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Graduate Record 2008-2009 
    
Graduate Record 2008-2009 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

Course Descriptions


 

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 907 - Research in Infrared Spectroscopy


    Research in Infrared Spectroscopy


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 908 - Research in Infrared Spectroscopy


    Research in Infrared Spectroscopy


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 911 - Research in Inorganic and Organometallic Reactions


    Research in Inorganic and Organometallic Reactions


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 912 - Research in Inorganic and Organometallic Reactions


    Research in Inorganic and Organometallic Reactions


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 915 - Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence


    Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 916 - Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence


    Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 921 - Research in High Resolution Molecules


    Research in High Resolution Molecules


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 922 - Research in High Resolution Molecules


    Research in High Resolution Molecules


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 923 - Research in Mass Spectrometry


    Research in Mass Spectrometry


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 924 - Research in Mass Spectrometry


    Research in Mass Spectrometry


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 925 - Research in Bioorganic Chemistry


    Research in Bioorganic Chemistry


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 926 - Research in Bioorganic Chemistry


    Research in Bioorganic Chemistry


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 927 - Research in Biophysical Chemistry


    Research in Biophysical Chemistry


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 928 - Research in Biophysical Chemistry


    Research in Biophysical Chemistry


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 941 - Research in Membrane Biochemistry


    Research in Membrane Biochemistry


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 942 - Research in Membrane Biochemistry


    Research in Membrane Biochemistry


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 945 - Research in Inorganic Chemistry


    Research in Inorganic Chemistry


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 946 - Research in Inorganic Chemistry


    Research in Inorganic Chemistry


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 949 - Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces


    Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 950 - Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces


    Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 951 - Research in Bioorganic Mechanism and Synthesis


    Research in Bioorganic Mechanism and Synthesis


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 952 - Research in Bioorganic Mechanism and Synthesis


    Research in Bioorganic Mechanism and Synthesis


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 955 - Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry


    Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 956 - Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry


    Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 959 - Research in Multistage Organic Synthesis


    Research in Multistage Organic Synthesis


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 960 - Research in Multistage Organic Synthesis


    Research in Multistage Organic Synthesis


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 961 - Research in Medicinal Chemistry


    Research in Organic & Polymer Chemistry

    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 962 - Research in Medicinal Chemistry


    Research in Organic & Polymer Chemistry

    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 963 - Research in Bioanalytical Studies


    Research in Bioanalytical Studies


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 964 - Research in Bioanalytical Studies


    Research in Bioanalytical Studies


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 965 - Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases


    Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 966 - Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases


    Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 971 - Research: Combinatorial Science


    Research: Combinatorial Science


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 972 - Research: Combinatorial Science


    Research: Combinatorial Science


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 973 - Research: Synthetic and Bioorganic Chemistry


    Research: Synthetic and Bioorganic Chemistry


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 974 - Research: Synthetic and Bioorganic Chemistry


    Research: Synthetic and Bioorganic Chemistry


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 975 - Research: Analytical Chemistry of Biological Systems


    Research: Analytical Chemistry of Biological Systems


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 976 - Research: Analytical Chemistry of Biological Systems


    Research: Analytical Chemistry of Biological Systems


    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 979 - Research: Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics


    Research

    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 980 - Research: Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics


    Research

    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 997 - Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research


    For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation advisor has been selected. (S)

    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • CHEM 999 - Non-Topical Research


    For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation advisor. (S)

    Credits: 1 to 12

Chinese

  
  • CHIN 501 - Readings in Modern Chinese Literature


    Studies modern Chinese at the advanced level. Includes listening comprehension, reading and discussion in Chinese of various aspects of Chinese culture, society, and literature, using radio broadcasts and selections from newspapers, recent essays, short stories, etc. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 502 - Readings in Modern Chinese Literature


