responses, student presentations, and a semester capstone assignment that allows students to choose between a textual or multimedia project. + The term "American Dream" is familiar, but what role, specifically, does the imaginative play in American literature and culture, past and present? This course focuses on the power of imagination to shape a nation through the analysis of fiction, poetry, film, essays, comics, advertising, and historical documents. We will use diverse social histories as a means to explore contemporary experience, focusing on the tension between American dreams and American realities. Requirements include reading/viewing responses, student presentations, and a semester capstone assignment that allows students to choose between a textual or multimedia project.

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-6570.html b/courses/IHSS-6570.html index 7bb0f8e0c..22bcd0ef5 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-6570.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-6570.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-6570: Research Methods - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-6570

- This seminar is an investigation of creative, theoretical, and historical research methods in the interdisciplinary arts. Students will be introduced to arts practice-based research discourses and will gain competence in writing and research techniques, conventions, and methods. This course is a requirement for all Arts Department doctoral students. + This seminar is an investigation of creative, theoretical, and historical research methods in the interdisciplinary arts. Students will be introduced to arts practice-based research discourses and will gain competence in writing and research techniques, conventions, and methods. This course is a requirement for all Arts Department doctoral students.

diff --git a/courses/IHSS-6790.html b/courses/IHSS-6790.html index 755b391cb..019c5f507 100644 --- a/courses/IHSS-6790.html +++ b/courses/IHSS-6790.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ IHSS-6790: Media Studies - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ IHSS-6790

- This HASS graduate seminar examines major theories and approaches to studying the media from a broad cultural studies perspective. Analysis of foundational and contemporary readings will allow students to consider, from their own field's perspective, topics such as the politics of representation and the representation of politics; commercialization; surveillance; depictions of gender, race, and class; and the fictional, factual, and fake. Examples will be drawn mainly from the mass media, particularly television and film. + This HASS graduate seminar examines major theories and approaches to studying the media from a broad cultural studies perspective. Analysis of foundational and contemporary readings will allow students to consider, from their own field's perspective, topics such as the politics of representation and the representation of politics; commercialization; surveillance; depictions of gender, race, and class; and the fictional, factual, and fake. Examples will be drawn mainly from the mass media, particularly television and film. Â

diff --git a/courses/ISCI-1510.html b/courses/ISCI-1510.html index b201cd23a..cc1e4457d 100644 --- a/courses/ISCI-1510.html +++ b/courses/ISCI-1510.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ISCI-1510: Introduction to Astrobiology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ISCI-1510

- The field of Astrobiology considers the emergence and evolution of life on Earth, and the potential for life elsewhere. This course explores fundamental concepts in Astrobiology including the creation of the chemical elements, origin and evolution of the solar system, the definition and requirements for life, early Earth environments and life's emergence on this planet. Additionally, students explore habitability on other extraterrestrial bodies, including, Mars, icy worlds, and exoplanets, through self-directed research. + The field of Astrobiology considers the emergence and evolution of life on Earth, and the potential for life elsewhere. This course explores fundamental concepts in Astrobiology including the creation of the chemical elements, origin and evolution of the solar system, the definition and requirements for life, early Earth environments and life's emergence on this planet. Additionally, students explore habitability on other extraterrestrial bodies, including, Mars, icy worlds, and exoplanets, through self-directed research.

diff --git a/courses/ISCI-4950.html b/courses/ISCI-4950.html index ffeb39cb7..39fb48ece 100644 --- a/courses/ISCI-4950.html +++ b/courses/ISCI-4950.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ISCI-4950: Research Rotation - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ISCI-4950

- Students will contact several faculty members prior to the start of the semester. They and the participating faculty will mutually agree about the general area of the research and the time commitment for the rotation. Expectations for the research experience will be specified, and mutually agreed to, by the start of the semester. +  Students will contact several faculty members prior to the start of the semester. They and the participating faculty will mutually agree about the general area of the research and the time commitment for the rotation. Expectations for the research experience will be specified, and mutually agreed to, by the start of the semester.

diff --git a/courses/ISYE-4210.html b/courses/ISYE-4210.html index d7a194177..d5ce1bfad 100644 --- a/courses/ISYE-4210.html +++ b/courses/ISYE-4210.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ISYE-4210: Design and Analysis of Supply Chains - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ISYE-4210

- An overview of the principles involved in the design and operation of supply chains with applications to manufacturing and service industries. Topics include dynamics of manufacturing systems and supply chains, lean manufacturing, lead time reduction in manufacturing and office operations, advanced pull systems, concurrent design of products and supply chains, rapid new product introduction, remanufacturing and reverse supply chains, and integration of information technology in supply chain operations. The goal of the course is to enable students to synthesize models and tools and to understand how these could be applied to address emerging challenges in manufacturing and service systems and their supply chains. + An overview of the principles involved in the design and operation of supply chains with applications to manufacturing and service industries. Topics include dynamics of manufacturing systems and supply chains, lean manufacturing, lead time reduction in manufacturing and office operations, advanced pull systems, concurrent design of products and supply chains, rapid new product introduction, remanufacturing and reverse supply chains, and integration of information technology in supply chain operations. The goal of the course is to enable students to synthesize models and tools and to understand how these could be applied to address emerging challenges in manufacturing and service systems and their supply chains.Â

diff --git a/courses/ISYE-4220.html b/courses/ISYE-4220.html index 9148b8f61..3ab58bba9 100644 --- a/courses/ISYE-4220.html +++ b/courses/ISYE-4220.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ISYE-4220: Optimization Algorithms and Applications - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ISYE-4220

- Design, analysis, and implementation of algorithms for combinatorial optimization problems. Introduction to theoretical analysis of algorithms and applications that can be formulated as combinatorial optimization problems. Specific topics include complexity analysis, network flow problems, traveling salesperson problems, matching problems, knapsack problems, and greedy algorithms. Implementation of combinatorial algorithms in a commercial software language. An introduction to this software language will be given at the beginning of the course. + Design, analysis, and implementation of algorithms for combinatorial optimization problems. Introduction to theoretical analysis of algorithms and applications that can be formulated as combinatorial optimization problems. Specific topics include complexity analysis, network flow problems, traveling salesperson problems, matching problems, knapsack problems, and greedy algorithms. Implementation of combinatorial algorithms in a commercial software language. An introduction to this software language will be given at the beginning of the course.Â

diff --git a/courses/ISYE-4270.html b/courses/ISYE-4270.html index c97d68058..847526ed4 100644 --- a/courses/ISYE-4270.html +++ b/courses/ISYE-4270.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ISYE-4270: Multidisciplinary Capstone Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ISYE-4270

- A capstone design experience that engages students from biomedical, computer systems, electrical, industrial, materials, and mechanical engineering on teams in an open-ended engineering design problem in preparation for professional practice. With the guidance of a multidisciplinary team of faculty members and instructional support staff, students apply knowledge and skills from prior coursework. This is a communication-intensive course. + AÂ capstone design experience that engages students from biomedical, computer systems, electrical, industrial, materials, and mechanical engineering on teams in an open-ended engineering design problem in preparation for professional practice. With the guidance of a multidisciplinary team of faculty members and instructional support staff, students apply knowledge and skills from prior coursework. This is a communication-intensive course.

diff --git a/courses/ISYE-4400.html b/courses/ISYE-4400.html index 431066e60..ee029012c 100644 --- a/courses/ISYE-4400.html +++ b/courses/ISYE-4400.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ISYE-4400: Management of Engineering and Technology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ISYE-4400

- The study of the link between engineering, and management. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the foundations of engineering management. Topics covered include the concept of engineering management, its relationship to engineering, and its historical underpinnings, the traditional roles of management with particular emphasis on leadership skills to manage projects and processes, as well as the organizational and administrative abilities required to oversee the day-to-day operational performance of complex engineering. The ethical dimensions of the organization and the engineering community are also explored. + The study of the link between engineering, and management. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the foundations of engineering management. Topics covered include the concept of engineering management, its relationship to engineering, and its historical underpinnings, the traditional roles of management with particular emphasis on leadership skills to manage projects and processes, as well as the organizational and administrative abilities required to oversee the day-to-day operational performance of complex engineering. The ethical dimensions of the organization and the engineering community are also explored.

diff --git a/courses/ISYE-4440.html b/courses/ISYE-4440.html index ca1aaf4c3..d645c56b3 100644 --- a/courses/ISYE-4440.html +++ b/courses/ISYE-4440.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ISYE-4440: Management of Engineering and Technology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ISYE-4440

- The study of the link between engineering, and management. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the foundations of engineering management. Topics covered include the concept of engineering management, its relationship to engineering, and its historical underpinnings, the traditional roles of management with particular emphasis on leadership skills to manage projects and processes, as well as the organizational and administrative abilities required to oversee the day-to-day operational performance of complex engineering. The ethical dimensions of the organization and the engineering community are also explored. + The study of the link between engineering, and management. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the foundations of engineering management. Topics covered include the concept of engineering management, its relationship to engineering, and its historical underpinnings, the traditional roles of management with particular emphasis on leadership skills to manage projects and processes, as well as the organizational and administrative abilities required to oversee the day-to-day operational performance of complex engineering. The ethical dimensions of the organization and the engineering community are also explored.

diff --git a/courses/ISYE-6610.html b/courses/ISYE-6610.html index 8eb0ad736..800296258 100644 --- a/courses/ISYE-6610.html +++ b/courses/ISYE-6610.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ISYE-6610: Systems Modeling in Decision Sciences - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ISYE-6610

- Survey of decision science methodologies in the context of technical and economic decision problems. The course seeks to develop a conceptual understanding of these methods and basic implementation skills. Students will learn how to apply decision science methods from problem recognition and data development through problem formulation and computer solution. Students cannot get credit for both ISYE 4600 and ISYE 6610. + Survey of decision science methodologies in the context of technical and economic decision problems. The course seeks to develop a conceptual understanding of these methods and basic implementation skills. Students will learn how to apply decision science methods from problem recognition and data development through problem formulation and computer solution. Students cannot get credit for both ISYE 4600 Â and ISYE 6610.

diff --git a/courses/ISYE-6770.html b/courses/ISYE-6770.html index aeeb43d92..ef3100685 100644 --- a/courses/ISYE-6770.html +++ b/courses/ISYE-6770.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ISYE-6770: Linear and Conic Optimization - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ISYE-6770

- A unified development of linear systems and linear programming, polyhedral theory, the simplex method, interior point methods, decomposition methods for large scale linear programming problems, the ellipsoid method, column generation algorithms for stochastic programming and other problems. + A unified development of linear systems and linear programming, polyhedral theory, the simplex method, interior point methods, decomposition methods for large scale linear programming problems, the ellipsoid method, column generation algorithms for stochastic programming and other problems.Â

diff --git a/courses/ISYE-6870.html b/courses/ISYE-6870.html index 44f7eeef1..eaccc6ce3 100644 --- a/courses/ISYE-6870.html +++ b/courses/ISYE-6870.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ISYE-6870: Introduction to Neural Networks - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ISYE-6870

- Neural networks are program and memory at once, useful where traditional techniques fail, i.e., for artificial speech and image recognition. Emphasis on existing and emerging engineering applications. Parallel distributed processing, Hebb’s rule, Hopfield net, back-propagation algorithm, perceptrons, unsupervised learning, Kohenen self-organizing map, genetic algorithms, neocognitron, adaline. Illustrated with computer programs and lectures. + Neural networks are program and memory at once, useful where traditional techniques fail, i.e., for artificial speech and image recognition. Emphasis on existing and emerging engineering applications. Parallel distributed processing, Hebb’s rule, Hopfield net, back-propagation algorithm, perceptrons, unsupervised learning, Kohenen self-organizing map, genetic algorithms, neocognitron, adaline. Illustrated with computer programs and lectures.

diff --git a/courses/ITWS-1220.html b/courses/ITWS-1220.html index 20d6c3a31..022f94de4 100644 --- a/courses/ITWS-1220.html +++ b/courses/ITWS-1220.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ITWS-1220: IT and Society - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ITWS-1220

- This course investigates the relationship between Information Technology (IT) and the individuals and groups who use it -- which is to say, virtually everyone. The course has two main goals. First, it seeks to define and explain core concepts in the field of IT in a fashion that is not overly technical. Second, it examines the historical, social, cultural, political and economic factors that have helped to shape, and have been shaped by, the dimensions of IT that we will study. + This course investigates the relationship between Information Technology (IT) and the individuals and groups who use it -- which is to say, virtually everyone. The course has two main goals. First, it seeks to define and explain core concepts in the field of IT in a fashion that is not overly technical. Second, it examines the historical, social, cultural, political and economic factors that have helped to shape, and have been shaped by, the dimensions of IT that we will study. Â

diff --git a/courses/ITWS-4250.html b/courses/ITWS-4250.html index 7f2315cb6..c2c5acc3c 100644 --- a/courses/ITWS-4250.html +++ b/courses/ITWS-4250.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ITWS-4250: Database Applications and Systems (DBAS) - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ITWS-4250

- This advanced course in database applications and database systems provides students with a strong foundation in modern database design, data modeling, data normalization, SQL, NoSQL, query optimization, database security, and how databases fit into larger software architectures. Substantial programming and design projects are required. + This advanced course in database applications and database systems provides students with a strong foundation in modern database design, data modeling, data normalization, SQL, NoSQL, query optimization, database security, and how databases fit into larger software architectures.  Substantial programming and design projects are required. Â

diff --git a/courses/ITWS-4350.html b/courses/ITWS-4350.html index 3693478d8..533e45675 100644 --- a/courses/ITWS-4350.html +++ b/courses/ITWS-4350.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ITWS-4350: Data Science - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ITWS-4350

- Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity, and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught. + Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity, and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught. Â

diff --git a/courses/ITWS-4360.html b/courses/ITWS-4360.html index 5b25d247d..7aa2bd070 100644 --- a/courses/ITWS-4360.html +++ b/courses/ITWS-4360.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ITWS-4360: Data and Society - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ITWS-4360

- Data and Society provides a broad overview of how society is leveraging and responding to the social, organizational, policy, and technical opportunities and challenges of a data-driven world. Course themes focus on various aspects of the data ecosystem, data and innovation, and data and the broader community. Assignments build writing, presentation, and critical thinking, and assessment skills, all of which are important for professional success. This is a communication-intensive course. + Data and Society provides a broad overview of how society is leveraging and responding to the social, organizational, policy, and technical opportunities and challenges of a data-driven world. Course themes focus on various aspects of the data ecosystem, data and innovation, and data and the broader community. Assignments build writing, presentation, and critical thinking, and assessment skills, all of which are important for professional success. This is a communication-intensive course.

diff --git a/courses/ITWS-4400.html b/courses/ITWS-4400.html index d92e55f7d..7655003e8 100644 --- a/courses/ITWS-4400.html +++ b/courses/ITWS-4400.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ITWS-4400: X-Informatics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ITWS-4400

- Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. X-informatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines, e.g. X=astro, geo. Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments. + Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. X-informatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines, e.g. X=astro, geo. Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments.Â

diff --git a/courses/ITWS-4500.html b/courses/ITWS-4500.html index 7df4338a0..cd56bd9ad 100644 --- a/courses/ITWS-4500.html +++ b/courses/ITWS-4500.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ITWS-4500: Web Science Systems Development - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ITWS-4500

- Building on the technology covered in Web Systems Development, students will be exposed to current technologies, frameworks, and practices in the area of Web development. Types of topics included will be HTML5/CSS3, API's for data, node.js, MongoDB, and Angular. Methodology to be explored will be application design, software versioning, and team development. Lab intensive, this course is intended to complete a foundation for the advanced courses in Data Science and Advanced Web Science. + Building on the technology covered in Web Systems Development, students will be exposed to current technologies, frameworks, and practices in the area of Web development. Types of topics included will be HTML5/CSS3, API's for data, node.js, MongoDB, and Angular. Methodology to be explored will be application design, software versioning, and team development. Lab intensive, this course is intended to complete a foundation for the advanced courses in Data Science and Advanced Web Science. Â

diff --git a/courses/ITWS-4990.html b/courses/ITWS-4990.html index 002da08c5..e9b099c3c 100644 --- a/courses/ITWS-4990.html +++ b/courses/ITWS-4990.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ITWS-4990: Senior Thesis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ITWS-4990

- A two-semester spring-fall or fall-spring course dealing with an advanced level independent research project supervised by a faculty member and requiring the presentation of a thesis. First term registration is limited to second semester juniors and first semester seniors. The grade for the first semester will be listed as "In progress." + A two-semester spring-fall or fall-spring course dealing with an advanced level independent research project supervised by a faculty member and requiring the presentation of a thesis. First term registration is limited to second semester juniors and first semester seniors. The grade for the first semester will be listed as "In progress." Â

diff --git a/courses/ITWS-6250.html b/courses/ITWS-6250.html index 8aac0c83b..49d451b86 100644 --- a/courses/ITWS-6250.html +++ b/courses/ITWS-6250.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ITWS-6250: Database Applications and Systems (DBAS) - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ITWS-6250

- This advanced course in database applications and database systems provides students with a strong foundation in modern database design, data modeling, data normalization, SQL, NoSQL, query optimization, database security, and how databases fit into larger software architectures. Substantial programming and design projects are required. + This advanced course in database applications and database systems provides students with a strong foundation in modern database design, data modeling, data normalization, SQL, NoSQL, query optimization, database security, and how databases fit into larger software architectures.  Substantial programming and design projects are required.Â

diff --git a/courses/ITWS-6350.html b/courses/ITWS-6350.html index 0dcbbfb4f..e14a2bc6e 100644 --- a/courses/ITWS-6350.html +++ b/courses/ITWS-6350.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ITWS-6350: Data Science - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ITWS-6350

- Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity, and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught. + Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity, and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught. Â

diff --git a/courses/ITWS-6360.html b/courses/ITWS-6360.html index a0c63f485..fd212a4a4 100644 --- a/courses/ITWS-6360.html +++ b/courses/ITWS-6360.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ITWS-6360: Data and Society - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ITWS-6360

- Data and Society provides a broad overview of how society is leveraging and responding to the social, organizational, policy, and technical opportunities and challenges of a data-driven world. Course themes focus on various aspects of the data ecosystem, data and innovation, and data and the broader community. Assignments build writing, presentation, and critical thinking, and assessment skills, all of which are important for professional success. This is a communication-intensive course. + Data and Society provides a broad overview of how society is leveraging and responding to the social, organizational, policy, and technical opportunities and challenges of a data-driven world. Course themes focus on various aspects of the data ecosystem, data and innovation, and data and the broader community. Assignments build writing, presentation, and critical thinking, and assessment skills, all of which are important for professional success. This is a communication-intensive course.

diff --git a/courses/ITWS-6400.html b/courses/ITWS-6400.html index 47c8f51bf..7fc701a4a 100644 --- a/courses/ITWS-6400.html +++ b/courses/ITWS-6400.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ITWS-6400: X-Informatics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ITWS-6400

- Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. X-informatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines, e.g. X=astro, geo. Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments. + Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. X-informatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines, e.g. X=astro, geo. Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments.Â

diff --git a/courses/LANG-1410.html b/courses/LANG-1410.html index a215b76b2..784f1d15d 100644 --- a/courses/LANG-1410.html +++ b/courses/LANG-1410.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ LANG-1410: Chinese I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ LANG-1410

- This course assumes no previous knowledge of the subject. The course is designed to provide students with fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. Oral and aural skills will be emphasized. Background on Chinese culture will be introduced as an element of the course. For entry level, non-native speakers only. + This course assumes no previous knowledge of the subject. The course is designed to provide students with fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. Oral and aural skills will be emphasized. Background on Chinese culture will be introduced as an element of the course. For entry level, non-native speakers only.Â

diff --git a/courses/LANG-2410.html b/courses/LANG-2410.html index 1513a6173..92527b124 100644 --- a/courses/LANG-2410.html +++ b/courses/LANG-2410.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ LANG-2410: Chinese II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ LANG-2410

- This is a continuation of Chinese I, a course for the standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn more Chinese characters and words, reach a total of nearly 500 characters and 650 words, and use more complicated grammatical structures, including some compliment phrases and topic-comment sentences. In sum, students will learn more in all four aspects—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—presented in Chinese I. + This is a continuation of Chinese I, a course for the standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn more Chinese characters and words, reach a total of nearly 500 characters and 650 words, and use more complicated grammatical structures, including some compliment phrases and topic-comment sentences. In sum, students will learn more in all four aspects—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—presented in Chinese I.

diff --git a/courses/LANG-4420.html b/courses/LANG-4420.html index 86f7dc47e..88693bd70 100644 --- a/courses/LANG-4420.html +++ b/courses/LANG-4420.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ LANG-4420: Chinese III - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ LANG-4420

- This is a continuation of Chinese II, a course for the standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn more Chinese characters and words, reach a total of about 650 characters, 1000 words, and use more complicated grammatical structures, e.g., reduplication of adjectives and verbs, resultative and potential compliments. In sum, students learn more in all four aspects—listening, speaking, reading and writing—presented in Chinese II. + This is a continuation of Chinese II, a course for the standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn more Chinese characters and words, reach a total of about 650 characters, 1000 words, and use more complicated grammatical structures, e.g., reduplication of adjectives and verbs, resultative and potential compliments. In sum, students learn more in all four aspects—listening, speaking, reading and writing—presented in Chinese II.Â

diff --git a/courses/LANG-4430.html b/courses/LANG-4430.html index 2b7b12c03..82e9364e3 100644 --- a/courses/LANG-4430.html +++ b/courses/LANG-4430.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ LANG-4430: Chinese IV - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ LANG-4430

- This is a continuation of Chinese III, a course for standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn additional Chinese characters and words, reach a total of about 800 characters, 1350 words, and complicated grammatical structures, e.g., expression of approximation, comparison of structural and aspect particles, etc. In sum, students learn more in all four aspects—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—presented in Chinese III. + This is a continuation of Chinese III, a course for standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn additional Chinese characters and words, reach a total of about 800 characters, 1350 words, and complicated grammatical structures, e.g., expression of approximation, comparison of structural and aspect particles, etc. In sum, students learn more in all four aspects—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—presented in Chinese III.

diff --git a/courses/LANG-4470.html b/courses/LANG-4470.html index 067814ce3..af95cd2f4 100644 --- a/courses/LANG-4470.html +++ b/courses/LANG-4470.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ LANG-4470: Chinese V - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ LANG-4470

- Chinese V is a continuation of Chinese IV, a course for standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn additional Chinese characters and words, reach a total of about 950 characters, 1700 words, and complicated grammatical structures, e.g., idiomatic expressions, expressions of comparison, concession, and subjection, etc. In sum, students learn more in all four aspects – listening, speaking, reading and writing – presented in Chinese IV. + Chinese V is a continuation of Chinese IV, a course for standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn additional Chinese characters and words, reach a total of about 950 characters, 1700 words, and complicated grammatical structures, e.g., idiomatic expressions, expressions of comparison, concession, and subjection, etc. In sum, students learn more in all four aspects – listening, speaking, reading and writing – presented in Chinese IV.

diff --git a/courses/LGHT-4230.html b/courses/LGHT-4230.html index 5844024be..3129a4e6d 100644 --- a/courses/LGHT-4230.html +++ b/courses/LGHT-4230.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ LGHT-4230: Lighting Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ LGHT-4230

- A design studio that explores the roles of light in architecture and its application by design. Students conceive, evaluate, and synthesize solutions that contribute to successful lighting and architectural design. + A design studio that explores the roles of light in architecture and its application by design. Students conceive, evaluate, and synthesize solutions that contribute to successful lighting and architectural design.Â

diff --git a/courses/LGHT-6980.html b/courses/LGHT-6980.html index bb38dbed1..f1ee4505e 100644 --- a/courses/LGHT-6980.html +++ b/courses/LGHT-6980.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ LGHT-6980: Master's Project - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ LGHT-6980

- Active participation in a master's-level project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master's project report. Grades S or U are assigned at the end of the semester. If recommended by the adviser, the master's project may be accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in the library. + Active participation in a master's-level project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master's project report. Grades S or U are assigned at the end of the semester. If recommended by the adviser, the master's project may be accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in the library.

diff --git a/courses/LITR-2110.html b/courses/LITR-2110.html index 824c6e0c5..d0940f02a 100644 --- a/courses/LITR-2110.html +++ b/courses/LITR-2110.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ LITR-2110: Introduction to Literature - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ LITR-2110

- A study of major literary works that introduces students to basic ideas and terminology in literary criticism. Students learn to read and interpret a selection of novels, plays, poetry, or other forms of writing to be determined each semester by the instructor. + A study of major literary works that introduces students to basic ideas and terminology in literary criticism. Students learn to read and interpret a selection of novels, plays, poetry, or other forms of writing to be determined each semester by the instructor.Â

diff --git a/courses/LITR-2410.html b/courses/LITR-2410.html index 1fb5abefd..27213a369 100644 --- a/courses/LITR-2410.html +++ b/courses/LITR-2410.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ LITR-2410: The Film Experience - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ LITR-2410

- This course will engage you with film and motion pictures from a variety of reflexive, critical, and historical perspectives. While serving as an overview of analytical approaches to film, the course will be shaped to reflect your interests as a learning community, with the aim of transforming your relationship to motion pictures and developing within you a critical, thoughtful, and informed approach to the medium. + This course will engage you with film and motion pictures from a variety of reflexive, critical, and historical perspectives. While serving as an overview of analytical approaches to film, the course will be shaped to reflect your interests as a learning community, with the aim of transforming your relationship to motion pictures and developing within you a critical, thoughtful, and informed approach to the medium. Â

diff --git a/courses/LITR-4150.html b/courses/LITR-4150.html index 106c61876..524c8b1fd 100644 --- a/courses/LITR-4150.html +++ b/courses/LITR-4150.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ LITR-4150: Science and Fiction - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ LITR-4150

- An exploration of the ongoing dialogue between science/technology and literature through the reading of landmark works about science and fictional works that describe scientific ideas and methods. Topics include artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and cyborgs. + An exploration of the ongoing dialogue between science/technology and literature through the reading of landmark works about science and fictional works that describe scientific ideas and methods. Topics include artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and cyborgs.Â

diff --git a/courses/LITR-4230.html b/courses/LITR-4230.html index 73d65f107..8e1787cb1 100644 --- a/courses/LITR-4230.html +++ b/courses/LITR-4230.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ LITR-4230: Irish Literature - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ LITR-4230

- A survey of major works by Irish authors writing in English, with a particular focus on the fiction and drama of the twentieth century. Authors will include: Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, James Joyce, and W.B. Yeats. + A survey of major works by Irish authors writing in English, with a particular focus on the fiction and drama of the twentieth century. Authors will include: Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, James Joyce, and W.B. Yeats.Â

diff --git a/courses/LITR-4770.html b/courses/LITR-4770.html index 220b904d8..f17c7fbc5 100644 --- a/courses/LITR-4770.html +++ b/courses/LITR-4770.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ LITR-4770: Women Writers - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ LITR-4770

- Women Writers examines creative works of literature produced by women of different times, such as novels, poetry, performance art, and graphic novels. These diverse works explore such topics as personal identity, love and sexuality, trauma and memory, and cultural difference, which are complicated by different historical attitudes towards gender, race, class, and religion. Discussion and viewing of films and visual art, as well as critical readings, will deepen the course's focus on literature. + Women Writers examines creative works of literature produced by women of different times, such as novels, poetry, performance art, and graphic novels. These diverse works explore such topics as personal identity, love and sexuality, trauma and memory, and cultural difference, which are complicated by different historical attitudes towards gender, race, class, and religion. Discussion and viewing of films and visual art, as well as critical readings, will deepen the course's focus on literature.  Â

diff --git a/courses/MANE-1060.html b/courses/MANE-1060.html index e0df3ff65..e02d1592a 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-1060.html +++ b/courses/MANE-1060.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-1060: Fundamentals of Flight - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-1060

- A seminar based course providing an overview of the aerospace engineering field. Emerging and existing aerospace engineering technologies found in aircraft, rotorcraft, rockets, and spacecraft, and the engineering sciences relevant to aerospace engineering are introduced. This course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. + A seminar based course providing an overview of the aerospace engineering field. Emerging and existing aerospace engineering technologies found in aircraft, rotorcraft, rockets, and spacecraft, and the engineering sciences relevant to aerospace engineering are introduced. This course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Â

diff --git a/courses/MANE-1090.html b/courses/MANE-1090.html index 6be6e3b3a..14af93757 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-1090.html +++ b/courses/MANE-1090.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-1090: Introduction to Mechatronics Hardware and Software - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-1090

- A laboratory introduction to simulation and hardware programming with MATLAB and Simulink. Course covers: fundamental theory and programming tools for common sensors and actuators: gyroscopes, accelerometers, magnetometers, encoders, analog sensors, DC Motors, and motor drivers. Including: discretization, sampling, integration, differentiation, delays, saturation, and control. Material covered in a hands-on, observable, and application specific way. Weekly one-hour lab/lectures introduce basic topics. Labs reinforce covered topics and are performed at home with provided hardware kits. + A laboratory introduction to simulation and hardware programming with MATLAB and Simulink. Course covers: fundamental theory and programming tools for common sensors and actuators: gyroscopes, accelerometers, magnetometers, encoders, analog sensors, DC Motors, and motor drivers. Including: discretization, sampling, integration, differentiation, delays, saturation, and control. Material covered in a hands-on, observable, and application specific way. Weekly one-hour lab/lectures introduce basic topics. Labs reinforce covered topics and are performed at home with provided hardware kits. Â Â

diff --git a/courses/MANE-1100.html b/courses/MANE-1100.html index 055c24282..8f93c6847 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-1100.html +++ b/courses/MANE-1100.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-1100: Introduction to Nuclear Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-1100

- A survey of concepts applied to nuclear power production and non-power applications of nuclear science and technology. Topics include next generation nuclear power plants, nuclear reactor materials, waste management, environmental impacts of nuclear power, fusion power, medical applications, radiation protection, and other topics of current interest. Introduction to and tours of experimental facilities including an electron accelerator. Discussions of educational, research, and career opportunities in Nuclear Engineering. This course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. + A survey of concepts applied to nuclear power production and non-power applications of nuclear science and technology. Topics include next generation nuclear power plants, nuclear reactor materials, waste management, environmental impacts of nuclear power, fusion power, medical applications, radiation protection, and other topics of current interest. Introduction to and tours of experimental facilities including an electron accelerator. Discussions of educational, research, and career opportunities in Nuclear Engineering. This course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

diff --git a/courses/MANE-2220.html b/courses/MANE-2220.html index 6854b2e78..0b151681c 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-2220.html +++ b/courses/MANE-2220.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-2220: Inventor's Studio 1 - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-2220

- A first course in enhancing critical skills for leaders of technological innovation. The course emphasizes creativity, teamwork, communication and work across engineering disciplines. Students learn how to build on personal and innate talents through critical thinking skills, design-oriented mindsets, and an understanding of appropriate tool and process selection. Students will utilize tools and processes for ideation and innovation, develop ideas from concepts to minimum viable products via the ideate - build - learn cycle, and recognize and understand prototyping methods. + A first course in enhancing critical skills for leaders of technological innovation. The course emphasizes creativity, teamwork, communication and work across engineering disciplines. Students learn how to build on personal and innate talents through critical thinking skills, design-oriented mindsets, and an understanding of appropriate tool and process selection. Students will utilize tools and processes for ideation and innovation, develop ideas from concepts to minimum viable products via the ideate - build - learn cycle, and recognize and understand prototyping methods.

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  • Asish Ghosh
    • - Seats Taken: 40/28 + Seats Taken: 39/28
    diff --git a/courses/MANE-2830.html b/courses/MANE-2830.html index 13fcdefd3..4f5e47615 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-2830.html +++ b/courses/MANE-2830.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-2830: Nuclear Phenomena for Engineering Applications - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-2830

    - A survey of atomic and nuclear phenomena and their application in various engineering disciplines. Systematics of atoms and nuclei; nuclear reactions and their characterization; radioactive decay; fission and fusion energy release; radiation effects on materials and biological systems; radiation production, detection, and protection. Applications include energy production, manufacturing, and medicine. + A survey of atomic and nuclear phenomena and their application in various engineering disciplines. Systematics of atoms and nuclei; nuclear reactions and their characterization; radioactive decay; fission and fusion energy release; radiation effects on materials and biological systems; radiation production, detection, and protection. Applications include energy production, manufacturing, and medicine.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4040.html b/courses/MANE-4040.html index 1bdd3dc8f..02ba733f5 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4040.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4040.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4040: Mechanical Systems Laboratory - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4040

    - Laboratory experience to complement MANE 4030 Elements of Mechanical Design. Tolerancing; gear kinematics and torque transfer; stress-strain behavior; beam bending; contact, friction, and wear; snap fasteners; fatigue; mechanical component design and analysis. + Laboratory experience to complement MANE 4030 Â Elements of Mechanical Design. Tolerancing; gear kinematics and torque transfer; stress-strain behavior; beam bending; contact, friction, and wear; snap fasteners; fatigue; mechanical component design and analysis.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4060.html b/courses/MANE-4060.html index 12327e099..db81e9d6d 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4060.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4060.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4060: Aerospace Structures and Materials - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4060

    - Beam structures under combined shear, bending, and torsional loads. Semi-monocoque structures: idealizations involving wings, ribs, and fuselage bulkheads. Effects of taper and cutouts in stiffened shell structures, shear deformations and warping, location of elastic axis in open and closed sections, torsion of multicell sections. Stability of beam and membrane elements. Introduction to materials used in aerospace vehicles including metals, ceramics, and composites with special emphasis on fiber-reinforced composite materials. Methods for material analysis and selection for various aerospace components. + Beam structures under combined shear, bending, and torsional loads. Semi-monocoque structures: idealizations involving wings, ribs, and fuselage bulkheads. Effects of taper and cutouts in stiffened shell structures, shear deformations and warping, location of elastic axis in open and closed sections, torsion of multicell sections. Stability of beam and membrane elements. Introduction to materials used in aerospace vehicles including metals, ceramics, and composites with special emphasis on fiber-reinforced composite materials. Methods for material analysis and selection for various aerospace components.   Â

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4070.html b/courses/MANE-4070.html index 6f593b862..00995e571 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4070.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4070.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4070: Aerodynamics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4070

    - Introduction to fixed-wing flight mechanics. Lift generation, thin-airfoil, and wing theories. Boundary layers and applications to wings. One and two-dimensional compressible flow and applications to aircraft and rocket engines. + Introduction to fixed-wing flight mechanics. Lift generation, thin-airfoil, and wing theories. Boundary layers and applications to wings. One and two-dimensional compressible flow and applications to aircraft and rocket engines.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4140.html b/courses/MANE-4140.html index 88d8525e8..1024b0f90 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4140.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4140.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4140: Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4140

    - This is a course on introduction to computational fluid dynamics. This course provides knowledge necessary to model engineering applications consistent with energy and fluid dynamic physical laws. Discretization models include: overview of finite difference, finite element, and finite volume discretization approaches, physical problem classification, discretization techniques, and numerical guidelines. Applications include: incompressible and compressible flows, laminar and turbulence flows, with introduction to computational fluid dynamics turbulence modeling, followed by boundary layer, and parabolized flow simplifications. + This is a course on introduction to computational fluid dynamics. This course provides knowledge necessary to model engineering applications consistent with energy and fluid dynamic physical laws. Discretization models include: overview of finite difference, finite element, and finite volume discretization approaches, physical problem classification, discretization techniques, and numerical guidelines. Applications include: incompressible and compressible flows, laminar and turbulence flows, with introduction to computational fluid dynamics turbulence modeling, followed by boundary layer, and parabolized flow simplifications.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4190.html b/courses/MANE-4190.html index fdcfa2efb..0d1a7dc4c 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4190.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4190.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4190: Bio-Fluid Mechanics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4190

    - This course introduces the fundamental circulatory bio-fluid mechanics, blood rheology, and governing laws of physiological blood flows. The course emphasizes theoretical and numerical modeling, analysis and simulation, and demonstrates these methods through application of study cases and research in clinical applications. The topics will cover fundamentals of fluid mechanics and physical principles of circulation, blood rheology: properties of flowing blood, blood flow in vessels, veins, coronary arteries, microcirculation, models of biofluids, computational biofluid mechanics, and fluid in the lung. + This course introduces the fundamental circulatory bio-fluid mechanics, blood rheology, and governing laws of physiological blood flows. The course emphasizes theoretical and numerical modeling, analysis and simulation, and demonstrates these methods through application of study cases and research in clinical applications. The topics will cover fundamentals of fluid mechanics and physical principles of circulation, blood rheology:Â properties of flowing blood, blood flow in vessels, veins, coronary arteries, microcirculation, models of biofluids, computational biofluid mechanics, and fluid in the lung.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4220.html b/courses/MANE-4220.html index 4aae89e90..197514a20 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4220.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4220.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4220: Inventors Studio 2 - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4220

    - Students work in teams to continue innovation, design, and development work on approved projects that started in other courses such as Introduction to Engineering Design or Inventors Studio 1 or equivalent. New projects can also be proposed by students. Emphasis will be on innovating, completing the design, building an improved prototype, applying for patent protection, and licensing the design. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Oral and written concept, midterm and final presentations are required. This is a communication-intensive course. This course meets with ENGR 4010 Professional Development III. + Students work in teams to continue innovation, design, and development work on approved projects that started in other courses such as Introduction to Engineering Design or Inventors Studio 1 or equivalent. New projects can also be proposed by students. Emphasis will be on innovating, completing the design, building an improved prototype, applying for patent protection, and licensing the design. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Oral and written concept, midterm and final presentations are required. This is a communication-intensive course. This course meets with ENGR 4010  Professional Development III.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4240.html b/courses/MANE-4240.html index 33b3dfcec..3bea5309c 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4240.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4240.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4240: Introduction to Finite Elements - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4240

    - An introductory course in the use of finite element methods for the solution of practical problems in engineering. The course focuses on the concepts of model generation, finite element discretization, numerical integration, computational solution, and verification. Students will be exposed to the use of commercial finite element software. + An introductory course in the use of finite element methods for the solution of practical problems in engineering. The course focuses on the concepts of model generation, finite element discretization, numerical integration, computational solution, and verification. Students will be exposed to the use of commercial finite element software.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4250.html b/courses/MANE-4250.html index 1b01e42c3..408c7df4b 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4250.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4250.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4250: Space Vehicle Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4250

    - This course introduces all elements of the spacecraft system design process from proposal preparation through detailed specification. Students are organized into design teams associated with different subsystems and tasks, to develop a solution to a space vehicle system problem of practical interest, by drawing on their background in aerospace engineering science and design. Topics include problem definition and requirement analysis, design specifications, concept development, reliability, materials considerations of alternative solutions, materials considerations, risk assessment and mitigation, manufacturability, mission analysis, and presentation skills. This is a communication-intensive course. + This course introduces all elements of the spacecraft system design process from proposal preparation through detailed specification. Students are organized into design teams associated with different subsystems and tasks, to develop a solution to a space vehicle system problem of practical interest, by drawing on their background in aerospace engineering science and design. Topics include problem definition and requirement analysis, design specifications, concept development, reliability, materials considerations of alternative solutions, materials considerations, risk assessment and mitigation, manufacturability, mission analysis, and presentation skills. This is a communication-intensive course.Â

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4260.html b/courses/MANE-4260.html index 72c8f7eaa..fa8eeae1e 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4260.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4260.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4260: Multidisciplinary Capstone Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4260

    - A capstone design experience that engages students from biomedical, computer systems, electrical, industrial, materials, and mechanical engineering on teams in an open-ended engineering design problem in preparation for professional practice. With the guidance of a multidisciplinary team of faculty members and instructional support staff, students apply knowledge and skills from prior coursework. This is a communication-intensive course. + AÂ capstone design experience that engages students from biomedical, computer systems, electrical, industrial, materials, and mechanical engineering on teams in an open-ended engineering design problem in preparation for professional practice. With the guidance of a multidisciplinary team of faculty members and instructional support staff, students apply knowledge and skills from prior coursework. This is a communication-intensive course.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4290.html b/courses/MANE-4290.html index 418390bd9..fdb8935d0 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4290.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4290.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4290: Radiation Transport Methods - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4290

    - This course will present the foundations of numerical (deterministic) and Monte Carlo methods that are widely used in the modeling and analysis of nuclear reactor design, radiation dosimetry, and radiation shielding. Emphasis will be placed on the three fundamental aspects of computation methods: (i) discretization methods for the transport and diffusion equations; (ii) iterative methods for solving the system of discretized equations; and (iii) Monte Carlo methods for solving general fixed-source and eigenvalue problems. + This course will present the foundations of numerical (deterministic) and Monte Carlo methods that are widely used in the modeling and analysis of nuclear reactor design, radiation dosimetry, and radiation shielding. Emphasis will be placed on the three fundamental aspects of computation methods: (i) discretization methods for the transport and diffusion equations; (ii) iterative methods for solving the system of discretized equations; and (iii) Monte Carlo methods for solving general fixed-source and eigenvalue problems.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4360.html b/courses/MANE-4360.html index cf3f687a6..d57ed312e 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4360.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4360.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4360: Reactor Reliability and Safety - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4360

    - Theory and applications of reliability and risk assessment. Boolean algebra, logic diagrams, redudancy and majority-vote configurations. System synthesis by reliability and fault tree techniques, quantitative evaluation, uncertainty analysis. Common cause events, failure data, and failure models. Allocation of risk to subsystems. Availability, repair policies, renewal theory. Operational reliability methods. + Theory and applications of reliability and risk assessment. Boolean algebra, logic diagrams, redudancy and majority-vote configurations. System synthesis by reliability and fault tree techniques, quantitative evaluation, uncertainty analysis. Common cause events, failure data, and failure models. Allocation of risk to subsystems. Availability, repair policies, renewal theory. Operational reliability methods.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4370.html b/courses/MANE-4370.html index 1fa666fa5..6c83a8c1b 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4370.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4370.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4370: Nuclear Engineering Laboratory - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4370

    - A laboratory course covering topics in instrumentation, radiation detection and dosimetry associated with X-ray, gamma-ray, electron and neutron sources, applied physics, fluid dynamics, spectroscopy, neutron time of flight, and a project on shielding design using the MCNP code. Statistics of random events, error propagation, end error analyses are emphasized. Lab attendance is required along with formal written lab reports, which include data error analysis. + A laboratory course covering topics in instrumentation, radiation detection and dosimetry associated with X-ray, gamma-ray, electron and neutron sources, applied physics, fluid dynamics, spectroscopy, neutron time of flight, and a project on shielding design using the MCNP code. Statistics of random events, error propagation, end error analyses are emphasized. Lab attendance is required along with formal written lab reports, which include data error analysis.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4380.html b/courses/MANE-4380.html index 7688063ac..5d45cbf06 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4380.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4380.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4380: Nuclear Engineering Senior Design Project I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4380

    - This is the first of a two-semester sequence for seniors intended to be a "capstone" design project where students have the opportunity to utilize the broad range of their undergraduate experience in an interdisciplinary design project. Projects are selected to provide interaction between nuclear engineering and engineering physics majors to provide exposure to cross-fertilization of ideas and team interaction, which simulates anticipated future professional experience. The product of each design project is a comprehensive report or design proposal having both global and detail completeness. Under some circumstances, the project may involve development of cost information necessary to effect construction and may actually involve construction and commissioning of the designed apparatus. This is a communication-intensive course. + This is the first of a two-semester sequence for seniors intended to be a "capstone" design project where students have the opportunity to utilize the broad range of their undergraduate experience in an interdisciplinary design project. Projects are selected to provide interaction between nuclear engineering and engineering physics majors to provide exposure to cross-fertilization of ideas and team interaction, which simulates anticipated future professional experience. The product of each design project is a comprehensive report or design proposal having both global and detail completeness. Under some circumstances, the project may involve development of cost information necessary to effect construction and may actually involve construction and commissioning of the designed apparatus. This is a communication-intensive course.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4390.html b/courses/MANE-4390.html index 115541712..448aecda9 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4390.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4390.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4390: Nuclear Engineering Senior Design Project II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4390

    - This is a required continuation of MANE 4380 . This is a communication-intensive course. + This is a required continuation of MANE 4380 . This is a communication-intensive course.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4430.html b/courses/MANE-4430.html index ee3a8d747..9c8139452 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4430.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4430.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4430: Linear Accelerator Laboratory - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4430

    - Linear Accelerator Laboratory will provide an introduction to measurements of experimental systems utilizing neutron sources. It will focus on measurements relating to the detection of neutrons through interactions in materials, neutron reaction cross-sections neutron diffusion and slowing down, Doppler broadening of cross-sections and how this applies to nuclear reactors, both neutron and photon activation analysis and its applications, and the fission process and measurement of delayed fission gammas. The course will utilize the unique abilities of the Gaerttner Linear Accelerator Center to provide real world neutron experiments to supplement the theory learned in previous courses at RPI. + Linear Accelerator Laboratory will provide an introduction to measurements of experimental systems utilizing neutron sources. It will focus on measurements relating to the detection of neutrons through interactions in materials, neutron reaction cross-sections neutron diffusion and slowing down, Doppler broadening of cross-sections and how this applies to nuclear reactors, both neutron and photon activation analysis and its applications, and the fission process and measurement of delayed fission gammas. The course will utilize the unique abilities of the Gaerttner Linear Accelerator Center to provide real world neutron experiments to supplement the theory learned in previous courses at RPI.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4460.html b/courses/MANE-4460.html index 58822819b..e30e1ad1b 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4460.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4460.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4460: Engineering Materials for Nuclear Application - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4460

    - Materials selection for nuclear applications in current and next generation nuclear systems. specific topics include: crystal structure; atomic bonds; defects in solids; thermodynamics; phase diagrams; kinetic processes in materials diffusion; phase transformation; mechanical properties of materials; thermal transport behavior of nuclear materials; corrosion in nuclear systems; radiation interaction of materials with neutron and charged particles; microstructural evolution of materials; properties of fuel clad; fuel chemistry; high burn-up and accident tolerant fuels; and nuclear waste management. + Materials selection for nuclear applications in current and next generation nuclear systems. specific topics include: crystal structure; atomic bonds; defects in solids; thermodynamics; phase diagrams; kinetic processes in materials diffusion; phase transformation; mechanical properties of materials; thermal transport behavior of nuclear materials; corrosion in nuclear systems; radiation interaction of materials with neutron and charged particles; microstructural evolution of materials; properties of fuel clad; fuel chemistry; high burn-up and accident tolerant fuels; and nuclear waste management.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4470.html b/courses/MANE-4470.html index 5a0756fa8..6148fb944 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4470.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4470.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4470: Radiological Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4470

    - A foundational course on the principles of radiation and radiation protection (health physics). Provides a fundamental understanding of natural and anthropogenic sources of radiation, radiation interactions in matter, the biological effects of radiation, internal and external dosimetry, and radiation shielding. The use of computational and simulation techniques is emphasized throughout the course. Studio-style case studies examine the medical, socio-political, and regulatory aspects of radiation utilization and protection. + A foundational course on the principles of radiation and radiation protection (health physics). Provides a fundamental understanding of natural and anthropogenic sources of radiation, radiation interactions in matter, the biological effects of radiation, internal and external dosimetry, and radiation shielding. The use of computational and simulation techniques is emphasized throughout the course. Studio-style case studies examine the medical, socio-political, and regulatory aspects of radiation utilization and protection.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4510.html b/courses/MANE-4510.html index b48cb9589..dd63e99d7 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4510.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4510.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4510: Control Systems Laboratory - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4510

    - Laboratory introduction to the design, analysis and interpretation of key components of an intelligent physical system: sensing, communication, computation, simulation, programming, and control. Modeling and simulation of physical phenomena. Design of control algorithms (e.g., PID, state feedback) applied to a variety of physical systems. Modeling systems from data. Analysis of data, algorithm development, and implementation in hardware, including nonlinear and hardware effects of discretization, delays, saturation, and sampling. Extensive use of METLAB and Simulink. + Laboratory introduction to the design, analysis and interpretation of key components of an intelligent physical system: sensing, communication, computation, simulation, programming, and control. Modeling and simulation of physical phenomena. Design of control algorithms (e.g., PID, state feedback) applied to a variety of physical systems. Modeling systems from data. Analysis of data, algorithm development, and implementation in hardware, including nonlinear and hardware effects of discretization, delays, saturation, and sampling. Extensive use of METLAB and Simulink.Â

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4555.html b/courses/MANE-4555.html index dd74a5397..51ec9742b 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4555.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4555.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4555: Wind Energy Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4555

    - Topics Covered: Climatology, Solar vs. Wind Energy, Earth's rotational and Coriolis effects, Wind Speed Statistics: Histograms, Weibull, Available Energy, Aerodynamics, Wake effects, Thrust and Power with objects in Wind flow, Betz Limit, Wind Shear and Ground Effects; Blade aero/structural design, and manufacture; OEM Wind Turbine Designs/Architectures, and capturing Wind Energy via Direct Drive-Generators/Gearbox-driven; Pitch/Yaw Controls, Tower designs. The back-end interface with the Grid, Wind Farm development and Supervisory Controls; Cost of Energy: Wind vs. Fossil Fuel technologies. + Topics Covered: Climatology, Solar vs. Wind Energy, Earth's rotational and Coriolis effects, Wind Speed Statistics: Histograms, Weibull, Available Energy, Aerodynamics, Wake effects, Thrust and Power with objects in Wind flow, Betz Limit, Wind Shear and Ground Effects; Blade aero/structural design, and manufacture; OEM Wind Turbine Designs/Architectures, and capturing Wind Energy via Direct Drive-Generators/Gearbox-driven; Pitch/Yaw Controls, Tower designs. The back-end interface with the Grid, Wind Farm development and Supervisory Controls; Cost of Energy: Wind vs. Fossil Fuel technologies.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4560.html b/courses/MANE-4560.html index 0bb3e399f..85d9ee0f2 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4560.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4560.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4560: Robotics I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4560

    - A survey of the fundamental issues necessary for the design, analysis, control, and implementation of robotic systems. The mathematical description of robot manipulators in terms of kinematics and dynamics. Hardware components of a typical robot arm. Path following, control, and sensing. Examples of several currently available manipulators. + A survey of the fundamental issues necessary for the design, analysis, control, and implementation of robotic systems. The mathematical description of robot manipulators in terms of kinematics and dynamics. Hardware components of a typical robot arm. Path following, control, and sensing. Examples of several currently available manipulators.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4620.html b/courses/MANE-4620.html index 45f114982..9cb73cc91 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4620.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4620.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4620: Manufacturing Processes and Systems Lab II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4620

    - Student teams finalize manufacturing system plans from select ENGR 4710 projects, build a manufacturing system to complete several hundred units of a product, optimize the system, manage a project budget, modify manufacturing packaging plans, and conform to a project schedule as proposed in the associated project Technical Data Packages produced by ENGR 4710 teams. In addition, students will learn new advanced manufacturing topics to increase their breath and depth of manufacturing. + Student teams finalize manufacturing system plans from select ENGR 4710 Â projects, build a manufacturing system to complete several hundred units of a product, optimize the system, manage a project budget, modify manufacturing packaging plans, and conform to a project schedule as proposed in the associated project Technical Data Packages produced by ENGR 4710 Â teams. In addition, students will learn new advanced manufacturing topics to increase their breath and depth of manufacturing.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4660.html b/courses/MANE-4660.html index f2bff4f7c..a11ca6fc4 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4660.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4660.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4660: Wind Energy Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4660

    - Climatology, Solar vs. Wind Energy, Earth's rotational and Coriolis effects, Wind Speed Statistics: Histograms, Weibull, Available Energy, Aerodynamics, Wake effects, Thrust and Power with objects in Wind flow, Betz Limit, Wind Shear and Ground Effects; Blade aero/structural design, and manufacture; OEM Wind Turbine Designs/Architectures, and capturing Wind Energy via Direct Drive-Generators/Gearbox-driven; Pitch/Yaw Controls, Tower designs. The back-end interface with the Grid, Wind Farm development and Supervisory Controls; Cost Of Energy: Wind vs. Fossil Fuel technologies. + Climatology, Solar vs. Wind Energy, Earth's rotational and Coriolis effects, Wind Speed Statistics: Histograms, Weibull, Available Energy, Aerodynamics, Wake effects, Thrust and Power with objects in Wind flow, Betz Limit, Wind Shear and Ground Effects; Blade aero/structural design, and manufacture; OEM Wind Turbine Designs/Architectures, and  capturing Wind Energy via Direct Drive-Generators/Gearbox-driven; Pitch/Yaw Controls, Tower designs. The back-end  interface with the Grid, Wind Farm development and Supervisory Controls; Cost Of Energy: Wind vs. Fossil Fuel technologies.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4740.html b/courses/MANE-4740.html index 8d88fc402..bd954f208 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4740.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4740.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4740: Thermal and Fluids Engineering Laboratory - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4740

    - Laboratory experience to complement MANE Thermal-Fluids sequence. Demonstration of principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer for mechanical engineering applications through a number of structured experiments. Technical communication skills and decision-making in the face of uncertainty are strongly emphasized. + Laboratory experience to complement MANE Thermal-Fluids sequence. Demonstration of principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer for mechanical engineering applications through a number of structured experiments. Technical communication skills and decision-making in the face of uncertainty are strongly emphasized.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4790.html b/courses/MANE-4790.html index a06607510..9cebef447 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4790.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4790.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4790: Advanced Heat Transfer - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4790

    - Comprehensive treatment of conduction and convection heat transfer. Emphasis is on physical and mathematical modeling of heat transfer phenomena with applications in engineering systems. Analytical and computational solution methods are discussed. The class is centered around a semester long project. + Comprehensive treatment of conduction and convection heat transfer. Emphasis is on physical and mathematical modeling of heat transfer phenomena with applications in engineering systems. Analytical and computational solution methods are discussed. The class is centered around a semester long project.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4910.html b/courses/MANE-4910.html index c4a0a0f1c..466bb8104 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4910.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4910.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4910: Fluid Dynamics Laboratory - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4910

    - Wind tunnel experiments in fluid mechanics and the aerodynamics of airplane models with emphasis on lift, drag, separation and stall, transition and turbulence, longitudinal and lateral stability, and data acquisition and analysis. This includes pressure and velocity measurement techniques, hot wire anemometry, demonstrations of Particle Imaging Velocimetry, flow visualizations, tunnel characterization, laboratory instrumentation, errors and noise in measurements, digital sampling, and comparison of measured data with theoretical and computational predictions. + Wind tunnel experiments in fluid mechanics and the aerodynamics of airplane models with emphasis on lift, drag, separation and stall, transition and turbulence, longitudinal and lateral stability, and data acquisition and analysis. This includes pressure and velocity measurement techniques, hot wire anemometry, demonstrations of Particle Imaging Velocimetry, flow visualizations, tunnel characterization, laboratory instrumentation, errors and noise in measurements, digital sampling, and comparison of measured data with theoretical and computational predictions. Â

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-4920.html b/courses/MANE-4920.html index 46e8d758b..4914574da 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-4920.html +++ b/courses/MANE-4920.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-4920: Aerospace Structures Laboratory - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-4920

    - Laboratory experiments with emphasis on the static and dynamic response of light-weight and flexible structures, that are used in aircraft, spacecraft, and rotorcraft. Experiments include tensile testing, buckling characterization, free and forced vibration testing, damping measurement, and high strain-rate impact loading of fiber-reinforced composite materials. + Laboratory experiments with emphasis on the static and dynamic response of light-weight and flexible structures, that are used in aircraft, spacecraft, and rotorcraft. Experiments include tensile testing, buckling characterization, free and forced vibration testing, damping measurement, and high strain-rate impact loading of fiber-reinforced composite materials.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-6120.html b/courses/MANE-6120.html index c3ac87a70..8380a8a77 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-6120.html +++ b/courses/MANE-6120.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-6120: Robotics I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-6120

    - A survey of the fundamental issues necessary for the design, analysis, control, and implementation of robotic systems. The mathematical description of robot manipulators in terms of kinematics and dynamics. Hardware components of a typical robot arm. Path following, control, and sensing. Examples of several currently available manipulators. + A survey of the fundamental issues necessary for the design, analysis, control, and implementation of robotic systems. The mathematical description of robot manipulators in terms of kinematics and dynamics. Hardware components of a typical robot arm. Path following, control, and sensing. Examples of several currently available manipulators.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-6140.html b/courses/MANE-6140.html index 64ef8a6d1..c5dda892b 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-6140.html +++ b/courses/MANE-6140.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-6140: Introduction to CFD - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-6140

    - This is a course on introduction to computational fluid dynamics. This course provides knowledge necessary to model engineering applications consistent with energy and fluid-dynamic physical laws. Discretization models include: overview of finite difference, finite element, and finite volume discretization approaches, physical problem classification, discretization techniques, and numerical guidelines. Applications include: incompressible and compressible flows, laminar and turbulence flows, with introduction to computational fluid dynamics turbulence modeling, followed by boundary layer, and parabolized flow simplifications. + This is a course on introduction to computational fluid dynamics. This course provides knowledge necessary to model engineering applications consistent with energy and fluid-dynamic physical laws. Discretization models include: overview of finite difference, finite element, and finite volume discretization approaches, physical problem classification, discretization techniques, and numerical guidelines. Applications include: incompressible and compressible flows, laminar and turbulence flows, with introduction to computational fluid dynamics turbulence modeling, followed by boundary layer, and parabolized flow simplifications.Â

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-6170.html b/courses/MANE-6170.html index 1fa9143df..1ab0fac77 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-6170.html +++ b/courses/MANE-6170.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-6170: Mechanics of Solids - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-6170

    - This course provides an introduction to the mechanics of solids from a continuum perspective. Topics covered in this course include: vector and tensor analysis, coordinate systems and calculus in curvilinear coordinate systems, kinematics (motion, deformation and strain), stress and momentum balance, energy principles and balance laws, linear isotropic and anisotropic elasticity, thermoelasticity, method of solutions for 2D and 3D linear elastic boundary value problems, applications to simple structures. + This course provides an introduction to the mechanics of solids from a continuum perspective. Topics covered in this course include: vector and tensor analysis, coordinate systems and calculus in curvilinear coordinate systems, kinematics (motion, deformation and strain), stress and momentum balance, energy principles and balance laws, linear isotropic and anisotropic elasticity, thermoelasticity, method of solutions for 2D and 3D linear elastic boundary value problems, applications to simple structures.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-6290.html b/courses/MANE-6290.html index ec6a06476..1492ce544 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-6290.html +++ b/courses/MANE-6290.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-6290: Radiation Transport Methods - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-6290

    - This course will present the foundations of numerical (deterministic) and Monte Carlo methods that are widely used in the modeling and analysis of nuclear reactor design, radiation dosimetry, and radiation shielding. Emphasis will be placed on the three fundamental aspects of computation methods: (i) discretization methods for the transport and diffusion equations; (ii) iterative methods for solving the system of discretized equations; and (iii) Monte Carlo methods for solving general fixed-source and eigunvalue problems. + This course will present the foundations of numerical (deterministic) and Monte Carlo methods that are widely used in the modeling and analysis of nuclear reactor design, radiation dosimetry, and radiation shielding. Emphasis will be placed on the three fundamental aspects of computation methods: (i) discretization methods for the transport and diffusion equations; (ii) iterative methods for solving the system of discretized equations; and (iii) Monte Carlo methods for solving general fixed-source and eigunvalue problems.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-6610.html b/courses/MANE-6610.html index e6eb4c387..6dcfafc14 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-6610.html +++ b/courses/MANE-6610.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-6610: Nonlinear Control Systems - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-6610

    - Phenomena peculiar to nonlinear systems. Linearization, iteration, and perturbation procedures. Describing function stability analysis. Phase plane methods. Relaxation oscillations and limit cycles. Stability analysis by Lyapunov's method. Popov's theorem. Adaptive control systems. Sensitivity analysis. + Phenomena peculiar to nonlinear systems. Linearization, iteration, and perturbation procedures. Describing function stability analysis. Phase plane methods. Relaxation oscillations and limit cycles. Stability analysis by Lyapunov's method. Popov's theorem. Adaptive control systems. Sensitivity analysis. Â

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-6710.html b/courses/MANE-6710.html index fb2bc6d5e..9839dcc8a 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-6710.html +++ b/courses/MANE-6710.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-6710: Numerical Design Optimization - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-6710

    - This course introduces the theory and practical use of numerical design optimization methods. Topics include: gradient-based methods for unconstrained and constrained nonlinear optimization; numerical evaluation of derivatives; polynomialand- and kriging-based surrogate models; gradient-free optimization methods; optimization under uncertainty; multi-objective and multi-disciplinary optimization. Projects require the use of computer programs to generate numerical results; therefore, experience with programming is highly recommended. + This course introduces the theory and practical use of numerical design optimization methods. Topics include:Â gradient-based methods for unconstrained and constrained nonlinear optimization; numerical evaluation of derivatives; polynomialand- and kriging-based surrogate models; gradient-free optimization methods; optimization under uncertainty; multi-objective and multi-disciplinary optimization. Projects require the use of computer programs to generate numerical results; therefore, experience with programming is highly recommended.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-6760.html b/courses/MANE-6760.html index 3f0da20de..9074e0577 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-6760.html +++ b/courses/MANE-6760.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-6760: Finite Element Methods for Fluid Dynamics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-6760

    - This course covers finite element-based approaches to solve problems in fluid mechanics including the Navier-Stokes equations and its variants. Emphasis is placed on variational multiscale and stabilized methods. Experience in numerical methods and programming is assumed. Different transport equations are considered starting from an advection-diffusion equation. Issues concerning implementation are also discussed pertaining to the numerical formulation, stabilizaton parameter, time integrator, nonlinear equation iterator, finite element assembly, boundary conditions, and linear solver. + This course covers finite element-based approaches to solve problems in fluid mechanics including the Navier-Stokes equations and its variants. Emphasis is placed on variational multiscale and stabilized methods. Experience in numerical methods and programming is assumed. Different transport equations are considered starting from an advection-diffusion equation. Issues concerning implementation are also discussed pertaining to the numerical formulation, stabilizaton parameter, time integrator, nonlinear equation iterator, finite element assembly, boundary conditions, and linear solver.

    diff --git a/courses/MANE-6790.html b/courses/MANE-6790.html index 1d4ccacb4..296915eb9 100644 --- a/courses/MANE-6790.html +++ b/courses/MANE-6790.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MANE-6790: Advanced heat Transfer - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MANE-6790

    - Comprehensive treatment of conduction and convection heat transfer. Emphasis is on physical and mathematical modeling of heat transfer phenomena with applications in engineering systems. Analytical and computational solution methods are discussed. The class is centered around a semester long project. + Comprehensive treatment of conduction and convection heat transfer. Emphasis is on physical and mathematical modeling of heat transfer phenomena with applications in engineering systems. Analytical and computational solution methods are discussed. The class is centered around a semester long project.

    diff --git a/courses/MATH-1010.html b/courses/MATH-1010.html index 8516ff0d6..d29ac7bc6 100644 --- a/courses/MATH-1010.html +++ b/courses/MATH-1010.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MATH-1010: Calculus I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MATH-1010

    - Functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, implicit differentiation, related rates, maxima and minima, elementary transcendental functions, introduction to definite integral with applications to area and volumes of revolution. Students cannot get credit for both MATH 1010 and MATH 1500 . + Functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, implicit differentiation, related rates, maxima and minima, elementary transcendental functions, introduction to definite integral with applications to area and volumes of revolution. Students cannot get credit for both MATH 1010 and MATH 1500 . Â

    diff --git a/courses/MATH-1500.html b/courses/MATH-1500.html index 5a6ec9171..aedcdefb1 100644 --- a/courses/MATH-1500.html +++ b/courses/MATH-1500.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MATH-1500: Calculus for Architecture, Management, and HASS - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MATH-1500

    - Basic concepts in differential and integral calculus for functions of one variable. Topics will include functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, integration, exponential and logarithmic functions, and techniques of integration. Application areas will include topics in Management, Architecture, and Social Sciences with special emphasis on the role of calculus in introductory probability. Students cannot get credit for both MATH 1500 and MATH 1010 . + Basic concepts in differential and integral calculus for functions of one variable. Topics will include functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, integration, exponential and logarithmic functions, and techniques of integration. Application areas will include topics in Management, Architecture, and Social Sciences with special emphasis on the role of calculus in introductory probability. Students cannot get credit for both MATH 1500 and MATH 1010 . Â

    diff --git a/courses/MATH-4010.html b/courses/MATH-4010.html index 1bb4959f8..b5568e8fc 100644 --- a/courses/MATH-4010.html +++ b/courses/MATH-4010.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MATH-4010: Abstract Algebra - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MATH-4010

    - Groups, rings, polynomial rings, fields, integral domains, with emphasis on group theory; homomorphisms and isomorphisms; normal subgroups, cosets, ideals, modules; quotient groups and quotient rings; other topics chosen from number theory, polynomials, and Galois Theory. + Groups, rings, polynomial rings, fields, integral domains, with emphasis on group theory; homomorphisms and isomorphisms; normal subgroups, cosets, ideals, modules; quotient groups and quotient rings; other topics chosen from number theory, polynomials, and Galois Theory. Â

    diff --git a/courses/MATH-4090.html b/courses/MATH-4090.html index b2cf92d58..7b7b45ec8 100644 --- a/courses/MATH-4090.html +++ b/courses/MATH-4090.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MATH-4090: Foundation of Analysis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MATH-4090

    - The course provides an opportunity for the development of theorem-proving skills in the field of mathematical analysis. Expansion of a knowledge base comes as a by-product of energy expended in theorem proving and subsequent exposition. Analysis topics included are: sets, functions, the real numbers, cardinality, induction, decimal representations of real numbers, Euclidean spaces, abstract vector spaces, and metric spaces. This is a communication-intensive course. + The course provides an opportunity for the development of theorem-proving skills in the field of mathematical analysis. Expansion of a knowledge base comes as a by-product of energy expended in theorem proving and subsequent exposition. Analysis topics included are: sets, functions, the real numbers, cardinality, induction, decimal representations of real numbers, Euclidean spaces, abstract vector spaces, and metric spaces. This is a communication-intensive course.

    diff --git a/courses/MATH-4400.html b/courses/MATH-4400.html index 82a0e32e3..af4366735 100644 --- a/courses/MATH-4400.html +++ b/courses/MATH-4400.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MATH-4400: Ordinary Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MATH-4400

    - An intermediate course emphasizing a modern geometric approach and applications in science and engineering. Topics include first-order equations, linear systems, phase plane, linearization and stability, calculus of variations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, oscillations, basic bifurcation theory, chaotic dynamics, and existence and uniqueness. + An intermediate course emphasizing a modern geometric approach and applications in science and engineering. Topics include first-order equations, linear systems, phase plane, linearization and stability, calculus of variations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, oscillations, basic bifurcation theory, chaotic dynamics, and existence and uniqueness.

    diff --git a/courses/MATH-4500.html b/courses/MATH-4500.html index 25bf412a3..86c5d836c 100644 --- a/courses/MATH-4500.html +++ b/courses/MATH-4500.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MATH-4500: Methods of Partial Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MATH-4500

    - An intermediate course serving to introduce both the qualitative properties of solutions of partial differential equations and methods of solution, including separation of variables. Topics include first-order equations, derivation of the classical equations of mathematical physics (wave, potential, and heat equations), method of characteristics, construction and behavior of solutions, maximum principles, energy integrals. + An intermediate course serving to introduce both the qualitative properties of solutions of partial differential equations and methods of solution, including separation of variables. Topics include first-order equations, derivation of the classical equations of mathematical physics (wave, potential, and heat equations), method of characteristics, construction and behavior of solutions, maximum principles, energy integrals.

    diff --git a/courses/MATH-4600.html b/courses/MATH-4600.html index d776c7071..bbfa46963 100644 --- a/courses/MATH-4600.html +++ b/courses/MATH-4600.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MATH-4600: Advanced Calculus - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MATH-4600

    - A course emphasizing advanced concepts and methods from calculus. Topics include: multivariable integral theorems (Green's, divergence, Stokes', Reynolds transport), extrema of multivariable functions (including Taylor's theorem and Lagrange multipliers), the calculus of variations (Euler–Lagrange equations, constraints, principle of least action), and Cartesian tensors (calculus, invariants, representations). + A course emphasizing advanced concepts and methods from calculus. Topics include: multivariable integral theorems (Green's, divergence, Stokes', Reynolds transport), extrema of multivariable functions (including Taylor's theorem and Lagrange multipliers), the calculus of variations (Euler–Lagrange equations, constraints, principle of least action), and Cartesian tensors (calculus, invariants, representations).

    diff --git a/courses/MATH-6400.html b/courses/MATH-6400.html index a552fce97..95d851f58 100644 --- a/courses/MATH-6400.html +++ b/courses/MATH-6400.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MATH-6400: Ordinary Differential Equations - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MATH-6400

    - Analytical and computational methods for ordinary differential equations: existence and uniqueness of solutions, similarity methods, linear equations, regular singular points, hypergeometric equations, asymptotic expansions near irregular singular points, WKB theory, turning points, stability theory, stable and unstable manifolds, periodic solutions and Poincare maps, Floquet theory, stabilization and destabilization by periodic forcing, calculus of variations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems, Poincare invariants, symplectic integrators, basic bifurcation theory, examples of chaotic dynamics, applications to physics, chemistry, and biology. + Analytical and computational methods for ordinary differential equations:Â existence and uniqueness of solutions, similarity methods, linear equations, regular singular points, hypergeometric equations, asymptotic expansions near irregular singular points, WKB theory, turning points, stability theory, stable and unstable manifolds, periodic solutions and Poincare maps, Floquet theory, stabilization and destabilization by periodic forcing, calculus of variations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems, Poincare invariants, symplectic integrators, basic bifurcation theory, examples of chaotic dynamics, applications to physics, chemistry, and biology.

    diff --git a/courses/MATH-6990.html b/courses/MATH-6990.html index 144169203..576d68a40 100644 --- a/courses/MATH-6990.html +++ b/courses/MATH-6990.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MATH-6990: Master's Thesis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MATH-6990

    - Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master's thesis. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the thesis has been presented, approved by the adviser, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. + Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master's thesis. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the thesis has been presented, approved by the adviser, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. Â

    diff --git a/courses/MATP-6640.html b/courses/MATP-6640.html index af9086f68..da19e9136 100644 --- a/courses/MATP-6640.html +++ b/courses/MATP-6640.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MATP-6640: Linear and Conic Optimization - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MATP-6640

    - A unified development of linear systems and linear optimization, polyhedral theory, the simplex method, interior point methods, decomposition methods for large-scale linear optimization problems, the ellipsoid method, column generation algorithms for stochastic optimization, and other problems. Semidefinite optimization, conic optimization. + A unified development of linear systems and linear optimization, polyhedral theory, the simplex method, interior point methods, decomposition methods for large-scale linear optimization problems, the ellipsoid method, column generation algorithms for stochastic optimization, and other problems. Semidefinite optimization, conic optimization.Â

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-2150.html b/courses/MGMT-2150.html index dba562605..3e56d80a9 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-2150.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-2150.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-2150: Accelerated Business Statistics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-2150

    - This course develops an understanding of concepts in business statistics and the application of concepts in problem-solving situations. Students learn to present and describe data, make statistical inferences, and develop models for prediction and forecasting. Work is accompanied by use of software (Excel) and a course project ensures that concepts are properly applied. This fast-paced course assumes students have a good understanding of foundational mathematics and the ability to quickly grasp quantitative content. Students cannot earn credit for both MGMT 2100 and MGMT 2150. + This course develops an understanding of concepts in business statistics and the application of concepts in problem-solving situations. Students learn to present and describe data, make statistical inferences, and develop models for prediction and forecasting. Work is accompanied by use of software (Excel) and a course project ensures that concepts are properly applied. This fast-paced course assumes students have a good understanding of foundational mathematics and the ability to quickly grasp quantitative content. Students cannot earn credit for both MGMT 2100 Â and MGMT 2150.

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-2300.html b/courses/MGMT-2300.html index 59f4616ce..33225a00d 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-2300.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-2300.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-2300: Financial Accounting in the Digital Age - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-2300

    - An introduction to the basic concepts and standards underlying financial accounting systems. Several important concepts will be studied in detail, including: revenue recognition, inventory, long-lived assets, long term liabilities, and equity. The course emphasizes the construction of the basic financial accounting statements - the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement - as well as their interpretation. + An introduction to the basic concepts and standards underlying financial accounting systems. Several important concepts will be studied in detail, including: revenue recognition, inventory, long-lived assets, long term liabilities, and equity. The course emphasizes the construction of the basic financial accounting statements - the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement - as well as their interpretation. Â

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-2510.html b/courses/MGMT-2510.html index aabad29cc..1074d0cae 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-2510.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-2510.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-2510: Introduction to Data Management and Analytics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-2510

    - An introduction to the fundamentals of data management and analysis with applications in business and information systems. Through hands-on exercises students will develop competencies in working with data through spreadsheets applications and relational databases. Topics include foundational concepts in information systems, spreadsheets, and basic data modeling and database design. + An introduction to the fundamentals of data management and analysis with applications in business and information systems. Through hands-on exercises students will develop competencies in working with data through spreadsheets applications and relational databases. Topics include foundational concepts in information systems, spreadsheets, and basic data modeling and database design.

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-4110.html b/courses/MGMT-4110.html index a3703f3fc..3dab6b9ff 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-4110.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-4110.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-4110: Operations Management - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-4110

    - This course introduces the student to the operations function in services and manufacturing-oriented firms. Students develop an appreciation of the concepts, principles, and techniques used for decision making in the operations function. The course takes a managerial perspective. + This course introduces the student to the operations function in services and manufacturing-oriented firms. Students develop an appreciation of the concepts, principles, and techniques used for decision making in the operations function. The course takes a managerial perspective.Â

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-4180.html b/courses/MGMT-4180.html index 7ec262651..f37a3dba2 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-4180.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-4180.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-4180: Marketing Analytics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-4180

    - The objective of this course is to apply a systematic and analytical approach to marketing decision-making, and to build skills and confidence in undertaking such analyses on your own. We will study tools for generating marketing insights from empirical data in such areas as segmentation, targeting, positioning, customer choice, new product design, and forecasting. This will be a hands-on course in which you apply the tools studied to actual business cases. We will cover analytical techniques typically bundled under "marketing analytics" such as regression, cluster analysis, discriminant analysis, logit model, conjoint analysis, bass model, etc. We will NOT be approaching these topics theoretically, that is, via equations or proofs. Instead, we'll learn how and when to apply each model and what they tell marketers. + The objective of this course is to apply a systematic and analytical approach to marketing decision-making, and to build skills and confidence in undertaking such analyses on your own. We will study tools for generating marketing insights from empirical data in such areas as segmentation, targeting, positioning, customer choice, new product design, and forecasting. This will be a hands-on course in which you apply the tools studied to actual business cases. We will cover analytical techniques typically bundled under "marketing analytics" such as regression, cluster analysis, discriminant analysis, logit model, conjoint analysis, bass model, etc. We will NOT be approaching these topics theoretically, that is, via equations or proofs. Instead, we'll learn how and when to apply each model and what they tell marketers.Â

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-4260.html b/courses/MGMT-4260.html index 4a2efd2ad..4333f669a 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-4260.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-4260.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-4260: Financial Statement Analysis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-4260

    - This course is designed to strengthen students' ability to correctly analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial statements and their accompanying disclosures. The course is aimed at anyone whose career might involve working with accounting data, and should be especially useful for those interested in consulting and financial analysis. Throughout the semester the course will cover how to use financial accounting information for evaluating past performance and predicting future performance of a company or division. The course revolves around a number of topics of recent interest to the business community including accounting and financial analysis, performance forecasting, the quality of earnings, mergers and acquisitions, purchased R&D, post-employment benefits, executive compensation, and intangible assets. This course assumes that students have a basic knowledge of accounting, finance, economics, and business strategy. The focus is on integrating key concepts from each of these areas and applying them to financial decision-making. Half of the course time will be devoted to case analysis. Students are responsible for reading each case thoroughly and familiarizing themselves with the relevant accounting issues before the class. + This course is designed to strengthen students' ability to correctly analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial statements and their accompanying disclosures. The course is aimed at anyone whose career might involve working with accounting data, and should be especially useful for those interested in consulting and financial analysis. Throughout the semester the course will cover how to use financial accounting information for evaluating past performance and predicting future performance of a company or division. The course revolves around a number of topics of recent interest to the business community including accounting and financial analysis, performance forecasting, the quality of earnings, mergers and acquisitions, purchased R&D, post-employment benefits, executive compensation, and intangible assets. This course assumes that students have a basic knowledge of accounting, finance, economics, and business strategy. The focus is on integrating key concepts from each of these areas and applying them to financial decision-making. Half of the course time will be devoted to case analysis. Students are responsible for reading each case thoroughly and familiarizing themselves with the relevant accounting issues before the class.

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-4270.html b/courses/MGMT-4270.html index 4216d1290..dffb6dc39 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-4270.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-4270.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-4270: Intermediate Accounting I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-4270

    - This is the first intermediate course on the theory and practice of accounting and financial reporting. Designed for both accounting and finance majors, this course combines a study of the theory, rationale, and objectives of corporate financial reporting with an examination of current reporting principles. The aim is to develop a realistic understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of corporate financial reporting, particularly from the viewpoint of the consumer of such financial information. + This is the first intermediate course on the theory and practice of accounting and financial reporting. Designed for both accounting and finance majors, this course combines a study of the theory, rationale, and objectives of corporate financial reporting with an examination of current reporting principles. The aim is to develop a realistic understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of corporate financial reporting, particularly from the viewpoint of the consumer of such financial information.Â

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-4280.html b/courses/MGMT-4280.html index 59fdec2cf..f08003780 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-4280.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-4280.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-4280: Intermediate Accounting II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-4280

    - As the second course in the Intermediate Accounting sequence, this course is designed for both accounting and finance majors. This course combines a study of the theory, rationale, and objectives of corporate financial reporting with an examination of current reporting principles. The aim is to develop a realistic understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of corporate financial reporting, particularly from the viewpoint of the consumer of such financial information. + As the second course in the Intermediate Accounting sequence, this course is designed for both accounting and finance majors. This course combines a study of the theory, rationale, and objectives of corporate financial reporting with an examination of current reporting principles. The aim is to develop a realistic understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of corporate financial reporting, particularly from the viewpoint of the consumer of such financial information.Â

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-4370.html b/courses/MGMT-4370.html index d9443c1fa..02d89e49d 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-4370.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-4370.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-4370: Risk Management - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-4370

    - Overview of risk management, and the concept and measurement of risk; types of risks (market, credit, liquidity, operational, business, strategic). Concepts, tools, and instruments available for risk management. Specific issues related with managing specific risk types — market, credit, interest-rate, liquidity risk, and operational risk. Securitization, asset-liability management. Concepts underlying insurance and role of insurance for risk management. + Overview of risk management, and the concept and measurement of risk; types of risks (market, credit, liquidity, operational, business, strategic). Concepts, tools, and instruments available for risk management. Specific issues related with managing specific risk types — market, credit, interest-rate, liquidity risk, and operational risk. Securitization, asset-liability management. Concepts underlying insurance and role of insurance for risk management.

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-4600.html b/courses/MGMT-4600.html index 9641cb25d..7ec7f512b 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-4600.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-4600.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-4600: Data Analytics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-4600

    - The world at-large is confronted with increasingly larger and complex sets of structured/unstructured information; from cyber and human sources. Traditional enterprises are moving toward analytics-driven approaches for core business functions. Data and information analytics extends analysis (descriptive models of data) by using data mining and machine learning methods, with optimization and validation, to recommend action or guide and communicate decision-making. Thus, analytics is an entire methodology rather than individual analyses or analysis steps. + The world at-large is confronted with increasingly larger and complex sets of structured/unstructured information; from cyber and human sources. Traditional enterprises are moving toward analytics-driven approaches for core business functions. Data and information analytics extends analysis (descriptive models of data) by using data mining and machine learning methods, with optimization and validation, to recommend action or guide and communicate decision-making. Thus, analytics is an entire methodology rather than individual analyses or analysis steps. Â

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-4860.html b/courses/MGMT-4860.html index 889377f43..4c4e3028f 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-4860.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-4860.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-4860: Human Resources in High Performance Organizations - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-4860

    - This course provides an overview of human resources principles and practices in business organizations. Students are given tools for understanding how people are managed on a day-to-day basis. Topics include: the recruiting and hiring process; self, peer, and managerial evaluations; training and development; and legal issues related to the work setting and the job-search process. Students come away with an understanding of the difficulties and challenges associated with workforce management. This course utilizes a combination of lecture, discussion, and experiential exercises. + This course provides an overview of human resources principles and practices in business organizations. Students are given tools for understanding how people are managed on a day-to-day basis. Topics include: the recruiting and hiring process; self, peer, and managerial evaluations; training and development; and legal issues related to the work setting and the job-search process. Students come away with an understanding of the difficulties and challenges associated with workforce management. This course utilizes a combination of lecture, discussion, and experiential exercises. Â

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-4900.html b/courses/MGMT-4900.html index 5c51945ad..78ee78a42 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-4900.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-4900.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-4900: Practicum in Management - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-4900

    - This is an experiential, project-based course where students work on projects for an actual business. Students can work on their own startup idea, on RCOS projects that have commercial potential, or in a consulting role for a local company. Practicum in Management is designed and developed for students from all educational backgrounds who want to learn the fundamentals of business as they apply to satisfying a "customer's need". Students will work on a team or individually on projects and communicate to the class frequently to facilitate student learning from one another. We begin with some basic tenets of business and an overview of how to develop and oversee a project plan. The course will help you begin to understand the process by which an idea can be developed into a business or to recognize that there is no business case, quickly. Alternatively, if you are working for a "customer" it will give you first-hand experience understanding their needs, articulating a plan and executing the plan to fill the need of your client. + This is an experiential, project-based course where students work on projects for an actual business. Students can work on their own startup idea, on RCOS projects that have commercial potential, or in a consulting role for a local company. Practicum in Management is designed and developed for students from all educational backgrounds who want to learn the fundamentals of business as they apply to satisfying a "customer's need". Students will work on a team or individually on projects and communicate to the class frequently to facilitate student learning from one another. We begin with some basic tenets of business and an overview of how to develop and oversee a project plan. The course will help you begin to understand the process by which an idea can be developed into a business or to recognize that there is no business case, quickly. Alternatively, if you are working for a "customer" it will give you first-hand experience understanding their needs, articulating a plan and executing the plan to fill the need of your client.

