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PHY 6100 - Physics Laboratory Techniques
Credit Hour(s): 2
Proficiency with general laboratory and measurement techniques, knowledge of physical sensors and data reduction techniques. Application to simple physical systems.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lab
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PHY 6270 - Physics of Remote Sensing
Credit Hour(s): 3
Purpose and motivation for remote sensing; spectral temporal, spatial, and radiometric characteristics and resolution issues; propagation of electromagnetic energy; optics; atmospheric effects; image collection and quality; sensor performance measures; platforms and orbits.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 6320 - Lasers
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introduction to the physics of lasers including emission and absorption processes in lasing, the factors controlling laser gain, the properties of optical resonators, and a survey of salient features for principal types of lasers.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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PHY 6400 - Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introduction to nanoengineering, nanoscience and nanotechnology. Topics include introduction to quantum mechanics, fabrication, characterization, materials, electronic properties, optical properties, magnetic properties, devices, MEMS, NEMS.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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PHY 6430 - Analysis and Prediction of Complex Natural and Human Systems
Credit Hour(s): 4
Explores quantitative analysis and probabilistic forecasting of the behavior of complex nonlinear natural and human systems. Methods of analysis included fractals to quantify spatial, size, and temporal scaling and chaos to study sensitivity to initial conditions and feedback. Modeling includes self-organization and cellular automata. Systems studied include seismology, chemistry, biochemistry, hydrology, medicine, geography, and coupled human and natural systems.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 6450 - Integrating Phy Sci & Math I
Credit Hour(s): 4
Integration of physics and mathematics, fulfilling science and math standards, physics education issues, inquiry teaching practices, and assessment. Application of these to science and math process skills, measurement, and properties of matter, kinematics, forces and energy transfers.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Integrated Science - BS, Physics - MST.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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PHY 6460 - Integrating Phy Sci & Math II
Credit Hour(s): 4
Integration of physics and mathematics, fulfilling science and math standards, physics education issues, inquiry teaching practices, and assessment. Applications of these to electricity, magnetism, waves, and optics.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PHY 6450 Minimum Grade of D
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Interdisc Science+Math - MST, Physics - MST.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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PHY 6500 - Electricity and Magnetism
Credit Hour(s): 3
Fundamental laws of electricity and magnetism presented from the viewpoint of field theory. Maxwell’s equations, transient and steady state currents, electric and magnetic properties of matter, and electromagnetic radiation.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 6510 - Electricity and Magnetism
Credit Hour(s): 3
Fundamental laws of electricity and magnetism presented from the viewpoint of field theory. Maxwell’s equations, transient and steady state currents, electric and magnetic properties of matter, and electromagnetic radiation.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PHY 6500 Minimum Grade of D
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 6600 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introduction to the ideas and methods of the quantum mechanics. Applications to selected one- and three-dimensional problems with emphasis on atomic structure. Analysis of quantum mechanical spin and angular momentum.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 6610 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introduction to the ideas and methods of the quantum mechanics. Applications to selected one- and three-dimensional problems with emphasis on atomic structure. Analysis of quantum mechanical spin and angular momentum. Continuation of PHY6600
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PHY 6600 Minimum Grade of D
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 6620 - Nuclear and Particle Physics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Nuclear radiation, nuclear properties, nuclear transformations, and elementary particles and interactions. Relativistic energy relationships.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PHY 6600 Minimum Grade of D
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 6630 - Intro to Solid State Physics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Selected properties of solids and their quantitative explanation in terms of simple physical models. Applications of quantum mechanics to solids. 3 hours lecture,
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 6730 - Mathematical Physics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Survey of mathematical physics including vector analysis, tensor analysis, calculus of several variables, ordinary and partial differential equations, integral equations, theory of distributions. Ability to apply these to mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 6800 - Classical Mechanics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Classical theoretical mechanics with emphasis on the mathematical basis of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems, and rotational dynamics.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 6810 - Electromagnetic Theory - I
Credit Hour(s): 4
Electromagnetic field theory emphasizing static and time dependent fields, field sources, and boundary value problems using advanced mathematical techniques.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 6820 - Electromagnetic Theory II
Credit Hour(s): 4
Understanding of formal Electromagnetic Theory including application of multipole treatments in Electro- and Magneto-statics, applications of relativity, and application of Maxwells equations to particular physical systems.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PHY 6810 Minimum Grade of D
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 6830 - Statistical Mechanics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introduction to microscopic and macroscopic physical systems developed from concepts of statistical physics. Application to classical and quantum systems will be presented as well as theories of phase transitions, critical phenomena and fluctuations.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 6990 - Special Topics in Physical Science For Teachers
Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
Physical science topics for teachers. Topics vary by year. Applicable to grades 3-12 teachers or to the MST capstone experience according to section.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Degrees: Licensure, Master of Sci in Teaching.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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PHY 7000 - Principles of Instruction-Phys Lab.
