May 16, 2024  
Graduate Record 2011-2012 
    
Graduate Record 2011-2012 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

Course Descriptions


 

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 9010 - History of Mathematics Seminar


    Discusses subjects from the history of mathematics.



    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • MATH 9020 - Graduate Seminar


    This is a meeting place for junior faculty members and graduate students to discuss mathematics and give talks reflecting the mathematical interests of the participants.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MATH 9250 - Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems Seminar


    Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems Seminar



    Credits: 3
  
  • MATH 9310 - Operator Theory Seminar


    Operator Theory Seminar



    Credits: 3
  
  • MATH 9360 - Probability Seminar


    Probability Seminar



    Credits: 3
  
  • MATH 9410 - Analysis Seminar


    Analysis Seminar



    Credits: 3
  
  • MATH 9450 - Mathematical Physics Seminar


    Mathematical Physics Seminar



    Credits: 3
  
  • MATH 9559 - New Course in Mathematics


    This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.



    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MATH 9800 - Topology Seminar


    Topology Seminar



    Credits: 3
  
  • MATH 9820 - Geometry Seminar


    Discusses subjects from geometry.



    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • MATH 9950 - Algebra Seminar


    Algebra Seminar



    Credits: 3
  
  • MATH 9952 - Coding Theory Seminar


    Coding Theory Seminar



    Credits: 3
  
  • MATH 9995 - Independent Research


    Independent Research



    Credits: 3 to 9
  
  • MATH 9998 - Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research


    For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.



    Credits: 3 to 12
  
  • MATH 9999 - Non-Topical Research


    The Mathematics Colloquium is held weekly, the sessions being devoted to research activities of students and faculty members, and to reports by visiting mathematicians on current work of interest. For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.



    Credits: 3 to 12

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

  
  • MAE 6020 - 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 6020, AM 6020. Taught concurrently w/ CE 6720. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6030 - Computational Solid Mechanics


    Analyzes 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. Applications in solid mechanics. Cross-listed as CE 603. Prerequisite: MAE 602.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6040 - 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 6040 and taught concurrently w/ CE 6740. Prerequisite: APMA 6410 and CE 6710 or 6720 or MAE 6020.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6070 - 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 CE 607. Prerequisite: AM 602 or instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6080 - Constitutive Modeling of Biosystems


    The course covers state-of-the-art mechanical models to describe the constitutive behavior of hard and soft tissues with emphasis on biological form following physiological function. The course will cover linear and nonlinear elasticity, viscoelasticity, poroelasticity, and biphasic constitutive relations in the context of biological systems and will include the dependence of macroscopic behavior and properties on material microstructure. Prerequisite: MAE 602



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6100 - Thermomechanics


    Review of classical thermodynamics; introduction to kinetic theory; quantum mechanical analysis of atomic and molecular structure; statistical mechanical evaluation of thermodynamic properties; chemical thermodynamics and equilibria. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6110 - Heat and Mass Transport Phenomena


    Fundamentals of conduction and convection heat and mass transfer. Derivation and application of conservation equations for heat and mass transfer in laminar and turbulent flows. Steady, unsteady and multidimensional transport. Applications to free and confined flows in forced, natural and mixed convection regimes. Phase change problems with moving boundaries, condensation and evaporation. High speed flows. Prerequisite: Undergraduate fluid mechanics or instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6120 - Microscale Heat Transfer


    This course will begin with a study of the fundamental microscopic energy carriers (definitions, properties, energy levels and disruptions of photons, phonons, and electrons.) Transport of energy will then be investigated with an emphasis on microscale effects in space and in time. The approaches used to describe microscale heat transportation differ significantly from the macroscopic phenomenological approaches and include new physical mechanisms. They often involve solution of the Boltzman transport equation and the equation of phonon radiative transfer. These approaches will be introduced with an emphasis on ultra-short time scale heating and ultra-low temperatures. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6130 - Kinetic Theory and Transport Properties


