Apr 16, 2024

Graduate School Course Catalog 2018-2019

Graduate School Course Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Pharmaceutical Sciences
	PHRG 5250 - Metabolic Diseases (3) Prerequisites: Biochemistry and lab or with the consent of the instructor. This course is an integrated, in-depth study of metabolic disorders including disorders of the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids, nucleic acids and lipids, with emphasis in diseases such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, and atherosclerosis. The course has been designed for graduate students meeting Pharmaceutical Sciences curriculum requirements but may be useful to students in Biology, Chemistry, or other fields. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5270 - Pharmaceutical Technical Writing (3) Prerequisites: Enrollment as a full-time graduate student; consent of advisor. This upper level writing course has been designed for M.S. students seeking to further develop their ability in writing original scientific papers, reports, patent applications, standard operating procedures, opinions, thesis, and grant proposals to succeed in today’s competitive Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology environment. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5700 - Non-Thesis Graduate Project (3) In this course, students will perform a laboratory or non-laboratory based project under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This project will be summarized in the form of a written report and presented to the department. The non-thesis graduate projects is required for the Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences degree. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5800 - Graduate Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences (3) This is a course hypothesis-driven mentored research investigation in pharmaceutical sciences to be performed under the direction of the appropriate faculty members. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5810 - Non-thesis Graduate Project (3) The graduate project is a core requirement for the non-thesis option based on review and analysis of information on a focused area of interest from the literature on current topics in the pharmaceutical science or related subjects. The project will be supervised by a faculty member in the department. At the end of the project, students must present a written document and make an oral presentation of their work to the departmental graduate committee. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRG 5900 - Thesis in Pharmaceutical Sciences (3) Prerequisites: Permission of the thesis advisor. This course encompasses the preparation of a thesis based in part on the student’s original research in the pharmaceutical sciences. Completion of the thesis within the guidelines of the Department, College, and School of Graduate Studies, oral presentation, and successful oral defense of the thesis work is required prior to the awarding of credits. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRM 5000 - Principles of Pharmacology (3) Prerequisites: Human Anatomy and Physiology, and Cell Biology. This course is an introduction to the pathophysiologic basis of drug therapy. It is focused on integrated in depth and analyses of the fundamental principles of pharmacology (pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics), neuropharmacology, cardiovascular pharmacology, and endocrine pharmacology. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRM 5100 - Drug Discovery (3) Prerequisites: Biochemistry and lab, Advanced Biochemistry or with the consent of the instructor. This course will explore the theoretical and practical aspects of drug discovery research. Topics will include detail discussion in drug targets, such as enzyme, GPCR/ion channels, nucleic receptor and the methods used for modern drug discovery in the pharmaceutical industry. Original research journal articles will be used as case studies to illustrate the practical application of the research in drug discovery. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRM 5110 - Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing (3) Prerequisites: Biochemistry, Genetics, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Bioprocessing and Cell culture or with the consent of the instructor. This graduate level course provides an extensive overview of the process of drug manufacture in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries with an emphasis on the production of biopharmaceuticals. This course is designed for individuals entering the biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical development, and vaccine industries. An understanding of the scientific, technical and regulatory aspects of developing safe and efficacious therapeutics will be detailed. The lecture series will cover drug production with an emphasis on microbial and mammalian systems. The roles of different departments such as process development, bioanalytical, QA/QC will be defined. The role of bioanalytical characterization as it applies to the issues of drug stability, formulation and delivery will be detailed. The lecture series will emphasize the requirements and application of good manufacturing practices (cGMP), with detailed reviews of process development procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), procedures for validation of equipment and computer systems, documentation and regulation of GMP facilities. The Regulatory process including an overview of CBER, CDER and ICH guidelines will be included. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRM 5120 - Advanced Biochemistry Lab (2) Prerequisites: Organic lecture and lab, Biochemistry lecture and lab or with the consent of the instructor. This laboratory course is designed to expose students to advanced research techniques that are commonly used in biotechnology. This course will provide students with hands-on research training in preparation for individuals interested in entering the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. At the completion of this course, individuals will (1) be very familiar with research techniques commonly used in biotechnology, (2) gain more research experience as well as a better understanding for modern biochemical techniques, (3) learn to think scientifically and interpret experimental results, and (4) enhance scientific writing skills. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRM 5130 - Enzyme Kinetics (3) Prerequisites: Biochemistry and lab, Advanced Biochemistry or with the consent of the instructor. This course will explore the theoretical and practical aspects of enzyme kinetics. Michaelis-Menton kinetics will be thoroughly covered for one and two substrate reactions. Topics will include modes of enzyme inhibition and the methods used to determine mechanism of action for inhibitors and activators of enzyme activity. Original research journal articles will be used as case studies to illustrate the practical application of enzyme kinetics in research and drug discovery. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRM 5140 - Advanced Methods in Protein Chemistry (3) Prerequisites: Advanced Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry II or with consent from Instructor. This course will examine the details of how structure determines function for all major classes of enzymes. A tool box of methods will be presented to study any catalytic system. The material to be covered will be an in-depth review of the structure-function relationships of proteins, the use of computer modeling, structure analysis and reviews of the current research literature. Topics covered will include; a review of protein secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure, folding patterns, specific enzymology and protein chemistry, and protein engineering. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRM 5150 - Introduction to Biosensor Technology (3) Prerequisites: General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, General Physics or with the consent of the instructor. Introduction to Biosensor Technology is an interdisciplinary course designed for upper level undergraduates and graduate students who have an interest in understanding theory and applications of biosensor technologies. Students will learn basic knowledge of biosensing molecules, various transducer techniques (optical, electric, electrochemical, mass, etc.), detailed knowledge in immobilization of biomolecules to transducer surface, sensor micro-fabrication, and updated applications in various areas. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRM 5160 - Physical Biochemistry (3) Prerequisites: Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry or with the consent of the instructor. This course applies the concepts of physical chemistry to biological systems. Topics covered include the forces governing protein and nucleic acid stability and topology, the thermodynamics of protein folding and protein-ligand interactions, enzyme kinetics, and the physical basis for methods for protein purification, for probing protein-ligand interactions, and for the determination of macromolecular structure. Emphasis will be given to topics relevant to the drug discovery process. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRM 5170 - Bioinformatics: Protein Structure Modeling and Drug Design (3) Prerequisites: General Chemistry; General Biology; General Physics or with the consent of the instructor. This course consists of lectures and computer lab sessions. It will cover the basic principles and practical applications of modern bioinformatics technologies in the context of drug discovery and design. These technologies (protein structure modeling, structure-based drug design, molecular docking) have been widely used by the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. Emphasis will be placed on the basic principles as well as “hands-on experiences” as to how to use software tools to solve practical problems. No prerequisite in computational chemistry and/or computer science is needed. Students from multiple disciplines (chemistry, biology, physics, or computer science) can benefit from participating in group projects or this course. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRM 5190 - Plant Genomics (3) Prerequisites: Biochemistry and lab or with the consent of the instructor. This course is designed as an introduction to plant genomics for students with a background in biology. During course, students will learn about techniques involved in tissue culture, gene mapping, gene cloning and the genetic engineering of plants. The role of genetically modified plants in enhancing human nutrition and the application of plants in “biopharming” will also be discussed. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRM 5200 - Cloning and Expressions (3) Prerequisites: Molecular or Cell Biology, Biochemistry and lab or with the consent of the instructor. This course covers key concepts in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic molecular biology. During lectures, various expression systems including prokaryotic, mammalian, plant, insect cell, and yeast expression systems will be introduced. Criteria for commercial expression of macromolecules, expression of recombinant DNA in whole animal systems (such as: goat, chicken, etc) will also be discussed. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRM 5210 - Neurodegenerative Diseases (3) Prerequisites: Cell Biology, Advanced Biochemistry or with the consent of the instructor. This course will cover topics related to the major neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington’s disease (HD) and the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis (MS). Topics related to pathology and molecular mechanism of diseases, possible drug discovery targets, and therapeutic discovery approaches will be emphasized. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRM 5220 - Chemical Library Design (3) Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry or with the consent of the instructor. This course will provide students the opportunity to become familiar with techniques used in chemical library design and synthesis like: computer aided library design, solution and solid phase rapid parallel synthesis (RPS) and parallel purification. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use the literature and data from a high through put screen to identify biologically active molecules for library production, design a library targeting a biological target, determine the drug likeness of their proposed library using computational tools, develop synthetic strategies for their proposed libraries using solution or solid phase rapid parallel synthesis (RPS) and other library synthesis techniques, develop purification strategies for the proposed libraries and propose new reactions, reagents and technologies for library production. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRM 5230 - The Organic Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Action (3) Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry or with the consent of the instructor. The success in drug design is dependent on insights and advances from the combined use of chemical and biological research. The goal of this course will be to educate students in drug design and drug action. This course will provide students the opportunity to become learn why drug-receptor interactions are important to drug efficacy, understand the mechanisms of drug chemistry, identify the pharmacophore of a target structure, examine structure modification to increase potency (SAR), become familiar with computational approaches used in the drug design and learn how medicinal chemists try to solve problems of metabolic destruction of drugs. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHRM 5240 - Assay Technologies (3) Prerequisites: Molecular or Cell Biology, Biochemistry and lab or with the consent of the instructor. This course will explore standard and cutting-edge assay technologies used for measuring biochemical and cellular properties. For biochemical assays, the topics will include radioactive and non-radioactive methods to assay enzyme activity, protein-protein interactions, and quantitative detection of biomolecules. For cell-based assays, the topics covered will include methods to measure proliferation, cytotoxicity, gene transcription, motility, signal transduction, cell compartment localization, and receptor activation. Original research journal articles will be used as case studies in assay development and employment of modern assay technology. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Physics