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-6010.html b/courses/MGMT-6010.html index 5385d01b5..dc3d144f4 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-6010.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-6010.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-6010: Heroes, Leaders, and Innovators - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-6010

    - This course provides an introduction to the "heart and soul" of managerial leadership, teamwork, and innovation by focusing on the behavior and characteristics of those exceptional individuals whose impact extends far beyond their own persona—inside and outside of business. Leaders/innovators are those whose vision, creativity, and charisma allow them to transform their organizations and to change the lives of large numbers of people. Using a combination of case studies and simulations, the course offers a week-long immersion experience into the mindset, actions, and concerns of true business innovators. + This course provides an introduction to the "heart and soul" of managerial leadership, teamwork, and innovation by focusing on the behavior and characteristics of those exceptional individuals whose impact extends far beyond their own persona—inside and outside of business. Leaders/innovators are those whose vision, creativity, and charisma allow them to transform their organizations and to change the lives of large numbers of people. Using a combination of case studies and simulations, the course offers a week-long immersion experience into the mindset, actions, and concerns of true business innovators.

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-6280.html b/courses/MGMT-6280.html index a723f8033..d5a0c7ce4 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-6280.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-6280.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-6280: Seminar in Economic Theory - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-6280

    - This course covers the tools and concepts used in microeconomic analysis and will study the behavior of the basic building blocks of a market – consumers and firms and different market structures and their welfare properties. These models help with understanding the functioning of a capitalist market system and provide a useful framework to analyze various policy interventions. This course also provides a foundation for studying public finance, game theory, labor economics, etc. + This course covers the tools and concepts used in microeconomic analysis and will study the behavior of the basic building blocks of a market – consumers and firms and different market structures and their welfare properties. These models help with understanding the functioning of a capitalist market system and provide a useful framework to analyze various policy interventions. This course also provides a foundation for studying public finance, game theory, labor economics, etc.

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-6330.html b/courses/MGMT-6330.html index 19b2b28e6..429b7ff2d 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-6330.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-6330.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-6330: Operations and Supply Chain Management - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-6330

    - This course surveys the terminology, concepts, problems, and tools that support decision-making related to the effective design, operation, and control of operating systems that produce both tangible and intangible outputs. This course is designed to address key operations issues in both service and manufacturing firms. Operations can also be an effective competitive weapon and provide opportunities to win in markets worldwide. This course is designed to create an applied learning environment to introduce students to this topic. Students will learn analysis techniques, evaluate and analyze data using a variety of tools. + This course surveys the terminology, concepts, problems, and tools that support decision-making related to the effective design, operation, and control of operating systems that produce both tangible and intangible outputs. This course is designed to address key operations issues in both service and manufacturing firms. Operations can also be an effective competitive weapon and provide opportunities to win in markets worldwide. This course is designed to create an applied learning environment to introduce students to this topic. Students will learn analysis techniques, evaluate and analyze data using a variety of tools.Â

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-6430.html b/courses/MGMT-6430.html index 4541c7b47..e15fff09b 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-6430.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-6430.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-6430: Financial Statement Analysis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-6430

    - This course is designed to strengthen students' ability to correctly analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial statements and their accompanying disclosures. The course is aimed at anyone whose career might involve working with accounting data, and should be especially useful for those interested in consulting and financial analysis. Discussed throughout the semester will be how to use financial accounting information for evaluating past performance and predicting future performance of a company or division. Also discussed will be the key disclosure rules in the United States, the communication methods available to managers, managers' incentives and ability to exert discretion over reported earnings, and the interplay between a company's corporate strategy and its financial reporting policies and practices. The course revolves around a number of topics of recent interest to the business community including accounting and financial analysis, performance forecasting, the quality of earnings, mergers and acquisitions, purchased R&D, post-employment benefits, executive compensation, and intangible assets. This course assumes that students have a basic knowledge of accounting, finance, economics, and business strategy. The focus is on integrating key concepts from each of these areas and applying them to financial decision-making. Half of the course time will be devoted to case analysis. Students are responsible for reading each case thoroughly and familiarizing themselves with the relevant accounting issues before the class. + This course is designed to strengthen students' ability to correctly analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial statements and their accompanying disclosures. The course is aimed at anyone whose career might involve working with accounting data, and should be especially useful for those interested in consulting and financial analysis. Discussed throughout the semester will be how to use financial accounting information for evaluating past performance and predicting future performance of a company or division. Also discussed will be the key disclosure rules in the United States, the communication methods available to managers, managers' incentives and ability to exert discretion over reported earnings, and the interplay between a company's corporate strategy and its financial reporting policies and practices. The course revolves around a number of topics of recent interest to the business community including accounting and financial analysis, performance forecasting, the quality of earnings, mergers and acquisitions, purchased R&D, post-employment benefits, executive compensation, and intangible assets. This course assumes that students have a basic knowledge of accounting, finance, economics, and business strategy. The focus is on integrating key concepts from each of these areas and applying them to financial decision-making. Half of the course time will be devoted to case analysis. Students are responsible for reading each case thoroughly and familiarizing themselves with the relevant accounting issues before the class.

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-6445.html b/courses/MGMT-6445.html index 1d3f64a04..f5f2ad527 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-6445.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-6445.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-6445: Business Capstone - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-6445

    - This course provides students with an opportunity to work on real business problems with a company. Students work in small consultant teams with a client and advisor(s) to develop solutions that will be put to use by the client to achieve significant business benefits. Student teams develop their analysis and recommendations and complete the project with the delivery of a final report and presentation to the client organizations. The course encompasses domain knowledge as well as knowledge of business strategy and communications skills. + This course provides students with an opportunity to work on real business problems with a company. Students work in small consultant teams with a client and advisor(s) to develop solutions that will be put to use by the client to achieve significant business benefits. Student teams develop their analysis and recommendations and complete the project with the delivery of a final report and presentation to the client organizations. The course encompasses domain knowledge as well as knowledge of business strategy and communications skills.

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-6450.html b/courses/MGMT-6450.html index 5d2bcabde..ba2c85024 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-6450.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-6450.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-6450: Manufacturing Systems Management - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-6450

    - An overview of how product and service requirements are translated into manufacturing facilities, procedures, and organizations. The control systems considered include demand forecasting, inventory planning, production scheduling, quality control, MRP, and project control. In addition, a management perspective is used to examine decisions having a long–term manufacturing impact: capacity planning, location, and distribution, manufacturing processes, factory layout, and factory focus. The course concludes with an introduction to manufacturing policy. A student cannot receive credit for both the graduate and undergraduate versions of this course. + An overview of how product and service requirements are translated into manufacturing facilities, procedures, and organizations. The control systems considered include demand forecasting, inventory planning, production scheduling, quality control, MRP, and project control. In addition, a management perspective is used to examine decisions having a long–term manufacturing impact: capacity planning, location, and distribution, manufacturing processes, factory layout, and factory focus. The course concludes with an introduction to manufacturing policy. A student cannot receive credit for both the graduate and undergraduate versions of this course.

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-6570.html b/courses/MGMT-6570.html index 42e8ec9e0..0e484946b 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-6570.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-6570.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-6570: Advanced Data Resource Management - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-6570

    - The primary objective of this course is to introduce the multifaceted role of data as a resource of the organization, in three ways. First, it examines the role of data at the operational, tactical, and strategic levels of the organization. Second, it provides students with knowledge and hands on training of technologies that manipulate data, including structured query language (SQL), extraction transformation and loading tools (ETL), data warehousing (DW), online analytical processing (OLAP), and data mining (DM). The course exposes students to big data management techniques. Finally, the course provides students the theory and hands on training to understand the transformation of data to information. + The primary objective of this course is to introduce the multifaceted role of data as a resource of the organization, in three ways. First, it examines the role of data at the operational, tactical, and strategic levels of the organization. Second, it provides students with knowledge and hands on training of technologies that manipulate data, including structured query language (SQL), extraction transformation and loading tools (ETL), data warehousing (DW), online analytical processing (OLAP), and data mining (DM). The course exposes students to big data management techniques. Finally, the course provides students the theory and hands on training to understand the transformation of data to information. Â

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-6600.html b/courses/MGMT-6600.html index 452daab45..9f9beed74 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-6600.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-6600.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-6600: Data Analytics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-6600

    - The world at-large is confronted with increasingly larger and complex sets of structured/unstructured information; from cyber and human sources. Traditional enterprises are moving toward analytics-driven approaches for core business functions. Data and information analytics extends analysis (descriptive models of data) by using data mining and machine learning methods, with optimization and validation, to recommend action or guide and communicate decision-making. Thus, analytics is an entire methodology rather than individual analyses or analysis steps. When Offered:Fall term annually. + The world at-large is confronted with increasingly larger and complex sets of structured/unstructured information; from cyber and human sources. Traditional enterprises are moving toward analytics-driven approaches for core business functions. Data and information analytics extends analysis (descriptive models of data) by using data mining and machine learning methods, with optimization and validation, to recommend action or guide and communicate decision-making. Thus, analytics is an entire methodology rather than individual analyses or analysis steps.  When Offered:Fall term annually.   Â

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-6800.html b/courses/MGMT-6800.html index 7de1a9032..01c282d20 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-6800.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-6800.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-6800: Consumer Behavior and Product Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-6800

    - This course introduces the motivations and related factors that shape consumers' purchasing decisions. Also considered is the consumer perceptual process and how it affects purchasing behavior and consumer reaction to product designs. The relationship between perception and product design is extended to topics such as design for understanding, universal product design, aesthetics, and industrial design. + This course introduces the motivations and related factors that shape consumers' purchasing decisions. Also considered is the consumer perceptual process and how it affects purchasing behavior and consumer reaction to product designs. The relationship between perception and product design is extended to topics such as design for understanding, universal product design, aesthetics, and industrial design.

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-6840.html b/courses/MGMT-6840.html index b4c7b6632..b371a2187 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-6840.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-6840.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-6840: Practicum in Management - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-6840

    - This is an experiential, project-based course where students work on projects for an actual business. Students work in a consulting role for a local company. Practicum in Management is designed and developed for students from all educational backgrounds who want to learn the fundamentals of business as they apply to satisfying a "customer's need". Students will work on a team or individually on projects and communicate to the class frequently to facilitate student learning from one another. We begin with some basic tenets of business and an overview of how to develop and oversee a project plan. The course will give you first-hand experience understanding the needs of a consulting client, articulating a plan and executing the plan to fill their needs. + This is an experiential, project-based course where students work on projects for an actual business. Students work in a consulting role for a local company. Practicum in Management is designed and developed for students from all educational backgrounds who want to learn the fundamentals of business as they apply to satisfying a "customer's need". Students will work on a team or individually on projects and communicate to the class frequently to facilitate student learning from one another. We begin with some basic tenets of business and an overview of how to develop and oversee a project plan. The course will give you first-hand experience understanding the needs of a consulting client, articulating a plan and executing the plan to fill their needs.

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-7430.html b/courses/MGMT-7430.html index ddd5b1cd3..19909435a 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-7430.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-7430.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-7430: Investments II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-7430

    - Many of the tried and true investment strategies have failed of late to protect the wealth and capital of individuals and organizations. This course provides substantial background into how investment decisions are made in personal, business, and government settings, under the requirement that risk management and wealth preservation are governing factors. Short and long term investment strategies and instruments are examined, focusing on retirement and workplace benefits. + Many of the tried and true investment strategies have failed of late to protect the wealth and capital of individuals and organizations. This course provides substantial background into how investment decisions are made in personal, business, and government settings, under the requirement that risk management and wealth preservation are governing factors. Short and long term investment strategies and instruments are examined, focusing on retirement and workplace benefits.Â

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-7760.html b/courses/MGMT-7760.html index 984d5bf3b..59ac4f11e 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-7760.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-7760.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-7760: Risk Analytics and Management - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-7760

    - Overview of risk management, concepts and measurement of risk; types of risks (market, credit, liquidity, operational, business, strategic). Clustering, classification and optimization tools applied to risk management. Frameworks and instruments available for risk management. Specific issues related with managing specific risk types — credit, liquidity and operational risk, with emphasis on current challenges. Securitization, asset-liability management, and role of insurance for risk management. + Overview of risk management, concepts and measurement of risk; types of risks (market, credit, liquidity, operational, business, strategic). Clustering, classification and optimization tools applied to risk management. Frameworks and instruments available for risk management. Specific issues related with managing specific risk types — credit, liquidity and operational risk, with emphasis on current challenges. Securitization, asset-liability management, and role of insurance for risk management.Â

    diff --git a/courses/MGMT-7830.html b/courses/MGMT-7830.html index 4d88d7b79..dca6a87eb 100644 --- a/courses/MGMT-7830.html +++ b/courses/MGMT-7830.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MGMT-7830: Doctoral Level Data Analysis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MGMT-7830

    - The objective of this class is to develop skills necessary to understand and assess applications that use panel data techniques. Standard linear regression models are used as a benchmark. Basic knowledge of time series analysis is introduced, followed by panel data settings involving 'fixed' and 'random' effects. Recently developed GMM and instrumental variables methods are introduced and nonlinear panel data with binary outcomes is covered. Students will work through practical examples using Stata and Matlab. + The objective of this class is to develop skills necessary to understand and assess applications that use panel data techniques. Standard linear regression models are used as a benchmark. Basic knowledge of time series analysis is introduced, followed by panel data settings involving 'fixed' and 'random' effects. Recently developed GMM and instrumental variables methods are introduced and nonlinear panel data with binary outcomes is covered. Students will work through practical examples using Stata and Matlab.

    diff --git a/courses/MTLE-1200.html b/courses/MTLE-1200.html index 3bf36594e..8a1bcd0ca 100644 --- a/courses/MTLE-1200.html +++ b/courses/MTLE-1200.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MTLE-1200: Introduction to Materials Engineering - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MTLE-1200

    - A 1-credit course comprising class lectures, laboratory visits, and group projects. The course will provide an overview of the field of materials science and engineering, highlighting how understanding the structures, properties and processing of materials provides scientific and engineering advances that sustain the progress of technology. + A 1-credit course comprising class lectures, laboratory visits, and group projects. The course will provide an overview of the field of materials science and engineering, highlighting how understanding the structures, properties and processing of materials provides scientific and engineering advances that sustain the progress of technology.  Â

    diff --git a/courses/MTLE-4400.html b/courses/MTLE-4400.html index b0736cd61..c7c47bf25 100644 --- a/courses/MTLE-4400.html +++ b/courses/MTLE-4400.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MTLE-4400: Materials Synthesis and Processing - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MTLE-4400

    - This course covers materials processing in the area of metals, polymers, ceramics, and electronic materials. Some processes covered include casting, molding, deformation processing, additive processing, and joining methods. Design and analysis of experiments and process modeling are emphasized. Includes laboratories. + This course covers materials processing in the area of metals, polymers, ceramics, and electronic materials. Some processes covered include casting, molding, deformation processing, additive processing, and joining methods. Design and analysis of experiments and process modeling are emphasized. Includes laboratories.

    diff --git a/courses/MTLE-4430.html b/courses/MTLE-4430.html index c550216e8..3bec669e1 100644 --- a/courses/MTLE-4430.html +++ b/courses/MTLE-4430.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MTLE-4430: Fundamentals of Metallurgical Alloy Systems - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MTLE-4430

    - This course explores principles of chemical and physical metallurgy of the common alloy systems, including mild and low alloy steels, copper, aluminum, and aluminum alloys. Applications include alloys designed for corrosion resistance and elevated temperature applications. Alloy design and development for extreme or exotic environments also will be discussed. In each case, alloy development concepts will be related to the appropriate engineering applications. + This course explores principles of chemical and physical metallurgy of the common alloy systems, including mild and low alloy steels, copper, aluminum, and aluminum alloys. Applications include alloys designed for corrosion resistance and elevated temperature applications. Alloy design and development for extreme or exotic environments also will be discussed. In each case, alloy development concepts will be related to the appropriate engineering applications.Â

    diff --git a/courses/MTLE-4440.html b/courses/MTLE-4440.html index ebb346006..47a978f68 100644 --- a/courses/MTLE-4440.html +++ b/courses/MTLE-4440.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MTLE-4440: Thin Films - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MTLE-4440

    - Introduction into thin film deposition technologies that are essential in industry. Practical technical aspects and fundamental growth processes are discussed. The course covers: evaporation techniques, sputter deposition, plasma and ion-beam processing, chemical vapor deposition, molecular beam epitaxy, surface science, nucleation and growth, epitaxy, texture evolution, nanostructure formation, stress. + Introduction into thin film deposition technologies that are essential in industry. Practical technical aspects and fundamental growth processes are discussed. The course covers: evaporation techniques, sputter deposition, plasma and ion-beam processing, chemical vapor deposition, molecular beam epitaxy, surface science, nucleation and growth, epitaxy, texture evolution, nanostructure formation, stress. Â

    diff --git a/courses/MTLE-4460.html b/courses/MTLE-4460.html index 4556aa46d..80c021d85 100644 --- a/courses/MTLE-4460.html +++ b/courses/MTLE-4460.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MTLE-4460: Materials for Energy Applications - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MTLE-4460

    - This course covers all aspects of the role materials play in energy. The course takes a fundamental perspective and these materials can range from neutrons to photons to energetic biomolecules. The five forms of energy (thermal, electromagnetic, mechanical, chemical, and nuclear) are stressed in every lecture as are the appropriate thermodynamic laws and governing cycles. + This course covers all aspects of the role materials play in energy. The course takes a fundamental perspective and these materials can range from neutrons to photons to energetic biomolecules. The five forms of energy (thermal, electromagnetic, mechanical, chemical, and nuclear) are stressed in every lecture as are the appropriate thermodynamic laws and governing cycles.Â

    diff --git a/courses/MTLE-4520.html b/courses/MTLE-4520.html index 2688c3137..03452bbc1 100644 --- a/courses/MTLE-4520.html +++ b/courses/MTLE-4520.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MTLE-4520: Materials under Extreme Conditions - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MTLE-4520

    - This course will review basic thermodynamic and kinetic concepts, which underpin how material behaves under extreme thermal, mechanical, chemical, electrical, and magnetic conditions as well as high-energy irradiations. Engineering materials that can withstand harsh environments and new materials with unique crystal structures and microstructures will be surveyed. + This course will review basic thermodynamic and kinetic concepts, which underpin how material behaves under extreme thermal, mechanical, chemical, electrical, and magnetic conditions as well as high-energy irradiations. Engineering materials that can withstand harsh environments and new materials with unique crystal structures and microstructures will be surveyed. Â

    diff --git a/courses/MTLE-4910.html b/courses/MTLE-4910.html index 18f70befa..329596615 100644 --- a/courses/MTLE-4910.html +++ b/courses/MTLE-4910.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MTLE-4910: Materials Selection - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MTLE-4910

    - This class covers basic materials selection concepts and the underlying structure-property-process-performance interaction. Engineering materials, structures and properties, principles and process of materials selection, generation of materials performances indices, assessment and optimization of performance, processing routes and manufacturing issues, role of reverse engineering and failure analysis in design are covered. Materials selection against yielding, fracture, flexure, buckling, fatigue, creep, corrosion, and wear are addressed. Decomposition of engineering problems into functional, geometric, and materials constraints are emphasized. Materials selection based on simple and complex or conflicting constraints will be developed. Students will perform written assignments and oral presentations to develop communication skills. Enrollment for Materials Science and Engineering majors is restricted to juniors, seniors, or graduates. + This class covers basic materials selection concepts and the underlying structure-property-process-performance interaction. Engineering materials, structures and properties, principles and process of materials selection, generation of materials performances indices, assessment and optimization of performance, processing routes and manufacturing issues, role of reverse engineering and failure analysis in design are covered. Materials selection against yielding, fracture, flexure, buckling, fatigue, creep, corrosion, and wear are addressed. Decomposition of engineering problems into functional, geometric, and materials constraints are emphasized. Materials selection based on simple and complex or conflicting constraints will be developed. Students will perform written assignments and oral presentations to develop communication skills. Enrollment for Materials Science and Engineering majors is restricted to juniors, seniors, or graduates.

    diff --git a/courses/MTLE-4920.html b/courses/MTLE-4920.html index 4f7693b8e..cfabbacde 100644 --- a/courses/MTLE-4920.html +++ b/courses/MTLE-4920.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MTLE-4920: Multidisciplinary Capstone Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MTLE-4920

    - A capstone design experience that engages students from biomedical, computer systems, electrical, industrial, materials, and mechanical engineering on teams in an open-ended engineering design problem in preparation for professional practice. With the guidance of a multidisciplinary team of faculty members and instructional support staff, students apply knowledge and skills from prior coursework. This is a communication-intensive course. + AÂ capstone design experience that engages students from biomedical, computer systems, electrical, industrial, materials, and mechanical engineering on teams in an open-ended engineering design problem in preparation for professional practice. With the guidance of a multidisciplinary team of faculty members and instructional support staff, students apply knowledge and skills from prior coursework. This is a communication-intensive course.

    diff --git a/courses/MTLE-6120.html b/courses/MTLE-6120.html index 4f49addca..2487b6714 100644 --- a/courses/MTLE-6120.html +++ b/courses/MTLE-6120.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MTLE-6120: Advanced Electronic Properties of Materials - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MTLE-6120

    - Review of essential electromagnetic theory and quantum mechanics, including exact models and approximate methods. Application to behavior of electrons in solids including electronic band structure, charge carrier statistics and charge transport in metals, semiconductors, and insulators. Dielectric, optical, and magnetic properties. Solid-vacuum, solid-liquid, and solid-solid interfaces. Applications to semiconductor, optoelectronic, and magnetic devices. + Review of essential electromagnetic theory and quantum mechanics, including exact models and approximate methods. Application to behavior of electrons in solids including electronic band structure, charge carrier statistics and charge transport in metals, semiconductors, and insulators. Dielectric, optical, and magnetic properties. Solid-vacuum, solid-liquid, and solid-solid interfaces. Applications to semiconductor, optoelectronic, and magnetic devices.

    diff --git a/courses/MTLE-6250.html b/courses/MTLE-6250.html index 254877f82..9601c4aaa 100644 --- a/courses/MTLE-6250.html +++ b/courses/MTLE-6250.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MTLE-6250: Advanced Mechanical Properties of Materials - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MTLE-6250

    - The phenomenological, mechanistic, and micro-structural aspects of the mechanical properties of materials are developed, with particular emphasis on the similarities and differences among various material systems including metals, ceramics, and polymers. Phenomenological aspects of the three-dimensional characteristics of stress and strain, various yield criteria, elastic behavior, viscoelastic behavior, plastic behavior, statistical aspects of brittle fracture and fracture mechanics are presented. Mechanistic and micro-structural topics include edge and screw dislocation behavior, slip systems, critical resolved shear stress, dislocation multiplication and interactions, barriers to motion, polymer chain conformation and entropy. + The phenomenological, mechanistic, and micro-structural aspects of the mechanical properties of materials are developed, with particular emphasis on the similarities and differences among various material systems including metals, ceramics, and polymers. Phenomenological aspects of the three-dimensional characteristics of stress and strain, various yield criteria, elastic behavior, viscoelastic behavior, plastic behavior, statistical aspects of brittle fracture and fracture mechanics are presented. Mechanistic and micro-structural topics include edge and screw dislocation behavior, slip systems, critical resolved shear stress, dislocation multiplication and interactions, barriers to motion, polymer chain conformation and entropy.

    diff --git a/courses/MTLE-6440.html b/courses/MTLE-6440.html index 8fd9751bb..af52183ec 100644 --- a/courses/MTLE-6440.html +++ b/courses/MTLE-6440.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MTLE-6440: Thin Films - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MTLE-6440

    - Introduction into thin film deposition technologies that are essential in industry. Practical technical aspects and fundamental growth processes are discussed. The course covers: evaporation techniques, sputter deposition, plasma and ion-beam processing, chemical vapor deposition, molecular beam epitaxy, surface science, nucleation and growth, epitaxy, texture evolution, nanostructure formation, stress. + Introduction into thin film deposition technologies that are essential in industry. Practical technical aspects and fundamental growth processes are discussed. The course covers: evaporation techniques, sputter deposition, plasma and ion-beam processing, chemical vapor deposition, molecular beam epitaxy, surface science, nucleation and growth, epitaxy, texture evolution, nanostructure formation, stress.

    diff --git a/courses/MTLE-6480.html b/courses/MTLE-6480.html index 6ab78ee2e..a19dfeb84 100644 --- a/courses/MTLE-6480.html +++ b/courses/MTLE-6480.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ MTLE-6480: Nanostructured Materials - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ MTLE-6480

    - The course introduces students to the building blocks of nanostructured materials, material behavior when they are assembled, and the technological implications of these materials, with emphasis on new developments in this field and future perspectives. Lectures by the instructor and other faculty experts on various aspects of nanomaterials are followed by student lectures in areas of their own particular interest. These lectures then become the basis for students to create video presentations for broader dissemination. + The course introduces students to the building blocks of nanostructured materials, material behavior when they are assembled, and the technological implications of these materials, with emphasis on new developments in this field and future perspectives. Lectures by the instructor and other faculty experts on various aspects of nanomaterials are followed by student lectures in areas of their own particular interest. These lectures then become the basis for students to create video presentations for broader dissemination.

    diff --git a/courses/PHIL-2830.html b/courses/PHIL-2830.html index 76e370347..f5ebe2331 100644 --- a/courses/PHIL-2830.html +++ b/courses/PHIL-2830.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PHIL-2830: Introduction to Philosophy of Religion - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PHIL-2830

    - Central to philosophy is a careful examination of human reasons for holding their beliefs. Given the complexity/ineffability of religious experience, philosophy of religion's examination of reasons is especially difficult. This course will analyze and evaluate Western monotheism both generally and as it relates to the traditional questions of faith and reason, the problem of evil, fate, and free will and the existence of miracles. Time permitting, non-Western as well as Western religions will be considered. + Central to philosophy is a careful examination of human reasons for holding their beliefs. Given the complexity/ineffability of religious experience, philosophy of religion's examination of reasons is especially difficult. This course will analyze and evaluate Western monotheism both generally and as it relates to the traditional questions of faith and reason, the problem of evil, fate, and free will and the existence of miracles. Time permitting, non-Western as well as Western religions will be considered.

    diff --git a/courses/PHIL-4240.html b/courses/PHIL-4240.html index 147e0a980..7982a1f82 100644 --- a/courses/PHIL-4240.html +++ b/courses/PHIL-4240.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PHIL-4240: Ethics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PHIL-4240

    - A critical examination of traditional and contemporary works in ethical theory by considering what these theories have to say about how people should live, what rights and obligations they have, what things are intrinsically valuable. Typically, this includes such topics as ethical and cultural relativism, egoism, freedom, and responsibility. Often the focus will be on contemporary issues such as war, abortion, equality, or punishment. + A critical examination of traditional and contemporary works in ethical theory by considering what these theories have to say about how people should live, what rights and obligations they have, what things are intrinsically valuable. Typically, this includes such topics as ethical and cultural relativism, egoism, freedom, and responsibility. Often the focus will be on contemporary issues such as war, abortion, equality, or punishment.Â

    diff --git a/courses/PHIL-4480.html b/courses/PHIL-4480.html index 2b04ca006..368759027 100644 --- a/courses/PHIL-4480.html +++ b/courses/PHIL-4480.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PHIL-4480: Metaphysics and Consciousness - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PHIL-4480

    - Daydreams about some tropical paradise ... the smell of freshly baked bread ... the flash of anger experienced when one person cuts another off ... the vision of an albino squirrel on the campus green ... Humans take all of these to involve activities or states of consciousness. But what is this consciousness with which they claim to be so intimately familiar? What are its metaphysical implications, and can people reconcile those implications with current scientific understanding of the world? + Daydreams about some tropical paradise ... the smell of freshly baked bread ... the flash of anger experienced when one person cuts another off ... the vision of an albino squirrel on the campus green ... Humans take all of these to involve activities or states of consciousness. But what is this consciousness with which they claim to be so intimately familiar? What are its metaphysical implications, and can people reconcile those implications with current scientific understanding of the world?Â

    diff --git a/courses/PHYS-1050.html b/courses/PHYS-1050.html index 8d58857db..6c71fedb2 100644 --- a/courses/PHYS-1050.html +++ b/courses/PHYS-1050.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PHYS-1050: General Physics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PHYS-1050

    - A one semester calculus-based overview of physics fundamentals with an emphasis on applications. Mechanics, including equilibrium and statics, fluids, oscillations, and waves. Basics of thermodynamics and heat flow. Electrical circuits. Electromagnetic radiation and optics. Recommended for all students who intend to take only one semester of physics. Credit cannot be obtained for both PHYS 1050 and PHYS 1100 . + A one semester calculus-based overview of physics fundamentals with an emphasis on applications. Mechanics, including equilibrium and statics, fluids, oscillations, and waves. Basics of thermodynamics and heat flow. Electrical circuits. Electromagnetic radiation and optics. Recommended for all students who intend to take only one semester of physics. Credit cannot be obtained for both PHYS 1050 and PHYS 1100 . Â

    diff --git a/courses/PHYS-1150.html b/courses/PHYS-1150.html index 4234b03ba..ae2444581 100644 --- a/courses/PHYS-1150.html +++ b/courses/PHYS-1150.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PHYS-1150: Introductory Classical Dynamics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PHYS-1150

    - Introductory physics for students seeking a more intensive experience. Newton's laws are introduced using differential calculus, with solutions based on integral calculus. Material on fluids and thermodynamics is included. Laboratory exercises are carried out emphasizing measurement uncertainty and clear, concise reporting. Recommended for students intending to major in physics. + Introductory physics for students seeking a more intensive experience. Newton's laws are introduced using differential calculus, with solutions based on integral calculus. Material on fluids and thermodynamics is included. Laboratory exercises are carried out emphasizing measurement uncertainty and clear, concise reporting. Recommended for students intending to major in physics.Â

    diff --git a/courses/PHYS-1200.html b/courses/PHYS-1200.html index 1504e87e6..2e70d8c70 100644 --- a/courses/PHYS-1200.html +++ b/courses/PHYS-1200.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PHYS-1200: Physics II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PHYS-1200

    - The second semester of the two-semester sequence of interactive courses. Topics include electric and magnetic forces and fields, Gauss's Law, dc and ac circuits, Ampere's Law and Faraday's Law, electromagnetic radiation, physical optics, and quantum physics. + The second semester of the two-semester sequence of interactive courses. Topics include electric and magnetic forces and fields, Gauss's Law, dc and ac circuits, Ampere's Law and Faraday's Law, electromagnetic radiation, physical optics, and quantum physics.

    diff --git a/courses/PHYS-2220.html b/courses/PHYS-2220.html index efa71fa35..43b6502ff 100644 --- a/courses/PHYS-2220.html +++ b/courses/PHYS-2220.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PHYS-2220: Quantum Physics II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PHYS-2220

    - Applications of special relativity and quantum theory to topics in modern physics. Atomic and molecular physics. Quantum statistics, blackbody radiation, and lasers. Crystalline solids. Superconductivity. Nuclear and particle physics. Astrophysics and cosmology. + Applications of special relativity and quantum theory to topics in modern physics. Atomic and molecular physics. Quantum statistics, blackbody radiation, and lasers. Crystalline solids. Superconductivity. Nuclear and particle physics. Astrophysics and cosmology. Â

    diff --git a/courses/PHYS-4240.html b/courses/PHYS-4240.html index 13e258cb4..ee408b6b7 100644 --- a/courses/PHYS-4240.html +++ b/courses/PHYS-4240.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PHYS-4240: General Relativity - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PHYS-4240

    - Introduction to the physics of gravitation and spacetime. Special relativity, tensor calculus, and relativistic electrodynamics. General relativity with selected applications of Einstein's field equations (gravitational time dilation; gravitational lensing; frame dragging; gravitational radiation). The physics of nonrotating and rotating black holes. Relativistic models for the large-scale structure of the Universe. Observational constraints on the cosmological parameters. Big Bang nucleosynthesis, the Cosmic Background Radiation. A culminating experience project is required. (Meets with ASTR 4240 ). + Introduction to the physics of gravitation and spacetime. Special relativity, tensor calculus, and relativistic electrodynamics. General relativity with selected applications of Einstein's field equations (gravitational time dilation; gravitational lensing; frame dragging; gravitational radiation). The physics of nonrotating and rotating black holes. Relativistic models for the large-scale structure of the Universe. Observational constraints on the cosmological parameters. Big Bang nucleosynthesis, the Cosmic Background Radiation. A culminating experience project is required. (Meets with ASTR 4240 ).

    diff --git a/courses/PHYS-4910.html b/courses/PHYS-4910.html index a72a9cc63..72e68ee12 100644 --- a/courses/PHYS-4910.html +++ b/courses/PHYS-4910.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PHYS-4910: Culminating Experience Project - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PHYS-4910

    - Independent study to accompany designated capstone courses in Physics and Astronomy. Designated courses are: ASTR 4220 Astrophysics; ASTR 4240 Gravitation and Cosmology; ASTR 4510 Origins of Life: a Cosmic Perspective; PHYS 4810 Computational Physics; PHYS 4620 Elementary Particle Physics; PHYS 4240 General Relativity; ASTR 4120 Observational Astronomy; PHYS 4630 Lasers and Optical Systems; PHYS 4640 Optical Communications and Integrated Optics; PHYS 4720 Solid State Physics. + Independent study to accompany designated capstone courses in Physics and Astronomy. Designated courses are: ASTR 4220 Â Astrophysics; ASTR 4240 Â Gravitation and Cosmology; ASTR 4510 Â Origins of Life: a Cosmic Perspective; PHYS 4810 Â Computational Physics; PHYS 4620 Â Elementary Particle Physics; PHYS 4240 Â General Relativity; ASTR 4120 Â Observational Astronomy; PHYS 4630 Â Lasers and Optical Systems; PHYS 4640 Â Optical Communications and Integrated Optics; PHYS 4720 Â Solid State Physics.

    diff --git a/courses/PHYS-6410.html b/courses/PHYS-6410.html index bff749f62..e7d1cad0c 100644 --- a/courses/PHYS-6410.html +++ b/courses/PHYS-6410.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PHYS-6410: Electrodynamics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PHYS-6410

    - Electrostatics and magnetostatics. Relativistic kinematics. Relativistic dynamics. Relativistic theory of classical fields. Electromagnetic waves. Linear and nonlinear materials. EM waves in linear, dispersive media. EM waves in nonlinear materials. Diffraction. Radiation by relativistic particles. + Electrostatics and magnetostatics. Relativistic kinematics. Relativistic dynamics. Relativistic theory of classical fields. Electromagnetic waves. Linear and nonlinear materials. EM waves in linear, dispersive media. EM waves in nonlinear materials. Diffraction. Radiation by relativistic particles. Â

    diff --git a/courses/PHYS-6510.html b/courses/PHYS-6510.html index 2f0051199..482fd4c9e 100644 --- a/courses/PHYS-6510.html +++ b/courses/PHYS-6510.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PHYS-6510: Quantum Mechanics I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PHYS-6510

    - Classical mechanics: from Lagrangian to Hamiltonian, single particle formalism, small oscillations, normal modes, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, Hamilton's equation, review of wave mechanics: Schroedinger equation, barrier tunneling, quantum wells, mathematical foundation of quantum mechanics: ket space, representations, observables, eigenstates and diagonization, quantum postulates, application of quantum postulates to two-level systems, harmonic oscillators, creation and annihilation operators. Quantization of angular momentum, spherical harmonics, rotation operators, Landau levels, central force: hydrogen atom. Path integral formalism for quantum theory. + Classical mechanics: from Lagrangian to Hamiltonian, single particle formalism, small oscillations, normal modes, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, Hamilton's equation, review of wave mechanics: Schroedinger equation, barrier tunneling, quantum wells, mathematical foundation of quantum mechanics: ket space, representations, observables, eigenstates and diagonization, quantum postulates, application of quantum postulates to two-level systems, harmonic oscillators, creation and annihilation operators. Quantization of angular momentum, spherical harmonics, rotation operators, Landau levels, central force: hydrogen atom. Path integral formalism for quantum theory.Â

    diff --git a/courses/PHYS-6520.html b/courses/PHYS-6520.html index 30622daca..c27cadcc0 100644 --- a/courses/PHYS-6520.html +++ b/courses/PHYS-6520.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PHYS-6520: Quantum Mechanics II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PHYS-6520

    - Intrinsic spins, Pauli matrices, spinors. Addition of angular momenta, Clebsch-Gordon coefficients, Wigner-Eckart Theorems, applications. Approximate treatments: variation methods, overlap integrals, Block wavelength. WKB methods. Stationary perturbation, degeneracy. Fine structure and hyperfine structure in atoms. Approximations for time dependent problems: Fermi-Golden rules. Classical fields: Lagrangian density, variational principle, field equations, normal modes. Field quantization: quantization of continuous systems, EM radiation, photons, EM-atom coupling, spontaneous emission. Relativistic single particle: Dirac equation, free space solution, central force solution. + Intrinsic spins, Pauli matrices, spinors. Addition of angular momenta, Clebsch-Gordon coefficients, Wigner-Eckart Theorems, applications. Approximate treatments: variation methods, overlap integrals, Block wavelength. WKB methods. Stationary perturbation, degeneracy. Fine structure and hyperfine structure in atoms. Approximations for time dependent problems: Fermi-Golden rules. Classical fields: Lagrangian density, variational principle, field equations, normal modes. Field quantization: quantization of continuous systems, EM radiation, photons, EM-atom coupling, spontaneous emission. Relativistic single particle: Dirac equation, free space solution, central force solution. Â

    diff --git a/courses/PSYC-1200.html b/courses/PSYC-1200.html index eaab4d65c..fe97187af 100644 --- a/courses/PSYC-1200.html +++ b/courses/PSYC-1200.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PSYC-1200: Introduction to Psychological Science - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PSYC-1200

    - This course embraces the science of psychology. The aim is for students to learn how using the scientific method provides important insights about mind, brain, and behavior. This course integrates research on neuroscience throughout all the standard topics in an introductory course in psychology. The course presents advances across all subfields of psychology. In addition to standard exams, there are online assignments for each chapter and online laboratory experiences. + This course embraces the science of psychology. The aim is for students to learn how using the scientific method provides important insights about mind, brain, and behavior. This course integrates research on neuroscience throughout all the standard topics in an introductory course in psychology. The course presents advances across all subfields of psychology. In addition to standard exams, there are online assignments for each chapter and online laboratory experiences. Â

    diff --git a/courses/PSYC-2310.html b/courses/PSYC-2310.html index 615f48c73..22237a984 100644 --- a/courses/PSYC-2310.html +++ b/courses/PSYC-2310.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PSYC-2310: Research Methods and Statistics I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PSYC-2310

    - This course, the first in a two-course sequence, provides an introduction to basic methods of behavioral and social science research, including experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental research designs, psychometric considerations (e.g., reliability, validity, control, importance, levels of measurement), approaches to data collection and analysis, and communication of results. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the topics covered by writing a detailed research proposal formatted according to American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines. Students will also gain experience in using a selection of parametric (e.g., correlation, simple and multiple regression, ANOVA) and non-parametric (e.g., Chi-square, Mann-Whitney U, Wilcoxon T, Kruskal-Wallis, Friedman's ANOVA) statistical procedures. Data analysis will be carried out using R, an open-source programming language for statistical calculation and graphics, and R-Studio, an open-source integrated development environment for R. + This course, the first in a two-course sequence, provides an introduction to basic methods of behavioral and social science research, including experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental research designs, psychometric considerations (e.g., reliability, validity, control, importance, levels of measurement), approaches to data collection and analysis, and communication of results. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the topics covered by writing a detailed research proposal formatted according to American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines. Students will also gain experience in using a selection of parametric (e.g., correlation, simple and multiple regression, ANOVA) and non-parametric (e.g., Chi-square, Mann-Whitney U, Wilcoxon T, Kruskal-Wallis, Friedman's ANOVA) statistical procedures. Data analysis will be carried out using R, an open-source programming language for statistical calculation and graphics, and R-Studio, an open-source integrated development environment for R. Â

    diff --git a/courses/PSYC-2730.html b/courses/PSYC-2730.html index d462d8cd9..ac09a6ef4 100644 --- a/courses/PSYC-2730.html +++ b/courses/PSYC-2730.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PSYC-2730: Social Psychology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PSYC-2730

    - This is a survey course covering theories, methods, and empirical research on personal and situational factors influencing social behavior. Topics covered include social perception, the construction of social reality, decision making, group influences on behavior, and attitudes. + This is a survey course covering theories, methods, and empirical research on personal and situational factors influencing social behavior. Topics covered include social perception, the construction of social reality, decision making, group influences on behavior, and attitudes.Â

    diff --git a/courses/PSYC-4220.html b/courses/PSYC-4220.html index 64870033b..75af763b3 100644 --- a/courses/PSYC-4220.html +++ b/courses/PSYC-4220.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PSYC-4220: Animal Cognition and Interaction with Humans - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PSYC-4220

    - In this course, students will deepen their understanding of research principles and experimental practices in cognitive and behavioral science, and they will gain experience in applying concepts often discussed in human-oriented contexts (e.g., learning, theory of mind) to the animal world. In addition, they will be prepared to participate in revolutionizing our treatment of both the animals and the people with whom we share our lives. + In this course, students will deepen their understanding of research principles and experimental practices in cognitive and behavioral science, and they will gain experience in applying concepts often discussed in human-oriented contexts (e.g., learning, theory of mind) to the animal world. In addition, they will be prepared to participate in revolutionizing our treatment of both the animals and the people with whom we share our lives. Â

    diff --git a/courses/PSYC-4310.html b/courses/PSYC-4310.html index 88e9ada93..8ff35d7b7 100644 --- a/courses/PSYC-4310.html +++ b/courses/PSYC-4310.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PSYC-4310: Research Methods and Statistics II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PSYC-4310

    - This course is the second in a two-semester sequence on research methods and statistics in the behavioral sciences. Students will learn how to analyze data using multiple regression, analysis of variance, factor analysis, principal component analysis, and multi-level linear modeling. Students will also gain proficiency with the R programming language and software environment for statistical computing. Each student will carry out a research project and prepare a formal report that comports with the guidelines from the American Psychological Association. + This course is the second in a two-semester sequence on research methods and statistics in the behavioral sciences. Students will learn how to analyze data using multiple regression, analysis of variance, factor analysis, principal component analysis, and multi-level linear modeling. Students will also gain proficiency with the R programming language and software environment for statistical computing. Each student will carry out a research project and prepare a formal report that comports with the guidelines from the American Psychological Association. Â

    diff --git a/courses/PSYC-4330.html b/courses/PSYC-4330.html index de9ba77c0..47f743c7d 100644 --- a/courses/PSYC-4330.html +++ b/courses/PSYC-4330.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PSYC-4330: Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PSYC-4330

    - This survey course is intended as an introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience. The topics covered will focus on exploring the neural underpinnings for cognitive processes, such as sensation, language, attention, motor control, executive functions, social communication, emotions, consciousness, and learning/memory. Basic aspects of nervous system function and neuroanatomy, brain development/evolution, structural and functional imaging techniques, and other research methods used in Cognitive Neuroscience will be discussed. + This survey course is intended as an introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience. The topics covered will focus on exploring the neural underpinnings for cognitive processes, such as sensation, language, attention, motor control, executive functions, social communication, emotions, consciousness, and learning/memory. Basic aspects of nervous system function and neuroanatomy, brain development/evolution, structural and functional imaging techniques, and other research methods used in Cognitive Neuroscience will be discussed. Â

    diff --git a/courses/PSYC-4350.html b/courses/PSYC-4350.html index 3909e2227..077a354f2 100644 --- a/courses/PSYC-4350.html +++ b/courses/PSYC-4350.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PSYC-4350: Mathematical Methods in Psychological Science - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PSYC-4350

    - This course will provide students with a systematic overview of practical and important mathematical tools and skills used in modern psychological sciences. Students completing the course will gain experience using mathematical tools drawn from diverse fields including calculus, linear algebra, probability theory, nonlinear optimization, and other closely related disciplines. Rather than providing complete coverage of each field or focusing on formal proofs, the goal will be to provide students with the essential elements necessary to understand and use these tools to solve current and outstanding problems in the field today. This class will be hands-on, using examples drawn from across the cognitive sciences. Students will also gain experience implementing mathematical models in the R programming language. + This course will provide students with a systematic overview of practical and important mathematical tools and skills used in modern psychological sciences. Students completing the course will gain experience using mathematical tools drawn from diverse fields including calculus, linear algebra, probability theory, nonlinear optimization, and other closely related disciplines. Rather than providing complete coverage of each field or focusing on formal proofs, the goal will be to provide students with the essential elements necessary to understand and use these tools to solve current and outstanding problems in the field today. This class will be hands-on, using examples drawn from across the cognitive sciences. Students will also gain experience implementing mathematical models in the R programming language.

    diff --git a/courses/PSYC-4430.html b/courses/PSYC-4430.html index 4487d1c4e..627c5ed7b 100644 --- a/courses/PSYC-4430.html +++ b/courses/PSYC-4430.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PSYC-4430: Psychology of Mindfulness - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PSYC-4430

    - Mindfulness involves giving particular attention to our moment-to-moment experiences in a way that emphasizes observing, rather than judging or evaluating. There is empirical evidence of the many health benefits of mindfulness meditation, including the potential to produce fundamental changes in brain structure and epigenetic change. In this class, participants will discuss the historical and psychological foundations of mindfulness and empirical findings supporting its positive effects. Students will participate in structured exercises. This course is a very hands-on approach to mindfulness. Students will be required to practice mindfulness and meditation and develop their mindful skills. + Mindfulness involves giving particular attention to our moment-to-moment experiences in a way that emphasizes observing, rather than judging or evaluating. There is empirical evidence of the many health benefits of mindfulness meditation, including the potential to produce fundamental changes in brain structure and epigenetic change. In this class, participants will discuss the historical and psychological foundations of mindfulness and empirical findings supporting its positive effects. Students will participate in structured exercises. This course is a very hands-on approach to mindfulness. Students will be required to practice mindfulness and meditation and develop their mindful skills. Â

    diff --git a/courses/PSYC-4440.html b/courses/PSYC-4440.html index 3ca687658..e567f8b19 100644 --- a/courses/PSYC-4440.html +++ b/courses/PSYC-4440.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PSYC-4440: Sensibilities - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PSYC-4440

    - "Sensibilities"—a special ART_X@Rensselaer (Art Across the Curriculum) seminar—draws from the tremendous resource of EMPAC to inspire students to cultivate writing skills through the cross-disciplinary theme of the senses/perception. During the semester students will have opportunities to observe unique art/science presentations and performances in an intimate setting at EMPAC, providing rich experiences for discussions and writing. Classes include reading science and art texts, as well as writing workshops to develop authorial voice and experimentation. + "Sensibilities"—a special ART_X@Rensselaer (Art Across the Curriculum) seminar—draws from the tremendous resource of EMPAC to inspire students to cultivate writing skills through the cross-disciplinary theme of the senses/perception. During the semester students will have opportunities to observe unique art/science presentations and performances in an intimate setting at EMPAC, providing rich experiences for discussions and writing. Classes include reading science and art texts, as well as writing workshops to develop authorial voice and experimentation. Â

    diff --git a/courses/PSYC-4610.html b/courses/PSYC-4610.html index 15034788a..8bd488e70 100644 --- a/courses/PSYC-4610.html +++ b/courses/PSYC-4610.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PSYC-4610: Stress and the Brain - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PSYC-4610

    - This seminar course is a detailed examination of the mind-brain relationship, through study of the stress response. Stress is simply defined as any challenge to an individual's homeostasis, or balance. This course will explore the neurobiological underpinnings of the stress response, with particular focus on how stressors can alter perception, affective and cognitive processing in the individual, which can in turn feedback to alter the general health of the individual (body and mind/brain). + This seminar course is a detailed examination of the mind-brain relationship, through study of the stress response. Stress is simply defined as any challenge to an individual's homeostasis, or balance. This course will explore the neurobiological underpinnings of the stress response, with particular focus on how stressors can alter perception, affective and cognitive processing in the individual, which can in turn feedback to alter the general health of the individual (body and mind/brain). Â

    diff --git a/courses/PSYC-4700.html b/courses/PSYC-4700.html index 2c6de0532..18efbc8e2 100644 --- a/courses/PSYC-4700.html +++ b/courses/PSYC-4700.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PSYC-4700: Hormones, Brain, and Behavior - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PSYC-4700

    - This course will examine hormone and brain/behavior relationships across the lifespan. Hormones are molecules that are secreted by glands (the majority of which are located outside the brain) and have distal effects on their targets, such as the brain, throughout development. A focus will be on hormones' effects, mechanisms, and brain regions of interest for behavior and cognitive processes, such as perception, learning/memory, social cognition, motivation, and emotion. + This course will examine hormone and brain/behavior relationships across the lifespan. Hormones are molecules that are secreted by glands (the majority of which are located outside the brain) and have distal effects on their targets, such as the brain, throughout development. A focus will be on hormones' effects, mechanisms, and brain regions of interest for behavior and cognitive processes, such as perception, learning/memory, social cognition, motivation, and emotion.

    diff --git a/courses/PSYC-4730.html b/courses/PSYC-4730.html index d86ed5afe..9f54b3fe0 100644 --- a/courses/PSYC-4730.html +++ b/courses/PSYC-4730.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ PSYC-4730: Positive Psychology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ PSYC-4730

    - Positive Psychology is the scientific study of human happiness, well-being, and strength of character. This course takes an empirical approach to helping individuals use the science of flourishing to enhance their lives. Resiliency, the ability to adapt to stress and adversity, will be emphasized. Students will learn about coping techniques of resiliency to effectively navigate through life situations. + Positive Psychology is the scientific study of human happiness, well-being, and strength of character. This course takes an empirical approach to helping individuals use the science of flourishing to enhance their lives. Resiliency, the ability to adapt to stress and adversity, will be emphasized. Students will learn about coping techniques of resiliency to effectively navigate through life situations. Â

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-1110.html b/courses/STSO-1110.html index b301e91d9..d5835dbae 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-1110.html +++ b/courses/STSO-1110.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-1110: Science, Technology, and Society - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-1110

    - This course examines science and technology in their social, cultural, and political context. Readings are drawn from social sciences, fiction, and contemporary journalism. Case studies will include genetic testing, automation, vaccines, engineering education, AIDS activism, mental health, surveillance, and climate change. The class is designed to give students the freedom to develop and express their own ideas. + This course examines science and technology in their social, cultural, and political context. Readings are drawn from social sciences, fiction, and contemporary journalism. Case studies will include genetic testing, automation, vaccines, engineering education, AIDS activism, mental health, surveillance, and climate change. The class is designed to give students the freedom to develop and express their own ideas. Â

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-2100.html b/courses/STSO-2100.html index 648b331a2..54f2a15e2 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-2100.html +++ b/courses/STSO-2100.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-2100: Investigating Society - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-2100

    - In this course students receive practical hands-on experience in conducting ethical and theoretically-informed research in the fields of STS and sustainability studies. Throughout the semester students practice a variety of social science research methods through a series of exercises. + In this course students receive practical hands-on experience in conducting ethical and theoretically-informed research in the fields of STS and sustainability studies. Throughout the semester students practice a variety of social science research methods through a series of exercises. Â

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-2300.html b/courses/STSO-2300.html index 84f56f5ff..9abc2fe50 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-2300.html +++ b/courses/STSO-2300.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-2300: Environment and Society - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-2300

    - Society and the natural environment are crucially linked in a number of ways. Environmental problems such as pollution and natural resource depletion are not only problems for society, affecting the way people live their lives; they are also problems of society—the result of patterns of social organization and social practices. In this course, students will explore these society/environment interactions at various levels, from the local to the global, using the concepts and insights of environmental sociology. Environmental sociologists aim to understand the social origins of environmental problems and propose workable solutions to them. By showing how social interaction, institutions, and beliefs shape human behavior, environmental sociology provides a useful complement to the natural sciences in the analysis of the environmental problems faced today. + Society and the natural environment are crucially linked in a number of ways. Environmental problems such as pollution and natural resource depletion are not only problems for society, affecting the way people live their lives; they are also problems of society—the result of patterns of social organization and social practices. In this course, students will explore these society/environment interactions at various levels, from the local to the global, using the concepts and insights of environmental sociology. Environmental sociologists aim to understand the social origins of environmental problems and propose workable solutions to them. By showing how social interaction, institutions, and beliefs shape human behavior, environmental sociology provides a useful complement to the natural sciences in the analysis of the environmental problems faced today.

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-2500.html b/courses/STSO-2500.html index d0f4c24af..9cb1085ae 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-2500.html +++ b/courses/STSO-2500.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-2500: American History - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-2500

    - This course surveys the history of the United States from the colonial era through the present. The course introduces major themes and tensions in United States politics, society, and culture with a focus on environmental factors. Topics will include encounters between American Indians and colonial peoples, independence, the formation of the American government, slavery, immigration, citizenship, rights, social movements, colonialism, war, and the changing identity of the United States in the world. + This course surveys the history of the United States from the colonial era through the present. The course introduces major themes and tensions in United States politics, society, and culture with a focus on environmental factors. Topics will include encounters between American Indians and colonial peoples, independence, Â the formation of the American government, slavery, immigration, citizenship, rights, social movements, colonialism, war, and the changing identity of the United States in the world.

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-2610.html b/courses/STSO-2610.html index e43c5fa3a..0d612b019 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-2610.html +++ b/courses/STSO-2610.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-2610: Design and Innovation Studio II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-2610

    - DIS Studio II introduces students to general principles of user-experience design and industrial design as a set of approaches for attending to matters of aesthetics and form, usability, and meaning-making. It considers industrial designers as a community of practice. Assignments require students to synthesize social, technical, and formal concerns in the design of innovative objects. Students also gain competencies in CAD, real-time rendering, and project presentation. + DIS Studio II introduces students to general principles of user-experience design and industrial design as a set of approaches for attending to matters of aesthetics and form, usability, and meaning-making. It considers industrial designers as a community of practice. Assignments require students to synthesize social, technical, and formal concerns in the design of innovative objects. Students also gain competencies in CAD, real-time rendering, and project presentation. Â

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-2700.html b/courses/STSO-2700.html index d7a1516b8..dc27c4d14 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-2700.html +++ b/courses/STSO-2700.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-2700: Law & Society - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-2700

    - There ought to be a law. . ." Law shapes people's lives in countless ways; it is everywhere. Law permits, prohibits, enables, legitimizes, protects, and prosecutes. Law is more than the written word, the "black letter law." People make the law—judges, attorneys, police officers, legislators, defendants, and plaintiffs. This course will explore the law's social, political, cultural, and historical aspects. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the course will examine how social theorists conceptualize and explain the relationship between law and society. Students will be exposed to the theoretical frameworks that are used to examine how the law shapes society, and society shapes the law, and develop an understanding of the social processes that affect the legal system. The course will advance students' capacity to think critically and communicate effectively about themes, concepts, and arguments surrounding the law and learn what law is; where it comes from; who creates it; and what roles it plays in shaping society. + There ought to be a law. . ."  Law shapes people's lives in countless ways; it is everywhere. Law permits, prohibits, enables, legitimizes, protects, and prosecutes. Law is more than the written word, the "black letter law." People make the law—judges, attorneys, police officers, legislators, defendants, and plaintiffs. This course will explore the law's social, political, cultural, and historical aspects. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the course will examine how social theorists conceptualize and explain the relationship between law and society. Students will be exposed to the theoretical frameworks that are used to examine how the law shapes society, and society shapes the law, and develop an understanding of the social processes that affect the legal system. The course will advance students' capacity to think critically and communicate effectively about themes, concepts, and arguments surrounding the law and learn what law is; where it comes from; who creates it; and what roles it plays in shaping society. Â

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-4100.html b/courses/STSO-4100.html index 10c4495ca..0efb91123 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-4100.html +++ b/courses/STSO-4100.html @@ -2,9 +2,9 @@ - STSO-4100: Professional Development 2 –Technical Issues and Solutions + STSO-4100: Professional Development 2 –Technical Issues and Solutions - + @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@

    - Professional Development 2 –Technical Issues and Solutions + Professional Development 2 –Technical Issues and Solutions

    STSO-4100 diff --git a/courses/STSO-4250.html b/courses/STSO-4250.html index 67f0f1f84..f958a057b 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-4250.html +++ b/courses/STSO-4250.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-4250: Bioethics - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-4250

    - This course involves a philosophical analysis of some of the basic moral issues raised by recent and anticipated developments in the areas of biology and medicine. The general question "What are moral problems, and how does one resolve them?" is examined in the context of concrete cases involving issues such as abortion, euthanasia, organ transplants, experimentation on human patients, cloning, genetic engineering, and behavior control and modification. + This course involves a philosophical analysis of some of the basic moral issues raised by recent and anticipated developments in the areas of biology and medicine. The general question "What are moral problems, and how does one resolve them?" is examined in the context of concrete cases involving issues such as abortion, euthanasia, organ transplants, experimentation on human patients, cloning, genetic engineering, and behavior control and modification. Â

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-4300.html b/courses/STSO-4300.html index edac0f6c9..7f5fbbae1 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-4300.html +++ b/courses/STSO-4300.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-4300: Sustainability and STS Careers - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-4300

    - This course is required for students majoring in STS or Sustainability Studies. Students should take it in their sophomore year to best prepare for Arch internships and leverage the expertise they are developing through their undergraduate studies. Students will investigate the evolving terrain of career pathways at the intersection of science, technology, sustainability, and social change, learn job search strategies, and network with career role models. Note: course is restricted to SUST and STS majors only. + This course is required for students majoring in STS or Sustainability Studies. Students should take it in their sophomore year to best prepare for Arch internships and leverage the expertise they are developing through their undergraduate studies. Students will investigate the evolving terrain of career pathways at the intersection of science, technology, sustainability, and social change, learn job search strategies, and network with career role models. Note: course is restricted to SUST and STS majors only. Â

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-4320.html b/courses/STSO-4320.html index 0b3454f89..dc0357373 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-4320.html +++ b/courses/STSO-4320.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-4320: Environmental Media & Data - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-4320

    - In this course, students will explore how a very wide variety of data and media relate to our ever-evolving environment. We will build critical media literacy through encounters with media as both consumers and producers, learning along the way about how media literacy relates to other forms of literacy: ecological, political, scientific, historical, epistemological, etc. Simultaneously, we will question what "the environment" means, critique the limits of "sustainability" discourse, examine our assumptions around "the media," question notions of "data" (big, little, quantitative, qualitative), etc. We will situate all of these terms in broader contexts and examine their histories, connotations, and connections. + In this course, students will explore how a very wide variety of data and media relate to our ever-evolving environment. We will build critical media literacy through encounters with media as both consumers and producers, learning along the way about how media literacy relates to other forms of literacy: ecological, political, scientific, historical, epistemological, etc. Simultaneously, we will question what "the environment" means, critique the limits of "sustainability" discourse, examine our assumptions around "the media," question notions of "data" (big, little, quantitative, qualitative), etc. We will situate all of these terms in broader contexts and examine their histories, connotations, and connections.

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-4330.html b/courses/STSO-4330.html index 3df0e0703..628ed9b3f 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-4330.html +++ b/courses/STSO-4330.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-4330: Environmental Justice - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-4330

    - What is environmental justice? Why are some people exposed to environmental hazards while others are not? In this class, we will explore the intersection of environmental concerns and social justice. We will read the works of activists and scholars working across a range of disciplines, engage in discussion, analysis, research, and mapping. We will learn about global historical processes that structure contemporary inequity and contemporary cases including environmental justice work in our own community. + What is environmental justice? Why are some people exposed to environmental hazards while others are not? In this class, we will explore the intersection of environmental concerns and social justice. We will read the works of activists and scholars working across a range of disciplines, engage in discussion, analysis, research, and mapping. We will learn about global historical processes that structure contemporary inequity and contemporary cases including environmental justice work in our own community.  Â

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-4400.html b/courses/STSO-4400.html index bc0641851..57770b9d5 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-4400.html +++ b/courses/STSO-4400.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-4400: Medicine, Culture, and Society - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-4400

    - This course is a sociological and anthropological exploration of health and illness. By the end of the course, students will have an overall picture of health fields, problems faced by patients and caregivers, medicine and health in non-Western societies, and the social shaping of disease and therapeutic choices. + This course is a sociological and anthropological exploration of health and illness. By the end of the course, students will have an overall picture of health fields, problems faced by patients and caregivers, medicine and health in non-Western societies, and the social shaping of disease and therapeutic choices. Â

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-4430.html b/courses/STSO-4430.html index f6709a084..133479700 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-4430.html +++ b/courses/STSO-4430.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-4430: Drugs in History - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-4430

    - This course teaches basic historical, anthropological, and sociological concepts that can be used to make sense of a wide variety of contemporary phenomena students encounter in everyday life. The focus is on analyzing how licit and illicit drugs serve as "technologies" within specific social contexts or subcultures; what drug policy reveals about social, political, and economic organization; and the impacts of biomedical knowledge and practice on specific population groups. The course focuses on the representation of drug use and drug users in popular culture, science and medicine, and history and the social sciences. + This course teaches basic historical, anthropological, and sociological concepts that can be used to make sense of a wide variety of contemporary phenomena students encounter in everyday life. The focus is on analyzing how licit and illicit drugs serve as "technologies" within specific social contexts or subcultures; what drug policy reveals about social, political, and economic organization; and the impacts of biomedical knowledge and practice on specific population groups. The course focuses on the representation of drug use and drug users in popular culture, science and medicine, and history and the social sciences.Â

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-4560.html b/courses/STSO-4560.html index 0b8f9683f..94625cad4 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-4560.html +++ b/courses/STSO-4560.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-4560: Gender, Science, and Technology - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-4560

    - In this course, students will engage with a variety of perspectives in science and technology studies, feminist theory, queer and transgender theory, cultural studies, science fiction, and other fields that explore how science and technology reciprocally contribute to and are shaped by cultural norms around gender. Students reflect on their own experiences with gender expectations and formulate their own questions and develop a research project over the course of the semester. + In this course, students will engage with a variety of perspectives in science and technology studies, feminist theory, queer and transgender theory, cultural studies, science fiction, and other fields that explore how science and technology reciprocally contribute to and are shaped by cultural norms around gender. Students reflect on their own experiences with gender expectations and formulate their own questions and develop a research project over the course of the semester. Â

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-4590.html b/courses/STSO-4590.html index 29eeb4826..a002d3c17 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-4590.html +++ b/courses/STSO-4590.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-4590: American Politics in Crisis - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-4590

    - This class studies the workings of major institutions and practices in American life during a period in which key parts of our society seem dysfunctional, having lost their integrity, ability to solve problems, and willingness to imagine any positive future. How did this happen? Why does it continue? What might be done about it? Through a careful reading of texts in political analysis and social criticism, students explore some significant issues in modern society. + This class studies the workings of major institutions and practices in American life during a period in which key parts of our society seem dysfunctional, having lost their integrity, ability to solve problems, and willingness to imagine any positive future. How did this happen? Why does it continue? What might be done about it? Through a careful reading of texts in political analysis and social criticism, students explore some significant issues in modern society. Â

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-4600.html b/courses/STSO-4600.html index 765a06158..e608c1dbe 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-4600.html +++ b/courses/STSO-4600.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-4600: Design and Innovation Studio A - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-4600

    - DIS Studio A introduces students to the principles and practices of design for environmental sustainability. It is open to majors in Design, Innovation, and Society (DIS), Sustainability Studies, and Science, Technology, and Society (STS). This is an intensive studio/seminar hybrid that will advance students' understanding, through practice, of iterative design processes and the multiple dimensions of sustainability. The specific methodologies, concepts, and topics will vary according to the expertise and research specialization of the faculty member teaching the course and may include themes such as disability, feminism, critical race theory, or other approaches as they intersect with environmental sustainability. + DIS Studio A introduces students to the principles and practices of design for environmental sustainability. It is open to majors in Design, Innovation, and Society (DIS), Sustainability Studies, and Science, Technology, and Society (STS). This is an intensive studio/seminar hybrid that will advance students' understanding, through practice, of iterative design processes and the multiple dimensions of sustainability. The specific methodologies, concepts, and topics will vary according to the expertise and research specialization of the faculty member teaching the course and may include themes such as disability, feminism, critical race theory, or other approaches as they intersect with environmental sustainability. Â

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-4605.html b/courses/STSO-4605.html index 58f635afc..91b136a2c 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-4605.html +++ b/courses/STSO-4605.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-4605: Design and Innovation Studio B - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-4605

    - Design for the Future: This course introduces students to design for the future by connecting critical readings to applied practices. Students are expected to participate in both individual and group research, including hands-on explorations of design ideas and problem spaces for re-thinking objects of the future. The specific methodologies, concepts, and topics will vary according to the expertise and research specialization of the faculty member teaching the course and may include themes such as the future of cities, climate futures, and designing for peace. + Design for the Future: This course introduces students to design for the future by connecting critical readings to applied practices. Students are expected to participate in both individual and group research, including hands-on explorations of design ideas and problem spaces for re-thinking objects of the future. The specific methodologies, concepts, and topics will vary according to the expertise and research specialization of the faculty member teaching the course and may include themes such as the future of cities, climate futures, and designing for peace.  Â

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-4610.html b/courses/STSO-4610.html index f25166d68..2c2796f32 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-4610.html +++ b/courses/STSO-4610.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-4610: Design and Innovation Studio C - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-4610

    - DIS Studio C focuses on the co-production of products, organizations, and problem-solving strategies. Students will explore how to facilitate communication across multiple disciplinary and audience modalities, including stakeholders, designers, and users. Projects and course discussions will train students to translate social scientific and engineering problem-solving judgments and to evaluate how complex problems come to be defined. This course is required for DIS students who are dual-majoring with the School of Engineering. + DIS Studio C focuses on the co-production of products, organizations, and problem-solving strategies. Students will explore how to facilitate communication across multiple disciplinary and audience modalities, including stakeholders, designers, and users. Projects and course discussions will train students to translate social scientific and engineering problem-solving judgments and to evaluate how complex problems come to be defined. This course is required for DIS students who are dual-majoring with the School of Engineering. Â

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-4980.html b/courses/STSO-4980.html index 120da3769..8fa47e2f1 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-4980.html +++ b/courses/STSO-4980.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-4980: Research Design - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-4980

    - This is the first part of a two-semester senior project sequence for majors in Sustainability Studies (SUST) and Science, Technology, and Society (STSO). The course focuses on qualitative research design and research proposal development. + This is the first part of a two-semester senior project sequence for majors in Sustainability Studies (SUST) and Science, Technology, and Society (STSO). The course focuses on qualitative research design and research proposal development. Â

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-6010.html b/courses/STSO-6010.html index 0e4fa6d28..79f0f97b7 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-6010.html +++ b/courses/STSO-6010.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-6010: Concepts in Science and Technology Studies - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-6010

    - This course is required for the M.S. in STS. Students are introduced to the literature and current issues in the interdisciplinary field of Science and Technology Studies. + This course is required for the M.S. in STS. Students are introduced to the literature and current issues in the interdisciplinary field of Science and Technology Studies. Â

    diff --git a/courses/STSO-6100.html b/courses/STSO-6100.html index 93fb4415c..8dcfa2db6 100644 --- a/courses/STSO-6100.html +++ b/courses/STSO-6100.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ STSO-6100: Science and Technology Policy - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ STSO-6100

    - This course is an advanced introduction to the policy-relevant side of STS. We will examine three broad topics: 1. How states shape scientific research and the development of technologies and infrastructures. 2. How legislators and regulatory bureaucracies use scientific knowledge and expert opinion in decision-making processes. 3. How publics, particularly social movements, engage in political processes that are dominated by scientific and technological experts. + This course is an advanced introduction to the policy-relevant side of STS. We will examine three broad topics:Â 1. How states shape scientific research and the development of technologies and infrastructures. 2. How legislators and regulatory bureaucracies use scientific knowledge and expert opinion in decision-making processes. 3. How publics, particularly social movements, engage in political processes that are dominated by scientific and technological experts.Â

    diff --git a/courses/USAF-1010.html b/courses/USAF-1010.html index f5f3ff212..85a0ba846 100644 --- a/courses/USAF-1010.html +++ b/courses/USAF-1010.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ USAF-1010: Air and Space Studies 100A (Heritage and Values of the U.S. Air Force) - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ USAF-1010

    - AS 100, Heritage and Values of the U.S. Air Force, is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force. Leadership Laboratory ( USAF 0010 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences. + AS 100, Heritage and Values of the U.S. Air Force, is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force. Leadership Laboratory ( USAF 0010 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences.

    diff --git a/courses/USAF-2030.html b/courses/USAF-2030.html index a56a9bfc1..c21e94641 100644 --- a/courses/USAF-2030.html +++ b/courses/USAF-2030.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ USAF-2030: Air and Space Studies 200A (Team and Leadership Fundamentals) - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ USAF-2030

    - The AS 200, Team and Leadership Fundamentals, focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. Leadership Laboratory ( USAF 0010 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences. + The AS 200, Team and Leadership Fundamentals, focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. Leadership Laboratory ( USAF 0010 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences.

    diff --git a/courses/USAF-2040.html b/courses/USAF-2040.html index 81b47ce2b..f96060907 100644 --- a/courses/USAF-2040.html +++ b/courses/USAF-2040.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ USAF-2040: Air and Space Studies 200B (Team and Leadership Fundamentals) - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ USAF-2040

    - The AS 200, Team and Leadership Fundamentals," focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. Leadership Laboratory ( USAF 0010 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences. + The AS 200, Team and Leadership Fundamentals," focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. Leadership Laboratory ( USAF 0010 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences.

    diff --git a/courses/USAF-2060.html b/courses/USAF-2060.html index 57b12948c..d9f68cc2f 100644 --- a/courses/USAF-2060.html +++ b/courses/USAF-2060.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ USAF-2060: Air and Space Studies 300B (Leading People and Effective Communication) - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ USAF-2060

    - AS 300, Leading People and Effective Communication, teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. Laboratory ( USAF 0080 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences. + AS 300, Leading People and Effective Communication, teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. Laboratory ( USAF 0080 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences. Â

    diff --git a/courses/USAF-2080.html b/courses/USAF-2080.html index 70b524d58..9d14ed1ca 100644 --- a/courses/USAF-2080.html +++ b/courses/USAF-2080.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ USAF-2080: Air and Space Studies 400B (National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty) - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ USAF-2080

    - AS 400, National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty, is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. The final semester provides information that will prepare the cadets for Active Duty. Leadership Laboratory ( USAF 0080 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences. USAF 2040 USAF 2070 + AS 400, National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty, is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. The final semester provides information that will prepare the cadets for Active Duty. Leadership Laboratory ( USAF 0080 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences. USAF 2040  USAF 2070 Â

    diff --git a/courses/USAR-1020.html b/courses/USAR-1020.html index 9ec0dd194..3a082e4b4 100644 --- a/courses/USAR-1020.html +++ b/courses/USAR-1020.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ USAR-1020: Fundamentals of Military Science II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ USAR-1020

    - The course builds upon the fundamentals introduced in USAR 1010 by focusing on leadership theory and decision making. "Life skills" lessons in the semester include: problem solving, critical thinking, leadership theory, followership, group interaction, goal setting, and feedback mechanisms. Upon completion, students should be prepared to advance to more complex leadership instruction concerning the dynamics of organization. + The course builds upon the fundamentals introduced in USAR 1010 Â by focusing on leadership theory and decision making. "Life skills" lessons in the semester include: problem solving, critical thinking, leadership theory, followership, group interaction, goal setting, and feedback mechanisms. Upon completion, students should be prepared to advance to more complex leadership instruction concerning the dynamics of organization.

    diff --git a/courses/USAR-2010.html b/courses/USAR-2010.html index 88a7b4c2c..ac49795d0 100644 --- a/courses/USAR-2010.html +++ b/courses/USAR-2010.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ USAR-2010: Applied Leadership I - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ USAR-2010

    - The course contains the principal leadership instruction of the Basic Course. The instruction delves into several aspects of communication and leadership theory. The use of practical exercise is emphasized, as students are increasingly required to apply communications and leadership concepts. The focus continues to build on developing knowledge of the leadership attributes and core leader competencies through the understanding of Army rank, structure, and duties as well as broadening knowledge of land navigation and infantry squad tactics. Case studies will provide a tangible context for learning and understanding the Soldier's Creed and Warrior Ethos. Upon completion of this semester, students should be well grounded in the fundamental principals of leadership and be prepared to intensify the practical application of their studies during the Advanced Course. Schedule will be posted in syllabus. + The course contains the principal leadership instruction of the Basic Course. The instruction delves into several aspects of communication and leadership theory. The use of practical exercise is emphasized, as students are increasingly required to apply communications and leadership concepts. The focus continues to build on developing knowledge of the leadership attributes and core leader competencies through the understanding of Army rank, structure, and duties as well as broadening knowledge of land navigation and infantry squad tactics. Case studies will provide a tangible context for learning and understanding the Soldier's Creed and Warrior Ethos. Upon completion of this semester, students should be well grounded in the fundamental principals of leadership and be prepared to intensify the practical application of their studies during the Advanced Course. Schedule will be posted in syllabus.

    diff --git a/courses/USAR-2020.html b/courses/USAR-2020.html index b375421a3..33b3f82a0 100644 --- a/courses/USAR-2020.html +++ b/courses/USAR-2020.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ USAR-2020: Applied Leadership II - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ USAR-2020

    - The course focuses principally on officership, providing an extensive examination of the unique purpose, roles, and obligations of commissioned officers. It includes a detailed look at the origin of the Army's institutional values and their practical application in decision making and leadership. Students examine the challenges of leading teams in a complex, combat operational environment. The course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, infantry patrols, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army Leadership Requirements Model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. This course, more than any before it, draws the various components of values, communications, decision making, and leadership together to focus on a career as a commissioned officer. Upon completion of this course, students should possess a fundamental understanding of both leadership and officership, and demonstrate the ability to apply this understanding in real-world situations. + The course focuses principally on officership, providing an extensive examination of the unique purpose, roles, and obligations of commissioned officers. It includes a detailed look at the origin of the Army's institutional values and their practical application in decision making and leadership. Students examine the challenges of leading teams in a complex, combat operational environment. The course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, infantry patrols, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army Leadership Requirements Model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. This course, more than any before it, draws the various components of values, communications, decision making, and leadership together to focus on a career as a commissioned officer. Upon completion of this course, students should possess a fundamental understanding of both leadership and officership, and demonstrate the ability to apply this understanding in real-world situations.

    diff --git a/courses/USNA-2020.html b/courses/USNA-2020.html index 63d36f661..f2eb932de 100644 --- a/courses/USNA-2020.html +++ b/courses/USNA-2020.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ USNA-2020: Sea Power and Maritime Affairs - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ USNA-2020

    - A study in the development of the United States Navy and Marine Corps throughout the history of the United States. This course treats the broad principles, concepts, and elements of sea power with historical and modern applications to the United States and other world powers. + Â A study in the development of the United States Navy and Marine Corps throughout the history of the United States. This course treats the broad principles, concepts, and elements of sea power with historical and modern applications to the United States and other world powers.

    diff --git a/courses/WRIT-1110.html b/courses/WRIT-1110.html index c8d9db3d3..7c738ec4c 100644 --- a/courses/WRIT-1110.html +++ b/courses/WRIT-1110.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ WRIT-1110: Writing in Context - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ WRIT-1110

    - This course will help you experience the power of language and learn how to develop that power as you become more aware of your communicative choices. You will write for several genres, both formal and informal, creating each piece for a specific audience and purpose. You will learn to communicate effectively—orally, visually, and in writing—in a wide range of situations that will be crucial to success in your academic and professional careers. +  This course will help you experience the power of language and learn how to develop that power as you become more aware of your communicative choices. You will write for several genres, both formal and informal, creating each piece for a specific audience and purpose. You will learn to communicate effectively—orally, visually, and in writing—in a wide range of situations that will be crucial to success in your academic and professional careers.  Â

    diff --git a/courses/WRIT-2330.html b/courses/WRIT-2330.html index a82faf0de..ceeec6679 100644 --- a/courses/WRIT-2330.html +++ b/courses/WRIT-2330.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ WRIT-2330: Creative Writing: Short Story - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ WRIT-2330

    - A workshop course in reading and writing the literary short story and literary flash fiction; students must have a good command of written English and grammar. This course will focus on reading and analyzing exemplary short fiction and writing and revising original work. Students learn to develop plot, character, setting, point of view, style, and structure, and use revision strategies to re-invent and shape narratives. Peer reading and writing groups offer opportunities for shared response and critique. . + A workshop course in reading and writing the literary short story and literary flash fiction; students must have a good command of written English and grammar. This course will focus on reading and analyzing exemplary short fiction and writing and revising original work. Students learn to develop plot, character, setting, point of view, style, and structure, and use revision strategies to re-invent and shape narratives. Peer reading and writing groups offer opportunities for shared response and critique. .

    diff --git a/courses/WRIT-2340.html b/courses/WRIT-2340.html index 3954a908c..a39e4b498 100644 --- a/courses/WRIT-2340.html +++ b/courses/WRIT-2340.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ WRIT-2340: Speech Communication - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ WRIT-2340

    - This course focuses on developing public speaking skills and critical listening abilities. Guided by rhetorical theory, theories of persuasion, and argumentation theory, students prepare several oral presentations, engage in extemporaneous speaking exercises, and criticize other performances. + This course focuses on developing public speaking skills and critical listening abilities. Guided by rhetorical theory, theories of persuasion, and argumentation theory, students prepare several oral presentations, engage in extemporaneous speaking exercises, and criticize other performances.Â

    diff --git a/courses/WRIT-4380.html b/courses/WRIT-4380.html index e2f0081de..d4c5da209 100644 --- a/courses/WRIT-4380.html +++ b/courses/WRIT-4380.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ WRIT-4380: Writing and Response - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ WRIT-4380

    - This course explores effective strategies for talking with others about oral presentations and written texts. Practice in consulting is grounded in theory and research in composition studies, reader-response, and tutoring. Students also study their own writing and reading processes through reflection and discussion. Those who complete the course with a grade of A- or A may apply to work as writing consultants in the Center for Global Communication + Design. + This course explores effective strategies for talking with others about oral presentations and written texts. Practice in consulting is grounded in theory and research in composition studies, reader-response, and tutoring. Students also study their own writing and reading processes through reflection and discussion. Those who complete the course with a grade of A- or A may apply to work as writing consultants in the Center for Global Communication + Design.

    diff --git a/courses/WRIT-4410.html b/courses/WRIT-4410.html index 52a9da77e..cc1f8a783 100644 --- a/courses/WRIT-4410.html +++ b/courses/WRIT-4410.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ WRIT-4410: Research Writing - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ WRIT-4410

    - In this class, students will write on topics from their major discipline and investigate the kinds of texts that professionals in their field produce. They will identify and explore research questions, use discipline-specific library databases, and write research reports. In addition, they will develop effective note-taking and research skills and learn strategies for effective prose style. + In this class, students will write on topics from their major discipline and investigate the kinds of texts that professionals in their field produce. They will identify and explore research questions, use discipline-specific library databases, and write research reports. In addition, they will develop effective note-taking and research skills and learn strategies for effective prose style.

    diff --git a/courses/WRIT-6550.html b/courses/WRIT-6550.html index 6142eef38..6b5442746 100644 --- a/courses/WRIT-6550.html +++ b/courses/WRIT-6550.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ WRIT-6550: Proposing and Persuading - + @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ WRIT-6550

