Jun 26, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 The department offers selected courses from this catalog as warranted by student needs and availability of faculty. Specific offerings for each term may be found in the Schedule of Classes.
 

 

Mathematics

Skill enrichment courses: MTH 061 and MTH 062

MTH 061 and MTH 062 are academic skill enrichment courses specially designed to aid incoming students who need additional preparation prior to entering one of the university’s standard mathematical sciences sequences.

*Note that when a student exercises the repeat option and takes MTH 061 or 062 to replace a grade previously earned in MTH 011, 012, 102, 103, 111 or 112, the grade earned in MTH 061 or 062 will replace the former grade.

  
  • MTH 462 - Geometric Structures

    (4)
    A study of topics from Euclidean geometry, projective geometry, non-Euclidean geometry and transformation geometry. Offered every fall.
    Pre/Corequisite(s): MTH 302 with grade of 2.0 or higher or permission of department.
  
  • MTH 465 - Differential Geometry

    (4)
    Theory of curves and surfaces in Euclidean space with an introduction to the theory of matrix Lie groups.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 453 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
  
  • MTH 472 - Number Theory with Cryptography

    (4)
    Structure of the integers, prime factorization, congruences, multiplicative functions, primitive roots and quadratic reciprocity, and selected applications including cryptography.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 302 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
  
  • MTH 475 - Abstract Algebra I

    (4)
    Groups, subgroups, cosets, homomorphisms, quotient groups, rings and ideals; field extensions and geometric constructions.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 275 and MTH 302 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or permission of department.
  
  • MTH 476 - Abstract Algebra II

    (4)
    Polynomial rings, irreducibility of polynomials, field theory, solving polynomial equations, introduction to Galois theory and applications.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 475 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
  
  • MTH 490 - Independent Study

    (2 or 4)
    Reading or research on some mathematical topic. May be repeated for additional credit.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of department.
  
  • MTH 497 - Apprentice College Teaching

    (2 or 4)
    Open to any well-qualified junior or senior who obtains consent of a faculty member to assist in presenting a regular college course. The apprentice should be capable of assuming limited classroom teaching duties. May be repeated for additional credit. Graded S/U.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of department.

Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors

  
  • MTE 210 - Numerical Structures

    (4)
    Elementary set and number theory. Components of the real number system. History of numeration. Algorithms of arithmetic. Other general algebraic structures. Problem solving. Enrollment limited to elementary education majors.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 062 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement.
  
  • MTE 211 - Structures of Geometry

    (4)
    An informal approach to geometry including topics from Euclidean and transformational geometries. Stress is placed on topics close to the elementary school curriculum such as mensuration formulae, ruler and compass construction, symmetries, congruence and similarity, and figures in two- and three-dimensional Euclidean spaces. Enrollment is limited to elementary education majors.
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 210 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
  
  • MTE 405 - Special Topics

    (2 or 4)
    Study of mathematical topics particularly relevant for prospective teachers of elementary and middle school mathematics. May be repeated for additional credit.
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 211 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or permission of instructor.
  
  • MTE 410 - Elementary School Mathematics and the Computer

    (4)
    An introduction to creative uses of computers in teaching mathematics in the elementary school, including program design, machine architecture, and the BASIC and LOGO computing languages. Enrollment is limited to elementary education majors.
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 211 and STA 225 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

Mechanical Engineering

  
  • ME 308 - Computer-Aided Design

    (3)
    Use of engineering software in design and analysis such as: GD&T; solid modeling of machine parts, projection views layout, parametric and knowledge-based design, assembly design, sheet and metal design, build of materials, structure design, introduction of finite element method, engineering optimization, space analysis and clash detection, mechanism and kinematics of assemblies, project management. Offered fall and winter. Prerequisite and
    Corequisite(s): ME 361 and major standing.
  
  • ME 322 - Engineering Mechanics

    (4)
    Statics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies: analysis of trusses, frames, beams, centroids and moments of inertia; kinematics, Newton’s Second Law, work and energy, linear and angular impulse and momentum. With laboratory.
    Prerequisite(s): EGR 280 and major standing.
  