Credit Hour(s): 2
Survey of available instructional materials and discussion of educational theory and techniques leading to more effective instruction in the physics laboratory. For physics majors only or departmental approval required.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Physics. Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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PHY 7040 - Topics in the Philosophy of Physics
Credit Hour(s): 3
The various overarching ideas in physics that give unity to the subject. Historical bases of these ideas are included. Topics include but are not limited to the experimental basis of physics, fundamental limits on measuring and of knowing, the physical nature of the cosmos, determinism, relativity, the quantum - continuum transition, the nature of space and time, entropy (H theorem) , Bell’s theorem, Liouville’s theorem.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PHY 7100 - Quantum Mechanics I
Credit Hour(s): 3
Principles of non-relativistic quantum mechanics, Schroedinger’s equation and matrix mechanics. Facility with applications to atomic, molecular, nuclear, solid state, spin, and biological systems.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 7110 - Quantum Mechanics II
Credit Hour(s): 3
Continuation of PHY7100. Principles of non-relativistic quantum mechanics, Schroedinger’s equation and matrix mechanics. Facility with applications to atomic, molecular, nuclear, solid state, spin, and biological systems.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PHY 7100 Minimum Grade of D
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 7120 - Relativistic Quantum Mechancis
Credit Hour(s): 3
Relativistic treatment of fields, quantum theory of radiation, relativistic treatment of spin, the Dirac equation and its solution, scattering of relativistic particles.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 7200 - Many-Body Physics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Consideration of many body theory in Physics including phase space evolution, Liouvilless theorem, ensembles, the Boltzman equation, the H theorem, and approach to equilibrium, fluctuation phenomena. Non-equilibrium problems
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 7210 - Complexity in Environmental Systems
Credit Hour(s): 4
Mathematical methods for quantitative analysis and modeling of complex, nonlinear environmental systems. Applications of scaling in space and time, feedback, and self-organization in environmental systems including: ecology, hydrology, global climate change, and geodynamical systems.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PHY 7280 - Topics in General Relativity
Credit Hour(s): 3
Principles of the general theory of relativity with applications to gravitation and cosmology. Review of special relativity and tensor analysis. The equivalence principle, curvature, and Einstein’s field equations. Introduction to differential geometry.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PHY 6800 Minimum Grade of D and Graduate level PHY 6810 Minimum Grade of D
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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PHY 7300 - Topics in Solid State Physics - Structure
Credit Hour(s): 3
Topics from the physics of the solid state related to structure as chosen by the instructor. These may include but are not limited to: crystallography, particle beam analysis of crystal structure, lattice dynamics, theories of specific heat and sound, defects in structures, defect dynamics, and mechanisms of mass transport.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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PHY 7310 - Topics in Solid State Physics - Electromagnetics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Topics in solid state physics related to electromagnetic properties. Topics may include but are not limited to theories of electronic and spin conduction, theories of magnetism, electronic band structure, dielectric function and polarizability, theories of optical transmission and absorption, ferroelectricity, ferromagnetism, and superconductivity, spin resonance, and the mossbauer effect.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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PHY 7400 - Topics in Nuclear Methods in Physics Research
Credit Hour(s): 3
Topics in the application of nuclear structure, nuclear processes, and energy loss processes to physical measurement and research. Radiation damage. Particle scattering. Gamma, alpha and beta spectroscopy. Energy loss spectroscopies
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PHY 6800 Minimum Grade of D and Graduate level PHY 7100 Minimum Grade of D
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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PHY 7510 - Topics in Atomic Spectra & Structure
Credit Hour(s): 3
Modern theory of the atom and quantum mechanical treatment of the origin of atomic and X-ray spectra.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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PHY 7520 - Topics in Molecular Spectra & Structure
Credit Hour(s): 3
Theory of molecular spectra and structure with examination of experimental data as related to molecular spectra. Applications to the detection and analysis of molecules.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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PHY 7530 - Topics in Ultrafast Optics
Credit Hour(s): 3
The science and application of ultrafast optics. The theory of the generation, propagation, and application of ultrafast laser pulses. Nonlinear optics as related to ultrafast optics.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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PHY 7540 - Topics in Geophysics
Credit Hour(s): 3
The physics of the earths crust, and atmosphere. Applications of physical principles to such processes as fluid flow in the crust, friction with in the crust, measurements of crust structure, fluid flow in the atmosphere, interaction of the atmosphere with radiation, and weather.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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PHY 7550 - Topics in Terahertz Physics
Credit Hour(s): 3
The interaction of high frequency electromagnetic radiation with materials with emphasis on the Terahertz region of the spectrum. Ability to apply these interactions to the function and design of high frequency electronic devices and/or to molecular systems.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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PHY 7700 - Selected Topics
Credit Hour(s): 3
This course explores a topic for which no other course exists. Topics vary. Only 6 credit hours may be applied to those required for the MS degree.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PHY 7800 - Topics in Plasma Physics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introduction to plasma physics. Motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields. Magneto-ionic theory, continuum equations, the Vlasov equation, the Boltzmann equation, and the BBGKY equations.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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PHY 7890 - Continuing Registration