    - This course provides strategies for how to find funding, write persuasive narratives, develop budgets, and leverage academic or professional networks to craft competitive proposals. Here you will learn how to seek opportunities for developing proposals to support projects in your field of interest. + This course provides strategies for how to find funding, write persuasive narratives, develop budgets, and leverage academic or professional networks to craft competitive proposals. Here you will learn how to seek opportunities for developing proposals to support projects in your field of interest.Â

    diff --git a/searchable_catalog.json b/searchable_catalog.json index e7cd96310..263753826 100644 --- a/searchable_catalog.json +++ b/searchable_catalog.json @@ -2536,7 +2536,7 @@ }, { "code" : "GSAS-1600", - "description" : "This course surveys 5000 years of game history, from ancient Sumer/Sumerian to the latest next-generation consoles and MMOGs. In parallel with this historical tour, several major theories will be examined about the nature of play and the nature of games. Along the way, it will also look at how games and play influence the cultures they are found in, and how culture in turn influences how people structure their leisure time will also be considered.", + "description" : "This course surveys 5000 years of game history, from ancient Sumer/Sumerian to the latest next-generation consoles and MMOGs.\u00c2 In parallel with this historical tour, several major theories will be examined about the nature of play and the nature of games.\u00c2 Along the way, it will also look at how games and play influence the cultures they are found in, and how culture in turn influences how people structure their leisure time will also be considered. \u00c2", "name" : "History and Culture of Games" }, { @@ -2581,7 +2581,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ERTH-6350", - "description" : "Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity, and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught. This course meets with ERTH 4350 / CSCI 4350 / ITWS 4350 and CSCI 6350 / ITWS 6350 .", + "description" : "Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity, and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught. This course meets with ERTH 4350 \u00c2 / CSCI 4350 \u00c2 / ITWS 4350 \u00c2 and CSCI 6350 \u00c2 / ITWS 6350 .", "name" : "Data Science" }, { @@ -2591,12 +2591,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-1050", - "description" : "A survey of visual arts from Paleolithic Era to today. Materials are presented in a form accessible to students without previous knowledge of Art History.", + "description" : "A survey of visual arts from Paleolithic Era to today. Materials are presented in a form accessible to students without previous knowledge of Art History.\u00c2", "name" : "Art History" }, { "code" : "ERTH-4750", - "description" : "Introduction to analysis and interpretation of spatial data and their presentation on maps. In this computationally intensive course, students will obtain practical skills and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art GIS applications. Concepts covered include map projections, geoprocessing, cartography, raster algebra, terrain modeling, multi-spectral image analysis, georeferencing, interpolation, web mapping, and GPS.", + "description" : "Introduction to analysis and interpretation of spatial data and their presentation on maps. In this computationally intensive course, students will obtain practical skills and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art GIS applications. Concepts covered include map projections, geoprocessing, cartography, raster algebra, terrain modeling, multi-spectral image analysis, georeferencing, interpolation, web mapping, and GPS. \u00c2", "name" : "Geographic Information Systems in the Sciences" }, { @@ -2611,7 +2611,7 @@ }, { "code" : "COMM-6420", - "description" : "This course will consider methods for gathering users' requirements for product functions and information, ways to test products and information for usability and suitability, and procedures for incorporating the results learned through testing. Students will design and conduct usability tests on products, documents, and interfaces of interest.", + "description" : "This course will consider methods for gathering users' requirements for product functions and information, ways to test products and information for usability and suitability, and procedures for incorporating the results learned through testing.\u00c2 Students will design and conduct usability tests on products, documents, and interfaces of interest.", "name" : "Foundations of Human-Computer Interaction Usability" }, { @@ -2626,12 +2626,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-2010", - "description" : "This course combines demand, derived from consumer preferences, and supply, based on firms' production functions, to establish market prices for goods and services. Calculus-based techniques are used to minimize costs and maximize utility and profits across differing industry structures. Product pricing strategies are examined. The course also provides an introduction to topics such as the pricing of stocks and bonds, game theory, positive and negative externalities, asymmetric information, and behavioral economics. Applies the microeconomic theory of the firm to price, cost, and output decisions of business enterprises under different market structures. Regression analysis of demand and cost, linear programming of production and simulation analysis of risk, and capital budgeting are also presented.", + "description" : "This course combines demand, derived from consumer preferences, and supply, based on firms' production functions, to establish market prices for goods and services. Calculus-based techniques are used to minimize costs and maximize utility and profits across differing industry structures. Product pricing strategies are examined. The course also provides an introduction to topics such as\u00c2 the pricing of stocks and bonds, game theory, positive and negative externalities, asymmetric information, and behavioral economics. Applies the microeconomic theory of the firm to price, cost, and output decisions of business enterprises under different market structures. Regression analysis of demand and cost, linear programming of production and simulation analysis of risk, and capital budgeting are also presented.", "name" : "Intermediate Microeconomic Theory" }, { "code" : "ENVE-6360", - "description" : "This course examines relationships between microorganisms and Earth processes. Topics include the origins of life on Earth, surface metabolism theory, biological and biochemical benchmarks. Earth is considered as a microbial habitat with emphasis on the lithosphere and hydrosphere, including soils, seawater, lakes, rivers, and groundwater. Geomicrobial processes, including microbial conversion of inorganics and metals and mineralization of organics, are discussed. Molecular and non-molecular methods for detection, isolation, and identification of geo-microbially active organisms are introduced.", + "description" : "This course examines relationships between microorganisms and Earth processes.\u00c2 Topics include the origins of life on Earth, surface metabolism theory, biological and biochemical benchmarks. Earth is considered as a microbial habitat with emphasis on the lithosphere and hydrosphere, including soils, seawater, lakes, rivers, and groundwater. Geomicrobial processes, including microbial conversion of inorganics and metals and mineralization of organics, are discussed.\u00c2 Molecular and non-molecular methods for detection, isolation, and identification of geo-microbially active organisms are introduced.", "name" : "Geomicrobiology" }, { @@ -2656,7 +2656,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ERTH-4180", - "description" : "A consideration of technical and scientific aspects of key geo-societal issues. Case studies and analysis of current and historic data bases will be used to illustrate topics including, but not limited to, climate modification, energy resources, future energy, water resources, water pollution, and health risks posed by lead, mercury, and emerging pollutants.", + "description" : "A consideration of technical and scientific aspects of key geo-societal issues.\u00c2 Case studies and analysis of current and historic data bases will be used to illustrate topics including, but not limited to, climate modification, energy resources, future energy, water resources, water pollution, and health risks posed by lead, mercury, and emerging pollutants.", "name" : "Environmental Geology" }, { @@ -2706,12 +2706,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-4810", - "description" : "The second semester of the Sonics Research Lab includes advanced acoustical measurement techniques. Another important part of the semester curriculum concerns noise sources, noise control, and vibration measurements. State-of-the-art, commercial software and the school's research-based software will be used for simulation/analysis/measurement of room acoustics in order to show the students how such technical tools assist in acoustics research and consulting practice for the design of performance and public spaces. The course will also give students a deeper theoretical understanding of architectural acoustics in order to assist them in room acoustics research. There will also be labs to reflect typical measurement procedures and (if time permits) site visits to acoustics research labs and different types of acoustical spaces. The Sonics Research Lab 2 emphasizes more training on independent hands-on and problem-solving skills (than the Sonics Research Lab 1). B.S. and B.Arch., and other school students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.S. in Architecture students must register only for the 6000 level of this course. This course is required of all graduate students in the M.S. in Architectural Sciences with Concentration in Acoustics, and in co-term. Other undergraduate students from Architecture and Engineering can take it as a minor course at the 4000 level.", + "description" : "The second semester of the Sonics Research Lab includes advanced acoustical measurement techniques. Another important part of the semester curriculum concerns noise sources, noise control, and vibration measurements. State-of-the-art, commercial software and the school's research-based software will be used for simulation/analysis/measurement of room acoustics in order to show the students how such technical tools assist in acoustics research and consulting practice for the design of performance and public spaces. The course will also give students a deeper theoretical understanding of architectural acoustics in order to assist them in room acoustics research. There will also be labs to reflect typical measurement procedures and (if time permits) site visits to acoustics research labs and different types of acoustical spaces. The Sonics Research Lab 2 emphasizes more training on independent hands-on and problem-solving skills (than the Sonics Research Lab 1). B.S. and B.Arch., and other school students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.S. in Architecture students must register only for the 6000 level of this course. This course is required of all graduate students in the M.S. in Architectural Sciences with Concentration in Acoustics, and in co-term. Other undergraduate students from Architecture and Engineering can take it as a minor course at the 4000 level. \u00c2", "name" : "Sonics Research Lab 2" }, { "code" : "ARCH-4070", - "description" : "Architecture and painting are two of the oldest forms of societal expression and have been historically linked in complex and dynamic ways. In the 20th century, the movements of Cubism, Futurism, Neo-Plasticism, Constructivism, Purism, Surrealism, and Dadaism consisted of dynamic dialogs between architecture and painting. These exchanges allowed each to have a profound and deep impact upon the other. By contrast, in early 21st century, there seems to be all but a mute relationship between the two. This course intends to help break that silence. This course will begin to bridge the divide by establishing new connections between the current preoccupations with materials, procedures, and affects that are emerging in both contemporary painting and architecture. Twisted Siblings seeks to explore and discover new relationships between the most cutting-edge digital technologies and how painting may influence the expressive capacities of these technologies. As contemporary painting and architecture seek to establish future directions, a new dialog and exchange of ideas should be emerging, to ensure a dynamic and radical future for both. The course will consist of a series of lectures, discussions, and presentations. Students will be expected to research a number of individual architects, painters, and writers who are producing work of related interest. Students will be responsible for completing a research project, which synthesizes the content of the course.", + "description" : "Architecture and painting are two of the oldest forms of societal expression and have been historically linked in complex and dynamic ways. In the 20th century, the movements of Cubism, Futurism, Neo-Plasticism, Constructivism, Purism, Surrealism, and Dadaism consisted of dynamic dialogs between architecture and painting. These exchanges allowed each to have a profound and deep impact upon the other. By contrast, in early 21st century, there seems to be all but a mute relationship between the two. This course intends to help break that silence. This course will begin to bridge the divide by establishing new connections between the current preoccupations with materials, procedures, and affects that are emerging in both contemporary painting and architecture. Twisted Siblings seeks to explore and discover new relationships between the most cutting-edge digital technologies and how painting may influence the expressive capacities of these technologies. As contemporary painting and architecture seek to establish future directions, a new dialog and exchange of ideas should be emerging, to ensure a dynamic and radical future for both. The course will consist of a series of lectures, discussions, and presentations. Students will be expected to research a number of individual architects, painters, and writers who are producing work of related interest. Students will be responsible for completing a research project, which synthesizes the content of the course.\u00c2", "name" : "Twisted Siblings: Relationships Between Contemporary Painting and Digital Architecture" }, { @@ -2746,22 +2746,22 @@ }, { "code" : "ENVE-4340", - "description" : "Physical and chemical processes governing water quality in natural and engineered systems with applications to potable water treatment. Topics include reactor dynamics, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, gas transfer, adsorption and ion exchange, and membrane processes. A design project for which students develop a computer model of an environmental process is required. Includes laboratory experiments to measure physicochemical process parameters, emphasizing experimental design, data evaluation, and report writing.", + "description" : "Physical and chemical processes governing water quality in natural and engineered systems with applications to potable water treatment. Topics include reactor dynamics, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, gas transfer, adsorption and ion exchange, and membrane processes. A design project for which students develop a computer model of an environmental process is required. Includes laboratory experiments to measure physicochemical process parameters, emphasizing experimental design, data evaluation, and report writing. \u00c2", "name" : "Physicochemical Processes in Environmental Engineering" }, { "code" : "BIOL-4720", - "description" : "The techniques of gel electrophoresis, restriction enzyme mapping, PCR, and use of a molecular biology software program are applied to the study of bacterial plasmids and mammalian genes. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "The techniques of gel electrophoresis, restriction enzyme mapping, PCR, and use of a molecular biology software program are applied to the study of bacterial plasmids and mammalian genes. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports.\u00c2 This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Molecular Biology Laboratory" }, { "code" : "ENVE-4330", - "description" : "Quantitative introduction to the engineering methods for the study of air quality. Topics include but are not limited to: estimation procedures for air pollution emissions; indoor air quality problems, impacts and control strategies; sources, impacts and control strategies for greenhouse gases; dispersion modeling for point sources; pollutant acidification of lakes; chemistry of stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric combustion; assessment methods for human exposure to air pollutants.", + "description" : "Quantitative introduction to the engineering methods for the study of air quality. Topics include but are not limited to: estimation procedures for air pollution emissions; indoor air quality problems, impacts and control strategies; sources, impacts and control strategies for greenhouse gases; dispersion modeling for point sources; pollutant acidification of lakes; chemistry of stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric combustion; assessment methods for human exposure to air pollutants.\u00c2", "name" : "Introduction to Air Quality" }, { "code" : "ENVE-4320", - "description" : "The movement of chemicals in air, water, and soil is presented to demonstrate the relation of physiochemical principles in the behavior of chemicals in the environment. Topics include chemical and thermal equilibrium at environmental interfaces, transport fundamentals, and the fate and transport of chemicals in various environmental compartments. Includes experimental analysis of natural and engineered chemical and thermodynamic processes, emphasizing experimental design, data evaluation, and report writing.", + "description" : "The movement of chemicals in air, water, and soil is presented to demonstrate the relation of physiochemical principles in the behavior of chemicals in the environment. Topics include chemical and thermal equilibrium at environmental interfaces, transport fundamentals, and the fate and transport of chemicals in various environmental compartments. Includes experimental analysis of natural and engineered chemical and thermodynamic processes, emphasizing experimental design, data evaluation, and report writing. \u00c2", "name" : "Environmental Chemodynamics" }, { @@ -2806,12 +2806,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ENGR-6216", - "description" : "Working with a faculty member, students develop a big data inquiry model for a complex business issue, question, or problem of their choosing. Over the semester, the student frames the question to be analyzed, collects and prepares business data for analysis, performs the analysis, and presents actionable results and recommendations back to the organization. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6206 or ENGR 6211 .", + "description" : "Working with a faculty member, students develop a big data inquiry model for a complex business issue, question, or problem of their choosing. Over the semester, the student frames the question to be analyzed, collects and prepares business data for analysis, performs the analysis, and presents actionable results and recommendations back to the organization. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6206 \u00c2 or ENGR 6211 .", "name" : "Modeling Business Decisions" }, { "code" : "ENGR-6205", - "description" : "Students use visualization and cluster analysis tools to gain deeper insights into production and logistic relationships. Students apply data analytic process to real-world production problems and questions, including evaluating production throughput, factor isolation and output risk analysis, modeling production changes, forecasting environmental control factor changes, and minimization of defects and shortages. Students tune models to represent current-state and adjust models as underlying assumptions change. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6210 or ENGR 6215 .", + "description" : "Students use visualization and cluster analysis tools to gain deeper insights into production and logistic relationships. Students apply data analytic process to real-world production problems and questions, including evaluating production throughput, factor isolation and output risk analysis, modeling production changes, forecasting environmental control factor changes, and minimization of defects and shortages. Students tune models to represent current-state and adjust models as underlying assumptions change. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6210 \u00c2 or ENGR 6215 .", "name" : "Production and Logistic Analysis" }, { @@ -2821,7 +2821,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ENGR-4750", - "description" : "This course deals with cost analysis in engineering decision making and the management and control of complex projects. Engineering economics topics include interest formulas and equivalence calculations, inflation, measures of investment worth, after tax analysis, depreciation accounting and replacement analyses, life-cycle costing and design economics, risk analysis and cost-benefit analysis. Engineering project management topics include methods for planning, evaluation, organization, budgeting, cost estimating, scheduling, expediting, reporting, monitoring, and implementation of projects. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either ENGR 4760 or ISYE 4240 .", + "description" : "This course deals with cost analysis in engineering decision making and the management and control of complex projects. Engineering economics topics include interest formulas and equivalence calculations, inflation, measures of investment worth, after tax analysis, depreciation accounting and replacement analyses, life-cycle costing and design economics, risk analysis and cost-benefit analysis. Engineering project management topics include methods for planning, evaluation, organization, budgeting, cost estimating, scheduling, expediting, reporting, monitoring, and implementation of projects. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either ENGR 4760 \u00c2 or ISYE 4240 .", "name" : "Engineering Economics and Project Management" }, { @@ -2836,12 +2836,12 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4370", - "description" : "A laboratory course covering topics in instrumentation, radiation detection and dosimetry associated with X-ray, gamma-ray, electron and neutron sources, applied physics, fluid dynamics, spectroscopy, neutron time of flight, and a project on shielding design using the MCNP code. Statistics of random events, error propagation, end error analyses are emphasized. Lab attendance is required along with formal written lab reports, which include data error analysis.", + "description" : "A laboratory course covering topics in instrumentation, radiation detection and dosimetry associated with X-ray, gamma-ray, electron and neutron sources, applied physics,\u00c2 fluid dynamics, spectroscopy, neutron time of flight, and a project on shielding design using the MCNP code. Statistics of random events, error propagation, end error analyses are emphasized. Lab attendance is required along with formal written lab reports, which include data error analysis.", "name" : "Nuclear Engineering Laboratory" }, { "code" : "ENGR-4200", - "description" : "This course provides a practical introduction to computer programming in Classical Fortran, emphasizing selected language features that are useful in performing numerical calculations. It is intended mainly for graduate students in engineering and science who need to use Fortran in research projects and in courses that assume a knowledge of the language or of programming. Grading is based primarily on the student's use of Fortran in a significant project, which may be for thesis research or for another course. Required reading (about 17 pages per week) is assigned from the textbook \"Classical Fortran Second Edition\" and there might be short in-class quizzes on the reading.", + "description" : "This course provides a practical introduction to computer programming in Classical\u00c2 Fortran, emphasizing selected language features that are useful in performing numerical calculations. It is intended mainly for graduate students in engineering and science who need to use Fortran in research projects and in courses that assume a knowledge of the language or of programming. Grading is based primarily on the student's use of Fortran in a significant project, which may be for thesis research or for another course. Required reading (about 17 pages per week) is assigned from the textbook \"Classical Fortran Second Edition\" and there might be short in-class quizzes on the reading.", "name" : "Fortran Programming" }, { @@ -2916,7 +2916,7 @@ }, { "code" : "GSAS-6400", - "description" : "A seminar course that focuses on the history and theory of alternative and socially-engaged design for interactive media. Students will read and discuss design history, art history, conceptual artistic practice, and new and emerging theories about digital, critical, and speculative design and the digital humanities. The course is designed to advance students' understanding of bodies of academic literature and theory that explore the hybridization of hermeneutic analysis and design and making practice.", + "description" : "A seminar course that focuses on the history and theory of alternative and socially-engaged design for interactive media. Students will read and discuss design history, art history, conceptual artistic practice, and new and emerging theories about digital, critical, and speculative design and the digital humanities. The course is designed to advance students' understanding of bodies of academic literature and theory that explore the hybridization of hermeneutic analysis and design and making practice. \u00c2", "name" : "Critical Game Design: History/Theory/Futures" }, { @@ -2931,7 +2931,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ENGR-6210", - "description" : "Students use visualization and cluster analysis tools to gain deeper insight into health industry relationships. Students apply data analytic process to real-world health care problems and questions, including resources scheduling optimization, therapeutic effectiveness analysis, population intervention studies, demographically-related health trends, and benchmark setting for standard of care dashboard development. Students tune models to represent current-state and adjust models as underlying assumptions change. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6205 or ENGR 6215 .", + "description" : "Students use visualization and cluster analysis tools to gain deeper insight into health industry relationships. Students apply data analytic process to real-world health care problems and questions, including resources scheduling optimization, therapeutic effectiveness analysis, population intervention studies, demographically-related health trends, and benchmark setting for standard of care dashboard development. Students tune models to represent current-state and adjust models as underlying assumptions change. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6205 \u00c2 or ENGR 6215 .", "name" : "Health Industry Analytics" }, { @@ -2951,7 +2951,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-4360", - "description" : "This course explores human motivation and behavior across different settings and experimental paradigms. The course familiarizes students with previous work in selected topics in behavioral and experimental economics such as charitable giving, individual decision making and preferences, health, scarcity, and worker motivation. It also prepares students to design, implement and analyze their own economics experiments.", + "description" : "This course explores human motivation and behavior across different settings and experimental paradigms. The course familiarizes students with previous work in selected topics in behavioral and experimental economics such as charitable giving, individual decision making and preferences, health, scarcity, and worker motivation. It also prepares students to design, implement and analyze their own economics experiments.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Experimental Economics" }, { @@ -2981,12 +2981,12 @@ }, { "code" : "MATH-1010", - "description" : "Functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, implicit differentiation, related rates, maxima and minima, elementary transcendental functions, introduction to definite integral with applications to area and volumes of revolution. Students cannot get credit for both MATH 1010 and MATH 1500 .", + "description" : "Functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, implicit differentiation, related rates, maxima and minima, elementary transcendental functions, introduction to definite integral with applications to area and volumes of revolution.\u00c2 Students cannot get credit for both MATH 1010 and MATH 1500 . \u00c2", "name" : "Calculus I" }, { "code" : "ENVE-2110", - "description" : "Classes of pollutants and standards that define water, air and soil quality. Risk concepts and regulations to protect public health and ecosystems. Application of physics, chemistry and biology to describe and assess environmental systems. Application of mass and energy balances to design and analyze processes that purify water, air and land. Selected topics in water resources and management of solid and hazardous wastes.", + "description" : "Classes of pollutants and standards that define water, air and soil quality. Risk concepts and regulations to protect public health and ecosystems. Application of physics, chemistry and biology to describe and assess\u00c2 environmental systems. Application of mass and energy balances to design and analyze processes that purify water, air and land. Selected topics in water resources and management of solid and hazardous wastes.", "name" : "Introduction to Environmental Engineering" }, { @@ -2996,7 +2996,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-4620", - "description" : "This course will introduce synthetic and kinetic aspects of various polymerization reactions that have been employed to produce commodity and specialty plastic materials. Control and prediction of the molecular weight distribution for different polymerization mechanisms will be discussed along with various characterization techniques of molecular weight distribution and its relation to properties. Thermal/solution properties, chemical/physical properties, and uses of polymers also will be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 6620 .", + "description" : "This course will introduce synthetic and kinetic aspects of various polymerization reactions that have been employed to produce commodity and specialty plastic materials.\u00c2 Control and prediction of the molecular weight distribution for different polymerization mechanisms will be discussed along with various characterization techniques of molecular weight distribution and its relation to properties. Thermal/solution properties, chemical/physical properties, and uses of polymers also will be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 6620 . \u00c2", "name" : "Introduction to Polymer Chemistry" }, { @@ -3041,7 +3041,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4460", - "description" : "Materials selection for nuclear applications in current and next generation nuclear systems. specific topics include: crystal structure; atomic bonds; defects in solids; thermodynamics; phase diagrams; kinetic processes in materials diffusion; phase transformation; mechanical properties of materials; thermal transport behavior of nuclear materials; corrosion in nuclear systems; radiation interaction of materials with neutron and charged particles; microstructural evolution of materials; properties of fuel clad; fuel chemistry; high burn-up and accident tolerant fuels; and nuclear waste management.", + "description" : "Materials selection for nuclear applications in current and next generation nuclear systems.\u00c2 specific topics include: crystal structure; atomic bonds; defects in solids; thermodynamics; phase diagrams; kinetic processes in materials diffusion; phase transformation; mechanical properties of materials; thermal transport behavior of nuclear materials; corrosion in nuclear systems; radiation interaction of materials with neutron and charged particles; microstructural evolution of materials; properties of fuel clad; fuel chemistry; high burn-up and accident tolerant fuels; and nuclear waste management.", "name" : "Engineering Materials for Nuclear Application" }, { @@ -3056,12 +3056,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-6400", - "description" : "Experimental Game Design is an upper level studio arts course focusing on the creation of innovative, workable game prototypes using a variety of interactive media. Games are considered as a new genre and are analyzed as cultural artifacts. The aesthetics of game design including character development, level design, game play experience, and delivery systems are covered. Flow, game theory, and game play gestalt are considered. Alternate gaming paradigms and emerging forms are encouraged.", + "description" : "Experimental Game Design is an upper level studio arts course focusing on the creation of innovative, workable game prototypes using a variety of interactive media.\u00c2 Games are considered as a new genre and are analyzed as cultural artifacts.\u00c2 The aesthetics of game design including character development, level design, game play experience, and delivery systems are covered.\u00c2 Flow, game theory, and game play gestalt are considered.\u00c2 Alternate gaming paradigms and emerging forms are encouraged.\u00c2", "name" : "Experimental Game Design" }, { "code" : "BCBP-4940", - "description" : "Selected readings in the biochemistry and biophysics literature to supplement the scientific background of undergraduate students. May be used as a BCBP elective with approval of the BCBP Curriculum Committee.", + "description" : "Selected readings in the biochemistry and biophysics literature to supplement the scientific background of undergraduate students. May be used as a BCBP elective with approval of the BCBP Curriculum Committee.\u00c2", "name" : "Readings in Biochemistry and Biophysics" }, { @@ -3101,7 +3101,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CIVL-4640", - "description" : "Introduction to the analysis and planning of transportation systems. Study of the basic interaction between transportation supply and demand. Role of transportation systems analysis in the social, environmental, and policy making. Trip generation. Trip distribution. Mode split. Traffic Assignment. Computer applications (meets with CIVL 6250 Transportation System Planning). Students cannot obtain credit for this course and CIVL 6250 .", + "description" : "Introduction to the analysis and planning of transportation systems. Study of the basic interaction between transportation supply and demand. Role of transportation systems analysis in the social, environmental, and policy making. Trip generation. Trip distribution. Mode split. Traffic Assignment. Computer applications (meets with CIVL 6250 \u00c2 Transportation System Planning). Students cannot obtain credit for this course and CIVL 6250 .", "name" : "Transportation System Planning" }, { @@ -3171,7 +3171,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-7830", - "description" : "The objective of this class is to develop skills necessary to understand and assess applications that use panel data techniques. Standard linear regression models are used as a benchmark. Basic knowledge of time series analysis is introduced, followed by panel data settings involving 'fixed' and 'random' effects. Recently developed GMM and instrumental variables methods are introduced and nonlinear panel data with binary outcomes is covered. Students will work through practical examples using Stata and Matlab.", + "description" : "The objective of this class is to develop skills necessary to understand and assess applications that use panel data techniques. Standard linear regression models are used as a benchmark. Basic knowledge of time series analysis is introduced, followed by panel data settings involving 'fixed' and 'random' effects. Recently developed GMM and instrumental variables methods are introduced and nonlinear panel data with binary outcomes is covered. Students will work through practical examples using\u00c2 Stata\u00c2 and Matlab.", "name" : "Doctoral Level Data Analysis" }, { @@ -3196,12 +3196,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-6900", - "description" : "This course provides a forum for interdisciplinary graduate discourse and community at Rensselaer. Students will curate a series of presentations by guest speakers, faculty, and graduate students. Related readings and writing assignments will be based on colloquium presentations. Arts Ph.D. students are required to take the colloquium each semester until the semester they take their qualifying examination and enroll for dissertation credits.", + "description" : "This course provides a forum for interdisciplinary graduate discourse and community at Rensselaer. Students will curate a series of presentations by guest speakers, faculty, and graduate students.\u00c2 Related readings and writing assignments will be based on colloquium presentations. Arts Ph.D. students are required to take the colloquium each semester until the semester they take their qualifying examination and enroll\u00c2 for dissertation credits.", "name" : "Arts Graduate Colloquium" }, { "code" : "COMM-6200", - "description" : "Technical communication today has a remarkably broad scope, including almost every area of life that involves technology, such as health, business, government, and scientific communication. This course addresses an essential part of communication studies and human-computer interaction: the authorship of the signifying level of interface design. Technical communication has grown way beyond people sitting in front of beige boxes writing manuals on how to operate other beige boxes. Instead, it has emerged as a central collection of skills aimed at how to get the right information to the right people at the right time, in a usable form. It has as much to do with information architecture, knowledge management, and information design as with writing reports and instructions. In addition, RPI has a long-standing heritage in technical communication, as the first academic degree in the field was offered here. In technical communication, RPI still maintains a high level of respect and market value for students and faculty at other institutions.", + "description" : "Technical communication today has a remarkably broad scope, including almost every area of life that involves technology, such as health, business, government, and scientific communication. This course addresses an essential part of communication studies and human-computer interaction: the authorship of the signifying level of interface design. Technical communication has grown way beyond people sitting in front of beige boxes writing manuals on how to operate other beige boxes. Instead, it has emerged as a central collection of skills aimed at how to get the right information to the right people at the right time, in a usable form. It has as much to do with information architecture, knowledge management, and information design as with writing reports and instructions. In addition, RPI has a long-standing heritage in technical communication, as the first academic degree in the field was offered here. In technical communication, RPI still maintains a high level of respect and market value for students and faculty at other institutions. \u00c2", "name" : "Foundations of Technical Communication" }, { @@ -3221,7 +3221,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-6260", - "description" : "This course is designed to enable students to understand how an organism functions at the cellular and molecular level, and further, how this functioning is regulated so that cells can adapt to changes in their environment. Students will learn the fundamental components of the cell (from protein to organelle), their characteristics, and how these components function in both normal and diseased cells. Students will also learn biochemical, structural, and mechanical aspects of cell functioning and regulation in normal and diseased cells. In addition, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. By reading current literature, students will gain knowledge of the practice and presentation of science, as well as learn about new techniques and findings. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and BIOL 4260 .", + "description" : "This course is designed to enable students to understand how an organism functions at the cellular and molecular level, and further, how this functioning is regulated so that cells can adapt to changes in their environment. Students will learn the fundamental components of the cell (from protein to organelle), their characteristics, and how these components function in both normal and diseased cells. Students will also learn biochemical, structural, and mechanical aspects of cell functioning and regulation in normal and diseased cells. In addition, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature.\u00c2 By reading current literature, students will gain knowledge of the practice and presentation of science, as well as learn about new techniques and findings. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and BIOL 4260 .", "name" : "Advanced Cell Biology" }, { @@ -3256,7 +3256,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECSE-4310", - "description" : "Study of transmission lines, impedance matching, passive and active microwave systems. Work with S-parameters and experiment with the use of Smith chart. Introduction to microwave CAD tools for 2D electromagnetic (EM) simulations and microwave testing. Emphasis on physical understanding, quantitative performance evaluation using both hand calculations and EM simulations.", + "description" : "Study of transmission lines, impedance matching, passive and active microwave systems.\u00c2 Work with S-parameters and experiment with the use of Smith chart.\u00c2 Introduction to microwave CAD tools for 2D electromagnetic (EM) simulations and microwave testing.\u00c2 Emphasis on physical understanding, quantitative performance evaluation using both hand calculations and EM simulations.", "name" : "Fundamentals of RF/Microwave Engineering" }, { @@ -3301,7 +3301,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PHIL-4240", - "description" : "A critical examination of traditional and contemporary works in ethical theory by considering what these theories have to say about how people should live, what rights and obligations they have, what things are intrinsically valuable. Typically, this includes such topics as ethical and cultural relativism, egoism, freedom, and responsibility. Often the focus will be on contemporary issues such as war, abortion, equality, or punishment.", + "description" : "A critical examination of traditional and contemporary works in ethical theory by considering what these theories have to say about how people should live, what rights and obligations they have, what things are intrinsically valuable. Typically, this includes such topics as ethical and cultural relativism, egoism, freedom, and responsibility. Often the focus will be on contemporary issues such as war, abortion, equality, or punishment.\u00c2", "name" : "Ethics" }, { @@ -3346,12 +3346,12 @@ }, { "code" : "MTLE-4440", - "description" : "Introduction into thin film deposition technologies that are essential in industry. Practical technical aspects and fundamental growth processes are discussed. The course covers: evaporation techniques, sputter deposition, plasma and ion-beam processing, chemical vapor deposition, molecular beam epitaxy, surface science, nucleation and growth, epitaxy, texture evolution, nanostructure formation, stress.", + "description" : "Introduction into thin film deposition technologies that are essential in industry.\u00c2 Practical technical aspects and fundamental growth processes are discussed. The course covers: evaporation techniques, sputter deposition, plasma and ion-beam processing, chemical vapor deposition, molecular beam epitaxy, surface science, nucleation and growth, epitaxy, texture evolution, nanostructure formation, stress. \u00c2", "name" : "Thin Films" }, { "code" : "ECSE-2410", - "description" : "Time and frequency-domain representation of continuous- and discrete-time signals and systems. Response of linear, time-invariant systems. Convolution, Fourier series, Fourier transform, Laplace transform, and z-transform. Applications in communication, feedback control, and filtering.", + "description" : "Time and frequency-domain representation of continuous- and discrete-time signals and systems. \u00c2 Response of linear, time-invariant systems. Convolution, Fourier series, Fourier transform, Laplace transform, and z-transform. Applications in communication, feedback control, and filtering.", "name" : "Signals and Systems" }, { @@ -3376,7 +3376,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECSE-1090", - "description" : "A laboratory introduction to simulation and hardware programming with MATLAB and Simulink. Course covers: fundamental theory and programming tools for common sensors and actuators: gyroscopes, accelerometers, magnetometers, encoders, analog sensors, DC Motors, and motor drivers. Including: discretization, sampling, integration, differentiation, delays, saturation, and control. Material covered in a hands on, observable, and application specific way. Weekly one-hour lab/lectures introduce basic topics. Labs reinforce covered topics and are performed at home with provided hardware kits.", + "description" : "A laboratory introduction to simulation and hardware programming with MATLAB and Simulink. Course covers: fundamental theory and programming tools for common sensors and actuators: gyroscopes, accelerometers, magnetometers, encoders, analog sensors, DC Motors, and motor drivers. Including: \u00c2 discretization, sampling, integration, differentiation, delays, saturation, and control. Material covered in a hands on, observable, and application specific way. Weekly one-hour lab/lectures introduce basic topics. Labs reinforce covered topics and are performed at home with provided hardware kits.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Introduction to Mechatronics Hardware and Software" }, { @@ -3386,7 +3386,7 @@ }, { "code" : "COMM-4690", - "description" : "This course covers theory, research, and practice in interactive, multimedia interface design. Topics include visual perception, information architecture, rapid prototyping, usability testing, cross-cultural design, interactive data visualization, augmented reality, and intellectual property.", + "description" : "This course covers theory, research, and practice in interactive, multimedia interface design. Topics include visual perception, information architecture, rapid prototyping, usability testing, cross-cultural design, interactive data visualization, augmented reality, and intellectual property.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Interface Design: Hypermedia Theory and Application" }, { @@ -3421,7 +3421,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-6600", - "description" : "The world at-large is confronted with increasingly larger and complex sets of structured/unstructured information; from cyber and human sources. Traditional enterprises are moving toward analytics-driven approaches for core business functions. Data and information analytics extends analysis (descriptive models of data) by using data mining and machine learning methods, with optimization and validation, to recommend action or guide and communicate decision-making. Thus, analytics is an entire methodology rather than individual analyses or analysis steps. When Offered:Fall term annually.", + "description" : "The world at-large is confronted with increasingly larger and complex sets of structured/unstructured information; from cyber and human sources. Traditional enterprises are moving toward analytics-driven approaches for core business functions. Data and information analytics extends analysis (descriptive models of data) by using data mining and machine learning methods, with optimization and validation, to recommend action or guide and communicate decision-making. Thus, analytics is an entire methodology rather than individual analyses or analysis steps. \u00c2 When Offered:Fall term annually.\u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Data Analytics" }, { @@ -3506,12 +3506,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-6190", - "description" : "This course investigates the significance of economic globalization, covering the following topics: international trade and financial flows, technological innovation and intellectual property, technology transfer, national governments and transnational corporations, natural resources, health and the environment, impacts on selected industries and countries, and roles of the World Trade Organization and International Monetary Fund. The major controversies surrounding globalization are identified, and alternative arguments are evaluated based on available evidence.", + "description" : "This course investigates the significance of economic globalization, covering the following topics: international trade and financial flows, technological innovation and intellectual property, technology transfer, national governments and transnational corporations, natural resources, health and the environment, impacts on selected industries and countries, and roles of the World Trade Organization and International Monetary Fund.\u00c2 The major controversies surrounding globalization are identified, and alternative arguments are evaluated based on available evidence.", "name" : "Advanced International Economics and Globalization" }, { "code" : "ECON-6170", - "description" : "Examine various facets of the healthcare industry. Application of microeconomic theory and tools will be used to: analyze healthcare demand and supply; examine the impact of public policies; study market segments such as health insurance and pharmaceuticals; explore economic choices of healthcare professionals; identify potential socioeconomic and demographic determinants of health status and healthcare; and gain insights into issues related to the ongoing healthcare policy reform.", + "description" : "Examine various facets of the healthcare industry. Application of microeconomic theory and tools will be used to: analyze healthcare demand and supply; examine the impact of public policies; study market segments such as health insurance and pharmaceuticals; explore economic choices of healthcare professionals; identify potential socioeconomic and demographic determinants of health status and healthcare; and gain insights into issues related to the ongoing healthcare policy reform. \u00c2", "name" : "Health Economics and Policy" }, { @@ -3521,7 +3521,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-4200", - "description" : "This course is an introduction to open economy macroeconomics and international finance. The core objective of the course is to teach students macroeconomic models and enable them to analyze international economic phenomena. Topics covered include theories of intertemporal trade, sources of global imbalances and their adjustment mechanisms, the determination of exchange rates, the effect of fiscal and monetary policies under different exchange rate regimes, balance of payment crisis, consequences of financial globalization.", + "description" : "This course is an introduction to open economy macroeconomics and international finance. The core objective of the course is to teach students macroeconomic models and enable them to analyze international economic phenomena. Topics covered include theories of intertemporal trade, sources of global imbalances and their adjustment mechanisms, the determination of exchange rates, the effect of fiscal and monetary policies under different exchange rate regimes, balance of payment crisis, consequences of financial globalization. \u00c2", "name" : "Open Economy Macroeconomics" }, { @@ -3531,12 +3531,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-6010", - "description" : "We study foundational theory for a diverse set of topics including models of consumer choice and decision-making, decisions under uncertainty and risk, firm strategy, market structure, information asymmetries, market failure, and intellectual property rights. Using this theory, we examine real world policy applications in areas such as innovation policy, environmental policy, international trade regulations, contract design, and insurance markets.", + "description" : "We study foundational theory for a diverse set of topics including models of consumer choice and decision-making, decisions under uncertainty and risk, firm strategy, market structure, information asymmetries, market failure, and intellectual property rights. Using this theory, we examine real world policy applications in areas such as innovation policy, environmental policy, international trade regulations, contract design, and insurance markets. \u00c2", "name" : "Applied Microeconomics and Public Policy" }, { "code" : "BUSN-6320", - "description" : "In this course, students evaluate the formal and informal hierarchical arrangement and culture of the organization relative to its mission and vision and given its geographic dispersion. Students use evaluative tools to make recommendations that improve the arrangement of the organization and to influence culture. Students model the desired culture and develop plans and policies that value the human element of the organization as a key catalyst to attaining desired organizational direction. Students learn to coach and mentor those they lead as a model to develop accountability, recognition, and respect.", + "description" : "In this course, students evaluate the formal and informal hierarchical arrangement and culture of the organization relative to its mission and vision and given its geographic dispersion.\u00c2 Students use evaluative tools to make recommendations that improve the arrangement of the organization and to influence culture.\u00c2 Students model the desired culture and develop plans and policies that value the human element of the organization as a key catalyst to attaining desired organizational direction.\u00c2 Students learn to coach and mentor those they lead as a model to develop accountability, recognition, and respect.\u00c2", "name" : "Leaders Leading People" }, { @@ -3546,12 +3546,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ITWS-6250", - "description" : "This advanced course in database applications and database systems provides students with a strong foundation in modern database design, data modeling, data normalization, SQL, NoSQL, query optimization, database security, and how databases fit into larger software architectures. Substantial programming and design projects are required.", + "description" : "This advanced course in database applications and database systems provides students with a strong\u00c2 foundation in modern database design, data modeling, data normalization, SQL, NoSQL, query optimization,\u00c2 database security, and how databases fit into larger software architectures. \u00c2 Substantial programming and\u00c2 design projects are required.\u00c2", "name" : "Database Applications and Systems (DBAS)" }, { "code" : "CSCI-6250", - "description" : "This course will offer an introduction to network science and a review of current research in this area. Classes will interchangeably present chapters from the textbook and related current research. The emphasis will be on the mathematical background of network science: graphs and networks; random networks and various types of scale-free networks; network properties such as assortativity, mobility, robustness, social networks, and communities; and dynamics of spreading in networks.", + "description" : "This course will offer an introduction to network science and a review of current research in this area. Classes will interchangeably present chapters from the textbook and\u00c2 related current research. The emphasis will be on the mathematical background of network science: graphs and networks; random networks and various types of scale-free networks; network properties such as assortativity, mobility, robustness, social networks, and communities; and dynamics of spreading in networks.", "name" : "Frontiers of Network Science" }, { @@ -3561,7 +3561,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-4110", - "description" : "Students will be exposed to real time investigative biomedical research projects that are currently in development, taught the principles of research project development and exposed to clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school.", + "description" : "Students will be exposed to real time investigative biomedical research projects that are\u00c2 currently in development, taught the principles of research project development and\u00c2 exposed to clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post\u00c2 graduates who are entering medical school.", "name" : "Investigative Medicine I" }, { @@ -3591,7 +3591,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-4310", - "description" : "Market-based economies depend upon legal systems that establish and protect property rights. In this and many other instances the law is designed to encourage and support economic activity; in others it is designed to restrain certain types of otherwise rational economic behavior. This course will apply fundamental economic concepts, such as supply and demand, competition, monopoly, externalities, and Pareto efficiency to a range of legal topics, including contracts, torts, criminal, and intellectual property law to explain the economic motivation and consequences of the legal framework. For those students considering law school, this course offers an exposure to many of the legal concepts found in the first year law school curriculum.", + "description" : "Market-based economies depend upon legal systems that establish and protect property rights. In this and many other instances the law is designed to encourage and support economic activity; in others it is designed to restrain certain types of otherwise rational economic behavior. This course will apply fundamental economic concepts, such as supply and demand, competition, monopoly, externalities, and Pareto efficiency to a range of legal topics, including contracts, torts, criminal, and intellectual property law to explain the economic motivation and consequences of the legal framework. For those students considering law school, this course offers an exposure to many of the legal concepts found in the first year law school curriculum. \u00c2", "name" : "Law and Economics" }, { @@ -3601,7 +3601,7 @@ }, { "code" : "COGS-4990", - "description" : "Students conduct original scholarly projects: original research, theoretical or analytical reviews of the literature, or computer simulations. Students prepare written reports relating to this project, under the supervision of a faculty member.", + "description" : "Students conduct original scholarly projects: original research, theoretical or analytical reviews of the literature, or computer simulations. Students prepare written reports relating to this project, under the supervision of a faculty member.\u00c2", "name" : "Undergraduate Thesis" }, { @@ -3651,7 +3651,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-4210", - "description" : "The techniques necessary to appraise the economic desirability and private-sector impact of various public projects and policies are studied. Concepts such as discounting, capital rationing, project selection, shadow pricing, risk assessment, unpriced goods, and economic surplus are developed. Among the topics from which illustrative case studies are drawn are urban and transport planning, energy, water resources, government regulation, and the environment.", + "description" : "The techniques necessary to appraise the economic desirability and private-sector impact of various public projects and policies are studied. Concepts such as discounting, capital rationing, project selection, shadow pricing, risk assessment, unpriced goods, and economic surplus are developed. Among the topics from which illustrative case studies are drawn are urban and transport planning, energy, water resources, government regulation, and the environment. \u00c2", "name" : "Cost-Benefit Analysis" }, { @@ -3671,7 +3671,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ITWS-4360", - "description" : "Data and Society provides a broad overview of how society is leveraging and responding to the social, organizational, policy, and technical opportunities and challenges of a data-driven world. Course themes focus on various aspects of the data ecosystem, data and innovation, and data and the broader community. Assignments build writing, presentation, and critical thinking, and assessment skills, all of which are important for professional success. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "Data and Society provides a broad overview of how society is leveraging and responding to the social, organizational, policy, and technical opportunities and challenges of a data-driven world. Course themes focus on various aspects of the data ecosystem, data and innovation, and data and the broader community. Assignments build writing, presentation, and critical thinking, and assessment skills, all of which are important for professional success.\u00c2 This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Data and Society" }, { @@ -3696,12 +3696,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-4150", - "description" : "Examine regulations related to the environment, intellectual property rights, healthcare, and antitrust. Examine the interaction between regulatory policies and how businesses respond to them with respect to innovation, production, and pricing. Some of the industries and markets examined to highlight the regulatory policy issues include automobiles, information technology, telecommunications and media, healthcare services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, retail sector, high-speed rail, and taxi and ridesharing.", + "description" : "Examine regulations related to the environment, intellectual property rights, healthcare, and antitrust. Examine the interaction between regulatory policies and how businesses respond to them with respect to innovation, production, and pricing. Some of the industries and markets examined to highlight the regulatory policy issues include automobiles, information technology, telecommunications and media, healthcare services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, retail sector, high-speed rail, and taxi and ridesharing. \u00c2", "name" : "Economics of Government Regulation and Firm Strategy" }, { "code" : "ECSE-4050", - "description" : "Linear and non-linear applications of operational amplifiers, with an emphasis on circuit design. Non-ideal operational amplifier behavior, including both static and dynamic characteristics. Amplifier stability and frequency compensation techniques. Operational amplifier-based oscillators. Circuit noise.", + "description" : "Linear and non-linear applications of operational amplifiers, with an emphasis on circuit design. Non-ideal operational amplifier behavior, including both static and dynamic characteristics.\u00c2 Amplifier stability and frequency compensation techniques.\u00c2 Operational amplifier-based oscillators. Circuit noise.", "name" : "Advanced Electronic Circuits" }, { @@ -3716,7 +3716,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-4140", - "description" : "Acquaints students with the structural characteristics and philosophical foundations of enterprise and industry. Several important industries are considered from the viewpoint of market structure, conduct, and performance. Such concepts as the corporation, entrepreneurial outcomes, technological innovation, private property, and public policy toward business are examined to orient the student to contemporary industrial activity.", + "description" : "Acquaints students with the structural characteristics and philosophical foundations of enterprise and industry. Several important industries are considered from the viewpoint of market structure, conduct, and performance. Such concepts as the corporation, entrepreneurial outcomes, technological innovation, private property, and\u00c2 public policy toward business are examined to orient the student to contemporary\u00c2 industrial activity.", "name" : "Structure of Industry: Competition, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Policy" }, { @@ -3726,7 +3726,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-4110", - "description" : "Technological innovation is responsible for most economic growth and is crucial to deal with major societal concerns. This course examines the economics of innovation and new technologies. It shows how technologies are created and put to use, from basic science through invention and development to diffusion and practical use. Additional topics include R&D determinants, sources of innovation, product improvement, cost reduction, incentivizing and stimulating innovation, patents, evolution of innovation and technology, innovative competition in industry, and the national innovation environment.", + "description" : "Technological innovation is responsible for most economic growth and is crucial to deal with major societal concerns. This course examines the economics of innovation and new technologies. It shows how technologies are created and put to use, from basic science through invention and development to diffusion and practical use. Additional topics include R&D determinants, sources of innovation, product improvement, cost reduction, incentivizing and stimulating innovation, patents, evolution of innovation and technology, innovative competition in industry, and the national innovation environment. \u00c2", "name" : "Economics of Innovation and New Technologies" }, { @@ -3746,12 +3746,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-4010", - "description" : "We study foundational theory for a diverse set of topics including models of consumer choice and decision-making, decisions under uncertainty and risk, firm strategy, market structure, information asymmetries, market failure, and intellectual property rights. Using this theory, we examine real world policy applications in areas such as innovation policy, environmental policy, international trade regulations, contract design, and insurance markets.", + "description" : "We study foundational theory for a diverse set of topics including models of consumer choice and decision-making, decisions under uncertainty and risk, firm strategy, market structure, information asymmetries, market failure, and intellectual property rights. Using this theory, we examine real world policy applications in areas such as innovation policy, environmental policy, international trade regulations, contract design, and insurance markets. \u00c2", "name" : "Applied Microeconomics and Public Policy" }, { "code" : "ARTS-4850", - "description" : "This course is for senior EMAC and EART majors. The goal of the Creative Seminar II is to develop and formulate ideas from Creative Seminar I into a unique project for the artists/communicator that will demonstrate his/her independent ideas, research, writing, and design skills. Students will develop a written thesis, creative project (e.g., art, graphic design, interaction design, music, performance), prepare and present their project in a public exhibition, and design the publicity for the show.", + "description" : "This course is for senior EMAC and EART majors.\u00c2 The goal of the Creative Seminar II is to develop and formulate ideas from Creative Seminar I into a unique project for the artists/communicator that will demonstrate his/her independent ideas, research, writing, and design skills. Students will develop a written thesis, creative project (e.g., art, graphic design, interaction design, music, performance), prepare and present their project in a public exhibition, and design the publicity for the show.", "name" : "Creative Seminar II" }, { @@ -3796,12 +3796,12 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-6980", - "description" : "Active participation in a master's-level project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master's project report. Grades S or U are assigned at the end of the semester. If recommended by the adviser, the master's project may be accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in the library.", + "description" : "Active participation in a master's-level project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master's project report. Grades S or U are assigned at the end of the semester.\u00c2 If recommended by the adviser, the master's project may be accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in the library.", "name" : "Master's Project" }, { "code" : "BIOL-4100", - "description" : "A detailed survey of important topics in the neurosciences. Some of the topics to be covered in this class are: basic mechanisms of neural signaling (neurophysiology, synaptic transmission, and molecular signaling); understanding of sensation/movement and in particular how it relates to neuroanatomy; neurodevelopment and how the mature brain can change (plasticity); complex brainfunctions and neurological disease. Taught together with BIOL 6100 .", + "description" : "A detailed survey of important topics in the neurosciences. Some of the topics to be covered in this class are: basic mechanisms of neural signaling (neurophysiology, synaptic transmission, and molecular signaling); understanding of sensation/movement and in particular how it relates to neuroanatomy; neurodevelopment and how the mature brain can change (plasticity);\u00c2 complex brainfunctions and neurological disease. Taught together with BIOL 6100 .\u00c2", "name" : "From Neuron to Behavior" }, { @@ -3811,7 +3811,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-6840", - "description" : "Numerical methods and analysis for linear and nonlinear PDEs with applications from heat conduction, wave propagation, solid and fluid mechanics, and other areas. Basic concepts of stability and convergence (Lax equivalence theorem, CFL condition, energy methods). Methods for parabolic problems (finite differences, method of lines, ADI, operator splitting), methods for hyperbolic problems (vector systems and characteristics, dissipation and dispersion, shocks capturing and tracking schemes), methods for elliptic problems (finite difference and finite volume methods).", + "description" : "Numerical methods and analysis for linear and nonlinear PDEs with applications from heat conduction, wave propagation, solid and fluid mechanics, and other areas. Basic concepts of stability and convergence (Lax equivalence theorem, CFL condition, energy methods). Methods for parabolic problems (finite differences, method of lines, ADI, operator splitting), methods for hyperbolic problems (vector systems and characteristics, dissipation and dispersion, shocks capturing and tracking schemes), methods for elliptic problems (finite difference and finite volume methods).\u00c2", "name" : "Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations" }, { @@ -3831,7 +3831,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-4630", - "description" : "The course introduces students to the art of writing and directing short videos, with an emphasis on generating ideas, and realizing them in a well-developed final project. Major theories and principles are studied through a comparative analysis of scripts and films. Students learn to work with actors, write their own scripts, and direct videos. Two final projects \u2013 a script and a video \u2013 will integrate all of the elements covered in class. Lecture/Practicum.", + "description" : "The course introduces students to the art of writing and directing short videos, with an emphasis on generating ideas, and realizing them in a well-developed final project. Major theories and principles are studied through a comparative analysis of scripts and films. Students learn to work with actors, write their own scripts, and direct videos. Two final projects \u00e2\u0080\u0093 a script and a video \u00e2\u0080\u0093 will integrate all of the elements covered in class. Lecture/Practicum.", "name" : "Writing and Directing for Video" }, { @@ -3866,7 +3866,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-6270", - "description" : "The goal of this course is to introduce students to the problems, challenges, and applications of computer vision from a computational perspective. Topics include camera modeling and image formation, feature extraction, object and face recognition, image mosaic construction, stereo and three-dimensional imaging, motion, and tracking. Machine learning methods, including deep convolutional neural networks, will be studied and applied throughout the course.", + "description" : "The goal of this course is to introduce students to the problems, challenges, and applications of computer vision from a computational perspective.\u00c2 Topics include camera modeling and image formation, feature extraction, object and face recognition, image mosaic construction, stereo and three-dimensional imaging, motion, and tracking.\u00c2 Machine learning methods, including deep convolutional neural networks, will be studied and applied throughout the course.\u00c2", "name" : "Computational Vision" }, { @@ -3911,12 +3911,12 @@ }, { "code" : "BCBP-4770", - "description" : "The second semester of the molecular biochemistry sequence. Topics include lipids and lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and the coenzymes involved in this metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and chemistry, protein synthesis and degradation, integration of metabolism, photobiology, and photosynthesis. This course is taught in studio mode. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4770 or CHEM 4770 .)", + "description" : "The second semester of the molecular biochemistry sequence. Topics include lipids and lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and the coenzymes involved in this metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and chemistry, protein synthesis and degradation, integration of metabolism, photobiology, and photosynthesis. This course is taught in studio mode. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4770 \u00c2 or CHEM 4770 .)", "name" : "Molecular Biochemistry II" }, { "code" : "MGMT-6010", - "description" : "This course provides an introduction to the \"heart and soul\" of managerial leadership, teamwork, and innovation by focusing on the behavior and characteristics of those exceptional individuals whose impact extends far beyond their own persona\u2014inside and outside of business. Leaders/innovators are those whose vision, creativity, and charisma allow them to transform their organizations and to change the lives of large numbers of people. Using a combination of case studies and simulations, the course offers a week-long immersion experience into the mindset, actions, and concerns of true business innovators.", + "description" : "This course provides an introduction to the \"heart and soul\" of managerial leadership, teamwork, and innovation by focusing on the behavior and characteristics of those exceptional individuals whose impact extends far beyond their own persona\u00e2\u0080\u0094inside and outside of business. Leaders/innovators are those whose vision, creativity, and charisma allow them to transform their organizations and to change the lives of large numbers of people. Using a combination of case studies and simulations, the course offers a week-long immersion experience into the mindset, actions, and concerns of true business innovators.", "name" : "Heroes, Leaders, and Innovators" }, { @@ -3926,12 +3926,12 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-6100", - "description" : "Introduction to the theory, algorithms, and applications of machine learning (supervised, reinforcement, and unsupervised) from data: What is learning? Is learning feasible? How can it be done? How can it be done well? The course offers a mix of theory, technique, and application with additional selected topics chosen from Pattern Recognition, Decision Trees, Neural Networks, RBF's, Bayesian Learning, PAC Learning, Support Vector Machines, Gaussian processes, and Hidden Markov Models.", + "description" : "Introduction to the theory, algorithms, and applications of machine learning (supervised, reinforcement, and unsupervised) from data: What is learning? Is learning feasible? How can it be done? How can it be done well? The course offers a mix of theory, technique, and application with additional selected topics chosen from Pattern Recognition,\u00c2 Decision Trees, Neural Networks, RBF's, Bayesian Learning, PAC Learning, Support Vector Machines, Gaussian processes, and Hidden Markov Models.", "name" : "Machine Learning from Data" }, { "code" : "MANE-4470", - "description" : "A foundational course on the principles of radiation and radiation protection (health physics). Provides a fundamental understanding of natural and anthropogenic sources of radiation, radiation interactions in matter, the biological effects of radiation, internal and external dosimetry, and radiation shielding. The use of computational and simulation techniques is emphasized throughout the course. Studio-style case studies examine the medical, socio-political, and regulatory aspects of radiation utilization and protection.", + "description" : "A foundational course on the principles of radiation and radiation protection (health physics).\u00c2 Provides a fundamental understanding of natural and anthropogenic sources of radiation, radiation interactions in matter, the biological effects of radiation, internal and external dosimetry, and radiation shielding.\u00c2 The use of computational and simulation techniques is emphasized throughout the course.\u00c2 Studio-style case studies examine the medical, socio-political, and regulatory aspects of radiation utilization and protection.", "name" : "Radiological Engineering" }, { @@ -3966,7 +3966,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-4700", - "description" : "The course is intended to provide a computational perspective on one or more topics chosen from theory and algorithms; systems and software; artificial intelligence and data; or vision, graphics, robotics, and games. Students will read classic and recent research results in the field, write critical reviews of these publications, engage in in-class presentations and discussions, and/or write a publication-quality report on an innovative final project of their choice.", + "description" : "The course is intended to provide a computational perspective on one or more topics chosen from theory and algorithms; systems and software; artificial intelligence and data; or vision, graphics, robotics, and games.\u00c2 Students will read classic and recent research results in the field, write critical reviews of these publications, engage in in-class presentations and discussions, and/or write a publication-quality report on an innovative final project of their choice.", "name" : "Technical Writing and Communication in Computer Science" }, { @@ -3996,7 +3996,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-4510", - "description" : "Mechanical regulation of biological systems. Topics include principles and concepts of mechanobiology; evolution, embryogenesis, and histogenesis of tissues with particular references to skeletal system; mechanical regulation of cellular behavior, tissue growth and organ development; concept and application of strain energy regulation in biology; application of mechanobiology to tissue regeneration; limits of mechanical regulation.", + "description" : "Mechanical regulation of biological systems.\u00c2 Topics include principles and concepts of mechanobiology; evolution, embryogenesis, and histogenesis of tissues with particular references to skeletal system; mechanical regulation of cellular behavior, tissue growth and organ development; concept and application of strain energy regulation in biology; application of mechanobiology to tissue regeneration; limits of mechanical regulation.", "name" : "Mechanobiology" }, { @@ -4006,7 +4006,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-6370", - "description" : "Data and Society provides a broad overview of how society is leveraging and responding to the social, organizational, policy, and technical opportunities and challenges of a data-driven world. Course themes focus on various aspects of the data ecosystem, data and innovation, and data and the broader community. Assignments build writing, presentation, and critical thinking and assessment skills, all of which are important for professional success. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "Data and Society provides a broad overview of how society is leveraging and responding to the social, organizational, policy, and technical opportunities and challenges of a data-driven world. Course themes focus on various aspects of the data ecosystem, data and innovation, and data and the broader community. Assignments build writing, presentation, and critical thinking and assessment skills, all of which are important for professional success.\u00c2 This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Data and Society" }, { @@ -4021,7 +4021,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-1600", - "description" : "Introduction to the scientific principles that dictate the structure and properties of engineering materials, including metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers. Physical properties of materials (mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical) are discussed in terms of the underlying structure, spanning multiple length scales from atomic packing to micron scale defects, in practical engineering materials. Throughout the course, the material behaviors are understood from the viewpoint of thermodynamics and kinetics.", + "description" : "Introduction to the scientific principles that dictate the structure and properties of engineering materials, including metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers. Physical properties of materials (mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical) are discussed in terms of the underlying structure, spanning multiple length scales from atomic packing to micron scale defects, in practical engineering materials. Throughout the course, the material behaviors are understood from the viewpoint of thermodynamics and kinetics. \u00c2", "name" : "Materials Science" }, { @@ -4066,7 +4066,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ENVE-4560", - "description" : "Fundamentals of Isotope geochemistry as applied to biogeochemical systems in modern and ancient environments. This course covers the principles of both radiogenic and stable isotope distribution, decay, and transfer through Earth's exchangeable reservoirs. The course will emphasize stable isotopes, equilibrium and kinetic isotope fractionation, distribution, isotope mass balance, and using these systems to track global biogeochemical cycles in the modern environment and in deep time.", + "description" : "Fundamentals of Isotope geochemistry as applied to biogeochemical systems in modern and ancient environments. This course covers the principles of both radiogenic and stable isotope distribution, decay, and transfer through Earth's exchangeable reservoirs. The course will emphasize stable isotopes, equilibrium and kinetic isotope fractionation, distribution, isotope mass balance, and using these systems to track global biogeochemical cycles in the modern environment and in deep time. \u00c2", "name" : "Isotope Geochemistry" }, { @@ -4096,7 +4096,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-4650", - "description" : "The principles and practice of tissue engineering are taught in this course. The principles underlying strategies for employing selected cells, biomaterial scaffolds, soluble regulators or their genes, and biomechanical loading and culture conditions, for the regeneration of tissues and organs in vitro and in vivo are addressed. Bioreactors, enabling technology and biomimetic approach for fabricating tissue-engineered products and devices for implantation are taught.", + "description" : "The principles and practice of tissue engineering are taught in this course.\u00c2 The principles underlying strategies for employing selected cells, biomaterial scaffolds, soluble regulators or their genes, and biomechanical loading and culture conditions, for the regeneration of tissues and organs in vitro and in vivo are addressed.\u00c2 Bioreactors, enabling technology and biomimetic approach for fabricating tissue-engineered products and devices for implantation are taught.\u00c2", "name" : "Intro to Cell and Tissue Engineering" }, { @@ -4141,12 +4141,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ENVE-4350", - "description" : "The study of biochemical and biological processes common to environmental engineering. Introductory physiology, biochemistry and ecology of bacteria, yeasts, fungi. Laboratory work in microbial techniques. Development of reaction rate and mass balances on biological processes for pollution control. Includes experimental analysis of natural and engineered biological processes, emphasizing experimental design, data evaluation, and report writing.", + "description" : "The study of biochemical and biological processes common to environmental engineering. Introductory physiology, biochemistry and ecology of bacteria, yeasts, fungi. Laboratory work in microbial techniques. Development of reaction rate and mass balances on biological processes for pollution control. Includes experimental analysis of natural and engineered biological processes, emphasizing experimental design, data evaluation, and report writing. \u00c2", "name" : "Biological Processes in Environmental Engineering" }, { "code" : "GSAS-4990", - "description" : "Senior capstone project course for GSAS majors. Students work individually or in teams, supervised by a faculty member, to complete a self-directed project in games that is innovative, experimental, or artistically engaged. The course emphasizes the complete development cycle, through continual iteration and critique towards completion and public release.", + "description" : "Senior capstone project course for GSAS majors. Students work individually or in teams, supervised by a faculty member, to complete a self-directed project in games that is innovative, experimental, or artistically engaged. The course emphasizes the complete development cycle, through continual iteration and critique towards completion and public release. \u00c2", "name" : "GSAS Capstone" }, { @@ -4156,22 +4156,22 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-4230", - "description" : "A self-contained course that includes topics from number theory, basic cryptography, and protocol security. This is a hybrid course with sufficient depth in both theory and hands-on experience with network protocols. Topics include: Classical Cryptography, Block Ciphers (DES, AES), Information Theoretical Cryptography, Randomness, RNG and Stream Ciphers, Hash and MAC Algorithms, Public-Key Cryptography, Elliptic Curve Cryptography, Digital Signatures and Identification, Internet Attacks, Web Security, SSL and PGP. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "A self-contained course that includes topics from number theory, basic cryptography, and protocol security.\u00c2 This is a hybrid course with sufficient depth in both theory and hands-on experience with network protocols. Topics include: Classical Cryptography, Block Ciphers (DES, AES), Information Theoretical Cryptography, Randomness, RNG and Stream Ciphers, Hash and MAC Algorithms, Public-Key Cryptography, Elliptic Curve Cryptography, Digital Signatures and Identification, Internet Attacks, Web Security, SSL and PGP.\u00c2 This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Cryptography and Network Security I" }, { "code" : "COMM-4550", - "description" : "At a time when the resurgence of religious identities, public expression, and action is driving national politics, this course explores, through a media frame, \"the return of religion\" within the secular consensus of modernity. We examine how various religious groups use media to strategically articulate and institutionalize their political messages, and how media portray religion in relation to the secular world. A central problem is the logic of fundamentalism in relation to mainstream or liberal religion.", + "description" : "At a time when the resurgence of religious identities, public expression, and action is driving national politics, this course explores, through a media frame, \"the return of religion\" within the secular consensus of modernity.\u00c2 We examine how various religious groups use media to strategically articulate and institutionalize their political messages, and how media portray religion in relation to the secular world. A central problem is the logic of fundamentalism in relation to mainstream or liberal religion.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Religion, Politics, & Media" }, { "code" : "CSCI-6560", - "description" : "We will study theoretical and practical solutions to computational geometry problems found in computer graphics, visualization, vision, robotics, engineering, manufacturing, and geographic information systems. Topics include convex hulls, half-planes, Voronoi diagrams, Delaunay triangulations, binary space partitions, motion planning, visibility, and meshes. Course activities include programming assignments, written homework with proofs of computational complexity, and a term project with presentation.", + "description" : "We will study theoretical and practical solutions to computational geometry problems found in computer graphics, visualization, vision, robotics, engineering, manufacturing, and geographic information systems. \u00c2 Topics include convex hulls, half-planes, Voronoi diagrams, Delaunay triangulations, binary space partitions, motion planning, visibility, and meshes. Course activities include programming assignments, written homework with proofs of computational complexity, and a term project with presentation. \u00c2", "name" : "Computational Geometry" }, { "code" : "ISYE-4270", - "description" : "A capstone design experience that engages students from biomedical, computer systems, electrical, industrial, materials, and mechanical engineering on teams in an open-ended engineering design problem in preparation for professional practice. With the guidance of a multidisciplinary team of faculty members and instructional support staff, students apply knowledge and skills from prior coursework. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "A\u00c2 capstone design experience that engages students from biomedical, computer systems, electrical, industrial, materials, and mechanical engineering on teams in an open-ended engineering design problem in preparation for professional practice. With the guidance of a multidisciplinary team of faculty members and instructional support staff, students apply knowledge and skills from prior coursework. This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Multidisciplinary Capstone Design" }, { @@ -4181,7 +4181,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-4100", - "description" : "Introduction to the theory, algorithms, and applications of machine learning (supervised, reinforcement, and unsupervised) from data: What is learning? Is learning feasible? How can we do it? How can we do it well? The course offers a mix of theory, technique, and application with additional selected topics chosen from Pattern Recognition, Decision Trees, Neural Networks, RBF's, Bayesian Learning, PAC Learning, Support Vector Machines, Gaussian processes, and Hidden Markov Models.", + "description" : "Introduction to the theory, algorithms, and applications of machine learning (supervised, reinforcement, and unsupervised) from data: What is learning? Is learning feasible? How can we do it? How can we do it well? The course offers a mix of theory, technique, and application with additional selected topics chosen from Pattern Recognition,\u00c2 Decision Trees, Neural Networks, RBF's, Bayesian Learning, PAC Learning, Support Vector Machines, Gaussian processes, and Hidden Markov Models.", "name" : "Machine Learning from Data" }, { @@ -4241,7 +4241,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-1190", - "description" : "This course teaches elementary programming concepts using the MATLAB environment for engineering students with little or no prior programming experience. Concepts include variables, looping, and function calls. Students cannot get credit for CSCI 1190 after earning credit for CSCI 1100 or any higher-level CSCI course.", + "description" : "This course teaches elementary programming concepts using the MATLAB environment for engineering students with little or no prior programming experience. Concepts include variables, looping, and function calls. Students cannot get credit for CSCI 1190 after earning credit for CSCI 1100 \u00c2 or any higher-level CSCI course.", "name" : "Beginning Programming for Engineers" }, { @@ -4261,7 +4261,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-1100", - "description" : "An introduction to computer programming algorithm design and analysis. Additional topics include basic computer organization; internal representation of scalar and array data; use of top-down design and subprograms to tackle complex problems; abstract data types. Enrichment material as time allows. Interdisciplinary case studies, numerical and nonnumerical applications. Students who have passed CSCI 1200 cannot register for this course.", + "description" : "An introduction to computer programming algorithm design and analysis. Additional topics include basic computer organization; internal representation of scalar and array data; use of top-down design and subprograms to tackle complex problems; abstract data types. Enrichment material as time allows. Interdisciplinary case studies, numerical and nonnumerical applications. Students who have passed CSCI 1200 \u00c2 cannot register for this course.", "name" : "Computer Science I" }, { @@ -4291,12 +4291,12 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-6760", - "description" : "This course covers finite element-based approaches to solve problems in fluid mechanics including the Navier-Stokes equations and its variants. Emphasis is placed on variational multiscale and stabilized methods. Experience in numerical methods and programming is assumed. Different transport equations are considered starting from an advection-diffusion equation. Issues concerning implementation are also discussed pertaining to the numerical formulation, stabilizaton parameter, time integrator, nonlinear equation iterator, finite element assembly, boundary conditions, and linear solver.", + "description" : "This course covers finite element-based approaches to solve problems in fluid mechanics including the Navier-Stokes equations and its variants.\u00c2 Emphasis is placed on variational multiscale and stabilized methods.\u00c2 Experience in numerical methods and programming is assumed.\u00c2 Different transport equations are considered starting from an advection-diffusion equation.\u00c2 Issues concerning implementation are also discussed pertaining to the numerical formulation, stabilizaton parameter, time integrator, nonlinear equation iterator, finite element assembly, boundary conditions, and linear solver.", "name" : "Finite Element Methods for Fluid Dynamics" }, { "code" : "COMM-6880", - "description" : "This course covers interactive, multimedia interface design (for Web sites and apps) for data visualization or other forms of interactive information design. Innovative designs that explore new directions in interactive data design are highlighted. Topics include multisensory information design using graphics, sound, touch, and large-scale data projection. Interface design topics include user-centered design, information architecture, rapid prototyping, cross-cultural design, and intellectual property. Students may choose the applications they want to design for the class project.", + "description" : "This course covers interactive, multimedia interface design (for Web sites and apps) for data visualization or other forms of interactive information design. Innovative designs that explore new directions in interactive data design are highlighted. Topics include multisensory information design using graphics, sound, touch, and large-scale data projection. Interface design topics include user-centered design, information architecture, rapid prototyping, cross-cultural design, and intellectual property. Students may choose the applications they want to design for the class project.\u00c2", "name" : "Interactive Data Visualization" }, { @@ -4306,17 +4306,17 @@ }, { "code" : "COMM-6730", - "description" : "A brand is more than just a cool logo design. \"A brand is a perception or set of associations consumers have of a business.\" -(Felicia C. Sullivan) These perceptions originate from a consistent verbal and visual story communicated through a multitude of media platforms. In this class, we'll define the brand story, create messaging, and design the logo, stationery, signage, packaging, advertising, schwag, motion graphics, etc. The course culminates with the design of an identity standards manual defining the rules and principles to effectively communicate a consistent brand image.", + "description" : "A brand is more than just a cool logo design. \"A brand is a perception or set of associations consumers have of a business.\" -(Felicia C. Sullivan)\u00c2 These perceptions originate from a consistent verbal and visual story communicated through a multitude of media platforms. In this class, we'll define the brand story, create messaging, and design the logo, stationery, signage, packaging, advertising, schwag, motion graphics, etc. The course culminates with the design of an identity standards manual defining the rules and principles to effectively communicate a consistent brand image. \u00c2", "name" : "Brand Identity Design" }, { "code" : "CIVL-6220", - "description" : "To provide the students with a broad understanding of cutting edge methodologies in transportation modeling and economics not thoroughly covered in other courses and emerging issues pertaining to transportation research and practice.", + "description" : "To provide the students with a broad understanding of cutting edge methodologies in transportation modeling and economics not thoroughly covered in other courses\u00c2 and emerging issues pertaining to transportation research and practice.", "name" : "Critical Issues in Transportation" }, { "code" : "MGMT-7760", - "description" : "Overview of risk management, concepts and measurement of risk; types of risks (market, credit, liquidity, operational, business, strategic). Clustering, classification and optimization tools applied to risk management. Frameworks and instruments available for risk management. Specific issues related with managing specific risk types \u2014 credit, liquidity and operational risk, with emphasis on current challenges. Securitization, asset-liability management, and role of insurance for risk management.", + "description" : "Overview of\u00c2 risk management, concepts and measurement of risk; types of risks (market, credit, liquidity, operational, business, strategic). Clustering, classification and optimization tools applied to risk management. Frameworks and instruments available for\u00c2 risk management. Specific issues related with managing specific risk types\u00c2 \u00e2\u0080\u0094 credit, liquidity and operational risk, with emphasis on current challenges. Securitization, asset-liability management, and role of insurance for\u00c2 risk management.\u00c2", "name" : "Risk Analytics and Management" }, { @@ -4326,7 +4326,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHME-6900", - "description" : "This seminar-based graduate level course provides a broad exposure to the chemical and biological engineering discipline. Attending and participating in seminars from recognized experts will form the core of the course. Topics include energy and the environment, nano and biotechnologies, computational molecular science, polymers and advanced materials, synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, and the future of our discipline. The course is required for chemical engineering Ph.D. students.", + "description" : "This seminar-based graduate level course provides a broad exposure to the chemical and biological engineering discipline. Attending and participating in seminars from recognized experts will form the core of the course. Topics include energy and the environment, nano and biotechnologies, computational molecular science, polymers and advanced materials, synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, and the future of our discipline. The course is required for chemical engineering Ph.D. students. \u00c2", "name" : "Chemical and Biological Engineering Seminar" }, { @@ -4356,12 +4356,12 @@ }, { "code" : "COMM-6530", - "description" : "This course considers the sociopolitical and ethical dimensions of post-factual media content, including the staged actuality of reality television. Topics include: fake news; disinformation; science denial; cognitive bias; political spin; reality TV performance and celebrity.", + "description" : "This course considers the sociopolitical and ethical dimensions of post-factual media content, including the staged actuality of reality television. Topics include: fake news; disinformation; science denial; cognitive bias; political spin; reality TV performance and celebrity.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Post-Factual Media" }, { "code" : "ARTS-6180", - "description" : "This course continues the practice and study of Deep Listening beyond the foundational course \"Deep Listening.\" Topics include a wide range of investigations, research, and creativity in Deep Listening.", + "description" : "This course continues the practice and study of Deep Listening beyond the foundational course \"Deep Listening.\" Topics include a wide range of investigations, research, and creativity in Deep Listening.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Topics in Deep Listening" }, { @@ -4371,12 +4371,12 @@ }, { "code" : "COMM-6510", - "description" : "Provides students an opportunity to enact communication practice from a strong foundation of textual and visual communication theory. Focuses on theories of text-making and distribution across media, qualitative and quantitative approaches to communication research, and applied rhetoric.", + "description" : "Provides students an opportunity to enact communication practice from a strong foundation of textual and visual communication theory. Focuses on theories of text-making and distribution across media, qualitative and quantitative approaches to communication research, and applied rhetoric. \u00c2", "name" : "Communication Theory and Practice" }, { "code" : "COMM-4188", - "description" : "The purpose of this course is to introduce the basics of strategic communication in digital and social media platforms, with a specific interest in the applications of digital and social media for communication professionals. In this course, students will learn key principles and techniques for digital content creation and promotion. Students will brainstorm, conceptualize, and develop an online presence and apply writing, research, and critical thinking to the practice of strategic communication.", + "description" : "The purpose of this course is to introduce the basics of strategic communication in digital and social media platforms, with a specific interest in the applications of digital and social media for communication professionals. In this course, students will learn key principles and techniques for digital content creation and promotion. Students will brainstorm, conceptualize, and develop an online presence and apply writing, research, and critical thinking to the practice of strategic communication.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Social Media & Strategic Communication" }, { @@ -4386,7 +4386,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-1090", - "description" : "A laboratory introduction to simulation and hardware programming with MATLAB and Simulink. Course covers: fundamental theory and programming tools for common sensors and actuators: gyroscopes, accelerometers, magnetometers, encoders, analog sensors, DC Motors, and motor drivers. Including: discretization, sampling, integration, differentiation, delays, saturation, and control. Material covered in a hands-on, observable, and application specific way. Weekly one-hour lab/lectures introduce basic topics. Labs reinforce covered topics and are performed at home with provided hardware kits.", + "description" : "A laboratory introduction to simulation and hardware programming with MATLAB and Simulink. Course covers: fundamental theory and programming tools for common sensors and actuators: gyroscopes, accelerometers, magnetometers, encoders, analog sensors, DC Motors, and motor drivers. Including: discretization, sampling, integration, differentiation, delays, saturation, and control. Material covered in a hands-on, observable, and application specific way. Weekly one-hour lab/lectures introduce basic topics. Labs reinforce covered topics and are performed at home with provided hardware kits. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Introduction to Mechatronics Hardware and Software" }, { @@ -4411,22 +4411,22 @@ }, { "code" : "COMM-4530", - "description" : "his course considers the sociopolitical and ethical dimensions of post-factual media content, including the staged actuality of reality television. Topics include: fake news; disinformation; science denial; cognitive bias; political spin; reality TV performance and celebrity.", + "description" : "his course considers the sociopolitical and ethical dimensions of post-factual media content, including the staged actuality of reality television. Topics include: fake news; disinformation; science denial; cognitive bias; political spin; reality TV performance and celebrity.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Post-Factual Media" }, { "code" : "CHME-4060", - "description" : "A continuation of CHME 4050 . Topics include chemical plant design including full economic analysis, implementation of safety protocols, plant layout design, and complete feasibility study. Projects can be chosen from a wide variety of chemical and bioprocesses to study different aspects of chemical industry.", + "description" : "A continuation of CHME 4050 \u00c2 . Topics include chemical plant design including full economic analysis, implementation of safety protocols, plant layout design, and complete feasibility study. Projects can be chosen from a wide variety of chemical and bioprocesses to study different aspects of chemical industry.", "name" : "Chemical Process Design: Applications" }, { "code" : "ECSE-6310", - "description" : "Study of transmission lines, impedance matching, passive and active microwave systems. Work with S-parameters and experiment with the use of Smith chart. Introduction to microwave CAD tools for 2D electromagnetic (EM) simulations and microwave testing. Emphasis on physical understanding, quantitative performance evaluation using both hand calculations and EM simulations.", + "description" : "Study of transmission lines, impedance matching, passive and active microwave systems.\u00c2 Work with S-parameters and experiment with the use of Smith chart.\u00c2 Introduction to microwave CAD tools for 2D electromagnetic (EM) simulations and microwave testing.\u00c2 Emphasis on physical understanding, quantitative performance evaluation using both hand calculations and EM simulations.", "name" : "Fundamentals of RF/Microwave Engineering" }, { "code" : "COMM-4470", - "description" : "This course examines the design of technical information systems and their output in useful and well-designed documents and interfaces. The course includes the history of data visualization, visual rhetoric, and information systems such as DITA.", + "description" : "This course examines the design of technical information systems and their output in useful and well-designed documents and interfaces. The course includes the history of data visualization, visual rhetoric, and information systems such as DITA. \u00c2", "name" : "Information Design" }, { @@ -4446,7 +4446,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MATH-6990", - "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master's thesis. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the thesis has been presented, approved by the adviser, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.", + "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master's thesis. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the thesis has been presented, approved by the adviser, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. \u00c2", "name" : "Master's Thesis" }, { @@ -4456,7 +4456,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-6980", - "description" : "Active participation in a master's-level project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master's project report. Grades S or U are assigned at the end of the semester. If recommended by the adviser, the master's project may be accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in the library.", + "description" : "Active participation in a master's-level project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master's project report. Grades S or U are assigned at the end of the semester.\u00c2 If recommended by the adviser, the master's project may be accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in the library.", "name" : "Master's Project" }, { @@ -4476,17 +4476,17 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-4380", - "description" : "The second in a two-course sequence combining music theory, aural skills, and engaged listening practices applicable to a broad range of musical styles, with an emphasis on creative practice. This course covers chromatic, extended, and contemporary tonal harmony and its interrelationship with form. Musicianship exercises include advanced chord identification, rhythm exercises, dictation, and improvisation. Engaged listening practices include responsive listening, reading, and written exercises as well as in-class discussion. Weekly assignments include composition, analysis, and performance.", + "description" : "The second in a two-course sequence combining music theory, aural skills, and engaged listening practices applicable to a broad range of musical styles, with an emphasis on creative practice. This course covers chromatic, extended, and contemporary tonal harmony and its interrelationship with form. Musicianship exercises include advanced chord identification, rhythm exercises, dictation, and improvisation. Engaged listening practices include responsive listening, reading, and written exercises as well as in-class discussion. Weekly assignments include composition, analysis, and performance. \u00c2", "name" : "Music and Sound II" }, { "code" : "GSAS-4200", - "description" : "A course exploring methods for 3D computer lighting, rendering, and camera authoring. We will discuss strong foundational theory from film in regards to lighting and cinematography. The course will focus on producing high fidelity rendered images and video for animation, games, and digital art.", + "description" : "A course exploring methods for 3D computer lighting, rendering, and camera authoring.\u00c2 We will discuss strong foundational theory from film in regards to lighting and cinematography.\u00c2 The course will focus on producing high fidelity rendered images and video for animation, games, and digital art. \u00c2", "name" : "Lighting, Rendering, & Cinematography" }, { "code" : "PHYS-1150", - "description" : "Introductory physics for students seeking a more intensive experience. Newton's laws are introduced using differential calculus, with solutions based on integral calculus. Material on fluids and thermodynamics is included. Laboratory exercises are carried out emphasizing measurement uncertainty and clear, concise reporting. Recommended for students intending to major in physics.", + "description" : "Introductory physics for students seeking a more intensive experience. Newton's laws are introduced using differential calculus,\u00c2 with solutions based on integral calculus. Material on fluids and\u00c2 thermodynamics\u00c2 is\u00c2 included. Laboratory exercises are carried out emphasizing measurement uncertainty and clear, concise reporting. Recommended for students intending to major in physics.