  • ME 331 - Introduction to Fluid and Thermal Energy Transport

    (4)
    The fundamentals of fluid mechanics and heat transfer, conservation and momentum principles, viscous and inviscid flow, laminar and turbulent flow, introduction to viscous and thermal boundary layer theory, one-dimensional conduction heat transfer and characteristics and dimensionless correlations of convection heat transfer, applications to engineering problems. Laboratory emphasizes experimental design. Offered fall, winter.
    Prerequisite(s): EGR 250, MTH 254.
    Pre/Corequisite(s): EGR 280, major standing.
  
  • ME 361 - Mechanics of Materials

    (4)
    Introduction to the mechanics of deformable bodies: distribution of stress and strain in beams, shafts, columns, pressure vessels and other structural elements, factor of safety, yield and fracture criteria of materials with applications to design. With laboratory including two-dimensional truss and beam design on computer. Offered fall, winter.
    Prerequisite(s): EGR 280.
    Pre/Corequisite(s): ME 372 and major standing.
  
  • ME 372 - Properties of Materials

    (4)
    The atomic, molecular and crystalline structure of solids, including a description of x-ray analysis, metallography and other methods of determining structure; correlation of structure with the electric, magnetic and mechanical properties of solids. With laboratory. Offered fall, winter.
    Prerequisite(s): CHM 143 or 157, PHY 152 and major standing.
  
  • ME 421 - Vibrations and Controls

    (4)
    Linear free and forced response of one- and multiple-degree freedom systems. Equations of motion of discrete systems. Vibration isolation, rotating imbalance and vibration absorbers. Transfer function and state-space approaches to modeling dynamic systems. Time and frequency domain and analysis and design of control systems. Use of MATLAB. Offered fall.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 322 and major standing.
  
  • ME 423 - Acoustics and Noise Control

    (4)
    Introduction to vibrations and waves; plane and spherical acoustic waves; sound generation, transmission and propagation; sound intensity and power; principles and definitions of noise control; sound and hearing; hearing conservation; community, building and industrial noise control; measurement of sound.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 322 and major standing.
  
  • ME 438 - Fluid Transport

    (4)
    Continued study of the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and their applications, angular momentum principle; generalized study of turbo machines, potential flow of inviscid fluids, laminar and turbulent boundary layer theory, dimensional analysis and similitude, compressible flow. With laboratory emphasizing engineering design. Offered fall.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 331 and major standing.
  
  • ME 443 - Polymeric Materials

    (4)
    Terminology and nomenclature for plastics. General topics dealing with plastics, such as structure, morphology, properties, etc. Focus on mechanical and physical properties and mechanical behavior of plastics. Technology related to plastics processing, testing, designing and recycling is introduced.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 372 and major standing.
  
  • ME 445 - Plastics Product Design

    (4)
    Design of plastic/composite products based on strength, stiffness, creeping, impacting, chemical and environmental deterioration. Effects of processing on part quality and performance. Design of plastic parts for manufacturability. Prototyping plastic parts. Design of plastic parts for joining and assembly. Use of CAD/CAM/CAE software for structural analysis and design optimization.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 443 and major standing.
  
  • ME 448 - Thermal Energy Transport

    (4)
    Continued study of properties and descriptions of conduction, convection and thermal radiation heat transfer; thermal boundary layer theory; forced and natural convection, heat transfer correlations. Thermodynamics of thermal radiation, radiation intensity, surface properties and energy exchange. Laboratory emphasizes experimental design and development of empirical relationships. Offered winter.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 331 and major standing.
  
  • ME 454 - Alternative Energy Systems

    (4)
    The analysis and design of alternative energy conversion systems. Primary topics include biomass energy conversion, including biofuels, solar and wind power will be primary topics. Other topics include fuel cells, geothermal energy and hydroelectric power. Includes design project(s).
    Prerequisite(s): ME 331.
  
  • ME 456 - Energy Systems Analysis and Design

    (4)
    The analysis and design of thermodynamic systems. Applications include thermodynamic cycles for power; thermodynamics of non-reacting mixtures including psychrometry; concepts of available energy and application to process/system optimization; the thermodynamics of reacting mixtures, including chemical equilibrium concepts, applied to combustion systems. Design project (and/or laboratory) required. Offered winter.
    Prerequisite(s): EGR 250 and major standing.
  