    Studies modern Chinese at the advanced level. Includes listening comprehension, reading and discussion in Chinese of various aspects of Chinese culture, society, and literature, using radio broadcasts and selections from newspapers, recent essays, short stories, etc. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 523 - Chinese Conversation and Composition (in Chinese)


    Development of writing and speaking skills at a higher level than CHIN 502. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CHIN 502 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 524 - Advanced Chinese Conversation and Composition (in Chinese


    Further develops writing and speaking skills to an advanced level. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CHIN 523 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 528 - History of the Chinese Language (in Chinese)


    Examines the evolution of the spoken and written language, diachronically and synchronically, from syntactic, phonological, lexical, and graphic perspectives. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CHIN 323, 523 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 550 - Introduction to Chinese History, Culture and Society


    An integral part of the UVa summer Chinese language program in Shanghai, this course combines lectures and guest presentations with field trips, using the resources specifically available in Shanghai and other parts of China to offer an introduction to China’s long history, splendid culture, and dynamic and changing society. Taught in English. (SS)

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • CHIN 581 - Media Chinese I


    Studies electronic and print media in Chinese, emphasizing current events as reported in the Chinese speaking world, to further develop oral and written proficiency. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CHIN 502 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 582 - Media Chinese II


    A continuation of CHIN 581. Studies the electronic and print media in Chinese with special emphasis on current events as reported in the Chinese speaking world. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CHIN 581 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 583 - Introduction to Classical Chinese


    Introduces the grammar and structure of classical Chinese. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: for CHIN 584, CHIN 583 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 584 - Introduction to Classical Chinese


    Introduces the grammar and structure of classical Chinese. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: for CHIN 584, CHIN 583 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 585 - Classical Chinese Literature


    Advanced readings in classical Chinese. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CHIN 583, 584, or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 586 - Classical Chinese Literature


    Advanced readings in classical Chinese. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CHIN 583, 584, or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 701 - Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese


    The goal of this course is to help students understand journalistic essays through systematic study of sentence patterns and formal writing styles. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CHIN 302, 502, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 702 - Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese


    Students will earn to read or understand various styles of modern Chinese, including essays, documentaries, prose fiction, and movies. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CHIN 701 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 703 - Modern Chinese Poetry


    Studies the development of modern poetry as a genre in Chinese at the beginning of the 20th century, the influences on its development, its maturity, and its contribution to the creative process writing in the world. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CHIN 583, 584 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 704 - Traditional Chinese Poetry (in Chinese)


    Studies the development of poetry as a genre in Chinese up to the beginning of the 20th century, the influences on its development, its maturity, and its contribution to the creative process of poetry writing in the world. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CHIN 583, 584 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 705 - Classical Chinese Prose


    Introduces classical Chinese prose from the sixth century b.c. to the third century a.d. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CHIN 583, 584 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 706 - Classical Chinese Poetry


    Introduces classical Chinese poetry. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CHIN 583, 584 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 783 - Readings in Confucian Texts


    Introduces a broad range of Confucian texts. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CHIN 583, 584 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHIN 801 - Independent Study in Chinese


    Independent Study in Chinese.

    Credits: 1 to 3

Chinese in Translation

  
  • CHTR 521 - Chinese Literature in Translation


    Chinese Literature in Translation.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHTR 522 - Chinese Literature in Translation


    Chinese Literature in Translation.

    Credits: 3

Christianity

  
  • RELC 504 - The Apocalyptic Tradition


    The tradition of apocalyptic thought, as expressed in ancient Jewish and Christian literature and in selected contemporary literature. Emphasizes literary forms and features, historical and theological presuppositions, and primary themes. (SI)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 510 - Natural Law in Judaism and Christianity


    Studies the concept of natural law in Jewish and Christian theology and how these respective religious traditions dealt with a concept that claims that all morality is not the direct result of specific religious prescription. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Courses in religious thought and/or philosophy.