\u00c2", "name" : "Introductory Classical Dynamics" }, { @@ -4496,12 +4496,12 @@ }, { "code" : "COMM-2750", - "description" : "This course engages students in a critical examination of television and its historical and present status as a dominant popular culture medium. Television in this context is broadly understood as an evolving medium for motion pictures in the age of technological convergence. Using a variety of analytical and theoretical approaches, we'll consider the significant influence television has on individual, social, and cultural experiences\u2014addressing questions of representation, identity, economics, and ideology. The class uses a collaborative learning process, allowing students to influence the content and emphasis of the class and thereby reflecting the democratic nature of popular culture media.", + "description" : "This course engages students in a critical examination of television and its historical and present status as a dominant popular culture medium. Television in this context is broadly understood as an evolving medium for motion pictures in the age of technological convergence. Using a variety of analytical and theoretical approaches, we'll consider the significant influence television has on individual, social, and cultural experiences\u00e2\u0080\u0094addressing questions of representation, identity, economics, and ideology. The class uses a collaborative learning process, allowing students to influence the content and emphasis of the class and thereby reflecting the democratic nature of popular culture media.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Critical Television" }, { "code" : "ECSE-6490", - "description" : "This course introduces methods to develop numerical and algorithmic techniques needed to endow robots with the \"intelligence\" to devise strategies to solve problems they will encounter. Once these abilities are sufficiently well developed, robots will become safe and autonomous, thus paving the way for pervasive personal robots. Topics include: configuration space representation, cell decomposition, roadmap methods, rapidly-exploring random trees, simultaneous localization and mapping, contact modeling, grasping, and dexterous manipulation.", + "description" : "This course introduces methods to develop numerical and\u00c2 algorithmic techniques needed to endow robots with the \"intelligence\" to devise strategies to solve problems they will\u00c2 encounter. Once these abilities are sufficiently well developed,\u00c2 robots will become safe and autonomous, thus paving the way for\u00c2 pervasive personal robots. Topics include: configuration space\u00c2 representation, cell decomposition, roadmap methods, rapidly-exploring random trees, simultaneous localization and mapping,\u00c2 contact modeling, grasping, and dexterous manipulation.", "name" : "Robotics II" }, { @@ -4511,12 +4511,12 @@ }, { "code" : "COMM-2660", - "description" : "This course introduces students to the practice of graphic design with a variety of hands-on projects. Studies include the principles and theories of 2D design and the integration of form, color, type, image, and content. Students will develop a heightened visual awareness and an understanding of how design influences meaning. The course emphasizes strategic and critical thinking in the solving of graphic design problems for the purposes of professional communication across a range of media platforms.", + "description" : "This course introduces students to the practice of graphic design with a variety of hands-on projects. Studies include the principles and theories of 2D design and the integration of form, color, type, image, and content. Students will develop a heightened visual awareness and an understanding of how design influences meaning. The course emphasizes strategic and critical thinking in the solving of graphic design problems for the purposes of professional communication across a range of media platforms.\u00c2", "name" : "Introduction to Graphic Design" }, { "code" : "COMM-2616", - "description" : "This course engages students with the transmedial genre of superheroes, which has become one the most influential genres in film, television, video games, toys, and of course comics\u2014not to mention the cultural artifacts that are associated with its iconography. Through an examination of the genre's origins and history, its economic and aesthetic aspects, and the ideological issues that surround its narratives\u2014including representational dynamics of race, class, gender, sexuality and other vectors of identity\u2014students in this course will become more critically aware consumers of popular culture media.", + "description" : "This course engages students with the transmedial genre of superheroes, which has become one the most influential genres in film, television, video games, toys, and of course comics\u00e2\u0080\u0094not to mention the cultural artifacts that are associated with its iconography. Through an examination of the genre's origins and history, its economic and aesthetic aspects, and the ideological issues that surround its narratives\u00e2\u0080\u0094including representational dynamics of race, class, gender, sexuality and other vectors of identity\u00e2\u0080\u0094students in this course will become more critically aware consumers of popular culture media. \u00c2", "name" : "Superheroes in the Classroom" }, { @@ -4551,7 +4551,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-4580", - "description" : "For students who are interested in empirical research in economic- and finance-oriented institutions, this course provides a wide range of econometric tools for the specification, estimation, prediction, and evaluation of economic and financial models. Methods to identify causal effects are emphasized. Mathematical methods of econometrics are developed for tools such as instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, and difference-in-differences. Advanced topics including time series, panel data, and quantile regression will also be addressed. In particular, we examine how the quantile regression can potentially improve the predictability of the stock market and relate it to the current development in this area.", + "description" : "For students who are interested in empirical research in economic- and finance-oriented institutions, this course provides a wide range of econometric tools for the specification, estimation, prediction, and evaluation of economic and financial models. Methods to identify causal effects are emphasized. Mathematical methods of econometrics are developed for tools such as instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, and difference-in-differences. Advanced topics including time series, panel data, and quantile regression will also be addressed. In particular, we examine how the quantile regression can potentially improve the predictability of the stock market and relate it to the current development in this area. \u00c2", "name" : "Data Analysis in Economics and Finance" }, { @@ -4566,7 +4566,7 @@ }, { "code" : "COGS-6880", - "description" : "This course will concentrate on the knowledge-based modeling of intelligent agents, with a special emphasis on semantically-oriented language processing. Theoretical and conceptual discussions will be balanced by practical work within the implemented OntoAgent cognitive architecture. The course will cover the modeling of decision-making, the various aspects of natural-language processing, and the art of knowledge engineering.", + "description" : "This course will concentrate on the knowledge-based modeling of intelligent agents, with a special emphasis on semantically-oriented language processing. Theoretical and conceptual discussions will be balanced by practical work within the implemented OntoAgent cognitive architecture. The course will cover the modeling of decision-making, the various aspects of natural-language processing, and the art of knowledge engineering.\u00c2", "name" : "Language-Endowed Intelligent Agents" }, { @@ -4601,12 +4601,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-6030", - "description" : "For students who are interested in empirical research in economic- and finance-oriented institutions, this course provides a wide range of econometric tools for the specification, estimation, prediction, and evaluation of economic and financial models. Methods to identify causal effects are emphasized. Mathematical methods of econometrics are developed for tools such as instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, and difference-in-differences. Advanced topics including time series, panel data, and quantile regression will also be addressed. In particular, we examine how the quantile regression can potentially improve the predictability of the stock market and relate it to the current development in this area.", + "description" : "For students who are interested in empirical research in economic- and finance-oriented institutions, this course provides a wide range of econometric tools for the specification, estimation, prediction, and evaluation of economic and financial models. Methods to identify causal effects are emphasized. Mathematical methods of econometrics are developed for tools such as instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, and difference-in-differences. Advanced topics including time series, panel data, and quantile regression will also be addressed. In particular, we examine how the quantile regression can potentially improve the predictability of the stock market and relate it to the current development in this area. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Data Analysis in Economics and Finance" }, { "code" : "MGMT-7430", - "description" : "Many of the tried and true investment strategies have failed of late to protect the wealth and capital of individuals and organizations. This course provides substantial background into how investment decisions are made in personal, business, and government settings, under the requirement that risk management and wealth preservation are governing factors. Short and long term investment strategies and instruments are examined, focusing on retirement and workplace benefits.", + "description" : "Many of the tried and true\u00c2 investment strategies have failed of late to protect the wealth and capital of individuals and organizations. This course provides substantial background into how investment decisions are made in personal, business, and government settings, under the requirement that risk management and wealth preservation are governing factors. Short and long term investment strategies and instruments are examined, focusing on retirement and workplace benefits.\u00c2", "name" : "Investments II" }, { @@ -4616,12 +4616,12 @@ }, { "code" : "MATH-4010", - "description" : "Groups, rings, polynomial rings, fields, integral domains, with emphasis on group theory; homomorphisms and isomorphisms; normal subgroups, cosets, ideals, modules; quotient groups and quotient rings; other topics chosen from number theory, polynomials, and Galois Theory.", + "description" : "Groups, rings, polynomial rings, fields, integral domains, with emphasis on group theory; homomorphisms and isomorphisms; normal subgroups, cosets, ideals, modules; quotient groups and quotient rings; other topics chosen from number theory, polynomials, and Galois Theory.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Abstract Algebra" }, { "code" : "ENVE-4360", - "description" : "This course examines relationships between microorganisms and Earth processes. Topics include the origins of life on earth, surface metabolism theory, biological and biochemical benchmarks. Earth is considered as a microbial habitat with emphasis on the lithosphere and hydrosphere, including soils, seawater, lakes, rivers, and groundwater. Geomicrobial processes, including microbial conversion of inorganics and metals and mineralization of organics, are discussed. Molecular and non-molecular methods for detection, isolation, and identification of geo-microbially active organisms are introduced.", + "description" : "This course examines relationships between microorganisms and Earth processes.\u00c2 Topics include the origins of life on earth, surface metabolism theory, biological and biochemical benchmarks. Earth is considered as a microbial habitat with emphasis on the lithosphere and hydrosphere, including soils, seawater, lakes, rivers, and groundwater. Geomicrobial processes, including microbial conversion of inorganics and metals and mineralization of organics, are discussed.\u00c2 Molecular and non-molecular methods for detection, isolation, and identification of geo-microbially active organisms are introduced.", "name" : "Geomicrobiology" }, { @@ -4676,7 +4676,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PHYS-6410", - "description" : "Electrostatics and magnetostatics. Relativistic kinematics. Relativistic dynamics. Relativistic theory of classical fields. Electromagnetic waves. Linear and nonlinear materials. EM waves in linear, dispersive media. EM waves in nonlinear materials. Diffraction. Radiation by relativistic particles.", + "description" : "Electrostatics and magnetostatics. Relativistic kinematics. Relativistic dynamics. Relativistic theory of classical fields. Electromagnetic waves. Linear and nonlinear materials. EM waves in linear, dispersive media. EM waves in nonlinear materials. Diffraction. Radiation by relativistic particles.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Electrodynamics" }, { @@ -4696,7 +4696,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-2080", - "description" : "This ensemble explores a variety of contemporary non-idiomatic group improvisational practices. Non-idiomatic improvisation is spontaneous music that does not attempt to replicate or realize a particular historical style (such as swing or bebop jazz), but rather emphasizes the unique creative input of the performers to create original music. Among the techniques explored will be conduction, musical games, graphic and text scores, and cell-structure improvisation. Students will also be coached in techniques to expand and develop musical ideas individually and as a framework for group improvisation. No prior experience with improvisation is required, and participants from any musical background, including electronic and computer music, are encouraged to join. Repertoire and practices will be tailored to the make-up of the group.", + "description" : "This ensemble explores a variety of contemporary non-idiomatic group improvisational practices. Non-idiomatic improvisation is spontaneous music that does not attempt to replicate or realize a particular historical style (such as swing or bebop jazz), but rather emphasizes the unique creative input of the performers to create original music. Among the techniques explored will be conduction, musical games, graphic and text scores, and cell-structure improvisation. Students will also be coached in techniques to expand and develop musical ideas individually and as a framework for group improvisation. No prior experience with improvisation is required, and participants from any musical background, including electronic and computer music, are encouraged to join. Repertoire and practices will be tailored to the make-up of the group. \u00c2", "name" : "Contemporary Improvisation Ensemble" }, { @@ -4716,12 +4716,12 @@ }, { "code" : "COGS-4610", - "description" : "This seminar course is a detailed examination of the mind-brain relationship, through study of the stress response. Stress is simply defined as any challenge to an individual's homeostasis or balance. This course will explore the neurobiological underpinnings of the stress response, with particular focus on how stressors can alter perception, affective and cognitive processing in the individual, which can in turn feedback to alter the general health of the individual (body and mind/brain).", + "description" : "This seminar course is a detailed examination of the mind-brain relationship, through study of the stress response. Stress is simply defined as any challenge to an individual's homeostasis\u00c2 or balance. This course will explore the neurobiological underpinnings of the stress response, with particular focus on how stressors can alter perception, affective and cognitive processing in the individual, which can in turn feedback to alter the general health of the individual (body and mind/brain).\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Stress and the Brain" }, { "code" : "ITWS-4350", - "description" : "Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity, and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught.", + "description" : "Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity, and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught. \u00c2", "name" : "Data Science" }, { @@ -4741,7 +4741,7 @@ }, { "code" : "COGS-4410", - "description" : "Research in Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driven by data. Researchers in these fields collect, manipulate, model and analyze data generated by real-world processes. Since the amount of data available has grown exponentially, the ability to automate these tasks through computer programs is essential. Specifically, probabilistic and statistical computing are needed to learn from the data. The objectives of this course are for the student to perform exploratory data analysis and to acquire the basics of statistical and machine learning in order to model real-world datasets.", + "description" : "Research in Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driven by data. Researchers in these fields collect, manipulate, model and analyze data generated by real-world processes. \u00c2 Since the amount of data available has grown exponentially, the ability to automate these tasks through computer programs is essential. Specifically, probabilistic and statistical computing are needed to learn from the data. The objectives of this course are for the student to perform exploratory data analysis and to acquire the basics of statistical and machine learning in order to model real-world datasets. \u00c2", "name" : "Programming for Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence" }, { @@ -4781,7 +4781,7 @@ }, { "code" : "COGS-4340", - "description" : "This course will explore how linguistics, the scientific study of the properties of human language and languages, can be applied to the development of intelligent agents that can fluently and meaningfully communicate with people in natural language. It will focus on linguistic phenomena that have so far been particularly resistant to effective machine processing, such as lexical ambiguity resolution, reference resolution, ellipsis, indirect speech acts, implicature, and non-literal language (e.g., metaphor and irony).", + "description" : "This course will explore how linguistics, the scientific study of the properties of human language and languages, can be applied to the development of intelligent agents that can fluently and meaningfully communicate with people in natural language. It will focus on linguistic phenomena that have so far been particularly resistant to effective machine processing, such as lexical ambiguity resolution, reference resolution, ellipsis, indirect speech acts, implicature, and non-literal language (e.g., metaphor and irony).\u00c2", "name" : "The Linguistics of Computational Linguistics" }, { @@ -4791,22 +4791,22 @@ }, { "code" : "COGS-4330", - "description" : "This survey course is intended as an introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience. The topics covered will focus on exploring the neural underpinnings for cognitive processes, such as sensation, language, attention, motor control, executive functions, social communication, emotions, consciousness, and learning/memory. Basic aspects of nervous system function and neuroanatomy, brain development/evolution, structural and functional imaging techniques, and other research methods used in Cognitive Neuroscience will be discussed.", + "description" : "This survey course is intended as an introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience. The topics covered will focus on exploring the neural underpinnings for cognitive processes, such as sensation, language, attention, motor control, executive functions, social communication, emotions, consciousness, and learning/memory. Basic aspects of nervous system function and neuroanatomy, brain development/evolution, structural and functional imaging techniques, and other research methods used in Cognitive Neuroscience will be discussed. \u00c2", "name" : "Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience" }, { "code" : "COGS-4210", - "description" : "Recent advances in Cognitive Science, Computer Science and Mathematics, have resulted in the ability to develop computer programs that implement Probabilistic Cognitive Models (PCMs). The cognitive models that this course covers are based on approximate Bayesian Inference implemented by Markov Chain Monte Carlo and Variational techniques that have made this approach tractable. The objective of this course is to enable the student to develop models of cognition in a Bayesian framework.", + "description" : "Recent advances in Cognitive Science, Computer Science and Mathematics, have resulted in the ability to develop computer programs that implement Probabilistic Cognitive Models (PCMs). The cognitive models that this course covers are based on approximate Bayesian Inference implemented by Markov Chain Monte Carlo and Variational techniques that have made this approach tractable. The objective of this course is to enable the student to develop models of cognition in a Bayesian framework. \u00c2", "name" : "Cognitive Modeling" }, { "code" : "ECSE-4670", - "description" : "Introduction to the basic concepts of computer and communication networks, like flow control, congestion control, end-to-end reliability, routing, framing, error-recovery, multiple access, and statistical multiplexing. In-depth presentation of the different networking layers, with emphasis on the Internet reference model. Protocols and architectures such as TCP, IP, Ethernet, wireless networks, etc. are described in order to illustrate important networking concepts. Introduction to quantitative analysis and modeling of networks.", + "description" : "Introduction to the basic concepts of computer and communication networks, like flow control, congestion control, end-to-end reliability, routing,\u00c2 framing, error-recovery, multiple access, and statistical multiplexing.\u00c2 In-depth presentation of the different networking layers, with emphasis on the Internet reference model. Protocols and architectures such as TCP, IP, Ethernet, wireless networks, etc. are described in order to illustrate important networking concepts. Introduction to quantitative analysis and modeling of networks.", "name" : "Computer Communication Networks" }, { "code" : "COGS-2120", - "description" : "This course is an introduction to the new and quickly growing field of cognitive science. Cognitive Science is a highly interdisciplinary field of study of mind at the intersection of philosophy, psychology, computer science, neuroscience, linguistics, and anthropology.", + "description" : "This course is an introduction to the new and quickly growing field of cognitive science. Cognitive Science is a highly interdisciplinary field of study of mind at the intersection of philosophy, psychology, computer science, neuroscience, linguistics, and anthropology.\u00c2", "name" : "Introduction to Cognitive Science" }, { @@ -4951,7 +4951,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECSE-6560", - "description" : "A broad introduction to modern communication systems, with applications to emerging wireless communication technologies. Fundamental principles of wireless channel modeling; performance limits of communication systems; analog and digital modulation techniques; source and channel coding; multi-antenna communication systems; multi-carrier modulation; multi-user communication systems. Emerging wireless technologies such as MIMO and OFDM, with applications to cellular and wireless LAN communication standards. Complemented with computational exercises.", + "description" : "A broad introduction to modern communication systems, with applications to emerging wireless communication technologies. Fundamental principles of wireless channel modeling; performance limits of communication systems; analog and digital modulation techniques; source and channel coding;\u00c2 multi-antenna communication systems; multi-carrier modulation; multi-user communication systems. Emerging wireless technologies such as MIMO and OFDM, with applications to cellular and wireless LAN communication standards. Complemented with computational exercises.\u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Modern Communication Systems" }, { @@ -4966,12 +4966,12 @@ }, { "code" : "CIVL-6240", - "description" : "The course discusses Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies and their application areas. ITS technologies. ITS Architecture. ITS applications. A number of outside speakers will complement the lectures. The students are expected to give at least two technical presentations and write a final paper on an ITS topic of their choosing.", + "description" : "The course discusses Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies and their\u00c2 application areas. ITS technologies. ITS Architecture. ITS applications. A number of outside speakers will complement the lectures. The students are expected to give at least two technical presentations and write a final paper on an ITS topic of their choosing.", "name" : "Intelligent Transportation Systems" }, { "code" : "PHYS-4910", - "description" : "Independent study to accompany designated capstone courses in Physics and Astronomy. Designated courses are: ASTR 4220 Astrophysics; ASTR 4240 Gravitation and Cosmology; ASTR 4510 Origins of Life: a Cosmic Perspective; PHYS 4810 Computational Physics; PHYS 4620 Elementary Particle Physics; PHYS 4240 General Relativity; ASTR 4120 Observational Astronomy; PHYS 4630 Lasers and Optical Systems; PHYS 4640 Optical Communications and Integrated Optics; PHYS 4720 Solid State Physics.", + "description" : "Independent study to accompany designated capstone courses in Physics and Astronomy. Designated courses are: ASTR 4220 \u00c2 Astrophysics; ASTR 4240 \u00c2 Gravitation and Cosmology; ASTR 4510 \u00c2 Origins of Life: a Cosmic Perspective; PHYS 4810 \u00c2 Computational Physics; PHYS 4620 \u00c2 Elementary Particle Physics; PHYS 4240 \u00c2 General Relativity; ASTR 4120 \u00c2 Observational Astronomy; PHYS 4630 \u00c2 Lasers and Optical Systems; PHYS 4640 \u00c2 Optical Communications and Integrated Optics; PHYS 4720 \u00c2 Solid State Physics.", "name" : "Culminating Experience Project" }, { @@ -4986,7 +4986,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-6800", - "description" : "This is a seminar based graduate level course that provides (a) a broad exposure to contemporary topics of research in biomedical engineering by recognized experts in the field and; (b) hands-on exposure on various aspects of professional development to Ph.D. students including conference/thesis presentations, writing scientific manuscripts and pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship grant applications. Students are required to attend and participate in the departmental seminar and present their own research and grant proposals.", + "description" : "This is a seminar based graduate level course that provides (a) a broad exposure to contemporary topics of research in biomedical engineering by recognized experts in the field and; (b) hands-on exposure on various aspects of professional development to Ph.D. students including conference/thesis presentations, writing scientific manuscripts and pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship grant applications. Students are required to attend and participate in the departmental seminar and present their own research and grant proposals. \u00c2", "name" : "Discussions in Graduate Research" }, { @@ -5041,7 +5041,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECSE-4110", - "description" : "AC steady-state analysis, three-phase networks, and complex power (brief review). Per-unit system. Practical transformer equivalent circuits. AC power transmission-lines: parameters; equivalent circuits; and steady-state operation. Power flow with transfer limits in balanced three-phase systems. Network power flow problem with solution by numerical methods. Symmetrical components: analysis including sequence networks for three-phase systems. Fault analysis.", + "description" : "AC steady-state analysis, three-phase networks, and complex power (brief review). Per-unit system. Practical transformer equivalent circuits. AC power transmission-lines: parameters; equivalent circuits; and steady-state operation. Power flow with transfer limits in balanced three-phase systems. Network power flow problem with solution by numerical methods. Symmetrical components: analysis including sequence networks for three-phase systems. Fault analysis.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Power Engineering Analysis" }, { @@ -5061,12 +5061,12 @@ }, { "code" : "WRIT-2340", - "description" : "This course focuses on developing public speaking skills and critical listening abilities. Guided by rhetorical theory, theories of persuasion, and argumentation theory, students prepare several oral presentations, engage in extemporaneous speaking exercises, and criticize other performances.", + "description" : "This course focuses on developing public speaking skills and critical listening abilities. Guided by rhetorical theory, theories of persuasion, and argumentation theory, students prepare several oral presentations, engage in extemporaneous speaking exercises, and criticize other performances.\u00c2", "name" : "Speech Communication" }, { "code" : "CSCI-4480", - "description" : "A survey of the fundamental issues necessary for the design, analysis, control, and implementation of robotic systems. The mathematical description of robot manipulators in terms of kinematics and dynamics. Hardware components of a typical robot arm. Path following, control, and sensing. Examples of several currently available manipulators.", + "description" : "A survey of the fundamental issues necessary for the design, analysis, control, and implementation of robotic systems. The mathematical description of robot manipulators in terms of kinematics and dynamics. Hardware components of a typical robot arm. Path following, control, and sensing. Examples of several currently available manipulators.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Robotics I" }, { @@ -5101,17 +5101,17 @@ }, { "code" : "COMM-9990", - "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.", + "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation.\u00c2 Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester.\u00c2 Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Dissertation" }, { "code" : "CIVL-6380", - "description" : "Mechanics of concrete failure under uniaxial and multiaxial stress states. Strain-softening behavior and damage localization in tension and compression. Nonlinear strain-hardening behavior under triaxial compression. Tensile fracture and size-effect. Constitutive modeling of concrete mechanical behavior. Cohesive crack model. Plasticity models, damage models, microplane models, and discrete models.", + "description" : "Mechanics of concrete failure under uniaxial and multiaxial stress states.\u00c2 Strain-softening behavior and damage localization in tension and compression. Nonlinear strain-hardening behavior under triaxial compression. Tensile fracture and size-effect. Constitutive modeling of concrete mechanical behavior. Cohesive crack model. Plasticity models, damage models, microplane models, and discrete models. \u00c2", "name" : "Advanced Concrete Mechanics" }, { "code" : "CIVL-4570", - "description" : "This course is an applications-oriented course covering basic analytical tools for modeling and optimization of large-scale civil and environmental engineering systems. Application domains that will be discussed include: scheduling in large systems, construction management, multi-purpose reservoir operation, transportation and logistics planning, as well as other civil and environmental engineering systems. An overview of different optimization techniques, with a particular focus on network flow problems and introductory stochastic analysis will be provided. Software to solve these problems will be used throughout the course.", + "description" : "This course is an applications-oriented course covering basic analytical tools for modeling and optimization of large-scale civil and environmental engineering systems. Application domains that\u00c2 will be discussed include: scheduling in large systems, construction management, multi-purpose reservoir operation, transportation and logistics planning, as well as other civil and environmental engineering systems. An overview of different optimization techniques, with a particular focus on network flow problems and introductory stochastic analysis will be provided. Software to solve these problems will be used throughout the course.\u00c2", "name" : "System Modeling for Civil and Environmental Engineering" }, { @@ -5141,7 +5141,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-4200", - "description" : "An introduction to the concepts and techniques of modern statistics. Computer-based, in-class sessions will emphasize hands-on application of statistical techniques using data and examples drawn from the biological and medical sciences. Pre-class, online exercises will prepare students for in-depth classroom explorations. Topics covered will include sampling, regression, analysis of variance, and factor analysis, MANOVA, maximum likelihood methods, discriminant analysis, time series analysis, and forecasting. The final project requires analysis of a major research-related data set and write-up of results in the format of a scientific paper.", + "description" : "An introduction to the concepts and techniques of modern statistics. Computer-based, in-class sessions will emphasize hands-on application of statistical techniques using data and examples drawn from the biological and medical sciences. Pre-class, online exercises will prepare students for in-depth classroom explorations. Topics covered will include sampling, regression, analysis of variance, and factor analysis, MANOVA, maximum likelihood methods, discriminant analysis, time series analysis, and forecasting.\u00c2 The final project requires analysis of a major research-related data set and write-up of results in\u00c2 the format of a scientific paper.", "name" : "Biostatistics" }, { @@ -5181,12 +5181,12 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-1100", - "description" : "Principles of chemistry, with particular focus on atomic and molecular structure and bonding, periodicity, basic thermodynamic principles, introduction to acid-base chemistry and elementary chemical equilibrium, and introduction to organic chemistry. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 1110 .", + "description" : "Principles of chemistry, with particular focus on atomic and molecular structure and bonding, periodicity, basic thermodynamic principles, introduction to acid-base chemistry and elementary chemical equilibrium, and introduction to organic chemistry. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 1110 . \u00c2", "name" : "Chemistry I" }, { "code" : "ARTS-6110", - "description" : "This seminar will provide a historical context for understanding and analyzing practices and theories of contemporary electronic art. The curriculum is a mix of field surveys, readings of primary sources in aesthetic, media and critical theory, and examination of contemporary topics and controversies. The seminar is also intended to support the development and articulation of the student's creative practice. Open to graduate students across the Institute.", + "description" : "This seminar will provide a historical context for understanding and analyzing practices and theories of contemporary electronic art. The curriculum is a mix of field surveys, readings of primary sources in aesthetic, media and critical theory, and examination of contemporary topics and controversies. The seminar is also intended to support the development and articulation of the student's creative practice. Open to graduate students across the Institute. \u00c2", "name" : "Electronic Arts Overview" }, { @@ -5201,12 +5201,12 @@ }, { "code" : "BCBP-4660", - "description" : "This course is designed to be a first course in the study of \"systems biology\", to introduce students to the field, the experimental and computational methods that are used within it, and the type of insights that the field can provide to biology. To fully appreciate the complexity of living systems, researchers gather systematic, quantitative measurements of a system's components using cutting-edge omics techniques. In addition, researchers also leverage computing power to describe, model, and predict dynamic behaviors that could otherwise not be perceived in such large-scale omics data. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. A student cannot get credit for both BCBP 4660 / BIOL 4660 and BCBP 6650 / BIOL 6650 .", + "description" : "This course is designed to be a first course in the study of \"systems biology\", to introduce students to the field, the experimental and computational methods that are used within it, and the type of insights that the field can provide to biology. To fully appreciate the complexity of living systems, researchers gather systematic, quantitative measurements of a system's components using cutting-edge omics techniques. In addition, researchers also leverage computing power to describe, model, and predict dynamic behaviors that could otherwise not be perceived in such large-scale omics data. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. A student cannot get credit for both BCBP 4660 / BIOL 4660 \u00c2 and BCBP 6650 \u00c2 / BIOL 6650 .", "name" : "The Biology of Systems" }, { "code" : "ECON-4170", - "description" : "Examine various facets of the healthcare industry. Application of microeconomic theory and tools will be used to: analyze healthcare demand and supply; examine the impact of public policies; study market segments such as health insurance and pharmaceuticals; explore economic choices of healthcare professionals; identify potential socioeconomic and demographic determinants of health status and healthcare; and gain insights into issues related to the ongoing healthcare policy reform.", + "description" : "Examine various facets of the healthcare industry. Application of microeconomic theory and tools will be used to: analyze healthcare demand and supply; examine the impact of public policies; study market segments such as health insurance and pharmaceuticals; explore economic choices of healthcare professionals; identify potential socioeconomic and demographic determinants of health status and healthcare; and gain insights into issues related to the ongoing healthcare policy reform. \u00c2", "name" : "Health Economics and Policy" }, { @@ -5221,7 +5221,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4220", - "description" : "Students work in teams to continue innovation, design, and development work on approved projects that started in other courses such as Introduction to Engineering Design or Inventors Studio 1 or equivalent. New projects can also be proposed by students. Emphasis will be on innovating, completing the design, building an improved prototype, applying for patent protection, and licensing the design. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Oral and written concept, midterm and final presentations are required. This is a communication-intensive course. This course meets with ENGR 4010 Professional Development III.", + "description" : "Students work in teams to continue innovation, design, and development work on approved projects that started in other courses such as Introduction to Engineering Design or Inventors Studio 1 or equivalent.\u00c2 New projects can also be proposed by students. Emphasis will be on innovating, completing the design, building an improved prototype, applying for patent protection, and licensing the design. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Oral and written concept, midterm and final presentations are required. This is a communication-intensive course. This course meets with ENGR 4010 \u00c2 Professional Development III.", "name" : "Inventors Studio 2" }, { @@ -5251,7 +5251,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-2200", - "description" : "Intermediate Drawing focuses on the exploration of the possibilities of visual translation using a variety of media and techniques. Over the term, each successive project will provide the student the opportunity to develop and control a particular set of media, technique, and perspective, which reveals a unique and personal approach to image making. Participation in critiques, discussions, and lectures will enable the student to become fluent with the vocabulary and language of drawing, and focus their preferred methods and developed skill-sets into appropriate and actionable processes.", + "description" : "Intermediate Drawing focuses on the exploration of the possibilities of visual translation using a variety of media and techniques. Over the term, each successive project will provide the student the opportunity to develop and control a particular set of media, technique, and perspective, which reveals a unique and personal approach to image making. Participation in critiques, discussions, and lectures will enable the student to become fluent with the vocabulary and language of drawing, and focus their preferred methods and developed skill-sets into appropriate and actionable processes.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Intermediate Drawing" }, { @@ -5266,7 +5266,7 @@ }, { "code" : "COGS-4220", - "description" : "In this course, students will deepen their understanding of research principles and experimental practices in cognitive and behavioral science, and they will gain experience in applying concepts often discussed in human-oriented contexts (e.g., learning, theory of mind) to the animal world. In addition, they will be prepared to participate in revolutionizing our treatment of both the animals and the people with whom we share our lives.", + "description" : "In this course, students will deepen their understanding of research principles and experimental practices in cognitive and behavioral science, and they will gain experience in applying concepts often discussed in human-oriented contexts (e.g., learning, theory of mind) to the animal world. In addition, they will be prepared to participate in revolutionizing our treatment of both the animals and the people with whom we share our lives. \u00c2", "name" : "Animal Cognition and Interaction with Humans" }, { @@ -5281,7 +5281,7 @@ }, { "code" : "GSAS-6300", - "description" : "This multidisciplinary course provides theoretical and methodological orientation to critical games research, and seeks to address both the broad and pragmatic implications of the question, \"What does it mean to conduct research via games?\" Through a hybrid lecture-workshop class format, students will engage with methodological research techniques in the various disciplines that game design draws upon--Visual Arts, Humanities and Media Studies, Social Science, and Computer Science--as well as experiment with independent research design and proposal writing.", + "description" : "This multidisciplinary course provides theoretical and methodological orientation to critical games research, and seeks to address both the broad and pragmatic implications of the question, \"What does it mean to conduct research via games?\" Through a hybrid lecture-workshop class format, students will engage with methodological research techniques in the various disciplines that game design draws upon--Visual Arts, Humanities and Media Studies, Social Science, and Computer Science--as well as experiment with independent research design and proposal writing.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Research Methods in Critical Game Design" }, { @@ -5296,7 +5296,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-2550", - "description" : "This topics-based course examines popular music in society, considering the ways it may express identities, motivate political movements, and function within various economic, mediated, and technological environments. This course explores popular music representing diverse genres (country, hip hop, EDM, Top 40) as it relates to social life, the intersections of race, gender, class, and sexuality, and media and technology.", + "description" : "This topics-based course examines popular music in society, considering the ways it may express identities, motivate political movements, and function within various economic, mediated, and technological environments. This course explores popular music representing diverse genres (country, hip hop, EDM, Top 40) as it relates to social life, the intersections of race, gender, class, and sexuality, and media and technology. \u00c2", "name" : "Popular Music and Society" }, { @@ -5316,7 +5316,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-2610", - "description" : "Students will explore the artistic role of music and sound in gaming by building their own interactive sound and music-rich games and 2D/3D rendered environments. Within the context of their own creative game projects, students will learn the basics of designing sound and composing music for interactive game spaces. Using workflow programming languages and software tools, students will program basic gaming interactions, link them to interactive audio software, and create musical gaming experiences.", + "description" : "Students will explore the artistic role of music and sound in gaming by building their own interactive sound and music-rich games and 2D/3D rendered environments. Within the context of their own creative game projects, students will learn the basics of designing sound and composing music for interactive game spaces. Using workflow programming languages and software tools, students will program basic gaming interactions, link them to interactive audio software, and create musical gaming experiences. \u00c2", "name" : "Designing Musical Games" }, { @@ -5346,7 +5346,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-6940", - "description" : "Individual and collaborative projects and assignments adapted to the needs of individual students at the graduate level.", + "description" : "Individual and collaborative projects and assignments\u00c2 adapted to the needs of individual students at the graduate level.", "name" : "Studies in Electronic Arts" }, { @@ -5361,7 +5361,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-4860", - "description" : "This course provides an overview of human resources principles and practices in business organizations. Students are given tools for understanding how people are managed on a day-to-day basis. Topics include: the recruiting and hiring process; self, peer, and managerial evaluations; training and development; and legal issues related to the work setting and the job-search process. Students come away with an understanding of the difficulties and challenges associated with workforce management. This course utilizes a combination of lecture, discussion, and experiential exercises.", + "description" : "This course provides an overview of human resources principles and practices in business organizations. Students are given tools for understanding how people are managed on a day-to-day basis. Topics include: the recruiting and hiring process; self, peer, and managerial evaluations; training and development; and legal issues related to the work setting and the job-search process. Students come away with an understanding of the difficulties and challenges associated with workforce management. This course utilizes a combination of lecture, discussion, and experiential exercises. \u00c2", "name" : "Human Resources in High Performance Organizations" }, { @@ -5386,7 +5386,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-6640", - "description" : "Science Fictions is an advanced narrative video production and theory course. The class looks at thematic areas of science fiction, utopia and dystopia, paranormal, and speculative fiction. 'Speculative fiction' is a genre that looks at the real world and extends what we know about it, building on the 'real.' The class has two threads: to study narrative structure and create a series of sci-fi videos; to discuss and analyze mainstream and avant-garde science fictions film and themes from the early 1900s to the present.", + "description" : "Science Fictions is an advanced narrative video production and theory course. The class looks at thematic areas of science fiction, utopia and dystopia, paranormal, and speculative fiction. 'Speculative fiction' is a genre that looks at the real world and extends what we know about it, building on the 'real.' The class has two threads: to study narrative structure and create a series of sci-fi videos; to discuss and analyze mainstream and avant-garde science fictions film\u00c2 and themes from the early 1900s to the\u00c2 present.", "name" : "Science Fictions" }, { @@ -5416,7 +5416,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BUSN-6300", - "description" : "In this course, students develop their capacity as leaders in a dynamic world, planning and executing strategy to achieve organizational objectives. Students develop frameworks for making decisions that enhance the value creation of their organization while demonstrating full commitment to ethical decisions and outcomes. Students learn to plan and execute to achieve goals fully and effectively. Students develop their mentorship capacities to manage and lead the human elements of their organizations. NOTE: Students must attend a Rensselaer Leadership Experience (RLE) as part of this course", + "description" : "In this course, students develop their capacity as leaders in a dynamic world, planning and executing strategy to achieve organizational objectives. Students develop frameworks for making decisions that enhance the value creation of their organization while demonstrating full commitment to ethical decisions and outcomes.\u00c2 Students learn to plan and execute to achieve goals fully and effectively.\u00c2 Students develop their mentorship capacities to manage and lead the human elements of their organizations.\u00c2 NOTE:\u00c2 Students must attend a Rensselaer Leadership Experience (RLE) as part of this course", "name" : "Leaders and Strategy" }, { @@ -5436,7 +5436,7 @@ }, { "code" : "COGS-6340", - "description" : "This course will explore how linguistics, the scientific study of the properties of human language and languages, can be applied to the development of intelligent agents that can fluently and meaningfully communicate with people in natural language. It will focus on linguistic phenomena that have so far been particularly resistant to effective machine processing, such as lexical ambiguity resolution, reference resolution, ellipsis, indirect speech acts, implicature, and non-literal language (e.g., metaphor and irony).", + "description" : "This course will explore how linguistics, the scientific study of the properties of human language and languages, can be applied to the development of intelligent agents that can fluently and meaningfully communicate with people in natural language. It will focus on linguistic phenomena that have so far been particularly resistant to effective machine processing, such as lexical ambiguity resolution, reference resolution, ellipsis, indirect speech acts, implicature, and non-literal language (e.g., metaphor and irony).\u00c2", "name" : "The Linguistics of Computational Linguistics" }, { @@ -5446,12 +5446,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ERTH-1200", - "description" : "The geological environment of humankind: the atmosphere, oceans, groundwater, rivers, glaciers, deserts, and soils. The course explores the processes by which these and other features develop and change, both naturally and as a result of human activity.", + "description" : "\u00c2 The geological environment of humankind: the atmosphere, oceans, groundwater, rivers, glaciers, deserts, and soils. The course explores the processes by which these and other features develop and change, both naturally and as a result of human activity.", "name" : "Geology II: Earth's Surface" }, { "code" : "ARTS-6240", - "description" : "Eco Chic: Living Art is an upper level production and theory class about art, biology, and the study of life covering topics such as environmentalism, land art, food art, sustainable practices with art, body art, bio-art. Part lecture, part hands-on workshop, Eco Chic encourages students to redefine and experimentally express their relationships with the varied aspects of everyday living systems and manipulating life.", + "description" : "Eco Chic: Living Art is an upper level production and theory class about art, biology, and the study of life covering topics such as environmentalism, land art, food art, sustainable practices with art, body art, bio-art.\u00c2 Part lecture, part hands-on workshop, Eco Chic encourages students to redefine and experimentally express their relationships with the varied aspects of everyday living systems and manipulating life.", "name" : "Eco Chic: Living Art" }, { @@ -5461,12 +5461,12 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-4700", - "description" : "Freshwater ecology is the quantitative examination of major biological fresh water communities. Course discussions will delineate the physical and chemical regimes under which aquatic organisms exist. Basic limnological processes are studied to define aquatic systems of differing physical characteristics. Nutrient chemistry analyses of waters of varying acidity, alkalinity, and chemical loadings are related to their trophic status. Lecture and Laboratory are taught at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute at Lake George with field activities at various locations in the Adironacks. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "Freshwater ecology is the quantitative examination of major biological fresh water communities. Course discussions will delineate the physical and chemical regimes under which aquatic organisms exist.\u00c2 Basic limnological processes are studied to define aquatic systems of differing physical characteristics.\u00c2 Nutrient chemistry analyses of waters of varying acidity, alkalinity, and chemical loadings are related to their trophic status.\u00c2 Lecture and Laboratory are taught at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute at Lake George with field activities at various locations in the Adironacks. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports. This is a communication-intensive course. \u00c2", "name" : "Freshwater Ecology" }, { "code" : "BMED-4120", - "description" : "Students will be exposed to several clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school.", + "description" : "Students will be exposed to several clinical experiences at a level typically found in college\u00c2 graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school.", "name" : "Investigative Medicine II" }, { @@ -5506,7 +5506,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-6120", - "description" : "Biopunk: Arts Lab Practice is a studio, lab and lecture class introducing students to bioart, and microbial life and resilient ecological practices. We use punk, queer and biological laboratory techniques to creatively produce science, design and art works. Students will be required to complete readings, experiment, and create their own visions of a speculative biofuture. Emphasis will be on the history and contemporary investigations of the microbiome and how to culturally explore these scenarios of how we live amongst multiple diverse communities and species.", + "description" : "Biopunk: Arts Lab Practice is a studio, lab and lecture class introducing students to bioart, and microbial life and resilient ecological practices. We use punk, queer and biological laboratory techniques to creatively produce science, design and art works. Students will be required to complete readings, experiment, and create their own visions of a speculative biofuture. Emphasis will be on the history and contemporary investigations of the microbiome and how to culturally explore these scenarios of how we live amongst multiple diverse communities and species.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Biopunk: Arts Lab Practice" }, { @@ -5531,12 +5531,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-6090", - "description" : "This course is primarily concerned with learning how to build any interactive experience or artwork from concept to completion. It will introduce open-source, cross-platform programming libraries and tools used by artists and programmers to create interactive experiences and artworks for museum installations, festivals, VJ-ing, projection mapping, interactive experiences/artworks, and more. Then, the course starts to address the questions: Is code an art form? What is interactive art? Is software art?", + "description" : "This course is primarily concerned with learning how to build any interactive experience or artwork from concept to completion. It will introduce open-source, cross-platform programming libraries and tools used by artists and programmers to create interactive experiences and artworks for museum installations, festivals, VJ-ing, projection mapping, interactive experiences/artworks, and more. Then, the course\u00c2 starts to address the questions: Is code an art form? What is interactive art? Is software art?", "name" : "Art and Code and Interactivity" }, { "code" : "ARTS-6080", - "description" : "Development and completion of individual creative projects with a focus on studio production, method, and process. Students are expected to foster an environment in which serious and sophisticated peer critique can take place.", + "description" : "Development and completion of individual creative projects\u00c2 with a focus on studio production, method, and process. Students are expected to foster an environment in which serious and sophisticated peer critique can take place.", "name" : "Graduate Studio Critique" }, { @@ -5561,12 +5561,12 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-4460", - "description" : "This course focuses on software development techniques in support of large-scale software projects and maintenance. Specific topics include various programming paradigms and techniques, approaches to testing and automation, debugging, refactoring, and inheriting code. Individual and team assignments are required, including programming assignments. Project topics include text processing, building a search engine, and the like. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "This course focuses on software development techniques in support of large-scale software projects and maintenance. Specific topics include various programming paradigms and techniques, approaches to testing and automation, debugging, refactoring, and inheriting code. Individual and team assignments are required, including programming assignments. Project topics include text processing, building a search engine, and the like.\u00c2 This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Large-Scale Programming and Testing" }, { "code" : "MANE-6610", - "description" : "Phenomena peculiar to nonlinear systems. Linearization, iteration, and perturbation procedures. Describing function stability analysis. Phase plane methods. Relaxation oscillations and limit cycles. Stability analysis by Lyapunov's method. Popov's theorem. Adaptive control systems. Sensitivity analysis.", + "description" : "Phenomena peculiar to nonlinear systems. Linearization, iteration, and perturbation procedures. Describing function stability analysis. Phase plane methods. Relaxation oscillations and limit cycles. Stability analysis by Lyapunov's method. Popov's theorem. Adaptive control systems. Sensitivity analysis.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Nonlinear Control Systems" }, { @@ -5591,12 +5591,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-6600", - "description" : "A technology-based performance ensemble, as well as a practice-based studio course, focused on the composition, design, and programming of new musical works and instruments. Students create and perform electronic music using laptops, microprocessors, digital networks and a range of new interfaces for musical expression. ARTS 4600/6600 combines studio and ensemble. The ensemble only section (ARTS 2600) may be taken multiple times as a 1-credit performance ensemble in partial satisfaction of the Music major or minor ensemble requirements, or once as a 4-credit seminar at either the 4000 or 6000 level.", + "description" : "A technology-based performance ensemble, as well as a practice-based studio course, focused on the composition, design, and programming of new musical works and instruments. Students create and perform electronic music using laptops, microprocessors, digital networks and a range of new interfaces for musical expression. ARTS 4600/6600 combines studio and ensemble. The ensemble only section (ARTS 2600) may be taken multiple times as a 1-credit performance ensemble in partial satisfaction of the Music major or minor ensemble requirements, or once as a 4-credit seminar at either the 4000 or 6000 level.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Ensemble Nonlinear" }, { "code" : "COGS-4430", - "description" : "Digital gaming is one of the most rapidly developing fields. The effort required for developing games is not trivial. To make a game fun to play, the design of the game levels and/or the AI-driven opponents need to be intelligent and adaptive to the players' strategies and skills. In this course, students will learn and explore using machine learning techniques to automate the design process of digital games. The course will cover basic and advanced topics in Artificial Intelligence and Learning, such as Decision Trees, Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms, and Reinforcement Learning. Students will gain hands-on experience in applying these techniques in computer games. The course will also introduce psychological theories and studies about people's decision-making and emotional processes and how they are related to the players' experience in games. This course will take the form of a combination of lectures, presentations by students, class discussions, and independent study.", + "description" : "Digital gaming is one of the most rapidly developing fields. The effort required for developing games is not trivial. To make a game fun to play, the design of the game levels and/or the AI-driven opponents need to be intelligent and adaptive to the players' strategies and skills. In this course, students will learn and explore using machine learning techniques to automate the design process of digital games. The course will cover basic and advanced topics in Artificial Intelligence and Learning, such as Decision Trees, Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms, and Reinforcement Learning. Students will gain hands-on experience in applying these techniques in computer games. The course will also introduce psychological theories and studies about people's decision-making and emotional processes and how they are related to the players' experience in games. This course will take the form of a combination of lectures, presentations by students, class discussions, and independent study. \u00c2", "name" : "Learning and Advanced Game AI" }, { @@ -5611,12 +5611,12 @@ }, { "code" : "BCBP-4870", - "description" : "X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) are used to determine 3-D structures of biological macromolecules at atomic resolution. The course will cover crystallographic and NMR methods, their theory and practice, along with thermodynamics of structure formation and molecular dynamics. Students will prepare a poster presentation on a protein of their choice. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 6870 .)", + "description" : "X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) are used to determine 3-D structures of biological macromolecules at atomic resolution. The course will cover crystallographic and NMR methods, their theory and practice, along with thermodynamics of structure formation and molecular dynamics. Students will prepare a poster presentation on a protein of their choice.\u00c2 (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 6870 .)", "name" : "Protein Structure Determination" }, { "code" : "ARTS-6040", - "description" : "Rethinking Documentary is a graduate level production course in film and video. Taking a broad look at what defines \"documentary\" media, this course incorporates criticism with production to examine key issues in the discipline, such as truth versus fiction, personal responsibility, community involvement, the efficacy of video intervention and the authority of mass media. Students are required to produce a range of video works questioning conventional documentary styles, using radical and interventionist techniques to tell compelling or poetic stories.", + "description" : "Rethinking Documentary is a graduate level production course in film and video.\u00c2 Taking a broad look at what defines \"documentary\" media, this course incorporates criticism with production to examine key issues in the discipline, such as truth versus fiction, personal responsibility, community involvement, the efficacy of video intervention and the authority of mass media.\u00c2 Students are required to produce a range of video works questioning conventional documentary styles, using radical and interventionist techniques to tell compelling or poetic stories.\u00c2", "name" : "Rethinking Documentary: Video Production" }, { @@ -5646,12 +5646,12 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4360", - "description" : "Theory and applications of reliability and risk assessment. Boolean algebra, logic diagrams, redudancy and majority-vote configurations. System synthesis by reliability and fault tree techniques, quantitative evaluation, uncertainty analysis. Common cause events, failure data, and failure models. Allocation of risk to subsystems. Availability, repair policies, renewal theory. Operational reliability methods.", + "description" : "Theory and applications of reliability and risk assessment.\u00c2 Boolean algebra, logic diagrams, redudancy and majority-vote configurations.\u00c2 System synthesis by reliability and fault tree techniques, quantitative evaluation, uncertainty analysis.\u00c2 Common cause events, failure data, and failure models.\u00c2 Allocation of risk to subsystems.\u00c2 Availability, repair policies, renewal theory.\u00c2 Operational reliability methods.", "name" : "Reactor Reliability and Safety" }, { "code" : "STSO-6100", - "description" : "This course is an advanced introduction to the policy-relevant side of STS. We will examine three broad topics: 1. How states shape scientific research and the development of technologies and infrastructures. 2. How legislators and regulatory bureaucracies use scientific knowledge and expert opinion in decision-making processes. 3. How publics, particularly social movements, engage in political processes that are dominated by scientific and technological experts.", + "description" : "This course is an advanced introduction to the policy-relevant side of STS. We will examine three broad topics:\u00c2 1. How states shape scientific research and the development of technologies and infrastructures. 2. How legislators and regulatory bureaucracies use scientific knowledge and expert opinion in decision-making processes. 3. How publics, particularly social movements, engage in political processes that are dominated by scientific and technological experts.\u00c2", "name" : "Science and Technology Policy" }, { @@ -5666,7 +5666,7 @@ }, { "code" : "USAF-2040", - "description" : "The AS 200, Team and Leadership Fundamentals,\" focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. Leadership Laboratory ( USAF 0010 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences.", + "description" : "The AS 200,\u00c2 Team and Leadership Fundamentals,\" focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. Leadership Laboratory\u00c2 ( USAF 0010 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences.", "name" : "Air and Space Studies 200B (Team and Leadership Fundamentals)" }, { @@ -5686,7 +5686,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHME-4020", - "description" : "A continuation of CHME 4010 . Course includes topics on multi-dimensional transport processes, potential, boundary layer and turbulent fluid flows, convective heat and mass transfer processes, friction factors and drag in and around solid objects, heat and mass exchangers, and radiation heat transfer. The course extends the use of numerical methods to apply to multidimensional problems, convective heat and mass transfer problems, and the simulation of more complicated fluid flows including turbulence approximations. Credit not allowed for both this course and ENGR 2250 .", + "description" : "A continuation of CHME 4010 .\u00c2 Course includes topics on multi-dimensional transport processes, potential, boundary layer and turbulent fluid flows, convective heat and mass transfer processes, friction factors and drag in and around solid objects, heat and mass exchangers, and radiation heat transfer.\u00c2 The course extends the use of numerical methods to apply to multidimensional problems, convective heat and mass transfer problems, and the simulation of more complicated fluid flows including turbulence approximations.\u00c2 Credit not allowed for both this course and ENGR 2250 .", "name" : "Transport Phenomena II" }, { @@ -5701,12 +5701,12 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-6550", - "description" : "This course provides a thorough survey of the basics of chemical thermodynamics and quantum mechanics at the graduate level, with advanced applications of these subjects to chemical systems. The basics of statistical thermodynamics, intermolecular interactions, group theory, and applications to spectroscopic methods are also covered.", + "description" : "This course provides a thorough survey of the basics of chemical thermodynamics and quantum mechanics at the graduate level, with advanced applications of these subjects to chemical systems. The basics of statistical thermodynamics, intermolecular interactions, group theory, and applications to spectroscopic methods are also covered. \u00c2", "name" : "Advanced Physical Chemistry" }, { "code" : "CIVL-9990", - "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.", + "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation.\u00c2 Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester.\u00c2 Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Dissertation" }, { @@ -5726,7 +5726,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-4560", - "description" : "This course explores the history, methods, and goals of hackers with special attention paid to their role in social movements. It broadly interprets the term \"hacktivism\" to include computer hacking, media hacking and \"reality hacking\" in the service of social change. Students will gain an understanding of how and why hackers have emerged as a major social force.", + "description" : "This course explores the history, methods, and goals of hackers with special attention paid to their role in social movements. It broadly interprets the term \"hacktivism\" to include computer hacking, media hacking and \"reality hacking\" in the service of social change. Students will gain an understanding of how and why hackers have emerged as a major social force.\u00c2", "name" : "Hactivism" }, { @@ -5761,7 +5761,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BCBP-4310", - "description" : "In this course, students will explore the molecular methods and applications of recombinant DNA technology and the issues regarding their use through case studies on the effect of genetic engineering in medicine, agriculture, biology, forensics, and various other areas of technology. The course has three major components: 1) techniques used in the generation of recombinant molecules, 2) application of recombinant technology to diagnostics and therapeutics and 3) genetically modified organisms. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 6310 .)", + "description" : "In this course, students will explore the molecular methods and applications of recombinant DNA technology and the issues regarding their use through case studies on the effect of genetic engineering in medicine, agriculture, biology, forensics, and various other areas of technology.\u00c2 The course has three major components:\u00c2 1) techniques used in the generation of recombinant molecules, 2) application of recombinant technology to diagnostics and therapeutics and 3) genetically modified organisms. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 6310 .)", "name" : "Genetic Engineering" }, { @@ -5791,7 +5791,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PSYC-4730", - "description" : "Positive Psychology is the scientific study of human happiness, well-being, and strength of character. This course takes an empirical approach to helping individuals use the science of flourishing to enhance their lives. Resiliency, the ability to adapt to stress and adversity, will be emphasized. Students will learn about coping techniques of resiliency to effectively navigate through life situations.", + "description" : "Positive Psychology is the scientific study of human happiness, well-being, and strength of character. This course takes an empirical approach to helping individuals use the science of flourishing to enhance their lives. Resiliency, the ability to adapt to stress and adversity, will be emphasized. Students will learn about coping techniques of resiliency to effectively navigate through life situations.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Positive Psychology" }, { @@ -5856,7 +5856,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-6420", - "description" : "Research, plan, create, and execute portfolio projects involving networked improvisation, composition, and performance via Internet and Internet 2. Study and use telematic technology such as Lola, JackTrip, SKYPE, mobile, and other devices in performances with others in distant locations. Participate in multimedia improvisation ensemble (Tintinnabulate) as a resource for implementing projects.", + "description" : "Research, plan, create, and execute portfolio projects involving networked improvisation, composition, and performance via Internet and Internet 2.\u00c2 Study and use telematic technology such as Lola, JackTrip, SKYPE, mobile, and other devices in performances with others in distant locations.\u00c2 Participate in multimedia improvisation ensemble (Tintinnabulate) as a resource for implementing projects.", "name" : "Experimental Telepresence" }, { @@ -5931,12 +5931,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-6110", - "description" : "Technological innovation is responsible for most economic growth and is crucial to deal with major societal concerns. This course examines the economics of innovation and new technologies. It shows how technologies are created and put to use, from basic science through invention and development to diffusion and practical use. Additional topics include R&D determinants, sources of innovation, product improvement, cost reduction, incentivizing and stimulating innovation, patents, evolution of innovation and technology, innovative competition in industry, and the national innovation environment.", + "description" : "Technological innovation is responsible for most economic growth and is crucial to deal with major societal concerns. This course examines the economics of innovation and new technologies. It shows how technologies are created and put to use, from basic science through invention and development to diffusion and practical use. Additional topics include R&D determinants, sources of innovation, product improvement, cost reduction, incentivizing and stimulating innovation, patents, evolution of innovation and technology, innovative competition in industry, and the national innovation environment.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Economics of Innovation and New Technologies" }, { "code" : "ARCH-2550", - "description" : "Building on techniques taught in Digital Constructs 3, this course will expand upon the role of technology in architecture by introducing advanced methods of design analysis and resolution. Students will learn to address issues of optimization, environmental surroundings, structure, and site by using various contemporary analytic software programs. This course is offered in the spring semester and is required of all second-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. Coordination of the relationship of course content to Architectural Design Studio 4 will be between the Digital Constructs 4 faculty instructor and the second-year architectural design studio coordinator and faculty.", + "description" : "Building on techniques taught in Digital Constructs 3, this course will expand upon the role of technology in architecture by introducing advanced methods of design analysis and resolution. \u00c2 Students will learn to address issues of optimization, environmental surroundings, structure, and site by using various contemporary analytic software programs. This course is offered in the spring semester and is required of all second-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. \u00c2 Coordination of the relationship of course content to Architectural Design Studio 4 will be between the Digital Constructs 4 faculty instructor and the second-year architectural design studio coordinator and faculty. \u00c2", "name" : "Digital Constructs 4" }, { @@ -5951,7 +5951,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BCBP-4550", - "description" : "This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces. Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. BIOL 4550 , BIOL 6420 , BCBP 4550, and BCBP 6420 meet jointly; only one of these courses can be taken for credit.", + "description" : "This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces. Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. BIOL 4550 , BIOL 6420 , BCBP 4550, and BCBP 6420 \u00c2 meet jointly; only one of these courses can be taken for credit.", "name" : "Molecular Modeling" }, { @@ -5986,7 +5986,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-4050", - "description" : "The course is designed to help students continue to develop as media-makers/filmmakers. Students will work on short video projects that are shot in the studio and in the field. Studio experimentations, including projection work, multi-camera production, generating ideas, and realizing a well-developed final project. Students write their own scripts, learn new technical skills and direct videos.", + "description" : "The course is designed to help students continue to develop as media-makers/filmmakers. Students will work on short video projects that are shot in the studio and in the field. Studio experimentations, including projection work, multi-camera production, generating ideas, and realizing a well-developed final project. Students write their own scripts, learn new technical skills and direct videos.\u00c2", "name" : "Advanced Video Media Studio" }, { @@ -5996,7 +5996,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-4040", - "description" : "This is a production course investigating non-traditional approaches to documentary or non-fiction film/video. Taking a broad look at what defines \"documentary\" media, this course will incorporate criticism with production. Students will produce a range of video works questioning conventional documentary styles, using radical and interventionist techniques. Students will study traditional documentary works including ethnographic films, cinema verit\u00e9, propaganda films, \"home movies,\" reality TV, tabloid news, autobiographic and activist videos.", + "description" : "This is a production course investigating non-traditional approaches to documentary or non-fiction film/video. Taking a broad look at what defines \"documentary\" media, this course will incorporate criticism with production. Students will produce a range of video works questioning conventional documentary styles, using radical and interventionist techniques. Students will study traditional documentary works including ethnographic films, cinema verit\u00c3\u00a9, propaganda films, \"home movies,\" reality TV, tabloid news, autobiographic and activist videos.", "name" : "Rethinking Documentary: Video Production" }, { @@ -6006,7 +6006,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-2600", - "description" : "A technology-based performance ensemble, as well as a practice-based studio course, focused on the composition, design, and programming of new musical works and instruments. Students create and perform electronic music using laptops, microprocessors, digital networks and a range of new interfaces for musical expression. ARTS 4600/6600 combines studio and ensemble. The ensemble only section (ARTS 2600) may be taken multiple times as a 1-credit performance ensemble in partial satisfaction of the Music major or minor ensemble requirements or once as a 4-credit seminar at either the 4000 or 6000 level.", + "description" : "A technology-based performance ensemble, as well as a practice-based studio course, focused on the composition, design, and programming of new musical works and instruments. Students create and perform electronic music using laptops, microprocessors, digital networks and a range of new interfaces for musical expression. ARTS 4600/6600 combines studio and ensemble. The ensemble only section (ARTS 2600) may be taken multiple times as a 1-credit performance ensemble in partial satisfaction of the Music major or minor ensemble requirements or once as a 4-credit seminar at either the 4000 or 6000 level.\u00c2", "name" : "Ensemble Nonlinear" }, { @@ -6046,7 +6046,7 @@ }, { "code" : "WRIT-4410", - "description" : "In this class, students will write on topics from their major discipline and investigate the kinds of texts that professionals in their field produce. They will identify and explore research questions, use discipline-specific library databases, and write research reports. In addition, they will develop effective note-taking and research skills and learn strategies for effective prose style.", + "description" : "In this class,\u00c2 students will write on topics from\u00c2 their major discipline and investigate the kinds of texts that professionals in\u00c2 their field produce. They will\u00c2 identify and explore research questions, use discipline-specific library databases, and write research reports. In addition,\u00c2 they will develop effective note-taking and research skills and learn strategies for effective prose style.", "name" : "Research Writing" }, { @@ -6066,7 +6066,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-6330", - "description" : "This course surveys the terminology, concepts, problems, and tools that support decision-making related to the effective design, operation, and control of operating systems that produce both tangible and intangible outputs. This course is designed to address key operations issues in both service and manufacturing firms. Operations can also be an effective competitive weapon and provide opportunities to win in markets worldwide. This course is designed to create an applied learning environment to introduce students to this topic. Students will learn analysis techniques, evaluate and analyze data using a variety of tools.", + "description" : "This course surveys the terminology, concepts, problems, and tools that support decision-making related to the effective design, operation, and control of operating systems that produce both tangible and intangible outputs. This course is designed to address key operations issues in both service and manufacturing firms.\u00c2 Operations can also be an effective competitive weapon and provide opportunities to win in markets worldwide. This course is designed to create an applied learning environment to introduce students to this topic. Students will learn analysis techniques, evaluate and analyze data using a variety of tools.\u00c2", "name" : "Operations and Supply Chain Management" }, { @@ -6086,7 +6086,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-2510", - "description" : "Since its emergence over a century ago, the energy, vitality, and challenging nature of jazz have had a significant impact on music throughout the world. The question of \"what is jazz\" remains a lively and contentious discussion to this day. This course charts the emergence, evolution, and expanded influence of jazz and jazz-inspired music, as well as the many controversial musical, social, and philosophical questions it continues to provoke. Through listening, analysis, discussion, writing, and creative projects, students will develop a greater appreciation and understanding of improvised music in a great variety of contexts, and the crucial role American jazz played in revitalizing improvisational practice throughout the 20th and 21st Centuries. No musical background is required.", + "description" : "Since its emergence over a century ago, the energy, vitality, and challenging nature of jazz have had a significant impact on music throughout the world. The question of \"what is jazz\" remains a lively and contentious discussion to this day. This course charts the emergence, evolution, and expanded influence of jazz and jazz-inspired music, as well as the many controversial musical, social, and philosophical questions it continues to provoke. Through listening, analysis, discussion, writing, and creative projects, students will develop a greater appreciation and understanding of improvised music in a great variety of contexts, and the crucial role American jazz played in revitalizing improvisational practice throughout the 20th and 21st Centuries. No musical background is required. \u00c2", "name" : "Histories of Jazz and Improvised Music" }, { @@ -6101,7 +6101,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-6420", - "description" : "This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces. Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. BIOL 4550 , BIOL 6420, BCBP 4550 , and BCBP 6420 meet jointly; only one of these courses can be taken for credit.", + "description" : "This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces.\u00c2 Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. BIOL 4550 , BIOL 6420, BCBP 4550 , and BCBP 6420 \u00c2 meet jointly; only one of these courses can be taken for credit.", "name" : "Molecular Modeling" }, { @@ -6111,7 +6111,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-4910", - "description" : "This seminar is the first required course of the two-semester, 5 th -year Final Project course sequence in the undergraduate program and as such serves as a prerequisite to the spring semester ARCH 4920 Final Project Design Studio. The Design Research Seminar provides a forum for readings and discussions as well as design and/or material experimentation as it relates to the respective Final Project instructor's thematic framework. The seminar also covers fundamentals related to standard methods of research and analysis. This 3-credit course is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program.", + "description" : "This seminar is the first required course of the two-semester, 5 th -year Final Project course sequence in the undergraduate program and as such serves as a prerequisite to the spring semester ARCH 4920 Final Project Design Studio. \u00c2 The Design Research Seminar provides a forum for readings and discussions as well as design and/or material experimentation as it relates to the respective Final Project instructor's thematic framework. \u00c2 The seminar also covers fundamentals related to standard methods of research and analysis. This 3-credit course is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program.", "name" : "Final Project Design Research Seminar" }, { @@ -6121,12 +6121,12 @@ }, { "code" : "LANG-4420", - "description" : "This is a continuation of Chinese II, a course for the standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn more Chinese characters and words, reach a total of about 650 characters, 1000 words, and use more complicated grammatical structures, e.g., reduplication of adjectives and verbs, resultative and potential compliments. In sum, students learn more in all four aspects\u2014listening, speaking, reading and writing\u2014presented in Chinese II.", + "description" : "This is a continuation of Chinese II, a course for the standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn more Chinese characters and words, reach a total of about 650 characters, 1000 words, and use more complicated grammatical structures, e.g., reduplication of adjectives and verbs, resultative and potential compliments. In sum, students learn more in all four aspects\u00e2\u0080\u0094listening, speaking, reading and writing\u00e2\u0080\u0094presented in Chinese II.\u00c2", "name" : "Chinese III" }, { "code" : "ARTS-1380", - "description" : "This course is a hands-on introduction to the primary building blocks of music and musicianship in a 21st Century context. No formal musical background is expected. The course will explore acoustics and psychoacoustics, rhythm, pitch, harmony, melody, timbre, improvisation, composition, and music notation through performance, listening, written exercises, and creative projects.", + "description" : "This course is a hands-on introduction to the primary building blocks of music and musicianship in a 21st Century context. No formal musical background is expected. The course will explore acoustics and psychoacoustics, rhythm, pitch, harmony, melody, timbre, improvisation, composition, and music notation through performance, listening, written exercises, and creative projects.\u00c2", "name" : "Fundamentals of Music and Sound" }, { @@ -6161,12 +6161,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-2540", - "description" : "This course introduces computational and procedural design approaches that are a logical extension to topics covered in Digital Constructs 2. Students will develop an understanding of computational logic through introductory design applications, both as advanced tooling and as generative design techniques. Methodological approaches will be contextualized by a presentation of historical and theoretical precedents. Techniques introduced will include scripting, Java, geospatial mapping. This course is offered in the fall semester and is required of all second-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. Coordination of the relationship of course content to Architectural Design Studio 3 will be between the Digital Constructs 3 faculty instructor and the second-year architectural design studio coordinator and faculty.", + "description" : "This course introduces computational and procedural design approaches that are a logical extension to topics covered in Digital Constructs 2. Students will develop an understanding of computational logic through introductory design applications, both as advanced tooling and as generative design techniques. Methodological approaches will be contextualized by a presentation of historical and theoretical precedents. \u00c2 Techniques introduced will include scripting, Java, geospatial mapping. This course is offered in the fall semester and is required of all second-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. \u00c2 Coordination of the relationship of course content to Architectural Design Studio 3 will be between the Digital Constructs 3 faculty instructor and the second-year architectural design studio coordinator and faculty. \u00c2", "name" : "Digital Constructs 3" }, { "code" : "ECSE-6180", - "description" : "Modeling of power system components including HVDC systems, flexible AC transmission systems, and wind turbines. Analysis and control techniques such as reactive power control, coherency, and model reduction. Synchrophasor technology \u2013 measurement, communication, and control.", + "description" : "Modeling of power system components including HVDC systems, flexible AC transmission systems, and wind turbines. Analysis and control techniques such as reactive power control, coherency, and model reduction. Synchrophasor technology \u00e2\u0080\u0093 measurement, communication, and control.\u00c2", "name" : "Advanced Power System Modeling and Control" }, { @@ -6176,12 +6176,12 @@ }, { "code" : "IHSS-1610", - "description" : "The first design studio in the Design, Innovation, and Society studio series introduces DIS majors to general design through a series of short projects. We learn the basic steps of design processes, from problem definition to concept ideation and selection, to quick low-resolution prototyping. The projects stress creative thinking and critical analysis, partnered with close discussions of how design and society intersect. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "The first design studio in the Design, Innovation, and Society studio series introduces DIS majors to general design through a series of short projects. We learn the basic steps of design processes, from problem definition to concept ideation and selection, to quick low-resolution prototyping. The projects stress creative thinking and critical analysis, partnered with close discussions of how design and society intersect. This is a communication-intensive course. \u00c2", "name" : "Design and Innovation Studio I" }, { "code" : "COGS-4440", - "description" : "\"Sensibilities\"\u2014a special ART_X@Rensselaer (Art Across the Curriculum) seminar\u2014draws from the tremendous resource of EMPAC to inspire students to cultivate writing skills through the cross-disciplinary theme of the senses/perception. During the semester students will have opportunities to observe unique art/science presentations and performances in an intimate setting at EMPAC, providing rich experiences for discussions and writing. Classes include reading science and art texts, as well as writing workshops to develop authorial voice and experimentation.", + "description" : "\"Sensibilities\"\u00e2\u0080\u0094a special ART_X@Rensselaer (Art Across the Curriculum) seminar\u00e2\u0080\u0094draws from the tremendous resource of EMPAC to inspire students to cultivate writing skills through the cross-disciplinary theme of the senses/perception. During the semester students will have opportunities to observe unique art/science presentations and performances in an intimate setting at EMPAC, providing rich experiences for discussions and writing. Classes include reading science and art texts, as well as writing workshops to develop authorial voice and experimentation. \u00c2", "name" : "Sensibilities" }, { @@ -6196,7 +6196,7 @@ }, { "code" : "STSO-4430", - "description" : "This course teaches basic historical, anthropological, and sociological concepts that can be used to make sense of a wide variety of contemporary phenomena students encounter in everyday life. The focus is on analyzing how licit and illicit drugs serve as \"technologies\" within specific social contexts or subcultures; what drug policy reveals about social, political, and economic organization; and the impacts of biomedical knowledge and practice on specific population groups. The course focuses on the representation of drug use and drug users in popular culture, science and medicine, and history and the social sciences.", + "description" : "This course teaches basic historical, anthropological, and sociological concepts that can be used to make sense of a wide variety of contemporary phenomena students encounter in everyday life. The focus is on analyzing how licit and illicit drugs serve as \"technologies\" within specific social contexts or subcultures; what drug policy reveals about social, political, and economic organization; and the impacts of biomedical knowledge and practice on specific population groups. The course focuses on the representation of drug use and drug users in popular culture, science and medicine, and history and the social sciences.\u00c2", "name" : "Drugs in History" }, { @@ -6221,7 +6221,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BUSN-6103", - "description" : "In this three-credit, 15-week online graduate course, perform strategic analyses of an organization's market position relative to its competitors and customer needs. Analyze the present state of the market relative to its strategic vision, given the organization's competitive advantage. Articulate goals and tactics that move the organization from today to tomorrow's objectives. Develop highly effective teams to implement strategies and new products.", + "description" : "In this three-credit, 15-week online graduate course, perform strategic analyses of an organization's market position relative to its competitors and customer needs.\u00c2 Analyze the present state of the market relative to its strategic vision, given the organization's competitive advantage.\u00c2 Articulate goals and tactics that move the organization from today to tomorrow's objectives.\u00c2 Develop highly effective teams to implement strategies and new products.", "name" : "Markets, Strategy, and People" }, { @@ -6236,7 +6236,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-4550", - "description" : "This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces. Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. BIOL 4550, BIOL 6420 , BCBP 4550 , and BCBP 6420 meet jointly.", + "description" : "This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces.\u00c2 Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required.\u00c2 BIOL 4550, BIOL 6420 , BCBP 4550 , and BCBP 6420 \u00c2 meet jointly.", "name" : "Molecular Modeling" }, { @@ -6246,7 +6246,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MATH-6400", - "description" : "Analytical and computational methods for ordinary differential equations: existence and uniqueness of solutions, similarity methods, linear equations, regular singular points, hypergeometric equations, asymptotic expansions near irregular singular points, WKB theory, turning points, stability theory, stable and unstable manifolds, periodic solutions and Poincare maps, Floquet theory, stabilization and destabilization by periodic forcing, calculus of variations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems, Poincare invariants, symplectic integrators, basic bifurcation theory, examples of chaotic dynamics, applications to physics, chemistry, and biology.", + "description" : "Analytical and computational methods for ordinary differential equations:\u00c2 existence and uniqueness of solutions, similarity methods, linear equations, regular singular points, hypergeometric equations, asymptotic expansions near irregular singular points, WKB theory, turning points, stability theory, stable and unstable manifolds, periodic solutions and Poincare maps, Floquet theory, stabilization and destabilization by periodic forcing, calculus of variations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems, Poincare invariants, symplectic integrators, basic bifurcation theory, examples of chaotic dynamics, applications to physics, chemistry, and biology.", "name" : "Ordinary Differential Equations" }, { @@ -6256,7 +6256,7 @@ }, { "code" : "USAR-2020", - "description" : "The course focuses principally on officership, providing an extensive examination of the unique purpose, roles, and obligations of commissioned officers. It includes a detailed look at the origin of the Army's institutional values and their practical application in decision making and leadership. Students examine the challenges of leading teams in a complex, combat operational environment. The course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, infantry patrols, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army Leadership Requirements Model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. This course, more than any before it, draws the various components of values, communications, decision making, and leadership together to focus on a career as a commissioned officer. Upon completion of this course, students should possess a fundamental understanding of both leadership and officership, and demonstrate the ability to apply this understanding in real-world situations.", + "description" : "The course focuses principally on officership, providing an extensive examination of the unique purpose, roles, and obligations of commissioned officers. It includes a detailed look at the origin of the Army's institutional values and their practical application in decision making and leadership.\u00c2 Students examine the challenges of leading teams in a complex, combat operational environment. The course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, infantry patrols, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army Leadership Requirements Model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. This course, more than any before it, draws the various components of values, communications, decision making, and leadership together to focus on a career as a commissioned officer. Upon completion of this course, students should possess a fundamental understanding of both leadership and officership, and demonstrate the ability to apply this understanding in real-world situations.", "name" : "Applied Leadership II" }, { @@ -6266,17 +6266,17 @@ }, { "code" : "ECSE-4141", - "description" : "Generation of electric power from renewable sources and its integration into the power grid. Topics include fundamentals of photovoltaic and wind energy; power converters and their control for renewable energy conversion and grid integration; solar power plants, solar inverters, and their control; wind turbines based on synchronous generators, wind turbines based on doubly-fed induction generators (DFIG), wind power plants, and offshore wind; operation and control of power systems with renewables.", + "description" : "Generation of electric power from renewable sources and its integration into the power grid. Topics include fundamentals of photovoltaic and wind energy; power converters and their control for renewable energy conversion and grid integration; solar power plants, solar inverters, and their control; wind turbines based on synchronous generators, wind turbines based on doubly-fed induction generators (DFIG), wind power plants, and offshore wind; operation and control of power systems with renewables. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Renewable Power Generation" }, { "code" : "ARTS-4150", - "description" : "This seminar is an investigation of the successes and failures of the news media, set within historical and contemporary contexts. The title \"media watch\" is intended to evoke a watch-dog approach found in independent media sources and organizations like human rights watch. Assignments involve analyzing how issues are portrayed in the media, and students choose their topics according to their interests. The course can therefore enhance capstone, thesis, or dissertation work.", + "description" : "This seminar is an investigation of the successes and failures of the news media, set within historical and contemporary contexts.\u00c2 The title \"media watch\" is intended to evoke a watch-dog approach found in independent media sources and organizations like human rights watch.\u00c2 Assignments involve analyzing how issues are portrayed in the media, and students choose their topics according to their interests. The course can therefore enhance capstone, thesis, or dissertation work.", "name" : "Media Watch" }, { "code" : "CHME-4480", - "description" : "This course will focus on the connections between the behavior of single molecules and their interactions and macroscopic non-Newtonian behavior. It will discuss microscopic models of these systems, techniques for measuring and manipulating the microstructure, and the impact on macroscopic behavior. Students may not receive credit for both this course and CHME 6480 .", + "description" : "This course will focus on the connections between the behavior of single molecules and their interactions and macroscopic non-Newtonian behavior. It will discuss microscopic models of these systems, techniques for measuring and manipulating the microstructure, and the impact on macroscopic behavior.\u00c2 Students may not receive credit for both this course and CHME 6480 .", "name" : "Single Molecules Complex Fluid" }, { @@ -6311,7 +6311,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ISYE-4440", - "description" : "The study of the link between engineering, and management. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the foundations of engineering management. Topics covered include the concept of engineering management, its relationship to engineering, and its historical underpinnings, the traditional roles of management with particular emphasis on leadership skills to manage projects and processes, as well as the organizational and administrative abilities required to oversee the day-to-day operational performance of complex engineering. The ethical dimensions of the organization and the engineering community are also explored.", + "description" : "The study of the link between engineering, and management. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the foundations of engineering management.\u00c2 Topics covered include the concept of engineering management, its relationship to engineering, and its historical underpinnings, the traditional roles of management with particular emphasis on leadership skills to manage projects and processes, as well as the organizational and administrative abilities required to oversee the day-to-day operational performance of complex engineering. The ethical dimensions of the organization and the engineering community are also explored.", "name" : "Management of Engineering and Technology" }, { @@ -6366,7 +6366,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-2800", - "description" : "This course introduces students to design as a way of thinking, creating, and making through a series of short projects. The projects stress critical and creative thinking and invention, interdisciplinary collaboration, observation and perception, communication and visualization. Using sketching, photography, model making, and computing students pursue open-ended investigations of form, space, materials, and the ideas that both generate and are generated by them. This course is required of all first-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program.", + "description" : "This course introduces students to design as a way of thinking, creating, and making through a series of short projects. The projects stress critical and creative thinking and invention, interdisciplinary collaboration, observation and perception, communication and visualization. Using sketching, photography, model making, and computing students pursue open-ended investigations of form, space, materials, and the ideas that both generate and are generated by them. This course is required of all first-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch.\u00c2 program.", "name" : "Architectural Design Studio 1" }, { @@ -6376,7 +6376,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-6560", - "description" : "This course explores the history, methods, and goals of hackers with special attention paid to their role in social movements. It broadly interprets the term \"hacktivism\" to include computer hacking, media hacking, and \"reality hacking\" in the service of social change. Students will gain an understanding of how and why hackers have emerged as a major social force. Graduate students will produce an ethnographic record and analysis of a publicly recognized hacking event or figure.", + "description" : "This course explores the history, methods, and goals of hackers with special attention paid to their role in social movements. It broadly interprets the term \"hacktivism\" to include computer hacking, media hacking, and \"reality hacking\" in the service of social change. Students will gain an understanding of how and why hackers have emerged as a major social force. Graduate students will produce an ethnographic record and analysis of a publicly recognized hacking event or figure.\u00c2", "name" : "Hactivism" }, { @@ -6406,17 +6406,17 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-6880", - "description" : "The second semester of the Sonics Research Lab includes advanced acoustical measurement techniques. Another important part of the semester curriculum concerns noise sources, noise control, and vibration measurements. State-of-the-art, commercial software and school research-based software will be used for simulation/analysis/measurement of room acoustics in order to show the students how such technical tools assist in acoustics research and consulting practice for the design of performance and public spaces. The course will also give students a deeper theoretical understanding of architectural acoustics in order to assist them in room acoustics research. There will also be labs to reflect typical measurement procedures and (if time permits) site visits to acoustics research labs and different types of acoustical spaces. The Sonics Research Lab II emphasizes more training on independent hands-on and problem-solving skills (than the SRL I). B.S. and B.Arch., and other school students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.S.Arch. students must register only for the 6000 level of this course.", + "description" : "The second semester of the Sonics Research Lab includes advanced acoustical measurement techniques. Another important part of the semester curriculum concerns noise sources, noise control, and vibration measurements. State-of-the-art, commercial software and school research-based software will be used for simulation/analysis/measurement of room acoustics in order to show the students how such technical tools assist in acoustics research and consulting practice for the design of performance and public spaces. The course will also give students a deeper theoretical understanding of architectural acoustics in order to assist them in room acoustics research. There will also be labs to reflect typical measurement procedures and (if time permits) site visits to acoustics research labs and different types of acoustical spaces. The Sonics Research Lab II emphasizes more training on independent hands-on and problem-solving skills (than the SRL I). \u00c2 B.S. and B.Arch., and other school students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.S.Arch. students must register only for the 6000 level of this course. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Sonics Research Laboratory 2" }, { "code" : "ARTS-4990", - "description" : "The purpose of this course is to demonstrate the student's capacity for independent work integrating concepts and media from the full range of their studio, history, and theory studies. It is a project-based class, culminating in a written thesis paper and a public presentation of work determined by the student. This course may be taken multiple times, but is a requirement in the student's final two semesters.", + "description" : "The purpose of this course is to demonstrate the student's capacity for independent work integrating concepts and media from the full range of their studio, history, and theory studies. It is a project-based class, culminating in a written thesis paper and a public presentation\u00c2 of work determined by the student. This course may be taken multiple times, but is a requirement in the student's final two semesters.\u00c2", "name" : "B.S. EARTS Thesis" }, { "code" : "ARCH-4520", - "description" : "This course continues the examination of the diverse and interconnected aspects of the construction industry as an essential context for realizing architecture. It surveys the history and current developments of the people, organizations, and professional and industry groups involved in design, construction, finance, insurance, and regulation of building. Current issues influencing design quality are identified by the class and are explored in a series of student-organized in-depth seminars with industry participants. This is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.S. in Building Sciences program.", + "description" : "This course continues the examination of the diverse and interconnected aspects of the construction industry as an essential context for realizing architecture. It surveys the history and current developments of the people, organizations, and professional and industry groups involved in design, construction, finance, insurance, and regulation of building. Current issues influencing design quality are identified by the class and are explored in a series of student-organized in-depth seminars with industry participants. This is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.S. in Building Sciences program. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Construction Industry Seminar 2" }, { @@ -6441,7 +6441,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-4770", - "description" : "This is an upper division architectural design studio that explores topics of contemporary interest to the discipline. Students apply for this studio based on their personal interest and professional objectives. Three such studios Architectural Design Studio 5, Architectural Design Studio 6, and Architectural Design Studio 7, are required for the degree. This course is offered in the fall and spring semesters and is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program.", + "description" : "This is an upper division architectural design studio that explores topics of contemporary interest to the discipline. Students apply for this studio based on their personal interest and professional objectives. Three such studios Architectural Design Studio 5, Architectural Design Studio 6, and Architectural Design Studio 7, are required for the degree.