Summer Session

AAS 212: AAS Topics in Humanities

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: G SBC: HUM

Using methodologies of the Humanities disciplines, such as literature, linguistics, classics, cultural studies, philosophy, religious studies, art history and criticism, this course provides an introductory overview of important topics in Asian and Asian American Studies. Topics may range from Women in Japanese fiction to Mahatma Gandhi's impact on politics and ethics. May be repeated as the topic changes.

AAS 260: Buddhism

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: J SBC: GLO; HUM

An introduction to the basic philosophy and doctrines of Buddhism, beginning with a survey of lives and works of major historical figures of Buddhism. The principal issues of Buddhist thought, drawing from Indian, East Asian, and Western sources, are treated. Particular attention is paid to the meaning of faith, practice, and enlightenment in Buddhism. This course is offered as both AAS 260 and RLS 260.

AAS 280: Islam

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: J SBC: GLO; HUM

An introduction to the main features of Islamic revelation as contained in the Koran and its impact on the major spiritual, intellectual, legal, and social teachings and institutions of the Islamic world. The course concludes with an examination of Islam in the modern world. This course is offered as both AAS 280 and RLS 280.

AAS 327: Great Epics of India

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: G SBC: HFA+

The themes, characters, and plots of Ramayana and Mahabharata are analyzed in detail. The moral dilemmas presented and their sometimes controversial solutions are explored in the context of "dharma", or righteousness--the central concept of Hiduism. The course will compare the two epics with each other.

AAS 371: Ancient China

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: U3 or U4 standing; one D.E.C. F or SBS course

DEC: J SBC: SBS+

Explores the development of social, economic, political, and cultural systems in ancient China, from the neolithic period through the Han dynasty. Draws on archaeological data and historical texts to examine the emergence of state-level polities and their subsequent unification under imperial authority. Analytical focus is on political economy, social organization, ritual exchange, and notions of power and rulership expressed in philosophical thought. This course is offered as both AAS 371 and ANT 371.

ACC 210: Financial Accounting

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: Business Major or BUS Minor or ACC Minor or MTD or ECO or ISE Major

This course presents an introduction to fundamental financial accounting principles, concentrating on identifying, recording, and communicating the economic events of a business organization. Topics include the accounting cycle, the preparation and presentation of the income statement, retained earnings statement and balance sheet, and an in-depth exploration of the measure and presentation of assets and liabilities.

ACC 214: Mngrl Cost Analysis and App

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUS major or ACC minor or ISE Major

A study of cost concepts, and theories as it relates to cost accumulation systems for product, process and activity based costing, as well as the implementation and evaluation of an accounting system as a source of information for decision making, planning, control, and evaluation of the organization by management. Includes cost-volume-profit analysis, overhead rates, budgeting and variance analysis, statement of cash flows and financial statement ratio analysis.

ACC 311: Federal Income Taxation I

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite(s): BUS major or ACC minor

Introduces and explores fundamental income taxation concepts for individuals. Topics include gross income, exclusions, adjusted gross income, deductions, exemptions, tax computations, and credits. Introductory tax concepts, including cash and accrual methods, property acquisitions and dispositions, like-kind exchanges, and passive loss rules are also reviewed. Additionally, students will familiarize themselves with tax planning concepts, the legislative process, and professional responsibilities in tax practice.

ACC 400: External Auditing

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite(s): BUS Major or ACC minor and ACC 210

The course is designed to introduce and explore basic auditing principles, concepts and applications within the context of the audit of an annual financial statement. This course will review the audit process and cover the following: planning (identification of the risks of material misstatement); application of procedures (reducing audit risk below an acceptable level); assessment (based upon documented audit evidence); and, reporting (in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards) This course will also examine professional ethical standards and their relevance to the audit process. Other topics will include analysis and testing of internal control, substantive testing, and accounting research.

AFH 249: Afro-Amer Lit, Music 19c & 20c

Undergraduate 3 credits

Advisory Prerequisite: one D.E.C. category B or D course or one HUM or ARTS course

DEC: K SBC: HFA+

A detailed look at African-American literature and music and their importance for American literature and music of the 19th and 20th centuries. An examination of the literature with attention to the special stylistic devices, tones of literary voice, and characterization that writers use in their efforts to match the music experience with the written word. Selections from the recordings of African-American and African-American inspired musicians -- from Bessie Smith and Louis Armstrong to Jimi Henrix and the Rolling Stones.This course is offered as both AFH 249 and EGL 249.

AFH 282: Contemp. Carib Women's Lit

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: DIV; GLO; HUM

Examines the political, social, and historical experiences of women from anglophone francophone, and hispanophone Caribbean nations. The readings, movies, and projects selected for the course highlight reccurent themes in Caribbean literature such as exile, migration, identity, colorism, slavery, sexual oppression, transnational motherhood, and identity politics. Feminist criticism, Postcolonialsm, and critical race theory will be applied to our reading of the texts. This course is offered as both AFS 282 and WST 282.

AFH 368: Carib/Ameri Connections in Lit

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: U3 or U4 standing Advisory Prerequisite: One literature course at the 200 level or higher

DEC: G SBC: HFA+

An exploration of the connections between writers from the French-speaking and English-speaking Caribbean and from the African-American community, who share a similar cultural heritage, historical heritage, and historical experience, but differ in geopolitical situations. Special attention is paid to spirituality, gender, and identity motifs in the literature. Covers the Interdisciplinary topic for the English major. This course is offered as both AFH 368 and EGL 368.

AFS 325: Civil Rights and Black Power

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: U3 or U4 standing; 1 D.E.C. F or SBS course

DEC: K&4 SBC: SBS+

The course considers how the 'long civil rights movement' and century-long struggles for Black Power were interwined movements, rather than conventional narratives that conceive them as being opposed to one another. The course will therefore span the whole of the twentieth century, beginning with the founding of the United Negro Improvement Association and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and it will conclude with the turn from civil rights to economic justice, Black political empowerment, and campaigns against police brutality. Offered as both AFS 325 and HIS 325.

AFS 370: African-American Family

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: U3 or U4 standing

DEC: K SBC: HFA+; USA

The African-American family from the early 1800's to the present day. The nature and structure of that family, the obstacles it has faced, and its interrelationships with the African-American community and the diversity of American society.

AFS 374: Environ/Dev in African History

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: U3 or U4 status

DEC: J SBC: GLO; SBS+

Provides a critical exploration of the history and political-economy of environmental changes and human activities in Africa from earlier times to the present. It examines the ways in which the dynamics of human-environment relationship have shaped the development of African societies and economies from the rise of ancient civilizations to the contemporary problems of war and famine. Although significant attention will be given to the pre-colonial era (like the impacts of iron-working, irrigation, deforestation and desertification), the focus of the course will be on the 20th and century and after, looking at the impacts of imperialism, colonialism, globalization and the postcolonial quest for development on the state of the environment in Africa. In the discussion, we will demonstrate that the shaping of African environments and ecologies is a product of complex, evolving and interconnected developments between humans and nature within and beyond the African continent. Offered as both AFS 374 and SUS 374. Not for credit in addition to SBC 320 or SBC 374.

AFS 381: AIDS, Race, Gender/Black Cmmty

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: U3 or U4 standing; one D.E.C. E or SNW course

DEC: H SBC: SBS+

Review of current biological and epidemiological knowledge about the HIV virus, and examination of the virus' social impact on the Black community. This course is offered as both AFS 381 and WST 381.

AFS 383: Global African Diaspora

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: U3 or U4 status

DEC: J SBC: DIV; GLO; SBS+

Provides a conceptual and thematic exploration of the principal issues and forces in the socio-cultural and political history of the global African diaspora. Temporally, the course focuses the pre-16th century, the 16th-20th centuries, and the more recent period. Spatially, the course investigates, by comparing, the experiences of both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean/Red Sea African diasporas and teases out their commonalities and divergences. Thematically, the course will help students develop a deeper and critical understanding of how and why African diasporic identities emerged, converged and diverged over the centuries. Students will engage in class discussions and debates, making presentations, and writing reflective/evaluative papers on the issues as well as on readings, documentaries, and movies used in the class.

