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MCOM (Mass Communication)
  

  • MCOM 787 - Research Methods in Communication

    Application of social science research methods and techniques to the study of interpersonal and mass communication.Elementary statistical procedures.Credits: 3


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ME (Mechanical Engineering)
  

  • ME 514 - Air Pollution Control

    Control of particulates and gaseous pollutants. Design and operating characteristics of gravity settlers, cyclones, electrostatic precipitators, fabric filters, scrubbers, incinerators, adsorption beds and absorption towers.Pre-requisite:  EM 311, ME 312 or instructor consent.Credits: 3


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  • ME 527 - Gas Dynamics I

    Objectives, applications, and scope of the subject. Methods of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics. Compressible flow in ducts, nozzles and diffusers. Propagation of plane waves; shock dynamics, characteristics, interaction of waves. General theorems of gas dynamics.Pre-requisite:  EM 331, MATH 331.Credits: 3


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  • ME 540 - Computer-Aided Design

    The use of digital computer as a design tool. Techniques and algorithms which increase the rationality of the design process. Design principles and optimization theory. General approach to constrained optimization. Probabilistic approaches to design. Computer-aided design to reliability specification. Application of computer graphics to engineering design. The emphasis is on extending the designer’s potential and not on automating those activities.Pre-requisite: Competence of FORTRAN and instructor consent.Credits: 3


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  • ME 590 - Seminar

    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to few than 20 students.Credits: (0-2)


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  • ME 592 - Topics

    With significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer studentsCredits: (1-5)


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  • ME 603 - Thermo-Fluid Energy Systems

    Review of viscous fluid, basic modes of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and energy conversion. Discussion of energy sources, uses, conversion, transmission, and economics. Analysis of conventional energy generation, storage, and transmission systems, criteria for design and analysis of energy systems such as biomass, wind, solar, geothermal, etc.Credits: 3


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  • ME 606 - Statistical Thermodynamics

    Review of classical thermodynamics. Principles of kinetic theory and classical statistical mechanics. Principles of quantum mechanics, quantum statistics, parition functions, and thermodynamic properties.Credits: 3


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  • ME 611 - Advanced Heat Transfer I

    Review of principles of heat conduction. Multidimensional steady and transient heat conduction in cylindrical coordinates. Separation of variables and integral transforms. Review of principles of radiation. Spectral and directional radiative properties. Gaseous radiation. Radiative transport equation.Credits: 3


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  • ME 612 - Convection Heat Transfer

    Scale Analysis. Laminar Boundary Layer flow. Laminar duct flow. Laminar natural convection. Natural convection in enclosures. Turbulent boundary layer flow. Turbulent duct flow.Credits: 3


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  • ME 621 - Viscous Flow I

    Review of fluid motion with friction. Boundary layer theory. Exact solutions of the Navier-Stokes equations. Creeping flow and the theory of lubrication. Exact similarity solutions and approximate integral methods for boundary layer flow. Wall turbulence. Logarithmic law of the wall. Mixing length model.Credits: 3


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  • ME 628 - Gas Dynamics II

    Flow with mass addition. Combustion Waves. Generalized one-dimensional flow. Flow with small perturbations. Multidimensional flow. Methods of characteristics applied to steady and unsteady flows.Credits: 3


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  • ME 631 - Advanced Analytical Methods

    Differential systems related to practical engineering problems. Linear ordinary differential equations. Series solutions; Fourier series. Partial differential equations: parabolic, elliptic, hyperbolic. Integral equations.Credits: 3


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  • ME 635 - Modeling and Simulation

    A systems approach to the analysis of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems. Generalized modeling methods, governing equations, system response, synthesis and design of dynamic systems, and specific applications of modeling technique.Corequisites: ME 635L.Credits: 3


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  • ME 639 - Advanced Metallurgy

    Crystal lattices and diffraction by crystals. Structure determination, defects, registration by microscopic methods, single crystal orientation and analysis of stress caused by phase transformation.Credits: 3


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  • ME 641 - Advanced Stress Analysis in Mechanical Design