\u00c2 This course is offered in the fall and spring semesters and is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program.", "name" : "Architectural Design Studio 5" }, { @@ -6451,12 +6451,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-2570", - "description" : "This course addresses relationships among society, culture, the more-than-human world, and the environment. We explore the diverse and interconnected ways in which contemporary composers, popular musicians, sound artists, and global music practices draw on natural and built environments to comment on current environmental and energy issues, articulate relationships among the arts, humanities, and science and technology studies, represent past, present and future environments, and engage in social activism. In this course, music is approached as artistic expression as well as a form of knowledge that can heighten our sensitivity and awareness of the environment, incorporating reading and writing assignments, and individual and group creative projects.", + "description" : "This course addresses relationships among society, culture, the more-than-human world, and the environment. We explore the diverse and interconnected ways in which contemporary composers, popular musicians, sound artists, and global music practices draw on natural and built environments to comment on current environmental and energy issues, articulate relationships among the arts, humanities, and science and technology studies, represent past, present and future environments, and engage in social activism. In this course, music is approached as artistic expression as well as a form of knowledge that can heighten our sensitivity and awareness of the environment, incorporating reading and writing assignments, and individual and group creative projects.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Music, Sound, & the Environment" }, { "code" : "ARTS-4120", - "description" : "Biopunk: Arts Lab Practice is a studio, lab and lecture class introducing students to bioart, and microbial life and resilient ecological practices. We use punk, queer and biological laboratory techniques to creatively produce science, design and art works. Students will be required to complete readings, experiment, and create their own visions of a speculative biofuture. Emphasis will be on the history and contemporary investigations of the microbiome and how to culturally explore these scenarios of how we live amongst multiple diverse communities and species.", + "description" : "Biopunk: Arts Lab Practice is a studio, lab and lecture class introducing students to bioart, and microbial life and resilient ecological practices. We use punk, queer and biological laboratory techniques to creatively produce science, design and art works. Students will be required to complete readings, experiment, and create their own visions of a speculative biofuture. Emphasis will be on the history and contemporary investigations of the microbiome and how to culturally explore these scenarios of how we live amongst multiple diverse communities and species.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Biopunk: Arts Lab Practice" }, { @@ -6466,7 +6466,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-4390", - "description" : "This seminar builds on skills acquired in the Music and Sound sequence. Through a series of exercises, students investigate sound as a medium for artistic expression while addressing the basics of orchestration, notation, and the development of musical and sonic ideas. Acoustic, electronic, and non-traditional contemporary approaches to composition will be explored, including performance, intermedia, and sound installation. The course culminates in a final composition project to be performed in an end of semester concert.", + "description" : "This seminar builds on skills acquired in the Music and Sound sequence. Through a series of exercises, students investigate sound as a medium for artistic expression while addressing the basics of orchestration, notation, and the development of musical and sonic ideas. Acoustic, electronic, and non-traditional contemporary approaches to composition will be explored, including performance, intermedia, and sound installation. The course culminates in a final composition project to be performed in an end of semester concert. \u00c2", "name" : "Composition Seminar" }, { @@ -6476,7 +6476,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ASTR-1520", - "description" : "This course serves as an introduction to astronomy, focusing on understanding the physical nature of stars and galaxies, the vastness of the cosmos, and how astronomers have built up a comprehensive picture of the Universe in which we live through meticulous study.", + "description" : "This course serves as an introduction to astronomy, focusing on understanding the physical nature of stars and galaxies, the vastness of the cosmos, and how astronomers have built up a comprehensive picture of the Universe in which we live through meticulous study.\u00c2", "name" : "Stars, Galaxies, and the Cosmos" }, { @@ -6506,17 +6506,17 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-6860", - "description" : "This course covers the fundamentals of psychoacoustics with a focus on Architectural Acoustics. Topics include the functional overview of the auditory system, loudness, pitch, timbre perception, masking, binaural hearing, auditory scene analysis, multi-modal integration, and auditory perception in rooms. Required signal processing methods will be covered as well. The graduate-level course requires an extensive individual project and more advanced analysis.", + "description" : "This course covers the\u00c2 fundamentals of psychoacoustics with a focus on Architectural Acoustics.\u00c2 Topics include the functional overview of the auditory system, loudness, pitch, timbre perception, masking, binaural hearing, auditory scene analysis, multi-modal integration, and auditory perception in rooms.\u00c2 Required signal processing methods will be covered as well. The graduate-level course requires an extensive individual project and more advanced analysis.", "name" : "Applied Psychoacoustics" }, { "code" : "ARCH-2530", - "description" : "This course builds upon topics covered in Digital Constructs 1 by focusing upon contemporary means of producing and communicating architectural ideas. Students will use digital methodologies through all phases of a project as well as advanced representation and digital fabrication techniques. The use of digital modeling as a sketch and iterative tool will be emphasized. Tools taught in Digital Constructs 2 will build upon those software programs taught in Digital Constructs 1. This course is required of all first-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. Coordination of the relationship of course content to Architectural Design Studio 2 will be between the Digital Constructs 2 faculty instructor and the first-year architectural design studio coordinator and faculty.", + "description" : "This course builds upon topics covered in Digital Constructs 1 by focusing upon contemporary means of producing and communicating architectural ideas. \u00c2 Students will use digital methodologies through all phases of a project as well as advanced representation and digital fabrication techniques. \u00c2 The use of digital modeling as a sketch and iterative tool will be emphasized. \u00c2 Tools taught in Digital Constructs 2 will build upon those software programs taught in Digital Constructs 1. This course is required of all first-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. \u00c2 Coordination of the relationship of course content to Architectural Design Studio 2 will be between the Digital Constructs 2 faculty instructor and the first-year architectural design studio coordinator and faculty.", "name" : "Digital Constructs 2" }, { "code" : "ARTS-2380", - "description" : "The first in a two-course sequence combining music theory, musicianship, and engaged listening practices applicable to a broad range of traditional and contemporary musical styles, with an emphasis on creative practice. This course covers the fundamentals of tonal harmony including scales, chord symbols and figured bass notation, diatonic chord progressions, and counterpoint. Musicianship includes aural identification of intervals, scales, and chords, rhythm and exercises in sight-singing, dictation, and improvisation. Engaged listening practices include responsive listening, reading, and written exercises as well as in-class discussion. Weekly assignments include composition, analysis, and performance.", + "description" : "The first in a two-course sequence combining music theory, musicianship, and engaged listening practices applicable to a broad range of traditional and contemporary musical styles, with an emphasis on creative practice. This course covers the fundamentals of tonal harmony including scales, chord symbols and figured bass notation, diatonic chord progressions, and counterpoint. Musicianship includes aural identification of intervals, scales, and chords, rhythm and exercises in sight-singing, dictation, and improvisation. Engaged listening practices include responsive listening, reading, and written exercises as well as in-class discussion. Weekly assignments include composition, analysis, and performance. \u00c2", "name" : "Music and Sound I" }, { @@ -6526,7 +6526,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-4740", - "description" : "Students will learn a variety of modern cell biology techniques such as cell culture, genetic analysis, immunocytochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, and live cell imaging. Using these techniques, students will investigate the function of genetically manipulated proteins in cells. In the last third of the semester, students will develop independent experimental research plans to address questions of interest to the student. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "Students will learn a variety of modern cell biology techniques such as cell culture, genetic analysis, immunocytochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, and live cell imaging.\u00c2 Using these techniques, students will investigate the function of genetically manipulated proteins in cells.\u00c2 In the last third of the semester, students will develop independent experimental research plans to address questions of interest to the student. This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Advanced Cell Biology Laboratory" }, { @@ -6681,12 +6681,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-4410", - "description" : "The primary objective of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the physics and engineering of light and lighting. It introduces the process and mechanics of vision, some of the important concepts in lighting metrics, calculations, and technologies including light sources, optics, sensors and controls, and luminaires needed to illuminate built environments. This is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.S. in Building Sciences program. B.Arch, MArch students can register for this course. Students from other majors will need permission of the instructor.", + "description" : "The primary objective of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the physics and engineering of light and lighting. It introduces the process and mechanics of vision, some of the important concepts in lighting metrics, calculations, and technologies including light sources, optics, sensors and controls, and luminaires needed to illuminate built environments. This is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.S. in Building Sciences program. B.Arch, MArch students can register for this course. Students from other majors will need permission of the instructor. \u00c2", "name" : "Lighting for Intelligent Spaces" }, { "code" : "ENGR-6206", - "description" : "Working with a faculty member, students develop a big data inquiry model for a production related issue, question, or problem of their choosing. Over the semester, the student frames the question to be analyzed, collects and prepares data for analysis, performs the analysis and presents actionable results and recommendations back to the organization. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6211 or ENGR 6216 .", + "description" : "Working with a faculty member, students develop a big data inquiry model for a production related issue, question, or problem of their choosing. Over the semester, the student frames the question to be analyzed, collects and prepares data for analysis, performs the analysis and presents actionable results and recommendations back to the organization. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6211 \u00c2 or ENGR 6216 .", "name" : "Modeling Production Decisions" }, { @@ -6696,7 +6696,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-4270", - "description" : "The goal of this course is to introduce students to the problems, challenges, and applications of computer vision from a computational perspective. Topics include camera modeling and image formation, feature extraction, object and face recognition, image mosaic construction, stereo and three-dimensional imaging, motion, and tracking. Machine learning methods, including deep convolutional neural networks, will be studied and applied throughout the course.", + "description" : "The goal of this course is to introduce students to the problems, challenges, and applications of computer vision from a computational perspective.\u00c2 Topics include camera modeling and image formation, feature extraction, object and face recognition, image mosaic construction, stereo and three-dimensional imaging, motion, and tracking.\u00c2 Machine learning methods, including deep convolutional neural networks, will be studied and applied throughout the course.", "name" : "Computational Vision" }, { @@ -6721,37 +6721,37 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-2370", - "description" : "This course addresses fundamental principles relating the environmental context to human needs and comfort. Topics include the principles of thermodynamics at the architectural scale, optimization versus variability, principles of building sites and orientations, psychometrics, and human comfort, and an introduction to energy modeling. This course is required of all students in the B.Arch. degree program.", + "description" : "This course addresses fundamental principles relating the environmental context to human needs and comfort. Topics include the principles of thermodynamics at the architectural scale, optimization versus\u00c2 variability, principles of building sites and orientations, psychometrics, and human comfort, and an introduction to energy modeling. This course is required of all students in the B.Arch. degree program.", "name" : "Energy, Comfort, and Ecology" }, { "code" : "MATH-1500", - "description" : "Basic concepts in differential and integral calculus for functions of one variable. Topics will include functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, integration, exponential and logarithmic functions, and techniques of integration. Application areas will include topics in Management, Architecture, and Social Sciences with special emphasis on the role of calculus in introductory probability. Students cannot get credit for both MATH 1500 and MATH 1010 .", + "description" : "Basic concepts in differential and integral calculus for functions of one variable. Topics will include functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, integration, exponential and logarithmic functions, and techniques of integration. Application areas will include topics in Management, Architecture, and Social Sciences with special emphasis on the role of calculus in introductory probability.\u00c2 Students cannot get credit for both MATH 1500 and MATH 1010 . \u00c2", "name" : "Calculus for Architecture, Management, and HASS" }, { "code" : "ERTH-1510", - "description" : "The field of Astrobiology considers the emergence and evolution of life on Earth, and the potential for life elsewhere. This course explores fundamental concepts in Astrobiology including the creation of the chemical elements, origin and evolution of the solar system, the definition and requirements for life, early Earth environments and life's emergence on this planet. Additionally, students explore habitability on other extraterrestrial bodies \u2014 including Mars, Icy worlds and exoplanets, through self-directed research.", + "description" : "The field of Astrobiology considers the emergence and evolution of life on Earth, and the potential for life elsewhere. This course explores fundamental concepts in Astrobiology including the creation of the chemical elements, origin and evolution of the solar system, the definition and requirements for life, early Earth environments and life's emergence on this planet. Additionally, students explore habitability on other extraterrestrial bodies \u00e2\u0080\u0094 including Mars, Icy worlds and exoplanets, through self-directed research.", "name" : "Introduction to Astrobiology" }, { "code" : "ARCH-5300", - "description" : "This course centers on the development of a technical knowledge of, sensibility to, and intuition for the process by which an architectural design is realized in built form. The interdependence among building materials, acoustic qualities, enclosure systems, interior, finish, and other systems is investigated, with an emphasis on the broader architectural design endeavor. Drawing as a means of understanding forms the basis for a semester-long project to be done in small groups. Case studies will center on concepts and systems that have not yet found their way into mainstream practice. The course approach will involve in-class presentations, project work, field trips and case studies. WebCT will be used to expand the student's access to course materials and allow for a measure of distance learning. Sustainability: the notion that design intentions can be nullified through incorrect construction is stressed. The importance of proper detailing, construction, and maintenance to accomplish lasting and efficient enclosures is highlighted. Skills to diagnose and treat incorrect construction are developed.", + "description" : "This course centers on the development of a technical knowledge of, sensibility to, and intuition for the process by which an architectural design is realized in built form. The interdependence among building materials, acoustic qualities, enclosure systems, interior, finish, and other systems is investigated, with an emphasis on the broader architectural design endeavor. Drawing as a means of understanding forms the basis for a semester-long project to be done in small groups. Case studies will center on concepts and systems that have not yet found their way into mainstream practice. The course approach will involve in-class presentations, project work, field trips and case studies. WebCT will be used to expand the student's access to course materials and allow for a measure of distance learning. Sustainability: the notion that design intentions can be nullified through incorrect construction is stressed. The importance of proper detailing, construction, and maintenance to accomplish lasting and efficient enclosures is highlighted. Skills to diagnose and treat incorrect construction are developed. \u00c2", "name" : "Materials and Construction Systems" }, { "code" : "MGMT-6570", - "description" : "The primary objective of this course is to introduce the multifaceted role of data as a resource of the organization, in three ways. First, it examines the role of data at the operational, tactical, and strategic levels of the organization. Second, it provides students with knowledge and hands on training of technologies that manipulate data, including structured query language (SQL), extraction transformation and loading tools (ETL), data warehousing (DW), online analytical processing (OLAP), and data mining (DM). The course exposes students to big data management techniques. Finally, the course provides students the theory and hands on training to understand the transformation of data to information.", + "description" : "The primary objective of this course is to introduce the multifaceted role of data as a resource of the organization, in three ways. First, it examines the role of data at the operational, tactical, and strategic levels of the organization. Second, it provides students with knowledge and hands on training of technologies that manipulate data, including\u00c2 structured query language (SQL), extraction transformation and loading tools (ETL), data warehousing (DW), online analytical processing (OLAP), and data mining (DM). The course exposes students to big data management techniques. Finally, the course provides students the theory and hands on training to understand the transformation of data to information. \u00c2", "name" : "Advanced Data Resource Management" }, { "code" : "ARCH-2520", - "description" : "This course will examine and teach methods of representation and the communication of design concepts. Skills taught will enable students to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional digital models, as well as drawings from multiple perspectives. Students will understand virtual environments as they pertain to model making, drawing, scale, and materiality. Students will be introduced to digital modeling and graphic design softwares. This course is offered in the fall semester and is required of all first-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. Coordination of the relationship of course content to Architectural Design Studio 1 will be between the Digital Constructs 1 faculty instructor and the first-year architectural design studio coordinator and faculty.", + "description" : "This course will examine and teach methods of representation and the communication of design concepts. \u00c2 Skills taught will enable students to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional digital models, as well as drawings from multiple perspectives. \u00c2 Students will understand virtual environments as they pertain to model making, drawing, scale, and materiality. Students will be introduced to digital modeling and graphic design softwares. This course is offered in the fall semester and is required of all first-year architecture undergraduates in the B.Arch. program. \u00c2 Coordination of the relationship of course content to Architectural Design Studio 1 will be between the Digital Constructs 1 faculty instructor and the first-year architectural design studio coordinator and faculty. \u00c2", "name" : "Digital Constructs 1" }, { "code" : "ARCH-6840", - "description" : "Introductory materials of engineering acoustics for students with basic knowledge in mathematics (at least one level of first-year college). Much of the course material is taken from the textbook \"Acoustics for Engineers\" by Blauert and Xiang (2nd Ed.). The course includes mechanic and acoustic oscillations, the wave equations in fluids, governing equations for horns and ducts, spherical sound sources and arrays, piston membranes, diffraction and scattering, dissipation, reflection, refraction and absorption, isolation of air- and structure-borne sounds, noise propagation and noise control. B.S. and B.Arch. students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.S.Arch. Acoustics students must register only for the 6000 level of this course.", + "description" : "Introductory materials of engineering acoustics for students with basic knowledge in mathematics (at least one level of first-year college). Much of the course material is taken from the textbook \"Acoustics for Engineers\" by Blauert and Xiang (2nd Ed.). The course includes mechanic and acoustic oscillations,\u00c2 the wave equations in fluids, governing equations for horns and ducts, spherical sound sources and arrays, piston membranes, diffraction and scattering, dissipation,\u00c2 reflection, refraction and absorption, isolation of air- and structure-borne sounds, noise propagation and noise control. B.S. and B.Arch. students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.S.Arch. Acoustics students must register only for the 6000 level of this course.", "name" : "Engineering Acoustics" }, { @@ -6776,7 +6776,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-9990", - "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.", + "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation.\u00c2 Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester.\u00c2 Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Dissertation" }, { @@ -6806,7 +6806,7 @@ }, { "code" : "STSO-1110", - "description" : "This course examines science and technology in their social, cultural, and political context. Readings are drawn from social sciences, fiction, and contemporary journalism. Case studies will include genetic testing, automation, vaccines, engineering education, AIDS activism, mental health, surveillance, and climate change. The class is designed to give students the freedom to develop and express their own ideas.", + "description" : "This course examines science and technology in their social, cultural, and political context. Readings are drawn from social sciences, fiction, and contemporary journalism. Case studies will include genetic testing, automation, vaccines, engineering education, AIDS activism, mental health, surveillance, and climate change. The class is designed to give students the freedom to develop and express their own ideas. \u00c2", "name" : "Science, Technology, and Society" }, { @@ -6816,7 +6816,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-4840", - "description" : "This course is for senior EMAC and EART majors and is the core creative forum for the development and presentation of the senior thesis. The course is the first part of a two-semester study provided in two seminar courses. The focus of the course is to develop a proposal for for a written thesis and a creative project that students will execute in the second seminar and exhibit in an exhibition.", + "description" : "This course is for senior EMAC and EART majors and is the core creative forum for the development and presentation of the senior thesis.\u00c2 The course is the first part of a two-semester study provided in two seminar courses. The focus of the course is to develop a proposal for for a written thesis and a creative project that students will execute in the second seminar and exhibit in an exhibition.", "name" : "Creative Seminar I" }, { @@ -6836,7 +6836,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHME-2100", - "description" : "This is a course designed to supplement RPI's personal lab safety courses and covers the safety protocols and practices associated with chemical process plants. It is designed to provide information necessary for an ABET accredited degree and to assist students in finding an internship and a job. The course uses material offered on-line by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. It is part of the Safety and Chemical Engineering (SAChE) Certificate program offered by the society and provides continuing education credits for working engineers.", + "description" : "This is a course designed to supplement RPI's personal lab safety courses and covers the safety protocols and practices associated with chemical process plants.\u00c2 It is designed to provide information necessary for an ABET accredited degree and to assist students in finding an internship and a job. The course uses material offered on-line by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.\u00c2 It is part of the Safety and Chemical Engineering (SAChE) Certificate program offered by the society and provides continuing education credits for working engineers.", "name" : "Chemical Process Safety" }, { @@ -6846,7 +6846,7 @@ }, { "code" : "COMM-6320", - "description" : "This studio course explores new directions in art and design that include visual poetry (visual expression in which the shape and arrangement of text, images, and symbols covey the message) and interactive narrative. Visual poetics and narrative appear in advertisement, music videos, and other forms of communication. Students will experiment with these forms of communication and learn how these concepts apply in artistic and commercial contexts. The class format includes lectures, discussions, and studio work.", + "description" : "This studio course explores new directions in art and design that include visual poetry (visual expression in which the shape and arrangement of text, images, and symbols covey the message) and interactive narrative. Visual poetics and narrative appear in advertisement, music videos, and other forms of communication. Students will experiment with these forms of communication and learn how these concepts apply in artistic and commercial contexts. The class format includes lectures, discussions, and studio work.\u00c2", "name" : "Visual Poetics and Narrative" }, { @@ -6861,7 +6861,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-2150", - "description" : "This course will examine the spectrum of architectural phenomena and ideas without a specific chronology using examples ranging from antiquity to the contemporary world in western and non-western civilizations and produced in both vernacular and disciplinary cultures. An essential part of this course is to stimulate students' curiosity about architecture and the larger world and introduce them to key issues of architecture regarding space, form, critique, technology, aesthetics, societal and cultural contexts, etc. Particular emphasis will be given to the emergence of modernism in architecture. Crucial to the goals of this course is to encourage students to pursue and develop their own unique vision and voice in architecture throughout their education and practice. Fundamental to this process is making students aware of the necessity to challenge their own subjectivities, biases, and presuppositions.", + "description" : "This course will examine the spectrum of architectural phenomena and ideas without a specific chronology using examples ranging from antiquity to the contemporary world in western and non-western civilizations and produced in both vernacular and disciplinary cultures. An essential part of this course is to stimulate students' curiosity about architecture and the larger world and introduce them to key issues of architecture regarding space, form, critique, technology, aesthetics, societal and cultural contexts, etc. Particular emphasis will be given to the emergence of modernism in architecture. Crucial to the goals of this course is to encourage students to pursue and develop their own unique vision and voice in architecture throughout their education and practice. Fundamental to this process is making students aware of the necessity to challenge their own subjectivities, biases, and presuppositions. \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "The Ethos of Architecture" }, { @@ -6911,7 +6911,7 @@ }, { "code" : "LANG-4430", - "description" : "This is a continuation of Chinese III, a course for standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn additional Chinese characters and words, reach a total of about 800 characters, 1350 words, and complicated grammatical structures, e.g., expression of approximation, comparison of structural and aspect particles, etc. In sum, students learn more in all four aspects\u2014listening, speaking, reading, and writing\u2014presented in Chinese III.", + "description" : "This is a continuation of Chinese III, a course for standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn additional Chinese characters and words, reach a total of about 800 characters, 1350 words, and complicated grammatical structures, e.g., expression of approximation, comparison of structural and aspect particles, etc. In sum, students learn more in all four aspects\u00e2\u0080\u0094listening, speaking, reading, and writing\u00e2\u0080\u0094presented in Chinese III.", "name" : "Chinese IV" }, { @@ -6926,7 +6926,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-1200", - "description" : "Two-week introduction to architecture for rising high school juniors and seniors includes morning programs and introductory lectures in history and theory of architecture, computing and simulation, freehand and extreme drawing, building ecologies, building conservation, and construction systems. There will be field trips and career counseling. Afternoons will have individually critiqued (tutored) design studios, group and individual projects, reviews, and public presentation. Acts as an opportunity for career discovery to decide whether a design education in architecture is appropriate. Summer term annually. Dates TBA. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.", + "description" : "Two-week introduction to architecture for rising high school juniors and seniors includes morning programs and introductory lectures in history and theory of architecture, computing and simulation, freehand and extreme drawing, building ecologies, building conservation, and construction systems.\u00c2 There will be field trips and career counseling.\u00c2 Afternoons will have individually critiqued (tutored) design studios, group and individual projects, reviews, and public presentation.\u00c2 Acts as an opportunity for career discovery to decide whether a design education in architecture is appropriate.\u00c2 Summer term annually.\u00c2 Dates TBA. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.", "name" : "Beginners Architecture Career Discovery Program" }, { @@ -6936,7 +6936,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-6110", - "description" : "Introduction to the computational and algorithmic aspects of social processes. Topics covered will be selected to illustrate the diverse challenges in algorithmic social process analysis: social networks and their dynamics; information flow; hidden networks. Algorithms involving social and selfish agents, social choice theory, voting, and auctions. Ranking actors in networks, recommendation systems, peer-review, and aggregation of rankings/reviews. Students cannot receive credit for both CSCI 4110 and CSCI 6110.", + "description" : "Introduction to the computational and algorithmic aspects of social processes. Topics covered will be selected to illustrate the diverse challenges in algorithmic social process analysis: social networks and their dynamics; information flow; hidden networks. Algorithms involving social and selfish agents, social choice theory, voting, and auctions. Ranking actors in networks, recommendation systems, peer-review, and aggregation of rankings/reviews. Students cannot receive credit for both CSCI 4110 \u00c2 and CSCI\u00c2 6110.", "name" : "Computational Social Processes" }, { @@ -6946,7 +6946,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-6810", - "description" : "The principal objective of this introductory seminar is to provide stude\u00ad\u00ad\u00adnts with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of research design. Research design includes: (1) identifying and selecting focused research problems/opportunities/ideas; (2) documenting the state of the art in the selected research area; (3) identifying the critical resources and settings to carry out the research; (4) designing the research program including strategies and tactics for carrying out the research. It is hoped that the knowledge gained in the RD Seminar will assist students in the development of their own individual thesis proposals while they contribute to active research. B.Arch. students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.Arch. students must register only for the 6000 level of this course.", + "description" : "The principal objective of this introductory seminar is to provide stude\u00c2\u00ad\u00c2\u00ad\u00c2\u00adnts with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of research design. Research design includes: (1) identifying and selecting focused research problems/opportunities/ideas; (2) documenting the state of the art in the selected research area; (3) identifying the critical resources and settings to carry out the research; (4) designing the research program including strategies and tactics for carrying out the research. It is hoped that the knowledge gained in the RD Seminar will assist students in the development of their own individual thesis proposals while they contribute to active research. B.Arch. students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.Arch. students must register only for the 6000 level of this course.", "name" : "Research Design Seminar" }, { @@ -6956,17 +6956,17 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-4010", - "description" : "This seminar examines human perception from a designer's perspective. It draws on perspectives from the sciences, arts, and humanities in order to build an understanding of how people perceive and interact with the environments they create. One cannot only read about perception; the seminar will augment reading with a range of direct experiences as source material for discussion.", + "description" : "This seminar examines human perception from a designer's perspective. It draws on perspectives from the sciences, arts, and humanities in order to build an understanding of how people perceive and interact with the environments they create. One cannot only read about perception;\u00c2 the seminar will augment reading with a range of direct experiences as source material for discussion. \u00c2", "name" : "Seminar in Sensory Culture" }, { "code" : "ARCH-6830", - "description" : "The Graduate Thesis Seminar: Acoustics is designed to provide support to graduate students who are engaged in independent thesis research projects. It is a required course for all graduate students in the Architectural Acoustics programs. This seminar provides a formal opportunity for students and faculty from a range of concentrations to meet together and discuss thesis work in progress.", + "description" : "The Graduate Thesis Seminar: Acoustics\u00c2 is designed to provide support to graduate students who are engaged in independent thesis research projects. It is a required course for all graduate students in the Architectural Acoustics programs. This seminar provides a formal opportunity for students and faculty from a range of concentrations to meet together and discuss thesis work in progress.", "name" : "Graduate Thesis Seminar: Acoustics" }, { "code" : "BCBP-6310", - "description" : "In this course, students will explore the molecular methods and applications of recombinant DNA technology and the issues regarding their use through case studies on the effect of genetic engineering on medicine, agriculture, biology, forensics, and various other areas of technology. The course has three major components: 1) techniques used in the generation of recombinant molecules, 2) application of recombinant technology to diagnostics and therapeutics and 3) genetically modified organisms.", + "description" : "In this course, students will explore the molecular methods and applications of recombinant DNA technology and the issues regarding their use through case studies on the effect of genetic engineering on medicine, agriculture, biology, forensics, and various other areas of technology.\u00c2 The course has three major components:\u00c2 1) techniques used in the generation of recombinant molecules, 2) application of recombinant technology to diagnostics and therapeutics and 3) genetically modified organisms.", "name" : "Genetic Engineering" }, { @@ -6976,7 +6976,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ENVE-4710", - "description" : "Study of hydrologic, geologic, and other factors controlling groundwater flow, occurrence, development, chemistry, and contamination. Groundwater flow theory and aquifer test methods are introduced. Interactions between surface and subsurface hydrologic systems are covered. Some field trips are possible. Students cannot receive credit for both ENVE 4710 and ENVE 6110 .", + "description" : "Study of hydrologic, geologic, and other factors controlling groundwater flow, occurrence, development, chemistry, and contamination. Groundwater flow theory and aquifer test methods are introduced. Interactions between surface and subsurface hydrologic systems are covered. Some field trips are possible. Students cannot receive credit for both ENVE 4710 and ENVE 6110 . \u00c2", "name" : "Groundwater Hydrology" }, { @@ -6986,7 +6986,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-4620", - "description" : "The exploration of movement often reveals sensitivities concerning the body, identity, gesture, culture, sensory awareness, perception, space, orientation, kinesthesia, time, relationships to people and objects, as well as cultural notions of embodiment and the senses. This course employs practice-based work, creative experimentation, and traditional forms of research (reading, viewing media, writing, discussions) as the primary methods to illuminate the issues concerning enactive (movement) knowledge. This is a Deep Listening-related course.", + "description" : "The exploration of movement often reveals sensitivities concerning the body, identity, gesture, culture, sensory awareness, perception, space, orientation, kinesthesia, time, relationships to people and objects, as well as cultural notions of embodiment and the senses.\u00c2 This course employs practice-based work, creative experimentation, and traditional forms of research (reading, viewing media, writing, discussions) as the primary methods to illuminate the issues concerning enactive (movement) knowledge. This is a Deep Listening-related course.", "name" : "Exploring Movement and Sound" }, { @@ -7006,7 +7006,7 @@ }, { "code" : "COMM-4780", - "description" : "This course introduces students to narrative theory and interactive narratives in a variety of genres such as oral story-telling, literature, poetry, film, artists' books, historical narrative, hypertext fiction, Net Art, social media narratives, and computer games. Students will have the opportunity to design and develop an original interactive narrative.", + "description" : "This course introduces students to narrative theory and\u00c2 interactive narratives in a variety of genres such as oral story-telling, literature, poetry, film, artists' books, historical narrative, hypertext fiction, Net Art, social media narratives, and computer games. Students will have the opportunity to design and develop an original interactive narrative.", "name" : "Interactive Narrative" }, { @@ -7071,7 +7071,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BCBP-6910", - "description" : "The student will perform hands on research in the lab of a BCBP faculty to learn basic research methods and techniques, accomplish a small research project and determine whether the lab is a good \ufb01t for thesis research.", + "description" : "The student will perform hands on research in the lab of a BCBP faculty to learn basic research methods and techniques, accomplish a small research project and determine whether the lab is a good \u00ef\u00ac\u0081t for thesis research. \u00c2", "name" : "Research Rotation" }, { @@ -7086,7 +7086,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-2230", - "description" : "A foundational course in concepts and techniques in digital 3D, for animation, games, and digital art. This course focuses on methods and aesthetics in creating digital 3D objects, spaces, and characters, including modeling, texturing, and lighting, as preparation for further courses in the 3D Animation curriculum.", + "description" : "A foundational course in concepts and techniques in digital 3D, for animation, games, and digital art. This course focuses on methods and aesthetics in creating digital 3D objects, spaces, and characters, including modeling, texturing, and lighting, as preparation for further courses in the 3D Animation curriculum. \u00c2", "name" : "3D Digital Modeling" }, { @@ -7111,7 +7111,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-9990", - "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.", + "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation.\u00c2 Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester.\u00c2 Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Dissertation" }, { @@ -7121,7 +7121,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECSE-4510", - "description" : "Sampling, quantization, and reconstruction of signals. Mathematical tools used in the modeling, analysis, and synthesis of discrete-time control systems. Analysis tools include z-transforms, difference equation solutions, state variables, and transfer function techniques. Design tools digital PID controller, root locus, bilinear transformations, compensation techniques and full-state feedback. Applications to sampled-data control.", + "description" : "Sampling, quantization, and reconstruction of signals. Mathematical tools used in the modeling, analysis, and synthesis of discrete-time control systems. Analysis tools include\u00c2 z-transforms, difference equation solutions, state variables, and transfer function techniques. Design tools digital PID controller, root locus, bilinear transformations, compensation techniques and full-state feedback. Applications to sampled-data control.", "name" : "Digital Control Systems" }, { @@ -7181,7 +7181,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BCBP-4760", - "description" : "Part I of a two-semester sequence focusing on the chemistry, structure, and function of biological molecules, macromolecules, and systems. Topics covered include protein and nucleic acid structure, enzymology, mechanisms of catalysis, regulation, lipids and membranes, carbohydrates, bioenergetics, and carbohydrate metabolism. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4760 or CHEM 4760 .)", + "description" : "Part I of a two-semester sequence focusing on the chemistry, structure, and function of biological molecules, macromolecules, and systems. Topics covered include protein and nucleic acid structure, enzymology, mechanisms of catalysis, regulation, lipids and membranes, carbohydrates, bioenergetics, and carbohydrate metabolism. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4760 \u00c2 or CHEM 4760 .)", "name" : "Molecular Biochemistry I" }, { @@ -7201,7 +7201,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-4770", - "description" : "The second semester of the molecular biochemistry sequence. Topics include lipids and lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and the coenzymes involved in this metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and chemistry, protein synthesis and degradation, integration of metabolism, photobiology, and photosynthesis. This course is taught in studio mode. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BCBP 4770 or CHEM 4770 .", + "description" : "The second semester of the molecular biochemistry sequence. Topics include lipids and lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and the coenzymes involved in this metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and chemistry, protein synthesis and degradation, integration of metabolism, photobiology, and photosynthesis. This course is taught in studio mode. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BCBP 4770 \u00c2 or CHEM 4770 .", "name" : "Molecular Biochemistry II" }, { @@ -7211,7 +7211,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-6530", - "description" : "In this course, there will be a survey of classic papers and current research in computer graphics. Topics include: advanced ray tracing, global illumination, photon mapping, subsurface scattering, mesh generation and simplification, subdivision surfaces, volumetric modeling, procedural modeling and texturing, weathering, physical simulation, appearance models. Course activities include programming assignments, oral presentations, and a term project. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "In this course, there will be a survey of classic papers and current research in computer graphics. Topics include: advanced ray tracing, global illumination, photon mapping, subsurface scattering, mesh generation and simplification, subdivision surfaces, volumetric modeling, procedural modeling and texturing, weathering, physical simulation, appearance models. Course activities include programming assignments, oral presentations, and a term project.\u00c2 This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Advanced Computer Graphics" }, { @@ -7241,12 +7241,12 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-4310", - "description" : "Microbiology is the study of \"microscopic organisms,\" including members of all the kingdoms of life. The course has two objectives: 1) Provide an overview of the diversity, genetics, and physiology of microorganisms. 2) Review current topics of investigation in Microbiology in detail. Microbes will be studied from a cellular and molecular perspective. This includes structure, nutrition, growth, control, classification, and genetics. This course will provide biology students the necessary background in bacterial genetics, pathogenic microbiology, prokaryotic physiology, eukaryotic microbiology, molecular biology, and microbial ecology.", + "description" : "Microbiology is the study of \"microscopic organisms,\" including members of all the kingdoms of life. The course has two objectives: 1)\u00c2 Provide an overview of the diversity, genetics, and physiology of microorganisms. 2)\u00c2 Review current topics of investigation in Microbiology in detail. Microbes will be studied from a cellular and molecular perspective. This includes structure, nutrition, growth, control, classification, and genetics. This course will provide biology students the necessary background in bacterial genetics, pathogenic microbiology, prokaryotic physiology, eukaryotic microbiology, molecular biology, and microbial ecology.", "name" : "Microbiology" }, { "code" : "ARCH-2466", - "description" : "The course is required as a foundation for the Building Sciences Program in the 21st century. It will examine a range of architectural projects from the global vernacular, significant historical projects, and contemporary case studies from a broader perspective of energy, climate, materials, resources, health, society and technology. This foundational course aims to contextualize significant built projects and work within the historical shifts in the discipline's roots in building physics originating from an 18th - century mechanical paradigm to a 21st century thermodynamic and eco-systemic view of building sciences. A critical part of this course intends to stimulate the capacity of students to recognize and develop their own insights, voice, and critical appreciation of architectural projects from a broader building sciences perspective.", + "description" : "The course is required as a foundation for the Building Sciences Program in the 21st century. It will examine a range of architectural projects from the global vernacular, significant historical projects, and contemporary case studies from a broader perspective of energy, climate, materials, resources, health, society and technology. This foundational course aims to contextualize significant built projects and work within the historical shifts in the discipline's roots in building physics originating from an 18th - century mechanical paradigm to a 21st century thermodynamic and eco-systemic view of building sciences. A critical part of this course intends to stimulate the capacity of students to recognize and develop their own insights, voice, and critical appreciation of architectural projects from a broader building sciences perspective. \u00c2", "name" : "History and Theory of Building Sciences" }, { @@ -7271,7 +7271,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PSYC-4310", - "description" : "This course is the second in a two-semester sequence on research methods and statistics in the behavioral sciences. Students will learn how to analyze data using multiple regression, analysis of variance, factor analysis, principal component analysis, and multi-level linear modeling. Students will also gain proficiency with the R programming language and software environment for statistical computing. Each student will carry out a research project and prepare a formal report that comports with the guidelines from the American Psychological Association.", + "description" : "This course is the second in a two-semester sequence on research methods and statistics in the behavioral sciences. Students will learn how to analyze data using multiple regression, analysis of variance, factor analysis, principal component analysis, and multi-level linear modeling. Students will also gain proficiency with the R programming language and software environment for statistical computing. Each student will carry out a research project and prepare a formal report that comports with the guidelines from the American Psychological Association.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Research Methods and Statistics II" }, { @@ -7281,7 +7281,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-5160", - "description" : "This course focuses upon contemporary means of producing and communicating architectural ideas. Students will use digital methodologies through all phases of a project as well as advanced representation and digital fabrication techniques. The use of digital modeling as a sketch and iterative tool will be emphasized. Tools taught in Digital Constructs 1 will support softwares taught in Digital Constructs 2. This course is required of all first-year architecture graduate students in the M.Arch. program. Coordination of the relationship of course content to Graduate Architecture Design 1 will be between the Digital Constructs 1 faculty instructor and the architectural design studio coordinator and faculty.", + "description" : "This course focuses upon contemporary means of producing and communicating architectural ideas.\u00c2 Students will use digital methodologies through all phases of a project as well as advanced representation and digital fabrication techniques.\u00c2 The use of digital modeling as a sketch and iterative tool will be emphasized. Tools taught in Digital Constructs 1 will support softwares taught in Digital Constructs 2. This course is required of all first-year architecture graduate students in the M.Arch. program.\u00c2 Coordination of the relationship of course content to Graduate Architecture Design 1 will be between the Digital Constructs 1 faculty instructor and the architectural design studio coordinator and faculty.", "name" : "Digital Constructs 1" }, { @@ -7306,7 +7306,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-4590", - "description" : "This course serves as an in-depth overview to medical imaging modalities. First, individual modalities are introduced, including CT, MRI, PET, SPECT, and US. Then, multimodality systems are described. A balance is made among physical, mathematical, algorithmic and architectural contents. Contemporary research and insights to improve the current systems are introduced throughout the course to inspire students and provide an understanding of newer tools under development.", + "description" : "This course serves as an in-depth overview to medical imaging modalities. First, individual modalities are introduced, including CT, MRI, PET, SPECT, and US. Then, multimodality systems are described. A balance is made among physical, mathematical, algorithmic and architectural contents. Contemporary research and insights to improve the current systems are introduced throughout the course to inspire students and provide an understanding of newer tools under development.\u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Medical Imaging" }, { @@ -7321,7 +7321,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECSE-6110", - "description" : "AC steady-state analysis, three-phase networks, and complex power (brief review). Per-unit system. Practical transformer equivalent circuits. AC power transmission-lines: parameters; equivalent circuits; and steady-state operation. Power flow with transfer limits in balanced three-phase systems. Network power flow problem with solution by numerical methods. Symmetrical components: analysis including sequence networks for three-phase systems. Fault analysis.", + "description" : "AC steady-state analysis, three-phase networks, and complex power (brief review). Per-unit system. Practical transformer equivalent circuits. AC power transmission-lines: parameters; equivalent circuits; and steady-state operation. Power flow with transfer limits in balanced three-phase systems. Network power flow problem with solution by numerical methods. Symmetrical components: analysis including sequence networks for three-phase systems. Fault analysis.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Power Engineering Analysis" }, { @@ -7331,12 +7331,12 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-4540", - "description" : "Examines biomechanics of human body movement through developing various models (e.g., lumped mass, planar rigid body, 3D) and exploring current techniques in Forward and Inverse Dynamic approaches. Topics are developed on a classical mechanics foundation, and simulations are constructed using software (e.g., OpenSIM) to describe normal movements, and investigate possible sources of abnormalities due to injury, disease, or dysfunction.", + "description" : "Examines biomechanics of human body movement through developing various models (e.g., lumped mass, planar rigid body, 3D) and exploring current techniques in Forward and Inverse Dynamic approaches.\u00c2 Topics are developed on a classical mechanics foundation, and simulations are constructed using software (e.g., OpenSIM) to describe normal movements, and investigate possible sources of abnormalities due to injury, disease, or dysfunction.", "name" : "Biomechanics II" }, { "code" : "ARCH-5170", - "description" : "Building on techniques taught in Digital Constructs 1, this course will expand upon the role of technology in architecture by introducing advanced methods of design analysis and resolution. Students will learn to address issues of optimization, environmental surroundings, structure, and site by using various contemporary analytic softwares. This course is required of all second-year architecture graduate students in the M.Arch. program. Coordination of the relationship of course content to Graduate Architecture Design 2 will be between the Digital Constructs 2 faculty instructor and the studio coordinator and faculty.", + "description" : "Building on techniques taught in Digital Constructs 1, this course will expand upon the role of technology in architecture by introducing advanced methods of design analysis and resolution.\u00c2 Students will learn to address issues of optimization, environmental surroundings, structure, and site by using various contemporary analytic softwares. This course is required of all second-year architecture graduate students in the M.Arch. program.\u00c2 Coordination of the relationship of course content to Graduate Architecture Design 2 will be between the Digital Constructs 2 faculty instructor and the studio coordinator and faculty.", "name" : "Digital Constructs 2" }, { @@ -7396,12 +7396,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-6890", - "description" : "In this course, design processes in architectural acoustics will be studied from a psychoacoustical perspective. Different concepts to create physical and virtual acoustic spaces will be discussed based on perceptual design goals. Topics include ecological psychoacoustics, sound quality, auditory virtual environments, and auditory computational modeling.", + "description" : "In this course, design processes in architectural acoustics will be studied from a psychoacoustical perspective. Different concepts to create physical and virtual acoustic spaces will be discussed based on perceptual design goals. Topics include ecological psychoacoustics, sound quality, auditory virtual environments, and auditory computational modeling. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Aural Architecture" }, { "code" : "BIOL-6550", - "description" : "This course reviews the principles of ethical behavior and responsible conduct of research and discusses specific areas of biotechnology research, medical research, and societal issues in the context of these principles. Representative topics include genetic engineering, stem cell research, assisted reproduction, human subjects, animal research, and nanotechnology. Active student participation is expected.", + "description" : "This course reviews the principles of ethical behavior and responsible conduct of research and discusses specific areas of biotechnology research, medical research, and societal issues in the context of these principles. Representative topics include genetic engineering, stem cell research, assisted reproduction, human subjects, animal research, and nanotechnology. Active student participation is expected. \u00c2", "name" : "Ethical Issues in Biotechnology" }, { @@ -7421,7 +7421,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-6840", - "description" : "This is an experiential, project-based course where students work on projects for an actual business. Students work in a consulting role for a local company. Practicum in Management is designed and developed for students from all educational backgrounds who want to learn the fundamentals of business as they apply to satisfying a \"customer's need\". Students will work on a team or individually on projects and communicate to the class frequently to facilitate student learning from one another. We begin with some basic tenets of business and an overview of how to develop and oversee a project plan. The course will give you first-hand experience understanding the needs of a consulting client, articulating a plan and executing the plan to fill their needs.", + "description" : "This is an experiential, project-based course where students work on projects for an actual business. Students work\u00c2 in a consulting role for a local company. Practicum in Management is designed and developed for\u00c2 students from all educational backgrounds who want to learn the\u00c2 fundamentals of\u00c2 business as they apply to satisfying a \"customer's need\". Students will work on a team or\u00c2 individually on projects and communicate to the class\u00c2 frequently to facilitate student\u00c2 learning from one another. We begin with some basic tenets of business and an overview\u00c2 of how to develop and oversee a project\u00c2 plan. The course will\u00c2 give you first-hand experience understanding the needs of a consulting client, articulating a\u00c2 plan and executing the plan\u00c2 to fill their needs.", "name" : "Practicum in Management" }, { @@ -7431,17 +7431,17 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-6230", - "description" : "A self-contained course that includes topics from number theory, basic cryptography, and protocol security. This is a hybrid course with sufficient depth in both theory and hands-on experience with network protocols. Topics include: Classical Cryptography, Block Ciphers (DES, AES), Information Theoretical Cryptography, Randomness, RNG and Stream Ciphers, Hash and MAC Algorithms, Public-Key Cryptography, Elliptic Curve Cryptography, Digital Signatures and Identification, Internet Attacks, Web Security, SSL and PGP.", + "description" : "A self-contained course that includes topics from number theory, basic cryptography, and protocol security.\u00c2 This is a hybrid course with sufficient depth in both theory and hands-on experience with network protocols. Topics include: Classical Cryptography, Block Ciphers (DES, AES), Information Theoretical Cryptography, Randomness, RNG and Stream Ciphers, Hash and MAC Algorithms, Public-Key Cryptography, Elliptic Curve Cryptography, Digital Signatures and Identification, Internet Attacks, Web Security, SSL and PGP.", "name" : "Cryptography and Network Security I" }, { "code" : "BIOL-6520", - "description" : "An intensive course designed to provide instruction and stimulate discussion on important topics relevant to biological research. It is loosely divided into three sections: 1) overview of major areas of faculty research; 2) professional development topics such as hypothesis testing and design of experiments, responsible use of statistics, and scientific funding; and 3) scientific writing. This course is required of and limited to first year students in the Biology and Biochemistry/Biophysics Ph.D. programs.", + "description" : "An intensive course designed to provide instruction and stimulate discussion on important topics relevant to biological research.\u00c2 It is loosely divided into three sections: 1) overview of major areas of faculty research; 2) professional development topics such as hypothesis testing and design of experiments, responsible use of statistics, and scientific funding; and 3) scientific writing. This course is required of and limited to first year students in the Biology and Biochemistry/Biophysics Ph.D. programs.", "name" : "Biology Core Course II" }, { "code" : "CHEM-4770", - "description" : "The second semester of the Molecular Biochemistry sequence. Topics include lipids and lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and the coenzymes involved in this metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and chemistry, protein synthesis and degradation, integration of metabolism, photobiology, and photosynthesis. This course is taught in studio mode. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4770 or BCBP 4770 .)", + "description" : "The second semester of the Molecular Biochemistry sequence. Topics include lipids and lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and the coenzymes involved in this metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and chemistry, protein synthesis and degradation, integration of metabolism, photobiology, and photosynthesis. This course is taught in studio mode. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4770 \u00c2 or BCBP 4770 .)", "name" : "Molecular Biochemistry II" }, { @@ -7466,7 +7466,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-6650", - "description" : "This course is designed to be a first course in the study of \"systems biology\", to introduce students to the field, the experimental and computational methods that are used within it, and the type of insights that the field can provide to biology. To fully appreciate the complexity of living systems, researchers gather systematic, quantitative measurements of a system's components using cutting-edge omics techniques. In addition, researchers also leverage computing power to describe, model, and predict dynamic behaviors that could otherwise not be perceived in such large-scale omics data. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. A student cannot get credit for both this course and BIOL 4660 / BCBP 4660 and BCBP 6650 .", + "description" : "This course is designed to be a first course in the study of \"systems biology\", to introduce students to the field, the experimental and computational methods that are used within it, and the type of insights that the field can provide to biology. To fully appreciate the complexity of living systems, researchers gather systematic, quantitative measurements of a system's components using cutting-edge omics techniques. In addition, researchers also leverage computing power to describe, model, and predict dynamic behaviors that could otherwise not be perceived in such large-scale omics data. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. A student cannot get credit for both this course and BIOL 4660 \u00c2 / BCBP 4660 \u00c2 and BCBP 6650 .", "name" : "The Biology of Systems" }, { @@ -7491,7 +7491,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-4540", - "description" : "This course covers the theory and practice of biological sequence analysis, including algorithms for pairwise sequence alignment, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and database searching. Concepts covered include homology, sequence similarity, parsimony, mechanisms and metrics of molecular evolution, biological data bases, database search algorithms (BLAST), and statistical significance. Selected topics include hidden Markov models, bootstrap analysis and gene finding. Modern sequence analysis software will be provided. Laptop computers and programming knowledge are required. Meets jointly with BIOL 6410 .", + "description" : "This course covers the theory and practice of biological sequence analysis, including algorithms for pairwise sequence alignment, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and database searching. Concepts covered include homology, sequence similarity, parsimony, mechanisms and metrics of molecular evolution, biological data bases, database search algorithms (BLAST), and statistical significance. Selected topics include hidden Markov models, bootstrap analysis and gene finding.\u00c2 Modern sequence analysis software will be provided. Laptop computers and programming knowledge are required.\u00c2 Meets jointly with BIOL 6410 .", "name" : "Sequence Analysis" }, { @@ -7506,7 +7506,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHME-4430", - "description" : "Description, fundamentals, and engineering features of processes using microbial, plant or animal cells or their enzymes. Topics include review of biochemistry, review of microbiology, computer simulation, growth, death, aseptic techniques, continuous culture, fermenter design, sterilization, mixed cultures, process scale up, immobilized cells and enzymes, recovery of products, and process economics. Weekly exercises requiring personal computers.", + "description" : "Description, fundamentals, and engineering features of processes using microbial, plant\u00c2 or animal cells or their enzymes. Topics include review of biochemistry, review of microbiology, computer simulation, growth, death, aseptic techniques, continuous culture, fermenter design, sterilization, mixed cultures, process scale up, immobilized cells and enzymes, recovery of products, and process economics. Weekly exercises requiring personal computers.", "name" : "Introduction to Biochemical Engineering" }, { @@ -7521,7 +7521,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-6250", - "description" : "This course explores the complex roles and relationships of art, education, and technology by giving students direct experience in the community. Students will develop a plan to work with a media arts center, community organization, or school; final teams will produce real-world arts and education projects that can become significant additions to their professional portfolio. The projects can include a range of practices including but not limited to traditional arts, creative writing, creative IT, community art, and activism. Graduate students who take this course will write a mid-term and final paper, plus offer an independent public presentation of their work.", + "description" : "This course explores the complex roles and relationships of art, education, and technology by giving students direct experience in the community. Students will develop a plan to work with a media arts center, community organization, or school; final teams will produce real-world arts and education projects that can become significant additions to their professional portfolio. The projects can include a range of practices including but not limited to traditional arts, creative writing, creative IT, community art, and activism. Graduate students who take this course will write a mid-term and final paper, plus offer an independent public presentation of their work.\u00c2", "name" : "Art, Community, and Technology" }, { @@ -7531,17 +7531,17 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-6360", - "description" : "The studio addresses interdisciplinary exchange within research practice, understanding that buildings operate within complex dynamic systems. Buildings and their material systems are composed of interdependent systemic relationships at multiple scales \u2013 'Built Ecologies' \u2013 operating as metabolic systems within and upon existent natural and made systems. Design is a method of research, discovering and developing new systems and strategies transferable to many sites. Course taught in New York City.", + "description" : "The studio addresses interdisciplinary exchange within research practice, understanding that buildings operate within complex dynamic systems.\u00c2 Buildings and their material systems are composed of interdependent systemic relationships at multiple scales \u00e2\u0080\u0093 'Built Ecologies' \u00e2\u0080\u0093 operating as metabolic systems within and upon existent natural and made systems. Design is a method of research, discovering and developing new systems and strategies transferable to many sites.\u00c2 Course taught in New York City.", "name" : "Interdisciplinary Research Studio" }, { "code" : "ECSE-6280", - "description" : "This course offers a comprehensive explanation of the technology and physics of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) such as infrared, visible-spectrum, ultraviolet, and white LEDs made from III\u2013V semiconductors. The elementary properties of LEDs and material on device structure, packaging, reflectors, phosphor materials, light extraction, and junction temperature are discussed. Applications of the LED focus on illumination, fiber, and free-space communication.", + "description" : "This course offers a comprehensive explanation of the technology and physics of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) such as infrared, visible-spectrum, ultraviolet, and white LEDs made from III\u00e2\u0080\u0093V semiconductors. The elementary properties of LEDs and material on device structure, packaging, reflectors, phosphor materials, light extraction, and junction temperature are discussed. Applications of the LED focus on illumination, fiber, and free-space communication.\u00c2", "name" : "Light Emitting Diodes" }, { "code" : "MANE-6290", - "description" : "This course will present the foundations of numerical (deterministic) and Monte Carlo methods that are widely used in the modeling and analysis of nuclear reactor design, radiation dosimetry, and radiation shielding. Emphasis will be placed on the three fundamental aspects of computation methods: (i) discretization methods for the transport and diffusion equations; (ii) iterative methods for solving the system of discretized equations; and (iii) Monte Carlo methods for solving general fixed-source and eigunvalue problems.", + "description" : "This course will present the foundations of numerical (deterministic) and Monte Carlo methods that are widely used in the modeling and analysis of nuclear reactor design, radiation dosimetry, and radiation shielding.\u00c2 Emphasis will be placed on the three fundamental aspects of computation methods: (i) discretization methods for the transport and diffusion equations; (ii) iterative methods for solving the system of discretized equations; and (iii) Monte Carlo methods for solving general fixed-source and eigunvalue problems.", "name" : "Radiation Transport Methods" }, { @@ -7551,7 +7551,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-4230", - "description" : "This class studies, creates, and publicly presents inflatable sculptures. The history of inflatables are examined, with special attention paid to how they have been used in political movements that imagine utopian social futures, and how those applications contrast with commercial uses (such as advertising) that have become commonplace in public spaces today. Throughout the class will explore, design, and build inflated structures that may include video and sound elements.", + "description" : "This class studies, creates, and publicly presents\u00c2 inflatable sculptures. The history of inflatables are examined, with special attention paid to how they have been used in political movements that imagine utopian social futures, and how those applications contrast with commercial uses (such as advertising) that have become commonplace in public spaces today. Throughout the class will explore, design, and build inflated structures that may include video and sound elements.\u00c2", "name" : "Inflatable Sculpture" }, { @@ -7561,7 +7561,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-6140", - "description" : "Queer Ecologies is an undergraduate and graduate arts course that uses art to think about our eco-futures. We will look at the disruptive nature of Cartesian thinking and binary positioning in relation to sexuality and ecologies. The \"queering\" is a means to refuse this binary thinking and consider expansive interdisciplinary practices that have evolved from LGBTQ+ and feminist theory, decolonial thinking, extinction and death studies, environmental justice, critiques of science and big pharma, biopolitics, bioethics, biology, science fiction, aesthetics, art and play.", + "description" : "Queer Ecologies is an undergraduate and graduate arts course that uses art to think about our eco-futures. We will look at the disruptive nature of Cartesian thinking and binary positioning in relation to sexuality and ecologies. The \"queering\" is a means to refuse this binary thinking and consider expansive interdisciplinary practices that have evolved from LGBTQ+ and feminist theory, decolonial thinking, extinction and death studies, environmental justice, critiques of science and big pharma, biopolitics, bioethics, biology, science fiction, aesthetics, art and play. \u00c2", "name" : "Queer Ecologies" }, { @@ -7606,7 +7606,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-4590", - "description" : "Covers advanced estimation and inference techniques for data analysis and policy evaluation. Topics will vary from year to year to introduce advanced statistical methods used in recent literature. Topics may include visualization techniques to summarize and display high dimensional data, selected topics in discrete choice models, spatial analysis, and analysis of panel data. Particularly, methods for panel data will be emphasized. This includes fixed, random, mixed, and multi-level effects models to control for or account for variation from individual characteristics. Dynamic panel data models consider lagged dependent variables as regressors.", + "description" : "Covers advanced estimation and inference techniques for data analysis and policy evaluation. Topics will vary from year to year to introduce advanced statistical methods used in recent literature. Topics may include visualization techniques to summarize and display high dimensional data, selected topics in discrete choice models, spatial analysis, and analysis of panel data. Particularly, methods for panel data will be emphasized. This includes fixed, random, mixed, and multi-level effects models to control for or account for variation from individual characteristics. Dynamic panel data models consider lagged dependent variables as regressors. \u00c2", "name" : "Advanced Data Analytics & Policy Evaluation" }, { @@ -7636,7 +7636,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CIVL-6350", - "description" : "The goal of this course is to develop a general familiarity with the structural design of masonry elements and structures. This includes exposure to the historical development of design specifications as well as specific design procedures unique to this material.", + "description" : "The goal of this course is to develop a general familiarity with the structural design of masonry elements and structures.\u00c2 This includes exposure to the historical development of design specifications as well as specific design procedures unique to this material.", "name" : "Masonry Design" }, { @@ -7646,7 +7646,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-1200", - "description" : "This course is designed to introduce a wide variety of concepts and applications in the broad subject of economics, economics being the study of people's choices. Traditionally, these choices have been framed as how to best employ scarce resources to produce goods and services and distribute them for consumption. To describe these choices the cause will introduce the concepts of opportunity cost, demand and supply theory, and market structures. It will consider the role of government in making resource allocation choices. Students will also study important macroeconomic data such as gross domestic product, economic growth rates, inflation, and unemployment. Additionally, studied will be the role of money and banking in the economy and short-run events such as recessions and expansions. Overall, the course will provide the student with an encompassing view of how economic principles and concepts relate to the broader economy and society. Credit cannot be obtained for both IHSS 1200 and ECON 1200", + "description" : "This course is designed to introduce a wide variety of concepts and applications in the broad subject of economics, economics being the study of people's choices. Traditionally, these choices have been framed as how to best employ scarce resources to produce goods and services and distribute them for consumption. To describe these choices the cause will introduce the concepts of opportunity cost, demand and supply theory, and market structures. It will consider the role of government in making resource allocation choices. Students will also study important macroeconomic data such as gross domestic product, economic growth rates, inflation, and unemployment. Additionally, studied will be the role of money and banking in the economy and short-run events such as recessions and expansions. Overall, the course will provide the student with an encompassing view of how economic principles and concepts relate to the broader economy and society. \u00c2 Credit cannot be obtained for both IHSS 1200 \u00c2 and ECON 1200 \u00c2", "name" : "Introductory Economics" }, { @@ -7661,7 +7661,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHME-6830", - "description" : "Review of fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, fluid mechanics, and modern diagnostics. Discussion of flame propagation, thermal and chain explosions, stirred reactors, detonations, droplet combustion, and turbulent jet flames.", + "description" : "Review of fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, fluid mechanics, and modern diagnostics. Discussion of flame propagation, thermal and chain explosions, stirred reactors, detonations, droplet combustion, and turbulent jet flames. \u00c2", "name" : "Combustion" }, { @@ -7686,7 +7686,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MATH-4600", - "description" : "A course emphasizing advanced concepts and methods from calculus. Topics include: multivariable integral theorems (Green's, divergence, Stokes', Reynolds transport), extrema of multivariable functions (including Taylor's theorem and Lagrange multipliers), the calculus of variations (Euler\u2013Lagrange equations, constraints, principle of least action), and Cartesian tensors (calculus, invariants, representations).", + "description" : "A course emphasizing advanced concepts and methods from calculus. Topics include: multivariable integral theorems (Green's, divergence, Stokes', Reynolds transport), extrema of multivariable functions (including Taylor's theorem and Lagrange multipliers), the calculus of variations (Euler\u00e2\u0080\u0093Lagrange equations, constraints, principle of least action), and Cartesian tensors (calculus, invariants, representations).", "name" : "Advanced Calculus" }, { @@ -7701,7 +7701,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-4250", - "description" : "Through direct experience in the community, this course explores the complex roles and relationships of art, education, and technology. Students will develop a plan to work with a media arts center, community organization, or school; final teams will produce real-world arts and education projects that ultimately will be realized as significant additions to their professional portfolio. The projects can include a range from traditional arts practice to creative writing, creative IT models, to community art and activism.", + "description" : "Through direct experience in the community,\u00c2 this course explores the complex roles and relationships of art, education, and technology. Students will develop a plan to work with a media arts center, community organization, or school; final teams will produce real-world arts and education projects that ultimately will be realized as significant additions to their professional portfolio. The projects can include a range from traditional arts practice to creative writing, creative IT models, to community art and activism.", "name" : "Art, Community, and Technology" }, { @@ -7711,12 +7711,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-6230", - "description" : "This class studies, creates, and publicly presents inflatable sculptures. The history of inflatables are examined, with special attention paid to how they have been used in political movements that imagine utopian social futures, and how those applications contrast with commercial uses (such as advertising) that have become commonplace in public spaces today. Throughout, the class will explore, design, and build inflated structures that may include video and sound elements. Graduate students will also be required to write a paper.", + "description" : "This class studies, creates, and publicly presents\u00c2 inflatable sculptures. The history of inflatables are examined, with special attention paid to how they have been used in political movements that imagine utopian social futures, and how those applications contrast with commercial uses (such as advertising) that have become commonplace in public spaces today. Throughout, the class will explore, design, and build inflated structures that may include video and sound elements. Graduate students will also be required to write a paper.\u00c2", "name" : "Inflatable Sculpture" }, { "code" : "MANE-6140", - "description" : "This is a course on introduction to computational fluid dynamics. This course provides knowledge necessary to model engineering applications consistent with energy and fluid-dynamic physical laws. Discretization models include: overview of finite difference, finite element, and finite volume discretization approaches, physical problem classification, discretization techniques, and numerical guidelines. Applications include: incompressible and compressible flows, laminar and turbulence flows, with introduction to computational fluid dynamics turbulence modeling, followed by boundary layer, and parabolized flow simplifications.", + "description" : "This is a course on introduction to computational fluid dynamics. This course provides knowledge necessary to model engineering applications consistent with energy and fluid-dynamic physical laws. Discretization models include: overview of finite difference, finite element, and finite volume discretization approaches, physical problem classification, discretization techniques, and numerical guidelines. Applications include: incompressible and compressible flows, laminar and turbulence flows, with introduction to computational fluid dynamics turbulence modeling, followed by boundary layer, and parabolized flow simplifications.\u00c2", "name" : "Introduction to CFD" }, { @@ -7731,7 +7731,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-4250", - "description" : "Model systems provide the experimental basis for understanding the conserved principles of developmental biology. This class will cover fundamental topics including axis specification, pattern formation, cell fate and determination, cell differentiation, senescence, and apoptosis. Emphasis will be placed on integrating gene function and cell behavior with development. Model systems include vertebrates (e.g. frog and chick) and genetically tractable invertebrates (e.g. fruit flies and roundworms).", + "description" : "Model systems provide the experimental basis for understanding the conserved principles of developmental biology.\u00c2 This class will cover fundamental topics including axis specification, pattern formation, cell fate and determination, cell differentiation, senescence, and apoptosis. Emphasis will be placed on integrating gene function and cell behavior with development. Model systems include vertebrates (e.g. frog and chick) and genetically tractable invertebrates (e.g. fruit flies and roundworms).", "name" : "Developmental Biology" }, { @@ -7746,7 +7746,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-6750", - "description" : "This seminar is the first required course of the two-semester, 3rd-year Final Project course sequence in the M.Arch program and as such serves as a prerequisite to the spring semester Final Project Design Studio (ARCH 6XXX). The Design Research Seminar provides a forum for readings and discussions as well as design and/or material experimentation as it relates to the respective Graduate Final Project instructor's thematic framework. The seminar also covers fundamentals related to standard methods of research and analysis. This course is required of all architecture graduate students in the M.Arch. program.", + "description" : "This seminar is the first required course of the two-semester, 3rd-year Final Project course sequence in the M.Arch program and as such serves as a prerequisite to the spring semester Final Project Design Studio (ARCH 6XXX).\u00c2 The Design Research Seminar provides a forum for readings and discussions as well as design and/or material experimentation as it relates to the respective Graduate Final Project instructor's thematic framework.\u00c2 The seminar also covers fundamentals related to standard methods of research and analysis.\u00c2 This course is required of all architecture graduate students\u00c2 in the M.Arch. program.", "name" : "Final Project Design Research Seminar" }, { @@ -7756,7 +7756,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CIVL-2050", - "description" : "Hydrostatics; Pressure Measurement; Fluid Properties; Application of Control Volume Analysis to Conservation of Mass, Energy and Momentum Principles; Bernoulli Equation for Ideal Flow; Dimensional Analysis; Pipe Flow and Pipe Networks; Pump Performance; Pipes in Pipelines. A laboratory component will illustrate the topics studied.", + "description" : "Hydrostatics; Pressure Measurement; Fluid Properties; Application of Control Volume Analysis to Conservation of Mass, Energy and Momentum Principles; Bernoulli Equation for Ideal Flow; Dimensional Analysis; Pipe Flow and Pipe Networks; Pump Performance; Pipes in Pipelines. \u00c2 A laboratory component will illustrate the topics studied.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Fluid Mechanics for Civil and Environmental Engineering" }, { @@ -7766,7 +7766,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-4460", - "description" : "Animation Production is designed to give an animation industry experience by completing the entire process of creating an animated short. Learning long-term time management and finding the key time cost/benefits will be essential to success. The course schedule is setup to replicate the industry model of frequent updates and feedback \u2013 dailies.", + "description" : "Animation Production is designed to give an animation industry experience by completing the entire process of creating an animated short. Learning long-term time management and finding the key time cost/benefits will be essential to success. The course schedule is setup to replicate the industry model of frequent updates and feedback \u00e2\u0080\u0093 dailies.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Animation Production" }, { @@ -7791,7 +7791,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-6250", - "description" : "This is an advanced graduate level course on carbohydrates covering their physicochemical properties, chemical and biochemical synthesis and analysis. The biological activity of polysaccharides, glycoproteins, proteoglycans, and glycolipids, and the role of glycomics in development and disease will be discussed. The application of glycotechnology and glycoengineering for the preparation of therapeutic glycans and glycan-coated materials will be covered.", + "description" : "This is an advanced graduate level course on carbohydrates covering their physicochemical properties, chemical and biochemical synthesis and analysis. \u00c2 The biological activity of polysaccharides, glycoproteins, proteoglycans, and glycolipids, and the role of glycomics in development and disease will be discussed. \u00c2 The application of glycotechnology and glycoengineering for the preparation of therapeutic glycans and glycan-coated materials will be covered.", "name" : "Glycochemistry, Glycobiology, and Glychotechnology" }, { @@ -7821,12 +7821,12 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4260", - "description" : "A capstone design experience that engages students from biomedical, computer systems, electrical, industrial, materials, and mechanical engineering on teams in an open-ended engineering design problem in preparation for professional practice. With the guidance of a multidisciplinary team of faculty members and instructional support staff, students apply knowledge and skills from prior coursework. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "A\u00c2 capstone design experience that engages students from biomedical, computer systems, electrical, industrial, materials, and mechanical engineering on teams in an open-ended engineering design problem in preparation for professional practice. With the guidance of a multidisciplinary team of faculty members and instructional support staff, students apply knowledge and skills from prior coursework. This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Multidisciplinary Capstone Design" }, { "code" : "MANE-4380", - "description" : "This is the first of a two-semester sequence for seniors intended to be a \"capstone\" design project where students have the opportunity to utilize the broad range of their undergraduate experience in an interdisciplinary design project. Projects are selected to provide interaction between nuclear engineering and engineering physics majors to provide exposure to cross-fertilization of ideas and team interaction, which simulates anticipated future professional experience. The product of each design project is a comprehensive report or design proposal having both global and detail completeness. Under some circumstances, the project may involve development of cost information necessary to effect construction and may actually involve construction and commissioning of the designed apparatus. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "This is the first of a two-semester sequence for seniors intended to be a \"capstone\" design project where students have the opportunity to utilize the broad range of their undergraduate experience in an interdisciplinary design project. Projects are selected to provide interaction between nuclear engineering and engineering physics majors to provide exposure to cross-fertilization of ideas and team interaction, which simulates anticipated future professional experience. The product of each design project is a comprehensive report or design proposal having both global and detail completeness. Under some circumstances, the project may involve development of cost information necessary to effect construction and may actually involve construction and commissioning of the designed apparatus.\u00c2 This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Nuclear Engineering Senior Design Project I" }, { @@ -7836,7 +7836,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BUSN-6310", - "description" : "In this course, students use financial analysis to evaluate organizational performance. Students calculate and evaluate financial reports and ratios, drawing recommendations for improving performance from their intemporal and cross-competition analysis. Students use optimization and simulation techniques to model the impact of changes on the organization's financial performance. Students develop budgets for new products and ventures using sound principals and techniques, evaluating capital sourcing options and costs.", + "description" : "In this course, students use financial analysis to evaluate organizational performance.\u00c2 Students calculate and evaluate financial reports and ratios, drawing recommendations for improving performance from their intemporal and cross-competition analysis.\u00c2 Students use optimization and simulation techniques to model the impact of changes on the organization's financial performance.\u00c2 Students develop budgets for new products and ventures using sound principals and techniques, evaluating capital sourcing options and costs.\u00c2", "name" : "Leaders Making Financial Decisions" }, { @@ -7856,7 +7856,7 @@ }, { "code" : "STSO-4320", - "description" : "In this course, students will explore how a very wide variety of data and media relate to our ever-evolving environment. We will build critical media literacy through encounters with media as both consumers and producers, learning along the way about how media literacy relates to other forms of literacy: ecological, political, scientific, historical, epistemological, etc. Simultaneously, we will question what \"the environment\" means, critique the limits of \"sustainability\" discourse, examine our assumptions around \"the media,\" question notions of \"data\" (big, little, quantitative, qualitative), etc. We will situate all of these terms in broader contexts and examine their histories, connotations, and connections.", + "description" : "In this course, students will explore how a very wide variety of data and media relate to our ever-evolving environment. We will build critical media literacy through encounters with media as both consumers and producers, learning along the way about how media literacy relates to other forms of literacy: ecological, political, scientific, historical, epistemological, etc.\u00c2 Simultaneously, we will question what \"the environment\" means, critique the limits of \"sustainability\" discourse, examine our assumptions around \"the media,\" question notions of \"data\" (big, little, quantitative, qualitative), etc. We will situate all of these terms in broader contexts and examine their histories, connotations, and connections.", "name" : "Environmental Media & Data" }, { @@ -7866,7 +7866,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-2750", - "description" : "Private applied music lessons provide weekly instruction in instrumental and vocal performance. The goal of this class is to develop the student's musical ability relative to capacity and interest. A supplementary lesson fee is charged.", + "description" : "Private applied music lessons provide weekly instruction in instrumental and vocal performance. The goal of this class is to develop the student's musical ability relative to capacity and interest. A supplementary lesson fee is charged.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Private Music Lessons" }, { @@ -7891,7 +7891,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-4180", - "description" : "This course continues the practice and study of Deep Listening beyond the foundational course \"Deep Listening.\" Topics include a wide range of investigations, research, and creativity in Deep Listening.", + "description" : "This course continues the practice and study of Deep Listening beyond the foundational course \"Deep Listening.\" Topics include a wide range of investigations, research, and creativity in Deep Listening.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Topics in Deep Listening" }, { @@ -7911,12 +7911,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-4890", - "description" : "Introductory materials of engineering acoustics for students with basic knowledge in mathematics (at least one level of first-year college). Much of the course material is taken from the textbook \"Acoustics for Engineers\" by Blauert and Xiang (2nd Ed.). The course includes mechanic and acoustic oscillations, the wave equations in fluids, governing equations for horns and ducts, spherical sound sources and arrays, piston membranes, diffraction and scattering, dissipation, reflection, refraction and absorption, isolation of air- and structure-borne sounds, noise propagation and noise control. B.S. and B.Arch. students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.S.Arch. Acoustics students must register only for the 6000 level of this course.", + "description" : "Introductory materials of engineering acoustics for students with basic knowledge in mathematics (at least one level of first-year college). Much of the course material is taken from the textbook \"Acoustics for Engineers\" by Blauert and Xiang (2nd Ed.). The course includes mechanic and acoustic oscillations,\u00c2 the wave equations in fluids, \u00c2 governing equations for horns and ducts, spherical sound sources and arrays, piston membranes, diffraction and scattering, dissipation,\u00c2 reflection, refraction and absorption, isolation of air- and structure-borne sounds, noise propagation and noise control. B.S. and B.Arch. students can only register for the 4000 level of this course and M.S.Arch. Acoustics students must register only for the 6000 level of this course.", "name" : "Engineering Acoustics" }, { "code" : "MTLE-6250", - "description" : "The phenomenological, mechanistic, and micro-structural aspects of the mechanical properties of materials are developed, with particular emphasis on the similarities and differences among various material systems including metals, ceramics, and polymers. Phenomenological aspects of the three-dimensional characteristics of stress and strain, various yield criteria, elastic behavior, viscoelastic behavior, plastic behavior, statistical aspects of brittle fracture and fracture mechanics are presented. Mechanistic and micro-structural topics include edge and screw dislocation behavior, slip systems, critical resolved shear stress, dislocation multiplication and interactions, barriers to motion, polymer chain conformation and entropy.", + "description" : "The phenomenological, mechanistic, and micro-structural aspects of the mechanical properties of materials are developed, with particular emphasis on the similarities and differences among various material systems including metals, ceramics, and polymers.\u00c2 Phenomenological aspects of the three-dimensional characteristics of stress and strain, various yield criteria, elastic behavior, viscoelastic behavior, plastic behavior, statistical aspects of brittle fracture and fracture mechanics are presented.\u00c2 Mechanistic and micro-structural topics include edge and screw dislocation behavior, slip systems, critical resolved shear stress, dislocation multiplication and interactions, barriers to motion, polymer chain conformation and entropy.", "name" : "Advanced Mechanical Properties of Materials" }, { @@ -7961,7 +7961,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-2500", - "description" : "This course surveys multiple approaches to the Western art music traditions from a contemporary global, multicultural context. The inter-relationships between music, society and cultural forces is emphasized. Students learn to recognize and describe the basic components of music, like texture, tonality, rhythm, dynamics, and melody Lectures are supplemented by listening assignments and in-class demonstrations.", + "description" : "This course surveys multiple approaches to the\u00c2 Western art music traditions from a contemporary global, multicultural context. The inter-relationships between music, society and cultural forces is emphasized. Students learn to recognize and describe the basic components of music, like texture, tonality, rhythm, dynamics, and melody Lectures are supplemented by listening assignments and in-class demonstrations. \u00c2", "name" : "Histories of Western Music" }, { @@ -8011,7 +8011,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECSE-6050", - "description" : "Linear and non-linear applications of operational amplifiers, with an emphasis on circuit design. Non-ideal operational amplifier behavior, including both static and dynamic characteristics. Amplifier stability and frequency compensation techniques. Operational amplifier-based oscillators. Circuit noise.", + "description" : "Linear and non-linear applications of operational amplifiers, with an emphasis on circuit design. Non-ideal operational amplifier behavior, including both static and dynamic characteristics.\u00c2 Amplifier stability and frequency compensation techniques.\u00c2 Operational amplifier-based oscillators. Circuit noise.", "name" : "Advanced Electronic Circuits" }, { @@ -8021,7 +8021,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-4280", - "description" : "In 3D Animation, the technical director (or \"TD\") covers roles including character rigging, lighting setup, custom tools, and other parts of the pipeline that involve the technical work needed to support artistic creativity. In this course we will focus on rigging, covering basic and intermediate rigging techniques for characters in Maya including bipeds, facial rigs, motion capture and game engine pipelines and basic scripting in MEL and Python. We will emphasize an animator-friendly approach to rig design, utilizing both the technical capabilities of Maya and good UI and UX principles to produce rigs that are both powerful and easy to use.", + "description" : "In 3D Animation, the technical director (or \"TD\") covers roles including character rigging, lighting setup, custom tools, and other parts of the pipeline that involve the technical work needed to support artistic creativity.\u00c2 In this course we will focus on rigging, covering basic and intermediate rigging techniques for characters in Maya including bipeds, facial rigs, motion capture and game engine pipelines and basic scripting in MEL and Python.\u00c2 We will emphasize an animator-friendly approach to rig design, utilizing both the technical capabilities of Maya and good UI and UX principles to produce rigs that are both powerful and easy to use. \u00c2", "name" : "3D Technical Direction" }, { @@ -8031,7 +8031,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECSE-6290", - "description" : "A continuation of ECSE 6230 . Physical operation and modeling of charge-coupled devices, junction field-effect transistors, bipolar junction transistors and heterojunction devices. Studies of heterojunction devices emphasize the exploitation of particular quantum-mechanical phenomena to achieve unique device behavior.", + "description" : "A continuation of ECSE 6230 . Physical operation and modeling of charge-coupled devices, junction field-effect transistors, bipolar junction transistors and heterojunction devices. Studies of heterojunction devices emphasize the exploitation of particular quantum-mechanical phenomena to achieve unique device behavior. \u00c2", "name" : "Semiconductor Devices and Models II" }, { @@ -8081,22 +8081,22 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-4900", - "description" : "This is an experiential, project-based course where students work on projects for an actual business. Students can work on their own startup idea, on RCOS projects that have commercial potential, or in a consulting role for a local company. Practicum in Management is designed and developed for students from all educational backgrounds who want to learn the fundamentals of business as they apply to satisfying a \"customer's need\". Students will work on a team or individually on projects and communicate to the class frequently to facilitate student learning from one another. We begin with some basic tenets of business and an overview of how to develop and oversee a project plan. The course will help you begin to understand the process by which an idea can be developed into a business or to recognize that there is no business case, quickly. Alternatively, if you are working for a \"customer\" it will give you first-hand experience understanding their needs, articulating a plan and executing the plan to fill the need of your client.", + "description" : "This is an experiential, project-based course where students work on projects for an actual business. Students can\u00c2 work on their own startup idea, on RCOS projects that have\u00c2 commercial potential, or in a consulting role for a local company. Practicum in Management is designed and developed for students from all educational backgrounds who want to learn the\u00c2 fundamentals of\u00c2 business as they apply to satisfying a \"customer's need\". Students will work on a team or\u00c2 individually on projects and communicate to the class\u00c2 frequently to facilitate student\u00c2 learning from one another. We begin with some basic tenets of business and an overview\u00c2 of how to develop and oversee a project\u00c2 plan. The course will help you begin to\u00c2 understand the process by which an idea can be developed into a business or to\u00c2 recognize that there is no business case,\u00c2 quickly. Alternatively, if you are working for a\u00c2 \"customer\" it will give you first-hand experience understanding their needs, articulating a\u00c2 plan and executing the plan\u00c2 to fill the need of your client.", "name" : "Practicum in Management" }, { "code" : "BIOL-4880", - "description" : "This 4-credit course will explore global environmental cycles, patterns, and changes. It will discuss elemental cycles of phosphorus, nitrogen, and carbon, and pollutants such as mercury, lead, and CFCs, and how changes in these cycles influence organisms and ecosystems. Also discussed will be large-scale biotic processes and theory about ecosystem dynamics. Major environmental issues such as acid rain, eutrophication, climate change, and land use conversation will also be discussed.", + "description" : "This 4-credit course will explore global environmental cycles, patterns, and changes. It will discuss elemental cycles of phosphorus, nitrogen, and carbon, and pollutants such as mercury, lead, and CFCs, and how changes in these cycles influence organisms and ecosystems.\u00c2 Also discussed will be\u00c2 large-scale biotic processes and theory about ecosystem dynamics. Major environmental issues such as acid rain,\u00c2 eutrophication, climate change, and land use conversation will also be discussed.", "name" : "Global Environmental Change" }, { "code" : "COMM-4930", - "description" : "Designed for first-semester senior Communication, Media, and Design majors, Pro-Seminar is the capstone course for the development of the Senior Project. Students will create a professional portfolio piece that showcases their work in the diverse disciplines of communication and media", + "description" : "Designed for first-semester senior Communication, Media, and Design majors, Pro-Seminar is the capstone course for the development of the Senior Project.\u00c2 Students will create a professional portfolio piece that showcases their work in the diverse disciplines of communication and media \u00c2", "name" : "Pro-Seminar in Communication, Media, and Design" }, { "code" : "IHSS-1140", - "description" : "This course is an introduction to the philosophy of mind and cognitive science. Students meet in small sections to have class discussions and debates about questions like: What are minds? Are minds physical or non-physical? Do humans have free will? Does reliance on technology turn humans into cyborgs? How close are humans to building an intelligent robot or machine? Do we want this to be a goal? Students will learn how make a philosophical argument, and how to express them in writing or through an oral presentation.", + "description" : "This course is an introduction to the philosophy of mind and cognitive science. Students meet in small sections to have class discussions and debates about questions like: What are minds? Are minds physical or non-physical? Do\u00c2 humans have free will? Does reliance on technology turn humans into cyborgs? How close are humans to building an intelligent robot or machine? Do we want this to be a goal? Students will learn how make a philosophical argument, and how to express them in writing or through an oral presentation.", "name" : "Minds and Machines" }, { @@ -8116,7 +8116,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BCBP-9990", - "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.", + "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation.\u00c2 Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester.\u00c2 Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Dissertation" }, { @@ -8146,17 +8146,17 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-4900", - "description" : "Independent research by teams under the supervision of a faculty member, including literature search, brief proposal of project design, conduct of project to completion, and writing of a formal report in the form of a scientific paper and presentation of a seminar or poster on the project.", + "description" : "Independent research by teams under the supervision of a faculty member, including literature search, brief proposal of project design, conduct of project to completion, and writing of a formal report in the form of a scientific paper and presentation of a seminar or poster on the project.\u00c2", "name" : "Team Research" }, { "code" : "CIVL-1100", - "description" : "Deals with the practice of civil and environmental engineering. Not a highly analytical course, as the course is primarily intended for first year students. Some topics include: history of civil engineering; present practice; typical employers; typical projects; design philosophy; professional topics including organizations, registrations, ethics. Discuss case histories, bring in outside speakers. Students attend CE Capstone presentations.", + "description" : "Deals with the practice of civil and environmental engineering. Not a highly analytical course, as the course is primarily intended for first year students.\u00c2 Some topics include: history of civil engineering; present practice; typical employers; typical projects; design philosophy; professional topics including organizations, registrations, ethics.\u00c2 Discuss case histories, bring in outside speakers.