  • ME 457 - Internal Combustion Engines I

    (4)
    Introduction to thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and performance of internal combustion engines including: introduction to engine types and their operation, engine design and operating parameters, ideal thermodynamic cycles, thermodynamics of actual working fluids and actual cycles, gas exchange processes, heat losses, performance, exhaust gas analysis and air pollution. With laboratory. Offered fall.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 456, senior standing and major standing.
  
  • ME 461 - Analysis and Design of Mechanical Structures

    (4)
    Methods of advanced mechanics of materials applied to the design of mechanical structures. Topics include stress and strain analysis, force equilibrium, deformation compatibility, torsion of non-circular cross-sections, torsion of thick-walled tubes, shear centers, non- symmetric bending, curved and composite beam and thick-walled tubes, shear centers, non-symmetric binding, curved and composite beams and thick-walled cylinders. Offered Fall.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 361 and major standing.
  
  • ME 467 - Optical Measurement and Quality Inspection

    (4)
    Topics include the state-of-the art optical methods such as holography, shearography, moire, three-dimensional computer vision, electronic speckle pattern interferometry and laser triangulation; with applications to measurement of displacement, vibrational mode shapes, material properties, residual stresses, three-dimensional shapes, quality inspection and nondestructive testing. Offered fall and winter.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 361, senior standing, and major standing.
  
  • ME 472 - Materials Properties and Processes

    (4)
    Study of mechanical behavior of real engineering materials and how they influence mechanical design. True stress/strain properties of materials, plastic deformation and fracture of materials, failure theories, fatigue damage under cyclic loading, creep and high temperature applications. Material properties of engineering metals, ceramics and composites. Behavior of materials during and after manufacturing processes such as stamping, drawing, extrusion, etc. Offered winter and summer.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 361, ME 372 and major standing.
  
  • ME 473 - Flexible Manufacturing Systems

    (4)
    The components of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS): CNC machining centers, automated assembly, automated warehousing (AS/RS), inspection, material transport, programmable logic controllers and coordination; integration of CAD/CAM to the FMS; production planning and control; factory simulation; implementation strategies. With laboratory. Offered winter.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing.
  
  • ME 474 - Manufacturing Processes

    (4)
    Fundamentals and technology of machining, forming, casting and welding. Mechanics of cutting. Molding of polymers. Tolerancing and surface topography. Manufacturing considerations in design. Economics of manufacturing. Process assembly and product engineering. Lab to be arranged. Offered fall and winter.
    Prerequisite(s): senior standing and major standing.
  
  • ME 475 - Lubrication, Friction, and Wear

    (4)
    Study of fundamental wear mechanisms including: adhesive, abrasive, corrosive and surface fatigue; boundary and hydrodynamic lubrication; friction theories; surface topography characterization. Applications: journal and ball bearings, gears and engine components. Offered fall and summer.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 372, senior standing and major standing.
  
  • ME 476 - Product and Process Development

    (4)
    Topics include traditional and nontraditional approaches in product and process development and optimization, including conventional experimental mechanics and acoustic test methods. The Taguchi approach and other methods for design of experiments are used to study the interaction of variables and to attain optimization.
    Prerequisite(s): EGR 260 and major standing.
    Pre/Corequisite(s): ME 486 or ME 487.
  
  • ME 478 - Robotic Systems

    (4)
    Overview of industrial robotic manipulators, their components and typical applications. Kinematics of robots and solution of kinematic equations. Trajectory planning and the Jacobian matrix. Robot programming languages and task planning. Laboratory experience in the development and implementation of a kinematic controller using a reconfigurable industrial manipulator. Demonstrations and application using industrial robots. Offered fall.
    Prerequisite(s): EGR 280 and major standing.
  
  • ME 479 - Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering

    (3)
    Fundamental concepts of atomic and nuclear physics; interaction of radiation with matter; nuclear reactors and nuclear power; neutron diffusion and moderation; heat removal from nuclear reactors; radiation protection and shielding; reactor licensing, safety and the environment; applications in power generation and medicine. Offered fall.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 331, 372 and major standing.
  