	PHYS 5060 - Electromagnetic Theory I (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 4070. This course, the first of a two semester sequence, is a graduate level course covering the theory and application of Maxwell’s equations. Topics to be covered in this course include: electric potentials and electric fields arising from static charge distributions, effects of conducting surfaces on electric fields; electrostatics of polarizable media, magnetic fields from steady currents, magnetic fields in permeable media, energy and momentum of electromagnetic fields and gauge transformations of electromagnetic fields. Mastery of these topics will result in a clear understanding of the nature and calculation of electromagnetic fields in realistic physical systems. (Three hours lecture per week.). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5070 - Electromagnetic Theory II (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 5060 . This course, the second of a two semester sequence intended for graduate students, covers the theory of time dependent electromagnetic fields. Topics covered include: propagation of plane electromagnetic waves in dielectric media, waveguides and resonant cavities, fields emitted from simple radiating systems, scattering and diffraction of electromagnetic waves, application of special relativity to the theory of electromagnetic fields, dynamics of relativistic particles and fields, collisions between moving charged particles, radiation from moving charges. Understanding of these topics is of critical importance to the study of high energy, nuclear and solid state physics. (Three hours lecture per week.). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5110 - Advanced Classical Mechanics (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 3110. This course is an advanced theoretical mechanics taken by graduate students which treats formalisms used in classical mechanics, including Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian methods, and classic problems in mechanics. Formal topics covered include variational principles, generalized coordinates, symmetry and conservation laws, integrability, stability, canonical transformations, Poisson Brackets, Hamilton-Jacobi Theory, and chaos in Hamiltonian and dissipative systems. (Three hours lecture per week.). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5210 - Statistical Mechanics (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 4110 Corequisites: PHYS 5300 . This course is a graduate level course that develops the methods of statistical mechanics and uses them to calculate observable properties of systems in thermodynamic equilibrium. Topics covered are the principles of classical thermodynamics, canonical and grand conical ensembles for classical and quantum mechanical systems, partition functions and statistical thermodynamics, ideal gases of quanta, atoms and polyatomic molecules, degeneracy of Fermi and Bose gases, chemical equilibrium, ideal paramagnetics and an introduction to simple interacting systems. (Three hours lecture per week). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5220 - Statistical Mechanics II (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 5210 . The purpose of the course is not only to give the students a deeper understanding of thermodynamics and the principles of equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics, but also to introduce them to the modern topics of Monte Carlo sampling, the renormalization group theory, and the fluctuation-dissipation theorem. The ideas surrounding these topics have revolutionized the subject of statistical mechanics, and it is largely due to them that the practitioners of statistical mechanics now play a significant role in the current research and discoveries of fields ranging from molecular biology to materials science and engineering, to chemical structure and dynamics, and even to high energy physics. (Three lecture hours per week). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5260 - Advanced Mathematical Methods in Physics (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 5110 and MATH 4410. This graduate level course on mathematical methods focuses on the formulation and solution of equations necessary to describe physical systems. Application of these methods to specific areas of physics will be emphasized. Topics covered in this course include vector analysis and calculus, tensor analysis, linear and matrix algebra, group theory, infinite series, functions of complex variables, (including contour integration and the residue theorem) differential equations and boundary value problems. (Three hours lecture per week.). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5300 - Advanced Quantum Mechanics (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 4310. A study of the principles of quantum physics with an emphasis on selected applications to atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei and elementary particles. This is the first course of a two-semester sequence. Topics include the development of the Schrödinger wave equation description in quantum mechanics and applications to 1-dimensional and 3-dimensional time independent systems including the harmonic oscillator and alpha-decay, the hydrogen atom with spin and angular momentum operators along with multiparticle wavefunctions and symmetries and multielectron atoms with the addition of angular momentum. (Three hours lecture per week.). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5310 - Advanced Quantum Mechanics II (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 5300 . A study of the principles of quantum physics with an emphasis on selected applications to atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei and elementary particles. This is the second course of a two-semester sequence. Topics include the addition of angular momenta, tensor operators and the Wigner-Eckart Theorem, the path integral formulation of quantum theory, approximation methods including the variational and WKB methods, time independent and time dependent perturbation theory, scattering theory and an introduction to relativistic quantum mechanics and the Dirac Equation. (Three hours lecture per week.). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5330 - Advanced Solid State Physics (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 5310 . This graduate level course on solid state physics focuses on the physical properties of crystalline solids. Electronic, vibrational and thermal properties of semiconductors and metals of simplified and realistic physical systems, including semiconductors and metals, will be determined by analysis of their crystal structures. (Three lecture hours per week.). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5360 - Nuclear Physics I (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 5310 or permission from the instructor. This graduate level course in nuclear physics focuses on nuclear models, nuclear reactions and methods of experimental nuclear physics. Topics include internucleon forces, compound-nucleus processes, shell model, optical model, R-matrix theory, nuclear reactions, collective model, electromagnetic transitions, isobaric analog states and nuclear structure. An introduction to experimental nuclear physics covering properties of nuclear radiation, detectors and accelerators will also be presented. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5370 - Nuclear Physics II (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 5360 This graduate level course on nuclear physics, the continuation of PHYS 5360 , provides an advanced description of nuclear reactions and interaction between subatomic particles. Topics covered include nuclear astrophysics, particles, fundamental symmetries and conservation laws. The current understanding of weak interactions, neutrino physics, leptonnucleon scattering, form factors, structure functions, QCD, gluon field, color, W and Z fields, electro-weak unification, the CKM matrix and relativistic heavy ion collisions will also be described. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5410 - Advanced Computational Physics I (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 3020. This graduate level course in computational physics, the first in a two-course sequence, focuses on numerical methods used to solve problems encountered in many areas of physics. Topics covered include: modeling the motion of simple physical systems, solving linear and nonlinear sets of equations, fitting of experimental data, and numerical integration of partial differential equations. (Three hours lecture per week.). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5420 - Advanced Computational Physics II (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 5410 . This graduate level course in computational physics, the second in a two-course sequence, focuses on numerical methods used to solve problems encountered in solid state physics, quantum mechanics and nuclear physics. Topics covered include: simulations of simple solid state physical systems, solving the Schrödinger equation with boundary conditions, and solutions of fundamental problems in nuclear physics. (Three hours lecture per week.). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5460 - Particle Physics I (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 5310 or permission from the instructor. This course is an introduction to theoretical and experimental particle physics, specifically fundamental symmetries and the dynamics of quarks and leptons. In this course, the first in a two semester sequence, the Standard Model, Dirac equation, electrodynamics of spin-0 and spin ½ particles are studied. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5470 - Particle Physics II (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 5460 . This course is an introduction to theoretical and experimental particle physics, specifically fundamental symmetries and the dynamics of quarks and leptons. In this course, the second in a two-semester sequence, the Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) model, the weak interaction, the electroweak interaction and physics beyond the Standard Model are studied. (Three lecture hours per week.). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5500 - Biophysics (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 3310, MATH 3020 and CHEM 1200. This graduate level course on biophysics focuses on the physics of biological materials and processes. Topics covered include: bonds, reactions and experimental techniques relevant to fundamental processes in biology; the physics of biological polymers and membranes; the physical basis of biologically generated energy and muscle movement; and the mechanisms of signaling in the nervous system. (Three hours lecture per week.). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5520 - Applied Spectroscopy (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 3310, PHYS 4060. This course focuses on the study of the principles of atomic and molecular spectra and the design and operation of spectrometers for the study of these spectra. Attention will be given to applications of spectroscopic techniques in areas such as materials processing, communication, and environmental studies. (Two lectures and two laboratory hours per week.). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5610 - Advanced Nanotechnology (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 5310 . This graduate level course in nanotechnology will provide students with an introduction to the physics and chemistry of nanomaterials, including semiconductor quantum dots, metal nanoparticles and carbon nanostructures. Topics covered include: synthesis of nanomaterials; imaging of nanomaterials; theory of electronic and optical properties of nanomaterials; development of technologically advanced devices based on nanomaterials. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5650 - Special Topics (3) Prerequisites: permission of the instructor. Courses on special topics of current research interest may be offered by experienced faculty. Students with advanced standing in their coursework or those working on related thesis work are expected to take these advanced level courses. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5700 - Physics Graduate Seminar (1-3) Prerequisites: permission of the instructor. This course is a study in current topics in research as presented by members of the class. The emphasis is on new and developing research in physics. The students in the course report on topics of their interest. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5800 - Graduate Research (1-6) Prerequisites: permission of research advisor. This course involves instruction on research and performance of research under the mentorship of a member of the faculty. This course is intended to provide students with experience with either theoretical or experimental research. The student will learn to obtain background information on the topic of choice, and understand both the motivation of the research program and the relevancy of the research to its field of physics. The student will become familiar with presenting written and oral reports of research work. (Thesis students: 1 hour per semester, 3 hours max). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PHYS 5900 - Thesis (3) Prerequisites: permission of thesis advisor. This course is taken in the final semester of completing the thesis. Upon completion of the written thesis and comprehensive oral exam, the 3 credits are earned. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Psychology
	PSYG 5001 - Ethics in Psychology (2) Prerequisites: Graduate student status. An overview of ethical issues in psychology. The course focuses on the identification and understanding of basic concepts in ethics, and on the application of ethical principles and guidelines in situations in various areas in the field of psychology. Examples of situations from academia, social psychology, physiological psychology, clinical psychology, forensic psychology, the workplace, and other areas will be discussed in order to develop the student’s readiness for dealing with ethical dilemmas. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5002 - Cultural Diversity in Psychology (2) Prerequisites: Graduate status in psychology or in other social science discipline. A course designed to aid students in developing an understanding and appreciation of the differences and similarities of diverse groups. A specific aim of the course is to help students identify characteristics of culture in general and culturally different groups in particular so students will be able to more effectively develop effective strategies for delivering mental health services to members of diverse populations. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5011 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology (2) Prerequisites: PSY 3100 (Abnormal) or PSY 4120 (Personality), PSY 3400 (Psychological Measurement) and graduate student status. An overview of the history and the theories, methods, and professional issues of clinical psychology. This overview includes a discussion of clinical psychology’s scientific tradition, a discussion of the role of the psychologist in the clinical setting, and a summary of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The course emphasizes in-depth discussion of the application of ethical and legal issues in the field of clinical psychology. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5025 - Personality Assessment Procedures (5) Prerequisites: PSYG 5011 , PSYG 5121 and PSYG 5170 . A basic introduction to techniques in personality assessment. The course will focus on test administration and on the interpretation, integration, and written reporting of test results. Issues pertaining to ethics and to use of personality assessment techniques with diverse groups will be discussed. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5030 - Introduction to Methods and Practices in Community Psychology (3) A study of broad aspects of community services regarding primary, secondary and tertiary intervention and support systems. The effects of social conditions on mental health practices and mental health preventive strategies will be examined. Consultation models for behavior change and appropriate community intervention will be systematically explained. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5100 - Advanced Statistics (4) Prerequisites: PSY 4410 (Intermediate Statistics for Students of Psychology). A reinforcement of the conceptual basis of statistics, including analysis of variance, correlation, and regression analysis, followed by the introduction of advanced topics such as multi-variate analysis of variance, factor analysis, and more advanced types of regression analysis. Students are introduced to the use of a standard statistical package such as SAS or SPSS and are required to use the program to perform analyses on a variety of data sets. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5121 - Advanced Abnormal Psychology (4) Prerequisites: PSY 3100 (Abnormal) and graduate student status. A critical review of contemporary paradigms of abnormal behavior and discussion of the diagnosis, etiology, formulation, and treatment of abnormal behavior or mental disorders cited in the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5135 - Psychophysiology and Health (3) Pre- or Co-requisite: Graduate Student Status or Instructor Permission. This course has been designed to facilitate the students understanding of the mind-body connection in psychology. We will be exploring techniques in psychophysiology which generally require the non-invasive measurement of physiological responses in humans during all types of situations. In essence, allowing us to non-invasively “look inside” and examine the physiological processes that predict both good and poor health. Students will be encouraged to take a multi-level approach to understanding how we (as humans) respond to the world around us — physiologically, behaviorally and psychologically, and the implications such responses may have for both. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5160 - Research Methods I (3) Prerequisites: Graduate status in psychology or in another social science discipline. A reinforcement of the basic principles of research, including the development of research ideas, reliability and validity of research designs, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, procedures and strategies for collecting data, topics in participant selection, and the ethical principles of the American Psychological Association (APA) as related to research. The course will provide an introduction to scientific writing, to designing visual displays of information, to writing research papers in APA format, to writing proposals, and to making presentations. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5161 - Research Methods II (2) Prerequisites: PSYG 5100 and PSYG 5160 . Pre- or Co-requisite: PSYG 5212 . An applied course that will review the various skills involved in psychological/behavioral science research, including the logic of inquiry using the scientific method, and issues of experimental design and statistical analysis. The student will be required to apply these skills to the development of an acceptable research proposal. Several approaches used by behavioral and clinical scientists will be reviewed and demonstrated. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5170 - The Clinical Interview (3) Prerequisites: PSYG 5011 and PSYG 5121 . An in-depth study of the clinical interview including review of its evaluative research and of the ethical and other professional issues associated with use of this assessment technique. The course focuses on the student’s development of clinical interviewing skills and enhancement of the ability to develop clinical formulations and diagnoses, and to present such findings in oral and written reports. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5211 - Cognitive Assessment (5) Prerequisites: PSY 3400 (Psychological Measurement) and PSYG 5011 . A course designed to give the student practical knowledge and experience in the administration, interpretation, and written reporting of results of cognitive assessment tests. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5212 - Experimental Design (4) Prerequisites: PSYG 5100 and PSYG 5160 . An introduction to research methods and design principles frequently used in psychology. The course emphasizes factorial designs (including repeated measures and multivariate designs), contrast and trend analyses, correlational and regression designs, and meta-analyses. Students will complete papers or poster presentations which will require reading appropriate literature, designing a study, analyzing results, and writing a final report in APA style for each area. Simulations and data bases developed within the department will provide the data for students’ research projects. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5220 - Practicum/Internship in Clinical Psychology (1-6) Prerequisites: 24 graduate hours of specified psychology courses, defense of the thesis proposal and department approval. A course designed to provide the student with hands-on experience in the practice of psychology and the delivery of health services as defined in the North Carolina Psychology Practice Act. The student’s practicum/internship experience will meet the criteria outlined by the North Carolina Psychology Board. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5300 - Psychotherapy I (3) Pre- or Co-requisite: PSYG 5025 . An introduction to theories and techniques of psychotherapeutic approaches (Jungian, Adlerian, psychoanalytic, Gestalt, Rogerian, transactional analysis, behavior therapies, etc.) with special attention to case studies. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5310 - Psychotherapy II (2) Prerequisites: PSYG 5300 . A continuation of PSYG 5300 . Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5800 - Special Topics in Psychology (3) A study of various topics in psychology. Topics vary from semester to semester. Emphasis will be placed on contemporary research issues. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5820 - Cognition (3) This course addresses theory and research in cognitive processes or information processing in human and non-human contexts and their applications to everyday life. Key topics include psychophysics, perception, attention, imagery, thought, memory, language, emotion, and social cognition. Also elaborated are the cultural and neuropsychological underpinnings of cognition. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	PSYG 5900 - Thesis (1-6) Prerequisites: Thesis advisor/department approval. It is recommended that the student have completed PSYG 5100 , PSYG 5160 and PSYG 5212 . The research, writing and defense of a thesis (i.e., a formal, extensive research paper based on research conducted by the student under the direction of faculty). The course may be taken more than once but the student may not earn a total of more than six hours. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Recreation Administration