    Derivation of Boltzmann equation; Molecular derivation of Navier-Stokes equations; dynamics of molecular collisions; Chapman-Enskog solution of Boltzmann equation; transport properties of gases; analyses of shock structure, flows with chemical reactions, radiative nonequilibrium, rarefied gases, etc. Prerequisite: MAE 610 or instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6160 - Advanced Thermodynamics


    Analyzes basic concepts, postulates, and relationships of classical thermodynamics; thermodynamics potentials and derivatives; energy minimum and entropy maximum principle; generalized Maxwell relations; stability considerations; phase transitions; application to perfect and imperfect systems; and extension to chemically reacting and solid systems. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6200 - Energy Principles in Mechanics


    Analyzes the derivation, interpretation, and application to engineering problems of the principles of virtual work and complementary virtual work; related theorems, such as the principles of the stationary value of the total potential and complementary energy, Castigliano’s Theorems, theorem of least work, and unit force and displacement theorems. Introduces generalized, extended, mixed, and hybrid principles; variational methods of approximation, Hamilton’s principle, and Lagrange’s equations of motion; and approximate solutions to problems in structural mechanics by use of variational theorems. Cross-listed as CE 620. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6210 - Analytical Dynamics


    Classical analytical dynamics from a modern mathematical viewpoint: Newton’s laws, dynamical variables, many particle systems; the Lagrangian formulation, constraints and configuration manifolds, tangent bundles, differential manifolds; variational principles, least action; non-potential forces; constrained problems; linear oscillations; Hamiltonian formulation: canonical equations, Rigid body motion. Prerequisite: Undergraduate physics, ordinary differential equations.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6220 - Waves


    The topics covered are: plane waves; d’Alembert solution; method of characteristics; dispersive systems; wavepackets; group velocity; fully-dispersed waves; Laplace, Stokes, and steepest descents integrals; membranes, plates and plane-stress waves; evanescent waves; Kirchhoff’s solution; Fresnel’s principle; elementary diffraction; reflection and transmission at interfaces; waveguides and ducted waves; waves in elastic half-spaces; P, S, and Rayleigh waves; layered media and Love waves; slowly-varying media and WKBJ method; Time-dependent response using Fourier-Laplace transforms; some nonlinear water waves. Prerequisite: MAE 602 or equivalent.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6230 - Vibrations


    Topics include free and forced vibrations of undamped and damped single- and multi-degree-of-freedom systems; modal analyses; continuous systems; matrix formulations; finite element equations; direct integration methods; and eigenvalue solution methods. Cross-listed as CE 623. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6240 - Nonlinear Dynamics and Waves


    Introduces phase-space methods, elementary bifurcation theory and perturbation theory, and applies them to the study of stability in the contexts of nonlinear dynamical systems and nonlinear waves, including free and forces nonlinear vibrations and wave motions. Examples are drawn from mechanics and fluid dynamics, and include transitions to periodic oscillations and chaotic oscillations. Prerequisite: Undergraduate ordinary differential equations or instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6250 - Multibody Mechanical Systems


    Analytical and computational treatment for modeling and simulation of 3-Dimensional multibody mechanical systems. Provide a systematic and consistent basis for analyzing the interactions between motion constraints, kinematics, static, dynamic, and control behavior of multibody mechanical systems. Applications to machinery, robotic devices and mobile robots, biomechanical models for gait analysis and human motions, and motion control. Matrix modeling procedures with symbolic and numerical computational tools will be utilized for demonstrating the methods developed in this course. Focus on the current research and computational tools and examine a broad spectrum of physical systems where multibody behavior is fundamental to their design and control. Prerequisite: Engineering degree and familiarity with a programming language.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6310 - Fluid Mechanics I


    The topics covered are: dimensional analysis; physical properties of fluids; kinematic descriptions of flow; streamlines, path lines and streak lines; stream functions and vorticity; hydrostatics and thermodynamics; Euler and Bernoulli equations; irrotational potential flow; exact solutions to the Navier-Stokes equation; effects of viscosity - high and low Reynolds numbers; waves in incompressible flow; hydrodynamic stability. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6320 - Fluid Mechanics II