  • ME 480 - Nuclear Reactors and Power Plants

    (3)
    The study of various nuclear power plant types and systems; Rankine Cycle thermodynamics; BWR, ESBWR and PWR power plants; engineered safety systems; nuclear regulations, codes and standards; reactor safety fundamentals; economic and environmental issues. Offered winter.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing, 456, 479.
    Pre/Corequisite(s): ME 448.
  
  • ME 482 - Fluid and Thermal Systems Design

    (4)
    Study of systems involving fluid and thermal phenomena such as energy conversion, and fluid and thermal energy support. Using fundamentals studied in prerequisite courses, component and system analyses, for purpose of design optimization, are emphasized using integral, differential and lumped-parameter modeling techniques. The course focuses on the design process using design-oriented laboratory projects.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 331 and major standing.
  
  • ME 484 - Vehicle Dynamics

    (4)
    Vehicle dynamics analyses including: governing equation of motion, road loads, gradeability, aerodynamic forces and moments, longitudinal acceleration and braking performance prediction, lateral handling characteristics, vertical comfortability criteria, vehicle ride evaluation, and operating fuel economy analysis.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 322, senior standing.
  
  • ME 486 - Mechanical Systems Design

    (4)
    Study of systems involving mechanical elements. Includes safety, stress, strength, deflection economic and social considerations, optimization criteria and strategies. Analysis and design of fasteners, springs, welds, bearings, power transmitting elements and complex structures subjected to static and/or dynamic loads. Includes major design project. Offered winter.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 361 and major standing.
  
  • ME 487 - Mechanical Computer-Aided Engineering

    (4)
    Introduction to the use of state-of-the-art finite element technology in mechanical engineering analysis. Fundamentals of computer graphics, solid modeling, finite element modeling and interactive design. Analysis and evaluation of linear static and dynamic mechanical systems. Includes design project(s) in various topics. Offered fall, summer.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 322 and ME 361 and major standing.
  
  • ME 488 - Mechanical Computer-Aided Manufacturing

    (4)
    Use of CATIA in various aspects of manufacturing processes. GD&T and tolerance analysis; surface design, managing cloud points and reverse engineering; simulation of kinematics of machine tools; 3-axis surface machining; mold tooling design; CMM and measurement data analysis; assembly simulation and structural analysis, rapid-prototyping. Includes design projects in various topics. Offered winter.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 361 and major standing.
  
  • ME 489 - Fasteners and Bolted Joints

    (4)
    Systems approach to the analysis and reliability of bolted joints under static and dynamic loads. Variables include the fastener, the joint, tool, control method, post assembly loads, relaxation and environmental factors. Laboratory experiments include torque tension, role of friction, ultrasonics, non-parallel contact and elastic interactions. Offered winter.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 486, senior standing and major standing.
  
  • ME 490 - Senior Project

    (3 to 4)
    Work on advanced design and research projects. Topic must be approved prior to registration. If taken as an alternative to ME 492, student must work as part of a team of at least two people. May be taken more than once.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 308, 331 and 361. Senior standing and major standing and approval of project proposal by Mechanical Engineering Department.
  
  • ME 492 - Senior Mechanical Engineering Design Project

    (4)
    Multi-disciplinary team experience in engineering design, emphasizing realistic constraints such as safety, economic factors, reliability, aesthetics, ethics and societal impact. Projects will be supervised by engineering faculty. Offered fall, winter. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): ME 308, 331, 361, major standing and senior standing.
  
  • ME 494 - Independent Study

    (1 to 4)
    Advanced individual study in a special area. Topic must be approved prior to registration. May be taken more than once.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing and senior standing.
  
  • ME 495 - Special Topics

    (2 to 4)
    Advanced study of special topics in engineering. May be taken more than once.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing and senior standing.

Medical Laboratory Sciences

  
  • MLS 201 - Careers in Biomedical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences

    (1)
    An introductory seminar in biomedical diagnostic and therapeutic sciences, including career opportunities in clinical settings (medical laboratory science, histotechnology, cytotechnology, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy, radiologic technology), industrial sales and/or research and development, basic medical research and education. Offered fall semester.
  
  • MLS 205 - Contemporary Issues in Health Care Organizations and Practice

    (2)
    An understanding of laboratory and health care organizations and issues to prepare students as professional practitioners to function effectively in a rapidly changing environment. Offered fall and summer semesters.
  
