Courses - Fall 2024
BCHM465
Biochemistry III
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: BCHM461 or BCHM463; and a grade of C- or better in the prerequisite is required for College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences majors and recommended for all students.
Recommended: BCHM462.
CORE Capstone (CS) Course. An advanced course in biochemistry. Biochemical approach to cellular information processing. DNA and RNA structure. DNA replication, transcription, and repair. Translation of mRNA to make proteins.
BMGT
Business and Management
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BMGT457
Marketing Policies and Strategies
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: BMGT350.
This capstone course ties together various marketing concepts using the fundamentals of strategic market planning as the framework. Application of these principles is accomplished by analyzing and discussing cases and by playing a marketing strategy computer simulation game. Analysis of current business articles to understand the link between theory and real-world problem solving.
Restricted to Marketing majors with 100 credit hours completed.
BMGT495
Strategic Management
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
A case-based course where students learn to play the role of the "strategic manager" who defines the scope of its business operations and, within the chosen scope, how the firm will compete against rivals. This course focuses on how a firm can both formulate effective business-level and corporate-level strategies to achieve competitive advantage and earn above average profits.
Restricted to BMGT students with 60 credit hours completed.
BSCI
Biological Sciences Program
Department Site
BSCI464
Microbial Ecology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: BSCI223 or BSCI283; and (CHEM271 or CHEM277); or permission of the instructor.
Interaction of microorganisms with the environment, other microorganisms and with higher organisms. Roles of microorganisms in the biosphere. Microorganisms and current environmental problems.
(Sponsoring Dept: CBMG).
CMSC
Computer Science
Department Site
CMSC412
Operating Systems
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in CMSC330 and CMSC351; and 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (CMSC414, CMSC417, CMSC420, CMSC430, CMSC433, CMSC435, ENEE440, ENEE457).
Restriction: Permission of CMNS-Computer Science department; or must be in one of the following programs (Computer Science (Master's); Computer Science (Doctoral)).
Credit only granted for: CMSC412 or ENEE447.
A hands-on introduction to operating systems, including topics in: multiprogramming, communication and synchronization, memory management, IO subsystems, and resource scheduling polices. The laboratory component consists of constructing a small kernel, including functions for device IO, multi-tasking, and memory management.
CMSC424
Database Design
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in CMSC351 and CMSC330; and permission of CMNS-Computer Science department. Or must be in the (Computer Science (Doctoral), Computer Science (Master's)) program.
Students are introduced to database systems and motivates the database approach as a mechanism for modeling the real world. An in-depth coverage of the relational model, logical database design, query languages, and other database concepts including query optimization, concurrency control; transaction management, and log based crash recovery. Distributed and Web database architectures are also discussed.
CMSC435
Software Engineering
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (CMSC412, CMSC417, CMSC420, CMSC430, CMSC433, ENEE447); and permission of CMNS-Computer Science department.
State-of-the-art techniques in software design and development. Laboratory experience in applying the techniques covered. Structured design, structured programming, top-down design and development, segmentation and modularization techniques, iterative enhancement, design and code inspection techniques, correctness, and chief-programmer teams. The development of a large software project.
EDSP
Education, Special
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EDSP490
Teacher Candidate Research Seminar in Special Education
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be in Special Education program.
Study of current issues and research concerning the education of students in special education.
ENEE
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Department Site
ENEE408A
Capstone Design Project:Microprocessor-Based Design
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: ENEE440 or permission of the instructor. This course provides a team-based experience in the design and implementation of a microprocessor-based system to solve a real-world problem. A product specification or client requirement forms the basis for the student teams development of an initial technical design specification. The team then divides into smaller groups for the parallel development of hardware and software subsystems of the product device. Upon completion and test of the various subsystems, software and hardware components are integrated into the system prototype and the system is tested and documented.
ENEE408C
Capstone Design Project: Modern Digital System Design
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: ENEE 350.
A real-world digital system design experience that prepares students for careers in FPGA and ASIC design. Student teams use the Verilog hardware description language together with industry-standard simulation and synthesis tools to design medium-complexity digital chips that are ultimately configured and tested on FPGAs with real-world applications. Results from these projects will be presented through in-class presentations and written reports.
A real-world digital system design experience that prepares students for careers in FPGA and ASIC design. Student teams use the Verilog hardware description language together with industry-standard simulation and synthesis tools to design medium-complexity digital chips that are ultimately configured and tested on FPGAs with real-world applications. Results from these projects will be presented through in-class presentations and written reports.