    The topics covered are: thin wing theory; slender-body theory; three-dimensional wings in steady subsonic and supersonic flows; drag at supersonic speeds; drag minimization; transonic small-disturbance flow; unsteady flow; properties and modeling of turbulent flows. Prerequisite: MAE 631.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6330 - Lubrication Theory and Design


    Topics include the hydrodynamic theory of lubrication for an incompressible fluid; design principles of bearings: oil flow, load-carrying capacity, temperature rise, stiffness, damping properties; influence of bearing design upon rotating machinery; computer modeling methods; and applications to specific types. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6340 - Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems


    Fundamentals of momentum, energy and mass transport as applied to complex biological systems ranging from the organelles in cells to whole plants and animals and their environments. Derivation of conservation laws (momentum, heat and mass), constitutive equations, and auxiliary relations. Applications of theoretical equations and empirical relations to model and predict the characteristics of diffusion and convection in complex biological systems and their environments. Emphasis placed on the bio-mechanical understanding of these systems through the construction of simplified mathematical models amenable to analytical, numerical or statistical formulations and solutions, including the identification and quantification of model uncertainties. Prerequisite: Introductory fluid mechanics and/or heat or mass transfer, or instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6360 - Gas Dynamics


    Analyzes the theory and solution methods applicable to multi-dimensional compressible inviscid gas flows at subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic speeds; similarity and scaling rules from small-petrurbation theory, introduction to transonic and hypersonic flows; method-of-characteristics applications to nozzle flows, jet expansions, and flows over bodies one dimensional non-steady flows; properties of gases in thermodynamic equilibrium, including kinetic-theory, chemical-thermodynamics, and statistical-mechanics considerations; dissociation and ionization process; quasi-equilibrium flows; and introduction to non-equilibrium flows. Prerequisite: MAE 610.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6370 - Singular Perturbation Theory


    Analyzes regular perturbations, roots of polynomials; singular perturbations in ODE’s, periodic solutions of simple nonlinear differential equations; multiple-Scales method; WKBJ approximation; turning-point problems; Langer’s method of uniform approximation; asymptotic behavior of integrals, Laplace Integrals, stationary phase, steepest descents. Examples are drawn from physical systems. Prerequisite: Familiarity with complex analysis.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6410 - Engineering Mathematics I


    Review of ordinary differential equations. Initial value problems, boundary value problems, and various physical applications. Linear algebra, including systems of linear equations, matrices, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization, and various applications. Scalar and vector field theory, including the divergence theorem, Green’s theorem, and Stokes theorem, and various applications. Partial differential equations that govern physical phenomena in science and engineering. Solution of partial differential equations by separation by variables, superposition, Fourier series, variation of parameter, d’Alembert’s solution. Eigenfunction expansion techniques for non-homogeneous initial-value, boundary-value problems. Particular focus on various physical applications of the heat equation, the potential (Laplace) equation, and the wave equations in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Cross-listed as APMA 641. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6420 - Engineering Mathematics II


    Further and deeper understanding of partial differential equations that govern physical phenomena in science and engineering. Solution of linear partial differential equations by eigenfunction expansion techniques. Green’s functions for time-independent and time-dependant boundary value problems. Fourier transform methods, and Laplace transform methods. Solution of variety of initial-value, boundary-value problems. Various physical applications. Study of complex variable theory. Functions of complex variable, the complex integral calculus, Taylor series, Laurent series, and the residue theorem, and various applications. Serious work and efforts in the further development of analytical skills and response. Cross-listed as APMA 642. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and APMA/MAE 641 or equivalent.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6430 - Statistics for Engineers and Scientists


    Role of statistics in science, hypothesis tests of significance, confidence intervals, design of experiments, regression, correlation analysis, analysis of variance, and introduction to statistical computing with statistical software libraries. Cross-listed as APMA 643. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate studies or instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6440 - Applied Partial Differential Equations