  • MLS 210 - Medical Terminology

    (1)
    This course is designed as an independent study using a programmed text. Initial emphasis is on learning Greek and Latin word parts and rules for combining them, with cumulative study directed to the analysis and definition of medical terms. Offered fall, winter, and summer semesters.
  
  • MLS 226 - Introduction to Laboratory Theory and Techniques

    (2)
    Basic concepts and principles in the practice of clinical laboratory science. Integration of principles of phlebotomy, microscopy, laboratory mathematics, spectrophotometry, and laboratory safety. Offered fall, winter semesters.
    Prerequisite(s): CHM 158.
  
  • MLS 312 - Hematology/Cellular Pathophysiology

    (3)
    Topics include current concepts of hematopoiesis, including selected topics in red blood cell, white blood cell and platelet morphogenesis, physiology and pathophysiology; an introduction to the basic principles involved in cellular disease mechanisms. Offered fall semester.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 207 or BIO 321; permission of instructor.
  
  • MLS 313 - Immunohematology

    (4)
    Discussion of the immunologic and genetic basis for the study of red cell antigen/antibody systems, including physiologic and pathophysiologic consequences of foreign antigen exposure. Laboratory included. Offered fall semester.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 207 or BIO 321; MLS 226, MLS 423; permission of instructor.
  
  • MLS 314 - Hemostasis

    (3)
    In depth study of the basic physiology and pathophysiology of the human hemostatic system, including the role of the vasculative, platelets and plasma proteins. Laboratory included. Offered fall semester.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 207 and MLS 226; permission of instructor.
  
  • MLS 327 - Clinical Chemistry

    (4)
    A theoretical introduction to the fundamentals of clinical chemistry, with emphasis on pathophysiology and clinical correlations. To include an introduction to theoretical and practical aspects of relevant instrumentation and methods of clinical analysis. Offered fall semester.
    Prerequisite(s): MLS 226 and MLS 425.
  
  • MLS 328 - Clinical Chemistry Laboratory

    (1)
    Provides practical experience in the application of clinical instrumentation and current clinical methodologies to the performance of clinical chemistry assays. Offered fall semester.
    Prerequisite(s): MLS 226.
    Corequisite(s): MLS 327.
  
  • MLS 335 - Clinical Parasitology/Mycology/Virology

    (3)
    Introduction to clinical parasitology, mycology and virology. Included are: morphology, life cycles, reproduction, classification and diseases in humans. Offered winter semester.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 and MLS 226.
  
  • MLS 336 - Clinical Parasitology/Mycology/Virology Laboratory

    (1)
    Laboratory to accompany MLS 335. Includes basic parasitology and mycology isolation and identification procedures such as staining, and macroscopic and microscopic observations. Also includes very basic rapid virology diagnostic techniques. Offered winter semester.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 and MLS 226.
    Corequisite(s): MLS 335.
  
  • MLS 400 - Medical Genetics

    (4)
    The course will discuss the molecular nature and inheritance patterns of genes. Classical genetics and the cause and diagnosis of disease at the molecular level will be detailed. Offered fall semester.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 207 and MLS 425.
  
  • MLS 401 - Molecular Pathology

    (3)
    Introduces the cause and diagnosis of disease on a molecular level. Illustrates the use of molecular pathology as used in recent diagnostic methodology. Offered winter semester.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 207 or BIO 321; MLS 400 and MLS 425.
  
  • MLS 402 - Molecular Diagnostics

    (3)
    Discussion of diagnosis of disease on a molecular level including current molecular diagnostic techniques and procedures, and correlation with clinical conditions. Laboratory included. Offered winter semester.
    Prerequisite(s): MLS 226, MLS 400.
  
  • MLS 405 - Special Topics

    (1 to 4)
    May be repeated for additional credit.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • MLS 416 - Medical Hematology

    (4)
    Theory and techniques in hematology, including red blood cell, white blood cell, and platelet morphogenesis, physiology, and pathophysiology. Offered winter semester.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 207.
  
  • MLS 417 - Hematology Laboratory

    (1)
    To accompany MLS 416. Offered winter semester.
    Prerequisite(s): MLS 226.
  