ENEE408G
Capstone Design Project: Multimedia Signal Processing
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Corequisites: ENEE420 or ENEE425.
An introductory course on multimedia signal processing bringing real-world design experience to students using state-of-the-art multimedia software and hardware. Each week there will be one 75-minute lecture and three-hour design lab. Lectures will provide basic theories and principles on multimedia compression, processing, communications, security, and recognition.
An introductory course on multimedia signal processing bringing real-world design experience to students using state-of-the-art multimedia software and hardware. Each week there will be one 75-minute lecture and three-hour design lab. Lectures will provide basic theories and principles on multimedia compression, processing, communications, security, and recognition.
ENEE408I
Capstone Design Project: Autonomous Control of Interacting Robots
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: ENEE322. Co-requisite: ENEE460 is recommended.
The course involves students in the design,development, and application of autonomous robotic systems.The robots are 4 wheeled vehicles with on-board sensors (cameras, acoustic sensors),computers and wireless communications capabilities. The students work in teams to program the the robots to accomplish a task individually and in teams of 2 or more robots. Applications vary from semester to semester, including racing with passing, soccer, search and identify.
The course involves students in the design,development, and application of autonomous robotic systems.The robots are 4 wheeled vehicles with on-board sensors (cameras, acoustic sensors),computers and wireless communications capabilities. The students work in teams to program the the robots to accomplish a task individually and in teams of 2 or more robots. Applications vary from semester to semester, including racing with passing, soccer, search and identify.
ENME
Engineering, Mechanical
Department Site
ENME472
Integrated Product and Process Development
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ENME331, ENME361, ENME351, and ENME371; and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in ENME332.
Restriction: Permission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Integration of product development with the development process. Design strategies. Product architecture. Design for manufacturing. Selection of materials. Design for assembly.
ENSP
Environmental Science and Policy
Department Site
ENSP400
Capstone in Environmental Science and Policy
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: ENSP101; and ENSP102.
Restriction: Must be in Environmental Science and Policy program; and senior standing; and permission of the Environmental Science and Policy Program.
Integration of physical, biological, and social sciences with applications to environmental science and policy. Problem-solving and multi-disciplinary case study evaluations pertinent to contemporary and future issues related to the environment.
ENST
Environmental Science and Technology
Department Site
ENST472
Capstone
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be in a major within AGNR-Environmental Science & Technology department; and permission of AGNR-Environmental Science & Technology department.
Additional information: This is the pinnacle course for students majoring in ENST and is therefore recommended in one of the students' final semesters.
This capstone course focuses on professional project preparation, presentation, and critical evaluation on environmental science research. Students will develop and present original projects and critique projects presented by others.
GEOL
Geology
Department Site
GEOL394
Geology Senior Thesis II: Research
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: GEOL393; and must have completed at least three upper level GEOL courses.
Restriction: Must be in Geology program; and junior standing or higher.
The second semester of the two-semester Geology Senior Thesis. Investigation of specific original research question in geosciences. Emphasis is on completion of original research proposed in GEOL393 and presentation of results both in writing and in public presentations that adhere to geosciences professional standards.
HIST
History
Department Site
HIST408F
Senior Seminar; Social Movements of the 1960s and 1970s
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Using sources from archives, newspapers, and oral history collections, students will develop a research project that explores a social or cultural movement in the global "long sixties." Coursework will emphasize research skills, argumentative writing, use of historical evidence, and historiographical methodology.
HIST408M
Senior Seminar; Race and the History of Jim Crow Segregation
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
This readings seminar examines the work of race and racial formation during the rise of Jim Crow sanctioned by law and custom from 1865-1967.
HIST408N
Senior Seminar; Revolutions and Rebellions in the Atlantic World
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
NFSC
Nutrition and Food Science
Department Site
NFSC422
Food Product Research and Development
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Senior standing; and must be in a major within AGNR-Nutrition and Food Science department; and permission of AGNR-Nutrition and Food Science department.
Formerly: FDSC422.
A capstone course for FDSC majors. A study of the research and development of new food products. Application of food technology, engineering, safety and packaging are integrated by teams of students to develop a new food product from concept to pilot plant scale-up. Students will travel to nearby food processing plants on two to four Saturdays during the semester.
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