The purpose of this course is to introduce various aspects of the neural networks and neurocomputing. The course starts with an introduction to Learning Machines and analyzes various learning algorithms such as Hebbian, Grossberg's and Kohonen's learning algorithms. Some of the neural networks that will be studied in detail are: Backpropagation nets, Hopfield nets, Adaptive Resonance Theory, Adaline and Madalines, Kohonen's Self learning nets, BAMS, Neocognition, etc. Students will implement a minimum of three learning algorithms.

An advanced study of operating systems theory including cooperating sequential processes, processor scheduling, paging systems, and memory management.

An overview of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology profession(s) including aspects of professional practice, areas of specialization, professional issues and trends, and career paths and opportunities. The course will consist of assignments, lectures and interactive discussions led by faculty and visiting professionals designed to expand students' understanding of the profession(s) and to assist in educational and career planning and discernment.

Food selection for optimal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation and for infant and child development through preadolescence. Cultural, social, and psychological aspects of food selection and dietary patterns, as they relate to mental and physical development.

This course provides an introductory supervised practice in community nutrition. Experiences include public and private agencies/organizations that provide food and nutrition services, public policy and program development, and nutrition education for various socioeconomic groups. Full-time community nutrition experience as a member of the community health delivery team at assigned community and health related agency.

This course provides an introductory supervised practice in community nutrition. Experiences include public and private agencies/organizations that provide food and nutrition services, public policy and program development, and nutrition education for various socioeconomic groups. Full-time community nutrition experience as a member of the community health delivery team at assigned community and health related agency.

This course focuses on the many factors that influence food-related behaviors at the individual level. For example, students will explore the development of eating behaviors from infancy into adulthood, as influenced by biological, psychological, social, cultural, environmental, and personal factors. The course will demonstrate the ways in which application of health behavior theories can guide individuals to adopt health-related diet changes.

Emphasis on current research in nutrition and aging, nutrition needs of the elderly and nutrition-related diseases associated with aging.

Study of nutrition surveys and of bases for judging community nutrition. Emphasis is placed upon economic, geographic, social and educational causes of malnutrition. Experience is given in development of nutrition programs. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Overview of classic texts on war and statecraft.