    Includes first order partial differential equations (linear, quasilinear, nonlinear); classification of equations and characteristics; and well-posed-ness of initial and boundary value problems. Cross-listed as APMA 644. Prerequisite: APMA/MAE 641 or equivalent.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6555 - Special Topics in Distance Learning


    Special Topics in Distance Learning



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6592 - Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Science: Intermediate Level


    Study of a specialized, advanced, or exploratory topic relating to mechanical or aerospace engineering science, at the first-graduate-course level. May be offered on a seminar or a team-taught basis. Subjects selected according to faculty interest. New graduate courses are usually introduced in this form. Specific topics and prerequisites are listed in the Course Offering Directory.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6594 - Special Graduate Project in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering: First-Year Level


    A design or research project for a first-year graduate student under the supervision of a faculty member. A written report must be submitted and an oral report presented. Up to three credits from either this course or MAE 794 may be applied toward the master’s degree. Prerequisite: Students must petition the department Graduate Studies Committee before enrolling.



    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • MAE 6610 - Linear Automatic Control Systems


    Studies the dynamics of linear, closed-loop systems. Analysis of transfer functions; stability theory; time response, frequency response; robustness; and performance limitations. Design of feedback controllers. Cross-listed as ECE 621. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6620 - Linear State Space Systems


    A comprehensive treatment of the theory of linear state space systems, focusing on general results which provide a conceptual framework as well as analysis tools for investigation in a wide variety of engineering contexts. Topics include vector spaces, linear operators, functions of matrices, state space description, solutions to state equations (time invariant and time varying), state transition matrices, system modes and decomposition, stability, controllability and observability, Kalman decomposition, system realizations, grammians and model reduction, state feedback, and observers. Cross-listed as SYS 612 and ECE 622. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6680 - Advanced Machine Technologies


    Studies new technologies for machine automation, including intelligent machines, robotics, machine vision, image processing, and artificial intelligence. Emphasis on computer control of machines; intelligent automatic control systems; and distributed networks. Focuses on research problems in each of these areas.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6710 - Finite Element Analysis


    The topics covered are: review of vectors, matrices, and numerical solution techniques; discrete systems; variational formulation and approximation for continuous systems; linear finite element method in solid mechanics; formulation of isoparametric finite elements; finite element method for field problems, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. Prerequisite: MAE 602 or equivalent



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6720 - Computational Fluid Dynamics I


    Includes the solution of flow and heat transfer problems involving steady and transient convective and diffusive transport; superposition and panel methods for inviscid flow, finite-difference methods for elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic partial differential equations, elementary grid generation for odd geometries, primitive variable and vorticity-steam function algorithms for incompressible, multidimensional flows. Extensive use of personal computers/workstations, including interactive graphics. Prerequisite: MAE 631 or instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6850 - Measurement Theory and Advanced Instrumentation


    Studies the theory and practice of modern measurement and measurement instrumentation; statistical analysis of data; estimation of errors and uncertainties; operating principles and characteristics of fundamental transducers and sensors; common electrical circuits and instruments; and signal processing methods. Prerequisite: Undergraduate electrical science.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6870 - Applied Engineering Optics


    Analyzes modern engineering optics and methods; fundamentals of coherence, diffraction interference, polarization, and lasing processes; fluid mechanics, heat transfer, stress/strain, vibrations, and manufacturing applications; laboratory practice: interferometry, schlieren/shadowgraph, and laser velocimetry. Prerequisite: PHYS 241E.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 6993 - Independent Study in Mechanical or Aerospace Science: Intermediate Level


    Independent study of first-year graduate level material under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Students must petition the department Graduate Studies Committee before enrolling.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 7030 - Injury Biomechanics


    This is an advanced applications course on the biomechanical basis of human injury and injury modeling. The course covers the etiology of human injury and state-of-the-art analytic and synthetic mechanical models of human injury. The course will have a strong focus on modeling the risk of impact injuries to the head, neck, thorax, abdomen and extremities. The course will explore the biomechanical basis of widely used and proposed human injury criteria and will investigate the use of these criteria with simplified dummy surrogates to assess human injury risk. Brief introductions to advanced topics such as human biomechanical variation with age and sex, and the biomechanics of injury prevention will be presented based on current research and the interests of the students. Prerequisite: MAE 608.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 7150 - Combustion