  • MLS 423 - Clinical Immunology

    (3)
    An introduction to the principles and practices and practices of clinical immunology with emphasis on cellular and molecular interactions, using an experimental approach. This course will include the normal immune responses and clinical conditions, including autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, hypersensitivity disorders and transplant rejection. Offered winter semester.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 207 and MLS 425.
  
  • MLS 425 - Medical Biochemistry

    (4)
    An integrated approach to human biochemistry stressing metabolic interrelationships. Topics covered include: structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; enzyme mechanisms and regulation; metabolic pathways and control; nucleic acid structure, function and processing; regulation of gene expression; intracellular and extracellular signal transduction. Offered fall and summer semesters.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 207 and CHM 158.
  
  • MLS 430 - Clinical Microbiology

    (3)
    Provides a background in basic clinical microbiology, including the morphology, cultivation, identification and control of microorganisms. Offered summer and fall semesters.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 and BIO 207 or BIO 321.
  
  • MLS 431 - Clinical Microbiology Laboratory

    (1)
    Laboratory to accompany MLS 430. Includes basic microbiological procedures such as aseptic technique, isolation, cultivating, biochemical characteristics and staining of selected microbes, with regard to their importance in the diagnosis of human diseases. Offered summer and fall semesters.
    Prerequisite(s): MLS 226.
    Corequisite(s): MLS 430.
  
  • MLS 432 - Medical Microbiology Laboratory

    (1)
    Laboratory for non-CLS majors to accompany MLS 430. Includes basic microbiological procedures such as aseptic technique, isolation, cultivation, biochemical characteristics, and staining of selected microbes, with regard to their importance in human diseases. Offered summer and fall semesters.
    Corequisite(s): MLS 430.
  
  • MLS 440 - Clinical Correlations

    (3)
    A problem-solving, multidisciplinary, case-study-based course which integrates material from the various clinical laboratory science disciplines. The course utilizes critical-thinking exercises to interpret data across disciplines, correlating results to disease problem-solving and quality assurances. Offered winter semester.
    Prerequisite(s): MLS 313, 314, 327, 416, and 430.
  
  • MLS 450 - Law, Values, and Health Care

    (4)
    Examination of legal concepts, problems, institutions that shape/control professional responsibility, problems associated with maintaining and terminating life, licensure and related questions in organization and delivery of health services. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement. Identical with AHS 450 and HS 450.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 160 and senior standing.
  
  • MLS 451 - Clinical Education

    (6)
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • MLS 490 - Individual Laboratory Work

    (2 to 4)
    May be repeated for additional credit.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • MLS 497 - Apprentice College Teaching

    (2)
    Directed teaching of selected undergraduate courses. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Graded S/U.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • MLS 498 - Directed Study

    (1 to 4)
    Student initiated and problem-oriented directed study focusing on medical laboratory science issues. May be repeated for additional credit.
    Prerequisite(s): program permission.

Modern Language

  
  • ML 191 - Tutorial in Foreign Language

    (4)
    Instruction in the elements of a spoken or written foreign language such as Bengali, Czech, Sanskrit, Catalan, etc. for which no regular course sequence exists at Oakland University. May be repeated for credit in a different language each time. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • ML 192 - Tutorial in Foreign Language

    (4)
    Instruction in the elements of a spoken or written foreign language such as Bengali, Czech, Sanskrit, Catalan, etc. for which no regular course sequence exists at Oakland University. May be repeated for credit in a different language each time. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language. and culture knowledge exploration area.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor
  
  • ML 290 - Topics Related to Foreign Language Study

    (2 or 4)
    Topics explored in areas not normally a part of regular offerings in language or literature. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • ML 291 - Intermediate Tutorial in Foreign Language

    (4)
    Intermediate work in a language and literature not normally taught at Oakland University. May be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • ML 292 - Intermediate Tutorial in Foreign Language

    (4)
    Intermediate work in a language and literature not normally taught at Oakland University. May be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • ML 390 - Advanced Study of Topics Related to Foreign Languages and Cultures

    (2 or 4)
    Topics are explored in areas not normally a part of regular offerings in language, culture or literature. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of department.
  