\u00c2 Students attend CE Capstone presentations.", "name" : "Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering" }, { "code" : "ECON-4320", - "description" : "An exploration of models of decision-making under alternative assumptions, expanding on \"rational\" models of introductory economics. The course will discuss the assumptions of these standard models and their shortcomings. The shortcomings will be addressed through the exploration of limited attention and considerations of fairness, uncertainty, and strategic interaction. Applications in areas such as consumer and household finance, marketing, and public policy will be emphasized throughout.", + "description" : "An exploration of models of decision-making under alternative assumptions, expanding on \"rational\" models of introductory economics. The course will discuss the assumptions of these standard models and their shortcomings. The shortcomings will be addressed through the exploration of limited attention and considerations of fairness, uncertainty, and strategic interaction. Applications in areas such as consumer and household finance, marketing, and public policy will be emphasized throughout. \u00c2", "name" : "Economic Models of Decision-Making" }, { @@ -8166,7 +8166,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-6710", - "description" : "This course introduces the fundamentals of protein structure and function with an emphasis on chemical concepts as applied to biological problems. It provides an introduction to enzymatic reaction mechanisms and includes interactive hands-on computer-aided visualization exercises. The goal is to equip students with an understanding and appreciation for the diversity and versatility of protein function. This course is intended for graduate or upper-level undergraduate students in the School of Science and Engineering.", + "description" : "This course introduces the fundamentals of protein structure and function with an emphasis on chemical concepts as applied to biological problems. It provides an introduction to enzymatic reaction mechanisms and includes interactive hands-on computer-aided visualization exercises. The goal is to equip students with an understanding and appreciation for the diversity and versatility of protein function. This course is intended for graduate or upper-level undergraduate students in the School of Science and Engineering. \u00c2", "name" : "Chemical Biology" }, { @@ -8176,7 +8176,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ENGR-4720", - "description" : "Student teams finalize manufacturing system plans from select ENGR 4710 projects, build a manufacturing system to complete several hundred units of a product, optimize the system, manage a project budget, modify manufacturing and packaging plans, and conform to a project schedule as proposed in the associated project Technical Data Packages produced by ENGR 4710 teams. In addition, students will learn new advanced manufacturing topics to increase their breath and depth of manufacturing.", + "description" : "Student teams finalize manufacturing system plans from select ENGR 4710 \u00c2 projects, build a manufacturing system to complete several hundred units of a product, optimize the system, manage a project budget, modify manufacturing and packaging plans, and conform to a project schedule as proposed in the associated project Technical Data Packages produced by ENGR 4710 \u00c2 teams. In addition, students will learn new advanced manufacturing topics to increase their breath and depth of manufacturing.", "name" : "Manufacturing Processes and Systems Laboratory II" }, { @@ -8216,7 +8216,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-4980", - "description" : "Independent research in health sciences, supervised by a faculty member, for the purpose of developing research skills. Such skills include defining a research project, both as a written and oral exercise for a scientific and general audience, and gathering preliminary research data enabling both a written and oral description of the project in the form of a research proposal and an oral defense. Open to students in the accelerated physician-scientist curriculum only. This course is the Culminating Experience for students in this program. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "Independent research in health sciences, supervised by a faculty member, for the purpose of developing research skills. Such skills include defining a research project, both as a written and oral exercise for a scientific and general audience, and gathering preliminary research data enabling both a written and oral description of the project in the form of a research proposal and an oral defense. Open to students in the accelerated physician-scientist curriculum only. This course is\u00c2 the Culminating Experience for students in this program. This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Biomedical Research" }, { @@ -8266,7 +8266,7 @@ }, { "code" : "STSO-4400", - "description" : "This course is a sociological and anthropological exploration of health and illness. By the end of the course, students will have an overall picture of health fields, problems faced by patients and caregivers, medicine and health in non-Western societies, and the social shaping of disease and therapeutic choices.", + "description" : "This course is a sociological and anthropological exploration of health and illness. By the end of the course, students will have an overall picture of health fields, problems faced by patients and caregivers, medicine and health in non-Western societies, and the social shaping of disease and therapeutic choices. \u00c2", "name" : "Medicine, Culture, and Society" }, { @@ -8281,7 +8281,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-6300", - "description" : "This course explores the fundamental principles that define the relationship between chemical structure and the biological action of drug molecules. A major focus of the course is the application of these chemical principles to molecular-targeted drug discovery, molecular mechanisms of pharmacological activity, and the biopharmaceutical properties of drugs. The relationships between drug structure, therapeutic properties, and physicochemical characteristics will be discussed. Structure activity relationships (SAR), structure-property relationships (SPR) and ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) will be explored and presented through case studies. The roles of computational chemistry, molecular modeling, and biophysical methods in the understanding of the relationship between structure and biological activity will also be studied. Although an emphasis will be placed on orally bioavailable small molecules, alternative drug modalities will also be discussed.", + "description" : "This course explores the fundamental principles that define the relationship between chemical structure and the biological action of drug molecules.\u00c2 A major focus of the course is the application of these chemical principles to molecular-targeted drug discovery, molecular mechanisms of pharmacological activity, and the biopharmaceutical properties of drugs.\u00c2 The relationships between drug structure, therapeutic properties, and physicochemical characteristics will be discussed. Structure activity relationships (SAR), structure-property relationships (SPR) and ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) will be explored and presented through case studies.\u00c2 The roles of computational chemistry, molecular modeling, and biophysical methods in the understanding of the relationship between structure and biological activity will also be studied. Although an emphasis will be placed on orally bioavailable small molecules, alternative drug modalities will also be discussed.\u00c2", "name" : "Medicinal Chemistry" }, { @@ -8291,22 +8291,22 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-4330", - "description" : "This course will examine a wide range of financial markets and institutions and the micro-and macroeconomic forces that relate to them. Topics include the use of derivative securities such as future, options, and swap agreements, and their roles in distributing financial risk. The course will be driven by textbook readings, supplemented by current news stories, articles from the financial press, and research articles.", + "description" : "This course will examine a wide range of financial markets and institutions and the micro-and macroeconomic forces that relate to them. Topics include the use of derivative securities such as future, options, and swap agreements, and their roles in distributing financial risk. The course will be driven by textbook readings, supplemented by current news stories, articles from the financial press, and research articles.\u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Economics of Financial Institutions and Markets" }, { "code" : "BIOL-4220", - "description" : "This course is designed to create an applied learning environment to introduce students to large scale datasets in the environmental field and learn advanced techniques for analyzing them. Students will learn multivariate data exploration techniques, evaluate the quality of large datasets, and analyze the data using machine learning techniques. Specifically students will propose, develop, and finalize projects where they will apply machine learning approaches to datasets to understand complex environmental biology processes. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature relevant to their projects.", + "description" : "This course is designed to create an applied learning environment to introduce students to large scale datasets in the environmental field and learn advanced techniques for analyzing them. Students will learn multivariate data exploration techniques, evaluate the quality of large datasets, and analyze the data using machine learning techniques. Specifically students will propose, develop, and finalize projects where they will apply machine learning approaches to datasets to understand complex environmental biology processes. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature relevant to their projects.\u00c2", "name" : "Machine Learning for Environmental Biology" }, { "code" : "GSAS-4270", - "description" : "This project-based course introduces students to the tools and concepts used to create levels for games and simulations. It explores how various fields and theories (architecture, psychogeography, and theory of the D\u00e9rive, player psychology), influence the level design and alter or enhance the ludic concepts (flow and critical path, risks-rewards, tutoring, balance of difficulty, and storytelling). Level analysis will help students to recall these concepts. Students will demonstrate their understanding by designing three \"paper\" maps (stealth, puzzle adventure, 3rd person) and implementing two developed levels (2D and 3D).", + "description" : "This project-based course introduces students to the tools and concepts used to create levels for games and simulations. It explores how various fields and theories (architecture, psychogeography, and theory of the D\u00c3\u00a9rive, player psychology), influence the level design and alter or enhance the ludic concepts (flow and critical path, risks-rewards, tutoring, balance of difficulty, and storytelling). Level analysis will help students to recall these concepts. Students will demonstrate their understanding by designing three \"paper\" maps (stealth, puzzle adventure, 3rd person) and implementing two developed levels (2D and 3D).\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Level Design" }, { "code" : "BMED-6480", - "description" : "Introduction of multivariate statistical methods to model and analyze recorded data from physiological systems in biomedical engineering. Statistical approaches related to applied multivariate statistics, classification, and regression. Associated linear methods include principal component analysis, Fisher discriminant analysis, partial least squares, canonical correlation analysis and their nonlinear counterparts. Descriptive tools include scatter diagrams, Hotelling's T2 statistics and contribution plots. The course has a strong emphasis on biomedical applications.", + "description" : "Introduction of multivariate statistical methods to model and analyze recorded data from physiological systems in biomedical engineering.\u00c2 Statistical approaches related to applied multivariate statistics, classification, and regression.\u00c2 Associated linear methods include principal component analysis, Fisher discriminant analysis, partial least squares, canonical correlation analysis and their nonlinear counterparts. Descriptive tools include scatter diagrams, Hotelling's T2 statistics and contribution plots.\u00c2 The course has a strong emphasis on biomedical applications.", "name" : "Biomedical Data Science" }, { @@ -8326,12 +8326,12 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-4260", - "description" : "This course is designed to enable students to understand how an organism functions at the cellular and molecular level, and further, how this functioning is regulated so that cells can adapt to changes in their environment. Students will learn the fundamental components of the cell (from protein to organelle), their characteristics, and how these components function in both normal and diseased cells. Students will also learn biochemical, structural, and mechanical aspects of cell functioning and regulation in normal and diseased cells. In addition, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. By reading current literature, students will gain knowledge of the practice and presentation of science, as well as learn about new techniques and findings.", + "description" : "\u00c2 This course is designed to enable students to understand how an organism functions at the cellular and molecular level, and further, how this functioning is regulated so that cells can adapt to changes in their environment. Students will learn the fundamental components of the cell (from protein to organelle), their characteristics, and how these components function in both normal and diseased cells. Students will also learn biochemical, structural, and mechanical aspects of cell functioning and regulation in normal and diseased cells. In addition, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature.\u00c2 By reading current literature, students will gain knowledge of the practice and presentation of science, as well as learn about new techniques and findings.", "name" : "Advanced Cell Biology" }, { "code" : "ENGR-4710", - "description" : "Manufacturing theory, laboratory experimentation, and manufacturing systems design and development comprised of selected modern manufacturing technologies. Technologies include robotics and automation, injection molding, computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining, metal forming, inspection, rapid prototyping, and advanced manufacturing topics. Student teams apply lessons to develop a proposal to produce a product requiring multiple coordinated manufacturing processes. Students prepare technical documentation for communicating key engineering and management aspects of the developed manufacturing system to a separate fabrication group.", + "description" : "Manufacturing theory, laboratory experimentation, and manufacturing systems design and development comprised of selected modern manufacturing technologies. Technologies include robotics and automation, injection molding, computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining, metal forming, inspection, rapid prototyping, and advanced manufacturing topics. Student teams apply lessons to develop a proposal to produce a product requiring multiple coordinated manufacturing processes. Students prepare technical documentation for communicating key engineering and management aspects of the developed manufacturing system to a separate fabrication group. \u00c2", "name" : "Manufacturing Processes and Systems Laboratory I" }, { @@ -8396,32 +8396,32 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-6700", - "description" : "This discussion course reviews the principles of ethical behavior and responsible conduct of research and then discusses specific areas of biotechnology research, medical research, and societal issues in the context of these principles. Representative topics include genetic engineering, stem cell research, assisted reproduction, human subjects, animal research, and nanotechnology. Class performance is dependent on active participation and discussion, student presentations, and the submission of analytical essays.", + "description" : "This discussion course reviews the principles of ethical behavior and responsible conduct of research and then discusses specific areas of biotechnology research, medical research, and societal issues in the context of these principles.\u00c2 Representative topics include genetic engineering, stem cell research, assisted reproduction, human subjects, animal research, and nanotechnology.\u00c2 Class performance is dependent on active participation and discussion, student presentations, and the submission of analytical essays.", "name" : "Ethical Issues in Biotechnology" }, { "code" : "CHEM-6130", - "description" : "Survey of modern techniques in and associated with mass spectrometry, including historical perspectives, strengths/weaknesses, detection/quantification of analytes, ionization source/mass analyzer design, and construction of associated technologies including vacuum systems, ion detection, and ion optics. Ion formation processes will also be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both CHEM 4130 and CHEM 6130.", + "description" : "Survey of modern techniques in and associated with mass spectrometry, including historical perspectives, strengths/weaknesses, detection/quantification of analytes, ionization source/mass analyzer design, and construction of associated technologies including vacuum systems, ion detection, and ion optics. Ion formation processes will also be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both CHEM 4130 \u00c2 and CHEM 6130.", "name" : "Mass Spectrometry" }, { "code" : "CSCI-6220", - "description" : "State-of-the-art in contemporary algorithm design, randomized algorithms are algorithms that use randomness as part of their functioning. They are typically simple, often easy to analyze, and work well in practice. They have numerous applications in many fields of computer science and mathematics. Randomized algorithms represent an active and vibrant research area with many exciting new results contributed every year. Students cannot receive credit for both CSCI 4030 and CSCI 6220.", + "description" : "State-of-the-art in contemporary algorithm design, randomized algorithms are algorithms that use randomness as part of their functioning. They are typically simple, often easy to analyze, and work well in practice. They have numerous applications in many fields of computer science and mathematics. Randomized algorithms represent an active and vibrant research area with many exciting new results contributed every year. Students cannot receive credit for both CSCI 4030 \u00c2 and CSCI 6220.", "name" : "Randomized Algorithms" }, { "code" : "CSCI-4560", - "description" : "We will study theoretical and practical solutions to computational geometry problems found in computer graphics, visualization, vision, robotics, engineering, manufacturing, and geographic information systems. Topics include convex hulls, half-planes, Voronoi diagrams, Delaunay triangulations, binary space partitions, motion planning, visibility, and meshes. Course activities include programming assignments, written homework with proofs of computational complexity, and a term project with presentation.", + "description" : "We will study theoretical and practical solutions to computational geometry problems found in computer graphics, visualization, vision, robotics, engineering, manufacturing, and geographic information systems. \u00c2 Topics include convex hulls, half-planes, Voronoi diagrams, Delaunay triangulations, binary space partitions, motion planning, visibility, and meshes. Course activities include programming assignments, written homework with proofs of computational complexity, and a term project with presentation. \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Computational Geometry" }, { "code" : "CSCI-4310", - "description" : "This course introduces Linux kernel programming basics and starts by examining how Berkeley sockets bridge the user-kernel gap. The remainder of the course is spent looking into transport layer (e.g., TCP) and network layer (e.g., IP) implementations. Students do both individual and group programming projects. In addition to coding, there are detailed write-ups and peer reviews in this course. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "This course introduces Linux kernel programming basics and starts by examining how Berkeley sockets bridge the user-kernel gap. The remainder of the course is spent looking into transport layer (e.g., TCP) and network layer (e.g., IP) implementations. Students do both individual and group programming projects. In addition to coding, there are detailed write-ups and peer reviews in this course.\u00c2 This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Networking in the Linux Kernel" }, { "code" : "ARTS-9990", - "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.", + "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation.\u00c2 Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester.\u00c2 Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Dissertation" }, { @@ -8436,7 +8436,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-2560", - "description" : "What makes play musical and music playful? How does game sound and music contribute to gameworld creation, gameplay, and virtual performance? Ludomusicology\u2014the relation of music to play\u2014addresses these questions and challenges us to take play seriously. This course considers the diverse relationships among music, play, media, and performance, including game sound, music-stylistic features of game consoles and systems, children's games, remixing and sampling, the role musical games play in cultural identity, and more.", + "description" : "What makes play musical and music playful? How does game sound and music contribute to gameworld creation, gameplay, and virtual performance? Ludomusicology\u00e2\u0080\u0094the relation of music to play\u00e2\u0080\u0094addresses these questions and challenges us to take play seriously. This course considers the diverse relationships among music, play, media, and performance, including game sound, music-stylistic features of game consoles and systems, children's games, remixing and sampling, the role musical games play in cultural identity, and more. \u00c2", "name" : "Game Sound and Musical Play" }, { @@ -8451,7 +8451,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ERTH-4400", - "description" : "Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. Xinformatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines (e.g. X=astronomy, geology). Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments. Students cannot obtain credit for more than one of ERTH 4400 / ITWS 4400 / CSCI 4400 .", + "description" : "Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. Xinformatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines (e.g. X=astronomy, geology). Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments. Students cannot obtain credit for more than one of ERTH 4400 / ITWS 4400 \u00c2 / CSCI 4400 .", "name" : "Xinformatics" }, { @@ -8506,7 +8506,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-4620", - "description" : "Nucleotide biosynthesis; structure, replication, transcription, and translation of nucleic acids; reassociation of nucleic acids; molecular cloning, sequencing, and endonuclease mapping of DNA; control of gene expression in bacteria and higher organisms.", + "description" : "Nucleotide biosynthesis; structure, replication, transcription, and translation of nucleic acids; reassociation of nucleic acids; molecular cloning, sequencing, and endonuclease mapping of DNA; control of gene expression in bacteria and higher organisms.\u00c2", "name" : "Molecular Biology" }, { @@ -8526,7 +8526,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BCBP-4780", - "description" : "The biophysical mechanism of protein folding and the role of misfolding in human diseases is explored. The course will introduce principles of protein structure, protein folding in the cell, and thermodynamic and kinetic methods for studying protein folding in vitro. The course will also involve a literature-based discussion of human diseases related to protein folding defects, including Alzheimer's and other amyloid diseases, cystic fibrosis, and Prion-related syndromes.", + "description" : "\u00c2 The biophysical mechanism of protein folding and the role of misfolding in human diseases is explored. The course will introduce principles of protein structure, protein folding in the cell, and thermodynamic and kinetic methods for studying protein folding in vitro. The course will also involve a literature-based discussion of human diseases related to protein folding defects, including Alzheimer's and other amyloid diseases, cystic fibrosis, and Prion-related syndromes.", "name" : "Protein Folding" }, { @@ -8571,7 +8571,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ENVE-4310", - "description" : "Physical processes governing occurrence and distribution of precipitation, infiltration, evaporation, and surface water runoff. Statistical hydrology, unit hydrograph theory, and watershed modeling. Floodplain hydrology and open channel hydraulics. Urban hydrology, hydraulics and design of storm sewers, and design of detention structures for flood control. Design project using the Army Corps of Engineers Hydraulic Engineering Center HEC-1 flood hydrograph package.", + "description" : "Physical processes governing occurrence and distribution of precipitation, infiltration, evaporation, and surface water runoff.\u00c2 Statistical hydrology, unit hydrograph theory, and watershed modeling. Floodplain hydrology and open channel hydraulics. Urban hydrology, hydraulics and design of storm sewers, and design of detention structures for flood control. Design project using the Army Corps of Engineers Hydraulic Engineering Center HEC-1 flood hydrograph package.", "name" : "Applied Hydrology and Hydraulics" }, { @@ -8596,7 +8596,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MTLE-6440", - "description" : "Introduction into thin film deposition technologies that are essential in industry. Practical technical aspects and fundamental growth processes are discussed. The course covers: evaporation techniques, sputter deposition, plasma and ion-beam processing, chemical vapor deposition, molecular beam epitaxy, surface science, nucleation and growth, epitaxy, texture evolution, nanostructure formation, stress.", + "description" : "Introduction into thin film deposition technologies that are essential in industry.\u00c2 Practical technical aspects and fundamental growth processes are discussed. The course covers: evaporation techniques, sputter deposition, plasma and ion-beam processing, chemical vapor deposition, molecular beam epitaxy, surface science, nucleation and growth, epitaxy, texture evolution, nanostructure formation, stress.", "name" : "Thin Films" }, { @@ -8611,7 +8611,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-6100", - "description" : "A detailed survey of important topics in the neurosciences. Some of the topics to be covered in this class are: basic mechanisms of neural signaling (neurophysiology, synaptic transmission, and molecular signaling; understanding of sensation/movement and in particular how it relates to neuroanatomy; neurodevelopment and how the mature brain can change (plasticity); and complex brain functions and neurological disease. Students prepare analyses and make a presentation of a paper in the original literature. Since there is overlap associated with the 4100 course, both courses may not be taken for credit.", + "description" : "A detailed survey of important topics in the neurosciences. Some of the topics to be covered in this class are: basic mechanisms of neural signaling (neurophysiology, synaptic transmission, and molecular signaling; understanding of sensation/movement and in particular how it relates to neuroanatomy; neurodevelopment and how the mature brain can change (plasticity);\u00c2 and\u00c2 complex brain functions and neurological disease. Students prepare analyses and make a presentation of a paper in the original literature. Since there is overlap associated with the 4100 course, both courses may not be taken for credit.", "name" : "From Neuron to Behavior" }, { @@ -8621,7 +8621,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECSE-6470", - "description" : "A survey of the fundamental issues necessary for the design, analysis, control, and implementation of robotic systems. The mathematical description of robot manipulators in terms of kinematics and dynamics. Hardware components of a typical robot arm. Path following, control, and sensing. Examples of several currently available manipulators.", + "description" : "A survey of the fundamental issues necessary for the design, analysis, control, and implementation of robotic systems. The mathematical description of robot manipulators in terms of kinematics and dynamics. Hardware components of a typical robot arm. Path following, control, and sensing. Examples of several currently available manipulators. \u00c2", "name" : "Robotics I" }, { @@ -8646,12 +8646,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-2180", - "description" : "Deep Listening is a practice developed by pioneering composer and humanitarian Pauline Oliveros to enhance and expand listening abilities and to encourage creativity. Students will develop a heightened awareness to sound and their sonic environment through experiential exercises, creative projects, collaborations, readings, lectures, and discussion. Musicians and non-musicians of all abilities and backgrounds are welcome!", + "description" : "Deep Listening is a practice developed by pioneering composer and humanitarian Pauline Oliveros to enhance and expand listening abilities and to encourage creativity. Students will develop a heightened awareness to sound and their sonic environment through experiential exercises, creative projects, collaborations, readings, lectures, and discussion. Musicians and non-musicians of all abilities and backgrounds are welcome! \u00c2", "name" : "Deep Listening" }, { "code" : "CIVL-4020", - "description" : "The seminar will be interdisciplinary with students from both architecture and civil engineering departments. The content of the lectures bears direct relation to practical experience and is considered to be supplementary to the other courses in the respective engineering and architecture schools. Specific types of structures will be examined with the help of suitable existing project examples clarifying and critically analyzing the basic engineering principles behind them. Students will be exposed to the collaborative methods inherent within the architect/engineer relationship.", + "description" : "The seminar will be interdisciplinary with students from both architecture and civil engineering departments.\u00c2 The content of the lectures bears direct relation to practical experience and is considered to be supplementary to the other courses in the respective engineering and architecture schools. Specific types of structures will be examined with the help of suitable existing project examples clarifying and critically analyzing the basic engineering principles behind them.\u00c2 Students will be exposed to the collaborative methods inherent within the architect/engineer relationship.", "name" : "Bedford Seminar" }, { @@ -8661,7 +8661,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-6590", - "description" : "This course serves as an in-depth overview to medical imaging modalities. First, individual modalities are introduced, including CT, MRI, PET, SPECT, and US. Then, multimodality systems are described. A balance is made among physical, mathematical, algorithmic, and architectural contents. Contemporary research and insights to improve the current systems are introduced throughout the course to inspire students and provide an understanding of newer tools under development.", + "description" : "This course serves as an in-depth overview to medical imaging modalities. First, individual modalities are introduced, including CT, MRI, PET, SPECT, and US. Then, multimodality systems are described. A balance is made among physical, mathematical, algorithmic, and architectural contents. Contemporary research and insights to improve the current systems are introduced throughout the course to inspire students and provide an understanding of newer tools under development.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Medical Imaging" }, { @@ -8671,7 +8671,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHME-9990", - "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.", + "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation.\u00c2 Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester.\u00c2 Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Dissertation" }, { @@ -8701,7 +8701,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CIVL-6250", - "description" : "\ufeff \ufeffThe analysis and planning of transportation systems. Study of the basic interaction between transportation supply and demand. Role of transportation systems analysis in social, environmental, and policy making. Trip generation. Trip distribution. Mode split. Traffic assignment. Computer applications. Students cannot obtain credit for this course and CIVL 4640 .", + "description" : "\u00ef\u00bb\u00bf \u00ef\u00bb\u00bfThe analysis and planning of transportation systems. Study of the basic interaction between transportation supply and demand. Role of transportation systems analysis in social, environmental, and policy making. Trip generation. Trip distribution. Mode split. Traffic assignment. Computer applications.\u00c2 Students cannot\u00c2 obtain credit\u00c2 for this course and CIVL 4640 .\u00c2", "name" : "Transportation Systems Planning" }, { @@ -8726,12 +8726,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-6130", - "description" : "This course asks what is really new about New Media, and looks at creative practices, theoretical discourses, and social contexts to find answers. The course concentrates on cutting edge cultural expression using information and communication technologies. The objective is to equip students with multiple perspectives \u2014 aesthetic, communications, historical \u2014 with which to analyze, critique, and develop original concepts about the uses of new media in art and culture.", + "description" : "This course asks what is really new about New Media, and looks at creative practices, theoretical discourses, and social contexts to find answers.\u00c2 The course concentrates on cutting edge cultural expression using information and communication technologies. The objective is to equip students with multiple perspectives \u00e2\u0080\u0094 aesthetic, communications, historical \u00e2\u0080\u0094 with which to analyze, critique, and develop original concepts about the uses of new media in art and culture.", "name" : "New Media Theory" }, { "code" : "ECON-4430", - "description" : "Dynamic models of national and international economic growth are introduced and analyzed. Technological innovation is central to growth, and models consider the endogenous determinants of technological innovation and diffusion. National institutions that affect growth, such as law, education, and infrastructure, are considered. Variation in intellectual property rights across countries are examined, together with their effects on economic growth and development. Theories of growth are compared to empirical fact.", + "description" : "Dynamic models of national and international economic growth are introduced and analyzed.\u00c2 Technological innovation is central to growth, and models consider the endogenous determinants of technological innovation and diffusion.\u00c2 National institutions that affect growth, such as law, education, and infrastructure, are considered. Variation in intellectual property rights across countries are examined, together with their effects on economic growth and development. Theories of growth are compared to empirical fact. \u00c2", "name" : "Economics of Growth & Innovation" }, { @@ -8751,7 +8751,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-6410", - "description" : "This course covers the theory and practice of biological sequence analysis, including algorithms for pairwise sequence alignment, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and database searching. Concepts covered include homology, sequence similarity, parsimony, mechanisms and metrics of molecular evolution, biological data bases, database search algorithms (BLAST), and statistical significance. Selected topics include hidden Markov models, bootstrap analysis, and gene finding. Modern sequence analysis software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. Knowledge of a programming language is strongly suggested. Meets jointly with BIOL 4540 ; both cannot be taken for credit.", + "description" : "This course covers the theory and practice of biological sequence analysis, including algorithms for pairwise sequence alignment, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and database searching. Concepts covered include homology, sequence similarity, parsimony, mechanisms and metrics of molecular evolution, biological data bases, database search algorithms (BLAST), and statistical significance. Selected topics include hidden Markov models, bootstrap analysis, and gene finding.\u00c2 Modern sequence analysis software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. Knowledge of a programming language is strongly suggested. Meets jointly with BIOL 4540 ; both cannot be taken for credit.", "name" : "Sequence Analysis" }, { @@ -8771,12 +8771,12 @@ }, { "code" : "STSO-4610", - "description" : "DIS Studio C focuses on the co-production of products, organizations, and problem-solving strategies. Students will explore how to facilitate communication across multiple disciplinary and audience modalities, including stakeholders, designers, and users. Projects and course discussions will train students to translate social scientific and engineering problem-solving judgments and to evaluate how complex problems come to be defined. This course is required for DIS students who are dual-majoring with the School of Engineering.", + "description" : "DIS Studio C focuses on the co-production of products, organizations, and problem-solving strategies. Students will explore how to facilitate communication across multiple disciplinary and audience modalities, including stakeholders, designers, and users. Projects and course discussions will train students to translate social scientific and engineering problem-solving judgments and to evaluate how complex problems come to be defined. This course is required for DIS students who are dual-majoring with the School of Engineering. \u00c2", "name" : "Design and Innovation Studio C" }, { "code" : "ASTR-4240", - "description" : "Introduction to the physics of gravitation and spacetime. Special relativity, tensor calculus, and relativistic electrodynamics. General relativity with selected applications of Einstein's field equations (gravitational time dilation; gravitational lensing; frame dragging; gravitational radiation). The physics of nonrotating and rotating black holes. Relativistic models for the large-scale structure of the Universe. Observational constraints on the cosmological parameters. Big Bang nucleosynthesis, the Cosmic Background Radiation. A culminating experience project is required. (Meets with PHYS 4240.)", + "description" : "Introduction to the physics of gravitation and spacetime. Special relativity, tensor calculus, and relativistic electrodynamics. General relativity with selected applications of Einstein's field equations (gravitational time dilation; gravitational lensing; frame dragging; gravitational radiation). The physics of nonrotating and rotating black holes. Relativistic models for the large-scale structure of the Universe. Observational constraints on the cosmological parameters. Big Bang nucleosynthesis, the Cosmic Background Radiation.\u00c2 A culminating experience project is required. (Meets with PHYS\u00c2 4240.)", "name" : "Gravitation and Cosmology" }, { @@ -8791,12 +8791,12 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-6510", - "description" : "An intensive course designed to provide instruction and stimulate discussion on important topics relevant to biological research. It is loosely divided into three sections: 1) overview of major areas of faculty research; 2) professional development topics such as research ethics and responsible conduct of research, scientific communication, career options, and software tools for science (i.e. structural biology toolkits, bioinformatics tools, graphics packages, etc.); and 3) scientific writing. This course is required of and limited to first year students in the Biology and Biochemistry/Biophysics Ph.D. programs.", + "description" : "An intensive course designed to provide instruction and stimulate discussion on important topics relevant to biological research.\u00c2 It is loosely divided into three sections: 1) overview of major areas of faculty research; 2) professional development topics such as research ethics and responsible conduct of research, scientific communication, career options, and software tools for science (i.e. structural biology toolkits, bioinformatics tools, graphics packages, etc.); and 3) scientific writing. This course is required of and limited to first year students in the Biology and Biochemistry/Biophysics Ph.D. programs.", "name" : "Biology Core Course I" }, { "code" : "COMM-6780", - "description" : "This course introduces students to narrative theory and interactive narratives in a variety of genres such as oral story-telling, literature, poetry, film, artists' books, historical narrative, hypertext fiction, Net Art, social media narratives, and computer games. Students will have the opportunity to design and develop an original interactive narrative.", + "description" : "This course introduces students to narrative theory and\u00c2 interactive narratives in a variety of genres such as oral story-telling, literature, poetry, film, artists' books, historical narrative, hypertext fiction, Net Art, social media narratives, and computer games. Students will have the opportunity to design and develop an original interactive narrative.", "name" : "Interactive Narrative" }, { @@ -8806,7 +8806,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-4420", - "description" : "An in-depth review of the underlying science, engineering, medicine, and contemporary research related to the nation's highest priorities for musculoskeletal diseases and care. Musculoskeletal anatomy, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and contemporary treatments are covered. Special topics will be presented relating state-of-the-art biomedical research to clinical practice. The clinical perspective of each topic will be presented by practicing clinicians with case studies. Topics conclude with live webcasts or recorded surgery from Albany Medical Center or the Capital Region Bone and Joint Center. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4420 and BMED 6420 .", + "description" : "An in-depth review of the underlying science, engineering, medicine, and contemporary research related to the nation's highest priorities for musculoskeletal diseases and care.\u00c2 Musculoskeletal anatomy, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and contemporary treatments are covered.\u00c2 Special topics will be presented relating state-of-the-art biomedical research to clinical practice.\u00c2 The clinical perspective of each topic will be presented by practicing clinicians with case studies.\u00c2 Topics conclude with live webcasts or recorded surgery from Albany Medical Center or the Capital Region Bone and Joint Center.\u00c2 Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4420 and BMED 6420 .", "name" : "Clinical Orthopaedics and Contemporary Research" }, { @@ -8826,7 +8826,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-6660", - "description" : "This graduate/advanced undergraduate hybrid course examines the structural and physiologic properties of muscle, as well as its force production and overall biomechanical function. Muscle structure and function will be explored at the protein, single fiber, and whole tissue levels. Discussions will focus primarily on skeletal muscle, and topics will include muscle morphology, cross-bridge theory, molecular motor and actomyosin interaction, Hill-type and Huxley-type models, electromyography, fatigue, muscle inhibition, history-dependent phenomena, in vitro and in vivo muscle function, and the response to injury. Each topic will be introduced and developed utilizing seminal articles in the literature as well as excerpts from texts, and further discussion on current problems and state-of-the-art experimental techniques will draw on the current scientific literature.", + "description" : "This graduate/advanced undergraduate hybrid course examines the structural and physiologic properties of muscle, as well as its force production and overall biomechanical function. Muscle structure and function will be explored at the protein, single fiber, and whole tissue levels. Discussions will focus primarily on skeletal muscle, and topics will include muscle morphology, cross-bridge theory, molecular motor and actomyosin interaction, Hill-type and Huxley-type models, electromyography, fatigue, muscle inhibition, history-dependent phenomena, in vitro and in vivo muscle function, and the response to injury. Each topic will be introduced and developed utilizing seminal articles in the literature as well as excerpts from texts, and further discussion on current problems and state-of-the-art experimental techniques will draw on the current scientific literature. \u00c2", "name" : "Muscle Mechanics and Modeling" }, { @@ -8851,7 +8851,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-2540", - "description" : "This course will survey the history and theory of the diverse artistic practices of the twentieth century in relation to the development of the mass media and new technologies. Topics will include the Bauhaus, Surrealism, Pop Art, and Postmodernism and will span a spectrum of media from the more traditional, such as painting and photography, to electronic and new media, such as video and digital arts.", + "description" : "This course will survey the history and theory of the diverse artistic practices of the twentieth century in relation to the development of the mass media and new technologies. Topics will include the Bauhaus, Surrealism, Pop Art, and Postmodernism and will span a spectrum of media from the more traditional, such as painting and photography, to electronic and new media, such as video and digital arts.\u00c2", "name" : "The Multimedia Century" }, { @@ -8861,7 +8861,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CIVL-2060", - "description" : "This course provides a foundational treatment of water resources engineering through theory, analysis and design. Hydrologic cycle, water resources sustainability, and water resources planning. Pipe flow and pipe networks, with application to distribution systems. Hydraulics of open-channel flow and control structures such as culverts, gates, weirs, spillways and stilling basins. Reservoir routing and design of storage. Contemporary issues including green infrastructure, storm surge and climate change. Experimental laboratory sessions reinforce lectures and provide hands\u2010on learning opportunities.", + "description" : "This course provides a foundational treatment of water resources engineering through theory, analysis and design. Hydrologic cycle, water resources sustainability, and water resources planning. Pipe flow and pipe networks, with\u00c2 application to distribution systems. Hydraulics of open-channel flow and control structures such as culverts, gates, weirs, spillways and stilling basins. Reservoir routing and design of storage. Contemporary issues including green infrastructure, storm surge and climate change. Experimental laboratory sessions reinforce lectures and provide hands\u00e2\u0080\u0090on learning opportunities.", "name" : "Introduction to Water Resources Engineering" }, { @@ -8871,12 +8871,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-2468", - "description" : "This course will examine and teach methods for the representation and visual communication of measured data within the built environment with a strong focus on environmental datasets. Students will be introduced to digital modeling, environmental plug-ins and graphic design softwares that effectively translate and visualize information from building environmental surroundings, site, and building performance. Students will demonstrate the capacity to employ methods for data visualization as they pertain to a range of highly contextual case studies and spaces mapping daylight, temperature, humidity, air quality and other sensory information. Skills taught will enable students to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional synthetic data visualizations in digital modeling environments. This course is offered in the fall semester and is required of all first-year undergraduates in the Building Sciences program. B.Arch and M.Arch students can register for this course. Students from other majors will need permission of the instructor. This is a data-intensive course.", + "description" : "This course will examine and teach methods for the representation and visual communication of measured data within the built environment with a strong focus on environmental datasets. Students will be introduced to digital modeling, environmental plug-ins and graphic design softwares that effectively translate and visualize information from building environmental surroundings, site, and building performance. Students will demonstrate the capacity to employ methods for data visualization as they pertain to a range of highly contextual case studies and spaces mapping daylight, temperature, humidity, air quality and other sensory information. Skills taught will enable students to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional synthetic data visualizations in digital modeling environments. This course is offered in the fall semester and is required of all first-year undergraduates in the Building Sciences program. B.Arch and M.Arch students can register for this course. Students from other majors will need permission of the instructor. This is a data-intensive course. \u00c2", "name" : "Digital Constructs for Building Sciences" }, { "code" : "CIVL-6360", - "description" : "The goal of this course is to develop a general familiarity with the structural design of wood elements and structures. This includes exposure to the historical development of design specifications as well as specific design procedures unique to this material.", + "description" : "The goal of this course is to develop a general familiarity with the structural design of wood elements and structures.\u00c2 This includes exposure to the historical development of design specifications as well as specific design procedures unique to this material.", "name" : "Timber Design" }, { @@ -8891,7 +8891,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-1060", - "description" : "A seminar based course providing an overview of the aerospace engineering field. Emerging and existing aerospace engineering technologies found in aircraft, rotorcraft, rockets, and spacecraft, and the engineering sciences relevant to aerospace engineering are introduced. This course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.", + "description" : "A seminar based course providing an overview of the aerospace engineering field. Emerging and existing\u00c2 aerospace engineering technologies found in\u00c2 aircraft, rotorcraft, rockets, and spacecraft, and the engineering sciences relevant to aerospace engineering are introduced. This course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. \u00c2", "name" : "Fundamentals of Flight" }, { @@ -8901,7 +8901,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-4570", - "description" : "This course is an introduction to econometric data analysis. The statistical methods covered enable analysis of relationships between variables in data, with special attention to identification of true casual effects. Topics covered include linear and simple nonlinear regression models, internal and external validity, methods for panel data and binary dependent variables, instrumental variable methods, use of experimental and quasi-experimental data, and basic time series methods. The course included hands-on data analysis and report writing.", + "description" : "This course is an introduction to econometric data analysis. The statistical methods covered enable analysis of relationships between variables in data, with special attention to identification of true casual effects. Topics covered include linear and simple nonlinear regression models, internal and external validity, methods for panel data and binary dependent variables, instrumental variable methods, use of experimental and quasi-experimental data, and basic time series methods. The course included hands-on data analysis and report writing.\u00c2", "name" : "Econometrics" }, { @@ -8926,12 +8926,12 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-9990", - "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.", + "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation.\u00c2 Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester.\u00c2 Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Dissertation" }, { "code" : "ECON-6280", - "description" : "Examine advanced econometric and statistical methods for the analysis of high-dimensional data, otherwise known as \"Big Data.\" In this setting, detailed information for each unit of observation informs machine learning techniques such as classification and regression trees; rECandom forests; penalized regressions; and boosted estimation. These prediction methods are then utilized to improve causal modeling, with applications in the study of healthcare demand and supply modeling, and behavior of consumers and businesses.", + "description" : "Examine advanced econometric and statistical methods for the analysis of high-dimensional data, otherwise known as \"Big Data.\" In this setting, detailed information for each unit of observation informs machine learning techniques such as classification and regression trees; rECandom forests; penalized regressions; and boosted estimation. These prediction methods are then utilized to improve causal modeling, with applications in the study of healthcare demand and supply modeling, and behavior of consumers and businesses. \u00c2", "name" : "Econometric Methods for Big Data" }, { @@ -8941,7 +8941,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ERTH-4200", - "description" : "This course will encompass marine, freshwater, and terrestrial microfossils (with emphasis on foraminifera), including taxonomy, evolutionary history, ecology and paleoenvironments, and a broad spectrum of micropaleontological applications, such as sea-level and climate reconstructions, geochemical analyses, oil industry research and production, and forensic geology. This course will also cover concepts of biostratigraphy and micropaleontological applications to stratigraphic correlation and time scale construction. Extensive hands-on microscope and lab work will be required.", + "description" : "This course will encompass marine, freshwater, and terrestrial microfossils (with emphasis on foraminifera), including taxonomy, evolutionary history, ecology and paleoenvironments, and a broad spectrum of micropaleontological applications, such as sea-level and climate reconstructions, geochemical analyses, oil industry research and production, and forensic geology. This course will also cover concepts of biostratigraphy and micropaleontological applications to stratigraphic correlation and time scale construction. Extensive hands-on microscope and lab work will be required. \u00c2", "name" : "Applied Micropaleontology" }, { @@ -8961,7 +8961,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-2050", - "description" : "Introduction of number systems \u2013 decimal, binary and hexadecimal \u2013; variable types including Boolean, integer, float, character and string; general overview of computer architecture and software, programming in \"C/C++\" including input/output, control statements, operators, functions, arrays, strings, classes, objects, inheritance, pointers, references, file processing, exceptions and operator overloading; overview of other programming languages including Matlab, R and Python; design of algorithms for applications that are relevant for biomedical engineering applications.", + "description" : "Introduction of number systems \u00e2\u0080\u0093 decimal, binary and hexadecimal \u00e2\u0080\u0093; variable types including Boolean, integer, float, character and string; general overview of computer architecture and software, programming in \"C/C++\" including input/output, control statements, operators, functions, arrays, strings, classes, objects, inheritance, pointers, references, file processing, exceptions and operator overloading; overview of other programming languages including Matlab, R and Python; design of algorithms for applications that are relevant for biomedical engineering applications.", "name" : "Programming for BME" }, { @@ -8976,12 +8976,12 @@ }, { "code" : "BCBP-6650", - "description" : "This course is designed to be a first course in the study of \"systems biology\", to introduce students to the field, the experimental and computational methods that are used within it, and the type of insights that the field can provide to biology. To fully appreciate the complexity of living systems, researchers gather systematic, quantitative measurements of a system's components using cutting-edge omics techniques. In addition, researchers also leverage computing power to describe, model, and predict dynamic behaviors that could otherwise not be perceived in such large-scale omics data. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. A student cannot get credit for both BCBP 4660 / BIOL 4660 and BCBP 6650 / BIOL 6650 .", + "description" : "This course is designed to be a first course in the study of \"systems biology\", to introduce students to the field, the experimental and computational methods that are used within it, and the type of insights that the field can provide to biology. To fully appreciate the complexity of living systems, researchers gather systematic, quantitative measurements of a system's components using cutting-edge omics techniques. In addition, researchers also leverage computing power to describe, model, and predict dynamic behaviors that could otherwise not be perceived in such large-scale omics data. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. A student cannot get credit for both BCBP 4660 \u00c2 / BIOL 4660 \u00c2 and BCBP 6650 / BIOL 6650 .", "name" : "The Biology of Systems" }, { "code" : "ARTS-4940", - "description" : "Individual and collaborative projects and assignments at the 4000 level adapted to the needs of individual students.", + "description" : "Individual and collaborative projects and assignments at the 4000 level adapted to the needs of individual students.\u00c2", "name" : "Studies in the Arts" }, { @@ -8991,7 +8991,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-4940", - "description" : "Selected readings in the biological literature to supplement the scientific background of undergraduate students. May be used as a biology elective with approval of Biology Department Curriculum Committee.", + "description" : "Selected readings in the biological literature to supplement the scientific background of undergraduate students. May be used as a biology elective with approval of Biology Department Curriculum Committee.\u00c2", "name" : "Readings in Biology" }, { @@ -9001,7 +9001,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-2100", - "description" : "Presents structure-property relationships of implant materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, with an emphasis on mechanical and surface properties in the broader context of implant design. Biological performance of biomaterials, case studies of traditional implants\u2014as well as emerging, tissue-engineered materials\u2014 are emphasized.", + "description" : "Presents structure-property relationships of implant materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, with an emphasis on mechanical and surface properties in the broader context of implant design. Biological performance of biomaterials, case studies of traditional implants\u00e2\u0080\u0094as well as emerging, tissue-engineered materials\u00e2\u0080\u0094 are emphasized.", "name" : "Biomaterials Science and Engineering" }, { @@ -9021,7 +9021,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-2300", - "description" : "This course serves as an introduction to biomedical instrumentation and imaging with focus on the acquisition and monitoring of vital signals. Basic principles for the selection and appropriate use of instruments for solving bioengineering and medical problems such as microscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasounds, among others are addressed.", + "description" : "This course serves as an introduction to biomedical instrumentation and imaging with focus on the acquisition and monitoring of vital signals.\u00c2 Basic principles for the selection and appropriate use of instruments for solving bioengineering and medical problems such as microscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasounds, among others are addressed.\u00c2", "name" : "Bioimaging and Bioinstrumentation" }, { @@ -9046,17 +9046,17 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-4200", - "description" : "Introduction of mathematical and computational methods to model physiological systems in biomedical engineering. Mathematical methods include solution techniques for systems of algebraic equations, systems of partial and partial differential equations. Computational methods include finite difference, finite element, and lumped parameter methods. Computational methods are programmed using commercial programming software.", + "description" : "Introduction of mathematical and computational methods to model physiological systems in biomedical engineering. Mathematical methods include solution techniques for systems of algebraic equations, systems of partial and partial differential equations. Computational methods include finite difference, finite element, and lumped parameter methods. Computational methods are programmed using commercial programming software. \u00c2", "name" : "Modeling of Biomedical Systems" }, { "code" : "CHME-4010", - "description" : "An introductory course in transport phenomena covering fluid statics, and one-dimensional diffusive processes including laminar flow, heat conduction, and mass diffusion. Course focuses on developing the equations of change, introducing sum-of-resistance concepts and couple fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass transfer problems. The concept of extended surfaces as a means of enhancing transport process is included. The course introduces numerical simulation concepts for solving simple, one-dimensional transport problems. Credit not allowed for both this course and ENGR 2250 .", + "description" : "An introductory course in transport phenomena covering fluid statics, and one-dimensional diffusive processes including laminar flow, heat conduction, and mass diffusion.\u00c2 Course focuses on developing the equations of change, introducing sum-of-resistance concepts and couple fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass transfer problems.\u00c2 The concept of extended surfaces as a means of enhancing transport process is included.\u00c2 The course introduces numerical simulation concepts for solving simple, one-dimensional transport problems.\u00c2 Credit not allowed for both this course and ENGR 2250 .", "name" : "Transport Phenomena I" }, { "code" : "BMED-4410", - "description" : "This course discusses state-of-the-art techniques in patterning biomolecules, biosensors, machining three-dimensional microstructures, and building microfluidic devices (Lab-on-a-Chip). Seminal and current literature will be used to discuss topics in BioMEMs ranging from device fabrication to applications in cell biology and medicine. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4410 and BMED 6410 .", + "description" : "This course discusses state-of-the-art techniques in patterning biomolecules, biosensors, machining three-dimensional microstructures, and building microfluidic devices (Lab-on-a-Chip).\u00c2 Seminal and current literature will be used to discuss topics in BioMEMs ranging from device fabrication to applications in cell biology and medicine. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4410 and BMED 6410 .", "name" : "BioMEMs" }, { @@ -9071,7 +9071,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-4280", - "description" : "As the second course in the Intermediate Accounting sequence, this course is designed for both accounting and finance majors. This course combines a study of the theory, rationale, and objectives of corporate financial reporting with an examination of current reporting principles. The aim is to develop a realistic understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of corporate financial reporting, particularly from the viewpoint of the consumer of such financial information.", + "description" : "As the second course in the Intermediate Accounting sequence, this course is designed for both accounting and finance majors. This course combines a study of the theory, rationale, and objectives of corporate financial reporting with an examination of current reporting principles. The aim is to develop a realistic understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of corporate financial reporting, particularly from the viewpoint of the consumer of such financial information.\u00c2", "name" : "Intermediate Accounting II" }, { @@ -9101,7 +9101,7 @@ }, { "code" : "USAF-1010", - "description" : "AS 100, Heritage and Values of the U.S. Air Force, is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force. Leadership Laboratory ( USAF 0010 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences.", + "description" : "AS 100,\u00c2 Heritage and Values of the U.S. Air Force, is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force. Leadership Laboratory ( USAF 0010 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences.", "name" : "Air and Space Studies 100A (Heritage and Values of the U.S. Air Force)" }, { @@ -9111,7 +9111,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-1210", - "description" : "Continued examination of the principles of chemistry in more depth, considering thermodynamics, advanced concepts in chemical equilibrium and acid-base chemistry, kinetics of chemical reactions, and electrochemistry. This course consists of the lecture portion of CHEM 1200 with no laboratory requirements. Students cannot get credit for this course and CHEM 1200 .", + "description" : "Continued examination of the principles of chemistry in more depth, considering thermodynamics, advanced concepts in chemical equilibrium and acid-base chemistry, kinetics of chemical reactions, and electrochemistry. This course consists of the lecture portion of CHEM 1200 \u00c2 with no laboratory requirements. Students cannot get credit for this course and CHEM 1200 .", "name" : "Chemistry II (Without lab)" }, { @@ -9131,7 +9131,7 @@ }, { "code" : "COMM-4540", - "description" : "Humans inhabit a culture of visual images. Images bombard them on television, the Internet, and in films; they surround everyone as architecture and fashion; they provide essential resource data in science, engineering, and business. This course will help students better understand how images communicate information, arouse emotions, and shape values. Students will primarily do readings in cultural history/theory with some viewing of films.", + "description" : "Humans\u00c2 inhabit a culture of visual images.\u00c2 Images bombard\u00c2 them on television, the Internet, and in films; they surround\u00c2 everyone as architecture and fashion; they provide essential resource data in science, engineering, and business. This course will help students better understand how images communicate information, arouse\u00c2 emotions, and shape\u00c2 values. Students will primarily do readings in cultural history/theory with some viewing of films.\u00c2", "name" : "Visual Culture" }, { @@ -9151,12 +9151,12 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-6450", - "description" : "The course presents several aspects of drug and genes delivery including: 1) definitions of what drugs or gene are; 2) pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; 3) biomaterial selection considerations; 4) bioactivity considerations; 5) physiological and biochemical barriers to drug delivery; 6) diffusion controlled, dissolution controlled, and osmotic controlled drug delivery systems; 7) polymeric delivery systems; 8) ligand-based targeting and physical targeting; 9) viral mediated gene delivery; 10) non-viral gene delivery; 11) polymers in gene delivery.", + "description" : "The course presents several aspects of drug and genes delivery including: 1) definitions of what drugs or gene are; 2) pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; 3) biomaterial selection considerations; 4) bioactivity considerations;\u00c2 5) physiological and biochemical barriers to drug delivery; 6) diffusion controlled, dissolution controlled, and osmotic controlled drug delivery systems; 7) polymeric delivery systems; 8) ligand-based targeting and physical targeting; 9) viral mediated gene delivery; 10) non-viral gene delivery; 11) polymers in gene delivery. \u00c2", "name" : "Drug and Gene Delivery" }, { "code" : "BMED-6460", - "description" : "Survey of image analysis applications in biology and biotechnology; introduction to biological microscopy and selected biomedical imaging systems; image reconstruction and pre-processing; grayscale and geometric corrections; image segmentation; blob analysis, cell/colony counting, and cell morphometry; vessel and neuron tracing algorithms with applications to neurobiology and medicine; feature extraction, pattern analysis, cluster analysis and classification; image registration algorithms with applications to mosaicing, spatial referencing, motion estimation, and change detection.", + "description" : "\u00c2 Survey of image analysis applications in biology and biotechnology; introduction to biological microscopy and selected biomedical imaging systems; image reconstruction and pre-processing; grayscale and geometric corrections; image segmentation; blob analysis, cell/colony counting, and cell morphometry; vessel and neuron tracing algorithms with applications to neurobiology and medicine; feature extraction, pattern analysis, cluster analysis and classification; image registration algorithms with applications to mosaicing, spatial referencing, motion estimation, and change detection.\u00c2", "name" : "Biological Imaging Analysis" }, { @@ -9166,12 +9166,12 @@ }, { "code" : "BUSN-6315", - "description" : "In this course, students set, evaluate, and improve achievement of key performance indicators. Students use benchmarking and analytic techniques to determine how operational performance can be optimized, and then plan and execute change to improve efficacy and efficiency. Students evaluate and purposefully transform operational paradigms to impact performance, planning and executing to ensure the organization performs on budget and to specification.", + "description" : "In this course, students set, evaluate, and improve achievement of key performance indicators.\u00c2 Students use benchmarking and analytic techniques to determine how operational performance can be optimized, and then plan and execute change to improve efficacy and efficiency.\u00c2 Students evaluate and purposefully transform operational paradigms to impact performance, planning and executing to ensure the organization performs on budget and to specification.", "name" : "Leaders Planning and Executing" }, { "code" : "CHME-6011", - "description" : "An interdisciplinary course focusing on the fundamentals and applications of semiconductor electrochemistry, and will serve as a bridge between classical electrochemistry and solid state physics. Topics include fundamentals of semiconductor physics, principles of electrochemistry, nature of semiconductor/electrolyte interfaces, current flow, and the applications of above principles to environment remediation and renewable energy devices such as solar cells, photocatalysis, and battery technologies.", + "description" : "An interdisciplinary course focusing on the fundamentals and applications of semiconductor electrochemistry, and will serve as a bridge between classical electrochemistry and solid state physics.\u00c2 Topics include fundamentals of semiconductor physics, principles of electrochemistry, nature of semiconductor/electrolyte interfaces, current flow, and the applications of above principles to environment remediation and renewable energy devices such as solar cells, photocatalysis, and battery technologies.", "name" : "Semiconductor Electrochemistry" }, { @@ -9186,7 +9186,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ENGR-1400", - "description" : "This is an undergraduate introductory course covering basic concepts and skills in engineering communication. Topics include technical writing, project planning and proposal writing, data visualization, system modeling and simulation, engineering graphics and CAD, and effective uses of software tools. Note: This course is recommended as an alternative to ENGR 1200 for the following disciplines only: biomedical, chemical, industrial and systems, materials, electrical and computer systems, and nuclear engineering.", + "description" : "This is an undergraduate introductory course covering basic concepts and skills in engineering communication. Topics include technical writing, project planning and proposal writing, data visualization, system modeling and simulation, engineering graphics and CAD, and effective uses of software tools. Note: This course is recommended as an alternative to ENGR 1200 \u00c2 for the following disciplines only: biomedical, chemical, industrial and systems, materials, electrical and computer systems, and nuclear engineering.", "name" : "Engineering Communications" }, { @@ -9231,7 +9231,7 @@ }, { "code" : "GSAS-6100", - "description" : "As foundational course in the practice of critical game design, this course introduces students to major theorists in the field of game studies and topics including theories of play, space, narratology, ludology, identity, representation, culture and society. Students make integrative connections between theory and practice with a semester-long iterative design project, including critical writing, paper prototyping and peer feedback. Students explore game studies concepts both in a traditional research paper format, and in design practice.", + "description" : "As foundational course in the practice of critical game design, this course introduces students to major theorists in the field of game studies and topics including theories of play, space, narratology, ludology, identity, representation, culture and society. Students make integrative connections between theory and practice with a semester-long iterative design project, including critical writing, paper prototyping and peer feedback. Students explore game studies concepts both in a traditional research paper format, and in design practice. \u00c2", "name" : "Game Studies Theory and Praxis" }, { @@ -9261,7 +9261,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-4130", - "description" : "Survey of modern techniques in and associated with mass spectrometry, including historical perspectives, strengths/weaknesses, detection/quantification of analytes, ionization source/mass analyzer design, and construction of associated technologies including vacuum systems, ion detection, and ion optics. Ion formation processes will also be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both CHEM 4130 and CHEM 6130 .", + "description" : "Survey of modern techniques in and associated with mass spectrometry, including historical perspectives, strengths/weaknesses, detection/quantification of analytes, ionization source/mass analyzer design, and construction of associated technologies including vacuum systems, ion detection, and ion optics. Ion formation processes will also be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both CHEM 4130 and CHEM 6130 . \u00c2", "name" : "Mass Spectrometry" }, { @@ -9271,7 +9271,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-1100", - "description" : "A survey of concepts applied to nuclear power production and non-power applications of nuclear science and technology. Topics include next generation nuclear power plants, nuclear reactor materials, waste management, environmental impacts of nuclear power, fusion power, medical applications, radiation protection, and other topics of current interest. Introduction to and tours of experimental facilities including an electron accelerator. Discussions of educational, research, and career opportunities in Nuclear Engineering. This course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.", + "description" : "A survey of concepts applied to nuclear power production and non-power applications of nuclear science and technology.\u00c2 Topics include next generation nuclear power plants, nuclear reactor materials, waste management, environmental impacts of nuclear power, fusion power, medical applications, radiation protection, and other topics of current interest. Introduction to and tours of experimental facilities including an electron accelerator.\u00c2 Discussions of educational, research, and career opportunities in Nuclear Engineering. This course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.", "name" : "Introduction to Nuclear Engineering" }, { @@ -9291,12 +9291,12 @@ }, { "code" : "BUSN-6305", - "description" : "In this course, students analyze markets and clients using quantitative and qualitative analytic frameworks including original research. Students develop market strategies that best communicate value proposition to clients using best channels and messages. Students develop innovation strategies to enhance value to the end client, building budgets and sales forecasts that accurately reflect market conditions. Students align products, platforms, and people to optimally serve the client", + "description" : "In this course, students analyze markets and clients using quantitative and qualitative analytic frameworks including original research.\u00c2 Students develop market strategies that best communicate value proposition to clients using best channels and messages.\u00c2 Students develop innovation strategies to enhance value to the end client, building budgets and sales forecasts that accurately reflect market conditions.\u00c2 Students align products, platforms, and people to optimally serve the client", "name" : "Leaders in Dynamic Markets" }, { "code" : "COGS-4700", - "description" : "This course will examine hormone and brain/behavior relationships across the lifespan. Hormones are molecules that are secreted by glands (the majority of which are located outside the brain) and have distal effects on their targets, such as the brain, throughout development. A focus will be on hormones' effects, mechanisms, and brain regions of interest for behavior and cognitive processes, such as perception, learning/memory, social cognition, motivation, and emotion.", + "description" : "This course will examine hormone and brain/behavior relationships across the lifespan.\u00c2 Hormones are molecules that are secreted by glands (the majority of which are located outside the brain) and have distal effects on their targets, such as the brain, throughout development.\u00c2 A focus will be on hormones' effects, mechanisms, and brain regions of interest for behavior and cognitive processes, such as perception, learning/memory, social cognition, motivation, and emotion. \u00c2", "name" : "Hormones, Brain, and Behavior" }, { @@ -9306,7 +9306,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-6700", - "description" : "Freshwater ecology is the quantitative examination of major biological fresh water communities. Course discussions will delineate the physical and chemical regimes under which aquatic organisms exist. Basic limnological processes are studied to define aquatic systems of differing physical characteristics. Nutrient chemistry analyses of waters of varying acidity, alkalinity, and chemical loadings are related to their trophic status. Lecture and Laboratory are taught at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute at Lake George with field activities at various locations in the Adironacks. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports.", + "description" : "Freshwater ecology is the quantitative examination of major biological fresh water communities. Course discussions will delineate the physical and chemical regimes under which aquatic organisms exist.\u00c2 Basic limnological processes are studied to define aquatic systems of differing physical characteristics.\u00c2 Nutrient chemistry analyses of waters of varying acidity, alkalinity, and chemical loadings are related to their trophic status.\u00c2 Lecture and Laboratory are taught at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute at Lake George with field activities at various locations in the Adironacks. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports.\u00c2", "name" : "Freshwater Ecology" }, { @@ -9316,7 +9316,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BUSN-6325", - "description" : "Leaders create an executable and fundable plan that optimizes people, platforms, products, projects, and resources for a specific organization in a specific market, in either an entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial context. The final plan is presented to a panel of evaluators for viability and fundability.", + "description" : "Leaders create an executable and fundable plan that optimizes people, platforms, products, projects, and resources for a specific organization in a specific market, in either an entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial context.\u00c2 The final plan is presented to a panel of evaluators for viability and fundability.\u00c2", "name" : "Leaders Charting the Course" }, { @@ -9331,7 +9331,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-5140", - "description" : "Introduction to Structures introduces the student of Architecture to the principles of structural mechanics and their application to basic architectural structures comprised primarily of wood. The fundamentals of statics are presented in order to gain an understanding of the way in which external forces produce internal stresses in individual members and, in essence, flow through the building system to be resolved at the foundation level. The principles of strength of materials are studied to understand how particular structural materials and configurations manage to resist these forces without unacceptable distortions, or even failure. Wood structural properties are studied in all their complexity as a means to internalize the more theoretical topics broached. Through in-class presentations, reading, homework and project work, computer lab, field trips, and case studies, the student will be aided in developing this intuitive (while practical) understanding. It is recognized that intuitions of building technologies are not acquired quickly but result from much study, observation, and practice. Introduction to Structures makes use of the several approaches above to ensure that the beginning student is provided with a broad, solid base for future structural investigations. WebCT will be used to expand the student's access to course materials and allow for a measure of distance learning. Sustainability: the following notions are introduced as important attributes of sustainable structures and construction: durability and service life and life cycle cost. This course is required of all architecture graduate students in the M.Arch. program.", + "description" : "Introduction to Structures introduces the student of Architecture to the principles of structural mechanics and their application to basic architectural structures comprised primarily of wood. The fundamentals of statics are presented in order to gain an understanding of the way in which external forces produce internal stresses in individual members and, in essence, flow through the building system to be resolved at the foundation level. The principles of strength of materials are studied to understand how particular structural materials and configurations manage to resist these forces without unacceptable distortions, or even failure. Wood structural properties are studied in all their complexity as a means to internalize the more theoretical topics broached. Through in-class presentations, reading, homework and project work, computer lab, field trips, and case studies, the student will be aided in developing this intuitive (while practical) understanding. It is recognized that intuitions of building technologies are not acquired quickly but result from much study, observation, and practice. Introduction to Structures makes use of the several approaches above to ensure that the beginning student is provided with a broad, solid base for future structural investigations. WebCT will be used to expand the student's access to course materials and allow for a measure of distance learning. Sustainability: the following notions are introduced as important attributes of sustainable structures and construction: durability and service life and life cycle cost. This course is required of all architecture graduate students\u00c2 in the M.Arch. program.\u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Structures 1" }, { @@ -9361,7 +9361,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-4110", - "description" : "This course will introduce advanced instrumental physicochemical methods of chemical analysis as well as instrument design and data capture/processing. Topics covered include atomic and molecular spectroscopy, chromatography, electroanalytical chemistry and measurement basics. This course is a prerequisite or corequisite for CHEM 4120 / CHEM 4130 .", + "description" : "This course will introduce advanced instrumental physicochemical methods of chemical analysis as well as instrument design and data capture/processing. Topics covered include atomic and molecular spectroscopy, chromatography, electroanalytical chemistry and measurement basics. This course is a prerequisite or corequisite for CHEM 4120 \u00c2 / CHEM 4130 .", "name" : "Instrumental Methods of Analysis" }, { @@ -9376,12 +9376,12 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-1900", - "description" : "This course is intended to provide information about the chemistry major, including the role of chemistry in society, career opportunities, faculty research interests and opportunities for undergraduate research, as well as curriculum options, the Summer Arch experience, and extracurricular professional development opportunities. The course is graded S/U.", + "description" : "This course is intended to provide information about the chemistry major, including the role of chemistry in society, career opportunities, faculty research interests and opportunities for undergraduate research, as well as curriculum options, the Summer Arch experience, and extracurricular professional development opportunities. The course is graded S/U. \u00c2", "name" : "Chemistry for Life" }, { "code" : "BIOL-4110", - "description" : "Students will be exposed to real time investigative biomedical research projects that are currently in development, taught the principles of research project development and exposed to clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school.", + "description" : "Students will be exposed to real time investigative biomedical research projects that are\u00c2 currently in development, taught the principles of research project development and\u00c2 exposed to clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post\u00c2 graduates who are entering medical school.", "name" : "Investigative Medicine I" }, { @@ -9391,7 +9391,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-2110", - "description" : "This course covers principles of equilibrium chemistry including acid-base and redox equilibria, ideal and nonideal treatments of equilibrium, complex simultaneous equilibria, and equilibrium as it relates to titrations and precipitation reactions in quantitative analysis. It also deals with basic electrochemistry and electro-analytical and spectroscopic methods of quantitative analysis and gravimetric methods. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 4530 .", + "description" : "This course covers principles of equilibrium chemistry including acid-base and redox equilibria, ideal and nonideal treatments of equilibrium, complex simultaneous equilibria, and equilibrium as it relates to titrations and precipitation reactions in quantitative analysis. It also deals with basic electrochemistry and electro-analytical and spectroscopic methods of quantitative analysis and gravimetric methods. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 4530 . \u00c2", "name" : "Equilibrium Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis" }, { @@ -9401,7 +9401,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-6950", - "description" : "A course for first semester chemistry graduate students that involves rotations of four weeks each through three research groups to become familiar with research in the department. Students will participate in various research-related activities, including group meetings, reading papers, exploring potential thesis projects, and shadowing or assisting graduate students working in the lab. The main goal of the course is to assist graduate students in their selection of a research adviser.", + "description" : "A course for first semester chemistry graduate students that involves rotations of four weeks each through three research groups to become familiar with research in the department. Students will participate in various research-related activities, including group meetings, reading papers, exploring potential thesis projects, and shadowing or assisting graduate students working in the lab. The main goal of the course is to assist graduate students in their selection of a research adviser. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Introduction to Research" }, { @@ -9461,7 +9461,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-4030", - "description" : "Laboratory exploration of physical methods used to characterize the structure and properties of compounds. Involves the experiments in CHEM 4020 that do not depend on the theoretical material of CHEM 4010 . Students can not get credit for both this course and CHEM 4020 .", + "description" : "Laboratory exploration of physical methods used to characterize the structure and properties of compounds. Involves the experiments in CHEM 4020 \u00c2 that do not depend on the theoretical material of CHEM 4010 . Students can not get credit for both this course and CHEM 4020 .", "name" : "Experimental Chemistry III Abridged: Physical Methods" }, { @@ -9476,12 +9476,12 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4250", - "description" : "This course introduces all elements of the spacecraft system design process from proposal preparation through detailed specification. Students are organized into design teams associated with different subsystems and tasks, to develop a solution to a space vehicle system problem of practical interest, by drawing on their background in aerospace engineering science and design. Topics include problem definition and requirement analysis, design specifications, concept development, reliability, materials considerations of alternative solutions, materials considerations, risk assessment and mitigation, manufacturability, mission analysis, and presentation skills. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "This course introduces all elements of the spacecraft system design process from proposal preparation through detailed specification. Students are organized into design teams associated with different subsystems and tasks, to develop a solution to a space vehicle\u00c2 system problem of practical interest, by drawing on their background in aerospace engineering science and design. Topics include problem definition and requirement analysis, design specifications, concept development, reliability, materials considerations of alternative solutions, materials considerations, risk assessment and mitigation, manufacturability, mission analysis, and presentation skills. This is a communication-intensive course.\u00c2", "name" : "Space Vehicle Design" }, { "code" : "COMM-2520", - "description" : "This course introduces students to basic topics in communication theory and research. It includes topics in interpersonal, group, organizational, mediated, and mass communication. Students will study and apply theories to real world situations and events and explore the social and cultural impact of new media technology.", + "description" : "This course introduces students to basic topics in communication theory and research. It includes topics in interpersonal, group, organizational, mediated, and mass communication. Students will study and apply theories to real world situations and events and explore the social and cultural impact of new media technology.\u00c2", "name" : "Communication Theory and Practice" }, { @@ -9501,7 +9501,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-2940", - "description" : "Individual and collaborative projects and assignments at the 2000 level adapted to the needs of individual students.", + "description" : "Individual and collaborative projects and assignments at the 2000 level adapted to the needs of individual students.\u00c2", "name" : "Studies in the Arts" }, { @@ -9511,7 +9511,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PHYS-6520", - "description" : "Intrinsic spins, Pauli matrices, spinors. Addition of angular momenta, Clebsch-Gordon coefficients, Wigner-Eckart Theorems, applications. Approximate treatments: variation methods, overlap integrals, Block wavelength. WKB methods. Stationary perturbation, degeneracy. Fine structure and hyperfine structure in atoms. Approximations for time dependent problems: Fermi-Golden rules. Classical fields: Lagrangian density, variational principle, field equations, normal modes. Field quantization: quantization of continuous systems, EM radiation, photons, EM-atom coupling, spontaneous emission. Relativistic single particle: Dirac equation, free space solution, central force solution.", + "description" : "Intrinsic spins, Pauli matrices, spinors. Addition of angular momenta, Clebsch-Gordon coefficients, Wigner-Eckart Theorems, applications. Approximate treatments: variation methods, overlap integrals, Block wavelength. WKB methods. Stationary perturbation, degeneracy. Fine structure and hyperfine structure in atoms. Approximations for time dependent problems: Fermi-Golden rules. Classical fields: Lagrangian density, variational principle, field equations, normal modes. Field quantization: quantization of continuous systems, EM radiation, photons, EM-atom coupling, spontaneous emission. Relativistic single particle: Dirac equation, free space solution, central force solution. \u00c2", "name" : "Quantum Mechanics II" }, { @@ -9561,7 +9561,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-2330", - "description" : "Introduction to Structures introduces the student of Architecture to the principles of structural mechanics and their application to basic architectural structures comprised primarily of wood. The fundamentals of statics are presented in order to gain an understanding of the way in which external forces produce internal stresses in individual members and, in essence, flow through the building system to be resolved at the foundation level. The principles of strength of materials are studied to understand how particular structural materials and configurations manage to resist these forces without unacceptable distortions, or even failure. Wood structural properties are studied in all their complexity as a means to internalize the more theoretical topics broached. Through in-class presentations, reading, homework and project work, computer lab, field trips, and case studies, the student will be aided in developing this intuitive (while practical) understanding. It is recognized that intuitions of building technologies are not acquired quickly but result from much study, observation, and practice. Introduction to Structures makes use of the several approaches above to ensure that the beginning student is provided with a broad, solid base for future structural investigations. WebCT will be used to expand the student's access to course materials and allow for a measure of distance learning. Sustainability: The following notions are introduced as important attributes of sustainable structures and construction: durability and service life and life cycle cost.", + "description" : "Introduction to Structures introduces the student of Architecture to the principles of structural mechanics and their application to basic architectural structures comprised primarily of wood. The fundamentals of statics are presented in order to gain an understanding of the way in which external forces produce internal stresses in individual members and, in essence, flow through the building system to be resolved at the foundation level. The principles of strength of materials are studied to understand how particular structural materials and configurations manage to resist these forces without unacceptable distortions, or even failure. Wood structural properties are studied in all their complexity as a means to internalize the more theoretical topics broached. Through in-class presentations, reading, homework and project work, computer lab, field trips, and case studies, the student will be aided in developing this intuitive (while practical) understanding. It is recognized that intuitions of building technologies are not acquired quickly but result from much study, observation, and practice. Introduction to Structures makes use of the several approaches above to ensure that the beginning student is provided with a broad, solid base for future structural investigations. WebCT will be used to expand the student's access to course materials and allow for a measure of distance learning. Sustainability: The following notions are introduced as important attributes of sustainable structures and construction: durability and service life\u00c2 and life cycle cost.", "name" : "Structures 1" }, { @@ -9591,7 +9591,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-6030", - "description" : "Multimedia Performance Systems explores the composition and programming of real-time performance systems. The course will examine the basics of MIDI, sound synthesis, digital signal processing, and image/video manipulation. Final projects will consist of a real-time performance system or interactive installation.", + "description" : "Multimedia Performance Systems explores the composition and programming of real-time performance systems. The course will examine the basics of MIDI, sound synthesis, digital signal processing, and image/video manipulation.\u00c2 Final projects will consist of a real-time performance system or interactive installation.", "name" : "Multimedia Performance Systems" }, { @@ -9601,7 +9601,7 @@ }, { "code" : "COGS-4560", - "description" : "This course will explore the different strategies used by different languages to fulfill the same needs of human communication. A sampling of topics: quickly learning the basics of a new language using linguistic principles; cross-linguistic knowledge elicitation and engineering; principles of generative grammar; space, time, agency, and other linguistic phenomena viewed cross-linguistically.", + "description" : "This course will explore the different strategies used by different languages to fulfill the same needs of human communication. A sampling of topics: quickly learning the basics of a new language using linguistic principles; cross-linguistic knowledge elicitation and engineering;\u00c2 principles of generative grammar; space, time, agency, and other linguistic phenomena viewed cross-linguistically.", "name" : "Cross-linguistic Perspectives" }, { @@ -9611,7 +9611,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-2020", - "description" : "Music technology-based research and composition taught in the context of modern computerized production methods. Technical topics include basic principles of music programming languages, digital sound synthesis and sampling, and the use of computer systems for musical control of electronic instruments. Musical topics include a study of important musical works and compositional techniques of the 21st century. Student projects involve hands-on work on a variety of computer programming languages, instruments, and software. This course is a prerequisite for further creative work with Rensselaer's computer music facilities.", + "description" : "Music technology-based research and composition taught in the context of modern computerized production methods. Technical topics include basic principles of music programming languages, digital sound synthesis and sampling, and the use of computer systems for musical control of electronic instruments. Musical topics include a study of important musical works and compositional techniques of the 21st century. Student projects involve hands-on work on a variety of computer programming languages, instruments, and software. This course is a prerequisite for further creative work with Rensselaer's computer music facilities. \u00c2", "name" : "Music and Technology I" }, { @@ -9621,7 +9621,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-4710", - "description" : "This course introduces the fundamentals of protein structure and function with an emphasis on chemical concepts as applied to biological problems. It provides an introduction to enzymatic reaction mechanisms and includes interactive hands-on computer-aided visualization exercises. The goal is to equip students with an understanding and appreciation for the diversity and versatility of protein function. This course is intended for upper-level undergraduate students in the School of Science and Engineering. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 6710 .", + "description" : "This course introduces the fundamentals of protein structure and function with an emphasis on chemical concepts as applied to biological problems. It provides an introduction to enzymatic reaction mechanisms and includes interactive hands-on computer-aided visualization exercises. The goal is to equip students with an understanding and appreciation for the diversity and versatility of protein function. This course is intended for upper-level undergraduate students in the School of Science and Engineering. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 6710 . \u00c2", "name" : "Chemical Biology" }, { @@ -9656,7 +9656,7 @@ }, { "code" : "IHSS-6790", - "description" : "This HASS graduate seminar examines major theories and approaches to studying the media from a broad cultural studies perspective. Analysis of foundational and contemporary readings will allow students to consider, from their own field's perspective, topics such as the politics of representation and the representation of politics; commercialization; surveillance; depictions of gender, race, and class; and the fictional, factual, and fake. Examples will be drawn mainly from the mass media, particularly television and film.", + "description" : "This HASS graduate seminar examines major theories and approaches to studying the media from a broad cultural studies perspective. Analysis of foundational and contemporary readings will allow students to consider, from their own field's perspective, topics such as the politics of representation and the representation of politics; commercialization; surveillance; depictions of gender, race, and class; and the fictional, factual, and fake. Examples will be drawn mainly from the mass media, particularly television and film. \u00c2", "name" : "Media Studies" }, { @@ -9676,7 +9676,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-4280", - "description" : "Examine advanced econometric and statistical methods for the analysis of high-dimensional data, otherwise known as \"Big Data.\" In this setting, detailed information for each unit of observation informs machine learning techniques such as classification and regression trees; random forests; penalized regressions; and boosted estimation. These prediction methods are then utilized to improve causal modeling, with applications in the study of healthcare demand and supply modeling, and behavior of consumers and businesses.", + "description" : "Examine advanced econometric and statistical methods for the analysis of high-dimensional data, otherwise known as \"Big Data.\" In this setting, detailed information for each unit of observation informs machine learning techniques such as classification and regression trees; random forests; penalized regressions; and boosted estimation. These prediction methods are then utilized to improve causal modeling, with applications in the study of healthcare demand and supply modeling, and behavior of consumers and businesses. \u00c2", "name" : "Econometric Methods for Big Data" }, { @@ -9711,7 +9711,7 @@ }, { "code" : "COGS-6780", - "description" : "This course will serve as a seminar for advanced students of linguistics. The material to be covered will be selected collaboratively by the instructor and each cohort of students. Students, who ideally will have taken at least two linguistics-oriented courses previously, will be guided in pursuing topics that they have found particularly compelling in previous courses.", + "description" : "This course will serve as a seminar for advanced students of linguistics. The material to be covered will be selected collaboratively by the instructor and each cohort of students. Students, who ideally will have taken at least two linguistics-oriented courses previously, will be guided in pursuing topics that they have found particularly compelling in previous courses.\u00c2", "name" : "Advanced Topics in Linguistics" }, { @@ -9727,7 +9727,7 @@ { "code" : "CHEM-6020", "description" : "This advanced graduate level course will focus on the structure, bonding, and reactivity of transition metal coordination compounds. The course will cover group theory, ligand field theory, substitution reactions, photochemistry, catalysis, and redox reactions. Examples from the literature will be included to highlight the current research trends and applications of coordination compounds.", - "name" : "Coordination Chemistry \u2013 Fundamentals and Applications" + "name" : "Coordination Chemistry \u00e2\u0080\u0093 Fundamentals and Applications" }, { "code" : "ITEC-2210", @@ -9791,12 +9791,12 @@ }, { "code" : "PHYS-2220", - "description" : "Applications of special relativity and quantum theory to topics in modern physics. Atomic and molecular physics. Quantum statistics, blackbody radiation, and lasers. Crystalline solids. Superconductivity. Nuclear and particle physics. Astrophysics and cosmology.", + "description" : "Applications of special relativity and quantum theory to topics in modern physics. Atomic and molecular physics. Quantum statistics, blackbody radiation, and lasers. Crystalline solids. Superconductivity. Nuclear and particle physics. Astrophysics and cosmology. \u00c2", "name" : "Quantum Physics II" }, { "code" : "BMED-6410", - "description" : "This course discusses state-of-the-art techniques in patterning biomolecules, biosensors, machining three-dimensional microstructures and building microfluidic devices (Lab-on-a-Chip). Seminal and current literature will be used to discuss topics in BioMEMs ranging from device fabrication to applications in cell biology and medicine. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4410 and BMED 6410.", + "description" : "This course discusses state-of-the-art techniques in patterning biomolecules, biosensors, machining three-dimensional microstructures and building microfluidic devices (Lab-on-a-Chip).\u00c2 Seminal and current literature will be used to discuss topics in BioMEMs ranging from device fabrication to applications in cell biology and medicine.\u00c2 Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4410 \u00c2 and BMED 6410.", "name" : "BioMEMs" }, { @@ -9821,12 +9821,12 @@ }, { "code" : "STSO-4590", - "description" : "This class studies the workings of major institutions and practices in American life during a period in which key parts of our society seem dysfunctional, having lost their integrity, ability to solve problems, and willingness to imagine any positive future. How did this happen? Why does it continue? What might be done about it? Through a careful reading of texts in political analysis and social criticism, students explore some significant issues in modern society.", + "description" : "This class studies the workings of major institutions and practices in American life during a period in which key parts of our society seem dysfunctional, having lost their integrity, ability to solve problems, and willingness to imagine any positive future. How did this happen? Why does it continue? What might be done about it? Through a careful reading of texts in political analysis and social criticism, students explore some significant issues in modern society.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "American Politics in Crisis" }, { "code" : "BIOL-4140", - "description" : "This course is an in-depth study of current research within the broad field of cytoskeletal biology. Students will read, interpret, and critique recent primary literature, present new findings, lead discussions, and identify rising questions in the field.", + "description" : "This course is an in-depth study of current research within the broad field of cytoskeletal biology. Students will read, interpret, and critique recent primary literature, present new findings, lead discussions, and identify rising questions in the field.\u00c2", "name" : "Cytoskeletal Biology" }, { @@ -9886,7 +9886,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHME-4011", - "description" : "An interdisciplinary course focusing on the fundamentals and applications of semiconductor electrochemistry, and will serve as a bridge between classical electrochemistry and solid state physics. Topics include fundamentals of semiconductor physics, principles of electrochemistry, nature of semiconductor/electrolyte interfaces, current flow, and the applications of above principles to environment remediation and renewable energy devices such as solar cells, photocatalysis, and battery technologies. This course is cross listed with CHME 6011 .", + "description" : "An interdisciplinary course focusing on the fundamentals and applications of semiconductor electrochemistry, and will serve as a bridge between classical electrochemistry and solid state physics.\u00c2 Topics include fundamentals of semiconductor physics, principles of electrochemistry, nature of semiconductor/electrolyte interfaces, current flow, and the applications of above principles to environment remediation and renewable energy devices such as solar cells, photocatalysis, and battery technologies. This course is cross listed with CHME 6011 . \u00c2", "name" : "Semiconductor Electrochemistry" }, { @@ -9901,7 +9901,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ERTH-6400", - "description" : "Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. Xinformatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines (e.g. X=astronomy, geology). Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments. Students cannot obtain credit for more than one of ERTH 6400 / ITWS 6400 / CSCI 6400 .", + "description" : "Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. Xinformatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines (e.g. X=astronomy, geology). Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments. Students cannot obtain credit for more than one of ERTH 6400 / ITWS 6400 \u00c2 / CSCI 6400 .", "name" : "Xinformatics" }, { @@ -9911,7 +9911,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-6620", - "description" : "This course will introduce synthetic and kinetic aspects of various polymerization reactions that have been employed to produce commodity and specialty plastic materials. Control and prediction of the molecular weight distribution for different polymerization mechanisms will be discussed along with various characterization techniques of molecular weight distribution and its relation to properties. Thermal/solution properties, chemical/physical properties, and uses of polymers also will be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 4620 .", + "description" : "This course will introduce synthetic and kinetic aspects of various polymerization reactions that have been employed to produce commodity and specialty plastic materials.