    Reviews chemical thermodynamics, including conservation laws, perfect gas mixtures, combustion chemistry and chemical equilibrium; finite-rate chemical kinetics; conservation equations for multicomponent reacting systems; detonation and deflagration waves in premixed gases; premixed laminar flames; gaseous diffusion flames and droplet evaporation; introduction to turbulent flames; chemically-reacting boundary-layer flows; ignition; applications to practical problems in energy systems, aircraft propulsion systems, and internal combustion engines. Projects selected from topics of interest to the class. Prerequisite: Undergraduate thermodynamics and MAE 631, or instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 7510 - Research Seminar, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering: Master’s Students


    Required one-hour weekly seminar for master’s students in mechanical and aerospace and nuclear engineering. Students enrolled in MAE 898 or 694/794 make formal presentations of their work.



    Credits: 0 to 1
  
  • MAE 7520 - Special Topics in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Science: Advanced Level


    A specialized, advanced, or exploratory topic relating to mechanical or aerospace engineering science, at the second-year or higher graduate level. May be offered on a seminar or team-taught basis. Subjects selected according to faculty interest. Topics and prerequisites are listed in the Course Offering Directory.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 7530 - Independent Study in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Science: Advanced Level


    Independent study of advanced graduate material under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Students must petition the department Graduate Studies Committee before enrolling.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 7540 - Special Graduate Project in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering: Advanced Level


    A design or research project for an advanced graduate student under the supervision of a faculty member. A written report must be submitted and an oral report must be presented. Up to three credits of either this course or MAE 694 may be applied toward the master’s degree. Prerequisite: Students must petition the department Graduate Studies Committee before enrolling.



    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • MAE 7555 - Advanced Topics in Distance Learning


    Advanced Topics in Distance Learning



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 7630 - Optimal Dynamical Systems


    Introduces the concept of performance metrices for dynamical systems and examines the optimization of performances over both parameter and function spaces. Discusses both the existence of optimal solutions to dynamic problems and how these may be found. Such results provide via limits to performance of dynamic systems, which delineate what can and cannot be achieved via engineering. Constitutes a basis for more advanced study in design synthesis and optimal control. Cross-listed as ECE 723. Prerequisite: Two years of college mathematics, including some linear and vector calculus. Classical and state-spaced controls and undergraduate design courses are recommended.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 7650 - Multivariable Control


    State space theories for linear control system design have been developed over the last 40 years. Among those, H2 and Hinf control theories are the most established, powerful, and popular in applications. This course focuses on these theories and shows why and how they work. Upon completion of this course, student will be confident in applying the theories and will be equipped with technical machinery that allows them to thoroughly understand these theories and to explore new control design methods if desired in their own research. More importantly, students will learn a fundamental framework for optimal system design from a state perspective. Cross-listed as ECE 725. Prerequisite: MAE 652.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 7660 - Nonlinear Control Systems


    Studies the dynamic response of nonlinear systems; approximate analytical and graphical analysis methods; stability analysis using the second method of Liapunov, describing functions, and other methods; adaptive, learning, and switched systems; examples from current literature. Cross-listed as ECE 726. Prerequisite: ECE 621 or instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 7680 - Digital Control Systems


    Topics include sampling processes and theorems, z-transforms, modified transforms, transfer functions, stability criteria; analysis in both frequency and time domains; discrete-state models for systems containing digital computers; and applications using small computers to control dynamic processes. Cross-listed as ECE 728. Prerequisite: MAE 652 or instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 7720 - Computational Fluid Dynamics II


    A continuation of MAE 672. More advanced methods for grid generation, transformation of governing equations for odd geometries, methods for compressible flows, methods for parabolic flows, calculations using vector and parallel computers. Use of personal computers/workstations/supercomputer, including graphics. Prerequisite: MAE 672 or instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • MAE 8591 - Research Seminar, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering: Doctoral Students


    Required one-hour weekly seminar for doctoral students in mechanical, aerospace, and nuclear engineering. Students enrolled in MAE 9999 may make formal presentations of their work.