    Introduction to the theory of elasticity. Equilibrium equations, boundary conditions and compatibility relations. Plane stress and strain. Torsion and curved beams. Rectangular and polar-coordinates. Axisymmetric problems. Energy methods. Introduction to Finite Element method.Credits: 3


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  • ME 645 - Advanced Machine Design

    Experimental, empirical and analytical methods in advanced design. Thermal stresses. Stability. Theories of failure. Creep and fatigue considerations. Introduction to fracture mechanics. Plates and shells.Credits: 3


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  • ME 661 - Operations Research

    History and organization of operations research, mathematical and statistical models in industrial decisions. The evaluation of alternatives by means of linear programming, queuing theory, deterministic and stochastic inventory models, game theory and simulation.Credits: 3


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  • ME 662 - Quality Control

    Application of statistical techniques to the control of quality and the development of economical inspection methods. Collection analysis, and interpretation of operations data; control charts and sampling procedure.Pre-requisites:  STAT 281/381 or MATH 381.Cross-Listed: STAT 662.Credits: 3


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  • ME 663 - Topics in Reliability Engineering

    Probability concepts and typical models involved in the statistical prediction of reliability. Methods for estimating required parameters from experimental data. Reliability and maintainability techniques in practice, and a survey of recent developments in the field.Credits: 3


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  • ME 665 - Systems Analysis

    Analysis of industrial problems as systems of servicing stations with deterministic and stochastic inputs and service times using queuing theory as a principal approach. Development of theoretical models. Digital computer simulation of complex systems.Credits: 3


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  • ME 667 - Decision Theory

    Examination and evaluation of modern techniques of decision making. Mathematical models and measurement theory. Certainty, risk, and uncertainty.Credits: 3


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  • ME 690 - Seminar

    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to few than 20 students.Credits: 0


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  • ME 691 - Independent Study

    Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.Credits: (1-5)


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  • ME 692 - Topics

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.Credits: (1-3)


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  • ME 788 - Master’s Research Problems/Projects

    Independent research problems/projects that lead to a research or design paper but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive or intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.Credits: (1-9)


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  • ME 790 - Seminar

    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to few than 20 students.Credits: 1


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  • ME 791 - Independent Study

    Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.Credits: (1-3)


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  • ME 792 - Topics

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.Credits: (1-3)


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MEPR (Media Production)
  

  • MEPR 787 - Research Methods Communication

    Research Methods in Communication under Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.Credits: 3


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MFL (Modern Foreign Languages)
  

  • MFL 560 - Topics: French, German, and Spanish Literature

    An intensive examination of a significant writer(s), period or theme in French, German, or Spanish literature. This course may be repeated for credit if topic is different.Credits: (1-4)


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  • MFL 591 - Independent Study

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.Credits: (1-3)


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  • MFL 592 - Topics

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.Credits: (1-4)


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  • MFL 595 - Practicum

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.Credits: (1-6)


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  • MFL 596 - Field Experience

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.Credits: (3-12)


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MICR (Microbiology)
  

  • MICR 514 - Anaerobic Microbiology

    Anaerobic metabolism and ecology of bacteria, culturing techniques for anaerobic microorganisms.P, MICR 231.Credits: 3


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  • MICR 521 - Soil Microbiology

    Microbial species of agricultural soils, environmental factors affecting their numbers and activity, and biochemical changes brought about by these microorganisms.Corequisites: MICR 421L.P, 231-231A or consent of instructor. Prerequisites: take 1 group (take BIOL 151, BIOL 152, BIOL 154/take BIOL 201, BOT 202).Cross-Listed: PS 521.Credits: 3


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  • MICR 522 - Introductory Immunology