AMS 102: Elements of Statistics

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: Satisfaction of entry skill in mathematics requirement (Skill 1) or satisfactory compl etion of D.E.C. C or QPS; Non AMS majors only Anti-requisite: May not be taken by students with credit for AMS 110 or AMS 310.

DEC: C SBC: QPS

The use and misuse of statistics in real life situations; basic statistical measures of central tendency and of dispersion, frequency distributions, elements of probability, binomial and normal distributions, small and large sample hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, chi square test, and regression. May not be taken by students with credit for AMS 110, 310, 311, 312; ECO 320; POL 201; PSY 201; or SOC 202. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

AMS 103: Applied Math in Technology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: Level 3 or higher on the mathematics placement examination

SBC: QPS; TECH

Technologies that drive our modern world rely critically on applied mathematics. This course explores "How does it work?" for selected technologies that rely on mathematics and statistics, e.g., internet search, social networking, financial markets, online auctions, cell phones, DNA sequencing, GPS, Wii, Google maps, and more.

AMS 104: Spreadsheet Technology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: Level 2+ or higher on the mathematics placement examination or MAT 123 or higher

SBC: QPS; TECH

Spreadsheets are a critically important tool in many careers, particularly in quantitative fields. This course explores how to use spreadsheets and how to use them to model real-world situations, such as project management, optimization, budgeting, finance, and more.

AMS 110: Probability & Stat Life Scienc

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: AMS 151 or MAT 125 or 131 or 141. Anti-requisite: May not be taken by students with credit for AMS 102 or AMS 310

SBC: QPS

A survey of probability theory and statistical techniques with applications to biological and biomedical situations. Topics covered include Markov chain models; binomial, Poisson, normal, exponential, and chi square random variables; tests of hypotheses; confidence intervals; tests; and analysis of variance, regression, and contingency tables. May not be taken for credit in addition to AMS 310. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

AMS 151: Applied Calculus I

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: B or higher in MAT 123 or level 5 on the mathematics placement examination

DEC: C SBC: QPS

A review of functions and their applications; analytic methods of differentiation; interpretations and applications of differentiation; introduction to integration. Intended for CEAS majors. Not for credit in addition to MAT 125 or 126 or 131 or 141 or 171. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

AMS 161: Applied Calculus II

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in AMS 151 or MAT 131 or 141, or level 7 on the mathematics placement exam ination

DEC: C SBC: QPS

Analytic and numerical methods of integration; interpretations and applications of integration; differential equations models and elementary solution techniques; phase planes; Taylor series and Fourier series. Intended for CEAS majors. Not for credit in addition to MAT 127, MAT 132, MAT 142, or MAT 171. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

AMS 210: Applied Linear Algebra

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: AMS 151 or MAT 131 or 141 or corequisite MAT 126 or level 7 or higher on the mathemati cs placement exam

SBC: STEM+

An introduction to the theory and use of vectors and matrices. Matrix theory including systems of linear equations. Theory of Euclidean and abstract vector spaces. Eigenvectors and eigenvalues. Linear transformations. May not be taken for credit in addition to MAT 211.

AMS 261: Applied Calculus III

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: AMS 161 or MAT 127 or 132 or 142 or MPE level 9

SBC: STEM+

Vector algebra and analytic geometry in two and three dimensions; multivariable differential calculus and tangent planes; multivariable integral calculus; optimization and Lagrange multipliers; vector calculus including Green's and Stokes's theorems. May not be taken for credit in addition to MAT 203 or 205.

AMS 300: Writing in Applied Mathematics

Undergraduate 1 credit

Prerequisites: WRT 102; AMS major; U3 or U4 standing

SBC: SPK; WRTD

See Requirements for the Major in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Upper Division Writing Requirement.

AMS 301: Finite Mathematical Structures

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: AMS 210 or MAT 211 or AMS 361 or MAT 303

SBC: STEM+

An introduction to graph theory and combinatorial analysis. The emphasis is on solving applied problems rather than on theorems and proofs. Techniques used in problem solving include generating functions, recurrence relations, and network flows. This course develops the type of mathematical thinking that is fundamental to computer science and operations research.

AMS 310: Survey of Probability and Stat

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: AMS 161 or MAT 132 or MAT 126 or MAT 142

SBC: STEM+

A survey of data analysis, probability theory, and statistics. Stem and leaf displays, box plots, schematic plots, fitting straight line relationships, discrete and continuous probability distributions, conditional distributions, binomial distribution, normal and t distributions, confidence intervals, and significance tests. May not be taken for credit in addition to ECO 320. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

AMS 311: Probability Theory

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: AMS 301 and 310 or permission of instructor Corequisites: MAT 203 or 205 or AMS 261

Probability spaces, random variables, moment generating functions, algebra of expectations, conditional and marginal distributions, multivariate distributions, order statistics, law of large numbers.

AMS 315: Data Analysis

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: AMS 310

SBC: CER; ESI

A continuation of AMS 310 that covers two sample t-tests, contingency table methods, the one-way analysis of variance, and regression analysis with one and multiple independent variables. Student projects analyze data provided by the instructor and require the use of a statistical computing package such as SAS or SPSS. An introduction to ethical and professional standards of conduct for statisticians will be provided.

AMS 318: Financial Mathematics

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: AMS 310

SBC: WRTD

This course will focus on accumulation functions, yield rates, annuities, loan repayment, term structure of interest rates/spot rates/forward rates, options, duration/convexity. This course follows the syllabus for the Financial Mathematics (FM) Exam of the Society of Actuaries and prepares students to pass the FM Exam.

AMS 325: Comp & Prog Fundamental in AMS

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: AMS 210 or MAT 211; AMS major

Introduction to programming in MATLAB and Python, including scripting, basic data structures, algorithms, scientific computing, and software engineering. Homework projects will focus on using computation to solve linear algebra, data analysis, and other mathematical problems.

AMS 326: Numerical Analysis

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: CSE 101; AMS 161; basic skills in using a high-level programming language (C, C++, or Java). Advisory prerequisite: AMS 210

Direct and indirect methods for the solution of linear and nonlinear equations. Computation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices. Quadrature, differentiation, and curve fitting. Numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations.

AMS 335: Game Theory

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: MAT 126 or 131 or 141 or AMS 151; C or higher in ECO 303

SBC: SBS+

Introduction to game theory fundamentals with special emphasis on problems from economics and political science. Topics include strategic games and Nash equilibrium, games in coalitional form and the core, bargaining theory, measuring power in voting systems, problems of fair division, and optimal and stable matching. This course is offered as both AMS 335 and ECO 355.

AMS 341: Op Rsrch I: Determinist Models

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: AMS 210 or MAT 211 or MAT 307 and MAT 308

SBC: SBS+

Linear programming with a view toward its uses in economics and systems analysis. Linear algebra and geometric foundations of linear programming; simplex method and its variations; primal dual programs; formulation and interpretation of linear programming models, including practical problems in transportation and production control. Optional computer projects. AMS 341 and 342 may be taken in either order, though it is recommended that AMS 341 be taken first.

AMS 351: Applied Algebra

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: AMS 210 or MAT 211 Advisory Prerequisite: MAT 200 or CSE 250 or equivalent

Topics in algebra: groups, informal set theory, relations, homomorphisms. Applications: error correcting codes, Burnside's theorem, computational complexity, Chinese remainder theorem. This course is offered as both AMS 351 and MAT 312.

AMS 361: Applied Calculus IV: Diff Equ

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: AMS 161 or MAT 127 or 132 or 142 or MPE level 9

SBC: STEM+

Homogeneous and inhomogeneous linear differential equations; systems of linear differential equations; solution with power series and Laplace transforms; partial differential equations and Fourier series. May not be taken for credit in addition to the equivalent MAT 303.

AMS 394: Statistical Laboratory

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: AMS 310 or AMS 315

SBC: CER; ESI; EXP+

Designed for students interested in statistics and their applications. Basic statistical techniques including sampling, design, regression, and analysis of variance are introduced. Includes the use of statistical packages such as SAS and R. Students translate realistic research problems into a statistical context and perform the analysis.