    Credits: 0 to 1
  
  • MAE 8897 - Graduate Teaching Instruction


    For master’s students.



    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • MAE 8999 - Master’s Thesis Research, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering


    Formal documentation of faculty supervision of thesis research. Each full-time, resident Master of Science student in mechanical and aerospace engineering is required to register for this course for the number of credits equal to the difference between his or her regular course load (not counting the one-credit MAE 791 seminar) and 12.



    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • MAE 9897 - Graduate Teaching Instruction


    For doctoral students.



    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • MAE 9999 - Dissertation Research, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering


    Formal documentation of faculty supervision of dissertation research. Each full-time resident doctoral student in mechanical and aerospace engineering is required to register for this course for the number of credits equal to the difference between his or her regular course load (not counting the one-credit MAE 991 seminar) and 12.



    Credits: 1 to 12

Medicine

  
  • MED 6513 - Exploratory I


    This exploratory course covers social issues in medicine. Students will recognize and analyze the interrelationships between socio-cultural environments and the occurrence, prevention and treatment of disease. Students will also identify and nurture values that characterize a professional and humanistic practice of medicine and an ethic of service.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 6601 - Cell and Tissue Structure


    Cell and Tissue Structure is integrated with Physiology into a year-long course that provides a correlated structure/function approach to cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 6602 - Gross Anatomy


    The structure and function of the body. This is the basic biological course in which students learn the morphological setting upon which clinical knowledge and experience are built. In this course, anatomy is approached from gross structural and embryological perspectives.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 6605 - Medical and Molecular Genetics


    An overview of the basic and clinical aspects of the rapidly changing field of human genetics. The course begins with the building blocks of inheritance: DNA structure, replication, transcription, and translation. Included is the area of human cytogenetics and a number of important clinical cytogenetic abnormalities.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 6606 - Biochemistry


    This course establishes a perspective regarding the breadth of the discipline of biochemistry, while starting to recognize the importance of molecular biochemical detail.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 6608 - Neuroscience


    Emphasis is on the structure and function of the central nervous system. Neural disease is discussed to provide a context for understanding normal neural function and to illustrate the reasoning process that uses an understanding of functional neuroanatomy to localize neural dysfunction.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 6610 - Physiology


    An integrated study of the histology and physiology of the major organ systems of the human body, including the autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular system, urinary system, respiratory system, digestive system, endocrine system, and reproductive systems.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 6615 - Practice of Medicine I


    The understanding of the patient’s humanity and how interaction and treatment affect patients and their family and community. Provides a format for actively learning the fundamental attitudes, skills, and knowledge required of a physician.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 6616 - Introduction to Human Behavior


    Emphasis is on normal human behavior.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 6710 - Molecular & Cellular Medicine


    MCM initiates an integrative approach to clinical medicine that includes a guide to investigating cellular and societal dimensions of disease, foundational elements of human behavior, the doctor/patient relationship, decision sciences, and principles of biochemistry, genetics, histology, physiology, anatomy, immunology, general pathology, general pharmacology, and epidemiology.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 7530 - Exploratory II


    Exploratory II



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 7618 - Medical Microbiology


    An identification of the most likely causative agents of disease and how to appreciate differential diagnoses of infectious diseases based on symptoms, epidemiology, and laboratory tests.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 7620 - Introduction to Psychiatric Medicine


    Mental disorders and the clinical skills necessary to diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 7622 - Pathology


    The study of pathology beginning at the cellular and molecular level, examining the ways in which cells may be injured, adapt to injury, or die.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 7625 - Practice of Medicine II


    An expansion of the student’s knowledge base to include clinical information, differential diagnoses, pathophysiology, and treatment. Develops problem-solving abilities and establishes the practices of study and evaluation for use throughout a professional career.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 7630 - Pharmacology