    An introduction to basic aspects of host defense, including principles of immunity, cells and organs of the immune system, biochemical nature of immune proteins, and cellular interactions of the immune response. Specific diseases of the immune system and the response of the immune system to infectious disease will be covered, with a focus on basic mechanisms of immunity that may be applied to specific conditions and diseases. As a component of the course, all students will be required to read a basic paper in the scientific literature and summarize the important components and impact in essay format. The 500-level course will involve tutorials, during which recent papers in the basic scientific literature will be discussed. Graduate students will be expected to participate in the learning process by giving an oral presentation of a current problem in immunology, and delivering a written analysis of a current paper (within the previous year) on a basic question in Immunology.P, MICR 231.Credits: 3


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  • MICR 523 - Introductory Immunology Laboratory

    An introduction to important laboratory techniques in immunology, including principles of immunoassays, immunofluorescence, ELISA, Western Blotting, and functional assays of immune function. Through the use of experimental procedures, will illustrate basic concepts of immunology. A major proportion of the laboratory time will be taken to focus on practical aspects of currently used immunological assays (focusing onthe use of antibodies in the diagnostic laboratory).  Credits:  1

     


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  • MICR 524 - Medical and Vet Virology

    Basic course discussing the characterization, structure, and replication of viruses and the pathogenesis of viral disease in man and animals. Laboratory exercises emphasize techniques in virus isolation, characterization, and detection by immunological assays.Corequisites: MICR 524L.P, MICR 422.Cross-Listed: VET 524.Credits: 3


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  • MICR 533 - Medical Microbiology

    Principles of medical microbiology including a survey of the most clinically significant bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral diseases in the world, with an emphasis on those most prevalent in North America. Case studies will address: morphology, physiology, and virulence of the microbes and the epidemiology, treatment, and prevention of the diseases they cause.Credits: 3


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  • MICR 537 - Systematic Bacteriology

    Techniques for isolation, identification, classification, and preservation of bacterial cultures are presented. Current topic areas and theory in taxonomy and nomenclature are discussed in detail.Corequisites: MICR 537L.P, MICR 231 (or equivalent).Credits: 4


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  • MICR 713 - Industrial Microbiology

    A course detailing the use of microorganisms by people. Topics include the production of food and beverages, agricultural and industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and alternate fuels. Legal and ethical ramifications are presented.Corequisites: MICR 713L.P, MICR 332 (or equivalent) and consent of instructor. CHEM 361 or equivalent is recommended.Credits: 4


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  • MICR 722 - Molecular and Cell Biology of the Immune Response

    An in depth examination of the molecular and cellular basis of immune function and regulation.Credits: 3


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  • MICR 726 - Cell Physiology of Signal Transduction

    A basic review of cellular physiology, membrane biology and cell signaling mechanisms in leukocyte models will be provided. The course will then examine recent primary literature to survey developments in this area.Credits: 3


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  • MICR 738 - Microbial Metabolism

    A course dealing with microbial respiration of organic and inorganic compounds, anaerobic respiration, the various fermentations, photosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, and the biosynthesis of certain organic intermediates. The lab introduces the student to the usage of various research equipment.Corequisites: MICR 738L.Elementary biochemistry recommended.Credits: 4


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MRCH (Merchandising)
  

  • MRCH 510 - Consumer Behavior in Merchandising

    Evaluation of psychological, sociological, and cultural theories of consumers’ behavior through the examination of factors influencing consumers’ decision-making process.Credits: 3


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  • MRCH 520 - Professional Advancement in Merchandising

    Analysis of leadership and how it affects organizational culture and change through a prism of past and current experiences. Various leadership styles will be examined and a personal leadership philosophy will be developed for professional advancement in merchandising.Credits: 3


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  • MRCH 530 - Product Design, Development, and Evaluation

    Advanced study of issues and management strategies necessary to design and produce a competitively priced product. Examination of the role of globalization and rapidly changing technology on the development of a successful product.Credits: 3


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  • MRCH 540 - Promotional Strategies in Merchandising

    Examination of integrated marketing communications(i.e. promotional strategies and techniques) while fostering cultural and global awareness, social responsibility and ethical decision-making in the field of promotion.Credits: 3


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  • MRCH 550 - Retail Theory and Current Practice