AMS 412: Mathematical Statistics

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: AMS 311

SBC: CER; ESI; EXP+

Estimation, confidence intervals, Neyman Pearson lemma, likelihood ratio test, hypothesis testing, chi square test, regression, analysis of variance, nonparametric methods.

AMS 542: Analysis of Algorithms

Graduate 3 credits

Techniques for designing efficient algorithms, including choice of data structures, recursion, branch and bound, divide and conquer, and dynamic programming. Complexity analysis of searching, sorting, matrix multiplication, and graph algorithms. Standard NP-complete problems and polynomial transformation techniques. This course is offered as both AMS 542 and CSE 548.

ANP 202: People and Pups

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: one ANT/ANP/EBH/BIO course at the 100-level or higher with grade of C or better

SBC: STAS

An introduction to the growing literature on dog evolution, behavior, and cognition to understand why dogs are so well adapted to socializing with humans and what role they play in our societies. This course provides students with a foundation in animal behavior, specifically dog behavior and human-canine relationships. Key questions will include: How do dogs communicate with each other and with us? Are dogs smarter than you think? And what is unique about the bond between people and their pups?

ANP 250: Forensic Anthropology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Advisory Prerequisite: ANP 120

DEC: E SBC: SNW

This is an introductory survey course to the field of forensic anthropology. Topics that focus on the medicolegal significance of the recovery and analysis of human remains will be covered. Postmortem taphonomic processes that can affect a body, and determination of time since death will be discussed. Particular attention will be paid to the determination of personal identity, such as sex, age and stature, from skeletal remains, and the analysis of skeletal trauma and cause of death. Contemporary issues such as mass disasters and human rights issues will be covered.

ANT 203: Native Americans

Undergraduate 3 credits

Advisory Prerequisite: ANT 102

DEC: J SBC: DIV; GLO

The various peoples and cultures of North America are studied with respect to their political, educational, linguistic, social, and cultural patterns. Selected societies are studied in depth.

ANT 208: Zombiology

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: H SBC: STAS

Zombie memes have become very popular in culture and media over the past several years. Many aspects of modern zombie lore, as represented in books, movies, and television programs such as The Walking Dead, are germane to understanding important issues in current affairs, science, and other topics of anthropological interest. In this class, we will use scenes from zombie media as prisms through which to examine topics such as the spread of infectious disease in our globalized and densely populated world, predation on humans, forensic analysis of trace evidence like tooth and cut marks, the collapse of civilizations, human behavior in small band societies, violent conflict, etc.

ANT 210: Sunken Cities and Pirates

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: F SBC: SBS

Explores the variety of underwater archaeological sites found around the world, including submerged Stone Age sites in the Old and New Worlds and sunken cities such as Alexandria, Egypt and Port Royal, Jamaica. The class also treats the development of global seafaring through the study of sunken ships, starting with the Bronze Age in the Mediterranean Sea through Viking age ships in northern Europe and the later Age of Exploration. Methods of underwater excavation and site interpretation based on anthropological theory will also be discussed.

ANT 260: How We Eat

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: K SBC: SBS; USA

This course explores how people's food habits are shaped not only by their biological needs, but also by the economic, political, ecological, and social worlds in which they live. The breadth of anthropology (biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and archaeology) is brought to bear on issues including the economic and political underpinnings of American as well as other food cultures; the relationship between food habits and health (both over-and under-eating); the environmental impacts of various methods of food production; the relationship between food and social status; gendered food production as well as food consumption; food's role in religion; ethical eating; the limits of current knowledge (e.g., changing dietary recommendations); and the socioeconomic pressures that keep individuals eating according to cultural norms. The class discusses foodways in a variety of present and past cultures, but the emphasis is on modern American food culture and the cultural, economic, ecological, and political realities that shape it. Students will explore how these realities affect their own lives and eating habits.

ANT 367: Male and Female

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: F SBC: ESI; SBS+

A study of the manifestation of sex roles in different cultures. Discussion topics include the impact of social, economic and political organization on gender roles and relationships, sexual orientation in cross-cultural perspective, and contemporary theories of gender inequality. Readings present both the male and female viewpoints.

ARB 201: Intensive Intermediate Arabic

Undergraduate 6 credits

Prerequisite: ARB 101 or ARB 112 or placement into ARB 201 or ARB 211

SBC: GLO; HUM; LANG

An intensive course covering the intermediate Arabic language courses (ARB 211, 212) in one semester. May not be taken for credit in addition to ARB 211, 212.

ARH 107: Art & Medicine

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: ARTS

An introduction to the intersections of visual art and medicine from antiquity to today. The course develops skills in observation, analysis, empathy, and self-reflection through the study of the medical body in visual art and the role of art in health care. Topics of study include anatomical imagery, medical illustration, dissection and display of human remains, gender and women's health, the representation of medicine as a profession, art activism, and art therapy.

ARH 203: Arts of Asia

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: J SBC: ARTS; GLO

A general course on Far Eastern art covering India, China, and Japan from its beginnings to the present. Emphasis is on the major arts of painting and sculpture, with some reference to architecture.

ARH 205: Introduction to Architecture

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: G SBC: ARTS

An introduction to the discipline of architecture through various interpretations of its technological and cultural functions. Focusing on the history of architecture's engagement with engineering, anthropology, sociology, and politics, this course explores changing conceptions of the nature and the task of architecture.

ARH 206: Modern Art

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: D SBC: ARTS

An introduction to the history of modern art, beginning with French Rococo and concluding with themes and concerns of a globally interconnected art world. Particular attention will be given to the rise of Modernism in Europe, the role of artists and artistic movements in social and political change, and the relationship of contemporary artistic practice to technology, social media and visual culture.

ARH 207: Digital Media: History/Theory

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: D SBC: ARTS; TECH

An introduction to historical and theoretical issues in digital media. Following discussion of basic concepts in studying digital media, the course focuses on examining the history of computer technologies, and their theoretical implications and cultural ramifications in the present.

ARH 209: Arts of the United States

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: K SBC: ARTS; USA

An introduction to the history of painting, sculpture, and architecture in the United States from the late colonial period to World War II. Particular emphasis will be given to understanding art's changing forms and meanings and its relationship to crucial themes and developments in American history: the impact of national expansion, for example, and of immigration, urbanization, and modernization more generally. The course will also focus on the varied images of American society created by artists of diverse class, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

ARH 308: Writing About Art

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: ARH or ARS major/minor or permission of instructor

SBC: WRTD

An advanced topics course with a focus on research, analytical skills and writing about art. Students analyze essays by different artists, scholars, and critics about a central topic before selecting and developing their own related topic to research. The final project is a research paper that begins with a thesis statement and outline, includes several drafts, peer review, and a final product. This course is offered as both ARH 308 and ARS 308.

ARH 391: Topics in Global Art

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: U3 or U4 standing; one ARH course

DEC: G SBC: GLO; HFA+

An in-depth exploration of a particular theme, movement or approach to transcultural artistic forms and practices. May be repeated for credit as the topic changes.

ARS 105: The Creative Process

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: D SBC: ARTS

An introduction to the creative process in art making and conceptual tools for understanding the visual arts from the perspective of the artist. Students learn about various methods, terms and approaches of the creative process through demonstrations, lectures and discussions on related themes. By placing art in context of today's issues, this course enables students to gain insight into the significance of creativity in its many physical and intellectual manifestations.

ARS 225: Introduction to Digital Art

Undergraduate 3 credits

Advisory Prerequisite: ARS 205

DEC: D SBC: ARTS; TECH

A hands-on introduction to the use of computers in the fine arts. Students explore image creation/manipulation, digital publishing and moving image through lecture, lab and discussion. Emphasis is on the expressive potential of the technology. No prior computer experience is required. Study of the history and impact of digital media on the arts and contemporary culture contextualize practical assignments. This course serves as preparation for further study in electronic media. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

ARS 281: Introductory Photography

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: D SBC: ARTS; TECH

An introduction to the creative techniques and visual grammar of contemporary photographic image production. This course presents core camera operations, lens-based techniques, and software applications used in digital image processing and output. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Estimated cost of supplies is $450, in addition to the course fee.