\u00c2 Control and prediction of the molecular weight distribution for different polymerization mechanisms will be discussed along with various characterization techniques of molecular weight distribution and its relation to properties. Thermal/solution properties, chemical/physical properties, and uses of polymers also will be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 4620 .", "name" : "Polymer Chemistry" }, { @@ -9921,12 +9921,12 @@ }, { "code" : "CHME-4400", - "description" : "Theory and practice of chromatographic separation processes. Topics include chromatographic dispersion, adsorption isotherms, solute movement analysis, chromatographic techniques (reversed-phase, HIC, ion exchange, affinity, and size exclusion), modes of operation (gradient, elution, displacement, and continuous systems), novel morphologies and chromatographic applications in biotechnology. Includes critical reviews of the current literature and computer simulations. Suitable for graduate students in chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, and biomedical engineering. Students cannot receive credit for both CHME 4400 and CHME 6440 .", + "description" : "Theory and practice of chromatographic separation processes.\u00c2 Topics include chromatographic dispersion, adsorption isotherms, solute movement analysis, chromatographic techniques (reversed-phase, HIC, ion exchange, affinity, and size exclusion), modes of operation (gradient, elution, displacement, and continuous systems), novel morphologies and chromatographic applications in biotechnology.\u00c2 Includes critical reviews of the current literature and computer simulations.\u00c2 Suitable for graduate students in chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, and biomedical engineering. Students cannot receive credit for both CHME 4400 and CHME 6440 .", "name" : "Chromatographic Separation Processes" }, { "code" : "ARTS-2090", - "description" : "Radical Graphics/Screenprinting seeks to expand on the definition of print graphics from one that traditionally creates multiple images on paper to a practice that includes art-making activities as varied as mud-stenciling, t-shirt printing, \"fine art\" prints, animation, sculpture, and political protest graphics. Students will focus on the concept of the art \"matrix\": a template for image-making that can work across media. Students will create matrices that can be applied across multiple art-making platforms.", + "description" : "Radical Graphics/Screenprinting seeks to expand on the definition of print graphics from one that traditionally creates multiple images on paper to a practice that includes art-making activities as varied as mud-stenciling, t-shirt printing, \"fine art\" prints, animation, sculpture, and political protest graphics. Students will focus on the concept of the art \"matrix\": a template for image-making that can work across media. Students will create matrices that can be applied across multiple art-making platforms.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Radical Graphics/Screenprinting" }, { @@ -9936,12 +9936,12 @@ }, { "code" : "IHSS-1030", - "description" : "Television is considered a defining social, political and cultural feature of consumer culture. Television is morphing into something more expansive and diverse. In this course, we will study the impact of television and learn to make it. Through hands-on experience, students produce and direct their own multi-camera projects. Students work on technical and creative aspects of production. Students learn to operate studio gear including green screen, live switcher, cameras, audio, teleprompter, lights, etc.", + "description" : "Television is considered a defining social, political and cultural feature of consumer culture. Television is morphing into something more expansive and diverse. In this course, we will study the impact of television and learn to make it. Through hands-on experience, students produce and direct their own multi-camera projects. Students work on technical and creative aspects of production. Students learn to operate studio gear including green screen, live switcher, cameras, audio, teleprompter, lights, etc. \u00c2", "name" : "Behind the TV Screen" }, { "code" : "BIOL-4120", - "description" : "Students will be exposed to several clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school.", + "description" : "Students will be exposed to several clinical experiences at a level typically found in college\u00c2 graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school.", "name" : "Investigative Medicine II" }, { @@ -9956,7 +9956,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-2830", - "description" : "A survey of atomic and nuclear phenomena and their application in various engineering disciplines. Systematics of atoms and nuclei; nuclear reactions and their characterization; radioactive decay; fission and fusion energy release; radiation effects on materials and biological systems; radiation production, detection, and protection. Applications include energy production, manufacturing, and medicine.", + "description" : "A survey of atomic and nuclear phenomena and their application in various engineering disciplines. Systematics of atoms and nuclei; nuclear reactions and their characterization; radioactive decay; fission and fusion energy release; radiation effects on materials and biological systems; radiation production, detection, and protection. Applications include energy production, manufacturing, and\u00c2 medicine.", "name" : "Nuclear Phenomena for Engineering Applications" }, { @@ -9981,7 +9981,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHME-6480", - "description" : "This course will focus on the connections between the behavior of single molecules and their interactions and macroscopic non-Newtonian behavior. Among the topics discussed are microscopic models of these systems, techniques for measuring and manipulating the microsctructure, and the impact on macroscopic behavior. Students may not receive credit for both this course and CHME 4480 .", + "description" : "This course will focus on the connections between the behavior of single molecules and their interactions and macroscopic non-Newtonian behavior. Among the topics discussed are microscopic models of these systems, techniques for measuring and\u00c2 manipulating the microsctructure, and the impact on\u00c2 macroscopic behavior.\u00c2 Students may not receive credit for both this course and CHME 4480 .", "name" : "Single Molecules Complex Fluid" }, { @@ -9991,7 +9991,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-6710", - "description" : "This course introduces the theory and practical use of numerical design optimization methods. Topics include: gradient-based methods for unconstrained and constrained nonlinear optimization; numerical evaluation of derivatives; polynomialand- and kriging-based surrogate models; gradient-free optimization methods; optimization under uncertainty; multi-objective and multi-disciplinary optimization. Projects require the use of computer programs to generate numerical results; therefore, experience with programming is highly recommended.", + "description" : "This course introduces the theory and practical use of numerical design optimization methods. Topics include:\u00c2 gradient-based methods for unconstrained and constrained nonlinear optimization; numerical evaluation of derivatives; polynomialand- and kriging-based surrogate models; gradient-free optimization methods; optimization under uncertainty; multi-objective and multi-disciplinary optimization. Projects require the use of computer programs to generate numerical results; therefore, experience with programming is highly recommended.", "name" : "Numerical Design Optimization" }, { @@ -10026,12 +10026,12 @@ }, { "code" : "BUSN-6106", - "description" : "In this three-credit, 15-week online graduate course, develop mastery as a change-agent leader who evaluates and implements change within complex and dynamic organizations. Perform an environmental evaluation to assess capacity for change that aligns wiht organization's vision and goals. Explore your personal leadership style and how you would develop and inspire others to participate fully in a change initiative. Learn to use the ADKAR change management model to lead a high-performing team, engage stakeholders, and communicate effectively with any audience type.", + "description" : "In this three-credit, 15-week online graduate course, develop mastery as a change-agent leader who evaluates and implements change within complex and dynamic organizations.\u00c2 Perform an environmental evaluation to assess capacity for change that aligns wiht organization's vision and goals.\u00c2 Explore your personal leadership style and how you would develop and inspire others to participate fully in a change initiative.\u00c2 Learn to use the ADKAR change management model to lead a high-performing team, engage stakeholders, and communicate effectively with any audience type.", "name" : "Leaders as Change Agents" }, { "code" : "MTLE-4520", - "description" : "This course will review basic thermodynamic and kinetic concepts, which underpin how material behaves under extreme thermal, mechanical, chemical, electrical, and magnetic conditions as well as high-energy irradiations. Engineering materials that can withstand harsh environments and new materials with unique crystal structures and microstructures will be surveyed.", + "description" : "This course will review basic thermodynamic and kinetic concepts, which underpin how material behaves under extreme thermal, mechanical, chemical, electrical, and magnetic conditions as well as high-energy irradiations. Engineering materials that can withstand harsh environments and new materials with unique crystal structures and microstructures will be surveyed. \u00c2", "name" : "Materials under Extreme Conditions" }, { @@ -10061,7 +10061,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ENGR-6211", - "description" : "Working with a faculty member, students develop a big data health industry model for an issue, question, or problem of their choosing. Over the semester, the student frames the question to be analyzed, collects and prepares business data for analysis, performs the analysis, and presents actionable results and recommendations back to the organization. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6206 or ENGR 6216 .", + "description" : "Working with a faculty member, students develop a big data health industry model for an issue, question, or problem of their choosing. Over the semester, the student frames the question to be analyzed, collects and prepares business data for analysis, performs the analysis, and presents actionable results and recommendations back to the organization. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6206 \u00c2 or ENGR 6216 .", "name" : "Modeling Health Decisions" }, { @@ -10076,7 +10076,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-4480", - "description" : "Introduction of multivariate statistical methods to model and analyze recorded data from physiological systems in biomedical engineering. Statistical approaches related to applied multivariate statistics, classification and regression. Associated linear methods include principal component analysis, Fisher discriminant analysis, partial least squares, canonical correlation analysis and their nonlinear counterparts. Descriptive tools include scatter diagrams, Hotelling's T2 statistics and contribution plots. The course has a strong emphasis on biomedical applications.", + "description" : "Introduction of multivariate statistical methods to model and analyze recorded data from physiological systems in biomedical engineering.\u00c2 Statistical approaches related to applied multivariate statistics, classification and regression.\u00c2 Associated linear methods include principal component analysis, Fisher discriminant analysis, partial least squares, canonical correlation analysis and their nonlinear counterparts.\u00c2 Descriptive tools include scatter diagrams, Hotelling's T2 statistics and contribution plots.\u00c2 The course has a strong emphasis on biomedical applications.", "name" : "Biomedical Data Science" }, { @@ -10121,7 +10121,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CIVL-1300", - "description" : "This course teaches elementary programming concepts using the Python environment. Students are expected to have little or no prior programming experience. Topics include Python language syntax, variables, looping, function calls, manipulating arrays, performing statistical calculations, and plotting results.", + "description" : "This course teaches elementary programming concepts using the Python environment.\u00c2 Students are expected to have little or no prior programming experience.\u00c2 Topics include Python language syntax, variables, looping, function calls, manipulating arrays, performing statistical calculations, and plotting results.", "name" : "Beginning Programming in Civil and Environmental Engineering" }, { @@ -10136,12 +10136,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-2469", - "description" : "This course focuses on the investigative methods of gathering and representing the physically measurable phenomena within the built environment as they pertain to material thermal and moisture performance, heat, daylight, air velocity, air quality and sound. Students will be introduced to both handheld instruments and investigative learning sensor kit networks for studying the built environment. Students will learn to visualize digitally information that is taken from \"investigative learning kits\". The course will also introduce students to open-source databases of physically measurable phenomena within the built environment. This course is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.S. in Building Sciences program. B.Arch and M.Arch students can register for this course. Students from other majors will need permission of the instructor. This is a data-intensive course.", + "description" : "This course focuses on the investigative methods of gathering and representing the physically measurable phenomena within the built environment as they pertain to material thermal and moisture performance, heat, daylight, air velocity, air quality and sound. Students will be introduced to both handheld instruments and investigative learning sensor kit networks for studying the built environment. Students will learn to visualize digitally information that is taken from \"investigative learning kits\". The course will also introduce students to open-source databases of physically measurable phenomena within the built environment. This course is required of all architecture undergraduates in the B.S. in Building Sciences program. B.Arch and M.Arch students can register for this course. Students from other majors will need permission of the instructor. \u00c2 This is a data-intensive course.", "name" : "Building Sciences Media" }, { "code" : "ENGR-6215", - "description" : "Students use visualization and cluster analysis tools to gain deeper insights into complex business relationships. Students apply data analytic process to real-world business problems and questions, including pricing decisions, customer analysis, competitive analysis, financial forecasts, customer decision models, organizational performance dashboards. Students tune models to represent current-state and adjust models as underlying assumptions change. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6205 or ENGR 6210 .", + "description" : "Students use visualization and cluster analysis tools to gain deeper insights into complex business relationships. Students apply data analytic process to real-world business problems and questions, including pricing decisions, customer analysis, competitive analysis, financial forecasts, customer decision models, organizational performance dashboards. Students tune models to represent current-state and adjust models as underlying assumptions change. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ENGR 6205 \u00c2 or ENGR 6210 .", "name" : "Business Intelligence Analysis" }, { @@ -10151,7 +10151,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-6420", - "description" : "An in-depth review of the underlying science, engineering, medicine, and contemporary research related to the nation's highest priorities for musculoskeletal diseases and care. Musculoskeletal anatomy, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and contemporary treatments are covered. Special topics will be presented relating state-of-the-art biomedical research to clinical practice. The clinical perspective of each topic will be presented by practicing clinicians with case studies. Topics conclude with live Webcasts or recorded surgery from Albany Medical Center or the Capital Region Bone and Joint Center. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4420 and BMED 6420.", + "description" : "An in-depth review of the underlying science, engineering, medicine, and contemporary research related to the nation's highest priorities for musculoskeletal diseases and care.\u00c2 Musculoskeletal anatomy, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and contemporary treatments are covered.\u00c2 Special topics will be presented relating state-of-the-art biomedical research to clinical practice.\u00c2 The clinical perspective of each topic will be presented by practicing clinicians with case studies.\u00c2 Topics conclude with live Webcasts or recorded surgery from Albany Medical Center or the Capital Region Bone and Joint Center.\u00c2 Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4420 \u00c2 and BMED 6420.", "name" : "Clinical Orthopaedics and Contemporary Research" }, { @@ -10171,7 +10171,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4430", - "description" : "Linear Accelerator Laboratory will provide an introduction to measurements of experimental systems utilizing neutron sources. It will focus on measurements relating to the detection of neutrons through interactions in materials, neutron reaction cross-sections neutron diffusion and slowing down, Doppler broadening of cross-sections and how this applies to nuclear reactors, both neutron and photon activation analysis and its applications, and the fission process and measurement of delayed fission gammas. The course will utilize the unique abilities of the Gaerttner Linear Accelerator Center to provide real world neutron experiments to supplement the theory learned in previous courses at RPI.", + "description" : "Linear Accelerator Laboratory will provide an introduction to measurements of experimental systems utilizing neutron sources.\u00c2 It will focus on measurements relating to the detection of neutrons through interactions in materials, neutron reaction cross-sections neutron diffusion and slowing down, Doppler broadening of cross-sections and how this applies to nuclear reactors, both neutron and photon activation analysis and its applications, and the fission process and measurement of delayed fission gammas.\u00c2 The course will utilize the unique abilities of the Gaerttner Linear Accelerator Center to provide real world neutron experiments to supplement the theory learned in previous courses at RPI.", "name" : "Linear Accelerator Laboratory" }, { @@ -10206,7 +10206,7 @@ }, { "code" : "GSAS-2560", - "description" : "What makes play musical and music playful? How does game sound and music contribute to gameworld creation, gameplay, and virtual performance? Ludomusicology\u2014the relation of music to play\u2014addresses these questions and challenges us to take play seriously. This course considers the diverse relationships among music, play, media, and performance, including game sound, music-stylistic features of game consoles and systems, children's games, remixing and sampling, the role musical games play in cultural identity, and more.", + "description" : "What makes play musical and music playful? How does game sound and music contribute to gameworld creation, gameplay, and virtual performance? Ludomusicology\u00e2\u0080\u0094the relation of music to play\u00e2\u0080\u0094addresses these questions and challenges us to take play seriously. This course considers the diverse relationships among music, play, media, and performance, including game sound, music-stylistic features of game consoles and systems, children's games, remixing and sampling, the role musical games play in cultural identity, and more. \u00c2", "name" : "Game Sound and Musical Play" }, { @@ -10226,7 +10226,7 @@ }, { "code" : "GSAS-2610", - "description" : "Students will explore the artistic role of music and sound in gaming by building their own interactive sound and music-rich games and 2D/3D rendered environments. Within the context of their own creative game projects, students will learn the basics of designing sound and composing music for interactive game spaces. Using workflow programming languages and software tools, students will program basic gaming interactions, link them to interactive audio software, and create musical gaming experiences.", + "description" : "Students will explore the artistic role of music and sound in gaming by building their own interactive sound and music-rich games and 2D/3D rendered environments. Within the context of their own creative game projects, students will learn the basics of designing sound and composing music for interactive game spaces. Using workflow programming languages and software tools, students will program basic gaming interactions, link them to interactive audio software, and create musical gaming experiences. \u00c2", "name" : "Designing Musical Games" }, { @@ -10246,7 +10246,7 @@ }, { "code" : "GSAS-4230", - "description" : "A course building on the fundamentals of animation and focusing on implementing these fundamentals in the process of making games for 3D engines like Unreal, which involves hand-keyed cycle animation as well as utilizing motion capture data.", + "description" : "A course building on the fundamentals of animation and focusing on implementing these fundamentals in the process of making games for 3D engines like Unreal, which involves hand-keyed cycle animation as well as utilizing motion capture data. \u00c2", "name" : "Game Animation" }, { @@ -10256,12 +10256,12 @@ }, { "code" : "GSAS-4260", - "description" : "Game Narrative Design moves the focus more squarely onto the design elements of game writing \u2013 most especially integration with gameplay design structure \u2013 and away from line-by-line writing.\u200b", + "description" : "Game Narrative Design moves the focus more squarely onto the design elements of game writing \u00e2\u0080\u0093 most especially integration with gameplay design structure \u00e2\u0080\u0093 and away from line-by-line writing.\u00e2\u0080\u008b", "name" : "Game Narrative Design" }, { "code" : "CHME-1010", - "description" : "This is an elective course suitable for first-year students interested in chemical engineering. It introduces students to the profession, including the technical content, career opportunities, and societal impact.", + "description" : "This is an elective course suitable for first-year students interested in chemical engineering.\u00c2 It introduces students to the profession, including the technical content, career opportunities, and societal impact.", "name" : "Introduction to Chemical Engineering" }, { @@ -10281,17 +10281,17 @@ }, { "code" : "COMM-4730", - "description" : "A brand is more than just a cool logo design. \"A brand is a perception or set of associations consumers have of a business.\" - (Felicia C. Sullivan) These perceptions originate from a consistent verbal and visual story communicated through a multitude of media platforms. In this class we'll define the brand story, create messaging, and design the logo, stationery, signage, packaging, advertising, schwag, motion graphics etc. The course culminates with the design of an identity standards manual defining the rules and principles to effectively communicate a consistent brand image.", + "description" : "A brand is more than just a cool logo design. \"A brand is a perception or set of associations consumers have of a business.\" - (Felicia C. Sullivan) These perceptions originate from a consistent verbal and visual story communicated through a multitude of media platforms. In this class we'll define the brand story, create messaging, and design the logo, stationery, signage, packaging, advertising, schwag, motion graphics etc. The course culminates with the design of an identity standards manual defining the rules and principles to effectively communicate a consistent brand image.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Brand Identity Design" }, { "code" : "GSAS-4540", - "description" : "This course follows Game Development I. Students work in interdisciplinary teams to create one large-scale 3D game, working from concept to public release. Projects may include games, educational games, serious games and simulations, and interactive artworks, and will focus on creative design, technical execution, and use of game design principles. The course builds on skills and knowledge in previous courses in the GSAS core, including game design, game mechanics, game programming, art, and narrative.", + "description" : "This course follows Game Development I. Students work in interdisciplinary teams to create one large-scale 3D game, working from concept to public release. Projects may include games, educational games, serious games and simulations, and interactive artworks, and will focus on creative design, technical execution, and use of game design principles. The course builds on skills and knowledge in previous courses in the GSAS core, including game design, game mechanics, game programming, art, and narrative. \u00c2", "name" : "Game Development II" }, { "code" : "GSAS-4550", - "description" : "This is a class on the composition of game engines, the substrate between hardware and scripting. Topics include entity/component systems, multithreading, event management, graphics and shader programming, rigid body dynamics, collision detection, multiplayer networking, audio, and other elements of modern game engines.", + "description" : "This is a class on the composition of game engines, the substrate between hardware and scripting. Topics include entity/component systems, multithreading, event management, graphics and shader programming, rigid body dynamics, collision detection, multiplayer networking, audio, and other elements of modern game engines. \u00c2", "name" : "Game Architecture" }, { @@ -10331,7 +10331,7 @@ }, { "code" : "GSAS-6200", - "description" : "Topics in Games Research is a special topics course for the Critical Game Design MS and PhD program in which students are exposed to cutting-edge research being conducted by faculty, learn advanced scholarly research methods, and experience a research-infused pedagogy. The content of this course will shift each semester, reflecting the research focus of the faculty member who offers it. This course may also be used to develop new curriculum. May be taken multiple times for credit.", + "description" : "Topics in Games Research is a special topics course for the Critical Game Design MS and PhD program in which students are exposed to cutting-edge research being conducted by faculty, learn advanced scholarly research methods, and experience a research-infused pedagogy. The content of this course will shift each semester, reflecting the research focus of the faculty member who offers it. This course may also be used to develop new curriculum.\u00c2 May be taken multiple times for credit. \u00c2", "name" : "Topics in Game Research" }, { @@ -10356,7 +10356,7 @@ }, { "code" : "GSAS-9990", - "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. The Critical Game Design dissertation is expected to include both traditional scholarly methods in writing and/or experimental design as engagement with the game studies field, as well as a research-as-practice component, meaning the student is expected to also design and build an interactive project component as part of the dissertation work. This combination of scholarship and practice could take many forms. For example, a written portion might focus on analysis of philosophical perspectives on game design, while the accompanying project portion might be a game that embodies a particular philosophical point of view.", + "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation.\u00c2 Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester.\u00c2 Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. The Critical Game Design dissertation is expected to include both traditional scholarly methods in writing and/or experimental design as engagement with the game studies field, as well as a research-as-practice component, meaning the student is expected to also design and build an interactive project component as part of the dissertation work. This combination of scholarship and practice could take many forms. For example, a written portion might focus on analysis of philosophical perspectives on game design, while the accompanying project portion might be a game that embodies a particular philosophical point of view.", "name" : "Dissertation" }, { @@ -10391,7 +10391,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-4370", - "description" : "Data and Society provides a broad overview of how society is leveraging and responding to the social, organizational, policy, and technical opportunities and challenges of a data-driven world. Course themes focus on various aspects of the data ecosystem, data and innovation, and data and the broader community. Assignments build writing, presentation, and critical thinking, and assessment skills, all of which are important for professional success. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "Data and Society provides a broad overview of how society is leveraging and responding to the social, organizational, policy, and technical opportunities and challenges of a data-driven world. Course themes focus on various aspects of the data ecosystem, data and innovation, and data and the broader community. Assignments build writing, presentation, and critical thinking, and assessment skills, all of which are important for professional success.\u00c2 This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Data and Society" }, { @@ -10421,7 +10421,7 @@ }, { "code" : "IENV-1910", - "description" : "Topical issues in environmental sciences covered in a seminar and discussion format, with field trips. Seminar includes guest speakers from academics, industry, non-profits, and government who are experts in an array of environment-related fields. Each class includes weekly reading and short writing assignments. A short, final research paper is required (~10 pgs.).", + "description" : "Topical issues in environmental sciences covered in a seminar and discussion format, with field trips.\u00c2 Seminar includes guest speakers from academics, industry, non-profits, and government who are experts in an array of environment-related fields. Each class includes weekly reading and short writing assignments. A short, final research paper is required (~10 pgs.).", "name" : "Environmental Seminar" }, { @@ -10431,7 +10431,7 @@ }, { "code" : "IHSS-1130", - "description" : "This course explores the philosophical and ethical implications of technological developments that promise to shape \u2012 and perhaps to jeopardize \u2012 human life and society in the 21st Century: Artificial Intelligence. Robots as social companions. Robots in military and medical settings. Cloning. Genetic modification and technological implants for superhuman abilities. Students will improve their insight as well as their critical reasoning skills as we examine, analyze, and evaluate such controversial topics through the lens of philosophical reasoning. Throughout the course we will ask what sort of beings do we want to be and what sort of society do we want to have.", + "description" : "This course explores the philosophical and ethical implications of technological developments that promise to shape \u00e2\u0080\u0092 and perhaps to jeopardize \u00e2\u0080\u0092 human life and society in the 21st Century: Artificial Intelligence. Robots as social companions.\u00c2 Robots in military and medical settings. Cloning. Genetic modification and technological implants for superhuman abilities. Students will improve their insight as well as their critical reasoning skills as we examine, analyze, and evaluate such controversial topics through the lens of philosophical reasoning. Throughout the course we will ask what sort of beings do we want to be and what sort of society do we want to have.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Philosophy, Technology, & the Human Future" }, { @@ -10451,12 +10451,12 @@ }, { "code" : "COMM-4580", - "description" : "An examination of the cultural impact of advertising in various media: TV, radio, print, and the Web. How does advertising inform human experience and identity? How has it shaped the culture? Who pays for it and why? Note: This is not a How-To course. The focus is critical analysis, not acquiring skills for producing advertising.", + "description" : "An examination of the cultural impact of advertising in various media: TV, radio, print, and the Web. How does advertising inform human experience and identity? How has it shaped the culture? Who pays for it and why? Note: This is not a How-To course. The focus is critical analysis, not acquiring skills for producing advertising.\u00c2", "name" : "Advertising and Culture" }, { "code" : "IHSS-1150", - "description" : "The ability to sequence complete genomes has had a revolutionary impact on medicine, agriculture, our environment and the very idea of what it means to be \"human\". Genomic medicine will impact virtually everyone in the United States in the coming decades. As informed citizens, it is important that we have a working understanding of genomics and its implications for individuals and for society at large. These conversations are critical to ensure the ethical and accessible use of genomics and to allow us to make informed decisions on both personal and public-policy levels. This course will explore the science, ethics, and history of genetic research and genomics, using case studies to illustrate and personalize the issues at hand.", + "description" : "The ability to sequence complete genomes has had a revolutionary impact on medicine, agriculture, our environment and the very idea of what it means to be \"human\". Genomic medicine will impact virtually everyone in the United States in the coming decades. As informed citizens, it is important that we have a working understanding of genomics and its implications for individuals and for society at large. These conversations are critical to ensure the ethical and accessible use of genomics and to allow us to make informed decisions on both personal and public-policy levels. This course will explore the science,\u00c2 ethics, and history of genetic research and genomics, using case studies to illustrate and personalize the issues at hand.", "name" : "The Genome and You" }, { @@ -10466,7 +10466,7 @@ }, { "code" : "IHSS-1160", - "description" : "This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of ethics of scientific research. Why do seemingly good people do bad things? What is science? What is \"bad\" science? What constitutes scientific misconduct? We will explore the answers to these questions through fields such as Sociology, History, Philosophy, Psychology etc. Using evidence from contemporary and historical scientific experiments we will try to understand why researchers might commit scientific misconduct such as fabrication of results, plagiarism, and falsification of data. A brief overview some philosophical theories of ethics and several professional/scientific codes of ethics will be covered.", + "description" : "This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of ethics of scientific research. \u00c2 Why do seemingly good people do bad things? \u00c2 What is science? \u00c2 What is \"bad\" science? What constitutes scientific misconduct? \u00c2 We will explore the answers to these questions through fields such as Sociology, History, Philosophy, Psychology etc. \u00c2 Using evidence from contemporary and historical scientific experiments we will try to understand why researchers might commit scientific misconduct such as fabrication of results, plagiarism, and falsification of data. \u00c2 A brief overview some philosophical theories of ethics and several professional/scientific codes of ethics will be covered.", "name" : "Science and Scientific Misconduct" }, { @@ -10491,12 +10491,12 @@ }, { "code" : "IHSS-1170", - "description" : "This course is an exploration of the history of animation. We will begin with a look at precursors to the medium, its formation, and development, trace its development through both mainstream and experimental animation, to the current state of the medium across film, interactive media and other forms. The course will be based around screenings, readings, discussions and response and research papers.", + "description" : "This course is an exploration of the history of animation. We will begin with a look at precursors to the medium, its formation, and development, trace its development through both mainstream and experimental animation, to the current state of the medium across film, interactive media and other forms. The course will be based around screenings, readings, discussions and response and research papers. \u00c2", "name" : "History of Animation" }, { "code" : "IHSS-1175", - "description" : "How do people maintain a sense of well-being in their lives? Each person's path to well-being in body and mind is unique\u2014arising from an awareness of our needs, goals and what each finds fulfilling. The theme of curiosity will be used to explore what makes people tick, what makes them feel balanced, stressed, or calm. This interdisciplinary course uses practice-based learning, in-class writing, lectures, creative play, and reading.", + "description" : "How do people maintain a sense of well-being in their lives? Each person's path to well-being in body and mind is unique\u00e2\u0080\u0094arising from an awareness of our needs, goals and what each finds fulfilling. The theme of curiosity will be used to explore what makes people tick, what makes them feel balanced, stressed, or calm. This interdisciplinary course uses practice-based learning, in-class writing, lectures, creative play, and reading.", "name" : "Well-being: Cultivating Curiosity" }, { @@ -10506,12 +10506,12 @@ }, { "code" : "IHSS-1180", - "description" : "Listening to each other, ourselves, and our surroundings can be a transformative experience that enhances well-being. In this course, a heightened awareness to sound will be developed through experiential exercises, creative projects, collaborations, readings, lectures, and discussion. The course introduces \"Deep Listening,\" a practice developed by pioneer composer and humanitarian Pauline Oliveros to enhance and expand listening abilities and to encourage creative work.", + "description" : "Listening to each other, ourselves, and our surroundings can be a transformative experience that enhances well-being. In this course, a heightened awareness to sound will be developed through experiential exercises, creative projects, collaborations, readings, lectures, and discussion. The course introduces \"Deep Listening,\" a practice developed by pioneer composer and humanitarian Pauline Oliveros to enhance and expand listening abilities and to encourage creative work.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "The Art of Listening" }, { "code" : "IHSS-1200", - "description" : "This course is designed to introduce a wide variety of concepts and applications in the broad subject of economics, economics being the study of people's choices. Traditionally, these choices have been framed as how to best employ scarce resources to produce goods and services and distribute them for consumption. To describe these choices the cause will introduce the concepts of opportunity cost, demand and supply theory, and market structures. It will consider the role of government in making resource allocation choices. Students will also study important macroeconomic data such as gross domestic product, economic growth rates, inflation, and unemployment. Additionally, studied will be the role of money and banking in the economy and short-run events such as recessions and expansions. Overall, the course will provide the student with an encompassing view of how economic principles and concepts relate to the broader economy and society. Credit cannot be obtained for both IHSS 1200 and ECON 1200", + "description" : "This course is designed to introduce a wide variety of concepts and applications in the broad subject of economics, economics being the study of people's choices. Traditionally, these choices have been framed as how to best employ scarce resources to produce goods and services and distribute them for consumption. To describe these choices\u00c2 the cause\u00c2 will introduce the concepts of opportunity cost, demand and supply theory, and market structures.\u00c2 It will consider the role of government in making resource allocation choices.\u00c2 Students will also study important macroeconomic data such as gross domestic product, economic growth rates, inflation, and unemployment. Additionally, studied will be the role of money and banking in the economy and short-run events such as recessions and expansions. Overall, the course will provide the student with an encompassing view of how economic principles and concepts relate to the broader economy and society. \u00c2 Credit cannot be obtained for both IHSS 1200 and ECON 1200 \u00c2", "name" : "Principles of Economics" }, { @@ -10526,7 +10526,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MATH-4090", - "description" : "The course provides an opportunity for the development of theorem-proving skills in the field of mathematical analysis. Expansion of a knowledge base comes as a by-product of energy expended in theorem proving and subsequent exposition. Analysis topics included are: sets, functions, the real numbers, cardinality, induction, decimal representations of real numbers, Euclidean spaces, abstract vector spaces, and metric spaces. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "The course provides an opportunity for the development of theorem-proving skills in the field of mathematical analysis.\u00c2 Expansion of a knowledge base comes as a by-product of energy expended in theorem proving and subsequent exposition.\u00c2 Analysis topics included are: sets, functions, the real numbers, cardinality, induction, decimal representations of real numbers, Euclidean spaces, abstract vector spaces, and metric spaces. This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Foundation of Analysis" }, { @@ -10546,7 +10546,7 @@ }, { "code" : "IHSS-1492", - "description" : "Language is one of the most powerful forces in the human experience and shapes the production of social identities and cultural assumptions about the world. This course examines the role that language plays in articulating, maintaining, and subverting power relations in society. Topics include language ideology, politics, gender, race/ethnicity, linguistic engineering, language death and revitalization, and disinformation.", + "description" : "Language is one of the most powerful forces in the human experience and shapes the production of social identities and cultural assumptions about the world.\u00c2 This course examines the role that language plays in articulating, maintaining, and subverting power relations in society.\u00c2 Topics include language ideology, politics, gender, race/ethnicity, linguistic engineering, language death and revitalization, and disinformation. \u00c2", "name" : "Language and Power" }, { @@ -10576,17 +10576,17 @@ }, { "code" : "PHYS-6510", - "description" : "Classical mechanics: from Lagrangian to Hamiltonian, single particle formalism, small oscillations, normal modes, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, Hamilton's equation, review of wave mechanics: Schroedinger equation, barrier tunneling, quantum wells, mathematical foundation of quantum mechanics: ket space, representations, observables, eigenstates and diagonization, quantum postulates, application of quantum postulates to two-level systems, harmonic oscillators, creation and annihilation operators. Quantization of angular momentum, spherical harmonics, rotation operators, Landau levels, central force: hydrogen atom. Path integral formalism for quantum theory.", + "description" : "Classical mechanics: from Lagrangian to Hamiltonian, single particle formalism, small oscillations, normal modes, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, Hamilton's equation, review of wave mechanics: Schroedinger equation, barrier tunneling, quantum wells, mathematical foundation of quantum mechanics: ket space, representations, observables, eigenstates and diagonization, quantum postulates, application of quantum postulates to two-level systems, harmonic oscillators, creation and annihilation operators. Quantization of angular momentum, spherical harmonics, rotation operators, Landau levels, central force: hydrogen atom. Path integral formalism for quantum theory.\u00c2", "name" : "Quantum Mechanics I" }, { "code" : "IHSS-1550", - "description" : "A study of novels and short stories exploring the cultural contexts, social impacts, and ethical implications of film, television, robotics, simulations, info/bio technologies, the World Wide Web, Internet privacy, social media, mass advertising and entertainment, and fake news. Discussions, reading quizzes, written essays, and oral presentations based on the readings.", + "description" : "A study of novels and short stories exploring the cultural contexts, social impacts, and ethical implications of film, television, robotics, simulations, info/bio technologies, the World Wide Web, Internet privacy, social media, mass advertising and entertainment, and fake news. Discussions, reading quizzes, written essays, and oral presentations based on the readings. \u00c2", "name" : "Fiction: From Film to the Internet" }, { "code" : "IHSS-1570", - "description" : "This course investigates the relationship between warfare and technology in historical and present-day settings. It will also cover how military technology might evolve in the future. In addition to considering the ways in which technology has changed the practices of warfare, the course will examine the ethical, political, social and economic problems and developments that have arisen from the intersection of military and technological change.", + "description" : "This course investigates the relationship between warfare and technology in historical and present-day settings. It will also cover how military technology might evolve in the future. In addition to considering the ways in which technology has changed the practices of warfare, the course will examine the ethical, political, social and economic problems and developments that have arisen from the intersection of military and technological change. \u00c2", "name" : "War and Technology: Past, Present, and Future" }, { @@ -10596,7 +10596,7 @@ }, { "code" : "IHSS-1666", - "description" : "This course explores the role of religion in different cultures and in the everyday lives of people around the world. It will introduce students to key concepts, themes, and debates in social science. The role of religion and rituals will be examined through classic texts in anthropology, sociology, political science, and in ethnographic cases relating to different types of societies, from traditional to modern American cultures. It will begin with some basic theoretical issues before discussing contemporary issues such as the relations between nation and religion, violence and religion, climate change and religion, and \"magical thinking\" in technology and science.", + "description" : "This course explores the role of religion in different cultures and in the everyday lives of people around the world. It will introduce students to key concepts, themes, and debates in social science. The role of religion and rituals will be examined through classic texts in anthropology, sociology, political science, and in ethnographic cases relating to different types of societies, from traditional to modern American cultures.\u00c2 It will begin with some basic theoretical issues before discussing contemporary issues such as the relations between nation and religion, violence and religion, climate change and religion, and \"magical thinking\" in technology and science.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Religion in a Global World" }, { @@ -10606,7 +10606,7 @@ }, { "code" : "IHSS-1776", - "description" : "The term \"American Dream\" is familiar, but what role, specifically, does the imaginative play in American literature and culture, past and present? This course focuses on the power of imagination to shape a nation through the analysis of fiction, poetry, film, essays, comics, advertising, and historical documents. We will use diverse social histories as a means to explore contemporary experience, focusing on the tension between American dreams and American realities. Requirements include reading/viewing responses, student presentations, and a semester capstone assignment that allows students to choose between a textual or multimedia project.", + "description" : "The term \"American Dream\" is familiar, but what role, specifically, does the imaginative play in American literature and culture, past and present? This course focuses on the power of imagination to shape a nation through the analysis of fiction, poetry, film, essays, comics, advertising, and historical documents. We will use diverse social histories as a means to explore contemporary experience, focusing on the tension between American dreams and American realities.\u00c2 Requirements include reading/viewing responses, student presentations, and a semester capstone assignment that allows students to choose between a textual or multimedia\u00c2 project.", "name" : "The American Dream" }, { @@ -10626,12 +10626,12 @@ }, { "code" : "IHSS-6570", - "description" : "This seminar is an investigation of creative, theoretical, and historical research methods in the interdisciplinary arts. Students will be introduced to arts practice-based research discourses and will gain competence in writing and research techniques, conventions, and methods. This course is a requirement for all Arts Department doctoral students.", + "description" : "This seminar is an investigation of creative, theoretical, and historical research methods in the interdisciplinary arts.\u00c2 Students will be introduced to arts practice-based research discourses and will gain competence in writing and research techniques, conventions, and methods.\u00c2 This course is a requirement for all\u00c2 Arts Department doctoral students.", "name" : "Research Methods" }, { "code" : "ISCI-1510", - "description" : "The field of Astrobiology considers the emergence and evolution of life on Earth, and the potential for life elsewhere. This course explores fundamental concepts in Astrobiology including the creation of the chemical elements, origin and evolution of the solar system, the definition and requirements for life, early Earth environments and life's emergence on this planet. Additionally, students explore habitability on other extraterrestrial bodies, including, Mars, icy worlds, and exoplanets, through self-directed research.", + "description" : "The field of Astrobiology considers the emergence and evolution of life on Earth, and the potential for life elsewhere.\u00c2 This course explores fundamental concepts in Astrobiology including the creation of the chemical elements, origin and evolution of the solar system, the definition and requirements for life, early Earth environments and life's emergence on this planet. Additionally, students explore habitability on other extraterrestrial bodies, including, Mars, icy worlds, and exoplanets, through self-directed research.", "name" : "Introduction to Astrobiology" }, { @@ -10661,12 +10661,12 @@ }, { "code" : "COGS-4780", - "description" : "This course will serve as a seminar for advanced students of linguistics. The material to be covered will be selected collaboratively by the instructor and each cohort of students. Students, who ideally will have taken at least two linguistics-oriented courses previously, will be guided in pursuing topics that they have found particularly compelling in previous courses.", + "description" : "This course will serve as a seminar for advanced students of linguistics. The material to be covered will be selected collaboratively by the instructor and each cohort of students. Students, who ideally will have taken at least two linguistics-oriented courses previously, will be guided in pursuing topics that they have found particularly compelling in previous courses.\u00c2", "name" : "Advanced Topics in Linguistics" }, { "code" : "ISCI-4950", - "description" : "Students will contact several faculty members prior to the start of the semester. They and the participating faculty will mutually agree about the general area of the research and the time commitment for the rotation. Expectations for the research experience will be specified, and mutually agreed to, by the start of the semester.", + "description" : "\u00c2 Students will contact several faculty members prior to the start of the semester.\u00c2 They and the participating faculty will mutually agree about the general area of the research and the time commitment for the rotation.\u00c2 Expectations for the research experience will be specified, and mutually agreed to, by the start of the semester.", "name" : "Research Rotation" }, { @@ -10681,7 +10681,7 @@ }, { "code" : "GSAS-6500", - "description" : "Advanced Game Design/User-Experience Methods is a blended theory and production studio course where students apply critical theory towards the design of games. The course provides students with the opportunity to design and develop their own game concepts, and also gives students foundational design principles ranging from user experience design, human-computer interaction, co- design, and product testing. The goal of the course is for students to acquire critical design and evaluation skills for the understanding and creating digital artifacts that will remain valid over a long period of technological innovation, equipping them to design for the post-VR landscape and beyond.", + "description" : "Advanced Game Design/User-Experience Methods is a blended theory and production studio course where students apply critical theory towards the design of games. The course provides students with the opportunity to design and develop their own game concepts, and also gives students foundational design principles ranging from user experience design, human-computer interaction, co- design, and product testing.\u00c2 The goal of the course is for students to acquire critical design and evaluation skills for the understanding and creating digital artifacts that will remain valid over a long period of technological innovation, equipping them to design for the post-VR landscape and beyond. \u00c2", "name" : "Advanced Game Design/User-Experience Methods" }, { @@ -10726,7 +10726,7 @@ }, { "code" : "LITR-4770", - "description" : "Women Writers examines creative works of literature produced by women of different times, such as novels, poetry, performance art, and graphic novels. These diverse works explore such topics as personal identity, love and sexuality, trauma and memory, and cultural difference, which are complicated by different historical attitudes towards gender, race, class, and religion. Discussion and viewing of films and visual art, as well as critical readings, will deepen the course's focus on literature.", + "description" : "Women Writers examines creative works of literature produced by women of different times, such as novels, poetry, performance art, and graphic novels. These diverse works explore such topics as personal identity, love and sexuality, trauma and memory, and cultural difference, which are complicated by different historical attitudes towards gender, race, class, and religion. Discussion and viewing of films and visual art, as well as critical readings, will deepen the course's focus on literature.\u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Women Writers" }, { @@ -10746,7 +10746,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ISYE-4220", - "description" : "Design, analysis, and implementation of algorithms for combinatorial optimization problems. Introduction to theoretical analysis of algorithms and applications that can be formulated as combinatorial optimization problems. Specific topics include complexity analysis, network flow problems, traveling salesperson problems, matching problems, knapsack problems, and greedy algorithms. Implementation of combinatorial algorithms in a commercial software language. An introduction to this software language will be given at the beginning of the course.", + "description" : "Design, analysis, and implementation of algorithms for combinatorial optimization problems. Introduction to theoretical analysis of algorithms and applications that can be formulated as combinatorial optimization problems. Specific topics include complexity analysis, network flow problems, traveling salesperson problems, matching problems, knapsack problems, and greedy algorithms. Implementation of combinatorial algorithms in a commercial software language. An introduction to this software language will be given at the beginning of the course.\u00c2", "name" : "Optimization Algorithms and Applications" }, { @@ -10761,7 +10761,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-6140", - "description" : "This course is an in-depth study of current research within the broad field of cytoskeletal biology. Students will read, interpret, and critique recent primary literature, present new findings, lead discussions, and identify rising questions in the field.", + "description" : "This course is an in-depth study of current research within the broad field of cytoskeletal biology. Students will read, interpret, and critique recent primary literature, present new findings, lead discussions, and identify rising questions in the field.\u00c2", "name" : "Cytoskeletal Biology" }, { @@ -10776,12 +10776,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-4640", - "description" : "Science Fictions is an advanced narrative video production and theory course. The class looks at thematic areas of science fiction, utopia and dystopia, paranormal, and speculative fiction. 'Speculative fiction' is a genre that looks at the real world and extends what is known about it, building on the 'real.' The class has two threads: to study narrative structure and create a series of sci-fi videos; to discuss and analyze mainstream and avant-garde science fiction films and themes from the early 1900s to the present.", + "description" : "Science Fictions is an advanced narrative video production and theory course. The class looks at thematic areas of science fiction, utopia and dystopia, paranormal, and speculative fiction. 'Speculative fiction' is a genre that looks at the real world and extends what is known about it, building on the 'real.' The class has two threads: to study narrative structure and create a series of sci-fi videos; to discuss and analyze mainstream and avant-garde science fiction\u00c2 films and themes from the early 1900s to the\u00c2 present.", "name" : "Science Fictions" }, { "code" : "ARCH-6320", - "description" : "Advanced graduate level course focusing on the collection, analysis, and application of data for the generation of criteria within the design process. Multiple scales will be investigated, from the material and product scale, to the building/architectural scale, and finally to the urban, regional, and global scales. Course taught in New York City.", + "description" : "Advanced graduate level course focusing on the collection, analysis, and application of data for the generation of criteria within the design process.\u00c2 Multiple scales will be investigated, from the material and product scale, to the building/architectural scale, and finally to the urban, regional, and global scales.\u00c2 Course taught in New York City.", "name" : "Built Ecologies 1" }, { @@ -10811,7 +10811,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-6310", - "description" : "Microbiology is the study of \"microscopic organisms,\" including members of all the kingdoms of life. The course has two objectives: 1) Provide an overview of the diversity, genetics, and physiology of microorganisms. 2) Review current topics of investigation in Microbiology in detail. Microbes will be studied from a cellular and molecular perspective. This includes structure, nutrition, growth, control, classification, and genetics. This course will provide biology students the necessary background in bacterial genetics, pathogenic microbiology, prokaryotic physiology, eukaryotic microbiology, molecular biology and microbial ecology.", + "description" : "Microbiology is the study of \"microscopic organisms,\" including members of all the kingdoms of life. The course has two objectives: 1)\u00c2 Provide an overview of the diversity, genetics, and physiology of microorganisms. 2)\u00c2 Review current topics of investigation in Microbiology in detail. Microbes will be studied from a cellular and molecular perspective. This includes structure, nutrition, growth, control, classification, and genetics. This course will provide biology students the necessary background in bacterial genetics, pathogenic microbiology, prokaryotic physiology, eukaryotic microbiology, molecular biology and microbial ecology.", "name" : "Microbiology" }, { @@ -10831,12 +10831,12 @@ }, { "code" : "STSO-2700", - "description" : "There ought to be a law. . .\" Law shapes people's lives in countless ways; it is everywhere. Law permits, prohibits, enables, legitimizes, protects, and prosecutes. Law is more than the written word, the \"black letter law.\" People make the law\u2014judges, attorneys, police officers, legislators, defendants, and plaintiffs. This course will explore the law's social, political, cultural, and historical aspects. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the course will examine how social theorists conceptualize and explain the relationship between law and society. Students will be exposed to the theoretical frameworks that are used to examine how the law shapes society, and society shapes the law, and develop an understanding of the social processes that affect the legal system. The course will advance students' capacity to think critically and communicate effectively about themes, concepts, and arguments surrounding the law and learn what law is; where it comes from; who creates it; and what roles it plays in shaping society.", + "description" : "There ought to be a law. . .\" \u00c2 Law shapes people's lives in countless ways; it is everywhere. Law permits, prohibits, enables, legitimizes, protects, and prosecutes. Law is more than the written word, the \"black letter law.\" People make the law\u00e2\u0080\u0094judges, attorneys, police officers, legislators, defendants, and plaintiffs. This course will explore the law's social, political, cultural, and historical aspects. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the course will examine how social theorists conceptualize and explain the relationship between law and society. Students will be exposed to the theoretical frameworks that are used to examine how the law shapes society, and society shapes the law, and develop an understanding of the social processes that affect the legal system. The course will advance students' capacity to think critically and communicate effectively about themes, concepts, and arguments surrounding the law and learn what law is; where it comes from; who creates it; and what roles it plays in shaping society.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Law & Society" }, { "code" : "ISYE-4400", - "description" : "The study of the link between engineering, and management. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the foundations of engineering management. Topics covered include the concept of engineering management, its relationship to engineering, and its historical underpinnings, the traditional roles of management with particular emphasis on leadership skills to manage projects and processes, as well as the organizational and administrative abilities required to oversee the day-to-day operational performance of complex engineering. The ethical dimensions of the organization and the engineering community are also explored.", + "description" : "The study of the link between engineering, and management. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the foundations of engineering management.\u00c2 Topics covered include the concept of engineering management, its relationship to engineering, and its historical underpinnings, the traditional roles of management with particular emphasis on leadership skills to manage projects and processes, as well as the organizational and administrative abilities required to oversee the day-to-day operational performance of complex engineering. The ethical dimensions of the organization and the engineering community are also explored.", "name" : "Management of Engineering and Technology" }, { @@ -10886,7 +10886,7 @@ }, { "code" : "STSO-2610", - "description" : "DIS Studio II introduces students to general principles of user-experience design and industrial design as a set of approaches for attending to matters of aesthetics and form, usability, and meaning-making. It considers industrial designers as a community of practice. Assignments require students to synthesize social, technical, and formal concerns in the design of innovative objects. Students also gain competencies in CAD, real-time rendering, and project presentation.", + "description" : "DIS Studio II introduces students to general principles of user-experience design and industrial design as a set of approaches for attending to matters of aesthetics and form, usability, and meaning-making. It considers industrial designers as a community of practice. Assignments require students to synthesize social, technical, and formal concerns in the design of innovative objects. Students also gain competencies in CAD, real-time rendering, and project presentation. \u00c2", "name" : "Design and Innovation Studio II" }, { @@ -10911,12 +10911,12 @@ }, { "code" : "GSAS-2540", - "description" : "This hands-on class introduces many fundamental concepts in game development. Students will learn to program multiple video games. Topics include render loops, rigid body dynamics, interfaces, event and messaging systems, and co-routines.", + "description" : "This hands-on class introduces many fundamental concepts in game development. Students will learn to program multiple video\u00c2 games. Topics include render loops, rigid body dynamics, interfaces, event and messaging systems, and co-routines. \u00c2", "name" : "Introduction to Game Programming" }, { "code" : "MTLE-4400", - "description" : "This course covers materials processing in the area of metals, polymers, ceramics, and electronic materials. Some processes covered include casting, molding, deformation processing, additive processing, and joining methods. Design and analysis of experiments and process modeling are emphasized. Includes laboratories.", + "description" : "This course covers materials processing in the area of metals, polymers, ceramics, and electronic materials.\u00c2 Some processes covered include casting, molding, deformation processing, additive processing, and joining methods.\u00c2 Design and analysis of experiments and process modeling are emphasized.\u00c2 Includes laboratories.", "name" : "Materials Synthesis and Processing" }, { @@ -10931,7 +10931,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CIVL-6340", - "description" : "Open-ended design project in which students work in teams of four (two engineers and two architects) to replicate the Architecture/Structural Engineering integrated design of buildings. Oral presentations and written reports and studio critics cover alternatives considered, design assumptions, and cost estimates. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "Open-ended design project in which students work in teams of four (two engineers and two architects) to replicate the Architecture/Structural Engineering integrated design of buildings.\u00c2 Oral presentations and written reports and studio critics cover alternatives considered, design assumptions, and cost estimates. This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Bedford Design Studio" }, { @@ -10951,7 +10951,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ISYE-6610", - "description" : "Survey of decision science methodologies in the context of technical and economic decision problems. The course seeks to develop a conceptual understanding of these methods and basic implementation skills. Students will learn how to apply decision science methods from problem recognition and data development through problem formulation and computer solution. Students cannot get credit for both ISYE 4600 and ISYE 6610.", + "description" : "Survey of decision science methodologies in the context of technical and economic decision problems. The course seeks to develop a conceptual understanding of these methods and basic implementation skills. Students will learn how to apply decision science methods from problem recognition and data development through problem formulation and computer solution. Students cannot get credit for both ISYE 4600 \u00c2 and ISYE 6610.", "name" : "Systems Modeling in Decision Sciences" }, { @@ -10971,7 +10971,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ISYE-6770", - "description" : "A unified development of linear systems and linear programming, polyhedral theory, the simplex method, interior point methods, decomposition methods for large scale linear programming problems, the ellipsoid method, column generation algorithms for stochastic programming and other problems.", + "description" : "A unified development of linear systems and linear programming, polyhedral theory, the simplex method, interior point methods, decomposition methods for large scale linear programming problems, the ellipsoid method, column generation algorithms for stochastic programming and other problems.\u00c2", "name" : "Linear and Conic Optimization" }, { @@ -10986,7 +10986,7 @@ }, { "code" : "GSAS-6980", - "description" : "The CGD Master's Project is an independent, individual student project undertaken throughout the student's Master's education. Master's Projects include a production aspect, such as a deliverable game, interactive installation, or tech demo, as well as a written document that firmly establishes the project's methods and grounding as research-driven through an academic literature review and design document. The design document and literature review may pull from disciplines that contribute to game design, including, but not limited to, Visual Arts, Humanities and Media Studies, Social Science, Psychology, and Computer Science. The student will be advised by a member of the GSAS faculty. A committee of the student's advisor, a second GSAS faculty member, and a third faculty member from outside the program or Institution will approve the student's Master's Proposal document, which contains the literature review and design proposal, and is to be completed no later than the end of the first Master's semester.", + "description" : "The CGD Master's Project is an independent, individual student project undertaken throughout the student's Master's education. Master's Projects include a production aspect, such as a deliverable game, interactive installation, or tech demo, as well as a written document that firmly establishes the project's methods and grounding as research-driven through an academic literature review and design document. The design document and literature review may pull from disciplines that contribute to game design, including, but not limited to, Visual Arts, Humanities and Media Studies, Social Science, Psychology, and Computer Science. The student will be advised by a member of the GSAS faculty. A committee of the student's advisor, a second GSAS faculty member, and a third faculty member from outside the program or Institution will approve the student's Master's Proposal document, which contains the literature review and design proposal, and is to be completed no later than the end of the first Master's semester. \u00c2", "name" : "Master's Project" }, { @@ -11036,7 +11036,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ITWS-1220", - "description" : "This course investigates the relationship between Information Technology (IT) and the individuals and groups who use it -- which is to say, virtually everyone. The course has two main goals. First, it seeks to define and explain core concepts in the field of IT in a fashion that is not overly technical. Second, it examines the historical, social, cultural, political and economic factors that have helped to shape, and have been shaped by, the dimensions of IT that we will study.", + "description" : "This course investigates the relationship between Information Technology (IT) and the individuals and groups who use it -- which is to say, virtually everyone. The course has two main goals. First, it seeks to define and explain core concepts in the field of IT in a fashion that is not overly technical. Second, it examines the historical, social, cultural, political and economic factors that have helped to shape, and have been shaped by, the dimensions of IT that we will study. \u00c2", "name" : "IT and Society" }, { @@ -11046,7 +11046,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MTLE-6480", - "description" : "The course introduces students to the building blocks of nanostructured materials, material behavior when they are assembled, and the technological implications of these materials, with emphasis on new developments in this field and future perspectives. Lectures by the instructor and other faculty experts on various aspects of nanomaterials are followed by student lectures in areas of their own particular interest. These lectures then become the basis for students to create video presentations for broader dissemination.", + "description" : "The course introduces students to the building blocks of nanostructured materials, material behavior when they are assembled, and the technological implications of these materials, with emphasis on new developments in this field and future perspectives.\u00c2 Lectures by the instructor and other faculty experts on various aspects of nanomaterials are followed by student lectures in areas of their own particular interest.\u00c2 These lectures then become the basis for students to create video presentations for broader dissemination.", "name" : "Nanostructured Materials" }, { @@ -11056,7 +11056,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ITWS-4250", - "description" : "This advanced course in database applications and database systems provides students with a strong foundation in modern database design, data modeling, data normalization, SQL, NoSQL, query optimization, database security, and how databases fit into larger software architectures. Substantial programming and design projects are required.", + "description" : "This advanced course in database applications and database systems provides students with a strong\u00c2 foundation in modern database design, data modeling, data normalization, SQL, NoSQL, query optimization,\u00c2 database security, and how databases fit into larger software architectures. \u00c2 Substantial programming and\u00c2 design projects are required.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Database Applications and Systems (DBAS)" }, { @@ -11091,12 +11091,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ITWS-4400", - "description" : "Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. X-informatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines, e.g. X=astro, geo. Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments.", + "description" : "Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. X-informatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines, e.g. X=astro, geo. Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments.\u00c2", "name" : "X-Informatics" }, { "code" : "COGS-6220", - "description" : "This is a graduate level course that extends the objectives of Cognitive Modeling I to additional cognitive architectures. The first part of the course is a survey of cognitive modeling paradigms. The second part will be a more in-depth coverage of two or three architectures and will be done by teams of students. Each team will study one architecture including the development of a model.", + "description" : "This is a graduate level course that extends the objectives of Cognitive Modeling I to additional cognitive architectures. The first part of the course is a survey of cognitive modeling paradigms. The second part will be a more in-depth coverage of\u00c2 two or three architectures and will be done by teams of students. Each team will study one architecture including the development of a model.", "name" : "Cognitive Modeling II" }, { @@ -11116,12 +11116,12 @@ }, { "code" : "COMM-2410", - "description" : "This course helps students understand the meaning and emotional complexity of visual images in their culture. Students examine photographic imagery through three perspectives. The first\u2014formal\u2014addresses the design components of the image, such as vantage point and contrast. The second\u2014psychodynamic\u2014concerns the emotional dynamics of viewing. The third\u2014social political\u2014 explores photographs as instruments for preserving or challenging cultural values. No technical knowledge of photography is needed.", + "description" : "This course helps students understand the meaning and emotional complexity of visual images in their culture. Students examine photographic imagery through three perspectives. The first\u00e2\u0080\u0094formal\u00e2\u0080\u0094addresses the design components of the image, such as vantage point and contrast. The second\u00e2\u0080\u0094psychodynamic\u00e2\u0080\u0094concerns the emotional dynamics of viewing. The third\u00e2\u0080\u0094social political\u00e2\u0080\u0094 explores photographs as instruments for preserving or challenging cultural values. No technical knowledge of photography is needed.", "name" : "Perspectives on Photography" }, { "code" : "ITWS-4500", - "description" : "Building on the technology covered in Web Systems Development, students will be exposed to current technologies, frameworks, and practices in the area of Web development. Types of topics included will be HTML5/CSS3, API's for data, node.js, MongoDB, and Angular. Methodology to be explored will be application design, software versioning, and team development. Lab intensive, this course is intended to complete a foundation for the advanced courses in Data Science and Advanced Web Science.", + "description" : "Building\u00c2 on the technology covered in Web Systems Development, students will be exposed to current technologies, frameworks, and practices in the area of Web development. Types of topics included will be HTML5/CSS3, API's for data, node.js, MongoDB, and Angular. Methodology to be explored will be application design, software versioning, and team development. Lab intensive, this course is intended to complete a foundation for the advanced courses in Data Science and Advanced Web Science.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Web Science Systems Development" }, { @@ -11161,7 +11161,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ITWS-4990", - "description" : "A two-semester spring-fall or fall-spring course dealing with an advanced level independent research project supervised by a faculty member and requiring the presentation of a thesis. First term registration is limited to second semester juniors and first semester seniors. The grade for the first semester will be listed as \"In progress.\"", + "description" : "A two-semester spring-fall or fall-spring course dealing with an advanced level independent research project supervised by a faculty member and requiring the presentation of a thesis. First term registration is limited to second semester juniors and first semester seniors. The grade for the first semester will be listed as \"In progress.\" \u00c2", "name" : "Senior Thesis" }, { @@ -11171,22 +11171,22 @@ }, { "code" : "ITWS-6350", - "description" : "Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity, and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught.", + "description" : "Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity, and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught. \u00c2", "name" : "Data Science" }, { "code" : "IHSS-1562", - "description" : "Color is used every day to help us decode information, inform communications, influence our buying decisions, distinguish scientific properties, and impact our emotions and health. In this course, we'll study the impact of color and learn how to use it effectively. Through a series of creative hands-on graphic design projects, we will investigate color memory, relativity, and subjectivity, communicating with color, physiological and psychological responses to color, and color across cultures.", + "description" : "Color is used every day to help us decode information, inform communications, influence our buying decisions, distinguish scientific properties, and impact our emotions and health. In this course, we'll study the impact of color and learn how to use it effectively. Through a series of creative hands-on graphic design projects, we will investigate color memory, relativity, and subjectivity, communicating with color, physiological and psychological responses to color, and color across cultures. \u00c2", "name" : "Life in Color" }, { "code" : "MANE-4555", - "description" : "Topics Covered: Climatology, Solar vs. Wind Energy, Earth's rotational and Coriolis effects, Wind Speed Statistics: Histograms, Weibull, Available Energy, Aerodynamics, Wake effects, Thrust and Power with objects in Wind flow, Betz Limit, Wind Shear and Ground Effects; Blade aero/structural design, and manufacture; OEM Wind Turbine Designs/Architectures, and capturing Wind Energy via Direct Drive-Generators/Gearbox-driven; Pitch/Yaw Controls, Tower designs. The back-end interface with the Grid, Wind Farm development and Supervisory Controls; Cost of Energy: Wind vs. Fossil Fuel technologies.", + "description" : "Topics Covered: Climatology, Solar vs. Wind Energy, Earth's rotational and Coriolis effects, Wind Speed Statistics: Histograms, Weibull, Available Energy, Aerodynamics, Wake effects, Thrust and Power with objects in Wind flow, Betz Limit, Wind Shear and Ground Effects; Blade aero/structural design, and manufacture; OEM Wind Turbine Designs/Architectures, and capturing Wind Energy via Direct Drive-Generators/Gearbox-driven; Pitch/Yaw Controls, Tower designs.\u00c2 The back-end interface with the Grid, Wind Farm development and Supervisory Controls; Cost of Energy: Wind vs. Fossil Fuel technologies.", "name" : "Wind Energy Engineering" }, { "code" : "ITWS-6360", - "description" : "Data and Society provides a broad overview of how society is leveraging and responding to the social, organizational, policy, and technical opportunities and challenges of a data-driven world. Course themes focus on various aspects of the data ecosystem, data and innovation, and data and the broader community. Assignments build writing, presentation, and critical thinking, and assessment skills, all of which are important for professional success. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "Data and Society provides a broad overview of how society is leveraging and responding to the social, organizational, policy, and technical opportunities and challenges of a data-driven world. Course themes focus on various aspects of the data ecosystem, data and innovation, and data and the broader community. Assignments build writing, presentation, and critical thinking, and assessment skills, all of which are important for professional success.\u00c2 This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Data and Society" }, { @@ -11196,7 +11196,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ITWS-6400", - "description" : "Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. X-informatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines, e.g. X=astro, geo. Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments.", + "description" : "Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. X-informatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines, e.g. X=astro, geo. Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments.\u00c2", "name" : "X-Informatics" }, { @@ -11241,12 +11241,12 @@ }, { "code" : "LANG-1410", - "description" : "This course assumes no previous knowledge of the subject. The course is designed to provide students with fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. Oral and aural skills will be emphasized. Background on Chinese culture will be introduced as an element of the course. For entry level, non-native speakers only.", + "description" : "This course assumes no previous knowledge of the subject. The course is designed to provide students with fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. Oral and aural skills will be emphasized. Background on Chinese culture will be introduced as an element of the course. For entry level, non-native speakers only.\u00c2", "name" : "Chinese I" }, { "code" : "LANG-2410", - "description" : "This is a continuation of Chinese I, a course for the standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn more Chinese characters and words, reach a total of nearly 500 characters and 650 words, and use more complicated grammatical structures, including some compliment phrases and topic-comment sentences. In sum, students will learn more in all four aspects\u2014listening, speaking, reading, and writing\u2014presented in Chinese I.", + "description" : "This is a continuation of Chinese I, a course for the standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn more Chinese characters and words, reach a total of nearly 500 characters and 650 words, and use more complicated grammatical structures, including some compliment phrases and topic-comment sentences. In sum, students will learn more in all four aspects\u00e2\u0080\u0094listening, speaking, reading, and writing\u00e2\u0080\u0094presented in Chinese I.", "name" : "Chinese II" }, { @@ -11266,7 +11266,7 @@ }, { "code" : "LANG-4470", - "description" : "Chinese V is a continuation of Chinese IV, a course for standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn additional Chinese characters and words, reach a total of about 950 characters, 1700 words, and complicated grammatical structures, e.g., idiomatic expressions, expressions of comparison, concession, and subjection, etc. In sum, students learn more in all four aspects \u2013 listening, speaking, reading and writing \u2013 presented in Chinese IV.", + "description" : "Chinese V is a continuation of Chinese IV, a course for standard modern Chinese language (Mandarin). Students learn additional Chinese characters and words, reach a total of about 950 characters, 1700 words, and complicated grammatical structures, e.g., idiomatic expressions, expressions of comparison, concession, and subjection, etc. In sum, students learn more in all four aspects \u00e2\u0080\u0093 listening, speaking, reading and writing \u00e2\u0080\u0093 presented in Chinese IV.", "name" : "Chinese V" }, { @@ -11276,7 +11276,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BUSN-6104", - "description" : "In this three credit, 15-week project-based course, explore how organizations are structured (both formally and informally), how they do what they do, and how they measure and optimize performance. Using your own experience combined with industry case studies and materials, analyze the climate in which you currently operate and apply methods to understand and optimize performance of your team.", + "description" : "In this three credit, 15-week project-based course, explore how organizations are structured (both formally and informally), how they do what they do, and how they measure and optimize performance.\u00c2 Using your own experience combined with industry case studies and materials, analyze the climate in which you currently operate and apply methods to understand and optimize performance of your team.", "name" : "Evaluating Organizational Performance" }, { @@ -11296,7 +11296,7 @@ }, { "code" : "LGHT-4230", - "description" : "A design studio that explores the roles of light in architecture and its application by design. Students conceive, evaluate, and synthesize solutions that contribute to successful lighting and architectural design.", + "description" : "A design studio that explores the roles of light in architecture and its application by design. Students conceive, evaluate, and synthesize solutions that contribute to successful lighting and architectural design.\u00c2", "name" : "Lighting Design" }, { @@ -11391,7 +11391,7 @@ }, { "code" : "LGHT-6980", - "description" : "Active participation in a master's-level project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master's project report. Grades S or U are assigned at the end of the semester. If recommended by the adviser, the master's project may be accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in the library.", + "description" : "Active participation in a master's-level project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master's project report. Grades S or U are assigned at the end of the semester.\u00c2 If recommended by the adviser, the master's project may be accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in the library.", "name" : "Master's Project" }, { @@ -11426,7 +11426,7 @@ }, { "code" : "LITR-2410", - "description" : "This course will engage you with film and motion pictures from a variety of reflexive, critical, and historical perspectives. While serving as an overview of analytical approaches to film, the course will be shaped to reflect your interests as a learning community, with the aim of transforming your relationship to motion pictures and developing within you a critical, thoughtful, and informed approach to the medium.", + "description" : "This course will engage you with film and motion pictures from a variety of reflexive, critical, and historical perspectives. While serving as an overview of analytical approaches to film, the course will be shaped to reflect your interests as a learning community, with the aim of transforming your relationship to motion pictures and developing within you a critical, thoughtful, and informed approach to the medium. \u00c2", "name" : "The Film Experience" }, { @@ -11461,7 +11461,7 @@ }, { "code" : "LITR-4150", - "description" : "An exploration of the ongoing dialogue between science/technology and literature through the reading of landmark works about science and fictional works that describe scientific ideas and methods. Topics include artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and cyborgs.", + "description" : "An exploration of the ongoing dialogue between science/technology and literature through the reading of landmark works about science and fictional works that describe scientific ideas and methods. Topics include artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and cyborgs.\u00c2", "name" : "Science and Fiction" }, { @@ -11471,7 +11471,7 @@ }, { "code" : "LITR-4230", - "description" : "A survey of major works by Irish authors writing in English, with a particular focus on the fiction and drama of the twentieth century. Authors will include: Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, James Joyce, and W.B. Yeats.", + "description" : "A survey of major works by Irish authors writing in English, with a particular focus on the fiction and drama of the twentieth century. Authors will include: Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, James Joyce, and W.B. Yeats.\u00c2", "name" : "Irish Literature" }, { @@ -11521,7 +11521,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-2220", - "description" : "A first course in enhancing critical skills for leaders of technological innovation. The course emphasizes creativity, teamwork, communication and work across engineering disciplines. Students learn how to build on personal and innate talents through critical thinking skills, design-oriented mindsets, and an understanding of appropriate tool and process selection. Students will utilize tools and processes for ideation and innovation, develop ideas from concepts to minimum viable products via the ideate - build - learn cycle, and recognize and understand prototyping methods.", + "description" : "A first course in enhancing critical skills\u00c2 for leaders of technological innovation. The course emphasizes creativity, teamwork, communication and work across engineering disciplines. Students learn how to build on personal and innate talents through critical thinking skills, design-oriented mindsets, and an understanding of appropriate tool and process selection. Students will utilize tools and processes for ideation and innovation, develop ideas from concepts to minimum viable products via the ideate - build - learn cycle, and recognize and understand\u00c2 prototyping methods.", "name" : "Inventor's Studio 1" }, { @@ -11546,7 +11546,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-2300", - "description" : "An introduction to the basic concepts and standards underlying financial accounting systems. Several important concepts will be studied in detail, including: revenue recognition, inventory, long-lived assets, long term liabilities, and equity. The course emphasizes the construction of the basic financial accounting statements - the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement - as well as their interpretation.", + "description" : "An introduction to the basic concepts and standards underlying financial accounting systems. Several important concepts will be studied in detail, including: revenue recognition, inventory, long-lived assets, long term liabilities, and equity. The course emphasizes the construction of the basic financial accounting statements - the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement - as well as their interpretation. \u00c2", "name" : "Financial Accounting in the Digital Age" }, { @@ -11576,12 +11576,12 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4040", - "description" : "Laboratory experience to complement MANE 4030 Elements of Mechanical Design. Tolerancing; gear kinematics and torque transfer; stress-strain behavior; beam bending; contact, friction, and wear; snap fasteners; fatigue; mechanical component design and analysis.", + "description" : "Laboratory experience to complement MANE 4030 \u00c2 Elements of Mechanical Design. Tolerancing; gear kinematics and torque transfer; stress-strain behavior; beam bending; contact, friction, and wear; snap fasteners; fatigue; mechanical component design and analysis.", "name" : "Mechanical Systems Laboratory" }, { "code" : "MANE-4070", - "description" : "Introduction to fixed-wing flight mechanics. Lift generation, thin-airfoil, and wing theories. Boundary layers and applications to wings. One and two-dimensional compressible flow and applications to aircraft and rocket engines.", + "description" : "Introduction to fixed-wing flight mechanics.\u00c2 Lift generation, thin-airfoil, and wing theories.\u00c2 Boundary layers and applications to wings.\u00c2 One and two-dimensional compressible flow and applications to aircraft and rocket engines.", "name" : "Aerodynamics" }, { @@ -11621,12 +11621,12 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-6450", - "description" : "An overview of how product and service requirements are translated into manufacturing facilities, procedures, and organizations. The control systems considered include demand forecasting, inventory planning, production scheduling, quality control, MRP, and project control. In addition, a management perspective is used to examine decisions having a long\u2013term manufacturing impact: capacity planning, location, and distribution, manufacturing processes, factory layout, and factory focus. The course concludes with an introduction to manufacturing policy. A student cannot receive credit for both the graduate and undergraduate versions of this course.", + "description" : "An overview of how product and service requirements are translated into manufacturing facilities, procedures, and organizations. The control systems considered include demand forecasting, inventory planning, production scheduling, quality control, MRP, and project control. In addition, a management perspective is used to examine decisions having a long\u00e2\u0080\u0093term manufacturing impact: capacity planning, location, and distribution, manufacturing processes, factory layout, and factory focus. The course concludes with an introduction to manufacturing policy. A student cannot receive credit for both the graduate and undergraduate versions of this course.", "name" : "Manufacturing Systems Management" }, { "code" : "MANE-4140", - "description" : "This is a course on introduction to computational fluid dynamics. This course provides knowledge necessary to model engineering applications consistent with energy and fluid dynamic physical laws. Discretization models include: overview of finite difference, finite element, and finite volume discretization approaches, physical problem classification, discretization techniques, and numerical guidelines. Applications include: incompressible and compressible flows, laminar and turbulence flows, with introduction to computational fluid dynamics turbulence modeling, followed by boundary layer, and parabolized flow simplifications.", + "description" : "This is a course on introduction to computational fluid dynamics.\u00c2 This course provides knowledge necessary to model engineering applications consistent with energy and fluid dynamic physical laws.\u00c2 Discretization models include: overview of finite difference, finite element, and finite volume discretization approaches, physical problem classification, discretization techniques, and numerical guidelines.\u00c2 Applications include:\u00c2 incompressible and compressible flows, laminar and turbulence flows, with introduction to computational fluid dynamics turbulence modeling, followed by boundary layer, and parabolized flow simplifications.", "name" : "Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics" }, { @@ -11636,7 +11636,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4190", - "description" : "This course introduces the fundamental circulatory bio-fluid mechanics, blood rheology, and governing laws of physiological blood flows. The course emphasizes theoretical and numerical modeling, analysis and simulation, and demonstrates these methods through application of study cases and research in clinical applications. The topics will cover fundamentals of fluid mechanics and physical principles of circulation, blood rheology: properties of flowing blood, blood flow in vessels, veins, coronary arteries, microcirculation, models of biofluids, computational biofluid mechanics, and fluid in the lung.", + "description" : "This course introduces the fundamental circulatory bio-fluid mechanics, blood rheology, and governing laws of physiological blood flows. The course emphasizes theoretical and numerical modeling, analysis and simulation, and demonstrates these methods through application of study cases and research in clinical applications. The topics will cover fundamentals of fluid mechanics and physical principles of circulation, blood rheology:\u00c2 properties of flowing blood, blood flow in vessels, veins, coronary arteries, microcirculation, models of biofluids, computational biofluid mechanics, and fluid in the lung.", "name" : "Bio-Fluid Mechanics" }, { @@ -11646,7 +11646,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-6445", - "description" : "This course provides students with an opportunity to work on real business problems with a company. Students work in small consultant teams with a client and advisor(s) to develop solutions that will be put to use by the client to achieve significant business benefits. Student teams develop their analysis and recommendations and complete the project with the delivery of a final report and presentation to the client organizations. The course encompasses domain knowledge as well as knowledge of business strategy and communications skills.", + "description" : "This course provides students with an opportunity to work on real business problems with a company. Students work in small consultant teams with a client and advisor(s) to develop solutions that will be put to use by the client to achieve significant business benefits.\u00c2 Student teams develop their analysis and recommendations and complete the project with the delivery of a final report and presentation to the client organizations. The course encompasses domain knowledge as well as knowledge of business strategy and communications skills.", "name" : "Business Capstone" }, { @@ -11671,12 +11671,12 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4240", - "description" : "An introductory course in the use of finite element methods for the solution of practical problems in engineering. The course focuses on the concepts of model generation, finite element discretization, numerical integration, computational solution, and verification. Students will be exposed to the use of commercial finite element software.", + "description" : "An introductory course in the use of finite element methods for the solution of practical problems in engineering.\u00c2 The course focuses on the concepts of model generation, finite element discretization, numerical integration, computational solution, and verification.\u00c2 Students will be exposed to the use of commercial finite element software.", "name" : "Introduction to Finite Elements" }, { "code" : "MANE-4290", - "description" : "This course will present the foundations of numerical (deterministic) and Monte Carlo methods that are widely used in the modeling and analysis of nuclear reactor design, radiation dosimetry, and radiation shielding. Emphasis will be placed on the three fundamental aspects of computation methods: (i) discretization methods for the transport and diffusion equations; (ii) iterative methods for solving the system of discretized equations; and (iii) Monte Carlo methods for solving general fixed-source and eigenvalue problems.", + "description" : "This course will present the foundations of numerical (deterministic) and Monte Carlo methods that are widely used in the modeling and analysis of nuclear reactor design, radiation dosimetry, and radiation shielding.\u00c2 Emphasis will be placed on the three fundamental aspects of computation methods: (i) discretization methods for the transport and diffusion equations; (ii) iterative methods for solving the system of discretized equations; and (iii) Monte Carlo methods for solving general fixed-source and eigenvalue problems.", "name" : "Radiation Transport Methods" }, { @@ -11691,12 +11691,12 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4390", - "description" : "This is a required continuation of MANE 4380 . This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "This is a required continuation of MANE 4380 .\u00c2 This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Nuclear Engineering Senior Design Project II" }, { "code" : "CHEM-4300", - "description" : "This course explores the fundamental principles that define the relationship between chemical structure and the biological action of drug molecules. A major focus of the course is the application of these chemical principles to molecular-targeted drug discovery, molecular mechanisms of pharmacological activity, and the biopharmaceutical properties of drugs. The relationships between drug structure, therapeutic properties, and physicochemical characteristics will be discussed. Structure activity relationships (SAR), structure-property relationships (SPR) and ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) will be explored and presented through case studies. The roles of computational chemistry, molecular modeling, and biophysical methods in the understanding of the relationship between structure and biological activity will also be studied. Although an emphasis will be placed on orally bioavailable small molecules, alternative drug modalities will also be discussed.", + "description" : "This course explores the fundamental principles that define the relationship between chemical structure and the biological action of drug molecules.\u00c2 A major focus of the course is the application of these chemical principles to molecular-targeted drug discovery, molecular mechanisms of pharmacological activity, and the biopharmaceutical properties of drugs.\u00c2 The relationships between drug structure, therapeutic properties, and physicochemical characteristics will be discussed. Structure activity relationships (SAR), structure-property relationships (SPR) and ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) will be explored and presented through case studies.\u00c2 The roles of computational chemistry, molecular modeling, and biophysical methods in the understanding of the relationship between structure and biological activity will also be studied. Although an emphasis will be placed on orally bioavailable small molecules, alternative drug modalities will also be discussed.\u00c2", "name" : "Medicinal Chemistry" }, { @@ -11731,7 +11731,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4510", - "description" : "Laboratory introduction to the design, analysis and interpretation of key components of an intelligent physical system: sensing, communication, computation, simulation, programming, and control. Modeling and simulation of physical phenomena. Design of control algorithms (e.g., PID, state feedback) applied to a variety of physical systems. Modeling systems from data. Analysis of data, algorithm development, and implementation in hardware, including nonlinear and hardware effects of discretization, delays, saturation, and sampling. Extensive use of METLAB and Simulink.", + "description" : "Laboratory introduction to the design, analysis and interpretation of key components of an intelligent physical system: sensing, communication, computation, simulation, programming, and control. Modeling and simulation of physical phenomena. Design of control algorithms (e.g., PID, state feedback) applied to a variety of physical systems. Modeling systems from data. Analysis of data, algorithm development, and implementation in hardware, including nonlinear and hardware effects of discretization, delays, saturation, and sampling. Extensive use of METLAB and Simulink.\u00c2", "name" : "Control Systems Laboratory" }, { @@ -11766,7 +11766,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4560", - "description" : "A survey of the fundamental issues necessary for the design, analysis, control, and implementation of robotic systems. The mathematical description of robot manipulators in terms of kinematics and dynamics. Hardware components of a typical robot arm. Path following, control, and sensing. Examples of several currently available manipulators.", + "description" : "A survey of the fundamental issues necessary for the design, analysis, control, and implementation of robotic systems.\u00c2 The mathematical description of robot manipulators in terms of kinematics and dynamics.\u00c2 Hardware components of a typical robot arm.\u00c2 Path following, control, and sensing. Examples of several currently available manipulators.", "name" : "Robotics I" }, { @@ -11776,7 +11776,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4620", - "description" : "Student teams finalize manufacturing system plans from select ENGR 4710 projects, build a manufacturing system to complete several hundred units of a product, optimize the system, manage a project budget, modify manufacturing packaging plans, and conform to a project schedule as proposed in the associated project Technical Data Packages produced by ENGR 4710 teams. In addition, students will learn new advanced manufacturing topics to increase their breath and depth of manufacturing.", + "description" : "Student teams finalize manufacturing system plans from select ENGR 4710 \u00c2 projects, build a manufacturing system to complete several hundred units of a product, optimize the system, manage a project budget, modify manufacturing packaging plans, and conform to a project schedule as proposed in the associated project Technical Data Packages produced by ENGR 4710 \u00c2 teams. In addition, students will learn new advanced manufacturing topics to increase their breath and depth of manufacturing.", "name" : "Manufacturing Processes and Systems Lab II" }, { @@ -11796,7 +11796,7 @@ }, { "code" : "STSO-4600", - "description" : "DIS Studio A introduces students to the principles and practices of design for environmental sustainability. It is open to majors in Design, Innovation, and Society (DIS), Sustainability Studies, and Science, Technology, and Society (STS). This is an intensive studio/seminar hybrid that will advance students' understanding, through practice, of iterative design processes and the multiple dimensions of sustainability. The specific methodologies, concepts, and topics will vary according to the expertise and research specialization of the faculty member teaching the course and may include themes such as disability, feminism, critical race theory, or other approaches as they intersect with environmental sustainability.", + "description" : "DIS Studio A introduces students to the principles and practices of design for environmental sustainability. It is open to majors in Design, Innovation, and Society (DIS), Sustainability Studies, and Science, Technology, and Society (STS). This is an intensive studio/seminar hybrid that will advance students' understanding, through practice, of iterative design processes and the multiple dimensions of sustainability. The specific methodologies, concepts, and topics will vary according to the expertise and research specialization of the faculty member teaching the course and may include themes such as disability, feminism, critical race theory, or other approaches as they intersect with environmental sustainability.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Design and Innovation Studio A" }, { @@ -11806,12 +11806,12 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4660", - "description" : "Climatology, Solar vs. Wind Energy, Earth's rotational and Coriolis effects, Wind Speed Statistics: Histograms, Weibull, Available Energy, Aerodynamics, Wake effects, Thrust and Power with objects in Wind flow, Betz Limit, Wind Shear and Ground Effects; Blade aero/structural design, and manufacture; OEM Wind Turbine Designs/Architectures, and capturing Wind Energy via Direct Drive-Generators/Gearbox-driven; Pitch/Yaw Controls, Tower designs. The back-end interface with the Grid, Wind Farm development and Supervisory Controls; Cost Of Energy: Wind vs. Fossil Fuel technologies.", + "description" : "Climatology, Solar vs. Wind Energy,\u00c2 Earth's rotational and Coriolis effects,\u00c2 Wind Speed Statistics: Histograms,\u00c2 Weibull, Available Energy,\u00c2 Aerodynamics, Wake effects,\u00c2 Thrust and Power with objects in\u00c2 Wind\u00c2 flow, Betz Limit, Wind Shear and Ground Effects;\u00c2 Blade aero/structural design, and manufacture;\u00c2 OEM Wind Turbine Designs/Architectures, and\u00c2 \u00c2 capturing Wind\u00c2 Energy via Direct Drive-Generators/Gearbox-driven; Pitch/Yaw Controls, Tower designs. The back-end\u00c2 \u00c2 interface with the\u00c2 Grid, Wind Farm development and Supervisory Controls; Cost Of Energy: Wind vs. Fossil Fuel\u00c2 technologies.", "name" : "Wind Energy Engineering" }, { "code" : "BUSN-6105", - "description" : "In this three-credit, 15-week online graduate course, apply contemporary change management and project management models to plan and execute sustainable change. Through three projects, develop a better understanding of effective change and how to implement in throughout your organization. Approach projects with a focus on the people impacted by new initiatives and explore ways to gain buy-in while reducing resistance to change.", + "description" : "In this three-credit, 15-week online graduate course, apply contemporary change management and project management models to plan and execute sustainable change.\u00c2 Through three projects, develop a better understanding of effective change and how to implement in throughout your organization.