    Theoretical and applied analysis of merchandising strategies; assessment of internal and external environmental forces impacting strategic decisions by retail firms; synthesis of past and present trend sin order to forecast probable future patterns.Credits: 3


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  • MRCH 580 - Travel Studies

    Study of businesses, museums, and other relevant places through site tours and presentations in selected locations. Includes pre-travel orientation and post-travel written report.Pre-requisite:  department consent.Credits: (1-5)


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  • MRCH 591 - Independent Study

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.Credits: (1-3)


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  • MRCH 592 - Topics

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.Credits: (1-3)


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  • MRCH 610 - History and Contemporary Issues in Trade

    Examination of fiber, textile, and apparel industries in a global context. Specifically, a look at the historical development of the global and US textile and apparel industries and how the global environment (economic, political, and social systems) affects textile and apparel production and trade.Credits: 3


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  • MRCH 620 - International Merchandise Management

    Comprehensive understanding of theory, practices and trends on international merchandise management. An analysis of global retail systems and the way goods are distributed to consumers in various countries.Credits: 3


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  • MRCH 630 - Research Methods in Merchandising

    Overview of the research process used in social science, including an overview and analysis of research methodologies. This class will also include a review of current merchandising literature with implications for future research.Credits: 3


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  • MRCH 640 - Financial Merchandising Implications

    The advanced study of financial trends in the merchandising industries; implications related to sole proprietors, partnerships, franchises, S corporations, and C corporations. Foci will be on the financial implications of recent advances in the field that assist graduate students as they embark on careers in academia and/or merchandising industries.Credits: 3


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  • MRCH 650 - Strategic Planning in Merchandising

    Examination of the executive planning process utilized to develop successful corporate strategies: emphasis on the importance of a market orientation for building customer value and sustaining a competitive advantage.Credits: 3


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  • MRCH 690 - Seminar

    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.Credits: (1-2)


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  • MRCH 695 - Practicum

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.Credits: (1-6)


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  • MRCH 788 - Master’s Research Problems/Projects

    Independent research problems/projects that lead to a research or design paper but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.Credits: (1-3)


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  • MRCH 798 - Thesis

    A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on- one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the commitee.Credits: (1-6)


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MUS (Music)
  

  • MUS 591 - Independent Study

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.Credits: (1-3)


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  • MUS 592 - Topics

    Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.Credits: (1-5)


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NFS (Nutrition and Food Science)
  

  • NFS 522 - Advanced Human Nutrition

    Principles of physiological chemistry and physiology applied to nutrition.Credits: 4


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  • NFS 523 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I

    This course introduces the role of nutritional intervention in pathological conditions. Students will demonstrate the ability to screen for nutritional risk, collect data for nutritional assessment and calculate and/or define diets for common conditions.Credits: 3


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  • NFS 523L - Medical Nutrition Therapy I Laboratory

    This course introduces the role of nutritional intervention in pathological conditions. Students will demonstrate the ability to screen for nutritional risk, collect data for nutritional assessment and calculate and/or define diets for common conditions.Credits: 0


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  • NFS 550 - Food Analysis

    Principles and techniques of physical and chemical analysis of food products. It will include proximate analysis of moisture, protein, lipids and carbohydrates and chemical or instrumental analysis of vitamins, minerals and food additives.Credits: 4


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  • NFS 551 - New Food Product Development

    This course is designed as a capstone course for undergraduate Food Science students and an introductory course for graduate students in food-related majors. The principles and technologies of food storage, process and packaging will be discussed in depth. Emphasis will be placed in the development of new food products.Credits: 4


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  • NFS 591 - Independent Study

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.Credits: (1-6)


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  • NFS 601 - Orientation in Graduate Study

    An orientation to graduate studies in NFSH including exposure to graduate procedures and policies as well as writing skills.Required of graduate students in their first semester. Internet course.Credits: 1


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  • NFS 634 - Techniques of Food and Nutrition Research

    Laboratory experience using methods, measurements and instruments for obtaining nutritional data. Topics covered will include methods of conducting field, applied and metabolic studies in food and human nutrition.Credits: 3


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