Credit Hour(s): 1
Continuing Registration
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
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PHY 7990 - Minor problems
Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
Students pursue a narrow topic on a tutorial basis or be trained in a specific laboratory or computational technique. Cannot be used for thesis credit. A maximum of 6 credits may be counted toward the MS degree.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
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PHY 8000 - Seminar
Credit Hour(s): 1
Scheduled discussions of current problems in physics. Centered around guest lecturer and student presentations.
Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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PHY 8250 - Fundamentals of Biological Computation & Modeling
Credit Hour(s): 3
This course will treat fundamental programming approaches, data structures and mathematical/statistical principles used in designing, computational biology tools and algorithms. Students will learn theoretical principles and gain practical experience.
Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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PHY 8990 - Research
Credit Hour(s): 3 to 6
Provides students opportunities for directed study or laboratory work in a specialized field of interest. Intended for thesis preparation. May be repeated.
Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
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P&N 4420 - Introduction to Neurophysiology
Credit Hour(s): 3
Physiological mechanisms that subserve the functions of the nervous system. Topics include the biophysics of neuronal information, intercellular communications, motor control, sensory systems, and developmental neurobiology.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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P&N 4880 - Independent Reading in Physiology
Credit Hour(s): 1
Various physiology topics will be discussed with an assigned faculty advisor.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
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P&N 4990 - Special Problems in Physiology
Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
Exploration of potential careers in physiology. Studies may vary from working with instructor on an ongoing physiological research project to analysis of data obtained from completed research project.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
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P&N 6100 - Human Physiology
Credit Hour(s): 4
An overview of human/mammalian organ physiology. Fundamental mechanisms and the experimental basis for current understanding is emphasized. Prerequisite: Introductory biology, chemistry, physics, or permission of instructor.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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P&N 6300 - Medical Cell Biology and Physiology
Credit Hour(s): 3
This is an interdisciplinary course that brings together fundamental concepts of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and cell physiology of eukaryotic cells and applies this knowledge to explaining disease mechanisms.
Corequisite(s): BMB7500
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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P&N 6500 - Glial Cell Physiology
Credit Hour(s): 2
Concepts of glial cell physiology based on the analysis of current primary literature. Topics include interactions between glia and other cell types and the role of glia in pathophysiology.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level P&B 6420 Minimum Grade of C
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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P&N 6690 - Quant Aspct-Membrane Transport
Credit Hour(s): 2
Employs a quantitative approach to the properties of solutes, water, bio-electrical phenomena, the properties of transport systems that move solutes across biological membranes, and the interactions of these solutes with membranes. Completion of calculus, cell biology, and cellular physiology and biophysics required. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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P&N 6990 - Lab Rotation
Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
Special physiological problems or research designed for specific needs and talents of the student.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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P&N 7010 - Selected Topics in Physiology
Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
A selected area of physiology is discussed in greater detail than in basic physiology courses. Some topics may include laboratory.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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P&N 7100 - Breakthroughs in Neuroscience
Credit Hour(s): 2
Students will be able to critically read original literature and identify the creativity, logic and insight behind research breakthroughs in neuroscience.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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P&N 7220 - Ion Channels
Credit Hour(s): 3
This course explores the role of ion channels in a variety of cell types with an emphasis on both electrophysiological and biochemical methods for evaluation of channel function.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level P&B 7750 Minimum Grade of D
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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P&N 7750 - Neuroscience & Physiology
Credit Hour(s): 3
In-depth coverage of cellular neuroscience with an emphasis on physiological concepts. Subjects include nervous system development, generation of ion gradients, ionic basis of the action potential, synaptic transmission, and ion channels.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level P&N 6100 Minimum Grade of D
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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P&N 7760 - Intercellular Communication
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introduces the concepts of intercellular communication through an interdisciplinary presentation of immune and neuroendocrine system functions. Emphasizes the similarities between the systems and the multidis-ciplinary approaches used to study each.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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P&N 7890 - Continuing Registration
Credit Hour(s): 1
By permission of instructor.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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P&N 7920 - Mechanisms of Cell Death
Credit Hour(s): 2
Signalling and Molecular mechanisms of Apoptotic Cell Death and relationship to human diseases.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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P&N 8000 - Physiology Seminar
Credit Hour(s): 1
Two seminars (Physiology Seminar I and II) run concurrent with the Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology Seminar Series.
Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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P&N 8600 - Principles of Biomedial Research
Credit Hour(s): 1
Principles of Biomedical Research is appropriate for students that will be involved in biomedical research. PBR provides a lecture and student interactive series designed to introduce students to the basics of biomedical research.
Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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P&N 8990 - Physiology Research
Credit Hour(s): 1 to 10
Supervised thesis research.
Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 4880 - Independent Reading in Physiology
Credit Hour(s): 1
Various physiology topics will be discussed with an assigned faculty advisor.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
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PN 4990 - Special Problems in Physiology
Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
Exploration of potential careers in physiology. Studies may vary from working with instructor on an ongoing physiological research project to analysis of data obtained from completed research project.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
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PN 6100 - Human Physiology
Credit Hour(s): 4
An overview of human/mammalian organ physiology. Fundamental mechanisms and the experimental basis for current understanding is emphasized. Prerequisite: Introductory biology, chemistry, physics, or permission of instructor.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 6200 - Neuronal-Immune System Cross-Talk in Homeostasis
Credit Hour(s): 3
Multidirectional interactions between the nervous and immune systems have been documented in homeostasis and pathologies ranging from multiple sclerosis to autism, and from leukemia to acute and chronic inflammation. This course focuses on neuro-immune interactions at barrier surfaces-mostly the gut, but also including the skin and the airways, areas densely populated by neurons and immune cells that constantly sense and adapt to tissue-specific environmental challenges.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 6300 - Medical Cell Biology and Physiology
Credit Hour(s): 3
This is an interdisciplinary course that brings together fundamental concepts of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and cell physiology of eukaryotic cells and applies this knowledge to explaining disease mechanisms.
Corequisite(s): BMB7500
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 6400 - Development Neuroscience
Credit Hour(s): 3
Overview of the processes of neural differentiation, migration, synapse formation, and circuit refinement involved in neural development.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 6550 - Neuron-Glia Biology and Disease
Credit Hour(s): 3
The nervous system is comprised of two primary cell types, neurons and glial cells. The glial cells, which can be divided into several types (e.g. astrocyte, microglia, oligodendrocyte, Schwann cell), support neurons structurally and functionally, and neurons regulate glial cell behavior. This course focuses on how these cells communicate with each other to perform important tasks in the nervous system.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 6690 - Quant Aspct-Membrane Transport
Credit Hour(s): 2
Employs a quantitative approach to the properties of solutes, water, bio-electrical phenomena, the properties of transport systems that move solutes across biological membranes, and the interactions of these solutes with membranes. Completion of calculus, cell biology, and cellular physiology and biophysics required. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 6990 - Lab Rotation
Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
Special physiological problems or research designed for specific needs and talents of the student.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 7010 - Selected Topics in Physiology
Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
A selected area of physiology is discussed in greater detail than in basic physiology courses. Some topics may include laboratory.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 7100 - Breakthroughs in Neuroscience
Credit Hour(s): 2
Students will be able to critically read original literature and identify the creativity, logic and insight behind research breakthroughs in neuroscience.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PN 7220 - Ion Channels
Credit Hour(s): 3
This course explores the role of ion channels in a variety of cell types with an emphasis on both electrophysiological and biochemical methods for evaluation of channel function.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level P&N 7750 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level PN 7750 Minimum Grade of D
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 7750 - Neuroscience and Physiology
Credit Hour(s): 3
In-depth coverage of cellular neuroscience with an emphasis on physiological concepts. Subjects include nervous system development, generation of ion gradients, ionic basis of the action potential, synaptic transmission, and ion channels.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level P&N 6100 Minimum Grade of D or Graduate level PN 6100 Minimum Grade of D
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 7760 - Intercellular Communication
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introduces the concepts of intercellular communication through an interdisciplinary presentation of immune and neuroendocrine system functions. Emphasizes the similarities between the systems and the multidis-ciplinary approaches used to study each.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 7890 - Continuing Registration
Credit Hour(s): 1
By permission of instructor.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 7900 - Physiology Seminar
Credit Hour(s): 1
Two seminars (Anatomy Seminar I and II) run concurrent with the Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology Seminar Series.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 7920 - Mechanisms of Cell Death
Credit Hour(s): 2
Signalling and Molecular mechanisms of Apoptotic Cell Death and relationship to human diseases.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 8000 - Physiology Seminar
Credit Hour(s): 1
Two seminars (Physiology Seminar I and II) run concurrent with the Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology Seminar Series.
Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 8600 - Principles of Biomedical Research
Credit Hour(s): 1
Principles of Biomedical Research is appropriate for students that will be involved in biomedical research. PBR provides a lecture and student interactive series designed to introduce students to the basics of biomedical research.
Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 8990 - Physiology Research
Credit Hour(s): 1 to 10
Supervised thesis research.
Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PLS 2000 - Power and Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines power and conflict; introduces several worldviews for understanding important issues in domestic and international politics. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing, Multicultural Competency, Wright State Core
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PLS 2120 - American National Government
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introductory survey of American national government and politics including study of political participation, interest groups, political parties, leadership, mass media, elections and campaigns, the Constitution, presidency, Congress, bureaucracy, and the courts.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Multicultural Competency, Wright State Core
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PLS 2220 - International Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introductory survey of the international political system including study of state and nonstate actors, major features of the system, conflict roots, approaches to peace-keeping, and current issues.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 2510 - Comparative Nonwestern Social Systems
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines political processes as well as social and economic systems in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East with special attention to contemporary issues. Titles vary. Credit will not be given for PLS 2510 Comparative Nonwestern Social Systems to students who have already successfully completed CST 2510 Comparative Nonwestern Social Systems. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing, Multicultural Competency, Wright State Core
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PLS 3010 - Modern Political Ideologies
Credit Hour(s): 3
Systematic analysis of theories and variations of modern political ideologies, including democracy, socialism, fascism, and communism.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3020 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examination of differences among political systems, parliamentary and presidential, democratic and authoritarian, as well as regional differences in political economic development. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3100 - Quantitative Methods in Political Science
Credit Hour(s): 3
Uses of quantitative data with emphasis on contemporary research applications in the social sciences. Analysis and interpretation of data.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3150 - Religion and Politics in America
Credit Hour(s): 3
(Also listed as REL 3650) General examination of both the historical and the contemporary relation between religion and politics in the United States, with special reference to church/state separation. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3210 - City Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Governments and politics of metropolitan regions; government structure and functions; interests and power relations.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3220 - State Government
Credit Hour(s): 3
Survey and analysis of the structures and functions of the American states with special attention to the problems of federal-state and state-local relations, legislative apportionment, and urban growth. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3230 - Government of Ohio
Credit Hour(s): 3
Organization and functions of the government of Ohio with special attention to development, social structure, legal status, electoral processes, and fiscal problems. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3250 - African American Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Explores what makes African American politics distinctive from American politics and the prerequisites for effective political and economic leadership in the black community. Major theme is black power. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3260 - Black Women and Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Role of race and gender in the political activities of black women in the US, Africa, and the diaspora. Integrated Writing course.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3310 - Political Parties
Credit Hour(s): 3
General functions, organization, and operation of American political parties. Emphasis on role of parties in democratic systems. Examines nominations, elections, campaigns, and presidential politics. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3350 - The American Presidency
Credit Hour(s): 3
General political functions, roles, and structure of the presidential office; limits and opportunities of presidential power; relations with Congress, courts, bureaucracy, the public, and the political party; and presidential personality.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3370 - The Legislative Process
Credit Hour(s): 3
Policy role, political functions, internal structure, and operation of Congress. Secondary concern for state legislatures and non-American legislative bodies. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3400 - Law and Society
Credit Hour(s): 3
Theories of law and the nature and functions of the judicial process.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3410 - Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation
Credit Hour(s): 3
Survey of investigative techniques focusing on specific problems and crimes to illustrate proper methods and procedures of criminal investigations.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3420 - Civil Liberties I: First Amendment
Credit Hour(s): 3
Cases and related materials on the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment with emphasis on the First Amendment freedoms: freedom of speech, of the press, and of religion.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3430 - Civil Liberties II: Due Process
Credit Hour(s): 3
Cases and related materials on the enforcement of civil rights and liberties through the due process and equal protection claims of the 14th Amendment.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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