    The basic mechanisms of action of the major drug classes, the fundamentals of their therapeutic use, and the major representative drugs of each class.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 7632 - Epidemiology


    A combination of the basic clinical sciences of biostatistics, clinical epidemiology, health services research, and informatics, aiming to provide a better understanding of the relationships among biologic discoveries, patient characteristics, treatment options, systems, and outcomes.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 7718 - Clinical Performance Development I


    CPD runs concurrently with and is integrated into MCM and Organ Systems. CPD consists primarily of clinical case studies which students solve in small group tutorials led by physicians. Students work one-to-one with physicians to develop their skills in taking medical histories and conducting physical exams with patients, standardized patients and in simulations.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 7719 - Clinical Performance Development II


    CPD runs concurrently with and is integrated into MCM and Organ Systems. CPD consists primarily of clinical case studies which students solve in small group tutorials led by physicians. Students work one-to-one with physicians to develop their skills in taking medical histories and conducting physical exams with patients, standardized patients and in simulations.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 7720 - Clinical Performance Development III


    CPD runs concurrently with and is integrated into MCM and Organ Systems. CPD consists primarily of clinical case studies which students solve in small group tutorials led by physicians. Students work one-to-one with physicians to develop their skills in taking medical histories and conducting physical exams with patients, standardized patients and in simulations.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 7729 - Integrated Organ Systems I


    IOS consists of Microbes: The Essentials and a series of eight integrated organ systems: Musculoskeletal; Mind, Brain and Behavior; Gastrointestinal; Cardiovascular; Pulmonary; Renal; Endocrine/Reproductive, and Hematology connecting core science (e.g., anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology) with clinical knowledge and skills ranging from physical examination to addressing cultural and social issues, including public health policy.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 7730 - Integrated Organ Systems II


    IOS consists of Microbes: The Essentials and a series of eight integrated organ systems: Musculoskeletal; Mind, Brain and Behavior; Gastrointestinal; Cardiovascular; Pulmonary; Renal; Endocrine/Reproductive, and Hematology connecting core science (e.g., anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology) with clinical knowledge and skills ranging from physical examination to addressing cultural and social issues, including public health policy.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 8642 - Medicine


    As active members of the health care delivery teams in inpatient and outpatient venues, students will have appropriately supervised responsibilities for their patients. Students will obtain clinical histories, perform physical examinations, and provide initial and ongoing documention on their patients.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 8645 - Geriatric Medicine Clerkship


    Students will be paired with a primary geriatric physician mentor and be responsible for a panel of patients at a skilled nursing facility. Students will work with a variety of geriatric health professionals as part of the interdisciplinary care team.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 8646 - Obstetrics and Gynecology


    The OB/GYN clerkship encompasses primary care women’s health, normal labor and obstetric complications, benign and malignant gynecologic conditions, and basic surgical technique.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 8648 - Pediatrics


    Exposure to pediatric inpatients, ambulatory pediatric patients, children with developmental problems and/or chronic diseases such as nutritional problems, babies in the newborn nursery, acutely ill children, and one or more pediatric subspecialty outpatient clinics.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 8650 - Surgery


    The surgery clerkship will provide medical students with an exposure to common surgical problems ahd the basic clinical decision-making skills in this patient population applicable to their future practice. The curriculum will be taught by a combination of didactic and clinical teaching.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 8651 - Peri-Operative and Acute Care Medicine Clerkship


    Focus will be placed on peri-operative medicine, pharmacology and physiology, crisis management, and cardiac resuscitation, as well as essential clinical skills including airway management, wound care, ECG and radiograph interpretation and intravenous access.



    Credits: 0
  
  • MED 8652 - Psychiatry


    The fundamentals of psychiatric assessment and the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric illness, including the common medical and neurological disorders that relate to the practice of psychiatry.



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  • MED 8656 - Family Medicine


    The clinical skills, knowledge, problem-solving skills, and professional attitudes necessary to assess and care for patients in the family practice setting.



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  • MED 8660 - Clinical Connections


    A series of topical clinical workshops.



    Credits: 0
 

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