Theory and practice of the gravity and magnetic methods of geophysical exploration as applied to geological, archeological, environmental, and planetary exploration problems. The course includes principles of instrumentation, surveying, reduction of anomalies, and their interpretation.
A study of the principles and methods of earthquake and engineering seismology. Specifically, the course will focus on the concepts of the seismic source, path, and site effects phenomena, as well as the practical aspects of seismic hazard assessment.
An advanced literature course focusing on comparative or transnational periods, themes, genres, national or ethnic traditions, or one or more authors. Possible areas of study include transatlantic connections, diasporic communities, or comparisons between English language authors and foreign authors in translation. See departmental listings for different offerings per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours under different subtitles. Prerequisite ENG 330 Text and Context or consent of the instructor. Fulfills ENG Major 400-level course requirement.
examine behavior and life histories. Topics addressed include: the optimality approach, constraints on optimality, kin and group selection, predator and prey behaviors, social and mating behaviors, and life history evolution.
Study in special topics in equine science and management. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of fifteen credit hours. Hours are variable with each special course.
The course surveys the sources and uses of real estate funds. The institutions which provide funds and the various types of financial instruments are described and compared. Likewise, various forms of real estate investment are analyzed and methods of determining value are critiqued.
This course uses an evolutionary approach to examine behavior and life histories. Topics addressed include: the optimality approach, constraints on optimality, kin and group selection, predator and prey behaviors, social and mating behaviors, and life history evolution.
This course provides students an opportunity to study how healthcare quality and patient safety has changed over the last 10 years, how human error and "high-reliability organizations" (e.g., hospitals) interact, how changes to our healthcare system have affected care, and how quality/safety/improvement theories from other industries are impacting healthcare.
This course is an introduction to the profession of dentistry and provides a brief overview of some pre-clinical dental courses that are taught in the first two years of dental school. The student will become familiar with basic dental terminology, current issues in dentistry, and the latest techniques and technology used in clinical settings. The student will have the opportunity to develop manual dexterity and learn basic clinical etiquette and safety procedures.
This course will provide students with an introduction to the field of medicine. Skills required to complete patient interviews and take the medical history as well as a limited number of physical examination maneuvers will be discussed. The focus will be on gaining an understanding of why a complete and accurate medical history and physical examination are key to quality medical practice. The course will cover the scope of practice and ethical codes for physicians and physician assistants.