	RECG 5000 - Computer Application s in Recreation and Physical Education (3) Explanation and examination of computer applications relevant to recreation and physical education. Emphasis will be placed on a “hands-on” approach exploring how various software, hardware, information structures, and network applications can be used in recreation and physical education settings. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECG 5010 - Administrative Policies and Procedures in Parks and Recreation (3) A study of principles and practices of administration, with attention to basic administrative processes, the internal organizational structure of recreation and park departments, supervision and management, legal foundations, risk management components, and public relations. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECG 5160 - Financial Management in Sports and Athletic Administration (3) This course provides an overview of financial management, planning and budgetary components of the sports industry. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECG 5200 - Group Dynamics and Leisure Service Leadership (3) An analysis of the theoretical basis for, and concepts of, dynamic group action, with attention to application of the concepts of group dynamics through the use of illustrations, case studies, and training exercises. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECG 5300 - Trends and Issues in Recreational Therapy (3) A study of all trends and issues in the therapeutic recreation profession including legal aspects of services delivery advocacy, educating for leisure, facilitation techniques, interdisciplinary team practice, consultation, supervisory functions, assessment procedures, and quality assurance. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECG 5410 - Social Gerontology (3) A review and analysis of selected demographic, biological, social, physiological, psychological, behavioral, and political issues such as each impact on the development and delivery of recreation and leisure services to older adults/aged in our society. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECG 5630 - Graduate Practicum Physical Education and Recreation (3) Prerequisites: Approval of Department Advisor. Complete a supervised field experience of no less than six weeks and 240 clock hours at an approved physical education/recreation agency. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECG 5635 - Graduate Internship in Recreational Therapy (3) Prerequisites: Departmental Approval. Internship settings must meet the Guidelines for Internships in Therapeutic Recreation, 2003, Revised Edition, ATRA. The recreational therapy internship must meet the current minimum of 480 clock hours established by the state of North Carolina Recreational Therapy License Board (These minimum clock hours will be subject to change. Please check the www.ncrtlb.com for current information. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECG 5800 - Independent Study in Recreation and Physical Education (3) Independent readings and research for graduate students with faculty. This is an opportunity for advanced study in a special area of physical education and/or recreation. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECG 5895 - Research Project (3) Designed to provide faculty guidance under which the student develops a proposal outlining the steps of a department-approved investigation and prepares a graduate level document. An oral examination of the research project is required. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	RECG 5900 - Thesis (1-6) The student must write an acceptable thesis based in part on original research. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Sociology
	SOCG 5100 - The Study of Society (3) An advanced general course in sociology dealing with the basic concepts of social behavior and fundamental sociological principles relating to society and culture. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5110 - Human Ecology (3) Population pressures, natural resource availability, food supply and food quality, energy sources and technology all impact the way humans adapt to their social environments. Topics covered include the interaction among society, economics and environment, population and development, health and diet, environmental problems, and environmental justice. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5200 - Social Statistics (3) A study of advanced statistical techniques including multiple regression, analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, logistic regression, factor analysis, and principal components analyses. Topics also covered include measurement error, data cleaning and manipulation, multicollinearity, model building, model fit techniques, and hypothesis testing. Standard statistical software packages are integrated into the course. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5210 - Culture and Personality (3) The influence of cultural forms on the individual, considered from anthropological, sociological and psychological perspectives. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5300 - Techniques of Data Collection and Analysis (3) A study of sampling techniques, interviewing techniques, questionnaire construction, observation techniques, sociometric and scaling techniques, data analysis, qualitative methodologies (including sampling and interviewing), and comparative historical methods. Each student is expected to demonstrate the use of each technique and analysis in addressing experimental, field, and laboratory problems. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5310 - Deviant Behavior (3) A study of the factors and processes involved in the development of various forms of deviant behavior. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5330 - Collective Behavior and Social Movements (3) A study of noninstitutionalized behavior such as riots, panics, fads, rumors protests, disasters, and social movements. Emphasis will be placed on the social structural origins and consequences of collective behavior. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5350 - Survey Research (3) An overview of the important studies using survey research techniques with emphasis on current methods of data retrieval and analysis. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5400 - Sociological Theory (3) A study of the major theoretical positions in sociology through reading the original works of theorists such as Durkheim, Marx, Simmel, Weber, and others. Special attention will be placed on the relationship between theory and research. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5410 - Racial and Cultural Relations (3) A description and analysis of the phenomena that arise when groups of people who differ racially and culturally come into contact with one another. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5420 - Social Stratification (3) A study of the process of social differentiation relative to differential social evaluation in the structure of human associations. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5500 - W.E.B. Du Bois and the Development of Scientific Sociology (3) Students will engage in a critical study of the major early sociological works of W.E.B. Du Bois. The course examines the role of W.E.B. Du Bois in the development of scientific sociology, and his contributions in the areas of racial inequality, research methods, urban sociology, and the quality of life in the Southern Black Belt. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5520 - Dynamics of American Culture (3) This course is a critical evaluation and analysis of American customs, institutions, social systems, and culture. Particular analysis is placed on the development of “American” identity. Students will engage public and applied sociological principles in a final course project. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5591 - The Teaching of Sociology (3) This applied course is designed to provide graduate students with the opportunity to explore different teaching techniques, evaluate introductory sociology texts, prepare curriculum materials, and to engage in practice teaching. The course helps prepare graduate students to teach introductory level sociology courses in a community college, college or university setting. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5600 - Issues in Social Gerontology (3) A study in the theory and research of the field of gerontology. Special emphasis will be given to organizational problems of services and delivery of services to older Americans. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5621 - Bureaucratic Organization (3) A study of the degree of bureaucratization in social organizations as indicated by the strict enforcement of, and rigid compliance with, administrative procedures. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5720 - Comparative Social Institutions (3) A global and cross-cultural study of the major social institutions such as kinship systems, the family, education, economy, politics and religion in various pre-industrial and industrial societies. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5850 - Computer-Assisted Instruction for Education and the Social Sciences (3) This course will focus on the competencies needed by teachers for using the computer as a teaching aid. The emphasis will be on how to use low-cost computers in a workstation or in a teaching laboratory. Experience will be provided in developing software which can be used on almost any computer. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCG 5900 - Thesis (1-6) The research, writing, and defense of an acceptable thesis on an approved topic. Students enroll in the course and determine the appropriate number of credit hours in a given semester, after consultation with their advisors. The course may be taken more than once but for no more than a total of six credit hours. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Social Work
	SOCW 5101 - Foundations of Social Welfare and Social Work (Policy) I (3) This course provides content on social welfare history, critically examines and analyzes social welfare policy and increases awareness of racism, sexism, ageism and discrimination against people with disabilities. It also provides information on policy practice as a critical part of social work advocacy and social justice. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 5103 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (Individual and Family Development) (3) This course has two foci. First, students learn about specific challenges in studying the development, structure and dynamics of families and strategies for addressing these challenges. The second part is dedicated to reviewing major theories for understanding families, critiquing studies informed by these theories and developing research agenda guided by them. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 5104 - Foundation of Data Analysis (3) This course will deepen the understanding of theory and the rationale behind the use of univariate and bivariate statistics in the analysis and interpretation of data. It includes an in depth review of various bivariate statistical tests (t-test, one-way ANOVA, chi-square, parametric tests. correlation); and the introduction of two-way ANOVA, simple regression and non-parametric tests. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 5105 - Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families (3) This course provides students with the advance practice knowledge and skills needed to work with individuals and families in generalist practice. Students develop practice skills including engaging with clients, assessing client’s needs and resources, goal setting, and problem solving. This course teaches students to implement empirically based interventions and evaluate outcomes. Emphasis is placed on generalist practice intervention including case management, client advocacy, brokering, education, solution focused issue management, and crisis intervention with diverse and multicultural individuals and families. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 5109 - Social Work Practicum & Seminar I (4) The primary purpose of field instruction is to provide students with advanced educational opportunities that lead to competent practice. This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply foundation knowledge, skills and professional ethics in practice. It consists of a field internship and a field seminar. The internship in conjunction with the field seminar; provides the student with learning opportunities to complement foundation academic courses and to provide a basis for generalist social work practice. The field seminar is designed to help students integrate classroom learning with the experiences of the internship,and it serves as professional support group for discussing field issues. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 5201 - Research Methods in Social Work I (3) This course provides students with the skills needed to understand and participate in social work research. It integrates epistemology, research design, data collection, data management, and data analysis into a coherent view of social research. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 5203 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (Discrimination & Inequality) (3) This course emphasizes the systematic nature of oppression and the responsibility of social workers to engage in the struggle for social justice and human rights. The meaning and implications of concepts such as discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class, disability, and aging are discussed. In addition to professional literature, this course emphasizes experiential learning and, encourages students to get in touch with their own oppression and biases toward others. Students gain an understanding of the practice principals and skills needed to be effective as change agents with diverse populations at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	SOCW 5205 - Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities (3) This is an advanced methods course, which has a two parts structure. The course expands on the foundation course content with a focus on mezzo and macro level interventions including the development, implementation, and evaluation of change strategies in both communities and organizations. Students are exposed to a variety of theories, intervention models, and methods for the implementation and evaluation of change strategies as well as value dilemmas encountered with the advocacy and social change process. An emphasis is placed on the need to include social work values, diversity, equity and empowerment into the change process through course assignments and field applications. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule

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PHRG 5250 - Metabolic Diseases (3)

PHRG 5270 - Pharmaceutical Technical Writing (3)

PHRG 5700 - Non-Thesis Graduate Project (3)

PHRG 5800 - Graduate Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences (3)

PHRG 5810 - Non-thesis Graduate Project (3)

PHRG 5900 - Thesis in Pharmaceutical Sciences (3)

PHRM 5000 - Principles of Pharmacology (3)

PHRM 5100 - Drug Discovery (3)

PHRM 5110 - Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing (3)

PHRM 5120 - Advanced Biochemistry Lab (2)

PHRM 5130 - Enzyme Kinetics (3)

PHRM 5140 - Advanced Methods in Protein Chemistry (3)

PHRM 5150 - Introduction to Biosensor Technology (3)

PHRM 5160 - Physical Biochemistry (3)

PHRM 5170 - Bioinformatics: Protein Structure Modeling and Drug Design (3)

PHRM 5190 - Plant Genomics (3)

PHRM 5200 - Cloning and Expressions (3)

PHRM 5210 - Neurodegenerative Diseases (3)

PHRM 5220 - Chemical Library Design (3)

PHRM 5230 - The Organic Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Action (3)

PHRM 5240 - Assay Technologies (3)

PHYS 5060 - Electromagnetic Theory I (3)

PHYS 5070 - Electromagnetic Theory II (3)

PHYS 5110 - Advanced Classical Mechanics (3)

PHYS 5210 - Statistical Mechanics (3)

PHYS 5220 - Statistical Mechanics II (3)

PHYS 5260 - Advanced Mathematical Methods in Physics (3)

PHYS 5300 - Advanced Quantum Mechanics (3)

PHYS 5310 - Advanced Quantum Mechanics II (3)

PHYS 5330 - Advanced Solid State Physics (3)

PHYS 5360 - Nuclear Physics I (3)

PHYS 5370 - Nuclear Physics II (3)

PHYS 5410 - Advanced Computational Physics I (3)

PHYS 5420 - Advanced Computational Physics II (3)

PHYS 5460 - Particle Physics I (3)

PHYS 5470 - Particle Physics II (3)

PHYS 5500 - Biophysics (3)

PHYS 5520 - Applied Spectroscopy (3)

PHYS 5610 - Advanced Nanotechnology (3)

PHYS 5650 - Special Topics (3)

PHYS 5700 - Physics Graduate Seminar (1-3)

PHYS 5800 - Graduate Research (1-6)

PHYS 5900 - Thesis (3)

PSYG 5001 - Ethics in Psychology (2)

PSYG 5002 - Cultural Diversity in Psychology (2)

PSYG 5011 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology (2)

PSYG 5025 - Personality Assessment Procedures (5)

PSYG 5030 - Introduction to Methods and Practices in Community Psychology (3)

PSYG 5100 - Advanced Statistics (4)

PSYG 5121 - Advanced Abnormal Psychology (4)

PSYG 5135 - Psychophysiology and Health (3)

PSYG 5160 - Research Methods I (3)

PSYG 5161 - Research Methods II (2)

PSYG 5170 - The Clinical Interview (3)

PSYG 5211 - Cognitive Assessment (5)

PSYG 5212 - Experimental Design (4)

PSYG 5220 - Practicum/Internship in Clinical Psychology (1-6)

PSYG 5300 - Psychotherapy I (3)

PSYG 5310 - Psychotherapy II (2)

PSYG 5800 - Special Topics in Psychology (3)

PSYG 5820 - Cognition (3)

PSYG 5900 - Thesis (1-6)

RECG 5000 - Computer Application s in Recreation and Physical Education (3)

RECG 5010 - Administrative Policies and Procedures in Parks and Recreation (3)

RECG 5160 - Financial Management in Sports and Athletic Administration (3)

RECG 5200 - Group Dynamics and Leisure Service Leadership (3)

RECG 5300 - Trends and Issues in Recreational Therapy (3)

RECG 5410 - Social Gerontology (3)

RECG 5630 - Graduate Practicum Physical Education and Recreation (3)

RECG 5635 - Graduate Internship in Recreational Therapy (3)

RECG 5800 - Independent Study in Recreation and Physical Education (3)

RECG 5895 - Research Project (3)

RECG 5900 - Thesis (1-6)

SOCG 5100 - The Study of Society (3)

SOCG 5110 - Human Ecology (3)

SOCG 5200 - Social Statistics (3)

SOCG 5210 - Culture and Personality (3)

SOCG 5300 - Techniques of Data Collection and Analysis (3)