ARS 308: Writing About Art

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: ARH or ARS major/minor or permission of instructor

SBC: WRTD

An advanced topics course with a focus on research, analytical skills and writing about art. Students analyze essays by different artists, scholars, and critics about a central topic before selecting and developing their own related topic to research. The final project is a research paper that begins with a thesis statement and outline, includes several drafts, peer review, and a final product. This course is offered as both ARH 308 and ARS 308.

ARS 325: Digital Arts: Print

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: ARS 225 or ARS 281 or CDT 208

SBC: HFA+

An exploration of the practical, aesthetic, social, political, and ethical issues at stake in digital imaging. Students use contemporary compositing techniques as well as 2 and 3D printing to create digital art, including digital prints, artist's books, and data visualization. Hybrid digital and analog image making techniques are also explored. An introduction to the practice and theory of constructed digital art and design through lecture, labs, readings and art production. Students use contemporary compositing, page layout and design techniques to create image centered works of art, including digital prints, artist's books, data based visualization, and installations. Hybrid combinations of digital and analog image making techniques are also explored. Study of the history and impact of digital print media on the arts and contemporary culture contextualize practical assignments. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

ARS 327: Digital Arts:WebDesign&Culture

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: CDT 208 or ARS 225

DEC: H SBC: STAS

An exploration of the practice and history of art on the Internet through lecture, project production, discussion and critique. Students create content for the web and mobile platforms while examining historical, and theoretical issues related to art and design on the Internet. Images, text, sound, and code are used to create web-based artworks and informational sites in response to course content. Emphasis is on creative use of current web technologies and software, as well as an examination of the cultural implications of the web. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

ATM 103: Extreme Weather

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: H SBC: STAS

Provides a working knowledge of the causes of extreme weather around the world, how these extremes have changed over time, how technology has aided in preparedness, advancements in forecasting, human impacts of weather, and the vulnerability and adaptability of societies. Throughout the course, recent extreme events from around the world will be analyzed as case studies to explore the complex interaction of weather, technology and society. These examples will span the globe and will include, but not be limited to: hurricanes (e.g., Hurricane Sandy); air pollution (also termed 'chemical weather') in Beijing and Mexico City; extreme heat waves in western Europe; monsoonal flooding in Southeast Asia; and drought in Central and East Africa.

BIO 202: Molecular & Cellular Biology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in CHE 129 or CHE 131 or Corequisite CHE 152

DEC: E SBC: STEM+

The fundamentals of cell biology, biochemistry, and genetics. The biochemical and molecular bases of cell structure, energy metabolism, gene regulation, heredity, and development in living organisms from bacteria to man are discussed. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

BIO 203: Cellular and Organ Physiology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in CHE 129 or CHE 131 or Corequisite CHE 152 Pre- or Corequisite: MAT 125 or higher or AMS 151

DEC: E SBC: STEM+

The fundamentals of cell and organ physiology in mammalian and non-mammalian organisms. The structure and function of cell membranes and the physiology of cell to cell signaling, cellular respiration, and homeostasis of organs and organisms are examined with an emphasis on the comparative physiology of vertebrates and invertebrates. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

BIO 231: Cannabis-Hist, Cult, Sci, Med

Undergraduate 3 credits

Advisory prerequisite: BIO 202

SBC: STAS

Provide a sound background in all aspects of cannabis, including the history of use worldwide, cannabis plant biology, the chemistry of cannabinoids and endocannabinoids, and the relationship to political, legal, and racism issues throughout history to the present. The purpose of this broad familiarization is to prepare students to contribute knowledgeably to the discussion and debate regarding the present and future uses of cannabis.

BIO 310: Cell Biology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: C or higher in BIO 202; and C or higher in BIO 203; and CHE 321 or CHE 331 or CHE 341

The cell is studied as the unit of structure, biochemical activity, genetic control, and differentiation. The principles of biochemistry and genetics are applied to an understanding of nutrition, growth, and development.

BIO 312: Bioinformatics

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: C or higher in BIO 202; and C or higher in BIO 204; and MAT 125 or higher or AMS 151 Advisory Pre- or Corequisite: AMS 110, or BIO 211

SBC: ESI; TECH

This course uses computational methods to analyze current problems and solutions in molecular biology research. Students are exposed to algorithms and tools available for both single gene and larger scale genome research. Emphasis is on practical application. Laboratories allow students to apply their knowledge to real life molecular biology problems. This course routinely offers an opportunity to satisfy the Stony Brook Curriculum WRTD and Upper Division Writing Requirements for the Biology and Biochemistry majors. Students who intend to use the writing assignment in this course to satisfy these requirements must register for BIO 459 when they register for BIO 312.

BIO 314: Cancer Biology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in BIO 202

An examination of the biology of cancer. Emphasis is on molecular and cellular events, such as regulation of gene expression, genome maintenance, cell growth and death, differentiation, cell-cell recognition, signaling and homeostasis that are frequently disrupted in cancer. Recent advances in diagnosis and therapy will also be discussed.

BIO 315: Microbiology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: C or higher in BIO 202 Advisory Pre- or Corequisite: BIO 201

The organization, structure, energetics, and reproduction of microorganisms. Interactions of bacteria and viruses are discussed. This course does not include a laboratory component. Not for credit in addition to HBM 320. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

BIO 316: Molecular Immunology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: C or higher in BIO 202 and C or higher in BIO 203 Pre- or corequisite: CHE 322 or CHE 326 or CHE 332

Structure, function, and organization of the immune response at the molecular and cellular levels. Molecular mechanisms of immunological responses to microorganisms and various disease states are explored.

BIO 320: General Genetics

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in BIO 202; and C or higher in MAT 125, or completion of MAT 126 or higher , or MPE score of 6+

Integrates classical and molecular approaches to the transmission and expression of biological information. Topics include: Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance; linkage analysis; population genetics; DNA replication, mutation and recombination; gene expression and its regulation; current genetic technology; developmental and cancer genetics, quantitative and complex traits, and relevant ethical issues. Cannot be taken for major credit with BIO 321 (applies to Biology majors Only). This course routinely offers an opportunity to satisfy the Stony Brook Curriculum WRTD and Upper Division Writing Requirements for the Biology and Biochemistry majors. Students who intend to use the writing assignment in this course to satisfy these requirements must register for BIO 459 when they register for BIO 320.

BIO 354: Evolution

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: C or higher in BIO 201 and C or higher in BIO 202 Advisory pre- or corequisite: BIO 320 or 321

A detailed discussion of the mechanisms of evolution, focusing on the ways in which genetic changes in populations lead to adaptation, speciation, and historical patterns of evolutionary change. This course routinely offers an opportunity to satisfy the Stony Brook Curriculum WRTD and Upper Division Writing Requirements for the Biology and Biochemistry majors. Students who intend to use the writing assignment in this course to satisfy these requirements must register for BIO 459 when they register for BIO 354.

BIO 358: Bio & Human Soc & Sex Behavior

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: U3 or U4 standing; and one of the following: ANP 101, BIO 115, BIO 201, BIO 202, or B IO 203

DEC: H SBC: ESI; STAS

Major features of human social and sexual behavior are examined from a biological perspective. Insights from ethology, evolutionary biology, and neurobiology are synthesized into a picture of human nature and behavior. Implications of this picture for human sexual and social behavior are considered. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

BIO 361: Biochemistry I

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in BIO 202 and C or higher in CHE 322 or 332 or 326

First course of an advanced two-semester study of the major chemical constituents of the cell, including carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Emphasis is on enzyme structure, enzyme kinetics, reaction mechanisms, and metabolic pathways.