  • ML 391 - Advanced Tutorial in Foreign Language

    (4)
    Advanced work in a language not normally taught at Oakland University. May be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • ML 392 - Advanced Tutorial in Foreign Language

    (4)
    Advanced work in a language not normally taught at Oakland University. May be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • ML 399 - Field Experience in a Modern Language

    (4)
    Field experience in an appropriate employment setting correlated with directed study assignments relating the experience to the knowledge and skills developed by the foreign language student. May not be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite(s): junior/senior standing. Minimum of 16 credits in the major including FRH or SPN 314, SPN 316 and SPN 318, or GRM 316 and GRM 318.
  
  • ML 440 - Interactive Technology: Computers in Foreign Language Teaching

    (4)
    The course will develop competency in creating supplementary computer software for foreign language classes in the schools. It will include designing and field-testing interactive computer programs, proficiency-based units, and programs for “housekeeping chores”. In addition, students will learn to evaluate commercial material.
    Prerequisite(s): B.A. or B.S. or completion of EED 428 or equivalent (methodology of teaching foreign languages) or permission of the instructor. Major or minor in a foreign language or English as a second language. Prior experience with computers highly recommended.

Music Ensembles

  
  • MUE 301 - University Chorus

    (0 or 1)
    Performance of a wide range of the large-group choral repertoire. No audition required.
  
  • MUE 303 - Men’s Chorus

    (0 or 1)
    Performance of tenor-bass choral literature of all styles and periods.
  
  • MUE 304 - Oakland Chorale

    (0 or 1)
    Performance of a wide range of choral chamber repertoire from Renaissance to the present.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • MUE 310 - Vocal Jazz Improvisation Workshop

    (0 or 1)
    The stylistic requirements for singing in the jazz idiom. Topics include the analysis of established singers and styles, scat singing, jazz vocal production, microphone techniques, lyric interpretation, repertoire development, and arranging for a rhythm quartet.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • MUE 315 - Oakland Jazz Singers

    (0 or 1)
    Ensemble performance of complex vocal jazz works. Development of jazz style and blend, scat-singing, solo production and microphone technique.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • MUE 319 - University Chamber Orchestra

    (0 or 1)
    Performance of chamber orchestra repertoire. Membership by audition.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • MUE 320 - Oakland Symphony

    (0 or 1)
    Orchestral performance of repertoire from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Several concerts per year, on- and off-campus. Accompaniments for solo concertos and university choral groups. Membership by audition. Graded S/U.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • MUE 329 - Symphonic Band

    (0 or 1)
    A non-auditioned instrumental ensemble designed to offer performance opportunities for non-majors and laboratory experiences for music majors.
  
  • MUE 331 - Wind Symphony

    (0 or 1)
    An ensemble of wind instruments performing standard concert band literature.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • MUE 332 - Golden Grizzly Athletic Band

    (0 or 1)
    An instrumental ensemble that performs at various Oakland university campus and athletic events.
  
  • MUE 335 - Brass Band

    (0 or 1)
    Ensemble of brass and percussion instruments performing standard brass band literature.
  
  • MUE 340 - Oakland University Jazz Band

    (0 or 1)
    A big band jazz ensemble performing traditional and contemporary jazz literature. Experience will be gained in ensemble and improvisational performance. Audition required.
  
  • MUE 341 - Jazz Improvisation Combos

    (0 or 1)
    Performance based ensemble environment designed to provide the student with jazz improvisational understanding and skills. Study and performance of traditional and progressive instrumental and vocal repertoire.
  
  • MUE 345 - African Ensemble

    (0 or 1)
    Study and performance of drumming and xylophone traditions as related to African oral culture using authentic Ghanaian and Ugandan instruments.
  
  • MUE 346 - Steel Band

    (0 or 1)
    Study and performance of various Trinidadian and Caribbean styles using handcrafted steel drums.
  
  • MUE 347 - Rhythm and Movement Workshop

    (0 or 1)
    Study of percussion as related to dance. Emphasis will be on the interrelated nature of these two art forms.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. MUE 345, 346 recommended.
  
  • MUE 348 - World Percussion Ensemble

    (0 or 1)
    Advanced study and performance of world percussion traditions.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor. MUE 345 and 346 recommended.
 

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