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 511 - Phenomenology and Christology


    A systematic exposition of the phenomenon of selfhood on the basis of traditional materials from Christology and recent investigations in phenomenology. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 512 - Development of Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Catholic Liberalism


    Analyzes and interprets major currents in liberal catholic thought in the 19th and 20th centuries, from the Thomistic revival (1878), through the condemnation of Modernism (1907), to the emergency of the “New Theology” with such theologians as Karl Rahner, Yves Congar, and Henri deLubac. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 513 - Being and God


    A constructive treatment of questions related to the possibility of the experience of being and God or of the being of God. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 519 - Theology in the Nineteenth Century


    Analysis and interpretation of the theology of major thinkers in the 19th century, with special attention to Kant, Hegel, and Schleiermacher. (O)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 520 - Contemporary Theology


    A survey, analysis, and interpretation of major developments in philosophical theology in the 20th century, beginning with dialectical theology in the 1920s. (E)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 530 - Early Christianity and Classical Judaism


    Studies early Christian writings directed to Judaism; the role of Judaism in shaping the Christian intellectual tradition; and Christian interpretation of Jewish scripture. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 531 - Early Christianity and Graeco-Roman Culture


    Pagan criticism of Christianity and the response of Christian apologists; and Christianity and the Greek philosophical traditions, especially Stoicism and Platonism. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 551 - Seminar in Early Christian Thought


    Intensive consideration of a selected issue, movement, or figure in Christian thought of the second through the fifth centuries. (E)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: RELC 205 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 552 - Seminar in American Catholic History


    Examines a selected movement, issue, or figure in the history of Catholicism in America. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 564 - Seminar in Modern Christian Thought


    Examines a major modern Christian thinker or movement, or a major problem in modern Christian thought. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 567 - Early Christian Ethics


    Studies the nature of ethical responsibility as seen by several New Testament figures and documents (Jesus, Matthew, Paul, John, James). (SI)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 580 - Advanced Exegesis of the New Testament I


    Reading and interpretation of the Greek text of one of the Gospels. (E)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Intermediate knowledge of Hellenistic Greek.

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 581 - Advanced Exegesis of the New Testament II


    Reading and interpretation of the Greek text of one or more of the epistles. (O)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Intermediate knowledge of Hellenistic Greek.

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 583 - Love and Justice in Christian Ethics


    Examines various conceptions of love and justice in selected Protestant and Catholic literature mainly from the last fifty years. (E)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 711 - Seminar in Roman Catholic Moral Theology


    Reviews the Catholic tradition in moral theology, emphasizing the influence of historical consciousness on post-Vatican II ethics in natural law, the use of scripture, social ethics, and issues of authority. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 724 - Popular Religion, 1300-1700


    Analyzes various approaches to the study of western Christianity, focusing on the experience and practice of religion by the laity. Cross-listed as HIEU 724. (SI)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 815 - Patristic Greek


    Readings of Greek fathers such as John Chrysoston and Gregory of Nazianzus, with emphasis on grammar, syntax and rhetoric. An intermediate to advanced level course. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 841 - Seminar on American Religious Thought I: Edwards to Emerson


    A historical and theological examination of seminal figures in the development of American religious thought from the Enlightenment through the “American Renaissance.” (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 842 - Seminar on American Religious Thought II: Liberalism Through Neo-Orthodoxy


    A historical and theological examination of the work of major religious thinkers in American from 1860 to 1960. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 844 - Seminar in Reformation Studies


    Intensive study of a selected movement, issue, or figure in the 16th century. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 846 - Development of Catholic Social and Political Thought


    Studies papal encyclicals since Renum Novarium (1891), and American Catholic attitudes toward organized labor and social action. (SI)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 847 - American Catholic Approaches to Religious Liberty


    Religious Liberty was the distinctive contribution of American Catholicism to the Second Vatican Council. Traces the development of this doctrine from the 17th to the 20th century in the United States. (SI)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 889 - Seminar in New Testament Theology