BIO 558: Biological Basis of Human Evol

Graduate 3 credits

A exploration of biological theories of human evolution, properties, and behavior. We build an understanding of evolution of complex organisms by natural selection, followed by the emergence of humans as a uniquiely complex species. Scientific hypothesis formation and testing using the extensive multidisciplinary empirical record of the 1.8 million years of human history is developed throughout. Implications of human evolutionary biology for contemporary social and sexual behavior are also investigated. This course is co-scheduled with BIO 558. Fall, Spring, and Summer

BME 100: Intro Biomed Engineering

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: BME major or BNG minor or departmental consent

SBC: TECH

A rigorous introduction to biomedical engineering that provides the historical and social context of BME though contemporary emerging areas within BME. Specific areas covered in depth include: bioelectricity and biosensors (action potentials to signal processing), bioimaging (invasive and non-invasive), genetic engineering (with ethical discussions), and biostatistics. Hands-on computational modeling introduces the physiological concept of positive and negative feedback loops in the body. Emphasis is placed on ways engineers view the living system by using design based approaches and computation.

BME 205: Clinical Chal 21st Cent

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: SNW; TECH

Technology used by current medical practice, focusing on weekly topics associated with a specific disease state. Technology used to diagnose and treat these disease states will be rigorously examined. Weekly topics will include: cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and organ transplant. Key disease states will be presented in physiological and cellular depth. This course may not be taken for major credit.

BME 303: Biomechanics

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: BME 260 or MEC 260 Pre- or Corequisite: BIO 202

DEC: H SBC: STAS

Illuminates the principles of mechanics and dynamics that apply to living organisms, from cells to humans to Sequoia trees. The behavior of organisms is examined to observe how they are constrained by the physical properties of biological materials. Locomotion strategies (or the lack thereof) are investigated for the forces and range of motions required and energy expenditures. Includes the relationship between form and function to illustrate how form dominates behavior. Presents the physiological effects of mechanical stresses on organs, pathologies that develop from abnormal stress, and how biological growth and adaptation arise as a natural response to the mechanics of living.

BME 313: Bioinstrumentation

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: BME 212 Pre- or Corequisite: BME 271 or ESE 271

Basic concepts of biomedical instrumentation and medical devices with a focus on the virtual instrumentation in biomedical engineering using the latest computer technology. Topics include basic sensors in biomedical engineering, biological signal measurement, conditioning, digitizing, and analysis. Advanced applications of LabVIEW, a graphics programming tool for virtual instrumentation. Helps students develop skills to build virtual instrumentation for laboratory research and prototyping medical devices. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

BUS 115: Introduction to Business

Undergraduate 3 credits

The course provides a general framework for students to develop an understanding of how businesses work, how they are managed, and how different business models are applied to existing businesses in today's fast paced business environment. Introduces students to major business topics to form a foundation for understanding the general functional areas of business, the environment businesses operate in, and general principles of management and leadership. The course materials and coverage provides the fundamentals necessary for Business majors and minors understanding of more advanced business topics encountered in upper division Business courses while introducing students from other majors to the importance of business in the development of ideas into products and services and their distribution to customers through markets.

BUS 215: Intro to Business Statistics

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUS Maj/Min, CME Maj, or ISE Maj; and MAT 122 or higher.

The application of current statistical methods to problems in the modern business environment. Topics include probability, random variables, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and regression. Students analyze real data sets using standard statistical software, interpret the output, and write extensively about the results.

BUS 220: Intro to Decision Sciences

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUS Maj/Min, MTD, ECO, ISE, or CME major; BUS 215; MAT 122 or higher

SBC: STEM+

Familiarizes students with a variety of quantitative methods applicable in managing both the service and manufacturing sectors. Basic concepts of quantitative modeling are applied and tested in various examples supporting decision making in business settings. Topics include: optimization via linear, integer, and goal programming; simulation; decision and break-even analysis; and forecasting. (Formerly Management Science)

BUS 301: Business Communications

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite(s): BUS major; WRT 102; and U3 or U4 standing

SBC: SPK; WRTD

The purpose of BUS 301 - Business Communications is to provide Stony Brook College of Business undergraduates with a conceptual framework and specific tools for communicating in complex environments and accomplishing strategic academic and professional business goals. This core course provides, writing, oral and collaborative skills necessary for future business courses, internships, and professional positions.

BUS 317: Estate & Financial Planning

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUS major

The Retirement, Estate, and Financial Planning course is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in Insurance, financial planning and asset management. This course will also be highly beneficial for those wishing to learn how to manage their own financial affairs and how to make wise financial decisions.

BUS 326: Organizational Behavior

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUS maj/min.

As members of many types of organizations throughout our lives, we are all affected at some time or another by their internal dynamics. These dynamics consist of the behaviors of individuals and students as they work and interact together within the organization. To help us best understand and address these issues, the field of organizational behavior has developed as the study of the behavior of individuals and students in organizations.

BUS 330: Principles of Finance

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUS major/minor, AMS, MTD, ISE, or ECO major. Advisory Prerequisite: ECO 108

The goal of the course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and tools in finance. Upon completion of the course students should understand the role of a financial manager, be able to develop and analyze financial statements of a corporation, recognize the corporation's main sources and uses of funds, and develop understanding of the corporation's capital budgeting process.

BUS 336: Mergers & Acquisitions

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: BUS 330; Business Major or or Entrepreneurship Minor

Corporate mergers and acquisitions continue to play a significant role in many companies' value and growth strategies. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) from the perspective of corporate finance. The primary objective of the curse is for each student to gain a well-rounded understanding of the major strategic, economic, financial, and governance issues of mergers and acquisitions.

BUS 340: Information Systms in Managmnt

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUS Major/Minor, ISE Major, or CME Major; U3 or U4 standing. Advisory Prerequisite: BUS 348, BUS 215, and MAT 122

SBC: TECH

An introductory course in management information systems (MIS). Its objectives are to develop a basic understanding of the concepts and techniques needed in analyzing, designing, and managing these systems, and to explore the applications of computers and information technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of individuals, groups, and organizations.

BUS 346: Operations Management

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: BUS Major/Minor or ISE Major: BUS 215 or AMS 102 for non-business majors, and BUS 220 .

Analysis and design of service and manufacturing systems. Topics include quality management, product and service design, process selection and capacity planning, design of work systems, inventory management, aggregate planning, material requirements planning, scheduling, waiting line model, just-in-time systems, and supply chain management.

BUS 348: Principles of Marketing

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUS Major/Minor or ISE Major or PSY major admitted to the marketing concentration.

Basic marketing concepts and their applications. Issues include strategy, market segmentation, individual consumer behavior, marketing research, promotion, pricing and international marketing. The emphasis is on analysis of the challenges facing business with respect to all relevant constituencies, including the company in general, managerial colleagues across functional areas, consumers, stockholders, and government. This course may not be taken for credit in addition to BUS 349.

BUS 353: Entrepreneurship

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: Business majors, Business minors, Entreprenuership Minors or Engineering majors: U4 S tanding Co-requisite for engineering majors: Enrollment in relevant senior design course

Entrepreneurship is the study of new venture creation and management and it could occur in a myriad of ways depending n the interactions of entrepreneurs and opportunities. This course provides an overview of issues of creating a business, ranging from opportunity recognition and evaluation to resource acquisitions and management. It is designed to appeal to individuals with strong desires to become entrepreneurs, to join start up companies, or to work in the venture capital industry. The course objectives are threefold: 1) to develop a scientific understanding of entrepreneurship, and the empirical evidence in support of theories; 2) to transform this scientific understanding to practice; and 3) to provide firsthand experience with dealing with uncertainty and managing the start-up process.

BUS 355: Investment Analysis

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUS, AMS, MTD, ISE, or ECO major; BUS 330

Investment Analysis helps students make informed investment decisions in their personal and professional lives by providing a solid foundation of practical applications to introduce the topics and techniques used by investors and money managers. Course topics include: the investment environment, securities markets and transactions, finding investment data and information, return and risk, modern portfolio concepts, common stocks, analyzing common stocks, stock valuation, market efficiency and behavioral finance, fixed-income securities, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

BUS 356: Financial Analysis with Excel

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUS, AMS, MTD, ISE, or ECO major; BUS 330

The course focuses on issues in finance and investing, computational techniques related to corporate finance and investment decisions will be the core of the course. Using excel this class will explore the financial mathematics of: foreign currency transactions, corporate valuation, capital budgeting, inventory valuation, profit margins, financial modeling, leveraged buyouts, and financial forecasting.