\u00c2 Approach projects with a focus on the people impacted by new initiatives and explore ways to gain buy-in while reducing resistance to change.", "name" : "Agile Planning and Execution" }, { @@ -11826,7 +11826,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ISYE-6870", - "description" : "Neural networks are program and memory at once, useful where traditional techniques fail, i.e., for artificial speech and image recognition. Emphasis on existing and emerging engineering applications. Parallel distributed processing, Hebb\u2019s rule, Hopfield net, back-propagation algorithm, perceptrons, unsupervised learning, Kohenen self-organizing map, genetic algorithms, neocognitron, adaline. Illustrated with computer programs and lectures.", + "description" : "Neural networks are program and memory at once, useful where traditional techniques fail, i.e., for artificial speech and image recognition. Emphasis on existing and emerging engineering applications. Parallel distributed processing, Hebb\u00e2\u0080\u0099s rule, Hopfield net, back-propagation algorithm, perceptrons, unsupervised learning, Kohenen self-organizing map, genetic algorithms, neocognitron, adaline. Illustrated with computer programs and lectures.", "name" : "Introduction to Neural Networks" }, { @@ -11846,7 +11846,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4740", - "description" : "Laboratory experience to complement MANE Thermal-Fluids sequence. Demonstration of principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer for mechanical engineering applications through a number of structured experiments. Technical communication skills and decision-making in the face of uncertainty are strongly emphasized.", + "description" : "Laboratory experience to complement MANE Thermal-Fluids sequence. Demonstration of principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer\u00c2 for mechanical engineering applications through a number of structured experiments. Technical communication skills and decision-making in the face of uncertainty are strongly emphasized.", "name" : "Thermal and Fluids Engineering Laboratory" }, { @@ -11866,7 +11866,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4790", - "description" : "Comprehensive treatment of conduction and convection heat transfer. Emphasis is on physical and mathematical modeling of heat transfer phenomena with applications in engineering systems. Analytical and computational solution methods are discussed. The class is centered around a semester long project.", + "description" : "Comprehensive treatment of conduction and convection heat transfer.\u00c2 Emphasis is on physical and mathematical modeling of heat transfer phenomena with applications in engineering systems.\u00c2 Analytical and computational solution methods are discussed.\u00c2 The class is centered around a semester long project.", "name" : "Advanced Heat Transfer" }, { @@ -11876,12 +11876,12 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4910", - "description" : "Wind tunnel experiments in fluid mechanics and the aerodynamics of airplane models with emphasis on lift, drag, separation and stall, transition and turbulence, longitudinal and lateral stability, and data acquisition and analysis. This includes pressure and velocity measurement techniques, hot wire anemometry, demonstrations of Particle Imaging Velocimetry, flow visualizations, tunnel characterization, laboratory instrumentation, errors and noise in measurements, digital sampling, and comparison of measured data with theoretical and computational predictions.", + "description" : "Wind tunnel experiments in fluid mechanics and the aerodynamics of airplane models with emphasis on lift, drag, separation and stall, transition and turbulence, longitudinal and lateral stability, and data acquisition and analysis. This includes pressure and velocity measurement techniques, hot wire anemometry, demonstrations of Particle Imaging Velocimetry, flow visualizations, tunnel characterization, laboratory instrumentation, errors and noise in measurements, digital sampling, and comparison of measured data with theoretical and computational predictions. \u00c2", "name" : "Fluid Dynamics Laboratory" }, { "code" : "MANE-4920", - "description" : "Laboratory experiments with emphasis on the static and dynamic response of light-weight and flexible structures, that are used in aircraft, spacecraft, and rotorcraft. Experiments include tensile testing, buckling characterization, free and forced vibration testing, damping measurement, and high strain-rate impact loading of fiber-reinforced composite materials.", + "description" : "Laboratory experiments with emphasis on the static and dynamic response of light-weight and flexible structures, that are used in aircraft, spacecraft, and rotorcraft.\u00c2 Experiments include tensile testing, buckling characterization, free and forced vibration testing, damping measurement, and high strain-rate impact loading of fiber-reinforced composite materials.", "name" : "Aerospace Structures Laboratory" }, { @@ -11921,12 +11921,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-6130", - "description" : "Dynamic models of national and international economic growth are introduced and analyzed. Technological innovation is central to growth, and models consider the endogenous determinants of technological innovation and diffusion. National institutions that affect growth, such as law, education, and infrastructure, are considered. Variation in intellectual property rights across countries are examined, together with their effects on economic growth and development. Theories of growth are compared to empirical fact.", + "description" : "Dynamic models of national and international economic growth are introduced and analyzed. Technological innovation is central to growth, and models consider the endogenous determinants of technological innovation and diffusion. National institutions that affect growth, such as law, education, and infrastructure, are considered. Variation in intellectual property rights across countries are examined, together with their effects on economic growth and development. Theories of growth are compared to empirical fact. \u00c2", "name" : "Economics of Growth and Innovation" }, { "code" : "MANE-6120", - "description" : "A survey of the fundamental issues necessary for the design, analysis, control, and implementation of robotic systems. The mathematical description of robot manipulators in terms of kinematics and dynamics. Hardware components of a typical robot arm. Path following, control, and sensing. Examples of several currently available manipulators.", + "description" : "A survey of the fundamental issues necessary for the design, analysis, control, and implementation of robotic systems.\u00c2 The mathematical description of robot manipulators in terms of kinematics and dynamics.\u00c2 Hardware components of a typical robot arm.\u00c2 Path following, control, and sensing.\u00c2 Examples of several currently available manipulators.", "name" : "Robotics I" }, { @@ -11941,7 +11941,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MATH-4500", - "description" : "An intermediate course serving to introduce both the qualitative properties of solutions of partial differential equations and methods of solution, including separation of variables. Topics include first-order equations, derivation of the classical equations of mathematical physics (wave, potential, and heat equations), method of characteristics, construction and behavior of solutions, maximum principles, energy integrals.", + "description" : "An intermediate course serving to introduce both the qualitative properties of solutions of partial\u00c2 differential equations and methods of solution, including separation of variables. Topics include first-order equations, derivation of the classical equations of mathematical physics (wave, potential, and heat equations), method of characteristics, construction and behavior of solutions, maximum principles, energy integrals.", "name" : "Methods of Partial Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics" }, { @@ -11971,7 +11971,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ERTH-6200", - "description" : "This course will encompass marine, freshwater, and terrestrial microfossils (with emphasis on foraminifera), including taxonomy, evolutionary history, ecology and paleoenvironments, and a broad spectrum of micropaleontological applications, such as sea-level and climate reconstructions, geochemical analyses, oil industry research and production, and forensic geology. This course will also cover concepts of biostratigraphy and micropaleontological applications to stratigraphic correlation and time scale construction. Extensive hands-on microscope and lab work will be required.", + "description" : "This course will encompass marine, freshwater, and terrestrial microfossils (with emphasis on foraminifera), including taxonomy, evolutionary history, ecology and paleoenvironments, and a broad spectrum of micropaleontological applications, such as sea-level and climate reconstructions, geochemical analyses, oil industry research and production, and forensic geology. This course will also cover concepts of biostratigraphy and micropaleontological applications to stratigraphic correlation and time scale construction. Extensive hands-on microscope and lab work will be required. \u00c2", "name" : "Advanced Applied Micropaleontology" }, { @@ -12076,7 +12076,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PHYS-1050", - "description" : "A one semester calculus-based overview of physics fundamentals with an emphasis on applications. Mechanics, including equilibrium and statics, fluids, oscillations, and waves. Basics of thermodynamics and heat flow. Electrical circuits. Electromagnetic radiation and optics. Recommended for all students who intend to take only one semester of physics. Credit cannot be obtained for both PHYS 1050 and PHYS 1100 .", + "description" : "A one semester calculus-based overview of physics fundamentals with an emphasis on applications. Mechanics, including equilibrium and statics, fluids, oscillations, and waves. Basics of thermodynamics and heat flow. Electrical circuits. Electromagnetic radiation and optics. Recommended for all students who intend to take only one semester of physics. Credit cannot be obtained for both PHYS 1050 and PHYS 1100 . \u00c2", "name" : "General Physics" }, { @@ -12116,7 +12116,7 @@ }, { "code" : "WRIT-2330", - "description" : "A workshop course in reading and writing the literary short story and literary flash fiction; students must have a good command of written English and grammar. This course will focus on reading and analyzing exemplary short fiction and writing and revising original work. Students learn to develop plot, character, setting, point of view, style, and structure, and use revision strategies to re-invent and shape narratives. Peer reading and writing groups offer opportunities for shared response and critique. .", + "description" : "A workshop course in reading and writing the literary short story and literary flash fiction; students must have a good command of written English and grammar. This course will focus on reading and analyzing exemplary short fiction and writing and revising original work. Students learn to develop plot, character, setting, point of view, style, and structure, and use revision strategies to re-invent and shape narratives. Peer reading and writing groups offer opportunities for shared response and critique.\u00c2 .", "name" : "Creative Writing: Short Story" }, { @@ -12201,7 +12201,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-6790", - "description" : "Comprehensive treatment of conduction and convection heat transfer. Emphasis is on physical and mathematical modeling of heat transfer phenomena with applications in engineering systems. Analytical and computational solution methods are discussed. The class is centered around a semester long project.", + "description" : "Comprehensive treatment of conduction and convection heat transfer.\u00c2 Emphasis is on physical and mathematical modeling of heat transfer phenomena with applications in engineering systems.\u00c2 Analytical and computational solution methods are discussed.\u00c2 The class is centered around a semester long project.", "name" : "Advanced heat Transfer" }, { @@ -12236,7 +12236,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-4180", - "description" : "The objective of this course is to apply a systematic and analytical approach to marketing decision-making, and to build skills and confidence in undertaking such analyses on your own. We will study tools for generating marketing insights from empirical data in such areas as segmentation, targeting, positioning, customer choice, new product design, and forecasting. This will be a hands-on course in which you apply the tools studied to actual business cases. We will cover analytical techniques typically bundled under \"marketing analytics\" such as regression, cluster analysis, discriminant analysis, logit model, conjoint analysis, bass model, etc. We will NOT be approaching these topics theoretically, that is, via equations or proofs. Instead, we'll learn how and when to apply each model and what they tell marketers.", + "description" : "The objective of this course is to apply a systematic and analytical approach to marketing decision-making, and to build skills and confidence in undertaking such analyses on your own. We will study tools for generating marketing insights from empirical data in such areas as segmentation, targeting, positioning, customer choice, new product design, and forecasting. This will be a hands-on course in which you apply the tools studied to actual business cases. We will cover analytical techniques typically bundled under \"marketing analytics\" such as regression, cluster analysis, discriminant analysis, logit model, conjoint analysis, bass model, etc. We will NOT be approaching these topics theoretically, that is, via equations or proofs. Instead, we'll learn how and when to apply each model and what they tell marketers.\u00c2", "name" : "Marketing Analytics" }, { @@ -12311,7 +12311,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MATH-4400", - "description" : "An intermediate course emphasizing a modern geometric approach and applications in science and engineering. Topics include first-order equations, linear systems, phase plane, linearization and stability, calculus of variations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, oscillations, basic bifurcation theory, chaotic dynamics, and existence and uniqueness.", + "description" : "An intermediate course emphasizing a modern\u00c2 geometric approach\u00c2 and applications in science and engineering. Topics include\u00c2 first-order equations, linear\u00c2 systems, phase plane, linearization and stability,\u00c2 calculus of variations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, oscillations, basic bifurcation theory, chaotic dynamics, and existence\u00c2 and uniqueness.", "name" : "Ordinary Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems" }, { @@ -12356,7 +12356,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ERTH-4350", - "description" : "Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity, and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught. This course meets with CSCI 4350 / ITWS 4350 and CSCI 6350 / ITWS 6350 . A student can get credit for only one of these courses.", + "description" : "Data science is advancing the inductive conduct of science and is driven by the greater volumes, complexity, and heterogeneity of data being made available over the Internet. It combines aspects of data management, library science, computer science, and physical science. It is changing the way all of these disciplines do both their individual and collaborative work. Key methodologies in application areas based on real research experience are taught. This course meets with CSCI 4350 \u00c2 / ITWS 4350 \u00c2 and CSCI 6350 \u00c2 / ITWS 6350 . A student can get credit for only one of these courses. \u00c2", "name" : "Data Science" }, { @@ -12506,7 +12506,7 @@ }, { "code" : "GSAS-4530", - "description" : "This course covers the history and practice of traditional computer graphics but emphasizes modern techniques for modeling, viewing, and rendering techniques in 3D computer graphics systems, including modern shader pipeline programming in OpenGL using C++. Topics include raster graphics techniques as well as the mathematical foundations and matrix transformations relevant to 3D graphics; clipping and projection; hidden surface removal; managing 3D graphics data structures; hierarchical systems; rasterization; culling; 2D and 3D texture mapping; methods for building and using 3D models; lighting and material models and implementation; shadows, shadow mapping, and generating soft shadows; skyboxes, skydomes, and environment mapping; normal, bump, and height mapping; parametric surface representation; introduction to animation; tessellation and geometry shaders; compositing; terrain generation; atmospheric effects such as fog and clouds; generating and applying 3D noise; performance issues such as minimizing dynamic allocation and controlling the level of detail; special effects.", + "description" : "This course covers the history and practice of traditional computer graphics but emphasizes modern techniques for modeling, viewing, and rendering techniques in 3D computer graphics systems, including modern shader pipeline programming in OpenGL using C++. Topics include raster graphics techniques as well as the mathematical foundations and matrix transformations relevant to 3D graphics; clipping and projection; hidden surface removal; managing 3D graphics data structures; hierarchical systems; rasterization; culling; 2D and 3D texture mapping; methods for building and using 3D models; lighting and material models and implementation; shadows, shadow mapping, and generating soft shadows; skyboxes, skydomes, and environment mapping; normal, bump, and height mapping; parametric surface representation; introduction to animation; tessellation and geometry shaders; compositing; terrain generation; atmospheric effects such as fog and clouds; generating and applying 3D noise; performance issues such as minimizing dynamic allocation and controlling the level of detail; special effects. \u00c2", "name" : "Computer Graphics for Games" }, { @@ -12551,7 +12551,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-2250", - "description" : "Structure and chemical behavior of organic molecules with particular emphasis on reaction mechanisms as pathways for understanding their reactions. Stereochemistry, synthesis, and spectroscopic methods for the identification of organic functional groups are among the topics included.", + "description" : "Structure and chemical behavior of organic molecules with particular emphasis on reaction mechanisms as pathways for understanding their reactions. Stereochemistry, synthesis, and spectroscopic methods for the identification of organic functional groups are among the topics included. \u00c2", "name" : "Organic Chemistry I" }, { @@ -12611,7 +12611,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MATP-6640", - "description" : "A unified development of linear systems and linear optimization, polyhedral theory, the simplex method, interior point methods, decomposition methods for large-scale linear optimization problems, the ellipsoid method, column generation algorithms for stochastic optimization, and other problems. Semidefinite optimization, conic optimization.", + "description" : "A unified development of linear systems and linear optimization, polyhedral theory, the simplex method, interior point methods, decomposition methods for large-scale linear optimization problems, the ellipsoid method, column generation algorithms for stochastic optimization, and other problems. Semidefinite optimization, conic optimization.\u00c2", "name" : "Linear and Conic Optimization" }, { @@ -12641,7 +12641,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-2150", - "description" : "This course develops an understanding of concepts in business statistics and the application of concepts in problem-solving situations. Students learn to present and describe data, make statistical inferences, and develop models for prediction and forecasting. Work is accompanied by use of software (Excel) and a course project ensures that concepts are properly applied. This fast-paced course assumes students have a good understanding of foundational mathematics and the ability to quickly grasp quantitative content. Students cannot earn credit for both MGMT 2100 and MGMT 2150.", + "description" : "This course develops an understanding of concepts in business statistics and the application of concepts in problem-solving situations. Students learn to present and describe data, make statistical inferences, and develop models for prediction and forecasting. Work is accompanied by use of software (Excel) and a course project ensures that concepts are properly applied. This fast-paced course assumes students have a good understanding of foundational mathematics and the ability to quickly grasp quantitative content. Students cannot earn credit for both MGMT 2100 \u00c2 and MGMT 2150.", "name" : "Accelerated Business Statistics" }, { @@ -12701,7 +12701,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-4600", - "description" : "A technology-based performance ensemble, as well as a practice-based studio course, focused on the composition, design, and programming of new musical works and instruments. Students create and perform electronic music using laptops, microprocessors, digital networks and a range of new interfaces for musical expression. ARTS 4600/6600 combines studio and ensemble. The ensemble only section (ARTS 2600) may be taken multiple times as a 1-credit performance ensemble in partial satisfaction of the Music major or minor ensemble requirements, or once as a 4-credit seminar at either the 4000 or 6000 level.", + "description" : "A technology-based performance ensemble, as well as a practice-based studio course, focused on the composition, design, and programming of new musical works and instruments. Students create and perform electronic music using laptops, microprocessors, digital networks and a range of new interfaces for musical expression. ARTS 4600/6600 combines studio and ensemble. The ensemble only section (ARTS 2600) may be taken multiple times as a 1-credit performance ensemble in partial satisfaction of the Music major or minor ensemble requirements, or once as a 4-credit seminar at either the 4000 or 6000 level.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Ensemble Nonlinear" }, { @@ -12726,7 +12726,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MTLE-4920", - "description" : "A capstone design experience that engages students from biomedical, computer systems, electrical, industrial, materials, and mechanical engineering on teams in an open-ended engineering design problem in preparation for professional practice. With the guidance of a multidisciplinary team of faculty members and instructional support staff, students apply knowledge and skills from prior coursework. This is a communication-intensive course.", + "description" : "A\u00c2 capstone design experience that engages students from biomedical, computer systems, electrical, industrial, materials, and mechanical engineering on teams in an open-ended engineering design problem in preparation for professional practice. With the guidance of a multidisciplinary team of faculty members and instructional support staff, students apply knowledge and skills from prior coursework. This is a communication-intensive course.", "name" : "Multidisciplinary Capstone Design" }, { @@ -12741,7 +12741,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-4260", - "description" : "This course is designed to strengthen students' ability to correctly analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial statements and their accompanying disclosures. The course is aimed at anyone whose career might involve working with accounting data, and should be especially useful for those interested in consulting and financial analysis. Throughout the semester the course will cover how to use financial accounting information for evaluating past performance and predicting future performance of a company or division. The course revolves around a number of topics of recent interest to the business community including accounting and financial analysis, performance forecasting, the quality of earnings, mergers and acquisitions, purchased R&D, post-employment benefits, executive compensation, and intangible assets. This course assumes that students have a basic knowledge of accounting, finance, economics, and business strategy. The focus is on integrating key concepts from each of these areas and applying them to financial decision-making. Half of the course time will be devoted to case analysis. Students are responsible for reading each case thoroughly and familiarizing themselves with the relevant accounting issues before the class.", + "description" : "This course is designed to strengthen students' ability to correctly analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial statements and their accompanying disclosures.\u00c2 The course is aimed at anyone whose career might involve working with accounting data, and should be especially useful for those interested in consulting and financial analysis.\u00c2 Throughout the semester the course will cover how to use financial accounting information for evaluating past performance and predicting future performance of a company or division. The course revolves around a number of topics of recent interest to the business community including accounting and financial analysis, performance forecasting, the quality of earnings, mergers and acquisitions, purchased R&D, post-employment benefits, executive compensation, and intangible assets.\u00c2 This course assumes that students have a basic knowledge of accounting, finance, economics, and business strategy. The focus is on integrating key concepts from each of these areas and applying them to financial decision-making. Half of the course time will be devoted to case analysis. Students are responsible for reading each case thoroughly and familiarizing themselves with the relevant accounting issues before the class.", "name" : "Financial Statement Analysis" }, { @@ -12756,7 +12756,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-4270", - "description" : "This is the first intermediate course on the theory and practice of accounting and financial reporting. Designed for both accounting and finance majors, this course combines a study of the theory, rationale, and objectives of corporate financial reporting with an examination of current reporting principles. The aim is to develop a realistic understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of corporate financial reporting, particularly from the viewpoint of the consumer of such financial information.", + "description" : "This is the first intermediate course on the theory and practice of accounting and financial reporting. Designed for both accounting and finance majors, this course combines a study of the theory, rationale, and objectives of corporate financial reporting with an examination of current reporting principles. The aim is to develop a realistic understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of corporate financial reporting, particularly from the viewpoint of the consumer of such financial information.\u00c2", "name" : "Intermediate Accounting I" }, { @@ -12781,7 +12781,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ISYE-4210", - "description" : "An overview of the principles involved in the design and operation of supply chains with applications to manufacturing and service industries. Topics include dynamics of manufacturing systems and supply chains, lean manufacturing, lead time reduction in manufacturing and office operations, advanced pull systems, concurrent design of products and supply chains, rapid new product introduction, remanufacturing and reverse supply chains, and integration of information technology in supply chain operations. The goal of the course is to enable students to synthesize models and tools and to understand how these could be applied to address emerging challenges in manufacturing and service systems and their supply chains.", + "description" : "An overview of the principles involved in the design and operation of supply chains with applications to manufacturing and service industries. Topics include dynamics of manufacturing systems and supply chains, lean manufacturing, lead time reduction in manufacturing and office operations, advanced pull systems, concurrent design of products and supply chains, rapid new product introduction, remanufacturing and reverse supply chains, and integration of information technology in supply chain operations. The goal of the course is to enable students to synthesize models and tools and to understand how these could be applied to address emerging challenges in manufacturing and service systems and their supply chains.\u00c2", "name" : "Design and Analysis of Supply Chains" }, { @@ -12811,7 +12811,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-4370", - "description" : "Overview of risk management, and the concept and measurement of risk; types of risks (market, credit, liquidity, operational, business, strategic). Concepts, tools, and instruments available for risk management. Specific issues related with managing specific risk types \u2014 market, credit, interest-rate, liquidity risk, and operational risk. Securitization, asset-liability management. Concepts underlying insurance and role of insurance for risk management.", + "description" : "Overview of risk management, and the concept and measurement of risk; types of risks (market, credit, liquidity, operational, business, strategic). Concepts, tools, and instruments available for risk management. Specific issues related with managing specific risk types \u00e2\u0080\u0094 market, credit, interest-rate, liquidity risk, and operational risk. Securitization, asset-liability management. Concepts underlying insurance and role of insurance for risk management.", "name" : "Risk Management" }, { @@ -12836,7 +12836,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-6650", - "description" : "The principles and practice of tissue engineering are taught in this course. The principles underlying strategies for employing selected cells, biomaterial scaffolds, soluble regulators or their genes, and biomechanical loading and culture conditions, for the regeneration of tissues and organs in vitro and in vivo are addressed. Bioreactor, enabling technology, and biomimetic approach for fabricating tissue-engineered products and devices for implantation are taught.", + "description" : "The principles and practice of tissue engineering are taught in this course.\u00c2 The principles underlying strategies for employing selected cells, biomaterial scaffolds, soluble regulators or their genes, and biomechanical loading and culture conditions, for the regeneration of tissues and organs in vitro and in vivo are addressed.\u00c2 Bioreactor, enabling technology, and biomimetic approach for fabricating tissue-engineered products and devices for implantation are taught.\u00c2", "name" : "Introduction to Cell and Tissue Engineering" }, { @@ -12861,7 +12861,7 @@ }, { "code" : "STSO-4330", - "description" : "What is environmental justice? Why are some people exposed to environmental hazards while others are not? In this class, we will explore the intersection of environmental concerns and social justice. We will read the works of activists and scholars working across a range of disciplines, engage in discussion, analysis, research, and mapping. We will learn about global historical processes that structure contemporary inequity and contemporary cases including environmental justice work in our own community.", + "description" : "What is environmental justice? Why are some people exposed to environmental hazards while others are not? In this class, we will explore the intersection of environmental concerns and social justice. We will read the works of activists and scholars working across a range of disciplines, engage in discussion, analysis, research, and mapping. We will learn about global historical processes that structure contemporary inequity and contemporary cases including environmental justice work in our own community.\u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Environmental Justice" }, { @@ -12906,7 +12906,7 @@ }, { "code" : "WRIT-6550", - "description" : "This course provides strategies for how to find funding, write persuasive narratives, develop budgets, and leverage academic or professional networks to craft competitive proposals. Here you will learn how to seek opportunities for developing proposals to support projects in your field of interest.", + "description" : "This course provides strategies for how to find funding, write persuasive narratives, develop budgets, and leverage academic or professional networks to craft competitive proposals. Here you will learn how to seek opportunities for developing proposals to support projects in your field of interest.\u00c2", "name" : "Proposing and Persuading" }, { @@ -12921,7 +12921,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-6350", - "description" : "This initial studio segment will explore variable phases of data collection, processing, and synthesis through explorative visualization methods. These methods will bear the complexity of mapping dynamic forces present in nature juxtaposed to cultural and economical factors. Course taught in New York City.", + "description" : "This initial studio segment will explore variable phases of data collection, processing, and synthesis through explorative visualization methods. These methods will bear the complexity of mapping dynamic forces present in nature juxtaposed to cultural and economical factors.\u00c2 Course taught in New York City. \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Design Research Studio" }, { @@ -12981,7 +12981,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-6280", - "description" : "This course covers the tools and concepts used in microeconomic analysis and will study the behavior of the basic building blocks of a market \u2013 consumers and firms and different market structures and their welfare properties. These models help with understanding the functioning of a capitalist market system and provide a useful framework to analyze various policy interventions. This course also provides a foundation for studying public finance, game theory, labor economics, etc.", + "description" : "This course covers the tools and concepts used in microeconomic analysis and will study the behavior of the basic building blocks of a market \u00e2\u0080\u0093 consumers and firms and different market structures and their welfare properties. These models help with understanding the functioning of a capitalist market system and provide a useful framework to analyze various policy interventions. This course also provides a foundation for studying public finance, game theory, labor economics, etc.", "name" : "Seminar in Economic Theory" }, { @@ -13046,12 +13046,12 @@ }, { "code" : "STSO-2100", - "description" : "In this course students receive practical hands-on experience in conducting ethical and theoretically-informed research in the fields of STS and sustainability studies. Throughout the semester students practice a variety of social science research methods through a series of exercises.", + "description" : "In this course students receive practical hands-on experience in conducting ethical and theoretically-informed research in the fields of STS and sustainability studies. Throughout the semester students practice a variety of social science research methods through a series of exercises.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Investigating Society" }, { "code" : "MGMT-6430", - "description" : "This course is designed to strengthen students' ability to correctly analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial statements and their accompanying disclosures. The course is aimed at anyone whose career might involve working with accounting data, and should be especially useful for those interested in consulting and financial analysis. Discussed throughout the semester will be how to use financial accounting information for evaluating past performance and predicting future performance of a company or division. Also discussed will be the key disclosure rules in the United States, the communication methods available to managers, managers' incentives and ability to exert discretion over reported earnings, and the interplay between a company's corporate strategy and its financial reporting policies and practices. The course revolves around a number of topics of recent interest to the business community including accounting and financial analysis, performance forecasting, the quality of earnings, mergers and acquisitions, purchased R&D, post-employment benefits, executive compensation, and intangible assets. This course assumes that students have a basic knowledge of accounting, finance, economics, and business strategy. The focus is on integrating key concepts from each of these areas and applying them to financial decision-making. Half of the course time will be devoted to case analysis. Students are responsible for reading each case thoroughly and familiarizing themselves with the relevant accounting issues before the class.", + "description" : "This course is designed to strengthen students' ability to correctly analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial statements and their accompanying disclosures.\u00c2 The course is aimed at anyone whose career might involve working with accounting data, and should be especially useful for those interested in consulting and financial analysis. Discussed throughout the semester will be how to use financial accounting information for evaluating past performance and predicting future performance of a company or division. Also discussed will be the key disclosure rules in the United States, the communication methods available to managers, managers' incentives and ability to exert discretion over reported earnings, and the interplay between a company's corporate strategy and its financial reporting policies and practices.\u00c2 The course revolves around a number of topics of recent interest to the business community including accounting and financial analysis, performance forecasting, the quality of earnings, mergers and acquisitions, purchased R&D, post-employment benefits, executive compensation, and intangible assets.\u00c2 This course assumes that students have a basic knowledge of accounting, finance, economics, and business strategy. The focus is on integrating key concepts from each of these areas and applying them to financial decision-making. Half of the course time will be devoted to case analysis. Students are responsible for reading each case thoroughly and familiarizing themselves with the relevant accounting issues before the class.", "name" : "Financial Statement Analysis" }, { @@ -13091,7 +13091,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-6120", - "description" : "Introduction to the computational and mathematical techniques for practical financial applications. The course will emphasize the algorithmic side of finance. Topics will be selected from pricing (options and derivatives), trading, risk-evaluation, selfish agents, sequential decisions, and portfolio optimization. Examples of the mathematical and algorithmic techniques covered are martingale measures, risk-neutral pricing and Monte Carlo, dynamic programing, and stochastic processes. Students cannot receive credit for both CSCI 4120 and CSCI 6120.", + "description" : "Introduction to the computational and mathematical techniques for practical financial applications. The course will emphasize the algorithmic side of finance. Topics will be selected from pricing (options and derivatives), trading, risk-evaluation, selfish agents, sequential decisions, and portfolio optimization. Examples of the mathematical and algorithmic techniques covered are martingale measures, risk-neutral pricing and Monte Carlo, dynamic programing, and stochastic processes. Students cannot receive credit for both CSCI 4120 \u00c2 and CSCI 6120.", "name" : "Computational Finance" }, { @@ -13136,7 +13136,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-4630", - "description" : "Students will use a variety of tools (textbooks, scientific journals, and Internet resources including molecular databases and data mining tools) to increase understanding of genes, their expression, their products, and their inter-relatedness. Meets together with BIOL 6690 .", + "description" : "Students will use a variety of tools (textbooks, scientific journals, and Internet resources including molecular databases and data mining tools) to increase understanding of genes, their expression, their products, and their inter-relatedness. Meets together with\u00c2 BIOL 6690 . \u00c2", "name" : "Molecular Biology II" }, { @@ -13146,7 +13146,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ERTH-4500", - "description" : "Overview of physical components of Earth's climate system; builds on this foundation by examining the roles of both natural Earth system processes and anthropogenic influences in determining Earth's climate and climate changes in the past, present, and future. Initial focus is on recent and future climate change. Remainder of course will emphasize the study and reconstruction of climates and climate change through geologic history.", + "description" : "Overview of physical components of Earth's climate system; builds on this foundation by examining the roles of both natural Earth system processes and anthropogenic influences in determining Earth's climate and climate changes in the past,\u00c2 present, and future. Initial focus is on recent and future climate change.\u00c2 Remainder of course will emphasize the study and reconstruction of climates and climate change through geologic history.", "name" : "Earth's Climate: Past, Present, and Future" }, { @@ -13216,7 +13216,7 @@ }, { "code" : "WRIT-4380", - "description" : "This course explores effective strategies for talking with others about oral presentations and written texts. Practice in consulting is grounded in theory and research in composition studies, reader-response, and tutoring. Students also study their own writing and reading processes through reflection and discussion. Those who complete the course with a grade of A- or A may apply to work as writing consultants in the Center for Global Communication + Design.", + "description" : "This course explores effective strategies for talking with others about oral presentations and written texts. Practice in consulting is grounded in theory and research in composition studies, reader-response, and tutoring. Students also study their own writing and reading processes through reflection and discussion. Those who complete the course with a grade of A- or A may apply to work as writing consultants in the Center for Global\u00c2 Communication + Design.", "name" : "Writing and Response" }, { @@ -13226,7 +13226,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-4880", - "description" : "This is a course introducing music majors to advanced research topics of the Rensselaer music faculty. Each semester a member of the music faculty will focus the seminar on a research topic or paradigm related to their own body of artistic and technological research. Sample topics might include Spatial music and sound, New Instrument Design, Network Music, Music Information Retrieval, Ethnomusicology, Sonification Art and Science, Music and Logic, Spectralism and Beyond, Music Herstory (feminist music composition), Experimental music and sound history. Through hands-on creative research, students will explore questions of both musical and technological significance while engaging that same topic through their own hands-on creative practice.", + "description" : "This is a course introducing music majors to advanced research topics of the Rensselaer music faculty.\u00c2 Each semester a member of the music faculty will focus the seminar on a research topic or paradigm related to their own body of artistic and technological research. Sample topics might include Spatial music and sound, New Instrument Design, Network Music, Music Information Retrieval, Ethnomusicology, Sonification Art and Science, Music and Logic, Spectralism and Beyond, Music Herstory (feminist music composition), Experimental music and sound history. Through hands-on creative research, students will explore questions of both musical and technological significance while engaging that same topic through their own hands-on creative practice.", "name" : "Interdisciplinary Research Seminar" }, { @@ -13236,7 +13236,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-6800", - "description" : "This course introduces the motivations and related factors that shape consumers' purchasing decisions. Also considered is the consumer perceptual process and how it affects purchasing behavior and consumer reaction to product designs. The relationship between perception and product design is extended to topics such as design for understanding, universal product design, aesthetics, and industrial design.", + "description" : "This course introduces the motivations and related factors that shape consumers' purchasing decisions. Also considered is the\u00c2 consumer\u00c2 perceptual process and how it affects purchasing behavior and\u00c2 consumer\u00c2 reaction to product designs. The relationship between perception and product design is extended to topics such as design for understanding, universal product design, aesthetics, and industrial design.", "name" : "Consumer Behavior and Product Design" }, { @@ -13371,12 +13371,12 @@ }, { "code" : "MTLE-1200", - "description" : "A 1-credit course comprising class lectures, laboratory visits, and group projects. The course will provide an overview of the field of materials science and engineering, highlighting how understanding the structures, properties and processing of materials provides scientific and engineering advances that sustain the progress of technology.", + "description" : "A 1-credit course comprising class lectures, laboratory visits, and group projects.\u00c2 The course will provide an overview of the field of materials science and engineering, highlighting how understanding the structures, properties and processing of materials provides scientific and engineering advances that sustain the progress of technology. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Introduction to Materials Engineering" }, { "code" : "LITR-2110", - "description" : "A study of major literary works that introduces students to basic ideas and terminology in literary criticism. Students learn to read and interpret a selection of novels, plays, poetry, or other forms of writing to be determined each semester by the instructor.", + "description" : "A study of major literary works that introduces students to basic ideas and terminology in literary criticism. Students learn to read and interpret a selection of novels, plays, poetry, or other forms of writing to be determined each semester by the instructor.\u00c2", "name" : "Introduction to Literature" }, { @@ -13391,7 +13391,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PSYC-4330", - "description" : "This survey course is intended as an introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience. The topics covered will focus on exploring the neural underpinnings for cognitive processes, such as sensation, language, attention, motor control, executive functions, social communication, emotions, consciousness, and learning/memory. Basic aspects of nervous system function and neuroanatomy, brain development/evolution, structural and functional imaging techniques, and other research methods used in Cognitive Neuroscience will be discussed.", + "description" : "This survey course is intended as an introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience. The topics covered will focus on exploring the neural underpinnings for cognitive processes, such as sensation, language, attention, motor control, executive functions, social communication, emotions, consciousness, and learning/memory. Basic aspects of nervous system function and neuroanatomy, brain development/evolution, structural and functional imaging techniques, and other research methods used in Cognitive Neuroscience will be discussed. \u00c2", "name" : "Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience" }, { @@ -13426,7 +13426,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MTLE-4430", - "description" : "This course explores principles of chemical and physical metallurgy of the common alloy systems, including mild and low alloy steels, copper, aluminum, and aluminum alloys. Applications include alloys designed for corrosion resistance and elevated temperature applications. Alloy design and development for extreme or exotic environments also will be discussed. In each case, alloy development concepts will be related to the appropriate engineering applications.", + "description" : "This course explores principles of chemical and physical metallurgy of the common alloy systems, including mild and low alloy steels, copper, aluminum, and aluminum alloys.\u00c2 Applications include alloys designed for corrosion resistance and elevated temperature applications.\u00c2 Alloy design and development for extreme or exotic environments also will be discussed.\u00c2 In each case, alloy development concepts will be related to the appropriate engineering applications.\u00c2", "name" : "Fundamentals of Metallurgical Alloy Systems" }, { @@ -13446,7 +13446,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MTLE-4910", - "description" : "This class covers basic materials selection concepts and the underlying structure-property-process-performance interaction. Engineering materials, structures and properties, principles and process of materials selection, generation of materials performances indices, assessment and optimization of performance, processing routes and manufacturing issues, role of reverse engineering and failure analysis in design are covered. Materials selection against yielding, fracture, flexure, buckling, fatigue, creep, corrosion, and wear are addressed. Decomposition of engineering problems into functional, geometric, and materials constraints are emphasized. Materials selection based on simple and complex or conflicting constraints will be developed. Students will perform written assignments and oral presentations to develop communication skills. Enrollment for Materials Science and Engineering majors is restricted to juniors, seniors, or graduates.", + "description" : "This class covers basic materials selection concepts and the underlying structure-property-process-performance interaction. Engineering materials, structures and properties, principles and process of materials selection, generation of materials performances indices, assessment and optimization of performance, processing routes and manufacturing issues, role of reverse engineering and failure analysis in design are covered.\u00c2 Materials selection against yielding, fracture, flexure, buckling, fatigue, creep, corrosion, and wear are addressed.\u00c2 Decomposition of engineering problems into functional, geometric, and materials constraints are emphasized.\u00c2 Materials selection based on simple and complex or conflicting constraints will be developed.\u00c2 Students will perform written assignments and oral presentations to develop communication skills.\u00c2 Enrollment for Materials Science and Engineering majors is restricted to juniors, seniors, or graduates.", "name" : "Materials Selection" }, { @@ -13471,7 +13471,7 @@ }, { "code" : "COGS-2340", - "description" : "This course offers a survey of scientific and applied approaches to the study of human language, highlighting the endlessly surprising nature of this sophisticated mode of communication. A sampling of the topics to be covered: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, lexicography, psycholinguistics, and historical linguistics. Lecture course.", + "description" : "This course offers a survey of scientific and applied approaches to the study of human language, highlighting the endlessly surprising nature of this sophisticated mode of communication. A sampling of the topics to be covered: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, lexicography, psycholinguistics, and historical linguistics. Lecture course. \u00c2", "name" : "Introduction to Linguistics" }, { @@ -13491,7 +13491,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MTLE-6120", - "description" : "Review of essential electromagnetic theory and quantum mechanics, including exact models and approximate methods. Application to behavior of electrons in solids including electronic band structure, charge carrier statistics and charge transport in metals, semiconductors, and insulators. Dielectric, optical, and magnetic properties. Solid-vacuum, solid-liquid, and solid-solid interfaces. Applications to semiconductor, optoelectronic, and magnetic devices.", + "description" : "Review of essential electromagnetic theory and quantum mechanics, including exact models and approximate methods.\u00c2 Application to behavior of electrons in solids including electronic band structure, charge carrier statistics and charge transport in metals, semiconductors, and insulators. Dielectric, optical, and magnetic properties. Solid-vacuum, solid-liquid, and solid-solid interfaces. Applications to semiconductor, optoelectronic, and magnetic devices.", "name" : "Advanced Electronic Properties of Materials" }, { @@ -13546,7 +13546,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BMED-4450", - "description" : "The course presents several aspects of drug and gene delivery including: 1) definitions of what drugs or genes are; 2) pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; 3) biomaterial selection considerations; 4) bioactivity considerations; 5) physiological and biochemical barriers to drug delivery; 6) diffusion controlled, dissolution controlled, and osmotic controlled drug delivery systems; 7) polymeric delivery systems; 8) ligand-based targeting and physical targeting; 9) viral mediated gene delivery; 10) non-viral gene delivery; 11) polymers in gene delivery.", + "description" : "The course presents several aspects of drug and gene delivery including: 1) definitions of what drugs or genes are; 2) pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; 3) biomaterial selection considerations; 4) bioactivity considerations;\u00c2 5) physiological and biochemical barriers to drug delivery; 6) diffusion controlled, dissolution controlled, and osmotic controlled drug delivery systems; 7) polymeric delivery systems; 8) ligand-based targeting and physical targeting; 9) viral mediated gene delivery; 10) non-viral gene delivery; 11) polymers in gene delivery.", "name" : "Drug and Gene Delivery" }, { @@ -13581,7 +13581,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PHIL-2830", - "description" : "Central to philosophy is a careful examination of human reasons for holding their beliefs. Given the complexity/ineffability of religious experience, philosophy of religion's examination of reasons is especially difficult. This course will analyze and evaluate Western monotheism both generally and as it relates to the traditional questions of faith and reason, the problem of evil, fate, and free will and the existence of miracles. Time permitting, non-Western as well as Western religions will be considered.", + "description" : "Central to philosophy is a careful examination of human reasons for holding their beliefs.\u00c2 Given the complexity/ineffability of religious experience, philosophy of religion's examination of reasons is especially difficult.\u00c2 This course will analyze and evaluate Western monotheism both generally and as it relates to the traditional questions of faith and reason, the problem of evil, fate, and free will and the existence of miracles.\u00c2 Time permitting, non-Western as well as Western religions will be considered.", "name" : "Introduction to Philosophy of Religion" }, { @@ -13611,7 +13611,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PSYC-4350", - "description" : "This course will provide students with a systematic overview of practical and important mathematical tools and skills used in modern psychological sciences. Students completing the course will gain experience using mathematical tools drawn from diverse fields including calculus, linear algebra, probability theory, nonlinear optimization, and other closely related disciplines. Rather than providing complete coverage of each field or focusing on formal proofs, the goal will be to provide students with the essential elements necessary to understand and use these tools to solve current and outstanding problems in the field today. This class will be hands-on, using examples drawn from across the cognitive sciences. Students will also gain experience implementing mathematical models in the R programming language.", + "description" : "This course will provide students with a systematic overview of practical and important mathematical tools and skills used in modern psychological sciences. Students completing the course will gain experience using mathematical tools drawn from diverse fields including calculus, linear algebra, probability theory,\u00c2 nonlinear optimization, and other closely related disciplines. Rather than providing complete coverage of each field or focusing on formal proofs, the goal will be to provide students with the essential elements necessary to understand and use these tools to solve current and outstanding problems in the field today. This class will be hands-on, using examples drawn from across the cognitive sciences. Students will also gain experience implementing mathematical models in the R programming language.", "name" : "Mathematical Methods in Psychological Science" }, { @@ -13631,7 +13631,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PHIL-4480", - "description" : "Daydreams about some tropical paradise ... the smell of freshly baked bread ... the flash of anger experienced when one person cuts another off ... the vision of an albino squirrel on the campus green ... Humans take all of these to involve activities or states of consciousness. But what is this consciousness with which they claim to be so intimately familiar? What are its metaphysical implications, and can people reconcile those implications with current scientific understanding of the world?", + "description" : "Daydreams about some tropical paradise ... the smell of freshly baked bread ... the flash of anger experienced when one person cuts another off ... the vision of an albino squirrel on the campus green ... Humans take all of these to involve activities or states of consciousness. But what is this consciousness with which they claim to be so intimately familiar? What are its metaphysical implications, and can people reconcile those implications with current scientific understanding of the world?\u00c2", "name" : "Metaphysics and Consciousness" }, { @@ -13666,7 +13666,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PHYS-1200", - "description" : "The second semester of the two-semester sequence of interactive courses. Topics include electric and magnetic forces and fields, Gauss's Law, dc and ac circuits, Ampere's Law and Faraday's Law, electromagnetic radiation, physical optics, and quantum physics.", + "description" : "The second semester of the two-semester sequence of interactive courses. Topics include electric and magnetic forces and fields, Gauss's Law,\u00c2 dc and ac circuits, Ampere's Law and Faraday's Law, electromagnetic radiation, physical optics, and quantum physics.", "name" : "Physics II" }, { @@ -13681,7 +13681,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BIOL-6150", - "description" : "Neurons are uniquely organized to facilitate signal transmission and information processing in the brain. This course will examine the mechanisms that develop and maintain neurons, the unusual cell-biological problems these cells solve, and the experimental tools that drive modern neuroscience research. Students will read current scientific literature, evaluate it critically, and develop a research project.", + "description" : "Neurons are uniquely organized to facilitate signal transmission and information processing in the brain. This course will examine the mechanisms that develop and maintain neurons, the unusual cell-biological problems these cells solve, and the experimental tools that drive modern neuroscience research. Students will read current scientific literature, evaluate it critically, and develop a research project.\u00c2", "name" : "Cellular Neuroscience" }, { @@ -13716,7 +13716,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-6270", - "description" : "Integrates theory from psychology, neuroscience, and other social sciences into traditional economic models of human behavior. By relaxing the standard assumptions of perfect rationality and selfishness, more realistic modeling features such as loss aversion, present-bias, social norms, and habit formation improve economic analyses. These techniques are used to analyze individuals' health behaviors, health insurance markets, and healthcare policy.", + "description" : "Integrates theory from psychology, neuroscience, and other social sciences into traditional economic models of human behavior. By relaxing the standard assumptions of perfect rationality and selfishness, more realistic modeling features such as loss aversion, present-bias, social norms, and habit formation improve economic analyses. These techniques are used to analyze individuals' health behaviors, health insurance markets, and healthcare policy. \u00c2", "name" : "Behavioral Economics" }, { @@ -13766,7 +13766,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-6330", - "description" : "In this seminar, students develop and analyze an ecologically sensitive built system related to their thesis topic with particular attention to the architectural, social, and political implications of the work and their inter-relationships. An awareness of the political and economic forces that are instrumental in the development of contemporary built ecologies creates opportunities for innovation in the cultures of making. Course taught in New York City.", + "description" : "In this seminar, students develop and analyze an ecologically sensitive built system related to their thesis topic with particular attention to the architectural, social, and political implications of the work and their inter-relationships. An awareness of the political and economic forces that are instrumental in the development of contemporary built ecologies creates opportunities for innovation in the cultures of making.\u00c2 Course taught in New York City.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Built Ecologies 2" }, { @@ -13806,7 +13806,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-9990", - "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.", + "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation.\u00c2 Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester.\u00c2 Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Dissertation" }, { @@ -13826,7 +13826,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PSYC-1200", - "description" : "This course embraces the science of psychology. The aim is for students to learn how using the scientific method provides important insights about mind, brain, and behavior. This course integrates research on neuroscience throughout all the standard topics in an introductory course in psychology. The course presents advances across all subfields of psychology. In addition to standard exams, there are online assignments for each chapter and online laboratory experiences.", + "description" : "This course embraces the science of psychology.\u00c2 The aim is for students to learn how using the scientific method provides important insights about mind, brain, and behavior.\u00c2 This course integrates research on neuroscience throughout all the standard topics in an introductory course in psychology.\u00c2 The course presents advances across all subfields of psychology.\u00c2 In addition to standard exams, there are online assignments for each chapter and online laboratory experiences. \u00c2", "name" : "Introduction to Psychological Science" }, { @@ -13841,12 +13841,12 @@ }, { "code" : "COGS-9990", - "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.", + "description" : "Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation.\u00c2 Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student's research progress for the given semester.\u00c2 Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library. \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Doctoral Thesis" }, { "code" : "PSYC-2310", - "description" : "This course, the first in a two-course sequence, provides an introduction to basic methods of behavioral and social science research, including experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental research designs, psychometric considerations (e.g., reliability, validity, control, importance, levels of measurement), approaches to data collection and analysis, and communication of results. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the topics covered by writing a detailed research proposal formatted according to American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines. Students will also gain experience in using a selection of parametric (e.g., correlation, simple and multiple regression, ANOVA) and non-parametric (e.g., Chi-square, Mann-Whitney U, Wilcoxon T, Kruskal-Wallis, Friedman's ANOVA) statistical procedures. Data analysis will be carried out using R, an open-source programming language for statistical calculation and graphics, and R-Studio, an open-source integrated development environment for R.", + "description" : "This course, the first in a two-course sequence, provides an introduction to basic methods of behavioral and social science research, including experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental research designs, psychometric considerations (e.g., reliability, validity, control, importance, levels of measurement), approaches to data collection and analysis, and communication of results. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the topics covered by writing a detailed research proposal formatted according to American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines.\u00c2 Students will also gain experience in using a selection of parametric (e.g., correlation, simple and multiple regression, ANOVA) and non-parametric (e.g., Chi-square, Mann-Whitney U, Wilcoxon T, Kruskal-Wallis, Friedman's ANOVA) statistical procedures. Data analysis will be carried out using R, an open-source programming language for statistical calculation and graphics, and R-Studio, an open-source integrated development environment for R.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Research Methods and Statistics I" }, { @@ -13861,7 +13861,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PSYC-2730", - "description" : "This is a survey course covering theories, methods, and empirical research on personal and situational factors influencing social behavior. Topics covered include social perception, the construction of social reality, decision making, group influences on behavior, and attitudes.", + "description" : "This is a survey course covering theories, methods, and empirical research on personal and situational factors influencing social behavior. Topics covered include social perception, the construction of social reality, decision making, group influences on behavior, and attitudes.\u00c2", "name" : "Social Psychology" }, { @@ -13871,7 +13871,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PSYC-4220", - "description" : "In this course, students will deepen their understanding of research principles and experimental practices in cognitive and behavioral science, and they will gain experience in applying concepts often discussed in human-oriented contexts (e.g., learning, theory of mind) to the animal world. In addition, they will be prepared to participate in revolutionizing our treatment of both the animals and the people with whom we share our lives.", + "description" : "In this course, students will deepen their understanding of research principles and experimental practices in cognitive and behavioral science, and they will gain experience in applying concepts often discussed in human-oriented contexts (e.g., learning, theory of mind) to the animal world. In addition, they will be prepared to participate in revolutionizing our treatment of both the animals and the people with whom we share our lives. \u00c2", "name" : "Animal Cognition and Interaction with Humans" }, { @@ -13901,7 +13901,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PSYC-4430", - "description" : "Mindfulness involves giving particular attention to our moment-to-moment experiences in a way that emphasizes observing, rather than judging or evaluating. There is empirical evidence of the many health benefits of mindfulness meditation, including the potential to produce fundamental changes in brain structure and epigenetic change. In this class, participants will discuss the historical and psychological foundations of mindfulness and empirical findings supporting its positive effects. Students will participate in structured exercises. This course is a very hands-on approach to mindfulness. Students will be required to practice mindfulness and meditation and develop their mindful skills.", + "description" : "Mindfulness involves giving particular attention to our moment-to-moment experiences in a way that emphasizes observing, rather than judging or evaluating. There is empirical evidence of the many health benefits of mindfulness meditation, including the potential to produce fundamental changes in brain structure and epigenetic change. In this class, participants will discuss the historical and psychological foundations of mindfulness and empirical findings supporting its positive effects. Students will participate in structured exercises. This course is a very hands-on approach to mindfulness. Students will be required to practice mindfulness and meditation and develop their mindful skills.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Psychology of Mindfulness" }, { @@ -13921,7 +13921,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PSYC-4440", - "description" : "\"Sensibilities\"\u2014a special ART_X@Rensselaer (Art Across the Curriculum) seminar\u2014draws from the tremendous resource of EMPAC to inspire students to cultivate writing skills through the cross-disciplinary theme of the senses/perception. During the semester students will have opportunities to observe unique art/science presentations and performances in an intimate setting at EMPAC, providing rich experiences for discussions and writing. Classes include reading science and art texts, as well as writing workshops to develop authorial voice and experimentation.", + "description" : "\"Sensibilities\"\u00e2\u0080\u0094a special ART_X@Rensselaer (Art Across the Curriculum) seminar\u00e2\u0080\u0094draws from the tremendous resource of EMPAC to inspire students to cultivate writing skills through the cross-disciplinary theme of the senses/perception. During the semester students will have opportunities to observe unique art/science presentations and performances in an intimate setting at EMPAC, providing rich experiences for discussions and writing. Classes include reading science and art texts, as well as writing workshops to develop authorial voice and experimentation. \u00c2", "name" : "Sensibilities" }, { @@ -13936,7 +13936,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PSYC-4610", - "description" : "This seminar course is a detailed examination of the mind-brain relationship, through study of the stress response. Stress is simply defined as any challenge to an individual's homeostasis, or balance. This course will explore the neurobiological underpinnings of the stress response, with particular focus on how stressors can alter perception, affective and cognitive processing in the individual, which can in turn feedback to alter the general health of the individual (body and mind/brain).", + "description" : "This seminar course is a detailed examination of the mind-brain relationship, through study of the stress response. Stress is simply defined as any challenge to an individual's homeostasis, or balance. This course will explore the neurobiological underpinnings of the stress response, with particular focus on how stressors can alter perception, affective and cognitive processing in the individual, which can in turn feedback to alter the general health of the individual (body and mind/brain).\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Stress and the Brain" }, { @@ -13946,7 +13946,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PSYC-4700", - "description" : "This course will examine hormone and brain/behavior relationships across the lifespan. Hormones are molecules that are secreted by glands (the majority of which are located outside the brain) and have distal effects on their targets, such as the brain, throughout development. A focus will be on hormones' effects, mechanisms, and brain regions of interest for behavior and cognitive processes, such as perception, learning/memory, social cognition, motivation, and emotion.", + "description" : "This course will examine hormone and brain/behavior relationships across the lifespan.\u00c2 Hormones are molecules that are secreted by glands (the majority of which are located outside the brain) and have distal effects on their targets, such as the brain, throughout development.\u00c2 A focus will be on hormones' effects, mechanisms, and brain regions of interest for behavior and cognitive processes, such as perception, learning/memory, social cognition, motivation, and emotion.", "name" : "Hormones, Brain, and Behavior" }, { @@ -13991,12 +13991,12 @@ }, { "code" : "STSO-2300", - "description" : "Society and the natural environment are crucially linked in a number of ways. Environmental problems such as pollution and natural resource depletion are not only problems for society, affecting the way people live their lives; they are also problems of society\u2014the result of patterns of social organization and social practices. In this course, students will explore these society/environment interactions at various levels, from the local to the global, using the concepts and insights of environmental sociology. Environmental sociologists aim to understand the social origins of environmental problems and propose workable solutions to them. By showing how social interaction, institutions, and beliefs shape human behavior, environmental sociology provides a useful complement to the natural sciences in the analysis of the environmental problems faced today.", + "description" : "Society and the natural environment are crucially linked in a number of ways. Environmental problems such as pollution and natural resource depletion are not only problems for society, affecting the way\u00c2 people live\u00c2 their lives; they are also problems of society\u00e2\u0080\u0094the result of patterns of social organization and social practices. In this course,\u00c2 students will explore these society/environment interactions at various levels, from the local to the global, using the concepts and insights of environmental sociology. Environmental sociologists aim to understand the social origins of environmental problems and propose workable solutions to them. By showing how social interaction, institutions, and beliefs shape human behavior, environmental sociology provides a useful complement to the natural sciences in the analysis of the environmental problems faced today.", "name" : "Environment and Society" }, { "code" : "STSO-2500", - "description" : "This course surveys the history of the United States from the colonial era through the present. The course introduces major themes and tensions in United States politics, society, and culture with a focus on environmental factors. Topics will include encounters between American Indians and colonial peoples, independence, the formation of the American government, slavery, immigration, citizenship, rights, social movements, colonialism, war, and the changing identity of the United States in the world.", + "description" : "This course surveys the history of the United States from the colonial era through the present. The course introduces major themes and tensions in United States politics, society, and culture with a focus on environmental factors. Topics will include encounters between American Indians and colonial peoples, independence, \u00c2 the formation of the American government, slavery, immigration, citizenship, rights, social movements, colonialism, war, and the changing identity of the United States in the world.", "name" : "American History" }, { @@ -14011,7 +14011,7 @@ }, { "code" : "STSO-4250", - "description" : "This course involves a philosophical analysis of some of the basic moral issues raised by recent and anticipated developments in the areas of biology and medicine. The general question \"What are moral problems, and how does one resolve them?\" is examined in the context of concrete cases involving issues such as abortion, euthanasia, organ transplants, experimentation on human patients, cloning, genetic engineering, and behavior control and modification.", + "description" : "This course involves a philosophical analysis of some of the basic moral issues raised by recent and anticipated developments in the areas of biology and medicine. The general question \"What are moral problems, and how does one resolve them?\" is examined in the context of concrete cases involving issues such as abortion, euthanasia, organ transplants, experimentation on human patients, cloning, genetic engineering, and behavior control and modification. \u00c2", "name" : "Bioethics" }, { @@ -14021,12 +14021,12 @@ }, { "code" : "ARCH-1210", - "description" : "Similar structure as the Beginners program. The Advanced program will continue to cultivate design foundations explored in the Beginners course. Dates: TBA. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.", + "description" : "Similar structure as the Beginners program.\u00c2 The Advanced program will continue to cultivate design foundations explored in the Beginners course.\u00c2 Dates: TBA. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.", "name" : "Advanced Architecture Career Discovery Program" }, { "code" : "STSO-4300", - "description" : "This course is required for students majoring in STS or Sustainability Studies. Students should take it in their sophomore year to best prepare for Arch internships and leverage the expertise they are developing through their undergraduate studies. Students will investigate the evolving terrain of career pathways at the intersection of science, technology, sustainability, and social change, learn job search strategies, and network with career role models. Note: course is restricted to SUST and STS majors only.", + "description" : "This course is required for students majoring in STS or Sustainability Studies. Students should take it in their sophomore year to best prepare for Arch internships and leverage the expertise they are developing through their undergraduate studies. Students will investigate the evolving terrain of career pathways at the intersection of science, technology, sustainability, and social change, learn job search strategies, and network with career role models. Note: course is restricted to SUST and STS majors only. \u00c2", "name" : "Sustainability and STS Careers" }, { @@ -14051,7 +14051,7 @@ }, { "code" : "STSO-4560", - "description" : "In this course, students will engage with a variety of perspectives in science and technology studies, feminist theory, queer and transgender theory, cultural studies, science fiction, and other fields that explore how science and technology reciprocally contribute to and are shaped by cultural norms around gender. Students reflect on their own experiences with gender expectations and formulate their own questions and develop a research project over the course of the semester.", + "description" : "In this course, students will engage with a variety of perspectives in science and technology studies, feminist theory, queer and transgender theory, cultural studies, science fiction, and other fields that explore how science and technology reciprocally contribute to and are shaped by cultural norms around gender. Students reflect on their own experiences with gender expectations and formulate their own questions and develop a research project over the course of the semester. \u00c2", "name" : "Gender, Science, and Technology" }, { @@ -14066,7 +14066,7 @@ }, { "code" : "STSO-4605", - "description" : "Design for the Future: This course introduces students to design for the future by connecting critical readings to applied practices. Students are expected to participate in both individual and group research, including hands-on explorations of design ideas and problem spaces for re-thinking objects of the future. The specific methodologies, concepts, and topics will vary according to the expertise and research specialization of the faculty member teaching the course and may include themes such as the future of cities, climate futures, and designing for peace.", + "description" : "Design for the Future: This course introduces students to design for the future by connecting critical readings to applied practices. Students are expected to participate in both individual and group research, including hands-on explorations of design ideas and problem spaces for re-thinking objects of the future. The specific methodologies, concepts, and topics will vary according to the expertise and research specialization of the faculty member teaching the course and may include themes such as the future of cities, climate futures, and designing for peace.\u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Design and Innovation Studio B" }, { @@ -14086,7 +14086,7 @@ }, { "code" : "STSO-4980", - "description" : "This is the first part of a two-semester senior project sequence for majors in Sustainability Studies (SUST) and Science, Technology, and Society (STSO). The course focuses on qualitative research design and research proposal development.", + "description" : "This is the first part of a two-semester senior project sequence for majors in Sustainability Studies (SUST) and Science, Technology, and Society (STSO). The course focuses on qualitative research design and research proposal development. \u00c2", "name" : "Research Design" }, { @@ -14111,7 +14111,7 @@ }, { "code" : "STSO-6010", - "description" : "This course is required for the M.S. in STS. Students are introduced to the literature and current issues in the interdisciplinary field of Science and Technology Studies.", + "description" : "This course is required for the M.S. in STS. Students are introduced to the literature and current issues in the interdisciplinary field of Science and Technology Studies.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Concepts in Science and Technology Studies" }, { @@ -14221,7 +14221,7 @@ }, { "code" : "USAF-2030", - "description" : "The AS 200, Team and Leadership Fundamentals, focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. Leadership Laboratory ( USAF 0010 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences.", + "description" : "The AS 200, Team and Leadership Fundamentals, focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. Leadership Laboratory\u00c2 ( USAF 0010 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences.", "name" : "Air and Space Studies 200A (Team and Leadership Fundamentals)" }, { @@ -14241,7 +14241,7 @@ }, { "code" : "USAF-2060", - "description" : "AS 300, Leading People and Effective Communication, teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. Laboratory ( USAF 0080 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences.", + "description" : "AS 300, Leading People and Effective Communication, teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. Laboratory ( USAF 0080 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences. \u00c2", "name" : "Air and Space Studies 300B (Leading People and Effective Communication)" }, { @@ -14251,7 +14251,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-6750", - "description" : "This course provides an introduction to the field of biocatalysis that includes both free enzyme and whole cell processes. Lectures on free enzymes will discuss their catalytic mechanism(s), immobilization and use in aqueous and organic media. Lectures on biocatalytic transformations by whole cells will discuss metabolic pathways to products, fermentation processes, and whole cell immobilization. Integrated within the course will be discussions of the relative merits of biocatalysis vs. chemical catalysis for chemical conversions as well as examples of current uses of biocatalytic processes by industry.", + "description" : "This course provides an introduction to the field of biocatalysis that includes both free enzyme and whole cell processes.\u00c2 Lectures on free enzymes will discuss their catalytic mechanism(s), immobilization and use in aqueous and organic media.\u00c2 Lectures on biocatalytic transformations by whole cells will discuss metabolic pathways to products, fermentation processes, and whole cell immobilization.\u00c2 Integrated within the course will be discussions of the relative merits of biocatalysis vs. chemical catalysis for chemical conversions as well as examples of current uses of biocatalytic processes by industry.\u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Biocatalysis: Fundamentals and Applications" }, { @@ -14301,7 +14301,7 @@ }, { "code" : "USAR-2010", - "description" : "The course contains the principal leadership instruction of the Basic Course. The instruction delves into several aspects of communication and leadership theory. The use of practical exercise is emphasized, as students are increasingly required to apply communications and leadership concepts. The focus continues to build on developing knowledge of the leadership attributes and core leader competencies through the understanding of Army rank, structure, and duties as well as broadening knowledge of land navigation and infantry squad tactics. Case studies will provide a tangible context for learning and understanding the Soldier's Creed and Warrior Ethos. Upon completion of this semester, students should be well grounded in the fundamental principals of leadership and be prepared to intensify the practical application of their studies during the Advanced Course. Schedule will be posted in syllabus.", + "description" : "The course contains the principal leadership instruction of the Basic Course. The instruction delves into several aspects of communication and leadership theory. The use of practical exercise is emphasized, as students are increasingly required to apply communications and leadership concepts.\u00c2 The focus continues to build on developing knowledge of the leadership attributes and core leader competencies through the understanding of Army rank, structure, and duties as well as broadening knowledge of land navigation and infantry squad tactics. Case studies will provide a tangible context for learning and understanding the Soldier's Creed and Warrior Ethos. Upon completion of this semester, students should be well grounded in the fundamental principals of leadership and be prepared to intensify the practical application of their studies during the Advanced Course. Schedule will be posted in syllabus.", "name" : "Applied Leadership I" }, { @@ -14371,7 +14371,7 @@ }, { "code" : "USNA-2020", - "description" : "A study in the development of the United States Navy and Marine Corps throughout the history of the United States. This course treats the broad principles, concepts, and elements of sea power with historical and modern applications to the United States and other world powers.", + "description" : "\u00c2 A study in the development of the United States Navy and Marine Corps throughout the history of the United States. This course treats the broad principles, concepts, and elements of sea power with historical and modern applications to the United States and other world powers.", "name" : "Sea Power and Maritime Affairs" }, { @@ -14401,12 +14401,12 @@ }, { "code" : "MTLE-4460", - "description" : "This course covers all aspects of the role materials play in energy. The course takes a fundamental perspective and these materials can range from neutrons to photons to energetic biomolecules. The five forms of energy (thermal, electromagnetic, mechanical, chemical, and nuclear) are stressed in every lecture as are the appropriate thermodynamic laws and governing cycles.", + "description" : "This course covers all aspects of the role materials play in energy.\u00c2 The course takes a fundamental perspective and these materials can range from neutrons to photons to energetic biomolecules.\u00c2 The five forms of energy (thermal, electromagnetic, mechanical, chemical, and nuclear) are stressed in every lecture as are the appropriate thermodynamic laws and governing cycles.\u00c2", "name" : "Materials for Energy Applications" }, { "code" : "WRIT-1110", - "description" : "This course will help you experience the power of language and learn how to develop that power as you become more aware of your communicative choices. You will write for several genres, both formal and informal, creating each piece for a specific audience and purpose. You will learn to communicate effectively\u2014orally, visually, and in writing\u2014in a wide range of situations that will be crucial to success in your academic and professional careers.", + "description" : "\u00c2 This course will help you experience the power of language and learn how to develop that power as you become more aware of your communicative choices. You will write for several genres, both formal and informal, creating each piece for a specific audience and purpose. You will learn to communicate effectively\u00e2\u0080\u0094orally, visually, and in writing\u00e2\u0080\u0094in a wide range of situations that will be crucial to success in your academic and professional careers.\u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Writing in Context" }, { @@ -14611,7 +14611,7 @@ }, { "code" : "USAR-1020", - "description" : "The course builds upon the fundamentals introduced in USAR 1010 by focusing on leadership theory and decision making. \"Life skills\" lessons in the semester include: problem solving, critical thinking, leadership theory, followership, group interaction, goal setting, and feedback mechanisms. Upon completion, students should be prepared to advance to more complex leadership instruction concerning the dynamics of organization.", + "description" : "The course builds upon the fundamentals introduced in USAR 1010 \u00c2 by focusing on leadership theory and decision making. \"Life skills\" lessons in the semester include: problem solving, critical thinking, leadership theory, followership, group interaction, goal setting, and feedback mechanisms. Upon completion, students should be prepared to advance to more complex leadership instruction concerning the dynamics of organization.", "name" : "Fundamentals of Military Science II" }, { @@ -14621,7 +14621,7 @@ }, { "code" : "PHYS-4240", - "description" : "Introduction to the physics of gravitation and spacetime. Special relativity, tensor calculus, and relativistic electrodynamics. General relativity with selected applications of Einstein's field equations (gravitational time dilation; gravitational lensing; frame dragging; gravitational radiation). The physics of nonrotating and rotating black holes. Relativistic models for the large-scale structure of the Universe. Observational constraints on the cosmological parameters. Big Bang nucleosynthesis, the Cosmic Background Radiation. A culminating experience project is required. (Meets with ASTR 4240 ).", + "description" : "Introduction to the physics of gravitation and spacetime. Special relativity, tensor calculus, and relativistic electrodynamics. General relativity with selected\u00c2 applications of Einstein's field equations (gravitational time dilation; gravitational lensing; frame dragging; gravitational radiation). The physics of nonrotating and rotating black holes. Relativistic models for the large-scale structure of the\u00c2 Universe. Observational constraints on the\u00c2 cosmological parameters.\u00c2 Big Bang nucleosynthesis, the Cosmic Background Radiation. A culminating experience project is required. (Meets with ASTR 4240 ).", "name" : "General Relativity" }, { @@ -14726,7 +14726,7 @@ }, { "code" : "USAF-2080", - "description" : "AS 400, National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty, is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. The final semester provides information that will prepare the cadets for Active Duty. Leadership Laboratory ( USAF 0080 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences. USAF 2040 USAF 2070", + "description" : "AS 400,\u00c2 National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty, is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. The final semester provides information that will prepare the cadets for Active Duty. Leadership Laboratory ( USAF 0080 ) is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with leadership/followership experiences.\u00c2 USAF 2040 \u00c2 USAF 2070 \u00c2", "name" : "Air and Space Studies 400B (National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty)" }, { @@ -14747,7 +14747,7 @@ { "code" : "STSO-4100", "description" : "This course focuses on increasing students' knowledge concerning the impact of non-technical issues on the viability of technical (engineering) designs and solutions. The non-technical issues to be considered include the cognitive and physical strengths and limitations of people in the chain spanning from product/equipment designers/manufacturers to end users, as well as economic, environmental, cultural, political, ethical, health and safety, and societal influences. During the course, students will read and discuss articles and case studies in which the technical solution pursued did not have the desired effect, or led to disaster. Possible explanations include a failure to take into account the environmental, economic, socio-cultural, and/or political issues associated with the technology's ultimate usage.", - "name" : "Professional Development 2 \u2013Technical Issues and Solutions" + "name" : "Professional Development 2 \u00e2\u0080\u0093Technical Issues and Solutions" }, { "code" : "ARCH-6650", @@ -14796,7 +14796,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CSCI-6400", - "description" : "Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. Xinformatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines, e.g. X=astro, geo. Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments.", + "description" : "Informatics covers a broad range of disciplines addressing challenges in the explosion of data and information resources. Xinformatics provides commonality for implementations in specific disciplines, e.g. X=astro, geo. Informatics' theoretical bases are information and computer science, cognitive science, social science, library science, aggregating these studies and adding the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems. This course grounds the material that students will learn in discipline areas by coursework and project assignments.\u00c2", "name" : "X-informatics" }, { @@ -14886,7 +14886,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BUSN-6102", - "description" : "In this three-credit, 15-week online graduate course, refine your management, approach, set performance criteria, and make recommendations for change to improve your area of responsibility. Over the course of four projects, you will refine your management capabilities, set performance criteria, and make recommendations for change that will advance your unit's impact within the organization.", + "description" : "In this three-credit, 15-week online graduate course, refine your management, approach, set performance criteria, and make recommendations for change to improve your area of responsibility. \u00c2 Over the course of four projects, you will refine your management capabilities, set performance criteria, \u00c2 and make recommendations for change that will advance your unit's impact within the organization.", "name" : "Managing Dynamic Organizations" }, { @@ -14896,7 +14896,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-4110", - "description" : "This course introduces the student to the operations function in services and manufacturing-oriented firms. Students develop an appreciation of the concepts, principles, and techniques used for decision making in the operations function. The course takes a managerial perspective.", + "description" : "This course introduces the student to the operations function in services and manufacturing-oriented firms. Students develop an appreciation of the concepts, principles, and techniques used for decision making in the operations function. The course takes a managerial perspective.\u00c2", "name" : "Operations Management" }, { @@ -14986,7 +14986,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-4760", - "description" : "Part I of a two-semester sequence focusing on the chemistry, structure, and function of biological molecules, macromolecules, and systems. Topics covered include protein and nucleic acid structure, enzymology, mechanisms of catalysis, regulation, lipids and membranes, carbohydrates, bioenergetics, and carbohydrate metabolism. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4760 or BCBP 4760 .)", + "description" : "Part I of a two-semester sequence focusing on the chemistry, structure, and function of biological molecules, macromolecules, and systems. Topics covered include protein and nucleic acid structure, enzymology, mechanisms of catalysis, regulation, lipids and membranes, carbohydrates, bioenergetics, and carbohydrate metabolism. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4760 \u00c2 or BCBP 4760 .)", "name" : "Molecular Biochemistry I" }, { @@ -15186,7 +15186,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-6880", - "description" : "This is a course introducing upper-year undergraduates and graduate students to advanced research topics of the Rensselaer music faculty. Each semester a member of the music faculty will focus the seminar on a research topic or paradigm related to their own body of artistic and technological research. Sample topics might include Spatial music and sound, New Instrument Design, Network Music, Music Information Retrieval, Ethnomusicology, Sonification Art and Science, Music and Logic, Spectralism and Beyond, Music Herstory (feminist music composition), Experimental music, and sound history. Through hands-on creative research, students will explore questions of both musical and technological significance while engaging that same topic through their own hands-on creative practice.", + "description" : "This is a course introducing upper-year undergraduates and graduate students to advanced research topics of the Rensselaer music faculty.\u00c2 Each semester a member of the music faculty will focus the seminar on a research topic or paradigm related to their own body of artistic and technological research. Sample topics might include Spatial music and sound, New Instrument Design, Network Music, Music Information Retrieval, Ethnomusicology, Sonification Art and Science, Music and Logic, Spectralism and Beyond, Music Herstory (feminist music composition), Experimental music, and sound history. Through hands-on creative research, students will explore questions of both musical and technological significance while engaging that same topic through their own hands-on creative practice. \u00c2", "name" : "Interdisciplinary Research Seminar" }, { @@ -15226,7 +15226,7 @@ }, { "code" : "IHSS-1510", - "description" : "This course examines how culture and society shape war, and inversely, how war shapes culture and society. It views war through the lens of social sciences with case studies ranging from the role of war in non-western societies to the ways in which war has affected American culture. Some of the issues covered in the course include the study of different types of war, the relations between war and the nation-state, between weapons technology and culture, the notions of pacification and nation-building, and the role of rituals in the military institution.", + "description" : "This course examines how culture and society shape war, and inversely, how war shapes culture and society. It views war through the lens of social sciences with case studies ranging from the role of war in non-western societies to the ways in which war has affected American culture. Some of the issues covered in the course include the study of different types of war, the relations between war and the nation-state, between weapons technology and culture, the notions of pacification and nation-building, and the role of rituals in the military institution. \u00c2", "name" : "War and Society" }, { @@ -15311,7 +15311,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-6540", - "description" : "The chief objectives of this course are to build knowledge and practical understanding of electrochemistry. The course will cover the basics of electrode processes and how thermodynamics, electron-transfer kinetics and mass transport control electrochemical reactions. It will also cover how to design electrochemical experiments to solve problems in chemical analysis. Students will learn about ways in which electrochemical methods are used to solve problems in energy and the environment, and how to evaluate the resulting data.", + "description" : "The chief objectives of this course are to build knowledge and practical understanding of electrochemistry. The course will cover the basics of electrode processes and how thermodynamics, electron-transfer kinetics and mass transport control electrochemical reactions. It will also cover how to design electrochemical experiments to solve problems in chemical analysis. Students will learn about ways in which electrochemical methods are used to solve problems in energy and the environment, and how to evaluate the resulting data. \u00c2", "name" : "Electrochemistry" }, { @@ -15371,7 +15371,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ECON-4270", - "description" : "Integrates theory from psychology, neuroscience, and other social sciences into traditional economic models of human behavior. By relaxing the standard assumptions of perfect rationality and selfishness, more realistic modeling features such as loss aversion, present-bias, social norms, and habit formation improve economic analyses. These techniques are used to analyze individuals' health behaviors, health insurance markets, and healthcare policy.", + "description" : "Integrates theory from psychology, neuroscience, and other social sciences into traditional economic models of human behavior. By relaxing the standard assumptions of perfect rationality and selfishness, more realistic modeling features such as loss aversion, present-bias, social norms, and habit formation improve economic analyses. These techniques are used to analyze individuals' health behaviors, health insurance markets, and healthcare policy. \u00c2", "name" : "Behavioral Economics" }, { @@ -15416,7 +15416,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-2510", - "description" : "An introduction to the fundamentals of data management and analysis with applications in business and information systems. Through hands-on exercises students will develop competencies in working with data through spreadsheets applications and relational databases. Topics include foundational concepts in information systems, spreadsheets, and basic data modeling and database design.", + "description" : "An introduction to the fundamentals of data management and analysis with applications in business and information systems. Through hands-on exercises students will develop\u00c2 competencies in working with\u00c2 data\u00c2 through\u00c2 spreadsheets applications and\u00c2 relational\u00c2 databases. Topics include foundational concepts in information systems, spreadsheets, and basic data modeling and\u00c2 database\u00c2 design.", "name" : "Introduction to Data Management and Analytics" }, { @@ -15426,7 +15426,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-4060", - "description" : "Beam structures under combined shear, bending, and torsional loads. Semi-monocoque structures: idealizations involving wings, ribs, and fuselage bulkheads. Effects of taper and cutouts in stiffened shell structures, shear deformations and warping, location of elastic axis in open and closed sections, torsion of multicell sections. Stability of beam and membrane elements. Introduction to materials used in aerospace vehicles including metals, ceramics, and composites with special emphasis on fiber-reinforced composite materials. Methods for material analysis and selection for various aerospace components.", + "description" : "Beam structures under combined shear, bending, and torsional loads. Semi-monocoque structures: idealizations involving wings, ribs, and fuselage bulkheads. Effects of taper and cutouts in stiffened shell structures, shear deformations and warping, location of elastic axis in open and closed sections, torsion of multicell sections. Stability of beam and membrane elements. Introduction to materials used in aerospace vehicles including metals, ceramics, and composites with special emphasis on fiber-reinforced composite materials. Methods for material analysis and selection for various aerospace components.\u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2 \u00c2", "name" : "Aerospace Structures and Materials" }, { @@ -15466,7 +15466,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MGMT-4600", - "description" : "The world at-large is confronted with increasingly larger and complex sets of structured/unstructured information; from cyber and human sources. Traditional enterprises are moving toward analytics-driven approaches for core business functions. Data and information analytics extends analysis (descriptive models of data) by using data mining and machine learning methods, with optimization and validation, to recommend action or guide and communicate decision-making. Thus, analytics is an entire methodology rather than individual analyses or analysis steps.", + "description" : "The world at-large is confronted with increasingly larger and complex sets of structured/unstructured information; from cyber and human sources. Traditional enterprises are moving toward analytics-driven approaches for core business functions. Data and information analytics extends analysis (descriptive models of data) by using data mining and machine learning methods, with optimization and validation, to recommend action or guide and communicate decision-making. Thus, analytics is an entire methodology rather than individual analyses or analysis steps. \u00c2", "name" : "Data Analytics" }, { @@ -15541,7 +15541,7 @@ }, { "code" : "MANE-6170", - "description" : "This course provides an introduction to the mechanics of solids from a continuum perspective. Topics covered in this course include: vector and tensor analysis, coordinate systems and calculus in curvilinear coordinate systems, kinematics (motion, deformation and strain), stress and momentum balance, energy principles and balance laws, linear isotropic and anisotropic elasticity, thermoelasticity, method of solutions for 2D and 3D linear elastic boundary value problems, applications to simple structures.", + "description" : "This course provides an introduction to the mechanics of solids from a continuum perspective.\u00c2 Topics covered in this course include:\u00c2 vector and tensor analysis, coordinate systems and calculus in curvilinear coordinate systems, kinematics (motion, deformation and strain), stress and momentum balance, energy principles and balance laws, linear isotropic and anisotropic elasticity, thermoelasticity, method of solutions for 2D and 3D linear elastic boundary value problems, applications to simple structures.", "name" : "Mechanics of Solids" }, { @@ -15596,7 +15596,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHEM-4200", - "description" : "This course is designed for students in chemistry and chemical engineering to provide an understanding of the economics and various driving forces for large scale production of chemicals. Students will learn about processes from the refining of raw materials to the manufacturing of common chemicals, polymers, metallurgy, and some pharmaceuticals. In addition, students will be exposed to the patenting process, environmental and safety regulations, project management, ISO9000 and other quality management methodologies.", + "description" : "This course is designed for students in chemistry and chemical engineering to provide an understanding of the economics and various driving forces for large scale production of chemicals.\u00c2 Students will learn about processes from the refining of raw materials to the manufacturing of common chemicals, polymers, metallurgy, and some pharmaceuticals.\u00c2 In addition, students will be exposed to the patenting process, environmental and safety regulations, project management, ISO9000 and other quality management methodologies. \u00c2", "name" : "Industrial Chemistry" }, { @@ -15621,7 +15621,7 @@ }, { "code" : "CHME-6440", - "description" : "Theory and practice of chromatographic separation processes. Topics include chromatographic dispersion, adsorption isotherms, solute movement analysis, chromatographic techniques (reversed-phase, HIC, ion exchange, affinity, and size exclusion), modes of operation (gradient, elution, displacement, and continuous systems), novel morphologies and chromatographic applications in biotechnology. Includes critical reviews of the current literature and computer simulations. Suitable for graduate students in chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, and biomedical engineering. Students cannot receive credit for both CHME 4400 and CHME 6440.", + "description" : "Theory and practice of chromatographic separation processes. Topics include chromatographic dispersion, adsorption isotherms, solute movement analysis, chromatographic techniques (reversed-phase, HIC, ion exchange, affinity, and size exclusion),\u00c2 modes of operation (gradient, elution, displacement, and continuous systems), novel morphologies and chromatographic applications in biotechnology.\u00c2 Includes critical reviews of the current literature and computer simulations.\u00c2 Suitable for graduate students in chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, and biomedical engineering. Students cannot receive credit for both CHME 4400 \u00c2 and CHME 6440.", "name" : "Chromatographic Separations" }, { @@ -15656,7 +15656,7 @@ }, { "code" : "COGS-6560", - "description" : "This course will explore the different strategies used by different languages to fulfill the same needs of human communication. A sampling of topics: quickly learning the basics of a new language using linguistic principles; cross-linguistic knowledge elicitation and engineering; principles of generative grammar; space, time, agency, and other linguistic phenomena viewed cross-linguistically.", + "description" : "This course will explore the different strategies used by different languages to fulfill the same needs of human communication. A sampling of topics: quickly learning the basics of a new language using linguistic principles; cross-linguistic knowledge elicitation and engineering; principles of generative grammar; space, time, agency, and other linguistic phenomena viewed cross-linguistically.\u00c2", "name" : "Cross-linguistic Perspectives" }, { @@ -15671,7 +15671,7 @@ }, { "code" : "ARTS-4130", - "description" : "This course asks what is really new about New Media, and looks at creative practices, theoretical discourses, and social contexts to find answers. The course concentrates on cutting edge cultural expression using information and communication technologies. The objective to equip students with multiple perspectives - aesthetic, communications, historical - with which to analyze, critique, and develop original concepts about the uses of new media in art and culture.", + "description" : "This course asks what is really new about New Media, and looks at creative practices, theoretical discourses, and social contexts to find answers. The course concentrates on cutting edge cultural expression using information and communication technologies. The objective to equip students with multiple perspectives - aesthetic, communications, historical - with which to analyze, critique, and develop original concepts about the uses of new media in art and culture.\u00c2", "name" : "New Media Theory" }, { @@ -15701,7 +15701,7 @@ }, { "code" : "BUSN-6107", - "description" : "Change happens through people. In this 3-credit, 15-week online course, master the use of mentoring and coaching tools to evoke the greatest potential from employees. With the support of a Rensselaer at Work Master Mentor who leads the course, refine your personal capacity to use mentorship as a conduit for change. Completion of the course empowers a leadership practice that sustains an organizational culture ready for change and innovation.", + "description" : "Change happens through people.\u00c2 In this 3-credit, 15-week online course, master the use of mentoring and coaching tools to evoke the greatest potential from employees.\u00c2 With the support of a Rensselaer at Work Master Mentor who leads the course, refine your personal capacity to use mentorship as a conduit for change.\u00c2 Completion of the course empowers a leadership practice that sustains an organizational culture ready for change and innovation.", "name" : "Changing and Innovating" }, { @@ -15721,7 +15721,7 @@ }, { "code" : "IHSS-1040", - "description" : "Documentary in the 21st Century: Identity Production is a production course investigating the course of documentary history leading to a focus on digital media representations today. This course will incorporate critical thinking with production. With focus on aesthetic and formal considerations, students will be asked to produce a series of multimedia projects investigating their vision of themselves in the world.", + "description" : "Documentary in the 21st Century: Identity Production is a production course investigating the course of documentary history leading to a focus on digital media representations today. This course will incorporate critical thinking with production.\u00c2 With focus on aesthetic and formal considerations, students will be asked to produce a series of multimedia projects investigating their vision of themselves in the world.", "name" : "Documentary in the 21st Century: Identity Production" }, {