    Considers the nature and scope of New Testament theology and of one central theme, such as Christology. (E)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 890 - Topics in New Testament Studies


    Selected issues in the theory and methods of New Testament criticism. (O)

    Credits: 3
  
  • RELC 892 - Seminar in Early Christianity


    Studies selected topics in early Christian history and thought. Topic varies annually. (Y)

    Credits: 3

Civil Engineering

  
  • CE 600 - Forefronts of Civil Engineering


    This course is an introduction to major challenges facing civil engineering infrastructures and emerging solutions to these challenges.  Innovative technologies and techniques will be presented.  Topics will vary but may include sustainability, sensor technology, infrastructure security, and resiliency and design for natural disasters. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  Graduate Standing or Instructor Permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • CE 601 - Advanced Mechanics of Materials


    Reviews basic stress-strain concepts; constitutive relations. Studies unsymmetrical bending, shear center, and shear flow. Analyzes curved flexural members, beams on elastic foundation, torsion, bending, and twisting of thin walled sections. Cross-listed as AM 601. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Undergraduate mechanics and mathematics.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CE 602 - Continuum Mechanics with Applications


    Introduces continuum mechanics and mechanics of deformable solids. Vectors and cartesian tensors, stress, strain, deformation, equations of motion, constitutive laws, introduction to elasticity, thermal elasticity, viscoelasticity, plasticity, and fluids. Cross-listed as APMA 602, AM 602, MAE 602. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CE 603 - Computational Solid Mechanics


    Analyzes the variational and computational mechanics of solids, potential energy, complementary energy, virtual work, Reissner’s principle, Ritz and Galerkin methods; displacement, force and mixed methods of analysis; finite element analysis, including shape functions, convergence and integration; and applications in solid mechanics. Cross-listed as AM 603, MAE 603. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Corequisite: CE 602.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CE 604 - Plates and Shells


    Includes the classical analysis of plates and shells of various shapes; closed-form numerical and approximate methods of solution of governing partial differential equations; and advanced topics (large deflection theory, thermal stresses, orthotropic plates). Cross-listed as AM 604, MAE 604. (E)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: APMA 641 and CE 601 or 602.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CE 607 - Theory of Elasticity


    Review of the concepts of stress, strain, equilibrium, compatibility; Hooke’s law (isotropic materials); displacement and stress formulations of elasticity problems; plane stress and strain problems in rectangular coordinates (Airy’s stress function approach); plane stress and strain problems in polar coordinates, axisymmetric problems; torsion of prismatic bars (semi-inverse method using real function approach); thermal stress; and energy methods. Cross-listed as AM 607 and MAE 607. (SI)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: AM/CE/MAE 602 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CE 610 - Concrete Materials


    This course covers basic properties of hydraulic cements and mineral aggregates and their interactions in concrete as well as properties of plastic and hardened concrete. Modifications through admixtures; concrete test methods and behavior under various loads and durability of concrete as well as performance of concrete are also covered. Production, handling, and placement problems; lightweight, heavyweight, and other special concretes topics are discussed. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CE 611 - Asphalt Materials


    This course will cover the major types of bituminous materials: asphalt cements, cutback asphalts, asphalt emulsions, and tars. The influence of chemical composition upon physical properties, desirable aggregate characteristics for bituminous mixtures, and asphalt mixtures and construction techniques are also covered. Furthermore, characteristics of constitutive materials, mix design methodology (including current practices for determining optimum asphalt contents), test methods, behavior under various loads, durability, and performance are discussed. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CE 613 - Infrastructure Management


    Studies the tools required to formulate a prioritization procedure that leads to a realistic and rational way of establishing candidate projects for priority programming at both the network and project level infrastructure management systems. Topics include methods for obtaining distress measurements and pavement condition ratings for flexible and rigid pavements, and prioritizing procedures for establishing priority listings for rehabilitation and maintenance activities. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
 

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