BUS 358: Marketing Research

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUS major or PSY major admitted to the marketing concentration; U3 or U4 standing; BUS 215 for BUS majors, one of the following for PSY majors: AMS 102, ECO 320, POL 201, PSY 201 or SOC 202. Advisory Prerequisite: BUS 348 or BUS 349

SBC: ESI

Introduces marketing research tools that aid managers in marketing decision-making and how the marketing research process can be used to collect and analyze data and information to solve marketing problems. A strong applied orientation exposes students to marketing research in traditional areas such as market segmentation, product positioning, product design, brand perception, and sales forecasting, as well as emerging areas including customer satisfaction, customer relationship management (CRM), and on-line marketing.

BUS 359: Consumer Behavior

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: BUS major or PSY major admitted to the marketing concentration; U3 or U4 standing Advisory Prerequisite: BUS 348 or BUS 349

Examines the basic concepts underlying consumer behavior with the goal of understanding how these concepts can be applied in analyzing and solving marketing problems.

BUS 365: Financial Management

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUS, AMS, MTD, ISE, or ECO major; BUS 330

SBC: ESI

Financial management techniques and analysis for improving business decision-making will be explored. Topics include: Long and short term financial decisions, debt and equity funding, capital structure, net working capital, inventory management, account receivable management, and how to deal with financial distress related to reorganization and/or liquidation in bankruptcy. The basics of payout policy will be discussed including dividends and stock repurchases. In addition, students will learn how companies finance merger and acquisition decisions, including leveraged buyouts.

BUS 441: Business Strategy

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUS or ECO or MTD or CME Major; U4 standing

Capstone course that builds on tools and concepts introduced in more specialized business courses and on students' general business knowledge. Includes: methods for analysis of forces driving competition; identification of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats faced by individual corporations; and practical strategies for enabling new or existing firms to compete successfully within an industry. Case studies and in-class situations challenge students to develop skills in handling multidimensional business problems.

BUS 447: Business Ethics

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: BUS Major or ECO, ISE, or MTD Major; WRT 102; U4 standing.

SBC: CER

An introduction to traditional ethical theories and their application to business. A basis for understanding how ethical issues in business arise, and some strategies to control or resolve them, are derived from an examination of the work of philosophers and other writers relating to business ethics. Recent business case studies enable students to develop their own perspectives.

BUS 448: Marketing Strategy

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUS Major or PSY major admitted to the marketing concentration and U4 Standing; Pre or Co-requisite BUS 358.

A capstone course for students in the Marketing Specialization in which students apply a wide range of marketing principles to address problems different companies face in areas such as channel distribution, pricing, new product development, communication, promotions, strategic marketing alliances, positioning, and target marketing.

CEA 567: History of Jazz

Graduate 3 credits

DEC: AHLS

An exploration of the history of jazz music, both as a musical art and as a cultural phenomenon. Beginning with its roots in 19th century African-American musical practice through its present prominence throughout the world, the course will expose students to the broader cultural forces that led to the development, growth, and expansion of this music.

CEB 553: Biology & Human Behavior

Graduate 3 credits

DEC: NSSB

A biological theory of human uniqueness is presented and explored through the examination of empirical evidence from a mulitidisciplinary prospective including insights from ethnology, human social and sexual behavior, evolutionary biology, history, economics, the humanities and political science.

CEB 554: Curnt Topic Imunolgy

Graduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: Matriculation in either MAT biology (TBIMT) or MALS graduate programs (SPDMA).

DEC: NSLS

This is a comprehensive course in Immunology designed to be taught to secondary school teachers and it will address the new living environment curriculum standards for Immunology. The proposed course will combine lectures in Immunology with practical laboratory exercises. Laboratory activities will be provided that can be modified for secondary school education. Emphasis will be made on recent developments in Immunology and the essential role of the immune system in protection from infections and cancer. Concepts to be covered include how the immune system distinquishes self from non-self, how it handles various pathogens and why it sometimes fails.

CED 595: Capstone Seminar

Graduate 3 credits

Pre-Requisite: Matriculation in MALS program; prior completion of 24 graduate level credits towards the degree.

The goal of the Capstone Seminar is to teach students to understand and conduct graduate level research. Research may be either original or applied. Prior approval of topic by faculty required; methodology and resources will be reviewed throughout writing process. Effective Fall 2014, this course will be GRADED (A, B, C, F). Effective Summer 2015, successful completion of the Capstone Seminar requires a grade of "B" or better; otherwise, the course must be repeated in order to graduate. No transfer credit or substitutions. May not be used to meet 12 credit content requirement for professional teaching license (MA in Liberal Studies).

CEE 505: Education: Theory and Practice

Graduate 3 credits

Schools are fundamental institutions in every society. While they reflect the existing social order with all of its hierarchies and inequalities, they can also act as engines of social mobility, democratic opportunity, and social change. The purpose of the class is to help prospective teachers acquire the conceptual tools needed to analyze these processes in a sustained, in-depth manner in order to make informed judgments about their future goals as teaching professionals. Advisory Pre-requisite: Open to prospective (pre-service) teachers, and current teachers.

CEE 509: Children's Literature

Graduate 3 credits

DEC: AHLS

Students will trace the historical and psychological development of the concept of childhood by studying the canonical literature for children that shaped cultural ideas of childhood. Students will read a wide representation of classic and contemporary ¿children¿s¿ literature including fairy tales, fantasy, poetry, adventure stories, historical fiction, and picture books. The class focuses on the literary analysis of different genres in children¿s literature.

CEE 565: Human Development

Graduate 3 credits

An examination of the biological and psychological development of children and adolescents and its relationship to teaching and curriculum development for diverse learners. The course will focus on special education programs, childhood and adolescent psychiatric disorders, and societal issues. Note: Preservice course for those not yet initially certified. Offered: Fall, Spring. 3 credits. Letter graded. Previously listed as PSY 595.

CEE 594: Language Acquisition & Lit Dev

Graduate 3 credits

In-depth exploration of the theories of literacy and language development of native English speakers and students who are English language learners pre-school through grade 12. The development and assessment of literacy skills among children at various stages of learning development and across disciplines will be examined. Attention will also be given to children with special needs and the integration of technology in the development of literacy skills. 3 credits, Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

CEE 601: Early Adolescent Development

Graduate 3 credits

This course will address the unique social, emotional, physical and intellectual challenges faced by 10-14 year old children, known as the period of early adolescence. Critical understanding of these characteristics and transformations will be an essential part of the course, along with a review of the important work of Piaget, Erickson and others who have made significant contributions toward our understanding and ability to effectively teach this age group. The vital elements of parental involvement and responsiveness to diversity will also be emphasized. Teachers will be prepared to transition to the middle school classroom through deep appreciation for and understanding of the children they will teach in grades 5-8.

CEE 602: Middle Child Educ:Instruction

Graduate 3 credits

Based on a four corner framework for quality teaching, this course examines how to set the climate, teach the content, facilitate the interactions and foster reflection in the middle school classroom. The course focuses on using brain based instruction as the basis for learning and processes for making data-driven instructional decisions and for designing curriculum to address the standards. In addition, emphasis is given to three critical instructional strategies: cooperative group instruction, a multiple intelligences approach and a higher order thinking skills. Woven throughout the course content is the concept of differentiating instruction and assessment of individual learners.

CEF 501: Instr of For Lang Elementary

Graduate 3 credits

The focus of the course is applying theories of second language learning to instruction at the elementary school level, understanding of developmental issues for teaching young children, designing effective curriculum, and engaging in effective instructional practice and assessment appropriate for world languages at the elementary school level. This course enables certified secondary teachers of foreign languages, 7-12, to extend their certification to include the instruction of foreign languages at grades 1-6. It is open only to certified Foreign Language teachers and those currently matriculated in a Foreign Language teacher certification program.

CEF 547: Prin/Prac Special Education

Graduate 3 credits

An overview of special education principles and practices that will include an understanding of the categories of disabilities; identification and remediation of disabilities; the special education process and state and federal special education laws and regulations; effective practices for planning and designing co-teaching and collaboration with peers; individualizing instruction; and applying positive behavioral supports and interventions to address student and classroom management needs. As of Fall 2011, this course meets the NYS special education requirement for all pre-service candidates for teacher certification.

CEG 523: Historiography

Graduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: matriculation in graduate History program or MAT Social Studies

DEC: SBLS

Introduction to historiography through reading and writing about interpretations of history, historical methods, and major historians. Term paper on historian of choice.

CEG 532: US History to the Civil War

Graduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: matriculation in graduate History program or MAT Social Studies

DEC: SBLS

This field seminar in United States history will survey the major topics and interpretations, beginning with the founding of the British colonies to the start of the Civil War.

CEG 538: US History since 1945

Graduate 3 credits

DEC: SBLS

This course surveys United States history since 1945 (World War II). Topics of study will include: the postwar economic boom, the rise of a consumer economy, the Cold War, civil and equal rights movements, the decline of industry, the rise of Reagan and conservatism, globalization, the ¿War on Terror¿, and shifting ideas about identity and citizenship in postindustrial America.

CEG 566: Comparative Cultures/ Slavery

Graduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: matriculation in graduate History program or MAT Social Studies

DEC: SBLS

In this course, we will study the history and culture of slavery from a comparative perspective. Delving into the vast historiography on this subject (including both classic texts and new works), we will consider how scholars have investigated and interpreted the role of slavery in different regions and cultural contexts in North America and the greater Caribbean from the colonial era to the early 19th century. Cross-listed as a History graduate course and a CEG course.

CEI 565: Music in Society

Graduate 3 credits

DEC: AHLS

Topics in the study of music in relation to its cultural context. This interdisciplinary course studies music as a manifestation of a particular geographical region (e.g., Music in Turn-of-the Century Vienna), of a particular historical era (e.g., Music of the 1960s), and of a particular genre in relation to society. This course may only be repeat twice for a total of 6 credits towards the MA/LS degree.

CEP 502: Principles of Coaching

Graduate 3 credits

This course will review selected principles of coaching and incorporate an appreciation of this knowledge into a framework of competitive athletics. Attention will be given to the potential of the coach to significantly influence the attitudes, behavior, and physical well-being of players toward their own self-development.

CEP 518: Exercise and Nutrition

Graduate 3 credits

DEC: NSLS

This course integrates the concepts of nutrition, bioenergetics, and energy expenditure into a wellness paradigm for optimal health. Emphasis will be placed on the topics of macro and micro nutrients and their effects during exercise and training; nutrient bioenergetics; thermoregulation; ergogenic aids; body composition; energy balance and weight control; and optimal nutrition for exercise, training and health. Recommended: A course in anatomy and physiology or CEP 513.

CHE 131: General Chemistry IB

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: Online Chemistry Placement and Preparation (OCPP) Process. For information on the OCPP , copy and paste the following link into your browser. go.stonybrook.edu/ocpp Corequisite: MAT 125 or higher

DEC: E SBC: SNW

This is the initial course in the four-semester General-Chemistry/Organic-Chemistry sequence CHE 131/132/321/322. This sequence provides the necessary foundation for students who wish to pursue further coursework in Chemistry. The General Chemistry courses provide a broad introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry, including substantial illustrative material drawn from the chemistry of inorganic, organic, and biochemical systems. The emphasis is on basic concepts, problem-solving, and factual material. The principal topics covered are stoichiometry, the states of matter, chemical equilibrium and introductory thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, electron structure and chemical bonding, and chemical periodicity. Students will be placed into CHE 131 based on their performance in an Online Chemistry Placement and Preparation (OCPP) process. The four-semester sequence is inappropriate for students who have completed an AP course in chemistry and received a score of 4 or 5; these students are placed into CHE 152. Three lecture hours and one 80-minute workshop per week. May not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 129 or CHE 152. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

CHE 132: General Chemistry II

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in CHE 129 or CHE 131. Pre/Corequisite: MAT 125 for those who took CHE 12 9 or 130 or BA BIO majors; all others MAT 126 or higher

DEC: E SBC: SNW

A continuation of either CHE 129 or 131, introducing the fundamental principles of chemistry, including substantial illustrative material drawn from the chemistry of inorganic, organic, and biochemical systems. The principal topics covered are stoichiometry, the states of matter, chemical equilibrium and introductory thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, electron structure and chemical bonding, and chemical periodicity. The sequence emphasizes basic concepts, problem solving, and factual material. It provides the necessary foundation for students who wish to pursue further coursework in chemistry. Three lecture hours and one 80-minute workshop per week. May not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 152. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

CHE 133: General Chemistry Lab I

Undergraduate 1 credit

Pre- or Corequisite: CHE 129 or 131

Designed to familiarize students with (1) some chemical and physical properties of substances, (2) techniques of quantitative chemistry, and (3) scientific methodology. Three hours of laboratory or related activity per week. CHE 133 and CHE 134 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 154. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

CHE 134: General Chemistry Lab II

Undergraduate 1 credit

Prerequisites: CHE 133 Pre- or Corequisite: CHE 132

Designed to familiarize students with (1) some chemical and physical properties of substances, (2) techniques of quantitative chemistry, and (3) scientific methodology. Three hours of laboratory or related activity per week. CHE 133 and CHE 134 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 154. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

CHE 310: Chem in Technology & Environm

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: CHE 132 or CHE 152

DEC: H SBC: STAS

Use of chemical principles in understanding processes that occur in the modern technological world and in the natural environment. Certain ecological problems of a chemical nature are analyzed. Methods of controlling these problems are discussed. Not for credit in addition to ENV 320.

CHE 312: Physical Chem Life Sci

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: CHE 132 or 152; MAT 132 or 142 or 127 or 171 or AMS 161 Pre- or Corequisite: PHY 121 or 125 or 131/133 or 141

SBC: STEM+

A one-semester treatment of fundamental concepts of physical chemistry, intended primarily for students of the biological sciences desiring an introduction to physical chemistry. Topics include equations of state; classical thermodynamics and its application to chemical equilibrium in reaction systems, multiphase systems, and electrochemical cells; kinetic theory of gases; transport properties; chemical kinetics. May not be taken for credit by students who have completed CHE 301. Not for credit toward the chemistry major.

CHE 321: Organic Chemistry I

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in CHE 132

SBC: STEM+

An introduction to the structure, reactivity, and properties of organic compounds is presented using modern views of chemical bonding. These fundamental ideas are applied to topics ranging from synthetic chemistry to complex functional structures such as lipid bilayers. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

CHE 322: Organic Chemistry IIA

Undergraduate 4 credits

Discussion of the structure, reactivity, and properties of organic compounds introduced in CHE 321 is continued. The chemistry of substances important in biology, medicine, and technology is emphasized. CHE 322 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 326. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

CHE 327: Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Undergraduate 2 credits

Prerequisite: CHE 134 or CHE 154 Pre- or Corequisite: CHE 321 or CHE 331

Techniques of isolating and handling organic substances, including biological materials. A one-semester course that provides a basic organic laboratory experience. It is recommended that students take CHE 327 at the same time as or immediately following CHE 322 or 332. Four laboratory hours and one lecture hour per week. Not for credit in addition to CHE 383. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

CHE 591: Chemistry of the Environment

Graduate 3 credits

This course provides an overview of the chemistry of environmental processes, environmental degradation, remediation and abatement processes, and energy production. Past actions and current efforts of the chemical enterprise in both exacerbating and addressing anthropogenic environmental degradation are discussed.

CHI 111: Elementary Chinese I

Undergraduate 4 credits

The first half of a one-year introductory course to spoken and written Mandarin Chinese, with equal attention to speaking, reading, and writing. Laboratory practice supplements class work. This course is designed for students who have no prior knowledge of the language. No student who has had one or more years of Chinese in high school or who has otherwise acquired an equivalent proficiency will be permitted to enroll in CHI 111 without written permission from the instructor of the course.

CHI 112: Elementary Chinese II

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: C or better in CHI 111 or equivalent or placement into 112. See http://www.stonybrook .edu/commcms/llrc/placement_challenge_exams/placement_exam.html for more information.

DEC: S3 SBC: LANG

The second half of a one-year introductory course to spoken and written Mandarin Chinese, with equal attention to speaking, reading, and writing. Laboratory practice supplements class work. A student who has had two or more years of Chinese in high school or who has otherwise acquired an equivalent proficiency may not take CHI 112 without written permission from the instructor of the course.

CHI 201: Intensive Intermediate Chinese

Undergraduate 6 credits

Prerequisite: CHI 101 or CHI 112 or CHI 120 or equivalent or proficiency in Chinese or placement int o 201 or 211. See http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/llrc/placement_challenge_exams/placement_exam.html for more information.

DEC: S3 SBC: GLO; HUM; LANG

An intensive, 6-credit, intermediate-level course on spoken and written Mandarin Chinese. Drawing upon a communicative approach, this course situates oral and written language in real-life contexts and promotes learner-centered, interactive classroom activities. May not be taken for credit in addition to CHI 211 or CHI 212.

CHI 422: Chinese Lyric Prose and Plays

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: Advanced level proficiency in Chinese

DEC: J&3 SBC: HFA+

Selected masterpieces of lyric prose and drama written during the first half of the 20th century. Students are expected to improve their skills in literature appreciation and to model their own writings after works read in class. This course is designed for students who already have advanced level proficiency in the Chinese language in all its forms including reading and writing.

CME 160: Intro to Nano

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: TECH

Many benefits of nanotechnology depend on the fact that it is possible to tailor the structures of materials at extremely small scales to achieve specific properties, thus greatly extending the materials science toolkit. Using nanotechnology, materials can effectively be made stronger, lighter, more durable, more reactive, more sieve-like, or better electrical conductors, among many other traits, with respect to their conventional counterparts. The emerging field of nanotechnology develops solutions to science and engineering problems by taking advantage of the unique physical and chemical properties of nanoscale materials. This interdisciplinary course introduces nanomaterials and nano-fabrication methods with applications to composites, coatings, transportation, construction, electronics and biomedical engineering. Basic concepts in research and design methodology and characterization techniques will be demonstrated.

CME 201: Sustainable Energy

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: H SBC: TECH

Assessment of current and future energy delivery systems; extraction, conversion, and end-use will be discussed with the emphasis on meeting 21st Century regional and global energy needs in a sustainable manner. Different renewable and conventional energy technologies will be examined and analyzed and their attributes (both positive and negative) described within a framework that takes into account the technical, economic, social, political and environmental objectives associated with a sustainable energy policy. Case studies of specific applications of sustainable energy to societal needs will be analyzed and discussed.

CME 240: Intro To Food Tech

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: TECH

This course will introduce students to various topics of food science, such as food processing, nutrition, sensory science, and food safety. Students will examine current challenges facing food scientists in today's global society. Selected chapters from the textbook, as well as articles from news sources, will be assigned.

COM 120: Fundamentals/Public Speaking

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: SPK

Focuses on the core principles underlying effective oral presentations and the development of effective presentations in public and professional settings. There is an emphasis on analyzing audiences, composing meaningful, coherent messages, conducting responsible research, developing effective arguments, and improving delivery skills to strengthen confidence and credibility. Students will develop skills that lay the foundation for success in future speaking endeavors in both professional and personal settings. This course will also focus on how to make critical judgments as an audience to public discourse. Upon completion of this course students will be more confident and effective speakers and listeners.

CSE 101: Computer Science Principles

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: Level 3 or higher on the mathematics placement examination

SBC: TECH

Introduces central ideas of computing and computer science, instills practices of algorithmic and computational thinking, and engages students in the creative aspects of the field. Also introduces appropriate computing technology as a means for solving computational problems and exploring creative endeavors. Includes weekly computer programming assignments, but assumes no previous programming experience.

CSE 114: Intro to Object-Oriented Prog

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: Level 5 or higher on the math placement exam Advisory Prerequisite: CSE 101 or ISE 108

SBC: TECH

An introduction to procedural and object-oriented programming methodology. Topics include program structure, conditional and iterative programming, procedures, arrays and records, object classes, encapsulation, information hiding, inheritance, polymorphism, file I/O, and exceptions. Includes required laboratory. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

CSE 214: Data Structures

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in CSE 114

An extension of programming methodology to data storage and manipulation on complex data sets. Topics include: programming and applications of data structures; stacks, queues, lists, binary trees, heaps, priority queues, balanced trees and graphs. Recursive programming is heavily utilized. Fundamental sorting and searching algorithms are examined along with informal efficiency comparisons.

CSE 215: Foundations of Comp Science

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: AMS 151 or MAT 125 or MAT 131

Introduction to the logical and mathematical foundations of computer science. Topics include functions, relations, and sets; recursion; elementary logic; and mathematical induction and other proof techniques.

CSE 216: Programming Abstractions

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisites: C or higher in CSE 214; CSE major

Intermediate-level programming concepts and paradigms, including functional programming, object-orientation, basics of type systems, memory management, program and data abstractions, parameter passing, modularity, and parallel programming. Includes weekly recitations, which provide students with experience in the practice of programming in a variety of high-level languages.

CSE 300: Technical Communications

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: WRT 102, CSE or ISE major, U3 or U4 standing

SBC: SPK; WRTD

Principles of professional technical communications for Computer Science and Information Systems majors. Topics include writing business communications, user manuals, press releases, literature reviews, and research abstracts. Persuasive oral communications and effective presentation techniques, to address a range of audiences, will also be covered. This course satisfies the upper-division writing requirement for CSE and ISE majors.

CSE 310: Computer Networks

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: C or higher: CSE 214 or 260; CSE 220 or ISE 218; CSE major or ISE major. Advisory Pre- or Corequisite: AMS 310

Overview of computer networks and the Internet. Concept of end systems, access networks, clients and servers. Connection-oriented and connectionless services. Circuit switching and packet switching. Description of Internet protocol layers, including application layer, transport layer, network layer and link layer. Architecture of the current Internet and the World-Wide Web. TCP/IP protocol stack. Internet routing and addressing. Local area network protocols, Ethernet hubs and switches. Wireless LANs. Multimedia networking. May not be taken by students with credit for ESE 346.

CSE 312: Legal Issues in Info Systems

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: CSE or ISE major; U3 or U4 standing; one D.E.C. E or SNW course

SBC: CER; ESI; STAS

This course deals with the impact of computers on us as individuals and on our society. Rapid changes in computing technology and in our use of that technology have changed the ways we work, play, and interact with other people. These changes have created a flood of new social, legal and ethical issues that demand critical examination. This course is offered as both CSE 312 and ISE 312.

CSE 351: Introduction to Data Science

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: CSE 214 or CSE 260; AMS 310; CSE major

This multidisciplinary course introduces both theoretical concepts and practical approaches to extract knowledge from data. Topics include linear algebra, probability, statistics, machine learning, and programming. Using large data sets collected from real-world problems in areas of science, technology, and medicine, we introduce how to preprocess data, identify the best model that describes the data, make predictions, evaluate the results, and finally report the results using proper visualization methods. This course also teaches state-of-the art tools for data analysis, such as Python and its scientific libraries.

CSE 548: Analysis of Algorithms

Graduate 3 credits

Admission to CSE Graduate Program

Techniques for designing efficient algorithms, including choice of data structures, recursion, branch and bound, divide and conquer, and dynamic programming. Complexity analysis of searching, sorting, matrix multiplication, and graph algorithms. Standard NP-complete problems and polynomial transformation techniques. This course is offered as both AMS 542 and CSE 548.

CSE 654: Seminar in Visualization

Graduate 1 credit